Erb Memorial Union
Laurie Woodward, Director
541-346-6064
1228 E. 13th Ave.
www.emu.uoregon.edu
The Erb Memorial Union (EMU) is the community center for the University of Oregon. A unit within the Division of Student Life, the EMU provides programs, facilities, food and other services for students and the entire campus community, offering students extracurricular activities that are an integral component of their education.
Through the various student organizations that have offices in the EMU, students are provided with a safe place to explore new ideas and take risks, an environment that fosters real-word experience and a process that allows students to learn at their own pace—all within the framework of staff support and guidance. Other services provided include affordable child care, healthy food options, and automatic teller machines.
In addition to the programs and services listed below, the EMU houses a variety of food service options, student lounges, the Campus Copy Center, the photo ID office, the campus newspaper, the Mills International Center, art galleries, and a variety of meeting spaces for student groups to use.
The EMU is an auxiliary enterprise of the university and is funded through student incidental fees and earned income.
Board
The Erb Memorial Union Board is responsible for making general policy decisions and long-range plans for the Erb Memorial Union. The board approves allocation of the EMU’s multimillion dollar budget, assigns space for student organizations, and advises the EMU staff in the union’s management and administration. The sixteen-member board comprises twelve students, three faculty representatives, and one EMU staff representative.
Associated Students of the University of Oregon (ASUO)
The ASUO is the student governing body at the University of Oregon. With more than 150 student organizations, the ASUO offers students many opportunities to direct their own programs, become involved in every aspect of student life, and influence the decisions that affect the quality of education at the UO. Many of these programs have offices in the building, including the Women’s Center, Multicultural Center, Survival Center, Men’s Center, Designated Driver Shuttle, and the Nontraditional Student Union. For more information, see the Associated Students of the University of Oregon section of this catalog.
Club Sports
Club Sports is an athletic program at the University of Oregon, supporting many Olympic and non-NCAA affiliated sport clubs. Many clubs are associated with regional and national sport governing bodies such as Pac-8 Hockey, USA Ultimate, and Northwest Collegiate Cycling Conference. A program of the Erb Memorial Union (EMU), Club Sports has been a premier sports and leadership development program for over 30 years. For more information, call 541-346-8025, or visit the website at clubsports.uoregon.edu .
Craft Center
The Craft Center offers workshops in ceramics, woodworking, glassblowing, jewelry, fibers, painting, photography, silkscreen, glass torch working, and many areas of the visual arts in a collaborative environment designed to enhance the student experience in a creative atmosphere free from grades and assignments.
Well-equipped studios are available for use with the purchase of a term pass or day-use fee. Materials and supplies are sold for each studio area. The center's professional staff members, instructors, and student staff members are excellent resources for students' artistic projects. For more information, call 541-346-4361, or visit the website at craftcenter.uoregon.edu .
Cultural Forum
The Cultural Forum presents cultural events in music, film, performing arts, contemporary topics, and the visual arts that reflect the diverse interests of students and encourage a social and educational exchange for both the campus community. With the support of professional staff members, student coordinators initiate, produce, and promote all forum events and art shows. For more information, call 541-346-4373 or visit the website at culturalforum.uoregon.edu .
Holden Leadership Center
The Holden Leadership Center helps prepare students to make positive contributions on campus, within the community, and globally. The center provides opportunities for students to develop as leaders and active citizen—regardless of their previous experience or exposure to leadership roles. For more information, see the Holden Leadership Center section of this catalog.
KWVA 88.1 FM
KWVA is the student radio station, broadcasting at 88.1 FM and on the Internet. KWVA broadcasts twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year. Programs are produced at KWVA in the Erb Memorial Union, and include diverse music, news, and sports. Students and non-students are welcome to participate as DJs and as news, sports, production, and marketing volunteers. No experience is necessary. For more information, call 541-346-4091 or visit the website, kwvaradio.org .
Moss Street Children’s Center
Moss Street Children’s Center provides developmentally appropriate child care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school children in kindergarten through the fifth grade. Priority for child-care services is given to enrolled students; however, members of the UO faculty and staff, as well as community families, may also enroll if space is available. Many students work in the program as employees or volunteers and receive practicum credit through various academic departments. The center is located on the edge of campus at 1685 Moss St. For more information, call 541-346-4384 or visit the website, moss.uoregon.edu .
Outdoor Program
The Outdoor Program offers low-cost, cooperative activities such as hiking, rafting, kayaking, backpacking, rock climbing, skiing, and snowboarding. The program also offers low-cost equipment rental, a wilderness resource center, instructional clinics, and bike loans, and hosts numerous events on campus. The Outdoor Program "Barn," home to the equipment rental and bicycle-loan program and a bike maintenance shop, is located five blocks from the EMU, at the corner of University Street and East 18th Avenue. For more information, call 541-346-4365 or visit the website at outdoorprogram.uoregon.edu ..
Student Activities and Resource Center
The Student Activities and Resource Center is a hub of information and resources where student organizations can create, build, and connect students through fun events, services and traditions. The program also supports the Student Activities Board in their effort to create and enhance large scale campus events including Ducks After Dark double features, the Flock Party welcome event, Homecoming activities, WebFoot Classic basketball tournament, Mallard Madness and more. For more information, call 541-346-2631 or email info@uoregon.College .
Student Sustainability Coalition
The Student Sustainability Coalition (SSC) is the hub for student-led sustainability initiatives that foster and support the transition to sustainability through collaboration, education, and activism. The SSC hosts frequent coalition meetings with students from various student groups working on sustainability across campus and coordinates Earth Week each spring. Sustainability grants are available annually through the Student Sustainability Fund to support student sustainability projects. For more information, call 541-346-8321 or visit the website at coalition.uoregon.edu .
University Scheduling and Event Services
This office facilitates the planning and support for all nonacademic use of UO buildings, rooms, and out-of-door spaces on campus, spending a significant amount of time coaching and helping student groups navigate the campus policies and offering advice on best practices for running their events. For more information, call 541-346-6000 or visit the website at scheduling.uoregon.edu .
UO Ticket Office
This office provides a full range of ticketing and box office services for university student groups and departments, including the University Theatre, UO School of Music and Dance, and Oregon Bach Festival. As a sales outlet for Ticketmaster, TicketsWest, Hult Center, WOW Hall, and Matthew Knight Arena, the Ticket Office sells admission for a broad range of events in Eugene, Portland, and throughout the Pacific Northwest. For more information, call 541-346- 4363 or visit the website at tickets.uoregon.edu.