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Join Beaver Nation at the Las Vegas Bowl

Did you hear?! Oregon State is going bowling in the city of bright lights and big wins! OSU Athletics is now accepting requests for tickets to the Las Vegas Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 17. Current season ticket holders and Our Beaver Nation donors have exclusive early access until 7 p.m. tonight (Tuesday), then tickets open up for the general public on Thursday, Dec. 8. Hurry and secure your spot in the orange-and-black cheer section as the Beavs take on the Florida Gators!

Party with fellow Beavs

Once you have your game ticket, join us on game day for OSUAA Tailgate Town for all kinds of pregame fun — just steps away from football action! It’ll be the place to be for pregame celebrations and we expect to sell out quickly. We’re finalizing the details now, so keep an eye out for more info coming soon.

Stay in style

We know there are options galore when it comes to places to stay in Vegas, and we’d recommend staying with fellow Beavs at the Vdara Hotel & Spa, which will be central to all of the various activities.

Congratulate our student-athletes

As you know, making it into a bowl game two years in a row is a BIG achievement for our university and especially our student-athletes – and we’d like to give you the chance to congratulate them! Take two minutes to send a note to the Beaver Football team, and we’ll ensure they get your congratulatory message.

When OSU wins, everyone wins

Beaver Nation is starting this season of giving in a big way! During Rivalry Week, 479 Beavers joined the OSU Alumni Association to win our friendly membership competition with the Ducks. That means greater support for students and alumni — and to celebrate, we made a $1,000 donation to supply food and meals for students through the OSU Basic Needs Center, joining hundreds of OSU donors supporting the Beavers Fight Hunger initiative this fall and winter. Thanks to OSUAA members and donors strengthening OSU programs that help students learn, lead and thrive!

Do you want your final gifts of the 2022 tax year to build a better future for students, Oregon and the world? There are some important deadlines you should know for end-of-year giving to Oregon State.

CAREER CONNECTIONS

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‘Tis the season

Winter is a top season for hiring, with many employers striving to fill positions after the holidays — so take advantage of the surge in jobs and apply! Start searching for a job you love on OSU Connections with three tips from engineer Macklin Turnquist, ’18.

CELEBRATING STUDENTS

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Travel is a gift that keeps giving

The perfect gift for a recent grad isn’t an item, it’s an experience. Celebrate the accomplishments of an OSU grad in your life with the Classic Europe OSU Graduation Tour, an affordable and comprehensive trip designed specifically for recent alumni.

OSU celebrates International Education Week

“We are global citizens… Our contributions have no boundaries,” says Forest Ecosystems and Society Assistant Professor Ian Mananura. Watch videos in the OSU Around the World playlist to celebrate Oregon State’s global achievements, impacts and community in honor of International Education Week.

OSU student media among nation’s best

Orange Media Network received countless honors at MediaFest22, a national college media conference this fall. Dozens of OSU students raked in awards celebrating OSU’s student-produced publications and TV and radio programs.

EVENTS

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Continuing the legacy of Dr. King | Jan. 16 – Feb. 1

Looking for ways to make a positive impact in your community in 2023? Start by joining Oregon State for the 41st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration — a university-wide series of opportunities to collaboratively learn about, reflect on and carry forward the legacy of Dr. King. This year's keynote on Feb. 1 will be presented by author and journalist Jelani Cobb, a longtime staff writer at the New Yorker and Dean of the Columbia Journalism School.

More events:

Member shopping event: Columbia Sportswear Employee Store | Now – Dec. 11
Stock up on winter favorites or get a jump on holiday shopping with 50% off retail prices at the Columbia Sportswear Employee Stores. Not an OSUAA member? Join online to access this perk.

Members-only: Snag your Seahawks tickets | Now – Jan. 1
OSUAA members can get any number of $75 tickets to upcoming Seattle Seahawks games at Lumen Field, played against the Panthers, 49ers and Jets. Purchase tickets.

Farm 2 Fork – Food System Transformation Requires Futures Thinking | Dec. 16
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Join the OSU Food Science and Technology department to explore futures thinking: a collection of processes and tools that can help transform the food system.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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» Learn about how faculty from OSU are working to address Oregon’s child care shortcomings in the Public Health Insider webcast, System Overload: Building a Trained and Stable Child Care Workforce.

» Sunshine, seaside adventures and some of the world’s most ancient monuments await you: Explore Greece and Turkey's historical and cultural highlights with Gary B. Ferngren, emeritus professor of history, in Travel Talk – Greece and a Journey Through the Mediterranean.

FUN FOR MINI-BEAVS

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Snow day science

Find your own fun, even on the chilliest winter days. Check out low-cost family activities in OSU Extension’s 4-H Central booklet, including science with snowmen and DIY holiday ornaments.

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