Events

May 7
Archaeological Discoveries in the Indo-Pacific Shed Light on Long-term Subsistence Practices 4:00 p.m.

Dr. Rintaro Ono will discuss research he has conducted on islands in Indonesia, Melanesia, and Remote Oceania. In particular, he addresses recent work in caves on Sulawesi in...
Archaeological Discoveries in the Indo-Pacific Shed Light on Long-term Subsistence Practices
May 7
4:00–5:30 p.m.
Chapman Hall 220

Dr. Rintaro Ono will discuss research he has conducted on islands in Indonesia, Melanesia, and Remote Oceania. In particular, he addresses recent work in caves on Sulawesi in Indonesia that were occupied by humans more than 42,000 years ago and how early subsistence strategies and inter-island networks developed from the Pleistocene through the Neolithic and Metal ages. These data are then coupled with ethnoarchaeological research on the Sama-Bajau people of northern Borneo to examine how basic fishing strategies were employed by Austronesian peoples across islands throughout the Indo-Pacific.

The event is sponsored by Asian Studies Program, Center for Asian and Pacific Studies, Department of Anthropology, Department of History and Museum of Natural and Cultural History. 

May 8
Writing Lab Drop-In Workshop: Revision Strategies 3:00 a.m.

The Comp Program Writing Lab is holding drop-in workshops alongside WR 199 students; this week's topic is REVISION STRATEGIES! What's the difference between revision and...
Writing Lab Drop-In Workshop: Revision Strategies
May 8
3:00 a.m.–3:50 p.m.
Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall 351 (Glass Room)

The Comp Program Writing Lab is holding drop-in workshops alongside WR 199 students; this week's topic is REVISION STRATEGIES! What's the difference between revision and editing? How do I decide what to prioritize? How do I revise from feedback, or figure it out without feedback? 

All students currently enrolled in WR 121z, 122z, or 123 are invited to join us for help with these questions and more! RSVP encouraged (but not required!): WritingLab@uoregon.edu. Email us your name and which workshop(s) you plan to attend.

May 8
Bridging the Impasse: 21st Century Practices for a Stronger Democracy 3:00 p.m.

Join us for the annual Wayne Morse Chair Address featuring Danielle Allen, 2024-25 Wayne Morse Chair. Allen is a political theorist, professor at Harvard University and an...
Bridging the Impasse: 21st Century Practices for a Stronger Democracy
May 8
3:00–4:30 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Ballroom

Join us for the annual Wayne Morse Chair Address featuring Danielle Allen, 2024-25 Wayne Morse Chair. Allen is a political theorist, professor at Harvard University and an advocate for democracy. Her acclaimed book, Our Declaration, offers a profound analysis of American democratic principles. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Allen contributed crucial insights on equitable policy responses and effective governance. Allen received the Kluge Prize, which recognizes work in disciplines not covered by the Nobel Prizes, in 2020. In 2022, she ran for Governor of Massachusetts, emphasizing the need for systemic reform and inclusivity in state government. She writes a column on constitutional democracy for the Washington Post.

This event is free and open to the public. Join us in person or watch the livestream

Sponsored by the Wayne Morse Center for Law and Politics as part of its 2023-25 theme, Defending Democracy. Cosponsored by the UO Office of the President. 

May 8
Chicana Feminism: Locating the Lesbi/Queer Genealogy 3:30 p.m.

Click to Download Poster  Queer Turns: Locating the Lesbi/Queer Genealogy of Chicana Feminism, 1970-2020 May 8 / 3:30pm-4:30pm / EMU Diamond Lake Room Join the...
Chicana Feminism: Locating the Lesbi/Queer Genealogy
May 8
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) EMU Diamond Lake Room

Click to Download Poster 

Queer Turns: Locating the Lesbi/Queer Genealogy of Chicana Feminism, 1970-2020

May 8 / 3:30pm-4:30pm / EMU Diamond Lake Room

Join the Center for Latino/a and Latin American Studies (CLLAS) on Thursday, May 8th in the EMU Diamond Lake Room for a research presentation by Dr. Yvette Saavedra (Associate Professor, WGSS), exploring the intersection of Chicana feminism and queer identity. Through archival research and oral histories, Saavedra uncovers the often-overlooked contributions of lesbi-queer feminists to the field of Chicana/o Studies.

