2:00 p.m.
What should you do when the ground starts to shake? Join Kelly Missett from the Oregon Hazards Lab (OHAZ) for a special walk-and-talk on International ShakeOut Day. Learn about earthquake safety and how you can be ready if an earthquake strikes.
4:00 p.m.
The Department of Geography Presents: The Inaugural Alexander B. Murphy Distinguished Geography Lectureship
“Authoritarian Developmentalism and Urban Techno-Futures in the Gulf” Lecture by Natalie Koch, Syracuse University Department of Geography and the Environment
Authoritarian developmentalism draws its strength from political narratives about “progress” and techno-optimistic stories about the future. Through a case study of Arabia and the UAE, this talk examines how authoritarian developmentalism works alongside the technology sector today. It shows how authoritarian leaders draw on established patterns of state-backed urban boosterism, but with additional support of the tech industry, which also benefits from their new investments in “innovation economies,” “start-up cities,” and the latest digital technologies like artificial intelligence.
Natalie Koch is Professor of Geography at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. She is a political geographer who works on geopolitics, authoritarianism, identity politics, and state power in hydrocarbon-rich countries, primarily in the Arabian Peninsula. She has published extensively in journals such as Political Geography, Geoforum, Geopolitics, and the Annals of the American Association of Geographers, and she is editor of several books, including The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Political Geography (Wiley 2025) and Spatializing Authoritarianism (Syracuse University Press 2022). Her monographs include Arid Empire: The Entangled Fates of Arizona and Arabia (Verso 2022), and The Geopolitics of Spectacle: Space, Synecdoche, and the New Capitals of Asia (Cornell University Press 2018).
Free and open to the public.
9:00 a.m.–1:30 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: coming soon!
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!
noon
The UO Postdoctoral Association, with support from the UO Division of Graduate Studies, the OHSU Postdoc Society/Postdoc Affairs, the OSU Postdoctoral Association are joining together again to host the 2025 Oregon Postdoc Symposium at the Oregon State University campus. This is an opportunity for postdoctoral scholars across the 3 universities to showcase their research, collaborate with other professionals, discuss cutting edge research and learn about career paths inside and outside of academia. There will be keynote talks from industry and academia and will feature a poster session, plus food and prizes. Registration coming soon!
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the UO Composition Program for National Day on Writing! Stop by the first and third floors of Tykeson Hall and join the Composition Program, the Writing Lab, and the UO Libraries for fun writing activities and prizes.
4:00 p.m.
Cracking the Code, narrated by Mark Ruffalo, is an inspiring story of vision, perseverance, and the power of science to change the world. Phil Sharp’s journey from a Kentucky farm boy to Nobel laureate embodies the American Dream and the triumph of entrepreneurial spirit. His 1977 groundbreaking discovery of RNA splicing rewrote the rules of molecular biology and ignited a life-saving scientific revolution, laying the foundation for an industry that has become a cornerstone of global innovation and economic growth – and transformed the health of billions of patients worldwide.
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The virtual BIG10 Academia Postdoc Hiring Fair connects PhD and Postdoc professionals with academies across the nation (and potentially internationally) who are hiring Postdoctoral: Trainees, Fellows, Research Associates or Scholars, Teaching Fellows, and/or Visiting Postdoctoral positions. If you want to work in academia as a Postdoc, then this is the career fair for you! DATA FROM THE 2024 BIG10 ACADEMIA CAREER FAIR:
- Over 1,800 graduate students and postdocs from 18+ BIG10 Institutions
- Almost 700 Curriculum Vitae (C.V.s) shared with recruiting academies
- 42 Academies recruiting
Which academies have attended previous fairs and were hiring for postdoc positions?
- Stanford University - Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (Postdoctoral Scholars)
- Cal Poly (Postdoc Researchers)
- Johns Hopkins University (Postdoctoral Trainee positions)
- Missouri University of Science & Technology (Postdocs)
- Moffitt Cancer Center - Research (Post-Doctoral Fellow, Postdoctoral Fellow Computational Omics, Postdoctoral Fellow in Cancer Biology)
- Rutgers University - Medical School (Postdoctoral Trainees)
- St. Jude Postdoctoral Recruitment (Postdoctoral Trainees)
- The Wistar Institute (Post-Doctoral Fellow)
- University of Michigan Medical School (Postdoctoral Fellow)
- University of Notre Dame (Postdoctoral Trainees)
- University of Virginia (Postdoctoral Trainees)
Register on Handshake at https://app.joinhandshake.com/stu/career_fairs/57750. All graduate students and postdoctoral scholars at the UO have free access to Handshake.
All PhD students and Postdocs looking for a first or next postdoctoral position are welcome to attend this virtual career fair. We highly encourage all early program PhDs and early postdoc trainees/scholars/researchers to explore future careers and build your professional network within Higher Education by attending group sessions. Those of you within 18 months of completing your program should consider this a MUST attend career fair and explore current postdoc positions via individual 1:1 sessions. If you know you want a postdoctoral position (or 2nd position), then we highly recommend you submit a C.V. no matter where you are in your current program, as some organizations will track your progress over the next several years. You can submit your C.V. by utilizing the link provided in the "You are registered" email that Handshake sends once you are registered for this career fair or via promotional emails from your home institution. Submission of a C.V. is not required to participate in this career fair, but is highly encouraged.
