HCSA Events This Week
NEW! Self-care Speed Dating
Join us on Thursday, Nov 3rd from 6-7 pm at LInC 345 for selfcare activities including postcards, socializing, meditation, coloring, music, and more all in one hour. Take the time during your busy week to take care of yourself! There will also be PIZZA :). Please RSVP here.
NEW! HCSA Game Day Viewing Party
The Honors College Student Association is hosting a watch party for the OSU vs. Washington game on Friday, November 4 at 7:30 in the West Hall Main Lounge. There will be free candy and food at the event! Come support your beaver football team with other honors students! Make sure to RSVP here!
TODAY/ WEEKLY! Honors College Student Association Meeting
Meet other students, volunteer, practice leadership, plan events or get involved with the Honors College this fall! The Honors College Student Association holds general meetings every Monday from 5 to 6 p.m. in LInC 314. We’re looking for new students to join the leadership team and have specific positions open for first-year students! Come learn more about HCSA! All HC students are welcome to join.
THIS WEEK! Pumpkin Patch Festivities!
Join HC students visiting Davis Family Farm and get a free small pumpkin on Sunday, Oct. 23. There will be transportation from the LInC starting at 2:30 p.m. — or drive yourself and meet us there at 3 p.m.!
THIS WEEK! Study Strategies for ADHD Awareness Month
In honor of ADHD awareness month, HCSA is holding an event on October 20 at 5 p.m. in LInC 345 that discusses science-backed study strategies for academic success and how it can help students with ADHD and other attention deficit disorders. There will be a presentation from Dr. Jacqueline Goldman, professor of psychology and an expert in learning strategies. A study break will follow the presentation to practice these study strategies. There will be plenty of snacks and drinks, so bring your friends and bring your homework! Sign up for this event here.
National and Global Scholarships Info Night!
Have you ever thought about studying or doing research abroad during or after your degree? There are scholarships for that! LeAnn Adam and Becca Otto from the National and Global Scholarships Advising Office invite students to join them in Sackett Hall for a chat about scholarship opportunities available both in college and beyond. Come enjoy refreshments and cookies, learn about which scholarships might be a good fit for you, and figure out how to apply. The event is Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 5 to 6 p.m. in the F/G lounge in Sackett Hall.
HC Announcements and Events
NEW! Crash Course in Digital Media – Research Addition
On Thursday, October 27 at 2 p.m. in LInC 343 join the HC and Hayden Wilcox with the Media Hub for this workshop about how to make an effective thesis poster and presentation about your research. As a part of Stage 4 students need to communicate to an external audience. There will be time for questions. This event is open to all HC students. Make sure to RSVP using the HC community connector app or email bailey.garvin@oregonstate.edu!
THIS FRIDAY! Reception with OSU President Jayathi Murthy and the Honors College Board of Regents
On Friday, October 21, as a part of the fall meeting of the Honors College Board of Regents, the college’s external leadership group, there is an afternoon reception in the SLUG with new OSU President Jayathi Murthy beginning at 3:30 p.m. Students, faculty, staff and other community members are welcome to attend. Contact Kevin Stoller (kevin.stoller@oregonstate.edu) if you are interested in attending!
THIS WEEK! Dean and Friends Lunch Conversation with Galen Ho, ’68
All Honors College students are invited to a Dean and Friends Lunch Conversation on Thursday, October 20 from 12-12:50 p.m. in MU 207 with Galen Ho, ’68, a national leader in aerospace management, on the topic “Teachable Point of View: How Experiential Learning Impacts Corporate Leadership Development.” Lunch will be provided. Contact Kevin Stoller (kevin.stoller@oregonstate.edu) if you are interested in attending!
Download the HC Community Connector App
Curious about upcoming Honors College events? Now you can see what’s going on in the palm of your hand with the HC Community Connector app. You can browse and register for upcoming events, receive updates and reminders for events you’re interested in and never miss an opportunity for fun or free food! Follow the link here to download the app today.
Career Development Center Event
Join the Honors College and the Career Development Center on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 3 p.m. in LInC 307. Karla Rockhold will talk about how and where to highlight your unique HC experiences on your cover letters and resumes/CVs. RSVP through the HC Community Connector app or by emailing bailey.garvin@oregonstate.edu.
