Events

Global Engagement Events

Feb 6
Fibers in Florence Info Session noon

Learn Jacquard silk weaving and design at the Foundation Lisio in Florence, Italy, through the Fiber Arts in Florence program! Explore fabric and fibers analysis and learn how to...
Fibers in Florence Info Session
February 6
noon
Millrace Studio 1 110

Learn Jacquard silk weaving and design at the Foundation Lisio in Florence, Italy, through the Fiber Arts in Florence program! Explore fabric and fibers analysis and learn how to identify complex  weave structures like brocade, damask, lampas, liseré, and velvet. On site, you will observe master silkweavers at their looms, engaged in the product design process.

Feb 10
Anthropology in Barbados Information Session noon

Spend the summer studying anthropology in Barbados! You will have the chance to work on an archaeological site, learn about Barbados' cultural heritage from an applied...
Anthropology in Barbados Information Session
February 10
noon
Condon Hall 203

Spend the summer studying anthropology in Barbados! You will have the chance to work on an archaeological site, learn about Barbados' cultural heritage from an applied anthropology perspective, and study local vervet monkey troops.

Feb 10
Food, Media, and Tourism in Italy and Spain Info Session 3:30 p.m.

Learn more about Global Education Oregon's Food, Media, and Tourism in Italy and Spain program! Embark on an unforgettable program in two historically and culturally rich...
Food, Media, and Tourism in Italy and Spain Info Session
February 10
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Anstett Hall 192

Learn more about Global Education Oregon's Food, Media, and Tourism in Italy and Spain program! Embark on an unforgettable program in two historically and culturally rich cities and take courses that blend culture, sustainability, journalism, and business. Spend the first five weeks in Siena, Italy, a city steeped in medieval charm and world renowned for its culinary traditions, diving into courses on a food and sustainability and on local media. Then, travel to Segovia, Spain, for the final five weeks of your program where you'll be immersed in Spanish food and culture and tourism business in Spain.

Feb 11
Transforming Organizations in London Info Session 12:15 p.m.

Interested in studying abroad in summer 2026 with the Transforming Organizations in London program? Check out this information session to learn more! The deadline to apply...
Transforming Organizations in London Info Session
February 11
12:15–1:15 p.m.
Anstett Hall 192

Interested in studying abroad in summer 2026 with the Transforming Organizations in London program? Check out this information session to learn more!

The deadline to apply is March 15, and the deadline to apply for scholarships for the program is March 1. 

Feb 11
Healthcare in Costa Rica Information Session 4:00 p.m.

Healthcare in Costa Rica is a four-week program that includes Spanish language study with an in-depth exploration of Costa Rica’s healthcare system. Over the first two...
Healthcare in Costa Rica Information Session
February 11
4:00–4:30 p.m.

Healthcare in Costa Rica is a four-week program that includes Spanish language study with an in-depth exploration of Costa Rica’s healthcare system. Over the first two weeks, you will take a Spanish course at your level — from beginner to intermediate, or even Medical Spanish for those ready for 300 level Spanish. Join this information session to learn more!

Feb 11
Summer in London Info Session 4:00 p.m.

Interested in study abroad in London this summer? Stop by our information session to learn more!

Summer in London Info Session
February 11
4:00–5:00 p.m.
Gerlinger Hall 248

Interested in study abroad in London this summer? Stop by our information session to learn more!

Feb 11
Yoko McClain Public Film Screening: Anti-nuclear Series: "Silent War: The Shadow of Atomic Bombs" 4:00 p.m.

The year 2025 marked the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Japan. Please join us for a film screening and roundtable discussion examining the global history and enduring...
Yoko McClain Public Film Screening: Anti-nuclear Series: "Silent War: The Shadow of Atomic Bombs"
February 11
4:00–6:00 p.m.
McKenzie Hall 129

The year 2025 marked the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Japan. Please join us for a film screening and roundtable discussion examining the global history and enduring legacy of atomic warfare and Cold War era nuclear weapons testing.

The film, Silent War: The Shadow of Atomic Bombs, is based on Dr. Jacob’s book, Nuclear Bodies: The Global Hibakusha (Yale, 2022). Following the screening, Dr. Jacobs will be joined by experts to discuss the film, his research, and the far-reaching effects of atomic bombs and nuclear testing on the global population.

