April 6 through 10 is Graduate-Professional Student Appreciation Week, and we're celebrating the UO's graduate and law students with events, activities, and giveaways. See what's happening below, and check out our Graduate-Professional Student Appreciation Week webpage for more details.

 All Week

• Free professional headshots (hosted by the Division of Graduate Studies)
• Prize wheel for COE graduate students (hosted by the College of Education, HEDCO's Student Academic Services Office)
• Free coffee for SOMD students (hosted by the School of Music and Dance)

 Monday, April 6

• 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Free refreshments for all graduate and law students (hosted by the Division of Graduate Studies, Graduate Student Lounge, Susan Campbell Hall 111)
• Noon - 12:45 p.m. Free Pilates-yoga class for graduate students (hosted by PE and Rec, Woodruff Gymnasium, 220 Gerlinger Hall) - Register in advance

 Tuesday, April 7

• 8:30 - 10 a.m. Knight Campus and collaborating departments and institutes coffee and treats (hosted by the Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Impact, First Floor Forum, Knight Campus Building 2)
• Morning. Coffee and hot chocolate for law students (hosted by the School of Law)

 Wednesday, April 8

• Morning. Doughnuts for Ducks for COE graduate students (hosted by the College of Education, HEDCO Courtyard)
• Noon - 12:45 p.m. Free Pilates-yoga class for graduate students (hosted by PE and Rec, Woodruff Gymnasium, 220 Gerlinger Hall) - Register in advance
• Noon - 1:00 p.m. College of Design graduate student showcase and social (hosted by the College of Design, Hayden Gallery)
• 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Free button-making table for all graduate and law students (hosted by the Craft Center and the Division of Graduate Studies, Graduate Student Lounge, Susan Campbell Hall 111)

 Thursday, April 9

• 9 - 11 a.m. Free coffee and pastries for all graduate and law students (hosted by the Knight Library, GradSpace, Knight Library 148)
• 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Free button-making table, plant giveaway, and refreshments for all graduate and law students (hosted by the Division of Graduate Studies, Graduate Student Lounge, Susan Campbell Hall 111)
• 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Reception for CAS graduate students (hosted by the College of Arts and Sciences, Tykeson Hall)

 Friday, April 10

• UO Summit for Sustainable Organizations. Ten free tickets available for graduate and law students (email summit.so@uoregon.edu to request your free ticket)
• 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Free coffee if you wear your UO Ducks gear (hosted by Duck Store, Flagship Campus Location in Eugene)
• Noon - 2:00 p.m. Free rock painting with the Craft Center (hosted by the Craft Center, Erb Memorial Union, Oregon Plaza by the O Desk)
• 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Grad student networking: Like to mingle? Let’s play bingo! (hosted by the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation, Willamette Hall Atrium) - RSVP by April 6

 Saturday, April 11

• UO Summit for Sustainable Organizations. Ten free tickets available for graduate and law students (email summit.so@uoregon.edu to request your free ticket) 

Thinking about a career in Healthcare? Have we got a Friday morning for you! Hop on the bus and let’s go explore McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center in Springfield for a behind-the-scenes tour and Q&A with healthcare leaders just for UO students! Learn more about all the different types of job functions needed to keep this growing industry booming--from both the medical and business sides. They are excited to introduce you to career paths, meet alumni and leaders, and show off some of their innovations in action!

This event is FREE, open to all majors, and bring a friend! Must register on Handshake to save your spot! Tour space is limited! Day of registration is available if there are spots. email career@uoregon.edu if you are a community member or faculty/staff who'd like to join us.

OUTLINE OF TOUR:

Meet at Ford Alumni Center NO LATER THAN 8:45am; We'll walk over to the bus stop (Agate) to catch the EMX to the hospital in Springfield. Tour from 10am-12pm. At 12 pm we'll be done with the tour and there will be a group getting on the bus to head back to campus you can join OR feel free to go grab lunch or have fun in Springfield!

Sponsored by University Career Center and Collaborative Economic Development Oregon. Check out other events happening this term at career.uoregon.edu/events 

Learn the ins and outs of navigating the in-person Spring Career and Internship Expo, updating your Handshake profile, researching employers, and how to present yourself authentically during the expo.

Hosted by the University Career Center as part of the 2026 Spring Career Readiness Week. http://career.uoregon.edu/events 

Please join the Global Justice Program for a lecture on "Israel: What Went Wrong?" by Omer Bartov, an Israeli-American scholar and Dean’s Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Brown University.