Fall Term Faculty Research Showcases
Mark your calendars for fall term’s Faculty Research Showcases! The Faculty Research Showcases are an excellent way to connect with faculty members, learn more about their research and potentially get involved in projects that could be the basis of an HC thesis. Even if you don’t yet feel ready to begin research or are not sure about your interests, attending these events help you to explore opportunities and make connections. Register here.
– College of Engineering: Wednesday, October 26, 4-5:30, ILLC 155
– Colleges of Science, Pharmacy, Vet Med, and Public Health and Human Sciences: Tuesday November 8, 4-5:30, LInC 228
If you are looking for additional research ideas or opportunities, check out the Potential HC Research Opportunities.
HC Study Groups
Need a little help in your classes or want to brush up on your knowledge? Join a study group! Keep an eye out for the writing study group hours — coming soon!
– Physics study groups will be on Wednesdays at 5pm in LInC 360 and Thursdays at 1 p.m. in LInC 350.
– Chemistry study groups are Tuesdays @ 3:30 p.m. in LInC 345 and Wednesdays @ 1:30 p.m. in the West 1st Floor lounge. We will also have Chemistry study groups Mondays and Wednesdays @ 5 p.m. in Sackett office near F/G wing.
– Biology study groups are Mondays @ 2 p.m. in LInC 437 & Thursdays @ 4 p.m. in LInC 345 (10/13 only will be LInC 437).
– Math study groups Mondays @ 4 p.m. in LInC 360, Tuesdays @ 5 p.m. in LInC 360, Wednesdays @ 5 p.m. in LInC 360, and Thursdays @ 4 p.m. in LInC 360
The HC College Academic Advising Page has been Updated
The Honors College Academic Advising Canvas page had some big updates this summer. Whether you are in your first term with the HC or graduating in the next term or two, this page has helpful information for every HC student. Updates include graduation and thesis submission checklists, resources for each thesis stage and task, drop-in advising schedule and more. Be sure to check it out! If you are not able to access this page, email uhcadvisor@oregonstate.edu.
Submit Nomination for Student Spotlight
The HC is currently accepting nominations for students to feature in the Student Spotlight series. If you know of a student who you think deserves recognition submit their name and the reason for the nomination here.
Scholarship & Financial Aid Opportunities
HC Differential Tuition Emergency Grant
The Honors College encourages students experiencing unusual financial challenges to apply for a one-term Honors College Differential Tuition and Emergency Grant of $500. This is not a scholarship and is designed to provide short-term, immediate support. Contact bailey.garvin@oregonstate.edu or an Honors College advisor with questions.
HC Experiential Award Application
Honors students who have submitted a thesis proposal are eligible to apply for an Honors Experiential Scholarship of up to $750 in support of participation at a professional conference or engagement in thesis research. Contact Kevin Stoller at kevin.stoller@oregonstate.edu with questions.
Professional Development & Job Opportunities
NEW! Global Economic Development & Market Research Internship
This is a social entrepreneurship part-time position ranging from 10 – 30 hours a week with pay ranging from $17-$20 an hour. This 20/20 Development Company LLC is looking for a student who wants to learn to apply entrepreneurial skills and a social conscience to advance living standards through building sustainable business relationships. The intern will help 20/20DC in the following areas through a wide range of administrative, marketing, and entrepreneurial efforts, including the following:
– Research of global markets for food products – both commodity and niche products.
– Assessment of company capabilities and resources in countries in several regions
– Market data analysis and assimilation into reports.
– Development project management
– Product development
– Develop training and marketing materials
If you are interested in this opportunity please contact Amanda@2020DC.com and Kaylee@2020DC.com for more information.
NEW! Project & Technology Coordinator Job Opportunities
The Project Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating participant payments and communications for the Better Jobs for Young Workers (“BJYW”) Research Study, which to better understand how young adults without college degrees can improve their job quality. This position averages ten hours a week at $15/hr and has flexible scheduling. The Technology Coordinator will finalize the development of a relational database with a connector script using the Qualtrics API to receive information on a survey wave completion and then invite participants to return for the next wave at the appropriate time interval. They will also create front end integration for the relational database to facilitate lookup by the participant-facing team. This position averages ten hours a week at $15/hr and has flexible scheduling.
