Events

May 16
UO Olympic Studies Week

A week of activities celebrating and showcasing the broad range of scholarship, programs, and research taking place across the University of Oregon related to human performance...
UO Olympic Studies Week
May 12–18

A week of activities celebrating and showcasing the broad range of scholarship, programs, and research taking place across the University of Oregon related to human performance and sport within the context of the Olympic movement.

With a legacy of more than 100 alumni representing over 20 countries at the Olympic Games and a tradition of hosting elite competitions, the Olympic spirit is woven into the DNA of the University of Oregon.

Olympics Studies Week is about honoring and celebrating that legacy. Coordinated by the newly launched University of Oregon Olympic Studies Hub, the week is designed to showcase the breadth of research and activities taking place across the university related to sports and wellness within the context of the Olympic movement.

Several events, including an academic symposium and an industry session, are open for community members to attend. Professors and instructors are also incorporating lessons and research into their courses, as well as guest speakers, to explore topics related to Olympic studies.

Plus, there is an array of sporting events taking place on campus during the week, culminating in the Big Ten Track and Field Outdoor Championships at Hayward Field.

See full schedule of events: https://business.uoregon.edu/news/uo-olympic-studies-week-2025

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Highlights of Olympic Studies Week include

May 16
Cinema Studies Presents:  “From Research to Industry: Connecting Hidden Histories and Present Realities of Women’s Labor in Animation”   10:00 a.m.

Join the Department of Cinema Studies for a talk with Dr. Stephanie Mastrostefano, Senior CG Animation Coordinator at LAIKA Studios, on Friday, May 16th at 10 am in the...
Cinema Studies Presents:  “From Research to Industry: Connecting Hidden Histories and Present Realities of Women’s Labor in Animation”  
May 16
10:00 a.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Diamond Lake Room 119

Join the Department of Cinema Studies for a talk with Dr. Stephanie Mastrostefano, Senior CG Animation Coordinator at LAIKA Studios, on Friday, May 16th at 10 am in the EMU Diamond Lake Room (Room 119). Free and open to the community! 

Drawing on Dr. Stephanie Mastrostefano’s graduate research into women’s labor in the Ink and Paint Department at Walt Disney Studios during the 1930s, and her current role in production management at LAIKA Studios, this talk invites us to consider how we can bring the tools of academic scholarship into the everyday work of making, managing, and imagining animation’s future. Dr. Mastrostefano reflects on how historical labor patterns continue to influence the animation industry today, not only in organizational structures and workflows, but in whose voices are heard and whose work is seen. By blending historical research with personal experience, she addresses the ongoing challenges and opportunities for women in animation and explores how bridging scholarship and industry can lead to meaningful change. 

Dr. Stephanie Mastrostefano (PhD 2024, University of Oregon) is a Senior CG Animation Coordinator at LAIKA Studios in Portland, OR. Her research examines how cinematic technologies, labor practices, and social attitudes shaped—and sometimes subverted—women’s roles in animation during its industrial development. After a decade researching women’s contributions to animation, Stephanie transitioned from academia to industry to actively promote pathways for women’s advancement from within. She now oversees CG animated shot production on LAIKA’s upcoming feature, Wildwood. 

 

May 16
UO Olympic Studies Week - Industry Session 10:00 a.m.

Organized by the Warsaw Sports Business Center, this industry session will showcase the University of Oregon's hands-on learning approach to education. Representatives from...
UO Olympic Studies Week - Industry Session
May 16
10:00 a.m.
John E. Jaqua Academic Center for Student Athletes Harrington Auditorium

Organized by the Warsaw Sports Business Center, this industry session will showcase the University of Oregon's hands-on learning approach to education.

Representatives from various organizations will be on hand to share insights about how they have partnered to advance the Olympic movement and appreciation for sports and wellness.

Panelists Include:

  • Adam Wood, Director, High Performance Pathways, U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee
  • Brianne Theisen-Eaton, Olympic bronze medalist; former UO track-and-field student-athlete.
  • Rob Mullens, University of Oregon Athletic Director; member, U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee Collegiate Advisory Council
  • Lauren Anderson, Director, Warsaw Sports Business Center (moderator)

A Q&A with audience members is also planned.

Open to the Public

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This event is part of UO Olympic Studies Week. See the full schedule of events at https://business.uoregon.edu/news/uo-olympic-studies-week-2025.

May 16
Phi Alpha Theta and the History Dept. Present: Group Advising Pizza Party  1:00 p.m.

Do you have questions about your fall term schedule? Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society and faculty from the Department of History are partnering to provide students with excellent...
Phi Alpha Theta and the History Dept. Present: Group Advising Pizza Party 
May 16
1:00–3:00 p.m.
McKenzie Hall 375

Do you have questions about your fall term schedule? Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society and faculty from the Department of History are partnering to provide students with excellent advising  and a free pizza party! Bring your questions and your appetite! Open to all history majors and minors.

May 16
NSF-GRFP Information Session 1:30 p.m.

Are you an incoming/prospective graduate (Master's/Doctoral student) or a current first-year graduate student? Then consider attending this online information session on...
NSF-GRFP Information Session
May 16
1:30–2:30 p.m.
This is a virtual event.

Are you an incoming/prospective graduate (Master's/Doctoral student) or a current first-year graduate student? Then consider attending this online information session on the National Science Foundation-Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF-GRFP).

Please RSVP at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0196263723367ecf87e548ae6d98e9dd

NSF-GRFP is a prestigious national award program given each year to a select group of master’s and doctoral students in science and engineering fields in recognition of their academic and professional excellence. Students who receive the NSF-GRFP benefit from a generous stipend, opportunities for international research and professional development, and the freedom to conduct their own research at any accredited U.S. institution of graduate education to which they are accepted. The University of Oregon offers competitive benefits meant to augment and support NSF Fellowships.

