Oregon State University Ethnic Studies

10/13/2026

Here are a few upcoming events for globally-minded students!

1. Tomorrow! JET Program Info Session, 10/14, 12-1pm, Waldo 244. Live and work in Japan after graduation with the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program. Teaching experience and Japanese language ability not required. Applications due November 13, 2026 for a summer 2027 program departure. https://jetprogramusa.org/application-faq/
2. Friday! GO Abroad Fair, 10/16, 11am-2pm, SEC Plaza. Gain unstoppable skills, earn OSU credit, and take your major global! Speak to peer advisors and coordinators and explore international internships, major-specific programs, and faculty-led courses so you can start planning your next adventure. https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/go-abroad-fair-5821
3. Peace Corps Info Session, 10/20, 2-3pm, StAg 161. Students graduating in 2026 or 2027 can learn about how to apply for the Peace Corps. Other students can learn about the PC Prep Program. We will also be Tabling in front of the MU on the Quad 11:30am-1:30pm. https://global.oregonstate.edu/peace-corps-prep
4. Oregon Consular Corps Scholarship, application due 10/23- $3,000 external scholarship open to any student who can articulate the international dimensions of their major and/or their international career goals. See flyer for additional eligibility requirements. https://orconsularcorps.org/scholars
5. International Education Week, Nov 16-20. Highlights include the World Languages and Cultures Day on 11/17, 1-4pm in the SEC Lobby, and the Global Cuisine Showcase on 11/17 at dinner time in participating dining centers. https://global.oregonstate.edu/international-education-week

The JET Program and the Peace Corps are open to U.S. Citizens. Otherwise, all opportunities, including Peace Corps Prep, are open to all students regardless of campus or residency.

International Education WeekNovember 16th-20th, 2026 Join us in celebrating Oregon State University's global achievements, impacts, and community during International Education Week! Submit Your Event  2025 Marketing Toolikt  For questions, contact the Associate Director of Global Affairs, 541...

10/12/2026

Over the summer, Professor Ron Mize was an invited guest, as an expert advisor, to the grand opening of the new California Museum exhibit, “Help Wanted/Leave Now: ‘Operation Wetback’ & The Revolving Door of Mass Deportation” (“¡Se Solicita Personal! / ¡Fuera! ‘Operación Wetback’ & La Puerta Giratoria De Deportaciones Masivas”).| Credit: Ronald Mize

10/05/2026

Campus Resources & Cultural Centers
Looking for a quiet spot to study, a space to hang out between classes, or extra support this term? Here are a few great campus resources to get connected with:

Asian & Pacific Cultural Center (APCC): Offers a welcoming space that offers cultural activities, community gatherings, and student resources, as well as study spaces.

Kāku-Ixt Mana Ina Haws: Provides a supportive environment for Indigenous and Pacific Islander students with study areas, kitchen access, and cultural events.

Griggs Center: Offers academic support, peer mentoring, and versatile guidance to help students thrive at OSU.

Basic Needs Center (BNC): Provides essential resources including food assistance, housing support, textbook lending, and utility support for OSU students.

10/05/2026

Another dedicated space supports the college’s growing Indigenous studies program and minor. Here, faculty, students, and tribal partners can engage in hands-on cultural practices such as weaving, wood carving, and paddle carving to support expanded course offerings, like Indigenous Anthropology (ANTH 270) and Kalapuya Studies (ANTH 454). The room is designed for flexibility, with movable tables, craft project areas, exhibit cabinets, and plenty of archival space, as well as a functional classroom for small to medium classes.

By Colin Bowyer on Sept. 21, 2026 The new Center for Material Cultures Research will enhance student learning in art, archaeology, and Indigenous studies through cutting-edge technology and intentional infrastructure Image Fairbanks Hall | Credit: Josh ParteeBy Colin Bowyer, Communications Manager -...

10/05/2026

Indigenous Peoples' Week (Oct. 12-15): Join us in celebrating and honoring the diverse histories and contributions of Indigenous students, faculty, and community at Oregon State. The week of events begins Monday, Oct. 12, at 5 p.m. (Indigenous Peoples’ Day) at kaku-ixt mana ina haws., with keynote speaker Kaila Farell-Smith, followed by proclamation signings. Other events include Bring Your Own Beads, a Community Gathering and a Champinefu Series performance at PRAx.

