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A Life Changing Encounter: One of the Original OSU Honors Students Looks Back

As an Oregon State College freshman in 1959, alumni Ray North never expected a simple advising appointment to change the trajectory of his life. Ray was only 17 and a second-generation immigrant, with parents who had not graduated from college. As a native of the Oregon Coast, Ray worked summers on a farm, at lumber […]

Maya Livni – HC Student Spotlight

Second-year honors biochemistry and molecular biology student Maya Livni (at left above) hasn’t let the pandemic stop her from doing what she loves most: learning, connecting with peers and volunteering in her community. Maya, originally from Ashland, Oregon, came to Oregon State University for its strong science programs. She knew she would need a solid […]

Research opportunities led Eugene native to Oregon State

Originally published in IMPACT Not many undergraduate students get to be listed as co-authors on research papers. But after more than three years doing research as an undergraduate, honors biochemistry and biophysics senior Seth Harris Pinckney has co-authored two manuscripts, one of which is already published in a prestigious scientific journal. It shares early results […]

Spring 2021 Monday Message – Finals Week

HCSA Events This Week Free Snacks in the SLUG! The Forgot Your Lunch Program is offering free fruit, cookies, cheese sticks and more for our students during this week and finals week! Please help yourself to these free snacks located in the Forgot Your Lunch cabinets and refrigerator in the SLUG  kitchen (LInC 340) while supplies […]

Spring 2021 Monday Message – Week 10

HCSA Events This Week LAST DAY TO REGISTER! HCSA Spring Picnic – Free Lunch In Person!The Honors College and HCSA are hosting a Spring Picnic outside on the LInC lawn on Friday, June 4 between noon and 2 p.m. Come grab a free lunch and play some fun games like cornhole, spike ball and kite decorating! There will also be a […]

Spring 2021 Monday Message – Week 9

HCSA Events This Week NEW! HCSA 2021-2022 Election ResultsWe are excited to announce our winners of the HCSA elections! President: Maya Livni, Vice President: Bridget Price, Administrative Chair: Sarina Grant, Treasurer: Noah Reitmeier, Social Activities Chair: Sahana Shah, Service Chairs: Britnie Gwynn & Kelsie Bryant, Wellness Chairs: Sirena Prog & Anusha Vasudevan, Social Justice Chair: Chloe Lee, Academic Activities Chair: Mae Trice, Professional Development Chair: […]

Spring 2021 Monday Message – Week 8

HCSA Events This Week TODAY! HCSA Leadership Position ElectionsHCSA is holding elections today during our general meeting at 5:00 pm to fill leadership positions for the next academic school year of 2021-2022. We are seeking students to run for the following positions: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Administrative Chair, Service Chair, Professional Development Chair, Social Justice Chair, […]

Keeping Community Strong in the Pandemic

How do you build community over Zoom? For the Oregon State University Honors College, community is the foundation for the student experience. All of the academic, research and creative work builds on students finding a home in honors and creating lasting friendships and connections with faculty and staff. And for the past year, almost all […]