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Important Dates

• Last Day to choose S/U or Withdraw from a Course: February 22, 2019
• Last Day to Withdraw from the Winter Term: March 15, 2019
• Winter Term Finals Week begins: March 18, 2019
• Winter Term 2019 ends: March 22, 2019

2019 CPHHS All Clubs Winter Event

Considering getting involved in a club? Come learn about ALL the clubs in the College of Public Health and Human Sciences in one place at the CPHHS All Clubs Winter Event! Each club will give a brief overview of their organization and why you should get involved. Snacks to follow! Students in all colleges, years and majors are encouraged and invited to attend. This event will take place on Tuesday, February 26th at 4pm in Hallie Ford Center 115. For questions or accommodations, please contact Kiana Barr.

Kinesiology Experiential Learning Site Visits

This spring, join fellow Kinesiology students and Kinesiology Experiential Learning Coordinator, Slade Thackeray, to visit Kinesiology experiential learning sites in the Corvallis and Beaverton areas. These site visits are great ways to learn about your interests, talents, and what sites would fit you well for internships and practicum experience. Potential site visits include personal trainers, clinics, and other sites that encourage wellness. Interested? Take this survey to help determine which days would work for the most students next term. Questions on this opportunity or Kinesiology Experiential Learning opportunities in general? Contact Slade Thackeray. 

Getting the Most from Undergraduate Research Workshop

Want to learn how to get involved in research at OSU, and how to make the most of it during your time here? The Office of Undergraduate Research, Scholarship & the Arts is hosting a workshop called Getting the Most from Undergraduate Research, which will take place Wednesday, February 20th from 5:30-7:00pm. Students will learn about applying for prestigious awards, presentation and publication opportunities, marketing themselves as a researcher, getting transcript-visible research credits, finding funding, and more!  The workshop is open to ALL students at OSU. Please RSVP for location information.

Getting the Most from Undergraduate Research Workshop

Beaver Basics Workshop and Consultation Sessions

Beaver Basics peer trainers offer OSU students help with Office 365 and Google productivity tools such as Excel/Sheets, PowerPoint/Slides, and Word/Docs. Short workshops (5-7 minutes) and one-to-one consultations are available in the Valley Library through Spring term. Peer trainers will also help students access and download applications from Office 365. All workshop and consultation sessions are drop-in (no registration required). Check out the full schedule here, and contact Science Librarian and Associate Professor Uta Hussong Christian with any questions.

New Nutrition Course Offering for Spring 2019

NUTR 299: Applications in Food & Nutrition: Healthy Meals (CRN: 60053) is now being offered for Spring 2019! This class will focus on applying healthy eating guidelines and meal planning techniques to every day life through hands-on learning activities. If you want to talk about food, learn about meal planning, and practice preparing and eating healthy meals and snacks, this class is for you! Prerequisites for this course are: HHS 231, NUTR 225 or NUTR 240. The course will meet every Thursday from 2-3:50pm. Questions? Contact Clinical Assistant Professor Jenny Jackson.

NUTR 299 Course Spring 2019

OSU Retirement Association Scholarship

The OSU Retirement Association provides scholarship support to undergraduate students at Oregon State University who are pursuing a course of study that may lead to a career promoting healthy aging. That term includes all aspects of “health” — physical, emotional, social or financial. Currently enrolled OSU undergraduate students who have completed at least one academic year at OSU, have a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or above, and have at least one year of study remaining towards their first bachelor’s (BA or BS) degree, are encouraged to apply. The scholarship amount may be up to $2,000 per person and will be awarded at the OSURA Annual Meeting in May. Funds will be distributed into student accounts for the 2019-2020 academic year. The deadline for application is Monday, March 11, 2019. To apply or for more information, visit the website or contact Mealoha McFadden at 541-737-6522.

Job Opportunity through OSU Precollege Programs

OSU Precollege programs is looking to fill 12 positions (3 hours a week during spring term and 40 hours per week during summer camps) for the iINVENT middle school summer camps. Camp instructors will run day camps and work with youth, parents, families, and community partners to support Invention Education as they travel throughout Oregon all summer. Youth will be challenged to apply science, technology, math, and engineering concepts to create inventions to meet specific user needs over the course of the camp. Examples of camp activities include Edison Robots, making Windmills, making solar/Kinect carts, creating circuits, and invention themed design challenges. Summer camps will be held at schools, boys and girls clubs, and/or community centers.  Lodging, transportation, and food stipends, if required, will be provided. For more information on the iINVENT program or to see what last year’s camp looked like, see the website. To apply for this position, see the job posting.

Corvallis Housing Fair and App 

Haven’t found housing for next year yet, or have no idea where to start looking? Don’t worry! The Corvallis Housing Fair and Corvallis Housing App are two great resources brought to students by ASOSU and Orange Media Network. The Corvallis Housing Fair will take place in the MU Ballroom on Wednesday, February 20th from 11-4:00 pm, and is a great way to connect with local housing vendors, gain some insights on places to live (both on and off campus) next year,  and get $50 off your security deposit. The Corvallis Housing App gives students an easy way to browse through listings from housing providers in the Corvallis area depending on their own housing requirements. Check out the app here.

