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Mentoring Up For Trainees
2026-02-27 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-02-25 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-02-23 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
Mentoring is collaborative. Ideally, mentees and mentors engage as partners through reciprocal activities such as planning, acting, reflecting, questioning, and problem solving. Mentee success is defined as mentees having gained 1) personal and professional competencies necessary to define their research goals, 2) experience for that career, and 3) the ability and opportunity to progress toward that chosen career goal.
The content of each session in this curriculum is designed to address some of the challenges and concerns that mentees might encounter throughout their career. In this mentoring up series, mentees will develop the knowledge and skills to proactively and effectively address these challenges and navigate their mentoring relationships and career progression. Topics addressed include: Maintaining Effective Communication, Aligning Expectations, and Seeking Professional Development
VIRTUAL TRAINING (FEBRUARY 23-27, 2026)

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 12:00-1:30PM: INTRO + MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 12:00-1:30PM: ALIGNING EXPECTATIONS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 12:00-1:30PM: SEEKING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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Financial Starter Pack Workshops
2026-02-25 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-02-24 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-02-11 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-02-10 12:30 - 13:30 | Fariborz Maseeh Hall, Fariborz Maseeh Hall, 1855 SW Broadway, Portland, 97201, United States
We are excited to introduce a new workshop series focused on building essential financial skills to support students’ long-term success. Hosted by PSU Financial Wellness Center.

Budgeting: February 10th, 11th* – Learn how to create and manage a personal budget, track expenses, and make informed spending decisions.
Saving: February 24th, 25th* – Explore practical saving strategies, including emergency funds and early retirement planning, and learn tools to build and maintain healthy saving habits.
Understanding Credit: March 3rd, 4th* – Gain an overview of credit scores, credit reports, and responsible credit use, including common pitfalls to avoid.
Student Loan Repayment: March 10th, 11th – Review repayment options, loan servicers, and strategies for managing student loan debt after graduation.

Virtual sessions are held on Zoom at 12:40-1:25PM. You will receive a link the day of the session in the email you used to sign up.
In person sessions will be held in FMH Trillium-101 (conference room across the hall from the FWC) They will also be held at 12:40PM-1:25PM.
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Center for Learner Diversity & Inclusion: Black History Month Event
2026-02-25 12:00 - 14:30 | AUD Great Hall, 3286 SW Research Drive, Portland, 97239, United States
AUD Great Hall, 220
3286 SW Research Drive, Portland, OR 97239
More details to come

Kickstart Your Writing With AI
2026-02-25 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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Narrative Medicine Skills Training
2026-02-21 08:30 - 15:30 | Lewis & Clark College, 615 S Palatine Hill Rd, Portland, 97219, United States
Hosted by the Center for Community and Global Health, and developed with support from the Mellon Foundation, community partner Northwest Narrative Medicine Collaborative (NWNMC) brings Narrative Medicine Skills Training to Lewis & Clark campus.
Northwest Narrative Medicine Collaborative (NWNMC) gathers health care professionals, patients, caregivers, students, academics, and artists in the shared practice of narrative medicine.
Narrative Medicine Skills Training introduces the narrative medicine principles of attention, representation, and affiliation and develops participant skills of listening and witnessing. We will reflect on how listening and witnessing can be applied to stories of health, illness and healing in diverse healthcare settings to improve care and support healing.
Who is Training for?

