Upcoming Opportunities
OSU Food Drive Continues
Through the end of March, the COH and other colleges and departments have a variety of food and fundraising activities to help combat food insecurity. This effort is in conjunction with the Governor’s State Employees Food Drive; the resources gathered support local food banks and nonprofit agencies. Find out info on the OSU Food Drive, including how you can donate and/or receive donations. Questions about how the COH is involved may go to Lori Hodgert (e.g., a food donation box is at the main entrance in the Women’s Building. Also, don’t forget about the Basic Needs Center!
Request Textbooks via the Basic Needs Center
Care for some potential assistance in purchasing some of your textbooks for your spring term classes? The Basic Needs Center textbook library may have you covered! Access the textbook request Google form via the QR code or the link displayed in the flyer below. The deadline to request textbooks is today (March 16) at 5 PM.
Meet with a CAFE Peer Mentor This Spring
The Center for Advancing Financial Education (CAFE) is coming to the Women’s Building this spring! CAFE Peer Mentors will provide free one-on-one appointments, self-study modules, and presentations on topics such as paying for college (e.g., billing, financial aid, scholarships, resources), budgeting, post-college financial planning, and more! Sign up for in-person or virtual meetings with a CAFE Peer Mentor happening Mondays and Wednesdays from 2-4 PM over the spring term. If you have any questions, please contact Lori Hodgert.
Free Tax Guidance and Hot Cocoa
In partnership with the COH, OSU Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is offering free assistance with filing your taxes along with some hot cocoa on Thursday, April 9 at 4 PM, 5 PM, or 6 PM in Hallie Ford Center 115! Attendees will observe a quick presentation on where to find tax forms and how to enter them, and experienced tax preparers will be available to answer any questions (be sure to ask if you qualify for any educational tax credits!).
Kaiser Permanente Pre-Medical Conference Registration
Kaiser Permanente is excited to announce their third annual Pre-Medical Career Conference happening on Saturday, April 11 in Portland. This conference is ideal for community college and university students who are aspiring medical professionals. Attendees will gain insights into the medical field through interactive sessions and networking with Kaiser Permanente physicians, dentists, resident physicians, med students, deans, admissions reps, etc. Attendance is free and currently full, but you may still register for the conference waitlist here.
Summer Job Shadow Program App Open
A job shadow is your chance to get a keen inside look at a career that piques your interest. It’s a great, low-stakes career experiment; you’ll get to observe a professional at their workplace for a day, either in-person or virtually, to gain a better grasp of the nature of the work and how it aligns with your own passions. The Job Shadow Program registration is open through May 1; the shadows take place sometime between June 15 and August 28. Check out the list of participating Job Shadow Program hosts, and access the Job Shadow Program app here. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Hilary Roman, your friendly COH career specialist.
