The Division of Safety and Risk Services recently installed the device atop Prince Lucien Campbell Hall, bringing local, up-to-the-minute weather information to the UO and the public. The device helps UO officials at the Eugene campus and counterparts across Eugene-Springfield hold sports and other outdoor activities safely despite threats such as thunderstorms, winter weather and wildfire smoke.
The University of Oregon invites faculty, staff and students to participate in the annual Campus Night Safety Walk Nov. 5 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The safety walk is a collaborative effort that allows the UO community to provide valuable feedback on areas that require enhancements for nighttime safety.
The University of Oregon is participating in the Great Oregon ShakeOut, a statewide earthquake drill taking place October 16th. The drill is an opportunity to practice how to protect yourself during an earthquake and prepare for what to do after. During ShakeOut week, the Cascadia Region Earthquake Science Center, UO Emergency Management, the Oregon Hazards Lab, and the Museum of Natural and Cultural History are partnering to host a series of earthquake safety and science events.
UO Doors, developed through a collaboration between the Key and Access Shop and Location Innovation Lab, provides a new platform for requesting and managing keys at the university.
New in spring term, QR code placards have been installed in classrooms to help students and staff quickly report facilities issues. The Classroom QR code project is a collaboration between the Office of the Provost, the Location Innovation Lab, and Campus Planning and Facilities Management, with input from the Committee on Academic Infrastructure.
The Night Safety Walk is a collaborative effort that allows the UO community to provide valuable feedback on areas that require enhancements for nighttime safety. Beyond this annual event, the Safety at Night map application is available year-round, enabling users to report safety issues and view lit safety corridors and emergency call box locations throughout the Eugene campus.
The University of Oregon will participate in the annual Great Oregon ShakeOut on Thursday, Oct. 17, and is recommending all employees and students take part in the earthquake safety drill at 2:17 p.m. The event is designed to promote earthquake preparedness, an important issue in a region that faces the risk of a destructive Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake and coastal tsunami, as well as periodic, less severe events. Earthquakes can happen anytime and almost anywhere, and most injuries are caused by falling or flying objects..
