The UO in Portland connects students to mentoring, networking and internship opportunities, and primarily offers master’s programs.

In addition to his campus appearance, Ogletree also will speak at the First Congregational Church in Portland on Wednesday, Nov. 11.

The UO historian and LERC director, author of ‘Fighting for Total Person Unionism,’ will hold events in Eugene and Portland.

While the economy has rebounded in many ways since the downturn in 2008-09, many people continue to feel insecure about the recovery.

The UO recently hosted Partners in Diversity at the Portland campus, where Yvette Alex-Assensoh welcomed the group and discussed networking.