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.
NEW! HCSA Bob Ross Night
Calling all artists! Join the HCSA on Thursday, October 24 from 4 – 6 p.m. in LInC 343 and 345 for an evening of Bob Ross painting! Meet new friends and paint along to a fall themed Bob Ross episode. Refreshments and supplies will be provided – though, if you have your own painting supplies, feel free to bring them! RSVP at https://forms.gle/ywroUKJqQTe5LMJv8(Link is external) – supplies will be given out on a first-come, first serve basis, but there should be enough to go around!
HC Announcements & Events
NEW! HC Peer Study Sessions
Want some help with a variety of coursework topics? HC peer tutors can help! Check out study groups for writing, biology, math, and physics and bring your HC friends! Any questions about tutoring can be directed to Bailey Garvin (bailey.garvin@oregonstate.edu).
Writing Study Group Information:
Need some help in your Writing class(es)? HC peer tutor Connor is available to help. Bring your HC classmates to study/ write together. You do not need to be in Honors writing courses to attend.
Hours:
- Mondays 6 – 7 p.m. in SLUG 350
- Tuesday 10 – 11a.m. in SLUG 350
- Thursdays 10 – 11a.m. in SLUG 350
Biology Study Group Information:
Need some help with your Biology class(es)? HC peer tutor Juna is available to help. Drop in any time! Bring your HC classmates to study together. You do not need to be in Honors biology to attend.
Hours:
- Tuesday from 5 – 6:30 p.m. at LInC 343
- Wednesday from 10 -11:30 a.m. at LInC 350
- Or join Juna via Zoom!(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)
Math Study Group Information:
Need some help in your Math class(es)? HC tutors Roan is available to help! Drop-in anytime. Bring your HC classmates to study together. You do not need to be in Honors math to attend.
Hours:
- Tuesdays from 3 – 5 p.m. in the Valley Library, the Willamette East Seminar Room (Valley 3622)
- Or join Roan via Zoom!(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)
Physics Study Group Information:
Need some help in your Physics class(es)? HC peer tutors Rhea and Kilene are available to help. Drop-in anytime. Bring your HC classmates to study together. You do not need to be in Honors physics to attend.
Hours:
Kilene:
- Tuesdays from 5 – 6:30 p.m.
10/15 and 10/22 – LInC 350
10/29, 11/19, 11/26- SLUG study room
11/12- LInC 360
11/5, 12/3- Location TBD
- Wednesdays from 10 – 11:30 a.m. in the SLUG study room.
- Join Kilene via Zoom!(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)
Rhea:
- Mondays from 11 a.m. – noon
10/14- 10/28- SLUG study room
11/4-12/2- LInC 360
- Tuesdays from 3 – 5 p.m.
10/15, 10/22, 11/19, 11/26- LInC 360
10/29- LInC 350
11/5, 11/12, 12/3- SLUG study room
- Fridays from 5 – 6 p.m. in LInC
- Join Rhea via Zoom! (link soon!)
TOMORROW! Campus Visit: Ivón Padilla-Rodríguez
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 Wednesday, October 16, at 7 p.m. 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.(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)
UPCOMING! Q&A with Solito author Javier Zamora
HC students and any interested friends are invited to a Q&A with author Javier Zamora at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, 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.
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! Tea Time with Taylor!
Join HC staff member Taylor Maki for weekly tea (or coffee!) and a casual hang and chat. This is a great opportunity to connect with others, share about your HC experience with Taylor, and relax with a nice hot bev! HC students that live outside of Sackett and West are welcome to join! Hot drinks will be provided- good conversations are provided by you!
Sackett Tea Time: Tuesdays from 2 – 4 p.m.
West Tea Time: Thursdays from 2 – 4 p.m.
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 and learn about voting resources! We’ll provide flyers with valuable voting information that you can take home to stay informed. Whether you’re looking for resources on key deadlines, or how to vote in upcoming elections, this is a chance to get all the details you need.
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”
All HC 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 18 at noon in LInC 343. Lunches are provided, but space is limited. RSVP here(Link is external) (Link opens in new window). Contact bailey.garvin@oregonstate.edu with questions and accommodation requests.
UPCOMING! Dean and Friends Lunch Conversations: “Companion Robots: A Cure for Loneliness?”
