April 2024
3:00–4:30 p.m.
Are you a junior or senior who needs help preparing and designing your oral thesis defense?
This 90-minute workshop will focus on the unique characteristics of oral communication in the form of a thesis defense, drawing contrasts with the habits and strategies that are effective in written communication.
What you'll learn:
Essential elements of an effective oral thesis defense, including:
Descriptions of the research problem and relevant literature Framing a compelling research question Economical presentation of "research methods" Presentation and discussion of findings or conclusions Best design practices (the "7-slide rule") Calmin techniques and how to practice effectively Strategies for engaging and managing questionsEnrollment is limited to 30 students, so pre-register now!
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Did you know you can have someone review your resume before the Spring Career & Internship Expo on 4/18? Drop-in with a career readiness coach or peer coach in Tykeson Hall Commons to get feedback on your resume! Free cookies & hot chocolate too :)
Don’t have a resume? Come learn how to make one!
Want to apply for the Peace Corps? We'll also have returned Peace Corps volunteers available to review resumes and give advice about the application process with any interested students! Ask for Carolyn Williams!
This event is part of the 2024 Spring Career Readiness Week sponsored by the University Career Center, Enterprise Holdings, and Sherwin Williams. To learn more about all of the week's events visit http://career.uoregon.edu/events
4:00–5:00 p.m.
Are you a Clark Honors College student interested in applying to graduate school in the humanities or social sciences? Attend this panel to hear three CHC core faculty members (Prof. Anita Chari, Prof. Kate Mondloch, and Prof. Ian McNeely) share insight and advice about applying to graduate school in these fields!
3:00–4:00 p.m.
Serve at home or abroad. Join us for a panel discussion featuring representatives from the Peace Corps and UO's Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) Americorps program to learn about Volunteer experiences, ask questions about service, and gain knowledge about the application processes for both programs.
Clark Honors College students - learn tips and strategies for creating your LinkedIn profile at this Career Center workshop.
4:00 p.m.
Clark Honors College students - learn tips and strategies for creating your LinkedIn profile at this Career Center workshop.
4:00–6:30 p.m.
The United States has the largest tech market in the world (1/3 of a $5 TRILLION industry!) and overall employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations in the next decade! (learn more) The future of the technology industry is so much more than just artificial intelligence and social media platforms. About 377,500 competitive openings are projected each year in the U.S.A. in these highly skilled roles—are you up for the challenge?
Join us for a special industry-connection night dedicated to helping YOU get career ready for your future in Tech. Come to either or both events—Learn something new and meet employers and alumni you can add to your network!
4-5pm Industry Insights Panel
Hear from alumni, industry leaders, and experts about their career journeys, the future of the industry, and how you can be developing the career readiness skills, technical skills, and connections today to thrive in your future in Tech.
*Panelists Coming Soon!
5:15-6:30pm Connect with Tech Employers
Grab a snack & rotate through casual small group chats with alumni, professionals, and employers to learn more about their companies, career paths, and get advice about how to find career-building opportunities and connections for your future in Tech.
*Companies Coming Soon!
Both events are open to all majors and academic years. Snacks provided. Casual Dress. No RSVP is required. Bring your friends!
Sponsored by the University Career Center and the School of Computer and Data Sciences as part of Spring Career Readiness Week 2024.
Registration due April 17th.
Participation in the Undergraduate Research Symposium empowers undergraduates to share their ideas, discoveries, and artistic work with the campus and the local community. The event traditionally takes place in the EMU in the style of an academic conference and includes all types of academic research, allowing you to present your work through a poster, oral presentation, creative work, works in progress, or in a performance.
4:00–6:00 p.m.
Network with a variety of public agencies, non-profit organizations, and businesses in a casual, fun “speed dating”-style event. Over the course of the event, you’ll have a chance to meet a new employer every 10 minutes!
Sponsored by the UO Environmental Studies Program as part of Spring Career Readiness Week career.uoregon.edu/events
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Why YOU should come to this Expo...
You're curious about your future. Explore different career paths and job roles across industries. EXPOse yourself to unique career pathways that can use your career readiness skills and passions to make an impact in the world. You want to make connections. These organizations LOVE to hire Ducks and want to help you find your career fit. You might even meet UO alumni recruiting for them at the expo. Ask a recruiter what career readiness skills you can be building now to make you a top candidate in the present or future (and add them to your Linkedin network for future connections!). You want to find a job, internship, year of service, volunteer opportunity, and more! If you're actively job searching, have your resume ready to hand out and a short and sweet synopsis about yourself and your professional interests ready to go! If you're just exploring options, collect contact info, do some additional research, and do an informational interview to learn more before you apply. You want to build your confidence! Practice asking questions of employers AND sharing about who you are and what you're passionate about. Every expo you attend and each time you approach a recruiter, you get more and more comfortable presenting yourself in a professional manner.WHO'S COMING? Find your career fit with over 70+ employers comprised of private industry; public, educational, and non-profit organizations; local government, the federal government, law enforcement, and military--ALL on campus and excited to share more with you about their organization and early career talent opportunities. Open to students from ALL majors, classifications, and identities. Every expo looks a little different so come each term to keep exploring and expanding your career opportunities!
WHAT NEXT? Register for the Expo on Handshake today to learn about all the companies coming, and positions of interest you can be researching. We'll also send you tips and advice for how to make the most of the expo, including Career Readiness Week workshops like our Resume Extravaganza so you can have a great resume to hand to potential employers!
The University Career Center gives a special thanks to Enterprise Holdings, and Sherwin Williams for sponsoring all of our Spring Career Readiness Week events and workshops! And additional support of the Spring Expo from American International Forest Products.
For a full list of Spring Career Readiness Week (April 12–19) events and workshops, check out http://career.uoregon.edu/events
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Real employers. Real conversations. Right here on campus.
