FAFSA Workshops hosted by the PSU Financial Wellness Center
2026-02-17 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-02-18 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
This year, eligibility deadlines for programs like Tuition-Free Degree will be earlier than in previous years, so submitting early is essential for students to maximize their financial aid eligibility. Fill out the 2026-2027 FAFSA or ORSAA with help!
Workshop Dates:

Wednesday January 14th, 2026 (Virtual)
Thursday January, 15th 2026 (In Person)
Tuesday January 20th, 2026 (In Person) (Spanish Translation Available)
Wednesday January 21st, 2026 (Virtual) (Spanish Translation Available)
Wednesday January 28th, 2026 (Virtual) (Spanish Translation Available)
Thursday January 29th, 2026 (In Person) (Spanish Translation Available)
Thursday February 5th, 2026 (Virtual)
Tuesday February 17th, 2026 (In Person)
Wednesday February 18th, 2026 (Virtual)

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Two Spirits & LGBTQ+ Health - Gender Affirming Care
2026-02-17 17:00 - 18:30 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
Learn about how professionals can support individuals seeking gender-affirming care!
A panel discussion open to OHSU & PSU students, faculty, staff, & alumni
Hosted on PSU campus & via Zoom.
Tuesday, Feb 17th, 5-6:30pm
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Stats & Stanzas Lab
2026-02-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-24 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Vanport 620A, 1810 SW 5th Ave, Portland, 97201, United States
Every social movement of health consequence has been backed by songs, poems, and dance to codify resistance, galvanize community, inspire imagination, and testify for more just futures. For those of us “at the margins,” creative modes of expression have always been critical to our learning and survival. For us, “poetry is not a luxury” (Lorde). Poetry offers a necessary space for healing, resistance, and resurgence as public health continues the struggle towards health justice. It has the power to push boundaries and reimagine narratives of health equity—opening new dialogues that (re)center the voice and agency of those most burdened by social inequality.
In a time when LOVE *and* RESISTANCE must be simultaneous acts, this “lab” will continue the work of illuminating the necessity of both STATS *and* STANZAS to create public health futures of radical possibility. Through engaging poetry as praxis, we’ll explore the epistemological, ethical, and material imperative of remixing/reimagining public health knowledge production, expression, and curation practices to more fully—and unapologetically—”center the margins,” with poetry a necessary format of health equity discourse for resistance, refusal, and healing.
A space and community of/for poetic health justice at the intersections of poetry & public health, created & curated via:

Reading poetry
Reading/critiquing public health literature
Writing & workshopping poetry
Poetry workshops w/ guest facilitators
Open mic nights / poetry reading events
Poetry contests
Poetry chapbooks
Publishing poetry
Lectures, panels, & invited speakers

PI (Poetic Instigator): Dr. Ryan J. Petteway, Associate Professor, SPH
Co-PIs: Looking for 1 undergraduate and 1 graduate student…
Members/Participants/Poets: Students, faculty, & staff in SPH
Questions: petteway@pdx.edu

