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Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, and within a short drive of the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade Mountains, and other beautiful natural areas, the University of Oregon is the perfect destination for people who love the outdoors. It is known across the United States for its green spaces, fresh air, good public transportation, and great places to run and bike. The people of Eugene embrace diverse beliefs and abilities, which provides a friendly and welcoming environment where students feel they belong.

AEI in the Media

IELTS Podcast with Dr. Cheryl Ernst

Listen to Dr. Cheryl Ernst, AEI’s executive director, discuss helpful strategies for building writing skills in this IELTS podcast. Did you know that making mistakes is a valuable tool for language learning? When used properly, those mistakes can help students improve their language skills and make dramatic progress. The IELTSPodcast is an online IELTS test preparation company helping international students pass the IELTS exam. Listen here.

ESP Course Creation with Jennifer Rice

The world of software engineering is unfamiliar to most English language professionals, so when English Language Specialist Jennifer Rice was selected for a virtual teacher training project with the Jalasoft software company in Bolivia, she knew her background in the field of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) would be crucial. The project involved partnering with a team of three English trainers employed by Jalasoft to create a curriculum for and then teach an ESP course to pre-service computer software trainees at the company. Check it out here. (May 2022)

AEI Recognized by U.S. Department of State

U.S. Department of State recognizes AEI for English Language Specialists The University of Oregon’s American English Institute has been recognized by the U.S. Department of State English Language Programs for sending the largest number of English language specialists abroad in 2018. AEI instructors Jennifer Rice, and Janine Sepulveda featured. Check it out here.

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

Activities

Fall Career Readiness Week (October 13-20)
Oct13
Fall Career Readiness Week (October 13-20)Oct 13
Fall Career & Internship Expo
Oct19
Fall Career & Internship ExpoOct 19
12:00 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Homecoming Pep Rally
Oct20
Homecoming Pep RallyOct 20
3:30 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Jenny Kroik - Adell McMillan Gallery Exhibit
Sep23
Jenny Kroik - Adell McMillan Gallery ExhibitSep 23
7:30 a.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
22 & Good For You: Taylor Swift & Olivia Rodrigo Dance Party
Sep23
22 & Good For You: Taylor Swift & Olivia Rodrigo...Sep 23
8:00 p.m.
WOW Hall
New Student Convocation
Sep24
New Student ConvocationSep 24
11:00 a.m.
Matthew Knight Arena
Laundry, Growing Pains, Verb8im
Sep24
Laundry, Growing Pains, Verb8imSep 24
8:00 p.m.
WOW Hall
Bingo and Board Games
Sep25
Bingo and Board GamesSep 25
5:30 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Trillium Plus Produce Drop
Sep26
Trillium Plus Produce DropSep 26
2:45 a.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
First Day of School Photos
Sep26
First Day of School PhotosSep 26
11:00 a.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Tuesday Treats
Sep26
Tuesday TreatsSep 26
1:00 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
LGBTQA3 Alliance - Aces & Aros
Sep26
LGBTQA3 Alliance - Aces & ArosSep 26
5:00 p.m.
EMU 022
LGBTQA3 Alliance - Gay Brigade
Sep27
LGBTQA3 Alliance - Gay BrigadeSep 27
5:00 p.m.
EMU 022
Outdoor Program Open House
Sep27
Outdoor Program Open HouseSep 27
5:00 p.m.
Outdoor Program (OP) Barn
Trivia in the EMU
Sep27
Trivia in the EMUSep 27
5:30 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
LGBTQA3 Alliance General Meetings
Sep27
LGBTQA3 Alliance General MeetingsSep 27
6:00 p.m.
EMU 230
MONSTERWATCH, Novacane, and Ogre
Sep28
MONSTERWATCH, Novacane, and OgreSep 28
8:00 p.m.
WOW Hall
EMU Open House
Sep29
EMU Open HouseSep 29
11:00 a.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Freebie Friday: Collage Boards
Sep29
Freebie Friday: Collage BoardsSep 29
12:00 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
How to Use Career Resources on Campus
Sep29
How to Use Career Resources on CampusSep 29
3:00 p.m.
LGBTQA3 Alliance - Trans & Nonbinary
Sep29
LGBTQA3 Alliance - Trans & NonbinarySep 29
4:00 p.m.
EMU 022
Trips for New Students - Week of Welcome
Sep29
Trips for New Students - Week of WelcomeSep 29
4:00 p.m.
Outdoor Program (OP) Barn
Fall Welcome Concert
Sep29
Fall Welcome ConcertSep 29
8:00 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Grove Garden Fall Volunteer Work Parties
Sep30
Grove Garden Fall Volunteer Work PartiesSep 30
12:00 p.m.
Grove Garden
An Evening with David Arkenstone and Friends
Sep30
An Evening with David Arkenstone and FriendsSep 30
8:00 p.m.
WOW Hall
Ben Bailey
Oct1
Ben BaileyOct 1
8:00 p.m.
WOW Hall
RUMBOS
Oct2
RUMBOSOct 2
3:00 p.m.
Carson
LGBTQA3 Alliance - Bi & Beyond
Oct2
LGBTQA3 Alliance - Bi & BeyondOct 2
5:00 p.m.
EMU 219
UO Part-time Job & Work-Study Fair 2023
Oct3
UO Part-time Job & Work-Study Fair 2023Oct 3
10:00 a.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Peer-Led Eating Disorder Support Groups
Oct3
Peer-Led Eating Disorder Support GroupsOct 3
6:30 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU)

