Global Engagement Events
2:00–2:50 p.m.
The DIS program offered through Global Education Oregon has campuses in Copenhagen and Stockholm. This program offers courses in a variety of academic disciplines, including architecture, biotechnology, politics, business, European studies, and related fields. Choose a core course from 28 academic programs and select from over 250 upper-level elective courses. Courses are taught in English by local faculty, and integrated study tours in and around Denmark/Sweden are offered for all programs. With an emphasis on hands-on learning experiences, you have opportunities to simulate real-life scenarios, make connections, and build your resume.
5:30 p.m.
What is Research? (2026) explores various natures, purposes, and roles of research across disciplines, fields, and areas. The event considers frameworks of systematic and creative inquiry, including methods, designs, analyses, discoveries, collaborations, dissemination, ethics, integrity, diversity, media/technologies, and information environments.
The thirteenth gathering delves into research in its many forms, including searching, critically investigating, and re-examining existing knowledge, as well as emerging functions and procedures in machine intelligence and computation. It highlights pluralities of research pathways, examining time-honored approaches and new ways of knowing, precedents, issues, and futures. It considers challenges and possibilities that researchers face in today’s rapidly changing world, and ways to promote ethical, inclusive, and impactful research.
Featured participants include:
• N. Katherine Hayles, Literature, Duke University and English, UCLA • Colin Koopman, Philosophy/Digital Humanities/New Media and Culture, University of Oregon • Vera Keller, History/European Studies, University of Oregon • Daniel Kreiss, Information, Technology, and Public Life, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • Liska Chan, Landscape Architecture/Environmental Futures, University of Oregon • Mark A. Bedau, Philosophy, Reed College and Complex Systems, Portland State University • Bernd Reiter, Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures, Texas Tech University • Jakki Bailey, Media Studies/Immersive Media Communication, University of Oregon Portland • Tibor Solymosi, Philosophy, Villanova University and Embodied Education, Aarhus University, Denmark • Alexis Merculief, Prevention Science/Counseling Psychology, University of Oregon Portland • Adell Amos, Law/Environmental and Natural Resources Law, University of Oregon • Victor Pickard, Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania
In cooperation with the International Association for Media and Communication Research.
The event celebrates three decades of the Communication and Media Studies Doctoral Program in the School of Journalism and Communication at the University of Oregon.
Registration required. Please see the website for more details.
What is Research? (2026) explores various natures, purposes, and roles of research across disciplines, fields, and areas. The event considers frameworks of systematic and creative inquiry, including methods, designs, analyses, discoveries, collaborations, dissemination, ethics, integrity, diversity, media/technologies, and information environments.
The thirteenth gathering delves into research in its many forms, including searching, critically investigating, and re-examining existing knowledge, as well as emerging functions and procedures in machine intelligence and computation. It highlights pluralities of research pathways, examining time-honored approaches and new ways of knowing, precedents, issues, and futures. It considers challenges and possibilities that researchers face in today’s rapidly changing world, and ways to promote ethical, inclusive, and impactful research.
Featured participants include:
• N. Katherine Hayles, Literature, Duke University and English, UCLA • Colin Koopman, Philosophy/Digital Humanities/New Media and Culture, University of Oregon • Vera Keller, History/European Studies, University of Oregon • Daniel Kreiss, Information, Technology, and Public Life, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • Liska Chan, Landscape Architecture/Environmental Futures, University of Oregon • Mark A. Bedau, Philosophy, Reed College and Complex Systems, Portland State University • Bernd Reiter, Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures, Texas Tech University • Jakki Bailey, Media Studies/Immersive Media Communication, University of Oregon Portland • Tibor Solymosi, Philosophy, Villanova University and Embodied Education, Aarhus University, Denmark • Alexis Merculief, Prevention Science/Counseling Psychology, University of Oregon Portland • Adell Amos, Law/Environmental and Natural Resources Law, University of Oregon • Victor Pickard, Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania
In cooperation with the International Association for Media and Communication Research.
