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ROMANCE LANGUAGES — In the Department of Romance Languages in the Schnitzer School of Global Studies and Languages, Assistant Professor Eleanor Paynter secured a CAS Library Acquisitions Grant to purchase streaming access to a package of five documentaries about migration and citizenship in Italy.

CINEMA STUDIES, EAST ASIAN STUDIES — For Natalie Jacobsen explored multiple majors before landing on cinema studies and media history. That well-rounded education took her across the globe and to her current position as director of marketing and communications at Airlink, a humanitarian aviation nonprofit. She is also a published novelist!

THEATRE ARTS — Known for her standout roles in FX’s “Fargo” and “Legion” and HBO Max’s “Tokyo Vice,” professional actor Rachel Keller visited University of Oregon's Department of Theatre Arts and spent the day engaging with students, offering insights into acting and the film industry.

GERMAN — In a compelling talk for the departments of German and Scandinavian, visiting lecturer, Nadjib Sadikou, explored how narrative forms in literature can foster intercultural understanding, promote openness to pluralism and encourage respect for cultural differences.

ENGLISH, DISABILITY STUDIES — The University of Oregon’s Perfect Circle Theater is debuting its newest production, “Disabling Reality,” June 7 and 8. It’s a bold, imaginative performance created by and for a truly inclusive community. According to a few of the creative minds behind the production, the goal of Perfect Circle Theater is to create an inclusive community where people with disabilities and their allies can work together as peers.