Daily Update
Join us online for the annual Star Trees lighting
Office of the President
Join us online for one of Willamette's most beloved traditions, the annual Star Trees lighting. Yes, it's happening a little earlier than usual, but couldn't we all use a little festive cheer right about now?
The virtual event will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, via YouTube livestream. The link to view the livestream will be shared with the community as we get closer to the event. Bon Appetit is preparing a special meal for students that evening, and we will stream the event into Goudy if you want to watch it while you eat.
Note: To help us maintain the guidelines and restrictions we have in place to manage COVID-19, please do not come to the Star Trees to watch the event in person.
One student will be randomly selected to flip the switch on the Star Tree lights and be a part of the live broadcast of the event. The person selected will get to choose up to five friends to bring along (physically distanced, of course) to cheer them on. Click here to submit your name for the chance to win. See you online Nov. 14.
Weekly COVID-19 update
Reopening Operations Committee
In an ongoing effort to keep the community informed, the Reopening Operations Committee is committed to offering statewide, regional and campus public health updates to our community every Friday.
Case counts and positivity rates are on the rise in Oregon and across the country, so remain vigilant in our community's mitigation efforts.
Please read the full update for more information, including resources for planning your trip home for the break and restrictions for eating on campus. Thank you.
Things to know
Post-election support and resources available
Struggling with post-election stress? There are three Zoom meetings today and more resources to assist you.
Karen Wood
Food Drive for Bush Elementary
Donation bins for your nonperishable food donations are located in the University Center (first floor) and Sparks.
Sarah Connor
Join the Hunger Challenge
Next week is Hunger Awareness week. Sign up to join the challenge, receive daily educational resources and debrief on Zoom.
Margo Lane
Student-athletes work in Student Affairs: Fitness Center
Student-athletes work as employees at the Fitness Center while following COVID-19 protocols.
Robert A McKinney
Order ahead with the GET app
Get your Rick's espresso or Goudy lunch without the wait. Dining services launches a new ordering app today.
Tricia Matte
Sign up for this weekend's Outdoor Program trip
The Outdoor Program is holding a self-care morning in the Botanical Gardens on campus.
Char Howland
Save the date
Bearcat Buddies: Friend-a-Thon
Nov 11It's a blast to make more friends. Join Bearcat Buddies for a speed friending Friend-a-Thon.
Grace Goudy Distinguished Artists Series presents: Jean-David Coen
Nov 15The Distinguished Artist Series presents Jean-David Coen in a solo piano recital.
Things to Do
November 6, 2020
Summer Japan Interest Session - Environmental Studies and Sustainability, WU Sponsored Study Abroad
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Online
THE MEMO, by Václav Havel • WU Theatre
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
M. Lee Pelton Theatre
Hollywood Murder Mystery with Mission IMPROVable
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Online
November 7, 2020
THE MEMO, by Václav Havel • WU Theatre
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
M. Lee Pelton Theatre
Exhibitions
Brenda P and Prints from the Permanent Collection | Aug 20 - Mar 6
Hallie Ford Museum of Art
Arts, Hallie Ford Museum of Art, General
Lockwood Dennis: Woodcuts | Oct 24, 2020 - Jan 16, 2021
American, 1937-2012
Print Study Center, Hallie Ford Museum of Art, +2 more