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Join us for a Grad Research Funding Fair! Explore campus funding opportunities to support your graduate research!
Discover:
- Funding options for thesis, dissertation, and research projects
- Eligibility criteria and application processes
- Tips for crafting compelling proposals
Open to all University of Oregon graduate students. If you are a UO unit that provides funding for grad student research and would like to table at this event, please email cllas@uoregon.edu.
We look forward to seeing you there!
2:00 p.m.
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Physical Chemistry Seminar Series
Professor Andrew H. Marcus, University of Oregon
Studies of local DNA structure and dynamics by nonlinear spectroscopy and single-molecule optical approaches
DNA contains the ‘genetic information’ that is encoded as specific DNA base sequences, and which is ‘read’ and ‘processed’ by proteins that interact with DNA at specific sites. The local conformations of DNA bases and sugar-phosphate backbones near single-stranded (ss) – double-stranded (ds) DNA junctions undergo thermally activated fluctuations (termed DNA ‘breathing’) within an unknown distribution of macrostates to permit the proper binding of proteins involved in core biochemical processes. In this talk, I will discuss novel spectroscopic methods and analyses – both at the ensemble and single-molecule levels – to study structural and dynamic properties of exciton-coupled molecular dimer-labeled DNA constructs in which the dimer probes are inserted at key positions involved in protein-DNA complex assembly and function. The exciton-coupled dimer probes act as ‘sensors’ of the local conformations adopted by the DNA bases and backbones immediately adjacent to the probes. These methods can be used to study the biochemical mechanisms of protein-DNA recognition, complex assembly, and function in biological processes.
10:00–11:00 a.m.
Please join us Tuesday mornings for a free cup of coffee, pastries, and conversation with your history department community! We’re excited to continue this tradition for our history undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff. We hope to see you there!
3:00–5:00 p.m.
Meet with Counseling Services Gonzalo Camp, who specializes in working with LatinX/ undocumented and LGBTQIA+ students, at the Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence (Oregon Hall-Room 130) or click here: https://zoom.us/j/99144795374
Let’s Talk is a service that provides easy access to free, informal, and confidential one-on-one consultation with a Counseling Services staff member. See our website for six additional Let’s Talk days/times offered throughout the week.
Let’s Talk is especially helpful for students who:
Have a specific concern and would like to consult with someone about it. Would like on-the-spot consultation rather than ongoing counseling. Would like to consult with a CS staff member about what actual therapy looks like. Would like to meet with one of our CS identity-based specialists. Have a concern about a friend or family member and would like some ideas about what to do.How does Let’s Talk work?
Let’s Talk will be offered via Zoom and/or in satellite locations across campus. As a drop-in service, there is no need to schedule an appointment and no paperwork to be completed. Students are seen individually on a first-come, first-served basis at the times listed below. There may be a wait in the Zoom waiting room if the Let’s Talk staff member is meeting with another student. Please wait and we will be with you as soon as we can. Let’s Talk appointments are brief (usually between 15-30 minutes) and are meant to be used on an as-needed basis.
3:30–5:00 p.m.
Join the Department of History and Spencer Abbe from the University of Oregon for a talk on "Bears, Cattle, and Natural Disaster: The Colonial Dream Cycle on Kodiak, Alaska,1788-1964."
Tuesday, December 3rd at 3:30 pm in McKenzie 375. Free and open to the public.
Since the late 18th century, colonists from the Russian Empire and the United States have attempted to create agricultural settlements on the Kodiak Archipelago. Confronted by tsunamis, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, hungry bears, and a short growing season, these projects consistently floundered only to begin again shortly thereafter. This presentation examines the role of natural disasters in this unexpected resilience as long-term colonial projects confronted long-term geologic processes.
The Department of History Seminar Series runs throughout the academic year and features guest speakers from the top universities who share their perspectives on history. Visit history.uoregon.edu for more information about the seminar series.
5:00–8:00 p.m.
This panel will feature Indigenous leaders and allies speaking on the pivotal role of indigenous science, culture, and political leadership in the removal of 4 dams along the Klamath River.
Speakers:
Ron Reed - traditional Karuk fisherman and ceremonial leader Jeff Mitchell - chairman of the Klamath Tribes culture and heritage committee Glen Spain - Northwest Regional Director of the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Association
Light food will be provided. Doors at 5pm, program to begin around 5:15pm.
RSVP online - appreciated but not required.
Reach out to Megan Schneider with questions at meganss@uoregon.edu
Sponsored by the Just Futures Initiative and the Student Sustainability Center.
noon
Meet with Counseling Services Rachel Barloon at Peterson 203 or click here: https://zoom.us/j/98335445813
Let’s Talk is a service that provides easy access to free, informal, and confidential one-on-one consultation with a Counseling Services staff member. See our website for six additional Let’s Talk days/times offered throughout the week.
Let’s Talk is especially helpful for students who:
Have a specific concern and would like to consult with someone about it. Would like on-the-spot consultation rather than ongoing counseling. Would like to consult with a CS staff member about what actual therapy looks like. Would like to meet with one of our CS identity-based specialists. Have a concern about a friend or family member and would like some ideas about what to do.How does Let’s Talk work?
Let’s Talk will be offered via Zoom and/or in satellite locations across campus. As a drop-in service, there is no need to schedule an appointment and no paperwork to be completed. Students are seen individually on a first-come, first-served basis at the times listed below. There may be a wait in the Zoom waiting room if the Let’s Talk staff member is meeting with another student. Please wait and we will be with you as soon as we can. Let’s Talk appointments are brief (usually between 15-30 minutes) and are meant to be used on an as-needed basis.
2:00–4:00 p.m.
Meet with Counseling Services Cecile Gadson, who specializes in working with Black and African American students, at the Black Cultural Center.
Let’s Talk is a service that provides easy access to free, informal, and confidential one-on-one consultation with a Counseling Services staff member. See our website for six additional Let’s Talk days/times offered throughout the week.
Let’s Talk is especially helpful for students who:
Have a specific concern and would like to consult with someone about it. Would like on-the-spot consultation rather than ongoing counseling. Would like to consult with a CS staff member about what actual therapy looks like. Would like to meet with one of our CS identity-based specialists. Have a concern about a friend or family member and would like some ideas about what to do.
How does Let’s Talk work?
Let’s Talk will be offered via Zoom and/or in satellite locations across campus. As a drop-in service, there is no need to schedule an appointment and no paperwork to be completed. Students are seen individually on a first-come, first-served basis at the times listed below. There may be a wait in the Zoom waiting room if the Let’s Talk staff member is meeting with another student. Please wait and we will be with you as soon as we can. Let’s Talk appointments are brief (usually between 15-30 minutes) and are meant to be used on an as-needed basis.
3:30 p.m.
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Organic/Inorganic/Materials Seminar Series
Professor Robert Strongin, Portland State University
Advances in Abiotic Biosensors and Targeted Molecular Probes For the past three decades our group has addressed fundamental challenges in biomedical diagnostics. Applications have included the detection of cancer, cardiovascular disease and redox-related disorders. The general approach involves the development of design principles for transforming relatively simple pH dyes into inherently targeted, highly selective long wavelength and NIR-active agents that function without the need for conjugation to biomolecules. This has allowed us to develop abiotic chemical indicators to detect intriguing disease biomarkers such as specific sugars, amino acids and low-abundant phospholipids. In addition, molecular probes that target human pancreatic cancer tissue have been synthesized and evaluated.
6:30–10:00 p.m.
The UO Hip Hop Jam is an event put on by 20 first-year students that celebrates hip hop music, culture, dance and art. It's free and all ages and will feature live graffiti art. We have an incredible lineup this year: VURSATYL, MILC, DOBLEON, Paint Soup, spinitch, Coloxho, DJ DV8, K.I. Design, Flock Rock and Duck Street Dance Crew. The event is open to the community and is all ages.