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P&M – Standing Up for Sustainability

John McMillen — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:51:49 +0000

In celebration of Earth Week, Printing and Mailing Services officially became Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC®) certified. Oregon State University makes a positive difference by being smarter, greener, healthier, safer, kinder, sustainable and more. Printing and Mailing Services takes these very seriously and is committed to doing its share to accomplish these points as well as help to preserve the world’s resources.

Established in 1993 as a response to concerns over global deforestation, FSC is an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit organization established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests. FSC certification provides a credible link between responsible production and consumption of forest products, enabling consumers and businesses to make purchasing decisions that benefit people and the environment as well as providing ongoing business value.

In addition to now being able to offer FSC certified papers and Chain-of-Custody certification to orders, Printing and Mailing Services approaches sustainability in many ways. The use of cutting-edge digital equipment helps to provide for less waste and less consumption in all projects printed. Paper choices are also a big part in helping the environment and standard “house” stocks are not only FSC certified papers, but also contain 30% Post Consumer Waste (PCW) classifying them as recycled papers. Toner used in all digital equipment is environmentally non-toxic and a cartridge recycling program is in place.

Ari Grossman-Naples, Associate Director of Printing and Mailing Services, commented “We are very excited to be fully FSC certified and completing the process during Earth Week. This program and its offerings will blend well with the many other outstanding efforts and programs that promote sustainability within Oregon State University.”

For more information about Forest Stewardship Council, visit their web site at www.fscus.org

For more information about the Rainforest Alliance, visit their web site at www.rainforest-alliance.org

P&M – Spring Break Ski Fever

John McMillen — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:03:10 +0000

We are giving away two pairs of MT. BACHELOR LIFT TICKETS during our Spring Break Ski Fever contest. That’s two prize packages worth more than $100 each! Printing and Mailing Services has teamed up with Mt. Bachelor to get you off the couch and on the slopes during spring break!

To enter in the Spring Break Ski Fever contest, simply post a creative picture on our Facebook page of your lonely ski gear. It could be your boots, your snowboard, or your goggles. It could be you wearing your gear and waiting to win, but it’s important to be creative and original. Use the picture to show us just how lonely your equipment really is. Use it to show us JUST HOW MUCH YOUR GEAR IS READY TO HEAD TO MT. BACHELOR FOR A DAY OF FUN.

You could be one of two winners of a pair of lift tickets. One winner will be chosen by the staff of Printing and Mailing and the second winner will be a “People’s Choice” based on Facebook “Likes” to your creativeness. The deadline to post your pictures on our Facebook wall is Sunday, March 18 and the winners will be chosen on Monday, March 19.

This contest is open to STUDENTS, STAFF and FACULTY from OSU, and you must present a current, valid Oregon State University ID card when picking up your winning lift tickets.

CLICK HERE TO GO TO OUR FACEBOOK PAGE

P&M – Themed Basket Raffle for OSU Food Drive 2012

John McMillen — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:27:59 +0000

Dreaming of warmer days golfing with friends or barbequing on the back porch? Printing & Mailing Services can jump-start your spring activities with any one of five beautifully assembled gift baskets to be raffled in support of this month’s Food Drive. Themes include a complete golfing package for four, a photography package and gifts from Stephanie Harvey Photography, a BBQ basket with grilling tools and trimmings, a date night package complete with dinner and a movie, and a kitchen basket with tools to supplement the most gourmet cooking space. Baskets are valued at $50 to $100 each. Tickets are 2 for $1 or 12 for $5. Stop by our office at 100 Cascade Hall any day this month to enter. The final drawing will be held March 1st at 12:30 PM.

P&M – Donate food and receive a 5% discount on printing

John McMillen — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:13:19 +0000

As part of the OSU Food Drive, Printing & Mailing Service is offering a 5% discount on printing orders when you bring in at least two (2) canned food items for our collection box. The discount is valid through February 29, 2012 and can be applied to numerous orders, as long as the food items are brought in for each order.

Much needed items include canned meats, canned and boxed meals, canned beans and peas, canned fruits, pasta, powdered milk and more. You can find more information about the Food Drive items on our web page Food Drive Discount.

We encourage all Printing & Mailing customers to help us exceed our Food Drive collection goals by taking advantage of this great offer! If you have any questions, contact Printing & Mailing Services at 737-4941 or stop by 100 Cascade Hall.