A practice interview helps you prepare for real-life interviews, which increases your chances of getting additional interviews and acquiring the job. It is also a great way to meet and network with professionals, which can lead to opportunities in the future. Anyone can participate in a practice interview and it’s fun to practice with people in different industries to see different styles of interviewing you might encounter in real life.
The UO Practice Interview Day is designed to help you acquire professional interview skills, get feedback from experienced professionals, and gain confidence. You will not be interviewing for a specific job at the company our volunteer works for. You will instead be practicing commonly asked interview questions and getting active feedback on your communication style, professionalism, and more.
Each practice interview will last ~30 minutes and you will get instant feedback from one of our professional interviewers.
Register in Handshake ahead of time to get tips and early access to the practice interview questions! Interviews are on a first-come, first-serve basis with multiple slots each half-hour. Set aside at least 30 minutes to participate. Drop-in and grab the next open time slot!
PARTICIPATING GUEST EMPLOYERS/ALUMNI COMING SOON!
Contact Tina Haynes (thaynes@uoregon.edu) at the University Career Center for any questions or accommodation requests.
This event is part of the 2024 Spring Career Readiness Week sponsored by the University Career Center, Enterprise Holdings, and Sherwin Williams. To learn more about all of the week's events visit http://career.uoregon.edu/events
10:00–10:50 a.m.
UAG School of Medicine is the first medical school in Latin America to offer a US-style curriculum. At this information session, students will have the opportunity to learn more about UAG’s admissions process, curriculum, life on UAG campus and more!
Sponsored by Tykeson College & Career Pre-Health Advisors as part of the University Career Center's Health Grad & Career Expo, 4/24 11-2pm EMU Ballrooms
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Want to learn more about graduate school or different types of part-time/full-time jobs, internships, volunteer opportunities, and careers in the health professions? The Health Grad & Career Expo is your chance to get curious about your present and future in healthcare! This expo is a mix of graduate schools, health-related businesses, non-profits, and government agencies excited to share more with you about their organization/program and early career talent and educational opportunities. Great for students exploring career paths as well as students ready to start applying for the year ahead.
Register on Handshake today to learn about all the schools and organizations coming, positions of interest, and get tips and advice for how to make the most of the expo.
For more information, visit the Unviersity Career Center in Tykeson-Garden Level to learn more about how the UCC supports students applying to grad school through career coaching and document reviews! Also check out our NEW online career exploration resources around Health & Scientific Discovery!
2:00–2:50 p.m.
Three East Coast colleges will be discussing their Master’s Programs in Nursing for non-nursing Bachelor’s degree students.
The Schools of Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania, Johns Hopkins University, and Columbia University will be hosting an information session at the University of Oregon that will focus on opportunities to continue or advance your education within the nursing profession. This session is targeted towards students who are not nurses and are looking to transition into Nursing as a second degree, and for those who are currently nurses and looking to advance their nursing skills and education. Food will be provided, so come hungry and ready to learn and engage with our schools!
Sponsored by Tykeson College & Career Pre-Health Advisors as part of the University Career Center's Health Grad & Career Expo, 4/24 11-2pm EMU Ballrooms
3:00–3:50 p.m.
Representatives from 3 West Coast DO programs will discuss their admissions processes.
Participating Institutions: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences Touro University Western University
Sponsored by Tykeson College & Career Pre-Health Advisors as part of the University Career Center's Health Grad & Career Expo, 4/24 11-2pm EMU Ballrooms
4:00–5:00 p.m.
The Clark Honors College welcomes representatives from UO’s Office of Distinguished Scholarships, who will provide information about prestigious national and international awards!
May 2024
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Looking for a part-time job this summer in Eugene? Looking ahead for fall job opportunities on campus? Or want to learn more about future work-study opportunities during your time at UO? Stop by the UO Part-Time Job & Work-Study Fair, Tuesday, May 7th, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Tykeson Hall 1st Floor Commons area to meet local and on-campus employers hiring for seasonal employees! Bring your resume and apply on the spot, or just look around and learn more about the great ways you can get work experience and build career readiness skills during your time at the UO.
FYI: Work-Study is a specific type of part-time job available to students based on financial need. If a job says it requires Work-Study, you must have accepted an award on Duckweb. To learn more about the program and how to find your award, check out https://career.uoregon.edu/jobs-and-internships/work-study
There will still be LOTS of jobs at this event that do not require work-study in order to apply--something for everyone!
Register in Handshake to keep up to date on which employers are coming to the fair and what jobs you can be applying for!
9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Thinking about a career in Healthcare? Have we got a Friday morning for you! Hop on the bus and let’s go explore PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center RiverBend in Springfield for a behind-the-scenes tour and Q&A with healthcare leaders just for UO students! Learn more about all the different types of job functions needed to keep this growing industry booming--from both the medical and business sides. They are excited to introduce you to career paths, meet alumni and leaders, and show off some of their innovations in action!
This event is FREE, open to all majors, and bring a friend! Must register on Handshake to save your spot! Tour limited to 40 students, but if we have enough students on the waitlist we can create a 2nd tour so sign up even if it looks full!
OUTLINE OF TOUR:
Meet near the duck statue outside Matt Knight Arena Box Office/Ford Alumni Center NO LATER THAN 9am; We'll walk over to the bus stop (Agate) to catch the EMX to the hospital in Springfield. Tour from 10am-1pm. At 1 pm we'll be done with the tour and there will be a group getting on the bus to head back to campus you can join OR feel free to go grab lunch or have fun in Springfield!
Sponsored by University Career Center and Collaborative Economic Development Oregon. Check out other events happening this term at career.uoregon.edu/events
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
The Division of Graduate Studies invites you to a one-day conference showcasing the research, scholarship, and creative expressions of UO graduate students. The forum regularly showcases the work of more than 100 students representing more than 35 disciplines. Join us for the popular poster session and the panel presentations!
To participate, all graduate-level students are invited to submit a proposal by April 17, 2024. All accepted posters will be judged. Posters are categorized by field; first place in each category will win $300. Panels will instead be pre-selected. All accepted panels will receive $250 per panelist.
