News & Events
GSI Newsletters
In this issue, we share more opportunities, showcase recent events, and highlight projects and accomplishments from the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU).
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UO Events
12:15–1:15 p.m.
Interested in studying abroad in summer 2026 with the Transforming Organizations in London program? Check out this information session to learn more!
The deadline to apply is March 15, and the deadline to apply for scholarships for the program is March 1.
2:00–4:00 p.m.
From Jan. 21 and continuing until March 18, the Northwest Native American Language Resource Center (NW-NALRC) will be holding weekly consultation and assistance times.
From 2-3pm PST we will be providing consultation and assistance with Community Projects and Planning.
From 3-4pm PST we will be providing consultation and assistance for Supporting Language Teaching and Learning.
To join, please fill out this short form https://forms.office.com/r/D2pg3wErfj.
If you are in need of assistance, or if you have any questions, please contact nalrc@uoregon.edu.
4:00–4:30 p.m.
Healthcare in Costa Rica is a four-week program that includes Spanish language study with an in-depth exploration of Costa Rica’s healthcare system. Over the first two weeks, you will take a Spanish course at your level — from beginner to intermediate, or even Medical Spanish for those ready for 300 level Spanish. Join this information session to learn more!
Interested in study abroad in London this summer? Stop by our information session to learn more!
4:00–5:00 p.m.
Interested in study abroad in London this summer? Stop by our information session to learn more!
4:00–6:00 p.m.
The year 2025 marked the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Japan. Please join us for a film screening and roundtable discussion examining the global history and enduring legacy of atomic warfare and Cold War era nuclear weapons testing.
The film, Silent War: The Shadow of Atomic Bombs, is based on Dr. Jacob’s book, Nuclear Bodies: The Global Hibakusha (Yale, 2022). Following the screening, Dr. Jacobs will be joined by experts to discuss the film, his research, and the far-reaching effects of atomic bombs and nuclear testing on the global population.
noon
Interested in studying abroad in London in the 2026-2027 academic year? Stop by to learn more about your options!
5:30–8:00 p.m.
We have a very fun event planned for Spanish Heritage students! We will be attending the one-hour opera of La Vida Breve together and mingling at the McArthur Court Lounge for refreshments beforehand. Please join us!
5:30-6:30 - Refreshments and mingling in McArthur Court Lounge 6:30 - walk to Beall Concert Hall together through the cemetery 7-8 - La Vida Breve, opera performance at Beall Concert Hall
Tickets available for FREE with Student ID - pick up at EMU Ticket Office. We have 20 tickets reserved for the program. Please email shlassistant@uoregon.edu to reserve your ticket.
2:00–4:00 p.m.
From Jan. 21 and continuing until March 18, the Northwest Native American Language Resource Center (NW-NALRC) will be holding weekly consultation and assistance times.
From 2-3pm PST we will be providing consultation and assistance with Community Projects and Planning.
From 3-4pm PST we will be providing consultation and assistance for Supporting Language Teaching and Learning.
To join, please fill out this short form https://forms.office.com/r/D2pg3wErfj.
If you are in need of assistance, or if you have any questions, please contact nalrc@uoregon.edu.
3:00–4:00 p.m.
Find your study abroad program match! Meet with GEO Peer Advisors who will help you figure out what you want from studying abroad and connect you with programs that fit your goals. You'll chat through quick questions like budget, timing, location, academics, and the kind of experience you’re searching for, then get program suggestions in real time. Come for snacks and a fun, relaxed atmosphere, and leave with a shortlist of programs to explore, clear next steps, and a lot more excitement about going abroad!
4:00–4:30 p.m.
Join to learn more about GEO's Food Studies in Costa Rica program! This program offers an immersive experience in the study of food within Latin American history, combined with comprehensive Spanish language instruction and engaging excursions. Over four weeks, students will participate in Spanish courses tailored to all proficiency levels during the first two weeks, followed by an in-depth course on the history and cultural significance of food in Latin America, in English, in the second half. No prior Spanish knowledge is required, making the program accessible to all students.
3:00–4:00 p.m.
Calling all GEO Study Abroad program alumni! This workshop is an excellent event on leveraging your study abroad experience as you enter the workforce and building an elevator pitch about more than just your experience, but the professional skills you gained.
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Join peer advisors from Global Education Oregon to learn all about the basics of studying abroad. Learn more about our 200+ study abroad programs, how to narrow down your study abroad options, the application process, and scholarships available to support your study abroad journey.
7:00–9:00 p.m.
In honor of International Mother Language Day, the Northwest Indigenous Language Institute (NILI) at the UO invites you to attend an evening of film and conversation to raise awareness about revitalizing Indigenous languages and cultures.