In 2024, Saavedra was awarded a CLLAS Faculty Research Grant to begin the work of expanding her award-winning article “Of Chicana Lesbian Terrorists and Lesberadas: Recuperating the Chicana Lesbian/Queer Roots of Chicana Feminist Discourse, 1970-2000,” into a full-length book. Focusing on the fifty-year period between 1970 and 2020, this book project traces the impact that Chicana feminist thought, and discourse had in shaping Chicana/o Studies’ trajectory and opening new avenues of academic inquiry. 

This event provides a platform for CLLAS-funded researchers to share their findings and engage in a broader conversation about the significance of these topics. We hope to see you there!

May 8
Graduate Research Forum 4:00 p.m.

The Division of Graduate Studies invites you to a celebration of the research, scholarship, and creative expressions of UO graduate students. The forum regularly showcases the...
Graduate Research Forum
May 8
4:00–7:00 p.m.
Ford Alumni Center

The Division of Graduate Studies invites you to a celebration of the research, scholarship, and creative expressions of UO graduate students. The forum regularly showcases the work of more than 100 students representing more than 35 disciplines. Join us for the popular poster and networking session !

To participate, all graduate-level students are invited to submit a proposal by April 16, 2025. All accepted posters will be judged. Posters are categorized by field; first place in each category will win $300.

For more information, go to https://graduatestudies.uoregon.edu/forum

May 8
Opening Event for Blue Visions: Thinking with Ocean Ecologies across the Arts and Humanities 6:00 p.m.

Joe Riley (Ocean Art Practice and Critical Environmental History) “Visualizing Marine Algae as Passengers (and Messengers) of Change” Talk followed by...
Opening Event for Blue Visions: Thinking with Ocean Ecologies across the Arts and Humanities
May 8
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Knight Library Browsing Room

Joe Riley (Ocean Art Practice and Critical Environmental History) “Visualizing Marine Algae as Passengers (and Messengers) of Change”

Talk followed by reception.

Blue Visions: Thinking with Ocean Ecologies across the Arts and Humanities, was organized by Stacy Alaimo and Megan Hayes, along with the directors of the Center for Environmental Futures, Nina Amstutz and Emily Eliza Scott.

Thanks to the College of Arts and Sciences, the Center for Environmental Futures, the Department of English, the Horn Chair (English) and the Barbara and Carlisle Moore Chair (English) for their generous funding. Special thanks to Christina Lujin.

May 9
Blue Visions: Thinking with Ocean Ecologies across the Arts and Humanities 9:00 a.m.

Dr. Tiara Naputi (Associate Professor of Global and International Studies at UC Irvine Oceanic Dispatches) “Storying Our Planetary Health” Lunch buffet and film...
Blue Visions: Thinking with Ocean Ecologies across the Arts and Humanities
May 9
9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Crater Lake North

Dr. Tiara Naputi (Associate Professor of Global and International Studies at UC Irvine Oceanic Dispatches) “Storying Our Planetary Health”

Lunch buffet and film screening: “Holding Back the Tide” (Emily Packer, Marginal Gap Films)

Dara Craig, Lydia Lapporte, and Megan Hayes (UO grad student panel) “Sea Urchins, Kelp, and Oysters: Justice, Relations, and Cosmic Tending”

Dr. Astrida Neimanis (Associate Professor of English and Cultural Studies, Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies at UBC) “Care for the Stranded”

Closing Panel: All speakers together with Dr. Stacy Alaimo

 

Blue Visions: Thinking with Ocean Ecologies across the Arts and Humanities was organized by Stacy Alaimo and Megan Hayes, along with the directors of the Center for Environmental Futures, Nina Amstutz and Emily Eliza Scott.

Thanks to the College of Arts and Sciences, the Center for Environmental Futures, the Department of English, the Horn Chair (English) and the Barbara and Carlisle Moore Chair (English) for their generous funding. Special thanks to Christina Lujin.

