Weekly Wellness Tip
Don’t forget to take breaks while studying! Rest is an important way to recharge your body and mind. You can rest by simply taking a 15-minute walk outside or having a dance party with your roommates! Do whatever works for you so that you can return to your work with a refreshed mind. Good luck on finals!
HCSA Events This Week
NEW! Free Snacks In The SLUG!
The Forgot Your Lunch Program is offering free fruit, cookies, cheese sticks and more for our students during this week and finals week! Please help yourself to these free snacks located in the Forgot Your Lunch cabinets and refrigerator in the SLUG kitchen (LInC 340) while supplies last. Food will be available after 12 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 6.
UPCOMING! HSCA Winter Clothing Drive Volunteer Opportunity
To run the winter clothing drive the HSCA needs some important volunteer positions filled! These positions consist of “location checkers” who are in charge of going to one box location about once a week to collect clothes if the boxes are full! There will be locations on and off-campus and the collected clothes will be stored by the HSCA. Email Bryankel@oregonstate.edu if you are interested in volunteering!
HC Announcements and Events
NEW! HC Course Evaluations
If you are taking an honors course this term that has at least 6 other students enrolled you should have received an email last week with a link to submit an HC course evaluation. Please fill those out as soon as you can! The HC uses the information you submit to help make decisions about future HC curriculum & offerings! Can’t find the email? Find the evaluation here: If you have any questions make sure to contact Brittany.sundberg@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Submit Nomination for Student Spotlight
The HC is currently accepting nominations for students to feature in their Student Spotlight series. If you know of a student who you think deserves recognition for their studies, research, service or a specific area of interest please submit their name and the reason for the nomination here. The honors college will contact selected students for permission and to schedule a short interview. Self-nominations are welcome!
NEW! Thesis Survey about Outdoor Recreation
Jensen Davis is currently surveying students about their time spent participating in outdoor activities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. This study, Outdoor recreation rates during COVID-19 quarantine, hopes to look at how people have changed their recreation habits over the past year to better predict how to manage recreation areas in the future. The survey found here will only take 5-10 minutes and will help Davis with their thesis!
TOMORROW! Virtual Dean and Friends Conversation on Research in the National Labs
All Honors College students are invited to a virtual Dean and Friends conversation on Tuesday, Dec. 7 from 12-12:50 p.m. over Zoom on “Research in the National Labs.” The guest speaker will be Aaron Brewster, a 2005 Honors College graduate in computer science. During his time at OSU, Aaron worked for Hewlett-Packard on photo-imaging software, and he went on to get his Ph.D. in molecular biology at the University of California, where he worked in protein crystallography, particularly in DNA replication. Aaron is currently a research scientist at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in the emerging field of serial crystallography, focusing on computational methods development. At this talk, he will share his experience and some of the distinctions between government, industry, and university research settings. To RSVP and get the Zoom link, email Kevin at kevin.stoller@oregonstate.edu.
Winter Honors BaccCore and Colloquia – seats still available!
There are still several options available for honors core and colloquia credits for the winter term! Check out some of the classes that still have several open seats on the class Spotlight page here or search the OSU schedule for all open honors courses for the winter term.
THIS WEEK! FYI Friday: Creating a College Financial Plan Presentation by CAFE
Want to learn more about finances in college? In this presentation on Friday, Dec. 10 from 12-1 p.m. attendees will learn about creating a financial plan for college which includes creating an academic plan and evaluating direct and indirect expenses and income. The zoom link can be found here. The password for the meeting is 369653. Additionally, attendees will learn about the basics of a budget, budgeting in relation to paying for college, the billing cycle at OSU, and the various resources available to help students pay for college or save money. Register here for this event.
CEL Events
Who wants to get some new and fun experiences at OSU? Join Community Engagement & Leadership for Beavs Volunteer group service projects! Don’t miss it out and you can help make a better world by volunteering. Save your spot by registering here!
