OHSU-PSU School of Public Health

OCEBHA's 2nd Annual Behavioral Health & Aging Conference
2025-09-16 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-17 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Boulder Falls Inn Event Center, 605 Mullins Dr., Lebanon, Oregon, 97355
The Oregon Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health and Aging (OCEBHA) presents its 2nd annual conference with the theme: Bridging Gaps, Building Resilience: New Frontiers in Geriatric Behavioral Health.
Join OCEBHA and leading professionals in the fields of geriatric care, mental health, substance use, and social services for skills-based sessions related to supporting the behavioral health needs of older adults across care settings.

The conference is free to attend.

Location & Dates
Boulder Falls Inn Event Center
605 Mullins Dr.
Lebanon, OR 97355
Tuesday, September 16 2025, 1pm-5pm
Wednesday, September 17 2025, 8am-5pm

REGISTER FOR EVENT

Session Information
ll sessions center older adults and aging, while also addressing intersecting topics such as: workforce policy, emergency department boarding, age-informed care, social isolation, suicide risk, screening and prevention, behavioral health, brain health, the latest research into antipsychotic medication, the complexities of self-neglect, and more.
There will be opportunities for networking, providing feedback on OCEBHA’s future initiatives, a resource marketplace, and skill-building that can apply to your work right away.
Those who might benefit from our conference the most includes care partners working in community mental health, long-term care, home and community based services, substance use treatment, primary care, hospital systems, and crisis response. Clinical providers, administrative staff, advocates, and researchers are all welcomed and encouraged to attend.

ASPPH Virtual Hill Day
2025-09-17 06:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
In this critical moment for public health, your voice matters now more than ever. Recent threats to public health funding and research have underscored the importance of ensuring that our elected officials understand the value and impact of academic public health.
Please save the date for ASPPH’s Virtual Hill Day on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. This event is an opportunity for members of the academic public health community to speak directly with their congressional representatives, senators, and staff about the essential role public health plays in protecting and improving the well-being of all Americans. Unlike our in-person Hill Day at the ASPPH Annual Meeting, we will be asking you arrange the meetings you want to have directly with your member’s offices and encourage you to work with your government relations representative.
To help you prepare, we will host a webinar on August 7 from 1:00 PM–2:00 PM ET. In it, we will share materials, guidance, and storytelling tools to make your meetings impactful. We will also walk you through how to schedule a virtual meeting, how to frame your advocacy, and how to make public health personal for policymakers.

OPHA Exploring Nutrition & Community Health
2025-09-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
Join us for a virtual Lunch and Learn hosted by the Food and Nutrition Section of the Oregon Public Health Association.
This engaging session will feature presentations from:

The Bob and Charlee Moore Institute for Nutrition at Oregon Health & Science University, sharing insights into the intersection of nutrition and public health.
Feed the Mass, a Portland-based nonprofit, highlighting their work addressing health-related social needs through food access. Learn about their impactful programming, including the preparation and distribution of over 6,000 meals weekly, and hear firsthand experiences with health-related social needs benefits.

Whether you’re a public health professional, nutrition advocate, or community member, this is a great opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired by innovative approaches to food and health equity.

REGISTER FOR EVENT

Age-Friendly Summit at PSU 2025
2025-09-18 08:30 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Portland State University – Smith Memorial Student Union, 1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, United States
The 2025 Age-Friendly Oregon Summit brings together policy makers, advocates for older adults and people with disabilities, livability and intergenerational advocates, as well as diverse Oregonians interested in making Oregon a great place for people of all ages and abilities. Summit goals are to:

Grow, strengthen, and celebrate Age-Friendly communities
Foster greater understanding of and accelerate adoption of age-friendly practices and policies

The summit will provide opportunity for participants to:

Learn about progress being made in Portland and around the state in making our communities great places to live and age well
Discover and explore new ideas, promising practices, and policies in housing, health, economic security, civic and social participation, equity, intergenerational connections, and other critical age-friendly domains
Connect with and be inspired by fellow Oregonians, advocates and thought leaders who are driving community change

REGISTER FOR EVENT

PSU Careers Workshop: Applying to Graduate School
2025-09-20 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
Whether you’re just starting to explore options or have a clear direction in mind, this workshop will guide you through essential steps in the process of applying to graduate school. We’ll cover such topics as creating a timeline, requesting letters of recommendation, and staying organized to help you move forward with a strong application.
Register on Zoom: https://pdx.zoom.us/j/81536869637?jst=2

