Monday Message

HC Announcements & Events 

THIS WEEK! Fall Faculty Research Showcase
The Faculty Research Showcases are an excellent way to connect with faculty members in College of Engineering, 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 helps you to explore opportunities and make connections. Corvallis students are expected to join in person. Ecampus students are encouraged to join via Zoom. Happening on Thurs, Oct. 16 from 4-5:30 in LInC 100 and Zoom. RSVP here. 

NEW! Fall Undergraduate Research Showcases
Curious about what Honors College students are researching? Join us for the HC Undergraduate Research Showcases — dynamic online events where students present their thesis research in short, lightning-style talks. These showcases offer a glimpse into the wide range of topics our students explore and are a great way to get inspired, learn about research opportunities and connect with fellow students and faculty. After the presentations, stick around for breakout rooms with Q&A and conversation. All students, faculty, families and friends are welcome! The fall showcases will be held Wednesday, Oct. 29 and Monday, Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. PT via Zoom. RSVP: beav.es/xu9

Honors College Alumni Pathways Conversation – Research pathways from computer and electrical engineering to bioengineering with Kevin Bishop, ’18
All honors students are invited to meet over Zoom with HC alum Kevin Bishop, ’18, to learn more about his pathway into bioengineering research on Tues, Oct. 21 from 4:00-4:50 p.m. Pacific Time. Kevin earned his honors degree in electrical and computer engineering. After spending a gap year working as a research technician at Washington University in St. Louis, Kevin completed his Ph.D. in bioengineering at the University of Washington. He is now a postdoctoral associate at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where he is developing methods to understand the function of genes at large scale using high-throughput microscopy. Aside from research, Kevin is passionate about science communication, teaching science communication skills to fellow trainees and others in the scientific community. During this session, Kevin will share his experience and answer questions. RSVP to get the Zoom link here!

NEXT WEEK! Submit Creative Works to WSU Honors Publication, The Palouse Review
Have you ever wanted to submit your work to a literary arts journal? Now is your chance! The Palouse Review, an online Honors publication at Washington State University, is seeking Honors students who would like their work published in their upcoming editions. They publish a wide variety of original work by Honors students, including scholarship, creative writing, visual art, and music. The deadline for submissions is Sun, Oct. 19. Click here for additional details and to submit.

Honors College Dean and Friends Coffee Conversation – Mentors, serendipity, windows of opportunity, collaborations and credibility: Key ingredients for successful careers in research with George Kennedy, ’70
All honors students are invited to a Dean and Friends Conversation on Thurs, Nov 6 from 4:00-4:50 p.m. in LInC 345 (or over Zoom) with Dr. George Kennedy, ’70, on “Mentors, serendipity, windows of opportunity, collaborations and credibility: Key ingredients for successful careers in research.” Dr. Kennedy is a William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor of Agriculture in the North Carolina State University Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology. He turned his youthful fascination with biology and science, which he developed growing up o the south shore of Long Island, fishing and exploring coastal marshes and woodlots, into a career researching the ecology and management of insect pests of agricultural crops, insect-plant interactions, and the epidemiology and management of insect-vectored plant viruses. He received his B.S. in entomology from Oregon State and his Ph.D. from Cornell University, and he has authored or co-authored over 240 research publications and co-edited 5 books. Join the conversation by RSVPing here. For those attending in person, coffee and snacks will be provided, and space is limited.