For more information, go to https://graduatestudies.uoregon.edu/forum
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Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA) is pleased to host an ongoing series of lectures by traveling fellows whose research and expertise include feminist science fiction, Oregon lesbian intentional communities, the novelist Ken Kesey, conservative and libertarian political movements, as well as print and print culture. Talks are free, open to the public and held virtually on Zoom. More information, including applications for future fellowships, is available on SCUA’s website here.
March's discussion features Sam Wrigglesworth, 2023 Tee A. Corinne Memorial Travel Fellow.
Sam Wrigglesworth is a photographer and writer from Oregon. Their work engages relationships between memory, somatic experience, and the natural environment while being informed by queer and feminist thought and practice. Sam received their BFA in Photography from the University of Oregon in 2019 and is a current University Fellow and MFA candidate in Studio Art at The Ohio State University.
They have recently shown work at Blue Sky, San Diego Mesa College, Photographic Center Northwest, Astoria Visual Arts, and Carnation Contemporary. Their work has been supported by the Tee A. Corinne Memorial Travel Fellowship (2023), a Make|Learn|Build Grant through the Regional Arts and Culture Council (2021), and a residency at Sitka Center for Art and Ecology (2022).
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
How’s the job search going? If you’re stressed, overwhelmed, or not sure what the next steps are on your career readiness journey, you’re not alone! Stop by Tykeson and meet with a Career Readiness Coach from the University Career Center for a timely, career readiness check-in—no appointment needed. Brainstorm and set goals for building your career readiness skills, résumé and cover letter writing, networking, interviewing, negotiating, and more so that when the right opportunity presents itself, you will be ready to shine!
Coffee & Snacks Provided! Open to any undergrad or graduate students planning for life after graduation in the next couple months!
Want to get a headstart or DIY while you wait for the event, check out our senior resources webpage!
June 2024
2:00–4:00 p.m.
Join us for the 2024 graduation celebration on Tykeson Lawn and Chapman Hall. For further event details, please contact CHC at 541-346-5437. For more information please visit https://honors.uoregon.edu/chc-graduation-celebration-2024
Other university events of possible interest:
March 2024
8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Come view the stunning artistic work from students in UO Printmaking classes in the UO Art Department. This exhibit displays an incredible assortment of pieces provided by over 20 student artists. Be sure to join us for our reception on April 18th @6:00 p.m. Meet these talented artists while enjoying free refreshments and fun DIY activities. The show will be on view through May 16th.
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Experience the dynamic forces that shape Oregon’s landscapes, climate, and ecosystems. Meet giant salmon, Ice Age sloths, and other amazing animals from across the millennia. Through interactive displays and rare specimens, you’ll go deep into Oregon’s past and join a conversation about our collective future.
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Experience Oregon's dynamic—yet fragile—kelp forest ecosystems and learn why this species is vital to Oregon and the world. Discover the critters that call Oregon's kelp forests home, the threats facing kelp today, and what we can do to help the kelp.
Oregon Women Lacrosse takes on UC Davis on March 30th, at Papé Field
11:00 a.m.
Oregon Women Lacrosse takes on UC Davis on March 30th, at Papé Field
April 2024
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Visit us at the Baker Downtown Center to find out what we have planned for the Spring, hearing directly from our facilitators and instructors. Whether its history and the arts, international relations and current events, or science and math, OLLI-UO has a class for every set of interests.
2:00 p.m.
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Physical Chemistry Seminar Series
Ken Halvorsen, University at Albany
Hosted by: Julia Widom
“Pulling On Individual Biomolecules with Centrifugal Force”
Probing individual biomolecules such as proteins and nucleic acids with force continues to shape our understanding of how biological molecules stretch, deform, move, reconfigure, and interact with each other. However, such experiments can be technically challenging, tedious, and costly. Here, I will discuss the conception, design, and continued development of the centrifuge force microscope (CFM), an instrument designed to increase the throughput and the accessibility of single-molecule experiments. I will then dive into applications and uses of the CFM, focusing on a recent study in my lab measuring individual stacking energies between bases in DNA and RNA.
5:30–7:00 p.m.
Join the fun at the University of Oregon's Bingo Night! Mark your calendars for an evening of prizes, and good company. Whether you're a bingo pro or a newcomer, everyone's invited. Win $5 in duck bucks and learn about different events happening on campus.
2 special nights this term
May 6 Self-Care BINGO
May 20 BINGO but outside!
Don’t know how to play bingo? Our team of student leaders can help.
As always, our events are FREE for UO students. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled event!
Each Monday throughout the term, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
At the EMU O Desk.
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Satisfy your sweet tooth every Tuesday at the University of Oregon's "Tuesday Treats" featuring irresistible donut holes. Join us for a tasty break that'll sweeten your Tuesday.
As always, our events are FREE for UO students with UOID.
*Dietary substitutions for gluten and vegan diets will be available.
2:45–5:00 p.m.
Come by the Student Sustainability Center's Trillium Plus Produce Drop! Students who qualify can get free fruits, vegetables, bread and more for free. Distribution starts at 2:45pm and will continue until food runs out, usually around 5pm. Bring a reuseable bag and your student ID!
The Duck Nest will also be tabling every week to help with Snap Enrollment and to support students who have other questions and concerns.
3:00–4:30 p.m.
Are you a junior or senior who needs help preparing and designing your oral thesis defense?
This 90-minute workshop will focus on the unique characteristics of oral communication in the form of a thesis defense, drawing contrasts with the habits and strategies that are effective in written communication.
What you'll learn:
Essential elements of an effective oral thesis defense, including:
Descriptions of the research problem and relevant literature Framing a compelling research question Economical presentation of "research methods" Presentation and discussion of findings or conclusions Best design practices (the "7-slide rule") Calmin techniques and how to practice effectively Strategies for engaging and managing questionsEnrollment is limited to 30 students, so pre-register now!
5:00–6:00 p.m.
