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Since 1978, FLIS Day at the UO has been the largest foreign language and culture event in Oregon. This year the 39th annual FLIS Day was on May 5, 2017.

FLIS is an all-day event where over 1,000 high school students come to the UO to participate in presentations from UO faculty and staff, who together represent over 40 different countries. The more than 80 presentations range from specific language presentations, cultural presentations, tips for traveling abroad and general language learning strategies. To read about this year's presentations, click here. 

Each year FLIS Day kicks off with a keynote speaker, and this year it was CASLS' Director Dr. Julie Sykes. CASLS' staff members Kathrin Kaiser and Renée Marshall also presented. "I love volunteering and presenting at FLIS Day. It's my favorite day of the year because I get to see over 1,000 excited high school students who are pumped about language learning, meaningful cultural exchange, and traveling abroad. It's beautiful." says Renée Marshall, CASLS' International Programs Specialist.

The price per student for participating in FLIS Day is $10. If you are interested in joining future FLIS Days, which are usually on the first Friday of May, contact the Yamada Language Center for more details.