Happy Spring Term!
Beyond Earth Day 2024
Beyond Earth Day 2024
Community Engagement & Leadership invites you to join Beyond Earth Day from April 20-26, 2024! Beyond Earth Day is a week-long celebration hosted by Oregon State University and the greater Corvallis community, offering engaging events focused on celebrating or learning about the well-being of our society, economy, and planet. The Community Fair on April 23 will host local organizations in the SEC Plaza between 11:30 am – 3:00 pm! Interested in hosting a booth? See details here!
Spotlight on the Forest Service
Newly developed virtual events to show what the forest service has to offer for early career job seekers! The first event is Building a Greener Tomorrow Together: A Spotlight on the USDA Forest Service. Thursday, April 25th 5:30-7:30 pm. The second event is Helping People and the Planet: Climate Jobs in the Federal Government and it is Thursday, May 16th 5:30-8:30 pm. You can register here.
Resource Assistance Program
Nominations are Open for the Robert Auferheide and Julie Kliewer Awards
The Robert Aufderheide Award was established by the Forestry Club in 1950 and pays homage to Robert Aufderheide. This prestigious award celebrates an exceptional instructor or professor within the College of Forestry, recognizing their outstanding contributions to teaching. The deserving recipient, nominated by students, will have their name inscribed on a plaque displayed prominently within the College of Forestry. Additionally, they will be presented with a commemorative plaque by a member of the Xi Sigma Pi Honor Society at the spring term Dean’s Award Dinner. Please submit your nomination by April 28th.
The Xi Sigma Pi/Julie Kliewer Excellence in Mentoring Award, founded in 1995, pays tribute to Dr. Julie E. Kliewer, the pioneering woman who became the first licensed logging/civil engineer in the State of Oregon. Dr. Kliewer’s mentorship touched the lives of many students. Each year, this esteemed award recognizes a faculty or staff member within the College of Forestry who exemplifies exceptional mentoring. The deserving recipient, nominated by students, will receive a commemorative plaque during the spring term Dean’s Award Dinner. The presentation will be made by a member of the Xi Sigma Pi Honor Society. Please submit your nomination by April 28th.
Be sure to submit your nomination before the deadline! As always, if you have any questions, you can stop by the Student Services Office.
Graduate Student Council Summer SUGAR Program
Forests Today & Forever: Volunteer Opportunity
“Volunteer with us for Forest Field Days! As a volunteer, you work one of five stations that teaches students about Oregon’s forest resources: Wildlife, Soil, Water, Recreation, Timber. We provide the information that you need to successfully run the station, which you can access beforehand on this webpage. We also offer in-person training the morning of the event. During the field day, the students rotate through the stations with a field datasheet in hand, which guides the lesson and focuses learning. Each student group has a teacher or parent chaperone present, and the groups are small, ranging from seven to twelve depending on the station.”
Forest Field Days events take place at Bauman Tree Farm, located just outside of Eugene, OR near Crow. Volunteer for a Forest Field Days event for a chance to win a raffle drawing for a $50 REI gift card!
Here are the dates this spring when they need volunteers:
May 1, 2, 6, 9, 10, 14, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 29
How to sign up:
- Select a date (or two!)
- Check out the volunteer resource page and select a station that suits you (Wildlife, Timber, Recreation, Soil, Water)
- Email the date(s) and station(s) of your choosing.
- Complete the volunteer information form if you have not previously.
2024 Grad School Exploration Fair
Join us on May 1st for a career fair focused entirely on graduate programs! Grad schools from across the country who are interested in recruiting OSU students to enter their programs will be at this fair, so come network and discover new opportunities!
Spring Bike Challenge
Get ready! Starting May 1st, the 2024 Spring Bike Challenge will begin! Form teams of 4-10 members to collect ZAPs (point system based on number of bike rides), bigger teams = more rides = more ZAPs! First and second place team members receive gift cards for bike service or gear. Ride your way to the top of the leaderboard and treat yourselves to a little biking boost!
Job Shadow Program
The Job Shadow Program is open for student applications, now through May 3.
Ever wonder what goes into making graphics for video games? We’ve got that. Have you been bitten by the true crime podcast bug? Learn what a forensic pathologist does daily. Or perhaps, you’re more interested in public policy and how that affects our natural resources. We’ve got that too.
Check out all of the awesome job shadow opportunities on our website. Or, go here to apply.
Ag & Natural Resources Day
The College of Agricultural Sciences Club Leadership Team is hosting Ag & Natural Resources Day on the MU Quad and SEC Plaza on Tuesday, May 7 from 10am to 2pm. This annual event is a great way to celebrate the return of beautiful weather in Corvallis and allows the “natural resources” colleges at OSU – CAS, COF, and CEOAS – to showcase their clubs, majors, student resources, and career opportunities. We hope that you will join us for free ice cream, live music and dancing, animals, STEM demonstrations, club booths and activities, tractors and more.
Now Hiring Peer Mentors at Beaver Connect!
Our Peer Mentor job application is currently open until May 15! Apply at https://beav.es/chu by May 15, 2024 – positions start prior to fall term and last through Spring 2025. We are particularly interested in undergraduate students who identify as students of color, first-generation students, students with high-financial need, and transfer students. Check out this brief orientation video or visit our website to learn more!
Spring Term Rootstock Hours
The spring term Rootstock food pantry hours for undergraduate students will be Tuesday’s from 3:00-5:00pm & Wednesday’s from 12:00-1:00 p.m. If you are experiencing food insecurity and need support, please be sure to stop by. The pantry is stocked with pantry staples, breakfast foods, refrigerated foods and drinks and frozen food options. The Rootstock Food Pantry is located on the first floor of Peavy Forest Science Center across from the elevator.
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.
Clothing Library Survey!
Students: Please fill out the survey and be entered to win a prize!
Did you know the College of Forestry has a free clothing library in Richardson Hall 152? Donated items include field clothing, boots, rain gear, and professional attire for interviews.
The Clothing Library wants to expand and find ways to better serve our students. Please fill out the survey to help us better understand sizes and items the college community needs can utilize.
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!
