Events

Global Engagement Events

May 23
Lecture: “A Mediterranean Nightshade: Tomatoes, Trade, and Travel over the Longue Durée” 11:30 a.m.

Prof. Anny Gaul (University of Maryland, College Park) will deliver a public lecture titled “A Mediterranean Nightshade: Tomatoes, Trade, and Travel over the...
Lecture: “A Mediterranean Nightshade: Tomatoes, Trade, and Travel over the Longue Durée”
May 23
11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Ford Alumni Center 403 UOAA Past Presidents Executive Board Room

Prof. Anny Gaul (University of Maryland, College Park) will deliver a public lecture titled “A Mediterranean Nightshade: Tomatoes, Trade, and Travel over the Longue Durée.“ Her lecture is one of two keynote presentations of the Mediterranean Seminar Spring Workshop and Conference, hosted by the Schnitzer School of Global Studies and Languages.

The lecture is free and open to the public.

This event was made possible through the generous support of the Schnitzer School for Global Studies and Languages, the Oregon Humanities Center, the Department of Romance Languages, the Italian Program, the Global Justice Program, the Rutherford Middle East Initiative, the Global Studies Institute, the Department of Religious Studies, the Harold Schnitzer Family Program in Judaic Studies, the Food Studies Program, the European Studies Program, the Department of History of Art and Architecture, the Department of History, and the Department of Comparative Literature.

 

 

May 28
London 2027 Study Abroad Info Session noon

Learn about study abroad opportunities through Global Education Oregon in London for 2027! 

London 2027 Study Abroad Info Session
May 28
noon

Learn about study abroad opportunities through Global Education Oregon in London for 2027! 

May 28
GEO Summer & Fall 2026 Pre-Departure Social 1:00 p.m.

Are you participating in a GEO program abroad in Summer or Fall 2026? Come meet other students going abroad, talk with GEO program coordinators and alumni about what to expect,...
GEO Summer & Fall 2026 Pre-Departure Social
May 28
1:00–3:00 p.m.
Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall James Commons

Are you participating in a GEO program abroad in Summer or Fall 2026? Come meet other students going abroad, talk with GEO program coordinators and alumni about what to expect, and participate in activities like arts, crafts, and bingo!

Jun 2
GlobalWorks 2027 Information Session 1:00 p.m.

Are you interested in completing an internship abroad through a GlobalWorks program? Attend GEO's GlobalWorks Information Session on June 2 from 1pm to 2pm in Condon Hall 203...
GlobalWorks 2027 Information Session
June 2
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Condon Hall 203

Are you interested in completing an internship abroad through a GlobalWorks program? Attend GEO's GlobalWorks Information Session on June 2 from 1pm to 2pm in Condon Hall 203 to learn more! We'll discuss the application process, answer any questions, and share more about our NEW program locations in Santiago, Chile; Sydney, Australia; and Cape Town, South Africa.

Cross Cultural Events on Campus

Where: PLC 348

Curious about the Indian subcontinent?
Please Join Us!

South Asia Minor Tea and Samosa

Come and Learn About the South Asia Minor with South Asia, International Studies and Asian Studies faculty.
Tuesday, February 11th 2014
348 Prince Lucien Campbell Hall
4:00-6:00 pm

Join us for samosas, pakoras, chai (tea) and other South Asian cuisine!

Where: Global Scholars Hall

The NWRC is a professional conference for students and recent graduates who have returned from an international education experience. The conference was founded in 2009 by leading international educators throughout Oregon who sought to provide greater support and resources for returnees.
Join us at this year’s conference on Saturday, February 8, 2014, at the Global Scholars Hall located on the University of Oregon Campus in Eugene, OR.

Where: Erb Memorial Union (EMU), Ballroom

Where: Mills International Center, EMU

Finding internships for international students can be stressful. In this workshop, you will learn about internship search strategies, tips for internship development, the use of CPT vs. OPT, and earning internship credits through Go Intern! Program.
Go and start here!

Where: Knight Law Center Campbell Auditorium

Where: World Affairs Council of Oregon 1200 SW Park Ave Madison Room Portland, OR 97201

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Where: Wesley Center

Help support UO's Kultura Pilipinas this Thursday, Nov. 21 at Wesley Center, 1236 Kincaid Street, 6-8 pm.

KP is suggesting a minimum donation of $5.

All proceeds will go tot he Philippine Red Cross.

Connect and show your support for Kultura Pilipinas at:
https://www.facebook.com/kulturapilipinas

Where: Knight Law Center Campbell Auditorium

Internationally recognized scholar and educator Hugo Slim visits the University of Oregon as the 2013-14 Savage Professor of International Relations and Peace.

Slim’s visit marks the beginning of a collaboration between the University of Oregon and the University of Oxford, which focuses on issues of global human rights through events and scholarship opportunities for UO students and faculty members on the Eugene and Oxford campuses.

 

About Hugo Slim:

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Where: EMU Concourse

2013 Study Abroad Fair to give away airfare grants, showcase new programs
Students in Nov. 20 event can win a free trip to destination of their choice

 

 

Where: Erb Memorial Union (EMU), Ballroom

Michele Norris tickets sold out in 4 days. Due to the overwhelming demand, we will live stream video of the event to the Oak and Maple rooms in the EMU!

We will fill the overflow room on a first come/first serve basis.

NPR special correspondent Michele Norris will speak about The Race Card Project and her experiences traveling the country speaking with many different people about race.