Welcome to the Work-Life Spotlight, the UO’s web location for information, news, and events supporting your full engagement in life, work and academics! Look no further for information about upcoming events and information and check back often for updates.
Please join us!
Every year the UO Graduate School and UO Work-Life Resources invite graduate students and their families (children, parents, partners and community) to a special evening experience. Night at the Museum will be filled with fun family activities, food, free tours of the museum and an evening bedtime story by Longhouse steward, Gordon Bettles.
This year we have also reached out to Food for Lane County, a local non-profit committed to alleviating hunger by creating access to food. Please learn more about this important organization in the community and bring a can of non-perishable foods to donate. Graduate student organizations will also be present for students to learn more about ways to get involved.
Nurturing Parenting Workshops
Location: Moss Street Children’s Center
Time and Day of the week: 6:00-7:30pm on Thursday
Fall term:
10/15/2015– The Philosophy of Nurturing Parenting(overview of series)
10/22/2015– Understanding feelings
11/5/2015 – Communicating with respect
Winter Term:
1/21/2016 – Dealing with stress
1/28/2016 – Discipline strategies part 1
2/4/2016 – Discipline strategies part 2
Spring Term:
4/14/2016– Building self-worth
4/21/2016– Understanding and developing family morals, values, and rules
4/28/2016 – Praising Children and their behavior
Please call to sign up for as many of these workshops that interest you. The Workshops are free and they may fill up, so sign up is required. Free childcare and dinner is provided.
To reserve a seat, please contact MSCC’s office at 541-346-4384
Relax and Renew – Fall Meditation Series
October 14th – November 18th
Wednesdays 5:30 – 6:50 pm
Lewis Lounge, Knight Law Library (fourth floor)
Call (541) 346.2770 to register
$15 for all six weeks for students, billed to Duckweb account
$25 for all six weeks for faculty and staff, cash and check accepted
Visit the SRC Service Center to learn more and sign up today!
Tumbling Tots
Session 1: Sundays, October 4–25 • Session 2: Saturdays, November 1–22
–Gymnastics, climbing, rolling, jumping, and balancing make up this fun movement program
Wiggle Ducks
Ages 3–5 • Sundays, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
The Wiggle Ducks class is designed for children with little to no previous gymnastics experience.
Sparklers
Ages 5–7 • Sundays, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
The Sparklers class is designed for children with some gymnastics, dance, and/or physical fitness background.
Children should be able to perform a forward roll into a standing position as a benchmark.
For more information visit: https://uorec.uoregon.edu/youth-family/tumbling-tots
Youth & Family Rock Climbing Lessons
Session 1: Saturdays, October 3–24 • Session 2: Saturdays, October 31–November 21
–Basic knots, spotting techniques, climbing commands, belaying skills, and movement principles of climbing
Family Rock Climbing Lessons: Designed for families who want to learn to safely climb together
Ages 5+ • Saturdays, 10:15–11 a.m.
Youth Rock Climbing Lessons: Designed to give your child the skills to climb on their own in a indoor facility
Ages 11+ • Saturdays, 11–11:45 a.m.
For more information visit: http://uorec.uoregon.edu/youth-family/youth-climbing-lessons
Ninja Warrior Training
Session 1: Saturdays, October 3–24 • Session 2: Saturdays, October 31–November 21
Ages 8+ • Saturdays, 10:10–11 a.m.
–Give your child the chance to train like the ninja warriors do in this strength and cardio class
–Children will feel stronger, faster, and more coordinated
For more information visit: https://uorec.uoregon.edu/youth-family/ninja-warrior
Youth Swim Lessons
Session 1: Saturdays, Oct. 3–24 (Registration starts Tuesday, Sept. 8th)
Session 2: Saturdays, Oct. 31–Nov. 21 (Registration starts Monday, Oct. 19th)
–Starfish Swim School® for preschoolers (age 3-5) and Youth (age 6-12)
–A variety of skills are taught that combine swimming techniques and safety
For more information, visit: http://uorec.uoregon.edu/youth-family/youth-swim-lessons
The JSMA’s After-School Art Class begins next Wednesday. Register your young artist today!
After School Art Class: Watercolor Painting and Printmaking
Wednesdays, September 23 – November 18, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. (No class November 11)
Grades 1-5, $90 ($81 for JSMA Members)
Instructor: Sterling Israel
From contemporary Japanese prints to traditional watercolors, be inspired by original works of art as you explore the galleries, and experiment with a variety of fun hands-on projects in the art studio.
Find the Registration Form at http://jsma.uoregon.edu/sites/jsma2.uoregon.edu/files/art_class_registration_form_Fall%202015_fillable.pdf
Learn and Play! You and your child are invited to join us for stories and fun including crafts, songs, games, and museum exploration. Each month, we present a different theme and a different set of hands-on activities.
Admission is $5 per family (up to 2 adults and 2 children). Admission is free for MNCH members. Each participating family gets 10 percent off museum store purchases (15 percent off for museum members). The store carries a variety of fun and educational gifts – including the Little Wonders book lineup!
Upcoming Little Wonders:
Second Friday of the month at 10:30 a.m.
Friday, September 11, 10:30 a.m.
Wonderful Wings
Have you ever wished that you could fly? Come learn how different animals use their wings to move around. See how many animals with wings you can find in the museum and try on a set of your own!
Friday, October 9, 10:30 a.m.
Tell Me a Story
We want to hear your stories! People have been telling stories through words and art for thousands of years. Learn new ways to tell a friend a story through arts and crafts.
Visit our events calendar for details about the next Little Wonders.
Join the friendly competition – workplace against workplace – to see who can bike to work more during the month of September. The workplaces with the highest percentage of commutes by bicycle during the month win!
Whether you’re a rider or an employer, whether you’re thinking about trying bike commuting for the first time, or you’re an experienced rider, the Challenge is for you.
SIGN UP TODAY by visiting bikecommutechallenge.com
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