Join us on a journey into the world of investing and FREE SNACKS! In this interactive workshop, we will explore the basics of the stock market and investments, and how you can make your money work for you. No boring lectures here—expect an engaging activity and fun, hands-on experience with budgeting for investments. Learn about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, where to purchase investments, and why investments are important for the health of your future finances. If you are successful, you may get RICH (slowly…).
Sign up here for the event: https://connect.uoregon.edu/portal/financialwellness
6:00 p.m.
RSVP: https://jsma.uoregon.edu/artist-talk-alison-saar
Alison Saar is a Los Angeles based sculptor, mixed-media, and installation artist. Her artwork focuses on the African diaspora and Black female identity and is influenced by African, Caribbean, and Latin American folk art and spirituality. She will discuss her recent works, three of which are on view at the JSMA in Strange Weather: From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and My Body, My Choice? Art and Reproductive Justice. Grow’d (2019), a life-sized, bronze statue depicting the literary character Topsy from Uncle Tom’s Cabin, monumentalizes the intersecting histories of cotton, slavery, and identity in the United States. Uproot and Plucked (2023), a pair of double-sided paintings on vintage cotton-picking bags, respond to the 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Alison Saar’s visit is sponsored by Jordan D. Schnitzer.
6:00–7:00 p.m.
Brendan Valentine, Director of Brand Marketing and Strategy at Airlock, will be speaking about the ever-growing industry of E-Sports. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights into this dynamic field.
But that's not all - for those interested in staying, the second half of the workshop will feature the Club's Design Challenge in partnership with the University of Oregon E-Sports Team. This is a chance to put your skills to the test and collaborate with like-minded individuals.
6:30–8:00 p.m.
Trivia in the EMU is coming back for the spring term. There will be a lot of fun themes every week. Bring a friend or 3 and test your knowledge. Every team member wins $5 for every round won!
Can't stay for all 3 rounds, no problem. stop in for 1, 2, or 3 rounds, your choice!
FREE- Every Wednesday in the EMU
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Considering a career in international development and want to know more?
Meet the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) team visiting from Washington, D.C. and touring Pacific Northwest colleges/universities to share info about their organization and career and internship opportunities in international development. All majors and disciplines and all undergraduate and graduate students invited to attend.
MCC currently has a presence in more 25 countries committed to good governance, economic freedom, and investment in their people to reduce poverty through economic growth. MCC projects tackle some of the most pressing challenges people face in developing countries, like supplying electricity so businesses can operate and students can study after dark; providing clean drinking water so women don’t have to walk long distances—sometimes at great personal risk—to get water for their families; and building roads so farmers can get their goods to market and children can get to school. MCC has invested approximately $17 billion in signed compact and threshold programs worldwide that support country-led projects in areas like: agriculture and irrigation, anti-corruption, education, energy and power (generation, distribution, and transmission), finance and enterprise development, health, land rights and access to land, transportation infrastructure (roads, bridges, ports), water supply and sanitation. Guided by its founding principles, MCC’s investments have successfully delivered projects that are improving the lives of millions of people around the world.
To meet the challenges of the 21st century — and beyond — MCC needs intelligent, creative, strategic-thinkers with excellent communication skills to consider a public service career. Most MCC employees serve at our Washington D.C. headquarters with ample opportunities to travel overseas. MCC opportunities are available only to U.S. citizens. More info: www.mcc.gov
Don't miss this opportunity to meet this Washington, D.C. based organization while on campus! Also attending is MCC team leader and Vice President, Aysha House, Congressional and Public Affairs.
If unable to attend in-person or would like more information, please contact: Robert Bertha, External Affairs Specialist | berthara@mcc.gov Millennium Challenge Corporation, Washington, D.C.
UO Contact: Tina Haynes (thaynes@uoregon.edu), UO Career Center, Employer Engagement Coordinator
1:00–7:30 p.m.
IMPUNITY: Thursday, April 4
This is a 4-day symposium! Please register for each section you'd like to attend.
The UO community is invited to this enlightening 4-day symposium to listen to and converse with international journalists, writers in exile, and scholars of journalism starting April 4 to 7 in the EMU Ballroom. Dozens of global experts and partners will be on our campus to tell their stories of successful reporting despite extreme dangers and threat to their voice and journalistic integrity. Threatened journalists speak and inspire our students, faculty, and staff.
During this event, you’ll experience, witness, and engage in:
Graphic documentation of attacks on journalists is displayed.
Interludes of music and poetry stimulate contemplation, reflection, and discussion.
Conversation and connection with speakers and experts during coffee breaks and receptions.
Off-campus students reporting on how the journalism crisis in Mexico impacts migrant communities in Oregon.
Schedule:
1:00-2:00 p.m. Welcome remarks with Peter Laufer, Kim Stafford, Juan-Carlos Molleda, Tim DuRoche, Dennis Galvan
2:00-2:30 p.m. Reporting Homefront News to Diasporas with Charlie Dietz, Julie Boboc, Marie Ponce
2:30-3:30 p.m. In the Mouth of the Wolf: A Murder, A Cover-up, and the True Cost of Silencing the Press a conversation with Katherine Corcoran (with Tim DuRoche)
4:00-5:00 p.m. Why I Have Not Returned to Mississippi since Covering MLK in the 60s a conversation with Jeff Kamen (with Peter Laufer)
5:00-6:00 p.m. UNESCO’s International Programme for the Development of Communication: Safe Spaces for Journalists in Conflict Situation a talk with Kate Musgrave
6:00-6:30 p.m. Musicians in Exile Music curated by Tim DuRoche
6:30-7:30 p.m. Reception
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Join us this Thursday at 1 pm for an exclusive Sode Pop-Up event! Are you looking to enhance your college experience by getting involved in various clubs and organizations? Look no further! This event is specifically tailored to help students like you find the perfect clubs to join. Whether you're interested in sports, arts, academics, or community service, we've got something for everyone. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with like-minded peers and enrich your university journey. See you there!
