UHDS News

New students move-in with help from friends, family, and the OSU community. View the full Facebook gallery here.

New students take their traditional first steps toward graduation. View the full Facebook gallery here.

University Housing & Dining Services hosted the annual “Dianne’s” award ceremony on the evening of Tuesday, May 28. Here are some of the students and staff that were recognized at the event:

• Dianne Marie Finklein Memorial Scholarship: Brenda Dao ($1000), Gabriela Busto Ramos ($750), Karla Chavez ($500)
• Residential Education Staff Member of the Year: Courtney Darr – West Hall
• Dr. M. Edward Bryan CommunityDevelopment Award: Dustin Fernandes – Weatherford Hall; and Gabriel Hernandez – Bloss Hall
• Academic Excellence Award: Rachel Rosenbaum – Weatherford Hall
• The Dianne Marie Finklein Creative Spirit Award: Colton Taylor – McNary Hall
• External Black Belt of Caring Award: Dale McCauley– AEP
• Internal Black Belt of Caring Award: Jill Childress, AD Student Conduct & Community Standards
• After Dark Outstanding Participation Award: Jeffrey Tsang, Late Night & Leadership Program Assistant

The Cooperative House Awards “Coopies”

• House Member of the Year: Sarah Hewett-Dixon Lodge; and Maddy Greathouse-Oxford House
• Executive Council of the Year: Azalea House
• Executive Council Member of the Year: Michelle Scarborough- Azalea House; and John Ngo- Avery Lodge
• President of the Year: Lauren McGee – Dixon Lodge
• Cooperative House of the Year: Avery Lodge

View the video at the source: KVAL TV, Apr. 3, 2013.

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Jay Perry knew he wanted to be a chef at a young age.

“When I was 18, I saw the chef at a hotel I was in,” said Perry, chef at Oregon State University Marketplace West Dining Center. “The chef was 34 years old, and back then all chefs wore all white. Just that look that respect when he walked through the kitchen, I said to myself, ‘That’s what I’m going to be.'”

Perry wears the white chef coat at OSU – and earns respect through competition. Chef Jay took home silver from the National Association of College and University Food Services competition in Reno, Nevada.

“It kind of bridges a gap between the university and the housing and dining of just understanding that we’re here representing the school as well when we are doing these competitions,” Perry said. “It’s not always about football and basketball and baseball, but cooking is a part of the university as well.”

For a chef at Oregon State, the competition’s choice of protein – duck – was a feast fit for a Beaver.

Winning awards means a lot, but Perry sees cooking for college students as part of the larger mission of the university.

“Eating is an essential part of their education,” he said. “To eat right is good for the mind, it’s good for the body, it’s good for the spirit, so when we are giving them good food and giving them good options, it keeps them happy, it keeps them focused on what they come here for: to get an education.”

As your Winter Term is winding down, please be aware of the following dates and information:

End of Term and Check-out: All halls and cooperatives, with the exception of Bloss, Finley, Halsell, Buxton, Cauthorn, Hawley, Poling, Sackett, the International Living-Learning Center and West will close at Noon (12pm) on Friday, March 22. Students should plan to vacate their Residence Hall or Cooperative House within 24 hours of their last exam. Students with late Friday final exams or travel circumstances are allowed to extend their stay no later than noon the following day, Saturday, March 23. Students needing to stay over Friday night due to these reasons must make arrangements to stay late, which is done through the “Late Stay” link on their MyUHDS account (https://myuhds.oregonstate.edu/) and contacting their Resident Director or Cooperative Director by 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 20. UHDS staff will be doing health and safety checks of every room to ensure rooms are free of safety issues like waste in the trash, windows left open, or appliances plugged in (curling irons, extension cords, etc.). To be most prepared for these checks please see the checklist below. If you want to be present for your room check, contact your Resident Assistant, Cooperative Director or Resident Director to schedule a room check.

Break Housing: Residents assigned to open halls (the ones listed above) may remain in their rooms during the break if they sign up for break housing. The deadline to sign up for Spring Break housing is 5pm on Wednesday, March 20 and can be done through the “Break Housing” link on their MyUHDS account (https://myuhds.oregonstate.edu/). A weekly rate of $126 will be assessed for break housing. If you are an INTO OSU student, this charge is already included in your housing rate.