Scholarship and Financial Aid Opportunities
Jason Halstead and Robert Chapman Scholarship Fund
This scholarship has been created to help Oregon students in order to launch and support tomorrow’s thought leaders and change-makers. Complete the Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC) application here. Applications will be accepted Monday, Nov. 1 through Tuesday, March 1 for the upcoming academic year. For more information contact Megan McElroy through her phone number (503) 227-6846 or email at mmcelroy@oregoncf.org.
SNAP Outreach at the HSRC
Students may be eligible for $234 a month in grocery funds! SNAP is a federal nutrition benefits program, and the Human Services Resource Center at Oregon State assists with applications! For more information visit the SNAP link here.
Honors College Experiential Award Application
Honors students participating in professional conferences or in need of financial support for research expenses related to their thesis can apply for an Honors Experiential Scholarship. The application can be found here. Only applicants who have submitted a signed thesis proposal to the Honors College are eligible for research expense support. The maximum award is $750, and all awards are paid as scholarships to recipients’ OSU accounts. Contact Kevin Stoller at kevin.stoller@oregonstate.edu with questions.
Udall Scholarship
The Udall Foundation awards scholarships of $7,000 to college sophomores and juniors on the basis of their leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to American Indian nations or to the environment. Please contact LeAnn Adam, Director of National and Global Scholarships Advising, at LeAnn.Adam@oregonstate.edu to discuss your interest in applying. The OSU campus deadline is February 1, 2021, but it is recommended that you start applying now.
Honors College Differential Tuition and Emergency Grant
The Honors College recognizes that these may continue to be challenging times for Honors College students and their families. We encourage students who are experiencing difficulty paying the costs associated with Honors College enrollment to apply for a one-term Honors College Differential Tuition and Emergency Grant ($500). Determinations will be made on a rolling basis and will consider both need and the likelihood of earning the Honors Baccalaureate. See the application for additional information.
Professional Development & Job Opportunities
Academics for Student Athletes Tutor Positions Available
Academics for Student Athletes has multiple openings for tutors. These are paid on-campus positions that offer flexible schedules. They are also a wonderful opportunity to use the content knowledge students have gained in the classroom while also helping fellow students better gain subject mastery and the organizational skills needed to excel at OSU. Tutor applicants must be junior standing and hold an overall GPA of 3.0. All tutoring will be performed in person during the winter term. All majors are encouraged to apply. If you are interested apply here. Contact Clint Edwards at clint.edwards@oregonstate.edu if you are interested in an ASA tutor position.
Work from Home Engineering Intern Position Available
Intel is looking for an industrial engineering intern to work part-time and remotely. More information can be found here. If you have questions or wish to send along your resume, contact Anita Bowman or Greg Lester.
EMT Research Symposium
This symposium will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 25 from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.in Oregon State University’s Horizon Room at the Memorial Union. It will feature Environmental and Molecular Toxicology Department alumni from industry, government, and academia as well as the current faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars to present their cutting-edge research and career experiences. The meeting aims to be a platform to explore the intersections between the research and careers of biologists, chemists, epidemiologists, regulatory scientists, and more. Join this meeting for exciting talks, a career panel, excellent opportunities for asking our speakers about their experiences, and networking throughout. If you are interested make sure to register by Friday, Dec. 17! Registration is FREE, and lunch is included. Registration, agenda, invited speakers, and more details can be found here.
Apply to be a Supplemental Instruction Leader at OSU!
OSU is beginning to hire supplemental instruction (SI) leaders for the upcoming winter term! This program is looking for passionate leaders in chemistry, biology, math, or physics. More information and the job posting can be found here. If you have any questions email supplemental.instruction@oregonstate.edu.
Openly Published Environmental Sensing Lab Engineering Job Opportunity
Students can get paid to be on teams developing new ways to understand the environment, directly and personally supporting scientists from around the world. OPEnS provides a structured environment where students learn to develop timelines, project designs, carry out energy budgets, and take their ideas all the way to production. If you are interested apply here.