May 9
Theatre Arts Presents: “Curiosity in Practice: Q&A with Actor Rachel Keller” 5:30 p.m.

The Department of Theatre Arts is proud to welcome Rachel Keller for a special discussion and Q&A. She will reflect on her journey from actor training to a professional...
Theatre Arts Presents: “Curiosity in Practice: Q&A with Actor Rachel Keller”
May 9
5:30 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Gumwood Room 245

The Department of Theatre Arts is proud to welcome Rachel Keller for a special discussion and Q&A. She will reflect on her journey from actor training to a professional career, sharing insights on collaboration, discovering your creative process, and embracing curiosity as a guiding force.

5:30 pm on Friday, May 9 in the EMU Gumwood Room 245 Free and open to the public

Rachel Keller first broke out on the scene as femme fatale ‘Simone Gerhardt’ in Season 2 of the award-winning series FARGO. This led to her starring opposite Dan Stevens and Aubrey Plaza in three seasons of Noah Hawley’s FX series LEGION. Rachel recently completed two seasons in the Max series TOKYO VICE opposite Ansel Elgort and Ken Watanabe. Her most recent film credits include Sony feature A MAN CALLED OTTO opposite Tom Hanks and BUTCHER’S CROSSING opposite Nicholas Cage. A graduate of The Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Arts in St Paul Minnesota and Carnegie Mellon and currently resides in Los Angeles.

 

May 12
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 12
UO Olympic Studies Week - Academic Session 9:00 a.m.

Join researchers and instructors from across the university. The session will include an introduction to the University of Oregon Olympic Studies Hub, along with short...
UO Olympic Studies Week - Academic Session
May 12
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Join researchers and instructors from across the university.

The session will include an introduction to the University of Oregon Olympic Studies Hub, along with short presentations showcasing the array of courses, research, and scholarship taking place on campus connected to the Olympic movement. Speakers include the UO Athletics Archivist and scholars from different departments and units, including the Lundquist College of Business, School of Journalism and Communications, Human Performance, Bowerman Sports Science Center, College of Arts and Sciences, and more.

The session is open to all UO students, faculty, and staff to attend in person. It will also be streamed live to the worldwide International Olympic Committee Olympic Studies Centre network, which includes dozens of Olympic Studies and Research Centres and hundreds of independent Olympic scholars from around the world.

This event will also be livestreamed at https://www.youtube.com/live/2DZPjvS1iLg

RSVP to attend in person at https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7VbErK04NDFmoJ0

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Featured Speakers

Yoav Dubinsky and T. Bettina Cornwell, Lundquist College of Business An introduction to the University of Oregon Olympic Studies Hub and its focus on experiential learning, business and Olympism, studies and research, and multidisciplinary collaborations.

Lauren Goss, Special Collections and University Archives, UO Libraries Highlights from the University of Oregon's more than 100 years of history with the Olympic movement, including some hidden treasures from Special Collections.

Peg Weiser, Philosophy, College of Arts And Sciences The role and history of philosophy in sport, including the nature of games, rules, and play; the aesthetics of sport and art; and the ethics of athletic competition, going back to ancient Greek philosophy and its revitalization in the 19th century.

David Chamberlain, Classics, College of Arts And Sciences The role of sports, games, and athletics in the lives of the ancient Greeks and Romans and the way these were interwoven with the development of thought, society, warfare, and politics, especially the democratic polis.

Lori Shontz, School of Journalism and Communications Overview of the University of Oregon's SOJC Track Bureau, in which students have provided coverage for national and international publications for events at Hayward Field.

Brad Wilkins, Oregon Performance Research Lab Redefining human capabilities through innovative research exploring the physiological mechanisms underlying human limitations through rigorous scientific studies.

Josh Gordon, Lundquist College of Business Conflict, competition, and fairness in sport; the art of negotiation; and the role of an international arbitrator for the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Mike Hahn, Bowerman Sports Science Center Translating the latest advances in sports science into immediate benefits for elite athletes and educational opportunities for students, leading to innovations in injury prevention and improved performance.

John Davis, Lundquist College of Business The Olympic Games, the power of stories, and how sports marketing builds strong brands.

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