Duck Nest
Find your balance.
The Duck Nest is your resource for self-care and life balance through peer-led mental, physical, and sexual well-being programming.
Check us out at EMU 041 (ground floor).
Promoting Well-Being
Physical, sexual, and mental well-being are important to student success. The University Health Services well-being team provides programming for UO students through the Duck Nest and in the community via events and programs to assist you in pursuing balance. Through highly trained peer wellness facilitators, find your calm through a wide range of mental, physical, and sexual well-being resources. We also connect you with resources within the UO community and beyond.
Connect with Us
Email the Duck Nest Wellness Center at peerhealth@uoregon.edu.
Is your group interested in a Duck Nest presentation during a class or meeting? Contact use using the University Health Services outreach request form.
11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Fresh Check Day is the signature program of the Jordan Porco Foundation. It is an uplifting mental health promotion and suicide prevention event that includes interactive expo booths, peer-to-peer messaging, support of multiple campus departments and groups, a lively social atmosphere with free food and entertainment, and incentives for participation.
Presented by Counseling Services Student Advisory Board (SAB).
7:00–7:45 p.m.
Join us for Gentle Yoga this Spring Term! Duck Nest Yoga will be held in the Rec Center this term at 7pm on Thursdays, Weeks 2-10. The class will be held in Studio 71 (map included here). The class is free for UO students--just remember to bring your UO ID card. Sign up via the Linktree Calendly link in the Duck Nest's Instagram bio! Or here: https://calendly.com/ducknest/duck-nest-yoga-spring-2025 No experience is required for this restorative yoga class. Mats will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.
2:30–3:30 p.m.
Join us for this interactive presentation in our Nourish and Flourish Series focused on Meal Prepping and Planning. All four presentations will be from 2:30-3:30pm in the Mills International Center (located on the Mezzanine level of the EMU, Room 102).
This May 6 session led by Dr. Kathleen Humphries, PhD in Nutrition, will focus on topics such as how to meal plan and prep for the week. Tips for grocery shopping, saving money, and easy meals. Join us for this interactive presentation with FREE SNACKS!
You can also find out more information about food resources and other wellbeing programs on campus.
4:00–5:00 p.m.
Join us as we dive into the power of emotions—how to understand them, work with them, and use them to guide us toward healthier choices and deeper connections. 💬💛
Wednesday, May 7th from 4 - 5 pm @ Bartalotti's Pizza EMU ground floor.
We'll explore: 🧠 What Emotional Intelligence (EI) really means 🌱 How emotions can help (not hinder!) decision-making 🌈 Boosting positive feelings like gratitude 🛠️ Practical ways to manage your emotions and behaviors 🗺️ Your emotional roadmap to solving problems
🎟️ Don’t forget to fill out our survey and enter the raffle!
7:00–7:45 p.m.
Join us for Gentle Yoga this Spring Term! Duck Nest Yoga will be held in the Rec Center this term at 7pm on Thursdays, Weeks 2-10. The class will be held in Studio 71 (map included here). The class is free for UO students--just remember to bring your UO ID card. Sign up via the Linktree Calendly link in the Duck Nest's Instagram bio! Or here: https://calendly.com/ducknest/duck-nest-yoga-spring-2025 No experience is required for this restorative yoga class. Mats will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.
7:00–7:45 p.m.
Join us for Gentle Yoga this Spring Term! Duck Nest Yoga will be held in the Rec Center this term at 7pm on Thursdays, Weeks 2-10. The class will be held in Studio 71 (map included here). The class is free for UO students--just remember to bring your UO ID card. Sign up via the Linktree Calendly link in the Duck Nest's Instagram bio! Or here: https://calendly.com/ducknest/duck-nest-yoga-spring-2025 No experience is required for this restorative yoga class. Mats will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.
2:30–3:30 p.m.
Join us for this interactive presentation in our Nourish and Flourish Series focused on Navigating Food Information. It will be from 2:30-3:30pm in the Mills International Center (located on the Mezzanine level of the EMU, Room 102). This May 20 session led by Dr. Kathleen Humphries, PhD in Nutrition, will focus on how to interpret nutrition and health information you see online, how to identify misinformation, and more. Join us for this interactive presentation with FREE SNACKS! You can also find out more information about food resources and other wellbeing programs on campus.
4:00–5:00 p.m.
Welcome to the final stretch of our EI journey! This week, we’re focusing on how to manage emotions—not just your own, but in your relationships too. Because emotional growth isn’t just personal—it’s social 💛
Join us on Wednesday, May 21st, 4-5 p.m @ Bartalottis Pizza, EMU ground floor.
We’ll chat about: 🧠 What Emotional Intelligence is (and why it matters!) 🌿 How to take ownership of your feelings and happiness 🔁 Turning tough emotions into growth moments 🤝 Helping others understand and grow from their emotions 💬 Building stronger connections & navigating conflict
✨ Don’t forget to take the survey & enter the raffle for a chance to win something sweet! 🎟️
7:00–7:45 p.m.
Join us for Gentle Yoga this Spring Term! Duck Nest Yoga will be held in the Rec Center this term at 7pm on Thursdays, Weeks 2-10. The class will be held in Studio 71 (map included here). The class is free for UO students--just remember to bring your UO ID card. Sign up via the Linktree Calendly link in the Duck Nest's Instagram bio! Or here: https://calendly.com/ducknest/duck-nest-yoga-spring-2025 No experience is required for this restorative yoga class. Mats will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.
7:00–7:45 p.m.
Join us for Gentle Yoga this Spring Term! Duck Nest Yoga will be held in the Rec Center this term at 7pm on Thursdays, Weeks 2-10. The class will be held in Studio 71 (map included here). The class is free for UO students--just remember to bring your UO ID card. Sign up via the Linktree Calendly link in the Duck Nest's Instagram bio! Or here: https://calendly.com/ducknest/duck-nest-yoga-spring-2025 No experience is required for this restorative yoga class. Mats will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.