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New University Presidents Coming to UO and PSU

Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2023

The Board of Trustees of the University of Oregon has named John Karl Scholz — an economist, professor, and current provost at University of Wisconsin-Madison — as the university’s 19th president. He will begin his appointment on July 1st this year. ARCS Oregon is looking forward to meeting and working... Read more

Congratulations to Helena Breuer, ARCS Scholar at OSU

Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Helena (Lena) Breuer, the Walsh Construction Co. Scholar, was presented with the University Transportation Centers’ Outstanding Student of the Year Award at the Transportation Research Board’s Annual Banquet in Washington D.C. This is an international conference that brings researchers from all over the world to the USA.

Lena is in her... Read more

New Member Spotlight: Meet Jonalyn Wallace, Michelle Hedegard, Kierra Woekel

Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Jonalyn Wallace

Jonalyn is an experienced, passionate, and recently retired nurse executive. She has over 40 years of work experience, most recently with Kaiser Permanente (KP) Northern California (NCAL) based in Oakland, CA. A native Oregonian, Jonalyn and her husband, Paul, returned to Oregon last year after nearly 20... Read more

Honoring Our Founders

Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2023

It’s Women’s History Month and I can’t help thinking about the ladies who created ARCS Foundation Oregon. What inspired our five founders to invest all that time, talent and treasure in creating an organization that supports STEM education in Oregon and provides opportunities for like-minded women to network, further our... Read more

DEI Committee Spotlight

Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2023

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?

We should care because it... Read more

ARCS Alumni Spotlight

Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2023

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

OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Now Eligible for ARCS Awards

Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2023

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

ARCS Members Explore Biomedical Engineering & Cancer Research

Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2023

In January, ARCS scholars hosted members, guests and donors in their labs at OHSU, explaining their research in a variety of biomedical engineering fields and cancer research. These PhD students are working every day to address some of our most challenging health conditions.

ARCS scholars at OHSU are focused on... Read more

You Asked for it, So Here It Is

Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Last year, ARCS Oregon moved to an open membership model to reduce barriers and create a more welcoming environment for women interested in STEM education and joining our Chapter. The Member Relations committee, with staff support, recently published a membership brochure that highlights our mission and the benefits of joining... Read more

Call for Nominations - Honoring Exceptional Volunteer Leadership

Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2023

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.

Each year,... Read more

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