Upcoming Events
April 2025
Rae Matagora: Visiting Artist Exhibit at the Craft Center Gallery Exhibit Dates: March 31 - June 13 Location: Craft Center Gallery, 2nd Floor of the EMU (next to Adell McMillan Gallery) Exhibit Hours: Please see the EMU website for hours. Rae Matagora is an illustrator and designer based in Eugene, Oregon. Specializing in screen printing and painting, Rae works across various mediums and canvas types. Rae’s vibrant, playful style offers a colorful escape from the everyday, blending bold shapes and delightful absurdity into each piece. Through her work, Rae invites viewers into a world where creativity doesn’t just thrive—it refuses to take itself too seriously. To see more of Rae's work, visit her website. Don’t miss Rae's Artist Talk & Reception on April 18 from 12 PM - 1 PM, where she will discuss her creative process and inspiration. This event is free and open to the public. Register here. Want to learn about Rae's screen printing techniques? Take a workshop! Visiting Artist workshops are free, but require registration: April 18, 1 PM - 4 PM: Screen Printing Flash Tattoo T-Shirts May 2, 1PM - 4 PM: Screen Printing Crafty Ants Tote Bags
7:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
Visit the McMillan Gallery for an exhibition featuring work from our talented Printmaking students at the University of Oregon. Anywhere from relief to screen print, this annual show features a variety of works from student artists. Join us for refreshments and meet the artists on April 17th from 6pm-7pm. On view in the McMillan Gallery March 18th, 2025 to May 16th, 2025.
6:00–7:30 p.m.
🎉 Trivia Nights are back at the EMU this Spring! 🎉 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?
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
noon
Join us this Thursdays at 1 pm for an exclusive Sode Pop-Up event! Are you looking to enhance your college experience by getting involved in various clubs and organizations? Look no further! This event is specifically tailored to help students like you find the perfect clubs to join. Whether you're interested in sports, arts, academics, or community service, we've got something for everyone. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with like-minded peers and enrich your university journey. See you there!
As always, our events are FREE for UO students with UOID.
7:30–10:30 p.m.
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: April 24 and May 8
noon
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. 📅 Every Friday | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Craft Center (by the O Desk) Each week features a different hands-on activity. All materials are included—just bring yourself and a little curiosity! Open to UO students. If space allows, we invite UO faculty/staff and community members to join in the fun. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just looking to try something new, Freebie Friday is for everyone. Come hang out, get crafty, and leave with something cool you made yourself! Spring Term Freebie Friday Schedule April 4 – Collage Post Cards April 11 – Embroidered Flowers April 18 – Macrame Coasters April 25 – Mini Canvas Painting May 2 – Washi Tape Bookmarks May 9 – Pressed Flower Cards May 16 – Nature Weavings May 23 – Paper Marbling May 30 – UO Friendship Bracelets June 6 – Slime
2:00–4:00 p.m.
Come Volunteer at UO's only student-led community garden. Nearly every Sunday from 2-4 pm at the Grove Community Garden (1801 Moss St - a block south of Global Scholars Hall).
Work parties are when we come together to collectively care for the space. We have 22 raised beds that are managed by the overall community to produce food (mainly vegetables) for the student food pantry, the SSC Produce Drop, and of course (and often primarily) those who come each week to volunteer. So, a typical work party may include harvesting food, weeding beds, sowing seeds / transplanting starts, chipping a wood path, etc. There is no signup ahead of time, the only prep beforehand is dressing for the weather / in clothes you don't mind some dirt/sweat on. Sign up for our newsletter for weekly reminders and updates, and follow us on Instagram too!
Feel free to email grovegarden@uoregon.edu with any questions or inquires.
3:00–4:30 p.m.
Did you know that an average game at Autzen stadium produces 22-27 tons of trash? With the Spring Game coming up, we know that not all of this trash is likely to end up in the bin. Join us for an afternoon devoted to appreciating our local ecosystems and giving back to the Eugene community by picking up trash along the Willamette River. This event is a great way to build community and explore the outdoors while making a positive contribution to riparian habitat health! We will be meeting on the oval lawn on the Southern (campus) side of the Frohnmayer Bridge. Our meeting location is tagged on Google Maps! If you enter “Willamette River Natural Area” into Google Maps it can provide detailed walking, public transportation, or biking directions!
6:00–7:30 p.m.
Join the fun at the University of Oregon's Bingo Nights! Mark your calendars for an evening of prizes, and good company. Whether you're a bingo pro or a newcomer, everyone's invited. Win duck bucks and learn about different events happening on campus.
Don’t know how to play bingo? Our team of student leaders can help.
As always, our events are FREE for UO students. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled event!
Each Monday throughout the term, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
At the EMU O Desk.
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
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.
May 2025
7:30–10:00 p.m.
Join us week 5 as we watch One of Them Days staring SZA and Keke Palmer in the Redwood Auditorium at the EMU! Please feel free to bring a friend to three. All Ducks After Dark movies are free with a valid UO student ID. Every student is allowed one non student guest for this event! Free popcorn and soda in every movie. Door open at 7:30 pm and movie starts at 8:00 pm. We hope to see you there!
Description: "One of Them Days" is a 2025 buddy comedy directed by Lawrence Lamont, featuring Keke Palmer and SZA in their first leading film roles. The story follows Dreux (Palmer), a waitress, and Alyssa (SZA), an artist, who must urgently find rent money after Alyssa's boyfriend blows through their funds, threatening their rent money.
Doors open at 7:30pm, movie starts at 8:00 pm.
Free soda and popcorn
More information on the movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32221196/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_one%2520of%2520them%2520days
Rated: R
As always, our events are FREE for UO students. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled event!
7:30–10:30 p.m.
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: April 24 and May 8
noon
Lonely Craft Sale 📅 Thursday, May 9th | ⏰ 12PM – 4PM | 📍 Craft Center The Lonely Craft Sale is back! Join us at the Craft Center for this special fundraiser featuring unique, handcrafted items that were left behind and never picked up. From ceramics and jewelry to prints and glasswork, you’ll find one-of-a-kind treasures at great prices—all while supporting the Craft Center! Stop by anytime between 12PM and 4 PM to browse and shop. Cash and card are accepted. Don't miss your chance to give these beautiful, lonely crafts a new home!
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Looking for a way to blow off some steam during mid terms? Join The UO Student Sustainability Center and UO Natural Areas Program for their last restoration work party of the term and help restore the Willamette River Natural Area!
We will meet at 10AM, on May 10th, at the south side of the Frohnmayer Bridge and work until 1PM.
We will provide snacks and a water station, as well as all the tools, safety gear, and materials needed to manage the restorative efforts. Anyone is welcome to join us! No experience is needed. We’re happy to invite enthusiastic volunteers willing to help and are always excited to see the impact of our collaborative restoration efforts.
Remember! Come prepared with close-toed shoes, water bottles, and weather appropriate clothing.
We hope to see you there!
For more information on the UO's Natural Areas Program, you can visit: https://cpfm.uoregon.edu/willamette-river-natural-area
7:30–10:30 p.m.
Join us week 7 as we watch A Complete Unknown staring Timothée Chalamet the Redwood Auditorium at the EMU! Please feel free to bring a friend to three. All Ducks After Dark movies are free with a valid UO student ID. Every student is allowed one non student guest for this event! Free popcorn and soda in every movie. Door open at 7:30 pm and movie starts at 8:00 pm. We hope to see you there!
Description:"A Complete Unknown" is a 2024 American biographical musical drama directed by James Mangold, focusing on the early career of iconic singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. Timothée Chalamet stars as Dylan, portraying his evolution from a young folk musician in 1961 New York to his controversial transition to electric rock music by 1965.
Doors open at 7:30pm, movie starts at 8:00 pm.
Free soda and popcorn
More information on the movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11563598/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_7_nm_0_in_0_q_a%2520complete%2520un
Rated: R
As always, our events are FREE for UO students. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled event!
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join the Student Sustainability Center (SSC) for the second annual Environmental Justice Retreat! We will meet for our daylong retreat at the Tyee Campground near the Umpqua River. Food will be provided, as well as transportation (with limited availability). The retreat will feature a workshop guest facilitated by El Navarro, an organizer with Mosquito Fleet PDX. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/Uyg1SGjWyq
7:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
The annual Advanced Photography Student Exhibition is returning to the McMillan Gallery. Featuring work from University of Oregon Photography students, this show is a great opportunity to see work from skilled student artists in our gallery. Join us for refreshments and meet the artists on May 29th from 6pm-7pm. On view in the McMillan Gallery May 27th, 2025 to June 13th, 2025
6:00–7:00 p.m.
The annual Advanced Photography Student Exhibition is returning to the McMillan Gallery. Featuring work from University of Oregon Photography students, this show is a great opportunity to see work from skilled student artists in our gallery. Join us for refreshments and meet the artists on May 29th from 6pm-7pm. On view in the McMillan Gallery May 27th, 2025 to June 13th, 2025.
7:30–10:00 p.m.
Join us week 9 as we watch Clueless (1995) staring Alicia Silverstone! This event will be outdoors in the EMU Amphitheater. Please feel free to bring a friend to three. All Ducks After Dark movies are free with a valid UO student ID. Every student is allowed one non student guest for this event! Free popcorn and soda in every movie. This movie we will have food and activities to celebrate the end of the year! Door open at 8:00 pm and movie starts at 9:00 pm. We hope to see you there!
Description: "Clueless" follows the live of Cher who is determined to improve the lives of those around her, including her friends and new student Tai (played by Brittany Murphy), whom she decides to give a makeover and guide through high school life. However, Cher's good intentions often lead to misadventures, and she eventually learns valuable lessons about love, friendship, and her own self-image.
The film is known for its witty dialogue, iconic fashion, and memorable catchphrases, such as "As if!" Clueless is a fun and satirical look at the lives of privileged teenagers in the '90s, with a charm and humor that has made it a cult classic.
Doors movie starts at 8:00 pm.
Free soda and popcorn
More information on the movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112697/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_7_nm_0_in_0_q_cluele
Rated: PG-13
As always, our events are FREE for UO students. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled event!
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Strengthen connections and unplug on Oregon’s beautiful coast while hiking Hobbit Trail and spending time at the ocean near Florence. Transportation, lunch, and snacks provided.
A $5 deposit through the Outdoor Program (OP) is required to secure your seat. Space is limited to the first 20 students, with priority given to international students.
Please call the Outdoor Program at 541-346-4365 to reserve a spot, or sign up in person at OP's DIY Bike Space in the EMU.
June 2025
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Finals are coming...get some study kit supplies and some snacks to help make it through. Kits include sticky notes, pen, highlighter, snack, energy drink and more.
As always, our events are FREE for UO students with UOID.