The UO is providing updates each business day on announcements and decisions that are affecting aspects of university operations. The latest information is available on the UO Coronavirus webpage.
- As of this send, the Oregon Health Authority is reporting that there are no known cases of COVID-19 in Lane or Coos counties; there is one identified case in Multnomah County.
- The UO campus remains open and operating under a normal schedule, including business functions, office hours and other support operations. Winter finals will be held remotely.
- President Trump today declared a national emergency to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. (The World Health Organization declared this public health crisis a pandemic March 11, the first pandemic known to be caused by the emergence of a new coronavirus.)
- Governor Kate Brown late March 12 announced that all K-12 schools will be closed March 16 – 31.
- Human Resources is providing additional information to faculty and staff related to policies, leave, remote work. The FAQ’s on the UO Coronavirus website and Human Resources website have been updated with additional information for employees including links to benefits, policies and programs.
- Provost Phillips sent to faculty and staff additional resources to assist with communication with students about finals for winter term and delivering spring courses remotely.
- Spring quarter 2020 study abroad programs are cancelled. Global Education Oregon advisors will follow up with individual students to assist with academic planning, including registration support for spring quarter classes, housing arrangements, and academic finances and scholarships. For students currently abroad on a UO study abroad program, UO is working with each student to assess the local health and safety situation and develop a plan for the most appropriate conclusion to their study abroad experience. Contact geoinfo@uoregon.edu with additional questions or concerns.
- University Housing will remain open for all of spring term, regardless of whether UO classes are held remotely or in person. Dining facilities and meal points will return to normal availability for spring term. Contact University Housing at housing@uoregon.edu or call 541-346-4277 if you have additional questions.
- Spring break hours for campus programs and services are published on the Student Life website and will be updated as more information comes in.
- The UO Student Rec Center is open with modified hours. Please visit the rec center web page for updated information.
- Today is the last day of regular classes. As a reminder, no final exams will be offered in-person for winter term. For the first three weeks of the spring term – which starts March 30 – the UO will deliver all classes remotely.
- New FAQs have been added to the coronavirus website for the research community. These will continue to be updated.
- At this time, the Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet March 16-17 as scheduled with adjustments to ensure that the meeting is compliant with recent guidance on social distancing.
- The UO continues to work in close coordination with the Oregon Health Authority and our companion institutions and agencies.
- Questions, concerns or suggestions should continue to be directed to this web form or to a new coronavirus information line at 541-346-7007 (the line will be staffed from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays).