GSI News & Events

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News & Events

GSI Newsletters 

November NL
In this issue we highlight new opportunities for faculty and students, profile GSI colleagues and their global work, and showcase upcoming events in celebration of International Education Month.
October NL
In this issue, we share new opportunities, highlight faculty members and their global work, and feature upcoming events.
Sep GSI NL
In this issue, we highlight new global opportunities, showcase faculty and student research, celebrate recent publications and awards, and share upcoming events and funding opportunities for the UO community.
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In this issue, we share new opportunities, highlight faculty members and their global work, and feature upcoming events.
Dennis Galvan

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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In this issue, we share student opportunities, showcase recent and upcoming events, and highlight projects and accomplishments from across the campus, some of which are from GSI-affiliated faculty and centers.
 
 
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UO Events

Dec 1
Language Circles Fall 2025 3:00 p.m.

Join us for Language Circles this fall term at the Mills International Center every Monday!  Language Circles are conversation groups led by native and/or proficient...
Language Circles Fall 2025
October 13–December 8
3:00–7:00 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) M102, Mills International Center

Join us for Language Circles this fall term at the Mills International Center every Monday! 

Language Circles are conversation groups led by native and/or proficient speakers. Students of all levels can learn and practice languages through informal conversation. 

Different languages are offered every hour. Stay tuned for our fall 2025 Language Circles schedule! All times will be posted to our Instagram @uomills and in our space, Mills International Center, EMU M102. 

The Mills International Center space is open to ALL students, faculty and guests, U.S. and international! 

Dec 2
Sustainable Cities and Landscapes in the Galapagos Info Session 12:30 p.m.

Are you interested in studying urban planning, architecture, and environmental conservation in Quito and the Galapagos Islands? Attend the Sustainable Cities and Landscapes in the...
Sustainable Cities and Landscapes in the Galapagos Info Session
December 2
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Hendricks Hall 100

Are you interested in studying urban planning, architecture, and environmental conservation in Quito and the Galapagos Islands? Attend the Sustainable Cities and Landscapes in the Galapagos information session to learn more!

Dec 3
Chill in the Mills 2:00 p.m.

Want a place to relax, get creative, and meet new people in between classes? Come Chill in the Mills!   Chill in the Mills is a weekly event where the Mills International...
Chill in the Mills
October 15–December 3
2:00–4:00 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Mills International Center, M102

Want a place to relax, get creative, and meet new people in between classes? Come Chill in the Mills!   Chill in the Mills is a weekly event where the Mills International Center hosts a new craft activity every Wednesday from 2-4pm this fall 2025. All supplies are FREE and provided by the Mills! Refreshments also provided.

Keep an eye out for the schedule posted in the Mills Center space and on our Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/uomills/) to make sure you don’t miss out on any exciting crafts!   The Mills International Center and its events are open to all UO students, faculty, staff, and community members. We hope to see you there!

Dec 3
Community Project Planning and Development Workshop: Building a Project Steering Committee 3:30 p.m.

Northwest Native American Language Resource Center. Role of a steering committee, strategies for recruiting, and how to sustain meaningful engagement. Participation is on a...
Community Project Planning and Development Workshop: Building a Project Steering Committee
December 3
3:30–4:30 p.m.
This is a virtual event.

Northwest Native American Language Resource Center.

Role of a steering committee, strategies for recruiting, and how to sustain meaningful engagement.

Participation is on a first come, first served basis. We are capped at 50 participants per workshop.

Register at:  https://forms.office.com/r/NjGWyE6sxe 

Dec 8
Language Circles Fall 2025 3:00 p.m.

Join us for Language Circles this fall term at the Mills International Center every Monday!  Language Circles are conversation groups led by native and/or proficient...
Language Circles Fall 2025
October 13–December 8
3:00–7:00 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) M102, Mills International Center

Join us for Language Circles this fall term at the Mills International Center every Monday! 

Language Circles are conversation groups led by native and/or proficient speakers. Students of all levels can learn and practice languages through informal conversation. 