Students entering, studying, or considering the health professions
Healthcare professionals, faculty and staff curious about the practice of narrative medicine
Folks living with health conditions as patients or caregivers

In-person and interactive, this workshop encourages exploration, curiosity, and discussion in large and small groups, pairs, and mixed cohorts of students, healthcare professionals, and community members interested in the practice of narrative medicine. There will be opportunities to listen, read, write reflectively, and time to share writing if participants choose. Adequate breaks and restoration periods are included, as is lunch!
We are strengthened individually when we do this work in community–all are welcome.
Training will be held in-person, on campus at:
Lewis & Clark College
Portland, OR
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SPH Admission Informational Session
2026-02-20 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-02-13 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-02-06 12:00 - 13:30 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
As you prepare your graduate application, we invite you to join one of our upcoming Virtual Information Sessions.
These sessions are a chance to connect with our admissions team, ask questions about the SOPHAS application, and receive helpful guidance as you work toward the March 15 deadline. If you’re polishing your materials or want reassurance before submitting, this is a great opportunity to get personalized support.
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Zoom link: https://pdx.zoom.us/j/82985744956

Truth or Fiction? Verifying AI-Generated Answers
2026-02-20 11:00 - 12:00 | 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 Scholarship Application Workshop
2026-02-19 12:30 - 13:30 | OR
Get help completing your 2026-27 PSU General Scholarship Application!
Hosted by the PSU Financial Wellness Center
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FAFSA Workshops hosted by the PSU Financial Wellness Center
2026-02-18 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-02-17 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-02-05 12:30 - 13:30 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
This year, eligibility deadlines for programs like Tuition-Free Degree will be earlier than in previous years, so submitting early is essential for students to maximize their financial aid eligibility. Fill out the 2026-2027 FAFSA or ORSAA with help!
Workshop Dates:

Wednesday January 14th, 2026 (Virtual)
Thursday January, 15th 2026 (In Person)
Tuesday January 20th, 2026 (In Person) (Spanish Translation Available)
Wednesday January 21st, 2026 (Virtual) (Spanish Translation Available)
Wednesday January 28th, 2026 (Virtual) (Spanish Translation Available)
Thursday January 29th, 2026 (In Person) (Spanish Translation Available)
Thursday February 5th, 2026 (Virtual)
Tuesday February 17th, 2026 (In Person)
Wednesday February 18th, 2026 (Virtual)

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ASPPH - Foundations of AI in Public Health Education: Concepts, Context, and Readiness
2026-02-18 09:00 - 10:00 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
ASPPH invites you to register for Foundations of AI in Public Health Education: Concepts, Context, and Readiness,an introductory-to-intermediate online training taking place on February 18 from 12:00–1:00 PM ET. Designed as a foundation for one of our 2026 ASPPH Annual Meeting Skill-Building Workshops, the training is open to all who are interested in developing AI readiness in academic public health. The session is free for registrants of the Beyond the Basics workshop and available to others for a registration fee of $99.
As artificial intelligence continues to influence teaching, learning, and academic operations across higher education, this training is designed to support public health faculty, academic administrators, staff, students, and partners in building a shared baseline understanding of AI in academic public health.
This online training will prepare participants for ASPPH’s advanced Skill-Building Workshop (SBW), Beyond the Basics: Practical Applications of AI for Academic Public Health, which will be offered at the 2026 ASPPH Annual Meeting. The session will establish core concepts, shared vocabulary, and representative use cases related to AI in public health education, providing essential context for more advanced, hands-on exploration during the in-person workshop.
Led by Dr. C. Edward Watson, Vice President for Digital Innovation at the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), the training will explore commonly used AI tools and applications relevant to teaching, advising, assessment, and academic administration, alongside key pedagogical and ethical considerations such as academic integrity, equity, accessibility, and responsible use.
A recording and supplemental resources will be made available to registered participants through ASPPH’s eLearn platform.
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Siletz Tribal Language Program
2026-02-17 12:30 - 13:30 | PSU Native American Student & Community Center, 710 SW Jackson St, Portland, 97201, United States
Portland State University is honored to host the Oregon Tribal Language Speaker Series. The Oregon Tribes have been invited to present their language program history, revitalization work, and future projects to the PSU community. Please join us February 17th, 2026 from 12:30pm – 1:30pm PST at the Native American Student & Community Center.