SPH Fall Welcome - 2025
2025-09-23 09:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Smith Ballroom – PSU Campus, 1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, 97201, United States
Greetings & Welcome To The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health!
This program is for students enrolled in School of Public Health programs; our program content will cover information that is important for (and specific to) SPH students.
For more information, visit the Fall Welcome webpage

ASPPH The Role of Academia in Public Health Research: Bridging Theory, Practice, and Partnerships
2025-09-24 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
Please join us on Wednesday, September 24, from 12:00–1:00 pm ET for The Role of Academia in Public Health Research: Bridging Theory, Practice, and Partnerships, part of our ASPPH Presents webinar series. At a time when public health research funding faces mounting challenges, the role of academic institutions in sustaining discovery and innovation is more critical than ever. This session will examine how universities continue to lead collaborative, high-impact research that informs policy and practice, even in the face of constrained budgets.
The webinar will be moderated by Dean M. Daniele Fallin, of the Emory University Rollins School of Public Health and Chair of the ASPPH Research Advisory Committee. Panelists include Dean Andrea Baccarelli, of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Dean Melody Goodman, of the New York University School of Global Public Health, and Dr. Jason Asher, Acting Director of the Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Together, they will explore how academia advances impactful research through strong partnerships and resilience.
We encourage you to register and share this opportunity with others.
REGISTER FOR EVENT

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Virtual Research Career, Education, and Training Fair
2025-09-25 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is excited to host the third annual Virtual Research Career, Education, and Training Fair on Thursday, September 25, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT.
This free, online event is open to students, trainees, and professionals in biomedical research and research information technology who are interested in learning more about the unique opportunities available at St. Jude. Attendees will have the chance to connect directly with recruiters, program leadership, faculty members, postdoctoral fellows, and staff to explore:

PhD and Master’s degree programs
Postdoctoral fellowships
Internship opportunities
Full-time research staff positions

Whether you’re just starting your research journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this event offers a valuable opportunity to network, ask questions, and discover how you can contribute to the mission of St. Jude.
REGISTER FOR EVENT

New Graduate Student: OHSU Badge Distribution Timeframe
2025-09-27 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Rood Family Pavilion Customer Service Center, 3410 S Bond Ave, Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States
If new graduate students have completed all New Student Onboarding requirements they can pick up their OHSU Student ID badge and HOP Card Saturday, September 27th from 9 am to 11 am at the Rood Family Pavilion Customer Service Center

OHSU New Graduate Student Orientation
2025-09-29 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OHSU Auditorium Marquam Hill, 3286 SW Research Dr, Portland, Oregon, 97239
OHSU New Graduate Student Orientation. OHSU Student ID badge and HOP Card distribution at 12:00pm to 1:00pm before the orientation.

DOWNLOAD ORIENTATION SCHEDULE

Fall 2025 Classes Begin
2025-09-30 | OR
SPH Fall 2025 classes begin!

PSU Annual Party in the Park
2025-10-01 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | PSU Park Blocks, 1825 SW Broadway, Portland, 97201, United States
The annual Party in the Park Event is occurring Wednesday October 1, from 11:00AM to 2:00PM. This is a large resource fair for new students and the campus community.
Hosted by the Student Activities and Leadership Programs and Campus Recreation, Party in the Park is PSU’s annual fall quarter student engagement fair. Join us in the PSU Park Blocks to learn about our amazing student organizations, leadership opportunities, jobs, internships, volunteering, and on-campus events.

Community Good Job Fair
2025-10-02 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | SE Works/WorkSource Office, 401 SE Foster Rd, Portland, 97206, United States
This job fair is focused on recruitment for behavioral health and community service roles, including, but not limited to:

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: Thursday October 2, 2025 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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.

Building Your Mentorship Network
2025-10-07 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
This workshop is designed to help you:

Identify your mentorship needs
Explore different mentor archetypes
Brainstorm strategies for finding the right mentors,
Craft effective invitations to foster meaningful connections.

REGISTER FOR EVENT

Documentary Screening: The Living Legacy of Colegio César Chávez
2025-10-08 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | PSU Lincoln Performance Hall, 1620 SW Park Ave, Portland, 97201, United States
Join PSU’s Cultural Resource Centers and La Casa Latina Student Center for a special screening of OPB’s “The Living Legacy of Colegio César Chávez”, a powerful documentary that explores the enduring impact of the first accredited Chicano college in the United States.
RESERVE YOUR TICKET

Pathways To Flourishing: Women's Health Conference
2025-10-11 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WSU – Vancouver Campus, 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave, Vancouver, 98686, United States
Odyssey World International Education Services is thrilled to announce the Women’s Health Equity Conference: Pathways to Flourishing. This one-day event will bring together a diverse group of community leaders, health professionals, activists, and researchers to share, learn, and discuss strategies for advancing health equity for women, particularly women of color, in Clark County and beyond.
Our goal is to address the deep-rooted disparities that exist in healthcare for women and elevate solutions and strategies for positive change. Through thoughtful discussions, shared experiences, and collaborative work, we hope to build pathways to a flourishing future for all women in our community and elevate practices that advance health equity.

