OHSU-PSU School of Public Health

Reducing Weight Stigma to Promote Health and Enhance Health Equity
2026-01-13 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
Nichole Kelly and Liz Budd from the University of Oregon and ReDefine Health Promotion will present on some of the scientific limitations of BMI as a measure of health and discuss how weight stigma serves as a barrier to health equity. Registrants will leave with a list of potential action steps they can use to reduce weight stigma and promote size inclusive health care.
Sponsored by the OPHA Weight-Inclusive Health Section. All are welcome to attend, and please share with your networks.
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PSU Cover Letter Basics In-person Mini Workshop
2026-01-13 12:30 - 13:30 | Fariborz Maseeh Hall, Fariborz Maseeh Hall, 1855 SW Broadway, Portland, 97201, United States
Learn about the basic elements, formatting, and necessary information that goes into writing a strong cover letter. Attend this mini workshop as a starting point for building an outline that can be tailored to specific positions throughout your search!

Building Your Career at the Intersection of Climate and Health
2026-01-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Remote
With climate change already reshaping the health of communities, we need a public health workforce equipped to dynamically lead across professions, solve problems creatively, and translate science into practice. Join ASPPH for an energizing conversation designed for early- and mid-career professionals interested in exploring or advancing careers at the intersection of climate and health. We’ll discuss pathways into this field, the skills and experiences that stand out on a resume, and innovative ways to bring climate expertise to jobs not explicitly framed as climate roles. Speakers will draw on ASPPH’s climate and health framework and their own experiences as young professionals to share resources, insights, strategies, and actionable steps to lead from where you are. You’ll leave with next steps to grow your expertise, expand your professional network, and translate learning into a purpose-driven career path.
Why attend

Learn concrete career moves and skills for climate–health roles (academia, government, NGOs, and practice)
Discover ASPPH resources, toolkits, and initiatives
Connect with peers and leaders committed to action on climate and health

Who should attend
Public health students, trainees, and professionals eager to make climate action part of their public health career journey.
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PSU Career Exploration & Decision Making Virtual Workshop
2026-01-10 10:30 - 12:00 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
Are you exploring career options or getting ready to choose your major? This workshop breaks down the decision-making process into concrete steps, so you have a game plan to get started. We will do an interactive activity to identify some of your interests and discuss ways in which the University Career Center can support you at PSU (and beyond!).
Register on Zoom: https://pdx.zoom.us/j/86446625057?jst=2

PSU Reflections, Not Resolutions (In-Person Workshop)
2026-01-09 11:00 - 12:30 | Fariborz Maseeh Hall, Fariborz Maseeh Hall, 1855 SW Broadway, Portland, 97201, United States
Take a meaningful pause at this end-of-year transition. In this guided workshop, you’ll get the chance to reflect on 2025 – your wins, challenges, lessons, and unexpected moments – and explore what they reveal about where you may want to go next. You’ll complete a personal “life audit,” create space for gaining clarity, and craft a message to your future self. Whether you’re an undergraduate, graduate student, or alum, this session will help you step into 2026 with intention and direction, and a renewed sense of possibility.
Location: FMH-342H Advising

Kickstart Your Writing With AI
2026-01-08 12:00 - 13:00 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
Staring at a blank page? This workshop will teach you how to use generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT) to get started with your writing, ethically and effectively!
This workshop is designed for students in any program. The learning outcomes include:

Writing effective prompts for GenAI tools
Finding trustworthy background information with GenAI
Using GenAI in the early stages of the writing process to create outlines, break down complex tasks, and more
Avoiding plagiarism and citing GenAI appropriately
Using GenAI in accordance with journal policies

This workshop will be recorded, and the recording will be shared with all registered attendees after the session. If you cannot make the workshop date and time, you are welcome to register in order to receive a copy of the recording.
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Graduate Student Community Building As Prevention: A Dinner Series
2026-01-07 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

Truth or Fiction? Verifying AI-Generated Answers
2026-01-07 12:00 - 13:00 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
Generative artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT can produce convincing answers, but not all of them are based on reliable sources. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to write balanced prompts to reduce bias in answers generated by common AI chatbots such as ChatGPT, and how to fact-check those responses using proven information literacy strategies. This session will demonstrate practical skills to use AI chatbots responsibly and verify the accuracy of the text they generate.
After the session, learners will be able to:

Craft effective prompts for use with public generative AI chatbots such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, etc.
Describe the strengths and limitations of generative AI for information search and retrieval
Use information literacy skills and tools to evaluate AI-generated text output

