Fall Family Weekend

Families sit outside during Fall Family Weekend

Fall Family Weekend: October 25–27, 2024

Fall Family Weekend is an opportunity for you to reconnect with your student and experience Duck life. Weekend highlights include classes at the EMU Craft Center, Duck into a Class, Homecoming festivities and athletic events. For our first-year families, Fall Family Weekend occurs at the end of a very crucial period in your student's time at the University of Oregon. We encourage all of our parents and families to join us for a fun-filled weekend!

Registration for family weekend will open approximately one month prior to the event weekend through the University of Oregon's Family Portal.

Oct 25
Fall Family Weekend Check-In 9:00 a.m.

All attending families should stop by to pick up your credentials for complimentary admission to the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, Museum of Natural and...
Fall Family Weekend Check-In
October 25
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Crater Lake North

All attending families should stop by to pick up your credentials for complimentary admission to the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of ArtMuseum of Natural and Cultural History, and the Student Recreation Center, Friday through Sunday.

Oct 25
Drop-in Crafting 10:00 a.m.

Bring the whole family to the Craft Center during Fall Family Weekend for a fun and creative drop-in activity session! Enjoy building with Legos, expressing your artistic side...
Drop-in Crafting
October 25
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Craft Center, Painting/Print Making Studio

Bring the whole family to the Craft Center during Fall Family Weekend for a fun and creative drop-in activity session! Enjoy building with Legos, expressing your artistic side with coloring sheets, and engaging in a kid-friendly craft designed for all ages. It’s the perfect opportunity for everyone to tap into their creativity and make lasting memories together.

Oct 25
Duck into Class: Games and Play as Past, Present, and Future of Media and Communications 10:00 a.m.

Maxwell Foxman, assistant professor of journalism and communications This Duck into Class course will introduce you to how play is a unique form of communication and how games...
Duck into Class: Games and Play as Past, Present, and Future of Media and Communications
October 25
10:00–11:00 a.m.
Straub Hall 156

Maxwell Foxman, assistant professor of journalism and communications

This Duck into Class course will introduce you to how play is a unique form of communication and how games are reshaping media industries and education alike.

Oct 25
Lonely Craft Sale 10:00 a.m.

The Craft Center is hosting a craft sale. The Lonely Craft Sale offers a unique opportunity to adopt unclaimed treasures crafted in the studios of the Craft Center. These pieces,...
Lonely Craft Sale
October 25
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Craft Center, Fibers Studio

The Craft Center is hosting a craft sale. The Lonely Craft Sale offers a unique opportunity to adopt unclaimed treasures crafted in the studios of the Craft Center. These pieces, left behind by previous creators, range from charming ceramics to whimsical glass works. By giving these “lonely crafts” a new home, you are not only supporting the Craft Center but also finding a piece that resonates with your personal creativity. 

Oct 25
Studio Demos 10:00 a.m.

Join us for an exciting series of studio demonstrations at the Craft Center. Watch as skilled artisans showcase the art of wheel throwing, torch working, glassblowing, and...
Studio Demos
October 25
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Craft Center

Join us for an exciting series of studio demonstrations at the Craft Center. Watch as skilled artisans showcase the art of wheel throwing, torch working, glassblowing, and screen printing, offering a glimpse into the creative process behind these captivating crafts. During some demos, you’ll have a chance to try your hand at one of these mediums and discover your own artistic flair. 

Oct 25
Coffee Lab Open House 11:00 a.m.

Assistant Chemistry Professor Chris Hendon harnesses the power of science to make the perfect cup. Guests can enjoy a coffee sample at Hendon's coffee lab and talk...
Coffee Lab Open House
October 25
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Willamette Hall

Assistant Chemistry Professor Chris Hendon harnesses the power of science to make the perfect cup. Guests can enjoy a coffee sample at Hendon's coffee lab and talk science.

This event is part of the Fall Family Weekend schedule. Advance registration for this event is required. 

Oct 25
Run, Walk and Roll with The Duck 5k noon

Free for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members! The 5k run, walk, and roll begins at noon starting at Riverfront Field (south side of the Autzen...
Run, Walk and Roll with The Duck 5k
October 25
noon
Riverfront Field

Free for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members! The 5k run, walk, and roll begins at noon starting at Riverfront Field (south side of the Autzen footbridge). 

Pre-registration is encouraged. Race day registration will close at 11:45 am.

Participant check-in starts at 11:00 a.m. 

The first ~250 5k registered participants that show up will get a free shirt. 

Please leave your personal belongings and valuables in a secure location away from the event.

Oct 25
Duck into Class: Ethics and AI 1:00 p.m.

