FYI Fridays Spring 2026 Schedule

10:00am - 11:00am

April 10th, 2026

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.

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11:00am - 12:00pm

April 24th, 2026

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.

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12:00pm - 1:00pm

May 8th, 2026

Revitalize Your Routine: Introducing the UO Recreation Center

Chantelle Russell, Associate Director of Physical Education 

Mo Gianotti, Coordinator of Operations and Member Services

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.

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10:00am - 10:45am

February 13, 2026

The Campus Map platform and map-based apps for UO employees and students

Amy Shadell - Innovation Program Coordinator, Location Innovation Lab and/or Ken Kato - Director, Location Innovation Lab

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.

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