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Come home, Beavers – we’ve missed you!

We can’t wait to welcome you at Homecoming this Oct. 10-12 in Corvallis, where campus traditions come alive and the OSU community wraps you in a welcome that never fades. This year, we’re rolling out the orange carpet for our graduation classes ending in “5”: 2025, 2015, 2005, 1995, 1985, 1975, 1965, 1955 – it’s your turn to shine! Get your tickets for the Wake Forest football game, rock your favorite orange and black gear and register now for a weekend packed with fun, inspiration and Beaver pride.

Homecoming events

College of Health Campbell Lecture: Family Well-Being for the Greater Good | Oct. 10
In person
Maryam Abdullah from the University of California, Berkeley, delivers the Cynthia and Duncan Campbell Lecture on Childhood Relationships, Risk and Resilience, presented at the Hallie Ford Center.

Benny’s Birthday Surprise | Oct. 11
In person
Celebrate our favorite mascot, who’s getting a one-of-a-kind gift. Come see the surprise revealed live outside the Alumni Center.

Oregon Stater presents: OSU Superfans | Oct. 11
In person
There are fans. And there are superfans. This immersive experience highlights the passion of some of the colorful characters at the heart of OSU pride featured in the fall issue of Oregon Stater magazine.

OSUAA Tailgate Town | Oct. 11
In person
Enjoy the pregame festivities at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center before heading into the stadium just a football-toss away.

Ninth Annual Multicultural Alumni and Friends Tailgater | Oct. 11
In person
Everyone is welcome at this free, family-friendly tailgate with giveaways, activities, music by Anthony Murray, ’98, aka DJ Juggernaut, and food from alumni-owned Churros Locos.

OSU Football vs. Wake Forest | Oct. 11
In person and on The CW
Get ready to get loud as the Beavs take on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons for the first time.

Homecoming Court Ambassadors | Oct. 11
In person
Meet some of OSU’s most inspiring students when six Homecoming Court Ambassadors are recognized on the field.

Second Annual OSU Latina Luncheon | Oct. 12
In person
Come together during OSU Homecoming and Latine/Hispanic Heritage Month. Forge connections, exchange ideas, play la lotería and honor the resilience and fortitude of Latinas at OSU and beyond as featured speakers share their stories. Space is limited; register now!

EVENTS

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Calling all wine lovers | Sept. 23

Grab a glass, pull up a chair and be instantly transported to France for a Travel Talk webcast. In this free virtual event, you’ll explore the wine region of Bordeaux and the coastal beauty of Basque Country: two European destinations in a 2026 alumni group tour. You’ll hear from OSU experts about this famed culinary center, and how our own beloved Willamette Valley has also become renowned for excellence and innovation in wine, food and agriculture.

Provost’s Lecture with Margot Lee Shetterly | Oct. 28

OSU proudly welcomes Margot Lee Shetterly, researcher, entrepreneur and author of the bestselling book, “Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race.”

Ask Alumni: Career Webcasts
Online

Ask Alumni webcasts bring career guidance straight to you from Beavers forging successful paths. Save the date for your opportunity to view live and participate in the Q&A.

• Turn Your Skills Into a Freelance Career | Sept. 24
• Strategies for Navigating Career Changes | Oct. 16
• Finding Your Career Path in Natural Resources | Oct. 27
• Session 1: Leveraging Career Services and Resources at OSU and Beyond | Nov. 6
• Session 2: Leveraging Career Services and Resources at OSU and Beyond | Nov. 18

Our Health& Breast Cancer | Oct. 30

Join our next Our Health& webcast, presented by the OSU Alumni Association in partnership with the OSU College of Health and featuring experts on breast cancer.

More events

Member shopping: adidas Employee Store | Sept. 1 – 30
In person
Step out in style this fall with unbeatable savings! You and up to four friends can shop at the adidas Employee Store in Portland, Sept. 1–30, with 50% off the retail price of most items. Register now to get your pass, or become a member to unlock this perk and more!

Pendleton Round-Up Celebration Dinner | Sept. 11
In-person
Join OSU alumni, friends and supporters at Hamley’s Slickfork Saloon for dinner, live entertainment and Beaver pride — register today before seats are gone!

We Believe in Portland | Sept. 19
In person
We Believe in Portland unites leaders, businesses and neighbors to create cleaner, more connected communities through simple, consistent action. Alumni and friends interested in joining OSU in the cleanup activity this Sept. 19 from 12 – 2 p.m. can getting involved by emailing us at osualum@osualum.com

PRAx Lecture: Tara Roberts | Oct. 7
In person
National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Tara Roberts shares from her memoir, travels and discoveries – both scientific and personal – she made as part of the underwater archaeology group Diving With a Purpose. Presented at PRAx by the OSU Center for the Humanities and the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences.

Oregon Stater Awards | Oct. 23
In person
Connect with the engineering community and celebrate alumni and industry partners of the College of Engineering who exemplify excellence, leadership and service.