From ChatGPT to risk asessment algorithms, the use of machine-learning tools is increasing. Philosopher and data ethicist Ramon Alvardo grapples with questions of trust, bias, and...
Duck into Class: Ethics and AI
October 25
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Straub Hall 156

From ChatGPT to risk asessment algorithms, the use of machine-learning tools is increasing. Philosopher and data ethicist Ramon Alvardo grapples with questions of trust, bias, and implentation of artificial intelligence. How is it possible for humans to place trust in something they don't (and can't) understand? In what scenarios is it appropirate to use AI? How can we protect ourselves from algorithmic bias?

Oct 25
Duck into Class - Birth, Life, and Death of Stars with Scott Fisher 2:30 p.m.

This class focuses on the birth, evolution and death of stars in the Milky Way galaxy, with a particular emphasis on the science behind stellar and galactic evolution. Fisher...
Duck into Class - Birth, Life, and Death of Stars with Scott Fisher
October 25
2:30–3:30 p.m.
Straub Hall 156

This class focuses on the birth, evolution and death of stars in the Milky Way galaxy, with a particular emphasis on the science behind stellar and galactic evolution. Fisher will also discuss his own research projects on star and planet formation, and, as always, will host a game of “Stump the Astronomer” where you will have the opportunity to ask questions about any astronomy related topic. Don't miss out on this intergalactic lecture! 

Oct 25
Homecoming Pep Rally 3:30 p.m.

Send our teams off to win the day. Come and hear from surprise guest speaker, the Oregon Marching Band, and show your school pride alongside the UO Cheer Team and The...
Homecoming Pep Rally
October 25
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU), EMU Green 1395 University Street, Eugene, OR 97403

Send our teams off to win the day. Come and hear from surprise guest speaker, the Oregon Marching Band, and show your school pride alongside the UO Cheer Team and The Duck! The pep rally is the height of Duck spirit and kicks off a great homecoming weekend.

Oct 25
Haunted Campus Tour 6:00 p.m.

Join the UO Ambassadors to see the spookiest areas on campus. Learn about Oregon history, legends, and ghost stories. Tours will be offered at 6:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and last...
Haunted Campus Tour
October 25
6:00 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Upper Amphitheater

Join the UO Ambassadors to see the spookiest areas on campus. Learn about Oregon history, legends, and ghost stories. Tours will be offered at 6:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and last approximately 45 minutes. 

This event is part of the Fall Family Weekend Schedule. Advance registration through the UO Family Portal required. 

Oct 25
Oregon Wind Ensemble & Oregon Wind Symphony 7:30 p.m.

As the temperatures fall and the playoffs are in full swing for our national pastime, come hear the Oregon Wind Symphony and Wind Ensemble as they bring you some of the most...
Oregon Wind Ensemble & Oregon Wind Symphony
October 25
7:30 p.m.
Beall Concert Hall

As the temperatures fall and the playoffs are in full swing for our national pastime, come hear the Oregon Wind Symphony and Wind Ensemble as they bring you some of the most exciting works in the genre. Hear the "crack" of the bat in John Phillip Sousa's homage to baseball The National Game!, and genius folksong settings of Percy Gringer's renowned Lincolnshire Posey. This combined concert will take you on a tour de genres from Zhao Tian's Nocturne to Frank Ticheli's Cajun Folk Songs II. From Eric Whitacre's October, to Samuel Hazo's Exultate. From Leonard Bernstein's Profanation to Sousa's El Capitan. Play ball!

Oct 26
Faculty Artist Series: Arnaud Ghillebaert with Akhtamar String Quartet 7:30 p.m.

Akhtamar, an Armenian legend. The name of the quartet is a reference to the Armenian Miniatures by Komitas/Aslamazyan, which the ensemble has performed with passion since its...
Faculty Artist Series: Arnaud Ghillebaert with Akhtamar String Quartet
October 26
7:30 p.m.
Beall Concert Hall

Akhtamar, an Armenian legend. The name of the quartet is a reference to the Armenian Miniatures by Komitas/Aslamazyan, which the ensemble has performed with passion since its foundation. Formed in Brussels in 2014, the ensemble was one of the six quartets selected for the “tremplins jeunes quatuors” of Paris’ Philharmonie in 2016 and in the same year won the second prize in the Musiq’3 festival. In 2021, the quartet won third prize in the International Johannes Brahms Competition. 

This program will feature Dvorak Quartet 13 op 106; Komitas, Miniatures arranged for string quartet by Aslamazyan; and Bruckner String Quintet.

 Free All Weekend

Free admission to the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, Museum of Natural and Cultural History, and the Student Recreation Center with your family weekend button.

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