Engaging a Flourishing Community

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Engaging a 
Flourishing Community

We shape collective experiences that strengthen our shared commitment to one another and to our future. 
We seek to foster a community where love, growth, well-being, resilience and purpose are centered.
 

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Programs and Events that Elevate and Inspire

Our signature events and programming bring our campus together to learn, celebrate and build the common good.


Love Thy Neighbor


Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Luncheon


Showcase Oregon

Upcoming Events 

 
Intertwined personal storytelling performance, 2026 roots becoming and belonging.

Intertwined: Personal Storytelling Performance

Introducing this year’s Intertwined theme: Roots: Belonging & Becoming! Join us IN PERSON for this year’s Intertwined event on May 12th and 13th from 7:30-9pm at the Ford Alumni Center! We invite UO students, staff, faculty, and community members to join us in exploring the sense of belonging, along with looking forward to future growth and dreams. Follow us on social media to get updates and follow along as our team prepares for the live event!
 

Intertwined Blog

More Division of Equity and Inclusion Programming

Applied Theatre Programs

We offer storytelling workshops and opportunities for Ducks to use theatrical skills to address real-world issues. This enhances critical thinking, encourages collaboration and fosters communication skills. Read more about these programs on our Intertwined blog or follow Rehearsals for Life on Instagram.

Interfaith Programming

Our faith and spirituality programs offer opportunities for faculty and staff to form authentic connections. Throughout the year, events including Interfaith Night, Peace Feast, Ramadan, Passover, and Love Thy Neighbor help people form connections and build relationships while learning about other faiths, religions and belief systems.

Engagement Grant Programs

Our Employee Engagement Grants Program fosters innovative, sustainable improvements to workplace and learning environments. This commitment to employees’ professional growth helps the university attract and retain top talent.

SOULS Framework

To help us retain talented faculty, the division uses the SOULS framework to determine what is working well and what needs to change in higher education. There are five principles that anchor the SOULS framework: Safety, Organizational Accountability, Unvarnished Truth Telling, Love, and Spirituality. SOULS fosters an environment where everyone can thrive, and each voice is valued.

Executive Coaching

Our Executive Coaching Program builds capacity among mid-level leaders. Coaching creates awareness, generates action and facilitates learning as well as growth. We work towards creating a coaching culture at the UO as a resource for our leadership, faculty, alumni and others.

Write @ Work

These employee affinity groups were created to build community and connection amongst faculty and staff with similar interests.