Scholarship for Nontraditional Students–Deadline extended to April 15th, 2025

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Hello,

If you work with nontraditional students (transfer, first-gen, low-income, students who are parents, caregivers, or guardians, etc.) please encourage them to apply for the Osher and Crankstart Re-Entry Scholarship if they are eligible.

We have extended the application deadline to April 15th, 2025. A blurb is below, and a flyer is attached to this email. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!

–Whitney Donielson

Osher and Crankstart Re-Entry Scholarships—deadline extended to April 15th, 2025. Apply now!

The Bernard Osher and Crankstart Re-entry Scholarships are awarded to students who are returning or have returned to pursue their education after a break. Awards are based on academic achievement as well as the achievements of individuals in spite of obstacles (financial, personal, familial, or professional).

Students must be working toward a first bachelor’s degree. They must have completed at least 12 college credits in advance of fall term 2025 and must have “stopped out” in pursuit of first bachelor’s degree for a cumulative total of five or more years (can include a break between high school and college).

Learn more and apply here.  Applications are due by April 15th, 2025. Email whitneyd@uoregon.edu with any questions.

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Whitney Donielson
Program Director, Nontraditional Student Engagement and Success
Office of the Dean of Students, University of Oregon
541-346-1948| http://dos.uoregon.edu/nontrad
pronouns: she/they

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RSVP For the Spring ACAA Professional Development Event!

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Hello ACAA Friends,

I hope that your Spring term is starting out well!

I’m writing on behalf of the ACAA Professional Development Committee to invite all of you to the next installment in our Practice to Presentation workshop series. This session is called “Getting Started with Your Research Project.” Though we will be building on topics we covered in the first session, you do not need to have attended the first workshop to be able to attend the second! We are designing the series to function both as a series and as a set of one-off sessions, and so we welcome newcomers and returning folks in equal measure.

In “Getting Started with Your Research Project,” we will be focusing on the how of doing research in advising. We hope to talk about how to take advantage of UO Library resources, discuss considerations for doing research project that involve human participants, and provide an overview of scholarly venues that publish research relevant to advising and higher ed. We will also have dedicated time and space for participants to share any thoughts they are having about topics and/or projects that they are interested in developing into a project or presentation, so bring your ideas!

The event will be from 9-11am on May 9th in James Commons in Tykeson Hall. If you are interested in attending, please take a moment to fill out this RSVP form: https://forms.office.com/r/61N0TNN1FW

 

Looking forward to it!

Sam

Sam Smith, PhD (he/him)
Academic and Career Advisor
“Social” Social Sciences; College of Arts and Sciences
CAS Advising | University of Oregon

DoT: Ask me Anything, Spring Term Series

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Occurs the second Tuesday of every 1 month(s) effective 4/8/2025 until 6/10/2025 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Open forum to inquire about functionality, tools, resources, or wish-list aspirations for Ducks on Track. Will be held monthly during academic year terms.

Information from the meeting will be added in an evolving information database on the Ducks on Track Advising Hub page (coming soon!).

ACAA Welcome Back–Game Night Edition!

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Hello ACAA advisors,ACAA Game Night Flyer

Welcome back to spring term! As we settle back into week 1, mark your calendars for our upcoming ACAA Community Building Committee Event—Game Night! Join us on April 15th from 4-5 at the Mills International Center to mingle with advisors across campus over a variety of card and board games.

 

From your ACAA Community Building Committee,

Bethany Runsten
Emily Henkelman
Mariah Helm
Natalie Smith
Sarah Harder

Calling for Readers for Pre-Health Scholarships!

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Hi all,

The Pre-Health team is looking for some volunteers to read for the Wiese scholarship—our scholarship awarded to exceptional students who are interested in the intersection of health and family (they do not necessarily need to be pursuing a health career like medicine). These applications are often varied and interesting—we get applicants from all schools and majors.

The application closes for students on April 1st, the committee will meet shortly after to discuss rubrics, and scholarship review will be due May 16th. We usually see about 30-60 applicants for this scholarship and this year, there will be subgroups for those reviewing so you’d only review half of the submissions—or less if we can get more members on the team!

Please let me know if you are interested or have further questions.

Best,
Amanda Kong (she/her)
Academic and Career Advisor
Tykeson College and Career Advising | University of Oregon| Office #101E
541-346-0837 | akong@uoregon.edu | advising.uoregon.edu/tykeson

OAAA Call for Proposals Extended Deadline!

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Hello ACAA Community,

 

I’m writing to encourage you to submit a proposal for the upcoming Oregon Academic Advising (OAAA) Conference on Friday, May 30th in Bend, Oregon.

 

Please consider submitting a proposal by the extended April 6 deadline. The conference fee is waived for those presenting! This will be a small drive in conference (around 100 people) so it is a great opportunity to share your knowledge, build your confidence and meet wonderful advising colleagues in the state of Oregon. We will also offer an online track as well if you can’t make it over the mountain.

Proposal form: http://www.oregonadvising.org/call-for-program-proposals.html#/

Conference registration: http://www.oregonadvising.org/conference-registration.html#/

Please let me know if you have any questions at all. I’m currently serving as the NACADA Region 8 Oregon Liaison and OAAA committee member and would be happy chat.

 

Respectfully,
Rachel Allen
Associate Director of Student Services
School of Journalism and Communication

 

 

CBH Program Updates

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Greetings, Advising Community.

We hope you had a restorative spring break!

We’re excited to share a few updates about the CBH program. This year, we welcomed 19 students to Portland, where they successfully completed their first two terms, gaining field-based experience through applied practice in schools and crisis response.

Looking ahead, our 2027 cohort will be similar in size, and we are eager to expand our pre-major program in Eugene while strengthening strategic transfer partnerships for our 2028 and 2029 cohorts.