Portland National College Fair
2025-10-12 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-13 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, 97232, United States
Join the SPH Admission Team at the Portland National College Fair this October 12-13th, 2025

Free and open to the public, National College Fairs are the perfect place to begin or continue your college search.
No matter where you are in the college search process, NACAC College Fairs have something for you! Choose from our In-Person or Virtual College Fairs to make connections with hundreds of institutions – all in one place!
Attend a NACAC College Fair to:

Search: Our virtual and in-person fairs can draw representatives from over 600 colleges. The schools are located throughout the US, and from around the globe. Don’t know where to start? Research colleges attending the fair to determine if they meet your search criteria and make sure to reference your College Matchmaking™ email to ensure you connect with your best-fits!
Connect: Ask representatives the questions that are important to you. What’s college life like? What majors are popular on campus? Chatting, whether in-person or virtually, with representatives from a variety of colleges can help you cement your own preferences.
Find: Your dream school is out there! Let NACAC College Fairs help you find it!

Exhibit Hall D

81st Annual OPHA Conference and Meeting
2025-10-14 08:00 - 2025-10-15 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Wingspan Event Center, 801 NE 34th Ave, Hillsboro, 97214, United States
Join us for the 81st Annual Conference and Meeting happening October 14 and 15, at the Wingspan Event Center in Hillsboro, Oregon.

Last year’s event brought together nearly 600 attendees and over 40 sponsors and exhibitors – and this year, it’s going to be even bigger and better. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to connect with professionals from across Oregon, engage in timely conversations, and be part of the state’s most anticipated public health event of the year. Mark your calendar—we can’t wait to see you there!
What: 81st Annual Conference and Meeting
When: Tuesday, October 14th and Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Location: The Wingspan Event Center at Westside Commons
Address: 804 NE 34th Avenue, Hillsboro, Oregon 97124

The OPHA Annual Conference and Meeting is Oregon’s premier public health event, bringing together professionals committed to improving health outcomes across the state. Since 1944, this conference has served as a key platform for a broad range of public health professionals, including decision-makers, educators, policymakers, practitioners, researchers, nonprofit leaders, and students.
Conference attendees represent diverse fields, such as medicine, social work, epidemiology, community health, nursing, and more. Together, this collaborative community is united by a shared commitment to improving health outcomes, supporting public health research, and advancing efforts that promote access, well-being, and healthier communities across Oregon.
The OPHA Annual Conference is a must-attend event for anyone dedicated to building a healthier future. Join us for an inspiring two days of learning, networking, and idea-sharing – where new partnerships are formed and real-world solutions take shape.

CAP Trauma Informed Yoga
2025-10-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-14 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OHSU Knight Cancer Research Building, 2720 S Moody Ave, Portland, United States
Join CAP for a body and skills inclusive session lead by Siran Abtin! Light refreshments provided
Location: KCRB 1120
REGISTER FOR EVENT

TIPH Graduate School Fair - Phoenix AZ
2025-10-15 05:30 - 19:30 (America/Phoenix) | A.E. England Building, 424 N Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
Join the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Admissions Team at This is Public Health Graduate School Fair in Phoenix, AZ
The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH)’s This Is Public Health® (TIPH) Graduate School Fair is headed to Phoenix in October!
The Graduate School Fair is a pivotal event for those considering a future in public health, a field at the forefront of safeguarding communities and promoting well-being on a global scale. Scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM MT in Phoenix, AZ, this event offers a unique opportunity to explore graduate education in public health.
Join us for this exclusive opportunity to meet with public health institutions from across the nation!
Choosing a career in public health means committing to a future where you can contribute to meaningful change, improve health equity, and protect communities from health threats. The TIPH Graduate School Fair is the perfect starting point for anyone aspiring to make a difference in this vital field.
REGISTRATION FOR STUDENTS

Trans Affinity Space
2025-10-15 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Portland State University – Smith Memorial Student Union, 1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, United States
T-Time Wednesdays from 1-2pm in PSU Smith Memorial Student Union Room 439. Have Questions? Contact psutrans@pdx.edu

OHSU Health Literacy Symposium
2025-10-16 11:30 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OHSU Auditorium, 3286 SW Research Drive, Portland, 97239, United States
Innovating for Better Results in Health Care, Education, and Research

The 2025 OHSU Health Literacy Symposium will highlight health literacy and clear communication best practices in health care, education, and research. Attendees will learn how to identify patient equity, quality, and safety issues that are best approached with health literacy and clear communication solutions. Attendees will get hands-on skills practice in applying clear communication strategies to their work that can improve outcomes for all.
The symposium aims to help attendees:

Identify current communication barriers that affect health-related outcomes.
Apply health literacy best practices in health care, education, and research.
Use health literacy tools and communication resources in their area of practice.

