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January 13, 2024, 10 a.m.

Due to inclement weather, anyone on the University of Oregon Eugene campus should be aware of conditions on your route to and from campus and use your best judgement in deciding to travel.

Those on campus for work or events should use caution outdoors. Surfaces are icy. Sidewalks on priority routes are being sanded but not plowed to give traction for walkers. Beware of downed or falling trees, limbs and powerlines.

Students who live on campus should use caution traveling to residence halls and dining venues. LTD information can be found online at www.LTD.org.

University services are currently open, but conditions are being monitored and some may decide to close early. Check program websites for current hours of operation. Inclement weather information for employees is at https://hr.uoregon.edu/inclement-weather. For information on the Portland campus, visit https://pdx.uoregon.edu/inclement-weather.

Should campus close, information will be shared on the UO Alerts Blog, through UO Alert text and email messages, and through local media.

For emergency assistance, call 9-1-1 or University of Oregon Police Department at 541-346-2919 (Eugene) or (503) 412-3700.

January 12, 2024, 2:45 p.m.

A strong weather system is expected to bring freezing rain, snow, and low temperatures throughout the state this weekend. On campus, please prepare yourself by dressing for the weather and know that there may be icy walking and travel surfaces.  The snow map shows walking and biking routes that will be cleared on the Eugene campus.

University services that are open on the weekend may close without notice. A number of events are scheduled to occur on the Eugene campus. Check with the event coordinator for any schedule changes or cancellations. For information on inclement weather decisions for UO Eugene visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/inclement-weather. For information about inclement weather decisions for UO Portland, visit https://pdx.uoregon.edu/inclement-weather.

Note that all campuses are closed on Monday in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

Should weather impact general campus operations, information will be shared on the UO Alerts Blog, through UO Alert text and email messages, and through local media.

For emergency assistance, call  9-1-1 or University of Oregon Police Department at 541-346-2919 (Eugene) or 503-412-3700 (Portland).

Nov 22, 2023  12:05   a.m.

On Tuesday evening, Nov. 21, police received a report of an attempted carjacking in the 1000 block of Patterson, near Barnhart Hall. University of Oregon Police and Eugene Police Department have interviewed the driver and are watching for the individuals involved. There is not currently believed to be a threat to the campus community.

A man appearing to be intoxicated reportedly attempted to enter a delivery driver’s vehicle and grabbed the driver’s arm. The driver left the vehicle, yelling, and began to run away. A second man grabbed the driver, and told them to get back into the vehicle and displayed a knife.

Both males left the area on foot, headed southbound on Patterson.

Description:

First person – White male in their 20s, about 5 foot 8 inches tall, heavy build. Shaggy, longer hair wearing a beanie cap and blue shirt.

Second person – White male in their 20s, thin build, long brown hair, wearing a yellow jacket and tan hoodie.

SAFETY TIPS FROM UOPD

No action or inaction by a crime survivor makes that person responsible for his or her victimization. Perpetrators are responsible for crimes and their effects. While this incident did not occur on the UO campus, the following suggestions may help reduce the possibility of experiencing such a crime or may improve opportunities to receive prompt assistance.

• Always be alert when traveling to, from, and around campus – especially at night.
• When walking at night, try to stay in well-lit areas. The UO provides an online map to help students navigate by the best-lit route around campus. The map also shows the approximately 60 emergency phones (e-phone or call boxes) that are located across campus.
• When possible, carry a well-charged cell phone with emergency numbers pre-programmed.
• Download the UO Mobile App for easy access to safety resources, safe ride options, and maps.
• Duck Rides is the primary nighttime transportation services for students, staff and faculty at the UO. The service is free and peer-to-peer, with students driving students. It runs seven days a week, 6 p.m. to midnight. Call 541-346-7433 or email duckrides@uoregon.edu to make a reservation.
• UOPD is available to provide free on-campus escorts if you are unable to find another shuttle, ride, or taxi: 541-346-2919 and press 1.
• Communities are safest when members look out for each other: report any suspicious activity or unauthorized strangers immediately.
• Report criminal activity (such as a break-in or intruder, robbery, or assault) immediately to 9-1-1, or for non-emergency situations on campus, to UOPD at 541-346-2919, press 0.

RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR SURVIVORS OF CRIME

• Student survivors of crime may find support and resource options at safe.uoregon.edu or call the 24-hour SAFE hotline at 541-346-SAFE (7233).
• University Counseling Services is open until 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and offers 24-hour crisis support via phone; 541-346-3227.
• Duck Nest in EMU provides a place for students to practice self-care and life-balance. It is staffed by Peer Wellness Advocates.

Date: 9/7/23 7:30 p.m.

The person of interest in Saturday morning’s shooting at the 7-11, 590 E. Broadway, Jaisi Tavin Savath, turned himself in to the Eugene Police Department on Wednesday afternoon, September 6.

