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Registration is open now for the 2015 Earth Day of Service through the OSU Center for Civic Engagement, Saturday April 18.

See details and register here: http://sli.oregonstate.edu/cce/earthday. Accommodation requests related to a disability can be made by contacting 541-737-3041 or cce@oregonstate.edu.

Projects include:

Benton County Natural Areas and Parks: Time: 8am-12:30pm. Project Description: Pulling ivy in North Albany Park and participating in an ivy pulling contest for a Park Prize! Capacity: 11 volunteers. Youth welcome.

SOLVE/Corvallis Parks and Recreation: Time:8:15am-12:00pm. Project Description: Invasive species removal, litter cleanup, planting native plants and trees, and pruning/maintenance. Capacity: 25 volunteers. Bike to site option. Youth welcome.

Produce for the People: Time: 8:30am-12:15pm. Project Description: Moving leaves and compost, greenhouse transplanting, and other garden work. Capacity: 40 volunteers. Bike to site option. Youth welcome.

SAGE Garden: Time: 9:15am-2pm. Project Description: Harvesting, weeding, planting, garden clean up, path maintenance. Capacity: 40 volunteers. Bike to site option. Youth welcome.

Ocean Blue Project: Time: 10:20am-2pm. Project Description: Working along the banks of Mill Race Stream, invasive species removal, native vegetation planting, litter removal, and erosion control. Capacity: 12 volunteers. Youth welcome

Mark your calendars, and head to Portland for the Tapping Fresh Talent Career and Inclusion Expo at the Oregon Convention Center, April 23, 2015.

This Career Expo, specifically designed for job seekers and veterans with disabilities, will give you a chance to interact with all kinds of prospective employers – from local utility companies to international corporations.

Tapping Fresh Talent Expo Information — Tapping Fresh Talent Career and Inclusion Expo, 10:00-2:00 Thursday, April 23, 2015

Put on by Incight, the event will include dozens of employers, and workshops on networking and empowerment, along with the opportunity to have your resume reviewed.

Interested? Registration is open now on the Tapping Fresh Talent Portland webpage. You can also see the list of employers and find information on the workshops and location.

Civic Engagement Week is February 23 to 28, 2015!

Community * Leadership * Reciprocity * Collaboration * Social Change * Appreciation

Civic Engagement is about demonstrating care for people, our communities, and the environment and place we share; it is working towards creating a better quality of life for all. Students can make a difference through community service, leadership, learning about social issues, and advocating for change.

Join the Center for Civic Engagement for a series of events to build community, learn from local nonprofits, and to celebrate and appreciate what OSU students and local agencies are doing to better campus and our greater Corvallis community. Explore the many aspects of civic engagement and how you can make a difference!

Wednesday February 25, 1-3:30pm, Grace Center Service Project, Check-in SEC 206

Wednesday February 25, 5-7pm, Recyclemania Craft ‘N Care, MU Java Stop

Thursday February 26, 4-5:30pm, Dialogue with Corvallis Community Partners and Nonprofit Agencies, SEC 254

Saturday February 28, 8:30am-4pm, Day Tripper Service Day to Santiam State Forest/Fishermen’s Bend Recreation Site, Check-in SEC 206

All Week, February 23-28: Celebrating and appreciating what the OSU community and local agencies are doing to improve the quality of life in the greater Corvallis area (chalking around campus, social media posts, etc.). This includes YOU sharing gratitude with those around you who are working for positive social change. If you want to use social media to share appreciation, please use the hashtag #OSUCEWeek2015.

Learn more and register for projects here: http://sli.oregonstate.edu/ceweek.

Accommodations related to ability may be made by calling 541-737-3041 or emailing cce@oregonstate.edu.

Content courtesy Emily Bowling, OSU Center for Civic Engagement

The Difference, Power and Discrimination program here at OSU is hosting a workshop with Dr. Paul Gorski, Associate Professor from New Century College, George Mason University, on creating equity in the classroom for low-income students. Registration is now open.

Class in the Classroom: Creating Equitable Learning Environments for Low-Income Students

Thursday, March 5, 2015

1:00-4:00 PM

MU 208

Register by contacting Julie Howard at Julie.Howard@oregonstate.edu. Requests for accommodation may be made by calling 541-737-2804 at least one week in advance.

Additional information can be found at the OSU Difference, Power and Discrimination program website.

Nonprofit Opportunities Fair
Explore Service. Discover your Passions. Better the World.
Wednesday February 4, 2015, MU Ballroom
Fair is 12pm-3pm, Breakout sessions are 10-11, 11-12, and 12-1. Refreshments provided!
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1559901144255535/

Join us for the 9th Annual Nonprofit Opportunities Fair! Meet representatives from over 50 local and national nonprofit and government organizations representing a wide variety of fields who are seeking OSU volunteers, interns, and employees. Network with people who share your interests and passions and learn more about the many opportunities available in the nonprofit and public service fields.

Breakout sessions:

10:00AM – 11:00AM International Service in MU 208
Explore international nonprofit service and internships opportunities both during and after college.

11:00AM – 12:00PM Marketing Your Service Experience in MU 206
Meet a panel of nonprofit professionals who will share tips and strategies on marketing your service and volunteer experience to potential employers and answer your questions about the nonprofit field. This panel will include representatives from six nonprofit agencies at entry level and senior level positions.

12:00PM – 1:00PM Pursuing a Nonprofit Career in MU 208
Gain insight into the nonprofit industry. This session will include basics about nonprofit organizations and how to be best prepared for pursing a nonprofit career.

Click here to see a list of the organizations who will be attending the fair!

