Events

Global Engagement Events

Sep 25
Job Search Strategy for International Students 2:00 p.m.

This workshop, intended for international graduate students, introduces well-established processes for positioning onerself to execute a focused and successful US-based job...
Job Search Strategy for International Students
September 25
2:00–3:00 p.m.
This is a virtual event.

This workshop, intended for international graduate students, introduces well-established processes for positioning onerself to execute a focused and successful US-based job search. Take away a four-step framework to optimize your job search game plan. Learn how to:

  • Efficiently target companies that sponsor H-1B visas and hire international students
  • Cultivate professional connections through strategic networking and informational interviews
  • Leverage your story, skills, expertise, your university network, and brand to achieve your goals
  • Practice how to use your cultural diversity as an advantage

Register for this workshop, offered by Interstride, at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iS5PU0CsSNuRAqbjkrSPsg#/registration 

Oct 6
Language Circles Open House 3:00 p.m.

Interesting in attending or leading a language circle? Come into Mills to learn about the Language Circles event, explore the Mills International Center space, and connect with...
Language Circles Open House
October 6
3:00–7:00 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Mills International Center, M102

Interesting in attending or leading a language circle? Come into Mills to learn about the Language Circles event, explore the Mills International Center space, and connect with the Language Circles community! Refreshments will be provided.

Language Circles are conversation groups led by native and/or proficient speakers and are hosted every Monday 3-7pm during the academic year, with various languages held at different hours each term. Students of all levels can learn and practice languages through informal conversation.

The Mills International Center space is open to ALL students, faculty and guests, U.S. and international! 

Oct 8
Unlocking Graduate Student Career Resources 3:30 p.m.

Not sure where to start with career planning? You’re not alone! Join us for a hands-on workshop that introduces the many resources available to graduate students at the...
Unlocking Graduate Student Career Resources
October 8
3:30–4:30 p.m.

Not sure where to start with career planning? You’re not alone! Join us for a hands-on workshop that introduces the many resources available to graduate students at the University of Oregon. It’s never too early or too late to start shaping your career path. Learn how to make the most of career tools, campus programs, and professional development opportunities designed to help you explore options, build confidence, and take your next steps forward. Register for this free event at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0198e2b551ef7f9fb7c0ca9a85f6e27c to receive the Zoom link.

This is the first of seven events as part of the GradEdge: Midweek Career Workshops series. Join us every Wednesday afternoon this term!

Oct 13
Language Circles Fall 2025 3:00 p.m.

Join us for Language Circles this fall term at the Mills International Center every Monday!  Language Circles are conversation groups led by native and/or proficient...
Language Circles Fall 2025
October 13–December 8
3:00–7:00 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) M102, Mills International Center

Join us for Language Circles this fall term at the Mills International Center every Monday! 

Language Circles are conversation groups led by native and/or proficient speakers. Students of all levels can learn and practice languages through informal conversation. 

Different languages are offered every hour. Stay tuned for our fall 2025 Language Circles schedule! All times will be posted to our Instagram @uomills and in our space, Mills International Center, EMU M102. 

The Mills International Center space is open to ALL students, faculty and guests, U.S. and international! 

Oct 15
Next Level Resumes and CVs 3:30 a.m.

Graduate students! Ready to make your job/internship application materials stand out? Whether you’re just getting started or updating an old draft, this workshop will help...
Next Level Resumes and CVs
October 15
3:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Graduate students! Ready to make your job/internship application materials stand out? Whether you’re just getting started or updating an old draft, this workshop will help you take your resume or your CV to the next level. It’s never too early, or too late, to polish your documents. Learn best modern practices for tailoring these important documents, highlighting your strengths and accomplishments, and presenting all of your experience with confidence.  Register for this free event at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0198e286477e7a79b348c10ca1811443 to receive the Zoom link.

This event is part of the GradEdge: Midweek Career Workshops series. Join us every Wednesday afternoon this term!

Oct 15
Resume Extravaganza! (Drop-In Resume Reviews with Career Coaches & Peer Coaches) 11:00 a.m.

Did you know you can have someone review your resume before the Fall Career & Internship Expo on 10/23? Drop-in with a career readiness coach or peer coach in Tykeson...
Resume Extravaganza! (Drop-In Resume Reviews with Career Coaches & Peer Coaches)
October 15
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall Commons (First Floor)

Did you know you can have someone review your resume before the Fall Career & Internship Expo on 10/23? 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!

This University Career Center event is part of the 2025 Fall Career Readiness Week sponsored by Enterprise Mobility. To learn more about all of the week's events visit http://career.uoregon.edu/events  

Oct 15
Chill in the Mills 2:00 p.m.

Want a place to relax, get creative, and meet new people in between classes? Come Chill in the Mills!   Chill in the Mills is a weekly event where the Mills International...
Chill in the Mills
October 15–December 3
2:00–4:00 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Mills International Center, M102

Want a place to relax, get creative, and meet new people in between classes? Come Chill in the Mills!   Chill in the Mills is a weekly event where the Mills International Center hosts a new craft activity every Wednesday from 2-4pm this fall 2025. All supplies are FREE and provided by the Mills! Refreshments also provided.

Keep an eye out for the schedule posted in the Mills Center space and on our Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/uomills/) to make sure you don’t miss out on any exciting crafts!   The Mills International Center and its events are open to all UO students, faculty, staff, and community members. We hope to see you there!

Oct 20
Curious about the Fall Career & Internship Expo (Virtual Info-Session) noon

Learn the ins and outs of navigating the in-person Fall Career and Internship Expo, updating your Handshake profile, researching employers, and how to present yourself...
Curious about the Fall Career & Internship Expo (Virtual Info-Session)
October 20
noon

Learn the ins and outs of navigating the in-person Fall Career and Internship Expo, updating your Handshake profile, researching employers, and how to present yourself authentically during the expo.

Hosted by the University Career Center as part of the 2025 Fall Career Readiness Week. http://career.uoregon.edu/events 

Oct 20
Language Circles Fall 2025 3:00 p.m.

Join us for Language Circles this fall term at the Mills International Center every Monday!  Language Circles are conversation groups led by native and/or proficient...
Language Circles Fall 2025
October 13–December 8
3:00–7:00 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) M102, Mills International Center

Join us for Language Circles this fall term at the Mills International Center every Monday! 

Language Circles are conversation groups led by native and/or proficient speakers. Students of all levels can learn and practice languages through informal conversation. 

Different languages are offered every hour. Stay tuned for our fall 2025 Language Circles schedule! All times will be posted to our Instagram @uomills and in our space, Mills International Center, EMU M102. 

The Mills International Center space is open to ALL students, faculty and guests, U.S. and international! 

Oct 21
How to: Interview (Workshop) 11:00 a.m.

Are you looking for ways to really stand out as a candidate? Come learn about the basics of interviewing and have the opportunity to ask questions on:  question and answer...
How to: Interview (Workshop)
October 21
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall 50P (University Career Center Conference Room)

Are you looking for ways to really stand out as a candidate? Come learn about the basics of interviewing and have the opportunity to ask questions on:  question and answer structures, strategies, and how to best prepare for your upcoming interviews. Questions welcomed and encouraged! Please RSVP!

This workshop is hosted by the University Career Center's Career Readiness Coaching team! To learn more about career coaching, drop-in peer advising, and other career readiness workshops and events visit career.uoregon.edu/coaching or stop by the UCC in Tykeson Hall-Garden Level

The University Career Center gives a special thanks to Enterprise Mobility for sponsoring all of our Fall Career Readiness Week events and workshops! 

To learn more about all of the week's events visit http://career.uoregon.edu/events  

Cross Cultural Events on Campus

Where: Global Scholars Hall, room 123

The University of Oregon Huafeng Magazine will host the 2016 Huafeng Graduation Banquet.

Join Huafeng Magazine for food and refreshments.

A video of graduation wishes from professors or other staff on campus will be shown to celebrate the graduates. There will also be guests speakers, such as alumni who work in US now and some parents.

Doors open at 6:30 pm and the event starts at 7:00 pm.

Where: Eugene Public Library, 100 W. 10th Ave.

Mexican-American writer Reyna Grande, who won an American Book Award for her first novel and was named a finalist for a National Books Critic Circle Award for her memoir, will headline the upcoming CSWS Northwest Women Writers Symposium.

Where: Lawrence Hall 115

Marlen Sánchez and Nils McCune, both of the Nicaraguan Via Campesina organization Asociación de Trabajadores del Campo, will highlight the work of Via Campesina at a May 2 appearance at the UO.

Sánchez and McCune will discuss efforts to construct the Instituto Agroecológico Latinoamericano Mesoamérica, or the Latin American Institute of Agroecology of Mesoamerica, in Santo Tomás, Nicaragua. The talk, which is free and open to the public, will be held at 7 p.m. in Room 115, Lawrence Hall.

Where: Straub Hall 145

On April 27, 6-8 pm in Straub Hall 145, UO Sociology Professor Michael Dreiling will screen his revelatory documentary, A Bold Peace, on the impact of Costa Rica's radical choice of national disarmament.

Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments.

Comments and a Q&A will follow the film.

http://aboldpeace.com/

Where: South Eugene High School

The Division of Equity and Inclusion is co-sponsoring a county-wide town hall event coming up in April.  The Women’s Foundation will visit with communities across Oregon and will take everything they learn from their town halls to include it in a major report on the status of women and girls in Oregon.  They would like to hear from as many women as possible from all different backgrounds to find out the issues that matter most to us here.

Where: Browsing Room, Knight Library

Josh Gordan Swogger, Freelance archaeologocial illustrator
This lecture series is presented by the Center for Asian Pacific Studies and is cosponsored by the Department of Anthropology and the comics and cartoon studies minor program. For more information, call 541-346-5068.

Where: Gerlinger Lounge

Join language experts, current students, and alumni on discussing the many positive, tangible career benefits of language learning. This event is organized by the UO Language Council, in collaboration with the UO Alumni Association. Keynote speaker will be incoming UOF Board President Jim Shephard ‘80, and Romance Languages alumnus.

Where: Knight Library Browsing Room

Where: John E. Jaqua Auditorium

Learn the similarities and differences between Islam and Christianity. Our guest speaker, Yusha Evans a renowned Islamic scholar and was also raised in Greenville, S.C. with a very strict Methodist upbringing. He would like to discuss topics like the role of Jesuses in Islam and many more. He will also well comes question.