It’s Week 9! This week is another short week. If you are traveling out of Corvallis for the holiday, safe travels!
To stay up to date with the Office of Student Success, follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!
Important Dates
- No School: November 22 and November 23
- Last Day to Withdraw from the Fall Term: November 30
- Fall Term Finals Week begins: December 3
- Fall Term Ends: December 7
Highlights
Cover Letter and Resume Review
The Peer Advisors at the Office of Student Success are now taking one-on-one appointments to review resumes and cover letters and provide constructive feedback! Schedule a 15 minute appointment with a Peer Advisor here!
Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program for Summer 2019
The CPHHS London Classroom will be continuing for Summer 2019! The program is from June 29 to July 20, and will offer 9-credits: H 320: Intro to Human Disease; H 333: Global Public Health (a Bacc Core class); and H 333: Photostory Project (an independent investigation and presentation of a relevant public health issue). Students who are interested in learning more about the program should email Aimee Snyder to find out how to apply and how to prepare to study abroad in London.
Information sessions will be held on November 29 and January 10 from 5-7pm in Waldo 400. The priority application deadline is February 15. Following the two info sessions, 5 pre-departure meetings will be held (5-7pm; Waldo 400; Feb 14, Mar 14, April 11, May 9, and June 6) to walk students through the steps they need to prepare for the London experience.
Only 20 students can participate in the program. The program is open to any student, with no College or major restrictions. E-campus students are welcome, and encouraged, to join the program. All info sessions will accommodate E-campus students.
Earn Credit During Winter Break
Do you want to make the most of your winter break and earn academic credit in just two weeks? Register for NUTR 241: Applications in Human Nutrition! It is an online 1-credit course that takes place from December 24th-January 6th. For more information, click here!
Mental Health First Aid Training (MHFAT)
It’s easy to tell when someone is having a heart attack, is choking or can’t breathe. But what does depression look like? Anxiety? Would you know how to respond if someone says they are considering suicide? Public Safety is hosting a FREE 8-hour training in Waldo 400 on Wednesday, Dec 5, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MHFAT is an evidence-based program that will increase our knowledge and understanding about mental health problems, in order to help us recognize symptoms and reduce stigma. Click here to register! Register soon as this training is limited to 35 people!
If you want to learn more about Mental Health First Aid before committing, visit the Samaritan Health Services MHFAT website.
Student Project Opportunity
WellSuite® IV is an evidence-based health risk assessment (HRA), developed by Wellsource®, and is used to assess an individual’s level of wellness. The aim of this study is to assess the validity of WellSuite® IV using validated instruments and determine the reliability of WellSuite® IV using a test-retest method. Wellsource is looking for a student—on a volunteer basis—to lead this project in collaboration with Wellsource’s Director of Health and Research. Activities will include developing the methods, submitting for IRB review and approval, recruiting participants, collecting participant information and HRAs, analyzing data using appropriate statistical methods, and drafting a manuscript for submission to a peer-reviewed journal article. The final deliverable for this project is a peer-reviewed journal article with the student as the lead author.
Questions? Email Brittany U. Carter, DHSc, MPH.
Pre-Therapy and Allied Health (PTAH)
The Pre-Therapy and Allied Health (PTAH) Club supports students that are interested in the allied health fields, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, nursing, physician assistant studies and medical school. This club is here to provide students with the opportunity to advance their knowledge in a field of interest, connect with other students, provide volunteer and job opportunities, and raise awareness for individuals with disabilities through fundraising events.
Questions? Contact club president Maddie Jacobson.
Comments, questions, or feedback about the news? Drop us a line at Ask a Peer Advisor.
Do You Know Your Advisor?
Need help finding your assigned advisor? Check your MyDegrees student degree checklist in the Assigned Advisor block, or call the Office of Student Success at 541-737-8900.
