Day 2:

Since February the US has been at war with the Islamic Republic of Iran, yet Americans know little about that country. This interdisciplinary conference hopes to demystify Iran by examining two central questions: How has the Islamic Republic gotten to where it is now--a regime facing significant domestic challenges while simultaneously exercising substantial influence abroad? And, what might the future hold for Iran, the broader Middle East, and the US in the coming years? By more deeply looking into Iran with the goal of placing recent events within their respective historical, social, and comparative contexts, we hope to offer a better understanding of the current situation and its future prospects.

The conference is open and free to the public.

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM.

Join the Schnitzer School of Global Studies and Languages for Representing Central Asia in the Academy: Methodologies of Teaching and Scholarship

This gathering brings together scholars to discuss current research on Central Asia and approaches to teaching the region across disciplines.

Sponsored by REEES and the Global Studies Institute.

Lunch will be provided for participants and audience members from noon to 1:00 p.m., followed by two panels and a closing discussion.

1:00–2:30 p.m. | Current Research on Central Asia Moderator: Julie Hessler

• Christianna Bonin, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga: “The Loudest Void: Landscapes at KARLAG”

• Sangita Gopal, University of Oregon: “Decolonial Geographies: ‘Mendirman Jaloluddin,’ Television Coproductions and Geopolitical Realignments”

• Soonmin Kwon, University of Oregon: “Siberian Internment After World War II in Central Asia and its Legacies”

• Katya Hokanson, University of Oregon: “Russian Representations of Central Asia in 1900 Paris”

3:00–4:30 p.m. | Pedagogy in Relation to Central Asia Moderator: Katya Hokanson

• Naomi Caffee, Reed College: “Central Asia Everywhere”

• Julie Hessler, University of Oregon: “Integrating Central Asia into Soviet History”

• Lara Ravitch, University of Oregon: “Integrating Central Asian Cultures into Russian Language Pedagogy”

• Christianna Bonin, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga: “Central Asia: New Methods for Pedagogy”

4:30–5:00 p.m. | Wrap-up and General Discussion

Join the info session for AI, Tech, and Sustainability in Dublin. We'll talk about the program in more detail — and get to meet the UO faculty member Michael Jordan from the Lundquist College of Business. You will also learn about the excursions: overnight in Galway, visits to data centers, many guest speakers and experts in the field.

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM.

An info session for undergraduate students in the College of Education -- Education Foundations, Family and Human Services, and Communication Disorders and Sciences.

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM.

At this workshop, we will go over all the study abroad scholarships available through GEO, UO, and national organizations. Please attend if you are interested in studying abroad and want to learn more about scholarships and funding opportunities.

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM.

To kick off International Education Month, campus partners are invited to the Division of Global Engagement (DGE) open house. Drop in to meet our staff, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and an opportunity to learn more about the Division of Global Engagement!

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM.

Interested in studying wine marketing in beautiful Tuscany? This program will explore the global wine industry with a focus on Italian wines from Tuscany. This info session will go over all of the program details and requirements. 

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM.

The Global Opportunities Fair is a collaborative initiative hosted by the Schnitzer School of Global Studies and Languages and the Lundquist College of Business (LCB). The event connects students with academic and co-curricular global experiences through partnerships with the Center for Academic Advising, Global Education Oregon (GEO), the Career Center, and other campus partners.

Bringing together academic programs, advisors, student organizations, career services, study abroad providers, and faculty, the fair highlights how international experiences and language proficiency can enrich students’ education and contribute to professional success across industries and sectors.

Whether you’re a Lundquist College student exploring global markets or a Schnitzer School student looking to apply your language and cultural skills in international business contexts, the Global Opportunities Fair is an opportunity to discover new connections, explore global experiences, and uncover pathways that bridge academics, culture, and career development.

Attend this workshop to learn about the Boren Scholarship, an award of up to $25,000 for studying a critical language abroad. This includes languages such as Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Portuguese, Swahili, among others.

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM.

Attend this info session and learn more about the Tropical Ecology in Ecuador program. 

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM.