Student Services Everyday

Happy finals week College of Forestry Undergrads!

The Student Services Office is beginning a new program called Student Services Everyday.  This means that you can visit the Student Services Office, located in Peavy 250, every day of the week for a new opportunity!

Monday Maps: Be the first person to guess the national/state park monument, wilderness, etc. and win a prize!

Tuesday Trivia: Be the first to answer the trivia question correctly a win a prize!

Wednesday Warmup: Each week, free coffee will be available in the SLC, Peavy 252, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.

Thankful Thursday: Each term, we’ll sponsor a local charity and collect small donations each Thursday.  Give back to your community! Drop off your spare change!

Fernhopper Friday: The official publication day for the newsletter and blog!

These opportunities are not just limited to students on the Corvallis campus, E-campus students can participate in all of the days (except coffee, sorry!) and if you win, we will mail you your prize!

So, come on down to the Student Services Office every day of the week to take advantage of the resources and opportunities offered!  There’s something new happening every day in the Student Services Office, Peavy 250!

Good luck on finals and have a wonderful and safe Spring Break!

College of Forestry Senior Awards

There are only 94 days until graduation.  Seniors are anxiously finishing the last of their classes in preparation for the big day.  The seniors in the College of Forestry have played a big role within the college; they are the role models and mentors for the underclassman, and are living proof that we can make it through college successfully.  Listed below, there are two awards that graduating seniors can be nominated for to reward them for all of their hard work.

The Harold Bowerman Leadership Award

This award is presented annually to a graduating senior who exemplifies outstanding leadership or service in not only the College of Forestry, but in the OSU community, or the state/nation/world as well.  Nominations for this award may be made by students, faculty, or staff members of the College of Forestry.  Self-nominations are also permitted.

To nominate a worthy senior, a complete nomination packet will include:

  1. A completed nomination form, available in the Student Services Office (Peavy 250)
  2. A letter of nomination from a CoF student, faculty, or staff member
  3. A letter of support from a second (or more) CoF student, faculty, or staff member
  4. A copy of the student’s resume

The Paul and Neva Dunn Senior Award

This award is also presented annually to an outstanding graduating senior.  This award is based on high scholastic achievement combined with potential professional ability.  Involvement in college, university, or community activities, offices held, and forestry work background proves as evidence of this professional ability.

To nominate an outstanding senior, a complete nomination packet will include:

  1. A letter of nomination from a CoF student, faculty, department, or staff member
  2. Two letters of recommendation from CoF faculty or staff (or a single letter co-signed by 2 or more faculty/staff)
  3. A copy of the student’s resume

 

Both award nomination packets must be submitted to Kira Hughes in the Student Services Office (Peavy Hall 250) by Friday, May 8, 2015 by 5 pm.

If you have any questions about these awards, please contact Kira Hughes at kira.hughes@oregonstate.edu or at 541-737-3475.

 

A’s for Days! Prepare to Ace those Finals!

It’s week 9 College of Forestry, and the only things standing between you and spring break are finals!  Are you ready to take the test that could potentially define your grade in the class you’ve worked so hard on the past 9 weeks?  Here are some good tips and tricks to help you study and earn the grade you want:

  • Find a comfortable and quiet place to study with good lighting and little distractions (try avoiding your own bed, it is very tempting to just take a nap instead)- consider renting a study room at the Valley Library
  • If you choose to study in a group, only study with others who are serious about the test
  • Don’t try to do all your studying the night before the test.  Instead, space out your studying by reviewing class material several times a week, focusing on one topic at a time
  • Take short breaks frequently.  Your memory retains the information that you study at the beginning and the end better than what you study in the middle
  • Don’t study later than the time you usually go to sleep, you may fall asleep or be tempted to fall asleep

For more great study tips, visit TestTakingTips.com or visit the Academic Success Center, located in 102 Waldo Hall for tips on dealing with test anxiety or preparing for finals.

Happy studying from all of us in the College of Forestry Student Services Office and good luck on your upcoming finals!