The week's highlight is a talk by Shoshona Johnson, the first African-American female prisoner of war.

A professor of geography, Marcus has served as the college's interim dean since 2013 and has been at the UO for 15 years.

Forum topics range from discussions of mental health resources on campus to recognizing disability bias.

Presentations will represent 40 cultures and will include a show by the UO’s Korean pop dance troupe 'K-Aire.'

Fountain is the author of an award-winning collection of short stories as well as an acclaimed debut novel.