EMU Program Events

"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! 

The Student Sustainability Center and Food for Lane County host the weekly Trillium Produce Plus Produce Drops. These events provide a free farmers market for students to get produce, bread, and toilet paper. Please bring a bag and your UO ID. 

Join the fun at Bingo Night! Mark your calendars for an evening of prizes, and good company. Whether you're a bingo pro or a newcomer, everyone's invited. Win $5 in duck bucks and learn about different events happening on campus.

special nights this term: February 23 Grocery BINGO

Don’t know how to play bingo? Our team of student leaders can help. 

As always, our events are FREE for UO students, bring your ID card. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled event! 

Each Monday throughout the term, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

near the EMU O Desk.

Satisfy your sweet tooth every Tuesday at the University of Oregon's "Tuesday Treats" featuring irresistible donut holes. Join us for a tasty break that'll sweeten your Tuesday.

As always, our events are FREE for UO students with UOID.

   *Dietary substitutions for gluten and vegan diets will be available. 

The Student Sustainability Center and Food for Lane County host the weekly Trillium Produce Plus Produce Drops. These events provide a free farmers market for students to get produce, bread, and toilet paper. Please bring a bag and your UO ID. 

🎉 Get ready for tons of fun and a chance to show off your brainpower. Grab a friend (or three) and join the competition—every round your team wins scores each member $5! Are you up for the challenge?

Bring a team or come and join a new team.

Can't stay for all 4 rounds, no problem. stop in for 1, 2, 3 or 4 rounds, your choice!

FREE- Every Wednesday in the EMU 

📅 Friday, January 9 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: watercolor postcards! Experiment with watercolor paints and pencils to create your own mini artwork that doubles as a mailable postcard. Make something abstract, colorful, or playful—it’s up to you! 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.

📅 Friday, January 16 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: embroidered snowflakes! Learn a few simple embroidery stitches and use them to create delicate snowflake designs on fabric. Perfect as a winter decoration, a handmade gift, or just a relaxing way to stitch something beautiful. 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.

Calling all vocalists, musicians, and performers! Get ready to share your creativity and captivate the crowd at our Open Mic Night. It's your time to shine! ✨ Don't miss out on this opportunity to express yourself through music!

As always, our events are FREE for UO students. 

Sign up forms will be available on our Instagram account seven days prior to the event. https://www.instagram.com/uo.sab/

Dates: January 22 and March 5

📅 Friday, January 23 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: pocket sketchbook! Make your own mini sketchbook! Fill it with drawings, doodles, or notes, and carry your creativity with you wherever you go. 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.

📅 Friday, January 30 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: mini canvas painting! Explore painting on a tiny canvas! Experiment with acrylics, colors, and textures to create a small masterpiece that packs a big punch. 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.

📅 Friday, February 6 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: washi tape bookmarks! Mix and match colorful washi tape to design your own bookmarks. Create patterns, shapes, or playful designs to keep your spot in style! 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.

📅 Friday, February 13 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: Valentine cards! Spread a little love by crafting handmade Valentine’s Day cards. Decorate with hearts, colors, and clever messages to make something sweet for friends, family, or yourself! 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.

Winter Lonely Craft Sale 📅 February 13, 12–4pm | Craft Center Warm up your winter with the Lonely Craft Sale! Find affordable, one-of-a-kind pieces that deserve a home, just in time for Valentine’s Day. From mugs and prints to quirky surprises, every item is handmade and waiting for someone to love it. Proceeds support the Craft Center, helping us continue to offer free programs like Freebie Fridays and our Visiting Artist series.

📅 Friday, February 20 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: block printing! Carve your own designs into a block and print them onto paper or fabric. Play with patterns, colors, and textures to make a repeatable design that’s uniquely yours. 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.

📅 Friday, February 27 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: button making! Design and create your own wearable art! Choose images, patterns, or text to make custom buttons that show off your style, your humor, or your favorite fandoms. 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.

Spring Workshop Registration Opens 📅 Monday, March 2nd | ⏰ 12:00pm 📍 Register online at myemu.uoregon.edu

the new season with hands-on creativity! Spring Craft Center workshops open for registration at noon for UO students, faculty, staff, and community members.  

• Beginning Workshops – Get started with ceramics, sewing, printmaking, and more.

• Project-Based Workshops – Walk away with a unique handmade item after just one session.

