OHSU-PSU School of Public Health

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 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
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

Kickstart Your Writing With AI
2026-04-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-07 12:00 - 13:00 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
Stuck on a blank page? Learn how to use AI tools to brainstorm, outline, and jump start your writing in a smart, ethical way. In this workshop, you’ll practice writing effective prompts, using GenAI to find trustworthy background information, and breaking down complex assignments. You’ll also learn how to avoid plagiarism, cite GenAI correctly, and follow journal or publisher guidelines.
REGISTER FOR EVENT – April 22nd
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PSU Resume Refresh: Walk-In Reviews with Industry Recruiters!
2026-04-22 12:30 - 15:00 | Fariborz Maseeh Hall, Fariborz Maseeh Hall, 1855 SW Broadway, Portland, 97201, United States
Get your resume career-fair ready with expert feedback from University Career Center staff and recruiters from a variety of industries!
Why Stop By?

1:1 resume reviews with the UCC team and industry recruiters.
Industry-specific insights on what employers look for in top candidates. We’ll match you with a recruiter who work in an industry of interest for you!
Tips to make your resume stand out at the Fall Career Fair!
Get a free professional headshot from a professional photographer!

No appointment needed just bring your resume and drop in for expert advice tailored to your career goals. Whether you’re perfecting your resume or starting from scratch, we’ve got you covered!
Location: Fariborz Maseeh Hall (FMH) – Room 101
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PSU All Majors & Accounting Spring Fair 2026
2026-04-23 11:00 - 15:00 | PSU Viking Pavilion, 930 SW Hall St., Portland, 97201, United States
Identify jobs and internships, practice networking, and connect face-to-face with recruiters at the All Majors & Accounting 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!
DATE: Thursday, April 23rd 2026
TIME: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
LOCATION: PSU Viking Pavilion (Ground Floor)
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Organizing and Advocating For Us All Reflections from the Social Mission Alliance Health Justice Fellows
2026-04-23 17:00 - 19:00 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
The Social Mission Alliance is hosting on April 23rd at 8pm ET (5pm our time) called “Organizing and Advocating For Us All Reflections from the Social Mission Alliance Health Justice Fellows.” During the session the health justice fellows will reflect on their efforts advancing initiatives as part of the institutional organizing arm of the For Us All campaign. During the webinar they will discuss their projects, how the fellowship and the campaign supported them, and how others can get involved in work like this as part of the social mission alliance. This will help students conceptualize how you can practice community organizing AND be a healthcare professional at the same time, plus SMA will offer tangible ways learners can participate in their nation-wide advocacy campaign fighting for transformative health justice through social accountability within health professions training institutions.
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Pizza and PPOP night!
2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:00 | OHSU Robertson Collaborative Life Sciences Building, 2730 S Moody Ave, Portland, 97201, United States
Join us for a hands-on community service event where OHSU students will assemble hundreds of first aid kits for Portland People’s Outreach Project (PPOP).
These kits will be distributed at PPOP’s regular community sites to support people in need through their harm reduction work across Portland. This interdisciplinary event is a meaningful way to support community health while connecting with students from across OHSU. In past years, students from nursing, medicine, pharmacy, and dentistry have joined us, and this year we’re excited to welcome students from public health as well. Attendees can expect a brief introduction to PPOP, hands-on kit assembly, and time to connect with other students while enjoying free pizza.
Date: Thursday, April 23 at 6:00 PM
Location: RLSB Health Justice Co-Op Room (4th floor, right beside the graduate study area)
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PubMed Essentials: Save Time and Find Better Results
2026-04-24 12:00 - 13:00 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
Learn how to search PubMed faster and more effectively so you can find high quality evidence with less effort. This session covers advanced search techniques, saving searches and alerts, spotting bias in results, and smart ways to use AI to refine your strategy. All registrants receive the recording.
REGISTER FOR EVENT – April 24th
REGISTE RFOR EVENT – May 14th

Stats & Stanzas 2026 - Living Room
2026-04-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Hilton Hotel, 921 SW 6th Ave, Portland, 97204, United States
A PUBLIC HEALTH EVENT OF HEALING, RESISTANCE, & RESURGENCE
“against the relentless laughter of evil
there is less and less living room
and where are my loved ones?
It is time to make our way home.”
– June Jordan, moving towards home (1982)
In our ever-present moment of continued state-sanctioned violence – from anti-trans violence and erasure, to racialized pol-ICE violence, to the settler-colonial violence in Palestine, to [insert], to [insert], to [insert] – what does it mean to have/find living room? As home, as homeplace, as belonging. Living room as a place – the sanctuary of sofa, being held, heard, nurtured, loved on. Living room as space – to breathe, to be full, to be whole, to move freely, to unfold, to be allowed/aloud. Living room as invitation – to grow, to be seated, to rise-up, to move in solidarity. What does it take for public health and our communities to protect/preserve room to live / living room / our living rooms?
In a time when LOVE *and* RESISTANCE must be simultaneous acts, this event will illuminate the necessity of both STATS *and* STANZAS to create public health futures of radical possibility.
We invite you to join us for an evening of healing, resistance, and solidarity, featuring poetry readings from a lineup of poets whose work embodies the spirit of poetic health justice. Featured guests include:

Special guest poet Brianna Renae & Henneh Kwaku Kyereh
DJ SoundsByDontā | Music artist Nafisaria Mathews
OHSU-PSU School of Public Health professor & poet Dr. Ryan J. Petteway
Poets/scholars from the Journal of Health Promotion Practice

FREE Public Event! RSVP to save your spot!
Friday April 24th
6:00 – 9:00p (open mic 6:00-7:00p)
The Skyline Room
Hilton Portland Downtown
921 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97204
Bring the fam. Bring the homies. Bring the kids. Bring the notepads. Bring the love.

