NAFSA Region 1

is hosting their first International Alumni Panel - May 8th!

Join to hear from PNW international alumni folks like Clark College, Evergreen College, Portland Community College, and UW at Tacoma.

Panelists will share their post-graduation experiences, what they wish they had known before graduating, and tips for current international students and educators.
This is a rare opportunity to hear from our students after they have moved on from a school and how we can support these transitions.

Join us via Zoom on Friday, May 8, from 10-11:30am. Everyone is invited. (See QR Code attached)

The panel discussion will be co-facilitated by current international students from PSU & UofO.
We hope to see you there!

Regional Conference Sessions
NAFSA 2026 Regional Conferences Call For Proposals (CFP) is OPEN 🥳

To make this process more streamlined, NAFSA is offering a NEW Resource Webpage:
🔸 Nafsa.org/nafsa-regions/regional-calls-proposals/ 👈

This page is designed to complement the CFP sessions hosted by the regions, knowledge communities, member and special interest groups, etc., and serves as a reference point that submitters can access at any time.

The resource page will include:
▪ An overview video on how to write a strong proposal
▪ An overview video on how to submit a proposal in our system, Cadmium
▪ A downloadable template of the proposal fields to support offline planning and collaboration
▪ Key proposal dates and deadlines (also included below):

🔹2026 Dates Call-For-Proposal Event
🔹Wednesday, April 22 Submissions Open
🔸Sunday, June 21 Submissions Close
🔹Friday, July 24 Final Decisions Announced

Share your knowledge and learn from your peers!

Ready for our FIRST Hot Topics session of 2026 ?! 🗣👥
Register by 10 am, to join us TODAY at 12pm PT, on Zoom.

You can still sign up for today before 10 am, and for any other sessions you'd like at: https://forms.gle/3TCcVdKEur3kMEmZ6 👈

Registrants will receive the Zoom link the morning of each session.

Hot Topic this Wednesday! 🗣👥
Register to join us every third Wednesday of each month at 12pm PT, on Zoom.

April 22 discussion: Advocacy Day Updates: Tips of Advocating for International Students and Education Abroad

Use this form to register for this, or any other sessions you'd like at: https://forms.gle/3TCcVdKEur3kMEmZ6 👈

Registrants will receive the Zoom link the morning of each session.

Hot Topics Are Back!! 🗣👥

NAFSA Region 1 is glad to host the monthly Hot Topic Conversations again this year. An open, collegial space to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping our field.

Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 12pm PT on Zoom, to stay connected with what’s happening in International Education! 🌏

Sign up for as many session as you'd like at: https://forms.gle/3TCcVdKEur3kMEmZ6 👈

Sessions are facilitated discussions, no presentation, just conversation. See how colleagues across the region are working through the same issues you face every day.

Are YOU Ready for Bi-Regional Proposal Season? 👩‍🏫
We are excited to reveal the logo for the Bi-Regional I/XII Conference:
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Our FIRST Bi-Regional Conference will take place in Seattle, WA, on October 18-21, 2026! 🥳
Session proposals will be opening April 22.
For Conference info, visit: Nafsa.org/conferences/nafsa-2026-biregional-i-and-xii-conference/ ⬅

Get your ideas ready for posters, open meetings, sessions, and workshops!
We encourage early submissions for top consideration on a variety of topics across all Knowledge Communities. Speaker panels representing both Regions are highly encouraged!
Need some inspiration? Have an idea but need some co-presenters? Check out our (Sessions Brainstorm) Spreadsheet in our R1 Newsletter 📜, and help potential speakers find you!
NAFSA Region 1 & NAFSA Region XII

Calling all health and safety professionals within academia! 📣

Registration is now open for the OSAC Academia Spring Health, Safety, and Security Seminar, taking place April 23–24 at the University of Washington in Seattle — we hope to see you there!

During the two-day seminar, we’ll be discussing topics and best practices related to travel risk management including civil unrest, incident report management, supporting travel to MENA, and providing continuity of care.

This event is open only to members of OSAC.
To register, please visit: osac.gov/ ⬅
NOTE: you'll need to be logged into your osac.gov account first; if you aren't, the link will redirect to the OSAC main landing page rather than the registration form.

For any questions about the registration process, please reach out to Allison Cash Spiro (OSAC) at: [email protected] 📩

FINAL CHANCE📣 The Trainer Corps application is now open!

Don’t miss your chance to apply before the February 24 deadline!
Learn more: Nafsa.org/how-become-trainer-corps-member/ 👈

Curious about the experience? You won’t go it alone.
Paolo Daniele (University of Oregon), Trainer Corps Induction Program Mentor, is available to answer questions, share insights, and help you plan and deliver impactful learning experiences.

Build meaningful connections, receive thoughtful feedback, and create welcoming environments across the NAFSA community.

Ready to take the next step? Connect at [email protected] 👈

The Trainer Corps application is now open! 📣

Don’t miss your chance to apply before the February 24 deadline!
Learn more: Nafsa.org/how-become-trainer-corps-member/ 👈

Curious about the experience? You won’t go it alone.
Paolo Daniele (University of Oregon), Trainer Corps Induction Program Mentor, is available to answer questions, share insights, and help you plan and deliver impactful learning experiences.

Build meaningful connections, receive thoughtful feedback, and create welcoming environments across the NAFSA community.

Ready to take the next step? Connect at [email protected] 👈

Welcome to Team R1 - 2026 Edition!
NAFSA Region I is happy to welcome our new Leadership Team Members for the new year, and send a heartfelt ! to all who wrapped up their service last year! 💝

Lots of fun, informative, and inspiring content coming your way 🥳

Meet our new team members and get to know the faces behind each role.
Visit: Nafsa.org/region-i-leadership-team ⬅️

TODAY, Hot Topics session from 12 to 1 pm PT 📣
You can STILL register at: https://forms.gle/Q8LNaNUELNM1hzxg6/

🔸Discussing: Language Support for International Students: Strategies for Success in U.S. Higher Education (with Jo Kozuma)