Friday, October 20
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Check-In
Ford Alumni Center first floor | 1720 E 13th Ave, Eugene OR 97403
9:00–9:45 a.m.
Knight Campus Tour
The Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact | 1505 Franklin Blvd, Eugene, OR 97403
This tour will provide an inside look at The Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact facilities and how the new campus is redefining the modern research university by fostering world-changing research.
9:00 a.m. –9:00 p.m.
Free Rec Center Admission
Student Recreation Center | 1320 E 15th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403
Enjoy a free day pass to the Student Recreation Center, which has provided diverse spaces and activities to facilitate active, balanced lives since 1999. The expansion in 2015 added 110,000 square feet of new space and updated sustainability and accessibility features to better serve the campus community.
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Coffee Lab Open House
Hendon’s Coffee Lab | 120 Willamette Hall 1371 E 13th Avenue
Assistant Chemistry Professor Chris Hendon harnesses the power of science to make the perfect cup. Bring your own reusable coffee cup, or grab one of our disposable cups, to Hendon’s coffee lab in Willamette Hall to enjoy a free espresso & talk science!
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Free Museum Admission
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art | 1430 Johnson Lane, Eugene, OR 97403
Museum of Natural and Cultural History | 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
Show your 10th reunion name badge for free admission to the University of Oregon’s award-winning Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art and Museum of Natural and Cultural History.
Lunch
On your own.
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Duck Into Class with Ramón Alvarado, assistant professor of Philosophy and Data Science Initiative
Straub 156 | 1451 Onyx Street, Eugene, OR 97403
Ethics and AI: From ChatGPT to risk assessment algorithms, the use of machine-learning tools is increasing. Philosopher and data ethicist Ramón Alvarado grapples with questions of trust, bias, and implementation of AI. How is it possible for humans to place trust in something they don't (and can't) understand? In what scenarios is it appropriate to use AI? How can we protect ourselves from algorithmic bias?
1:00–2:00 p.m.
The 5 Biggest Mistakes People Make Mid-Career (And How Not to Make Them)
Ford Alumni Center Ballroom | 1720 E 13th Ave, Eugene OR 97403
In just one hour, this workshop will change the way you look at your career. You’ve worked for about a decade since finishing your degree and have surely had your share of wins, losses, and lessons. You’ve probably encountered some significant challenges such as a difficult boss or coworker and maybe even a lay off but you’re likely still keen to grow, learn, and make more money. This hour will touch on many of the struggles you’ve faced and debated to this point in your career and teach you how to handle them. In this short session, you’ll learn from top-rated career coach (and UO alum), Merryn Roberts-Huntley, what the 5 biggest mistakes are that people make mid-career and learn how not to make them. You’ll take away actionable ways to deal with important topics such as when to change jobs, how to negotiate salary, how to build strong relationships at work, and more. Merryn is the author of the book, "Made To Hire, How to Get the Job You Really Want,” and she’ll be applying her expertise as a career coach to help you navigate this next phase of your career.
2:00–3:00 p.m.
Distinguished Scholarships Reception
Learning Center 101
Bringing alumni, faculty, recent and prospective distinguished scholars together to celebrate and share opportunities for UO students.
2:30–3:30 p.m.
UO Campus Tour
Ford Alumni Center | 1720 E 13th Ave, Eugene OR 97403
See the many new and exciting developments across campus on this walking tour that begins at the Ford Alumni Center and ends at the Homecoming Pep Rally on the Erb Memorial Union (EMU), Green.
3:00–4:00 p.m.
Duck Into Class with Brittany Erickson, professor of Computer Science and Earth Sciences
Straub 156 | 1451 Onyx Street, Eugene, OR 97403
Physics-Informed Deep Learning for Understanding Earthquake Processes
This Duck into Class explores the application of machine learning techniques to solve the partial differential equations governing earthquake motion, with the goal of understanding what is physically possible and probable. Erickson’s lab focuses on the Physics-Informed Neural Network (PINN), which seamlessly integrates seismic data while ensuring that model outcomes satisfy physical constraints, to improve our understanding of the conditions that enable the world’s largest earthquakes.
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Homecoming Pep Rally
Erb Memorial Union (EMU), Green | 1720 E 13th Ave, Eugene OR 97403
Send our team off to win the day. Come and hear from the Oregon Marching Band and show your school pride. The pep rally is the height of Duck spirit and kicks off a great weekend.
This year's Homecoming Pep Rally will also host the Outsanding Young Alumni Award presentation to Orion Falvey, '13.
4:30–6:00 p.m.
The Lundquist College of Business Open House
Lillis Atrium
All alumni and friends of the LCB are invited to join the dean for a reception and brief update on the school.
6:30–9:30 p.m.
Welcome Home Celebration
Ford Alumni Center Ballroom| 1720 E 13th Ave, Eugene OR 97403
A celebration ten years in the making! Enjoy music, delicious food and drink, games and a special door prize.
Menu
Slider station with pulled pork sliders, southern fried chicken sliders, and roasted veggie sliders
Mac 'n Cheese station
Skewer station with fajita chicken kabobs, caprese skewers, and bacon-wrapped shrimp skewers
Dessert trio with chocolate dipped strawberries, lemon-lemon bars, and mousse-filled cream puffs