Here is the current information related to university operations and programs. The latest information is available on the UO Coronavirus webpage and FAQ page.

NEW:

• The University of Oregon is introducing a voluntary summer work share program that lets employees work less from June 14 to August 14, with their pay adjusted accordingly, while health insurance and leave accruals continue without change. Employees would recoup their UO pay with unemployment benefits, including the additional $600 per week in federal stimulus benefits that are available through July 25. The program enables the university to reduce some expenses to offset impacts on revenue during this period of financial uncertainty.
• Adobe has extended free access to Creative Cloud software for UO students through July 6. Adobe is continuing to temporarily allow use of the software on students' personal computers to support remote education during COVID-19. Separately, Creative Cloud is also available to UO faculty and staff members.

REMINDERS:

• Find information about the UO’s return to campus, including plans for the possible return to in-person instruction for fall term 2020 and resumption of some on-campus activities.
• The fall class schedule and priority registration information for students will be available on June 1. Students received an email providing details about when they can register for fall term and encouraging them to contact their academic advisors.
• For students: the University of Oregon is seeking a student to serve on the Joint UO Senate/Administration Task Force on Long-term Responses to COVID-19. The group will advise President Michael Schill about how the university should respond to financial challenges posed by the COVID-19 crisis. If you are interested, submit an application by Monday, June 1, at 5:00 p.m.
• Zoom has issued a required upgrade to improve meeting security. If your computer is managed by your IT department, they will update Zoom for you. If you need to update Zoom on your computer, open the application, click on your picture (or initials) in the upper right corner, select “Check for Updates,” and install any updates when prompted. After May 30, you will be forced to upgrade Zoom to version 5 before connecting to a meeting.

RESOURCES:

• Resources for Students: Information on support, guidance, and tips
• Resources for Faculty, Staff, GEs, and student Workers: Information on remote work, benefits, leave, and other support
• Resources for Instructional Faculty and Graduate Educators: Information on remote teaching

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• The Oregon Health Authority reports 4,038 confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in the state, 67 cases in Lane County, and 1,093 in Multnomah County on May 27.
• The university continues to work in close coordination with the Oregon Health Authority and our companion institutions and agencies.