Events

All 2025 Homecoming Events

 
Oct 24
Erb Memorial Union Tours

Celebrate the EMU’s 7th Anniversary with a guided tour! Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the Erb Memorial Union, with tours offered at 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Guests...
Erb Memorial Union Tours
October 24
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) O Desk

Celebrate the EMU’s 7th Anniversary with a guided tour! Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the Erb Memorial Union, with tours offered at 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Guests should meet at the O Desk to begin their experience.

Oct 24
Fall Family Weekend Check-in 9:00 a.m.

Check-in is your first stop during Fall Family Weekend to pick up your event credentials, which grant access to campus museums and the Student Recreation Center.

Fall Family Weekend Check-in
October 24
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Crater Lake North

Check-in is your first stop during Fall Family Weekend to pick up your event credentials, which grant access to campus museums and the Student Recreation Center.

Oct 24
Coffee Lab Open House 11:00 a.m.

Associate 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 24
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Willamette Hall Foyer

Associate 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.

Registration for this event will be an option to select during registration for fall family weekend through the UO Family Portal.

Oct 24
Art in Action: Craft Center Live noon

Experience artistry in action with live demonstrations in glassblowing, screen printing, and wheel throwing.

Art in Action: Craft Center Live
October 24
noon
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Craft Center

Experience artistry in action with live demonstrations in glassblowing, screen printing, and wheel throwing.

Oct 24
Lonely Craft Sale: Special Homecoming Sale 10/24 noon

Special Homecoming Lonely Craft Sale Kick off Homecoming with a special mini-edition of the Lonely Craft Sale! Browse a curated selection of unique, handcrafted items left behind...
Lonely Craft Sale: Special Homecoming Sale 10/24
October 24
noon
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Craft Center

Special Homecoming Lonely Craft Sale Kick off Homecoming with a special mini-edition of the Lonely Craft Sale! Browse a curated selection of unique, handcrafted items left behind in the studios. These one-of-a-kind treasures are looking for a new home, and this short-and-sweet pop-up is the perfect chance to snag something special. Enjoy live demos in glassblowing, screen printing, and wheel throwing throughout the event. Don’t miss this chance to pick up one-of-a-kind crafts and see our studios in action! Proceeds support the Craft Center, helping us continue to offer free programs like Freebie Fridays and our Visiting Artist series.

Oct 24
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 Frohnmayer Pedestrian...
Run, Walk and Roll with The Duck 5k
October 24
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 Frohnmayer Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge). 

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

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

The first ~200 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 24
Creative Crafts 1:30 p.m.

Show off your school spirit with crafty flair! Stitch your very own “SCO Ducks” embroidery or bead a colorful “SCO Ducks” friendship bracelet to wear or...
Creative Crafts
October 24
1:30–3:00 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Crater Lake South

Show off your school spirit with crafty flair! Stitch your very own “SCO Ducks” embroidery or bead a colorful “SCO Ducks” friendship bracelet to wear or share. These projects are fun, beginner-friendly, and a perfect way to celebrate your Duck pride.

Kits are available on a first-come, first serve basis. 

 

Oct 24
Fall Family Weekend Yoga 2:00 p.m.

Yoga: Flow and Meditate begins and ends with mindful breathing. In the middle, we will connect breath and movement for an active flow. This class will increase muscular endurance...
Fall Family Weekend Yoga
October 24
2:00–2:45 p.m.
Student Recreation Center (SRC) 283

Yoga: Flow and Meditate begins and ends with mindful breathing. In the middle, we will connect breath and movement for an active flow. This class will increase muscular endurance and flexibility, while also including balance challenges to help you focus your thoughts and find your purposeful practice for today.

Advance registration required (guests will have the opportunity to select this class when they register for fall family weekend). 

Oct 24
Homecoming Pep Rally 3:30 p.m.

🎉 Get Ready to Rally, Ducks! 💚💛 Let’s send our teams off in true Duck style! Join us for an unforgettable Homecoming Pep Rally featuring a guest speaker,...
Homecoming Pep Rally
October 24
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Green

🎉 Get Ready to Rally, Ducks! 💚💛

Let’s send our teams off in true Duck style! Join us for an unforgettable Homecoming Pep Rally featuring a guest speaker, a show-stopping performance by the University of Oregon Green Garter Band, and all the spirit you can handle from the UO Cheer Team and, of course, The Duck himself!

🎶💃 Get loud, play along with interactive audience games, explore vendor booths, and soak up the electric energy that makes Ducks Nation unstoppable.

This is the ultimate celebration of school pride and the official kickoff to an epic Homecoming Weekend—don’t miss it! 🏈🔥

Oct 24
EMU 75th Anniversary Celebration 6:00 p.m.

Join us for a special Homecoming celebration on October 24 in the EMU Redwood Auditorium, honoring past EMU Board members and alumni. Take an EMU tour after the pep rally, pick up...
EMU 75th Anniversary Celebration
October 24
6:00–9:00 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Redwood Auditorium room 214

Join us for a special Homecoming celebration on October 24 in the EMU Redwood Auditorium, honoring past EMU Board members and alumni. Take an EMU tour after the pep rally, pick up exclusive game-day swag, and cheer on the team with one of 60 available football ticket sets. Choose from two packages: Dinner only for $20 per person or Dinner + Football Game Tickets for $100 per person. The evening begins with appetizers at 6 PM, followed by dinner from 7–9 PM. Football game is October 25 with time TBD. 

You’re also invited to take part in three additonal activities

- Tours of the EMU at 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. starting at the O Desk on the Ground floor

- Alumni and student mixer hosted by the Student Alumni Association, 4:45 p.m to 6:00 p.m. location TBD.

- Preserving Our Legacy by sharing your EMU story. Interviews will be recorded and submitted to the UO Library as part of the living history of the EMU and University of Oregon. 

To purchase tickets see link https://ticket.uoregon.edu/uo-dept/emu-75

Questions, email emuadministration@uoregon.edu