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Staffing agency secrets for the job seeker | March 11 - TONIGHT!

This Ask Alumni webcast explores how staffing agencies can help you stand out, make industry connections and secure meaningful work. Guest speakers are Jeske Paanakker, ’20, from Portland-based staffing and recruiting agency Boly:Welch, and Charlie Gilmur, ’14, from international human resource consulting firm Robert Half, Inc.

Putt with a purpose | May 16

Bend-area Beavers, join the 2025 OSU-Cascades Putting-Golf Tournament! Enjoy a morning on the 18-hole putting course, followed by a tasty lunch reception. Your participation supports the OSU-Cascades Student Emergency Fund for students in need. Sponsorship opportunities are available!

More events

OSUAA member shopping: adidas | March 1-31
In person
Exclusive invite: OSUAA members and up to four guests save 50% off the retail price of most items in the adidas Employee Store. Not a member yet? Join today for access.

Travel Talks | Have Sharks, Will Travel: Studying Sharks Around the Globe with OSU’s Big Fish Lab | March 11 - TONIGHT!
Online
Join a talk with OSU’s Big Fish Lab, exploring how their global, cutting-edge shark research is reshaping conservation efforts and protecting remote ocean ecosystems.

Science on Tap | Beauty and the Beast: Sneaker Waves in the Pacific Northwest | March 12
In person and online
Tuba Özkan-Haller, dean and professor at the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, will explore research on the causes, impact on beachgoers and the latest efforts to predict and understand sneaker waves.

Ask Alumni | Leveraging AI in Your Job Search | March 13
Online
Learn how AI can enhance your job search, from market research to salary insights and interview strategies, with career coach Stan Earnshaw, ’78.

PRAx Presents: Quinn Carson & Bone FX | March 20
In person
Grammy-nominated trombonist Quinn Carson brings a sonic mesh of 1920s big band, New Orleans brass bands, Indigenous music and ’90s R&B.

Travel Talks | Travel to Ireland | April 2
Online
Discover the breathtaking landscapes, rich history and vibrant culture of Ireland in this Travel Talk with Northern Ireland native Elizabeth Bell, ’90.

Graduate Engineering Research Showcase | April 3
In person and online
OSU’s top engineering graduate students present an exciting glimpse of the future, sharing their research shaping innovative solutions to global challenges.

Ask Alumni | The Power of Informational Interviews to Unlock Career Opportunities | April 8
Online
Unlock job opportunities and expand your network with Kate Walsh, ’24, as she shares how to leverage informational interviews for career success.

2025 Bray Lecture with Dr. Kimberly Harmon | April 8
In person and online
Join the College of Health and Kimberly Harmon, a sports medicine leader known for her research on athlete health and safety and work with the NCAA, NFL and NHL, in this annual lecture supported by the Tammy Bray Endowment.

Connectivity, Climate Change and the Clean Water Act: Evolving Protections of Oregon’s Headwater Streams | April 8
Online
The College of Engineering explores how climate change impacts the connectivity of Oregon’s headwater streams and evolving federal protections, drawing on a 70+ year study at H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest.

Ask Alumni | Pasture to Plate: Careers in Sustainable Beef Production | April 17
Online
Travis Mulliniks, Glenn and Mildred Harvey Associate Professor and associate department head of OSU’s Animal and Rangeland Sciences program, leads a discussion with alumni experts on sustainable beef production.

Ask Alumni | Elevate Your Interview Skills and Confidence | April 23
Online
Join life and career coach Beth Dittman, Ed.M. ’08, as she shares strategies to help you stand out, communicate effectively and showcase your strengths in an interview.

OSU Days of Service | May 1-31
In person and online
Lead or join community service projects across the globe throughout May, supporting causes you care about most and connecting with fellow Beavers with shared interests.

Spring Parent and Family Social | May 2
In person
During Spring Family Weekend, connect with fellow OSU families, hear from university leaders and enjoy delicious bites. Additionally, first-generation families are invited to a pre-reception to connect with fellow parents and students navigating the university experience for the first time.

Pictured above: OSU alumni and friends gather for Dam Good Connections in Seattle last week.

Dam Good Connections: Meet Beavs near you!

Fresh off the energy of meetups in Seattle and San Diego, Dam Good Connections is just getting started! Join us for an upcoming gathering to meet fellow Beavs, expand your professional network and reconnect with Oregon State’s spirited community of alumni and friends. You never know who you’ll cross paths with — your next friend, game day buddy or business connection could be just a conversation away.

• April 3 | Salem
• April 4 | Beaverton
• April 10 | Bend
• May 19 | Sacramento
• May 21 | San Francisco
• May 29 | Los Angeles

BEAVERS DOING THE UNBELIEVABLE

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» OSU research led by Xiangyou “Sharon” Shen — an assistant professor in the OSU College of Forestry and the director of the Health, Environment and Leisure Research Lab — shows that playful adults navigated the COVID-19 pandemic with creative adaptability, optimism and a knack for turning everyday challenges into moments of joy.

» Eric Cerino, Ph.D. ’19, honed his passion for healthy aging at Oregon State, where mentorship and interdisciplinary training set him on the path to leading innovative aging research and mentoring future scholars at Northern Arizona University.

» Marine biology student Natalie Donato designed Oregon’s new “Vibrant Ocean” license plate, which supports shark research at OSU’s Big Fish Lab, where she conducts undergraduate research on these vital ocean predators.

» Patricia Vega, managing director of the Wood-Based Composites Center at Oregon State, is empowering the next generation of wood science professionals, particularly women and Latinx students, while advancing innovative research in sustainable materials.

» Oregon State faculty have saved students over $20 million since 2019 by replacing costly textbooks with free and low-cost course materials, increasing students’ access to course content, reducing their time to degree completion and promoting overall academic success.

Jade Carey partners with Barbie for International Women’s Day

Beaver gymnast Jade Carey and her 2024 Summer Olympics teammate Jordan Chiles are being honored with Barbie figurines for International Women’s Day, spotlighting the power of friendship and their status as role models for young girls. On championing women in sports, Carey said, “It’s something that we work on even on our team here at Oregon State... Celebrating every little thing and each other.”

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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» In this Our Health& episode, College of Health Associate Professor William Massey and Coaching Peace Founder and President Diana Cutaia discuss how sports foster youth development, enhance mental health and create meaningful opportunities for underserved communities.

» Watch two dynamic Ask Alumni webcasts featuring Alondra Canizal Hsu, MCoun ’18, and Doug Michel, ’92, focused on the skills that shape strong, fulfilling professional relationships that can help you thrive in your career.

FUN FOR MINI-BEAVS

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Eggs-traordinary fun is hatching

Watch as baby chicks emerge from their eggs starting on March 17 with the annual OSU Extension hatch cam. It’s the springtime show you don’t want to miss!

Brought to you by Beaver Bennyfits

You’ve got Beaver pride — want to earn rewards for showing it? With the OSU Athletics Beaver Bennyfits program, you can score points by attending games, buying season tickets and more, then redeem them for exclusive fan experiences and gear. Spring experiences and prizes will be live by the end of March - keep checking back or join today.