3:00–5:30 p.m.
One slide and three minutes. That's all that graduate student competitors can use during this lively part of the Graduate Research Forum taking place on Thursday, November 21, 2024. This is a great opportunity for competitors to hone their presentation skills, network early in the academic year, and get a chance to qualify to represent the UO at national and international 3MT competitions. (And win cash prizes!). Winners of the UO 3MT competition win cash prizes (First place wins $500; second place $300; third place $200). The first place competitor will be eligible to participate in the regional competition hosted by the Western Association of Graduate Schools in mid-March 2025.
Come support graduate student presenters as they compete in the preliminary rounds between 3pm and 4:30pm at the Crater Lake Rooms and in the Diamond Lake Room. Then, join us to watch the six finalists in Crater Lake Room North!
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!
7:30 p.m.
The University Theatre presents Frankenstein: Playing with Fire by Barbara Field
Based on the novel by Mary Shelley Written for and originally produced by THE GUTHRIE THEATER Directed by Michael Malek Najjar
Nov. 8, 9, 15, 16, 17*, 21, 22, 23 & 24* 7: 30 PM Evenings | 2:00 matinees* Hope Theatre Free tickets for UO students with UO ID
Visit https://tickets.uoregon.edu/UT for tickets.
As the play begins, an exhausted and dying Victor Frankenstein has finally tracked down his Creature in the lonely, frozen tundra of the North Pole. Determined to right the wrong he has committed by, at last, destroying the malignant evil he believes he has created, Frankenstein finds that he must first deal with his own responsibility and guilt—for, as their fascinating confrontation develops, it is evident that the Creature has become a pathetic, lonely and even sensitive being who wants only to find love and that he, Frankenstein, by intruding into the very secrets of life, is truly the evil one. As the two debate, scenes from the past flash by: Frankenstein’s young bride, whom the Monster killed out of pique when the scientist failed to provide him with a mate of his own; the brilliant, quick-witted Professor Krempe, Frankenstein’s university mentor; and moments between the youthful Victor and his brother, who also fell victim to the Creature’s vengeance. Ultimately the exchange between Frankenstein and the Creature becomes a confrontation between parent and child, scientist and experiment, rejection and love, and even good and evil—culminating in the Creature’s agonizing question, “Why did you make me?” It is a question the exhausted Frankenstein cannot answer and, as the play ends, the Monster lives on, condemned to pass his remaining days in the awful loneliness he has so desperately sought to escape. Synopsis courtesy of Dramatists Play Service
10:00–11:30 a.m.
Why Would a Terrestrial, Air-Breathing Mammal Choose to Go Underwater?
Humans underwater face unique physiological challenges due to a non-respirable, thermally demanding, and high-pressure environment. Breathing dense gases through underwater apparatus can disrupt normal breathing control, leading to carbon dioxide retention. Increased pressure makes nitrogen and oxygen more narcotic and toxic, necessitating synthetic gases at greater depths. Respiration can become a significant source of heat loss, and high pressure can trigger neurological issues known as high pressure neurological syndrome. Upon resurfacing, dissolved breathing gases form bubbles, potentially causing decompression sickness (DCS). While DCS symptoms are often linked to bubbles in tissues, those in venous blood are significant because they can be detected easily and have a complex relationship with DCS risk. Diving physiology aims to understand and alleviate these stresses to enhance underwater activities.
3:00 p.m.
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Organic/Inorganic/Materials Seminar Series
Ben Bythell, Hazardous Materials Manager, Chemical Safety Officer Q & A Session to Follow
Hosted by the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department
Title: Hazardous Waste Determinations and New TSCA Legislation at University of Oregon
New federal TSCA legislation for dichloromethane/ methylene chloride (DCM) requires the University of Oregon and other research-use employers to generate a monitoring program to ensure employee safety. I shall discuss why the law has changed, how the monitoring program will help keep you safe, and what this means for your research and teaching.
Hazardous waste determinations are legally required to occur at the point of generation, i.e., by the lab generator. Most labs do a great job of labeling hazardous waste containers with an accurately filled-in tag. Each lab (PI-responsible) must document how hazardous waste determinations occur for each major process. i.e., with SOPS, SDSs, and chemical knowledge. Dr. Bythell will guide you and your students through completing this process using an online form (~ 2 minutes to complete). I will cover how this reduces lab (PI and institutional) liability, how often to fill in the form, and how to avoid unnecessary work/duplication. Dr. Bythell will audit each of these hazardous waste determination documents promptly and provide PIs, students, and staff copies to show legal compliance has occurred.
3:30–5:00 p.m.
Yamada Language Center's Self-Study Language Program is hosting a dance party where attendees can learn about different traditions from cultures around the world. All students are welcome to attend!
7:30 p.m.
