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A new dawn

Few are more revved up for the 2026 Beaver Football season than Head Coach JaMarcus Shephard. With the new nine-school conference officially launched in July, hear from Coach Shephard on The Dawn podcast about laying the foundation for a new era of competition in the reimagined Pac-12: “Now we get to create new history.”

Four ways to support Beaver student-athletes

• Go all in on building game day culture by attending OSUAA Tailgate Town.
• Sign up as a Game Watch Party Captain to rally Beaver fans in your community.
• Buy tickets to cheer on our student-athletes at Reser Stadium or away, or tune in from home.
• Make a gift of any size to any sport to help unlock the $24 million Valley Challenge for Student-Athletes.

EVENTS

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Bites with Boise Beavers

Make new friends as the Beaver community gathers for great conversations, drinks and light bites at Boise Brewing, a welcoming downtown brewery with award-winning beers and food. Whether you’re a recent graduate, new to the area or simply looking to build your alumni connections, come expand your network and learn about Beaver Nation’s presence in the region.

Golf for fun, friends and impact

There’s still time to register yourself or a team of four for the alumni-led 17th Annual Treasure Valley Golf Tournament in Caldwell, Idaho. Spend a fun summer day networking and playing the course in a scramble-format tournament that benefits student scholarships — or skip the golf and join us for lunch and awards!

Special thanks to presenting sponsor, Cook Solutions Group; lunch sponsor, Ferguson Wellman; and drink cart sponsor, Avimor.

More events

2026 All-Star Tailgate Sweepstakes | Closes July 31
Online
Time’s almost up! Enter by 11:59 p.m. PT on July 31 to win one of four game day prize packages — Club-level seats, parking at Reser, Alumni Center VIP Lounge access and meals for two included. No purchase necessary. See official rules.

PRAx Presents – Seffarine: Abaraz | Oct. 14
In person
Get tickets for a performance by the Seffarine ensemble that draws on vocalist Lamiae Naki’s family roots in the region to celebrate the spirit and cultural wealth of the small Moroccan oasis town, Mhamid.

OSU Homecoming and Fall Family Weekend | Oct. 15 – 18
In person
Alumni, families and Beavers-at-heart are welcome to come to campus for a fun weekend of Oregon State traditions and festivities! Make your plans in advance while Corvallis lodging vacancy remains.

Multicultural Alumni and Friends Tailgater – Celebrating 10 Years! | Oct. 17
In person
Don’t miss this milestone year for one of the best tailgates around and a signature OSU Homecoming tradition, with tasty bites and sips from alumni- and community-owned businesses, live entertainment and festive music, and interactive activities, giveaways and fun for all ages.

Beavs, Brews and BBQs @ Tailgate Town | Nov. 7
In person
Texas may have put BBQ on the map, but here in the Pacific Northwest, we’ve taken it to an entirely new level. Reconnect with Beavs at the fourth annual BBQ competition tailgate with iconic PNW pitmasters before the Beavers face Texas State.

ALUMNI GROUP TRAVEL

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Going global with Beaver Nation

Hold onto the summer spirit for longer by planning your next adventure. OSU Alumni Group Travel is one of the most rewarding ways to see the world, broaden your perspective and build lasting connections with fellow Beavers, friends and family members. Not sure where to start? One of the program’s trusted travel partners, Odysseys Unlimited, was just named “Coolest Group Travel Experience” by Rolling Stone! See what all the hype is about by joining an alumni trip to Vietnam, Egypt or Scotland.

BEAVERS DOING THE UNBELIEVABLE

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» It’s common knowledge that the Oregon Stater is a magazine you can’t put down — a fact recognized with two silvers and two bronzes in the 2026 Circle of Excellence Awards from the global nonprofit Council for Advancement and Support of Education.

» OSU College of Pharmacy researchers and global partners have found a promising new way to treat the most aggressive form of brain cancer, glioblastoma, by using sugar-coated nanoparticles to bypass the blood-brain barrier and preferentially target tumors.

» At the Invent Oregon finals, OSU students took home first and second-place awards: Corvallis-based PNW Assistive Technology for their low-cost adaptive ride-on cars for children with disabilities, and Cascade Safety Solutions from OSU-Cascades for their boot-mounted sensor designed to save the lives of skiers and snowboarders trapped head-first in a tree well.

» OSU Wind Ensemble is making the university, the state and the nation proud! They are one of only three U.S. groups invited to perform at the 2026 World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles international conference held last week in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and are the first-ever from Oregon to attend.

Rent the Alumni Center half-off: A budget-friendly summer venue

Planning a summer event in Corvallis? The CH2M HILL Alumni Center has space for it all, from networking meetups and speaker series to award banquets and weddings — and it’s *50% off basic room rentals for events held through Aug. 31! Book now to lock in your date and make the most of this limited-time offer.

*Discount applies to basic room rental fees only; additional services are available at standard rates. Can’t be combined with other promotions and must be a new reservation.

SUPPORTING OSU STUDENTS

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A family legacy

Inspired by their fathers’ military service during World War II and a desire to thank those who serve today, Bob Jossis, ’70, and Cathy Jossis established a scholarship supporting veteran and active-duty military students in OSU’s School of Civil and Construction Engineering. They named it to honor their dads, turning their family values and admiration for service members into opportunities for future generations.

FUN FOR MINI-BEAVS

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Gym tots

OSU KidSpirit’s Gymnastics at Home video playlist is filled with fun gymnastics exercises for ages 2 – 6 and up. Kids get an introduction to basic gymnastics moves and routines that help build balance, strength and confidence.

OSUAA members earn special discounts on Beavers merchandise and support student scholarships at the same time. Learn more.