During the break, please stay connected with the ESGP community through our various platforms. Your participation enriches our collective experience and fosters a supportive environment for all. We look forward to your active engagement and wish you a joyful and relaxing holiday season and safe travels.<\/p>\n
Hope to see you at McMenamin’s on Friday, December 5th at 5 pm for an interdisciplinary program end of term gathering!<\/p>\n
Carolyn Fonyo, ESGP Director<\/em><\/p>\n JOBS!<\/strong> Join the ESGP LinkedIn Group<\/a> \u2013 to learn about opportunities and to make connections with our alumni.<\/p>\n Join the ESGP Discord<\/strong> \u2013 this is a space to share, have conversations, ask questions, meet others, and attend movie watch nights and other events!<\/p>\n Meet with the ESGP Director in person in Heckart Lodge<\/strong> \u2013 contact carolyn.fonyo@oregonstate.edu<\/a> to schedule a meeting time, T\/Th afternoons starting Winter term 2026.<\/p>\n Use our expansive student office space in Snell 323<\/strong> \u2013 we are reorganizing and making it more functional. Please get your key from Renee and check it out, and also reach out to Emily Mohammadi to discuss ideas to better use the space, mohammae@oregonstate.edu<\/a><\/p>\n Attend the Weekly Friday Zooms<\/strong> \u2013<\/p>\n Attend Defenses<\/strong> \u2013 check your inbox for announcements about your peers’ defenses or contact Renee Freeman for the meeting location and time or Zoom link. Please attend as many defenses as you can to get a preview of the process and to show your support for your peers. Let’s celebrate each other as we progress through the program!<\/p>\n Upcoming defenses:<\/p>\n Share research, stories, photos<\/strong> \u2013 for our newsletter and other outreach channels.<\/p>\n Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS):<\/strong> Support for stress, crisis, or any mental health concerns. Technical Support:<\/strong> Assistance with online learning tools and resources. Graduate Education Services:<\/strong> Academic support, workshops, and professional development opportunities. Support for students with disabilities to ensure equal access to educational opportunities. Services include academic accommodations, assistive technologies, and alternative testing arrangements. For ENSC Courses: If you need an override for thesis, reading, project, or internship courses, email your name, student ID, course number, and term to esgp@oregonstate.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n Location: Snell Hall, Room 323. Quiet study space, desk areas, and access to office resources. Email esgp@oregonstate.edu<\/a> to request access.<\/p>\n If you will not be registering for a term, please submit your leave of absence form at least two weeks prior to the start of the term: https:\/\/graduate.oregonstate.edu\/formlink\/14711<\/a><\/p>\n We invite students and faculty from the Environmental Sciences Graduate Program (ESGP), Water Resources Graduate Program (WRGP), and Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) to gather for an informal end-of-term social hour:<\/p>\n When:<\/strong> Fridays, 1:00\u20132:00 PM PT (excluding holidays and term breaks) Please contact us if you would like us to share any events, seminars, or workshops of interest to our students.<\/p>\n Stipend:<\/strong> $3,000 + academic credit (AJ 402) The OSU Story Lab Fellowship invites students with a passion for storytelling and science to embed with research teams, labs, and startups across Oregon. Fellows produce multimedia stories\u2014video, audio, prose, or photography\u2014highlighting the human side of scientific discovery. The fellowship spans at least three terms (Winter, Spring, and Summer), with the option for a fourth. Fellows receive a $3,000 stipend, two credits of AJ 402 per term, and one-on-one mentorship from faculty and media professionals. Open to students from all disciplines.<\/p>\n More information: https:\/\/graduate.oregonstate.edu\/awards<\/a><\/p>\n1. Improve Your Access to Our Community<\/h2>\n
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2. Important Resources for Graduate Students<\/h2>\n
Emergency and Wellness Resources<\/h3>\n
\nWebsite: CAPS Student Resources<\/a><\/p>\n
\nWebsite: https:\/\/technology.oregonstate.edu\/help<\/a><\/p>\n
\nWebsite: https:\/\/graduate.oregonstate.edu\/current-students#resources<\/a><\/p>\nAcademic Accommodations and Disability Access Services<\/h3>\n
\nWebsite: Disability Access Services<\/a><\/p>\nCourse Registration Assistance<\/h3>\n
Student Office Space<\/h3>\n
Leave of Absence<\/h3>\n
3. Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n
Interdisciplinary End-of-Term Social!<\/h3>\n
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Weekly ESGP Zoom Meetings<\/h3>\n
\nWhat:<\/strong> Virtual gatherings for students to connect, network, and discuss various topics like research, coursework, and career advice.
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\nGet Involved:<\/strong> Interested in leading a session? Sign up here<\/a>
\nContact:<\/strong> Carolyn Fonyo at carolyn.fonyo@oregonstate.edu<\/a><\/p>\n4. Funding & Fellowship Opportunities<\/h2>\n
OSU Story Lab Fellowship<\/h3>\n
\nApplication Deadline:<\/strong> Rolling \u2013 placements begin Winter Term 2026
\nApplication:<\/strong> Apply here<\/a>
\nInfo:<\/strong> https:\/\/storylab.oregonstate.edu\/fellowship-application<\/a><\/p>\nGraduate Student Awards<\/h3>\n
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5. Other Resources of Interest<\/h2>\n