OHSU-PSU School of Public Health

Beyond Federal Dollars: Securing a Healthier Life for Oregonians
2025-10-27 03:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Castaway, 1900 NW 18th Ave, Portland, 97209, United States
In the wake of federal cuts and anti-DEI directives, how can Oregonians best direct resources to address health inequities with maximum impact? What are state officials, funders, nonprofits and those in the private sector planning now?
Join OHF to explore solutions, ask questions and connect across sectors.
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Moderator
Dr. Marguerita Lightfoot – Ronald Naito-John McAnulty Professor in Health Equity, OHSU-PSU School of Public Health
Dr. Marguerita Lightfoot served as Associate Dean for Research at the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health until 2024 and is currently a professor of public health. Her work centers on adolescent and young adult health, with a focus on the development of responsive, efficacious preventive interventions for populations experiencing elevated risk for adverse health outcomes.

Speaker
Dr. Sejal Hathi – Director, Oregon Health Authority
Dr. Hathi most recently served as New Jersey’s deputy health commissioner for public health services and its designated state health officer. She also served in the Biden-Harris Administration as White House Senior Policy Advisor for Public Health, and held joint faculty appointments at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine & Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Panelists
Kristin Anderson – Executive Director, Ronald W. Naito MD Foundation
Kris Anderson, born and raised in Oregon, is a nonprofit and philanthropic consultant. At the RWN Foundation, she supports organization strengthening, protecting, and transforming communities and the planet, with core focuses on health equity, climate, sustainable communities and arts and culture, advancing practical partnerships and measurable outcomes statewide.
Stephanie Barr – Executive Director, Lift Urban Portland (Lift UP)
Stephanie brings deep experience having worked in Northwest nonprofits since 2002. At Lift UP, she fosters holistic food security by providing Portland residents with an abundance and variety of nutritious food and the resources needed to prepare meals in nourishing ways. Lift UP enables our neighbors to lead healthier, more independent lives.
Mary Peveto – Executive Director, Neighbors for Clean Air
Mary Peveto co-founded Neighbors for Clean Air in 2010 which empowers Oregonians with information and tools to ensure everyone breathes clean air. She activated friends, neighbors and others throughout the region to work for stricter standards to regulate air toxins and to galvanize the citizen action necessary to effect change.
Laura Golino de Lovato – Executive Director, Northwest Pilot Project (NWPP)
Laura Golino de Lovato has 30+ years in nonprofit management and advocacy. At NWPP she leads a team helping very low-income adults 55+ in Multnomah County secure and keep housing. She also serves on regional housing and homelessness boards, advancing policies that reduce barriers and improve stability for older adults.

PSU Free Professional Headshots - Fall 2025
2025-10-24 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-23 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | PSU Karl Miller Center, 615 SW Harrison St, Portland, 97201, United States
Impress potential employers with a free headshot photo! Photos are free for PSU students. Use these photos on your LinkedIn profile or other professional websites to help you stand out.
Day 1 – Thursday October 23, 10am – 6pm in KMC 1st Floor Atrium
Day 2 – Friday October 24, 12pm – 4pm in FMH 1st Floor Lobby
Photos usually take less than 5 minutes to complete and will be emailed to your PSU email account within one month of taking the photo. Photos are taken from the waist up, and business casual attire is recommended. You can get FREE gently used professional clothing at the Career Clothing Closet in KMC 410, Monday – Thursday 9am – 5pm.
Have questions about this event or are curious about other career resources available to you? Please contact the School of Business Career Center at sbcareercenter@pdx.edu, or stop by our office for help. The School of Business Career Center is located in the Karl Miller Center (KMC) Room 410, and our office hours are Monday – Thursday 9AM – 5PM.
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Graduate Admissions Information Session
2025-10-23 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | VPT 620M, 1810 SW 5th Avenue, Portland, 97201, United States
Join us for a in-person session to learn how the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health’s graduate programs can help you grow and make a difference in your community. Meet our admissions team, get your questions answered, and find out what makes our programs unique, supportive, and focused on helping you reach your professional goals.
Location: Vanport Building – 6th Floor, Room 620M
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OHSU Undergraduate All-Internship Fair
2025-10-23 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OHSU Knight Cancer Research Building, 2720 S Moody Ave, Portland, United States
Are you an undergraduate student curious about a career in patient care, research, public health, or healthcare administration? Join us for the OHSU Undergraduate All-Internship Fair to discover exciting internship opportunities across OHSU departments. Learn how to apply, hear directly from past interns, and gain insider tips to launch your career in health sciences.
Event Highlights

2:00–3:20 PM – Tabling & Poster Presentations
3:30–4:10 PM – Welcome & Student Panel
4:10–5:00 PM – Lightning Rounds (choose your sessions!)

Light bites and refreshments available. Whether you’re just starting to explore or ready to apply, this event is your gateway to hands-on experience and professional growth.
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Transmasc Affinity Space
2025-10-22 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Portland State University – Smith Memorial Student Union, 1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, United States
The Transmasc Space helps support students who identify as a trans man or trans masculine. We provide snacks, games, fun activities, and a safe space to hang out and build community! We would love to have you join us!
Location: SMSU 439
Questions? Contact qrc@pdx.edu

CAP: Disrupting Power & Control Dynamics between Providers and Patients
2025-10-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Disrupting Power & Control Dynamics between Providers and Patients (Learn about how power & control shows up between providers & patients and explore tools to disrupt those dynamics! Lunch provided.)
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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.

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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
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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
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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.
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CAP Anti-Carceral Approaches to Supporting Someone Experiencing Relationship Violence
2025-10-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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.)
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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.
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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

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.
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CAP Trauma Informed Yoga
2025-10-14 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-14 12:00 - 13:00 (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
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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.

Portland National College Fair
2025-10-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-12 12:00 - 16:00 (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!

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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.

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.
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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.

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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.

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.

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

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.

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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

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.
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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.
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