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HC Announcements and Events
THIS WEEK! How the Court System Affects You More than You Think – A Dean and Friends Lunch Conversation with Judge Mary Deits Rousseau (rescheduled event)
All Honors College students are invited to a special Dean and Friends lunch conversation with Judge Mary Deits Rousseau on “How the Court System Affects You More than You Think” on Friday, April 12th from noon-12:50 p.m. in LInC 345. Judge Rousseau was named an Honors College Alumni Fellow by the Oregon State University Alumni Association in 2023 and is a member of the Honors College Board of Regents, the college’s leadership advisory group. After graduating from the honors program at Oregon State in 1971, she became the second woman to serve on the Oregon Court of Appeals and one of the first in the country to be a Chief Judge of a state Court of Appeals. At this discussion, she’ll share reflections on how the courts affect us all in our everyday lives and how the role of the courts is changing. She’ll also answer questions about her own career path and experiences. Sign up to attend by emailing Kevin Stoller at kevin.stoller@oregonstate.edu. Lunch will be provided and space is limited. This event was originally scheduled in January but was delayed due to university cancellations.
NEW! Pick up your HC Regalia at the Graduation Fair
If you plan to attend commencement and you didn’t pre-order your Honors College Regalia last fall, do not worry! During the Graduation Fair on Tuesday, April 16 and Wednesday, April 17 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., we’ll have extra HC stoles and research cords at the HC table in the BeaverStore. You’ll be able to pick up a cap(tam or mortarboard) and gown from the Jostens table. For an idea of prices and to learn more about HC Regalia, please review the information here. Note – If you can’t make it to the Grad Fair on those days, you’ll be able to buy your HC regalia from the bookstore from the 18th of April. Please email dewi.roberts@oregonstate.edu if you have any questions.
NEW! Join an Honors College Student Leadership Circle Spring Project!
The Honors College invites participation from all honors students in an HC Student Leadership Circle spring project. The SLC advises staff and leadership on the development, implementation and assessment of initiatives, programs and opportunities. Students can sign up to contribute to one of the following two spring term projects here:
Project 1 – Student perceptions of National and Global Scholarships advising
Project 2 – Building community in the Honors College
Please register by Friday, April 19th. If you have any questions, contact Honors College Assistant Dean of External Relations and Student Engagement Kevin Stoller at kevin.stoller@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! HC Community Coffee (HC3) Raffle
Feeling lucky? Come to the HC3 on Monday, April 22 in the SLUG between 2-3:30 p.m. to purchase raffle tickets in support of the HC Dam Proud Day on Wednesday, April 24. You could win the Triple Grand Prize, which includes a $50 gift card to the Beaver Book Store, a $25 gift card to Chipotle, and a $10 gift card to Dutch Bros! Plus, early purchases at HC3 will earn you 10 raffle tickets for every $5 contribution to HC student scholarships, doubling your odds to win!
HC Research Opportunity Page
Introducing the new HC Research Opportunity Page on the HC website! Here you can find research opportunities from faculty university-wide who are recruiting HC students. Whether you’re unsure of what to do for your thesis or just want some research experience, you can check out the page to see what options are currently available. The page will be updated regularly with the newest opportunities.
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 Scholarship
The HC Differential Tuition Scholarship application will be opening on Friday, March 15th and will remain open until Tuesday, April 16th. All current HC students are eligible to apply. This scholarship will cover all or part of the Honors Differential tuition. Please apply through ScholarDollars.
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
THIS WEEK! College of Agricultural Science Undergraduate Research
The College of Ag is currently accepting applications for the Continuing Researcher Support Program. This program provides up to $1700 to undergraduate students with prior research experience who are seeking support to conduct a semi-independent research project with a College of AgSci faculty member. Projects can be conducted in summer term ($700 award), academic year (fall, winter, spring – $1000 award), or full year ($1700 award). The deadline to apply is Friday, April 12. Questions? Email Rachel at rachel.jones@oregonstate.edu
NEW! Veterinary Medicine Networking and Career Speaker Event
The Pre-Veterinary Medical Association at Oregon State will be providing an opportunity for both college and high school students to learn and network with professionals and students in the veterinary field on Saturday, April 13th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Our club will be holding a conference-style event at Magruder Hall with veterinarians from various specialties, backgrounds, and places in Oregon. We will be hearing from doctors who specialize in wildlife medicine, small animal emergency, equine dentistry, laboratory animal medicine, and rural veterinary practice. To attend this event please register here. The specific veterinarians and the schedule will be released on our Instagram @prevetmedassociationosu in the upcoming week and a copy will be sent to all registered attendees. If you have any questions, you can direct them to our coordinator, Niamh Nolan at nolanni@oregonstate.edu.
