Rootstock Pantry Open Now!
The College of Forestry Rootstock Pantry’s fall term hours for undergraduate students will be Monday from 3:00 – 4:30pm and Friday’s from 3:00 – 4:00pm. Visit Rootstock if you are in need of pantry items (pantry and refrigerated foods available), toiletries, and kitchen items. Visit the Rootstock webpage for more information and grad hours.
Society of American Foresters at OSU
SAF at OSU invites students to attend our next general meeting held on Tuesday, November 12th at 5:30 in Richardson 107. FES Professor Emeritus and Benton County Coordinator for the Oregon Tree Farm System Dave Hibbs will be joining us to discuss small woodland owner assistance programs (e.g., ATFS, NRCS, OSWA, ODF). Dave is a wealth of knowledge on the subject, being a small woodland owner himself. I encourage you to come and bring your own set of questions.
VALE BLM IS HIRING FOR FIRE SEASON
- Vale BLM’s Fire Program is hiring several temporary seasonal wildland firefighters for the 2025 fire season! Applications are accepted through USAjobs.gov. These announcements will remain open until November 12th. They are hiring for dispatch outreach, engine outreach, fuels, and helitack outreach. Please see attached flyers for more specific information on each job, as well as QR codes that will send applicants directly to the job announcements on USAJOBS – Search.
Teaching in STEM Info Session
OSU Extension Wreath Making Workshop
Join FNR Extension on Friday, November 15th from 10am-1pm for a morning of creating seasonal wreaths from non-timber products! Cost is $20. Visit here for registration and more information.
Trail Work
This Saturday November 16th, from 9am-1pm join in on some trail work in the woods! Coffee and snacks will be provided all you need is to come ready to get muddy and have fun!
Youth Ocean Summit
The Youth Ocean Summit is happening in Eugene, Oregon, at the University of Oregon on Saturday, November 16, 2024. The purpose of the summit is to give students and youth the tools, skills, knowledge and experience they can use to be ocean conservationists and activists throughout their lives. It will also help the organizations involved build power for the ocean in Oregon. For more information on the program, themes for the summit, and how to register, visit https://www.youthoceansummit.org/.
COF Scholardollars Workshop
Wednesday, November 20th from 3:30 to 4:30pm in Richardson 123
This workshop will cover the basics of applying for scholarships in ScholarDollars with the OSU Scholarship Office.
- Navigating ScholarDollars
- Tips on answering application questions
- Important deadlines
- Finding and applying to external scholarships
- Q&A
Open to undergraduate and graduate students. RSVP to let us know you plan to attend!
Student Logging Training Program
Interested in forest engineering and logging operations? Join the FERM department’s Student Logging Training Crew! Work 12-20 hours during the winter and spring terms, and full-time during the summer in the MacDonald-Dunn Research Forest alongside your peers! Applications will open mid-November and are open to students majoring in forestry, forest engineering, and forest engineering/civil engineering. For more information visit the page linked below or contact Steve Pilkerton (steve.pilkerton@oregonstate.edu).
Spring Break Abroad Programs Info Session
The International Programs Office is holding an info session about two spring break programs in Maine and Chile. The session is hybrid, feel free to join either in Peavy 117 or on Zoom on Tuesday, November 26 from 3-4pm!
Wreath Making
CoF Art and Craft Fair
Join us Friday & Saturday December 6th and 7th from 10am-4pm in Peavy and Richardson for the “Bobbin’ Through the Woods” Holiday Craft and Art Fair! All proceeds will benefit the Rootstock pantry!
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.
Join Sunrise Corvallis– Fight for climate justice. Sunrise Corvallis has hybrid meetings every Tuesday at 6 pm – come to Hovland Hall Room 104 or attend via Zoom. Join to make a real impact, participate in mutual aid and direct action, and be part of a powerful community of justice organizers.
Upcoming Community Events
Coming Up in November: Indulge in Corvallis’ November delights! Start with wine, dine, and a sonically daring ensemble with the Akropolis Reed Quintet and Pascal Le Boeuf’s Are We Dreaming the Same Dream? on Nov. 8.
Then, join the Corvallis Spirits Festival on Nov. 10 for live music, craft spirit tastings, and a chance to meet the makers.
Now through January, explore local art at the Philomath Open Studios Exhibition in the Moreland Gallery at the Philomath Museum.
Feel the holiday magic on Nov. 15 with The Nutcracker ballet, or enjoy the Corvallis-OSU Symphony Fall Concert on Nov. 17.
Kick off the season with the Philomath Christmas Tree Lighting on Nov. 22,.
Don’t miss your chance to register for the Corvallis Turkey Trot on Nov. 28
Thanksgiving Winery Weekends: Escape to Corvallis for two weekends of wine in the heart of the Willamette Valley. Join our local wineries on the weekend before and after Thanksgiving as they celebrate the season with open-house events including holiday tastings, live music, and comedy. These cozy, festive gatherings offer an authentic taste of the season’s bounty—one unforgettable sip at a time.
Farm Fresh Christmas Trees: Did you know Oregon produces more trees used for the holiday season than any other state? Whether you buy it or cut it yourself at a local tree farm with a hot cocoa in hand, or trek out and snag one from the forest floor, you’ll never forget your experience in and around Corvallis.
Follow the Hazelnut Trail: For foodies and curious travelers alike, the Corvallis Hazelnut Trail is a treat-filled adventure in the heart of Willamette Valley where 99% of America’s hazelnuts are grown. Explore hazelnut-infused teas, craft beers, Hazelnut Beavers chocolate candy, taste inventive dishes, and strolls through a grove within a winery, each stop is packed with flavor.
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!
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!
