Happy Week Nine, Beavs! As the term comes to an end, make sure to take advantage of office hours, study groups, and on campus resources to prepare for finals. And don’t forget, take time for yourself as well!
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Important Dates
- Phase 1 of Spring Priority Registration Ends: March 11, 2020
- Phase 2 of Spring Priority Registration Begins (with waitlisting): March 12, 2020
- Last Day to Withdraw from the Term: March 13, 2020
- Finals Week: March 16-20, 2020
- Spring Break: March 21-29, 2020
Highlights
100 Days Until You’re Alumni
Calling all 2020 graduates! On March 5, stop by the SEC Plaza from 2-5:00 pm for a sweet surprise and treat to yourself for all your hard work. This will also be a great time to have all your commencement-related question answered. The countdown to graduation is on!
Animal Action Day
This day of service is all about supporting our animal friends! We hold service projects with local humane societies and other animal rescues. On Saturday, March 7, meet in the MU Trysting Tree Lounge at 8:00 am, then travel to the service site. Registration is required, and project start and end times vary.
Networking Event
Interested in senior healthcare? Join Marquis Companies and Consonus Healthcare at OSU for an evening of socializing! Their team will be sharing information about their organization along with their different career and internship paths for a future in senior healthcare. The event will be taking place on Tuesday, April 14 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm at the CH2M Hill Alumni Center Cascade Ballroom. RSVP by Friday, April 10. There will be light appetizers and beverages!
Women in Healthcare: Thriving in 2020
Are you interested in learning more about ways to develop your career and exciting new healthcare fields? Attend Thriving in 2020: Discussion for Emerging Leaders in Healthcare put on by the Women in Healthcare Oregon Chapter. This event will be on March 5 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Lucky Lab Multnomah Village in Portland. The speaker this year is Brenda Purvis, a Workforce Planning Consultant with Kaiser Permanente. Register today!
Study Abroad: From Classroom to Community
Dr. Tammy Bray and Dr. Sunil Khanna have put together a study abroad opportunity in Taiwan and India called ‘From Classroom to Community.’ Students will be able to earn 16 credits during this 8 week opportunity. Join the information session to learn more about this amazing opportunity on Thursday, March 5 from 12-1:00 pm in Milam 119.
Volunteer with Camp Promise
Camp Promise-Rockies is a camp for youth and young adults with muscular dystrophy and neuromuscular diseases. They are looking for volunteers to join them for one week, August 2-7, at their camp in Empire, CO this summer! The camp believes all kids should get to experience the magic of camp, regardless of their medical needs or physical abilities and highly value our volunteers who help make this happen. Apply by May 18, 2020!
Beavers Belong
Beavers Belong is a support network for students, by students. Their goals are to create connection, community, and belonging through weekly peer-led groups, on-campus events, and activities. They aim to cultivate an inclusive space supporting each other’s identities and well-being. Drop-in hours are: Monday 2-3:00 pm, Monday 3-4:00 pm, Monday 4-5:00 pm, and Friday 2-3:00 pm. Monday’s drop-in hours will be in the Family Friendly Room in the MU Lounge, and Friday’s will be in the Wellness Nook in the MU Room 62.
Academy for Lifelong Learning Scholarship
Full-time students who have a GPA of 3.2 or higher and who qualify for financial assistance as defined by the OSU Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships should apply for the Academy for Lifelong Learning Scholarship. This is a $2,000 scholarship for the 2020-2021 academic year. To learn more and receive application forms, contact Rebecca Marti. Applications are due by April 24, 2020.
American Society of Safety Professionals
The ASSP Student Section is designed for students who are pursuing a career in the safety, health and environmental fields. This club provides opportunities for students to learn more about their chosen areas of study, as well as promote interaction between students and safety professionals. For details on meeting times and location, contact faculty advisor, Laurel Kincl.
Wellness Coaching at OSU
Wellness Coaching is free for all OSU students! Coaches offer support for navigating transitions and overcoming challenges that students face during their time at OSU. Wellness Coaches empower students by helping them focus on their strengths, work towards personal goals, find resources that are valuable to get you where you want to go, and build on what is working in your life that will help your future. Schedule an appointment with a Wellness Coach today!
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