KidSpirit is Hiring
Planning to spend your summer in Corvallis and seeking a rewarding job? Look no further! Join KidSpirit Summer Day Camp for an unforgettable summer experience! Challenge your comfort zone, be where the fun is at, and become part of our dynamic team.
We’re hiring for various positions, including head & assistant instructors, camp counselors, and office/marketing staff. KidSpirit welcomes candidates of all majors and experience levels. No experience? No problem! We believe in providing opportunities for growth. Choose from full or part-time positions for flexibility. KidSpirit also offers internship opportunities for experiential learning credits. Learn more and apply here or contact KidSpirit at kidspirit@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-5437.
OSU Energy Efficiency Center is Hiring
Would you be interested in an on-campus job working with industry clients to reduce energy use and improve productivity, while applying what you are learning in your classes? The OSU Energy Efficiency Center (EEC) is looking for motivated student energy analysts to work part-time during the school year (10-20 hrs/week) and during the summer (~40 hrs/week). The OSU EEC offers comprehensive, student-led, on-site energy and productivity assessments to small and medium-sized manufacturers through a US Department of Energy funded program. Student teams advised by engineering faculty visit manufacturers and seek ways to increase their productivity and reduce energy use and waste. Learn more about the OSU Energy Efficiency Center here. EEC has several open positions beginning this spring/summer as seniors graduate. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, especially recruiting sophomores and juniors. Apply here.
Diversity & Cultural Engagement Events
THIS WEEK! Interfaith Dialogues: Religion and Social Change (April 11 topic: Climate Change)
Eliza Young Barstow, Senior Instructor of Religious Studies, invites you to a series of panels featuring a diverse collection of religious leaders from the Willamette Valley who have agreed to gather and discuss challenging social issues. The sessions will be panel discussions, with questions asked by Dr. Barstow. Towards the end of each session, there will be time for audience questions. These panels are funded by a grant from Interfaith America. The next panel will take place on Thursday, April 11 from 6 – 8 p.m. in the Journey Room of the Memorial Union. April 11’s theme is climate change, and audience members will get to learn how people from six different religions think about human responsibility to the earth and its creatures.
Campus-Wide Opportunities
THIS WEEK! OSU AI Week
The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce a series of exciting AI-related events covering research and teaching from Monday, April 8 to Friday, April 12. Find information about events and programs here. For accommodations related to disability, please contact the Provost’s Office at osu.provost@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-3000.
THIS WEEK! Library Spring Term Workshops
Check out the OSU Libraries’ free Graduate Student & Faculty Spring Term Workshops. Some workshops are offered online and some are offered in person. Choose an R workshop that matches your previous experience, increase your citation management skills with Zotero, learn how to access paywalled scholarship for free via the library, and explore many other great options. Registration is required. For complete session descriptions, visit the workshop calendar page. Can’t make it to a session? Some of the sessions have online tutorials or recordings. The workshop offered this week is Intro to Zotero: Manage Your Citations on Tuesday, April 9 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. via Zoom (link emailed after registration). Questions? Ask Hannah Rempel, hannah.rempel@oregonstate.edu
NEW & ONGOING! Spring Term Tutoring
Need a little help with writing, biology, chemistry, or math? Tutors are available for 1 on 1 tutoring or study groups. You do not need to be in honors versions or currently in the classes to come to tutoring or participate in study groups.
