DEI. An acronym that has entered our popular lexicon and demanded our attention. Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Concepts that have been enthusiastically embraced in some quarters and studiously ignored in others. What is all the fuss about? Why should we, members of ARCS Foundation Oregon, care?
Physicians of Color and Racism – Sunil’s Story of Heartbreak and Hope
People of Color experience racism and discrimination every day in life and in the workplace. A recent study published in the Journal of Family Medicine found that “physicians of color were routinely exposed to... Read more
In January, two doctoral programs, Health Systems and Policy, and Epidemiology, in the Oregon Health & Sciences University-Portland State University School of Public Health (SPH) became eligible to receive ARCS awards. Ranked 32nd in the nation among schools of public health, the SPH brings together the expertise and vitality of... Read more
Throughout the course of my membership in ARCS, I have been inspired by the dedication to our mission that is clearly demonstrated by our volunteer leaders. As President, I am so grateful for this level of commitment, which I have rarely seen anywhere else in my volunteer service.
The shortage of nurses in the United States is exacerbated by the shortage of nursing educators – how can you train the next generation of nurses without sufficient qualified teachers? Susan Bakewell-Sachs, a member of ARCS Foundation Oregon, knows that firsthand as a professor and the Dean and Vice President... Read more
Nan is a long-time supporter of education for women. Through her work with Vietnamese foster children, Nan sponsors a Vietnamese female student at PSU. She is also active in the Oregon State University's Women's Giving Circle and makes donations to friends and family so their kids can attend college. Nan... Read more
Nicole is a second-year PhD student and ARCS scholar in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Oregon. She works in Shannon Boettcher's lab, an electrochemistry laboratory that explores developing science and technology surrounding green hydrogen. Nicole is focusing on understanding how certain materials catalyze the chemical... Read more
Since 2009, Barbara Silver has been a loyal member of ARCS Foundation Oregon. In 2012, she and her husband, Philip established some of the first endowed scholar awards for the Chapter. Over the years, Barbara and Philip have thoroughly enjoyed building relationships with their scholars and learning about a variety... Read more
Do you have furniture or home goods you no longer need? Now, you can share them with ARCS scholars!
The Scholar Relations Committee is piloting a new program that connects members who have surplus furniture and home goods to scholars who can use them. Some of our scholars have come... Read more
The Science Coalition (TSC) announced Mea Songco-Casey, ARCS Scholar at the University of Oregon, as the winner of the Fund it Forward Student Video Challenge. Students currently enrolled at TSC member institutions were asked to create a video explaining their personal connection to fundamental research and why Congress should... Read more