I have committed to reducing the number of emails sent via the coe-staff listserv by sending out a weekly email “bundle,” that will include emails from around campus and the college. This weekly email will contain priorities, updates, reminders, notices of upcoming events and accolades. I hope that my Executive Assistant, Amy Kalani and I can save you some time sorting through emails to find the information most relevant to your work. We plan to deliver the Weekly every Wednesday. Of course, feedback is welcome: Education Dean educationdean@uoregon.edu.

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February

Society for Prevention Research’s Diversity Network Committee Speaker Series, Advances in Prevention Science, Diversity, and Inclusion 

The aims of the DNC Speaker Series are to highlight research on prevention science and public health that is led by researchers from underrepresented groups and primarily conduct research with groups that are understudied (e.g., racial/ethnic minorities, individuals who identify as a sexual minority, individuals with disabilities). The presentation series will also aim to create a forum for the guest speaker(s) to share career/professional reflections as a researcher from an underrepresented group(s) and to promote discussions of diversity and inclusion in professions related to prevention science and public health. Thursday February 20, 12-1pm PST, Register here  

Speaker: Marino A. Bruce, PhD, M.S.R.C., M.Div., is associate dean for research at the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine and is responsible for maintaining and expanding the research infrastructure of the college.

Brief survey about UO’s impact on community and economic engagement 

Tina Goldberg, Assistant Vice President for Economic Development and Strategic Relations, invites you to provide feedback about UO’s specific impact in community and economic engagement as part of the university’s application to become an APLU Innovation and Prosperity Program designee. You can participate by completing this online survey by Friday, February 21, 2025. 

Ongoing:

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs nominations solicited: This summer Dr. Sylvia Thompson will be transitioning out of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs role in the COE. Please submit nominations of eligible faculty members for consideration by sending the name or names to Dianna Carrizales-Engelmann by Friday, March 14, 2025. More details will be shared via future email. 

Professional Development: 

The Office of Human Resources, in partnership with the University Career Center in the Division of Student Life, have launched LinkedIn Learning to expand professional development, training and learning opportunities for faculty members, staff and students. Since the University of Oregon is now a LinkedIn Learning campus, supervisors and employees can begin using UO’s LinkedIn Learning as time permits.