From Rochelle.RAFN at dor.oregon.gov Wed Mar 4 15:56:02 2026 From: Rochelle.RAFN at dor.oregon.gov (RAFN Rochelle * DOR) Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2026 23:56:02 +0000 Subject: [Sora] SORA Spring Event Next Week Message-ID: Hello, SORA Members! This is a friendly reminder that our spring event featuring the State Library of Oregon Resources is next week! Thursday, March 12 from 11 am to 12 pm. To join please use the registration link below. We hope to see you there! As always, if you are unable to attend, we will be recording all events, sending them to the listserv and posting on our website. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions! Also, check the future SORA events below and save the dates or register in advance! Upcoming SORA Event: SORA Spring Webinar * 3/12/2026 - Thursday, 11 am to noon * Topic - State Library of Oregon Resources * Calendar/Registration Link - https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/175e5605-d0d4-4092-85e0-e1482a72ca01 at aa3f6932-fa7c-47b4-a0ce-a598cad161cf Future SORA Events: SORA Summer Webinar * 6/11/2026 - Thursday, 11 am to noon * Tentative Topic - Communicating with Data * Calendar/Registration Link - https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/119c26af-3bda-4091-808b-9122142dfef6 at aa3f6932-fa7c-47b4-a0ce-a598cad161cf SORA Fall Webinar * 9/10/2026 - Thursday, 11 am to noon * Tentative Topic - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Tool Talk * Calendar/Registration Link - https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/eba75e9f-e718-46e3-9d25-0dd554d3858f at aa3f6932-fa7c-47b4-a0ce-a598cad161cf SORA Winter Webinar * 12/10/2026 - Thursday, 11 am to noon * Tentative Topic - Making Websites and Dashboards with Quarto * Calendar/Registration Link - https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/e2da2430-f836-4472-8084-7e95e2b53acb at aa3f6932-fa7c-47b4-a0ce-a598cad161cf [cid:image002.jpg at 01DCABEF.65D95E70] Rochelle Rafn Communications Coordinator State of Oregon Research Academy web email phone oregonresearch.org rochelle.rafn at dor.oregon.gov (971) 301-3468 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Conference (Saturday, 6/27): * In?person early bird: $65.87 * Virtual?only: $12.51 Workshops (Friday, 6/26): * Half?day, hands?on sessions * $33.85 each (in-person only) Friday?s workshop lineup includes: * Intro to GitHub (Collaboration Basics for R Users) * Intermediate GitHub (Practical Publishing with GitHub + Quarto) * Intro & Intermediate GIS and Mapping in R * Shiny (Intermediate + Advanced Use Cases) * Zero?to?Website with Quarto * Rust for R Developers (Part 1 & 2) If Git, R workflows, publishing, or leveling up your tooling (Rust is rad!) are on your radar, this is a great chance to learn it in a small group with a great community! More info & registration: https://cascadiarconf.com/ Cheers! 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Upcoming SORA Event: SORA Spring Webinar * 3/12/2026 - Thursday, 11 am to noon * Topic - State Library of Oregon Resources * Calendar/Registration Link - https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/175e5605-d0d4-4092-85e0-e1482a72ca01 at aa3f6932-fa7c-47b4-a0ce-a598cad161cf Future SORA Events: SORA Summer Webinar * 6/11/2026 - Thursday, 11 am to noon * Tentative Topic - Communicating with Data * Calendar/Registration Link - https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/119c26af-3bda-4091-808b-9122142dfef6 at aa3f6932-fa7c-47b4-a0ce-a598cad161cf SORA Fall Webinar * 9/10/2026 - Thursday, 11 am to noon * Tentative Topic - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Tool Talk * Calendar/Registration Link - https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/eba75e9f-e718-46e3-9d25-0dd554d3858f at aa3f6932-fa7c-47b4-a0ce-a598cad161cf SORA Winter Webinar * 12/10/2026 - Thursday, 11 am to noon * Tentative Topic - Making Websites and Dashboards with Quarto * Calendar/Registration Link - https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/e2da2430-f836-4472-8084-7e95e2b53acb at aa3f6932-fa7c-47b4-a0ce-a598cad161cf [cid:image002.jpg at 01DCB08D.326FFE70] Rochelle Rafn Communications Coordinator State of Oregon Research Academy web email phone oregonresearch.org rochelle.rafn at dor.oregon.gov (971) 301-3468 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Tasha