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New Student Orientation (Fall Welcome)

Greetings & Welcome To The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health!

We are looking forward to seeing you this fall!

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025

Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm
(check-in starts at 8:30am; opening remarks at 9:00 am)

Smith Memorial Student Union – Ballroom
Portland State University campus

*RSVP by September 5th, 2025

Public Health Students attending the 2023 OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Fall Welcome Event

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:
  • 8:30 am - Check in and refreshments
  • 9:00 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.
  • Interact with campus partners to learn about resources at OHSU and PSU.

You will also learn about the School’s mission and our collective commitment to building and maintaining an antiracist School of Public Health and advancing equitable health and justice for everyone in our communities.

In-depth resource sessions will also be offered online throughout the fall term (more information will be sent via email in Fall 2024).

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


Events Calendar

Stay up to date with the latest SPH academic events. Subscribe to our calendar with Outlook or Google calendar updates.

EVENTS CALENDAR


SPH Job Board

Utilize the opportunities and resources available to build your public health career.

SPH JOB BOARD


LinkedIn

Connect professionally with the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health on LinkedIn.

LINKKEDIN

Past Fall 2023 Welcome Session

Below are links, videos, and downloadable slide decks from our past 2023 orientation informational sessions. All documents/recordings are located in the Google drive. PSU login required to access.

Morning Session Recordings

For all students

Watch Recordings

Morning Slide Deck

General information and welcome

Access Slide Deck

Social Justice Morning Slide Deck

Additional information/links are below and in the drive

Access Slide Deck

OHSU Academic Support Slide Deck

Access Slide Deck

OHSU / PSU Libraries Slide Deck

Access Slide Deck

Breakout Session Contacts

BIPOC Student Discussion group
Adri 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