Honors College Alumni Pathways Conversation – Research pathways in biomedicine with Chelsea Parker Harp, ’12
All honors students are invited to meet over Zoom with HC alum Chelsea Parker Harp, ’12, on Mon, Nov 11 from 4:00-4:50 p.m. Pacific Time over Zoom to learn more about her pathway into biomedical research. Chelsea received her H.B.S. in biochemistry and biophysics, with minors in chemistry and philosophy. She then earned a Ph.D. in 2018, studying a model of Multiple Sclerosis to study how different immune cells coordinate and perpetuate autoimmunity in the central nervous system. Chelsea is now a senior scientist at Seismic Tx, working to bring novel biologic therapies to the clinic for autoimmunity indications. Before this, she was a biology project representative for one of two lead assets targeting inflammatory pathways at Montai Health, a Flagship Pioneering Company in Cambridge, MA. She has also worked in the multiple sclerosis and neuroinflammation research unity at Biogen, where she led a partnered program for PROTAC therapy targeting CNS resident inflammation. Get the Zoom link by RSVPing here!

Volunteers Needed for Research Study on classifying mental workload using a VR simulation of helicopter piloting tasks
To participate in this study, you must: have no visual or auditory impairments, have normal or corrected-to-normal vision (no glasses but contact lenses are okay), be right-hand dominant and be 18 years or older. Participation in this study involves a time commitment of 2 hours. As compensation for participation in this study, you will receive a gift card valued at $15/hour of participation. To find out more about this study, please contact kumarvar@oregonstate.edu.

WEEKLY! HCSA Meeting
Join the Honors College Association (HCSA) for weekly club meetings! HCSA is a student-led club that plans activities for Honors College students. HCSA puts together social events, academic events, professional development events, and more. Join HCSA and help make great events happen! The Honors College Student Association holds general meetings every Monday from 5 to 6 p.m. in LInC 268.

If you are an Ecampus student and you are ever interested in attending virtually, please email HCSA at honorshcsa@oregonstate.edu or contact the Honors College office directly for more information and to get a zoom link. If you see an HCSA event that you would like to participate in from afar, if we have advance notice we can try to send you program supplies/items to join.

Stay Connected with the Honors College Community
Download the OSU Events app, created by and for Honors College students to keep track of HC activities and resources, register for events and set reminders. The app makes it easy to stay organized and engaged with campus opportunities. Students can find it by searching “OSU Events” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

THIS WEEK! Help Create a Mural for the SLUG
Want to express your creativity? Join HC Student Designer Esme in decorating the SLUG chalkboard mural. Starting week 1, drop in between Noon–1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays to help bring the mural to life! Please contact Taylor Maki with any questions: taylor.maki@oregonstate.edu. 

Interested in Public Policy and Advocacy? Apply for University Legislative Scholars!
The University Legislative Scholars (ULS) program is a year-long experiential learning opportunity for students passionate about public policy, advocacy, and civic engagement. Offered Fall, Winter, and Spring, this in-person course allows students to: Engage directly with state and federal policy issues, learn how to advocate effectively in the Oregon legislative process and earn 2 credits per term that count toward your major. Ideal for 3rd and 4th year students, this program requires an application and offers a unique chance to connect classroom learning with real-world impact. Apply now and be part of shaping policy in Oregon.

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

NEW & WEEKLY! Cedar in the SLUG!
Come down to the SLUG every Wednesday from 1-2 p.m. to visit with Cedar, the campus wellness dog who works with the Department of Safety! This is a great weekly opportunity to get some pet therapy with the best guy around. Questions? Reach out to Taylor Maki, taylor.maki@oregonstate.edu.

HC Academic Advising

Happy Week 3, HC Beavs!

This week, first year students will see Advising Registration Holds return – it’s time to make an appointment with your major advisor. Your major advisor will lift the registration hold after you plan classes for Winter term. Remember: Honors College advisors cannot lift registration holds. Check out our resource for finding honors courses on the HC Academic Advising Canvas site. If you are not taking the HC 408 Stage 1 Thesis class this fall, make sure to add it to your Winter 2025 plan. For more information on priority registration, click here.