The event celebrates three decades of the Communication and Media Studies Doctoral Program in the School of Journalism and Communication at the University of Oregon.
Registration required. Please see the website for more details.
What is Research? (2026) explores various natures, purposes, and roles of research across disciplines, fields, and areas. The event considers frameworks of systematic and creative inquiry, including methods, designs, analyses, discoveries, collaborations, dissemination, ethics, integrity, diversity, media/technologies, and information environments.
The thirteenth gathering delves into research in its many forms, including searching, critically investigating, and re-examining existing knowledge, as well as emerging functions and procedures in machine intelligence and computation. It highlights pluralities of research pathways, examining time-honored approaches and new ways of knowing, precedents, issues, and futures. It considers challenges and possibilities that researchers face in today’s rapidly changing world, and ways to promote ethical, inclusive, and impactful research.
Featured participants include:
• N. Katherine Hayles, Literature, Duke University and English, UCLA • Colin Koopman, Philosophy/Digital Humanities/New Media and Culture, University of Oregon • Vera Keller, History/European Studies, University of Oregon • Daniel Kreiss, Information, Technology, and Public Life, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • Liska Chan, Landscape Architecture/Environmental Futures, University of Oregon • Mark A. Bedau, Philosophy, Reed College and Complex Systems, Portland State University • Bernd Reiter, Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures, Texas Tech University • Jakki Bailey, Media Studies/Immersive Media Communication, University of Oregon Portland • Tibor Solymosi, Philosophy, Villanova University and Embodied Education, Aarhus University, Denmark • Alexis Merculief, Prevention Science/Counseling Psychology, University of Oregon Portland • Adell Amos, Law/Environmental and Natural Resources Law, University of Oregon • Victor Pickard, Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania
In cooperation with the International Association for Media and Communication Research.
The event celebrates three decades of the Communication and Media Studies Doctoral Program in the School of Journalism and Communication at the University of Oregon.
Registration required. Please see the website for more details.
noon
Adjusting to life in a new country comes with both excitement and challenges. This workshop explores strategies for maintaining your mental health while abroad, including managing culture shock, building routines, and finding support systems. Learn how to stay grounded and make the most of your experience.
During this presentation, you will learn about common challenges students face and discover self-care strategies and best practices for wellness. You'll also hear from former students who have studied abroad as they share their experiences.
1:00–3:30 p.m.
Foodways in early East Asia reflect cultural identity, technological innovation, and community practices. Prehistoric societies across the region diversified their diets with wild resources, experimented with early farming, and developed distinctive cooking and serving traditions. This session highlights research on food procurement, preparation, and consumption in Neolithic China and Japan, alongside comparisons with food culture resilience in Oregon.
The symposium is open to the public, and light refreshment will be provided.
Hosted by:
Prof. Gyoung-Ah Lee (Anthropology, University of Oregon)
Presented by:
Prof. Anne Underhill (Anthropology, Yale University)
Prof. Xuexiang Chen (Archaeology, Shandong University)
Prof. Hiroki Obata (Archaeology, Kumamoto University)
Prof. Katelyn McDonough (Anthropology, University of Oregon)
View or Download the Symposium Brochure Here
Event sponsors:
Admiral David E. Jeremiah and Mrs. Connie Jeremiah Lecture Series, Yoko McClain Lecture Series in Japanese Studies, Center for Asian and Pacific Studies, Department of Anthropology, East Asian Languages and Literatures, Food Studies Program, and Oregon Humanities Center’s Endowment for Public Outreach in the Arts, Sciences, and Humanities.
5:30–7:00 p.m.