This workshop will be recorded, and the recording will be shared with all registered attendees after the session. If you cannot make the workshop date and time, you are welcome to register in order to receive a copy of the recording.
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PSU Resume Basics In-person Mini Workshop
2026-01-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Fariborz Maseeh Hall, Fariborz Maseeh Hall, 1855 SW Broadway, Portland, 97201, United States
Learn about the basic elements, formatting, and necessary information for your résumé. Attend this mini workshop as a starting point for building a quality résumé that shines through in the application process!
Location: FMH 342H

Building Vaccine Confidence and Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy Webinar
2025-12-18 12:00 - 13:00 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
ORH invites you to join us for a webinar with Merck to help you build vaccine confidence and address hesitancy with your patients.
Merck will help you understand addressing vaccine hesitancy and perceptions around vaccination, while building vaccine confidence. They will also share strategies to build vaccine confidence through health provider recommendations and effective communication.
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PSU Introduction to Interviewing
2025-12-13 12:00 - 13:30 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
Prepare for your next interview, and learn how to market your skills to employers. We’ll discuss the basics of interviewing, review employers’ expectations, and discuss ways to prepare and to handle the most common interview questions.
Date & Time: Saturday, December 13 | 12 – 1:30pm
Location: Zoom
Register: https://pdx.zoom.us/j/83285691188?jst=2

PSU On Campus Job Search
2025-12-11 11:00 - 12:30 | Fariborz Maseeh Hall, Fariborz Maseeh Hall, 1855 SW Broadway, Portland, 97201, United States
Are you looking for a part-time student job for next quarter? Learn how to identify and apply to these positions at PSU. You’ll come away with a customizable email template for outreach to academic departments and campus services.
Date & Time: Thursday, December 11 | 11:00am – 12:30pm
Location: FMH 342H
Register: https://portlandstate.joinhandshake.com/events/1814949/share_preview

PSU Internship Overview Workshop
2025-12-10 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-12-09 15:30 - 17:00 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
This discussion-based workshop covers topics such as the benefits of doing an internship, search tips, informational interviewing, networking, and how to create your own internship. Time for Q&A will be available.
Session 1 Details
Date & Time: Tuesday, December 9 | 3:30 – 5pm
Location: Zoom
Register: https://pdx.zoom.us/j/89042222616?jst=2

Session 2 Details
Date & Time: Wednesday, December 10 | 3:30 – 5pm
Location: FMH 342H
Register: https://portlandstate.joinhandshake.com/events/1815523/share_preview

Navigating a Job Offer & Beyond
2025-12-09 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-12-02 11:00 - 12:30 | Fariborz Maseeh Hall, Fariborz Maseeh Hall, 1855 SW Broadway, Portland, 97201, United States
Congratulations! You got a job offer. Now what? This workshop will provide research tips, salary negotiation strategies, and high-impact practices that you can use before and after accepting a job offer.
Location: Fariborz Maseeh Hall (FMH), Room 342H
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ASPPH Webinar: Advancements in Responsible and Ethical Use of AI in Public Health Education
2025-12-09 12:00 - 13:00 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
ASPPH invites all members of the public health community and interested partners to join our upcoming ASPPH Presents webinar, Advancements in Responsible and Ethical Use of AI in Public Health Education, on December 9 from 3:00–4:00 PM ET. During this session, leaders of the ASPPH Task Force for the Responsible and Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence in Public Health Research, Practice, and Education will share updates on their ongoing work.
Participants will gain insights from cross-sector collaboration and receive a first look at the draft Executive Summary, which outlines emerging recommendations and guiding principles for the field. As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms teaching, learning, and professional practice, ASPPH remains committed to supporting its responsible, ethical, and equitable integration across academic public health.
Moderated by ASPPH Senior Director of Innovation & Strategy, Jamie Atchison, with closing remarks from ASPPH President & CEO, Dr. Laura Magaña, the webinar will offer practical context for how AI can enhance public health education while upholding core commitments to ethics, equity, and public health values.
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OHSU Student Health Services: Hot Cocoa and Pasteries
2025-12-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-03 12:00 - 13:00 | OHSU Robertson Collaborative Life Sciences Building, 2730 S Moody Ave, Portland, 97201, United States
Join us for food, fun, and resources related to Student Health, the Library, Accommodations, CAP Basic Needs, and more!
Wednesday December 3rd:
12:00 – 1:00pm PST at RLSB 2S017 and 2S021
Monday December 8th:
12:00 – 1:00pm PST at the School of Nursing 1st Floor

