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Week 6 Spring 2025

It’s finally May! The sun is out, the vibes are mellow, and the experiential opportunities abound. This week, we have the HDFS alumni networking event, a research seminar, a career development workshop, and a call to apply for some rewarding opportunities. Read on!

Spring 2025 Academic Deadlines

Friday, May 16 @ 12:00 PM: last day to change the grading basis of a class (A-F to S/U or vice versa; review the COH S/U policy)

Friday, May 16 @ 11:59 PM: last day to withdraw from a class (no refund)

Friday, June 6 @ 11:59 PM: last day to withdraw from the term

Magnificent May Events

Check out the COH events calendar to see what’s happening these days! Here are some coming up:

HDFS Nibble and Network Career Event
Networking, snacks, and swag, oh my! COH students, come hear from recent Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS) alumni who represent a wide array of careers with their HDFS degrees. They’ll give two-minute lightning talks sharing insights on their career paths to help you navigate your own career journey. Afterwards, meet with alumni to chat and connect. You’ll also have the unique opportunity to meet with the COH career advisor, the school head for HDFS, an academic advisor, HDFS faculty, and HDFS Club members – all at one event on Monday, May 5 from 4-5:30 PM in MU 109! Register via the QR code below. Ecampus students and Cascades students are also invited to register; there’ll be a livestream option for the presentations and lightning talks!

Flyer with blue background and QR code for HDFS Nibble & Network event on Monday, May 5 at 4 PM in MU Room 109

Conducting Research on Sexual and Reproductive Health Workshop
Are you interested in sexual and reproductive health, research, and/or healthcare legislation and policy? Come join us this week for some special events with Dr. Diana Greene Foster, Director of Research, Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health (ANSIRH) at UCSF’s Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health. All are welcome to attend; the events will be held Thursday, May 8 and Friday, May 9 in the Hallie Ford Center and via Zoom.

PHGSA and Basic Needs Center Spring Toiletry Drive
Once again, the Public Health Grad Student Association (PHGSA) and the Basic Needs Center are teaming up for a toiletry drive from May 5 through May 16! You’ll see drop-off boxes around campus for you to place donated items (please only donate unexpired items fully sealed in their original packaging). Examples of welcomed toiletries include toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, menstrual products, deodorant, facial cleanser, moisturizers, sunscreen, shaving cream, TP, paper towels, etc. Please reach out to Caleigh Han-Schlegel or Cassie Sanchez if questions.

Graphic advertising the Spring 2025 toiletry drive sponsored by the Public Health Grad Student Association and Basic Need Center

Join the Student Health Advisory Board!
Are you passionate about student health and well-being? Do you want to be a voice for students and have a real impact on health initiatives at OSU? The Student Health Advisory Board (SHAB) includes undergrads and graduate student volunteers of any major who meet once a week for a one-year term. SHAB works with Student Health Services to advocate for the student body and ensure health services meet students’ needs. This is a solid leadership opportunity! Apps are open through Sunday, May 18th. If interested, feel free to stop by for an info session on Monday, May 12 from 4-5 PM in MU 062 (next to Bites).

Upcoming Career Workshops: Grad School, Job/Internships, and Networking
The OSU Career Development-sponsored Getting a Dam Job series continues! Check out the QR code below for more info on three (3) upcoming workshops: Graduate School Decision Making; Oops, I Still Need a Job or Internship; and Leveraging Your Dam Network. Whether you’re a first-year student or a soon-to-be graduate, all are welcome.

Graphic with QR code for OSU Career Development's Getting a Dam Job workshop series listing names, dates, and locations of four May workshops

KidSpirit is Hiring for Multiple Summer 2025 Positions!
For those in Corvallis this summer, if you’re looking for energetic and engaging work with young children and/or teens, consider applying with KidSpirit! There are currently multiple openings, including for gymnastics instructors, aquatics instructors, office staff, volunteers, etc.

Photo of the back of a camp counselor's KidSpirit "Staff" t-shirt as they stand on a basketball court with several kids