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Week 7 Spring 2025

Is it just us, or does the spring term fly by fastest? As you cruise into Week 7, have these events on your radar; many involve professional development, some entail free food, and all are free of charge! Also, as registration nears, remember that we have drop-in advising Monday through Thursday from 2-4 PM.

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)

Monday, May 19–Friday, May 23: Fall 2025 registration opens; read these Fall 2025 registration updates to stay informed

Monday, June 2: Corvallis campus students may register for most Fall 2025 online classes (see Fall 2025 registration updates)

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:

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).

COH URSA Engage Ambassador Program: Healthy Discoveries Lightning Talk
Healthy Discoveries is an Ambassador Program for students participating in URSA Engage. This lightning talk will feature eight undergraduate researchers presenting on topics such as Special Olympic athletes’ diets, Latinx communities and food security, fishermen life jacket use, chronic ankle instability, prenatal microplastics, and more. Please join us on Friday, May 16 from 10 AM-12 PM at Hallie Ford Center 115, and if you want, stick around for the Graduate Student Symposium starting at 1 PM. Light refreshments will be provided.

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 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

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 two (2) upcoming workshops: Oops, I Still Need a Job or Internship on Tuesday, May 13 at 5 PM via Zoom followed by Leveraging Your Dam Network on Tuesday, May 20 at CH2M Hill at 12 PM. 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

Healthcare Workforce Equity Conference
Interested in a career in healthcare and/or professional development? If so, consider attending the debut Healthcare Workforce Equity Conference in Salem on Thursday, May 22; in the true spirit of equity, this is a free event! Scan the QR code or visit the website to register and learn more.

Graphic with QR code advertising the Healthcare Workforce Equity Conference on May 22, 2025 at the Salem Convention Center in Salem, OR

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