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Share your expertise with future designers | April 12   

Join a vibrant community of industry professionals and students at Industry Connect in Portland. Become a panelist or mentor at this networking lunch for a chance to share your industry insights with emerging talent from OSU design and merchandising programs.   

Beavs in the know help you grow: OSU Connections

Where do you go for career advice? Why not turn to those who’ve been where you are — fellow Beavers who have real answers and are invested in your success? OSU Connections is your Beavers-only hub for job boards, mentorship, networking and staying connected to OSU’s professional community. It’s also a hotspot for alumni career insights: A recent Q&A featured engineering alumnus Akash Kannegulla, co-founder of Wisedoc.

EVENTS

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From sea cliffs to castles, explore Ireland at Travel Talks | April 2

In a new Travel Talk webcast, Elizabeth Bell, ’90, shares about the natural beauty, stunning landscapes and culture of her home country and how you can find a sense of purpose through travel. Plus, preview two summer 2025 tours that will whisk you away to Ireland with the OSU Alumni Association Group Travel Program!

OSU is coming to town | April 4 – May 29

Whether you're seeking career advice, building connections in a new city or looking to expand your network, Dam Good Connections events are your opportunity to meet the best of Beaver Nation in person. Special guests include local legislators, OSU professional faculty, university leaders and alumni making waves across industries from entertainment to engineering to museum exhibitions.

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

Casual chats open new career paths | April 8

Join Kate Walsh, ’24, as she shares how she has successfully used informational interviews to expand her professional network, gain valuable industry insights and discover hidden job and internship opportunities.

Beaver Classic Creamery grand opening | April 11

Join the College of Agricultural Sciences in celebrating the launch of their new storefront in Withycombe Hall, where OSU students gain real-world experience developing high-quality, innovative food products. The first 1,000 attendees will receive a free scoop of delicious Beaver Classic ice cream, crafted and served by students!

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.

Ask Alumni | Pasture to Plate: Careers in Sustainable Beef Production | April 17
Online
Travis Mulliniks, the 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.

Our Health& Milk | April 23
Online
In this town hall-style webcast, get answers about milk, from nutrition to misconceptions, and hear about the latest OSU research from Dave Dallas, associate professor and endowed director of the Moore Family Center for Whole Grain Foods, Nutrition and Preventive Health, along with graduate researchers in his lab.

Ask Alumni | Elevate Your Interview Skills and Confidence | April 24
Online
Life and career coach Beth Dittman, Ed.M. ’08, shares strategies to help you stand out, communicate effectively and showcase your strengths in an interview.

PRAx: American Strings | An Evening with Yasmin Williams | April 24
In person
Join composer and finger-style guitarist Yasmin Williams for a performance and conversation, showcasing her richly layered acoustic soundscapes and multi-instrumental mastery.

Dam Proud Day | April 30
Online and in person
With more than 100 OSU funds you can support and over 80% of projects making a direct impact on students’ lives, consider where you want to make the biggest difference on Oregon State’s sixth annual giving day! Plus, join fun Dam Proud Day events.

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

OSU In Memoriam | A Night of Reflection and Healing | May 14
In person and online
Join a ceremony featuring poetry, live music and activities for reflection and healing to honor those we've lost from the OSU community in the past year.

Ask Alumni | Navigating Health Careers – Avoiding Analysis Paralysis | May 15
Online
In this virtual alumni panel, get guidance and personal stories to help you navigate career decisions in the health field with confidence.

OSU-Cascades Putting-Golf Tournament | May 16
In person
Join a fun-filled day on the 18-hole putting course, enjoy a lunch reception and grow your network with Bend-area Beavers. Proceeds fuel the OSU-Cascades Student Emergency Fund.

BEAVERS DOING THE UNBELIEVABLE

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» A team of OSU veterinarians in the Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital successfully adapted a life-saving heart procedure — more commonly performed in dogs — to repair a fatal defect in a lamb named Squirt, likely a world first! Watch the video.

» OSU Extension Service plays a key role in combating X-disease in Oregon, protecting one of the nation’s top sweet cherry producers from economic losses and job decline through research and grower education, identifying infected orchards and training hundreds of growers in early detection.

» Kyle Hart, ’13, turned his imaginative spirit and fascination with psychology into a meaningful career as the lead trend and concepts footwear color designer at Converse; he has also self-published several children's books with proceeds supporting nonprofit causes.

» OSU’s agrivoltaics student group expanded its solar-integrated crop project, tripling its growing space and implementing a rainwater harvesting system to sustain summer irrigation.

» Wildlife Ecology Associate Professor Jim Rivers has been awarded Harvard’s prestigious Bullard Fellowship to advance his research on native pollinators in working forest landscapes.

Looking for inspiration for this May's Days of Service? Five impactful ways Beavers have volunteered for OSU Days of Service

OSU Days of Service is all about connection and action. Still brainstorming what kind of service project you can lead or join May 1-31? Get inspired by these five meaningful ways past volunteers have contributed to their communities. You’ll see how small actions can add up to create lasting change.

• Seung-uk Ko, M.S. ’01, Ph.D. ’07, picked up litter while jogging along the beach with a group of volunteers in Korea.
• Joshua Hough helped maintain and repair the Corvallis To the Sea (C2C) Recreation Trail.
• Tracy Bowles supported youth athletes as a Little League Softball coach.
• OSU President Emeritus Ed Ray gave away fresh produce from his garden.
• The OSU Alumni Association team helped improve animals’ lives at SafeHaven Humane Society.

OSU Days of Service is proudly sponsored by Aztec Embroidery and OCCU.

ATHLETICS

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» Catch all 20 of Oregon State's home baseball games in 2025, whether in person at Goss Stadium or through streaming options — learn where to tune in!

» Kirk Walker, Oregon State’s winningest head softball coach, has been named to the LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame for his leadership and contributions to sports, including leading the Beavers to multiple NCAA Tournament appearances and a Women's College World Series in his 18 years with Beaver Nation.

» OSU Women’s Basketball senior forward, Kelsey Rees, appeared on the West Coast Conference’s Points in the Paint podcast to discuss her transition to a new conference, what's next for the Beavers and her life off the court. Congrats to Rees and teammates who made it to the NCAA Tournament — Go Beavs!

» Congratulations to Beaver Gymnastics — the team is postseason bound for the 50th consecutive season! Next stop: The Tuscaloosa Regional, where OSU enters as the No. 14 team in the nation.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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» Alumni trailblazers shared insights on navigating agricultural and natural resources industries as women and shaping a sustainable future. Watch the Ask Alumni recording.

» Watch an engaging Travel Talks session with foreign policy expert David Bernell as he discusses how evolving federal policies in the U.S. are shaping the future of global travel.

FUN FOR MINI-BEAVS

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Plunge into ocean learning | April 12

Bring your family for a day of ocean exploration at Hatfield Marine Science Day! The Kid Zone is the place for young minds to discover marine science through fun, interactive exhibits. Can't make it in person? Take part from anywhere with at-home family activities.

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