There is always something happening in the College of Design. Join us for art exhibits, guest lectures, conferences, research symposia, and more. Most events are free and open to the public. You can join our email list to receive our Upcoming Events weekly announcement and stay in the know about the latest happenings.
New Work by:
Brianne Arca + Riju Ghosh Dastidar
9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
New Work by:
Brianne Arca + Riju Ghosh Dastidar
9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
New work by Masseni Koulibali
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Map to location of Foyer Gallery in Lawrence Hall
4:00 p.m.
Emily McGlohn, educator and architect, presents the work of Rural Studio, Auburn University’s off-campus design-build program in rural West Alabama, which has educated Citizen Architects through immersive, hands-on learning in design and construction for over three decades. Each year, students collaborate under faculty mentorship, designing and building homes and community projects for residents. The program emphasizes practical experience, community engagement, and the role of architecture in addressing housing affordability and rural resilience. This lecture will focus on current work and research, emphasizing how learning from our clients deepens empathy and strengthens it as a vital tool in the design process.
Emily McGlohn is an Associate Professor in Auburn University’s School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture. She holds architecture degrees from Auburn University and the University of Oregon and is a licensed architect in Virginia and Alabama.
At Rural Studio in Newbern, Alabama, McGlohn coordinates the 3rd-year curriculum and teaches design studio, where students build homes for local residents. Her work focuses on building enclosures, single-family housing, and client engagement, contributing to Rural Studio’s Front Porch Initiative to develop affordable housing models.
Her research emphasizes empathy in architectural education and explores rural innovation through interdisciplinary partnerships. She is currently piloting decentralized wastewater systems in West Alabama with engineers from UA and USA, a project recognized with the 2024 SOM Foundation Research Prize.
In 2025, Architectural Record honored McGlohn with a Women in Architecture Award for her contributions to the field.
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Shop the 31st Annual Student Jewelry Sale!
Students of the Jewelry and Metalsmithing program in the Department of Art will present inventive jewelry using traditional and non-traditional materials. Each student is responsible for the design and fabrication of at least 12 pieces of jewelry including rings, earrings, pendants, brooches, etc. that range in complexity and price with most being sold starting at $30 and upwards.
All sale proceeds will provide funding for guest lectures, studio equipment, and other student support within the program.
The sale has enjoyed immense success in past years. Be sure to mark your calendar and arrive early!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uojewelry/
For further information, please contact Valerie Ho, Visiting Assistant Professor, Jewelry and Metalsmithing, vho@uoregon.edu
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
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!
1:00 p.m.
In the face of biodiversity collapse and climate change, the American Midwest's agricultural landscapes—marked by monocropping, concentrated animal feeding operations, and ecological degradation—hold untapped potential for transformation. This project explores the intersection of dietary change, ecological rewilding and land justice as mechanisms for reimagining the region’s agricultural and ecological futures.
“Feral Farms” charts this pathway through a cartographic cookbook that reimagines the act of eating as a cultural, ecological, and political intervention. Drawing from the stories and practices of Indigenous farmers, foragers, and hunters, the project weaves together case studies that demonstrate how rewilding agriculture is already happening. These stories are coupled with actionable recipes that empower individuals to embrace dietary choices that foster biodiversity, sequester carbon, and support Indigenous-led stewardship of the land.
Catering and reception to follow.
3:30–4:30 p.m.
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!
4:30 p.m.
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.
5:00 p.m.
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.
4:00–6:00 p.m.
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