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, […]
Materials Management Student Staff Spotlights: July ’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 July, Materials […]
A Salute to an OSU Sustainability Superstar and a New Job Opportunity at Materials Management
A major contributor to the sustainability movement recently transitioned to another position at OSU. While she certainly leaves large shoes to fill at her previous job, we are delighted she is still at OSU and that we can continue to work together to advance social justice and sustainability. Working as a student at ASOSU from […]
Oregon Sea Grant at Hatfield Marine Science Center Earns Gold Green Office Certification!
Congratulations to the Oregon Sea Grant at Hatfield Marine Science Center for earning gold-level Green Office Certification! Established at Oregon State University in 1971, Oregon Sea Grant is one of 34 programs within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Sea Grant College Program, which Congress created in 1966. Oregon Sea Grant addresses regionally and nationally […]
Solar Trailer at the Oregon Country Fair
In its latest adventure, the Solar Trailer made a special appearance at the Oregon Country Fair! For all three days of the event, the Trailer powered the Dance Pavilion, Stewardship Area, and other locations at Xavanadu Camp. On Sunday, free phone charging was also offered. Student employees Salah Miller, Max Novak, and Ava Wright, along […]
Materials Management Student Staff Spotlights: June ’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 June, Materials […]