EMU Program Events

Upcoming Events

June 2023

Jun 7
Craft Center Visiting Artist Exhibit: Mitra Gruwell

Mitra's work is on display through Spring Term in the Erb Memorial Union (2nd Floor, just past the Adell McMillan Gallery). Please visit emu.uoregon.edu to view open...
Craft Center Visiting Artist Exhibit: Mitra Gruwell
April 18–June 9
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Second Floor, by Adell McMillan Gallery

Mitra's work is on display through Spring Term in the Erb Memorial Union (2nd Floor, just past the Adell McMillan Gallery). Please visit emu.uoregon.edu to view open hours.

Mitra Gruwell is a community focused upcycle fashion/product designer and sewist, with 20 years experience in business management, entrepreneurship and event production. As the owner of Discard Upcycling, her mission is to make upcycling more accessible and affordable for both businesses and individual clients. Mitra is the program manager and developer for Viking Textile Maker Hub and she also teaches workshops in upcycled design and design thinking, and apprentices and mentors youth in these skills. She has bachelor’s degrees in Anthropology and Religious Studies from the University of Colorado, Boulder and has served on the board of the Arts and Business Alliance of Eugene for 8 years. Mitra is passionate about the arts and the role it plays in connecting people and keeping them happy, healthy and prosperous.

Artist Talk: April 21st, 6pm-9pm in the Lease Crutcher Lewis Room in the Erb Memorial Union. No registration required. 

Artist Workshop: Upcycled T-Shirts (Session B), May 20th, 1pm-4pm. Registration required. Please visit craftcenter.uoregon.edu. 

Jun 7
LGBTQIA+ Produce Drop Box 2:30 p.m.

A small produce drop in the QA3 office (EMU 022) that has new produce available every Wednesday, and will stay through Friday of that week!

LGBTQIA+ Produce Drop Box
April 5–June 7
2:30–5:00 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) 022

A small produce drop in the QA3 office (EMU 022) that has new produce available every Wednesday, and will stay through Friday of that week!

Jun 7
Connect the Ducks: Take a Break 6:00 p.m.

Take a Study break during Dead Week and hang with us in the EMU on Wednesday June 7th. Eat snacks and play board games and videos games on the Nintendo Switch. See you...
Connect the Ducks: Take a Break
June 7
6:00–7:00 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) EMU O-Desk

Take a Study break during Dead Week and hang with us in the EMU on Wednesday June 7th.

Eat snacks and play board games and videos games on the Nintendo Switch.

See you there!

Jun 8
Spring Term Study Survival Kits 11:00 a.m.

Come grab a study kit to help get you though the final finals of the year! 500 kits are available with: note pad, energy drink, pen, highlighter, candy, toy, and other fun...
Spring Term Study Survival Kits
June 8
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) near the O Desk

Come grab a study kit to help get you though the final finals of the year! 500 kits are available with: note pad, energy drink, pen, highlighter, candy, toy, and other fun items.

Free Jamba Juice while supplies last.

Funded by the Center for Student Invovlement, EMU Board, and UOPD.

Donations from Bigfoot Beverages, Holden Center, Lundquist College of Business, and Student Activities Board.

Jun 9
Pollinator Habitat Restoration noon

The bees are buzzing! Help us restore and maintain our pollinator-friendly landscapes this spring Fridays between 12-2pm! (Drop-in anytime from 12-2.) The location each week...
Pollinator Habitat Restoration
April 14–June 9
noon
Changing campus locations each week; the specific location will be sent via email to all who have RSVPed via link.

The bees are buzzing!

Help us restore and maintain our pollinator-friendly landscapes this spring Fridays between 12-2pm! (Drop-in anytime from 12-2.)

The location each week will change based on where work is needed, but it will always be on campus. Participants will receive each location at least 24 hours in advance to their UO email.

Equipment will be provided, no experience necessary! Just make sure to bring a water bottle and wear closed-toe shoes.

Sign up for one or more work sessions through this link. Email sscpollinators@uoregon.edu for more information.

Jun 13
SSC Produce Drop 2:45 p.m.

Come by the SSC's Trillium Produce Plus Produce Drop! Students who qualify can get free fruits, veggies, and other food. Distribution starts around 2:45 p.m. and will continue...
SSC Produce Drop
February 14–June 13
2:45–5:00 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Amphitheater

Come by the SSC's Trillium Produce Plus Produce Drop! Students who qualify can get free fruits, veggies, and other food. Distribution starts around 2:45 p.m. and will continue until the food runs out. Bring a bag and your student ID!

There will be no Produce Drop the week of spring break (3/28).