• Continuing Workshops – Deepen your practice and grow your creative skills over multiple weeks.

• Seasonal Workshops – Fresh, spring-themed classes to match the season’s energy.

  Spots go fast: Sign up early to save yours! Workshop registration does not have a set end date. Registration remains open until a workshop is full, at which point you may add yourself to the waitlist.

Calling all vocalists, musicians, and performers! Get ready to share your creativity and captivate the crowd at our Open Mic Night. It's your time to shine! ✨ Don't miss out on this opportunity to express yourself through music!

As always, our events are FREE for UO students. 

Sign up forms will be available on our Instagram account seven days prior to the event. https://www.instagram.com/uo.sab/

Dates: January 22 and March 5

📅 Friday, March 6 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: collage! Cut, paste, and layer images, colors, and textures to tell your story or make a bold, abstract composition. Let your creativity run wild with paper, magazines, and unexpected materials! 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.

📅 Friday, March 13 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: slime! Stretch, squish, and mix your way to a sensory delight with DIY slime. Add glitter, beads, or color to create a unique, squishy creation that’s as fun to make as it is to play with! 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.

The Student Sustainability Center and Food for Lane County host the weekly Trillium Produce Plus Produce Drops. These events provide a free farmers market for students to get produce, bread, and toilet paper. Please bring a bag and your UO ID. 

📅 Friday, April 3 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: Affirmation Station! Create a collage that sets your intentions for the term ahead. Mix words, images, and colors to craft positive reminders and inspiring messages that lift your spirits all season long. 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.

📅 Friday, April 10 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: painting rocks! Turn ordinary rocks into tiny works of art! Experiment with colors, patterns, and designs to make decorations, gifts, or little reminders to brighten someone’s day. 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.

📅 Friday, April 17 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: beaded keychains! String beads, charms, and colors together to make custom keychains. Personalize them for yourself or gift them to friends for a little extra sparkle on the go. 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.

📅 Friday, April 24 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: button making! Design and create fun, wearable buttons! Use images, words, or patterns to make a statement, share your mood, or show off your creativity. 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.

📅 Friday, May 1 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: embroidered flowers! Stitch colorful blooms with thread and hoop! Experiment with patterns, textures, and layering to create delicate, handmade floral designs. 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.

📅 Friday, May 8 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: block printing! Carve, ink, and print your own designs! Play with patterns and textures on paper or fabric to create bold, repeatable prints that are uniquely yours. 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.

Spring Lonely Craft Sale 📅 May 8, 12–4pm | Craft Center End the year on a creative note at the Spring Lonely Craft Sale! Browse an eclectic mix of handmade works, perfect for graduation gifts, dorm décor, or treating yourself. These treasures were left behind, but they don’t have to stay lonely. Proceeds support the Craft Center, helping us continue to offer free programs like Freebie Fridays and our Visiting Artist series.

📅 Friday, May 15 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: travel notebooks! Make a mini notebook perfect for journaling, sketching, or planning your adventures. Customize it with colors, patterns, and pockets to keep your memories organized. 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.

📅 Friday, May 22 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: paper marbling! Explore swirling colors and patterns to create marbled paper that’s one-of-a-kind. Perfect for cards, journals, or just a splash of creative fun! 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.

📅 Friday, May 29 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: mini canvas painting! Dive into painting on a tiny canvas! Try out bold colors, textures, or abstract ideas to make a small piece with a big impact. 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.

Summer Workshop Registration Opens 📅 Monday, June 1st | ⏰ 12:00pm 📍 Register online at myemu.uoregon.edu  

Make this summer hands-on! Registration for Craft Center workshops opens at noon for UO students, faculty, staff, and community members.  

• Beginning Workshops – Perfect for trying something new during the summer break.

• Project-Based Workshops – Quick and fun sessions where you’ll finish with a ready-to-use creation.

• Continuing Workshops – Grow your skills with more advanced, multi-week classes.

• Seasonal Workshops – Summertime projects that fit the season’s relaxed and playful vibe.

Register early: Summer workshops are a great way to stay creative between terms! Workshop registration does not have a set end date. Registration remains open until a workshop is full, at which point you may add yourself to the waitlist.

📅 Friday, June 5 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: coloring! Relax and get creative with coloring sheets and supplies! Fill spaces with colors, patterns, and your imagination to make each design your own. 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.