OSU Alumni Association Fall Parent and Family Social | Nov. 7
In person
Connect and socialize with fellow Beaver parents, families and university leaders during Fall Family and Supporters Weekend!

Beavs, Brews & BBQs | Nov. 8
In person
Enjoy great barbecue and live music as we honor our veterans before the Beavers face the Sam Houston Bearkats at Reser Stadium.

ATHLETICS

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» Make that COACH Jade Carey: our two-time Olympian gymnast has joined the Oregon State coaching staff as a Student Assistant Coach. Her incredible collegiate career included program records for event titles (168), perfect 10s (16) and the highest all-around score (39.925), which tied for fourth highest in NCAA history.

» Beavers Wrestling now boasts a world champion. In his second appearance at the U20 United World Wrestling Championship, incoming redshirt sophomore Justin Rademacher captured the 97-kilogram title.

» From walk-on to the nation’s best kicker: witness the amazing journey of OSU Athletics Hall of Famer Alexis Serna in the new Our Beaver Nation documentary, “The Long Way Home.”

» Register now to join the Beavers’ annual tip-off dinners for Men’s Basketball (Oct. 8) and Women’s Basketball (Oct. 30): an exciting evening to preview what the coming season will bring and connect with coaching staff and talented student-athletes. It’s time to get the family back together!

» Through challenges and changes, Beaver spirit never wavers. We are undaunted. Focused. Driven. And we won’t back down. Watch the video.

TAILGATE TOWN AND DOWNTOWN

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For home and away Beaver Football games this fall, join Oregon State friends at OSUAA Tailgate Town, presented by OCCU: THE place for fun before kickoff.

Home

• Sept. 26 vs. Houston
• Oct. 11 vs. Wake Forest (Homecoming)
• Oct. 18 vs. Lafayette
• Nov. 1 vs. Washington State
• Nov. 8 vs. Sam Houston (Family and Supporters Weekend)

Away

• Sept. 13 vs. Texas Tech
• Oct. 4 vs. Appalachian State
• Nov. 29 vs. Washington State

Be sure to visit downtown Corvallis before and after every OSUAA Tailgate Town and football game to savor delicious food, refreshing drinks, one-of-a-kind gifts and more! 

BEAVERS DOING THE UNBELIEVABLE

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» An OSU experiment showing the effects of flooding on one-third scale model houses brought researchers from around the world to the O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research Lab in Corvallis this August. A video showing the simulated hurricane surge has attracted over 900,000 likes on Instagram.

» Chemical engineering student Andrew Tran is working on innovative solutions to reduce plastic waste in the environment – and this spring he was awarded a prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship in recognition of his accomplishments.

» OSU reeled in honors for work that keeps whales safe from entanglement and Oregon’s iconic Dungeness crab fishery thriving. The project, led by Leigh Torres of the Marine Mammal Institute and Oregon Sea Grant, is one of four regional winners of the 2025 Kellogg Foundation Community Engagement Scholarship Award and will compete nationally for a $20,000 grand prize.

» While scientists have longed for more accurate data on glacier melt, it’s been too dangerous to get close enough to collect it – until now. As shown in a recent video, a cross-disciplinary team at OSU is building custom robotic technology to capture measurements at the face of calving glaciers that were never before possible.

» This summer more than two dozen pre-veterinary students traveled to Mexico to gain hands-on experience working with animals, under the guidance of licensed veterinarians. The program is designed to provide an affordable way for students to get international experience and a better understanding of the veterinary profession.

BE AN ADVOCATE

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Voices for OSU’s future

In the University Legislative Scholars program, students from all majors get firsthand experience with state policymaking.

You can become an OSU advocate, too! Learn how you can get involved through the Beaver Caucus, helping advance OSU and higher education priorities that strengthen communities across Oregon.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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» Want to upgrade your career prospects? In this Ask Alumni webcast, hear how microcredentials fit into busy adults’ lives and pay off in real ways. Panelists include microcredential students Megan McDonald (Spanish) and Lori Wellborn (Child and Youth Development). Watch Advance Your Career With Microcredentials and Certifications.

» Whether horses or horsepower are more your speed, catch up on the webcast previewing the OSU Alumni Association’s 2026 Kentucky Derby and Indy 500 tours for Beaver travel enthusiasts. Learn what’s included, from behind-the-scenes race experiences to premium seating. Watch the Travel Talk.

FUN FOR MINI-BEAVS

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Eat ’em up, cowpokes!

Yee-haw! The Beavs are saddling up to face Texas Tech this Saturday, and it’s time to fuel up with Cowboy Salad from OSU Food Hero. This kid-friendly recipe is fun, fast, flavorful and easy on your wallet: perfect game day grub.

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Your Beaver pride is worth more than you think. With the OSU Athletics Beaver Bennyfits program, you can earn points not only by cheering from the stands, buying season tickets and showing up for your team — but also by giving back. Every donation you make fuels student-athletes’ dreams and boosts your points toward exclusive fan prizes, unforgettable experiences and VIP access. Our fall drop is live — so join today, start earning and let your generosity take you further.