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Adjusting to life in a new country comes with both excitement and challenges. This workshop explores strategies for maintaining your mental health while abroad, including managing culture shock, building routines, and finding support systems. Learn how to stay grounded and make the most of your experience.
During this presentation, you will learn about common challenges students face and discover self-care strategies and best practices for wellness. You'll also hear from former students who have studied abroad as they share their experiences.
1:00–3:30 p.m.
Foodways in early East Asia reflect cultural identity, technological innovation, and community practices. Prehistoric societies across the region diversified their diets with wild resources, experimented with early farming, and developed distinctive cooking and serving traditions. This session highlights research on food procurement, preparation, and consumption in Neolithic China and Japan, alongside comparisons with food culture resilience in Oregon.
The symposium is open to the public, and light refreshment will be provided.
Hosted by:
Prof. Gyoung-Ah Lee (Anthropology, University of Oregon)
Presented by:
Prof. Anne Underhill (Anthropology, Yale University)
Prof. Xuexiang Chen (Archaeology, Shandong University)
Prof. Hiroki Obata (Archaeology, Kumamoto University)
Prof. Katelyn McDonough (Anthropology, University of Oregon)
View or Download the Symposium Brochure Here
Event sponsors:
Admiral David E. Jeremiah and Mrs. Connie Jeremiah Lecture Series, Yoko McClain Lecture Series in Japanese Studies, Center for Asian and Pacific Studies, Department of Anthropology, East Asian Languages and Literatures, Food Studies Program, and Oregon Humanities Center’s Endowment for Public Outreach in the Arts, Sciences, and Humanities.
3:30–4:30 p.m.
The Northwest Native American Language Resource Center's Community Project Planning and Development (CPPD) workshops are designed to help guide you through the process of creating a community-based project: from coming up with the idea, to building a solid organizational and logistical foundation, and all of the other necessary steps to get your project proposal completed. Overall, there are 15 CPPD workshops in this series.
Each workshop also has an associated next-day drop-in assistance hour. This workshop series is meant to take participants with little to no experience in community project planning and development and help them complete their first project proposal. While we are focused on assisting with project planning and development of Alaskan Native/Native American Language projects, much of the content that you will be learning in these workshops is readily transferrable to other types of projects.
Registrants will have access to all workshops in this April offering. Attendance at all workshops in the offering is recommended but not required.
All instruction is provided online and instructors will join online. Participants will join remotely via zoom (please see technology section below.)
Workshops in this Offering
The CPPD workshops are offered in smaller, five workshop offerings. The first five workshops were offered in November and December of 2025. The workshops that are available in the April offering are:
Workshop 6: Identifying Long-Range Goals
- Topic: Supports facilitation of community discussions to identify vision-aligned, long-term goals that drive project outcomes.
- Date: 4/1
- Drop-In Assistance: 4/2
Workshop 7: Defining Barriers to Long-Range Goals
- Topic: Identifies internal and external barriers, explores strategies to surface challenges, and begin problem-solving approaches.
- Date: 4/8
- Drop-In Assistance: 4/9
Workshop 8: Creating Project Goals & Objectives
- Topic: Translates community vision into specific, measurable project goals and objectives using clear, structured frameworks.
- Date: 4/15
- Drop-In Assistance: 4/16
Workshop 9: Outcomes, Outputs, & Activities
- Topic: Distinguishes outcomes, outputs, and activities, aligns them within a project framework/logic model.
- Date: 4/22
- Drop-In Assistance: 4/23
Workshop 10: Building a Project Work Plan
- Topic: Hands-on strategies to create a work plan with timelines, milestones, responsibilities, and deliverables.
- Date: 4/29
- Drop-In Assistance: 4/30
Technology
The CPPD workshops will be held via Zoom and will use Canvas, a course management system, for materials and activities. Participants must have an email address. It will be best to join on a computer that has a stable internet connection, a webcam, and headphones (depending on your work environment). Using a computer rather than a mobile device will improve your experience - you will be able to better interact with others, participate in hands-on activities, and see presented materials.
3:30–4:30 p.m.
The NW-NALRC's Community Project Planning and Development (CPPD) workshops are designed to help guide you through the process of creating a community-based project: from coming up with the idea, to building a solid organizational and logistical foundation, and all of the other necessary steps to get your project proposal completed. Overall, there are 15 CPPD workshops in this series.