As always, our events are FREE for UO students with UOID.
4:00 p.m.
In this talk, Pulido considers the relationship between U.S. white nationalism and the Republican Party’s (GOP) record of climate obstruction. Though the fossil fuel industry’s campaign of disinformation has been well-documented, less understood are the politicians who do its bidding. While many assume the state is simply implementing the desires of the fossil fuel industry, what is called, regulatory capture, this assumes a nonracial state. Pulido argues that regulatory capture does not fully explain the current GOP’s commitment to blocking climate action. Instead, she suggest that “surplus” white nationalism has contributed to both climate denial and obstruction. Pulido defines surplus white nationalism as the excessive energy and power of white nationalism that cannot be contained or selectively controlled. Because it spills over onto seemingly unrelated areas with sometimes unanticipated consequence—it is surplus.
Laura Pulido is the Collins Chair and Professor of Indigenous, Race, and Ethnic Studies and Geography at the University of Oregon where she studies race, environmental justice, and cultural memory.
Most of her research explores the relationship between race, place, and social and environmental processes. She has devoted much of her career to studying environmental racism, especially how racism is conceptualized and operationalized in the scholarship and practice of environmental justice. Most recently, she has been studying how white supremacy and white nationalism impact climate denial and refusal.
She is a co-organizer of the Just Futures Institute at the University of Oregon, funded by the Andrew Mellon Foundation, which focuses on racial and environmental justice in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. In addition to her work on environmental justice, she has been studying the role of cultural memory in the U.S. white nation. Currently she is working with the InfoGraphics Lab at the University of Oregon to produce a thematic atlas entitled, Monumental Denial: U.S. Cultural Memory and White Innocence.
4:00 p.m.
University of Oregon Visiting Artist Lecture Series Presented by the Department of Art and Center for Art Research
B. Wurtz’s repurposing of everyday flotsam into joyous, humorous, and beautiful objects undermine grand artistic gesture while elevating the commonplace. The artist’s transformative amalgams of found materials have tended to coalesce around the subjects of “sleeping, eating, and keeping warm”—the foundational human needs named in his 1973 drawing Three Important Things. While his sculptures are often modest in scale, in 2018, the artist created his now iconic Kitchen Trees for the New York City Public Art Fund, transforming City Hall Park with towering columns of colorful colanders exploding with plastic fruit.
B. Wurtz has been the subject of over 52 solo exhibitions at prestigious venues including: Feature Inc. (1987, 1991, 1992, 2001, 2003, 2006, New York); Gallery 400 (2000, Chicago); White Flag Projects (2012, St. Louis); Kunstverein (2015, Freiburg, Germany); and the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, (2015, Ridgefield, Connecticut). In 2015, the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead, United Kingdom mounted a retrospective exhibition of the artist’s work that traveled to La Casa Encendida, Madrid through 2016. In 2018, the Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles mounted a major solo exhibition of his work, This Has No Name. His work has also been included in over 174 group exhibitions including: Pandora’s Box: Joseph Cornell Unlocks the MCA Collection (2011, Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago); Building Blocks: Contemporary Works from the Collection (2011, Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence); and Brand New: Art and Commodity in the 1980s (2018, Hirshhorn Museum, Washington D.C.)
This lecture is made possible by the Davis Family Endowed Fund in Art.
Lectures are also live streamed and the videos are archived on YouTube.
5:30–6:30 p.m.
As the regular meetings for the MRC community, Pizza Nights are a chill, low-pressure space to unwind and meet new people. We'll have a fun activity on tap as well as free pizza! Pizza Nights are on "odd" weeks (Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, & 9) of the term in the EMU Swindells Room (230). We hope to see you there!
7:00 p.m.
Victor LaValle is the author of the short story collection SLAPBOXING WITH JESUS; the novels THE ECSTATIC, BIG MACHINE, THE DEVIL IN SILVER and LONE WOMEN; and the novellas LUCRETIA AND THE KROONS and THE BALLAD OF BLACK TOM. He is also the creator and writer of two comic books: Victor LaValle's Destroyer and Eve. His novel THE CHANGELING is now an AppleTV series.
LaValle has been the recipient of numerous awards including the World Fantasy Award, British Fantasy Award, Bram Stoker Award, Whiting Writers' Award, a Guggenheim Fellowship, Shirley Jackson Award, American Book Award, and the key to Southeast Queens.
He was raised in Queens, New York. He now lives in Washington Heights with his wife and kids. He teaches at Columbia University.
8:45 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
FROM KABUL TO HARARE: Friday, April 5
This is a 4-day symposium! Please register for each section you'd like to attend.
The UO community is invited to this enlightening 4-day symposium to listen to and converse with international journalists, writers in exile, and scholars of journalism starting April 4 to 7 in the EMU Ballroom. Dozens of global experts and partners will be on our campus to tell their stories of successful reporting despite extreme dangers and threat to their voice and journalistic integrity. Threatened journalists speak and inspire our students, faculty, and staff.
During this event, you’ll experience, witness, and engage in:
Graphic documentation of attacks on journalists is displayed.
Interludes of music and poetry stimulate contemplation, reflection, and discussion.
Conversation and connection with speakers and experts during coffee breaks and receptions.
Off-campus students reporting on how the journalism crisis in Mexico impacts migrant communities in Oregon.
