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Applications Now Available for Alternative Spring Break Trips

Applications are now available for three alternative spring break trips for March 19-26, 2016, brought to you by the Center for Civic Engagement The Spring Break trips for 2016 include: Change, Not Coins: Hunger & Homelessness in San Francisco, California, Estimated Trip Cost: $455 (Includes 4 dinners and breakfast) Tangled Roots: Community & Cultural Engagement […]

OHESC Proposal Submission Deadline Extended

The deadline for proposals for the Oregon Higher Education Sustainability Conference has been extended to Friday, November 6 by the end of the day. As posted earlier, Lane Community College is hosting the 2nd Oregon Higher Education Sustainability Conference (OHESC) on February 4-5, 2016. The conference is set out to create change and action in terms […]

Oregon Higher Education Sustainability Conference Call for Proposals

Lane Community College is hosting the 2nd Oregon Higher Education Sustainability Conference (OHESC) on February 4-5, 2016. The conference is set out to create change and action in terms of sustainability within Oregon’s institutions of higher education. For the conference, OHESC invites you to propose any of the following: Posters: visual presentation of a topic allowing viewers to learn […]

Register for the 2015 Make A Difference Day!

Join Student Leadership & Involvement and the Center for Civic Engagement in participating in this year’s Make A Difference Day, on Saturday, October 24th. There will be five different service projects to choose from, with times ranging from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Projects include working with Corvallis Parks and Recreation, Habitat for Humanity Restore, […]

Fall Into Service Event this Saturday!

Start the year engaged with your community! Fall into Service on Saturday September 26th! Join the Center for Civic Engagement and Student Leadership & Involvement to learn about and contribute to organizations that are doing great work to strengthen our local community while building connections with others at OSU. 5 projects (Stone Soup, SAGE Garden, […]

Learn About Our Eco-Reps!

Have you ever wondered what the Eco-Representative position is all about? If so, then today is your lucky day!   Here’s a brand new video, starring the Eco-reps of the 2014-2015 school year explaining what they do and why they love being Eco-Reps. Applications for 2015-2016 Eco-Reps will open at the beginning of fall term. Eco-Rep […]

Benton County Fair Looking For Volunteers

The annual Benton County Fair (July 29-Aug 1) is currently looking for volunteers to help with the waste stations. Volunteers will help fair-goers sort their waste into compost, recycling, and trash. As compensation, volunteers will receive a FREE FAIR TICKET if they work 2 hours. Free parking passes will also be provided to all volunteers. […]

Drug Take Back Event at Benton County Fairgrounds

The Benton County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the Philomath Police Department, Benton County Fairgrounds, and the Benton County Health Department to offer a Drug Take Back Event this Saturday, June 27th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is targeted to prevent the misuse of prescription drugs as well as to help keep the […]

Day of Caring Service Projects

Registration is now open for Day of Caring Service Projects on May 29th! Students, staff, and faculty are invited to participate in this day of service. Choose from 6 different projects with 6 community partners, which will take place from 2-4 PM or 2-4:30 PM. Check-in will be on campus at the MU Lounge with transportation […]

Sixth Annual Natural Areas Celebration Week

It’s time for the sixth annual Natural Areas Celebration Week, a celebration of the incredible natural resources in our community. Join the celebration for a hike, walk, workshop, or lecture! Every event is family-friendly, free and open to the public, so come and spend some time exploring the natural world around us. Below are a few of […]