Explore the Power of Body Doubling at AEC & Duck Nest's Neurodivergent-Friendly Study Space! Body doubling involves working alongside someone independently to promote accountability, foster focus and motivation, and reduce isolation. If you get easily distracted while studying, if it is helpful for you to have a quiet environment to study in that’s not the library, or if you want to explore the benefit of fidget tools while studying, this is the place for you! The Duck Nest and AEC will provide the space, facilitators, and some materials to help you start or complete your academic tasks, or to provide support with things like goal setting, breaking down tasks, and more. The Study Hours will occur every Friday from Week 2-10 from 12-2pm in the Duck Nest Wellness Center (Emu 041). If you are interested in joining, there is no need to RSVP. You also do not need to have accommodations through the AEC to attend, it is open to all students so please bring a friend or two with you! Snacks and fidget tools will be provided. Additionally, students present can also enter a raffle that will occur at the end of the term for a DuckBucks gift card.  

Join us for the Duck Nest's free gentle yoga class! Peer-led, this yoga class is open to students with all levels of experience--no prior background in yoga necessary. 

For the winter term, this class will be held Weeks 1-10.

Sign up via Calendly here: https://calendly.com/ducknest/duck-nest-yoga-winter-2025

To get to 302 Gerlinger--you can go in the main doors and take the elevator up to the third floor, or take the stairs on the side of the building (the first outer side doors to the right of the main entrance) for stairs up to the third floor.

Join the SSC Climate Anxiety & Resiliency team for a Book Swap on Friday, February 28th from 2-3:30 in the SSC office (EMU 005)! We will be exchanging books, resources, and connections in an effort to reduce waste and practice sustainability within our communities. Learn about other resources on-campus and beyond for free books, textbooks, and more! We will be crafting, snacking, and making our own bookmarks as well! All are welcome, we hope to see you there :)

Explore the Power of Body Doubling at AEC & Duck Nest's Neurodivergent-Friendly Study Space! Body doubling involves working alongside someone independently to promote accountability, foster focus and motivation, and reduce isolation. If you get easily distracted while studying, if it is helpful for you to have a quiet environment to study in that’s not the library, or if you want to explore the benefit of fidget tools while studying, this is the place for you! The Duck Nest and AEC will provide the space, facilitators, and some materials to help you start or complete your academic tasks, or to provide support with things like goal setting, breaking down tasks, and more. The Study Hours will occur every Friday from Week 2-10 from 12-2pm in the Duck Nest Wellness Center (Emu 041). If you are interested in joining, there is no need to RSVP. You also do not need to have accommodations through the AEC to attend, it is open to all students so please bring a friend or two with you! Snacks and fidget tools will be provided. Additionally, students present can also enter a raffle that will occur at the end of the term for a DuckBucks gift card.  

Join us for the Duck Nest's free gentle yoga class! Peer-led, this yoga class is open to students with all levels of experience--no prior background in yoga necessary. 

For the winter term, this class will be held Weeks 1-10.

Sign up via Calendly here: https://calendly.com/ducknest/duck-nest-yoga-winter-2025

To get to 302 Gerlinger--you can go in the main doors and take the elevator up to the third floor, or take the stairs on the side of the building (the first outer side doors to the right of the main entrance) for stairs up to the third floor.

Explore the Power of Body Doubling at AEC & Duck Nest's Neurodivergent-Friendly Study Space! Body doubling involves working alongside someone independently to promote accountability, foster focus and motivation, and reduce isolation. If you get easily distracted while studying, if it is helpful for you to have a quiet environment to study in that’s not the library, or if you want to explore the benefit of fidget tools while studying, this is the place for you! The Duck Nest and AEC will provide the space, facilitators, and some materials to help you start or complete your academic tasks, or to provide support with things like goal setting, breaking down tasks, and more. The Study Hours will occur every Friday from Week 2-10 from 12-2pm in the Duck Nest Wellness Center (Emu 041). If you are interested in joining, there is no need to RSVP. You also do not need to have accommodations through the AEC to attend, it is open to all students so please bring a friend or two with you! Snacks and fidget tools will be provided. Additionally, students present can also enter a raffle that will occur at the end of the term for a DuckBucks gift card.  

