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Are you game?

Game day hype is even better when you have someone to share it with. Spread Beaver pride with fellow fans at tailgaters and meetups, on the road or in the heart of campus. Admission is free, with giveaways, snacks, beverages and games at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center before every home game.

OSUAA Orange and Black Club and Life Members can kick back in the VIP area with convenient bar access, a big screen TV and the option to reserve a pregame meal. Want to become a VIP and support OSU students and programs? Join here.

SUPPORTING STUDENTS

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Send a message to inspire | Now – Sept. 22

Just a few encouraging words can make an impression that lasts a lifetime. Support student success by sending a BEaver KIND message that helps students remember why their OSU journey is worth the hard work.

Will you help inspire students?

VIRTUAL EVENTS

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Farm-fresh cuisine and friendly connections | Aug. 31

Dine with friends at Oregon State’s virtual pop-up dinner. Fill your kitchen with the aromas and flavors of Oregon, learn about the food innovation and research spearheaded at OSU and enjoy conversations with fellow Beavers, including College of Agricultural Sciences faculty.

Building a diverse food industry | Aug. 20

Hannah Kullberg is helping BIPOC and women-led businesses find their footing in the food manufacturing industry. Join a Farm 2 Fork webcast to learn about her work running a community-oriented production facility and creating greater access for entrepreneurs.

The future of water | Aug. 26

Meet some of the scholars and faculty working to solve water challenges at the College of Engineering’s Clean Water Virtual Conference, featuring presentations from diverse disciplines related to clean and sustainable water sources.

Patio pregaming: OSU vs. University of Hawai'i | Sept. 11

Get ready to cheer on the Beavers at an outdoor pregame gathering hosted by the API Alumni Network and Klatowa Eena Alumni Network. Connect with Beavers and share the hype before watching the team’s first home game of the season.

TAKE 5

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Aged to perfection

Oregon State research and on-the-ground education has supported wine production statewide for 70 years. Cheers to many more ahead! Take our five-question quiz to learn about the university’s contributions to some of your favorite sips.

Congrats to Lisa Chang, '84, the winner of our last drawing! Complete this quiz by Aug. 23 to be entered to win a $50 Fanatics gift card.

When wildfire season strikes

Not sure where to start when it comes to wildfire preparedness? Browse resources and webinars compiled by OSU Extension and find out what actions you can take, at home and in your neighborhood, to reduce the risk and impact of fire season. Use the “In Your Community” tab to find the most relevant information for your county.

Follow @OSUFireProgram on Twitter for the latest wildfire news, research and resources.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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Football is baaaack!

On Sept. 11, our Beavers kick off with their first home game of the season. Get pumped for it by watching Oregon State webcasts with former Beaver athletes who used to walk the OSU campus.

» Esera Tuaolo | Combating Bullying: Since coming out publicly after retiring from the NFL, he’s been a vocal advocate working with his nonprofit, Hate is Wrong, to ensure that LGBTQ athletes are welcomed.

» Jacquizz Rodgers | Helping student-athletes and families: After his professional NFL career, he founded the Jacquizz Rodgers Foundation to help young student-athletes engage with leadership skills and an active lifestyle.

FUN FOR MINI-BEAVS

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Get swept up in aquatic adventures

Dive into the Hatfield Marine Science Center kid zone! Color and craft, conduct fun science experiments and listen to marine-themed children’s book readings with your ocean-enthused Beavs.

Oregon Sea Grant's Visitor Center at the Hatfield Marine Science Center is open to the public again. Read the story for details on the new interactive research vessel exhibit and to sign up for a visitor time slot.

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