HC Announcements & Events
Submit to Oregon Undergraduate Research Journal
For over a decade, the Oregon Undergraduate Research Journal (OURJ) has been dedicated to supporting the research community by providing undergraduate students with the opportunity to publish research free of charge in multidisciplinary, open-access issues. These issues offer an exciting, professional way for undergraduate students to gain recognition for contributions and discoveries and keep up to date with peers’ research endeavors. Visit here to learn more and submit today
Complete the Honors College Annual Survey
The HC is committed to improving and developing programs and curriculum for our students. Your feedback is a crucial part of that process! Please fill out the annual survey to tell us about your year. It should only take 5-10 minutes. Complete the survey by June 20 for the chance to win a $50 Beaver Store gift card. Visit beav.es/NuQ
Honors Course Search Tool Now Available
Looking for Honors College classes? Check out our updated HC Courses page, now featuring a new interactive course search tool! Explore upcoming Honors courses using filters for campus, term, and more. This page also includes course descriptions and helpful FAQs: beav.es/G9o
WEEKLY! Wag and Walk Wednesdays with Cedar!
Join Cedar, the campus wellness dog, for a weekly Wag and Walk with the Honors College! Take some time out of your Wednesday to take a break, get outside, and connect with others (and pet Cedar, of course)! Walks will not be challenging, and we will go on whatever route Cedar’s nose and curiosity leads us. Come for the hour or come for part of it- we can even walk you to your next class! Wag and Walk with Cedar will start at 1 p.m., meeting on the west side of the LINC (by the LINC doors facing Sackett Hall!), and will last until roughly 2 or 2:15. Questions related to this program and accommodations can be directed to Taylor Maki at makit@oregonstate.edu
Celebrating the Class of 2025!
Honors College students who graduated or are graduating between Fall 2024 and Summer 2025, please submit to our Alumni Gallery to share your accomplishments and future plans. If you don’t have a photo you’d like to share, you’re welcome to contact HC Communications Coordinator Kallie Hagel (kallie.hagel@oregonstate.edu), who can take a headshot to submit! Submit here: beav.es/Nf7
Stage 1-3 Thesis Drop-In hours in the SLUG and on Zoom:
HC Thesis Resource Navigators will be hosting drop-in hours in the SLUG and on Zoom for any questions you might have regarding your thesis. If you’re unsure where to begin, having trouble identifying mentors to connect with, or not sure how to write your Thesis Proposal (among other things), our navigators are here to guide you in the right direction. If you are unable to make it to any of their drop-in sessions, feel free to reach out to them directly by completing the Request a Navigator webform. If you have questions around Stage 4, we’ll be hosting thesis workshops between 4-5 p.m. every week day in LInC 450 and on Zoom! Please email dewi.roberts@oregonstate.edu if you have any questions.
Weekly drop-in times:
· Mondays 1-4 p.m. in the SLUG and on Zoom
· Tuesdays 2-4 p.m. in the SLUG and on Zoom
· Wednesdays 12-1 p.m. in the SLUG and on Zoom
· Fridays 10-11 a.m. in the SLUG and on Zoom
Join the Zoom Meeting here. Password: HCThesis
Stage 4 Thesis Drop-In Workshop Hours
The HC is excited to offer drop-in thesis hours for students who are in stage 4 of their thesis! These will be happening in LInC 450 and on Zoom, where they’ll run Monday through Friday from 4-5 p.m. Whether you’re grappling with formatting challenges for your pre-text pages, have questions about the external communication requirement, or encounter any other thesis-related issues, this is your opportunity to seek assistance! Please email dewi.roberts@oregonstate.edu if you have any questions.
Participants wanted for survey on food insecurity
Honors student researcher Roman Quick is seeking students to participate as volunteers in his thesis research on food insecurity. “This is an Honors Thesis student’s survey researching the food programs and strategies utilized by the OSU student population. It includes general questions as well as questions about your familiarity with food programs and strategies. Your participation, regardless of your experience with food programs or strategies, is useful to understanding the OSU student population.” Find the consent statement and survey here.
Submit Creative Works to the NCHC Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creativity Activity
UReCA: The NCHC Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creativity Activity welcomes your research and creative submissions before June 1. UReCA is sponsored by the National Collegiate Honors Council, and is currently managed, edited and produced by a team of twenty-nine undergraduate students from each of the NCHC regions and a variety of backgrounds and disciplines. Though diverse, we share a common goal: the production of a prestigious national journal, for students, by students. You may visit the journal here. Read more and submit here.
HC Advising
HC drop-in advising is available the middle of the day, the middle of the week. Have a quick question for an advisor? HC advising drop-in hours are Wednesdays, from 11:30 to 1:30, in LInC 450 and on Zoom (meeting link is in HC Advising Canvas course).
