| HCSA Events TODAY & WEEKLY! Honors College Student Association (HCSA) Club Meetings This Monday come 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 Monday from 5-6 p.m. in LInC 368. We’re looking for new students to join the leadership team and have specific positions open for first-year students! Come learn more about HCSA! All HC students are welcome to join. TODAY! HCSA First Year Elections Looking for an opportunity to meet other students and get involved with the Honors College this fall? The Honors College Student Association is holding elections for several positions at the HCSA meeting on Monday, October 7 from 5-6 p.m. in LInC 368. We look forward to meeting you! HC Announcements & Events NEW! Wednesday Walks with Taylor Take a break from studying and get outside! Every Wednesday from 2:30-3:30 p.m., join fellow Honors College students for Wednesday Walks with Taylor – a relaxed, fun way to explore campus, chat, and connect with others. We’ll meet at the LINC Lawn at 2:30 p.m. before heading off on a casual walk around campus. Whether you want to make new friends, unwind between classes, or just enjoy some fresh air, this is a great opportunity to do it all! No need to sign up, just show up and bring your good vibes! We look forward to seeing you there!” NEW! Campus Visit: Ivón Padilla-Rodríguez October 15th, 4 p.m, PRAx Toomey Lobby: Ivón Padilla-Rodríguez, a socio-legal historian of child migration at the University of Illinois-Chicago, will give a talk titled “Innocence for Whom?: The History of Rights Violations Against Migrant Mexican and Central American Youth in the U.S.” The talk will be held in PRAx’s Toomey Lobby, October 15th, 4 p.m. UPCOMING! Campus Visit: Javier Zamora This year’s Honors College Summer Read is Solito, by Javier Zamora. On October 16, the author will be on campus for an evening event at PRAx, OSU’s new Center for the Creative Arts. “A Conversation with Javier Zamora” (with Professor Joel Zapata) will be open to the entire OSU and Corvallis community. It’s free, but you need to get a ticket. HC students are also invited to a Q&A with the author at 4 p.m. on October 16, in LINC 128, moderated by Professor Ana Ribero. If you’re interested in reading the book, there are copies at Course Reserves in Valley Library through fall term—three copies in English and one copy in Spanish. Just go to the Reserves desk and ask for the Honors College summer read. UPCOMING! Fall HC3 #1 Join HC staff, faculty and students for Honors College Community Coffee (HC3) for casual conversation and community connections on Thursday, October 17 from 2-3:30 pm in the SLUG. Enjoy some snacks and coffee. UPCOMING! HC Fall Festivity You won’t want to miss this event! Join us on Friday, October 18 from 5-7 p.m. in the LInC quad for food, drinks, games, music, drawings, prizes and more. This annual tradition is a chance for the entire Honors College community to celebrate the start of the academic year. Meet new friends, challenge HC faculty to a basketball match, or paint a pumpkin to put in your room! There will be carnival-styled food with lots of activities.Register for this event on the OSU Events App.UPCOMING! Dean and Friends Lunch Conversations – “Navigating a Global Tech Career: Lessons from a Multicultural Journey” and “Companion Robots: A Cure for Loneliness?”All Honors College students are invited to upcoming Dean and Friends lunch conversations with Wilfred James, ’90, on “Navigating a Global Tech Career: Lessons from a Multicultural Journey” on Friday, October 18th at noon in LInC 343 and Dr. Michael Quinn on “Companion Robots: A Cure for Loneliness?” on Monday, October 28th at noon in MU 215. Dean and Friends conversations are opportunities for students to meet with alumni and other Honors College friends and learn more about professional pathways and contemporary issues in informal settings. Lunches are provided, but space is limited. You can learn more and RSVP for either or both events here. Contact Bailey Garvin (bailey.garvin@oregonstate.edu) with questions and accommodation requests. Honors Section of DSI 415: Multidisciplinary Design for Social Impact Earn upper-division honors credit and work on a potential thesis project in DSI 415H this fall! This course, part of the new Design for Social Impact (DSI) Certificate, offers hands-on experience with external clients to solve real-world challenges through multidisciplinary teamwork. No prerequisites are required this year, and it’s a great fit if you’re interested in sustainability, business, social justice, or innovation. Email Julie.Tucker@oregonstate.edu with questions. |