The Nonprofit Opportunities Fair is sponsored by the Center for Civic Engagement and the Career Development Center. More information: http://sli.oregonstate.edu/fair.

For disability related requests, please call 541-737-3041 or email cce@oregonstate.edu.
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Emily Bowling
Assistant Director for Civic Engagement & Sustainability
Student Leadership & Involvement
Oregon State University
154 Snell Hall; Corvallis, Oregon 97331
p: 541.737.7673 | f: 541.737.7504

We’re halfway through International Education Week. Have you made it to any of the events? There are still events going on that you can catch – three this evening, and more on Thursday and Friday.

Check out the remaining events on the International Education Week calendar, or see how else you can get involved on the International Programs website.

Remember, the OSU Libraries are changing to a new library system this month. On Sunday, November 30, there will be an account freeze for the transition. This means that online accounts and catalog items may not be updated.

If you will need research materials over Thanksgiving break, make things easier for yourself and the librarians by coming in to check out your materials before Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 27.

More information about the change is available. Please ask them for help by phone, on chat or in person.

If you didn’t get the email, here’s one more reminder – the Bender Virtual Career Fair, a job-hunting opportunity for people with disabilities (and FREE for college students & alumni) will be hosted online on Thursday, November 13, 2014. Links and additional information can be found in the message below.

Bender Virtual Career Fair – Employment for People with Disabilities – November 13, 2014
Learn More at www.careereco.com/events/disability

Are you a person with a disability…looking for a career opportunity or internship?

This Virtual Career Fair is FREE for students and alumni with disabilities to attend.

Great opportunity for College Students & College Grads with disabilities to meet online with employers across the nation including American Transmission Co.,
ANSYS, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Enterprise Holdings, Epic, Genentech, KLA-Tencor, Lexmark, Verizon, & other Excellent Employers!

Students and alumni are invited to interact with employers via chat sessions.
Upload resume for a chance to win a $50 iTunes Gift Card

CONNECT WITH EMPLOYERS LOOKING TO HIRE PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Access opportunities within a wide range of careers. •Chat with employers across the nation•Public and private sector opportunities

INTERVIEW WITH EASE
Participate from the comfort of your home, your dorm room or your favorite coffee shop! •Discuss careers and internships with multiple employers
•End-to-end accessible technology platform

CAREER FAIRS WITH LESS HASSLE
Save time and money. •No business suit or travel required•No printed out resumes necessary

Virtual Career Fair Date: Nov. 13, 2014

For information: bender@careereco.com or 770.980.0088

Are you interested in learning about social justice here at OSU? The Intercultural Student Services office, in cooperation with other offices within the Division of Student Affairs, has started registration for Winter term social justice retreats. Both are detailed below. Please visit the ISS Retreats page for further information.

There will also be an information session for students to learn more about the retreats on Thursday, November 20^th from 12:00 to 1:00 pm in MU 208.

Racial Aikido Retreat

Racial Aikido seeks to empower Students of Color at predominantly White institutions (PWI) using the principles of aikido to recognize, respond, and replenish. Originally created at the University of Vermont, Racial Aikido acknowledges that People of Color may be ill prepared to deal with issues of race and racism as it affects them personally. Racial Aikido promotes tools for People of Color to maintain a positive self-image and be able to respond to overt and covert racism. By the conclusion of the retreat students will have a better understanding of White privilege, in-group and internalized oppression, identity development models, and be more self-aware of their multiple identities. Students will learn by active participation how to recognize racism, respond to racism in a self-affirming and positive manner that is appropriate for the situation, and replenish by taking care of their needs in order to maintain a healthy physical, emotional, and spiritual self. This year’s retreat will be the weekend of January 9-11, 2015 at Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, OR.

Examining White Identity in a Multicultural World Retreat

The Examining White Identity (EWI) retreat focuses on White identity development, White privilege, and oppression in both personal and institutional contexts, and introduces strategies to dismantle oppressive systems. We will look atways that understanding these issues will help us address White privilege and oppression in ourselves and with other White people and become better allies for social justice. This year’s retreat will be the weekend of January 9-11, 2015 at the B’nai B’rith Camp near Lincoln City, OR.

If you have any questions about either of these retreats, or need to request accommodations, please contact Miguel Arellano at Miguel.Arellano@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-9857

To learn more about the retreats or to apply for a retreat please go to Web address: http://oregonstate.edu/dept/iss/retreats

If you’re looking for a great opportunity to volunteer, look no further! The Center for Civic Engagement has opened registration for the Day of Caring, Friday May 30th. They have asked to have the following message distributed throughout the OSU community:

“Registration for Day of Caring Service Projects on Friday May 30^th is now OPEN! Students, staff, and faculty are invited to participate in this day of service. Choose from 14 different service projects with 12 community partners. Projects will take place at various times in the afternoon and check-in will be on campus at the Dixon lower courts, with transportation provided from there. The Center for Civic Engagement is partnering with the United Way of Benton & Lincoln Counties to host this event. Work will include options ranging from outdoor park cleanups and invasive species removal to community garden maintenance to facility cleanup, crafting, program preparation, home building, and much more! Many projects can accommodate children and youth as well.

Registration is required, so be sure to reserve your spot by signing up here: http://oregonstate.edu/cce/day-caring-2013-service-projects.”

For accommodations related to ability, please call 541-737-3041 or email cce@oregonstate.edu.

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2015 Earth Day of Service

Career Expo in Portland

Civic Engagement at OSU

Classroom Equity Workshop

Exploring Nonprofit Careers

International Education Week

Check Out Library Materials Before Thanksgiving

Virtual Career Fair Nov. 13

Social Justice Retreats for OSU Students

Volunteer at the Day of Caring

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