Join us for these special events, as we mark 75 years of the Erb Memorial Union!
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📅 Friday, October 24 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: button making! Design your own wearable art and turn it into buttons you can pin to your bag, jacket, or share with friends. All supplies are provided. Freebie Friday – Drop In & Get Creative! Looking for a fun, free way to unwind and make something awesome? Freebie Friday is your chance to explore a new craft every week—totally free! No registration, no experience needed—just drop in, grab some supplies, and get creative.
4:30 p.m.
Celebrate the EMU’s 75th Anniversary with a guided tour! Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the Erb Memorial Union, with tours offered at 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Guests should meet at the O Desk to begin their experience.
4:45–6:00 p.m.
Ever wondered what it's like to serve on the board for a major student hub at the UO? Network with alumni and make new connections at this special event celebrating the heart of campus with former EMU board members and alumni. Share your favorite memories as a student on campus and envision the future over light refreshments. Hear from former EMU board members and alumni about their journeys and learn about how you can be a part of the UO's history and future!
Registration
To register, students must be an SAA member. Starting the summer of 2025, SAA membership is now free for all current UO students enrolled in classes! To learn more, visit the Student Alumni Association website. New SAA members can pick up their member packet at the 75th Reunion networking event upon check-in.
Join the SAA today! https://uoaa.uoalumni.com/membership-information
SAA members are welcome to walk up; however, registration will help us determine how much food to order.
Getting There
EMU Gumwood Room, 2nd floor.
6:00–9:00 p.m.
Join us for a special Homecoming celebration on October 24 in the EMU Redwood Auditorium, honoring past EMU Board members and alumni. Take an EMU tour after the pep rally, pick up exclusive game-day swag, and cheer on the team with one of 60 available football ticket sets. Choose from two packages: Dinner only for $20 per person or Dinner + Football Game Tickets for $100 per person. The evening begins with appetizers at 6 PM, followed by dinner from 7–9 PM. Football game is October 25 with time TBD.
You’re also invited to take part in three additonal activities
- Tours of the EMU at 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. starting at the O Desk on the Ground floor
- Alumni and student mixer hosted by the Student Alumni Association, 4:45 p.m to 6:00 p.m. location TBD.
- Preserving Our Legacy by sharing your EMU story. Interviews will be recorded and submitted to the UO Library as part of the living history of the EMU and University of Oregon.
To purchase tickets see link https://ticket.uoregon.edu/uo-dept/emu-75
Questions, email emuadministration@uoregon.edu.
3:00–5:00 p.m.
There are five wooden ducks hidden around the building. Find one and bring it to the O Desk to get an EMU-themed prize!
8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
"EMU 75th Anniversary Show" October 28 to December 12.
The EMU celebrates 75 years! The gallery will be hosting an exhibit showcasing the history of the University of Oregon and Erb Memorial Union through pictures, posters and storytelling. Please join us for the reception on November 4, from 6-7pm in the Adell McMillan Gallery!
We hope to see you there!
3:00–5:00 p.m.
Play a game of giant chess near the O Desk. If you win the game, you will be entered into a drawing to win Duck Bucks cards!
8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
"EMU 75th Anniversary Show" October 28 to December 12.
The EMU celebrates 75 years! The gallery will be hosting an exhibit showcasing the history of the University of Oregon and Erb Memorial Union through pictures, posters and storytelling. Please join us for the reception on November 4, from 6-7pm in the Adell McMillan Gallery!
We hope to see you there!
8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
"EMU 75th Anniversary Show" October 28 to December 12.
The EMU celebrates 75 years! The gallery will be hosting an exhibit showcasing the history of the University of Oregon and Erb Memorial Union through pictures, posters and storytelling. Please join us for the reception on November 4, from 6-7pm in the Adell McMillan Gallery!
We hope to see you there!
Spin the wheel at the O Desk for a chance to win EMU-themed prizes and Duck Bucks cards!
3:00–5:00 p.m.
Spin the wheel at the O Desk for a chance to win EMU-themed prizes and Duck Bucks cards!
6:30 p.m.
Waddle down and outsmart the flock at our weekly trivia game themed especially for the EMU's birthday! Test your smarts about local culture, UO, the building itself and lots more!
8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
"EMU 75th Anniversary Show" October 28 to December 12.
The EMU celebrates 75 years! The gallery will be hosting an exhibit showcasing the history of the University of Oregon and Erb Memorial Union through pictures, posters and storytelling. Please join us for the reception on November 4, from 6-7pm in the Adell McMillan Gallery!
We hope to see you there!
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📅 Friday, October 31 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Craft Center This week’s craft: scratch art Halloween masks! Get festive with spooky (or silly) scratch art designs that you can cut into wearable masks—just in time for Halloween. All supplies are provided. Freebie Friday – Drop In & Get Creative! Looking for a fun, free way to unwind and make something awesome? Freebie Friday is your chance to explore a new craft every week—totally free! No registration, no experience needed—just drop in, grab some supplies, and get creative.
