The University of Oregon issued a Campus Crime Warning on September 30, reporting five sexual assaults that took place on or near the campus during the past week. Four of the incidents involved university students, and a fifth occurred near Alton Baker Park, where the Eugene Police Department made an arrest last week.
University response and resources
UO officials said investigations are ongoing by both the university police and the Eugene Police Department, so detailed information about the assaults is not being released at this time. The university has offered support resources to all “impacted students” and emphasized that victims are not responsible for the crimes committed against them.
“No one should ever be sexually assaulted or victimized in any way,” the alert read. “Submission, intoxication, incapacitation, or silence do not convey consent.” The statement also reiterated university policies prohibiting nonconsensual sexual activity and the use of force, coercion, threats, alcohol, or other drugs to facilitate sexual activity.
Call for community assistance
The university is urging anyone with information that could aid the investigations to contact the UO Police Department at 541‑346‑2919. Calls can be kept confidential, according to the alert.
Students are also directed to the university’s safety tips and survivor resources page for additional guidance and support.
Broader context
The warning comes amid heightened national attention to sexual violence on college campuses, sparked by recent allegations of assault involving fraternity members at Cornell University in 2024. Several Greek life organizations at UO, including Sigma Chi, Chi Psi, and Sigma Nu, have issued statements denouncing sexual violence, and UO Fraternity and Sorority Life posted on Instagram that the division does not condone such behavior in any form.
University officials continue to work with law enforcement to ensure campus safety and to support survivors while the investigations proceed.
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