International Education Month

The Action Control Laboratory at University of Oregon (headed by Ian Greenhouse) and scientists from the Germany-based Max Planck Institute, which carries out basic research in the life sciences, natural sciences, and the social and human sciences—are collaborating in the area of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) brain mapping with particular emphasis on the sensori-motor cortex. A neuroscience conference held at the UO in October 2026 will provide the occasion to discuss collaborative research opportunities and develop grant proposal ideas 

The Action Control Lab is in the Department of Human Physiology at the UO. This lab studies how the brain controls movement. For example, how do humans initiate and cancel prepared movements, and what underlies variability in our actions? To answer these types of questions, scientists use a combination of behavioural testing, electrophysiology, brain stimulation, and neuroimaging methods. They study both healthy individuals and patients with movement disorders.  

The MPI group has developed and is developing sophisticated algorithms for precise TMS-based brain mapping, while the Oregon group applies those techniques to their research on the neural computations for human action control. This work has basic science and clinical relevance.

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

The second Association of Pacific Rim Universities Sustainable Cities and Landscapes Program webinar in our series will explore the future of sustainable real estate and urban development titled, "Sustainable Cities and Landscapes in Real Estate." Hear from experts from Universiti Malaya, University of the West of England, and University of New South Wales, Sydney, as they discuss research and innovation in the built environment, the impact of AI-driven data centers on urban sustainability, and the risks and opportunities that carbon policy uncertainty and ESG trends present for sustainable property markets.

The event will be livestreamed and is open to researchers, practitioners, students, and policymakers.

Noor Suzaini Mohamed Zaid Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Malaya Lecture title: "Research and Innovation for Sustainable Cities and Landscape in FBE"

Tariq Umar School of Architecture and Environment, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK Lecture title: "Powering the AI Era: Data Centres and the Future of Sustainable Cities and Landscapes"

Professor Chyi Lin Lee School of Built Environment, University of New South Wales, Australia Lecture title: "Carbon Policy Uncertainty and ESG: Risks and Opportunities for Sustainable Property Markets"

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

The Action Control Laboratory at University of Oregon (headed by Ian Greenhouse) and scientists from the Germany-based Max Planck Institute, which carries out basic research in the life sciences, natural sciences, and the social and human sciences—are collaborating in the area of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) brain mapping with particular emphasis on the sensori-motor cortex. A neuroscience conference held at the UO in October 2026 will provide the occasion to discuss collaborative research opportunities and develop grant proposal ideas 

The Action Control Lab is in the Department of Human Physiology at the UO. This lab studies how the brain controls movement. For example, how do humans initiate and cancel prepared movements, and what underlies variability in our actions? To answer these types of questions, scientists use a combination of behavioural testing, electrophysiology, brain stimulation, and neuroimaging methods. They study both healthy individuals and patients with movement disorders.  

The MPI group has developed and is developing sophisticated algorithms for precise TMS-based brain mapping, while the Oregon group applies those techniques to their research on the neural computations for human action control. This work has basic science and clinical relevance.

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

Guest speaker: Fernando Ortiz-Moya, Assistant Professor, Waseda Institute for Advanced Study, Waseda University, Japan

Japan is shrinking. How are its cities and towns responding?

Traditionally, Japanese local governments, encouraged by national policy, have sought to halt or reverse their decline by luring urban migrants, increasing birth rates, attracting businesses, and curbing outmigration. This obsession with growth threatens to exhaust already limited resources, closing windows of opportunity for managing a soft landing.

Eventually, continuous shrinkage will force local governments to abandon growth-focused planning and redesign their communities: they must learn to shrink gracefully. Some municipalities are already charting this different course. This presentation argues that shrinking municipalities must break free from pro-growth strategies, embracing more sustainable approaches. These cities are putting socio-environmental concerns at the centre of their strategies, identifying new ways to transition successfully into smaller, sustainable communities.

Event sponsors:

School of Planning, Public Policy and Management; Department of Geography; Ecological Design Center; Global Studies Institute; Association of Pacific Rim Universities – Sustainable Cities and Landscapes Program; Center for Asian and Pacific Studies; and Japan Society for the Promotion of Science KAKENHI Grant

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

Peace Corps helps you prepare you for what’s next, whatever that is. Come meet your on-campus recruiter and intercultural experiences and Career Readiness Coordinator and ask any questions you have about the Peace Corps and the global service minor.

Day 1:

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.

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.

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.

To kick off International Education Month, you 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 the wine marketing in Siena program? 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. 

Join your on-campus Peace Corps recruiter at the Veteran and Military affiliated center for coffee, questions, and answers.

Continue serving without giving up what you’ve earned—and with strong support throughout Peace Corps service:

• Monthly living allowance that covers housing, food, and essentials (amount varies by country).
• Full necessary and appropriate medical and dental care during service.
• Flights, paid leave, and training.
• Volunteer service award ($10,800 pre-tax after completing 27-month service)
• Lifetime educational benefits through the Paul D. Coverdell Fellows program
• Federal career benefits, such as non‑competitive hiring eligibility after two years.

Learn more about serving as a veteran here.

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.