A Day In The Life of an OHSU Student
2026-04-25 09:00 - 15:00 | Robertson LIfe Sciences Building, 2730 S. Moody Avenue, Portland, United States
Calling all Future Healthcare Heroes!
Join us for a day in the life of an OHSU student

Learn about taking vital signs, first aid & CPR, human anatomy, and splinting & casting.
Explore the South Waterfront campus building with current OHSU students.
Ask all your questions at the Q & A panel.
Lunch will be provided.

Location: Robertson Life Science Building (RLSB) 2730 S.
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Truth or Fiction? Verifying AI-Generated Answers
2026-04-29 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. Learn how to write prompts that reduce bias in common chatbots and how to fact check AI generated answers using core information literacy strategies. This session focuses on practical, hands on skills for using chatbots responsibly and verifying accuracy.
REGISTER FOR EVENT – April 29th
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ASPPH Collaborating For Community Health: Emory's Farmworker Project Webinar
2026-04-30 11:00 - 12:00 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
Join an upcoming webinar highlighting innovative approaches to interprofessional education and collaborative practice on April 30, 2026, from 2:00–3:00 PM ET. Hosted by the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) and the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Officers Foundation (COF), the session will feature the 2025 Excellence in Interprofessional Education Collaboration Award-winning team from Emory University, including leaders from the Rollins School of Public Health.
The webinar will showcase Emory’s Farmworker Project, which delivers free care to more than 2,000 farmworkers and their families annually through community-based clinics, while training students in real-world, interprofessional practice. The discussion will highlight how cross-sector collaboration can address complex public health challenges while advancing workforce development and community engagement.
Registration is free, and all are encouraged to attend. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from award-winning leaders, reflect on best practices, and consider how similar models may be applied within their own institutions. A recording will also be available, ensuring continued access to these insights beyond the live session.
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Japan Study Abroad Info Session
2026-04-30 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.

Getting Started in R and RStudio Workshop
2026-04-30 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-05-11 14:00 - 15:30 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
OCTRI Research Forum
Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design (BERD) Program
Jessica Minnier, Ph.D. and Meike Niederhausen, Ph.D.
In this two-part interactive workshop, we will introduce the freely available statistical software programs R and RStudio to attendees with no prior experience. We will cover how to use RStudio to write and run code, introduce data structure types, and demonstrate commands for working with data: loading, viewing, summarizing, plotting, cleaning, and saving. You will learn basic R data wrangling and plotting principles, and how to use them to create high-quality reproducible documents to present your work.
Part 1: Thursday, April 30, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Part 2: Monday, May 11, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
No prior experience in R or RStudio is necessary. Installation materials will be circulated ahead of Part 1. We encourage you to bring a laptop with R and RStudio installed. For installation assistance, please join at 1:30 p.m. (30 minutes early) to Part 1 on April 30.
REGISTER VIA COMPASS
Sessions will be recorded. Questions? Contact Amy Laird: laird@ohsu.edu

PA/DO/MD Panel
2026-04-30 18:00 - 19:30 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
Three Roads to Medicine: PA, MD, or DO?

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Zoom Link will be emailed out closer to event date after registering for event

Three Roads to Medicine: Panel
2026-04-30 18:00 - 19:30 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
Physician Assistant, Doctor of Medicine, or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine?
Please join the School of Public Health for a panel designed for undergraduate pre-clinical and public health students exploring clinical health career pathways.
Panelists will share:

Their lived experiences preparing for and pursuing a career in medicine
Training & career pathways
Common myths
Answers to student questions about education, scope of practice, work-life balance, and career flexibility

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Supercharge Your Research with Scite AI
2026-05-01 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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Completing the NIH Biosketch: SciENcv Common Form & Supplement
2026-05-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-11 12:00 - 13:00 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
NIH is rolling out a new two part biosketch format in January 2026, and both sections must be created and certified in SciENcv with an ORCID linked to eRA Commons. This hands-on session walks you through completing the new Common Form and Supplement, managing publications in SciENcv, and avoiding common technical pitfalls. You’ll have time to work on your own biosketch and ask questions. Ideal for anyone preparing NIH grant submissions.
REGISTER FOR EVENT – May 6th
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Graduate Student Community Building As Prevention: A Dinner Series
2026-05-06 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