As you review the updates provided below, please reach out to our team at cbhadvising@uoregon.edu if you have questions.

 

Best,
Maureen Zalewski
Director of Child Behavioral Health Training
Professor, Psychology 

 

CURRICULAR CHANGES

Effective Immediately: We have streamlined our pre-major requirements to focus on behavioral health courses. Students will still be required to complete coursework that supports their behavioral health knowledge, including:

  • One course in Psychology or Human Services
  • One course in Human Development

 

The decision to remove the DEI requirement was based on the following challenges:

  • Internal Consistency: Variations in course designations (e.g., US:DIA) have made it difficult to clearly define what meets the requirement.
  • Community College Variability: Differences in course offerings may unintentionally disadvantage some transfer students.
  • Course Complexity: Many preferred DEI courses have their own prerequisites, creating additional barriers for prospective students.
  • Curricular Integration: Our existing curriculum focuses on diversity and inclusion, and core education requirements ensure engagement with US: DIA.

 

Under Review: Based on feedback from our first cohort, we have made minor adjustments to our course offerings. These revisions are being submitted this term, and we will share updates once they are approved.

 

PROGRAM UPDATES

  • Summer 2026 – Study Abroad: GEO plans to use the existing Spanish Language in Oviedo program academic structure and incorporate a healthcare module, healthcare guest speakers, and a visit to a local therapy center for Ballmer Institute students as well as students in related majors such a Psychology, Pre-Health, Human Physiology, FHS, CHC, etc. starting Summer 2026. Please note this program will be catered towards students completing the second year of Spanish abroad. The healthcare module, lectures, and visit will require a basic understanding of Spanish (SPAN 103/112 equivalent). Please find attached a copy of the full program overview. For questions about this new opportunity, please send students to Sarah Pearson- spearson@uoregon.edu We will also be hosting an informational session on Tuesday, April 15th from 4pm-5pm in New Residence Hall, Suite 128 To RSVP, please complete this form.
  • Spring 2026 – New Child Development Course (BEHT 2XX): Priority registration will be given to pre-majors, with additional seats available to other students based on capacity.
  • Fall 2026 – Academic Residential Community (ARC): We are in the early stages of developing an Academic Residential Community. To support this initiative, we plan to hire a full-time faculty member in Eugene to provide dedicated support for pre-majors.

 

Spring Career Readiness Week – Please share with Ducks!

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ACAA Friends,

As we look ahead to the beginning of spring term, I’m writing to ask for your help with promoting our spring Career Readiness Week – which kicks off during week 2 and continues through the 3rd week of the term.

At the bottom of this message is an email that can be used in whole or in part in any newsletters you have, and we also have marketing materials you can access online:

 

 S25 CRW Promo (your one stop shop for graphics, descriptions, and more!)

 S25 UCC CRW Slides DD.pptx (promo ready to go for ppts & digital displays)

 S25 Career Readiness Week Schedule w Links.docx (list of all the event descriptions with links easy to copy/paste!)

Please share these opportunities with your students in the weeks ahead. We are confident they will benefit from participating. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Your friends at the University Career Center appreciate your support and collaboration.

Thank you & Go Ducks!

Paul Timmins

University Career Center

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Spring Career Readiness Week: April 11-18th. View the full schedule of events at career.uoregon.edu/events

Get Curious about your Future! NOW is the time to warm up your career readiness skills for summer and beyond! During the expanded Spring Career Readiness Week(s) from April 9-18, you will find daily ways to engage your career curiosity with workshops, alumni panels, casual career chats with professionals, practice interviews, AND the Spring Career & Internship Expo (4/17) that will help you develop the skills and connections to find a fun summer job, secure your dream internship, or land your first full-time job!
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Spring Momentum Sessions!

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Campus colleagues,

I’m excited to share that TAEC’s pilot of Momentum Sessions will continue this spring term! As you meet with students, please share if you believe that they would benefit from peer led groups focused on being a student and exploring strategies for success! Here are some points that you can share with students and a sign-up link (and YES – we are open and accepting sign-ups!). Some changes:

  1. Sessions start Week 2!
  2. Seats are increased to 10 per group.
  3. Signups will stay open through the end of Week 3

In each Momentum Session:

  • Connect with peers
  • Have dedicated time to work on your tasks
  • Practice and learn impactful study habits

Sign-ups are open NOW and close April 18th, with the actual Momentum Sessions beginning Week 2.

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TAEC Spring 2025 Courses

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Hello Advisors!

The TAEC is offering credit-bearing courses spring term. Our classes are a great option for students wanting to maximize their learning, improve on winter term, and wrap up the year on a high note. Both are 1-credit, P/N courses meeting once a week for the full 10 weeks of the term.

As you work with students to plan their winter schedules, please keep these classes in mind.

  • Introduction to University Study (CRN: 35627): Students will learn, adapt, and apply effective study skills including strategies for time management, note-taking, critical reading, and test preparation. (I am the instructor for this one.)
  • Mindful Student (CRN: 35225): Students learn the reflective activity of mindfulness meditation and how to connect its practices to the active and practical strategies needed to achieve success in university life. (Instructed by Tyan Taubner!)

These courses are listed under the “UGST 199” subject code and number in the class schedule.

Feel free to reach out to me directly or contact the Tutoring and Academic Engagement Center at engage@uoregon.edu with questions. You can find this information to share with students on TAEC’s Courses page.

 

Best,

Kenyon

 

Kenyon Plummer, PhD  (he/him)

Math and Science Learning Specialist

Tutoring & Academic Engagement Center

4th Floor Knight Library | (541) 346-3039

Schedule an appointment with me