| Scholarship & Financial Aid Opportunities Oregon Consular Corps (OCC) Scholarship Fund application currently available on ScholarDollars The Oregon Consular Corps (OCC) Scholarship Fund provides two $3,000 scholarships for OSU undergraduate students who have an international focus. Any 3rd or 4th year undergraduate student who can articulate the international dimensions of their major and/or their international career goals after graduation can apply. The scholarship application is currently open in ScholarDollars and closes on November 1st, 2024. Students must be 3rd or 4th year class standing (90+ quarter credit hours), studying full time in 2024-25, and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. If you have questions, please contact David Bernell david.bernell@oregonstate.edu or Julianna Betjemann julianna.betjemann@oregonstate.edu. Differential Tuition and Emergency Grant & Experiential Learning Scholarship applications now available on ScholarDollars All current Honors College students can apply for the Honors College Experiential Learning Scholarship to support travel to professional conferences, thesis research, costs associated with enrollment in Honors College courses and participation in HC international opportunities. Applications are available through ScholarDollars. Students with financial hardships can also apply for the one-term Honors College Differential Tuition and Emergency Grant of $520, with eligibility for two grants during their time in the HC. For more information, contact bailey.garvin@oregonstate.edu. 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 LAST CHANCE! HC Student Advising Assistant Job Opportunity Hey HC Students! We’re currently hiring for 2 student advising assistants. We are looking for folks that can work between 6 and 12 hours a week for the academic year. Previous office experience is a plus but not required. Note, we do require you to have completed the Stage 1 Thesis class. Apply here by Wednesday, October 2nd. LAST CHANCE! Student Health Services is Hiring Do you care about access to reproductive healthcare, gender-based violence prevention, or sexual health education? Student Health Services (SHS) is hiring student employees for the CCare and CAPE teams this fall! Open positions include Reproductive Health Outreach Assistant, Reproductive Health Technical Assistant, Prevention and Education Outreach Assistant, Sexual Health Program Assistant and Peer Educators. For more information or to apply, visit linktr.ee/cape_osu. Applications close October 6th. LAST CHANCE! Brooke Owens Fellowship – Applications Open The Brooke Owens Fellowship is accepting applications for the class of 2025! This program offers paid internships in aerospace for undergraduate women and gender minorities, plus mentorship from top industry leaders. Fellows intern at companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin and attend a 3-day summit in D.C. The deadline to apply is October 7th.SCARC Oral History Program Assistant Job Opportunity The Special Collections and Archives Research Center (SCARC) is seeking applicants for a student assistant position to provide support for the SCARC Oral History Program. A primary focus for this fully remote position will be reviewing and editing oral history interview transcripts created by professional transcriptionists as well as the Whisper AI speech recognition tool. No specialized experience is required; all training will be provided upon hire. Applicants with strong writing and editing skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently should send a copy of their resume as well as a writing sample (on any topic – pick something that you’re proud to have written) to Chris Petersen, Archivist for Oral History and Digital Projects, at chris.petersen@oregonstate.edu Research Opportunity with the GEMM Lab Interested in marine biology? The GEMM Lab is seeking a motivated student to join their research on gray whales off the Oregon coast! You’ll analyze photographs to assess whale injuries from entanglements, vessel strikes, or orca attacks, as well as study a growing skin disease. This work will help improve understanding of human impacts on gray whales. The position offers experience in data management, photo-identification, and statistical analysis. Learn more about the GEMM Lab and the GRANITE project here. Please contact leigh.torres@oregonstate.edu for questions or more information. University Legislative Scholars Applications Open The University Legislative Scholars (ULS) program offers a year-long opportunity to engage with public policy at the state and federal levels. Students can join tuition-free or for two credits per term. Participants meet with legislators, learn about government careers, visit the State Capitol, and build connections with peers. Scholarships are available. All majors are encouraged to apply, with a focus on underrepresented and STEM students. Apply here. For questions, contact David Rothwell at David.Rothwell@oregonstate.edu. ASA Content Tutors Needed Academics for Student Athletes is hiring content tutors this fall! These paid on-campus positions offer flexible schedules and are a great way to use your classroom knowledge to help fellow students. Applicants must be sophomores with a 3.0 GPA or higher. All majors are encouraged to apply. Tutoring will be in-person during fall term. Apply here. For questions, contact Lacey Smyth at lacey.smyth@oregonstate.edu. LAST CHANCE! Scribendi Submissions Now Open Led by Professor Amaris Ketcham and editors Ana, Kadra, and Tru, this year’s Scribendi staff is hard at work preparing for their 39th edition. Scribendi is accepting submissions of short fiction, nonfiction, poetry, photography, visual art, and more. Submissions are open until October 11, 2024—don’t miss the chance to get your work published! Submit here. Campus-Wide Events & OpportunitiesNEW & TODAY! Scavenger Hunt with Integrative Biology Club OSU’s Integrative Biology Club is hosting a Fall term scavenger hunt to kick off the school year! The scavenger hunt will occur locally, with totems hidden on OSU’s campus and the bordering community from October 7-9. A celebratory feast will be held on the final day, October 9, in the SEC plaza from 5-7 p.m. All students, staff, and those in the OSU community are welcome to participate in this event. A limited number of groups can sign up, so SIGN UP EARLY! NEW & TODAY! Indigenous Connect Welcome event open to all OSU students, especially Native and Indigenous, both undergrad and grad. Stop by to meet affiliated students organizations and departments and meet other students. Snacks will be provided and chances to win some amazing prizes on Monday, October 7, from 3-5 p.m. in Kaku-Ixt Mana Ina Haws (Native American Longhouse). TODAY! OSU Art + Design: Staff and Faculty Exhibition The OSU Staff and Faculty Exhibition is in its 14th year! Save the date to view and celebrate your co-workers’ creativity each Monday of the next four weeks. The show runs Sept. 25-Oct. 25 in Fairbanks Hall, Fairbanks Gallery and Praxis Gallery. NEW! Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center Black Connect Black Connect aims to create and maintain connections with new and returning students so that they can engage with the vibrant community of Black-led clubs and organizations on campus on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 from 5-7 p.m. This year, we focus on creating a space where students can connect, learn and feel welcomed into our community. THIS WEEK! Events with Oceanographer and Science Author Tessa Hill Join us on Tuesday, October 8 from 4 to 5 p.m. for an inspiring session with Dr. Tessa Hill, oceanographer and co-author of the recently published At Every Depth: Our Growing Knowledge of the Changing Oceans. Dr. Hill will discuss her journey as both a scientist and a writer, sharing her experiences while writing the book, which chronicles key oceanic discoveries and challenges. There will be ample time for discussion and Q&A! Snacks will be provided.Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made by October 1st to Simone Burton at 541-737-2780 or simone.burton@oregonstate.edu. Later that evening, from 6 to 8:30 pm, Dr. Hill will host a free book reading at PRAx, open to all, with food provided. Evening event information here: https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/at-every-depth 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. NEW! Cedar Visits the Valley Library Visit Cedar, OSU’s wellness dog on Thursday, October 10, at 4 p.m. Accommodation requests related to a disability for events at the Valley Library should be made to Angela Haney: (541) 737-1350, LibraryAccommodations@oregonstate.edu NEW! Queer Climb Night Queer Climb Night is part of our affinity climb night series. Each climb night endeavors to create a welcoming and supportive space for folks who may feel intimidated by climbing. Join us to find friends and community while learning how to climb. No experience or registration required, this event is on Friday, October 11, 2024 from 7-10 p.m. All are welcome! Crafternoons at Valley Library: DIY Stationary On Thursday, October 17 between 4 to 6 p.m., come take a break from studying, make a craft, and meet new people at this week’s Crafternoon. This craft will be DIY stationary and an introduction to the Dear Stranger project. There’s more crafts ahead, check out the fall term schedule. Accommodation requests related to a disability for events at the Valley Library should be made to Angela Haney: (541) 737-1350, LibraryAccommodations@oregonstate.edu Faculty Research Showcases The 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 helps you to explore opportunities and make connections. Corvallis students are expected to join in person. Ecampus students are encouraged to join via Zoom (link sent 2 days before event). College of Engineering on Thursday, October 17, 2024 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in LINC 100 & Zoom. College(s) of Science, Vet Med & Pharmacy on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in LINC 100 & Zoom. RSVP strongly encouraged but not required: Attend a Faculty Research Showcase 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 ResourcesThe 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. Honors College student learning space The Honors College student learning space, the SLUG, opens Tuesday, September 24th. 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.LAST CHANCE! 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 by Wednesday, October 9!“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.Campus opportunity: Finishing up your research/ thesis but don’t know how to talk about it. College of AgSci is hosting a workshop about how to create a poster and give an elevator pitch. This can be helpful for the HC thesis external communication requirement. All students are welcome regardless of major. Thursday, October 12 from 6-7:30pm in LINC 303. If you have questions please reach out to Rachel JonesThe 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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