Global Engagement Events
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Post-completion Optional Practical Training is optional work authorization F-1 international students have earned, and may apply for, one term before completing a degree at the UO. OPT extends your F-1 status for 12 months for purposes of practical training in the U.S. related to your major. The OPT application process requires advance planning with the ISSS office and is approved by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
You can learn more about OPT and join our workshops from Zoom using this webpage: https://isss.uoregon.edu/optional-practical-training-opt
This event is part of International Education Month. Learn more about International Education Month here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM
noon
Join Global Education Oregon to learn more about finances and budgeting for study abroad! Through this workshop, you'll learn more about GEO budgets and discuss tips and tricks for being conscious of your own budget and spending abroad.
This event is part of International Education Month. Learn more about International Education Month here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM
1:00–1:50 p.m.
This information session will cover academic offerings, faculty-led field study trips across Europe, housing options, scholarship opportunities, and support services offered through DIS: Copenhagen and DIS: Stockholm.
This event is part of International Education Month. Learn more about International Education Month here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM
4:00–5:00 p.m.
This information session will cover program and application details for Global Education Oregon's Studio Art in Athens program. If you're interested in studying studio art in Greece this summer, join this info session to learn more!
This event is part of International Education Month. Learn more about International Education Month here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM
5:00–6:00 p.m.
Attend this information session to learn more about Global Education Oregon's Environmental Change and Community Development program in Senegal and The Gambia. If you're interested in subjects like community resilience, sustainable development, environmental health, and the socio-ecological well-being, this study abroad program might be of interest to you.
This event is part of International Education Month. Learn more about International Education Month here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM
noon
Interested in studying abroad but don't know where to start? Have questions about applications for programs and scholarships? Come to the Application and Scholarship Workshop to ask questions, get snacks, and connect with advisors and other students interested in studying abroad!
This event is part of International Education Month. Learn more about International Education Month here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM
3:00–7:00 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 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!
2:00–4:00 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 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!
3:00–7:00 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 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!
2:00–4:00 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 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!
Cross Cultural Events on Campus