WEEKLY! HCSA Meeting
Come meet other students, volunteer, practice leadership, plan events or get involved with the Honors College! The Honors College Student Association holds general meetings every Monday from 5 to 6 p.m. in LInC 345. We’re always looking for new students to join the team! Come learn more about HCSA! All HC students are welcome to join.
HC Course Highlights
Summer 2025 courses:
Corvallis campus
HC 407 Why You’re Stuck (and How to Fix It)
Instructor: Haley Traini
Have you ever felt stuck, like no matter what you do, you can’t quite achieve the change you want? This immersive seminar will help you uncover and overcome the hidden barriers keeping you from reaching your potential. Using the transformative Immunity to Change framework, you’ll identify one meaningful personal or professional goal, analyze what’s standing in your way, and create a plan to break through. Through storytelling, peer coaching, and deep reflection, you’ll leave with clarity, confidence, and a personalized roadmap for change.
Ecampus
HC 407 Visual Culture and the Meaning Behind Images
Instructor: Daniele Di Lodovico
This course explores the dynamic behind the significance of images and how they create the meaning that influence and shape our perspective on society and life. Students will have the chance to build the critical skills to analyze and comprehend how an image creates meaning and establishes different range of human responses. All students, will become independent critical thinkers and they will build the ability to analyze images in original and analytical way.
HC 407 (How) Is a Better World Possible?
Instructor: Philipp Kneis
Would a better world be possible? In fact, one of the oldest problems for political and social theory is how to create an ideal state. Yet this quest for utopia has always come at the price of dystopia. An ideal state for whom? Every utopia, it seems, is someone else’s dystopia. Even the most well-meaning ideas for creating a better society will have unintended consequences.
This colloquium class will address some of these problems. We will survey key utopian ideas, dystopian fears, and discuss how to develop sustainable solutions for concrete political and social problems while anticipating possible unintended consequences.
HC Study Groups
WEEKLY! HC Peer Study Sessions/Tutoring
Want some help with a variety of coursework topics? HC peer tutors can help! Check out study groups for writing, biology, math, and chemistry and bring your HC friends! This space can be used for study groups or 1 on 1 tutoring. You do not need to be in the Honors sections to attend. Any questions about tutoring or need help in another subject contact Student Engagement Coordinator: Bailey Garvin (bailey.garvin@oregonstate.edu).
Writing Study Groups:
Mondays 6 – 7 p.m. in LInC 350
Thursdays 12 – 1 p.m. in LInC 350
Fridays 12 – 1 p.m. in SLUG
Biology:
Tuesdays 5 – 6:30 p.m. in LInC 360
Wednesdays 10 – 11:30 a.m. in LInC 360
Math:
Thursdays 4 – 5:30 p.m. in the SLUG
Chemistry:
Tuesdays 3:30 – 5 p.m. in the SLUG
Fridays 4 – 5:30 p.m. in LInC 350
Study Abroad
Volunteer with Global Medical Brigades in Guatemala in December
Global Medical Brigades at Oregon State University is a student organization that works in partnership with Global Brigades, a nonprofit health and sustainable development organization. Since 2004, Global Brigades has mobilized tens of thousands of university students and professionals through skill-based programs that work in partnership with community members, improving the quality of life in under-resourced regions while respecting local cultures. Inspiring, mobilizing, and collaborating with communities to achieve their own health and economic goals, Global Brigades hosts medical clinics and economic development programs in Honduras, Panama, Ghana, Guatemala, Greece, and Belize. Our Oregon State chapter will be working in Guatemala during Winter Break, December 14-20, 2025. Join our brigade and help deliver a healthier future to underserved communities in the region. We meet Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. in STAG 111. Come to a meeting to learn more, or feel free to contact co-presidents Daniel Hay: (916) 277-3022, hayd@oregonstate.edu; or Kira She: (503) 887-5918, shek@oregonstate.edu. Participation in the brigade is open to any interested students.
Scholarship & Financial Aid Opportunities
MACO Marine Mammal Field Studies Scholarship Application Open
MACO is excited to announce that, thanks to a generous donation, we will award at least ten $600 scholarships to eligible undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in FW 457X/557X during Fall 2025. To apply and view eligibility requirements, log into ScholarDollars and search for “MACO Marine Mammal Field Studies Scholarship.” Students may also apply for MACO Coastal Field Housing Awards and can receive both scholarships if eligible and as funding allows.Honors College Emergency Grant
The Honors College Emergency Grant supports students facing unexpected expenses, including housing, meals, course materials, healthcare, vehicle repairs, and travel for family emergencies. Grants are up to $500 per term, with a limit of two grants during your time in the HC. Honors College differential tuition is not covered.
