Events

Not sure where to start with career planning? You’re not alone! Join us for a hands-on workshop that introduces the many resources available to graduate students at the University of Oregon. It’s never too early or too late to start shaping your career path. Learn how to make the most of career tools, campus programs, and professional development opportunities designed to help you explore options, build confidence, and take your next steps forward. Register for this free event at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0198e2b551ef7f9fb7c0ca9a85f6e27c to receive the Zoom link.

This is the first of seven events as part of the GradEdge: Midweek Career Workshops series. Join us every Wednesday afternoon this term!

Graduate students! Ready to make your job/internship application materials stand out? Whether you’re just getting started or updating an old draft, this workshop will help you take your resume or your CV to the next level. It’s never too early, or too late, to polish your documents. Learn best modern practices for tailoring these important documents, highlighting your strengths and accomplishments, and presenting all of your experience with confidence.  Register for this free event at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0198e286477e7a79b348c10ca1811443 to receive the Zoom link.

This event is part of the GradEdge: Midweek Career Workshops series. Join us every Wednesday afternoon this term!

Presented by the TallWood Design Institute, a strategic interdisciplinary research collaborative partnership between Oregon State University (OSU) and the University of Oregon (UO), the symposium offers a unique platform for architecture, wood science, and engineering faculty from UO and OSU to showcase important mass timber research and public initiatives.

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. 

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.

Calling all graduate students and postdocs!

Are you interested in exploring or finding a position in industry?

The BIG10 Graduate Student & Postdoc Industry Recruitment Event (GSPIRE) is the perfect opportunity for individuals with advanced degrees to connect with various industries and organizations. This career fair is exclusive to BIG10 graduate students (MS/PhD) and postdocs like you. 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 MS/PhD/Postdocs and alumni, are welcome to participate in the BIG10 GSPIRE. Whether you are considering a career in academia or industry, this event will provide valuable networking opportunities and the chance to explore and secure professional employment in industry. Companies participating in this event will exclusively offer internships and professional positions for Postdocs, PhDs, and Master's level students/staff. The list of attending companies may expand closer to the event date, so it's important to check back frequently for updates.

Register now at https://app.joinhandshake.com/stu/career_fairs/56830. All graduate students and postdoctoral scholars at the UO have free access to Handshake.

Benefits of Attending:

1.     Explore your career options in industry and government.

2.     Chat with industry recruiters and build your network throughout your program.

3.     Find an internship or full-time career!

Graduating Soon? 

Individuals who are due to graduate at the end of Fall term 2025 through Fall term 2026 are strongly encouraged to submit a resume (not a C.V.) using the provided link in the registration confirmation email. It's possible to submit a resume even if you are unable to attend the career fairs, as all industry partners will receive all resumes submitted. NOTE: You are not required to submit a resume to participate in this career fair. If you do submit your resume, it is NOT equal to registering for the event—don’t forget to register on Handshake! The deadline for resume submissions for the BIG10 GSPIRE is Monday, October 13th at 9:00 PM PST. 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.

Why YOU should come to this Expo...

• You're curious about your future. Explore different career paths and job roles across industries. EXPOse yourself to unique career pathways that can use your career readiness skills and passions to make an impact in the world.
• You want to make connections. These organizations LOVE to hire Ducks and want to help you find your career fit. You might even meet UO alumni recruiting for them at the expo. Ask a recruiter what career readiness skills you can be building now to make you a top candidate in the present or future (and add them to your Linkedin network for future connections!).
• You want to find a job, internship, year of service, volunteer opportunity, and more! If you're actively job searching, have your resume ready to hand out and a short and sweet synopsis about yourself and your professional interests ready to go! If you're just exploring options, collect contact info, do some additional research, and do an informational interview to learn more before you apply.
• You want to build your confidence! Practice asking questions of employers AND sharing about who you are and what you're passionate about.  Every expo you attend and each time you approach a recruiter, you get more and more comfortable presenting yourself in a professional manner.

