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Sustainability Coalition steering committee seeks student members

The Corvallis Sustainability Coalition seeks one or two student members for its steering committee.  The Coalition is a network of organizations and individuals in Corvallis who are working together to create a sustainable community. By participating, students will become community leaders who help set the direction of the organization and get great experience along the way!  The time […]

Facilities Services now hiring two heating and cooling technicians!

To help meet its commitment to reducing carbon emissions, as well as provide support for increasingly complex research and teaching space, OSU is recruiting for two heating and cooling controls technicians.  These positions help manage the energy demand on OSU’s Corvallis campus and have a large influence on the efficiency and performance of building systems.  Duties include […]

Sustainability Office now hiring Software Engineering Interns!

Interesting in joining a fun and passionate team that works to advance sustainability at OSU? The Sustainability Office is currently recruiting two student Software Engineering Interns! The students in this position will maintain and develop cloud applications for sustainability projects, implement software solutions, and execute related programmatic tasks. The successful candidates will be eager to […]

Sustainability Office now hiring Energy Project Assistant!

Interesting in joining a fun and passionate team that works to advance sustainability at OSU? The Sustainability Office is currently recruiting a student Energy Project Assistant! The student in this position will support energy efficiency and sustainability projects, gather energy data, and execute related programmatic tasks. Position duties include: Directly perform simple tasks throughout the […]

Student Staff Spotlight: Milan Donhowe

To foster camaraderie and community between colleagues and celebrate individual and collective employee success, the OSU Sustainability Office and Materials Management department have created a student staff spotlight series. We want to build a sense of belonging for all who are employed by our organizations and support the diversity of our backgrounds. Milan Donhowe (he/him) […]

Oregon State and partners will receive $50 million grant to develop climate-smart potatoes

Written by Sean Nealon, 541-737-0787, sean.nealon@oregonstate.edu Source: Jeff Steiner, 541-737-9119, jeffrey.steiner@oregonstate.edu This news release is available online: https://beav.es/iyc CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University has been awarded a $50 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to work with farmers and Native American Tribes on cropping practices that can enhance soil health and reduce the carbon footprint of the […]

Materials Management Student Staff Spotlights: August ’22

To foster camaraderie and community between colleagues and celebrate individual and collective employee success, the OSU Sustainability Office and Materials Management department have created a Student Staff Spotlight series. We want to build a sense of belonging for all who are employed by our organizations and support the diversity of our backgrounds. In August, Materials […]

Oregon State University Recognized as a Top Performer in 2022 Sustainable Campus Index

Oregon State University has been recognized as a top performer in the 2022 Sustainable Campus Index, ranking 9th in the area of Waste. A publication from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), the Sustainable Campus Index recognizes top-performing sustainable colleges and universities overall and in 17 impact areas, as measured […]

Student Staff Spotlight: Trevor Herzog

To foster camaraderie and community between colleagues and celebrate individual and collective employee success, the OSU Sustainability Office and Materials Management department have created a student staff spotlight series. We want to build a sense of belonging for all who are employed by our organizations and support the diversity of our backgrounds. Trevor Herzog (he/him) […]

Open Streets Corvallis ’22

On August 14, the Sustainability Office staff had the pleasure of connecting with community members at Open Streets Corvallis. Open Streets Corvallis is a free street festival that re-imagines our most shared public spaces – streets and parks – as places where people walk, bike, and play. The event features live music, dance, fitness activities, […]