Tasha Chapman (she/her) ______________________________________________________________ SAIF Strategic Research Analyst 503.373.8748 | 800.285.8525 ext. 8748 400 High St SE, Salem, OR 97312 From: WesternUsers of SAS Software ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? [https://mcusercontent.com/ad153879d45d11498f339446c/images/979ecd59-8b91-a25d-6484-a637acac9eda.png] Western Users of SAS Software is excited to announce Five New Classes Added! WUSS Virtual Classes feature some of our most popular 1/2 day training classes taught live by expert instructors. Classes are a tremendous value at Only $99 per session Don?t let this opportunity pass you by! Add to your tool belt! [Register today!] [https://mcusercontent.com/ad153879d45d11498f339446c/images/8bb94ab3-303b-5387-b7ab-ed1615e03b84.png] PROC FCMP User-Defined Functions: An Intro to the SAS Function Compiler Based on His 2026 book PROC FCMP User-Defined Functions, this class provides a gentle introduction to SAS user-defined functions. Taught by Troy Martin Hughes Advanced Data Step Programming Techniques Learn to use the SAS DATA step to solve solve complex coding problems using innovative solutions to the toughest of problems. Taught by Josh Horstman [https://mcusercontent.com/ad153879d45d11498f339446c/images/39893e44-08e2-4792-5de8-a973ce274449.png] [https://mcusercontent.com/ad153879d45d11498f339446c/images/2f3b6edb-5c95-a2a9-3ebd-b6cd33a80511.png] Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence Ready to move beyond the AI Hype? Learn to work with the tools used to extract insight, streamline operations and engineer high-impact solutions. Taught by Lida Gharibvand Introduction to R from a SAS Programmer?s Perspective Learn elementary R topics including vectors, operators and data frames from the perspective of a SAS programmer. Taught by David Bosak [https://document-export.canva.com/5Yye8/DAHCep5Yye8/50/thumbnail/0001.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIAQYCGKMUHWEOTUD6Q%2F20260301%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260301T073608Z&X-Amz-Expires=69367&X-Amz-Signature=07505f73db41c03390d70a0917ce1ce7277bc82a90a83761585d469bc6085cab&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&response-expires=Mon%2C%2002%20Mar%202026%2002%3A52%3A15%20GMT] [https://mcusercontent.com/ad153879d45d11498f339446c/images/7383a0e6-55c4-200b-aa91-e5a4b21c77f5.png] Asking Better Questions: The Art and Science of Survey Design Draw on behavioral insights to design effective surveys and produce reliable meaningful results. Taught by Tasha Chapman SQL - The Grammar behind AI Learn practical skills using SQL to support the AI workflow, leading to better models, clearer logic and more reliable results. 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We are so pleased many of you were able to join us at the Spring Webinar featuring the State Library of Oregon Resources. If you were unable to attend but would like to watch, here is the recording. We will also post the recording to our website for all to reference at any time. Spring Webinar Recording Be sure to remember to save the date or register for the rest of our events this year! Future SORA Events: SORA Summer Webinar * 6/11/2026 - Thursday, 11 am to noon * Tentative Topic - Communicating with Data * Calendar/Registration Link - https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/119c26af-3bda-4091-808b-9122142dfef6 at aa3f6932-fa7c-47b4-a0ce-a598cad161cf SORA Fall Webinar * 9/10/2026 - Thursday, 11 am to noon * Tentative Topic - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Tool Talk * Calendar/Registration Link - https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/eba75e9f-e718-46e3-9d25-0dd554d3858f at aa3f6932-fa7c-47b4-a0ce-a598cad161cf SORA Winter Webinar * 12/10/2026 - Thursday, 11 am to noon * Tentative Topic - Making Websites and Dashboards with Quarto * Calendar/Registration Link - https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/e2da2430-f836-4472-8084-7e95e2b53acb at aa3f6932-fa7c-47b4-a0ce-a598cad161cf Be well, [cid:image002.jpg at 01DCB62E.BE2FD970] Rochelle Rafn Communications Coordinator State of Oregon Research Academy web email phone oregonresearch.org rochelle.rafn at dor.oregon.gov (971) 301-3468 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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