Universities nationwide have decided to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination from students, staff and faculty starting fall 2021. UO will announce its decision on a vaccination requirement by the end of this term.

UO promises the class of 2020 and 2021 the opportunity to return for the class of 2022’s commencement

“We do this to show people that, even though we are at a distance, they are still supported,” she said. “Even if they are alone, there still is a community in support of them.” 

New Cases and Vaccine Updates

Effective Friday, Lane County will be re-classified as Extreme Risk, effectively shuttering indoor dining and canceling in-person attendance at events like the University of Oregon’s Spring football game.

In February, Lane County purchased the hotel for $5.6 million, transitioning it into the first of many shelters across Oregon funded by state grants.

Graduating students will need to register by May 10 to walk.

With vaccination clinics opening next week, UO is hiring students to set up, clean up and register patients.

The Saturday Market’s staff and vendors are excited to be back on 8th Avenue and Olive, but will continue to make safety a priority.

At the start of Winter term, the UO Rec Center was completely closed. Now, the Rec is beginning to operate closer to the way students remember it before the COVID-19 pandemic. Even with these fast-paced adaptations, Rec staff and student gym-goers feel confident that safety is a top priority…