To limit the spread of COVID-19, some events are being held remotely. If you have questions about a specific event, please contact the event organizer or see the event description in the UO Calendar.
7:00–8:30 a.m.
PPPM PhD candidate Kaushal Sapkota defends his dissertation. His research explores why university students in Nepal volunteer, why some don't, and how their institutions shape those decisions - drawing on surveys of 1,595 students and interviews across 14 campuses in Kathmandu.
All are welcome to attend.
Time and place of defense: Online, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 7:00 – 8:30, Pacific Time
Zoom option Yes, Zoom Link: https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/98075137620?pwd=OaXoCHKXG5bsEWpgHG1GNr70wa2bZi.1&from=addon
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Please join us for this special talk by PPPM Alum Kelsey Zlevor on May 28th from 12-1 in Hendricks Hearth!
Kelsey is a Chicago-based spatial strategist and social designer who uses a mental-health informed design lens to foster wellbeing in public spaces.
3:00–6:00 p.m.
You are cordially invited to the 2026 PPPM Awards, the School of Planning, Public Policy and Management’s annual awards event. Join us to see students’ showcased work, mingle with luminaries, and enjoy catered food and drink.
No need to RSVP. It will be held in the Ford Alumni Center on the east end of campus.
3–4 pm: Showcase of student work 4–5 pm: Awards event. The awards include:
- Outstanding service to Oregon
- Outstanding recent alumnus/a
- Outstanding alumnus/a
- Teacher of the Year
- Student Service Awards
- Community Partner
5–6 pm: Reception
We look forward to seeing you.
Go PPPM and Go Ducks!