Show your care and concern for our community with messages of support:
Our community is strongest when we respond to hardship with care, empathy, and connection. We invite members of the University of Oregon community to share messages of compassion, encouragement, and solidarity for individuals and communities affected by recent harmful events. Through small acts of kindness and support, we can help remind one another that we belong to a community committed to dignity, healing, and collective care.
Please share messages of care, encouragement, support, or solidarity here. (Please note that responses will be reviewed before being shared to help ensure they are respectful, supportive, and aligned with the purpose of this effort.)
Important: This form is intended only for sharing messages of care, compassion, and encouragement. It is not a mechanism for reporting incidents of discrimination, harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, or other misconduct. To make a report or seek assistance, please contact the University of Oregon Office of Equal Opportunity and Access through their Reporting and Support Resources page.
Examples:
Individuals affected by recent acts of sexual violence: I believe you. I stand beside you. Tracy
Messages of support and appreciation for members of the UO community who are veterans and active-duty service members: To those who have served or are currently serving, thank you. We recognize that service often comes with sacrifice, from time away from family and friends to challenges that many may never fully see or understand. Your dedication, strength, and commitment are deeply appreciated. We are grateful for you and honored to have you in our community. Tracy
Messages of support for the Executive Director of Hillel: Our university community is better because of the support that you provide to our Jewish students. Thank you very much for all the good work that you do. Yvette and AB
Messages of support for members of our community impacted by Islamophobia: Thank you for all of the beauty that you bring to our campus community. I want you to know that you belong here. We stand with you against any behaviors that disrespect your faith and traditions. Thank you for being you.
Get connected with the 3x3x3 LACE Community Building Tool
In large communities, it’s easy for people to feel disconnected. The 3x3x3 LACE Community Building Tool creates intentional micro-connections that help people feel seen, heard and valued. It allows members of our community to participate at their own pace, without adding another responsibility to our plates. It helps to strengthen collective wellness across our campus and the surrounding community. The 3x3x3 tool is a gentle invitation to engage in ways that feel authentic and sustainable, helping us grow stronger together. It is one of several tools that comprise the LACE Framework.
Step 1: Choose 3 People Reflect on your current season. If you are in the season of giving, pick three colleagues to encourage, welcome, or reconnect with.
Step 2: Share 3 Messages Share an authentic message, inspiration or encouragement with each person. Messages should be uplifting and free of bias.
Step 3: Repeat 3 Times a Year Connect with three different people at a pace that feels sustainable—three times per quarter or three times per year.
Share Your Reflections Share insights or stories about the 3x3x3 tool by emailing yalex@uoregon.edu.
Recently, UO Physical Education and Recreation's Belonging and Equity Team hosted an event entitled Warm Regards. "It's our 3X3X3 community-building practice! We provided a variety of cards (official UO branded and also some blank cards), as well as markers, stickers, glue sticks, and magazines for collaging so colleagues to write letters of appreciation to others. Team members also provided fun music, along with delicious watermelon, chocolates, and homemade iced tea. We wrote 18 cards collectively and stayed past our allotted hour for the activity because we enjoyed each other's company and the creative act so much. 😊 Thank you so much for providing the inspiration and call to building a community based on care and gratitude. You bring such humanity to this institution!" - Sarah Ebert, Assistant Director of Mind Body Fitness
More LACE Resources:
Communication, Collaboration, and Relationship Building Learning Paths & Collections
Curated collections of self-guided asynchronous trainings hosted through LinkedIn Learning with content areas for Communicating with Others, Collaboration & Relationship Building, and Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
Employee Assistance Program
- UO contracts with Canopy to provide a comprehensive employee assistance program (EAP) for eligible employees and their dependents at no cost to the employee.
- Applicable services include personal and crisis related counseling, web resources, and custom in person or virtual workshops. They also feature resources related to current events, including the Israel-Hamas Conflict.
- University Human Resources regularly includes information about the EAP in communications to campus and maintains web resources that are accessible to all employees.