International Education Month

Are you interested in studying abroad? Stop by GEO's study abroad fair to find a program for you and be entered to win a $500 GEO program scholarship! Speak to a program advisor, hear about the student experience from a program alum, learn more about study abroad financial aid and scholarships, and pick up some snacks and GEO swag.

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM.

Understanding Antisemitism with Project Shema provides a grounding in the history and modern expressions of antisemitism, including how anti-Jewish ideas surface in current conversations about Israel and Palestine. With anti-Jewish hate crimes at record levels in the US, this session helps participants build nuanced understanding, strengthen their ability to identify harm, and respond with empathy and clarity when bias arises.  

Attend this session to hear from UO students who recently won the Gilman Scholarship, an award of up to $5,000 for Pell Grant students to study abroad. UO Gilman alumni will speak about their experiences applying for scholarships, securing funding and managing a budget while abroad, as well as highlights from their academic and cultural experiences participating in GEO study abroad programs and GlobalWorks internships.

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM.

Are you considering graduate school?

Do you want access to more than 200 programs with free or low-cost tuition?

Are you curious about the world?

Peace Corps might be the answer.

Peace Corps brings you abroad to live and work within 60+ countries, but service is just the start. Among other benefits, returned volunteers are eligible to apply for Coverdell Fellows graduate programs. These programs offer scholarships to help returned volunteers pay for graduate school, with some programs fully covering tuition and living expenses.

Join the Schnitzer School of Global Studies and Languages and the University Career Center Peace Corps recruiter to learn more about the Global Service Minor, Peace Corps' Coverdell fellowship, and meet the Coverdell fellows currently enrolled at University of Oregon.

Listen to the UO ICSP X UO KWVA International Radio Hour.

The International Cultural Service Program is excited to announce that we are bringing back the collaboration with the UO campus radio station (KWVA 88.1).

Our ICSP members, Pomi, Ariel and Neema, will be working with UOKWVA to host ICSP students weekly to talk about their background, country, culture, and music.

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM.

We invite you to join us at our inaugural Korean Foundation-UO Pacific Northwest Korean Studies Forum. 

The Korea Foundation–UO Pacific Northwest Korean Studies Forum brings together scholars, educators, and researchers from across the Pacific Northwest to explore the past, present, and future of Korean Studies in the region. Hosted by the University of Oregon with support from the Korea Foundation, this gathering seeks to foster new connections among institutions across the Pacific Northwest while highlighting the region's longstanding intellectual, cultural, and transpacific ties to Korea. 

Through interdisciplinary flash talk presentations, collaborative conversations, and strategic planning workshops, the forum aims to strengthen regional partnerships, encourage the sharing of resources and expertise, and build a sustainable network for Korean studies. By bringing together scholars working across the humanities, social sciences, language education, and public engagement, we hope to create new opportunities for collaboration and help position the Pacific Northwest as a vibrant center for innovative Korean studies scholarship. 

We warmly welcome participants, students, and community members to join us in this collective effort to advance Korean studies and deepen understanding of Korea's place in our interconnected world. 

If you are interested in attending, we request that you register using our forum website, which also features our digital program, list of speakers, and directions to the Crater Lakes South room. Registration is free, and refreshments will be provided throughout the forum. 

Join the Global Studies Institute in celebrating International Education Month with an informal gathering of the UO's Fulbright community. This first-of-its-kind event brings together current and returning Fulbright Scholars and Students, Fulbright alumni on campus, and visiting Fulbright scholars hosted at UO.

This gathering is a chance to meet others in the Fulbright community, share experiences, and learn about the program from those who have been through it. Snacks and refreshments will be served.

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM.

Learn about the People, Power, and Protest in Spain program. We will share program details, application process, and scholarship information. For more information, check out the program page.

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM

Are you a School of Journalism and Communication student interested in studying abroad? Stop by this study abroad fair to find a program for you! Learn more about programs and study abroad financial aid and scholarships.

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM.

Whether you studied abroad this past summer or a few years ago, your experience is worth talking about. Global Education Oregon (GEO) and the UO Career Center are partnering to help you reflect on your time abroad and learn how to market it with confidence. This interactive workshop offers resume support, help building your interview answers and elevator pitch, and research-backed guidance from career professionals to set you up for success after graduation. Open to all study abroad returnees, including GEO Center, faculty-led, internship, exchange, and third-party program participants. Your time abroad already set you apart. Now let's make it count.