Journey to OHSU Student Mixer and Recruitment Fair
2026-05-07 17:00 - 19:00 | OHSU Knight Cancer Research Building, 2720 S Moody Ave, Portland, United States
Are you an undergraduate student exploring a future career in the health professions? Join us for an evening designed specifically for undergrads who want to learn more about OHSU’s academic programs and training pathways.
You’ll be able to:

Connect with OHSU faculty, students and staff
Learn what it’s really like to be part of the OHSU community
Hear from current students during a live panel
Discover degree pathways and career options
Ask your questions in small‑group breakout sessions

Featured academic programs include nursing (graduate and undergraduate), public health, dentistry, medical physics, nutrition, radiation therapy, medicine (M.D.), pharmacy, research (Ph.D.), and more.
Pizza + refreshments included. Bring your curiosity — we’ll bring the rest.
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Location: Knight Cancer Research Building, 2720 S.W. Moody Ave., Portland

Build and Maintain Your Scholarship File for Promotion
2026-05-08 09:00 - 10:00 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
In this hands on workshop, you’ll learn how to track, update, and present your publications and research activities in ways that support your promotion. We’ll introduce easy to use tools that help you manage your research profile and show you how to complete key tasks in each one. You’ll leave with practical skills you can use right away to make your work easier to find and understand.
REGISTER FOR EVENT – May 8th
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REGISTER FOR EVENT – July 13th

Zotero Basics
2026-05-08 12:00 - 13:00 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
Zotero is a popular, freely available reference management tool. Sign up for this hands-on workshop to learn how to use it! Learn how to build and organize a Zotero Library, how to use Zotero to find full text articles, and how to use the Microsoft Word add-on to create and format citations and bibliographies. Best of all, you can use Zotero for free even after you graduate or leave OHSU!
REGISTER FOR EVENT – May 8th

ASPP Webinar Humanizing Public Health: Rebuilding Trust in an Age of Misinformation
2026-05-11 09:00 - 10:00 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
ASPPH will host its next ASPPH Presents webinar, Humanizing Public Health: Rebuilding Trust in an Age of Misinformation, on May 11, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET. This timely discussion will examine the complex and interconnected challenges contributing to misinformation, including declining trust in public health institutions, persistent social and structural inequities, and an overreliance on biomedical approaches that may overlook human behavior and lived experience.
Drawing on lessons from past and ongoing public health crises, the webinar will explore how psychological, cultural, and structural factors influence how individuals interpret and act on health information. Panelists will also address the role of social media in shaping information ecosystems, as well as gaps in digital and media literacy that can exacerbate the spread of misinformation.
Moderated by Dr. Randy Wykoff, Founding Dean and Professor of Health Services Management and Policy at East Tennessee State University College of Public Health, the conversation will highlight the need to move beyond traditional top-down communication strategies toward more human-centered, culturally relevant, and community-driven approaches that foster trust and engagement.
Panelists include Dr. Perry N. Halkitis, Dean and Hunterdon Professor at the Rutgers School of Public Health; Dr. Nancy Messonnier, Dean and Bryson Distinguished Professor in Public Health at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health; and Erin O’Malley, Executive Director of the Coalition for Trust in Health & Science.
This webinar is designed for students, faculty, and public health professionals seeking practical strategies to navigate misinformation and strengthen the impact of their work in an increasingly complex communication landscape.
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How to Get an Internship You Actually Want
2026-05-12 15:30 - 17:00 | Fariborz Maseeh Hall, Fariborz Maseeh Hall, 1855 SW Broadway, Portland, 97201, United States
The PSU University Career Center invites you to attend an upcoming mini workshop. What you’ll learn: Internship Benefits, Search Tips, Informational Interviews, Networking, & Creating Your Own Internship.
In Person: Tuesday,5/12, 3:20–4:50pm | Fariborz Maseeh Hall Room 342H
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ASPPH Webinar: Transforming Academia For Equity
2026-05-13 10:00 - 11:30 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
ASPPH, in partnership with the Transforming Academia for Equity Coordinating Center, Change Matrix, is pleased to announce a new three-part webinar series designed to advance equity-centered change across academic public health. Transforming Academia for Equity: A Learning Journey is a free, open-access professional development opportunity for students, staff, and faculty seeking practical strategies to strengthen equity, institutional excellence, and belonging.
This interactive series introduces the Leading Through Change Framework (LTCF), developed by Change Matrix and used by Transforming Academia for Equity grantee institutions to guide organizational transformation. Each 75-minute session will focus on a phase of the framework, from creating conditions for change, to engaging diverse voices, to implementing and sustaining long-term efforts. Participants will gain a comprehensive and actionable roadmap for advancing equity within their institutions.
Attendees will hear directly from grantee institutions, including Drexel University, UCLA, the University of Memphis, the University of Southern California, and Oregon State University, and will engage in structured activities to apply concepts in their own settings. Each session is designed to provide practical tools and clear next steps.
The series begins May 13 and continues June 10 and July 15, with sessions held from 1:00 to 2:15 PM ET. While participants are encouraged to attend all sessions, each session may also be taken independently. Recordings and resources will be available through the IDEA Institute’s eLearn platform following each webinar.
This series is supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
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