Greetings & Welcome To The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health!
We are looking forward to seeing you this fall!
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025
Time: 9:00am – 4:30pm
(check-in starts at 9:00am; opening remarks at 9:30 am)
Smith Memorial Student Union – Ballroom
Portland State University campus
*RSVP by September 5th, 2025
Join other students, staff, and faculty for a day of learning, networking, and fun!
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.
Light morning refreshments and lunch are included for all attendees.
Tentative Schedule:
- 9:00 am - Check in and refreshments
- 9:30 am - Welcome remarks and activities
- 10:00 am - Antiracism and social justice workshop
- 11:00 am - campus resource fair
- 11:15 am - Public Health Practice program breakout session (online program)
- 11:30 am - Lunch, time to pick up PSU ID cards
- 1:00-3:00 pm - Educational sessions and affinity group meetings
- 4:00 - 4:30 pm - New student program breakout sessions:
At this event returning students will have the opportunity to:
- Connect with other students (new and returning).
- Meet faculty and staff.
- Learn about SPH resources (and where to find them).
- Attend a campus resource fair that includes services and opportunities from both OHSU and PSU.
- Hear about important updates and initiatives across the school
- Learn more about our school’s commitment to anti-racism and community health
In-depth resource sessions will also be offered online throughout the fall term (more information will be sent via email in Fall 2025).
If you have questions and/or require accommodations for this event, please contact, Emily Morris Kemmerer at kemmeree@ohsu.edu or Lexee Chau at chaule@ohsu.edu.
Additional Information:
Additional Student Resources
Past Fall 2024 Welcome Session
Below are links, videos, and downloadable slide decks from our past 2024 orientation informational sessions. All documents/recordings are located in the Google drive. PSU login required to access.
Morning Session Recordings
For all students
Watch RecordingsBreakout Session Contacts
BIPOC Student Discussion groupAdri Jones and Dawn Richardson CPH Exam Resources
Pat Fidler sphregistration@ohsu.edu Library (OHSU) Laura Zeigen Library (PSU) Emily Ford SPH Practice Experience Jamie Jones PSU Financial Wellness Center Visit Center
Article/Text Resources From Adri Jones
Antiracism Program Manager
FIND ‘YOUR PERSON’ AT OUR SCHOOL
Connect with our SPH Faculty and/or Staff. They will be able to direct you to resources, answer questions, ect. We are all here for you!
Staff & Administration Directory
Faculty Directory