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OSU regional events are coming to West Coast Beavs | March 6 – April 20

Alumni and friends are meeting up in 10 West Coast cities. Build your professional network, make friends, discuss career needs, swap stories and campus memories, and anything in between.

Join OSUAA regional events in:

• San Jose | March 6
• San Francisco | March 7
• Sacramento | March 8
• Bend | March 14
• Tacoma | April 3
• Bellevue | April 4
• Beaverton | April 11
• San Diego | April 18
• Orange County | April 19
• LA Metro | April 20

Ask experts about Our Health& Sustainable Travel | March 5

Your questions guide this town hall-style webcast about the future of travel — from the economic policies and community-level constraints to environmental health impacts to how COVID may have changed travel behaviors for the better. Get answers and interact with OSU experts in travel, sustainable tourism, and environmental and occupational health.

Learn how to snap eye-catching photos | March 12

Associate Professor Julia Bradshaw, who teaches photography and video art at Oregon State, will join the next Travel Talk webcast to offer you simple tips on taking great travel photos. Learn how to best use your camera and discover elements that comprise an eye-catching image.

More events:

Member Shopping Event: Columbia Employee Stores | Feb. 16 – March 10
In person
Gear up for anything, from outdoor exploration to lounge-worthy downtime, with savings of 50% off the Columbia family of brands. Not an OSUAA member? Join online to access this perk.

U.S. Job Search Tips for International Students | Feb. 28
Online
Find answers to your questions about the U.S. job search process with immigration attorney Kathleen Gasparian and OSU alumni who bear practical tips for success and firsthand experiences.

Ready to Respond: A Training to Help Save Lives | Feb. 29
Online
In this free 90-minute training, become certified in Question, Persuade, Refer: an evidence-based suicide prevention curriculum that will help you remain ready to respond to help someone in crisis. Hosted by the OSU College of Health and OSU Extension Family and Community Health.

College of Engineering Virtual Faculty Lecture with Xue Jin | March 12
Online
With increasing water shortages, many agricultural producers are looking to reclaim water for irrigation. Faculty member Xue Jin will discuss the feasibility of a promising new process.

OSU Innovation & Design Network Industry Social | March 13
Join an evening of networking and camaraderie where professionals from design fields come together to connect and collaborate in the Portland metro area.

Provost’s Lecture with Diana B. Henriques: Why Financial History Matters: From Coolidge to Cryptocurrency | March 14
In person and online
Diana B. Henriques is a financial journalist and bestselling, award-winning author. Her reach expands across multiple media, as her book investigating Bernie Madoff’s decades-long Ponzi scheme served as the basis for an HBO film and Netflix docuseries. This lecture is co-presented by the Office of the Provost and the OSU Foundation.

Provost's Lecture Series: A Conversation with Michael Pollan | April 2
In person and online
Michael Pollan is a sustainable food advocate and author of nine books, seven of which have been New York Times bestsellers, including his latest, This is Your Mind on Plants. This lecture is co-presented by the Office of the Provost and the OSU Foundation.

College of Engineering Graduate Research Showcase | April 5
In person and online
Join a sneak preview of tomorrow’s technology presented by rising leaders of industry and academia. The showcase will feature live research micro-presentations from 11 engineering students on a variety of topics, followed by a reception to chat with the presenters.

Beaver legend and leader will speak at 2024 commencement

Former Beavers football player and star NFL running back Steven Jackson will deliver the 155th commencement ceremony address, inspiring the Class of 2024 as they enter the next chapter of their lives. After playing for OSU and building a legacy during a 12-year NFL career, Jackson returned to OSU to complete his education in 2020, and in 2023 was inducted into the OSU Hall of Fame. He serves on the OSU Foundation Board of Trustees and OSU Athletic Director Board and is recognized for his accomplishments in athletics, philanthropy, media and the arts.

BEAVERS DOING THE UNBELIEVABLE

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» With a $3.5 million grant, Oregon State will lead a multi-state effort focused on developing new varieties of naked or hulless barley that appeal to chefs, brewers, distillers and farmers.

» An OSU study found that military veterans’ perceptions of their combat experiences and the social supports they receive when they return home are greater predictors of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms than the specific conflict in which they served.

» Oregon State received funding to develop a set of wildfire smoke preparedness and protection interventions, including resources that can be used by schools, preschools and day cares. The grant is part of a $3.4 million effort across the Pacific Northwest.

» OSU-Cascades professor Jill Hubbard received a $628,000 award from the Department of Education to expand computer science education for K-12 students and increase participation by underserved students.

» OSU-developed SureSeal technology — a tissue-thin, food-grade film developed over a decade ago to protect cherries from cracking because of rain — was featured at a Las Vegas conference. Researchers in Spain and the U.S. discussed finding positive results when used on other crops.

CAREER CONNECTIONS

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Calling all design and innovation professionals | April 20  

The OSU Innovation & Design Network will host its annual Industry Connect, bringing together students and alumni in design fields for a casual networking event. Share advice with the next generation of Oregon State professionals and shape the future of your industry.  

Advice from a fellow Beaver: Jorge Nader

One of the most useful practices in career exploration is learning how your peers got from Point A to Point B. Another must-do, according to Jorge Nader, ’23? Networking. Watch a short video about his unique experiences and insights.

Can AI be your ally in the job search?

The use of artificial intelligence in job applications is sparking a debate in the hiring landscape. Are job candidates seeing better results using AI tools like ChatGPT? And what do HR professionals think? Read answers to these questions, plus how alumni can get personalized résumé feedback, in an article by Director of Alumni Career Engagement Karla Rockhold.

SUPPORTING OUR STUDENTS

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Homecoming Court applications open March 1

Encourage students to apply for the 2024 Homecoming Court! Students selected will receive a $500 scholarship and valuable leadership and networking opportunities while representing OSU at events. Want to be a part of this amazing OSU tradition? Email Piper Geniza to learn about serving on the Homecoming Court Selection Committee.

ATHLETICS

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No surprise, this baseball tailgate was the best

Beaver Nation, thank you for joining us in Surprise, Arizona, for a fun tailgate before the Beavs played against Minnesota. View photos from the decked-in-orange celebration and get ready to keep cheering all season for our top-ranked team — Go Beavs!

FUN FOR MINI-BEAVS

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Summer STEM adventures

From robot building to strawberry DNA extraction to arcade game programming to culinary chemistry (aka the science behind making ice cream!), the sky is the limit in Oregon State’s Summer STEM Academy Programs. Registration is open for a variety of camps for elementary, middle and high school students.

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