Winter Term Rootstock Hours
Winter Term Rootstock Hours have been updated! The pantry will be stocked and staffed at these times:
Undergraduate Hours – Mondays from 2:00pm – 4:00pm and Tuesdays from 3:00pm – 5:00pm.
Graduate Pantry Days & Hours – January 6th, February 3rd, and March 3rd from 3:00pm – 5:00pm.
Visit the Rootstock webpage for more information. The Rootstock Pantry is located on the first floor of Peavy across from the elevator and the Student Services Office.
For additional support with food insecurity, textbook rental and housing emergencies, please visit the Basic Needs Center.
DR. MLK, JR. COMMEMORATIVE BREAKFAST
The MLK 2026 Commemoration committee is seeking volunteers for the Dr. King Commemorative breakfast on Monday, January 19, 2026.
Volunteers will help complete a variety of tasks such as set up, hosting, and close out tasks, including but not limited to, staffing welcome table, directing people as needed, breaking down set up, and generally serving as guides for the event.
CFFS Speaks: Lecture + Reception with Timo Vesala
Join the Center for the Future of Forests and Society on Friday, Jan. 23 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. in PFSC 315 for a visual lecture: Treebound — Puuhunsidotut. Timo Vesala is a professor at the Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR) at the University of Helsinki, Finland, with a passionate interest in movies. In the talk, he will try to find answers to pressing environmental, social and economic questions through cinematography, weaving together personal anecdotes and reflections with film excerpts. Reception to follow in PFSC Treehouse.
CoF International Programs Festival
The College of Forestry International Programs Office is inviting you to join us for our annual winter potluck on Tuesday Jan 27th, from 12:00-1:00 p.m., where we celebrate our cultural and culinary differences by extending those wonderful times of togetherness and warmth, by sharing dishes that remind us of home, of celebrations and comfort.
Whether you join us with or without dishes, food always brings us closer to each other as we discover that we share a lot more than what we individually think!
Everyone is welcome to share these moments and to bring a recipe to slip in our Bring One Take One Recipe Jar.
Please RSVP
International Feastival Potluck🎉🌍
The International Programs Office invites you to our International Feastival, an annual potluck celebrating global food, culture, and community! Bring a festival or celebratory dish from your culture (or one you love) and share the flavors that mark holidays, traditions, and special moments around the world. Stick around for fun Kahoot trivia all about international foods, hosted by IFSA, with bragging rights and prizes on the line. Come hungry, curious, and ready to celebrate, this is one Feastival you won’t want to miss! All are welcome and please fill out this RSVP form if you are interested in bringing a dish: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8e65ziQFQtcEO5U
🗓 January 27
⏰ 12:00–1:00 p.m.
📍2nd Floor Richardson/Peavy Knuckle
DR. MLK, JR. DAY OF SERVICE
This year, Community Engagement & Leadership invites you to join us on Saturday January 31, 2026, for our annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Dr. MLK, Jr. Day of Service is about coming together to honor Dr. King’s life and legacy and help further his dream for peace by serving our neighbors and strengthening our communities through community service projects.
Oregon State students, staff, faculty, and their children/dependents are invited to participate in this event and celebration. Projects will take place at various times, all starting at varied times throughout the day.
If you have any questions, please contact CEL at cel@oregonstate.edu
Beavs Serv & Beavs Volunteer
CEL is excited to announce 3 cohorts for Beavs Serve in Fall term!
Beavs Serve is a cohort-based, service learning and leadership program that offers students a holistic look into social issues affecting the Corvallis community. Running weeks 2-10, students participate in hands-on learning while reflecting on who they are as leaders.
Cohort Boys & Girls Club: Thursdays, 2:15-4:45pm; focus on youth engagement with Corvallis Boys & Girls Club
Cohort Grace: Mondays, 1:15-3:30pm; focus on intergenerational connections with the Grace Center for Adult Day Services
Cohort SAGE: Fridays, 12:15-2:00pm; focus on environmental justice with the Starker Arts Garden for Education.
