HCSA Events
NEW! HCSA Midnight Breakfast
The Honors College Student Association is hosting midnight breakfast to kick off dead week and celebrate nearing the end of the term. This event will be on Friday, March 17 at 11:30 p.m. in the West and Sackett main lounge. There will be free pancakes, fruits, juices, yogurt bowls, and more at the event!. Bring a friend to socialize and BYOU (bring your own utensils)!
NEW! HCSA Game Night with the Deans
Come relax with HCSA, Dean Doolen, and Associate Dean Rodgers for a game night! Join us at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 9 in LInC 307. We can’t wait to see you there!
WEEKLY! HCSA Meetings
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 Thursday from 6-7 p.m. in LInC 307. All HC students are welcome to join.
TODAY! HCSA Leadership Position Elections
The HCSA is holding elections to fill leadership positions for the next academic school year of 2023-2024. For more information on positions and how to run, click here! The deadline to apply is Monday, February 27. Elections will be held on Thursday, March 2 from 6-7 p.m. in LInC 307
ALL OF FEBRUARY! HCSA/Linn-Benton Food Share Volunteer Opportunities
Interested in helping the Honors College Student Association raise money and collect food to donate to the Linn-Benton Food Share? Throughout the month of February, HCSA will be tabling on weekends at the Grocery Outlet in Corvallis, and we need plenty of help! We’re very flexible with scheduling and it’s a great way to get some volunteering hours in. If you’re interested sign up here! If none of the times work for you, there are a number of other ways to support the food drive, including donating non-perishables to collection boxes across campus or participating in our Krispy Kreme fundraiser. More information regarding these events will be in the following Monday Message, and on our Instagram: @hcsa_osu.
HC Announcements and Events
TOMORROW! Moving out of the Residence Halls?
Looking for off-campus housing this summer?Come hear from current HC students about renting in Corvallis and the do’s and don’ts when looking for a place to live off-campus. Anyone is welcome to join on Tuesday, February 28 at 5 p.m. in LInC 302.
TOMORROW! HC Dean and Friends Lunch Conversation with Margot Yapp
All Honors College students are invited to a Dean and Friends Lunch Conversation with Margot Yapp, ’85 on Tuesday, February 28 from 12-12:50 p.m. in LInC 446. Margot will share insights about recognizing and preparing for career opportunities. Lunch will be provided. Space is limited, so RSVP Kevin Stoller at kevin.stoller@oregonstate.edu as soon as possible to reserve a spot.
THIS WEEK! Honors College Community Coffee
Each term the Honors College hosts two Honors College Community Coffees (or HC3). Come enjoy coffee, hot chocolate, chips, dip, veggies, and more! Meet fellow HC students as well Dean Doolen and other faculty and staff. This event is taking place on Thursday, March 2 from 2-3:30 p.m. in the SLUG.
THIS WEEK!Thesis Defense
Francesca, an Honors College student is holding her defense about the Evaluation of Fusarium Proliferatum Mycotoxins Profiles in infected garlic cloves. Watch this defense via Zoom at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 2. The meeting ID is 96706088065 and the password is 786035.
Back by Popular Demand! HC Faculty Led Study Abroad to London
Through classes and activities around the city, you’ll learn about London in the different time periods and from a variety of perspectives with faculty in liberal arts, and engineering. You’ll earn six total honors credits (four bacc core and two colloquium credits). For more information and to apply click here. For questions, contact susan.rodgers@oregonstate.edu.
ONGOING! Winter Term Study Groups
Need a little help with writing, biology, chemistry, or math? Tutors are available for study groups. You do not need to be in honors versions or currently in the classes to come to study groups.
- Math: Tuesdays from 4-5 p.m. in LInC 437, Wednesdays from 5-6 p.m. in LInC 343, and Thursdays from 4-5 p.m. in LInC 360
- Physics: Tuesdays 1-2 p.m. in LInC 437 and Wednesdays at 10-11 a.m. in LInC 437
- Chemistry: Mondays 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. in the Sackett F/G Lounge (use the doorbell for access if you don’t live in Sackett)
- Biology: Mondays and Wednesdays from 1-2:30 p.m. in LInC 437 also on Tuesdays from 4-5 p.m. in LInC 350
- Writing: Mondays and Thursdays from 3:15-4:15 p.m. in LInC 437
Research Opportunities and Mentors
Looking for research opportunities or possibly a mentor? Check out the HC’s Potential Research Opportunities website here. This lists professors who have presented at Research Showcases or indicated they were looking for HC student researchers.
Write for Inside Scoop
Do you have any tips for younger HC students? Do you have a unique HC experience you want to share? Do you want to have a piece of your writing published on the Honors Link blog? Apply to write an article for the HC’s Inside Scoop series. These are short (500-1000) word articles that capture aspects of being an honors student. Submit an article pitch here and get the inside scoop from other students on our blog.
