Month: January 2016

Each February, Oregon State University comes together to raise money for the Linn-Benton Food Share and the College of Forestry participates and contributes competitively in a variety of ways.

The College of Forestry has raised the most money and won the “Top Banana” award for 15 consecutive years, raising a total of $14,902.89 last year for the Linn-Benton Food Share.  That money is equivalent to 59,612 pounds of food that was used to feed those in need in our community.

We will again be hosting events to raise funds for the Linn-Benton Food Share this February!

Here is how you can get involved this year!

• Purchase raffle tickets to win the handmade quilt
• Provide baked goods for the Bake Sale and items for the Valentine’s Day Auction
• Make and/or serve soups at the Soup Lunches
• Donate books, CDs, DVDs, and other items for the book sale
• Purchase items at all of the events!

Another way you can make a difference is by volunteering at the Linn-Benton Food Share with the College of Forestry on Saturday, February 20th from 10:00-12:00 pm. This is a repacking event, which means we will be repackaging 50 pound bags of rice, beans, and oats into 1 pound bags to be distributed across the community. Partners and children are welcome to participate. If you are interested, please RSVP to Jessica Fitzmorris by February 15 at Jessica.fitzmorris@oregonstate.edu or call 737-3161. The Linn Benton Food Share is located at 33747 Looney Lane, Tangent.

Let’s win the “Top Banana” prize again this year and make a difference in our community!

 

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Have you ever thought about working for the federal government?  There are many advantages to working a federal job, including many jobs to choose from, but the application process can be daunting at times.  The College of Agricultural Sciences and the Career Development Center have partnered to host a Federal Job Series.  These workshops were designed especially for students in the Colleges of Forestry, Agricultural Sciences, and Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences.  Mark these dates on your calendar to get tips on how to apply and land a federal career!

• How to Apply for a Federal Job/Internship– January 20th 2:00-3:00 pm in Kidder 202
• The Federal Job: Employer Panel-February 12th 2:00-3:00 pm in the MU Multipurpose Room
• Federal Job Networking Event-February 12th 3:00-4:00 pm in the MU Multipurpose Room

If you have any questions about how to prepare for these events, please contact the Career Development Center at 541-737-4085 or email them at career@oregonstate.edu.

As always, keep checking the College of Forestry Student Employment Opportunities page to stay updated on all of the job and internship openings available for College of Forestry students!

Welcome back from Winter Break!

We hope that everyone had an enjoyable and relaxing holiday season and that everyone is geared up for a successful winter term!  Since the start of a new term can be a bit overwhelming, here are some important dates that you should be aware of!

University Deadlines

January 10: Last day to add/drop classes online without department permission

January 15: Deadline to apply for winter term graduation

January 17: Last day to add/drop classes online with department permission

January 18: No classes in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day- Student Services Office Closed

Professional Development Events

CDC Drop-In in the SLC: January 13 & 20 at 9:00-11:00 am.  Drop-in to update your resume, write your cover letter, or get interview tips!

Test Prep/Anxiety Workshop: January 19 at 12:00 pm in Richardson 107

Stress Management Workshop: January 26 12:00 pm Richardson 108

Employer Info Nights

Stimson Lumber: January 12 at 4:00 pm in Peavy 276.  Pizza provided!  Interviews will be conducted on January 19-20.

AKS Engineering: January 14 at 4:00 pm in Peavy 252.  Pizza provided!

Lone Rock Timber: January 21 at 12:00 in Peavy 276.  Food and drink provided! Interviews will be conducted on January 22.

If you have any questions about any of the things coming up here in the College of Forestry, please do not hesitate to contact the Student Services Office at 541-737-1594 or at forestrystudentservices@oregonstate.edu to get more information.  We are here for you!

Happy Week 1!