These guidelines apply to all staff, students, faculty, and campus organizations.

Holiday Decorations

Decorations in a Public Workspace

Items which are secular in nature are allowed in public workspaces. Examples include, but are not limited to:

• Santa Claus
• Winter scenes
• Candy canes
• Animals

Items which may be viewed as religious in nature are only allowed if: they are a part of a larger display which is deemed secular in purpose; or if they are displayed for the purpose of celebrating diversity, pluralism and freedom AND are displayed with at least one other religious symbol from a different religion. Examples include, but are not limited to:

• Nativity scenes
• Menorahs
• The star and crescent
• A cross

Decorations within a Private Space

Generally, an individual may decorate a private workspace as they choose. However, an individual MAY NOT decorate their private space with items which may be religious in nature if:

• The individual is a supervisor and the decoration may be seen as an endorsement of a particular religion.
• The space is within view of the public or clients.
• The space is shared with another individual.

If you have any questions, please email Employee and Labor Relations at uoelr@uoregon.edu