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Party at OSUAA Tailgate Town, presented by OCCU

Help set the tone for Beaver victories at home and on the road by partying with fellow Beavs at the OSUAA Tailgate Town, presented by OCCU. Enjoy indoor “yard” activities, photo booths and freebies at the Alumni Center, and bring orange and black to the pregame parties around the country.

Once-in-a-generation football in Portland

You’ve never seen an OSUAA tailgate quite like this! On Sept. 17, show your pride in the city that more than 50,000 alumni call home. Join the OSUAA Tailgate Town street party outside of Providence Park, where we’ll celebrate Oregon State’s first football game in Portland since 1986 with food and drinks, live band and cheer entertainment, and a marketplace highlighting local artisans and food and beverage crafters.

BONUS: For a limited time only (deal ends Thursday, Aug. 18 at 9 a.m. PT), all OSU alumni are eligible to receive 50% off their game tickets to the Sept. 17 game in Portland.

Discount only offered via phone. Call 800-GO-BEAVS to claim your seats! Other tickets are available online at Seat Geek.

EVENTS

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Reconnect and reminisce: Homecoming Week reunions| Oct. 13 - 15

Whether you’re coming back to celebrate your fifth or 50th class reunion, revisit your alma mater and catch up with classmates during Homecoming Week alumni reunions — part of an exciting week-long celebration. The honored Classes of 1970-72 will celebrate their 50th golden reunions, and all classes are invited to enjoy a fun slate of campus tours and events, including a ’70s decade-themed tailgate before the Homecoming football game against Washington State!

OSUAA members take up to 50% off at Columbia Sportswear | Aug. 19 – Sept. 11

Get exclusive access to savings at the Columbia Sportswear Employee Stores. With this member perk, you can stock up on gear for your late summer adventures — like a safari with OSUAA Alumni Group Travel or a theme park excursion booked with your MemberDeals savings — or cut down on costs while back-to-school shopping!

Beavs celebrate National Hispanic-Latinx Heritage Month | Sept. 22

Connect with Beavers in Portland during National Hispanic-Latinx Heritage Month. Vamos OSU will host its first PDX gathering this fall in partnership with OSU Trustee Román Hernández, ’92, and Troutman Pepper, celebrating the cultural roots and OSU experiences that connect Beavers.

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Farm 2 Fork – Future Protein Production: The Economic and Environmental Challenges of Scaling Cellular Agriculture | Sept. 16
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Join the OSU Food Science and Technology Department to examine the results of the first publicly available assessment of animal cell-based “meat alternatives,” a food production innovation of great interest — and thus far, skepticism — to the scientific and engineering communities.

TAKE 5

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Let’s “sea” what you’ve got!

Did you know that Oregon State University’s oceanography program is ranked No. 3 in the world? Beavs are at the frontlines of discovery for oceans and how they impact the health of our planet and humankind. Try out your own sea legs with this quiz based on five real questions from OSU’s Oceanography 201 class!

YOUR SUMMER PLAYLIST

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Want to know what your fellow Beavs are hitting play on this summer? Check out three of the OSU Alumni Association’s most popular recent webcasts and add them to your must-watch list!

» Hear stories from three “boots on the ground” problem solvers addressing ecological challenges in Climate crisis, climate hope: Alumni at the cutting edge.

» Create your own story of change with help from three equity-building alumni in the Winning in Life webcast Your Social Impact – How to Be a Change Agent Within Your Networks.

» Research and cocktails don’t always mix — but they’re a great pair if you’re watching Travel Talk: Discover Iceland Through Geology and Mixology with Anita Grunder!

BEAVERS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

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Up close with Northwest plant life

Two plant identification classics, authored by popular College of Forestry Professor Ed Jensen, recently received substantial updates and redesigns. “Trees To Know in Oregon and Washington” and “Shrubs to Know in Pacific Northwest Forests” are a must for the naturalist’s home library.

Endowed faculty scholar is a “safe harbor” for students

Tandi Ngwenyama was appointed as the inaugural Camden Faculty Scholar for her profound impact as an emergency and critical care specialist — and a sought-after mentor and role model — in the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine. The endowed faculty position was established in 2021 by Rebecca Camden, a leader on the CCVM Dean’s Advisory Council and an OSU Foundation Trustee.

Welcome OSU Extension’s newest leader

Marina Denny has been named associate vice provost for engagement for the OSU Division of Extension and Engagement. She will play a valuable role in OSU’s universitywide, regional and statewide collaboration and leadership.

FUN FOR MINI-BEAVS

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Who’s sipping nectar in the garden?

Learn about the squash bee’s unique features with OSU Extension, and next time you spy a busy bee collecting pollen in the bright blooms of your squash plants, snap a photo and send it in to help OSU stay on the trail of these fascinating pollinators!

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