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Cozy up with a good read: The Oregon Stater

Beavers are giving the world something to talk about and you can be among the first to know. Through the pages of the Winter 2022 issue of the Oregon Stater, get to know OSU rookie gymnast and Olympic gold medalist Jade Carey and find out what lured her to Beaver Nation; read why thousands of New Yorkers line the block for a taste of alumni-owned Other Half Brewing’s new releases; go behind the scenes with four marine super sleuths on a mission to solve a food chain mystery; and much more.

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EVENTS

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Front-row seats to Reser Stadium implosion | Jan. 7

Get a front-row seat (from the comfort and safety of your own home!) for the livestreamed event where construction crews will implode Reser Stadium’s west side as part of the project to complete OSU’s stadium. The project will transform Reser Stadium into a national best-in-class football facility with year-round programs and spaces, including a new welcome center for prospective students and their families and a wellness clinic for students, OSU employees and community members. Special thanks to generous alumni and friends who are playing a big role in the $153 million project, including a historic $50 million lead gift from an anonymous donor.

Vamos OSU winter celebration | Jan. 12

Enjoy an evening of laughter, games, giveaways and growing friendships. It’s also your chance to tell the Vamos OSU Alumni Network what kinds of future activities you’d like to attend.

Crowd-sourcing snow | Jan. 12

In a virtual talk with Civil and Construction Engineering Professor David Hill, learn about the Pacific Northwest snowpack and water supply and explore community science programs that use your observations to monitor conditions and improve safety.

Carrying forward justice and freedom | Jan. 17

Reflect on the life and values of Dr. King while celebrating those who shoulder his legacy in our communities today. Join OSU’s 40th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, including a keynote event (in person and virtual) with Latosha Brown, cofounder of the Black Voters Matter Fund.

Careers in psychology | Jan. 19

Gain practical insights from a panel of OSU Psychology alumni as they share about their career trajectories since graduating.

Winning in Life | Jan. 20 & 27, Feb. 3

The Winning in Life winter series brings you three free virtual career events. Explore topics including how to drive change within your networks, lead with the confidence of the world’s most high-performing leaders and understand the post-pandemic job market.

Jan. 20 | Your Social Impact – How to be a Change Agent Within Your Networks

Jan. 27 | Inside the Mind of High-Performing Leaders: What I learned from 12,000 Interviews, 20,000 Employees and 180,000 Leaders

Thursday, Feb. 3 | The Great Resignation – Understanding the Post-Pandemic Job Market

Pregame tailgater: OSU Baseball in Surprise, AZ | Feb. 19

Are you home-run ready?! Join friends and fans and soak up some Arizona sun. Register today for OSU’s buzzworthy pregame meetup at Surprise Stadium.

Life’s a gift with you in it

When you reminisce fondly on your campus days, cheer for our student-athletes, give your time and service to OSU or reach out a helping hand to another Beaver — those moments are gifts. So keep on unwrapping those moments and appreciating the treasures they hold.

Watch a new year video from us to you, as thanks for an amazing year and inspiration to enjoy the unexpected gifts 2022 may bring.

Beaver Nation turned out in LA

Win or lose, our Beavers showed their strengths on the field and in the crowd at the inaugural Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl. Although Utah State eventually prevailed, our student-athletes kicked off the game with fireworks, scoring on their first explosive drive.

At our sold-out OSU Alumni and Friends Tailgater, presented by 10 Barrel Brewing Co., Beaver fans celebrated and cheered like they were born to do it. You can always count on the OSU Marching Band and Cheer to put on a great show — and having Jimmy Kimmel and his clarinet in the center of the OSU formation was the icing on the cake!

Relive the fun by watching some of our players introduce themselves on Jimmy Kimmel Live ahead of the game.

BEAVERS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

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Sustaining diversity, equity and inclusion statewide

Ana Lu Fonseca, M.S. ‘11, pictured above, was awarded a 2021 National Diversity Regional Excellence in Extension Award. As diversity, equity and inclusion state specialist for the Division of Extension and Engagement, she has engaged more than 150 division employees in her year-long Diversity Champions Program.

Creating opportunities

“I like to see people that I think I might have touched somewhere along the way go on and do great things,” says Dr. Elaine Copeland, ’74. Learn about her ongoing legacy of supporting diverse students in the College of Education.

Alumna presents TEDx talk: The Burden of Busyness

Khara Croswaite Brindle, ’09, describes how perpetual busyness can have a negative impact on mental health, relationships, well-being and even your productivity. Learn strategies to balance your life and prioritize what matters.

Alumni Center walk-in vaccine clinic a success

The OSU Alumni Association was proud to be able to support community health by hosting a COVID-19 booster shot clinic at the Alumni Center on Dec. 15 and 16.

CAREER CONNECTIONS

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New year, stronger network

The Beavers-only networking platform, OSU Connections, is here to help make your career-focused New Year’s resolution a reality. Browse jobs and events, connect with former classmates and find a mentor in your industry or company — more than 900 Beavers on OSU Connections marked themselves as “Willing to Help” on their profile!

FUN FOR MINI-BEAVS

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Making sense of emotions

Help your kids manage and safely express their challenging emotions with the following resources from Shauna Tominey, ’10, an assistant professor of practice and parenting education specialist at OSU.

• “Use Your Words:” Moving Beyond Tantrums to Express Challenging Emotions
• Parenting Now! Helping Children Manage Emotions with Everyday Conversations
• Webcast about Tominey’s book, "Creating Compassionate Kids"

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