The University Theatre presents Frankenstein: Playing with Fire by Barbara Field
Based on the novel by Mary Shelley Written for and originally produced by THE GUTHRIE THEATER Directed by Michael Malek Najjar
Nov. 8, 9, 15, 16, 17*, 21, 22, 23 & 24* 7: 30 PM Evenings | 2:00 matinees* Hope Theatre Free tickets for UO students with UO ID
Visit https://tickets.uoregon.edu/UT for tickets.
As the play begins, an exhausted and dying Victor Frankenstein has finally tracked down his Creature in the lonely, frozen tundra of the North Pole. Determined to right the wrong he has committed by, at last, destroying the malignant evil he believes he has created, Frankenstein finds that he must first deal with his own responsibility and guilt—for, as their fascinating confrontation develops, it is evident that the Creature has become a pathetic, lonely and even sensitive being who wants only to find love and that he, Frankenstein, by intruding into the very secrets of life, is truly the evil one. As the two debate, scenes from the past flash by: Frankenstein’s young bride, whom the Monster killed out of pique when the scientist failed to provide him with a mate of his own; the brilliant, quick-witted Professor Krempe, Frankenstein’s university mentor; and moments between the youthful Victor and his brother, who also fell victim to the Creature’s vengeance. Ultimately the exchange between Frankenstein and the Creature becomes a confrontation between parent and child, scientist and experiment, rejection and love, and even good and evil—culminating in the Creature’s agonizing question, “Why did you make me?” It is a question the exhausted Frankenstein cannot answer and, as the play ends, the Monster lives on, condemned to pass his remaining days in the awful loneliness he has so desperately sought to escape. Synopsis courtesy of Dramatists Play Service
7:30 p.m.
The University Theatre presents Frankenstein: Playing with Fire by Barbara Field
Based on the novel by Mary Shelley Written for and originally produced by THE GUTHRIE THEATER Directed by Michael Malek Najjar
Nov. 8, 9, 15, 16, 17*, 21, 22, 23 & 24* 7: 30 PM Evenings | 2:00 matinees* Hope Theatre Free tickets for UO students with UO ID
Visit https://tickets.uoregon.edu/UT for tickets.
As the play begins, an exhausted and dying Victor Frankenstein has finally tracked down his Creature in the lonely, frozen tundra of the North Pole. Determined to right the wrong he has committed by, at last, destroying the malignant evil he believes he has created, Frankenstein finds that he must first deal with his own responsibility and guilt—for, as their fascinating confrontation develops, it is evident that the Creature has become a pathetic, lonely and even sensitive being who wants only to find love and that he, Frankenstein, by intruding into the very secrets of life, is truly the evil one. As the two debate, scenes from the past flash by: Frankenstein’s young bride, whom the Monster killed out of pique when the scientist failed to provide him with a mate of his own; the brilliant, quick-witted Professor Krempe, Frankenstein’s university mentor; and moments between the youthful Victor and his brother, who also fell victim to the Creature’s vengeance. Ultimately the exchange between Frankenstein and the Creature becomes a confrontation between parent and child, scientist and experiment, rejection and love, and even good and evil—culminating in the Creature’s agonizing question, “Why did you make me?” It is a question the exhausted Frankenstein cannot answer and, as the play ends, the Monster lives on, condemned to pass his remaining days in the awful loneliness he has so desperately sought to escape. Synopsis courtesy of Dramatists Play Service
2:00 p.m.
The University Theatre presents Frankenstein: Playing with Fire by Barbara Field
Based on the novel by Mary Shelley Written for and originally produced by THE GUTHRIE THEATER Directed by Michael Malek Najjar
Nov. 8, 9, 15, 16, 17*, 21, 22, 23 & 24* 7: 30 PM Evenings | 2:00 matinees* Hope Theatre Free tickets for UO students with UO ID
Visit https://tickets.uoregon.edu/UT for tickets.
As the play begins, an exhausted and dying Victor Frankenstein has finally tracked down his Creature in the lonely, frozen tundra of the North Pole. Determined to right the wrong he has committed by, at last, destroying the malignant evil he believes he has created, Frankenstein finds that he must first deal with his own responsibility and guilt—for, as their fascinating confrontation develops, it is evident that the Creature has become a pathetic, lonely and even sensitive being who wants only to find love and that he, Frankenstein, by intruding into the very secrets of life, is truly the evil one. As the two debate, scenes from the past flash by: Frankenstein’s young bride, whom the Monster killed out of pique when the scientist failed to provide him with a mate of his own; the brilliant, quick-witted Professor Krempe, Frankenstein’s university mentor; and moments between the youthful Victor and his brother, who also fell victim to the Creature’s vengeance. Ultimately the exchange between Frankenstein and the Creature becomes a confrontation between parent and child, scientist and experiment, rejection and love, and even good and evil—culminating in the Creature’s agonizing question, “Why did you make me?” It is a question the exhausted Frankenstein cannot answer and, as the play ends, the Monster lives on, condemned to pass his remaining days in the awful loneliness he has so desperately sought to escape. Synopsis courtesy of Dramatists Play Service
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!