Also note that the Office of Undergraduate Research is kicking off their URSA Engage program. If you are a first year, second year, or transfer student in your first year and interested in getting involved in research, you should check out the faculty research summaries that are open now! Review the program by going to the URSA Engage webpage here. This opportunity is not automatically an HC thesis, but many students continue the research they start in URSA Engage for their thesis. 
Don’t hesitate to reach out to hcadvisor@oregonstate.edu if you have questions!Honors College Advising Resources

• Schedule a 30 minute HC Academic Advising appointment on Beaver Hub here.
• For quick questions you can come see us during our Wednesday drop-in hours on Wednesdays, from 11:30 to 1:20 p.m., in LInC 450 and on Zoom or email us at hcadvisor@oregonstate.edu.
• If for any reason you need to meet with a different advisor than the one you are assigned, you can schedule a meeting with a different advisor on our academic advising page. 

Thesis Navigator 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, please reach out to your advisor or to Dewi Roberts, Advising Coordinator and Thesis Support Coordinator for the HC:  dewi.roberts@oregonstate.edu

 Weekly drop-in times:
· Monday 9-10am in the SLUG and on Zoom
· Tuesday 12pm-2pm in the SLUG and on Zoom
· Wednesday 9-10am and again at 11am-12pm in the SLUG and on Zoom
· Join Zoom Meeting: beav.es/xWh
Password: HCThesis

Honors College Academic Advising Canvas Page
All HC students have access to the Honors College Academic Advising Canvas Page. This is a great resource where you can discover anything from instructions on finding honors courses to navigating the thesis process after you’ve completed the HC 408 Stage 1 thesis class. For students ready for the next steps with their thesis, this page can help with finding a thesis mentor, registering for your thesis credits, submitting your proposal and so much more.

Anytime Anywhere: MySSP @ OSU App
Anytime Anywhere: MySSP @ OSU is an app that gives all OSU students, including Ecampus students, 24/7 access by text or phone with a licensed mental health counselor (MySSP stands for “My Student Support Program”). The app makes it easy to schedule short-term counseling appointments with the same ongoing counselor and provides educational materials covering mental health topics. Students can communicate with a counselor in five different languages (Mandarin, Cantonese, French, Spanish or English); additional language options are available upon request. Students can download the Anytime Anywhere: MySSP @ OSU and learn more about the service here. For questions, please contact Bonnie Hemrick the Director of Mental Health Promotion.

Honors College Advising Resources

• Schedule a 30 minute HC Academic Advising appointment on Beaver Hub here.
• For quick questions you can come see us during our Wednesday drop-in hours on Wednesdays, from 11:30 to 1:20 p.m., in LInC 450 and on Zoom or email us at hcadvisor@oregonstate.edu.
• If for any reason you need to meet with a different advisor than the one you are assigned, you can schedule a meeting with a different advisor on our academic advising page. 

Thesis Navigator 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, please reach out to your advisor or to Dewi Roberts, Advising Coordinator and Thesis Support Coordinator for the HC:  dewi.roberts@oregonstate.edu

 Weekly drop-in times:
· Monday 9-10am in the SLUG and on Zoom
· Tuesday 12pm-2pm in the SLUG and on Zoom
· Wednesday 9-10am and again at 11am-12pm in the SLUG and on Zoom
· Join Zoom Meeting: beav.es/xWh
Password: HCThesis

Honors College Academic Advising Canvas Page
All HC students have access to the Honors College Academic Advising Canvas Page. This is a great resource where you can discover anything from instructions on finding honors courses to navigating the thesis process after you’ve completed the HC 408 Stage 1 thesis class. For students ready for the next steps with their thesis, this page can help with finding a thesis mentor, registering for your thesis credits, submitting your proposal and so much more.

Anytime Anywhere: MySSP @ OSU App
Anytime Anywhere: MySSP @ OSU is an app that gives all OSU students, including Ecampus students, 24/7 access by text or phone with a licensed mental health counselor (MySSP stands for “My Student Support Program”). The app makes it easy to schedule short-term counseling appointments with the same ongoing counselor and provides educational materials covering mental health topics. Students can communicate with a counselor in five different languages (Mandarin, Cantonese, French, Spanish or English); additional language options are available upon request. Students can download the Anytime Anywhere: MySSP @ OSU and learn more about the service here. For questions, please contact Bonnie Hemrick the Director of Mental Health Promotion.