IndigenousPeoples' Week Artwork by Chanti Mañon Indigenous Peoples' Week mission statement The national origins of Indigenous Peoples' Day began in 1977 as a counter holiday to Columbus Day in an effort to draw attention to Indigenous sovereignty, struggles, and rights. In 2015, Corvallis and Portl...

06/01/2026

https://simpsoncenter.org/article/fire-humanities-cultural-experiences-fire-and-smoke

May 22, 2026  "Fire Humanities explores personal stories, public perceptions, and broader narratives around fire. By understanding humans’ varied cultural, emotional, and aesthetic relationships to fire, the project seeks to engage with it in healthier ways. " In late April, the Simpson Center sp...

06/01/2026

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04/28/2026

The fall 2026 priority registration schedule is posted.

Graduate Students: at the assigned registration date, all degree-seeking graduate students may begin registering on Monday, May 18, at 6:00 AM, and all professional students may register on Monday, May 18, starting at 7:00 AM.

Undergraduate Students are assigned a registration date and time based on class level and total earned and in-progress hours. It’s possible that students with the same class level and credit hours may have different registration dates/times. Indicated below is the earliest access time for each class level to register.
(Registration Date, Beginning Access Time, Students Eligible to Register)

Monday, May 18
5:00 PM Student-athletes: Senior/Junior, Postbaccalaureate
7:00 PM Honors College & Veterans: Senior
8:00 PM Seniors

Tuesday, May 19
7:00 AM Student-athletes: Sophomore/Freshman

Wednesday, May 20
6:00 AM Postbaccalaureate Veterans
7:00 AM Postbaccalaureate Students

Thursday, May 21
6:00 AM Honors College & Veterans: Junior
7:00 AM Juniors

Tuesday, May 26
6:00 AM Honors College & Veterans: Sophomore
7:00 AM Sophomores

Wednesday, May 27
6:00 AM Honors College & Veterans: Freshman
7:00 AM Freshman

Monday, June 8
6:00 AM Veterans: Non-degree
7:00 AM Non-degree students

Restrictions
Corvallis-campus students can start registering for most online (Ecampus) class sections starting Week 10 of the term (June 1 at 6:00 a.m. (PT) for fall 2026). Other restrictions use different timelines.

04/27/2026

What is happening on campus?

5/8 Che Gosset, speaking on Friday, May 8 at noon: “Catastrophe and Care: Black Q***r and Trans Art & Abolitionist Ecology.” (see attached flyer and link below): https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/catastrophe-and-care-black-queer-and-trans-art-and-abolitionist-ecology

5/13 – Anna Guasco (Marine Studies/SLCS): "Quoth Leviathan Nevermore: Techno-Optimist Fantasies of AI-Facilitated Human-Cetacean Communication"
Cordley 1616, 4 pm
Co-sponsored by the Center for the Humanities and the People and Nature seminar, about her Critical AI Literacy Fellowship research on efforts to use AI to translate and speak to whales.
https://prax.oregonstate.edu/events/quoth-leviathan-nevermore-techno-optimist-fantasies-ai-facilitated-human-cetacean

5/15 – Stacy Alaimo: "The Abyss Stares Back”
Bexell 412, 11 am
A conversation with University of Oregon environmental humanities scholar Stacy Alaimo on her book The Abyss Stares Back: Encounters With Deep-Sea Life.
https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/the-abyss-stares-back-a-talk-with-dr-stacy-alaimo

6/1 - "Disaster Nationalism: Dispatches from the Sri Lankan Shoreline to the Streets of Minneapolis"
Waldo 240, 2 pm
A book talk (followed by Q&A and refreshments) with Vivian Choi on her book Disaster Nationalism: Tsunami and Civil War in Sri Lanka. This talk is co-sponsored by MAST and SLCS, hosted by Emily Yates-Doerr. See: https://www.stolaf.edu/profile/choi7

https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/dr-vivian-choi-disaster-nationalism-tsunami-and-civil-war-in-sri-lanka

On Monday, June 1, 2026 at 2 p.m. in Waldo Hall, room 240, Vivian Choi, associate professor of sociology and anthropology at St. Olaf College, will be presenting from her book Disaster Nationalism: Tsunami and Civil War in Sri Lanka (Duke University Press 2025). The talk is co-sponsored by the Colle...

04/15/2026

FYI...Apr 19: Last day to withdraw from a spring course (50% tuition refund)