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Monday Message Week 6

Weekly Wellness Tip Give your eyes a break whenever possible! As college students we tend to spend a lot of time looking at screens, which can cause eye strain. Incorporate activities away from screens into your day, like catching up with friends in person or taking a walk outside! HCSA Events This Week THIS THURSDAY! […]

Monday Message Week 5

Weekly Wellness Tip Try out some community service activities! Volunteering is a great way to decrease stress, increase positive emotions, and induce relaxation. Check out OSU’s Community Engagement & Leadership website for some opportunities within the community! HCSA Events This Week NEW! HCSA Winter Study Break The HCSA is hosting a Winter Study Break with some […]

Monday Message Week 4

Weekly Wellness Tip Balance is key – too much of anything can be taxing. It’s important to find a balance when dividing your time and energy between school, extracurricular activities, socialization, and anything else that may be an energy-consuming part of your life! HCSA Events This Week TODAY! Ice Cream Social with HCSA Looking for an […]

Monday Message Week 3

Weekly Wellness Tip Don’t forget to socialize! Meeting new people as well as hanging out with old friends are great ways to connect with others, which is an important part of emotional well-being!  HCSA Events This Week NEXT MONDAY! Ice Cream Social with HCSA Looking for an opportunity to meet other students and get involved with […]

Grace Petrina – HC Student Spotlight

From research opportunities and experiential learning, to its network of connections to outside organizations, the Oregon State University Honors College prides itself on its ability to provide an undergraduate experience that transcends boundaries. But how much can one student accomplish in just four short years? With a growing list of extracurriculars and a resume already […]

Julia Notz — HC Student Spotlight

Across the U.S., there are approximately three men for every one woman majoring in economics, and that ratio has remained the same for over two decades. Second-year Oregon State University Honors College student and public relations officer of the OSU College of Liberal Arts Economics Club, Julia Notz, however, is determined to pave the way […]

The art of engineering buildings

This story was originally published on November 17, 2021, by Oregon State University’s College of Engineering. No question about it, Alex Saccente was going to study art when she went to college. Art was her passion, and she’d been painting and sketching for years. At the start of her senior year in high school, Saccente […]

Monday Message Week 1

Weekly Wellness Tip Having a schedule will set you up for success with whatever you have in store each week.  Plan for different activities or tasks throughout the week, e.g. classes are primarily Mon, Wed and Thurs, and workdays are Sat and Sun. Don’t forget to pencil in a few hours for vital rest and relaxation! […]

Kathleen Burrows and the Language of Teachers

The path to Kathleen Burrows’ dream job has spanned thousands of miles, from Oregon to Germany, to Albania and beyond, crossing oceans and cultures. At each step along the way, the Oregon State Honors College alumna has worked to provide students and teachers alike with the language skills needed to achieve success in school and […]

Monday Message Week 11

Weekly Wellness Tip Don’t forget to take breaks while studying! Rest is an important way to recharge your body and mind. You can rest by simply taking a 15-minute walk outside or having a dance party with your roommates! Do whatever works for you so that you can return to your work with a refreshed mind. Good […]