Schedule:
8:45-9:00 a.m. Welcoming remarks and poem with Peter Laufer and Kim Stafford
9:00-10:00 a.m. Keeping the Lights On - Highlights from the Latest Research on Media in Exile and What they Need to Keep Reporting a talk with Alex Cole
10:15-11:15 a.m. Sounds of Exile music and conversation with Won Kim (and Tim DuRoche)
11:15-2:00 p.m. City Club of Eugene Event with Farai Gonzo, Charlie Dietz, and Kimberley Mangnun as speakers
3:00-4:00 p.m. Taking Root in Foreign Soil a talk with Astrid Vehstedt
4:00-5:00 p.m. Exiled from Kabul a talk with Baktash Siawash
5:00-5:30 p.m. Appetizers
5:30-6:30 p.m. My Tour of Duty as Journalist in Zimbabwe: The Intersectionality of the Social Institutions that Affect a Zimbabwean a talk with Farai Gonzo
7:00-8:30 p.m. Screening of the documentary about Chipas journalists Juan de Dios García Davish and Maria de Jesús Peters
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Museum of Natural and Cultural History offers free admission on the first Friday of the month. Investigate Oregon's amazing fossils and ecosystems, and delve into its cultural history—from the First Americans at Paisley Caves to the dynamic cultures of today's Tribes.
Conducting Rigorous Community-Level Research: A 30-Year Prevention Science Journey
2:30–4:00 p.m.
Conducting Rigorous Community-Level Research: A 30-Year Prevention Science Journey
Oregon Womens Acrobatics & Tumbling takes on Baylor on April 5th, at Matthew Knight Arena
5:00 p.m.
Oregon Womens Acrobatics & Tumbling takes on Baylor on April 5th, at Matthew Knight Arena
8:45 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
SOUTH OF THE BORDER/EL OTRO LADO: Saturday, April 6 https://gsi.uoregon.edu/extra-extra-symposium
This is a 4-day symposium! Please register for each section you'd like to attend.
The UO community is invited to this enlightening 4-day symposium to listen to and converse with international journalists, writers in exile, and scholars of journalism starting April 4 to 7 in the EMU Ballroom. Dozens of global experts and partners will be on our campus to tell their stories of successful reporting despite extreme dangers and threat to their voice and journalistic integrity. Threatened journalists speak and inspire our students, faculty, and staff.
During this event, you’ll experience, witness, and engage in:
Graphic documentation of attacks on journalists is displayed.
Interludes of music and poetry stimulate contemplation, reflection, and discussion.
Conversation and connection with speakers and experts during coffee breaks and receptions.
Off-campus students reporting on how the journalism crisis in Mexico impacts migrant communities in Oregon.
Schedule
8:45-9:00 a.m. Welcome remarks and poem with Peter Laufer and Kim Stafford
9:00-10:00 a.m. Finding Sanctuary in Arizona with Chipas journalists in Arizona exile until their return to Mexico, a conversation with Juan de Dios García Davish and Maria de Jesús Peters (with Gabriella Martinez)
10:30-11:30 a.m. In (Racial) Exile: Editor Beatrice Morrow Cannady and the Portland, Oregon, Advocate a talk with Kimberley Mangnun
11:30-1:30 p.m. Buffet lunch break
1:30-2:30 p.m. Censorship that Doesn’t Stain Hands: Uncovering Stealth Threats to Independent Journalism in Latin America a talk with Javier Borelli
2:30-3:30 p.m. Edward R. Murrow Fellowship Latin American journalists speak of their home country professional and personal experiences a panel moderated by Chris Chavez
4:00-5:00 p.m. Gone but Not Forgotten: Family and Friends Left Behind a conversation with Markos Kounalakis (with Peter Laufer)
5:00-6:00 p.m. Threats and Responses Unique to Photojournalism a conversation with Dan Morrison, a veteran war correspondent (with Peter Laufer)
Oregon Womens Lacrosee takes on USC for their BeOregon Game on April 6th, at Papé Field
noon
Oregon Womens Lacrosee takes on USC for their BeOregon Game on April 6th, at Papé Field
1:00 p.m.
National Geographic Explorer and Photographer Ronan Donovan moderates a panel featuring a rancher, a US Fish and Wildlife Biologist, a wolf biologist, and a Tribal natural resource manager. These experts will explore the complex relationships between wolves and humans in Oregon.
Co-sponsored by the High Desert Museum
1:00–3:00 p.m.
Oregon Law is proud to host the Minoru Yasui Legacy Project's 2024 Minoru Yasui Day Celebration. Please join us as we remember this Oregon Law alumnus's contributions to American civil rights and the Japanese American community and hear from local leaders who carry on his work and legacy.
5:30 p.m.
Annual Gala for the University of Oregon Law's LGBTQ+ organization, where there will be dinner, networking, and lots of fun! We aim to further community development for LGBTQ+ identifying students and their allies, while also building professional queer networks!
Dinner will include vegan and gluten-free options.
8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Embark on an exhilarating journey through lush forests and winding trails on this beautiful hike. Traverse rocky paths, cross small streams, and immerse yourself in nature's beauty. This hike is an 8 mile out and back with about 3,000 ft in elevation gain.
This hike will depart Sunday, April 7 at 8am at the OP Rental Barn (1225 E. 18th Ave). We aim to be back by 3pm.
Call (541) 346-6092 or (541) 3476-4365 to sign up! This trip costs just $15.
9:15 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
OUR OWN BACKYARD: Sunday, April 7
This is a 4-day symposium! Please register for each section you'd like to attend.
The UO community is invited to this enlightening 4-day symposium to listen to and converse with international journalists, writers in exile, and scholars of journalism starting April 4 to 7 in the EMU Ballroom. Dozens of global experts and partners will be on our campus to tell their stories of successful reporting despite extreme dangers and threat to their voice and journalistic integrity. Threatened journalists speak and inspire our students, faculty, and staff.
During this event, you’ll experience, witness, and engage in:
Graphic documentation of attacks on journalists is displayed.
Interludes of music and poetry stimulate contemplation, reflection, and discussion.
Conversation and connection with speakers and experts during coffee breaks and receptions.
Off-campus students reporting on how the journalism crisis in Mexico impacts migrant communities in Oregon.
