HC Announcements & Events
TODAY! 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 Monday, Nov. 17 at 5:00 p.m. PT via Zoom. RSVP: beav.es/xu9
NEW THIS WEEK! Civil Discourse Discussion: “When is Political Violence Justified?”
All Honors College students are invited to join the Honors College and the College of Business for a Civil Discourse Discussion on the subject “When is Political Violence Justified?” on Thursday, November 20 from 5–7 p.m. in Austin Hall, Room 222. This event provides a chance to share perspectives, listen thoughtfully and explore different viewpoints in a welcoming space. Guided by moderators, students will practice the principles of civil discourse and connect ideas from this year’s Honors College summer read, I Never Thought of It That Way, by Mónica Guzmán. No debate experience? No problem! All students are welcome — just bring an open mind and a willingness to listen and share. Questions about the program, or requests for accommodations, can be sent to Taylor Maki, Student Engagement and Recruitment Coordinator for the Honors College, at taylor.maki@oregonstate.edu.
HC Juniors and Seniors: Participate in Online vs. In-Person Lab Study
Researchers in the School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering and the School of Psychological Science at OSU are conducting a study investigating the effectiveness of online and in-person lab environments for engineering education. In this study you will be asked to learn a relevant engineering topic and complete an associated lab exercise. Participation includes a time commitment of 6-10 hours spread over a 2-week period during Fall term, and a compensation of $20 per hour of participation (up to $200 total). To be eligible, you must be 18 years or older, fluent in English, and a junior- or senior-level undergraduate engineering student. To enroll in this study or if you have any questions about participating, please fill out this form or contact Gabrielle Paul (paulga@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 5-6:00 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.
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
HC Academic Advising
Hello HC Beavs!
Welcome to Registration Week! Here are some friendly reminders to help you navigate registering for Winter courses:
- If you haven’t done so already, make sure you don’t have an Advising Registration Hold still on your account. If you do, schedule an appointment with your major college advisor to get that lifted. The HC Advisors cannot lift this hold. If you already met with your major college advisor, but still see the Advising Registration Hold, kindly reach out to them via email to request the hold be lifted.
- If you are a first-year student and have not yet taken the HC 408 Stage 1 Thesis Class, try to register for it Winter term. Make sure when registering that you take Stage 1 and not one of our other stage courses.
- For quick reminders on how to find honors versions of classes, check out our HC Canvas page How to Find HC Courses.
- If you are planning to take more than one HC 407 seminar class in a term, note that you will originally receive an error code stating that you cannot register for more than one class with the same name. The registrar’s office has created an automatic override to be placed on HC student accounts to fix this error code. Wait a few moments, and try to register again.
- To view HC 407 seminar course descriptions, check out our HC Courses Tool and hover over the class with your cursor: https://honors.oregonstate.edu/hc-courses
- If you are graduating this year but have not yet checked in with your HC advisor, set up an appointment or email us so can make sure you’re on track!
We hope you have a great week and don’t hesitate to reach out directly to your HC Advisor or to hcadvisor@oregonstate.edu if you have any questions.
Honors College Advising Resources
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. uding 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.
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.
Study Abroad
TODAY! Information sessions – Visit France With the HC This Summer
Based in Lyon, France, this 17-day program is led by OSU faculty and runs from June 16 to July 2, 2026. Students earn four colloquium credits through activities integrating the theme of “Commodities, Cafes and Climate Change.” An Information and Q&A Session for the 2026 France program will be on Monday, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in the Autzen Classroom in Valley Library (Room 2082, located on the same floor as the main entrance). This is a “drop in” session, so please come when you can and leave when you must, even if your schedule only will allow a short stay. Email James Sterns or Dominique Bachelet if you have questions, jasterns@oregonstate.edu dominique.bachelet@oregonstate.edu.
NEW TOMORROW! Using the Gilman Scholarship to Go Abroad
Tomorrow, 4:00pm – 5:00pm on Zoom. Join University of Oregon’s Sophia Schwartz to talk about the Gilman Scholarship and how you, too can use this scholarship to go abroad during your undergraduate. The Gilman Scholarship offers up to $5,000 to Pell Grant-eligible students to study or intern abroad on a program of their choice. Add-ons are available to students studying “critical need languages” and those who are STEM students. OSU’s National and Global Scholarships Advising will also be there to share with students how they can get support for their applications.
TOMORROW! Aruba Spring Break 2026 Study Abroad Program – Sustainability in Action: Small Island State Ecological Systems, Culture and Society
Spend Spring Break 2026 in Aruba earning 4 credits while exploring island ecosystems, culture, and renewable energy. The program runs March 21–29 in Aruba, with follow-up Zoom sessions in April. Zoom info sessions are coming up on Nov. 18, Dec. 3 and Jan. 3. The priority deadline to apply is Dec. 19 and the final deadline is Jan. 19. This course fulfills the Seeking Solutions Requirement in the New Core Education. Learn more & apply: beav.es/xaB
THIS WEEK! Study Abroad in South Africa: Honors Thesis Opportunity!
