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Week 9 Winter 2026

Week 9 and feeling fine–we hope, at least! We wish you the best in this homestretch of the term, and make sure to take care of yourselves. As another reminder, Corvallis campus students will be able to start registering for online classes on March 9. Until then, see if any of the upcoming opportunities below pique your interest.

Winter 2026 Deadlines

  • Online class registration opens for Corvallis campus students: March 9
  • Last day to withdraw from the term: March 13

Upcoming Opportunities

OSU Food Drive

Through all of March, the COH and other colleges and departments across OSU are planning a variety of food and fundraising activities to help narrow our local food security gap. 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 getting involved may go to Lori Hodgert; for example, a food donation box is currently at the main entrance in the Women’s Building. Also, don’t forget about the Basic Needs Center!

Kaiser Permanente Pre-Medical Conference Registration

Kaiser Permanente is excited to announce their third annual Pre-Medical Career Conference happening on Saturday, April 11! This conference is designed for community college and university students who are aspiring medical professionals. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the medical field through interactive sessions and networking with Kaiser Permanente physicians, dentists, resident physicians, med students, deans and admissions reps, etc. Attendance is free, and registration opens today, March 2! Register for the conference here.

Flyer promoting the 2026 Kaiser Permanente Pre-Medical Conference on April 11 featuring three women and one man sitting at a panel-style table taking questions from an audience

Virtual Workshop: How AI is Changing Jobs

Artificial Intelligence will continue to shape the future of work and the job market. Register for this virtual workshop happening on Thursday, March 5 from 5-6 PM to learn employers’ perspectives on how AI influences their hiring practices and their expectations for how new employees will use AI on the job. You’ll also learn how you can build and communicate your AI skills to future employers.

Human hand and black metallic robot hand touching fingertip to fingertip

Zonta Scholarship Applications Open

The Zonta Club of Corvallis is part of Zonta International, a leading global organization of individuals working hard to build a better world for women and girls. The Zonta Club of Corvallis offers scholarships (via ScholarDollars) to OSU female students in STEM fields; in 2025, year they awarded 13 scholarships of $3,000 each to female students, including some COH students, and 10 other scholarships at OSU and at LBCC. Check out the Zonta scholarships open this year! Apps are open through Friday, April 24.

Zonta Corvallis logo featuring silhouettes of three women raising their hands in celebration with the sunset in front of them