3:00 p.m.
Courtney Cox, Indigenous, Race, and Ethnic Studies IRES Director of Graduate Studies, will host a virtual informational session where she will provide an overview of the PhD program, the application requirements, and answer any questions attendees may have about the process.
Prospective students can register for the Zoom informational session using this link
The session will be recorded for those unable to join and available immediately on YouTube.
5:00–6:30 p.m.
TEACH ENGLISH IN JAPAN 2025! The JET Program is a competitive employment opportunity that allows young professionals to live and work in cities, towns, and villages throughout Japan. Being a JET is a chance to teach English and represent the United States and other participating countries as a cultural ambassador to Japan. Most participants serve as Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) and work in public and private schools throughout Japan; some work as Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs) as interpreters/translators.
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in any field by the time of departure for the program and Coordinators for International Relations must also have a high level of proficiency in the Japanese language.
Before attending the info session please watch an important video on how to write a great JET Statement of Purpose at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eaq-rxLLUg4
Connect with Matt Turner on the UO campus for his in-person JET Program info session. For more information contact Matt Turner at: matthew.turner@se.mofa.go.jp or visit https://jetprogramusa.org
6:00–7:00 p.m.
Join the UO Women in Economics Club at our weekly meeting! We host faculty talks and guest lectures, provide career development opportunities, as well as peer support. All are welcome, regardless of major, minor, or gender identity!
The UO Women in Economics Club (WiE) was established in 2023 to support and meet the unique needs of women and gender-diverse individuals in the male-dominated economics field. WiE strives to build community, empower, and increase participation in economics through academic and social events. The club hosts guest speakers, roundtable discussions, professional development workshops, and more. Students undergraduate through PhD are welcome.
Meetings: Thursdays from 6-7pm in Allen 140. Hope to see you there!
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Want to see what it's like to work for some of the most innovative tech companies in Oregon AND explore Eugene all at the same time?! Have we got a Friday morning for you! Hop on the bus and let’s go explore!
Students will have the opportunity to tour local companies passionate about creating innovative solutions for complex problems, and helping YOU learn more about all the different types of job functions needed to keep this growing industry booming. They are excited to introduce you to careers and internships at their companies, meet alumni and leaders, and show off some of their innovations in action! This event is FREE, open to all majors, faculty/staff, and bring a friend! Register on Handshake to save your spot & get updates! Our last tour had a waitlist, so sign up today!
OUTLINE OF TOUR:
Meet at Ford Alumni Center Lobby (near Matt Knight Arena Duck Statue) NO LATER THAN 9am; We'll walk over to the bus stop (Agate) to catch the EMX to downtown Eugene. All our sites are within walking distance of one another, so be prepared to get some exercise! While at the stops, you'll get an opportunity to tour their facilities as well as meet with leaders in the field. At 1 we'll be done with the tour and you can stick around downtown to keep exploring and grab lunch OR a group will be getting on the bus to head back to campus you can join.
ABOUT OUR TOUR STOPS:
Pipeworks Studios Video Game Developers of awesome apps and well-known video games like Madden 24 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Nexus Business Lounge Tech Coworking Space
Twenty Ideas: Software Dev for Health tech, Med ted, Ed tech
Code Chops Tech coworking space located in Nexus Business Lounge
Technology Association of Oregon: Non-profit focused on the regional tech industry, empowering entrepreneurs and fostering connections to position the Northwest as a global innovation hub.
Open Eugene: community connectors providing access and opportunities to create, collaborate and innovate to solve problems and invest back into the community
NOTE: make sure you have your FREE LTD bus pass loaded on your phone https://transportation.uoregon.edu/bus
questions, email htate@uoregon.edu for more info or if you don't have a Handshake account and want to join us!
3:00–5:00 p.m.