HC Course Highlights

Corvallis campus
Theatre in Ashland Seminar (HC 407)
The honors Theatre in Ashland Seminar (HC 407) includes a weekend trip Oct 3–5, with a pre-trip meeting Sept 29 and a post-trip meeting Oct 27. Along with attending performances (and possibly pre-show discussions or talkbacks), students will reflect through journal responses and create a presentation that reimagines the material in a new way — whether by performing a scene, re-writing one, analyzing a character, exploring historical context, or developing a fresh design concept. Seats are limited! Register with CRN 19434: beav.es/xMU

Wilderness First Aid (PAC 325H) 
This Fall, honors students can gain hands-on skills in emergency care through Wilderness First Aid (PAC 325H). This one-credit course covers anatomy, physiology, injury assessment, short-term and long-term care, small-group rescues and evacuation planning in non-urban settings. Class meets Wednesdays 2–3:50 p.m. and includes a required field trip on Nov 15 from 8 a.m.–4:50 p.m. The $200 course fees can be offset with the Honors College Experiential Scholarship! Apply for the scholarship here: beav.es/Gxe. Seats are limited — register now with CRN 18233: beav.es/xMU

Multidisciplinary Design for Social Impact (DSI 415H)
Still looking for an Honors thesis topic? Juniors and seniors can explore potential projects through DSI 415H: Multidisciplinary Design for Social Impact, offered this fall. In this course, students work in teams on community-driven design projects with real-world impact in areas such as climate resilience, sustainability, accessible clothing, inclusive design, food systems, and community well-being. Many Honors students have used this course to launch their thesis, often with faculty sponsors who later serve as mentors. Register with CRN 18310 : beav.es/xMU. Questions? Contact John Morris (john.morris@oregonstate.edu) or Julie Tucker (julie.tucker@oregonstate.edu). 

Ecampus
Murder, Mayhem, and Makeup: Lady Detectives on Page and Screen (HC 407)
From Agatha Christie”s Miss Marple to Kristen Bell”s Veronica Mars, women have solved some of the dastardliest crimes of the detective genre both on the page and on the screen. We will look at a variety of texts and films featuring lady detectives (some very ladylike indeed, some decidedly not) to examine the cross-sections between gender and genre. How do these detectives use their performance of gender to solve mysteries? How do these stories challenge, reinforce, and/or complicate traditional notions of gender and crime? Register with CRN 19411: beav.es/xMU

Study Abroad

Professional Development & Job Opportunities

NEW! Semiconductor Packaging Research
Dr. Pooya Tadayon is seeking curious, hands-on students to join his research team exploring advanced semiconductor packaging. Projects span materials, mechanics and thermals — including novel materials for 3D chip stacking and innovative cooling solutions for future datacenters. No prior experience is needed; students will learn by doing and build from scratch. Opportunities are open now! Contact Dr. Tadayon at tadayonp@oregonstate.edu if you’re interested and view more details: beav.es/x62.

NEW! Pre-Pharmacy Honors Scholars Group – Apply by 10/22!
OSU’s Pre-Pharmacy club specifically for Honors College students; we have several events a term focused on professional development and making connections within the field of pharmacy. We also have a mentor program designed to help students learn about the different types of pharmacy, including community, hospital, and research. Click the link below to learn more and apply today!

NEW! Summer 2026 Medical Affairs Internship
Looking for a summer internship in healthcare and medical communications? McED is offering a Medical Affairs Internship for Summer 2026, and last year’s intern was a Beaver! The internship is ideal for students interested in medical writing, clinical research, or pharmaceutical communications. Learn more and apply: beav.es/xur

THIS WEEK! “Getting a Dam Job” Career Workshops
Ready to find your next job or internship, but not sure where to start? The Career Development Center can help with that. “Getting a Dam Job” is OSU’s signature career workshop series, designed to equip you no matter where you are on the college-to-career journey. Workshop topics vary each term; attend just one or the entire series. Find upcoming workshops here.

