{"id":310,"date":"2026-06-05T00:34:20","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T00:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/esgp\/?p=310"},"modified":"2026-06-05T00:34:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T00:34:20","slug":"june-2026-esgp-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/esgp\/2026\/06\/05\/june-2026-esgp-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"June 2026 ESGP Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-size:13pt;font-weight:bold\">Summer Greetings to Our Environmental Sciences Graduate Program Community<\/p>\n<p>Hello ESGP community! Spring term is in its final stretch and June brings much to celebrate \u2014 commencement, final defenses, and the accomplishments of so many in our program. Please read on for important end-of-term reminders, upcoming events, and opportunities. Congratulations to all of our graduating students, and thank you to everyone who has supported them along the way. As always, reach out if there is anything I can do to support you.<\/p>\n<p>Carolyn Fonyo, ESGP Director<br \/>Indy Leonard, Graduate Student Assistant \u2014 Please reach out with any questions.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>\u26a0\ufe0f Action Required: Annual Self-Assessments Due June 5<\/h2>\n<p>This is a reminder that <strong>MS and PhD student self-assessments are due June 5, 2026<\/strong> \u2014 the last day of spring term classes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>MS and PhD students:<\/strong> Submit your completed, signed self-assessment form to <a href=\"mailto:esgp@oregonstate.edu\">esgp@oregonstate.edu<\/a> by end of day June 5.<\/li>\n<li><strong>PSM students:<\/strong> No self-assessment form required. Contact Carolyn Fonyo to review your progress.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Certificate students:<\/strong> No self-assessment required. Contact Carolyn Fonyo with questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h2>Key Dates \u2014 End of Spring Term<\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #cccccc\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2\">\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px\">Date<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px\">Milestone<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\"><strong>June 5<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\">Last day of spring term classes; annual self-assessments due<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\">June 8<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\">Finals week begins<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\">June 12<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\">Spring term ends<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\"><strong>June 12, 5\u20137 PM<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\"><strong>IDP Commencement Reception<\/strong> \u2014 Common Fields Garden Annex, 545 SW 3rd St, Corvallis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\"><strong>June 13<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\"><strong>OSU Commencement Ceremony<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr>\n<h2>1. Improve Your Access to Our Community<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>JOBS! Join the ESGP LinkedIn Group<\/strong> \u2014 connect with alumni and find opportunities: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/groups\/13584394\/\">linkedin.com\/groups\/13584394<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Join the ESGP Discord<\/strong> \u2014 share ideas, ask questions, and connect with peers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meet with the ESGP Director in person<\/strong> in Heckart Lodge \u2014 contact <a href=\"mailto:carolyn.fonyo@oregonstate.edu\">carolyn.fonyo@oregonstate.edu<\/a> to schedule, Tuesday\/Thursday afternoons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h2>2. Student Resources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS):<\/strong> Support for stress, crisis, or mental health concerns. <a href=\"https:\/\/counseling.oregonstate.edu\/\">CAPS Student Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Graduate Education Services:<\/strong> Academic support, workshops, and professional development. <a href=\"https:\/\/gradschool.oregonstate.edu\/resources\">OSU Graduate Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Disability Access Services:<\/strong> Accommodations, assistive technologies, and alternative testing. <a href=\"https:\/\/ds.oregonstate.edu\">ds.oregonstate.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Course Registration<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For overrides on thesis, reading, project, or internship ENSC courses: email your name, student ID, course number, and term to <a href=\"mailto:esgp@oregonstate.edu\">esgp@oregonstate.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h2>3. Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n<p><strong>ESGP Final Defenses<\/strong> \u2014 Please come support your fellow ESGP students! All are welcome. Watch your inbox for individual Zoom links.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #cccccc\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2\">\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px\">Student<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px\">Degree<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px\">Date &amp; Time (PT)<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px\">Title<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\">Samuel Schroeder<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\">PSM<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\">Sun Jun 8, 10:00 AM<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\">&#8220;Percival Creek Restoration Project: Researching Beaver Behavior and Attraction for Urban Watershed Restoration&#8221;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\">Ariel Oliver<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\">PSM<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\">Tue Jun 9, 12:00 PM<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\">&#8220;Managing Universal Waste in the Waste Industry&#8221;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\">Stephen Jones<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\">MS<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\">Wed Jun 10, 10:00 AM<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\">&#8220;Multi-Level Perspective of Landscape Indicators Surrounding Subsidized Sports Facilities&#8221;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\">Ben Louke<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\">PSM<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\">Wed Jun 10, 12:00 