Moira Fradinger is Associate Professor in the department of Comparative Literature at Yale University. She is the author of Antígonas: Writing From Latin America (Oxford University Press, 2023), the first book in the English language to approach classical reception through the study of one classical fragment as it circulates throughout Latin America. This interdisciplinary research engages comparative literature, Latin American studies, classical reception, history, feminist theory, political philosophy, and theatre history. Prof. Fradinger tracks the ways in which, since the early nineteenth century, fragments of Antigone's myth and tragedy have been persistently cannibalized and ruminated throughout South and Central America and the Caribbean, quilted to local dramatic forms, revealing an archive of political thought about Latin America's heterogeneous neo-colonial histories. Antígona is consistently characterized as a national mother and, as the twentieth century advances, multiplied on stage, forming female collectives, foregrounding the urgency of systemic change or staging gender politics. Through meticulous examination of classical culture in necolonial contexts, Fradinger explores ways of reading Creole texts from the geopolitical South that disrupt the colonial reading protocols that deracinate texts or lock them into locality. By historicizing Antígona plays and interpreting them with a purpose to address specific colonial legacies, the book reveals how Antígona has ceased being Greek and instead tells stories of twentieth- and twenty-first-century Latin America. Antígonas rethinks the paradigms through which we understand the presence of ancient cultural materials in former colonial territories, while illuminating an understudied continent in Anglophone reception studies.
3:00 p.m.
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Organic/Inorganic/Materials Seminar Series
O-I-M Faculty Introductions – Fall 2024
Victoria DeRose Department Head, Professor Chemistry and Biochemistry DeRose Lab
Matthias Agne Assistant Professor Chemistry and Biochemistry
Gary Harlow Research Assistant Professor Chemistry and Biochemistry Harlow Lab
Paul Kempler Assistant Professor Chemistry and Biochemistry Kempler Lab
4:30–6:30 p.m.
In this seminar, Sachi Schmidt-Hori will explore the decolonization of Japan Studies by examining the interconnected narratives of the Mt. Oe setsuwa from the Konjaku monogatari-shu, the story "Yabu no naka" (In a Grove), and Akira Kurosawa's film Rashomon. Their analysis will focus on how modern scholars often misinterpret these narratives, particularly viewing them through the lens of Masago's unreliable testimony. It's argued that this approach limits our understanding of the metanarrative embedded within the texts, including their annotations, commentaries, and translations. By challenging these contemporary readings, the aim is to uncover the deeper cultural and historical contexts of the Mt. Oe setsuwa, fostering a more nuanced and decolonized perspective in Japan Studies.
Sponsored by Religious Studies the OHC's endowment for Public Outreach in the Arts, Sciences & Humanities; East Asian Languages and Literatures; and the Center for Asian and Pacific Studies.
4:00–5:30 p.m.
Collaborative research is a relatively niche but growing component of archaeological practice. While academic institutions and professional societies highlight the importance of Indigenous, collaborative, and decolonizing research strategies, opportunities to train students in these techniques are still generally lacking in the field. In this talk, Gabriel Sanchez shares insights from a collaborative field school bringing together students and Tribal members from the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band and their Land Trust. Informed by cultural perspectives and priorities, students and Tribal members learned archaeological field methods developed by the Tribe and archaeologists over the last decade to study and preserve Indigenous cultural heritage. In this talk, Sanchez considers how Indigenous-led efforts in central coastal California archaeology, which focuses on site stewardship, access, research, and education, can be beneficial components in field schools.
4:00–5:00 p.m.
Join us to test your geography skills, learn about some Peace Corps partner countries, and win some prizes!
Learn more about the UO + Peace Corps at https://career.uoregon.edu/jobs-and-internships/peace-corps
8:00–11:00 a.m.
Are you interested in exploring or finding a position in industry?
The Graduate Student & Postdoc Industry Recruitment Event (GSPIRE) is the perfect opportunity for individuals with advanced degrees and training to connect with various industries and organizations. The GSPIRE will take place virtually on October 22. We invite you to join us and connect with top employers and organizations seeking bright minds like yours.
All individuals, from first-year graduate students to postdocs and alumni, are welcome to participate in GSPIRE fairs. Whether you are considering a career in academia or industry, this event will provide valuable networking opportunities and the chance to explore and secure internships or professional employment in the industry.
Graduating soon?
Individuals who are due to graduate in Dec 2024 or May/August/Dec 2025 are strongly encouraged to submit a resume (not a C.V.). It's valuable to submit a resume even if you are unable to attend the career fair, as all industry partners will receive all resumes submitted. Submitting a resume is not mandatory for event registration, but it is recommended for individuals pursuing a career in industry, as it allows industry partners to track your progress over the next few years.
The deadline for resume submissions is Monday, September 9 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. It is advised to submit resumes early to account for any potential technical difficulties. Adding a resume on Handshake is also recommended, as it is a useful platform for job searching and applications at your level.