Different languages are offered every hour. Stay tuned for our fall 2025 Language Circles schedule! All times will be posted to our Instagram @uomills and in our space, Mills International Center, EMU M102. 

The Mills International Center space is open to ALL students, faculty and guests, U.S. and international! 

Dec 10
Community Project Planning and Development Workshop: Developing and Administering a Community Survey 3:30 p.m.

Northwest Native American Language Resource Center. Designing surveys, choosing effective distribution methods, and using the results. Participation is on a first come, first...
Community Project Planning and Development Workshop: Developing and Administering a Community Survey
December 10
3:30–4:30 p.m.
This is a virtual event.

Northwest Native American Language Resource Center.

Designing surveys, choosing effective distribution methods, and using the results.

Participation is on a first come, first served basis. We are capped at 50 participants per workshop.

Register at:  https://forms.office.com/r/NjGWyE6sxe 

Dec 17
Exploring the Dolomites Information Session 10:00 a.m.

Interested in studying abroad in Northern Italy? Join the Exploring the Dolomites info session to learn more about Global Education Oregon's Exploring The Dolomites:...
Exploring the Dolomites Information Session
December 17
10:00–11:00 a.m.

Interested in studying abroad in Northern Italy? Join the Exploring the Dolomites info session to learn more about Global Education Oregon's Exploring The Dolomites: Landscape, History, Ecology, And Literature In Northern Italy program!

Dec 17
Community Project Planning and Development Workshop: Assessing Community Readiness 3:30 p.m.

Northwest Native American Language Resource Center. Methods for evaluating community capacity, commitment, and readiness to succesfully implement projects. Participation is on a...
Community Project Planning and Development Workshop: Assessing Community Readiness
December 17
3:30–4:30 p.m.
This is a virtual event.

Northwest Native American Language Resource Center.

Methods for evaluating community capacity, commitment, and readiness to succesfully implement projects.

Participation is on a first come, first served basis. We are capped at 50 participants per workshop.

Register at:  https://forms.office.com/r/NjGWyE6sxe 

Jan 8
GlobalWorks Info Session noon

Join Global Education Oregon for an information session all about our GlobalWorks International Internship programs! Learn more about the application process, program details, and...
GlobalWorks Info Session
November 12–January 8
noon
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) M102 Mills International Center

Join Global Education Oregon for an information session all about our GlobalWorks International Internship programs! Learn more about the application process, program details, and hear from program alumni about their experiences.

This event is part of International Education Month. Learn more about International Education Month events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM

Jan 21
Resume Extravaganza! (Drop-In Resume Reviews with Career Coaches & Peer Coaches) 11:00 a.m.

Did you know you can have someone review your resume before the Winter Career & Internship Expo on 1/30? Drop-in with a career readiness coach or peer coach in Tykeson Hall...
Resume Extravaganza! (Drop-In Resume Reviews with Career Coaches & Peer Coaches)
January 21
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall Commons (First Floor)

Did you know you can have someone review your resume before the Winter Career & Internship Expo on 1/30? Drop-in with a career readiness coach or peer coach in Tykeson Hall Commons to get feedback on your resume! Free cookies & hot chocolate too :)

Don’t have a resume? Come learn how to make one!

This University Career Center event is part of the 2026 Winter Career Readiness Week sponsored by Enterprise Mobility. To learn more about all of the week's events visit http://career.uoregon.edu/events  

Apr 8
Resume Extravaganza! (Drop-In Resume Reviews with Career Coaches & Peer Coaches) 11:00 a.m.

Did you know you can have someone review your resume before the Spring Career & Internship Expo on 4/16? Drop-in with a career readiness coach or peer coach in Tykeson Hall...
Resume Extravaganza! (Drop-In Resume Reviews with Career Coaches & Peer Coaches)
April 8
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall Commons (First Floor)

Did you know you can have someone review your resume before the Spring Career & Internship Expo on 4/16? Drop-in with a career readiness coach or peer coach in Tykeson Hall Commons to get feedback on your resume! Free cookies & hot chocolate too :)

Don’t have a resume? Come learn how to make one! ALL students are welcome to participate!

