OHSU-PSU School of Public Health

ASPPH: TIPH Ambassador Alumni - Share Your Public Health Story
2026-04-07 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
ASPPH invites students and those considering careers in public health to join the next ASPPH Presents webinar, TIPH Ambassador Alumni: Share Your Public Health Story, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 1:00–2:00 PM ET. This live conversation will feature alumni of the This Is Public Health® (TIPH) Ambassador Program reflecting on the experiences that shaped their journeys into public health.
Moderated by Lady Dorothy Elli, MPH, public health researcher, Princeton in Asia Fellow, and former TIPH Ambassador, the discussion will bring together former TIPH ambassadors who now work across a range of public health roles. Panelists will share how they first discovered the field, how graduate training in public health shaped their career paths, and the skills they developed through their education and professional experiences.
The panel will include Jared Christian, MPH, Vanderbilt University; Fatoumata Diallo, MPH, AbsoluteCare; Hayat Naqvi, MPH, Penn Medicine; Mitch Ryba, MPH, CHES, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; and Meredith Smith, MPH, CDC Foundation.
Through their stories, participants will gain insight into the diverse career opportunities in public health and the real-world skills, from data analysis and program planning to policy and community engagement, that support impactful work in the field.
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NPHW Grand Rounds: Dr. Sejal Hathi
2026-04-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Robertson Life Sciences Building, 2730 S Moody Ave, Portland, OR, 97201, United States
As our inaugural SPH Grand Rounds speaker we are honored to feature Dr. Sejal Hathi, Director of the Oregon Health Authority, for a talk on Tuesday, April 7th. Dr. Hathi’s visit is particularly significant for our faculty. As a board-certified physician, former White House Senior Policy Advisor, and now Oregon’s chief public health official, she represents the interdisciplinary leadership required to address today’s complex health challenges.
This is a unique opportunity for our school to engage with the leadership of our state’s primary public health partner as we discuss the future of the field in Oregon. And her talk perfectly embodies this year’s NPHW theme: “Ready. Set. Action!”
Time: Doors open at 11:45 AM; program begins promptly at 12:00 PM
Location: Robertson Life Sciences Building (RLSB, Room 1A1001)
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About the Speaker
Dr. Sejal Hathi is a nationally recognized public health leader and board-certified physician. As Director of the Oregon Health Authority, she oversees the state’s public health services, Medicaid program, and behavioral health systems.
Dr. Hathi’s distinguished career includes serving as a White House Senior Policy Advisor for Public Health and as the Deputy Health Commissioner for New Jersey, where she led significant state-level public health interventions. A graduate of Yale and Stanford University (MD/MBA), she has held faculty positions at Johns Hopkins and Stanford, bringing a rare blend of executive policy expertise and global health leadership to her role as Oregon’s chief health official.

Growing Your Public Health Network
2026-04-07 12:00 - 13:30 | Vanport 515, with remote option, 1810 SW 5th Avenue, Portland, 97201
Join the OHSU Mentorship & Career Design team and the SPH Student Success Center in a collaborative, interactive workshop designed to help students proactively navigate career development and building professional relationships.
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Zoom Link: https://pdx.zoom.us/j/83660939149

Master Your Financial Well-Being
2026-04-07 12:30 - 13:30 | Portland State University – Smith Memorial Student Union, 1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, United States
April is Financial Literacy Month and to kick off a month of events to strengthen financial literacy among our campus community we are thrilled to host School of Business and PSU alum Professor Melody Bell who will be presenting: Master Your Financial Well-Being.
Financial success isn’t a destination; it’s an ecosystem. Come and explore how your skills, environment, and decisions work together to create your financial well-being. Learn to identify the “unseen forces” in your financial life and gain the insights needed to navigate credit, debt, and the transition to adulthood with confidence.
This event will be held on April 7th at 12:30PM-1:30PM in SMSU 294
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Stats & Stanza - Open Mic Night
2026-04-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Vanport 264, 1810 SW 5th Avenue, Portland, OR, United States
Join us for our first Stats + Stanzas Lab Open Mic Night!
After a term of engaging the words/works of poets Danez Smith, June Jordan, and others, Lab members will share their latest works & works-in-progress centered on themes of “healing histories” and “living room”. SPH students, faculty, and staff are invited to pull up for some poetic health justice, and to bring your own poems/almost-poems/poem-tentials to share.
Location: Vanport 264
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Student Voices in Public Health & Healthcare Education (IGNITE Convening)
2026-04-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Vanport 515, with remote option, 1810 SW 5th Avenue, Portland, 97201
Success in public health healthcare education shouldn’t be a mystery. We’re bringing together a diverse panel of students from across the state to talk about the real stuff: the pathways that worked, the challenges that nearly stopped them, and the support systems—like mentorship and placement access—that changed everything.
Whether you are an incoming student looking for a roadmap, a current student seeking community, or a community partner or faculty member wanting to better support our students, this session offers a front-row seat to the future of Oregon’s healthcare workforce.
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Two Spirits and LGBTQ+ Health: Radical Roots a Panel Discussion
2026-04-08 11:00 - 12:30
Learn about Two Spirit, Queer, and Trans health from experts in the field. A seminar series open to OHSU & PSU students, faculty, and staff. In-person & virtual options followed by an optional community hour. RSVP for Location & Zoom Link.
Wednesday April 8th
11am-12:40pm
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Japan Study Abroad Info Session
2026-04-08 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-04-15 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-04-20 12:30 - 13:30 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
Study Japan’s innovative food education model through school visits, farm tours, and community nutrition programs while exploring how culture, policy, and sustainability shape public health outcomes. Students in this program will visit Tokyo, Kobe, Kamakura, and Hakone.
Course Information:
PHE 410/ PHE 510 (4 credits): Community Nutrition in Japan
Program Leader:
Betty Izumi, Ph.D., M.P.H., R.D.
Professor
Information Session(s):
12:40-1:30 pm on April 2, 8, 15, 20, and 30 via Zoom – JOIN ZOOM INFO SESSION
Program Advisor: Autumn Cowell
Schedule an advising appointment – facultyled@pdx.edu | 503-725-5076 | Karl Miller Center | 610F
Program Overview
This short-term faculty-led program in Tokyo explores community nutrition and food systems in Japan through site visits, guest lectures, and cultural experiences. Students will examine school lunch programs, elder care nutrition, food access, and sustainability while engaging with local experts and institutions. An extended regional excursion offers insight into agricultural practices and regional foodways. Through experiential learning and reflection, participants gain a global perspective on health, nutrition, and cultural approaches to food. Students in this program will visit Tokyo, Kobe, Kamakura, and Hakone.

OHA Panel: Inspiring Early Career Pathways in Public Health
2026-04-09 10:30 - 12:00 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
We are excited to share this National Public Health Week panel with our community, as it features two alumni who are contributing to Oregon’s public health workforce through their careers at the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). The panel includes alum Emily Henke, who earned her Master of Public Health (MPH) with the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health, and Helen Kidane, who earned her Bachelor of Science in Health Services from Portland State University. We are proud to highlight their paths and the important work they are doing to advance public health practice.
The National Public Health Week panel discussion will celebrate, encourage, and inspire early career pathways into public health. This virtual event is part of our statewide effort to elevate early career initiatives and help advance the goals of the Public Health System Workforce Plan by inspiring future public health leaders.
ZoomGov Meeting – https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_RSBrjrIOStSQ9fpHsv4z3A
Meeting ID: 160 481 3033 | Passcode: [REDACTED]

Public Health in Action: Student Organizations
2026-04-09 12:30 - 13:30 | Vanport 515, 1850 SW Fifth Avenue, Portland, OR, 97201, United States
Looking for ways to get involved and connect with fellow public health students?
Join us during National Public Health Week on Thursday, April 9th at 12:30 – 1:30 pm in Vanport 515 for a casual lunch and learn about three of our School of Public Health student organizations: BREATHE, QUEEN, and the Student Leadership Council. Representatives from each group will share their mission, current initiatives, and ways students can participate in leadership, advocacy, and community-building activities.
Whether you’re looking to build community, develop leadership skills, or contribute to public health initiatives on campus, this is a great opportunity to explore how you can get involved. Boxed lunches will be provided.
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The Changing Landscape For Cannabis
2026-04-09 12:30 - 13:30 | Urban Center Parsons Gallery, 506 SW Mill St, Portland, 97201, United States
What the New Federal Developments Mean With Representative Earl Blumenauer
Join us for a conversation with Representative Earl Blumenauer to learn more about Cannabis’ recent reclassification to a Schedule Three controlled substance, resulting in major consequences for both taxation and research.
Thursday, April 9: 12:40 – 1:30 PM
Urban Center 2nd Floor
Parson’s Gallery
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Pathways Project Journey Mapping
2026-04-10 12:00 - 14:00 | Vanport 515, 1850 SW Fifth Avenue, Portland, OR, 97201, United States
Join us for the Pathways Through Shelter to Housing Showcase. We’re celebrating the power of storytelling through creative mapping.
Come see how our partners have used art to navigate their experiences with the housing system. After touring the gallery and hearing their stories, we invite you to create your own map of a personal journey, neighborhood, or dream.
This event is FREE and open to all; craft supplies provided
Hosted by the Healthcare Improvement Student Collective (HSIC) and the SPH Student Leadership Council
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Kaiser Permanente 3rd Annual Pre-Medical Career Conference
2026-04-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Portland Oregon
Date: April 11, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Portland, OR (location details will be emailed to attendees one week prior to the event)
Cost: Free (breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided)
Link to Register: https://kp-pre-med-conference-2026.eventbrite.com

We are excited to announce the Kaiser Permanente 3rd Annual Pre-Medical Career Conference will be happening this spring! We invite you to save the date for this inspiring and informative event.
This conference is specially designed for community college and university students who are aspiring medical professionals. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the medical field through interactive sessions and networking opportunities.
Meet and engage with:

Kaiser Permanente physicians, dentists, and more
Resident physicians and medical students
Deans and admissions leaders from local medical, osteopathic, dental and health professional schools

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We Belong Here: Gentrification, White Spacemaking, and a Black Sense of Place
2026-04-11 16:00 - 18:30 | Center For Social Justice, 510 SW Third Avenue, Portland, 97204, United States
Join Don’t Shoot Portland and the Black Memory Lab for an afternoon with Dr. Shani Adia Evans, author of We Belong Here: Gentrification, White Spacemaking, and a Black Sense of Place.This landmark study draws on dozens of interviews to show how longtime Black Portland residents experienced and responded to gentrification and racial neighborhood change in Northeast Portland neighborhoods.
Reading + Signing from 4:00-5:00pm
Interviewing Workshop with the Author from 5:00-6:30pm
Although Portland, Oregon, is sometimes called “America’s Whitest city,” Black residents who grew up there made it their own. The neighborhoods of Northeast Portland, also called “Albina,” were a haven for and a hub of Black community life. But between 1990 and 2010, Albina changed dramatically—it became majority White.
In We Belong Here, sociologist Shani Adia Evans offers an intimate look at gentrification from the inside, documenting the reactions of Albina residents as the racial demographics of their neighborhood shift. As White culture becomes centered in Northeast, Black residents recount their experiences with what Evans refers to as “White watching,” the questioning look on the faces of White people they encounter, which conveys an exclusionary message: “What are you doing here?” This, Evans shows, is a prime example of what she calls “White spacemaking”: the establishment of White space—spaces in which Whiteness is assumed to be the norm and non-Whites are treated with suspicion—in formerly non-White neighborhoods. Evans also documents Black residents’ efforts to create and maintain places for Black belonging in White-dominated Portland. While gentrification typically describes socioeconomic changes that may have racial implications, White spacemaking allows us to understand racism as a primary mechanism of neighborhood change. We Belong Here illuminates why gentrification and White spacemaking should be examined as intersecting, but not interchangeable, processes of neighborhood change.
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41st Annual Career Connections Job Fair
2026-04-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Crown Plaza Hotel, 1441 NE 2nd Ave, Portland, 97232, United States
Crowne Plaza Hotel
1441 NE 2nd Ave
Portland, OR 97232 United States
The Urban League of Portland is proud to present our 41st Annual Career Connections Job Fair.
The Urban League of Portland is excited to invite you to our 41st Annual Career Connections Job Fair on Tuesday, April 14, from 11 AM to 3 PM at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1441 NE 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97232.
Whether you’re looking for your first job, ready for a fresh start, or exploring what’s next — this event was built for you. Last year, over 500 job seekers connected with employers across multiple industries, with many leaving the same day with interviews scheduled and real hiring conversations already underway. This year, we expect even more employers, more opportunities, and more pathways forward.
When you attend, you can:

Meet hiring employers face-to-face across a range of industries
Participate in same-day interviews
Get your resume reviewed and strengthened on the spot
Explore careers, training programs, and workforce resources

You don’t need to have everything figured out. You just need to show up. Come ready to introduce yourself, bring copies of your resume if you have one, and dress to make a strong first impression. Admission is free and open to all.
This is your moment, and we’re in your corner.
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Two Spirit & LGBTQ+ Health: Policy, Medicaid & Insurance a Panel Discussion
2026-04-15 11:00 - 12:30
Learn about Two Spirit, Queer, and Trans health from experts in the field. A seminar series open to OHSU & PSU students, faculty, and staff. In-person & virtual options followed by an optional community hour.
Wednesday April 15th
11am-12:40pm
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Consensus Deep Search: Dive into the Literature with Generative AI
2026-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
Learn how Consensus uses AI to surface key claims, supporting evidence, and research gaps so you can scan the literature more efficiently. This session covers the platform’s core features, how AI driven ranking shapes results, and what to keep in mind when using generative AI for academic research. All registrants receive the recording.
REGISTER FOR EVENT – April 16th
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EndNote Basics
2026-04-16 15:00 - 16:00 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
Get up and running with EndNote, a popular citation tool at OHSU. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to build and organize your library, quickly pull full text articles, and use the Word plug in to format citations with ease. Perfect for research papers, projects, and capstones.
REGISTER FOR EVENT – April 16th
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Preparing for a Career in Local Public Health
2026-04-17 12:00 - 13:00 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
Are you ready to lay the foundation for a career in local public health?

