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EVENTS

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Power vegetables and cancer prevention | Feb. 7

Grab a plate of cruciferous vegetables — broccoli, kale, cabbage — and join the College of Public Health and Human Sciences and the Moore Family Center to learn about veggies with unique cancer-fighting properties.

A feminist lens in sports journalism | Feb. 2

Hear one alumna’s experience navigating the male-dominated field of sports reporting and reflections on the impact and future of women’s athletics in an OSU Changemakers talk with USA TODAY sports enterprise reporter, Lindsay Schnell, ’09.

Food, culture and wildlife of Croatia’s coasts | Feb. 21

Explore the natural history and culture of Croatia with Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Science department head Selina Heppell and her family of Beavs in a Travel Talk webcast.

Coaches Clinic: Motivation | Feb. 22

An internal source of motivation can be the key to performance and enjoyment in sports and life. Learn how to find constructive and impactful ways to motivate each member of your team with the College of Public Health and Human Sciences.

Ask Alumni: Where do I go from here? | Feb. 1-22

You have questions about how to get from point A to point B in your career, and Beavers are willing to share their answers. Grow your network of industry professionals and learn from their strategies for success in the classroom and the workplace.

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

Feb. 2 | Careers in recreation and the outdoor economy

Feb. 8 | So you got into grad school – now what? Hosted by Vamos OSU

Feb. 22 | “Future Industry” – Exploring trends in retail and design across digital, data and technology Hosted by OSU Design Network

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UPLIFT Wellness Challenge | Jan. 30
Online
Work toward your wellness with OSU Faculty Staff Fitness; the six-week UPLIFT challenge is open to all and enables you to incorporate the six dimensions of wellness into all aspects of your life.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Keynote Address | Feb. 1
In person and online
Get free tickets and join the OSU community in exploring the life and work of Dr. King in the context of today’s world with Jelani Cobb — author, staff writer at The New Yorker and dean of Columbia University’s journalism school.

2023 Susan J. McGregor Memorial Lecture on Women’s Leadership | Feb. 2
Join the OSU College of Business for an inspiring lecture on women’s leadership presented by Anne Doepner, the senior director of diversity, equity and inclusion for the Minnesota Vikings.

OSU Album Club: The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd | Feb. 2
In person and online
Listen to and discuss one of the most critically acclaimed records of all time, Pink Floyd’s 1973 studio album, with University Director of Popular Music Bob Santelli and OSU student Colson Legras.

Engineering Faculty Lecture: Reverse Innovation to Protect Health and Climate | Feb. 14
Online
Associate Professor Nordica MacCarty will discuss innovations to wood — a fuel source used by nearly 40% of the world — and how we can harvest it more sustainably and burn it more cleanly.

Cabildos Lecture Series: The Making of American Whiteness | Feb. 16
As part of Black History Month at Oregon State, the Cabildos series welcomes historian and author Dr. Carmen P. Thompson to share her expertise on the formation of race and whiteness in the U.S.

Farm 2 Fork: Trends in More Sustainable Flexible Packaging | Feb. 17
Online
Learn about sustainability developments in the packaging industry with the Department of Food Science and Technology and Amcor Technical Sustainability Lead Rebecca Mick.

OSU Ecampus celebrates top 10 national ranking

According to the 2023 U.S. News & World Report ranking, Oregon State ranks in the top 10 for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs. This is the university’s ninth consecutive year in the top 10 — a claim no other public institution in the country can make.

CAREER CONNECTIONS

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Why you need a mentor

There’s a lot you can learn from your fellow Beavers as you support each other, answer questions about professional life and reflect on your career path. Celebrate National Mentoring Month by watching a message from Mahima Raval, ’21, about the importance of mentors — and how to find one at Oregon State.

BEAVERS DOING THE UNBELIEVABLE

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Bernie’s got her spunk back

After diagnostic testing at OSU’s veterinary hospital to find the cause of a seizure she experienced over the summer, 6-year-old Amur tiger — a critically endangered species — Bernadette from the Oregon Zoo is back to her healthy, playful self.

White House calls on professor’s nuclear engineering expertise

Brian Woods, head of the School of Nuclear Science and Engineering, has been appointed by President Joe Biden to the U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board, which provides scientific and technical oversight for the nation’s nuclear waste management and disposal. Woods is the Henry W. and Janice J. Schuette Chair in Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Health Physics, an endowed position.

Making waves in alternative energy solutions

A new open-source wave energy converter recently debuted at Oregon State’s NHERI O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research Lab, where it will help advance research in pursuit of producing renewable energy from ocean waves.

ATHLETICS

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Beavs in the Super Bowl

Two Beavers in the NFL — Isaac Seumalo, ’17, and (practice squad) Noah Togiai, ’20 — have advanced to one of the biggest sporting events in the world. Look for them at Super Bowl LVII on Feb. 12, where they’ll play with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Completing Reser Stadium is in the home stretch

One year ago, the revitalization of Reser began with a boom — the January 2021 implosion. On track to be completed for the 2023 season, the project’s milestones are well underway for a best-in-class gameday fan experience and year-round health care and wellness facilities for students and the community.

Mark your calendars for 2023 football action

The 2023 schedule for Beaver Football is now live. The Beavs are set to open on the road Sept. 2 at San Jose and welcome Beaver Nation back to a completed Reser Stadium against UC Davis Sept. 9. Stay tuned to hear more about on-the-road and at-home OSUAA Tailgate Town events.

FUN FOR MINI-BEAVS

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Ready, set, grow!

The OSU Extension annual seed giveaway begins Feb. 6 — get ready to sign up while supplies last. The Grow This! Oregon Garden Challenge delivers a free seed-starting kit through the mail so you can grow herbs, veggies and pollinator-friendly flowers and follow along with digital lessons about gardening and healthy foods.

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