Write Winning NIH Grant Proposals Seminar
2026-02-17 08:30 - 16:30 | OR
OCTRI is pleased to invite you to attend the upcoming Write Winning NIH Grant Proposals seminar, a full-day grant writing workshop designed to strengthen your NIH grant proposal skills. This seminar will be highly valuable as you plan and prepare competitive extramural funding applications. Please feel free to share with colleagues.
Seminar Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
🕣 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. PST
📍 Location: In-person on the OHSU campus (plan for South Waterfront)
📚 Presenter: Dr. John Robertson, Grant Writers’ Seminars & Workshops
☕ Includes: Handouts, NIH Grant Application Writer’s Workbook, coffee and lunch provided
This workshop focuses on both the practical and conceptual aspects of writing successful NIH proposals, including idea development, identifying the appropriate funding mechanisms, writing for reviewers, and strategies to enhance your application’s competitiveness. It’s ideal for faculty, KL2 scholars, postdoctoral researchers, and students who are planning to submit NIH or other extramural grant applications in the next couple of years. Learn more on the event listing.
Registration:
The registration fee for this seminar is $95

OCTRI-BERD Seminar - Algorithmic bias: a practical introduction
2026-02-13 10:00 - 11:00 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
Hosted by Alicia Johnson, MPH
Clinical algorithms assist healthcare providers with decision-making based on a small set of demographic and clinical characteristics. While they can be useful tools, algorithms are created using data from sources such as electronic health records or longitudinal studies. They reflect the features present in that data – which may include a lack of representation of various subgroups of the population, selection bias that may differ among subgroups, systematic measurement error, and more. In clinical settings, these biases can manifest as results that may be inaccurate for certain groups of patients, potentially leading to misdiagnosis, missed opportunities for treatment, and other undesirable outcomes.
This talk provides an introduction to the concept of algorithmic bias, illustrating how it may show up through examples from various areas in medicine. The goal of this talk is to support attendees in understanding algorithmic bias, the limitations of clinical prediction rules, and the impact algorithmic bias may have on patients. We will also discuss how to begin to identify and minimize the impact of algorithmic bias.
This introductory seminar is appropriate for those who are familiar with clinical algorithms and are curious to learn about their limitations. Healthcare providers, analysts, students, and others are welcome.
Register via Compass. This seminar will be recorded.

Share with Shereef
2026-02-12 12:00 - 13:00 | OHSU Robertson Collaborative Life Sciences Building, 2730 S Moody Ave, Portland, 97201, United States
Formerly Known as Learner Lunch
The student voice matters, and this event is your opportunity to share your thoughts with President Elnahal. Through this in-person event, you can share your ideas, ask questions, and help shape the future of our campus. This event is open to OHSU students. Topics vary and lunch is provided.
Location: RSLB 3A001 – South Waterfront

