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America’s history is the story of all of us. As the United States commemorates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, come explore how our collections help preserve the diverse histories of this place. Featuring rarely seen items from our collection, America at 250 invites you to reflect on where we have been, who we are, and what America might yet become. Picture is a drinking glass with basket cover, made by Emma Adams (Tillamook/Clatsop), 1890s.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) - Adell McMillan Gallery · Eugene
See industrial design works by two groups of students Product Design Department’s second year students designed a portable wireless speaker. Students considered different use-case scenarios and associated needs for various user demographics from active outdoor lovers to café owners to office workers. They learned about injection molding manufacturing process and constraints, to satisfy technical needs of housing for the internal electrical components in their speaker design. The Industrial Designers Society of America's (IDSA) mission is to promote the practice of industrial design through education, information, community and advocacy. Our IDSA UO student chapter is comprised of UO product design students, prospective product design students, and others who are interested in engaging in the design world. We strive to build a collective of design students, faculty, and professionals who support each other and increase the accessibility of industrial design. We facilitate connections between students and professionals to inspire design quality and responsibility through professional development and education. Student Org Engage page https://uoregon.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/na
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA) - Harold and Arlene Schnitzer Gallery · Eugene
For nearly a century, the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art has provided students, faculty, and the broader community opportunities to connect with works of art across time periods and cultures. Initially founded in 1933 as an Asian art museum with the generous donation of Gertrude Bass Warner’s collection of over 3,700 works of art, the museum’s collecting interests have since broadened to artworks from around the world that provide even more opportunities for cross-cultural and curricular connections. JSMA began collecting American and regional art in the 1960s, and now stewards work by artists from the United States, Mesoamerica, contemporary Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and other areas of the Caribbean and across the Americas. With our recent acquisitions, the museum aims to reflect the voices and experiences of diverse audiences and the new and evolving ideas, insights, and conversations presented by artists in work that both shapes and responds to culture. Collecting America: Recent Acquisitions presents a selection of artworks from the museum’s permanent collection that demonstrate our commitment to understandings of American art informed by perspectives from local, national, and internationally recognized artists. Through various materials and practices, the featured artists demonstrate the great diversity of art made in or in response to the United States of America. These works invite viewers to participate in conversations on identity, place, politics, and other issues facing our world today. This exhibition is organized by JSMA executive director Olivia Miller and curators Katie Loney, Danielle Knapp, and Thom Sempere, with graduate student interns Aidyn Dervaes (MA candidate, History of Art and Architecture), Parisa Garazhian (MFA candidate, Studio Art), and Lorna Isaacson (MA candidate, History of Art and Architecture).
Experience the dynamic forces that shape Oregon’s landscapes, climate, and ecosystems. Meet giant salmon, Ice Age sloths, and other amazing animals from across the millennia. Through interactive displays and rare specimens, you’ll go deep into Oregon’s past and join a conversation about our collective future. Included with regular admission; free for MNCH members and UO ID card holders. Show your Oregon Trail or other EBT card for an admission discount.
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA) - Wan Koo and Young Ja Huh Wing and Jin Joo Gallery of Korean Art · Eugene
Navigating Through Centuries surveys the complex trajectory of art in Korea, which was significantly impacted by socio-political upheaval and cultural developments from the fifth century to the present. The exhibition is comprised of six chronological thematic sections — from the power and religion of the Three Kingdoms period (57 BCE–668 CE), to the refined aristocratic ideals of the Goryeo (918–1392) and Confucian governance of the Joseon (1392–1910) dynasties, through vestiges of tradition after the Korean War (1950–1953), experimental practices during the modern era, and globalization of contemporary art. Each section examines how aesthetic practices respond to the evolving philosophies, ideologies, critical events, and issues of a specific historical period. The exhibition begins with materials from the Three Kingdoms period in which are embedded political/religious authority and communal rituals, laying the foundation for Korean cultural memory. The Goryeo dynasty section highlights the refined aesthetics and Buddhist motifs that reflect aristocratic ideals and literati culture, while also indicating Korea’s participation in East Asian cultural exchange. The Joseon section showcases art that embodies the Confucian literati values that fundamentally shaped the moral order, governance, and cultural life of the period. The modern and contemporary sections focus on twentieth-century art, which has continually questioned, responded to, and been shaped by the last tumultuous century of Korean history. The first postwar section features art that portrays the remnants of indigenous culture in the aftermath of the Korean War. The next section presents experimental works by artists who challenged the canon of art by blurring boundaries of cultures, genres, and mediums. The final section showcases global contemporary art by diasporic creators, many of whom have played central roles in integrating Korean art into the international mainstream. Navigating Through Centuries narrates the conflicted yet intertwined relationships between art and culture, individuals and communities, and socio-politics and history, inviting audiences to consider the broad history of Korea through the lens of art. The exhibition was curated by Soojin Jeong, 2023–2026 Post-Graduate Curatorial Fellow in East Asian Art, as well as Heejung Chang, 2025–2026 JSMA/Korea Foundation Global Challengers Museum Intern.
