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HC Announcements & Events<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

TOMORROW! Honors College Dean and Friends Lunch Conversation \u2013 Combining a career in biomedical research and clinical medicine with Keith Hazelton, \u201902<\/strong>
All honors students are invited to the first Dean and Friends Conversation of the new academic year on Tues, Oct. 7 from noon-12:50 p.m. in MU 109 (or over Zoom)<\/strong>. Dean and Friends events are unique to the Honors College and are opportunities for current honors students to connect with alumni and other external supporters about different career paths and professional topics. At each session, a guest will share details of their background and expertise and then answer questions. For this first event, Keith Hazelton, \u201902, will discuss his careers spanning biomedical research and clinical medicine. Keith grew up in Corvallis, spending summers working in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at Oregon State. He ended up earning his honors degree in that field and then took research positions following graduating at Oregon Health and Science University and at the Rockefeller University in New York City. He received a combined M.D.\/Ph.D.at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, studying malaria biochemistry and novel therapeutic candidates. Since medical school, Keith became certified in general pediatrics, pediatric gastroenterology and pediatric transplant hepatology, while continuing microbiology research. He is now a transplant hepatologist at Children\u2019s Hospital Los Angeles, while continuing his research work. Join the conversation by RSVPing here<\/a><\/strong>. For those attending in person, lunch will be provided, and space is limited.

THIS WEEK! Fall Fest<\/strong>
Join other HC students and staff in celebrating a new year at the HC Fall Fest on Fri, Oct. 10 from 4-6p.m. on the LInC lawn<\/strong>. We will have inflatable adventure course, lawn games, and prizes. There will be cotton candy and other carnival foods. Grab your flannel and join us.

NEW! HCSA Service Event: The Great Pumpkin Run!<\/strong>
The Great Pumpkin Run is put on by the organization Home Life, an Oregon nonprofit that assists adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Benton and Linn counties. As volunteers, we will set up at certain points on the running route, pointing runners in the right direction. Make sure to bring your Halloween costumes to bring the festivity! Volunteers will meet at Ashbrook Independent School at 7:15 a.m. on Sun, Oct. 12.<\/strong> If you are getting a ride to the event’s location, this timing will differ and we will communicate with those that are affected by this accordingly. Event location: Ashbrook Independent School, 4045 SW Research Way Corvallis, OR 97333. <\/strong>Please fill out this form if interested<\/a>!

Volunteers Needed for Research Study on classifying mental workload using a VR simulation of helicopter piloting tasks<\/strong>
To participate in this study, you must: have no visual or auditory impairments, have normal or corrected-to-normal vision (no glasses but contact lenses are okay), be right-hand dominant and be 18 years or older. Participation in this study involves a time commitment of 2 hours. As compensation for participation in this study, you will receive a gift card valued at $15\/hour of participation. To find out more about this study, please contact kumarvar@oregonstate.edu<\/a>.

Fall Faculty Research Showcase<\/strong>
The Faculty Research Showcases are an excellent way to connect with faculty members in College of Engineering, learn more about their research and potentially get involved in projects that could be the basis of an HC thesis. Even if you don\u2019t 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. Happening on Thurs, Oct. 16 from 4-5:30 in LInC 100 and Zoom<\/strong>. RSVP here<\/a>.

Honors College Alumni Pathways Conversation \u2013 Research pathways from computer and electrical engineering to bioengineering with Kevin Bishop, \u201918<\/strong>
All honors students are invited to meet over Zoom<\/strong> with HC alum Kevin Bishop, \u201918, to learn more about his pathway into bioengineering research on Tues, Oct. 21 from 4:00-4:50 p.m. Pacific Time.<\/strong> Kevin earned his honors degree in electrical and computer engineering. After spending a gap year working as a research technician at Washington University in St. Louis, Kevin completed his Ph.D. in bioengineering at the University of Washington. He is now a postdoctoral associate at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where he is developing methods to understand the function of genes at large scale using high-throughput microscopy. Aside from research, Kevin is passionate about science communication, teaching science communication skills to fellow trainees and others in the scientific community. During this session, Kevin will share his experience and answer questions. RSVP to get the Zoom link here<\/a>!

