Past Events

Join us for the Scholar Welcome Picnic on Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Free to attend but donations welcome! Hosted by: ARCS Foundation Oregon Members and the Scholar Rel... Read more

ARCS Oregon Board Meeting from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the OHSU Foundation Offices.

In December, nearly one-third of all charitable donations are made, with the final three days of the year alone accounting for almost 10% of annual giving—so the question is, are you ready with... Read more

In December, nearly one-third of all charitable donations are made, with the final three days of the year alone accounting for almost 10% of annual giving—so the question is, are you ready with... Read more

Join us for the upcoming Sharon Hewitt Virtual Book Club Meeting. Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM via TEAMS Braiding Sweetgrass, by Robin Wall Kimmerer. This beautiful, nature-centered, and... Read more

CANCELLED - this event has been postponed. It will be reposted once resceheduled. ARCS Honolulu invites you to a free hybrid pau hana talk Unwanted But Not Unstoppable The Spread of an I... Read more

Join ARCS members, Purdue faculty, and community leaders as we celebrate an important new relationship between ARCS Foundation and Purdue University and recognize exceptional doctoral students whose r... Read more

Join us for the Annual Summer Garden Party at the Bell's in Corvallis. Wine and dine with us in the loveliest setting with your friends in supporting STEM education. For our Portland Metro friends, a... Read more

ARCS Scholars Lexie Dunn and Bobby Kaman, including a tour of Bobby’s lab. Here are the details: Date and Time, Thursday, July 9th, 3:30-5 pm Location: Engineering Sciences Building, 1101 W. Springfield Avenue Lexie’s presentation: Volcanic Eruptions: Earth’s Extraordinary Show of Strength Bobby’s presentation: Magnetization Dynamics Following Bobby’s presentation he will take small groups through his lab and Lexie will share information about other projects she is involved with this summer. Due to the structure of this event, attendance is limited to 12 people.

All ARCS Members, Supporters, Scholars, and Scholar Alums are invited to this event hosted by Carl & Kirby Dyess, Cori Poland, and ARCS Foundation Oregon. Join us on 100 acres of pure outdoor fun with... Read more

Join us for our 2026 Annual Members Meeting.

Come ready to share — whether you've met with your board or not. Bring your questions, ideas, and inspiration! This follow-up session supports continued progress after the initial workshop. Participants will review chapter progress, share challenges and successes, and learn from one another through facilitated discussion and peer exchange. Rebecca will provide targeted coaching and feedback, and you'll leave with renewed momentum and clear next steps.

Virtual meeting for the ARCS Foundation Executive Committee

Join ARCS Oregon on June 9th at 7:00 pm via Zoom for the Sharon Hewitt Virtual Book Club. You will have the opportunity to meet Dawn J. Wright, who wrote Mapping the Deep: Innovation, Exploration, and... Read more

NOTE Date Change for the Annual Member Meeting is now Friday May 29th at the Oswego Heritage House. Join your fellow ARCS Oregon Members for a gathering with information, a chance for your voice to be... Read more

ARCS Oregon members are invited to attend the May 21st Board meeting beginning at 3:00 pm. Meetings are virtual. Contact Mary Kay for the link.

This workshop will equip attendees with the tools to craft compelling stories and a clear, persuasive case for support. Participants will be introduced to storytelling and case statement basics, with an emphasis on translating mission and programs into key messages. Through interactive discussion, attendees will explore what makes fundraising messages compelling. Pre-session questions will be shared in advance to help participants come prepared, and each attendee will receive follow-up handouts and resources. Participants will leave with a stronger framework and greater confidence in telling the ARCS story in a way that drives engagement and philanthropy.

To all ARCS Members: REGISTRATION IS OPEN for the National Board Meeting May 14-16, 2026, in Palo Alto, California! Don't miss this chance to round out the year with your ARCS colleagues and lay th... Read more

Join us for Virtual Board Forum on Wednesday, May 6. The Forum will open with an optional Meet & Greet at 2:45 PM ET, giving you the chance to connect with fellow ARCS members before the session offi... Read more

Meet 21 exceptional UH Mānoa doctoral students and celebrate 2026 Scientist of the Year Dr. Megan Donahue at Honolulu Chapter's Reach for the Stars 2026 Scholar Awards Banquet Our newest H... Read more