7:30 p.m.
University Theatre presents: The Moors by Jen Silverman Two sisters and a dog live out their lives on the bleak English moors, dreaming of love and power. The arrival of a hapless governess and a moor-hen set all three on a strange and dangerous path. The Moors is a dark comedy about love, desperation, and visibility.
The Moors is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
4:00–5:00 p.m.
Join Global Education Oregon to discover Spanish immersion study abroad programs. Learn more about the application process, program options, and student experience abroad!
This event is part of International Education Month. Learn more about International Education Month here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM
7:00 p.m.
Please join the Department of History for the November pub lecture. Brendan O'Meara will discuss "The Front Runner: The Life of Steve Prefontaine." Signed copies of The Front Runner will be available for purchase, courtesy of J. Michaels Books.
Free and open to everyone!
The UO Department of History presents a series of talks with scholars about history, from the local to the global. Join us for stories, food, and conversation in a casual setting!
10:00–11:00 a.m.
Please join us Tuesday mornings for a free cup of coffee, pastries, and conversation with your history department community! We’re excited to continue this tradition for our history undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff. We hope to see you there!
4:00 p.m.
Michael Stern, associate professor of German and Scandinavian, will give a book talk on his new book Thinking Nietzsche with Africana Thought.
In the book, Michael Stern sets Nietzsche in conversation with Africana artists and philosophers to explore the role of aesthetics in decolonial worldmaking.
Nietzsche, a theorist of power, morality, and aesthetics supplies a description of a world making that also destroys. His notion of the will to power explains how particular and local interpretations spread and dominate. Stern situates Nietzsche’s thought alongside those of Africana artists and thinkers who, confronted with the effects of the slave trade and colonial violence, speak to new theoretical paradigms addressing erasure and displacement and its relationship to form making. Thinking Nietzsche with Africana Thought opens with Nietzsche’s work on the human imagination and its institutionalized restrictions, written around when the Congress of Berlin divided Africa without the presence of Africans. The book ends with the Ghanian sculptor El Anatsui’s understanding of temporality, form, and naming as he creates a slave memorial in a Danish setting.
Eschewing notions of hierarchal authority and keeping in mind how epistemological racism has delimited our philosophical possibilities, Michael Stern employs thought from each lineage to open the space for what Frantz Fanon calls a human with a new sense for rhythm. What emerges is a different sense for history, morality, culture, and political life.
4:00–5:20 p.m.
The Art Institute of Chicago has recently decided to deaccession and return to Thailand a 12th-century Khmer pilaster depicting Krishna, marking a major step in provenance research. Long misattributed to Cambodia, the piece was confirmed through archival, stylistic, and on-site study to have come from Prasat Phanom Rung in Buriram province, Northeast Thailand. Its return recalls that of the reclining Vishnu lintel in 1988, which originated from the same doorframe and was later reinstalled during the temple’s restoration. Both works had traveled from Bangkok to Chicago in the 1960s, reflecting the challenges of tracing Khmer artifacts. Reuniting them at Phanom Rung not only corrects past errors but also restores cultural meaning by returning them to their original context.
Presented by: Nicolas Revire PhD, Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Research Fellow at Art Institute of Chicago.
Hosted by: Alison Carter PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology, University of Oregon.
Event sponsors: Department of Anthropology, Global Studies Institute, Center for Asian and Pacific Studies, Department of History of Art and Archtecture, and Department of Asian Studies.
4:30 p.m.
The Creative Writing Program invites you to a poetry reading with Jan Verberkmoes.
Jan Verberkmoes is a poet and editor from Oregon. Her first poetry collection, Firewatch, was published by Fonograf Editions in 2021, and recent work has appeared in Tupelo Quarterly, Lana Turner, and The Paris Review. Her writing has been supported by a Fulbright Fellowship to Germany, a John and Renée Grisham Fellowship, a Stadler Fellowship, and a Fairfield Fellowship from the University of Denver, where she is a PhD candidate in English and Literary Arts.
Free and open to the public.
For more information about the Creative Writing Reading Series, please visit https://humanities.uoregon.edu/creative-writing/reading-series
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Should you go to grad school? Going to graduate school is a BIG life decision! You can gain specialized knowledge, research, connections, and expertise in your chosen field, which can lead to better career opportunities and increased earning potential. However, it's essential to carefully consider your goals, commitment, and financial situation before deciding to pursue further education. Coming to this event is a great first step!
Explore your interest in pursuing an advanced degree at the Graduate School Fair! (11/13 from 11am-2pm in the EMU Ballrooms)
This event offers a valuable opportunity for you to learn about various graduate programs (both at the UO and other top universities!) and the benefits they provide to prepare you for a career in research, academia, or specialized industry roles. Talk to recruiters about the application process and financial aid, or ask them about career outcomes for students who pursue advanced degrees--this is your opportunity to explore and learn!
Whether you're still exploring career paths or ready to apply for the coming year, the fair is open to students at any stage of your academic journey.
Highlights of the fair:
- Representatives from graduate programs across the United States (including the University of Oregon), offering a diverse range of degree programs and academic disciplines including:
- Architecture & Design
- Business Management
- Child Behavioral Health
- Education
- Environmental Studies
- Health Sciences
- Humanities & Arts
- Law & Legal Studies
- Media & Communications
- Public Affairs & Policy
- STEM
- Social Sciences
- and more!
- Mini-Workshops featuring career readiness coaches, who will demystify the application process, writing your purpose statement, and provide tips for maximizing your experience at the fair.
Don't miss this chance to expand your horizons and discover the possibilities that await you in the world of higher education!
Register on Handshake today to learn about all the schools coming and get tips and advice for how to make the most of the fair.
For more information, visit the Unviersity Career Center in Tykeson-Garden Level to learn more about how the UCC supports students applying to grad school through career coaching and document reviews!
11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Career Pathway Panel and Resource Event.
What you’ll get out of it:
The modern world revolves around data and technology. The National Association of Colleges & Employers ranks technological skills as one of the top competencies sought by employers. Join us for a women-led panel with established professionals to learn about the role of data and computer science across industries. Discover the different ways to build these skills during your time at UO by taking advantage of majors, minors, clubs, or library events. Make connections with faulty and peers and meet industry professionals to ask your questions.
Women have played a major part in the development of the modern tech industry. Still, women earn only about 18% of computer science bachelor’s degrees in the United States while the industry employment rate is expected to grow much faster than other occupations. Although this event prioritizes female and female identifying role-models in tech, all are encouraged to participate.
This event is hosted by the Women in Technology (WiT) Club and is sponsored by the School of Computer and Data Science.
Event Schedule:
Panel discussion – 11:30AM – 12:30PM
Campus resource fair – 12:45 – 2:00PM
Register:
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2:00–4:00 p.m.
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Celebrating over 40 years of innovation in materials chemistry, education initiatives, and industry collaboration at the University of Oregon.
Symposium in honor of David C. Johnson Reception to follow.
Contact: derose[at]uoregon.edu