Each workshop also has an associated Next-Day Drop-In Assistance Hour. This workshop series is meant to take participants with little to no experience in Community Project Planning and Development and help them complete their first project proposal. While we are focused on assisting with project planning and development of Alaskan Native / Native American Language projects, much of the content that you will be learning in these workshops is readily transferrable to other types of projects.
Registrants will have access to all workshops in this April 2026 offering. Attendance at all workshops in the offering is recommended but not required.
The CPPD Workshops are offered in smaller, five workshop offerings. The first five workshops were offered in November and December of 2025. The workshops that are available in the April 2026 offering are:
Workshop 6: Identifying Long-Range Goals
- Topic: Supports facilitation of community discussions to identify vision-aligned, long-term goals that drive project outcomes.
- Date: 4/1
- Drop-In Assistance: 4/2
Workshop 7: Defining Barriers to Long-Range Goals
- Topic: Identifies internal and external barriers, explores strategies to surface challenges, and begin problem-solving approaches.
- Date: 4/8
- Drop-In Assistance: 4/9
Workshop 8: Creating Project Goals & Objectives
- Topic: Translates community vision into specific, measurable project goals and objectives using clear, structured frameworks.
- Date: 4/15
- Drop-In Assistance: 4/16
Workshop 9: Outcomes, Outputs, & Activities
- Topic: Distinguishes outcomes, outputs, and activities, aligns them within a project framework/logic model.
- Date: 4/22
- Drop-In Assistance: 4/23
Workshop 10: Building a Project Work Plan
- Topic: Hands-on strategies to create a work plan with timelines, milestones, responsibilities, and deliverables.
- Date: 4/29
- Drop-In Assistance: 4/30
Technology
The CPPD workshops will be held via Zoom and will use Canvas, a course management system, for materials and activities. Participants must have an email address. It will be best to join on a computer that has a stable internet connection, a webcam, and headphones (depending on your work environment). Using a computer rather than a mobile device will improve your experience - you will be able to better interact with others, participate in hands-on activities, and see presented materials.
3:30–4:30 p.m.
The Northwest Native American Language Resource Center's Community Project Planning and Development (CPPD) workshops are designed to help guide you through the process of creating a community-based project: from coming up with the idea, to building a solid organizational and logistical foundation, and all of the other necessary steps to get your project proposal completed. Overall, there are 15 CPPD workshops in this series.
Each workshop also has an associated next-day drop-in assistance hour. This workshop series is meant to take participants with little to no experience in community project planning and development and help them complete their first project proposal. While we are focused on assisting with project planning and development of Alaskan Native/Native American Language projects, much of the content that you will be learning in these workshops is readily transferrable to other types of projects.
Registrants will have access to all workshops in this April offering. Attendance at all workshops in the offering is recommended but not required.
All instruction is provided online and instructors will join online. Participants will join remotely via zoom (please see technology section below.)
Workshops in this Offering
The CPPD workshops are offered in smaller, five workshop offerings. The first five workshops were offered in November and December of 2025. The workshops that are available in the April offering are:
Workshop 6: Identifying Long-Range Goals
- Topic: Supports facilitation of community discussions to identify vision-aligned, long-term goals that drive project outcomes.
- Date: 4/1
- Drop-In Assistance: 4/2
Workshop 7: Defining Barriers to Long-Range Goals
- Topic: Identifies internal and external barriers, explores strategies to surface challenges, and begin problem-solving approaches.
- Date: 4/8
- Drop-In Assistance: 4/9
Workshop 8: Creating Project Goals & Objectives
- Topic: Translates community vision into specific, measurable project goals and objectives using clear, structured frameworks.
- Date: 4/15
- Drop-In Assistance: 4/16
Workshop 9: Outcomes, Outputs, & Activities
- Topic: Distinguishes outcomes, outputs, and activities, aligns them within a project framework/logic model.
- Date: 4/22
- Drop-In Assistance: 4/23
Workshop 10: Building a Project Work Plan
- Topic: Hands-on strategies to create a work plan with timelines, milestones, responsibilities, and deliverables.