8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
"EMU 75th Anniversary Show" October 28 to December 12.
The EMU celebrates 75 years! The gallery will be hosting an exhibit showcasing the history of the University of Oregon and Erb Memorial Union through pictures, posters and storytelling. Please join us for the reception on November 4, from 6-7pm in the Adell McMillan Gallery!
We hope to see you there!
10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
"EMU 75th Anniversary Show" October 28 to December 12.
The EMU celebrates 75 years! The gallery will be hosting an exhibit showcasing the history of the University of Oregon and Erb Memorial Union through pictures, posters and storytelling. Please join us for the reception on November 4, from 6-7pm in the Adell McMillan Gallery!
We hope to see you there!
8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
"EMU 75th Anniversary Show" October 28 to December 12.
The EMU celebrates 75 years! The gallery will be hosting an exhibit showcasing the history of the University of Oregon and Erb Memorial Union through pictures, posters and storytelling. Please join us for the reception on November 4, from 6-7pm in the Adell McMillan Gallery!
We hope to see you there!
1:30 p.m.
November 3 marks the official 75th anniversary of the EMU’s opening and we’re throwing a little birthday party! Join us on the EMU Green for cupcakes (75 of them!), the Carillon Bells playing Happy Birthday, and a chance to mix, mingle, and sing along.
3:00–5:00 p.m.
There are five wooden ducks hidden around the building. Find one and bring it to the O Desk to get an EMU-themed prize!
8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
"EMU 75th Anniversary Show" October 28 to December 12.
The EMU celebrates 75 years! The gallery will be hosting an exhibit showcasing the history of the University of Oregon and Erb Memorial Union through pictures, posters and storytelling. Please join us for the reception on November 4, from 6-7pm in the Adell McMillan Gallery!
We hope to see you there!
3:00–5:00 p.m.
Play a game of giant chess near the O Desk. If you win the game, you will be entered into a drawing to win Duck Bucks cards!
6:00–7:00 p.m.
"EMU 75th Anniversary Show" October 28 to December 12.
reception November 4, 6-7pm in the Adell McMillan Gallery
The EMU celebrates 75 years! The gallery will be hosting an exhibit showcasing the history of the University of Oregon and Erb Memorial Union through pictures, posters and storytelling. Please join us for the reception on November 4, from 6-7pm in the Adell McMillan Gallery!
We hope to see you there!
8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
"EMU 75th Anniversary Show" October 28 to December 12.
The EMU celebrates 75 years! The gallery will be hosting an exhibit showcasing the history of the University of Oregon and Erb Memorial Union through pictures, posters and storytelling. Please join us for the reception on November 4, from 6-7pm in the Adell McMillan Gallery!
We hope to see you there!
To celebrate the EMU's 75th Anniversary, we're hosting a special Open House at the Mills International Center. We'll have arts, crafts, connections, and fun!
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To celebrate the EMU's 75th Anniversary, we're hosting a special Open House at the Mills International Center. We'll have arts, crafts, connections, and fun!
8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
"EMU 75th Anniversary Show" October 28 to December 12.
The EMU celebrates 75 years! The gallery will be hosting an exhibit showcasing the history of the University of Oregon and Erb Memorial Union through pictures, posters and storytelling. Please join us for the reception on November 4, from 6-7pm in the Adell McMillan Gallery!
We hope to see you there!
Spin the wheel at the O Desk for a chance to win EMU-themed prizes and Duck Bucks cards!
3:00–5:00 p.m.
Spin the wheel at the O Desk for a chance to win EMU-themed prizes and Duck Bucks cards!
4:00–6:00 p.m.
Join us for a lively, festive event honoring the people who make the EMU what it is. Enjoy appetizers and beverages provided by UO Catering, hear a few words of reflection from staff and connect with all of our friends at the EMU.
This special gathering is open to EMU staff, student, campus partners, past employees, retirees, their families, and friends of the EMU, everyone is welcome! Please join the celebration with us.
You’re also invited to help preserve our legacy by sharing your EMU story. Interviews will be recorded and submitted to the UO Library as part of the living history of the EMU and the University of Oregon. https://2lz1x.youcanbook.me/ Click to reserve an interview time!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you and honor all that makes the EMU so special!
8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
"EMU 75th Anniversary Show" October 28 to December 12.
The EMU celebrates 75 years! The gallery will be hosting an exhibit showcasing the history of the University of Oregon and Erb Memorial Union through pictures, posters and storytelling. Please join us for the reception on November 4, from 6-7pm in the Adell McMillan Gallery!
We hope to see you there!
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📅 Friday, November 7 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: collage! Use papers, magazines, and mixed materials to layer textures and imagery into your own one-of-a-kind creation. All supplies are provided. Freebie Friday – Drop In & Get Creative! Looking for a fun, free way to unwind and make something awesome? Freebie Friday is your chance to explore a new craft every week—totally free! No registration, no experience needed—just drop in, grab some supplies, and get creative.
8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
"EMU 75th Anniversary Show" October 28 to December 12.
