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A New Way to Spend Spring Break

mcnallb — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 22:46:39 +0000

Alternative breaks are a fun way for students to participate in community service projects in places around the country and around the world. This year, three trips are being sponsored by OSU’s Center for Civic Engagement:

Hunger & Homelessness: San Francisco, California

Explore homelessness issues in major urban areas. Provide service work such as preparing and serving meals. Students will also complete indirect service projects, such as facility improvements and assisting organizations prepare for fundraisers. Spend time learning about San Francisco and all the city has to offer.

Community & Cultural Engagement: Yakima, Washington

Discover the cultures of the Yakima Valley. Work with new migrant workers with their English language skills, help at afterschool children’s programs or work the land. Visit the Yakama Nation Cultural Heritage Center and learn how the area’s history has influenced its people.

Environmental Restoration & Conservation: Ashland, Oregon

Learn about conservation and restoration issues in Ashland, OR. Get hands-on experience participating in restoration projects, meet with local environmental leaders, and learn about the ways humans impact local ecosystems. This trip gets physical – some labor and lots of hiking around outdoors. Bring your rain gear!

Applications are due before 5 p.m. Monday, November 26.

Applications and further information on each trip, along with lodging, trip fees and meal information, can be found on the CCE’s Alternative Spring Break webpage at http://oregonstate.edu/cce/alternativebreaks.

Hey new students! Get CONNECTed!

gossettj — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:28:36 +0000

Fall term is quickly approaching and Oregon State University has planned some exciting events to help you get CONNECTed to campus. The Scholar Symposium events can help you brush up on your math skills. You can also take a tour from experienced students who will point out the best study spots on-campus.

On Friday, September 21st at 9:00 a.m. in the MU Quad you can join other new and returning students to be Powered by Orange (Juice) and help break the world record for number of individuals drinking orange juice at once.

Dixon Recreation Center is also hosting free “Fit Pass” classes all week.

Check out these great events and more at: http://connect.oregonstate.edu

Involvment opportunities for support, networking, friendship, recreation, and leadership

gossettj — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:53:16 +0000

Students with Dyslexia
An informal group of students of all ages and majors who get together once a week or once every other week for support.The meetings vary from to grabbing lunch going bowling or other fun activities. The group also is attempting to meet with professors who have dyslexia and talking with them about navigating graduate school with a disability. Students who are interested should e-mail Students_with_dyslexia@hotmail.com for more information.

Wheelchair Basketball

OSU’s wheelchair basketball team currently practices Mondays and Wednesdays from 8 to 10 p.m. and is open to non-wheelchair users as well. For more information contact: Kerri at: mcmurtrk@onid.orst.edu

Check out a recent Barometer article about the club here.

Allies for Active Minds

Join the new online community designed by and for OSU staff and faculty who support friends and loved ones around mental health wellness. Visit the Allies for Active Minds website for more information.

Do you have a group or event you would like to see featured in this blog or for DAS students? E-mail information to: Jennifer.Gossett@oregonstate.edu