Two documentaries will be screened. The first, Kla-Mo-Ya Language (20 min), by UO student filmmaker Princess (Princi) Bass-Mason, introduces people learning the Klamath, Modoc and Yahooskin languages, which are being revitalized by the Klamath Tribes of Oregon. The second film, And Knowledge To Keep Us (58 min), by UO journalism professor Torsten Kjellstrand, follows a Sugpiat culture and language camp that takes place annually on remote Kodiak Island in Alaska.
Immediately following the screening, a panel consisting of the two filmmakers and language revitalization practitioners will hold a conversation with the audience. Tickets are sliding scale and by donation only: suggested donation of $10 for students, $20 for adults. All proceeds will go towards the critical work at NILI helping to restore and revitalize languages of Oregon and beyond.
https://www.eugenearthouse.com/movie/and-knowledge-to-keep-us-wq
8:30–9:50 a.m.
The documentary examines the securitization of Vietnamese politics and the rise of Police General To Lam as leader of the Vietnamese Communist Party. Following the screening, a panel discussion will feature producer Laura Brickman, Professor Tuong Vu, and Nguyen Duc Thnh, a graduate student in political science from Vietnam.
Laura Brickman, award-winning journalist with video and print work for South China Morning Post, 60 Second Docs, Insider, BBC, The Kyiv Post and other outlets, is the producer of the recently released documentary The General: Vietnam in The Age of To Lam to be shown in class.
This event, held as part of the University of Oregon course Political Science 345: Politics of Southeast Asia, is open to the general public. For questions or additional information, please contact Professor Vu at thvu@uoregon.edu.
noon
Join Global Education Oregon (GEO) for a study abroad fair to learn more about our 200+ programs. We will have drop-in peer advising, advisors for many different regions and types of programs, prizes, and giveaways!
2:00–4:00 p.m.
From Jan. 21 and continuing until March 18, the Northwest Native American Language Resource Center (NW-NALRC) will be holding weekly consultation and assistance times.
From 2-3pm PST we will be providing consultation and assistance with Community Projects and Planning.
From 3-4pm PST we will be providing consultation and assistance for Supporting Language Teaching and Learning.
To join, please fill out this short form https://forms.office.com/r/D2pg3wErfj.
If you are in need of assistance, or if you have any questions, please contact nalrc@uoregon.edu.
5:00–6:30 p.m.
Join us for a film screening and Q&A with director Jeff Gipe. Half-Life of Memory: America's Forgotten Atomic Bomb Factory exposes the dangerous legacy of Rocky Flats, the central nuclear bomb production facility in the United States from 1952 until 1989, located near Denver, Colorado. The most notorious instances of contamination, neglect, and cover-ups occurred at the Rocky Flats--radioactive and hazardous waste was illegally dumped, released in deadly fires at the site, and contaminated the Denver metro area with long-lived radioactive toxins. Through powerful testimonials and extraordinary archival media, Half-Life of Memory reveals Rocky Flats' dark past and prompts critical reflection on the implications of the nation's renewed nuclear weapons buildup
Sponsors: Center for Environmental Futures, Oregon Humanities Center
2:00–4:00 p.m.
From Jan. 21 and continuing until March 18, the Northwest Native American Language Resource Center (NW-NALRC) will be holding weekly consultation and assistance times.
From 2-3pm PST we will be providing consultation and assistance with Community Projects and Planning.
From 3-4pm PST we will be providing consultation and assistance for Supporting Language Teaching and Learning.
To join, please fill out this short form https://forms.office.com/r/D2pg3wErfj.
If you are in need of assistance, or if you have any questions, please contact nalrc@uoregon.edu.
3:00–5:00 p.m.
Are you planning to study abroad in Spring 2026? Stop by GEO's Spring 2026 pre-departure social to meet other students going abroad, talk with GEO program alumni about what to expect, and participate in arts and crafts and games!
4:00–6:00 p.m.
Combatants for Peace: A model for coalition building and shared engagement
Join us for a public lecture and campus visit with Rana Salman and Galia Galili, Palestinian and Israeli leaders from the Nobel Peace Prize–nominated NGO Combatants for Peace. Founded in 2006 by former Israeli soldiers and Palestinian militants, the organization promotes nonviolent dialogue and joint action in pursuit of equality and self-determination for all. Rana, Palestinian Co-CEO, brings years of experience in peacebuilding and education from Bethlehem, while Galia, an Israeli activist and mother from Jerusalem, has helped lead grassroots campaigns and bi-national community organizing. Their visit will include a public lecture, class discussions, and meetings with students and faculty, offering the UO community a powerful model of active listening, radical empathy, and coalition building across divides.
For more information, visit https://gsi.uoregon.edu/gjp-visitors-and-conferences