The Global Studies Institute (GSI) is a unit of UO's Division of Global Engagement. GSI hosts and supports UO’s internationally-oriented research centers, programs, and initiatives. Our goal is to enhance faculty research, enrich student global engagement with faculty, and promote the University of Oregon’s academic excellence at home and with partners around the world. In partnership with UO schools and colleges, GSI encourages interdisciplinary and cross-regional research, curriculum development, and community outreach.
How We Accomplish Our Mission
- Serve as an incubator, coordinator, and promoter of the full range of international programs, projects, and initiatives on campus.
- Increase faculty research, impact, translation and service
- Pursue a vigorous fundraising and grant writing program to seed and sustain global projects with the greatest impact on faculty recruitment and retention.
- Achieve economies of scale and efficiencies by pooling resources and sharing staff among internationally-oriented, centers, programs and initiatives.
Contact Us
Mail:
5209 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403
Physical locations:
3rd Floor Oregon Hall - GSI staff
110 Gerlinger - CAPS staff
Phone: 541-346-3206
Meet the Staff
Dennis Galvan
Interim GSI Director, Dean and Vice Provost
Elly Vandegrift
Program Director, Global Science Education Initiatives
Meaghan Bogart
Global Engagement Program Coordinator
Sherilyn Schwartz
Interim Director of Fiscal Services
Leadership of GSI Centers
Maram Epstein Julie Sykes Peter Laufer, Steven Shankman Yekang Ko | Global Justice Committee Jeffrey Measelle, Josh Snodgrass, Jo Weaver, Clare Evans, Kristin Yarris David Hollenberg Tuong Vu |