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Community, Culture and Cuisine | Aug. 28

Join fellow Beavers at alumni-owned CHO Wines in Hillsboro. Enjoy stories of how culture influences creativity and entrepreneurial success — and taste delicious wines, pizzas and desserts from Beaver-owned businesses that the culinary world is raving about.

• Lois Cho and Dave Cho, ’18, CHO Wines: Recognized by Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast Magazine and James Suckling for their world-class wines in the Willamette Valley.
• Natalie Truong and Aaron Truong, ’09, Hapa Pizza: Recently named one of the top 50 pizzerias in the U.S. by 50 Top Pizza.
• Esther Lee (Beaver parent), Belle Délices Patisserie: A boutique celebrated for creating elegant French-style desserts with an Asian twist.
  
  

EVENTS

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Industry Insights: The Collaborative Business of Better Seafood | Aug. 27

Interested in how food gets to the table and the scientists behind the scenes? This free panel will feature OSU experts discussing how academia meets industry to create food science partnerships that transform the future of what — and how — we eat.

Panelists include professor emeritus and OSU Surimi School founder Jae Park, Bialume Technologies co-founder Keith Cox, Pacific Seafood Group research and development executive and OSU courtesy faculty John Lin, Ph.D. ’96, and WACKER Technical Food Lab Manager Matt Fowler, M.S. ’15.

Game day starts at Tailgate Town | Aug. 30 - Nov. 29

We are counting down the days until Beaver Football’s season begins! Check out the schedule for OSUAA Tailgate Town, presented by OCCU, and don’t miss a moment of the fun.

Home

• Aug. 30 vs. Cal
• Sept. 6 vs. Fresno State
• Sept. 26 vs. Houston
• Oct. 11 vs. Wake Forest
• Oct. 18 vs. Lafayette
• Nov. 1 vs. Washington State
• Nov. 8 vs. Sam Houston

Away

• Sept. 13 vs. Texas Tech
• Oct. 4 vs. Appalachian State
• Nov. 29 vs. Washington State

Travel Talks for Beavs with a need for speed | Aug. 26

Beaver travel enthusiasts are off to the races with two 2026 tours built around legendary, fast-paced American sporting experiences: The Kentucky Derby and Indy 500. Whether horses or horsepower excite you, learn about these two tours at the next OSU Alumni Association Travel Talk.

More events

Member shopping: Columbia Employee Stores | Aug. 15 – Sept. 7
In person
Back to school savings are at an all-time high for OSU Alumni Association members! Get the shopping pass for access to Columbia products at prices up to 60% off retail. Not a member yet? Join today.

16th Annual Treasure Valley Golf Tournament | Aug. 15
In person
Join us for networking, golf, lunch, prizes and special guests — OSU head coaches Chris Pendleton and Michael Eichler, and Hall of Famer Scott Masingill, ’73. Thanks to our generous sponsors, including Presenting Sponsor Cook Solutions Group, Drink Cart Sponsor Avimor and Lunch Sponsor Ferguson Wellman Capital Management.

Critical AI Literacy for Information Work: Uncovering the AI-Copyright Trap | Aug. 26
Online
York University Professor Carys Craig joins the OSU Libraries and AI Literacy Center for a virtual talk designed to address the unique challenges of information work in an environment where AI systems are increasingly shaping how information is accessed, processed and shared. Learn about the “AI copyright trap” and paths toward responsible and ethical AI.

Member shopping: adidas Employee Store | Sept. 1 – 30
In person
Save the date! This shopping pass gets you and up to four friends entry to the Portland-area adidas company store and saves you 50% off the retail price of most items. Not a member yet? Join today.

PRAx Presents: Big Fish Fest II | Sept. 5
In person
Don’t miss the world’s only live music-accompanied shark dissection! Appearing together on stage, acclaimed soul-funk band Outer Orbit and the OSU Big Fish Lab weave an enthralling experience wherein the power of music joins the power of science.

Travel Talks: Bordeaux and Basque Country: Wine and Culture | Sept. 23
Online
Preview a 2026 OSU group tour to one of the world’s top wine regions with the faculty experts who will accompany it: Staci Simonich, dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Elizabeth Tomasino, professor and world-renowned wine chemistry expert.

PRAx Exhibition: machinekind | Sept. 25
In person
Exploring the liminal space between machine-generated efficiency and the poignant and sometimes valuable inefficiencies that accompany human behavior, this exhibition invites you to explore the notion of artifice as it relates to the tangible, cultural and ethical consequences of AI.