The victim of the shooting, Stephen Anthony Forrest, 32, of Eugene, has died. He worked at the location.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Cliff Sites at 541-682-5147 or csites@eugene-or.gov.

SAFETY TIPS FROM UOPD

No action or inaction by a crime survivor makes that person responsible for his or her victimization. Perpetrators are responsible for crimes and their effects. While this incident did not occur on the UO campus, the following suggestions may help reduce the possibility of experiencing such a crime or may improve opportunities to receive prompt assistance.

• Always be alert when traveling to, from, and around campus – especially at night.
• When walking at night, try to stay in well-lit areas. The UO provides an online map to help students navigate by the best-lit route around campus. The map also shows the approximately 60 emergency phones (e-phone or call boxes) that are located across campus.
• When possible, carry a well-charged cell phone with emergency numbers pre-programmed.
• Download the UO Mobile App for easy access to safety resources, safe ride options, and maps.
• Duck Rides is the primary nighttime transportation services for students, staff and faculty at the UO. The service is free and peer-to-peer, with students driving students. It runs seven days a week, 6 p.m. to midnight. Call 541-346-7433 or email duckrides@uoregon.edu to make a reservation.
• UOPD is available to provide free on-campus escorts if you are unable to find another shuttle, ride, or taxi: 541-346-2919 and press 1.
• Communities are safest when members look out for each other: report any suspicious activity or unauthorized strangers immediately.
• Report criminal activity (such as a break-in or intruder, robbery, or assault) immediately to 9-1-1, or for non-emergency situations on campus, to UOPD at 541-346-2919, press 0.

RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR SURVIVORS OF CRIME

• Student survivors of crime may find support and resource options at safe.uoregon.edu or call the 24-hour SAFE hotline at 541-346-SAFE (7233).
• University Counseling Services is open until 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and offers 24-hour crisis support via phone; 541-346-3227.
• Duck Nest in EMU provides a place for students to practice self-care and life-balance. It is staffed by Peer Wellness Advocates.

Date: 9/5/23  5 p.m.

Update from Eugene Police Department:

At 2:39 a.m. September 2, Eugene Police responded to a report of a shooting at 590 E. Broadway, the 7-11. The victim was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries and the suspect left the location. Eugene Police Violent Crimes Unit is investigating. Case 23-13092

This person of interest has been identified as Jaisi Tavin Savath, age 22, of Springfield. He remains a person of interest and police are seeking tips on his current location. It is unknown what vehicle he may be associated with at this time. It is possible Savath is armed. If anyone has tips as to his location, they are asked to call Detective Cliff Sites at 541.682.5147 or Csites@eugene-or.gov. If someone spots Savath they are asked to call 911 and to avoid contacting him.

For further information, go to EPD’s webpage at https://www.eugene-or.gov/4423/Police.

SAFETY TIPS FROM UOPD

No action or inaction by a crime survivor makes that person responsible for his or her victimization. Perpetrators are responsible for crimes and their effects. The following suggestions may help reduce the possibility of experiencing such a crime or may improve opportunities to receive prompt assistance.

• Always be alert when traveling to, from, and around campus – especially at night.
• When walking at night, try to stay in well-lit areas. The UO provides an online map to help students navigate by the best-lit route around campus. The map also shows the approximately 60 emergency phones (e-phone or call boxes) that are located across campus.
• When possible, carry a well-charged cell phone with emergency numbers pre-programmed.
• Download the UO Mobile App for easy access to safety resources, safe ride options, and maps.
• Duck Rides is the primary nighttime transportation services for students, staff and faculty at the UO. The service is free and peer-to-peer, with students driving students. It runs seven days a week, 6 p.m. to midnight. Call 541-346-7433 or email duckrides@uoregon.edu to make a reservation.
• UOPD is available to provide free on-campus escorts if you are unable to find another shuttle, ride, or taxi: 541-346-2919 and press 1.
• Communities are safest when members look out for each other: report any suspicious activity or unauthorized strangers immediately.
• Report criminal activity (such as a break-in or intruder, robbery, or assault) immediately to 9-1-1, or for non-emergency situations on campus, to UOPD at 541-346-2919, press 0.

RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR SURVIVORS OF CRIME

• Student survivors of crime may find support and resource options at safe.uoregon.edu or call the 24-hour SAFE hotline at 541-346-SAFE (7233).
• University Counseling Services is open until 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and offers 24-hour crisis support via phone; 541-346-3227.
• Duck Nest in EMU provides a place for students to practice self-care and life-balance. It is staffed by Peer Wellness Advocates.

7/24/2023 3 p.m.

Eugene Police Department has identified and made contact with all parties involved in the stabbing incidents early July 24 in the 600 block of East Broadway.

None of those involved are known to be associated with the UO.

More information is available from EPD.

In emergencies or if you see a crime being committed, call 9-1-1.