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM

Hosted at the GEO London Center in summer 2027, Politics in London explores current events and the unprecedented political changes taking shape in the capital of the United Kingdom. In this info session, we'll dive into courses, excursions, finances, and how to get started on your study abroad journey. Plus, hear from the Politics in London 2027 faculty leader, Dr. Lars Skalnes!

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM.

Are you in the legal studies field and want to go abroad? Attend this info session and learn more about how you can apply and expand your knowlege in legal studies abroad.

This info session will go over two programs, Legal Studies in Wales and Legal Studies in Lillie.

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM.

Join the Persian Student Association and Muslim Student Association for an evening of delicious halal kebabs, sculpting, and friendly competition! Students will enjoy Persian food while participating in a fun Play-Doh sculpture competition. This event is an opportunity to bring students together, encourage cultural exchange, and build connections across communities. Everyone is welcome!

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM.

Studied abroad? Planning to? Wondering how the experience can actually help you in your career?  Join us for the Study Abroad Career Panel. Hear directly from UO alumni working across different industries about how employers view study abroad and how students can talk about their international experiences in ways that are meaningful to future employers.  

The conversation will center on one important question: If you were hiring someone, how would you want that candidate to explain the value of studying abroad during an interview?

 Students will hear perspectives on how to:

 • Talk about study abroad in an interview without sounding generic

• Connect an international experience to jobs that are not always internationally focused

• Identify the skills developed abroad that employers value

• Understand the kinds of follow-up questions employers may ask

• Avoid common mistakes when discussing international experiences

• Make the most of time abroad so you return with experiences you can use professionally

Whether you have already studied abroad or are still considering it, this panel will help you think more intentionally about how an international experience can support your future career.

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM.

Ready to explore Europe on two wheels? Join the information session for Sustainable Bicycle Transportation in Europe to learn about this exciting study abroad opportunity! Travel through Denmark, the Netherlands, and Sweden to discover how these countries have become some of the world's best places to bike. Explore the cities of Copenhagen, Amsterdam, and Utrecht while experiencing their innovative bike infrastructure, transportation systems, and cycling culture firsthand. Get ready to see how European cities are shaping the future of sustainable transportation!

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM.

Friday the 13th! UO International Cultural Service Program (ICSP) students share superstitions, urban legends, folklore, or similar beliefs from their home cultures.

• Elif, Fulbright Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) from Turkey
• Natalia, Fulbright Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) from Brazil
• Leslie, Fulbright Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) from Philippines

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM.

Professor Ha will present a talk about his recent book Late Industrialization, Tradition, and Social Change in South Korea (University of Washington Press, 2024). This book is a path-breaking study of how the Korean miracle of industrialization could take place by relying on traditional social structures. Prof. Ha will discuss in particular the phenomenon of "neofamilism" by which the Korean state promoted industrialization by relying on kinship networks to channel capital into chaebol corporations.

Guest speaker: Yong Chool Ha, Director, Center for Korean Studies, Korean Foundation Professor of Korean Social Science, University of Washington Event sponsors: Myung Sup Lim Lecture Series in Korean Studies, US-Vietnam Research Center, Department of Political Science, and Department of Sociology.

Are you studying a language or interested in gaining new language skills before going abroad? Consider attending this Language Learning Abroad session! Hear from UO faculty and study abroad alum about various ways to become involved in language learning on campus and abroad.

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM

Immerse yourself in the language, culture, and vibrant communities of Spain and Mexico! Join this information session to explore the many study abroad opportunities available in both countries, from Spanish language immersion and cultural experiences to internships, university exchanges, and hands-on learning. Discover programs in exciting destinations like Barcelona, Madrid, Oaxaca, Segovia, and Querétaro, learn about language requirements and program options, and find the experience that's right for you. Get inspired to take your education abroad!

Explore GEO Study Abroad programs in Mexico and Spain!

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM

Recognizing and Addressing Islamophobia, Anti-Arab, and Anti-Palestinian Bias on Campus with the Intercultural Networks Group offers insight into the identities and lived experiences of Muslim, Arab, and Palestinian community members. As anti-Muslim incidents continue to rise nationally, this workshop equips participants to recognize common tropes and everyday forms of bias, and to take practical, informed action to foster belonging and counter harmful narratives.  

Interested in learning about nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in Southeast Asia? Join the information session for Catalysts for Impact: NGOs in SE Asia to learn about the NGO sector, explore issues affecting the region, and discover how you can gain hands-on experience working on a project for a local organization in Cambodia. We’ll cover program details, travel locations, and application requirements.

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM.

