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IAAS USA National Summit 2015 Ann Bernert 5/15/2015 This April, Oregon State University College of Agricultural Sciences hosted the 2015 National Summit meeting for the International Association of Students in Agriculture and Related Sciences. The theme was “Local Soils to World Solutions” and Dr. Dan Arp made a great Welcome Address connecting this idea to […]

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 […]

Did you know that last year over 22,000 lbs of material was diverted from the landfill and given to local non-profits? This year the goal is to reach 24,000 lbs, and you can help! How You Can Help Live in a Residence Hall? You can prepare for Move-Out by lightening your load now! Bring home […]

A rare thing is happening in the OSU Sustainability Office: we are recruiting for a full time position! With the departure of Sonja Mae, who held the Sustainability Program Specialist position for about three years, available is an unparalleled opportunity to help make Oregon State a more sustainable university. This position will assist in the […]

Name: Walker Holden Title/Nickname: Cheer Bear Degree: Environmental Science Year in School: Sophomore When did you start volunteering with the Waste Watchers? Fall term of 2013 What has been your favorite project or event that the Waste Watchers have been involved in? The Repair Fair and Coffee Cup Coup What keeps you volunteering with the Waste Watchers? Great People and […]

When someone says the word “commune”, what image comes to mind? For many of us its some questionable version of an imaginary place where people have names like Sunshine and Moon-shadow, share everything, and very little structure or semblance of modern society exists. Not exactly synonymous with long term success, is it? On Wednesday evening […]

Oregon State University strives to include sustainability in every department, and Recreational Sports is no exception. This year Rec-Sports hired their first ever Student Sustainability Coordinator, who will help the department work as a steward for the sustainable movement on campus by utilizing technology, educating users and staff, and leading by example. The mission of Rec-Sports is to promote health and […]

Be a voice for sustainability at OSU! Apply for a Student Sustainability Initiative (SSI) Fee Board Chair or Member position for 2015-2016! Develop your leadership skills and make decisions that have a direct impact on campus infrastructure and student involvement in sustainability.  The Student Sustainability Initiative Fee Board is composed of five voting student members […]

Name: Jessica Collins Title/Nickname: Star Volunteer/J-Dawg Degree: Environmental Sciences with an option in Conservation and Sustainability Year in School: 2nd When did you start volunteering with the Waste Watchers? Fall of 2013 What has been your favorite project or event that the Waste Watchers have been involved in? I’m going to go with the first thing that […]

Bring those broken or damaged items to the May Repair Fair on Wednesday, May 13 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. The event will be held at the OSU Recycling Warehouse, aka the OSUsed Store (644 SW 13th Street). Volunteers will teach you how to fix your broken items; attend demos to learn more skills! See the list below […]