Monthly Archives: February 2013

Agricultural Executive Council Hosts CAS Dance

The Agricultural Executive Council hosted their Annual CAS dance Friday, February 22. The event was themed “Barn Dance” and open to all students within the College of Agricultural Sciences. Dinner began the evening and consisted of a pulled pork dinner followed by Swing dancing, the Cha Cha, Two-step, Line dance, and Schottische. The Country Western Dance Club helped provide music and instruction for dances throughout the evening. There was a great turnout and we would like to thank all of the students who attended. Pictured below is the winning centerpiece for the competition, presented by the PEAC Club.

 

University Career Fair and Workshop

  • Interviewing Skills Workshop.  

The National Society of Black Engineers is presenting an Interviewing Skills Workshop on Tuesday, February 26th. This is a great opportunity to learn interviewing skills and impress potential employers. The workshop will be at 6:00 pm in Covell 216. For more information, please contact Nathan Okorly.

Email: okorleyn@onid.orst.edu, Carolyn.killefer@oregonstate.edu.

  • Winter Career Fairs:

The Winter Career Fair will be this week Wednesday, February 27 (University Wide) and Thursday February 28, (Engineering). Students will be able to make networking connections and learn about jobs and internships. The event will be held in the CH2M Hill Alumni Center. For more information please visit the career website, or contact Jen Busick Stewart.

Email: jennifer.busick@oregonstate.edu

Website: oregonstate.edu/career/career-fairs

Collegiate 4-H Adopt A Soldier

Collegiate 4-H is adopting a soldier and needs student help to collect items. There are several items possible to donate including snacks, stationary, envelopes, toiletries, DVD’s, CD’s, games, inflatable pillows, and long distance phone cards. Everyone is welcome to donate items and there are boxes in the Withycombe student lounge, and Ballard second floor computer lab. The last day to turn in items will be Wednesday, February 27 and please contact Mandi Carlson with any questions.

Email: Carlsoam@onid.orst.edu

 

 

Beaver Classic Dairy Sale

The Dairy Club will be hosting their bi-annual Beaver Classic Sale March 2, at the Oldfield Animal Teaching Pavilion. The sale is the club’s biggest fundraising event and consists of 40+ high quality dairy heifers as well an embryo packages. The money raised at the sale will go towards an endowment fund that will allow for students to participate in dairy related activities. These activities include the dairy challenge contest participation, judging teams, as well as membership in the American Dairy Science Association. Everyone is welcome to attend with dinner beginning at 6pm and the sale shortly after at 7pm. Please come out to show your support for the Dairy club and if you have any questions please view the facebook event page or contact Hayden Bush or Jessica Budge.

Email: dairyclub@oregonstate.edu

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/182914208515152/?fref=ts

MANNRS Host Weyerhaeuser Representatives

MANNRS will be hosting Weyerhaeuser representatives at their next general meeting February 13.  The representatives will be discussing internship and employment opportunities, and all students are welcome to attend. The meeting will be held in STAG 203 at 5:30pm. If you have any questions please view the company website or contact MANNRS.

Company website: http://www.weyerhaeuser.com/

Email: mannrs@oregonstate.edu

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/231271017010050/

State of the University Address

            

President Ed Ray spoke on behalf of Oregon State University at the State of the University Address, which was held January 31, 2013 at the Hilton Portland and Executive Center. He emphasized that the achievements of OSU and the promising future were a direct result of the incredible staff, faculty, students, alumni, administrators, and donors. More than ever, it is essential that there is a true commitment to excellence, innovation, and leadership in the state of Oregon, nationally and internationally. President Ray focused on five key points in which Oregon State University is prepared to address the future. These points include the financial state of the university, decisions regarding enrollment in the future, the university’s commitment to excellence, the exponential growth of the university’s research and Oregon State’s impact on innovation and discovery across the world, and the remarkable accomplishment we are realizing because of the Campaign for OSU.  There were over 500 distinguished alumni and donors in attendance at the event, as well as 24 students selected for the opportunity. Among the students selected were Agricultural Executive Council officers Jon Calhoun and Derek Burbank, and Ambassadors for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Meg Johnston and Jessica Budge. To read more on the Address please follow the link below.

http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2013/jan/osu-president-ray-announces-major-gifts-outlines-other-successes

 

Botany and Plant Pathology Spring break Trip

The Botany and Plant Pathology Club will be hosting a spring break trip to the Siskiyou Mountain Range, Redwoods National Park, and the Oregon National Caves this year. Students will have the opportunity to botanize rare endangered species, explore the Redwoods, and see amazing places along the way. The trip is open to students and will provide free transportation, entrance fees, and dinner meals. For more information and to see a trip itinerary please contact Laura.

bentonaura@gmail.com

MANNRS 8th Annual Career Wardrobe Makeover

MANNRS will be hosting their 8th annual community service event, Career Wardrobe Makeover on February 7. The event provides the OSU community with an opportunity to purchase professional dress at an affordable cost. There will also be a workshop provided that will educate students on the appropriate attire and behavior in an interview setting. Donated business apparel and accessories will be accepted, and is tax deductible. Everyone is welcome, and the event will take place in the Memorial Union Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 3p.m.

For more information please contact:

Wanda Crannell: 541-737-2999

mannrs@oregonstate.edu