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
SNAP Outreach at the BNC
Students may be eligible for $234 a month in grocery funds! SNAP is a federal nutrition benefits program, and the Basic Needs Center Center at Oregon State assists with applications! For more information visit the SNAP link here.
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! Become an Honors College START Leader
Honors College student START assistants help facilitate academic advising and registration during START sessions throughout the summer. START assistants will welcome and engage with incoming students, help students connect with academic advisors both in person and through Zoom. They will also assist incoming students by making class adjustments in the computer lab. More information and how to apply can be found here.
UPCOMING DEADLINE! Stream Ecology Field Technician – Job Opportunity
We are seeking 4 undergraduate student technicians for field work surveying streams in the Oregon Coast Range this summer. This is a full time position working up to 40 hours a week. The link to this application and informational flyer can be found here. Undergrads who are specializing in natural resource majors like forestry, fish and wildlife, or biology are encouraged to apply! Applications are due by Monday, March 6.
Apply to be an Honors College Ambassador
Honors College Student Ambassadors connect with prospective students and families, sharing information about the Honors College and giving their own insights into student life at Oregon State. If you’re interested in joining our team and have been in the HC for at least one term, apply today! Applications are due here by Monday, April 3.
The SLUG is Hiring
This is a great opportunity to get involved in the HC community and meet new people every day! You can find the application and more information here. Feel free to stop by the SLUG (room 340 in the LInC) to check out the space. Email ciminob@oregonstate.edu with any questions.
Marine Studies Field Summer Courses
This summer, join us for Oregon State University’s undergraduate and graduate field courses at Hatfield Marine Science Center and the central Oregon coast. Our courses focus on coastal and ocean ecosystems, marine organisms, working waterfronts, sustainability, art, and more. Learn more about our extraordinary undergraduate and graduate summer field courses by exploring Hatfield Marine Science Center’s summer program webpage, which links to more information about each course. Questions? Contact OSUoceanadvising@oregonstate.edu.
Apply to be an Academic Coach
Academic Coaches support fellow students by working one-on-one with students in a series of conversations to define individualized academic goals and identify strategies to advance those goals. Common conversation topics include time management, test preparation, test taking, procrastination, and stress reduction. Learn more and apply here by Sunday, March 12. Questions about the Academic Coach position can be sent to woodros.wolford@oregonstate.edu.
Apply to be an ASC Strategist
ASC Strategists support fellow students by sharing academic tools and learning strategies and by helping them navigate and access resources at OSU. Conversations happen in our bustling Waldo 125 drop-in space and via Live Chat, Zoom, phone, and email. Strategists also work on fun projects, including creating social media content for the ASC. Learn more and apply here by Sunday, March 12. Questions about the ASC Strategist position can be sent to anna.bentley@oregonstate.edu.
Become a Writing Consultant
Writing Consultants provide support through writing and research consultations in person, via Zoom, and through written feedback via email. We’re hoping to hire students who are willing to have conversations, listen, and ask thoughtful questions in consultations. We provide substantial training and mentoring and encourage applications from anyone interested in helping other students and working on a collaborative and supportive team. Learn more and apply here by Friday, March 17. Additional information about the position is available on our website. Questions about the Writing Consultant position can be sent to Chris.Ervin@oregonstate.edu.
Volunteer on the Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) Planning Committee
Each April, the OSU community comes together to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). We invite you to join the SAAM Planning Committee and play a role in creating, facilitating, and supporting campus action and events! For more info or to sign up, click Here.
MSI Summer 2023 Internships
The Marine Studies Initiative (MSI) office is pleased to offer a variety of internships every year, focusing on interdisciplinary topics of the ocean and coasts. View our 2023 Internships below and learn more here. These are 10 weeks in length, starting June 20, 2023, and ending August 25, 2023. Start and end dates may slightly vary, depending on the internship.
Projects Include:
– Animal Ambassador Program (Oregon Coast Aquarium) – Newport, OR
– Coastal Bird Stewardship and Outreach (US Forest Service) – Newport to Florence, OR
– Science to Action (MidCoast Watersheds Council) – Newport, OR
– Marine Reserve Interpretation and Science Communication – Port Orford, OR
– Advancing Biogeochemical Instrumentation and Science (Sea-Bird Scientific) – Newport, OR
– Port of Newport: Public Policy or International Marine Opportunities – Newport, OR
Summer group housing is provided. Summer Internships are full-time commitments, typically 40 hours per week. Interns will receive compensation as an Oregon State University hourly student worker. Typical salary range is $4,500 – $6,000 for a 10-week period internship commitment. All applications found here are due by midnight on Sunday, March 5. Interns will be selected in early April. For more information contact Cynthia Leonard at cynthia.leonard@oregonstate.edu
The Justice Challenge
Join honors students from universities across the United States in exploring the complex issues around food justice in the 2023-2024 academic year. Each student will enroll in an opening online 1-day workshop, an eight-week online colloquium, and a 1-day concluding online conference. In addition, each student shall participate in at least one of three signature experiences: a Design Challenge (semester-long course, in-person); a Hackathon (2-day, in person or online); or a Field Course (1 week, in-person). This experience will allow you to gain up to 7 credits. More information can be found here, to apply click the link here.