PM<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\">&#8220;Native Fish Monitoring in the Sixes River Watershed, Curry County, Oregon&#8221;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\">Lauryn Williams<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\">MS<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\">Fri Jun 12, 10:00 AM<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\">&#8220;Fish Species Diversity and Low-Flow Hydrological Alteration in Western Mountain Streams: Insights from EPA NRSA, StreamCat, and Hydrological Datasets&#8221;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\">Kyle Fuhrer<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\">PSM<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\">Mon Jun 16, 11:00 AM<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\">&#8220;Preliminary Proof of Concept for Community Use of Artificial Intelligence During Air Quality Event Response&#8221;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\">Erin McCarty<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\">MS<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\">TBD<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\">TBD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\">John McEntyre<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\">PSM<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\">TBD<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px\">&#8220;Assessing Compliance and Environmental Outcomes of Riparian Management and Unstable Slopes Rules in Washington&#8217;s Forest Practices&#8221;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>IDP Commencement Reception \u2014 Friday, June 12, 5:00\u20137:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs (Environmental Sciences, Water Resources, and MAIS) are hosting a joint commencement reception to celebrate our spring 2026 graduates!<br \/><strong>When:<\/strong> Friday, June 12, 2026, 5:00\u20137:00 PM<br \/><strong>Where:<\/strong> Common Fields Garden Annex, 545 SW 3rd Street, Corvallis<br \/><strong>RSVP:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/oregonstate.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_b8h9FpY14PFRBVI\">Please complete the brief survey<\/a> to let us know if you&#8217;ll be attending.<\/p>\n<p><strong>OSU Commencement Ceremony \u2014 Saturday, June 13, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Congratulations to our spring 2026 graduates! The OSU Commencement Ceremony is Saturday, June 13. For regalia information, visit the OSU Student Store (Jostens). Questions? Contact <a href=\"mailto:carolyn.fonyo@oregonstate.edu\">carolyn.fonyo@oregonstate.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>IASNR Conference \u2014 June 2026 in Corvallis<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The International Association for Society and Natural Resources (IASNR) annual conference is coming to Corvallis this June! Registration is open. <strong>Student scholarships are available<\/strong> \u2014 see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iasnr.org\/\">IASNR financial support FAQ<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>4. Funding &amp; Award Opportunities<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Ongoing OSU Graduate Awards (Apply Anytime)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Financial Impact Hardship Award<\/strong> \u2014 up to $1,000\/term<\/li>\n<li><strong>Professional Development Award<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Scholarly Presentation Award<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For all award details and application links, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.oregonstate.edu\/awards\">Office of Graduate Education Funding page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>5. Jobs &amp; Other Opportunities<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Job Openings<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wilson Construction \u2013 Environmental Scientist<\/strong> (Aurora\/Canby, OR): <a href=\"https:\/\/wilsonconst.bamboohr.com\/careers\/257\">Apply here<\/a> | Open until filled.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Columbia Soil &amp; Water Conservation District \u2013 Field Technician<\/strong>: Contact the ESGP office at <a href=\"mailto:esgpcomms@oregonstate.edu\">esgpcomms@oregonstate.edu<\/a> for position details and application materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"font-style:italic;color:#444444\">Please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:esgpcomms@oregonstate.edu\">esgpcomms@oregonstate.edu<\/a> if you would like to share events, announcements, job postings, or other resources of interest to our students.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer Greetings to Our Environmental Sciences Graduate Program Community Hello ESGP community! Spring term is in its final stretch and June brings much to celebrate \u2014 commencement, final defenses, and the accomplishments of so many in our program. Please read on for important end-of-term reminders, upcoming events, and opportunities. Congratulations to all of our graduating &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/esgp\/2026\/06\/05\/june-2026-esgp-newsletter\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;June 2026 ESGP Newsletter&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15173,"featured_media":312,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-310","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3108\/files\/2026\/06\/JuneFlowers-scaled.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/esgp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/310","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/esgp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/esgp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/esgp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15173"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/esgp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=310"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/esgp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/310\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":311,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/esgp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/310\/revisions\/311"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/esgp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/312"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/esgp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=310"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/esgp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=310"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/esgp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=310"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}