Global Engagement Events
3:00–4:00 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 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!
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.
3:00–4:00 p.m.
Calling all GEO Study Abroad program alumni! This workshop is an excellent event on leveraging your study abroad experience as you enter the workforce and building an elevator pitch about more than just your experience, but the professional skills you gained.
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Join peer advisors from Global Education Oregon to learn all about the basics of studying abroad. Learn more about our 200+ study abroad programs, how to narrow down your study abroad options, the application process, and scholarships available to support your study abroad journey.
8:30–9:50 a.m.
The documentary examines the securitization of Vietnamese politics and the rise of Police General To Lam as leader of the Vietnamese Communist Party. Following the screening, a panel discussion will feature producer Laura Brickman, Professor Tuong Vu, and Nguyen Duc Thnh, a graduate student in political science from Vietnam.
Laura Brickman, award-winning journalist with video and print work for South China Morning Post, 60 Second Docs, Insider, BBC, The Kyiv Post and other outlets, is the producer of the recently released documentary The General: Vietnam in The Age of To Lam to be shown in class.
This event, held as part of the University of Oregon course Political Science 345: Politics of Southeast Asia, is open to the general public. For questions or additional information, please contact Professor Vu at thvu@uoregon.edu.
noon
Join Global Education Oregon (GEO) for a study abroad fair to learn more about our 200+ programs. We will have drop-in peer advising, advisors for many different regions and types of programs, prizes, and giveaways!
3:00–5:00 p.m.
Are you planning to study abroad in Spring 2026? Stop by GEO's Spring 2026 pre-departure social to meet other students going abroad, talk with GEO program alumni about what to expect, and participate in arts and crafts and games!
4:00–6:00 p.m.
Combatants for Peace: A model for coalition building and shared engagement
Join us for a public lecture and campus visit with Rana Salman and Galia Galili, Palestinian and Israeli leaders from the Nobel Peace Prize–nominated NGO Combatants for Peace. Founded in 2006 by former Israeli soldiers and Palestinian militants, the organization promotes nonviolent dialogue and joint action in pursuit of equality and self-determination for all. Rana, Palestinian Co-CEO, brings years of experience in peacebuilding and education from Bethlehem, while Galia, an Israeli activist and mother from Jerusalem, has helped lead grassroots campaigns and bi-national community organizing. Their visit will include a public lecture, class discussions, and meetings with students and faculty, offering the UO community a powerful model of active listening, radical empathy, and coalition building across divides.
For more information, visit https://gsi.uoregon.edu/gjp-visitors-and-conferences
12:30–3:30 p.m.
This symposium brings together scholars from the US, Singapore, and China to examine the evolving pathways of sustainable development in China. Focusing on the intersections of economic transformation, environmental governance, and social equity, it aims to foster critical dialogue on how sustainability is conceptualized, implemented, and contested across different regions and sectors. Through presentations and discussions, participants will reflect on China’s experiences in addressing climate change, urbanization, and development challenges, while situating them within broader global debates on sustainable development.
Event registration is required for participation:https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019b954562f17224bdc7a0231d1f3f2e
Event sponsors:
APRU Sustainable Cities and Landscapes Program, Global Studies Institute, Department of Geography, Department of Global Studies, Center for Asian and Pacific Studies.
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Did you know you can have someone review your resume before the Spring Career & Internship Expo on 4/16? 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! ALL students are welcome to participate!
Want to apply for the Peace Corps? We'll also have returned Peace Corps volunteers available to review resumes and give advice about the application process with any interested students! Ask for Carolyn Williams!
This University Career Center event is part of the 2026 Spring Career Readiness Week sponsored by Enterprise Mobility. To learn more about all of the week's events visit http://career.uoregon.edu/events
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