Schedule:
9:15-9:30 a.m. Welcome remarks and poem with Peter Laufer and Kim Stafford
9:30-10:30 a.m. Old and New Threats: Mexican Journalists and their Struggles in a New Age a talk with Jan-Albert Hootsen
10:30-12:00 p.m. Reporting Homefront News to Diasporas a conversation with Instructor Charlie Deitz as he debriefs students Julia Boboc and Mario Ponce about their weekend field work in Lane County
12:30-1:30 p.m. Lunch with Endnote – The Legacy of “Don’t Kill the Messenger” a talk with David Frank
1:30-2:00 p.m. Closing remarks with Peter Laufer
5:30–9:30 p.m.
Get to know Eugene's incredible river trail system and meet new friends on this evening ride with the Outdoor Program!
This ride go out Tuesday, April 7 from 5:30pm to 9:30pm at the OP Rental Barn (1225 E. 18th Ave). This outing is open to students only. It has a mandatory pre-trip meeting at 5pm on Friday, May 3 at the OP Bike Program.
Call (541) 346-6092 or (541) 3476-4365 to sign up! This outing costs just $5.
5:00–6:00 p.m.
While graduation is an exciting time, it may leave you wondering what’s next. The transition from college to a career doesn’t need to be stressful, and the FWC is here to help. We’ll discuss all things post-grad including job hunting, salary negotiation, benefits and insurance, student loan repayments, and preparing for retirement. Come to GSH to learn more!
Sign up here for the event: https://connect.uoregon.edu/portal/financialwellness
6:30–10:00 p.m.
Come practice your whitewater kayaking roll and paddling techniques with a special edition of kayak roll sessions at Willamalane Pool! You can ride with us from campus, a few minutes drive-time, or meet us there and find kayakers from all over Eugene.
There will be students and folks who just kayak for fun. Learn from new people and make friends! No experience needed. Bing a +1 to learn a new skill!
This outing will depart Monday, April 8 at 6:30pm at the OP Rental Barn (1225 E. 18th Ave). We will be back by 10pm. This outing is for students only.
Call (541) 346-6092 or (541) 3476-4365 to sign up! This outing costs just $8 with your own boat, or $12 with an Outdoor Program boat.
7:00 p.m.
On Tap: Catherine McNeur, associate professor of history at Portland State University.
"Mischievous Creatures: The Forgotten Sisters Who Transformed Early American Science."
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Did you know you can have someone review your resume before the Spring Career & Internship Expo on 4/18? Drop-in with a career readiness coach or peer coach in Tykeson Hall Commons to get feedback on your resume! Free cookies & hot chocolate too :)
Don’t have a resume? Come learn how to make one!
Want to apply for the Peace Corps? We'll also have returned Peace Corps volunteers available to review resumes and give advice about the application process with any interested students! Ask for Carolyn Williams!
This event is part of the 2024 Spring Career Readiness Week sponsored by the University Career Center, Enterprise Holdings, and Sherwin Williams. To learn more about all of the week's events visit http://career.uoregon.edu/events
2:45–3:45 p.m.
The Student Sustainabilty Center presents Aya Cockram with Fossil Free Eugene in a free talk and Q&A! Come to learn more about Aya's work as an environmental justice advocate. Drinks and snacks will be provided.
4:00–5:30 p.m.
This public event will feature the work of two scholars and activists: Jennifer O'Neal, Assistant Professor in the UO Department of Indigenous, Race, and Ethnic Studies and current Resident Scholar at the Wayne Morse Center for Law and Politics; and Kirsten Thorpe, Chancellor’s Indigenous Research Fellow at the Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research at the University of Technology, Sydney, Australia. The event will focus, in particular, on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
4:30–6:30 p.m.
Cinema Studies invites the UO community to a “meet and mingle” with film and television producer Keith Goldberg. Join us for light appetizers, beverages and a get together with the filmmaker. Free and open to the UO community.
Keith Goldberg currently runs Dark Horse Entertainment where he has overseen and executive produced Netflix’s "The Umbrella Academy," and "Resident Alien" for Syfy/Peacock. His feature films include THE LEGEND OF TARZAN (starring Alexander Skarsgaard and Margot Robbie), RIPD (starring Ryan Reynolds and Jeff Bridges), 17 AGAIN (starring Zac Efron), RENDITION (starring Reese Witherspoon, Meryl Streep and Jake Gyllenhaal), CELLULAR (starring Chris Evans) and THE NUMBER 23 (starring Jim Carrey), among others.
This event is part of the 2024 Art of Producing Visiting Filmmaker Series, featuring screenings, talks, and receptions with award-winning producers and filmmakers. All events are free and open to the UO community.
Visit the Cinema Studies website for more information on this event and others in the series: https://cinema.uoregon.edu/faculty-news-news/art-producing-visiting-filmmaker-series-2024.
Funded by the generous Harlan J. Strauss Visiting Filmmaker Endowment
Oregon Mens Baseball takes on Sacramento State on April 9th at 5pm and April 10th at 5pm, at PK Park
5:00 p.m.
Oregon Mens Baseball takes on Sacramento State on April 9th at 5pm and April 10th at 5pm, at PK Park
Whether you're contemplating a career in sales, embarking on your first professional role, or looking to improve your communication skills to establish trust with others, the Sales Essentials Training program is your foundation for success. This is a two-part series occurring April 12 and 19 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. both days, with an anticipated 2 hours of additional independent work outside of the training. Participants who attend both days of this program and fulfill all requirements are eligible to earn a Sales Essentials microcredential from the Lundquist College of Business. Enrollment Deadline: April 10, 2024 During this 8-hour program, you will learn the art of relationship-based selling throughout the entire sales cycle from a seasoned professional. Through engaging activities, practical exercises, and interactive sessions, you'll not only refine your sales approach but also create an individual development plan for continuous improvement. Designed for participants across all majors and disciplines, our Sales Essentials Training Program offers invaluable insights and skills for aspiring sales professionals, future entrepreneurs, marketers, and business leaders. Why Participate?