Have you ever thought about doing a university exchange? Attend this information session and learn all about the programs we offer, dates, deadlines, scholarships, and more!

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM.

Learn about the F regulations for working in the US including Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT), and pathways to H1B.

Presented by International Student and Scholar Services.

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM.

Two leaders from a progressive Israeli labor union that organizes Jewish and Palestinian workers in joint unions will visit the University of Oregon for a four-day visit.

The union, "Power of the Workers," will send one Jewish and one Palestinian organizer from their union, who will talk about all of the aspects of organizing unions across those lines.

They will focus in particular on their experience organizing public transportation bus drivers in the Jerusalem area, where occasional anti-Palestinian threats or violence have been met by a series of one-day strikes in which Jewish and Palestinian drivers all stuck together. This isn't a simple kumbaya story, but it's impressive and instructive, and a little bit hopeful in a place where it's hard to find hope.

The speakers will be of interest to a wide range of students — both those interested in labor/economic justice, those interested in Isreal/Palestine, and those interested in organizing across national/ethical/racial lines more broadly.

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM.

This month's APRU SCL webinar will explore the role of climate change research and renewable energy in building sustainable cities and landscapes. Hear about remote sensing observations of forest ecosystems, the impacts of climate change on terrestrial carbon and nitrogen cycles, and approaches to developing climate-resilient wind and solar power systems. The event will be livestreamed and is open to researchers, practitioners, students, and policymakers both within and outside the APRU SCL network.

Featured guest speakers from East China Normal University (ECNU): 

Dr. Wenmin Zhang, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Geographic Sciences Dr. Jinglan Cui, Research Professor, Dept. of Geographic Sciences Dr. Dongsheng Zheng, Professor, Dept. of Geographic Sciences

Tea and coffee: Taste and explore the cultures behind the world's most influential beverages, and discover their impact on trade, economies, science, and daily life with UO international students and professors.

Coffee and Tea Presenters:

• Dr. Christopher Hendon, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
• Dr. Gyoung-Ah Lee, Professor of Anthropology, Asian Studies, and Food Studies
• Dr. Ian Callison, Visiting Instructor, Clark Honors College
• Natalia, Fulbright Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) from Brazil
• Aziz, International Cultural and Service Program (ICSP) student from Kazakhstan 
• Elif, Fulbright Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) from Turkey

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM.

Are you interested in studying abroad? Join this interactive workshop to learn tips and tricks to budgeting for traveling abroad as a student. This workshop will review subjects such as study abroad or GlobalWorks internship budgets, how exchange rates and foreign currencies work across different countries, and how to figure out how to cover your costs abroad.

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM.

Explore the histories, cultures, and contemporary experiences of LGBTQ+ communities in Amsterdam—one of the most queer-friendly cities in the world! Through the LGBTQ+ Histories and Global Travel in Amsterdam, attend site visits to landmarks such as the Homomonument, Anne Frank House, Resistance Museum, and Europe’s largest LGBTQ+ archive, students will engage with themes of identity, migration, resilience, and social justice. Designed with accessibility and inclusion in mind, this program is especially welcoming to LGBTQ+ students and others who may be underrepresented in study abroad.

This information session goes through all of the program details and requirements.

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM.

Interested in exploring environmental issues and community resilience in West Africa? Join the information session for Environmental Health and Community Resilience in Senegal to learn about this four-week study abroad program. Discover how local communities are addressing climate change, environmental health, and sustainable development through immersive coursework, hands-on projects, and guided excursions. Students will also have the opportunity to learn basic Wolof language skills and engage with local communities. This information session goes over all of the program details and requirements.

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM.

Are you interested in completing an internship abroad? If so, a GlobalWorks International Internship might be for you! Stop by this information session to learn more about the application process, program curriculum, and student experience abroad.

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM

Are you interested in healthcare or medicine? Come to this study abroad fair! We have many programs just for you that we can't wait to share. Learn about each one and what you can get out of it, as well as scolarship opportunities.

Check out some of our highlighted programs before the fair: GlobalWorks Pre-Med Shadowing in Italy or Spain, Healthcare in Costa Rica, University of Bristol Biomedical Sciences Lab Summer School

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM

Experience the incredible biodiversity of Ecuador through Tropical Ecology in Ecuador program, an unforgettable three-week study abroad adventure! Explore three remarkable ecosystems, from the Amazonian rainforest to Andean cloud forests and high-elevation páramo. Get hands-on experience identifying tropical plants and wildlife, conducting ecological research, and learning alongside Ecuadorian biologists and local naturalist guides. Discover the connections between biodiversity, conservation, and local communities while taking your learning beyond the classroom and into some of the most extraordinary landscapes on Earth!

