Your digital hub to stay connected to the OSU community during these unprecedented times.

VIRTUAL EVENTS

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American Strings: An Evening with Andrew Bird and Jimbo Mathus | May 12

Longtime friends and musical collaborators, Andrew Bird and Jimbo Mathus, have brought their music to life on some of the world’s most renowned stages and on hit TV series and talk shows. Next, they bring their talents virtually to Oregon State. Join OSU Director of Popular Music and Performing Arts, Bob Santelli, for a rich discussion about the pair’s musical history and new album, These 13, and listen to an American Strings-exclusive video performance.

Food brings communities together | May 27

The dishes on the table tell a story — of history, geography, culture and more. Join a virtual panel of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) alumni and student leaders to discuss the importance of food in API communities and how participating with the OSU Global Community Kitchen has played a role in their food-based cultural connections.

More OSU events:

Entrepreneurial Design | May 12
Hear real-world stories about the challenges, successes and eye-opening lessons faced by a panel of Asian and Pacific Islander creatives and entrepreneurs.

Dean’s Distinguished Lecture featuring Reginald DesRoches | May 12
Rice University provost Reginald DesRoches, a key technical leader in the U.S. response to the 2010 Haiti earthquake, explores the historical and present impacts of the disaster on Haitians today.

Women’s Giving Circle Grant Celebration | May 14
Hear about the direct impacts of OSU Women’s Giving Circle grants in 2020 and celebrate the announcement of next year’s grant recipients.

Public Health Insider: Healthy Back Home | May 17
Public health faculty Jay Kim and Laurel Kincl discuss the importance of ergonomics and share tips for a hazard-free home and home office.

Changemakers | Theater director Sheila Daniels, ’92 | May 19
Learn how Seattle-based theater director and actor of more than 25 years, Sheila Daniels, brings diverse perspectives and contemporary social issues to the stage.

Fire Aware. Fire Prepared. Wildfire Wednesdays | May 19, June 2 & June 16
Address wildfire preparedness and resilience for your home, community and local landscape.

Organizing Black Liberation | May 20
Celebrate the work of students, faculty and alumni whose activism aims to abolish barriers placed on Black lives and learn what you can do to support the work.

Farm 2 Fork | Food Hubbing: Strengthening Connections for Oregon’s Regional Food and Beverage Producers | May 21
The president of Season to Taste and director of Eugene’s Table, Micah Elconin, shares how “hubbing” creates a strong core of relationships that help regional food systems thrive.

Regional Connections: Hawaii | May 24
Build new friendships and discuss career tips and opportunities with Beaver alumni and students living and working in Hawaii.

Knowledge Breaks | Tour the Seafloor: Digging into Earth’s Climate History | June 3
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the new OSU Marine and Geology Repository, which houses tens of thousands of sediment records that clue us into the planet’s history.

Engineering Virtual Expo | June 4
Glimpse life as an OSU engineering student with a full day of student project displays, virtual tours for middle and high school students and a keynote presentation by Ellen Ochoa, the first Latina in space.

CAREER CONNECTIONS

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Take one action each day to advance your career

Great success comes from tiny victories and the actions you take daily. Start your healthy career habits today with an easy one: Join OSU Connections, the Beavers-only social and professional networking platform. Discover what you have in common with fellow Beavs on your feed, seek out friendly mentors and browse the job board for your next exciting career move.

Learn the keys to LinkedIn success | May 20

LinkedIn plays a crucial role in online networking, interviewing and hiring — so what are recruiters actually looking for? In the Winning in Life After College series, recruiting professionals Lori Rush, '75, and Nick Poloni, '15, will share 21 actions you can take to stand out on LinkedIn and find job search success.

Go from “great on paper” to “best candidate for the job” | May 26

Anxious to make an impression at your next interview? Join the next Career Webcast and learn how to interview at the top of your game using the STAR process (Situation | Task | Action | Result) that draws upon relevant, specific answers and scenarios from your work history.

SUPPORTING OUR STUDENTS

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Give a friendly alumni welcome to the Class of 2021

Making a difference has never been simpler — support thousands of motivated and resilient OSU grads with just a few moments of your time. Share a BEaver KIND message to congratulate the Class of 2021 on a job well done and offer advice for the adventures ahead. Submissions close May 15.

Leading OSU through one of its most challenging years

Just weeks before a global pandemic set in, impacting the lives of students everywhere, President Isabel Núñez Pérez, ’21, and Vice President Metzin Rodriguez, ’21, became the first dual-Latina ticket elected to lead the Associated Students of Oregon State University (ASOSU). Learn about their year of leadership amid virtual instruction and greatly increased student need.

Book your next event in remodeled Alumni Center

The CH2M HILL Alumni Center is ready to welcome you back to the heart of the Oregon State campus, when you are ready. Learn how you can use the venue for your next gathering and create the perfect in-person or hybrid event with the center’s support staff.

BEAVERS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

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OSU is at the top of the class

Let’s hear it for Beaver Nation! In this year’s ranking of nearly 20,000 higher education institutions worldwide, Oregon State University ranked in the top 1.4% based on quality of education, faculty and research performance and alumni employment.

The White House calls on Beaver faculty

The Biden administration nominated College of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences Professor Rick Spinrad, M.S. ’78, Ph.D. ’82, to head the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Fun fact: Spinrad, an internationally recognized scientist, is the third OSU faculty member to be tapped for the role.

OSU Gold Star Project

Honor OSU alumni who served in the military and made the ultimate sacrifice for our country by contributing their names to the OSU Military and Veteran Resource Center’s Gold Star Project database.

FUN FOR MINI-BEAVS

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Day camp fun for everyone

Summer camp is the perfect way to foster hands-on learning, build friendships and get excited about a new skill or hobby. Check out Oregon State’s in-person, online and hybrid day camp programs for kids of all ages.

• Marine Science with Oregon Sea Grant: Marine science-themed activities, field trips and conversations with researchers.
• KidSpirit: Choose your own adventure — including team sports, gymnastics, archery and cooking.
• Summer STEM Academy: Exciting hands-on activities introduce coding, robotics, wildlife observation and more.
• Music Technology and Production Camp: Use technology to make music through independent and collaborative projects.

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