Excerpts from Olivia’s Paris Journal: Chapter X
My days in France are numbered (officially in the single digits) and I am a hurricane of emotion. For the most part, I have been happier, and less anxious over Read More …
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Excerpts from Olivia’s Paris Journal: Chapter IX
Going to sleep on Sunday evening before we started recording the podcasts was just like going to sleep on Christmas Eve. Or the night before the SATs. I was nervous Read More …
Excerpts from Olivia’s Paris Journal: Chapter VII
Last week I shared what was basically a love letter to stationary, and reflection about why I hold Valentine’s Day (and Galentine’s Day!) so close to my heart. This week Read More …
Excerpts from Olivia’s Paris Journal: Chapter VI
This week started with a slow recovery from my cold, and a whirlwind day trip to Chartes, France, with my high school friend, Brooke. I am always pushing myself to Read More …
Crossing Borders Between Kenya and the United States
University of Oregon doctoral candidate Irene Awino discusses her experience coming to Oregon and her time transitioning from Kenya.
Excerpts from Olivia’s Paris Journal: Chapter V
As I mentioned in last week’s post, I surprised myself by buying a ticket to an international dance battle with the girls from my weekly hip hop class. I had Read More …
Excerpts from Olivia’s Paris Journal: Chapter IV
Well, my soul may love Paris, but my immune system definitely does not. I am sick for the second time in six weeks despite my best efforts to avoid all Read More …
UNESCO Student Research Fellow Olivia Sanchez in Paris
The University of Oregon, in collaboration with UNESCO, has sent Masters students to Paris to work on globe spanning projects. Olivia Sanchez is one of those students and discusses her Read More …
Markos Kounalakis on the Globe’s Crisis of Journalism
Journalist and author Markos Kounalakis’ newest book, “Spin Wars and Spy Games: Global Media and Intelligence Gathering,” dives into the modern world of Russian and Chinese influenced data gathering and Read More …
Using Art to Heal From War in Yemen
By Payton Bruni Mohammed Murshed makes rapid strokes of his paint brush as he works in his personal studio at the Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland, Oregon. Read More …