Join OSU faculty and South African experts for a unique, research-based field course in Kruger National Park, South Africa from Aug. 16–Sept. 3, 2026. Explore the intersections of human, animal and environmental health through hands-on experiences with wildlife veterinarians, medical doctors and conservationists. This interdisciplinary program fulfills the One Health Certificate research requirement and offers 9 credits across VMB courses. Students can propose their own research projects and potentially expand them into an Honors Thesis. Attend an info session to learn more on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. Dryden Hall 104 or via Zoom. Please email Brianna.Beechler@oregonstate.edu with any questions. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2026.
THIS WEEK! Exploring Scotland’s Cultural Heritage: Historic Sites and 3D Scanning in Preservation
Faculty-led Trip to Scotland: Edinburgh, Oban and Surrounding Area. Occurs within Summer Term Session 2: June 22 – July 17, 2026 (4 weeks)
Discover the beauty and rich history of Scotland on this two-week faculty led program. Throughout the trip students will examine how 3D scanning technology is revolutionizing historic preservation, digitally capturing these important sites for future generations. The program begins in Edinburgh, where you’ll explore famous landmarks such as Edinburgh Castle, St. Giles Cathedral, the underground streets of Real Mary King’s, the National Museum of Scotland, and the Princess Street Gardens. One full day will include a train trip to Stirling Castle. During the second stage of our journey, you’ll travel to Oban in the West Highlands. There you’ll experience the grandeur of Glencoe, visit the Isle of Mull, tour Inveraray Castle and discover neolithic monuments in Kilmartin Glen. Finally, you’ll travel back to Edinburgh where you will take day trips to other important sites, including St. Andrews, Linlithgow Palace, Craigmillar Castle, Blackness Castle, and Rosslyn Chapel, where scenes of the Da Vinci Code were filmed. Visits are also planned to the Scottish Parliament and Holyroodhouse, the official Scottish residence of the British monarch. This incredible program explores Scotland’s complex history and cutting-edge digital historic preservation methods. We hope you will join us!
Interested students are invited to one of an information session on Fri., Nov. 21 from 4:30-5:30pm at Snell 100A VR Lab.
Crime & Punishment in the UK: Fact & Fiction
Join OSU Faculty leaders Susan Shaw and Michelle Inderbitzen from the College of Liberal Arts on a 6 credit, two week faculty-led program in London, England this summer.
Scholarship & Financial Aid Opportunities
Honors College Emergency Grant
The Honors College Emergency Grant supports students facing unexpected expenses related to housing and/or meals, course materials or equipment for a class, healthcare and/or mental healthcare costs, vehicle repairs necessary for travel to class, and/or travel home for family emergencies. Grants are for up to $500, with a limit of two grants during your time in the HC. Only expenses related to the above list are eligible for emergency grant support, per university policy. Tuition or other general costs of enrollment are not eligible for funding.
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
NEW THIS WEEK! Summer Research Programs Info Workshop
Are you interested in gaining hands-on research experience next summer? Join the AURA Summer Research Programs Informational Workshop happening this Wednesday, November 19th, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM in MU 104 to learn more about summer research opportunities and how to build a competitive application.
This session will provide an overview of undergraduate research programs across the country, including tips on finding the right program for your interests and preparing strong personal statements. You’ll also learn about key deadlines, eligibility requirements, and how to make your application stand out to selection committees. Whether you are new to research or looking to expand your experience, this workshop will give you the tools and confidence to take the next step in your academic journey.
Free ice cream sundaes will be provided, so come enjoy a treat while learning how to strengthen your application and connect with valuable summer research opportunities.
We look forward to seeing you on November 19th from 5:00 to 6:00 PM in MU 104 for an engaging and informative session.
Openings at Writing Center and Academic Support Center
The OSU Writing Center plans to hire around 10-15 consultants to support their peers with a variety of writing projects, such as assignments for class, application materials, and scholarship essays. You don’t need to identify as a writing expert to succeed in this position. They are looking for students who want to have conversations with other students about their writing, to listen and ask thoughtful questions, and to offer a reader’s perspective.
Academic Success Center is also hiring Supplemental Instruction Leader positions. Applicants to this posting will be contacted in the case of an opening on the SI team on an as needed basis. Supplemental Instruction (SI) employs leaders supporting BA 211, BA 213, BA 275, BI 20x, BI 22x, BI 23x, CH 12x, CH 23x, CH 33x, CS 162, ECON 201, ECON 202, MTH 111, MTH 112, MTH 241, MTH 251, MTH 252, MTH 254, PH 20X, and PH 21×.
Student Support Services (Outreach Specialist) positions are also open for the Academic Success Center at OSU. Outreach Specialists facilitate in-person and online academic success workshops for OSU students during fall, winter and spring terms and also create social media content for the Academic Success Center’s Instagram account.
Now accepting nominations for OSU student TOUR Ambassadors!
Welcome Center has just opened a student job application for new TOUR Ambassadors. Ambassadors represent all of Oregon State University through a variety of prospective student recruitment/admissions events, including campus tours, virtual tours, student panels, group visits, large visit programs, etc. You can find more information about the position, including the hiring timeline, on the following website: visitosu.oregonstate.edu/ambassadors.
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
NEW TOMMOROW! World Languages and Cultures Fair
Tues, Nov 18 at the SEC Plaza from 1-4 p.m. Practice everyday expressions in multiple languages and participate in cultural activities. Join faculty and fellow students to learn about our World Languages & Cultures program, heritage language education, linguistics, language teaching, study abroad, and more!
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!
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.
These resources are available throughout the term.
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