- Date: 4/29
- Drop-In Assistance: 4/30
Technology
The CPPD workshops will be held via Zoom and will use Canvas, a course management system, for materials and activities. Participants must have an email address. It will be best to join on a computer that has a stable internet connection, a webcam, and headphones (depending on your work environment). Using a computer rather than a mobile device will improve your experience - you will be able to better interact with others, participate in hands-on activities, and see presented materials.
3:30–4:30 p.m.
The NW-NALRC's Community Project Planning and Development (CPPD) workshops are designed to help guide you through the process of creating a community-based project: from coming up with the idea, to building a solid organizational and logistical foundation, and all of the other necessary steps to get your project proposal completed. Overall, there are 15 CPPD workshops in this series.
Each workshop also has an associated Next-Day Drop-In Assistance Hour. This workshop series is meant to take participants with little to no experience in Community Project Planning and Development and help them complete their first project proposal. While we are focused on assisting with project planning and development of Alaskan Native / Native American Language projects, much of the content that you will be learning in these workshops is readily transferrable to other types of projects.
Registrants will have access to all workshops in this April 2026 offering. Attendance at all workshops in the offering is recommended but not required.
The CPPD Workshops are offered in smaller, five workshop offerings. The first five workshops were offered in November and December of 2025. The workshops that are available in the April 2026 offering are:
Workshop 6: Identifying Long-Range Goals
- Topic: Supports facilitation of community discussions to identify vision-aligned, long-term goals that drive project outcomes.
- Date: 4/1
- Drop-In Assistance: 4/2
Workshop 7: Defining Barriers to Long-Range Goals
- Topic: Identifies internal and external barriers, explores strategies to surface challenges, and begin problem-solving approaches.
- Date: 4/8
- Drop-In Assistance: 4/9
Workshop 8: Creating Project Goals & Objectives
- Topic: Translates community vision into specific, measurable project goals and objectives using clear, structured frameworks.
- Date: 4/15
- Drop-In Assistance: 4/16
Workshop 9: Outcomes, Outputs, & Activities
- Topic: Distinguishes outcomes, outputs, and activities, aligns them within a project framework/logic model.
- Date: 4/22
- Drop-In Assistance: 4/23
Workshop 10: Building a Project Work Plan
- Topic: Hands-on strategies to create a work plan with timelines, milestones, responsibilities, and deliverables.
- Date: 4/29
- Drop-In Assistance: 4/30
Technology
The CPPD workshops will be held via Zoom and will use Canvas, a course management system, for materials and activities. Participants must have an email address. It will be best to join on a computer that has a stable internet connection, a webcam, and headphones (depending on your work environment). Using a computer rather than a mobile device will improve your experience - you will be able to better interact with others, participate in hands-on activities, and see presented materials.
5:30–7:00 p.m.
In this talk, Professor Jon Holt of Portland State University will explore two fundamental frameworks for parsing the visual grammar of comics: Scott McCloud’s formalist analysis and Natsume Fusanosuke’s culturally grounded approach to manga expression. McCloud and Natsume constructed their theories of visual language separately but simultaneously in the 1990s, and their discourses remain powerful and helpful to comics studies scholars as well as instructors teaching manga and comics in the American classroom. By placing these perspectives in dialogue, Holt will show how these flexible frameworks can still help us interpret manga not just as a visual narrative form, but as a distinct cultural medium.
The lecture is open to the public.
The event is sponsored by:
- Yoko McClain Lecture Series in Japanese Studies
- The Sally Claire Haseltine Endowment in Art History
- Comics and Cartoon Studies Program
- Center for Asian and Pacific Studies
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- 1:1 Sessions: Connect directly with employers and ask questions to learn about specific opportunities.
- Group Sessions: Join informative sessions, panel discussions with industry experts, and learn about the opportunities available and the company culture.
- Networking Opportunities: Build connections that could lead to internships, jobs, or mentorship opportunities.
- Register for Sessions on Handshake: After completing your registration for the overall fair, be sure to sign up for 1:1 sessions and/or group sessions with recruiters to maximize your opportunities to connect.
- Dress Professionally (Even Virtually): First impressions matter, so opt for a business-casual look during your video interactions.
- Prepare Your Resume: Upload a polished version of your resume to Handshake to share with employers. Need help? Your Career Center offers resources to perfect your resume—don’t hesitate to visit the office or check out their resources on Handshake..