WHO'S COMING? Find your career fit with over 70+ employers comprised of private industry; public, educational, and non-profit organizations; local government, the federal government, law enforcement, and military--ALL on campus and excited to share more with you about their organization and early career talent opportunities. Open to students from ALL majors, classifications, and identities. Every expo looks a little different so come each term to keep exploring and expanding your career opportunities!

WHAT NEXT? Register for the Expo on Handshake today to learn about all the companies coming, and positions of interest you can be researching. We'll also send you tips and advice for how to make the most of the expo, including Career Readiness Week workshops like our Resume Extravaganza so you can have a great resume to hand to potential employers!

The University Career Center thanks Enterprise Mobility for sponsoring all our Fall Career Readiness Week events and workshops.

For a full list of Fall Career Readiness Week (October 17-24) events and workshops, check out http://career.uoregon.edu/events

University of Oregon 2025-26 Visiting Artist Lecture Series Presented by the Department of Art and Center for Art Research

Abyssal is about what is on land and in the ocean and what connects the two through migration and the ocean itself. It traces the history of porcelain, of Europe and Asia, of transpacific migration, of women’s labor, and its lack of recognition, of the intertidal. When first imported to Europe, porcelain was a mystery. True Chinese porcelain is luminous—when held up to the light, it appears translucent. Europeans didn’t know how it was made, conjecturing that it was made from seashells. Kings hired alchemists to find the recipe for porcelain, and they eventually made it themselves with a different type of clay. This initial contact with Asia and China set up the dynamic of desire—the mystery of the object that underpins the West’s view of the East. This dynamic carries through to the present day culturally, specifically through the desire and objectification of Asian women’s bodies. Bodies that labor and give care.

Patty Chang is a Los Angeles based artist and educator using performance, video, installation and narrative forms. Notable awards and honors include Kohler Maker Space Residency in Sheboygan, WI, Anonymous Was a Woman Grant, and Creative Capital Grant amongst others. In addition to numerous residencies, and fellowships, her work has exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art, Guggenheim Museum, New Museum, M+ Museum in Hong Kong, MAAP in Brisbane, Australia, Museum of Contemporary Art and Design in Manila, Philippines, and Moderna Museet in Stockholm, Sweden. Chang currently teaches at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. 

This lecture is made possible by the George and Matilda Fowler Endowment Fund.

University of Oregon 2025-26 Visiting Artist Lecture Series Presented by the Department of Art and Center for Art Research

Fred H. C. Liang’s recent work combines jianzhi (traditional Chinese paper cutting) with porcelain to explore cultural exchange between East and West. His installations investigate how ideas and people are disseminated, appropriated, and transformed through global encounters. Liang excavates buried histories to uncover hidden narratives that continue to shape identity and aesthetics. He invites viewers down a rabbit hole of historical and contemporary events, where unexpected connections emerge and alternate realities unfold. Rooted in materials often associated with craft and domesticity, Liang’s immersive, three-dimensional environments made from pliable paper and ceramic reimagine familiar forms. Through this process, he bridges memory and material, creating space for reflection on how rituals, traditions, and iconography are inherited and reshaped across time and culture. His work prompts a visual dialogue on the fragility and impermanence of personal and collective histories, ultimately deconstructing and re-contextualizing cultural forms to illuminate the invisible structures that govern our lives.

Fred H. C. Liang is a Boston-based artist and professor at Massachusetts College of Art and Design. He holds a BFA from the University of Manitoba and an MFA from Yale University. Liang’s work, which explores cultural exchange through printmaking, paper cutting, and ceramics, has been exhibited nationally and internationally, including at the ICA Boston, Inside Out Museum (Beijing), Currier Museum of Art, and Milwaukee Art Museum. His work is held in public and private collections such as Fidelity, the Gund Collection, the Addison Museum of American Art, and the Rose Art Museum. Liang has been recognized with grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Joan Mitchell Foundation (2020), and the Boston Foundation’s Brother Thomas Fellowship (2021). He has completed residencies at the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo (Santiago, Chile) and the Swatch Art Peace Hotel (Shanghai). His work has been featured in HuffPost, WBUR Open Studio, and The Boston Globe.

