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Be there: Game day BBQ showdown before OSU vs. San Jose State | Nov. 9

Join Beaver faithful for Beavs, Brews & BBQs to honor our veterans and celebrate as OSU prepares to smoke San Jose State on the field. Beaver Football isn’t the only team turning up the heat. This unforgettable experience includes a barbecue competition with Pacific Northwest pitmaster teams and OSU’s very own Army ROTC team (winner voted by you!), beer from veteran-owned Vanguard Brewing, live music and a color guard ceremony. Plus, all veterans and the first 200 guests receive a free gift! Special thanks to Painted Hills Natural Beef and Carlton Farms for their support of this event!

SAVE YOUR SPOT TODAY

 

Just five football tailgates remain | Oct. 26 – Nov. 29

Don’t miss your shot to cheer on the Beavers. There are just a few football games and OSUAA Tailgate Town pregame celebrations left in the regular season. Join us at home and on the road!

 

More events

OSUAA members: Nike Employee Store Shopping | Now–Oct. 27
In person
This member-exclusive shopping pass gets OSUAA members one-time access to Beaverton’s Nike Company Store to shop up to 40% off the retail price of most items. Want access? Become a member.

Sharktoberfest | Oct. 26
In person
Join Oregon State’s Big Fish Lab at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry for a 21+ event; enjoy craft beer tastings, a silent auction and raffles as you meet shark scientists and learn about Oregon sharks. OSUAA members receive a $10 discount: join today.

Emerging Professionals of Portland Last Tuesday at the OSU Portland Center | Oct. 29
In person
As a sponsor of the EPOP Last Tuesday event series, OSU hosts this month’s gathering at the OSU Portland Center. Join fellow Portlanders for networking and to learn about OSU’s initiatives in the Portland metro area — all are welcome.

HMSC Science on Tap | What the Tide Brings In: Scary Stories About Hot Water | Oct. 30
In person
In a talk by marine scientist Julia Parrish, hosted by the Hatfield Marine Science Center, explore how warming oceans can wreak havoc on Pacific Northwest seabirds.

PRAx: Conrad Tao | Nov. 3
In person
The Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts (PRAx) and Corvallis-OSU Piano International present pianist and composer Conrad Tao performing the Rachmaninoff Songbook, celebrating the romantic works of the iconic composer.

Travel Talks | Essence of India: A Global Perspective on Ecology & Culture | Nov. 12
Online
Join the OSUAA Alumni Group Travel program for a Travel Talk. Sunil Khanna — the director of the OSU Center for Global Health and the Robert & Sara Rothschild Endowed Chair in Global Health — takes you an enlightening virtual trip spotlighting India and a 2025 trip for Beaver travel enthusiasts.

Farm 2 Fork: Resource Recovery from Food Processing Byproducts and Waste | Nov. 14
Online
The Department of Food Science and Technology and Professor Hong Liu will explore technologies developed at OSU that can help food and beverage industries reduce costs and environmental impact by recovering valuable resources from their waste streams.

Marston Lecture in Geography | Nov. 20
In person and online
The College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences’ 2024 Marston Lecture will feature Brooke Marston, M.S. ’14, a state department geographer, discussing her career and the role of geography and intelligence in shaping U.S. foreign policy. The annual lecture series was established by Richard A. Marston, M.S. ’76, Ph.D. ’80, a renowned geographer recognized for his contributions to geomorphology and service in the field.

Land-Grant Showdown Tailgate | Nov. 23
In person
Enjoy food, drinks and live music and rally together before the Beavs take on land-grant rivals the Washington State Cougars, while supporting College of Agricultural Sciences campus programs.

2024 Student Alumni Ambassadors

Introducing the 2024-25 Student Alumni Ambassadors

These exceptional students will serve to strengthen the bond between students and alumni while representing Beaver Nation at key events all year. From alumni celebrations to service days, these ten Student Alumni Ambassadors are committed to fostering connection and community across OSU while they grow as leaders. Join us in celebrating those selected for the honors, which comes with a scholarship.