In this talk, Professor Jon Holt of Portland State University will explore two fundamental frameworks for parsing the visual grammar of comics: Scott McCloud’s formalist analysis and Natsume Fusanosuke’s culturally grounded approach to manga expression. McCloud and Natsume constructed their theories of visual language separately but simultaneously in the 1990s, and their discourses remain powerful and helpful to comics studies scholars as well as instructors teaching manga and comics in the American classroom. By placing these perspectives in dialogue, Holt will show how these flexible frameworks can still help us interpret manga not just as a visual narrative form, but as a distinct cultural medium.
The lecture is open to the public.
The event is sponsored by:
- Yoko McClain Lecture Series in Japanese Studies
- The Sally Claire Haseltine Endowment in Art History
- Comics and Cartoon Studies Program
- Center for Asian and Pacific Studies
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- 1:1 Sessions: Connect directly with employers and ask questions to learn about specific opportunities.
- Group Sessions: Join informative sessions, panel discussions with industry experts, and learn about the opportunities available and the company culture.
- Networking Opportunities: Build connections that could lead to internships, jobs, or mentorship opportunities.
- Register for Sessions on Handshake: After completing your registration for the overall fair, be sure to sign up for 1:1 sessions and/or group sessions with recruiters to maximize your opportunities to connect.
- Dress Professionally (Even Virtually): First impressions matter, so opt for a business-casual look during your video interactions.
- Prepare Your Resume: Upload a polished version of your resume to Handshake to share with employers. Need help? Your Career Center offers resources to perfect your resume—don’t hesitate to visit the office or check out their resources on Handshake..
- Craft Your Elevator Pitch: Have a 30-second introduction ready to share your story and career aspirations.
- Follow Up: After the event, reach out to the recruiters you meet to express your continued interest.
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Join us for an interactive conversation about student identities in a global context. A panel of study abroad alumni will reflect on their experiences navigating and expressing intersecting identities while abroad.
5:30–7:30 p.m.
We are excited to celebrate the 9th Asian Studies Research Event and the Asian Studies Award. This will be an in-person event with catering; details will be announced in May. This event is sponsored by the Asian Studies Program in partnership with the 2026 UO Undergraduate Research Symposium. Registration deadline to participate: April 1. Undergraduate Student Registration: Current UO undergraduate students from any major are welcome to participate in this event (you don’t need to be an Asian Studies major or minor). You can present independent research (e.g., honors theses, term projects, translations, flagship projects, etc.) and creative work focused on a topic in the broad, interdisciplinary field of Asian Studies. Presentations will be 10-12 minutes; detailed instructions and preparation advice will be provided. If you have any questions, or you are not sure your project fits this event, we welcome you to email Alisa Freedman at alisaf@uoregon.edu. You can also see the participants and project titles of recent events here: https://asianstudies.uoregon.edu/asian-studies-research-event/
- Register by April 1. Go to https://urds.uoregon.edu/symposium/registration-preview for instructions, then click on “Registration Form” to sign up.
- When you reach the Academic area of research project section on the form, select the Asian Studies Event. This will automatically opt you in.
Graduate Student Registration: Current UO graduate students from any department or program are welcome to participate, and we welcome students who completed graduate degrees in 2025 but did not present at last year’s event. You can present research focused on a topic in the broad, interdisciplinary field of Asian Studies. Presentations could be on MA theses, seminar papers, and PhD dissertations, creative work and translations. Presentations will be limited to three minutes in the style of “3-Minute Theses” and detailed instructions and advice will be provided. Register by April 1. If you have any questions, or you are not sure your project fits this event, please email Dan Buck (danielb@uoregon.edu). In your registration email please include your name, department, graduation date, academic advisor, and a provisional presentation title (you can finalize it later). Asian Studies Awards, Undergraduate and Graduate: These awards recognize oral, poster, and creative work presentations focused on a topic in the broad, interdisciplinary field of Asian Studies and characterized by excellence in research and clarity of delivery:
- Undergraduate Awards: One $400 award, and two $150 honorable mention awards.
- Graduate Awards: One $400 award, and two $150 honorable mention awards.
- Sponsorship: Asian Studies Program and the Division of Undergraduate Education and Student Success.
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