Returning to Campus: Residence Halls and Cooperative Houses open for Spring Term at 9am on Sunday, March 31.

Questions: Please contact your Resident Assistant, Cooperative Director, Resident Director or Service Center if you have any questions. You can also contact our main office at 541-737-4771 throughout the break. Please have a safe and enjoyable Spring Break!

Leaving for break checklist:

1. Securely close and LOCK all windows.

2. Pull all blinds/drapes into a closed position.

3. Open heater valve. The valve should be turned to the left.

4. Unplug all electrical devices, including computers, hair dryers, curling irons/straighteners, holiday lights.

5. Unplug, defrost and remove all perishable items from your refrigerator.

6. Remove all garbage and recycling and dispose of it in the outside bins. There will be a $45 charge if staff have to remove garbage from your room.

7. Remove any fire hazards.

8. Turn off clock radios and alarms.

9. Take trays, dishes, etc. back to the dining centers.

10. Turn off all lights.

11. Return any “extra” furniture to the place of origin. Failure to do so will result in conduct action being taken and possible fines.

12. Lock your door behind you as you leave.

13. Take your keys and student ID card home with you. Remember to bring them back so you can get into your room.

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University’s Nutrition and Dietetics Club is celebrating National Nutrition Month this March with a two-day event in the Memorial Union Quad.

This year’s theme of “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day” encourages personalized healthy eating styles that include lifestyle and cultural and ethnic traditions when creating balanced meals.

OSU’s Nutrition and Dietetics Club is teaming up with Be Well on March 5-6 for the two-day event, which will feature games, prizes, free food, and tips on how to stay healthy from guests representing Bob’s Red Mill, First Alternative Co-op, Wild Squirrel Nut Butters, and Food@OSU.

“This is an excellent opportunity for students to learn more about their personal nutrition and reflect on goals related to it while engaging with on-campus nutritional professionals and discovering services to help them achieve their goals,” said Lynn Cordes, a registered dietician with Student Health Services. “The Nutrition and Dietetics Club puts meticulous thought and planning into this event every year and it is reflected in the excitement and fun atmosphere found at National Nutrition Month at OSU.”

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Dear Campus Colleagues,

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is pleased to announce it is now offering after-hours crisis counseling services. To access a counselor anytime, all students need to do is call our main number, 541-737-2131.

We recognized that students often face urgent concerns that are too overwhelming to wait for a scheduled appointment.  Therefore, we have worked to identify a resource that will serve our students when we are closed — after hours, weekends, holidays, and other times we cannot be open.

When students access our after hours service, they will speak to licensed, mental health counselors who will assess the students’ level of concern, identify appropriate interventions to de-escalate the crisis, plan for safety, and help the students get connected to resources that will help them long-term. In addition, the mental health professionals will be able to work with our campus personnel to assure that students in who are at great risk of harming themselves or others receive immediate assistance.

As always, students can see a CAPS counselor on a same-day basis for a first-time appointment or for urgent care during our regular business hours, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  We begin taking appointments at 8:30 AM, and students can simply call 541-737-2131 to schedule.

We hope that you will assist us in spreading the word about this new service, and will feel free to encourage students you are working with to use it if they are struggling with their mental health.

For more information, check out the CAPS website.

[Daily Barometer — Feb. 20, 2013] — Most have heard the term “social justice” before but may not realize how important it is for the health and well-being of our diverse campus. Social justice refers to equality and solidarity found in society.
Jesseanne Pope, a junior majoring in student affairs with a focus on social justice, has experience with this topic in her role as community relations facilitator.

As a live-in social justice and diversity educator in the Oregon State University residence halls, she has spent this year interacting with new students, encouraging campus involvement and promoting informative events about social justice, diversity and identity.

Pope’s enthusiastic interest in social justice issues began through the lens of women’s issues, such as reproductive rights, equal pay and sexual violence.

“I value humanity and think that most people nowadays have drifted far from the core meaning of humanity,” Pope said.

Pope recently attended the Social Justice Real Justice Conference from Feb. 14-16 at the University of Oregon.

According to the website, the conference had goals to “promote personal growth, leadership development, cultural pluralism, community education, positive social change and the ending of human oppression by exploring ways to mobilize and organize.”

Students led the conference with a focus on leadership and cultural openness. Additionally, the conference focused on issues related to women, ethnicity and LGBT rights.

Read the full article here.