Feb 12
London Academic Year Programs Information Session noon

Interested in studying abroad in London in the 2026-2027 academic year? Stop by to learn more about your...
London Academic Year Programs Information Session
February 12
noon
McKenzie Hall 121

Interested in studying abroad in London in the 2026-2027 academic year? Stop by to learn more about your options!

Feb 18
Study Abroad Matchmaking: Find Your Program! 3:00 p.m.

Find your study abroad program match! Meet with GEO Peer Advisors who will help you figure out what you want from studying abroad and connect you with programs that fit your...
Study Abroad Matchmaking: Find Your Program!
February 18
3:00–4:00 p.m.
Anstett Hall 192

Find your study abroad program match! Meet with GEO Peer Advisors who will help you figure out what you want from studying abroad and connect you with programs that fit your goals. You'll chat through quick questions like budget, timing, location, academics, and the kind of experience you’re searching for, then get program suggestions in real time. Come for snacks and a fun, relaxed atmosphere, and leave with a shortlist of programs to explore, clear next steps, and a lot more excitement about going abroad!

Feb 18
Food Studies in Costa Rica Information Session 4:00 p.m.

Join to learn more about GEO's Food Studies in Costa Rica program! This program offers an immersive experience in the study of food within Latin American history, combined...
Food Studies in Costa Rica Information Session
February 18
4:00–4:30 p.m.

Join to learn more about GEO's Food Studies in Costa Rica program! This program offers an immersive experience in the study of food within Latin American history, combined with comprehensive Spanish language instruction and engaging excursions. Over four weeks, students will participate in Spanish courses tailored to all proficiency levels during the first two weeks, followed by an in-depth course on the history and cultural significance of food in Latin America, in English, in the second half. No prior Spanish knowledge is required, making the program accessible to all students.

Cross Cultural Events on Campus

Where: Knight Library Browsing Room

9:30-9:50
Gabriela Martínez: General Introduction and Media’s possibilities and challenges in a volatile world.

9:55-10:20
Endalk Chala: Blogging in repressive environments: Ethiopia’s case.

10:25-10:50
Danny O’Brien: Journalism After Snowden: Protecting Sources and Evidence in the Age of Mass Surveillance.

Where: EMU Metolius Room

The Latin American Studies Program presents:

Faculty Workshop: "Researching Human Rights in Latin America: Challenges, Resources, and Strategies."

 

 

Where: Gerlinger Lounge

The Latin American Studies Program Presents:

Prof. Rebecca Atencio of Tulane University

Talk: "Official and Other Truths: Memories of Dictatorship in the Wake of Brazil's National Truth Commission"

Where: Knight Library Browsing Room

Please join us Tuesday, February 17th, from 12-1.15 pm in the

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Where: Mckenzie Hall Rm 240a

UO Students for Global Health and UO UNICEF are putting on 20-minute discussions with Dr. Janis Weeks, Dr. Richard Brunader, and Kathleen Conery. Join the conversation February 10, 2015 from 6pm to 7:30pm in Mckenzie Hall room 240a.

Where: Knight Law building room 142

"Sweet Dreams" follows a group of Rwandan women 20 years after the genocide as they form a drum troupe and start the nation's first ice cream shop together. The film examines social tensions in post-genocide Rwanda, and gives us an insight into the nation's process of healing after such an immense tragedy.

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Where: 330 Hendricks Hall, University of Oregon

Center for Latino/a & Latin American Studies presents a graduate student workshop. Our presenters will share tips and strategies for writing successful grant proposals. Join Director of CLLAS, Dr. Lynn Stephen and CLASS Grantee/Fulbright Scholar, Charlie Hankin, to start preparing your proposal!

Where: University of Oregon, Allen Hall 221

Where: University of Oregon, Allen Hall 221

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Where: Knight Library Browsing Room

Asian Studies Conference on “The City in South Asia and Its Transnational Connections”
presented by the Center for Asian and Pacific Studies (CAPS) and the Asian Studies Program
November 13-14, 2014
Knight Library Browsing Room, University of Oregon

For complete schedule and more details visit http://blogs.uoregon.edu/csatc/2014-conference-schedule/