Mills International Center
Rooted in Belonging and Intercultural Learning
The Mills International Center is a student resource center and a space for all UO students—international and US—to interact, learn, and build community and cross-cultural understanding together. All of our services and programs are rooted in our core purposes, offering (1) an environment of welcome and belonging and (2) cross-cultural learning, both formal and informal.
All UO students, staff, and faculty as well as community members are welcome!
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Operating Hours
Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Located on the mezzanine level of the EMU, Room 102
(above the Duck Store)
Reserve the Mills International Center: Contact Scheduling and Event Services at (541) 346-6000
Explore Our Space
The Mills International Center is a place for everyone. We are a lounge, resource center, study area, and events venue. We have some of the comfiest couches on campus, perfect for studying, hanging out with friends, or resting. If you are seeking reference materials, or just a fun travel book, international magazine, or CD, check out our lending library. The Mills Center is a popular place for holding events, such as student club meetings, movie nights, and study abroad information sessions. There are some regular events as well: Language Circles, Chill in the Mills, Learning Café, and more.
Learning Cafés
Join the nine-session weekly group and see the world through fresh eyes as you learn about the cultural differences all around us.
Language Circles
Join our weekly informal conversation groups led by native and/or proficient speakers. All are welcome!
Cross-Cultural Resources
Searching for a place to relax, peers to connect with, or reading materials to browse? The Mills Center is here for you.
Intercultural Learning
Read about our approach to intercultural learning and our favorite resources.
Student Involvement
Achieving our mission begins with our team of dedicated and talented students.
About the Mills Center
Find out how our mission, values, and history shape the work we do today.
Events
For up-to-date information on Mills events, visit our Instagram or Facebook. Please note that these pages do not include the events that are held at Mills (scheduled via the Scheduling Office) but not organized by us. Mills flagship events include our weekly Language Circles, term-long Learning Cafés, and our annual World Poetry Night. Chill in the Mills is another favorite, and other events may come up as occasions arise (such as American Football 101, Speedfriending, and others). If you have questions, feel free to email, call, or stop by our front desk. We'd be more than happy to help!