Announcements

Rootstock Fall Hours

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.

Rootstock will be CLOSED over the summer and will reopen in the fall. If you are experiencing food insecurity, please visit the Basic Needs Center.

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

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.

Mt. Bachelor Job-A-Palooza

Interested in applying, interviewing and networking for jobs with Mt. Bachelor? Consider attending their Winter Hiring Event on Saturday, September 13th from 10am – 2pm, located at 901 SW Simpson Avenue, Bend, OR 97702 (upstairs above Deschutes Brewery Tasting Room). Students who attend should be ready to meet a lot of people who love what they do and are “stoked” to work at Mt. Bachelor. If you attend, bring your current resume and if there are current jobs you are interested in, apply beforehand!
Details located on their website!

Join the College of Forestry Student Ambassador Team!

Ambassadors are student leaders who represent the College of Forestry at Oregon State University through outreach, events, and college tours. This role offers hands-on experience in communication, leadership, and networking with professionals, alumni, and university staff. Ambassadors support student engagement, promote the college, and gain valuable insight into forestry, natural resources and related industries. It’s a great opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact. Interested in applying? Apply now! Contact Joanna Tan at tanjo@oregonstate.edu if you have questions! applications close 9/12/2025.

The CoF Student Services Office is looking for Student Assistants

The CoF Student Services Office is looking to hire 1-2 students to help staff our front desk. The students in these positions are responsible for greeting visitors to the SSO office, answering questions in person as well as over the phone and email. Student Services Office Student Assistants check in students for advising appointments, update the Fernhopper Blog and jobs page and other light office duties and projects to make our office run smoothly. If this sounds like something you are interested in, consider applying here by October 31st (full consideration date is October 20th). Reach out to Brooke Harrington if you have any questions!

Now hiring a Forestry Student Food Pantry Coordinator

The College of Forestry is looking for a motivated student to help support the Rootstock Food Pantry through inventory management ad day-to-day administrative tasks. This position (8-10 hours per week) is ideal for someone who excels at maintaining organization in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. Attention to detail, commitment to food safety and adaptability are essential. Responsibilities include managing inventory, shopping and restocking essential items, and helping keep the pantry welcoming and running smoothly. Learn more and apply by September 15th! Visit the OSU Jobs Portal for details and to apply!

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.

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.

Join Us to Celebrate the Incredible Branching Borders International Interns

After a wonderful summer of hard work and new discoveries, our visiting scholars are ready to share the results of their research with the College of Forestry community. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about their projects in forestry, conservation, and wood products, and to hear firsthand about their experiences at Oregon State University. Following their presentations, International Programs will be hosting a farewell part to celebrate the interns and wish them well on their return home. Come enjoy food, connect with the interns, and wish them well!

All are encouraged to come cheer on our International Interns and help us celebrate them and their amazing work!

End of Internship Presentations – September 9th, 9:00am – 10:30am, PFSC 129
Farewell Party – September 9th, 10:30am-11:30am, PFSC Atrium

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 2:30-2:30pm. All students and employees are welcome! Thursday, October 2nd from 2:30pm – 4:00pm in the PFSC Atrium. Please RSVP by Wednesday, September 24th!

Montana Afoot and Afloat

Explore Montana’s stunning landscapes on foot and by boat in this immersive field course.
Combine hiking, paddling, and place-based learning to study watershed health, wildlife
conservation, and public land management while engaging with local communities and
Indigenous perspectives. This transformative program fosters leadership, critical thinking,
and a deeper connection to nature. Fall Semester Course | Aug 29 – Oct 30, 2025. Apply here.

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.

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.

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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