Muslim philanthropy represents an important yet understudied dimension of charitable giving in the United States. This talk examines the landscape of Muslim philanthropy through an academic review of giving patterns, exploring how religious beliefs, cultural traditions, and institutional contexts shape Muslim charitable practices. It considers the role of Islamic philanthropic traditions, including zakat (obligatory almsgiving), sadaqah (voluntary charity), and waqf (endowment), alongside contemporary forms of charitable engagement through mosques, Muslim-led nonprofits, and broader philanthropic institutions. By synthesizing existing scholarship, the talk identifies key findings of new research, emerging trends, and gaps in the literature on Muslim American giving. It also considers the implications of these patterns for understanding religious philanthropy, strengthening nonprofit practice, and advancing a more inclusive and comprehensive study of philanthropy in the United States.

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

Listen to the UO ICSP X UO KWVA International Radio Hour.

The International Cultural Service Program is excited to announce that we are bringing back the collaboration with the UO campus radio station (KWVA 88.1).

Our ICSP members, Pomi, Ariel and Neema, will be working with UOKWVA to host ICSP students weekly to talk about their background, country, culture, and music.

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

Join your on-campus recruiter and fellow students interested in Peace Corps to get your application ready.

This workshop will cover the application process, including how to strengthen your resume and motivation statement.

If you are interested in working or interning in Asia, this event is for you! Come learn about the Freeman Fellowship, a funding opportunity designed to help undergraduate students make their dream of going abroad to Asia a reality. 

During this information session we will:

• Describe the scholarship and award amount

• Review the application steps and eligibility requirements

• Provide tips on how to make your application stand out

• Hear from program alumni on how the experience shaped them

• Q&A for alumni and staff

   

The Freeman Foundation was created to foster relationships between the US and East Asia, and provides grants and scholarships to students to help drive engagement and create accessible programming. UO has been able to award more than 475 students this scholarship since it was funded, and average award amounts are around $4,000. 

Learn more and apply for the Freeman Fellowship here: https://gsi.uoregon.edu/caps-freeman-internship-fellowships

Are you interested in studying abroad? Stop by GEO's study abroad fair to find a program for you! Speak to a program advisor, hear about the student experience from a program alumni, learn more about study abroad financial aid and scholarships, and pick up some snacks and GEO swag.

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 session to hear from UO students who recently won the Gilman Scholarship, an award of up to $5,000 for Pell Grant students to study abroad. UO Gilman alumni will speak about their experiences applying for scholarships, securing funding and managing a budget while abroad, as well as highlights from their academic and cultural experiences participating in GEO study abroad programs and GlobalWorks internships.

Listen to the UO ICSP X UO KWVA International Radio Hour.

The International Cultural Service Program is excited to announce that we are bringing back the collaboration with the UO campus radio station (KWVA 88.1).

Our ICSP members, Pomi, Ariel and Neema, will be working with UOKWVA to host ICSP students weekly to talk about their background, country, culture, and music.

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 Global Studies Institute in celebrating International Education Month with an informal gathering of the UO's Fulbright community. This first-of-its-kind event brings together current and returning Fulbright Scholars and Students, Fulbright alumni on campus, and visiting Fulbright scholars hosted at UO.

This gathering is a chance to meet others in the Fulbright community, share experiences, and learn about the program from those who have been through it. Snacks and refreshments will be served.

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

Friday the 13th! UO International Cultural Service Program (ICSP) students share superstitions, urban legends, folklore, or similar beliefs from their home cultures.

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

Two leaders from a progressive Israeli labor union that organizes Jewish and Palestinian workers in joint unions will visit the University of Oregon for a four-day visit.

The union, "Power of the Workers," will send one Jewish and one Palestinian organizer from their union, who will talk about all of the aspects of organizing unions across those lines.

They will focus in particular on their experience organizing public transportation bus drivers in the Jerusalem area, where occasional anti-Palestinian threats or violence have been met by a series of one-day strikes in which Jewish and Palestinian drivers all stuck together. This isn't a simple kumbaya story, but it's impressive and instructive, and a little bit hopeful in a place where it's hard to find hope.

The speakers will be of interest to a wide range of students — both those interested in labor/economic justice, those interested in Isreal/Palestine, and those interested in organizing across national/ethical/racial lines more broadly.

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

Learn about the F regulations for working in the US including Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT), and pathways to H1B.

Presented by International Student and Scholar Services.

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

Hear from international alumni from different countries, academic programs, industries, and career stages.

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

Tea and coffee: Taste and explore the cultures behind the world's most influential beverages, and discover their impact on trade, economies, science, and daily life with UO international students and professors.

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

Since 1974, Oxfam has been working with volunteers to create awareness of hunger and inequality. Oxfam Hunger Banquets give you the opportunity to make a difference, both locally and globally. They are volunteer-led interactive events that bring statistics about poverty to life.

Email gsi@uoregon.edu for additional information.

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

Listen to the UO ICSP X UO KWVA International Radio Hour.

The International Cultural Service Program is excited to announce that we are bringing back the collaboration with the UO campus radio station (KWVA 88.1).

Our ICSP members, Pomi, Ariel and Neema, will be working with UOKWVA to host ICSP students weekly to talk about their background, country, culture, and music.

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

Join International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) for a casual reception to connect with fellow UO-sponsored international scholars, their families, and the colleagues who support them across campus to meet and socialize. No speeches. No formal program. Just sweet treats, refreshments, conversation, and the opportunity for cross-cultural exchange and education sharing.

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

Listen to the UO ICSP X UO KWVA International Radio Hour.

The International Cultural Service Program is excited to announce that we are bringing back the collaboration with the UO campus radio station (KWVA 88.1).

Our ICSP members, Pomi, Ariel and Neema, will be working with UOKWVA to host ICSP students weekly to talk about their background, country, culture, and music.

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