- Craft Your Elevator Pitch: Have a 30-second introduction ready to share your story and career aspirations.
- Follow Up: After the event, reach out to the recruiters you meet to express your continued interest.
5:00–7:30 p.m.
Meet director Shiori Ito in person on the UO campus! https://www.shioriito.com/en/films
- Woman who sparked Japan’s #MeToo movement
- Peabody Award winner
- Oscar-nominated filmmaker
This event will feature a screening of the widely acclaimed memoir documentary film, Black Box Diaries, followed by an in-person conversation with director Shiori Ito.
Ito is the first Japanese documentary filmmaker to be nominated for an Academy Award. The film chronicles Ito’s investigation and pursuit for justice following a sexual assault she suffered in 2015 as a young journalist. It follows her attempt to prosecute the high-profile offender, a senior figure in the Japanese media. Her challenge to Japan’s patriarchal, judicial, political, and media systems has made this a landmark case of gender-based violence in Japan.
The event is sponsored by:
- Yoko McClain Lecture Series in Japanese Studies
- Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures
- Oregon Humanities Center Endowment for Public Outreach in the Arts, Sciences, and Humanities
- Center for Asian and Pacific Studies
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Join us for an interactive conversation about student identities in a global context. A panel of study abroad alumni will reflect on their experiences navigating and expressing intersecting identities while abroad.
4:00–5:20 p.m.
This workshop will provide guidance on the Fulbright US Student program, which offers funding for the following international opportunities (1) teaching English, (2) conducting independent research, or (3) pursuing graduate school abroad. The workshop will help students put together competitive applications for Fulbright.
3:30–8:00 p.m.
This conference examines the future of higher education in an increasingly authoritarian global environment marked by democratic backsliding, political polarization, and intensifying state efforts to control knowledge production. Across regions, universities face intersecting pressures: geopolitical instability, new technologies, shifting patterns of mobility, growing demands for measurable “impact,” and deepening contests over truth, history, and public trust.
A central concern of this convening is systemic autonomy in higher education: the capacity of teaching and research to be guided by scholarly standards rather than direct political instruction. Universities are never separate from politics, law, the economy, or media. The question is which institutional arrangements allow these relationships to support, rather than undermine, free inquiry.
The Schnitzer School of Global Studies and Languages invites all to attend and engage!
✒️Register here *Attendance is free
5:30–7:30 p.m.
We are excited to celebrate the 9th Asian Studies Research Event and the Asian Studies Award. This will be an in-person event with catering; details will be announced in May. This event is sponsored by the Asian Studies Program in partnership with the 2026 UO Undergraduate Research Symposium. Registration deadline to participate: April 1. Undergraduate Student Registration: Current UO undergraduate students from any major are welcome to participate in this event (you don’t need to be an Asian Studies major or minor). You can present independent research (e.g., honors theses, term projects, translations, flagship projects, etc.) and creative work focused on a topic in the broad, interdisciplinary field of Asian Studies. Presentations will be 10-12 minutes; detailed instructions and preparation advice will be provided. If you have any questions, or you are not sure your project fits this event, we welcome you to email Alisa Freedman at alisaf@uoregon.edu. You can also see the participants and project titles of recent events here: https://asianstudies.uoregon.edu/asian-studies-research-event/
- Register by April 1. Go to https://urds.uoregon.edu/symposium/registration-preview for instructions, then click on “Registration Form” to sign up.
- When you reach the Academic area of research project section on the form, select the Asian Studies Event. This will automatically opt you in.
Graduate Student Registration: Current UO graduate students from any department or program are welcome to participate, and we welcome students who completed graduate degrees in 2025 but did not present at last year’s event. You can present research focused on a topic in the broad, interdisciplinary field of Asian Studies. Presentations could be on MA theses, seminar papers, and PhD dissertations, creative work and translations. Presentations will be limited to three minutes in the style of “3-Minute Theses” and detailed instructions and advice will be provided. Register by April 1. If you have any questions, or you are not sure your project fits this event, please email Dan Buck (danielb@uoregon.edu). In your registration email please include your name, department, graduation date, academic advisor, and a provisional presentation title (you can finalize it later). Asian Studies Awards, Undergraduate and Graduate: These awards recognize oral, poster, and creative work presentations focused on a topic in the broad, interdisciplinary field of Asian Studies and characterized by excellence in research and clarity of delivery:
- Undergraduate Awards: One $400 award, and two $150 honorable mention awards.
- Graduate Awards: One $400 award, and two $150 honorable mention awards.
- Sponsorship: Asian Studies Program and the Division of Undergraduate Education and Student Success.
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
This conference examines the future of higher education in an increasingly authoritarian global environment marked by democratic backsliding, political polarization, and intensifying state efforts to control knowledge production. Across regions, universities face intersecting pressures: geopolitical instability, new technologies, shifting patterns of mobility, growing demands for measurable “impact,” and deepening contests over truth, history, and public trust.
A central concern of this convening is systemic autonomy in higher education: the capacity of teaching and research to be guided by scholarly standards rather than direct political instruction. Universities are never separate from politics, law, the economy, or media. The question is which institutional arrangements allow these relationships to support, rather than undermine, free inquiry.
The Schnitzer School of Global Studies and Languages invites all to attend and engage!
✒️Register here *Attendance is free
8:30 a.m.–2:45 p.m.
This conference examines the future of higher education in an increasingly authoritarian global environment marked by democratic backsliding, political polarization, and intensifying state efforts to control knowledge production. Across regions, universities face intersecting pressures: geopolitical instability, new technologies, shifting patterns of mobility, growing demands for measurable “impact,” and deepening contests over truth, history, and public trust.
A central concern of this convening is systemic autonomy in higher education: the capacity of teaching and research to be guided by scholarly standards rather than direct political instruction. Universities are never separate from politics, law, the economy, or media. The question is which institutional arrangements allow these relationships to support, rather than undermine, free inquiry.
The Schnitzer School of Global Studies and Languages invites all to attend and engage!
✒️Register here *Attendance is free
6:00–8:30 p.m.
Yoisho Hai Yoi Yoi!🦆🐁 Ahiru Daiko, the UO's Japanese drumming ensemble, will be holding "Yoisho!", our 2026 spring concert! We will be showcasing both old and new repertoire. Doors open at 5:30pm and entry is FREE so feel free to pull up and bring your friends. We are excited to see you there‼️ Event will be streamed on our YouTube.
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What does navigating the Tokyo subway, sipping espresso in a Roman piazza, and landing a global internship all have in common? They are all experiences to be had during study abroad, an experience that needs to be fueled by a smart financial strategy.
While international travel can be a major expense if left unplanned, studying abroad is an incredible investment in your future that is well within your reach when you know how to manage the costs. Join us to learn how to budget for "hidden" expenses, unlock specialized scholarships, and avoid common currency exchange blunders that can drain your bank account.
Make your global dreams a reality without breaking, in the Financial Wellness Center.
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Looking for a part-time job this summer in Eugene? Looking ahead for fall job opportunities on campus? Or want to learn more about future work-study opportunities during your time at UO? Stop by the UO Part-Time Job & Work-Study Fair, Wednesday, May 13, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Tykeson Hall 1st Floor Commons area to meet local and on-campus employers hiring for seasonal employees! Bring your resume and apply on the spot, or just look around and learn more about the great ways you can get work experience and build career readiness skills during your time at the UO.
FYI: Work-Study is a specific type of part-time job available to students based on financial need. If a job says it requires Work-Study, you must have accepted an award on Duckweb. To learn more about the program and how to find your award, check out https://career.uoregon.edu/jobs-and-internships/work-study
There will still be LOTS of jobs at this event that do not require work-study in order to apply--something for everyone!
Register in Handshake to keep up to date on which employers are coming to the fair and what jobs you can be applying for!
Special thanks to Chick-Fil-A
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Join Global Education Oregon for a workshop to learn all about the basics of studying abroad. We'll discuss different types of programs, application deadlines, and have an opportunity to talk with our peer advisors, who can help answer any questions you might have!
This workshop is not required to apply for our programs, but can be a helpful tool if you'd like to plan for your future study abroad experience.
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Use your experience studying or interning abroad to boost your career! In this interactive workshop, you'll learn how to identify and articulate the valuable skills you gain while abroad — from cross-cultural communication to problem-solving. Discover how to effectively showcase these experiences on your resume and confidently discuss them in job interviews.