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

TODAY! <\/strong>Honors College Winter Wellness Series: A Warm Welcome Back!<\/strong>
Winter in Oregon can be tough, with the colder, darker, and rainier days making it harder to feel good. The Honors College wants to support you not just in your academic success, but in your wellness, too. This term, the HC will be hosting a variety of events that encourage students to encourage students to seek out many opportunities to care for themselves. The first event in this series will be in week 2! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Week 1 event: A Warm Welcome Back!<\/strong>
To kick off the term, Honors College students are invited to come grab a hot beverage from the hot chocolate and coffee bar in the SLUG! This is a casual, grab-and-go activity to give the HC students a warm welcome back from winter break, and will take place on Thursday, January 8th from 1-3pm. Questions can be directed to Taylor Maki (makit@oregonstate.edu). We look forward to connecting with you and bringing a little warmth to the start of winter term!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEW! <\/strong>Alternative Spring Break<\/strong>
Students can now apply for the 2026 OSU Alternative Spring Break trips<\/a> happening this March. Alt. Break is open to ALL OSU students: undergrad & grad students in Corvallis, Ecampus, and Cascades. Application & details are on the Alt. Break webpage<\/a>. Priority application deadline: Friday, January 23rd<\/sup> (applications accepted on a rolling basis after until March 6th).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEW! <\/strong>Honors College Faculty Research Showcases<\/strong>
Mark your calendars for the Honors College Faculty Research Showcases this winter!<\/strong>
The first showcase, featuring the College of Health, College of Pharmacy, College of Science and College of Veterinary Sciences<\/strong>, will take place on Thursday, Jan. 15 from 4-5:30 p.m. PT in LInC 100 and over. <\/strong>Corvallis students are expected to attend in person.
The second showcase, featuring the College of Agricultural Sciences, College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences and College of Forestry<\/strong>, will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 28 from 4-5:30 p.m. PT in LInC 100 and over Zoom. <\/strong>Corvallis students are expected to attend in person.
HC Faculty Research Showcases are opportunities to learn more about research, scholarship and creative work at Oregon State. Students can connect with faculty members and discover ways to get involved in projects that may lead to an honors thesis. Showcases are open to all honors students, including those who aren\u2019t ready to begin a thesis. These events help students explore possibilities and build valuable academic networks. RSVP<\/a> <\/a>today<\/a>.  Students can reach out to the Honors College Office at honors.college@oregonstate.edu with questions about this event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEW! <\/strong>Volunteer for OSU\u2019s largest and longest-running day of service, honoring Dr. King’s legacy by fostering peace and community through service<\/strong>
The HC has reserved spots to volunteer at Stone Soup Corvallis, which provides free, hot meals year-round. Volunteers will help prepare, serve and clean up meals on Saturday, Jan. 31 from  9\u201311:30 a.m., with check-in at 8:20 a.m. in the MU Horizon Room. Transportation, breakfast, snacks and lunch are provided. Spots are limited! Register today and no later than Jan. 23: <\/a>https:\/\/beav.es\/Geg<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note: This registration link is only for the HC\u2011reserved Stone Soup volunteer group. Students are also welcome to explore and register for any of the other MLK Day of Service projects listed on the CEL posters and website \u2014 those opportunities are open to everyone but do not have HC\u2011held spots. For more events, visit the CEL website. For questions, contact CEL at 541-737-3041 or cel@oregonstate.edu, or reach out to Taylor Maki at makit@oregonstate.edu.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEW! <\/strong>Honors College Winter Wellness Series <\/strong>
Winter in Oregon can be tough, with the colder, darker, and rainier days making it harder to feel good. The Honors College wants to support you not just in your academic success, but in your wellness, too. This term, the HC will be hosting a variety of events that encourage students to encourage students to seek out many opportunities to care for themselves. The first event in this series will be in week 2! 
Week 2 event: Planting Connections<\/em><\/strong>
To kick off the term, Honors College students are invited to come grab a succulent, paint their own plant pot, and meet new HC students! All supplies, as well as light snacks and drinks, will be provided for students. Questions about this program and accommodation requests can be directed to Taylor Maki (makit@oregonstate.edu). We look forward to connecting with you and bringing a little sunshine to the winter term! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEW! <\/strong>Dean & Friends conversation: Careers in Manufacturing and Working Internationally<\/strong>
All Honors College students are invited to a Dean and Friends conversation with Paris Hirschberg, \u201907, on Tuesday, January 20 from noon-12:50 p.m. PT in LInC 345 and 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. For this Dean and Friends event, Paris will lead a discussion on the theme, \u201cCareers in Manufacturing and Working Internationally.\u201d For those attending this event in person, lunch will be provided, and space is limited. RSVP today: beav.es\/UhD<\/a>. Questions or requests for accommodations can be directed to the Honors College at honors.college@oregonstate.edu.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEW! <\/strong>Dean & Friends conversation: Balancing Values and Career Goals<\/strong>
All Honors College students are invited to a Dean and Friends conversation with William Rowden, \u201994, on Friday, February 6 from 3-3:50 p.m. PT in LInC 345 and 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. For this Dean and Friends event, William will lead a discussion on the theme, \u201cBalancing Values and Career Goals.\u201d For those attending this event in person, coffee and snacks will be provided, and space is limited. RSVP today: beav.es\/UnJ<\/a>. Questions or requests for accommodations can be directed to the Honors College at honors.college@oregonstate.edu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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