Graduate Program in Biomedical Research at the University of Oklahoma Health Campus
The Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences (GPiBS) is a first-year, interdisciplinary program serving seven degree programs at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC). Students will graduate with a PhD from one of the participating programs to prepare them for careers in biomedical sciences. OU Health Sciences Center is one of only a few comprehensive academic health centers in the nation. Internationally prominent faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge technology, and nearly $200 million in external funding combine to make GPiBS the leader in graduate education and research in Oklahoma. The application for the 2026 GPiBS class opened on August 1st, 2025 with a priority deadline of December 1st, 2025. OUHSC is a comprehensive medical campus home to cutting edge research facilities and top-tier scientists. Interested students can utilize the GPiBS website or reach out at GPIBS@ouhsc.edu for additional information or questions.

Summer Research for Biomedical Undergrads at OUHSC
The Graduate College at OU Health Sciences hosts five Summer Undergraduate Research Programs (SURP) aimed at preparing and encouraging undergraduate students to pursue careers in biomedical research or health-related sciences. SURP look forward to continuing 5 programs next summer (CURE, U-CARE, NARCH, OK-INBRE, and SURE). The SURP applications will open in November with a deadline of January 31st, 2026. More information about our summer programs can be found at the SURP website or by contacting us at SURP@ouhsc.edu.

SURP highlights:

• $5,000 summer salary
• Full-time research at OUHSC
• Weekly enrichment sessions
• Final Symposium and luncheon

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

TODAY!  URSA Engage Faculty Mentor Summaries Are Open
The Office of Undergraduate Research kicked off their URSA Engage program October 13^th and the Faculty Mentor Summaries are now OPEN. This program is not required but is a great opportunity for HC first- and second-year students (or transfer students in their first year) to get involved with undergraduate research early. Review the program by going to the URSA Engage webpage here. How it generally works is you review the faculty mentor summaries (professor research opportunities), meet with the professor to see if they agree to work with you, then apply!  Students accepted into the program will conduct research in Winter and Spring term and then present their findings at the Spring Poster Symposium. This opportunity is not automatically related to your HC thesis, but many students end up continuing the research they start in URSA Engage and ask the mentor if they would be interested in being their HC Thesis mentor! Therefore, many thesis projects come from HC students doing URSA Engage. Check it out! 

WEEKLY! Beavers Belong Peer Support Groups
The Beavers Belong Support Network is offering six peer support groups this year for undergraduates, graduate students, students with disabilities, international students, and more. Groups meet weekly starting Week 1, covering topics like adjusting to college, balancing academics, financial stress, and building connections. See full details, schedules, and join the email list. All students are welcome to attend any group!

Craft Center Fall Workshops Registration is Open
Register for a fall workshop at the Craft Center located on the bottom floor of the Student Experience Center! Workshops are offered in ceramics, sewing/fiber, glass, torch, paper arts, jewelry, and the wood shop. Students, remember to sign up for your fall term membership first! Students can register beginning Sept. 24 at 12:30 p.m. Community members register beginning Wed, Oct. 1 at 12:30 p.m. 

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.

“Forgot Your Lunch?” Station Available in SLUG
The Honors College is back with a “Forgot Your Lunch?” station for you light lunch if you ever need it. Whether you need food because you forgot your lunch or are low on money, 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 cabinets and freezer. *Note: We have a limited supply of food – please only take what you actually need so there is enough for everyone. Thanks!

 Updated SLUG Hours:

• Monday-Thursday – 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Friday – 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Saturday – Closed
• Sunday – 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

These resources are available throughout the term.

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