Earn a Marketable Skills Microcredential: Enhance your resume and LinkedIn profile when you earn the Sales Essentials Microcredential from the Lundquist College of Business. Develop Core Sales Skills: Gain proficiency in relationship-based selling techniques across key areas essential for sales success, including prospecting, effective communication, overcoming objections, and closing the sale. Create an Individual Development Plan: Leave the program with a tailored development plan, reviewed by an industry expert, to showcase your self-awareness and commitment to continuously improve your sales skills.This program isn't just about mastering sales techniques; It's an opportunity to develop a versatile skill set that includes effective communication, strategic thinking, and the ability to understand and meet customer needs—qualities that are invaluable in any career path. Enroll by April 10 to secure your spot!
noon
Atendees will learn from each other about how to set up student organizations for success. Our goal is for you to leave this workshop with tangible resources and skills to bring back to your student organizations. This event is worth 2 points toward the FLP certificate.
Link to register: https://oregonlaw.wufoo.com/forms/rjx5man1a001wq/
12:30–1:45 p.m.
Join the Environmental and Natural Resources Law Center's Food Resiliency Project and Native Environmental Sovereignty Project in partnership with Student Advocacy and Action for Environmental Justice for a screening of Dancing Salmon Home. Dancing Salmon Home is a 66-minute documentary covering the Winnemem Wintu Tribe's historic journey to reunite with their Chinook salmon relatives and call them home. Light refreshments will be provided.
2:00–3:00 p.m.
Learn about our fall study abroad programs in Siena, Italy! Hear directly from the UO faculty members who will be teaching the courses for Food, Culture, and Sustainability; Ciao, Siena!; History, Art, and Ecology; and Italian Language and Culture.
4:00–4:45 p.m.
Get ready for the first Industry Bites event of 2024 featuring Papé, an iconic Eugene-based leader with national and international reach. Explore Papé's 85-year legacy, now a $500M+ year company, and how their commitment to family values helps them drive innovation in the equipment solutions space across construction, trucking, farming, and more.
Meet recruiters (and UO grads) and leaders presenting exceptional opportunities tailored for UO students to shape their future in this thriving industry. With exclusive paid internship and job opportunities in finance, marketing, sales, and business, you’ll get an inside look at why you’ll love working for a company passionate about the work they do. Free lunch will also be offered at this event.
To celebrate our long-standing relationship with Papé, we’re hosting a special door prize draw (including a deluxe UO branded blanket and more). Any student who attends will receive an entry into the drawing, and those who register early - before noon on Friday, January 12 - will also secure an extra entry into the prize drawing.
About Papé: The Papé Group started as a family business in 1938, and though we’ve grown quite a bit, our family values are still what drives the business today. It’s our mission to be the premier capital equipment dealer across the west coast by providing products that offer exceptional value, backed by consistent, quality customer service. We understand our success is dependent on having a team that shares our values and is passionate about the work we do.
4:00–6:00 p.m.
The Financial Wellness Center is excited to collaborate with University Career Services, the Tutoring Academic Engagement Center, and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship to host a Scholarship Party! Students will have a designated space to search and apply for scholarships and have additional assistance in crafting/editing their documents for their scholarship application(s). Career and Writing Coaches will be available to review essays, resumes, and other written material. This session will focus on scholarships outside of the university, and places to look for these scholarships.
Sign up here for the event: https://connect.uoregon.edu/portal/financialwellness
11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, UO Substance Abuse Prevention Education (SAPE) is collaborating with Counseling Services' Student Advisory Board and UO Sexual Violence Prevention Education (SVPE) to host their annual National Screening Day! They will be providing students the opportunity to take a quick, anonymous survey to reflect on their relationships with cannabis, alcohol, and mental health. Students who participate will receive a coupon to Prince Pucklers!
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Featuring Kevin Esterling, Professor and Chair of Political Science at UC-Riverside. Esterling directs the Laboratory for Technology, Communication, and Democracy at UC-Riverside, developing new technology to advance more constructive, informed, and inclusive public communications.
Part of the Wayne Morse Center's Public Affairs Speaker Series.
4:00 p.m.
University of Oregon Visiting Artist Lecture Series Presented by the Department of Art and Center for Art Research
Kahlil Robert Irving will present a lecture recounting experiences and details around his broad practice. A major focus will be several of his recent institutional exhibitions including Projects: Kahlil Robert Irving at the Museum of Modern Art, Archeology of the Present at the Walker Art Center + Kemper Art Museum in Saint Louis, and AnticKS + MOdels: My Theater for your Eyes at the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art.
Kahlil Robert Irving (b. 1992, San Diego, CA) is an artist currently living and working in the USA. He attended the Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Art, Washington University in St. Louis (MFA Fellow, 2017); and the Kansas City Art Institute (BFA, Art History and Ceramics/Sculpture, 2015). His work has been exhibited at the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Kansas; the Arizona State University Art Museum, Phoenix; and the Rhode Island School of Design Museum, Rhode Island, among others. Soon, Irving will present Kahlil Robert Irving: Archeology of the Present at the Kemper Art Museum at Washington University in St. Louis. Concurrently, he will present a major 6000 square foot solo exhibition at the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art. Both will be on view until July 2024. Recently, Irving presented a commission as part of “I’ll Be Your Mirror: Art and the Digital Screen” at The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth curated by Alison Hearst. Recently, Irving presented Projects: Kahlil Robert Irving at the Museum of Modern Art (NY) a part of the Studio Museum in Harlem partnership from December 2021 to May 2022. Irving has been awarded the Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation Grant (2019) and the Joan Mitchell Foundation Grant (2020). In 2018, Irving’s first large scale exhibition took place at Wesleyan University’s Center for the Arts, Connecticut, and was accompanied by a full-color catalogue with essays and an interview. Currently, he is presenting a semi-permanent large-scale commission in the lobby at the Contemporary Art Center, Cincinnati, Ohio.
His work is in the collections of the Brooklyn Museum, New York, the Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh; The Museum of Modern Art, New York; The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles; Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Kansas; the RISD Museum, Rhode Island; the Tang Teaching Museum & Art Gallery, New York; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York.
Lectures are also live streamed and the videos are archived on YouTube.