2023-24 Art-Sci Student Fellowship
This fellowship offers students the opportunity to explore the intersection of two disciplines or ways of looking at the world. During the year-long fellowship, students will develop a creative project informed by active engagement with research at OSU, choosing between four tracks: – Art+Science
– Art+Engineering
– Humanities+Science
– Film+Science
Fellows will be awarded $1,000, ongoing networking opportunities, mentorship, and be eligible to apply for a residency at the Cabin at Shotpouch Creek to work on their project. This opportunity is available to graduate students and upper-division undergraduate students. Applications due by Friday March 17.
More information can be found here.
Conference Opportunity for Science Majors
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS-PD) has an annual conference that is open to undergraduate students. This year they are partnering with the Northwest Scientific Association for a joint conference that will be held at Western Washington University (Bellingham, WA) from Tuesday, March 21 until Friday, March 24, with a remote option. The registration fee is $50. More information and how to register can be found here.
Academics for Student Athletes are now Hiring Tutors!
ASA is now hiring tutors for winter 2023. These are paid on-campus positions that offer flexible schedules. They are also a wonderful opportunity to use the content knowledge you 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 sophomore standing and hold an overall GPA of 3.0 or above. Most tutoring will be performed in-person during winter term, but hybrid options are available. All majors are encouraged to apply here. Contact Abbey Nelson at abigail.nelson@oregonstate.edu regarding any questions that you may have! The deadline to apply is Friday, March 10.
Campus-Wide Opportunities
NEW! Health Education Panel
PERIOD at OSU is an organization working to help end period poverty and period stigma through advocacy, education, and service. For Women’s History Month, PERIOD at OSU will be hosting a health education panel in collaboration with ASOSU, featuring experts on menstrual, reproductive, and sexual health. Come hear from Camille Mulchi, an experienced doula and certified childbirth educator; Teresa Ashford, M.S, an HDFS instructor here at OSU; and Missy Cheyney, Ph.D, a licensed midwife and medical anthropologist. Join us in the MU, Room 206 on Thursday, March 9 at 6:00 p.m. An ice cream sundae bar and vegan/GF brownies will be provided! Please RSVP here by Tuesday, March 7.
UPCOMING DEADLINE! Alternative Spring Break
Looking for a transformative experience this coming Spring Break?! Alternative Break offers weeklong service-learning programs traveling to Washington, Southern Oregon, and California during OSU’s spring break in March! During these multi-day, overnight programs, groups of 10-12 students immerse themselves in one of three Pacific Northwest communities to learn its historical, cultural, and political background. Students engage in a variety of direct service projects, educational conversations and presentations, and reflective dialogue with leaders and change-makers in their respective communities.
There are three program locations:
– San Francisco, California | Change, Not Coins: Housing & Food Insecurity
– Yakima, Washington | Tangled Roots: History, Land Use, & Cultural Engagement
– Ashland, Oregon | Digging Deeper: Environmental Conservation, Restoration, & Justice For more details on each program location and other info, checkout our Alt. Break webpage. The rolling application deadline is Friday, March 3. Apply here.
OSU VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)
Want help with your taxes? Not sure if you need to file this year? Maybe you are owed a refund and don’t even know it! Come to VITA for free tax preparation! We partner with the IRS to serve our student and community population by providing free tax preparation services. Schedule an appointment on our website! Appointments preferred but walk-ins welcome. Questions? Email: vita.cob@oregonstate.edu
Tax services begin February 11th and go through April 15th:
– When: Thursdays 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. || Saturdays 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
– Where: OSU Austin Hall, Room 100
Kindergarten Readiness Research Program
We are looking for volunteer Undergraduate Research Assistants who are interested in working with young children in school settings and learning about research and education in the real world. We are testing test the efficacy of our Red Light, Purple Light (RLPL) movement and music self-regulation intervention in preschool children. More on RLPL can be found here.
Beavs Volunteer Winter 2023
Join us once or weekly for a volunteer service project at Heartland Humane Shelter & Care, Room at the Inn, Parks & Recreation, Starker Arts Garden for Education (SAGE), and Habitat for Humanity. We will help provide meals & housing for people in need, create a more welcoming place for the animals, and work towards affordable housing and equity. Specific day, time, and location depends on the selected service project. Register here! For more information or accommodations for disabilities, contact 541-737-3041 or cel@oregonstate.edu.
Have you met with an Academic Coach?
Now is a great time to plan the rest of your term and identify strategies that will help you be even more successful. Common coaching topics include time management, study techniques, test prep, and motivation. Academic Coaches are available to support you in person and remotely this year. The easiest way to sign up for a session is to schedule online. We can’t wait to meet with you!
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.
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
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.
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