This lecture is made possible by the Gilkey Foundation Fund.

Graduate students! Not sure where to start with career planning? You’re not alone! Join us for a hands-on workshop that introduces the many resources available to graduate students at the University of Oregon. It’s never too early or too late to start shaping your career path. Learn how to make the most of career tools, campus programs, and professional development opportunities designed to help you explore options, build confidence, and take your next steps forward. Register at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0198e2b9eb1871299c3fdda46a9ae876 to receive the zoom link.

This event is part of the GradEdge: Midweek Career Workshops series. Join us every Wednesday afternoon this term!

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! 

Curious about career paths that value your academic training but exist beyond the traditional professor track? This workshop will introduce you to the world of “academic-adjacent” careers, that is roles in higher education, administration, management, research, nonprofits, industry, and more. Learn strategies for exploring opportunities, tailoring your materials, and showcasing your graduate skills in new contexts. It’s never too early or too late to broaden your options and discover where your expertise can take you.

This workshop is intended for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. Please register at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0198e30437197e34a62676b34bfe2e41 to receive the Zoom link.

This event is part of the GradEdge: Midweek Career Workshops series. Join us every Wednesday afternoon this term!

The Oregon Humanities Center presents its 2025–26 speaker series centered on the theme of “Attention.”

The “Attention” series will explore the dynamics of how, why, and what we focus on shapes our reality and creates our purpose. Also known as concentration, alertness, focus, notice, awareness, heed, regard, and consideration—Attention is the fundamental cognitive ability to sustain one’s energy on a specific pursuit or thought.

Our first event will feature three UO faculty members on a panel discussing, from their own perspectives, how attention connects us to others and allows us to experience the world around us. 

Santiago Jaramillo is an associate professor in the Department of Biology and the Institute of Neuroscience. His lab studies auditory cognition—how the brain helps us hear the world (recognize sounds, pay attention to sounds, remember sounds, etc). Their research is performed on mice so advanced techniques can be utilized to measure individual neurons of different classes and change their activity with high precision. While their work focuses on the healthy brain, rather than any specific disorder, their studies can help others understand and address disorders related to hearing (tinnitus, auditory processing disorders, age-related hearing loss, etc) and inspire better artificial hearing systems.

Kate Mondloch is a professor of Contemporary Art History and Theory. Her research interests focus on late 20th- and early 21st-century art, theory, and criticism, particularly as these areas of inquiry intersect with the cultural, social, and aesthetic possibilities of new technologies. Her research fields include media art and theory, installation art, feminism, new media, science and technology studies, digital humanities, human flourishing, and mindfulness in higher education. She is especially interested in theories of spectatorship and subjectivity, and in research methods that bridge the sciences and the humanities.

Forest Pyle is a professor of English and Cartoon and Comics Studies. His interests include 19th Century British Literary Studies, Literary and Critical Theory, Poetry and Poetics, Postmodern and Contemporary Literary Studies, and Visual Culture. His work explores the problems and posibilities posed by aesthetic experience, particularly in the context of Romantic and post-Romantic literature.

Graduate students! Networking doesn’t have to be intimidating! This workshop will show you practical ways to build connections, start conversations, and make a lasting impression in professional settings. Learn strategies and tools you already have to approach networking with confidence, cultivate meaningful relationships, and open doors to opportunities, whether you’re just starting out or looking to strengthen your professional circle. Then, get started with making connections during Winter break! Register at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0198e307aced7501bf043e506fd2899c to receive a zoom link.

This event is part of the GradEdge: Midweek Career Workshops and is the last for this term. Join us in Winter term!

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.