Submit Creative Works to WSU Honors Publication, The Palouse Review<\/strong>
Have you ever wanted to submit your work to a literary arts journal? Now is your chance! The Palouse Review, an online Honors publication at Washington State University, is seeking Honors students who would like their work published in their upcoming editions. They publish a wide variety of original work by Honors students, including scholarship, creative writing, visual art, and music. The deadline for submissions is Sun, Oct. 19<\/strong>. Click here for additional details and to submit<\/a>.
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NEW & UPCOMING! <\/strong>Honors College Dean and Friends Coffee Conversation \u2013 Mentors, serendipity, windows of opportunity, collaborations and credibility: Key ingredients for successful careers in research with George Kennedy, \u201970<\/u><\/strong>
All honors students are invited to a Dean and Friends Conversation on Thurs, Nov 6 from 4:00-4:50 p.m. in LInC 345 (or over Zoom)<\/strong> with Dr. George Kennedy, \u201970, on \u201cMentors, serendipity, windows of opportunity, collaborations and credibility: Key ingredients for successful careers in research.\u201d Dr. Kennedy is a William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor of Agriculture in the North Carolina State University Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology. He turned his youthful fascination with biology and science, which he developed growing up o the south shore of Long Island, fishing and exploring coastal marshes and woodlots, into a career researching the ecology and management of insect pests of agricultural crops, insect-plant interactions, and the epidemiology and management of insect-vectored plant viruses. He received his B.S. in entomology from Oregon State and his Ph.D. from Cornell University, and he has authored or co-authored over 240 research publications and co-edited 5 books. Join the conversation by RSVPing here<\/a>. For those attending in person, coffee and snacks will be provided, and space is limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEW & UPCOMING! <\/strong>Honors College Alumni Pathways Conversation \u2013 Research pathways in biomedicine with Chelsea Parker Harp, \u201912<\/u><\/strong>
All honors students are invited to meet over Zoom with HC alum Chelsea Parker Harp, \u201912, on Mon, Nov 11 from 4:00-4:50 p.m. Pacific Time over Zoom <\/strong>to learn more about her pathway into biomedical research. Chelsea received her H.B.S. in biochemistry and biophysics, with minors in chemistry and philosophy. She then earned a Ph.D. in 2018, studying a model of Multiple Sclerosis to study how different immune cells coordinate and perpetuate autoimmunity in the central nervous system. Chelsea is now a senior scientist at Seismic Tx, working to bring novel biologic therapies to the clinic for autoimmunity indications. Before this, she was a biology project representative for one of two lead assets targeting inflammatory pathways at Montai Health, a Flagship Pioneering Company in Cambridge, MA. She has also worked in the multiple sclerosis and neuroinflammation research unity at Biogen, where she led a partnered program for PROTAC therapy targeting CNS resident inflammation. Get the Zoom link by RSVPing here!<\/a>

WEEKLY! HCSA Meeting<\/strong>
Join the Honors College Association (HCSA) for weekly club meetings! HCSA is a student-led club that plans activities for Honors College students. HCSA puts together social events, academic events, professional development events, and more. Join HCSA and help make great events happen! The Honors College Student Association holds general meetings every Monday from 5 to 6 p.m. in LInC 268<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are an Ecampus student and you are ever interested in attending virtually, please email HCSA at honorshcsa@oregonstate.edu or contact the Honors College office directly for more information and to get a zoom link. If you see an HCSA event that you would like to participate in from afar, if we have advance notice we can try to send you program supplies\/items to join.

Stay Connected with the Honors College Community<\/strong>
Download the\u00a0OSU Events app<\/a>, created by and for Honors College students to keep track of HC activities and resources, register for events and set reminders. The app makes it easy to stay organized and engaged with campus opportunities. Students can find it by searching \u201cOSU Events\u201d in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

THIS WEEK!\u00a0Help Create a Mural for the SLUG<\/strong>
Want to express your creativity? Join HC Student Designer Esme in decorating the SLUG chalkboard mural. Starting week 1, drop in between Noon\u20131:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays<\/strong> to help bring the mural to life! Please contact Taylor Maki with any questions: taylor.maki@oregonstate.edu.\u00a0

Interested in Public Policy and Advocacy? Apply for University Legislative Scholars!<\/strong>
The University Legislative Scholars<\/a> (ULS) program is a year-long experiential learning opportunity for students passionate about public policy, advocacy, and civic engagement. Offered Fall, Winter, and Spring, this in-person course allows students to: Engage directly with state and federal policy issues, learn how to advocate effectively in the Oregon legislative process and earn 2 credits per term that count toward your major. Ideal for 3rd and 4th year students, this program requires an application and offers a unique chance to connect classroom learning with real-world impact.\u00a0Apply now<\/a> and be part of shaping policy in Oregon.

Honors Course Search Tool Now Available<\/strong>
Looking for Honors College classes? Check out our updated\u00a0HC Courses page<\/a>, now featuring a new interactive course search tool! Explore upcoming Honors courses using filters for campus, term, and more. This page also includes course descriptions and helpful FAQs:\u00a0beav.es\/G9o<\/a>

NEW & WEEKLY!\u00a0<\/u>Cedar in the SLUG!<\/strong>
Come down to the SLUG every Wednesday from 1-2 p.m.<\/strong> to visit with Cedar, the campus wellness dog who works with the Department of Safety! This is a great weekly opportunity to get some pet therapy with the best guy around. Questions? Reach out to Taylor Maki, taylor.maki@oregonstate.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HC Academic Advising<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As you step into Week 2, it\u2019s time to put your organization skills to the test. Reflect on this week and think about what\u2019s working for you and what isn\u2019t. Do you need to plan in more studying time? Change up the way you study?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 weeks can go by quickly, so it\u2019s good to reach out early and often when you need additional help. Here are some options to consider if you’re looking for additional help with your classes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n