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See you later, alligators

Beaver fans showed up in force to cheer OSU Football to victory against the Florida Gators at the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl. Thank you to those who joined the fun and represented Beaver Nation in Vegas — it was a blast, and we have the photos to prove it!

Want to support more special Beavers-only experiences like last weekend’s Las Vegas Bowl tailgater? Consider directing your year-end tax-deductible gift to your alumni association. Giving to the OSUAA Excellence Fund provides much-needed funds to produce community-building programs year-round, makes a huge impact by supporting OSUAA scholarships that help make an OSU education more affordable for students, and ensures Beaver Nation continues to be connected and engaged.

Thank you as well to those who sent congratulatory messages to our student-athletes. Making it to a bowl game two years in a row is BIG, and thanks to you, our student-athletes know just how much their hard work this season meant to all of Beaver Nation.

We couldn’t have said it better than Terralyn Vandetta, ’88, who shared the message: “You are all my heroes! Being a student-athlete is such an amazing undertaking. I'm proud of your accomplishments on and off the field. Go Beavs!”

Take two minutes to send a note to the Beaver Football team, and we’ll ensure they get your congratulatory message.

BEAVERS DOING THE UNBELIEVABLE

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Oregon State’s 2022 rewind

From record-setting robots to the announcement of our new university president, it’s been a whirlwind year of progress, collaboration and success. Revisit Oregon State’s top 10 stories of the year and feel prouder than ever to be a Beaver!

Season’s greetings from President Murthy and Provost Feser

A dynamic community is OSU’s greatest strength. Watch a festive holiday message from President Jayathi Murthy and Provost and Executive Vice President Edward Feser, celebrating all you have helped OSU achieve this year.

What does it mean to be a Beaver fan?

For many Beavs, fandom is about helping our student-athletes thrive holistically, year-round, as well as by cheering proudly when it’s game time. Learn how you can support student-athletes’ holistic wellness, education, leadership development and transformational experiences in their sport as a member of Our Beaver Nation. Check out the 2023 OBN membership guide to learn from student-athletes and donors alike about the impact you can make.

EVENTS

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41st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration | Jan. 14 - 16

Beavers are changemakers, asking and answering challenging questions about how to improve our communities and the world. Celebrate the positive impact of fellow Beavers and collaboratively reflect on and carry forward the work of Dr. King with OSU’s annual day of service, Peace Breakfast and Peace March.

Coaches Clinic: Teambuilding and Culture | Jan. 18

Team sports are a first entryway for many children to develop positive skills for teamwork, collaboration, empathy and understanding. Join the College of Public Health and Human Sciences and the founder of Coaching Peace, Diana Curtaia, to learn how coaches can support team culture.

OSU welcomes journalist Jelani Cobb | Feb. 1

Jelani Cobb will present Oregon State’s 41st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration keynote, a free public event. Cobb is a longtime staff writer at The New Yorker and Dean of the Columbia Journalism School. He recently co-edited “The Matter of Black Lives,” a collection of The New Yorker's most groundbreaking writing on Black history and culture in America.

Beaver Baseball in the desert | Feb. 18

Sun shining, Beavs playing; what more do you need on a spring day? Registration will open soon for the annual tailgate in the desert as Beaver Baseball makes their season debut at Surprise Stadium in Arizona. Get ready for a celebration that hits it out of the park with great food, drinks, freebies and fun with fellow fans. A game ticket is required to enter the tailgate; get yours online or at the box office on game day.

More events:

OSU Album Club: U2’s The Joshua Tree | Jan. 11
Online
Join Bob Santelli, university director of popular music and performing arts, and OSU student Colson Legras, for an in-depth look at the extraordinarily popular U2 album The Joshua Tree (hosted in-person and online).

WGSS Today: Issues and Activisms - Hybrid Panel Discussion | Jan. 26
Online and in person
As Oregon State’s Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program celebrates its 50th anniversary, join leaders in the field to discuss significant issues of concern for feminist activism and education today.

Questions about end-of-year giving?

As you consider your final gifts of the 2022 tax year, thank you for remembering Oregon State University! Every gift helps create a better future for students, Oregon and our world. Gifts can be given over the phone, through the mail, hand-delivered or made online. Learn about giving deadlines to ensure your gift counts toward the 2022 tax year.

FUN FOR MINI-BEAVS

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Festive edible ornaments

Frosty, meet frosting. Delicious baked treats are a big part of the holiday season, so make cheerful new memories and get creative with the family by whipping up some M&M’s brownie ornaments.

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