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Congratulations to Oregon State’s 2022-23 Homecoming Court Ambassadors: Maxwell Fry, Gretchen Fujimura, Kawaiala Husen, Santosh Ramesh, Adeline Rang and Elsa A. Moreno Rangel! These accomplished and engaged student leaders will share their Beaver pride at university events all year — beginning with their introduction during Homecoming Oct. 13 – 15!

Pictured above from left to right
Row 1: Max Fry, Gretchen Fujimura, Kawaiala Husen
Row 2: Santosh Ramesh, Adeline Rang, Elsa A. Moreno Rangel

EVENTS

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Pull up to the game of the decade | Sept. 17

It’s time to strike up the band and cheer proudly for OSU! While the OSUAA Tailgate Town in Portland is officially SOLD OUT, you can still grab your game tickets for the exciting Beavers vs. Bobcats matchup this weekend at Providence Park — go Beavs!

Celebrate culture and community | Sept. 22

National Hispanic-Latinx Heritage Month kicks off this Thursday. To get the celebrations started, the Vamos OSU Alumni Network, OSU Trustee Román Hernández, ’92, and Troutman Pepper welcome Beavers to share an evening in Portland with food and drinks, laughter and reconnection.

Home tailgate: OSU vs. USC | Sept. 24

Ready to party like it’s a new millennium? Join a special 2000s-decade themed OSUAA Tailgate Town celebration at the Alumni Center before the Beavers take on USC. This fun and free pregame event will have giveaways, indoor games and a comfortable climate-controlled place for your football festivities!

Reconnect with your classmates | Oct. 13 - 15

You’ve carried amazing OSU memories with you throughout the years. Want to make some new ones? Oregon Staters from across the decades will join together for Homecoming class reunion activities this fall, including special 50th reunion highlights for the honored classes of 1970-72. Revisit your favorite campus spots and explore what’s new. Register by Sept. 30.

More events:

Farm 2 Fork – Future Protein Production: The Economic and Environmental Challenges of Scaling Cellular Agriculture | Sept. 16
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Explore the research behind producing animal cell-based meat, a possible sustainable alternative protein source, with the Department of Food Science and Technology.

OSUAA Tailgate Town: Away vs. Utah | Oct. 1
Get into a winning spirit with Beaver fans at a local pub brewery before cheering for our team as they take on the Utes!

American Strings: An Evening with Keb’ Mo’ | Oct. 7
Snag your tickets to the College of Liberal Arts’ conversation and live performance with five-time Grammy winning American blues artist Keb’ Mo’.

OSUAA Tailgate Town: Away vs. Stanford | Oct. 8
Join the orange crowd of fans celebrating in Stanford’s Koret Plaza before the Oregon State vs. Stanford football game.

6th Annual Multicultural Alumni and Friends Tailgate | Oct. 15
Two hours before the OSU vs. WSU Homecoming game, mingle and celebrate with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ alumni and friends at a free tailgate with DJ Juggernaut and food from Uncle Troy’s BBQ and Churros Locos.

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TAKE 5

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Show us what you know

In BA140 Financial Literacy for College Life, students are learning the fundamentals of personal finance. Could you pass this exam? Give it a try and make your parents proud!

ATHLETICS

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Jade Carey named to U.S. National Team

Oregon State’s Pac-12 Gymnast of the Year and Pac-12 Freshman of the Year just got a title upgrade! Taking first place in the vault and fifth overall at the U.S. Championships, gymnastics superstar Jade Carey was named Athlete of the Year.

New game day interactive map

Oregon State just launched a new game day interactive map in the OSU Beavers app, packed with information about parking, shuttles, concessions and more. You can even drop a pin on your tailgate spot or entry gate and share it with Beaver fans you’re meeting for the game!

19 Beavers go pro for the 2022 season

The NFL season kicked off last Thursday — you’ll spot some familiar faces playing professionally across the nation!

Men’s Soccer has a bright outlook

Fresh off the best season in program history and a Pac-12 Championship win, Oregon State Men’s Soccer entered this season ranked fifth in the country in the United Soccer Coaches poll.

YOUR SUMMER PLAYLIST

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Want to know what your fellow Beavs are hitting play on this summer? Check out a few of the OSU Alumni Association’s most popular recent webcasts and add them to your must-watch list!

» Hybrid work, resignations, and work-life balance — oh my! Learn about which pandemic-era work shifts are likely here to stay in The Great Resignation – 4 New Post-Pandemic Work Shifts.

» Caregiving is becoming an expected part of life for both older and younger adults. Explore tools for resilience for caregivers in The Caregiving Conundrum: Complex Challenges and an Uncertain Future.

FUN FOR MINI-BEAVS

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Make memories at mealtime

Family meals and traditional foods are an important part of celebrating heritage. While celebrating National Hispanic-Latinx Heritage Month from Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, check out OSU Food Hero’s recipes and educational resources to help kids learn about the ingredients that grow in Latin America and how they’re prepared.

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