Cohort LBFS: Tuesdays, 2:30–5:15pm; focus on food (in)security with Linn Benton Food Share
Cohort CDDC: Tuesdays, 7:45–10am; focus on poverty and homelessness with the Corvallis Daytime Drop-In Center
Beavs Volunteer is a weekly service opportunity for students to sign up (no long-term commitment required) and get out into the community each week. We will be hosting 2 Beavs Volunteer partners this Fall term.
Heartland Humane Society: Mondays, 1:00-3:15pm.
Corvallis Parks and Recreation: Wednesdays, time TBD.
Sustainability Opportunities and Services
Volunteer with School District Elementary Green Teams– The Corvallis Sustainability Coalition’s Education Action Team is recruiting volunteers to assist with Corvallis School District Elementary Green Teams. Volunteers support the School Sustainability Leaders by assisting with Green Team meetings, gathering supplies, or contacting speakers. Once-a-week and once-a-month volunteering opportunities are available. Apply here if interested!
Students: Borrow textbooks for free! The Basic Needs Center (BNC) has a Textbook Lending Library open to all on-campus students that includes books, calculators, chemistry model sets, and more. Click here to see resources available and make requests for additions to the library. For more information, visit 1030 SW Madison Ave., call 541-737-3747, or email bnc.help@oregonstate.edu.
Looking for ways to get involved in the community?
Looking for ways to get involved, learn new skills, and give back? Check out these volunteer opportunities!
- Opportunities: Check out CEL’s Database, this article from the Corvallis Advocate, and VolunteerMatch to find volunteer opportunities. Additionally, consider volunteering with the library, Benton County, Corvallis Sustainability Coalition, Stone Soup, the Audubon Society, Grace Center for Adult Day Services, the Majestic Theater, the Corvallis Environmental Center, Vina Moses, or Corvallis Fall Festival. Many more opportunities can be found with a quick search; feel free to contact us if you need ideas!
WOHESC Early Bird Rates
The Washington Oregon Higher Education Sustainability Conference (WOHESC) 2026 is at the University of Washington in Seattle, March 2–4! Attendees engage in thought-provoking discussions, interactive sessions, and meaningful networking opportunities, all centered on fostering environmentally conscious and socially responsible communities. This year’s theme challenges us not only to envision a better future, but to co-create it. Register now for 30% off using code: OSU30
2026 SFI Annual Conference
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is offering scholarships to selected Canadian and American young professionals and students studying environmental science, natural resources, sustainability, or related fields, to attend the 2026 SFI Annual Conference from May 5-7, 2026.
The scholarships will cover registration costs, travel, food, and accommodation during the conference in Montreal, Quebec. Please note, hotel rooms will not be provided for youth living in Montreal.
Accepted applicants will:
- Have an all-expenses-paid opportunity to attend the 2026 SFI Annual Conference
- Meet and network with like-minded young adults, students, and professionals to gain valuable knowledge from experts in the field
- Attend career development training and youth-focused events to increase their employability and create meaningful relationships
- Be matched with an established professional in the sector to guide them during the conference and support their networking
To participate in this opportunity, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be between 18–30 years old.
- Be living in Canada or the United States.
- Have a valid passport/all necessary documentation to travel. SFI will not provide visas.
- Be available to attend the entire conference from May 5-7 in Montreal, QC.
- Write a summary blog about experience, share photos, or provide a video testimonial.
Application
Please email dominic.weeks@forests.org if you have any questions or if you would prefer to submit in a different format.
Lost and Found
The Student Services Office keeps a drawer for lost items. If you have misplaced an item, stop by our office to see if it was turned in. If you find an item, feel free to drop it off in our office. We will keep items until the end of the term. Unclaimed items will be picked up by Central Lost & Found.
You’ve got questions? We got answers!
Do you have questions about registration, grading policies, OSU’s new Financial Readiness and Success policy, and wish there was a one-stop-shop for all your questions?
The College of Forestry Student Success office is continually compiling answers to your most common questions and including them on their FAQ page. The SSO FAQ page can help with questions about the new Duo authentication tool and provide you with important dates and deadlines to help keep you on track. Check it out!
