Hightail it to the museum for a track & field competition like no other—with cheetahs, kangaroos, chimps, and other mammals all going for gold! From the javelin throw to the high jump, learn which animals would triumph on the track, and explore the amazing adaptations that make it all possible. Through colorful displays and interactive stations, you’ll delve into TrackTown culture, learn about health and fitness research happening at the University of Oregon, and be inspired to move your body toward optimal wellness. On view through August 30, 2020

Racing to Change chronicles the civil rights movement in Eugene, Oregon, during the 1960s and 1970s—a time of great upheaval, conflict, and celebration as new voices clashed with traditional organizations of power. Co-developed by the Museum of Natural and Cultural History and Oregon Black Pioneers, the exhibit illuminates legacies of racism and the unceasing efforts of Oregon's Black communities to bring about change. 

Through photographs, recorded interviews, and historical archives, Racing to Change explores how racist policies and attitudes created a pressing need for bold civil rights activism in Eugene. Firsthand accounts from movement organizers, former UO students, elected officials, and other members of Oregon's black communities paint a vivid picture of the area's past, and urge us to take part in building a more just future. On view through May 10, 2020.

April is nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) which is symbolized by a teal ribbon, representing our commitment to supporting survivors. Letting survivors know that we believe, support, and care about them is critical, especially when necessary social distancing measures can result in increased isolation for some.

UO Sexual Violence Prevention and Education (SVPE) invites students, faculty, and staff to submit a picture or 10 second video of themselves in teal along with a short message of why it's important to continue showing support for survivors during the current COVID-19 health crisis. We will be accepting these submissions until April 7, which coincides with the National SAAM Day of Action and will share them on our social media during SAAM. Please follow us on Instagram to learn more about how to participate and to see others' responses!

https://www.facebook.com/uosvpe/  | https://www.instagram.com/uosvpe  | @uosvpe)

This week, as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), UO SVPE is focusing on SUPPORT. We recognize that support is an important part of healing and sustaining the critical work of creating a community that is dedicated to preventing sexual violence. We also recognize that the present COVID-19 health crisis can lead to feelings of isolation for some. Over the course of this week (April 6-10), the UO Sexual Violence Prevention and Education (SVPE) team will be sharing resources for how to access the support you deserve and ideas for how to best support survivors during this time in particular. 

Social distancing does not mean that you are alone. We are here for you. Preventing sexual violence requires all of us, particularly right now. To join the conversation and learn more, follow us on Instagram and Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/uosvpe/  | https://www.instagram.com/uosvpe/  | @uosvpe)

As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), It's On Us and End Rape on Campus (EROC) are offering #ASelfCareSurvivorsSeries, a series of webinars, Instagram lives, and calls for students and survivors across the country to come together in community. One of the first offerings is a workshop that provides valuable tools for how to raise awareness and prevent sexual violence on college campuses (see description below). This workshop is FREE - hope to see you there! 

Please make sure to register to receive the call-in information for this virtual training: 

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6183441594533726221

"Sexual Assault Awareness refers to programs, trainings, or events that provide background on the prevalence of campus sexual assault and the meaning of consent, as well as policies pertaining to what campuses should be doing to combat sexual violence. In this workshop you will find ideas and materials that can be used to develop sexual assault awareness activities, events, trainings that work for your campus specifically". 

April is nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), which is symbolized by a teal ribbon, representing our commitment to supporting survivors. Letting survivors know that we believe, support, and care about them is critical, especially when necessary social distancing measures can result in increased isolation for some.

Today is the National SAAM Day of Action and, as such, we are inviting all students, faculty, and staff to submit a picture or 10 second video of themselves in teal along with a short message of why it's important to continue showing support for survivors during the current COVID-19 health crisis.

We will be accepting these submissions through the end of today and will share them on our social media during SAAM. Please follow us on Instagram to learn more about how to participate and to see others' responses! **Participants will be entered into a drawing to win a variety of gift cards!**

https://www.facebook.com/uosvpe/  | https://www.instagram.com/uosvpe/ | @uosvpe)

As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), It's On Us and End Rape on Campus (EROC) are offering #ASelfCareSurvivorsSeries, a series of webinars, Instagram lives, and calls for students and survivors across the country to come together in community. This workshop focuses on bystander intervention and should be great for anyone looking to be a more effective ally or supportive friend/community member (see description below). This workshop is FREE - hope to see you there! 

Please make sure to register to receive the call-in information for this virtual training: 

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1539207832901036813

"Bystander intervention is a prevention method to encourage responsive bystander behavior to spread the responsibility for safety to the community as a whole. In this workshop, learn about the basic theories and frameworks that have brought bystander intervention to be such an important part of sexual assault prevention".

As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), It's On Us and End Rape on Campus (EROC) are offering #ASelfCareSurvivorsSeries, a series of webinars, Instagram lives, and calls for students and survivors across the country to come together in community. This workshop will help you identify how to access the support you deserve and will also provide guidance on how to best support survivors (see description below). This workshop is FREE - hope to see you there! 

Please make sure to register to receive the call-in information for this virtual training: 

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3748528014847176973

"Survivor support is the specific response provided to victims of sexual violence by a campus community. This includes the quality of the response and the variety of response options. In this workshop, you will find resources on what your rights are as a survivor, where you can look to find support, ways to make connections with providers on and off campus, and information on reporting requirements".

As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), It's On Us and End Rape on Campus (EROC) are offering #ASelfCareSurvivorsSeries, a series of webinars, Instagram lives, and calls for students and survivors across the country to come together in community. This workshop will provide valuable information about online dating violence and the resources and supports that are available. This workshop is FREE - hope to see you there! 

Please make sure to register to receive the call-in information for this virtual training: 

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3529892326687201549

***ALL MUSEUM EVENTS CANCELED THROUGH APRIL 30. LEARN MORE.***

Join Lyllye Reynolds-Parker, Deborah Reynolds, Elder Roy Samuels, Jennifer Broadous-Scurlock, and Callan Coleman as they share stories from Eugene's civil rights years and their ongoing experiences as members of Eugene's Black community. Moderated by Oregon Black Pioneers President Willie Richardson, the panel discussion will be followed by a Q&A session with the audience.

Included with regular admission; free for MNCH members and UO ID card holders. Show your Oregon Trail or other EBT card for an admission discount.