Boldly Me Health Week

Boldly Me is a week full of events focused on healthy sexuality and promoting inclusivity for diverse gender identities and sexual orientations. This week is all about celebrating the uniqueness contributed by each and every member of the OSU community through events designed to promote healthy relationships, increase understanding of consent, and showcase individuality in identity. Boldly Me Health Week is taking place THIS WEEK from February 18-21, 2019. Events are made possible through collaborative efforts by Student Health Services and the Wellness Agents, the OSU Craft Center, OSU Program Council, UHDS, CAPS, the Pride Center, the Hattie Redmond Women and Gender Center, SHS Prevention and Wellness, Dixon Rec Sports Programs and Physical Activity Peer Team, SARC, and a group of generous community donors. Events throughout the week include the sexual health fair, zine crafting, interpersonal communication workshops, coffee and consent, student panel, professional panel, body positivity activity fair, and a variety show. For all details of events and more information, see the website. Boldly Me is also looking for volunteers for any and all events. To volunteer, sign up here!

Grad School and You

Thinking about grad school? Not sure where to start? Join Suzanna Chase (College of Public Health and Human Sciences), Olivia Heath (College of Business), Sahid Rosado Lausell (College of Engineering), Melissa Almanza (the Graduate School) at Grad School and You to learn about how to apply to various graduate programs at OSU. This event is taking place TODAY Tuesday, February 19 from 6-7pm in Austin Hall, Room 126. RSVP for the event is requested but not required.

Grad School and You

2019 Non-Profit and Public Service Fair

Considering a career in non-profit work or public service, or want to learn about opportunities in the field? Head to the 2019 Non-Profit and Public Service Fair, and meet representatives from over 50 nonprofit and local government organizations representing a wide variety of fields who are seeking OSU volunteers, interns, and employees. Network with people who share your interests and passions and learn more about the many opportunities available in the nonprofit field. The entire OSU community, including alumni, and the public are encouraged to attend this event! The event will take place in the MU Ballroom, 11am-3pm on February 27th, 2019. Login to Handshake for more information or to register.

New HDFS Course Offering for Spring 2019

HDFS 460: Family Policy (4) explores how policies affect families and how professionals play a critical role in shaping policies to strengthen families. The course will examine types of family structures, constantly evolving family functions, and how government policies shape various dimensions of family life. The Spring 2019 course will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays, 10-11:30am. See the flier below, or contact Professor David Rothwell for more information.

HDFS 460: Family Policy Flier 

Winter 2019 Career Expo

Looking for a summer job or internship? Now is the time to connect with some of the best employers in the country at the Oregon State Career Expo. This career fair attracts approximately 130 employers seeking jobs and internships in STEM fields, the arts, humanities, business, and healthcare. The Career Expo will take place THIS WEEK on February 20th, 2019, 11am to 3pm in the CH2M Hill Alumni Center. Login to Handshake for more information or to register.

Job Opportunity with Student Health Services

Do you want to influence student health and well-being on campus? Apply to become a Wellness Agent! Wellness Agents have unique opportunities to get involved in prevention and wellness efforts at OSU. Each term, they help plan large awareness events and educate the student population on college health issues. Wellness Agents are trained to be campus leaders and work in a cohort. They have opportunities to work with professional faculty and apply skills outside of the classroom to promote health and well-being. Wellness Agents must be able to serve in the position for a minimum of three terms (first term is dedicated to training) and serve at least 15 hours per term (about 1-2 hours per week). Applications for fall term are accepted on a rolling basis. The final deadline is September 30^th. For more information and to apply, visit the website or access the application here.

Job Opportunities in the Academic Success Center

The Academic Success Center (ASC) is currently hiring students for two different positions: ASC Strategists and Supplemental Instruction Leaders (SILs). ASC Strategists promote engagement with university students, helping students to navigate the university landscape and cultivate strong academic habits. They are responsible for consulting with students on a walk-in basis, creating a welcoming atmosphere in the ASC front office (Waldo 125), and supporting the Academic Coaching Program. Flexible hours and ongoing professional development are offered. Apply for the ASC Strategist position here, and contact Anika Lautenbach with any questions. Supplemental Instruction Leaders lead group study tables for a range of courses. For the 2019-20 school year, ASC is looking to hire 8-12 students who are interested in helping others learn and have succeeded in any of the following courses:  BA 211 & 213, BI 23x, CH 20x, CH 23x, MTH 251, and PH 20x. Flexible hours and ongoing professional development are also offered for this position, and previous experience in peer education is not required. Apply for the SIL position here and contact Chris Gasser with any questions. 

ASC Strategist Post 2019

SI Leader posting-2019

Oregon Patient Safety Commission’s 8th Annual Oregon Patient Safety Event

The Oregon Patient Safety Commission invites interested CPHHS students to attend the 8th Annual Oregon Patient Safety Event on Friday, March 15th, at the Sentinel Hotel in downtown Portland. This event is hosted each year to bring together Oregon’s healthcare community around a mission to improve patient safety. This year’s event will feature speaker Dr. Jo Shapiro, Director of the Center for Professionalism and Peer Support at Brigham & Women’s Hospital. Dr. Shapiro’s presentation and workshop will focus on nurturing clinician well-being by creating a culture of psychological safety in healthcare organizations. The full event will take place from 8-11am and include a full breakfast. Students can register for the event here. Two program faculty or staff are also invited to attend, and can register here. The event has been approved for 2.5 hours of CME and CE credit. Event tickets are $50, but groups of 5 or more will receive a 15% discount.  For more information, contact Director of Early Discussion and Resolution Beth Kaye at 503 227 2632.

Healthy Aging Club

Students from all disciplines are encouraged to attend the OSU Healthy Aging Club meetings. This unique club offers students a chance to learn about careers in aging, interact with elders in our community, and gain experience for graduate school or work beyond college.

Questions? Contact Club President Billy Tran.

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