Marble Carving
Laura Alpert, Associate Professor Emerita of Art, instructing students at the UO Stone Carving Workshop, which is offered at the beginning of summer term.

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UO Continuing Education Programs

The UO division of Continuing Education offers educational activities in the Eugene, Portland and Bend areas, as well as online.

Academic Programs

• Applied Information Management
  A multidisciplinary Master's degree online and onsite in Portland.
• Distance Education
  Undergraduate courses, entirely online.
• Community Education Program
  Access to credit courses without formal admission to UO.

Professional Development Programs

• ED 2000+ Workshops and Courses
  Workshops for K-12 teachers and administrators about innovations in education to enhance learning for students.
• Sustainability Leadership Program
  Seminars on redesigning production models and management systems to achieve sustainable economic, social, and environmental goals.
• Festival & Event Management Workshops and Certificates
  Workshops on trends and practices for administering community festivals and special events.
• Customized and Corporate Training
  Customized training created to meet varying needs of groups and organizations.

Lifelong Learning Programs

• Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
• Eugene/Springfield (formerly Learning In Retirement)
  A participant-driven program established in 1993 to meet the educational needs of mature adults.
• Central Oregon (formerly Silver Sage Society)
  A participant-driven program established in 2003 to meet the educational needs of mature adults.
• Portland (coming soon)
• Elderhostel, Inc.
  Programs affiliated with America’s first and the world’s largest educational travel organization for people 55+.
  • Oregon Bach Festival Elderhostel Program:
    In conjunction with the world-renowned Bach Festival in July.
  • Track Town USA Program:
    An in-depth look at the history of track and field and its bond with the city of Eugene in June.

Arts Programs

• UO Book Arts
  Studio classes including Letterpress, Calligraphy, and Bookbinding. (Eugene)
• Planning Interpretive Exhibits and Studio
  Learn the basics of exhibit planning, organization and text writing. (Eugene)
• Professional Tools for Digital Media
  Workshops to develop and expand digital multimedia and graphic skills. (Eugene)
• Stone Sculpture
  Stone sculpting symposiums taking place in summer.

Other Services

• Conference Services
  Support for large educational gatherings.
• Cooperative Educational Partnerships
  Collaborative activities with professional development organizations and the University.
• Meeting Facilities
  Flexible meeting facilities, available in downtown Eugene.