Events

This information session is for students interested in applying for or learning more about the Portland Internship Experience. For link to Zoom, register HERE!

We will cover topics including: the application process and tips, curriculum and expectations, and the resources and support available throughout the summer. There will be plenty of time for questions.

The Portland Internship Experience is an exclusive opportunity for UO undergraduates to gain professional experience through an internship while making a difference in the community. Students will get a $7,000 stipend while working full-time for 10 weeks at a small business, nonprofit, civic, or educational organization in the Portland area (20+ to choose from!). Learn more at https://pdx.uoregon.edu/portland-internship-experience.

Please join the University of Oregon’s Portland Architecture Program on Wednesday, January 14 at 6:00pm for a book talk and conversation with Sam Bloch, author of Shade: The Promise of a Forgotten Natural Resource. This is a public event in the Winter 2026 UO School of Architecture & Environment Lecture Series, co-sponsored by Design Portland and SOJ. The event is free for students and UO affiliates. RSVP here. Note that this event will be held at the City of Possibility space in downtown Portland (JK Gill Building, 426 SW Harvey Milk St.). Talk Description: Shade plays a vital role in enhancing livability, human health, and sustainability in Portland—a historically temperate city now known for killer summer heat. As global climate change and runaway urban development raises local temperatures, access to shade is already becoming essential for survivability and environmental justice. Learn how awnings, trees, and more thoughtful urban design can cool the city, reduce energy costs and carbon emissions, and make Portland safer and more accessible to all. Shade's distribution reflects profound inequalities—and expanding it can be a critical step in shaping Portland's cooler and fairer future.

Sam Bloch is an environmental journalist and the author of Shade: The Promise of a Forgotten Natural Resource, a "compelling ... conversation-starter" (NPR) named one of The New Yorker's best books of the year. Previously a staff writer at The Counter, Bloch has written about the intersection of climate change and urban design for Places Journal, Slate, CityLab, Landscape Architecture Magazine, and The New York Times, and has been published by L.A. Weekly, Art in America, Artnet and others. Bloch is a graduate of the Columbia Journalism School and a former MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellow and Emerson Collective Fellow. He is based in New York City, where he lives with his partner and their son.

Presented by the Center for Art Research The Whisperers January 17- February 15, 2026 curated by Tannaz Farsi and Simone Ciglia

Saturday, January 17 Curator walkthrough from 4:30-5:00 p.m. Opening reception from 5:00- 7:00 p.m.

Gallery Hours: Saturdays & Sundays from noon- 4:00 p.m. and by appointment Location: Ditch Projects, 303 S 5th St #165, Springfield, OR 97477

The “archival impulse,” an essay by Hal Foster, animated a significant trend in contemporary art since the early 2000s. This opened an unorthodox use of the archive through a multiplicity of methodological and aesthetic strategies which included critiquing and dismantling the alleged neutrality of the institution by highlighting its gaps, absences, and biases; expanding representation to include suppressed and peripheral histories; and complicating the construction of the archive through fiction and speculation.

Produced by the Center for Art Research at the University of Oregon, The Whisperers considers experimental practices informed by the archive in recent contemporary art. The featured works by national and international artists challenge the conventions of the archive by reanimating exclusionary histories defined by patriarchy or colonial oppression, addressing forms of disobedience and resistance, and incorporating the refused and unrealized.

This exhibition is made possible by the University of Oregon Department of Art’s Center for Art Research and the Ford Family Foundation. 

Find daily ways to engage your career curiosity with workshops, local industry tours, alumni panels & networking events, the Winter Career & Internship Expo (1/29), and Practice Interview Day (1/30) that will help you develop skills and connections on the road to career readiness. For a full list of workshops, career tours, networking events, resume reviews, alumni panels, and more, visit career.uoregon.edu/events or register for events in Handshake. Why wait?! Stop by the University Career Center in Tykeson Hall-Garden Level ASAP to get drop-in resume reviews and other career guidance to make the most of your Career Readiness Week!

The University Career Center offers a special thanks to our Winter 2026 Career Readiness Week sponsor: Enterprise Mobility!