  • Adrian Bernal Canales, ’25
    College of Science

  • Genavieve Elli, ’26
    College of Business

  • Grace Hunt, ’26
    College of Science

  • Kaylani Kam, ’25
    College of Engineering, Honors College

  • Zachary Kowash, ’25
    College of Agricultural Sciences, Honors College
  • Johan Martinez, ’26
    College of Engineering, Honors College

  • Jackson (J.J.) Mitchell, ’25
    College of Engineering, Honors College

  • Sophia Nowers, ’25
    College of Agricultural Sciences, Honors College

  • Ayodola (Dola) Popoola, ’26
    College of Business

  • Nathan Schmidt, ’25
    College of Liberal Arts, Honors College
READ ABOUT THE AMBASSADORS
OSU Student Spotlight

BEAVERS DOING THE UNBELIEVABLE

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» Engineering student Lesly Rojas represented Oregon State at a Hispanic Heritage Month event in Washington, D.C. One of three student inventors to participate, she shared her STEM journey with U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on a national stage.

» Like it not-so-hot? Vegetable breeders at Oregon State released two new mild habanero peppers that retain the peppers’ unique fruity and floral flavors without a less intense heat.

» A new $20 million dairy processing plant in OSU’s Withycombe Hall — made possible by state funding, industry partners and generous donors — opens in the spring. The new center will give students access to state-of-the-art equipment, leaving them better positioned to pursue careers in the dairy industry, and will support the largest dairy research program in the western U.S.

» A largest-of-its-kind study, led by Matthew Bozigar in OSU’s College of Health, found a link between childhood leukemia and radon exposure, with risks even at levels below the Environmental Protection Agency’s recommended threshold. The research will help inform decision-making about health risks from radon nationally and globally.

» OSU alumna and 2024 Alumni Fellow Suzanne Simard, M.S. ’89, Ph.D. ’95, is featured in The Salmon Forest Project, a documentary exploring the interconnectedness of Pacific salmon and coastal forests, now nominated for Best Short Documentary at the Hawaii International Film Festival.

Image of an OSU student and their parents.

Share time, stories and Beaver spirit at Fall Family Weekend | Nov. 8–10

Fall Family Weekend is a great excuse to slow down, enjoy family time and see what your student loves about Oregon State. With university-wide events like our OSUAA Family and Parent Social, tours, craft classes, golf tournaments and festivities surrounding the OSU vs. San Jose State football game, it’s a weekend full of connection and fun.

Whether you're spending quality time with your kids or grandkids, reliving your college nostalgia or just soaking up the campus atmosphere, this is a chance to strengthen family ties while being a part of the OSU community.

GET INVOLVED IN FAMILY WEEKEND

 

Connect with us at these OSU Alumni Association Fall Family Weekend events:

» OSUAA Fall Family and Parent Social | Nov. 8 at 6:30 p.m.
» OSUAA Tailgate Town | Home vs. San Jose State | Nov. 9, three hours before kickoff – Free!
» Beavs, Brews & BBQs | Nov. 9, three hours before kickoff

Bernice and Benny Beaver

ATHLETICS

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» If ever there was a special occasion to put on your finest Beaver orange and black garb, it's Homecoming at Oregon State! Bernice certainly pulled out all the stops; how about you? Watch a video of Bernice's Homecoming makeover.

» The Beavers are heading to Hawaii! Women’s Basketball will host the Maui Classic tournament for the eighth year with Miami, Nevada and Western Kentucky joining Oregon State. Along with bringing high-level women’s basketball to the island of Maui each year, all four teams engage in community service efforts, including visiting local schools.

» OSU wrestler Justin Rademacher kept the pressure on and dominated his way to a bronze medal at the U20 World Championships in Spain, defeating Greece's Nikolas Karavanos 10-0 in men’s freestyle in just 3:22.

» Oregon State Women’s Cross Country had a top-10 team performance at the Mike Johnson Classic, with two runners placing in the top five, including Meagan Lowe with a third-place podium finish.

» Rylan Johnson set a new Trysting Tree course record, shooting a 9-under 62, propelling Oregon State Men’s Golf to the top spot after 36 holes at the Oregon State Invitational. Following Collin Hodgkinson’s single-round record at The Tindall, this gives OSU the two lowest scores in back-to-back tournaments. Go Beavs!

Pumpkin Stencils

FUN FOR MINI-BEAVS

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Have a very orange-and-black Halloween

Carve out some fall fun with a free Oregon State-themed pumpkin stencil from the OSU Alumni Association membership program! Want access to more free, fun holiday activities like this one? Become a member today.

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