This lecture will provide a gist of Bartov's forthcoming book, Israel: What Went Wrong?, to be published in April 2026. The book explores the tragic transformation of Zionism, a movement that sought to emancipate European Jewry from oppression, into a state ideology of ethno-nationalism. How is it possible that a state founded in the immediate aftermath of the Holocaust, an event that gave legitimacy to a national home for the Jews, stands credibly accused of perpetrating large-scale war crimes? How do we come to terms with the fact that Israel’s war of destruction is being conducted with the support, laced with denial and indifference, of so many of its Jewish citizens? Tracing the roots of the violent events currently unfolding in Israel and the occupied territories, the book tracks Israel’s moral tribulations and considers the origins of Zionism; the intertwining of its independence with Palestinian displacement; the politics of the Holocaust; controversies over the term "genocide"; and the uncertain future. 

Bartov is an Israeli-American scholar and Dean’s Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Brown University. He has written widely on war crimes, interethnic relations, and genocide. Recent books, published in multiple languages, include Anatomy of a Genocide: The Life and Death of a Town Called Buczacz (2018), which won the National Jewish Book Award, and Genocide, the Holocaust and Israel-Palestine: First-Person History in Times of Crisis (2023), named Choice 2024 Outstanding Academic Title. Bartov’s essays and commentaries have been widely featured in national and international magazines and media outlets. His new book, Israel: What Went Wrong? will be published in April 2026 by FSG in the US and Penguin/Random Books in the UK.

The United States has the largest tech market in the world (1/3 of a $5 TRILLION industry!) and overall employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations in the next decade! (learn more) The future of the technology industry is so much more than just artificial intelligence and social media platforms. Hundreds of thousands of competitive openings are projected each year in the U.S.A. in these highly skilled roles—are you up for the challenge?  

Join us for a special industry-connection night dedicated to helping YOU get career ready for your future in Tech. Grab a snack & rotate through casual small group chats with alumni, professionals, and industry leaders to learn more about their career paths, industry insight, and get advice about how to find career-building opportunities and connections.

SPECIAL GUESTS COMING FROM:

• Huron Consulting Group
• Eugene School District 4J
• Palo Alto Networks
• CrowdStrike
• BPM Cybersecurity and IT Advisory
• City of Eugene
• Lane County Government
• AND MORE TO COME!

Open to all majors and academic years. Snacks provided. Casual Dress.   Come & Go Event. No RSVP is required. Bring your friends! 

ALL students are welcome to participate! This event is part of Spring Career Readiness Week, hosted by the University Career Center and the School of Computer and Data Sciences

Special thanks to our sponsors Enterprise Mobility for supporting Career Ready Ducks!

Embark on your first international trip with confidence! This student-centered workshop will focus on addressing students' questions about traveling abroad alone for the first time, featuring a discussion where students can express their concerns, share what excites them about their destination, and strategize solutions to potential challenges. Key topics we will explore include concerns about first-time travel, managing uncertainty, and identifying additional resources needed before the trip.

First Career & Internship Expo? Or just a little nervous? Come early and get a low-stress, behind-the-scenes look at how to navigate the expo and make a good first impression with employers. Bring a friend! want to learn more about the Spring Career & Internship Expo 4/16 from noon to 4pm?

The University Career Center thanks Enterprise Mobility for sponsoring all of our Spring Career Readiness Week events and workshops and to Summit Bank for sponsoring the Spring Career & Internship Expo!

Want to make a great first impression with employers at the Spring Career & Internship Expo? Wear an outfit that reflects your confidence, personality, and professionalism! AND while you’re all dressed up, get a FREE Professional Headshot taken to add to your LinkedIn! 

Photographer will be present from 12-4pm in the EMU 240-Oak Room (right outside of the expo tabling area).  Limited to current UO students only.

You'll receive a digital photo to your UO email within one week! 

NOTE: RSVPing does not guarantee your spot, only serves as a reminder for the event. Photos are first come, first serve. Line will be cut off at 3:30 if too busy. 

Learn more about the Spring Career & Internship Expo and how to make a great first impression with employers!

The University Career Center thanks Enterprise Mobility for sponsoring all of our Spring Career Readiness Week events and workshops and to Summit Bank for sponsoring the Spring Career & Internship Expo!

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) will be on the Portland campus to provide information and answer questions about the international student experience. Lunch provided for attendees. 

Arts and craft activity to create scrapbook/board on study abroad experience. You bring your pictures and we provide the supplies. 

Hosted by Global Education Oregon