Join us for the Duck Nest's free gentle yoga class! Peer-led, this yoga class is open to students with all levels of experience--no prior background in yoga necessary. 

For the winter term, this class will be held Weeks 1-10.

Sign up via Calendly here: https://calendly.com/ducknest/duck-nest-yoga-winter-2025

To get to 302 Gerlinger--you can go in the main doors and take the elevator up to the third floor, or take the stairs on the side of the building (the first outer side doors to the right of the main entrance) for stairs up to the third floor.

The Women’s Center is beyond excited to invite you to join *in-person* at our annual Take Back the Night Rally, March and Speak-Out Against Sexual and Domestic Violence.

When: Take Back the Night is on Thursday, April 25th, 2024 starting with the Rally at 6:00pm followed by the March at 7:00pm and Student-Led Speak-Out at 8pm.

Where: Rally begins in the EMU Amphitheater at 13th and University St. followed by an approximately 2.5 mile March from the UO Campus through the streets of Eugene and back to UO Campus in the EMU Diamond Lake Room where the Student-Led Speak Out is held.

Who: The UO Women’s Center in collaboration with the UO Campus Community (UO Muxeres, UO Duck Rides, UO Green and Yellow Garter Band and more).

Thursday, April 25th, 2024 marks the 46th annual Take Back the Night Rally, March and Speak-Out Against Sexual and Domestic Violence event for the University of Oregon Campus Community. Take Back the Night is a yearly international protest founded in 1976 which seeks to raise awareness about the realities of Sexual and Domestic Violence on campus and in the community, both for Survivors of Sexual and Domestic Violence and those who want to support and bear witness in solidarity. Take Back the Night is a Survivor-Centered event that begins with a Rally in the EMU Amphitheater, continues as a March through the streets of Eugene to symbolize reclaiming people’s safety on public streets at night, and ends with a Student-Led Speak-Out on campus during which Survivors can share personal stories of how Sexual and Domestic Violence has impacted their lives.

The Rally will feature UO Student Speakers from diverse intersecting identities and lived experiences, including the Native American Community, Latine Community, LGBTQIA2S+ Community, International Community, Disabled Community, a Child Abuse Prevention Advocacy Organization and more.

Our theme for this year’s event is addressing the DUALITY that Survivors can hold on their path to healing - throughout both their radical joy & rightful rage - as they ultimately reclaim their power. As well, we will continue to center marginalized communities too often left out of essential dialogue about Sexual and Domestic Violence - despite being disproportionately impacted by these systems of oppression. As always, the Women’s Center is committed to providing this essential event to support Survivors, educate the community and prevent future harm.

ASL Interpretation will be provided at the Rally. This event is wheelchair accessible and will have transportation available during the March and back to Student-Led Speak-Out. We ask that no UO Professional Staff or Media be present during the Student Led Speak-Out portion of the event to provide a sacred space for students to have dialogue circles of peer-to-peer support. Event will take place **rain or shine** (rain is currently forecast) and is free and open to the public. We support and believe survivors in ALL WEATHER! Masks are not required but highly encouraged. Questions regarding Take Back the Night should be directed to Fatima Roohi Pervaiz or Maggie Bertrand at the UO Women’s Center. Contact:

UO Women’s Center Director, Fatima Roohi Pervaiz fpervaiz@uoregon.edu

AND

UO Women’s Center Sexual Violence Prevention & Education Coordinator, Maggie Bertrand,  svpewc@gmail.com

Join University Health Services in collaboration with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for our second annual Out of The Darkness Suicide Prevention Campus Walk! We will be walking to bring awareness to suicide and mental health at the University of Oregon. 

Register at afsp.org/UOR and come to the EMU Green to enjoy our interactive booths, therapy goats, and more!

Registration will open at 10:00 am, and the ceremony will begin at 11:00 am with the walk immediately following.

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