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Week 9 Fall 2024

An early Happy Thanksgiving to all those who celebrate! We at the College of Health are thankful for many things, including the fact that we have thousands of dedicated students determined to expand their knowledge and skills to help others in our society. Please enjoy your Thursday and Friday off this week; the Office of Student Success will be closed those days, too.

Important Fall 2024 Dates

Sunday, November 24, 6:00 AM: Phase 1 of registration opens for most first-year students; find your Phase 1 & 2 days/times from the registration webpage

Thursday, December 5, 6:00 AM: Phase 2 of registration opens for some students (to find your Phase 2 time, refer to the link above); students may join course section waitlists during Phase 2

Friday, December 611:55 PM: last day to withdraw from the term

November Events for COH Students

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

ScholarDollars Now Accepting Scholarship Applications
ScholarDollars is now live and accepting applications for a variety of scholarships through March 16, 2025! Just one application form will automatically match you for scholarships for which you’re potentially eligible. Please contact the OSU Scholarship Office with any questions.

Participate in Research: Chronic Ankle Instability
The COH Sports Injury Prevention Research Group is calling for participants in a study on chronic ankle instability. If you’re interested and eligible, see more below.

Research flyer for chronic ankle instability study with picture of mannequin's ankle

JEDI Hub is Open!
The Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) Hub is a safe gathering space for students who wish to advance justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Among other services, the JEDI hub offers free printing, a lending library, and even free snacks. Take a break from studying, and enjoy this cozy new space.

Flyer for JEDI Hub, a gathering space in Waldo Hall Room 305 for students who wish to advance justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives

JEDI Hub: Latiné Affinity Group Free Lunch Social
In more JEDI Hub news, JEDI invites you to an exciting Latiné Affinity Group Free Lunch Social they’re hosting on Tuesday, December 3, from 11 AM-1 PM in Hallie E. Ford Center Room Lobby and Room 115. This event is a stellar opportunity for Latiné students, faculty, and staff to connect, share food, and continue building community.

Get to Know Your Peer Ambassador

Sometimes, we spotlight a COH Advisor or Peer Ambassador, so you can get to know the people behind the desks at the Office of Student Success. This week, we’re glad to introduce one of our veteran Peer Ambassadors double majoring in HDFS and Sociology and minoring in Public Health, Hannah Crouser (she/her).

What’s your favorite song? – “Dance with Me” by Orleans
What’s your favorite film? – Sing Street
What’s your favorite restaurant in Corvallis? – Old World Deli
What’s a strange food combo you enjoy? – Not really a combo, but my roommates find it weird that I like tuna (I feel like that’s normal, though).
If you could swap lives with someone for a day, who? – Abby Lee Miller from Dance Moms; I’d love to know if she’s actually that mean in real life!
What’s a family tradition from your childhood? – Every birthday and other special occasions, we’d all go over to my grandparents’ house and have a dinner celebration.