OSU Homecoming | Oct. 10-12
In person and online
Get excited for tailgating, football, tours, reunions, insightful webcasts, a surprise birthday gift for Benny Beaver and much more OSU Homecoming fun!

9th Annual Multicultural Alumni and Friends Tailgater | Oct. 11
In person
Everyone is welcome at this free Homecoming game day celebration featuring giveaways, activities and music by Oregon State grad Anthony Murray, ’98, aka DJ Juggernaut.

OSU Latina Luncheon | Oct. 12
In person
Come together during OSU Homecoming and Latine/Hispanic Heritage Month. Forge connections, exchange ideas, play la lotería and honor the resilience and fortitude of Latinas at OSU and beyond as featured speakers share their stories. All are welcome!

Beavs, Brews & BBQs | Nov. 8
In person
Join hundreds of Beaver faithful for a memorable barbecue and live music experience to honor our veterans before the Beavs battle the Sam Houston Bearcats at Reser Stadium.

SUPPORTING OUR UNIVERSITY

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An impactful milestone for today and tomorrow: Endowment crosses $1B

Oregon State’s endowment surpassed $1 billion for the first time on June 30. This places OSU among a select group of only about 60 public universities, and even fewer ‘like us’: land grant institutions without associated medical centers. The endowment is comprised of many funds and provides critically important support for OSU students, faculty research and programs that serve our state — today and for generations to come. Thank you to the thousands of generous donors, past and present, who are a part of this landmark moment!

FOR OSU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MEMBERS

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Apply smarter, not harder: Wisedoc is free for members  

Built by OSU engineering alumni, Wisedoc is an AI-powered career toolkit for job seekers. It helps you customize your résumé and cover letter to match job descriptions and pass applicant tracking systems (ATS), used by most recruiters and 98% of Fortune 500 companies — and can optimize your LinkedIn profile, getting your name out there and ushering your application directly into the hands of hiring decision-makers. It also offers career guidance and financial analysis tools to help you plan your trajectory and make relocation decisions based on where your skills are worth more.

Members of the OSU Alumni Association, you get full access for free.

» Want access? Join the OSU Alumni Association.

CAREER CONNECTIONS

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Ask Alumni about microcredentials and certifications | Aug. 21

In the next Ask Alumni webcast, hear a candid conversation with OSU learners and leaders about how microcredentials and certification programs fit into busy adults’ lives and pay off in real ways. Panelists include microcredential students Megan McDonald (Spanish) and Lori Welborn (Child and Youth Development), Associate Vice Provost of Educational Programs and Learning Innovation Shannon Riggs and Director of Alternative Credentials Devin Miles.

» Read more about the benefits of these short, laser-focused learning programs in a recent article by the OSU Alumni Association’s career director, Karla Rockhold.

BEAVERS DOING THE UNBELIEVABLE

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» What does ‘a day in the life’ look like for OSU students gaining a hands-on food science education and dairy industry experience at the Beaver Classic Creamery, where they develop original flavors like Sleep Deprived Student and Beaver Bark? Read about it in The Oregonian.

» A first-of-its-kind study led by OSU scientists shows that environmental noise is more than a nuisance for multiple Portland neighborhoods. It’s a health risk associated with sleep disturbance, mental health disorders, cardiovascular disease, adverse pregnancy outcomes and more — and the loudest parts of Portland are also the most socially vulnerable. Assistant Professor Matthew Bozigar and graduate student Carson Mowrer directed the project.

» Exploring planetary surfaces. Pruning blueberry plants. Improving aerial coverage for mountain search and rescue operations. Read about three real-world robotics projects by graduate engineering students that can help improve human lives and create global — and even interplanetary — solutions.

» Two OSU faculty members were elected in 2025 to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest scientific honors in the nation and world: Heidi Schellman, physics professor, College of Science; and Peter Clark, university distinguished professor, College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences.

FUN FOR MINI-BEAVS

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Jumpstart back to school learning

Give your student a fun academic boost this school year with free STEM lessons from OSU’s SMILE program: created with real scientists, designed for grades 4–12 and perfect for extra learning at home. Search by subject or grade level to find something that fits your learner’s interests!

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. Fall experiences and prizes will be live by the end of August - keep checking back or join today.