The EMU celebrates 75 years! The gallery will be hosting an exhibit showcasing the history of the University of Oregon and Erb Memorial Union through pictures, posters and storytelling. Please join us for the reception on November 4, from 6-7pm in the Adell McMillan Gallery!
We hope to see you there!
10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
"EMU 75th Anniversary Show" October 28 to December 12.
The EMU celebrates 75 years! The gallery will be hosting an exhibit showcasing the history of the University of Oregon and Erb Memorial Union through pictures, posters and storytelling. Please join us for the reception on November 4, from 6-7pm in the Adell McMillan Gallery!
We hope to see you there!
8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
"EMU 75th Anniversary Show" October 28 to December 12.
The EMU celebrates 75 years! The gallery will be hosting an exhibit showcasing the history of the University of Oregon and Erb Memorial Union through pictures, posters and storytelling. Please join us for the reception on November 4, from 6-7pm in the Adell McMillan Gallery!
We hope to see you there!
3:00–5:00 p.m.
There are five wooden ducks hidden around the building. Find one and bring it to the O Desk to get an EMU-themed prize!
8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
"EMU 75th Anniversary Show" October 28 to December 12.
The EMU celebrates 75 years! The gallery will be hosting an exhibit showcasing the history of the University of Oregon and Erb Memorial Union through pictures, posters and storytelling. Please join us for the reception on November 4, from 6-7pm in the Adell McMillan Gallery!
We hope to see you there!
3:00–5:00 p.m.
Play a game of giant chess near the O Desk. If you win the game, you will be entered into a drawing to win Duck Bucks cards!
8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
"EMU 75th Anniversary Show" October 28 to December 12.
The EMU celebrates 75 years! The gallery will be hosting an exhibit showcasing the history of the University of Oregon and Erb Memorial Union through pictures, posters and storytelling. Please join us for the reception on November 4, from 6-7pm in the Adell McMillan Gallery!
We hope to see you there!
8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
"EMU 75th Anniversary Show" October 28 to December 12.
The EMU celebrates 75 years! The gallery will be hosting an exhibit showcasing the history of the University of Oregon and Erb Memorial Union through pictures, posters and storytelling. Please join us for the reception on November 4, from 6-7pm in the Adell McMillan Gallery!
We hope to see you there!
Spin the wheel at the O Desk for a chance to win EMU-themed prizes and Duck Bucks cards!
3:00–5:00 p.m.
Spin the wheel at the O Desk for a chance to win EMU-themed prizes and Duck Bucks cards!
8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
"EMU 75th Anniversary Show" October 28 to December 12.
The EMU celebrates 75 years! The gallery will be hosting an exhibit showcasing the history of the University of Oregon and Erb Memorial Union through pictures, posters and storytelling. Please join us for the reception on November 4, from 6-7pm in the Adell McMillan Gallery!
We hope to see you there!
noon
📅 Friday, November 14 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: mini notebooks! Learn a simple bookbinding method and make a pocket-sized notebook that’s both useful and handmade. All supplies are provided. Freebie Friday – Drop In & Get Creative! Looking for a fun, free way to unwind and make something awesome? Freebie Friday is your chance to explore a new craft every week—totally free! No registration, no experience needed—just drop in, grab some supplies, and get creative.
8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
"EMU 75th Anniversary Show" October 28 to December 12.
The EMU celebrates 75 years! The gallery will be hosting an exhibit showcasing the history of the University of Oregon and Erb Memorial Union through pictures, posters and storytelling. Please join us for the reception on November 4, from 6-7pm in the Adell McMillan Gallery!
We hope to see you there!
10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
"EMU 75th Anniversary Show" October 28 to December 12.
The EMU celebrates 75 years! The gallery will be hosting an exhibit showcasing the history of the University of Oregon and Erb Memorial Union through pictures, posters and storytelling. Please join us for the reception on November 4, from 6-7pm in the Adell McMillan Gallery!
We hope to see you there!
8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
"EMU 75th Anniversary Show" October 28 to December 12.
The EMU celebrates 75 years! The gallery will be hosting an exhibit showcasing the history of the University of Oregon and Erb Memorial Union through pictures, posters and storytelling. Please join us for the reception on November 4, from 6-7pm in the Adell McMillan Gallery!
We hope to see you there!
8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
"EMU 75th Anniversary Show" October 28 to December 12.
The EMU celebrates 75 years! The gallery will be hosting an exhibit showcasing the history of the University of Oregon and Erb Memorial Union through pictures, posters and storytelling. Please join us for the reception on November 4, from 6-7pm in the Adell McMillan Gallery!
We hope to see you there!
8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
"EMU 75th Anniversary Show" October 28 to December 12.
The EMU celebrates 75 years! The gallery will be hosting an exhibit showcasing the history of the University of Oregon and Erb Memorial Union through pictures, posters and storytelling. Please join us for the reception on November 4, from 6-7pm in the Adell McMillan Gallery!
We hope to see you there!