Community Health Fellowship Gap Year
The Community Health Fellowship is a unique “gap year” opportunity for recent college graduates from across the country. The organization provides housing and a monthly educational stipend. Project Horseshoe Farm offers Community Health Fellowship programs in Alabama and California. This upcoming year, HSF is offering a traditional Gap-Year Fellowship, which will begin in June of 2022 and finish in July of 2023at Greensboro, Marion, and Pomona sites. For applicants who are available and interested there is also a 6-month Fellowship opportunity in Greensboro from January through July of 2022. It will be shorter, but similar in experience to the full-year Fellowship. The application deadline for the 2022-23 gap-year Fellowship is on Sunday, Feb. 13 2022. The website here gives a good overview of the programs. You can also find more information about HSF on Handshake.
Washington Leadership Program Applications for 2022 are now Open
The Washington Leadership Program (WLP) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications from high-potential South Asian American college students for the 2022 summer leadership program scheduled to take place from June 11, 2022 until August 5, 2022. The application due Sunday, Jan. 9 is available here. Interns will receive a total stipend of $2,000 and will be required to complete 2-3 short writing assignments during the internship. For more information about the program visit WLP’s website here.
Student Positions Available with University Catering
University Catering is seeking student employees. Once hired, these students have a unique opportunity to be at a variety of campus events providing customer service, learning problem-solving skills, time management and organizational skills. These positions require the ability to drive and pass a criminal history check. Apply now at the link here.
Campus-Wide Opportunities
Borrow Calculators and Tools for Academic Success from the Valley Library
Do you need a scientific, financial, or graphing calculator? The Valley Library has calculators to loan. The library also has loanable tools such as laptops, tablets, and computer accessories like chargers, headphones, flash drives, ergonomic mice, and more—for all your midterm and finals needs! For more information click the link here.
Togetherall: New Mental Health Resource for OSU Students
Togetherall is a safe, online community to share anonymously and get support to improve mental health and well-being. The Togetherall community is available 24/7 and is monitored by licensed mental health practitioners. Join the community and learn more here.
HC Resources
These resources are available throughout the term.
Updated SLUG Hours and Info!
The HC student learning space in the Learning Innovation Center, room 340 – called the SLUG – is open! Fall term SLUG hours:
– Sunday – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
– Monday-Thursday – 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
– Friday – 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
– Saturday – noon to 6 p.m.
The SLUG features study and social areas, more than 20 computers, a scanner and a friendly HC student staff member who can help with any questions. In addition, honors students can print for free when using SLUG computers! The SLUG also offers a small kitchen. Bring your own coffee pods and brew up a cup in our new Keurig machine! The HC Forgot Your Lunch food cabinet is available as well with free snacks for anyone who needs it. All students visiting the SLUG will be expected to sign in and wear masks while using the facility. Please contact honors.college@oregonstate.edu with questions.
TODAY! HCSA General Meeting – WEEKLY
Looking for an opportunity to meet other students and get involved with the Honors College this fall? The Honors College Student Association holds general meetings every Monday from 6 to 7 p.m. in LInC 345. All HC students are welcome to join! If you feel more comfortable joining via Zoom please email Maya Livni at livnim@oregonstate.edu the Sunday before we meet for accommodations.
West & Sackett Hall Drop-In Advising Hours
Fall term advising hours will be hosted in West and Sackett Halls, every Friday. Honors College academic advisors can assist you in making decisions regarding your academic, career and personal goals. All Honors students are welcome to drop in—no appointment is necessary. Please drop by with specific questions or just to say hello!
Sackett Hall – F/G Honors Suites
– Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to noon
West Hall – Room 119
– Fridays, noon to 1:30 p.m.
Connect with Our Student Engagement Coordinator!
Emily Garcia is the Student Engagement Coordinator for the Honors College! She is available to answer general HC questions, connect you to the proper resources and help you find community within the Honors College. You can reach out to her and schedule an appointment by emailing emily.garcia@oregonstate.edu or drop in to her office hours below.
By: Rebecca Harmonson
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