All HC students are invited to upcoming Dean and Friends lunch conversations with Dr. Michael Quinn on “Companion Robots: A Cure for Loneliness?” on Monday, October 28 at noon in MU 215. Lunches are provided, but space is limited. RSVP here(Link is external) (Link opens in new window). Contact bailey.garvin@oregonstate.edu with questions and accommodation requests.
Scholarship & Financial Aid Opportunities
Oregon Consular Corps (OCC) Scholarship Fund application currently available on ScholarDollars
The Oregon Consular Corps (OCC) Scholarship Fund(Link is external) (Link opens in new window) 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(Link is external) (Link opens in new window) and (Link is external) (Link opens in new window)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(Link is external) (Link opens in new window) 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(Link opens in new window).
HC Experiential Award Application
Honors students who have submitted a thesis proposal are eligible to apply(Link is external) (Link opens in new window) (Link is external) (Link opens in new window)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(Link opens in new window) with questions.
Professional Development & Job Opportunities
NEW! Translator Needed: Russian-speaking student/professor
I’m Katie, a fourth-year completing my honors thesis on the Russia-Ukraine War (its impact on both Ukrainian and Russian individuals). For the past year, I’ve been communicating with a woman in Uzhhorod, a safe haven in Ukraine. She speaks Russian, and my goal is to capture her incredible story of resilience. We would love to have a phone call with you to translate. Please feel free to contact me at livermka@oregonstate.edu. We would be so grateful for your help!
NEW! State of the Coast Conference
Calling all students! State of the Coast invites student researchers and student artists to present at Oregon’s coastal conference for everyone. This is a great opportunity to share with a broader audience and gain experience talking about your work! Submission deadline is October 21st. More information and the submission form can be found on the State of the Coast website(Link is external) (Link opens in new window), including examples from previous years.
NEW! OSU Student Energy Analyst Position
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/technical analysts to work part-time during the school year (10-15 hrs/week) and during the summer (30-40 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. These engineering analyses and improvement recommendations are compiled into a report and delivered to the client. It is a great way to see many different industrial processes and learn about ways to save energy. Visit eec.oregonstate.edu more information about the OSU Energy Efficiency Center. Apply here.(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)
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(Link is external) (Link opens in new window). 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
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(Link is external) (Link opens in new window). 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(Link is external). For questions, contact Lacey Smyth at lacey.smyth@oregonstate.edu.
Campus-Wide Events & Opportunities
NEW & LAST CHANCE! Cultural Ambassador Conversant Program (CACP)
Are you interested in helping international students improve their English skills? We invite you to volunteer as a conversation partner in our Cultural Ambassador Conversant Program (CACP) for the Fall term! With over 40 students eager to participate, we need more volunteers to ensure everyone has a partner. As a volunteer, you’ll commit to just one hour per week, from Week 2 to Week 9. To sign up, please sign up here(Link is external) (Link opens in new window) by Monday, October 14 at 1 p.m. Once you’ve signed up, you’ll receive your partner’s contact information on Tuesday, October 15th. Together, you can schedule a weekly meeting time, often during the lunch hour at the ILLC or Arnold. Don’t miss our CACP Social Mixer on Friday, October 18 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. in room 155 of the ILLC. This is a great opportunity to meet your partner and other volunteers while enjoying refreshments and games.If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact intoosu.oregonstate.edu. Thank you for considering this rewarding opportunity!
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 & TOMORROW! Top 5 Strategies to Get the Most Out of a Career Fair
Join us for a virtual workshop designed to help you maximize your career fair experience on Tuesday, October 15, from 5 -6 p.m. PST on Zoom. Learn strategies for connecting with companies, increasing your chances of landing interviews, standing out from other applicants, following up with recruiters, and expanding your professional network. Whether you’re a new student or about to graduate, this workshop will guide you in identifying career and industry opportunities that align with your professional goals. Register here.(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)
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.
UPCOMING! 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(Link is external) project. There’s more crafts ahead, check out the fall term schedule(Link is external). Accommodation requests related to a disability for events at the Valley Library should be made to Angela Haney: (541) 737-1350, LibraryAccommodations@oregonstate.edu
UPCOMING! 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(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)
Students: Borrow your Textbooks for Free!
The Basic Needs Center (BNC)(Link is external) 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(Link is external) (Link is external)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.
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.
“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. 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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