Sep 23
Jenny Kroik - Adell McMillan Gallery Exhibit7:30 a.m.

Jenny Kroik received her MFA from the University of Oregon School of Art and Design in 2010. She is a New York City-based illustrator. Born in in St. Petersburg, Russia, she moved...
September 22–October 26
Erb Memorial Union (EMU), Adell McMillan Gallery

Jenny Kroik received her MFA from the University of Oregon School of Art and Design in 2010. She is a New York City-based illustrator. Born in in St. Petersburg, Russia, she moved to Israel with her family in 1989, and then to the United States in 2002. The inspiration for her whimsical, sensitive paintings comes from the people she sees around her and moving to NYC in 2016 has given her endless material for her illustrations. With her work, she attempts to capture a fleeting moment or a feeling, to freeze time and highlight the beauty and wonder in each person, their environment and event. Jenny has worked with a wide variety of clients on illustrations for books, magazines, advertising, products, and websites, she has also shown her work in a number of US galleries. For the past 9 years Jenny has taught drawing and painting part-time at the University of Oregon and City College of New York and art workshops across the country. She has a BFA in illustration and animation from the Art Institute of Boston and an MFA in painting from the University of Oregon.

Sep 23
22 & Good For You: Taylor Swift & Olivia Rodrigo Dance Party8:00 p.m.

Tickets available at the UO Ticket Office in the EMU! On Saturday, September 23rd, the Community Center for the Performing Arts proudly hosts 22 & Good For You:...
September 23 8:00 p.m.
WOW Hall

Tickets available at the UO Ticket Office in the EMU!

On Saturday, September 23rd, the Community Center for the Performing Arts proudly hosts 22 & Good For You: Taylor Swift & Olivia Rodrigo Dance Party at the WOW Hall.

Sep 24
New Student Convocation11:00 a.m.

New Student Convocation, one of the UO's proudest traditions, serves as the university's official welcome to new students and faculty members and celebrates the...
September 24 11:00 a.m.–noon
Matthew Knight Arena

New Student Convocation, one of the UO's proudest traditions, serves as the university's official welcome to new students and faculty members and celebrates the atmosphere of academic excellence, innovation and intellectual curiosity at UO in which students, faculty and staff thrive.

Sep 24
Laundry, Growing Pains, Verb8im8:00 p.m.

Tickets available at the UO Ticket Office in the EMU! On Sunday, September 24th, the Community Center for the Performing Arts proudly welcomes Laundry, Growing Pains,...
September 24 8:00 p.m.
WOW Hall

Tickets available at the UO Ticket Office in the EMU!

On Sunday, September 24th, the Community Center for the Performing Arts proudly welcomes Laundry, Growing Pains, and Verb8im to the WOW Hall.

Sep 25
Bingo and Board Games5:30 p.m.

Get ready for an epic evening of close calls and win big, with the Student Activities Board’s Bingo & Board Games. Bring your friends and make new ones as you play...
September 25–November 27
Erb Memorial Union (EMU), O Desk

Get ready for an epic evening of close calls and win big, with the Student Activities Board’s Bingo & Board Games. Bring your friends and make new ones as you play BINGO for prizes like Duck Bucks or merch! 

Don’t know how to play bingo? Our team of student leaders can help. 

Tired of winning prizes? From classics to co-op, you can dive into the world of strategy and competition with our swath of board games to check out; just bring your UO ID.

As always, our events are FREE for UO students. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled event! 

Each Monday throughout the term, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

At the EMU O Desk.