ASPSU Advocate for PSU and Higher Education in Oregon!
2026-02-12 | OR
Oregon is facing the worst economic crisis since the Great Recession. As legislators face difficult budget decisions, they need to hear from you about the importance of protecting investments in PSU that will fuel a prosperous future for Oregon.
This year, we’re teaming up with all of Oregon’s public universities in Salem to make sure they know how important higher education is. Now, more than ever, it is important to share with legislators why protecting funding for PSU is critical to Oregon’s workforce and economic development. As the number one institution in the state for social mobility, we are giving Oregonians the opportunities they need to thrive and contribute to our communities.
It is more vital than ever that the student voice be represented in these conversations, so we are calling on our fellow PSU students to join us this February for University Day at the Capitol.
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Portland State Winter All Majors & Business Fair 2026
2026-02-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Viking Pavillion, 930 SW Hall St, Portland, 97201, United States
Identify jobs and internships, practice networking, and connect face-to-face with recruiters at the Career & Internship 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!
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SPH Scholarship Work Party
2026-02-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Vanport 262, 1810 SW 5th Ave, Portland, 97201, United States
This collaborative workshop creates built-in accountability, space to work on your applications, and real-time help from staff. We’ll start with a brief overview of where to find reliable scholarship opportunities and how to prepare strong, competitive applications, including what reviewers are looking for. You’ll also get personalized support on application materials, including feedback from staff on your personal statements, short answers, and more. Whether you’re just getting started or refining your final drafts, this session will help you put your best foot forward. Yes, snacks are provided!
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PSU Faculty-Led: Mexico Travel Abroad Info Session
2026-02-06 13:00 - 14:00 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
Advancing Indigenous Health Equity Through Food Sovereignty, Activism and Healing
This two-week immersive program in Oaxaca, Mexico invites students to explore Indigenous health equity through land-based learning, community engagement, and traditional healing practices. In partnership with Spanish House MX, participants will learn from Indigenous knowledge holders, traditional ecological practitioners, food sovereignty leaders, and community activists working to advance cultural preservation and environmental stewardship. Through experiential workshops, archaeological site visits, and hands-on cultural activities, students will examine the deep interconnections between land, identity, wellness, and justice in Oaxacan Indigenous communities.
The curriculum weaves together public health, Indigenous studies, environmental justice, and decolonizing methodologies. Students will participate in temazcal (traditional sweat-lodge) ceremonies, medicinal plant workshops, cooking classes, artisan craft sessions, and guided visits to Monte Albán and regional cultural centers. Academic discussions and reflective practices—grounded in Indigenous values of balance, community, respect, and relationality—encourage students to critically examine colonial histories and contemporary movements for Indigenous resurgence.
Participants are housed in centrally located hotels in Oaxaca’s historic center and travel via private transportation for all program activities. With daily breakfast, local coordination, bilingual staff, and structured reflection sessions, the program offers a supportive environment for deep cultural learning. By the end of the experience, students will gain new insights into Indigenous health sovereignty and develop skills that support culturally responsive, community-centered public health practice.
Zoom Link: https://pdx.zoom.us/j/84027427294
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ASPPH Webinar: Collaborating for Impact: Academic-Practice Partnerships in Action through the Academic and Practice Linkages in Public Health (APLPH) Caucus
2026-02-05 09:00 - 10:00 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
Join our ASPPH Presents webinar, Collaborating for Impact: Academic-Practice Partnerships in Action through the Academic and Practice Linkages in Public Health (APLPH) Caucus, on February 5 from 12:00–1:00 PM ET, and learn how schools and programs of public health, along with their practice partners, can collaborate to identify practice-informed topics, develop strong abstracts, and navigate the abstract submission process for the APLPH Caucus at the American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting.
The session will also explore effective approaches to supporting practice partner participation, including travel and funding considerations, and will share real-world examples of successful academic–practice collaboration.
Participants will gain practical guidance on abstract development, insights into year-round engagement with the APLPH Caucus, and strategies to strengthen or launch partnerships that advance applied public health work. The webinar will be moderated by Kaitlin Tager, MPH, CHES, with speakers representing both academic and practice perspectives.
As a reminder, ASPPH will also host ASPPH Presents: Building Your Career at the Intersection of Climate and Health on January 28 from 1:00–2:00 PM ET. We encourage members to register and attend both upcoming webinars to engage with timely topics shaping the public health workforce.
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Graduate Student Community Building As Prevention: A Dinner Series
2026-02-04 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

Career Convos: A Social Impact Mixer
2026-02-04 16:30 - 18:30 | Portland State University – Smith Memorial Student Union, 1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, United States
Career Convos: Social Impact Mixer is your chance to connect with local nonprofits, government agencies, and community organizations making a difference in Portland. Whether you’re exploring volunteering, public service careers, or just want to build your network, this event has something for you! Enjoy a mix of open and structured networking activities designed to help you form meaningful connections with community partners and employers. Don’t wait – space is limited, so mark your calendar and join us for a night of impact and opportunity!
FREE FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED!
DATE: Wednesday, February 4th 2026
TIME: 4:30pm-6:30pm
LOCATION: SMSU 327, 8, 9
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