Delve into Oregon’s story, from the archaeology of the First Americans to the dynamic cultures of today’s Tribes. Combining interactive displays with world-class anthropological collections, Oregon—Where Past is Present shares 14,000 years of Oregon stories, and invites you to tell your own. Explore the galleries, try your hand at ancient weaving styles, test your skills as an archaeologist, and much more Included with regular admission; free for MNCH members and UO ID card holders. Show your Oregon Trail or other EBT card for an admission discount.
Have you heard the buzz? Bees are powerful pollinators essential to a healthy ecosystem. Come discover the vast variety of Oregon’s bees and learn about bee behavior with up-close photographs and hands-on activities. Included with regular admission; free for MNCH members and UO ID card holders. Show your Oregon Trail or other EBT card for an admission discount.
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA) - Fay Boyer Preble and Virginia Cooke Murphy Wing · Eugene
This thematic exhibition incorporates student research from History of Art and Architecture Professor Akiko Walley’s spring 2026 Japanese print course that focused on “the dramatic,” including dynamic prints of Kabuki theaters and actors, changing expressions of human bodies, and dramatizations of historical events and legends. Featuring recent gifts by Lee and Mary Jean Michels and Irwin Lavenberg, the undergraduate and graduate students in the course examined woodblock prints of the 18th-20th centuries that showcased action and powerful emotion with compelling graphic design. The exhibition is complemented by a selection of Japanese modern and contemporary prints, paintings, textiles, decorative arts, addressing the theme of “drama,” and includes a number of recent acquisitions. This exhibition was coorganized by chief curator Anne Rose Kitagawa.
Join us every Wednesday at noon for The Coop with Rooster. Two hours of nonstop dance music! To see playlists from past shows: https://spinitron.com/KWVA/show/293264/The-Coop
The Summer Festival concludes with an evening celebrating the music of Franz Schubert beneath the towering white oaks of Mt. Pisgah Arboretum. Schubert's Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat Major and a
Art with Alejandro invites you to spend a colorful afternoon painting your own sunflower field beneath a swirling, Van Gogh-inspired night sky with "Starry Night over Sunflower Fields". Follow along
Experience a 90-minute creative session at the Eugene Springfield Cat Lounge featuring feline companions and artistic expression. This event provides all needed supplies to craft a custom cat figurine
Twilight Cyclocross is an exciting, high-intensity fall cycling series where riders participate in multiple laps on short, varied courses that include pavement, grass, dirt, mud, sand pits, and
Join the Lundquist admissions team to learn more about the 10-month Master of Science in Finance (MSF) program. This program is open to students from all undergraduate majors. This session offers a unique opportunity to ask questions and get a head start prior to the fall 2027 early decision deadline on November 15, 2026.
Spark at Booth-Kelly,303 S 5th St ste 150, Springfield, OR 97477, USA
Regular Drop-In hours scheduled for this day. Be sure to check our calendar for new and recurring events. What are Drop-Ins? Join us for Drop-Ins at Spark at Booth-Kelly! We offer a safe space to get free snacks, clothes, showers, and laundry. We also offer help with resume building, applying for college, interview practice, as well as navigating housing and healthcare resources. Time: Thursday, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Location: 303 S 5th St STE 150, Springfield, OR 97477
Join us every Wednesday at 4pm for Hyperjump with your host DJ Muttnik. Let's go on a journey along Earth’s orbit. ⭐️ To see playlists from past shows: https://spinitron.com/KWVA/show/297906/Hyperjump
Free online Collaborative Problem Solving course for Oregon parents and caregivers. This seven-session series meets Wednesdays, August 26 through October 7, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. via Zoom.
Join us every Wednesday at 8pm for Sonicwanderings with ALIVEDJP. Brand new indie, indietronica, cold-wave, dark-wave, lowfi, new music. New EARWORMS for your EARHOLES. To see playlists from past shows: https://spinitron.com/KWVA/show/247748/Sonicwanderings