Resume Extravaganza  Wednesday, January 21st, 11am-4pm, Tykeson Hall Commons (1st Floor)  Did you know you can have someone review your resume before the Winter Career & Internship Expo? Drop in anytime to get feedback on your resume. Don’t have a resume? Come learn how to make one!  

Portland Internship Experience Virtual Info Session  Thursday, January 22nd, 3pm-4pm, Zoom (register via Handshake)  Interested in learning more about PIE? Get an overview of the program including the application process, curriculum and expectations, resources/support available throughout the summer, and insights from last year's program. 

Career Tour: Life Sciences & Beyond!  Friday, January 23rd, 9am-1:30pm, meet at Ford Alumni Center  Want to see what it's like to work in a state-of-the-art laboratory, do scientific research, project management, or even scientific communication. Tour Stops include: Thermo Fisher Scientific, Yogi Tea, & InVivo Biosystems. Lunch included! 

Curious about the Career & Internship Expo (Virtual Info Session)   Monday, January 26th, 12pm-1pm via Zoom (Register in Handshake)   Learn the ins and outs of navigating the in-person Winter Career & Internship Expo, updating your Handshake profile, researching employers, and how to present yourself authentically during the expo.  

How To: Interview Strategies (Workshop)  Monday, January 26th, 2pm-2:45pm, Tykeson Hall Garden Level 50P (University Career Center-Conference Room)  We’ll break down the different types of interviews you might face, how to prep without spiraling, and how to answer questions with confidence. 

How To: Resume Writing (Workshop)  Tuesday, January 27th, 1pm-1:45pm, Tykeson Hall Garden Level 50P (University Career Center-Conference Room)  We’ll cover what actually matters on a resume and how to make your experience shine! Plus, we’ll break down how AI plays a role in the job application process. Leave with tips to make your resume clean, strong, and job ready! 

How To: Cover Letters (Workshop)  Tuesday, January 27th, 3pm-3:45pm, Tykeson Hall Garden Level 50P (University Career Center-Conference Room)  We’ll show you what a cover letter really needs. Plus, we’ll dive into how AI is changing the application game and what that means for personalizing your letter. Leave with tips to make yours clear, compelling, and unmistakably you. 

Your Future in Communication (Panel + Networking)  Tuesday, January 27th, 4pm-6pm, Tykeson Hall 1st Floor Commons  4-5pm: Industry Insights Panel: Hear stories and ask questions of industry leaders who have excelled in their careers as communications professionals. From backgrounds and experiences in advertising, public relations, journalism, and more! Learn about the skills and connections you can develop today to thrive in the future. 

5-6pm: Connect with Employers & Alumni: 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 in the field of Communication. 

GitHub Portfolios for Job Seekers (Workshop)  Wednesday, January 28th, 4pm-6pm, Knight Library-Dream Lab (122)   Learn how to create a free digital portfolio on GitHub to highlight your coding   and career readiness skills for future employers & open-source projects. 

Biz Careers: Marketing, Sales, Operations & Analytics (Panel + Networking)  Wednesday, January 29th, 5:30pm-6:30pm Alumni Panel in Lillis 182 + 6:30-8pm Networking Mixer in Lillis Atrium  Learn from alumni about career paths and what skills and experience you can gain now to be a competitive applicant. Immediately after the panel discussion, expand your network of employer connections and learn about immediate opportunities for internships and full-time jobs. 

Winter Expo Preview & Tour  Thursday, January 29th, 11:15am-12pm, EMU Ballrooms/Maple  First Career & Internship Expo? Or just a little nervous?   Come early and get a low-stress, behind-the-scenes look at how to navigate   the expo and make a good first impression with employers. 

Winter Career & Internship Expo  Thursday, January 29th, 12pm-4pm, EMU Ballrooms  Get curious about your future and make connections with cool employers! Over 50+ businesses, non-profits, and government agencies are on campus and excited to share more with you about their organization and early career talent opportunities—especially internships and summer jobs! Take part in the Expo Scavenger Hunt to win prizes and have fun conversation starters with employers. Want to make a great first impression? Bring copies of your resume and wear an outfit that reflects your confidence, personality, and professionalism. 

