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.

College of Forestry International Women’s Day Coffee

When: Monday, March 9, 2026. 10 to 11 a.m.

Where: PFSC Atrium

Join us for a special coffee hour honoring women in forestry. Share perspectives and network with women-led organizations within the college and beyond! This activity is part of International Women’s Day celebrations. To see the full list of activities, please visit beav.es/cqs.

NEW Free Bus Service

The 99 Vine is a grant-funded pilot transit service between Eugene and McMinnville with stops at the OSU Corvallis campus and the Eugene Airport! The service makes four daily runs Monday through Friday. The OSU stop is located at the northeast corner of 15th Street and Jefferson Way. Visit Pacific Crest Bus Lines’ website to view stops and schedules.

The Oregon State University Biodeterioration Lab Shiitake Cultivation Workshop 2026

Where: Hatfield Courtyard, Richardson Hall, Oregon State University

When: Thursday March 19th, 2026 at 12:00 pm

Join us as we inoculate some northwest hardwood branch wood with cultures of shiitake mushroom. This is going to be an informal educational activity where we work together to get some of these bolts inoculated. We have three hardwood species, Oregon white oak, black cottonwood, and bigleaf maple, and will have a few different strains of shiitake mushroom to inoculate into these. We will also provide some pizza and snacks. Feel free to bring a dish or treat to share as well. Depending on how many participants show up, you can take home a log and try your luck at growing shiitake. Please RSVP if you plan to attend so we can get an idea for how much food to bring.

RSVP to gerald.presley@oregonstate.edu

Summer MACO Internships

Announcing the Summer 2026 MACO-Supported Internships! Marine and Coastal Opportunities (MACO) has three amazing opportunities to get involved with marine science communication, policy, and data analysis this summer on the Oregon Coast! These PAID ten-week, full-time internships run from June 15, 2026, to August 21, 2026, and include shared field housing. Opportunities for Summer 2026 include:

Exhibition Evaluation Intern at the Oregon Coast Aquarium – develop ocean-focused messaging and evaluate how visitors engage with the exhibits. Applications due March 13, 2026!
Public Engagement Intern at the Coastal Monitoring Station – collect real-time estuary data in the field and develop an interactive display for the public. Applications due March 13, 2026!

For more information, eligibility, and application details, visit beav.es/maco-internships

Leadership Training Opportunity for Women in STEM

Learn more: https://vimeo.com/1086440448

Registration open: Confluence Research Symposium

Friday, April 10th | Peavy Forest Science Center

Registration is now open for the 2026 Confluence Research Symposium (formerly RAFWE–WFGRS)! Confluence is a joint research showcase hosted by graduate students in College of Forestry and the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Sciences. The symposium highlights student research across fisheries, wildlife, forestry, ecology and human dimensions and includes oral and poster presentations, workshops, talks from invited speakers and career networking opportunities. We invite all early-career OSU-affiliated researchers to submit abstracts if you are interested in presenting (preference will be given to graduate and undergraduate students). Registration is free and open to all, with meals provided. Abstract submissions are due by March 13th. Registration deadline March 15th.

Wildland Firefighter Annual Refresher

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: 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.

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

Save the Date: 2026 College of Forestry Food Drive

Join us this March for the OSU Food Drive, supporting the Linn Benton Food Share. We’ll kick things off with the Bake Sale (March 2), Book Sale (March 2–6) and our cozy annual tradition of Wednesday soup lunches (March 4, 11, 18 and April 1). Stay tuned for details on returning favorites like the Quilt + Art Raffle, Pet Photo Contest and Virtual 5K — plus a new event for plant and garden enthusiasts! Indulge your sweet tooth at the Bake Sale on Monday, March 2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the PFSC Atrium.

Submit your best pet photos in the COF Pet Photo Contest by Monday, March 2. Voting will open March 5–12.

Find your next great read at the Book Sale, returning March 2–6 in the RICH 1st Floor Knuckle.

Join us for our cozy annual tradition of Wednesday Soup Lunches on March 4, March 11, March 18 and April 1 in the Grove Gallery.

Register for the Top Banana Virtual 5K/10K and make a positive impact at your own pace! Sign up ($25) between March 2–24.

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.

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!

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!