THIS WEEK! Fall Career and Internship Fairs
Looking for a summer job, an internship, or the opportunity that will launch your career? Now is the time to connect with some of the best employers in the country at the 2022 Fall Career & Internship Fair. You can network with more than 50 businesses, non-profits, government agencies and grad schools who are currently seeking Oregon State students and recent grads. This event brings hundreds of professionals together in one spot, giving you the chance to ask questions about fields and industries you’re interested in, build your professional network, and even apply for jobs and internships on the spot. The Fall Career and Internship Fair will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at CH2M Alumni Center. You can sign up via Handshake here. The Virtual Fall Career and Internship Fair will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 12 to 3 p.m. You can sign up via Handshake here.
Apply for the University of Central Florida’s Engineering and Computer Science PhD Program
The College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) at the University of Central Florida (Orlando, FL, USA) is renewing its Early Action opportunity for individuals considering beginning their PhD studies in the fall 2023 academic semester. Any individual completing a new application for a CECS PhD program by Tuesday, November 1 will receive an application fee waiver. The link to begin an application is available here. More information about the program is available here. Any questions can be directed to cecsgrad@ucf.edu.
Join the University Legislative Scholars Program
The University Legislative Scholars (ULS) is a year-long experiential learning program that enables students to engage in public policy issues at the state level while also increasing student advocacy in the Oregon legislative process. Program participants interact directly with state legislators, advocates, legislative staff and other public policy practitioners who are actively involved in Oregon’s State Legislature. Visit the University Legislative Scholars Website here for more information and how to apply.
Research Assistants Needed for the Kindergarten Readiness Research Program
This research program has a federal grant to scale up and test the efficacy of the Red Light, Purple Light (RLPL) movement and music self-regulation intervention in preschool children. More information on RLPL can be found here. They are looking for undergraduate research assistants who are interested in working with young children in school settings and learning about research and education in the real world. For more information and to apply click the link here or email kreadiness@oregonstate.edu.
Campus-Wide Opportunities
UPCOMING DEADLINE! Marine Logo Design Contest
Are you artistic? Do you love science? Do you want to win $250? If any of these questions have piqued your interest, read on! For the last three years, fishermen along the Oregon coast have partnered with scientists at OSU to collect dissolved oxygen observations from inside their crab pots. We have been calling this project Fishermen Investigating Seasonal Hypoxia — or FISH. You can learn more about the project at our website fishresearch.net. We are looking for a logo that we can put on hats, stickers, etc. for the project. The best logo will be chosen by the artwork selection committee, and the winner will receive an amazon gift card for $250! The contest period closes on Friday, October 21 at 11:59 p.m. Please use this google form to upload artwork. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Linus Stoltz stoltzl@oregonstate.edu.
Submissions Needed for the Student Resources Digest!
The Student Resources Digest mailings will be starting again soon. This effort is one way that we work collaboratively to make students aware of services and resources available to them. We collect submissions from campus partners, compile them into a digest and mail them to you every two weeks of the term. Click here for an example digest from last fall. We’re now live and collecting submissions for fall term. Fall can be a great time to describe the services you offer and how to access them, even if you’re not announcing anything new or any date-specific events. To submit Digest content, use this Google form. If you have questions or comments about this effort, please contact Anna Bentley anna.bentley@oregonstate.edu or Clare Creighton at clare.creighton@oregonstate.edu.
HC Resources
These resources are available throughout the term.
- The Honors College main office in LInC 450 is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. HC staff is on hand during business hours to assist with questions, help with scheduling appointments or just chat and share some free candy. You can also get in touch with the main office by contacting honors.college@oregonstate.edu or by calling 541.737.6400.
- The student computer lab and lounge (the SLUG) on the third floor of LInC 340 will be open:
- Monday-Thursday – 7:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
- Friday – 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Saturday – noon- 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday – 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
These resources are available throughout the term.
“Forgot Your Lunch?” Station Available in SLUG
The Honors College is back with a “Forgot Your Lunch?” station for you to have a snack or light lunch if you ever need it. Whether you need food because you forgot your lunch, are low on money or simply need a snack, please help yourself to this free resource. The resource is self-serve and can be accessed any time that the SLUG is open in the kitchen area.
West & Sackett Drop-In Office Hours
Bailey Garvin and Courtney Lira, the Honors College Student Engagement Coordinators, will be hosting office hours throughout fall term. Stop by if you have any questions regarding the Honors College, HCSA, how to get involved or just need general advice and someone to talk to! Drop-in hours will start week 1 and will be posted in each Monday Message and on the HC office doors in West & Sackett.
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