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| Date and Time | Topic | Presented by | Description | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
11am - 12pm October 3, 2025 | Making Handshake Work - Common Issues and How to Fix Them | Jon Ambrose, University Career Center | Handshake is a fantastic tool to help our on-campus employers find and select student workers. It is the University's policy for all student positions to be listed on the platform. Just because it is required does not mean the platform always makes it easy. For on-campus employers, there are a plethora of common headaches Handshake can cause. Creating a department or unit account can be unintuitive. Setting up individual users can be frustrating. Learning how to communicate and track candidates is arbitrarily limited. Knowing how to get answers to those or any other problem is what this workshop seeks to address. | |
10am - 10:45am October 10, 2025 | The Campus Map platform and map-based apps for UO employees and students | Amy Shadell & Ken Kato, Safety and Risk Services | Made for Ducks by Ducks, the campus map platform and integrated location-based applications provide resources and tools to help people across the university. We'll share tips and tricks to get the most from the map and showcase new apps and features. | |
11am - 12pm October 17, 2025 | Mo’ Money, No Problems (If You Disclose): Conflicts of Interest Made Simple | Leah Gessel & Mandy Gettler Brown, Office of Research and Innovation | In this interactive presentation, attendees will gain a clear understanding of the UO’s Conflict of Interest, Conflict of Commitment, and Outside Activities Policy as well as Oregon state ethics law that regulate how UO employees may engage in outside activities and accept compensation outside their UO position. Through real-world scenarios and examples, we’ll explore when disclosure and approval are required, how to submit disclosures in the Research Administration Portal, and what steps are involved in the approval process. Attendees will have the opportunity to raise questions about their own situations and will leave with a practical checklist of guided questions to help them evaluate potential conflicts in their professional context. | |
12pm - 1pm October 24, 2025 | Transportation Options at UO | Rachel Glaeser, Transportation Services | In this session, you will learn about transportation and travel options for UO employees besides driving alone to campus. Weather permitting, we will take an interactive tour of campus to visit and learn about transportation amenities such as secure bike parking, bike share hubs, the UO Bike Program, the E-Bike Lending Library, and LTD bus stops. | |
11am - 12pm October 31, 2025 | Global Engagement, Local Procedures: Making Sense of Export Controls at the UO | Ethan Mapes & Mandy Gettler Brown, Office of Research and Innovation | In this interactive presentation, attendees will develop a clear understanding of how federal export control regulations impact their work at the UO as well as the university’s procedures for compliance and support of international engagement. Designed for administrators and unit leaders, this session is especially relevant for departments and centers engaged in international research, scholarship, or creative activities; hiring international employees; hosting international scholars; traveling abroad; or shipping materials internationally. Through an engaging role-play scenario, attendees will work in teams to make decisions, explore potential outcomes, and deepen their understanding of how export control regulations apply to real-world situations. | |
12pm - 12:45pm November 7, 2025 | Revitalize Your Routine: Introducing the UO Recreation Center | Chantelle Russell & Mo Gianotti, UO Recreation Center | Join us to learn how the University of Oregon's state-of-the-art Recreation Center can revitalize your routine and enhance your overall well-being. This session will provide a look at the world-class facilities, diverse programming, and valuable resources available to UO faculty and staff members. Discover the spacious workout areas, fitness equipment and specialized studios that cater to every fitness level and interest. Explore the wide range of group exercise classes, from high-intensity workouts to mindful practices like yoga and Pilates. Gain insights into the Recreation Center's intramural sports leagues, informal recreation options (such as, the rockwall, swimming pools, and tennis center) and wellness services, including the Zen Zone massage chairs. We will guide you through the Recreation Center's offerings, answering your questions and helping you identify ways to seamlessly integrate physical activity and self-care into your daily routine. Dress for comfort if you'd like to tour the building, play some pickleball or try a massage chair. Leave feeling inspired and equipped with the tools to revitalize your routine and prioritize your overall health and well-being. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or seeking to kickstart an active lifestyle, this session is for you. Seize the opportunity to unlock the full potential of the UO Recreation Center and embark on a journey towards a more vibrant and balanced lifestyle. | |
10am - 10:45am November 14, 2025 | Human Resources Structure and Community at the UO | Sue Russell, Human Resources | An overview of the organizational structure of HR at the University of Oregon including the teams in university HR and what HR looks like across campus. Learn how the pieces fit together, how the HR Community provides service that will help guide you in reaching out for support, bringing your questions to the right place, and develop a stronger sense of how we all work together. |