P&M – OSU Printing and Mailing Services Begins Process to Become FSC Certified

John McMillen — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:16:57 +0000

Ari Grossman-Naples, Associate Director of OSU Printing and Mailing Services announced today that his facility has begun the process of becoming Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain-of-Custody Certified. Upon completion of the work to implement the FSC rules and procedures within the organization, they will be able to provide FSC Certified printed matter to any customer desiring their order to carry the well-known and respected certification mark. In addition to the FSC mark, customers will also be offered the option to add the Rainforest Alliance mark to their FSC Certified jobs. OSU Printing and Mailing Services is working with the Printers Green Resource LLC InGreen Program to complete the work necessary and expects to be fully certified by the end of April.

Commenting on his organization’s commitment to FSC Certification Mr. Grossman-Naples stated, “We are very pleased to be taking this step toward providing our customers with such a dynamic and credible certification scheme. FSC Certification is the gold standard of programs designed to promote total transparency in the use of sustainable materials and their processing within the paper and printing industries. This program will blend well with the many other outstanding efforts and programs that promote sustainability within Oregon State University”.

P&M – BBQ Lunch for OSU Food Drive

John McMillen — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:10:17 +0000

Join us for a BBQ lunch and theme basket raffle to help support this month’s Food Drive. Stop by 100 Cascade Hall on Friday, February 10, between 11:30 am and 1:00 pm for hamburgers, hot dogs, side dishes and desserts. A $5.00 donation is suggest for the lunch. Raffle tickets are two (2) for $1.00 or 12 for $5.00 and the baskets are going to be fantastic. We hope to see you on Friday!

P&M – The Father of American Printing Contest

John McMillen — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:44:17 +0000

This year marks the 306th birthday of Benjamin Franklin, the father of American printing! In light of this, we are having a fun little contest and you can enter to win FREE food from Qdoba and other prizes.

Simply go to the Printing and Mailing Facebook page at http://www.facebood.com/osuprintmail then like our page and answer three easy questions about Mr. Franklin! Next week, we will draw our winners and give away the prizes. More details are located on our Facebook page, or you can call us if you have any questions at 541-737-4941.

P&M – Personalized Holiday Cards

John McMillen — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 01:25:51 +0000

Create your own personalized HOLIDAY CARDS as easy as 1 – 2 – 3!

Choose from a variety of styles
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The Holiday Season is once again upon us! Share stories and laughter with the people you care about by sending them a personalized holiday card from Printing and Mailing!

Choose your special card from a variety of styles and themes that have been designed just for you. Leave the inside blank and write you own personal message, or type in custom text to be printed inside your completed holiday cards. It is as easy as 1 – 2 – 3!

Once you have designed your perfect card and added your own personal touch, your cards will be printed and ready for you to pick up and send out to friends and family all around the world.

Click here to learn more!

P&M – Mac Users Beware

John McMillen — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:39:54 +0000

Macintosh users should take note of the recent posting on OSU’s Computer Helpdesk Facebook wall ( http://www.facebook.com/osucomputerhelpdesk?sk=wall ) about new security issues. Macintosh users have long been know to be “less worried” about attacks on their computer systems, but the threat is still there and now is active again. Read more about it in this Naked Security post:

http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2011/10/19/mac-malware-evolves-apple/

Please note that here at OSU, if you have an ONID account and don’t have any antivirus protection on your Mac or PC, contact the OSU Computer Helpdesk and they will help you. A big thank you to the great folks at the Computer Helpdesk.

P&M – US Postal Service to Increase Postage Rates in 2012

John McMillen — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:35:11 +0000

Beginning early next year, it will cost just a penny more to mail letters to any location in the United States, the first price change for First-Class Mail stamps (Forever stamps) in more than two and a half years. The new 45-cent price for Forever stamps is among price changes filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission today.

Highlights of the new single-piece First-Class Mail pricing, effective Jan. 22, 2012, include:

Letters (1 oz.) – 1-cent increase to 45 cents
Letters additional ounces – unchanged at 20 cents
Postcards – 3-cent increase to 32 cents
Letters to Canada or Mexico (1 oz.) – 5-cent increase to 85 cents.
Letters to other international destinations – 7-cent increase to $1.05

Prices also will change for other mailing services, including Standard Mail, Periodicals, Package Services and Extra Services. For more information about how this may affect your next mailing project, contact our Mailing Specialists at 541.737.4941 who be happy to assist you!