Math: Mondays 4-5 p.m. in LINC 350, Tuesdays 3-4 p.m. in LINC 350 and Fridays 2-4:30 p.m. in LINC 343
Physics: Mondays 4-5:30 p.m. in LINC 360 and Wednesdays 1-2 p.m. in LINC 360
Chemistry: Tuesdays 5-8 p.m. in LINC 360
Biology: Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-5 p.m. in Slug Group study room and Wednesdays 12-1 p.m. in LINC 360
Writing: Thursdays 4-5 p.m. in LINC 444 and Fridays 1-2 p.m. in LINC 360
Need help in other subjects, or these times don’t work in your busy schedule? Reach out to Bailey Garvin for other options.
NEW! Engineers Without Borders – Spring Celebration Dinner
Are you an honors college student interested in serving the international community through problem solving? Engineers Without Borders at OSU is a student run organization open to students of all majors with a passion for creating change in the world. This year, we are holding a celebration dinner on Saturday, April 20th, at 6:00 p.m. in the MU Horizon Room to talk about the progress our program has made in Cambodia and Nicaragua. The dinner will be catered by the university with dishes inspired by our partner communities. This is a great opportunity to learn more about our club and get involved in the humanitarian work done here at OSU. Student tickets are $10 and can be purchased here.
Spring All-Industries Career & Internship Fair
Opportunities are blooming! Employers are seeking summer interns and recent grads at the last all-industries career fair of the academic year! Wednesday, April 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at CH2M HILL Alumni Center. See employer attendees here.
NEW! Spring Faculty Research Showcase
Looking to learn about research opportunities? 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. These events happen each term so watch if your college or research interest is not represented watch for future showcases. Spring 2024 Showcase: Colleges of Liberal Arts, Business, Education and Health on Wednesday, April 24 from 4-5:30 p.m. in LInC 100. Reserve your seat for an upcoming showcase here. If you are unable to come the slideshow will be available here: Past HC Faculty Research Showcases.
Job Shadow Program
The Career Development Center facilitates matches between students and working professionals, giving students the chance to gain realistic insights into their industry of interest. Most job shadows last one or two days, and many offer both in-person and virtual options. Applications accepted until May 3rd.
Beaver Freezer Triathlon Volunteering Opportunity
On Saturday, Apr. 20, the Oregon State Triathlon Club is hosting the Beaver Freezer Triathlon in front of Dixon Recreation Center! To make this race run smoothly, we need as many volunteers as possible. That means that we need YOU! We have many opportunities for volunteers and no experience is required. Anyone is welcome! If you volunteer, you will get free food, a free shirt, and free gratitude from our coordinators! We have volunteering opportunities from 5:30 a.m. until around 3:30 p.m. You are welcome to stay as long as they would like! If you are interested, please click here and fill out the form to sign up! We are also in need of volunteer photographers! If you have a nice camera, some photography experience, and are interested in taking race day pictures, we would appreciate your help! If you have any questions, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Erika Price, at priceer@oregonstate.edu, or visit our website.
Oregon Coast Summer Field Courses at Hatfield Marine Science Center
This summer, participate in Oregon State University’s undergraduate field courses hosted at Hatfield Marine Science Center and the central Oregon coast. Study at the sea and immerse yourself in coastal living and learning while earning college credit. Open to students from all institutions, and all students receive the advantage of in-state tuition. Registration opens April 15th. Visit Hatfield Marine Science Center’s summer program webpage for details. Questions? Contact OSUoceanadvising@oregonstate.edu and follow Marine and Coastal Opportunities on social media for updates.Academic Success Center Remote Workshop Series
Sign up for a 50-minute Zoom workshop with the Academic Success Center to improve your time management skills, learn about crafting a personal statement for grad school applications, deal with perfectionism, manage stress, and more! You can find the full list of topics and schedule your time here.
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, 8:00 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.
HC Study Groups
Need a way to deepen your understanding of course material, discuss challenging concepts and study for upcoming exams and assignments with your fellow Beavs? Sign up for the fall term HC study groups! Study groups are a great way to receive extra academic support in any of your courses. If you would like to participate in fall term HC study groups, please email bailey.garvin@oregonstate.edu.
“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.-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.
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