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Alexi Pappas, MA '12, came to the UO to be both an athlete and a writer. She left with a new creative path and a lifelong connection to Eugene.

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In 1981, graduate students Susan Sygall, MS '81 (therapeutic recreation), and Barbara Williams, PhD (therapeutic recreation), cofounded the nonprofit Mobility International USA (MIUSA). Learn more about Susan and her advocacy for disability rights and leadership.
The 2026 Graduate Education Excellence Awards recognize the faculty, graduate students, and staff who create mentorship, community, and student support systems across the UO.
Five graduating graduate students reflect on their time at the UO.

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Events for Graduate Students

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Walktober


Feel that shift in the air? It’s not just fall — it’s Walktober 2026! Lane County’s favorite walking celebration is back for its 4th year, with free, fun,...

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Walktober
October 1–31

Feel that shift in the air? It’s not just fall — it’s Walktober 2026!

Lane County’s favorite walking celebration is back for its 4th year, with free, fun, and themed walks happening all October. You can join tree walks, birdwatching tours, historic cemetery walks, urban art strolls, a group thrift walk, the ever-popular Coffee Shop Hop, and the challenge — yes, there are prizes! Walks are being added every week, and there’s something for every age and pace. Grab a friend, lace up, and explore your community on foot.

Full schedule including events at UO and details at wewalklane.org

Building Community: Exploring Eugene’s Murals

7:00 a.m.

Celebrate the murals of Eugene with this exhibit featuring the City of Eugene's 20x21EUG Mural Project and Urban Canvas murals. The purpose of the exhibit is to...

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Building Community: Exploring Eugene’s Murals
September 15–December 3
7:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Adell McMillan Gallery

Celebrate the murals of Eugene with this exhibit featuring the City of Eugene's 20x21EUG Mural Project and Urban Canvas murals. The purpose of the exhibit is to create opportunities for UO students to learn about and engage with the city of Eugene and the greater Eugene community. https://www.eugene-or.gov/4636/Murals

The Ducks in Downtown section will of the display will be photos from you, out in town seeing the wonderful art.

Send in a photo with a Eugene mural to be a part of the exhibit and a chance to win a prize pack! Email a selfie of you with a Eugene mural to mcmillangallery@uoregon.edu. The submissions will be accepted starting September 15. Prizes drawing will be Friday of week 5 and week 10. To have your picture displayed in the gallery exhibit, you must sign a model release form. more information on our instagram https://www.instagram.com/uomcmillangallery/ or email us. Only photos on display at the date of the drawing will be entered into the raffle. All are welcome to submit photos for the gallery, but only UO students are eligible to be entered into the raffle. 

Reception October 13 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. free refreshments, open to all

Calendar entry image of mural by AIKO (Japan/USA) Reflection

"noss" - LaVerne Krause Gallery

9:00 a.m.

The LaVerne Krause Gallery presents the 2nd Year MFA Exhibition, featuring work by artists Shannon Clegg, Omar Khouri, Nikki Vasquez, and Sequoia Williams-Valenzuela. Bringing...

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"noss" - LaVerne Krause Gallery
September 30–October 8
9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Lawrence Hall LaVerne Krause Gallery

The LaVerne Krause Gallery presents the 2nd Year MFA Exhibition, featuring work by artists Shannon Clegg, Omar Khouri, Nikki Vasquez, and Sequoia Williams-Valenzuela.

Bringing together four distinct artistic practices, the exhibition offers a look into the developing research and studio practices of the University of Oregon’s second-year MFA candidates. On view now through October 8th. 

Closing Reception Thursday, October 8, 5–6 PM LaVerne Krause Gallery University of Oregon

 

 

 

 

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