Announcements

Rootstock Fall Hours

Fall Term Rootstock Hours have been updated! The pantry will be stocked and staffed at these times:
Undergraduate Hours – Tuesdays from 10:00am – 2:00pm and Thursdays from 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Graduate Pantry Days & Hours – October 2nd, November 6th, December 4th from 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Visit the Rootstock webpage for more information and grad hours. 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.

Lost and Found Reminder

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.

Fall Return Festival

The College of Forestry invites you to to welcome the 2025-26 academic year and celebrate the season with forest trivia, festive snacks, autumn crafts and more. Free professional headshots will be offered from 2:30-3:30pm. All students and employees are welcome! Thursday, October 2nd from 2:30pm – 4:00pm in the PFSC Atrium. Please RSVP by Wednesday, September 24th!

Biodeterioration Laboratory Annual Cider Pressing

On Friday October 3rd at 2:30pm come by the Hatfield Courtyard by Richardson hall for some fall fun! Help to design and build a stand for an apple grinder and fruit press. Bring some apples or other fruit you love and a mug for cider and come have fun! RSVP to gerald.presley@oregonstate.edu.

Beavs Serve + 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: Tuesdays, 2:30pm – 5pm; focus on youth literacy with Corvallis Boys & Girls Club.

Cohort Grace: Fridays, 10:00am – 12:15pm; focus on intergenerational connections with the Grace Center for Adult Day Services.

Cohort SAGE: Fridays, 12:15pm – 2:00pm; focus on environmental justice with the Starker Arts Garden for Education.

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, 1:00pm-3:15pm.

Corvallis Parks and Recreation: Wednesdays, time TBD.

Register here!

Explore and More Siletz Mentorship

We’re launching recruitment for the Explore and More Siletz mentor cohort for 2025-2026. The Explore and More Precollege program connects high school students from Siletz Valley School with OSU student mentors to co-develop creative research projects that address community issues using both Western and Indigenous sciences.

This is a paid ($1500 stipend) opportunity open to undergraduate and graduate OSU students. Meetings for Siletz occur on Fridays throughout fall and winter terms at the Hatfield campus in Newport.

Apply by Friday October 3rd at 5:00pm using the google form linked here: Explore and More Mentor Application

Any questions can be directed to: amy.mallozzi@oregonstate.edu.

Getting A Dam Job: How To Write Resumes & Cover Letters

Wednesday, October 8th, 5:00-6:00pm PST, Zoom

Registration Link Here

Learn about crafting resumes and cover letters that will help your application materials stand out for jobs, internships, graduate school, research, or other opportunities you apply to. Check out VMock before the workshop to get a virtual review and individualized feedback on your resume.

Wood Science & Engineering Welcome Back

All Wood Science & Engineering students and staff are invited to celebrate the start of the new academic year at the MU Lanes for food and fun. Contact Allison Culver to RSVP and if you have dietary restrictions or accommodation requests.

Employer Night with Roseburg!!

Recruiters from Roseburg will be coming on October 16th to host a “Get to Know Roseburg” session at 5:30pm. Pizza, snacks and drinks will be provided! Don’t miss this chance to network and meet with employers!!

Register here.

University Legislative Scholars – Application Deadline Extended

Applications are still being accepted for students interested in getting involved with University Legislative Scholars (ULS). This is an experiential learning program that engages OSU students in Oregon’s state legislature. Undergraduate students enrolled in-person on the OSU-Corvallis campus may apply, with a preference for third- and fourth-year students due to their level of experience with writing and speaking expectations the program carries. Program details and application instructions are found on the ULS website. Please reach out to David Rothwell with questions.

Social Media & Content Creation and Community Engagement Internship

Forest Bridges: The O&C Forest Habitat Project (https://www.forestbridges.org/) is a SW Oregon grassroots non-profit collaborative organization that brings people together to foster sustainable forest health and habitats through active conservative management and restoration solutions for western Oregon’s O&C Lands. We are excited to offer a university/college-level paid fall internship in our Youth Bridges to Forest (YB2F) Social Media and Community Engagement Project. Intern must be based in Western/Southwestern Oregon, with mobility to travel on short field trips in W/SW Oregon (e.g. Corvallis, Eugene, Roseburg and possibly Medford).

Forest Bridges Internship positionDownload

Volunteer Opportunity – Fall Forest Field Days

If you are looking for an opportunity to help nurture an appreciation for forests and educate students (and teachers and chaperones!) about how forests are sustainably managed for ecological, social and economic benefits, then consider volunteering for this fall’s Forest Field Days. Volunteers will work in one of five stations: Wildlife; Soil; Water; Recreation; or Timber. Training is provided.
Forest Field Days is scheduled for October 7th, 9th, 28th, and 29th and will take place at Bauman Tree Farm, outside of Eugene, Oregon. You can check the Volunteer Resource Page for details and email coordinator@foreststodayandforever.org with questions.

American Forest Management Summer Forestry Internships

American Forest Management is accepting applications for summer Forestry internships in a variety of locations around the country. These internships offer a hands-on and enriching summer internship experience. Collaborate with experienced foresters on a variety of forestry and land management tasks; immerse yourself in the outdoors while developing critical thinking, data analysis, and field navigation skills; receive personalized training and one-on-one mentorship from professionals who are invested in your growth; and gain hands-on exposure to a diverse portfolio of forestry services, tools, and technologies that will build your confidence and expand your career opportunities. A $2500 scholarship will be offered to one intern. Questions about these internships can be directed to Hailey Davis.
All internships posted on the CoF Jobs Page or visit the AFM Careers page.

College of Forestry Career & Internship Fair

Start updating that resume and cover letter and polish your interview skills. The annual College of Forestry Career & Internship Fair is headed back to Peavy on November 5th from 10:00am – 2:00pm. Network with more than 30 employers from all sectors of forestry, natural resources, recreation, and wood products!

College of Forestry Homecoming Tailgate

The College of Forestry welcomes you on Saturday, October 11th for brunch, bonding with your fellow CoF alum and Beavs football! Please join us for our tailgate celebration and then head over to the stadium to support the Beavers as they take on Wake Forest!

Saturday, October 11th at 10:30am in the Richardson Hatfield Courtyard (3100 SW Jefferson Way). RSVP by OCTOBER 1st.

You 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!

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!

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