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Are you looking for ways to really stand out as a candidate? Come learn about the basics of interviewing and have the opportunity to ask questions on: question and answer structures, strategies, and how to best prepare for your upcoming interviews. Questions welcomed and encouraged! Please RSVP!
This workshop is hosted by the University Career Center's Career Readiness Coaching team! To learn more about career coaching, drop-in peer advising, and other career readiness workshops and events visit career.uoregon.edu/coaching or stop by the UCC in Tykeson Hall-Garden Level
The University Career Center gives a special thanks to Enterprise Mobility for sponsoring all of our Fall Career Readiness Week events and workshops!
To learn more about all of the week's events visit http://career.uoregon.edu/events
4:00–6:30 p.m.
Food & Beverage is one of the top employers of early talent in the world! From baristas to business owners--this industry has unlimited opportunities for hands-on service, creativity, growth and innovation!
Join us for a special multi-disciplinary panel & networking night dedicated to helping YOU get career-ready and take a fresh look at an often overlooked industry. Come to either or both events—Learn something new and meet employers and alumni you can add to your network as potential mentors or job connectors! FREE FOOD (of course!)
4-5pm Job Insights Panel
Hear from alumni, industry leaders, and experts about their career journeys, the future of the industry, and how you can be developing the career readiness skills, technical skills, and connections today to thrive in your future in the Food & Beverage industry!
PANELISTS
- Jaime Floyd: Jamie Floyd is the Co-Founder and Brewmaster of Ninkasi Brewing Company.
- Steven Engelman: Steven Engelman is a dynamic operations and commercial leader with over a decade of experience in the beverage industry. He represents Anheuser-Busch.
- Rob Nollenberger: Rob Nollenberger is the Director of Communications, Experiential & Culture at Brew Dr. Kombucha.
- Moderator: Savannah Friedberg is the Sales Leadership Development Program Manager at GALLO.
5:15-6:30pm Connect with Alumni & Employers
Grab a snack and rotate through casual small group chats with alumni, professionals, and employers to learn more about their companies, career paths, and get advice about how to find career-building opportunities and connections for your future as an analyst.
COMPANIES/ALUMNI
- Ninkasi Brewing
- Anheuser-Busch
- Brew Dr. Kombucha
- Gallo
- Cafe Yumm
- Nancy's Yogurt
- Yogi Tea
- and more!
Both events are open to all majors and academic years. Snacks provided. Casual Dress. No RSVP is required. Bring your friends!.
The University Career Center gives a special thanks to Enterprise Mobility for sponsoring all of our Fall Career Readiness Week events and workshops!
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
The virtual BIG10 Academia Faculty Hiring Fair connects PhD and Postdoc professionals with academies across the nation (and potentially internationally) who are hiring tenure and non-tenure track faculty positions. If you want to work in academia in a faculty role, then this is the career fair for you! We highly encourage all early program PhDs and early postdoc trainees/scholars/researchers to explore future careers and build your professional network within Higher Education. Those of you within 18 months of completing your program should consider this a MUST attend career fair and explore current faculty positions.
Which academies attended the 2024 BIG10 Fair (& the jobs they were hiring for in parentheses)?
- The Ohio State University (Asst. Professors: Tenure, Professional, or Research Track; Lecturers)
- Cal Poly (Tenure-Track, Full-Time Lecturer, Part-Time Lecturer)
- Florida Atlantic University (Assistant Professor, Assistant Teaching Professor)
- Harvey Mudd College (Professor of Manufacturing)
- Johns Hopkins University (Non-Tenure Track Research positions, Non-Tenure Track Professional positions)
- Missouri University of Science & Technology (Tenure-Track, non-Tenure-Track)
- Northeastern University (Tenure-Track Faculty positions, Non-Tenure Track Research positions, Non-Tenure Track Teaching positions, Non-Tenure Track Professional positions)
- Texas State University (Tenure Track Faculty)
- University of Alabama (Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor)
- University of Kentucky (Tenure-Track Faculty positions)
- University of Notre Dame (Tenure-Track Faculty positions, Non-Tenure Track Research positions, Non-Tenure Track Teaching positions, Non-Tenure Track Professional positions, Non-Tenure Track Clinical positions)
- University of Oregon (Assistant/Associate/Full Professors and Career Faculty)
- University of Virginia (Tenure-Track Faculty positions, Non-Tenure Track Research positions, Non-Tenure Track Teaching positions, Non-Tenure Track Clinical positions)
Register on Handshake at https://app.joinhandshake.com/stu/career_fairs/59231. All postdoctoral scholars at the UO have free access to Handshake.
If you know you want faculty position, then we highly recommend you submit a C.V. no matter where you are in your current program, as some organizations will track your progress over the next several years. You can submit your C.V. by utilizing the link provided in the "You are registered" email that Handshake sends once you are registered for The BIG10 Academia Faculty Hiring Fair or via promotional emails from your home institution. Submission of a C.V. is not required to participate in this career fair, but is highly encouraged. DEADLINE for C.V. submissions is Monday, September 29th at 9:00 AM PST.