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.

Explore Parks & Protected Areas in Patagonia, Chile this Spring Break

Dreaming of a wild adventure that combines stunning landscapes with critical conservation work? Join us for the incredible faculty-led program, Parks and Protected Areas of Patagonia! This unique experience will take you deep into one of the world’s most breathtaking regions, where you’ll gain hands-on knowledge in land management, wildlife conservation and ecology. You’ll explore diverse ecosystems, learn about the challenges and successes of managing protected areas, and witness firsthand the efforts to preserve Patagonia’s incredible biodiversity. This program is an amazing opportunity for all OSU students interested in conservation, ecology, or simply looking for an unforgettable international experience. Ready to make your Spring Break extraordinary? Learn more and apply today! Applications close December 20th. Apply here!

WRFI Information Session

Wild Rockies Field Institute General Information Session –October 30^th at 4:00 pm in PFSC 315.

The Wild Rockies Field Institute (WRFI) is an academic field program that offers undergraduate students opportunities to earn upper-division college credit while backpacking, biking, hiking, and kayaking across landscapes of the Rocky Mountain West. Their courses are accredited through the University of Montana and take place in Montana, Canada, and the American Southwest, combining academic inquiry with cultural immersion and extended backcountry expeditions. Students engage in small, discussion-oriented classes, hands-on, field-based ecological studies, and build authentic connections with community members who live and work in the places we travel through, all the while sleeping in a tent! They offer a number of scholarships for courses, too – up to $5,000 for a single award! Students who are interested in joining for the 2026 field season can submit an initial online application here. For questions, please reach out to WRFI’s Student Experience Manager, Kelsey Wellington, at kelsey.wellington@wrfi.net.

If you can’t make the information session, WRFI will have an info table in the Atrium on October 30^th from 1:00-3:00pm!

OSU CoF International Education Week Scavenger Hunt Challenge

Do you have what it takes to complete the challenge in 3 days? Find all 6 caches around campus and get entered to win an international prize from the College of Forestry International Programs office! The hunt is live Nov. 17-19, and the 3 winners will be announced at the International Coffee Chat in Peavy Forest Science Center (Nov. 20, 10-11 a.m.). Here’s your first clue: Go to where a tree came to Earth from the moon. Good luck and Happy International Education week!

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!

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 position Download

Volunteer Opportunity – Fall Forest Field Days

Looking for an opportunity to educate students and nurture their appreciation for our forests? Consider volunteering for this fall’s Forest Field Days! Volunteers will work in one of five stations: Wildlife; Soil; Water; Recreation; or Timber, with training provided for each topic.

Forest Field Days are 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!

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!

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 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.