Virtual Graduate Admissions Info Session
2025-12-05 12:00 - 13:30 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
Join us for a virtual 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.
Zoom Link: https://pdx.zoom.us/j/87551833727
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PSU Credit & Debt Workshop Registration
2025-12-04 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-12-03 12:30 - 13:30 | Fariborz Maseeh Hall, Fariborz Maseeh Hall, 1855 SW Broadway, Portland, 97201, United States
The Financial Wellness Center is partnering with Financial Beginnings to present this interactive workshop to gain a clear understanding of how credit, debt, and repayment impact your financial health. Learn how to assess your current financial situation, manage debt effectively, and develop a realistic plan for improving your credit and overall financial well-being. This session will equip you with practical tools and strategies to make confident, informed financial decisions for a stronger future.

Portland's Black Community & the Anti-Apartheid Movement Thinking Globally, Acting Locally
2025-12-03 12:30 - 13:30 | Millar Library, 1875 SW Park Ave, Portland, 97201, United States
Part of the Black Bag Lecture Series 2025
Experience the inspiring story of Portland’s 1980s Anti-Apartheid Movement brought to life through powerful archival images and documents. Discover how local activists and communities united in the global fight against White supremacy in South Africa. This dynamic presentation connects past and present struggles for justice—an event you won’t want to miss.
In person: Millar Library, Room ML-170 (LIBW Instruction 65)
On Zoom: pdx.zoom.us/j/86534260742

Public Health and Health Care Systems Around the World: Student Symposium
2025-12-01 15:30 - 17:00 | Vanport 515, 1850 SW Fifth Avenue, Portland, OR, 97201, United States
Explore how nations deliver, finance and innovate in their public health and care systems
Location: Vanport Building, 5th Floor, Near Room 515

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Case studies from Australia, Chile, China, England, Japan, Netherlands, Singapore, and the Indian Health Service (US) and more
Comparative perspectives on universal vs market-based systems
Interactive discussion with students presenters

Who Should Attend: Students, Researchers, Faculty, Health Professionals – All are Invited!
Presented by HSMP 5/674 and PHE 350 –enrolled students. Contact kconte@pdx.edu
Light snacks will be provided
REGISTER FOR EVENT – Register by November 21st.

Student Success Center - Refuel for Finals
2025-12-01 08:00 - 2025-12-05 17:00 | Student Success Center – Vanport 6th Floor, 1810 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR, 97201, United States
Don’t forget to stop by the Student Success Center on the 6th floor of the Vanport Building to make a PB&J and pick up some snacks! Stop by anytime during building access hours from December 1st through December 5th. We look forward to seeing you!

SOPHAS Early Application Deadline
2025-12-01 | OR
OHSU-PSU SPH Graduate Program Fall 2026 Applications are open from August 15th, 2025 – March 15th, 2026. All documents are submitted to SOPHAS – www.sophas.org.
Deadlines:
December 1 – Early application deadline and decisions provided by early February
February 1 - Decisions provided by end of March
March 15 - Final application deadline and decisions provided by end of April
All application materials, including official transcripts from all schools attended and letters of recommendation, must be received in SOPHAS before the deadline in order to be reviewed. Applications completed after March 15th will not be considered.

BREATHE Boba & Paint
2025-11-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Student Success Center – Vanport 6th Floor, 1810 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR, 97201, United States
De-Stress with BREATHE for our Boba & Paint night. Friday November 21st from 5:30pm – 7:00pm at the Vanport Building 6th Floor.
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Virtual Graduate Admission Info Session
2025-11-21 12:00 - 13:30 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
Join us for a virtual 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.
Zoom Link: https://pdx.zoom.us/j/84480716261
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Welcome Back BREATHER
2025-11-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Student Success Center – Vanport 6th Floor, 1810 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR, 97201, United States
Join us for a fun-filled evening of delicious pizza, great company, and good vibes!
If you would like to stay informed on our PSU Connect page about future events/opportunities, click on this link: https://pdx.campusgroups.com/BREATHE/club_signup
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FAFSA, Scholarship, and Credit & Debt workshops
2025-11-20 12:30 - 13:30 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
These sessions are intended to guide students through completing the 2026–2027 FAFSA. They are not designed for students who have already filed and are experiencing errors or complex issues. Those students should still meet with a financial aid counselor. Session Dates:

In-person: November 18 at 12:45 p.m.
Virtual: November 20 at 12:45 p.m.

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