School of Architecture & Environment Career & Networking Fair  Thursday, January 29th, 11am-3pm, Lawrence Hall   Meet firms in person! Bring your portfolio, be ready to schedule an informational or internship interview. Perhaps you are seeking a job! Meet and talk to firms to establish when they might be hiring. Build your professional network. These firms are ready to mentor and offer internships and job opportunities! 

Winter Practice Interview Day (Drop-Ins Welcome!)  Friday, January 30th, 12pm-4pm (30-45 minutes each), Tykeson Hall 1st Floor Commons      Come practice commonly asked interview questions and get active feedback on your communication style, interviewing skills, professionalism, and more.  Get feedback from experienced professionals and career coaches.  

Portland Internship Experience Virtual Info Session  Friday, January 30th, 3pm-4pm, Zoom (register via Handshake)  Interested in learning more about PIE? Get an overview of the program including the application process, curriculum and expectations, resources/support available throughout the summer, and insights from last year's program. 

Migrant Glyps is a storytelling-talk by Edgar Garcia (University of Chicago, English) about geoglyphs in the Sonoran Desert and their life at the intersection of indigeneity and migration in the Americas.

Edgar Garcia is Associate Professor of English at the University of Chicago and a poet and scholar of the hemispheric cultures of the Americas. His scholarship and creative practices are concerned with the world-bearing qualities of literary works at the intersection of literary studies, the visual arts, anthropology, legal philosophy, and environmental thinking.

This event is supported generously by the Oregon Humanities Center, the Creative Writing Program, and the Department of the History of Art and Architecture, departments of Comparative Literature, English, and Romance Languages. For inquiries, please contact Joyce S. Cheng at joycec@uoregon.edu.

The College of Design is hosting its annual Career Week. Come practice your career skills and strategies. Join us for a rousing week of professional activities! You will learn about application processes, internships, interviews, resume building, and more. In Lawrence Hall and UO Portland.

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 50+ 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 of our Winter Career Readiness Week events and workshops.

For a full list of Winter Career Readiness Week (January 23-30) events and workshops, check out http://career.uoregon.edu/events

The School of Art + Design annual Career Futures event connects students with professionals who represent career paths in arts, art and technology, and product design. Professionals share their career-path stories, their experiences in their fields/industries, and their advice for students.

Panel Discussions- open to all students: 10:00- 11:30 a.m.  Product Design Panel Discussion in LA 197 12:00- 1:30 p.m.  Art Panel Discussion in LA 274 2:00- 3:30 p.m.  Art & Technology Panel Discussion in LA 197

Post-Panel Sessions- registration required for portfolio review sessions: 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.  Product Design Portfolio Review Session in LA 197 1:30- 2:30 p.m.  Art “Ask Me Anything” Session in LA 274 3:30- 4:30 p.m.  Art & Technology Portfolio Reviews Session in LA 197

Please visit the College’s “College of Design Career Week” page for links to the post-panel session registrations.

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

The lecture will be followed by an exhibition reception for Reza Safavi in the Laverne Krause Gallery.

Reza Safavi’s research examines how technology shapes experience. He uses sculpture, video, game engines, light, sound, drawing, performance, analog and digital devices as well as elements of the natural world to create interactive experiences that highlight the interfaces, both macro and micro, among communities, technology, consciousness and the environment. Receiving his MFA from the UO in 2006, Reza is thrilled to return to give a talk on his work and where he has been for the last 20 years.

Reza Safavi’s practice is shaped by a hybrid sense of identity. Raised in Canada after the Multiculturalism Act of 1988, he explores cultural juxtapositions through material and digital forms. Living and working in the U.S., he continues this inquiry through research and practice. Reza has been a member of several artists’ groups and, in addition to his solo work, he regularly participates in making of collaborative projects. His artwork has been exhibited and presented regionally nationally and internationally in diverse venues ranging from galleries and museums to public installations and performances. He is Professor of Art at Washington State University and holds an MFA from the University of Oregon (2006) and a BFA from the University of Victoria, in Victoria, BC, Canada.

This lecture and exhibition are made possible by the Laverne Krause Lectures and Exhibitions endowment.   

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.

Join us in celebrating the Class of 2026! 

For graduate RSVP requirements and day-of details, email dsgn@uoregon.edu or call 541-346-3405