NSF Graduate Research Fellows who choose UO as their affiliate graduate institution will receive full tuition and mandatory fee support, and subsidized health insurance benefits under UO's graduate assistant and fellow health insurance plan during their active tenure years. UO will also reserve a portion of the annual cost of education allowance for the Fellow to use for research expenses. Must be an incoming student or in your first year of study to apply. For more information see our UO NSF page.

May 16
O-I-M Seminar: Boekelheide Lecture Series – Transforming Organic Chemistry Education Through Community and Innovation 3:00 p.m.

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Organic/Inorganic/Materials Chemistry Seminar Boekelheide Lecture Series Professor Neil Garg, University of...
O-I-M Seminar: Boekelheide Lecture Series – Transforming Organic Chemistry Education Through Community and Innovation
May 16
3:00 p.m.
Willamette Hall 110

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Organic/Inorganic/Materials Chemistry Seminar Boekelheide Lecture Series

Professor Neil Garg, University of California, Los Angeles Hosted by Mike Haley

Transforming Organic Chemistry Education Through Community and Innovation

Organic chemistry courses have a bad reputation, despite having a tremendous impact on our everyday lives. Organic chemistry has remained a notorious “weed-out” class for decades – striking fear in the hearts of students – and has long been viewed as a gatekeeper course for those interested in pursuing a career in medicine.

In this presentation, Professor Garg will examine the underlying philosophies and practices through which he transformed organic chemistry into one of the most popular classes on the UCLA campus.  He will also discuss efforts to promote organic chemistry education on a global scale through chemistry-themed music videos, educational websites, interactive games, and children’s books. The lessons described in this lecture, focusing on the importance of community and innovation in education, are broadly applicable well beyond the subject of organic chemistry.

May 17
UO Olympic Studies Week

A week of activities celebrating and showcasing the broad range of scholarship, programs, and research taking place across the University of Oregon related to human performance...
UO Olympic Studies Week
May 12–18

A week of activities celebrating and showcasing the broad range of scholarship, programs, and research taking place across the University of Oregon related to human performance and sport within the context of the Olympic movement.

With a legacy of more than 100 alumni representing over 20 countries at the Olympic Games and a tradition of hosting elite competitions, the Olympic spirit is woven into the DNA of the University of Oregon.

Olympics Studies Week is about honoring and celebrating that legacy. Coordinated by the newly launched University of Oregon Olympic Studies Hub, the week is designed to showcase the breadth of research and activities taking place across the university related to sports and wellness within the context of the Olympic movement.

Several events, including an academic symposium and an industry session, are open for community members to attend. Professors and instructors are also incorporating lessons and research into their courses, as well as guest speakers, to explore topics related to Olympic studies.

Plus, there is an array of sporting events taking place on campus during the week, culminating in the Big Ten Track and Field Outdoor Championships at Hayward Field.

See full schedule of events: https://business.uoregon.edu/news/uo-olympic-studies-week-2025

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Highlights of Olympic Studies Week include

May 18
UO Olympic Studies Week

A week of activities celebrating and showcasing the broad range of scholarship, programs, and research taking place across the University of Oregon related to human performance...
UO Olympic Studies Week
May 12–18

A week of activities celebrating and showcasing the broad range of scholarship, programs, and research taking place across the University of Oregon related to human performance and sport within the context of the Olympic movement.

With a legacy of more than 100 alumni representing over 20 countries at the Olympic Games and a tradition of hosting elite competitions, the Olympic spirit is woven into the DNA of the University of Oregon.

Olympics Studies Week is about honoring and celebrating that legacy. Coordinated by the newly launched University of Oregon Olympic Studies Hub, the week is designed to showcase the breadth of research and activities taking place across the university related to sports and wellness within the context of the Olympic movement.

Several events, including an academic symposium and an industry session, are open for community members to attend. Professors and instructors are also incorporating lessons and research into their courses, as well as guest speakers, to explore topics related to Olympic studies.

Plus, there is an array of sporting events taking place on campus during the week, culminating in the Big Ten Track and Field Outdoor Championships at Hayward Field.

See full schedule of events: https://business.uoregon.edu/news/uo-olympic-studies-week-2025

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Highlights of Olympic Studies Week include

May 19
Physical Chemistry Seminar - 3rd Year Talks 2:00 p.m.

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Physical Chemistry Seminar 3rd Year Talks Speakers: ZOE JOHNSON “A phonon wave-particle duality model to investigate...
Physical Chemistry Seminar - 3rd Year Talks
May 19
2:00 p.m.
Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall 140

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Physical Chemistry Seminar

3rd Year Talks

Speakers:

ZOE JOHNSON “A phonon wave-particle duality model to investigate thermal fluctuations”

ALEX BATELAAN “Dynamics of Bio- Macromolecules”

May 19
Native American and Indigenous Studies Research Colloquium—A Shift from Indigenous Identities to Mainstream Western Culture Among Maya Indigenous Individuals in Guatemala 4:00 p.m.

Join us for the next Native American and Indigenous Studies Research Colloquium. UO PhD student Jasmine Penate shares her work examining the factors that influence the separation...
Native American and Indigenous Studies Research Colloquium—A Shift from Indigenous Identities to Mainstream Western Culture Among Maya Indigenous Individuals in Guatemala
May 19
4:00–5:30 p.m.
Many Nations Longhouse

Join us for the next Native American and Indigenous Studies Research Colloquium. UO PhD student Jasmine Penate shares her work examining the factors that influence the separation from Indigenous identity and acculturation into Western culture among Maya individuals in Guatemala and the U.S. Through interviews in regions like Antigua and Sololá, this research highlights how Indigenous communities navigate cultural change and continuity.