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In the pages of the Oregon Stater

With all of the unbelievable news coming out of Oregon State each day, it can be hard to keep up! From a breakthrough treatment for pancreatic cancer to a new university president to one professor’s little-known, must-see artifact collection (plus, who/what is "Big Man?"), read about OSU’s biggest news and best-kept secrets in the winter issue of the Oregon Stater alumni magazine.

ATHLETICS

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A chorus of voices shout: “GO BEAVS!”

More than 60 alumni and friends sent in messages congratulating and encouraging Oregon State student-athletes in the weeks leading up to the Las Vegas Bowl. Thank you to those who shared their pride to inspire our student-athletes, coaches and all of Beaver Nation.

Create a stronger Beaver Nation

To continue being a supporter of Beaver Athletics, take a look at the 2023 Our Beaver Nation membership guide and hear about student-athletes who can succeed in their dreams with help from generous donors.

EVENTS

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Ask Alumni about high-impact careers | Jan. 25 - Feb. 2

New Year’s career goal: Focus on impact. Find work that feels important and rewarding to you in 2023 with help from Oregon State alumni. Join the upcoming Ask Alumni panel series to raise questions and learn from the experiences of OSU graduates.

Jan. 25 | Careers that Impact Water & Ocean

Jan. 26 | Careers in Public Service

Jan. 27 | OSU-Cascades

Jan. 31 | From Seed to Sown: Navigating from College to Career

Feb. 1 | Turning health and technology skills into in-demand careers

Feb. 2 | Careers in Recreation and the Outdoor Economy

41st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration | Jan. 14 - 16

Spend a Saturday with Beavers engaging in volunteer projects that commemorate Dr. King’s legacy of serving others and his vision for strong communities. Oregon State’s 41st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration week begins with a university-wide day of service, the annual Peace Breakfast and the Peace March.

Cheer on OSU Baseball in Surprise, AZ | Feb. 18

Beaver Baseball fans, are you ready to turn up the heat and catch all of the action? Cheer for OSU and gather for some pregame tailgate fun as the Beavs take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the Sanderson Ford Surprise Baseball Classic!

More events:

OSU Album Club: U2’s The Joshua Tree | Jan. 11
Online and in person
Join Bob Santelli, university director of popular music and performing arts, and OSU student Colson Legras, for an in-depth look at the extraordinarily popular U2 album The Joshua Tree.

Coaches Clinic: Teambuilding and Culture | Jan. 18
In person
Presented by the College of Public Health and Human Sciences, the Coaches Clinic second session will focus on how to support connection, encourage learning and create communities for a strong team culture in youth sports.

WGSS Today: Issues and Activisms - Hybrid Panel Discussion | Jan. 26
Online and in person
As Oregon State’s Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program celebrates its 50th anniversary, join leaders in the field to discuss significant issues of concern for feminist activism and education today.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Keynote Address with Jelani Cobb | Feb. 1
Online and in person
Register for a free keynote address with Jelani Cobb, a staff writer at The New Yorker writing on race, history, justice, politics and democracy, as well as a professor and dean of Columbia Journalism School.

May your new year be un-BEAV-lievable

Dream big in 2023, because Oregon State and fellow Beavs will be there to back you up on the path to your unbelievable ambitions. Ring in the new year with a video from the OSU Alumni Association that delivers inspiration, mini-Beav cuteness and a cameo by a familiar record-holding robot.

CAREER CONNECTIONS

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Don’t let opportunities pass you by

“Hey Beavers! Check out this job I just posted.”

“An educational event…highlighting the work of talented women in the field.”

“I am currently at OSU and am working on a research project for a class.”

These and more conversations are happening on OSU Connections, the Beavers-only social and professional networking site. Check your news feed to start a conversation, find job opportunities and mentors, give and receive advice and connect with Beavs.

BEAVERS DOING THE UNBELIEVABLE

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Alternatives to plastic food packaging

Cranberries: They’re good for more than a tart juice or a sauce at Thanksgiving. According to OSU food science professor Yanyun Zhao, they’re a great source for creating a dissolvable, no-waste film that could someday replace traditional packaging materials. She’s currently refining the product for a more sustainable future.

OSU KidSpirit director earns philanthropic partner award

Congratulations to Karen Swanger for being selected as the 2022 OSU Loyal Philanthropic Partner Award recipient in recognition of her steadfast giving, fundraising and support of OSU’s culture of philanthropy. Her efforts are making KidSpirit more accessible to youth of all backgrounds, now and in the future.

“I think this is a paradigm-shifting moment”

The U.S. Department of Energy awarded a $3 million grant for OSU chemistry professor Xiulei “David” Ji to lead the development of a new battery that does not rely on rare elements. Ji says the research could revolutionize the way we power our world and store renewable energy.

FUN FOR MINI-BEAVS

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See you at summer camp!

Our Beaver gymnasts are gearing up for their season opener — the Super 16, a two-day competition with more than 300 gymnasts. If that sounds like your kind of fun, be sure to register for the Oregon State Gymnastics Summer Day Camps to learn techniques in vault, bars, tumbling, beam, trampoline and dance!

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