ASPPH - Foundations of AI in Public Health Education: Concepts, Context, and Readiness
2026-02-18 09:00 - 10:00 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
ASPPH invites you to register for Foundations of AI in Public Health Education: Concepts, Context, and Readiness,an introductory-to-intermediate online training taking place on February 18 from 12:00–1:00 PM ET. Designed as a foundation for one of our 2026 ASPPH Annual Meeting Skill-Building Workshops, the training is open to all who are interested in developing AI readiness in academic public health. The session is free for registrants of the Beyond the Basics workshop and available to others for a registration fee of $99.
As artificial intelligence continues to influence teaching, learning, and academic operations across higher education, this training is designed to support public health faculty, academic administrators, staff, students, and partners in building a shared baseline understanding of AI in academic public health.
This online training will prepare participants for ASPPH’s advanced Skill-Building Workshop (SBW), Beyond the Basics: Practical Applications of AI for Academic Public Health, which will be offered at the 2026 ASPPH Annual Meeting. The session will establish core concepts, shared vocabulary, and representative use cases related to AI in public health education, providing essential context for more advanced, hands-on exploration during the in-person workshop.
Led by Dr. C. Edward Watson, Vice President for Digital Innovation at the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), the training will explore commonly used AI tools and applications relevant to teaching, advising, assessment, and academic administration, alongside key pedagogical and ethical considerations such as academic integrity, equity, accessibility, and responsible use.
A recording and supplemental resources will be made available to registered participants through ASPPH’s eLearn platform.
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ASPPH - Lessons from the Community: How Academic Public Health–Community Partnerships Make an Impact
2026-02-18 10:00 - 11:30 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
Join us in person or virtually for Lessons from the Community: How Academic Public Health–Community Partnerships Make an Impact on February 18, 2026 from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET. Hosted with the Indiana University Indianapolis Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, this hybrid event will bring together community members, students, faculty, and public health leaders to reflect on what it truly takes to build trust and create meaningful impact through community-engaged work.
As part of ASPPH’s national Public Health Listening Tour, this event centers on a guiding principle: the community is our teacher. Panelists will share lived experiences from community-engaged work in Indianapolis and beyond, exploring what strengthens partnerships, what has fallen short, and what academic public health can do differently moving forward. The conversation will emphasize listening, learning, and mutual accountability as essential foundations for trust and lasting impact.
This 90-minute event will highlight the perspectives of individuals who are deeply engaged in community-centered public health work, including community partners and advocates, public health students, faculty involved in community-based research and practice, and other local voices working at the intersection of public health and community priorities. They will discuss what real impact looks like when communities are not just included, but truly centered.
Moderated by Dr. Thomas Duszynski, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at Indiana University Indianapolis, the discussion will feature voices from ASPPH leadership, students, faculty, journalists, and community partners. Panelists will reflect on the relationships between communities and academic institutions, with an emphasis on what ethical, transparent, and accountable engagement should look like in practice.
Insights from this session will help guide our collective work toward a more responsive, ethical, and community-centered future for academic public health. We hope you’ll join us either in person or virtually for this important conversation.
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PSU SHAC Procrastination Workshop
2026-02-18 12:30 - 13:30 | SHAC Health Promotion Lounge, SW 5th & Harrison, Portland, 97201, United States
Join us for our winter workshop on Procrastination. Part of the PSU SHAC Unmasking Success Series.
Feeling like everybody else has it figured out? Share your thoughts and brainstorm solutions with peers and professionals on student experiences with procrastination.

Truth or Fiction? Verifying AI-Generated Answers
2026-02-20 11:00 - 12:00 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
Generative artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT can produce convincing answers, but not all of them are based on reliable sources. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to write balanced prompts to reduce bias in answers generated by common AI chatbots such as ChatGPT, and how to fact-check those responses using proven information literacy strategies. This session will demonstrate practical skills to use AI chatbots responsibly and verify the accuracy of the text they generate.
After the session, learners will be able to:

Craft effective prompts for use with public generative AI chatbots such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, etc.
Describe the strengths and limitations of generative AI for information search and retrieval
Use information literacy skills and tools to evaluate AI-generated text output

This workshop will be recorded, and the recording will be shared with all registered attendees after the session. If you cannot make the workshop date and time, you are welcome to register in order to receive a copy of the recording.
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PubMed Essentials: Save Time and Find Better Results
2026-02-20 12:00 - 13:00 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
Make the most of PubMed for your research! This hands-on workshop will introduce strategies for efficient and effective searching, helping you save time and find higher-quality evidence. You’ll learn how to use PubMed to construct more precise searches with more relevant results. We will also talk about methods to mitigate biases in your search, and some tips on leveraging AI to help enrich your search strategy. Whether you are new to information research or looking to sharpen your search expertise, this session will equip you with practical skills to improve your research process.
By the end of this session, learners will be able to:

Use features of PubMed for efficient and effective searching, including crafting advanced Boolean queries with MeSH terms
Use PubMed accounts to save searches and create search alerts
Evaluate contextual authority and bias in PubMed and related tools and revise searches to mitigate those biases

This workshop will be recorded, and the recording will be shared with all registered attendees after the session. If you cannot make the workshop date and time, you are welcome to register in order to receive a copy of the recording.
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SPH Admission Informational Session
2026-02-20 12:00 - 13:30 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
As you prepare your graduate application, we invite you to join one of our upcoming Virtual Information Sessions.
These sessions are a chance to connect with our admissions team, ask questions about the SOPHAS application, and receive helpful guidance as you work toward the March 15 deadline. If you’re polishing your materials or want reassurance before submitting, this is a great opportunity to get personalized support.
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Zoom link: https://pdx.zoom.us/j/82985744956

The Black Bag Presents - Black Futures Farm: Growing Cooperative Resistance
2026-02-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Portland State University – Smith Memorial Student Union, 1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, United States
Join Malcolm Hoover and Mirabai Collins, co-founders of Portland’s Black Futures Farm, for an inspiring discussion on land, community, and collective futures.
Free & open to the public – Refreshments served, 😷 Masks suggested
Sponsored by PSU Pan-African Commons, Department of Black Studies, and the Center for Black Studies – Black Bag
Location: Pan-African Commons – SMSU 236

Narrative Medicine Skills Training
2026-02-21 08:30 - 15:30 | Lewis & Clark College, 615 S Palatine Hill Rd, Portland, 97219, United States
Hosted by the Center for Community and Global Health, and developed with support from the Mellon Foundation, community partner Northwest Narrative Medicine Collaborative (NWNMC) brings Narrative Medicine Skills Training to Lewis & Clark campus.
Northwest Narrative Medicine Collaborative (NWNMC) gathers health care professionals, patients, caregivers, students, academics, and artists in the shared practice of narrative medicine.
Narrative Medicine Skills Training introduces the narrative medicine principles of attention, representation, and affiliation and develops participant skills of listening and witnessing. We will reflect on how listening and witnessing can be applied to stories of health, illness and healing in diverse healthcare settings to improve care and support healing.
Who is Training for?

Students entering, studying, or considering the health professions
Healthcare professionals, faculty and staff curious about the practice of narrative medicine
Folks living with health conditions as patients or caregivers

In-person and interactive, this workshop encourages exploration, curiosity, and discussion in large and small groups, pairs, and mixed cohorts of students, healthcare professionals, and community members interested in the practice of narrative medicine. There will be opportunities to listen, read, write reflectively, and time to share writing if participants choose. Adequate breaks and restoration periods are included, as is lunch!
We are strengthened individually when we do this work in community–all are welcome.
Training will be held in-person, on campus at:
Lewis & Clark College
Portland, OR
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OHSU Queer Student Union Lunch & Art
2026-02-22 12:00 - 14:30 | Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park Avenue, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Join us for lunch, art and community! The OHSU Queer Student Union creates welcoming, affirming spaces for LGBTQIA+ and allied students to connect, belong, and support one another. Come spend the afternoon with us.
12:00pm Lunch at Via Dilezia
1:30pm Portland Art Museum
This event is free – Lunch & Museum entry sponsored by CLDI – preferred registration deadline: Feb 16th.
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Mentoring Up For Trainees
2026-02-23 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-02-25 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-02-27 12:00 - 13:30 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
Mentoring is collaborative. Ideally, mentees and mentors engage as partners through reciprocal activities such as planning, acting, reflecting, questioning, and problem solving. Mentee success is defined as mentees having gained 1) personal and professional competencies necessary to define their research goals, 2) experience for that career, and 3) the ability and opportunity to progress toward that chosen career goal.
The content of each session in this curriculum is designed to address some of the challenges and concerns that mentees might encounter throughout their career. In this mentoring up series, mentees will develop the knowledge and skills to proactively and effectively address these challenges and navigate their mentoring relationships and career progression. Topics addressed include: Maintaining Effective Communication, Aligning Expectations, and Seeking Professional Development
VIRTUAL TRAINING (FEBRUARY 23-27, 2026)

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 12:00-1:30PM: INTRO + MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 12:00-1:30PM: ALIGNING EXPECTATIONS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 12:00-1:30PM: SEEKING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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ASPPH - From Classroom to Career: Public Health Fellowships, Practicums, Internships, and Apprenticeships
2026-02-24 10:00 - 11:00 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
ASPPH invites members to register for an upcoming ASPPH Presents webinar on February 24, 2026, from 1:00–2:00 PM ET. The webinar, From Classroom to Career: Public Health Fellowships, Practicums, Internships, and Apprenticeships, is designed to support students, early career professionals, and academic leaders seeking to strengthen connections between public health education and workforce practice.
The session will introduce participants to applied learning and training opportunities that bridge academic preparation and professional practice, with an overview of the ASPPH Center for Public Health Workforce Development. Speakers will highlight three experiential programs currently offered by ASPPH, along with a preview of an additional program in development, and discuss how fellowships, practicums, internships, and apprenticeships promote career readiness and long-term professional growth.
Attendees will gain practical guidance on eligibility, program structure, and application strategies, as well as insight into aligning experiential opportunities with individual career goals. This webinar will be particularly valuable for faculty and staff involved in experiential learning, field placements, and career services, in addition to students and early career professionals.
Emily M. Burke, EdD, MPH, Senior Director of Workforce Development and Applied Practice at ASPPH, will moderate the event.
Panelists include:

Liz Burpee, MSW, MPH, Director of Public Health Workforce Development, ASPPH
Beth Handler, MPH, Director of Public Health Credentialing, ASPPH
Sierra Sledge, MPH, Manager of Fellowship Programs, ASPPH
Monica Stadtler, Director of Applied Learning and Training, ASPPH

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Financial Starter Pack Workshops
2026-02-24 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-02-25 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-03-03 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-03-04 12:30 - 13:30 | Fariborz Maseeh Hall, Fariborz Maseeh Hall, 1855 SW Broadway, Portland, 97201, United States
We are excited to introduce a new workshop series focused on building essential financial skills to support students’ long-term success. Hosted by PSU Financial Wellness Center.

Budgeting: February 10th, 11th* – Learn how to create and manage a personal budget, track expenses, and make informed spending decisions.
Saving: February 24th, 25th* – Explore practical saving strategies, including emergency funds and early retirement planning, and learn tools to build and maintain healthy saving habits.
Understanding Credit: March 3rd, 4th* – Gain an overview of credit scores, credit reports, and responsible credit use, including common pitfalls to avoid.
Student Loan Repayment: March 10th, 11th – Review repayment options, loan servicers, and strategies for managing student loan debt after graduation.

Virtual sessions are held on Zoom at 12:40-1:25PM. You will receive a link the day of the session in the email you used to sign up.
In person sessions will be held in FMH Trillium-101 (conference room across the hall from the FWC) They will also be held at 12:40PM-1:25PM.
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Kickstart Your Writing With AI
2026-02-25 12:00 - 13:00 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
Staring at a blank page? This workshop will teach you how to use generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT) to get started with your writing, ethically and effectively!
This workshop is designed for students in any program. The learning outcomes include:

Writing effective prompts for GenAI tools
Finding trustworthy background information with GenAI
Using GenAI in the early stages of the writing process to create outlines, break down complex tasks, and more
Avoiding plagiarism and citing GenAI appropriately
Using GenAI in accordance with journal policies

This workshop will be recorded, and the recording will be shared with all registered attendees after the session. If you cannot make the workshop date and time, you are welcome to register in order to receive a copy of the recording.
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Center for Learner Diversity & Inclusion: Black History Month Event
2026-02-25 12:00 - 14:30 | AUD Great Hall, 3286 SW Research Drive, Portland, 97239, United States
AUD Great Hall, 220
3286 SW Research Drive, Portland, OR 97239
More details to come

High-Throughput qPCR Workshop – OHSU Integrated Genomics Laboratory (IGL)
2026-02-26 11:00 - 12:00 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
The OHSU Integrated Genomics Laboratory (IGL) currently operates two QuantStudio™ 7 Flex Real-Time PCR (qPCR) instruments to support high-throughput gene expression analysis for the OHSU research community, as well as researcher at the Portland area. This educational workshop is hosted by the OHSU IGL with participation from Thermo Fisher Scientific to provide technical background and training on established qPCR workflows.
Join us to learn about high-throughput real-time PCR using TaqMan™ array cards, including assay design options, data considerations, and real-world research applications.
Workshop Highlights:

qPCR services at IGL – Jinah Kim, PhD, IGL Core Scientist, OHSU
High-throughput applications with QuantStudio 7Flex – Andrea Callegari, PhD, Field Applications Scientist, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Research case studies – Danielle Osborne, PhD, Legacy Research Institute

Event Details:

Date & Time: February 26, 2026 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Richard T. Jones Hall (RJH), Room 4320
Registration: link
Webex: link (Password: [REDACTED]
Contact: Jinah Kim, PhD – kimjinah@ohsu.edu

Oregon Student Nursing Association (ONSA) Convention
2026-02-28 08:00 - 18:00 | OHSU Robertson Collaborative Life Sciences Building, 2730 S Moody Ave, Portland, 97201, United States
You’re invited to the Oregon Student Nursing Association (ONSA) Convention Saturday 2/28 8AM-6PM at Robertson Collaborative Life Sciences Building & Skourtes Tower – 2730 S Moody Ave, Portland, OR 97201
This in-person event is a great opportunity for pre-nursing students to connect, share experiences, and gain valuable insights from industry professionals. Don’t miss out on this chance to enhance your nursing education and be part of a vibrant community.
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Careers in Aging: Meet 'N Greet With Professionals
2026-03-03 12:00 - 13:30 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
Are you interested in the field of aging? Curious about working with older adults? Join our meet ‘n greet to hear directly from a group of professionals working in a variety of positions that support our aging population. You will have the opportunity to learn about their roles, ask questions, and engage with fellow students looking to work in this fast-growing, meaningful field! Speakers will represent:

Advocacy and policy work
Resource referral networks/Area Agency on Aging (AAA)
Community-based organizations
Palliative & hospice care
Home-health services
Dementia care & caregiver support
Behavioral health & substance use
Long-term care

Registration link: https://pdx.zoom.us/meeting/register/NFxNRQm4QdaGHbsycoIqHA

Admission Drop-In Office Hours
2026-03-04 12:00 - 13:00 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
Join our virtual Drop-In Office Hours on Wednesday, March 4 or Wednesday, March 11 from 12:00–1:00 p.m (Pacific Standard Time). During these sessions, you can connect directly with our admissions team to ask questions about the application process, get clarification on requirements, and receive support as you work toward submitting your application before the March 15th deadline.
Zoom Link to Join Meeting: https://pdx.zoom.us/j/85906795083

Graduate Student Community Building As Prevention: A Dinner Series
2026-03-04 17:30 - 19:00 | OHSU Robertson Collaborative Life Sciences Building, 2730 S Moody Ave, Portland, 97201, United States
Join CAP and CLDI for a free dinner, connection, and individual and community advocacy every first Wednesday of the month!
Students are welcome to come and go as needed – this form just gives us a better idea on how much food to get and dietary needs. Please reach out to CapSupport@OHSU.EDU if you have any questions!
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Wednesday – Jan 7th: RLSB 3A001
Wednesday – Feb 4th: RLSB 3A001
Wednesday – March 4th: RLSB 3A001
Wednesday – April 1st: RLSB 3A002
Wednesday – May 6th: RLSB 3A002
