Membership Challenge 2026 has begun 

The annual OSU Alumni Association Membership Challenge is on – now through Nov. 30. Beaver Nation has been building a winning culture, and we need you to be a part of what’s next. Help lead Oregon State to victory in this friendly competition against the Washington State Alumni Association! All it takes: Join, renew or upgrade your OSUAA membership with code BEAVS26 to save 25% off any membership. Each person who joins helps fuel important OSU Alumni Association programs and brings us closer to milestones that unlock donations for scholarships and student and alumni programs. 

Beavs love BBQ | Nov. 7 

Before the Beavers take on the Texas State Bobcats, meet up with fellow fans for a one-of-a-kind tailgate at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center. At Beavs, Brews and BBQs, the competition is smokin’. Pacific Northwest pitmasters serve up their finest flavors and you help award the Beaver’s Choice winner at the end of the day! Plus, enjoy a live band and student-made Beaver Classic ice cream. 

Tailgate Town: Three chances left to join 

November is your last chance to stop by OSUAA Tailgate Town for the best pregame atmosphere a Beav could ask for! Get fired up for game day at home by joining us on Nov. 7 (Home vs. Texas State) and Nov. 21 (Home vs. Utah State), or register to join our last tailgate on the road on Nov. 14 when the Beavs play at Boise State. 

» Remember to buy your football game tickets and back the Beavs! 

» Can’t make it in-person? Watch the game on TV with local friends at official Beaver Game Watch Parties. 

Beavers vs. Ducks basketball rivalry heads to PDX 

It’s the most-played matchup in college basketball history -- a legendary rivalry. And it’s traveling to Portland. The Beavs and Ducks meet for the 367th time at the Moda Center on Nov. 19. Warm up for the game with Beaver Nation. Before tipoff, grab a bite and a drink, catch up with fellow fans and get the inside scoop from a special guest from OSU Athletics. Grab your game day gear and get ready to bring the dam noise! 

 Advice for when the career path gets bumpy | Nov. 19

You won’t always be able to avoid career obstacles. But how you respond to them is critical to your long-term success. In this free Ask Alumni webcast, join fellow Beaver alumni for a candid conversation about building career resilience, adapting to change and tools for moving through to the other side of uncertainty. 

More events 

Thomas Condon Lecture | Thinking in Mammoth Time: What Lost Ecosystems Can Teach Us About Our Living Planet | Nov. 12 
In person and online 
CEOAS hosts paleoecologist Jacquelyn Gill to discuss the bygone days of mammoths, giant beavers and massive ice sheets in North America, how we study these lost worlds and what the fossil record can teach us about our own changing planet. 

Marston Lecture in Geography | Beyond Yellowstone: Working Lands, Wildlife and Conservation | Nov. 18 
In person and online 
Drew Bennett, Ph.D. ’15, joins a CEOAS lecture that takes you beyond the park boundaries of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, exploring the private working lands that represent both the greatest vulnerability and the greatest opportunity for lasting conservation in the region. 

KidSpirit Alumni Network Tailgate | Nov. 21
In person
Whether you spent your college days leading KidSpirit activities or attended the cherished summer camps and programs, join the KidSpirit Alumni Network for a tailgate where you’ll reunite with old friends, introduce your family to the magic of KidSpirit and celebrate the legacy you helped create at Oregon State University. 

PRAx Presents: Marc Cary and Indigenous Peoples | Dec. 12
In person
One of New York’s best jazz pianists — and a composer, producer and educator — Marc Cary brings his pan-ethnic collective Indigenous Peoples to PRAx, merging poetic rhyme flow, soulful chanting, go-go rhythms and a funky groove. Two performance times available. 

Oregon State University Day at the Seattle Kraken | Jan. 18
In person
Join fellow Beavers in cheering on the Seattle Kraken professional hockey team against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Available only through this special offer for Oregon Staters, your OSU Day game ticket comes with an exclusive Kraken x Oregon State long sleeve T-shirt. 

Surprise, Arizona, Baseball Tailgate | Feb. 20 – Save the date
In person
Get your Beaver spirit in full swing! Get excited to join our annual baseball pregame tailgate at Surprise Stadium, before Beaver Baseball turns up the heat in an afternoon game against Nebraska. Details and registration coming soon. 

Young Alumni Tours: “Someday” is now 

Graduation, a new job, a gap year, a fresh start. Whatever is next, Young Alumni Tours with the OSUAA Group Travel Program bring Oregon Staters in their 20s and 30s together to explore the world and take the adventure of a lifetime — not someday, but now. These group adventures pair unforgettable destinations with built-in Beaver community. The best part? It’s hassle-free, so you can simply pack your bags and leave the planning to the pros. Through Dec. 1, young alumni travelers can save $90 on a 2027 tour (code 27YA90BF) or $200 when booking with a friend (code 27YA200BF).  

Know a student or recent graduate who’d love the experience? Share the details or book a Young Alumni Tour as a gift!

» Nationally, more than half of college students experience some form of basic needs insecurity, such as difficulty affording food or housing. Oregon State University’s Basic Needs Center, a vital resource for many students, recently had its unique peer-to-peer model highlighted as a promising practice in Urban Institute’s national landscape report. 

» OSU College of Health researchers are working to build a denser nationwide pollen monitoring network. They aim to better understand one of the least measured common environmental exposures in the U.S. — more than 80 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies and pollen sensitivities. 

» An OSU research team led by Associate Professor Olena Taratula has demonstrated the potential of a new nanoparticle-based approach to diagnose and treat ectopic pregnancy, a life-threatening condition. The technology could offer a more accurate, less invasive alternative to current strategies that carry risks including fallopian tube rupture, reduced fertility and future ectopic pregnancies. 

» Pam Sullivan, the Hollis M. Dole Professor in Geosciences in Oregon State’s College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, and Christy Till, who will join CEOAS as an associate professor in January, have been named to the Geological Society of America’s 50 Under 50 list, which recognizes North America’s top emerging geoscience leaders for their research, mentorship and service.

Pop quiz, Beaver Nation 

How strong is your OSU trivia game? Take a crack at this short quiz and see how your Oregon State knowledge stacks up. 

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Touch down in the arts and crafts zone 

Print one of our free downloadable Beaver Football coloring pages and add some orange pizzazz! Scroll to the bottom of the page and print your favorites. 

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