Want to apply for the Peace Corps? We'll also have returned Peace Corps volunteers available to review resumes and give advice about the application process with any interested students! Ask for Carolyn Williams!

This University Career Center event is part of the 2026 Spring Career Readiness Week sponsored by Enterprise Mobility. To learn more about all of the week's events visit http://career.uoregon.edu/events  

Apr 23
What is Research? (2026) 5:00 p.m.

What is Research? (2026) will explore various natures, purposes, and roles of research across disciplines, fields, and areas. The event will consider frameworks of systematic and...
What is Research? (2026)
April 23–25
5:00 p.m.
UO Portland

What is Research? (2026) will explore various natures, purposes, and roles of research across disciplines, fields, and areas. The event will consider frameworks of systematic and creative inquiry, including methods, designs, analyses, discoveries, collaborations, dissemination, ethics, integrity, diversity, media/technologies, and information environments.

This year delves into research in its many forms, including searching, critically investigating, and re-examining existing knowledge, as well as emerging functions and procedures in machine intelligence and computation. It will highlight pluralities of research pathways, examining time-honored approaches and new ways of knowing, precedents, issues, and futures. It considers challenges and possibilities that researchers face in today’s rapidly changing world, and ways to promote ethical, inclusive, and impactful research.

The event celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of the Communication and Media Studies Doctoral Program in the School of Journalism and Communication at the University of Oregon.

Apr 24
What is Research? (2026)

What is Research? (2026) will explore various natures, purposes, and roles of research across disciplines, fields, and areas. The event will consider frameworks of systematic and...
What is Research? (2026)
April 23–25
UO Portland

What is Research? (2026) will explore various natures, purposes, and roles of research across disciplines, fields, and areas. The event will consider frameworks of systematic and creative inquiry, including methods, designs, analyses, discoveries, collaborations, dissemination, ethics, integrity, diversity, media/technologies, and information environments.

This year delves into research in its many forms, including searching, critically investigating, and re-examining existing knowledge, as well as emerging functions and procedures in machine intelligence and computation. It will highlight pluralities of research pathways, examining time-honored approaches and new ways of knowing, precedents, issues, and futures. It considers challenges and possibilities that researchers face in today’s rapidly changing world, and ways to promote ethical, inclusive, and impactful research.

The event celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of the Communication and Media Studies Doctoral Program in the School of Journalism and Communication at the University of Oregon.

Apr 25
What is Research? (2026)

What is Research? (2026) will explore various natures, purposes, and roles of research across disciplines, fields, and areas. The event will consider frameworks of systematic and...
What is Research? (2026)
April 23–25
UO Portland

What is Research? (2026) will explore various natures, purposes, and roles of research across disciplines, fields, and areas. The event will consider frameworks of systematic and creative inquiry, including methods, designs, analyses, discoveries, collaborations, dissemination, ethics, integrity, diversity, media/technologies, and information environments.

This year delves into research in its many forms, including searching, critically investigating, and re-examining existing knowledge, as well as emerging functions and procedures in machine intelligence and computation. It will highlight pluralities of research pathways, examining time-honored approaches and new ways of knowing, precedents, issues, and futures. It considers challenges and possibilities that researchers face in today’s rapidly changing world, and ways to promote ethical, inclusive, and impactful research.

The event celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of the Communication and Media Studies Doctoral Program in the School of Journalism and Communication at the University of Oregon.

Jun 15
College of Arts and Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities Commencement Ceremony 11:30 a.m.

Join us in celebrating the Class of 2026!  For graduate RSVP requirements and day-of details, email cascommencement@uoregon.edu or call 541-346-5472. You...
College of Arts and Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities Commencement Ceremony
June 15
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Autzen Stadium

Join us in celebrating the Class of 2026! 

For graduate RSVP requirements and day-of details, email cascommencement@uoregon.edu or call 541-346-5472. You can also visit https://cas.uoregon.edu/cas-commencement-2026 for more information.

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