Thank you for joining us at UO Kids on Campus Day, held April 25, 2024!
UO Kids on Campus Day (formerly Take Our Children to Work Day) is designed to engage the UO community by providing an opportunity for employees to spend quality time with the kids in their lives and showcase their workplaces. For many years, the University of Oregon has participated in the national Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work® Day by hosting its own on-campus event. Collaborative partners from across the institution host experiences, opportunities, activities, and tours to highlight what it is like to be a part of the UO community. We are creating and holding space for UO families to meet and engage in a shared experience.
We aspire to inspire and empower the next generation through this immersive experience and opportunities that:
- Encourage kids to stay curious about the world around them and to set ambitious goals for their future.
- Expose kids to the power of higher education and help them understand the value of their education.
- Provide hands-on learning opportunities that ignite curiosity, foster creativity, and allow kids to discover their unique interests and talents while having fun.
Children in grades 4 through 8 (or about 9-13 years old) are eligible to attend and must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Registration is required, along with completion of a Parent Permission and Liability Release Form.
Supervisor approval is required to participate and is based on operational needs of the department.
Questions & Support
Please contact UOFamilies@uoregon.edu with any questions, access needs, or accommodation requests for participating in this program.
Scheduled Activities (2024)
Time | Location | Activity, Campus Partner, and Description |
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9:00 to 10:00 a.m. | Ford Alumni Center, Giustina Ballroom | Event Kick Off, University Human Resources Check in, connect with others, and learn about the many different activities and opportunities for the day. |
10:30 a.m. to noon | Lillis Hall, room 440 |
Step into Business, Lundquist, College of Business: Spots: 20 |
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. | Ford Alumni Center, Giustina Ballroom | A LIL Treasure Hunt, Safety and Risk Services - Location Innovation Lab: Spots 50 Learn the secrets of the campus map and go on a treasure hunt with the Location Innovation Lab (LIL). |
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. | Student Recreation Center, Old Town |
Physical Education & Recreation Join the Duck Trails Youth Camp staff at the Student Recreation Center to hear about great jobs on campus and play some camp games as a family. Check in at the SRC Welcome Desk to sign a waiver then follow the signs to Old Town to find the fun! |
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | Carson Dining Hall |
Lunch, Carson Dining Hall, UO Dining Services |
12:45 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. | Frohnmayer Music Building, room 163 | How to be a Music “ConDUCKtor”, School of Music and Dance: Spots 80 The University of Oregon Chamber Choir, under the direction of Sharon Paul, will demonstrate what a conductor does (and should not do!) when leading a choir. After learning a bit about conducting, a few members of the audience will be invited to lead the Chamber Choir in the opening bars of the Hallelujah Chorus! |
1:00 p.m. AND 2:00 p.m. | Student Recreation Center, lobby entrance off 15th Ave. | See where the Ducks play and stay fit! Tour the Student Recreation Center, Physical Education & Recreation Tours of UO’s Physical Education & Recreation Center will be given on the hour at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. |
Drop-in Activities (2024)
Time | Location | Activity, Campus Partner, and Description |
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10:00 a.m. - |
EMU, ground floor, O desk |
Origami duck and more at the O Desk! |
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Drop in |
EMU |
Self-Guided Tour- Erb Memorial Union |
10:30 a.m. to |
Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 15th & Agate Streets |
Museum of Natural and Cultural History Come visit the Museum of Natural and Cultural History for a chance to view our exhibits and check out some extra hands-on crafts and activities. |
11:00 a.m. to |
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art |
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art |
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Drop in |
Allan Price Science Commons and Research Library- Visualization Lab B006 |
Gaming in the Library, UO Libraries – Capacity: 15 at one time Stop by the Allan Price Science Commons & Research Library to enjoy our console, computer, and tabletop gaming collections in our new Gaming Center. |
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Drop in |
Johnson Hall, VPFA Office, room 103D |
Johnson Hall Scavenger Hunt and Swag Bag Extravaganza - Capacity: 15 at one time |
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Drop in |
Tykeson Hall, James Commons South |
Keep You and Your Brain Safe, The Center for Brain Injury Research and Training, CBIRT |
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Drop in |
Tykeson Hall, James Commons South | Superhero Researcher, School of Journalism and Communication- PhD Candidate Research Study A UO student researcher wants to know what kind of fictional superheroes you would want to see in the world. Stop by and learn more about this superhero research project and how you may be able to participate. |
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Drop in |
Ducks House, Unthank Hall |
Spring Cookie Decorating, Dining Services |
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Drop in |
Outdoor Program Barn, Corner of University and 18th Ave. |
Outdoor Program Barn Tour and Obstacle Course, Outdoor Program The UO Outdoor Program is your place on campus that can help you experience all the fun of the Oregon outdoors! Swing by the OP Rental Barn to hop around our inflatable raft obstacle course and see all the other fun equipment the OP has to offer! |
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Drop in |
Outside Oregon Hall | SAIL into Higher Education, Undergraduate Studies and Student Success and the SAIL Program Join UO college students and paint pottery, collect some stickers and learn about the many activities and programs college students get to do when they start at the UO. |
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Drop in |
Outside McArthur Court (main entrance off University Street) | Earthquake Shake, Safety and Risk Services - Emergency Management Team Try the Earthquake Shake activity and test your strength. Review the Earthquake drill steps Drop, Cover, and Hold! |
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Drop in |
Outside McArthur Court (main entrance off University Street) | Meet the UO Police, Safety and Risk Services - UO Police Department Stop by and visit the UO Police Department. Learn about careers in law enforcement and check out the police car. |
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Drop in |
Outside McArthur Court (main entrance off University Street) |
Fire Extinguisher Training, Safety and Risk Services - Fire Life Safety |
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Drop in |
Outside McArthur Court (main entrance off University Street) |
Safety Gear-Up, Safety and Risk Services - Occupational Health & Safety |
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Drop in |
EMU, ground floor, room 05 | Sustainable Upcycling: Collage Art! Student Sustainability Center, EMU - Capacity: 10 at one time Drop into the Student Sustainability center and learn how to make your own collage. We'll be looking through recycled magazines and other print media and turning scraps into cool design pieces. |
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Drop in |
EMU Craft Center, ground floor room 030 | Crafting Fun! Craft Center, EMU – Capacity: 15 at one time Stop by for some crafting fun! Activities include creative coloring, playing with our huge Lego collection (not for taking home, sorry!), and making simple sculptures with foam, wire, glue, googly eyes, etc. |
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Drop in |
Jaqua Academic Center |
Jaqua Academic Center Tour, University of Oregon Athletics |
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Drop in |
EMU E-Sports Lounge, ground floor | E-Sports Gaming, EMU- Capacity: 20 at one time Stop by the EMU E-sports lounge for free games and learn what it is like to be a collegiate E-sports gamer. |
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Drop in |
EMU ground floor, room 45 | Radio Station Drop-In Tours, EMU- Capacity: 20 at one time Drop in to KWVA Eugene, 88.1 FM, the University of Oregon's Campus Radio Station for a tour, listen to some music from the library, watch the DJs in action, ask questions about how radio works, or just come get a pen. |