Join us for a webinar all about finding, applying for, and landing your first job at a public health department. The Oregon Coalition of Local Health Officials (CLHO) will share information and tips on career pathways, how to build your experience, and the current hiring landscape in local public health.
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Supercharge Your Research with Scite AI
2026-04-17 12:00 - 13:00 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
See how Scite AI can streamline your literature reviews and help you evaluate evidence faster. We’ll demo features like AI-powered article summaries, evidence table creation, and dashboards for tracking research trends. We’ll also touch on ethics and how Scite compares to similar tools.
REGISTER FOR EVENT – April 17th
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Communicating your Scientific Poster Beyond the Page
2026-04-17 12:00 - 13:30 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
The second part of our series on scientific posters centers on how to effectively present, discuss, and share a research poster beyond its visual design. Participants will develop strategies for delivering a clear and engaging poster pitch, adapting their message for different audiences, and responding confidently to questions. The workshop also addresses ethical and accessible poster dissemination, including sharing posters online, licensing, and increasing professional visibility.
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Budgeting Basics - Get the Most out of Financial Wellness Week & Career Week!
2026-04-20 12:30 - 13:30 | Fariborz Maseeh Hall, Fariborz Maseeh Hall, 1855 SW Broadway, Portland, 97201, United States
Fariborz Maseeh Hall – Room 101
Join the Financial Wellness Center (FWC) for a special presentation on Budgeting Basics in collaboration with the University Career Center for Financial Literacy Month and Career Week!
Learn simple budgeting strategies to improve your confidence and security around managing your money no matter what point you are at in your career path.
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OSU Health Professions Fair
2026-04-21 10:00 - 14:00 | OSU Dixon Recreation Center Lower Gym, DxRC, 425 SW 26th St, Corvallis, 97331, United States
Join the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health at the 2026 OSU Health Professions Fair in Corvallis, OR.
At the annual Health Professions Fair, students can connect with professional schools and programs with specializations in the healthcare industry. The Fair is a wonderful opportunity to learn about graduate education and careers in health care.
Participating schools represent health professions programs in medicine, osteopathy, dentistry, pharmacy, chiropractic medicine, nursing, physical therapy, public health, health management and administration, medical physics, biomedical sciences and several others.
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PSU Healthcare Industry Day
2026-04-21 11:30 - 14:00 | Portland State University – Smith Memorial Student Union, 1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, United States
Calling all students interested in pursuing careers within the healthcare industry! Identify jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities; practice networking; and connect face-to-face with recruiters at our first Healthcare Industry Day! At this event, you’ll learn about potential job, internship, and volunteer opportunities that may align with your interests and career goals. Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with healthcare employers from a diverse range of organizations and spark professional connections!
Location: Room Smith Memorial Student Union Room 338
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2026 Annual SOPHE Conference
2026-04-22 - 2026-04-24 | Hilton Hotel, 921 SW 6th Ave, Portland, 97204, United States
The SOPHE Annual Conference unites 900+ leading voices in school health and public health education, promotion and practice. Join us to share evidence-based practices, build new skills, and stay current with cutting-edge tools and technologies—while earning CHES/MCHES credits.
Best of all, you’ll return with a renewed sense of community and fresh inspiration!
Tracks:

Leadership, Mentoring, and Training the Next Workforce
Social Justice and Health Equity
Health Communications
Program Planning and Evaluation
Policy and Advocacy

Who Should Attend:

Health education specialists in diverse practice settings
University faculty and researchers in public health education
Community-based health education practitioners and advocates
Students preparing for careers in public health
Public health program administrators and policy leaders

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Two Spirit & LGBTQ+ Health: Sex, Relationships, & Community a Panel Discussion
2026-04-22 11:00 - 12:30
Learn about Two Spirit, Queer, and Trans health from experts in the field. A seminar series open to OHSU & PSU students, faculty, and staff. In-person & virtual options followed by an optional community hour.
Wednesday April 22nd
11am-12:40pm
RSVP for Location & Zoom Link
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UO Health Grad & Career Expo 2026
2026-04-22 11:00 - 14:00 | University of Oregon – EMU Ballroom, 1395 University Street, Eugene, 97403, United States
Want to learn more about graduate school or different types of part-time/full-time jobs, internships, volunteer opportunities, and careers in health professions? The Health Grad & Career Expo is your chance to get curious about your present and future in healthcare! This expo is a mix of graduate schools, health-related businesses, non-profits, and government agencies excited to share more with you about their organization/program, early career talent and educational opportunities. Great for students exploring career paths as well as students ready to start applying for the year ahead.
Register on Handshake today to learn about all the schools and organizations coming, positions of interest, and get tips and advice for how to make the most of the expo. We’ll see you on Wednesday, April 22nd, 11am-2pm in the EMU Ballroom!
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THP Research Initiatives: Advancing Knowledge through the REAL Story, STRIVE, and Pain Studies
2026-04-22 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 Link: https://ohsu.webex.com/ohsu/j.php?MTID=m225d352debd645750f256ae2441e3072
