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Membership challenge: Powered by pride, fueled by friendship

Beavers love a challenge — especially one that strengthens our community! From Nov. 1–30, anyone can join the OSU Alumni Association Membership Challenge and save 25% off any membership (code BEAVS25), the biggest savings of the year, and help beat the Cougars!

Why join?

• Help OSU win! We’re in a friendly competition with Washington State, and the school with the biggest outpouring of support gets bragging rights.
• Unlock impactful $1,000 gifts for scholarships, the OSU Basic Needs Center and the OSU Alumni Association Excellence Fund.
• Membership supports essential programs for OSU students, 230,000+ alumni and Beaver friends and families.

HONORING VETERANS DAY

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Beavs, Brews & BBQs | Nov. 8

Kick off Veterans Day Weekend with smoky barbecue bites from Pacific Northwest pitmasters, Beaver Classic student-made ice cream, live music and free swag for the first 100 guests at a special tailgate honoring OSU’s veteran community.

Hands-on career pathways for veterans

Through Oregon State’s new VETS-UP workforce partnership program, veterans and military-connected students are gaining hands-on semiconductor training with industry leader Analog Devices. The program opens doors to high-demand careers and helps translate military experience into careers in Oregon’s growing tech sector.

Committed to the success of service members

OSU is home to the largest military-connected community at any higher education institution in Oregon. Among the Class of 2025 were 251 veterans — graduates whose grit and sense of service enrich Beaver Nation and their communities beyond it. Learn more about OSU’s support system for military-connected students.

Support scholarships for OSU veterans

This Veterans Day, join the OSU community in supporting the success of those who’ve served. Your gift helps bridge financial gaps and provide peer mentoring opportunities for military-connected and veteran students.

EVENTS

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A geologist’s perspective on the American Southwest | Nov. 4 – TONIGHT

Are Moab, Arches and Canyonlands national parks on your travel bucket list? Join a Travel Talks webcast this evening to explore the geology of red rock country with Professor Emeritus Andrew Meigs, who is set to accompany an April 2026 alumni group tour.

End-of-year career planning with OSU alumni

As the year winds down, it's the perfect moment to reflect on your career trajectory and plan your next career steps. Join Ask Alumni webcasts to engage with fellow Beaver professionals offering guidance on the resources and career paths open to you.

Upcoming topics:

• Nov. 6: Session 1: Leveraging Career Services and Resources at OSU and Beyond
• Nov. 18: Session 2: Leveraging Career Services and Resources at OSU and Beyond
• Dec. 1: Navigating Graduate School for Working Professionals
• Dec. 3: Flavor Founders: Tastemakers, Trailblazers and Family Tables

Hear from Beaver Football greats on game day | Nov. 15  

Beaver Nation, don’t miss the Dam Good Connections Portland Watch Party! Watch OSU take on Tulsa, enjoy food and drinks at OSU partner 10 Barrel Brewing with $3 pints for guests — and hear former Beaver stars Obum Gwacham, ’15, and Ryan Nall, ’18, share about their journeys from Reser Stadium to professional football.

More events

Parent and Family Social | Nov. 7 – SOLD OUT!
In person
Thanks to the overwhelming interest from Beaver Nation families, this event is now sold out! Minimal walk-ups will be welcome on the day of the event, if space allows.

Stronger Interviews, Stronger Hires – Career Workshop | Nov. 13
In person
This interactive workshop brings together job seekers, business owners and hiring managers to prepare you for your next interview no matter what side of the table you are on. Hosted by Founder of Soluna Career Consulting Alondra Canizal Hsu, MCoun, ’18, and Founder of Imagen Talent Solutions and OSU Alumni Association board member Marcia Torres, ’01.

Columbia Employee Store Shopping for OSUAA Members | Nov. 14 – Dec. 14
In person
The Columbia Sportswear Employee Stores are opening their doors — and their deals — to OSU Alumni Association members. Enjoy up to 50% off retail prices, plus an additional 10% off with this exclusive pass. Not a member yet? Join today!

PRAx and Chamber Music Corvallis Present: Harlem Quartet | Nov. 15
In person
Grammy-winning Harlem Quartet performs a dynamic, diverse program of classical music. There will be a pre-concert talk 45 minutes before the performance.

OSU Marigold Center: How to Meditate | Mondays
Online
Attend a gentle mindfulness training with meditation teacher Will Duncan and Marigold director Kate Gallagher — perfect for beginners and experienced meditators alike. Free and drop-in friendly, held weekly via Zoom.

Go Nuts: The Science Behind Improving Your Heart, Brain and Gut Health | Dec. 11
Online
Learn how nutrient-dense nuts such as almonds, hazelnuts and walnuts can boost your heart, brain and gut health in this engaging panel discussion with OSU experts from the Linus Pauling Institute and College of Health.

BEAVERS DOING THE UNBELIEVABLE

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» A new OSU study by Kyriakos Stylianou in the College of Science is taking a big step toward making lighting and display technology — which contribute heavily to global energy consumption — roughly four times as energy efficient.

» No learning opportunity gone to waste: OSU geologists harnessed the controlled Reser Stadium implosion in 2022 to better understand Corvallis’ underground landscape and how it responds to seismic activity, providing insights that could guide future construction and earthquake preparedness. 

» Congratulations to OSU Foundation Lifetime Trustee Patricia Valian Reser ’60, ’19 (Hon. Ph.D.), on receiving the History Makers Award from the Oregon Historical Society, which honors individuals who have profoundly shaped Oregon’s history, culture and landscape. Learn more about the award and about Reser’s leadership at OSU.

» Oregon State University is the only university in Oregon — and the only public university in the Pacific Northwest — embedding career education into its core curriculum, ensuring every student graduates with the transferable skills, experience and confidence they need to succeed.

Last chance for fans of Tailgate Town | Nov. 8

The season’s last OSUAA Tailgate Town, presented by OCCU, gathers Beaver fans at home before the Nov. 8 Sam Houston game. Join the free festivities! Expect photo ops, OSU Cheer and Marching Band, games, a gift card drawing and an uplifting Beaver spirit.

Then, the following game — OSU vs. Tulsa on Nov. 15 — delivers watch parties in Kirkland, Washington; Redmond, Washington; and Long Beach, California. Join one near you!

Plan next year’s memories today

What will you celebrate in 2026? Whether it’s a wedding, private tailgate, family reunion, conference or corporate event, your next event deserves the best space. Reserve the Alumni Center at Oregon State now and take advantage of expert staff, versatile spaces for 1–1,000+ guests and seamless event support.

FUN FOR MINI-BEAVS

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Future scientists are ‘AWSEM’

Explore science, technology, engineering and math with amazing OSU women mentors and get excited about future career opportunities. While AWSEM Club is designed to inspire girls, it welcomes all students! Winter registration opens in November.

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