The event will feature a lunch and poster session, two plenary talks, and two concurrent breakout sessions, each with three mini workshops to choose from. This year we are excited welcome Dr. Mary Ann Abrams of Ohio State University College of Medicine and Nationwide Children’s Hospital as our Keynote Speaker. The event will be in-person only and there are limited seats available to non-OHSU employees. Box lunch is included.
REGISTER FOR EVENT

CAP Anti-Carceral Approaches to Supporting Someone Experiencing Relationship Violence
2025-10-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
Anti-Carceral Approaches to Supporting Someone Experiencing Relationship Violence (Learn tools and skills for supporting a loved one, neighbor or peer through a transformative justice lens. Lunch provided.)
REGISTER FOR EVENT

TIPH Graduate School Fair - Los Angeles, CA
2025-10-16 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | UCLA Carnesale Commons Palisades Ballroom, 251 Charles E. Young Drive West, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
Join the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Admissions Team at This is Public Health Graduate School Fair in Los Angeles, CA

The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH)’s This Is Public Health (TIPH) Graduate School Fair is headed to Los Angeles in October!
The Graduate School Fair is a pivotal event for those considering a future in public health, a field at the forefront of safeguarding communities and promoting well-being on a global scale. Scheduled for Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM PT in Los Angeles, CA, this event offers a unique opportunity to explore graduate education in public health.
Join us for this exclusive opportunity to meet with public health institutions from across the nation!
Choosing a career in public health means committing to a future where you can contribute to meaningful change, improve health equity, and protect communities from health threats. The TIPH Graduate School Fair is the perfect starting point for anyone aspiring to make a difference in this vital field.
STUDENT REGISTRATION FOR EVENT

Bridges Trick-or-Trot Charity 5K Fundraiser
2025-10-19 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OHSU Robertson Collaborative Life Sciences Building, 2730 S Moody Ave, Portland, 97201, United States
OHSU School of Medicine is thrilled to announce the 2nd Annual Bridges Trick-or-Trot Charity 5K, an exciting event to raise money for Bridges Collaborative Care Clinic! This year we will have the VooDoo Doughnuts van at the finish line giving out a sweet treat to our participants!
Who: YOU (in your best costume!)
What: A 5K along the waterfront – walk, jog, or run!
When: Sunday, October 19th – 9am (check-in begins at 8am)
Where: RLSB (On the corner of S. Bond Ave and S. Meade St)
Why: To support the expansion and continued work of Bridges
REGISTER FOR EVENT

Preparing for a Career in Local Public Health
2025-10-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
So You Want a Job at a County Health Department?
Are you ready to lay the foundation for a great 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 recommendations for career pathways and building your experience in the public health sector.
Presented by:
Jenny Rudolph, MPA
Public Health Workforce Liaison / Recruiter
Oregon Coalition of Local Health Officials
REGISTER FOR EVENT

ASPPH: Mobilizing Civic Engagement to Advance Community Health
2025-10-22 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
We encourage you to join us for Mobilizing Civic Engagement to Advance Community Health on October 22 from 1:00–2:00 PM ET, part of our ASPPH Presents webinar series. This important discussion will explore how civic engagement drives equitable public health policy, featuring examples of community-led initiatives across the Kansas–Missouri region and beyond. The discussion will explore how academic institutions, philanthropic organizations, and advocacy networks collaborate to strengthen civic empowerment and inform equitable policy solutions.
Featuring two professors from our member the University of Kansas School of Medicine KU – MPH Program, the session will be moderated by Tim Leshan, ASPPH’s Chief External Relations and Advocacy Officer, and will feature Dr. Elizabeth Ablah (University of Kansas School of Medicine–Wichita), McClain Bryant Macklin (Health Forward Foundation), and Dr. Christina M. Pacheco (University of Kansas Medical Center).
Panelists will share practical insights from regional initiatives that foster inclusive decision-making, emphasizing the importance of partnership and community leadership in shaping healthier, more responsive systems.
Join us to explore actionable strategies for advancing community health through civic engagement.

REGISTER FOR EVENT