HC Experiential Learning Scholarship
The Honors College Experiential Learning Scholarship supports student engagement in the honors thesis (thesis proposal required), attendance at professional or academic conferences, payment of non-tuition fees associated with honors courses, or participation in an honors study abroad program. Applications are reviewed based on need, and the maximum award is $750. See here for additional information. Applications can be submitted through ScholarDollars and evaluated on a rolling basis.
Professional Development & Job Opportunities
Cross-Language and LLM-Based Code Validation for HPC Scientific Applications
A HC student is wanted for an interdisciplinary project which spans three areas of Computer Science: Software Engineering, High-Performance Computing, and AI/ML. The goal is to design and implement a framework that can automatically test or verify the correctness of HPC scientific applications whose code is either translated from one programming language to another or generated from natural language descriptions using Large Language Models (LLMs).
Summer Job Opportunity with KidSpirit
KidSpirit to see if you would be willing to help us once again by sharing our summer employment opportunities with your students.
We are currently hiring for a variety of roles including:
- Camp Counselors
- Head Instructors
- Swim Instructors
- Archery Instructors
- Gymnastics Instructors
- Marketing
- Office/Administration
All positions are part of our day camp program (not overnight), and take place in a fun, energetic summer camp environment on the Oregon State University campus.
We’re specifically looking for upbeat, flexible, and responsible college and high school students who are interested in gaining valuable job experience and professional development working with youth.
Learn more and apply here. Any questions about the roles or application process can be directed to 541-737-5437 or kidspirit@oregonstate.edu.
HC Research Opportunities
Looking for research opportunities? Visit the bulletin board of positions posted by faculty covering a vast range of fields, sortable by college.
Campus-Wide Events & Opportunities
Registration Open for Hatfield Summer Field Courses
This fall, put the ocean in your major by choosing from a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses at Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center. Students can customize their learning experience by spending a full 10-week term at the coast or selecting shorter, intensive hybrid or non-traditional courses. Studying at Hatfield offers the opportunity to learn from globally recognized faculty, build professional networks, and gain valuable field and laboratory skills. Students can live on-site, minutes from the Oregon Coast, or attend as commuters. Housing scholarships and local travel support are available to help make this experience more accessible. Immerse yourself in the Hatfield community while fulfilling degree requirements! Explore the full range of coastal courses by visiting the Marine and Coastal Opportunities – Coastal Course Roster webpage, where you’ll find detailed information on each class.
WEEKLY! International CommuniTea Hour
Come to SEC 112 every Wednesday from 4-5:30 p.m. for a place of community for and with international students. Free coffee, tea, hot chocolate and snacks from around the world! Funded by ASOSU and Student Experinces and Enagement.Truckin’ Tuesdays at the Memorial Union
Truckin’ Tuesday is community event hosted by the Memorial Union Activities Team focused on bringing different types of foods to campus through food trucks! Most Tuesday’s there will be a variety of trucks next to the MU Quad open to students, staff, and the public. This is a chance for people of all ages on the OSU campus to try new foods, support local businesses, and add a little bit of sparkle to their Tuesdays.
Students: Borrow your 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. Visit their Textbook Lending Program website to see resources available at the BNC. Visit the BNC in-person at Champinefu Lodge to check out course materials.
HC Resources
The Honors College main office in LInC 450 is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 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.
Submit Nomination for Student Spotlight
The HC is currently accepting nominations for students to feature in our student spotlight series. If you know of a student who you think deserves recognition submit their name and the reason for the nomination here.
Honors College Advising Resources
From guiding you through the thesis process, to monitoring and supporting your honors degree progress, your honors academic advising team is here to help! As a reminder, though you are only required to meet with your Honors College academic advisor once per year, feel free to meet with your HC academic advisor whenever you have questions. Below, we’ll leave you with some tips and resources that should be helpful over the coming terms:
- You can schedule an appointment with your academic advisor through the Success Team Tab on Beaverhub
- Registration for winter term is right around the corner, here are some tips and tricks to help you prepare.
- You can also utilize our Honors College Academic Advising page for reminders on How to find Honors Courses.
- For general academic advising questions, please reach out to hcadvisor@oregonstate.edu
Honors College student learning space
The Honors College student learning space, the SLUG, opens Tuesday, September 24. Located in Learning Innovation Center 340, the SLUG offers students study spaces, snacks and free printing. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursdays, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. For the first weeks, there will be minor renovations in the SLUG.
“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.
The student computer lab and lounge (the SLUG) on the third floor of LInC 340 will be open:
- 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.
- Sunday – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
These resources are available throughout the term.
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