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM.

Drawing on examples from the JSMA’s collection, Professor Zhao Feng will explore the changing forms, symbolism, and textile techniques of Chinese dragon robes. The lecture will consider how these garments evolved within the political, social and ceremonial contexts of the imperial court over time. Talk will be followed by a reception and celebration of the Chinese publication, A Comprehensive Collection of Chinese Silk Art: Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, University of Oregon. Professor Zhao Feng is a distinguished scholar of Chinese silk art from the School of Art and Archaeology at Zhejiang University in China; he also serves as President of International Association for the Study of Silk Road Textiles (IASSRT) and an Executive Board member of the International Council of Museum (ICOM). This event is sponsored by the Lijin Collection Arts of Asia Distinguished Lecture Series and Global Studies Institute.

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM.

Hunger is not an accident of nature, but a result of how resources get distributed. The UO Oxfam Hunger Banquet is an immersive event designed to make food distribution impossible to ignore. When you arrive at this event, you draw a card at random, and it will assign you to a high-, middle-, or low-income tier, in proportions drawn from current global inequality statistics. The event meal distribution will go like this: 

• Twenty percent of guests are seated at tables and served a full meal. 
• Thirty percent receive rice and beans. 
• The remaining half sit on the floor with a small portion of rice and water. 

Nobody chooses their tier, and that is the point. After the meal, everyone comes together to talk about what they experienced and what can be done with it. Oxfam has been running Hunger Banquets for more than fifty years, beginning with the 1974 Fast for a World Harvest, when 250,000 people across the United States skipped a meal to take a stand against hunger and inequality. Since then, nearly a million people have attended one of Oxfam's Banquets. 

We are also running a campus-wide food drive. Everything collected goes to the Student Food Pantry. We encourage donations of non-perishable food items, including canned beans, canned proteins (such as tuna), spices, condiments, and holiday foods such as canned cranberry sauce. Other non-perishable food donations are also welcome!

Since 1974, Oxfam has been working with volunteers to create awareness of hunger and inequality. Oxfam Hunger Banquets give you the opportunity to make a difference, both locally and globally. They are volunteer-led interactive events that bring statistics about poverty to life.

RSVP for the event is encouraged but not required. 

UO Oxfam Hunger Banquet and Food Drive is sponsored by the Global Justice Project. This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM.

Listen to the UO ICSP X UO KWVA International Radio Hour.

The International Cultural Service Program is excited to announce that we are bringing back the collaboration with the UO campus radio station (KWVA 88.1).

Our ICSP members, Pomi, Ariel and Neema, will be working with UOKWVA to host ICSP students weekly to talk about their background, country, culture, and music.

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM.

Do you want to study abroad but don't know where to begin? Attend GEO 101 to learn more about studying abroad, the application process, and talk with a student alum.

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM.

Join International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) for a casual reception to connect with fellow UO-sponsored international scholars, their families, and the colleagues who support them across campus to meet and socialize. No speeches. No formal program. Just sweet treats, refreshments, conversation, and the opportunity for cross-cultural exchange and education sharing.

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM.

Join the Persian Student Association for our annual Yalda Night celebration! Shab-e Yalda is an ancient Persian tradition celebrating the longest night of the year and the triumph of light over darkness. Traditionally, families and friends gather to share food, poetry, music, and stories. We invite the UO community to experience this beautiful cultural tradition through Persian food, traditional sweets, pomegranates, music, and community activities. This event is open to everyone, regardless of cultural background!

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM.

Debrief Session: Understanding, Recognizing and Addressing Antisemitism and Islamophobia provides space for reflection, dialogue, and shared learning. Together we will process insights from the workshops and explore concrete ways to create a more inclusive campus culture.  

Are you into alpine views, hiking, and peaceful scenery? In the Dolomite Mountains, you will experience all of that and more! Learn about our Exploring the Dolomites program, where you get to experience hut-to-hut hiking through tunnels created during WWI, and get acquainted with the magnificent natural landscape. This info session will go through all of that and explain more about this unique program.

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM.

Listen to the UO ICSP X UO KWVA International Radio Hour.

The International Cultural Service Program is excited to announce that we are bringing back the collaboration with the UO campus radio station (KWVA 88.1).

Our ICSP members, Pomi, Ariel and Neema, will be working with UOKWVA to host ICSP students weekly to talk about their background, country, culture, and music.

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM.