OHSU-PSU School of Public Health

Community Good Job Fair
2026-01-28 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | SE Works/WorkSource Office, 401 SE Foster Rd, Portland, 97206, United States
This event highlights career opportunities in behavioral health and community service. Meet with organizations dedicated to making a difference, with roles available such as:

Peer Support Specialists/Peer Wellness Specialists
Certified Recovery Mentors
Case Managers
Housing Managers
Job Developers
Mentors
Community Health Workers
Career Coaches
Community Health Navigators

When: Wednesday, January 28th – 10:00AM to 1:00PM
Where: SE Works Office – 6401 SE Foster Rd. Portland, OR 97206
Enter on 65th off of Foster Road, into the parking lot. Parking is available on Foster and surrounding areas; ADA accessible.

Personal Narratives in Media: Sharing Trans History Through Visual Narratives
2026-01-28 12:00 - 13:00 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
Transgender Health Program Grand Rounds
Please join our quarterly series on issues generated by and important to the transgender and gender-diverse community. These learning opportunities aim to educate providers to:

Eliminate disparities in health care
Promote equity, healing and visibility

All sessions are online, noon to 1 p.m., and free to attend.
Webex Meeting: https://ohsu.webex.com/ohsu/j.php?MTID=m4062d0e4d1256461a5e21a8ad53ce46b

FAFSA Workshops hosted by the PSU Financial Wellness Center
2026-01-28 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-01-29 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-02-05 12:30 - 13:30 | 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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Coquille Tribal Coquille Tribal Language Program
2026-01-28 12:30 - 13:30 | PSU Native American Student & Community Center, 710 SW Jackson St, Portland, 97201, United States
Portland State University is honored to host the Oregon Tribal Language Speaker Series. The Oregon Tribes have been invited to present their language program history, revitalization work, and future projects to the PSU community. Please join us January 28th 2026 from 12:30pm – 1:30pm PST at the Native American Student & Community Center.

FREE Trans Law Film Screening - Heightened Scrutiny
2026-01-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Portland State University, Portland, OR, 97210, United States
HEIGHTENED SCRUTINY on campus.
Free screening of the acclaimed documentary feature film and a Q&A with its award-winning director Sam Feder.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
5 – 7 pm
At Portland State University, location available upon RSVP.
A reception with light refreshments will start at 4pm, hosted by PSU’s Queer Resource Center.
Heightened Scrutiny follows Chase Strangio, ACLU attorney and the first out trans person to argue before the Supreme Court, as he fights a high-stakes legal battle to overturn Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. The film exposes the dangerous role of mainstream media in fueling anti-trans legislation, uncovering how biased coverage drives hate, endangers lives, and threatens democracy itself. With insights from journalists like Jelani Cobb, Lydia Polgreen, and Gina Chua, and activists like Laverne Cox, the story dismantles anti-trans disinformation and highlights its devastating real-world impact.
Sam Feder is a Peabody Award-nominated film director and writer. Feder’s films explore the intersection of visibility and politics along the lines of race, class, and gender. Sam directed the award-winning Netflix original documentary Disclosure (2020) and the widely acclaimed documentary Kate Bornstein Is a Queer & Pleasant Danger (2014). Feder was recently invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Documentary Branch.
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PSU Faculty-Led: Mexico Travel Abroad Info Session
2026-01-29 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-06 13:00 - 14:00 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
Advancing Indigenous Health Equity Through Food Sovereignty, Activism and Healing
This two-week immersive program in Oaxaca, Mexico invites students to explore Indigenous health equity through land-based learning, community engagement, and traditional healing practices. In partnership with Spanish House MX, participants will learn from Indigenous knowledge holders, traditional ecological practitioners, food sovereignty leaders, and community activists working to advance cultural preservation and environmental stewardship. Through experiential workshops, archaeological site visits, and hands-on cultural activities, students will examine the deep interconnections between land, identity, wellness, and justice in Oaxacan Indigenous communities.
The curriculum weaves together public health, Indigenous studies, environmental justice, and decolonizing methodologies. Students will participate in temazcal (traditional sweat-lodge) ceremonies, medicinal plant workshops, cooking classes, artisan craft sessions, and guided visits to Monte Albán and regional cultural centers. Academic discussions and reflective practices—grounded in Indigenous values of balance, community, respect, and relationality—encourage students to critically examine colonial histories and contemporary movements for Indigenous resurgence.
Participants are housed in centrally located hotels in Oaxaca’s historic center and travel via private transportation for all program activities. With daily breakfast, local coordination, bilingual staff, and structured reflection sessions, the program offers a supportive environment for deep cultural learning. By the end of the experience, students will gain new insights into Indigenous health sovereignty and develop skills that support culturally responsive, community-centered public health practice.
Zoom Link: https://pdx.zoom.us/j/84027427294
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Truth or Fiction? Verifying AI-Generated Answers
2026-01-29 12:00 - 13:00 | 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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Teaching at PSU: Early Career Faculty Workshop
2026-01-30 09:00 - 13:00 | Vanport 515, 1850 SW Fifth Avenue, Portland, OR, 97201, United States
New faculty workshop for teaching at Portland State University
Join fellow new and early-career faculty at PSU for this introductory workshop to teaching at PSU. This session will introduce essential teaching strategies, provide insights into campus support services, and create opportunities to connect with other early career faculty members. It’s a chance to ask questions, exchange ideas, and build relationships to support your teaching journey at PSU.
Things to know:

This event is in person in the Vanport Building on PSU’s campus
Please bring your laptop so that you can participate in the workshop activities!
Lunch will be served as part of this event.

We look forward to seeing you there! Please register by January 22nd to ensure an accurate head count for lunch.
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Kickstart Your Writing With AI
2026-01-30 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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SPH Admission Informational Session
2026-01-30 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-02-06 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

Early SOPHAS Applications Decisions
2026-02-01 | OR
Fall 2026 Applications are open from August 15th, 2025 – March 15th, 2026. All documents are submitted to SOPHAS – www.sophas.org.
Deadlines:

December 1 – Early application deadline and decisions provided by early February
February 1 - Decisions provided by end of March
March 15 - Final application deadline and decisions provided by end of April

All application materials, including official transcripts from all schools attended and letters of recommendation, must be received in SOPHAS before the deadline in order to be reviewed. Applications completed after March 15th will not be considered.

PSU Career Center Open House
2026-02-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Fariborz Maseeh Hall, Fariborz Maseeh Hall, 1855 SW Broadway, Portland, 97201, United States
To kick off our Winter Career Week stop by the University Career Center for our Open House! Eat Snacks, learn about the Career Center’s Resources & meet the team that’s here to support YOU in your career development.
Want to explore your values? We’ll have an optional values sorting activity!
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Fariborz Maseeh Hall (FMH), Room 342 – University Career Center & Transfer & Returning Student Resource Center, 1855 Southwest Broadway, Portland, Oregon 97201, United States

PSU How to Get a Job with No Experience
2026-02-02 15:30 - 17:00 | Fariborz Maseeh Hall, Fariborz Maseeh Hall, 1855 SW Broadway, Portland, 97201, United States
(In person Workshop)
If you’re struggling with the conundrum of how to get experience when you don’t have any experience, this workshop will help you show recruiters you’ve got what it takes. We’ll discuss how to find jobs you’d want to apply for, how to structure your resume to showcase the skills you bring to the table, and how to apply.
Fariborz Maseeh Hall (FMH), Room 101, 1855 Southwest Broadway, Portland, Oregon 97201, United States
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PSU Personal + Professional Branding
2026-02-03 11:00 - 12:30 | Fariborz Maseeh Hall, Fariborz Maseeh Hall, 1855 SW Broadway, Portland, 97201, United States
Does branding sound icky to you? Learn how to authentically market yourself by identifying what’s important to you, following your interests, and finding like-minded people. We’ll discuss ways that you can develop and share your brand with others.
Location: Fariborz Maseeh Hall, Room 100
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Spotlight on Faculty: Confronting Legacies of Racism & Anti-Fatness in Public Health
2026-02-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Vanport 515, with remote option, 1810 SW 5th Avenue, Portland, 97201
Spotlight on Faculty Series: Dr. Hannah Cory
Ending Public Harm: Confronting Legacies of Racism & Anti-Fatness in Public Health
Dr. Hannah Cory is an Assistant Professor in Health Promotion and Community Health at the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health. As a registered dietitian and public health nutrition researcher she is devoted to rethinking how society understands and values body diversity. What happens when the systems meant to protect our health instead reinforce racism and anti-fatness, undermining people’s confidence and safety in their bodies? In centering the lived experiences of minoritized communities, Dr. Cory will discuss how discrimination shapes everything from eating behaviors and mental health to chronic disease risk – revealing how nutrition challenges, often blamed on individual choices, are rooted in broader social inequities.

How to Pivot from Customer Service to Clinical Jobs
2026-02-03 12:30 - 13:30 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
Concerned that the jobs you did to pay your bills are keeping you from pursuing your first/next role in public health? Come hang out with Marisa Miller and Tanya Romaniuk from PSU’s Career Center to learn how to translate whatever experience you have for the clinical roles you want.
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Zoom link coming soon.

Psych Skills at Work: Paths You Might Not Expect Alumni Panel
2026-02-03 15:00 - 16:00 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
Discover the countless career paths you can pursue with a psychology degree – far beyond clinical practice. Join us for a virtual panel featuring PSU alumni who have built meaningful careers in areas like human resources, user experience, nonprofit leadership, research, customer success, youth services, organizational development, and more. Panelists will share how they translated their psych coursework into real-world skills, what their day-to-day work looks like, and tips for getting started. Whether you’re exploring majors, wondering what you can do in addition to therapy or planning your next step, this conversation will help you see the full range of opportunities available. Bring your questions and your curiosity!
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Stats & Stanzas Lab
2026-02-03 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

Career Convos: A Social Impact Mixer
2026-02-04 16:30 - 18:30 | Portland State University – Smith Memorial Student Union, 1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, United States
Career Convos: Social Impact Mixer is your chance to connect with local nonprofits, government agencies, and community organizations making a difference in Portland. Whether you’re exploring volunteering, public service careers, or just want to build your network, this event has something for you! Enjoy a mix of open and structured networking activities designed to help you form meaningful connections with community partners and employers. Don’t wait – space is limited, so mark your calendar and join us for a night of impact and opportunity!
FREE FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED!
DATE: Wednesday, February 4th 2026
TIME: 4:30pm-6:30pm
LOCATION: SMSU 327, 8, 9
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Graduate Student Community Building As Prevention: A Dinner Series
2026-02-04 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

ASPPH Webinar: Collaborating for Impact: Academic-Practice Partnerships in Action through the Academic and Practice Linkages in Public Health (APLPH) Caucus
2026-02-05 09:00 - 10:00 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
Join our ASPPH Presents webinar, Collaborating for Impact: Academic-Practice Partnerships in Action through the Academic and Practice Linkages in Public Health (APLPH) Caucus, on February 5 from 12:00–1:00 PM ET, and learn how schools and programs of public health, along with their practice partners, can collaborate to identify practice-informed topics, develop strong abstracts, and navigate the abstract submission process for the APLPH Caucus at the American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting.
The session will also explore effective approaches to supporting practice partner participation, including travel and funding considerations, and will share real-world examples of successful academic–practice collaboration.
Participants will gain practical guidance on abstract development, insights into year-round engagement with the APLPH Caucus, and strategies to strengthen or launch partnerships that advance applied public health work. The webinar will be moderated by Kaitlin Tager, MPH, CHES, with speakers representing both academic and practice perspectives.
As a reminder, ASPPH will also host ASPPH Presents: Building Your Career at the Intersection of Climate and Health on January 28 from 1:00–2:00 PM ET. We encourage members to register and attend both upcoming webinars to engage with timely topics shaping the public health workforce.
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SPH Scholarship Work Party
2026-02-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Vanport 262, 1810 SW 5th Ave, Portland, 97201, United States
This collaborative workshop creates built-in accountability, space to work on your applications, and real-time help from staff. We’ll start with a brief overview of where to find reliable scholarship opportunities and how to prepare strong, competitive applications, including what reviewers are looking for. You’ll also get personalized support on application materials, including feedback from staff on your personal statements, short answers, and more. Whether you’re just getting started or refining your final drafts, this session will help you put your best foot forward. Yes, snacks are provided!
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Portland State Winter All Majors & Business Fair 2026
2026-02-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Viking Pavillion, 930 SW Hall St, Portland, 97201, United States
Identify jobs and internships, practice networking, and connect face-to-face with recruiters at the Career & Internship Fair! At the fair, you’ll learn about potential job and internship opportunities that may align with your interests and career goals. Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with employers from diverse industries and spark professional connections!
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ICE and Mass Deportation - The View From History
2026-02-09 13:00 - 14:00 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
ONLINE: An Urgent Talk with Mae Ngai, PhD
Lung Family Professor of Asian American Studies and History – Columbia University, Bancroft Prize Winner
Where did Ice raids and mass deportation come from? From time to time, our Center Sponsors urgent talks that bring clarity to scary and bewildering developments. This talk features the eminent historian of immigration, Columbia’s Mae Ngai, who will bring critical historical context to the current moment.
Ngai is the author of several highly acclaimed books, including Impossible Subjects: Illegal Aliens and the Making of Modern American and The Chinese Question: The Gold Rush and Global Politics.
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Financial Starter Pack Workshops
2026-02-10 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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PSU Black History Month Special Screening + Conversation
2026-02-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Smith Ballroom – PSU Campus, 1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, 97201, United States
You are invited to Where We Goin? Power of Place Roadshow, a Black History Month film event exploring home, displacement, and Black identity through powerful storytelling and conversation.
Featured Short Films:
“Dear Young Black Portland” — a powerful visual letter from a beloved elder and former Portland NAACP president, reflecting on loss, resistance, and the lifelong pursuit of justice.
“Where We Goin?: The Power of Place” — a young Black Portland filmmaker journeys through the Blackest cities in the U.S. to explore migration, memory, and what “home” really means, alongside artist Intisar Abioto and Albina Vision Trust.
Plus: a fireside chat moderated by Executive Producer Donovan Scribes, diving deeper into the themes and visions behind the films.
This is more than a screening—it’s a space of belonging, reflection, and possibility.
Free & Open to the Public.
