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Important Dates

• Term Dates: January 4 – March 12
• Phase 1 Registration: February 21 – March 10
• Phase 2 Registration: March 11 – April 4
• Last day to S/U a course: March 8 by 5:00 pm (new deadline)
• Withdraw from a course: March 12 by 11:59 pm
• Finals week: March 15-19

Highlights

Job Opportunity: Youth Lacrosse Coach

Do you have experience with the great sport of Lacrosse?  Are you willing to share that knowledge with the youth of Corvallis and become a volunteer coach?  The Corvallis Parks & Recreation department normally runs a full youth lacrosse program with 2 – 4 boys teams and one girls team. This year, they would like to offer a smaller program playing with Eugene and Salem utilizing the Flex 6 rules.  Before the program can open, they need to know if they have coaches who are willing, and able, to help from early April – early June.  There are two 90 minute practices each week on Monday and Friday from 4:30 – 6:00 (practice days can be flexible if needed) and then games on Saturdays in Corvallis, Eugene, and Salem.  No coaching experience is required.  If you have the knowledge, the time, and the desire, they can turn you into a great coach. If you’re interested, reach out to Robert Thornberg.

Benton County Job Opportunity

The Benton County Health Department is currently seeking applicants for the following positions: Call Center Customer Service Representative and Call Center Lead. Both jobs are part-time and focused on providing COVID-19 support. Apply at the links above if you are interested!

COB Undergrad Research Survey

Hey Beavs, the Center for Marketing & Consumer Insights is conducting a survey that partners with a PNW company to research undergraduates’ perceptions of the insurance industry. If you complete the survey, you will be entered in a raffle to win one of four $25 gift cards to Amazon. This doubles as a recruiting and networking opportunity for those who are interested! Click here to complete the survey!

Academy for Lifelong Learning Scholarship

The Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) is pleased to announce that it’s 2021-2022 Scholarship Application is now available. The applicant must be a full-time domestic student in the final year of their undergraduate studies during the 2021-2022 academic year, have a cumulative GPA of 3.2+, and qualify for financial assistance as designed as defined by the OSU Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. You can access the application here. If you have any questions, contact the Scholarship Committee Chair Victoria Findlay.

University of Sydney Virtual Study Abroad

Due to the uncertainties arising from the COVID-19 Pandemic, the University of Sydney has made the decision to suspend all July and Semester 2 programs. Although the in-person program has been suspended for international students who are offshore, they still plan to offer a virtual semester program for inbound students in Semester 2. The virtual program will include options for a full semester study load as well as a partial study load featuring popular Australia-themed units. More information will become available in the coming weeks, but for now you can view check out this video depicting a day in the life of a virtual exchange student from last semester. They are also offering a credit-bearing Virtual Internship Program this June/July. Students will intern with one of their many industry partners, gain international work experience, and network with Australian students. The program will include a series of non-compulsory seminars on Australian History, Sport & Culture and a range of social events, including vegemite tasting! The dates for this would be May 31- July 9; you can find out more at one of the information sessions here.

Men’s Soccer Intern

CPHHS really likes to emphasize the importance of experiential learning. Lucky for students, the men’s soccer program at OSU is looking for an intern starting in January 2021. This is an opportunity to be immersed in a high-level professional sport environment working with top tier athletes. A successful candidate will understand no job is too big or too small. Roles & responsibilities include managing video equipment, managing training equipment (balls, vests, cones), and assist in recording specific metrics during training sessions. The qualifications include a preferred GPA of 3.0+, a sophomore or junior, and excellent organization skills. This is an unpaid position, but the selected intern will be eligible for athlete priority
registration to select classes before general students. This helps ensure classes & class times are optimal for their schedule & academic plan. If you want to apply, send your resume to Alex Guyer.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

This year, the College of Business is offering free tax preparation services for low to middle-class individuals and families (<$72,000). This includes students, staff, faculty, and community members. Services are available by appointment only from February 1 – March 6. Participants will schedule an initial phone or Zoom interview appointment to confirm they qualify, ensure they have their tax documents, and go over intake forms. Tax document drop-off or upload appointments will be scheduled after that with tax preparation taking place virtually upon documents being received. To learn more about eligibility or register for an appointment, click here or call 541-737-7962. Assistance is also available in Spanish. If you have any questions, call the number above or email vita.cob@oregonstate.edu.

Volunteering with COVID Vaccine Distribution

Looking for a way to get more involved with the current state of the world? Benton County actually has a website where people can sign up to volunteer to help with Vaccine Distribution Clinics. If most of the slots are already filled, you can continue to check back in to see what opportunities are available.  You also have the opportunity to email the Benton County volunteer coordinators with your interest in volunteering for future events. In addition, Samaritan Health Services also has a COVID vaccination clinic volunteer page. 

Marketing Project to Help Children Read

Hey CPHHS students, looking for a way to get some volunteer hours? On Friday, Feb. 26, SMART Reading — the statewide children’s literacy nonprofit — is holding a virtual fundraiser, Oregon Reads Aloud. This will be a full day of storytelling for children, featuring special guests from around the state. OSU has raised $11 compared to UO’s $500. If you want to earn some volunteer hours, help SMART promote OSU’s team. Email Jean Chen about this marketing project for this friendly Beavers vs. Ducks competition!

Career Center Virtual Events/Workshops

The Career Center at OSU is hosting multiple workshops this winter to help you with your career search or to find some volunteer opportunities. These events will cover everything from building a good resume, to networking tips and tricks, to mock interviews, to career fairs and more. This is a great opportunity if you’re hoping to get a summer job or internship, so take advantage of some of the events listed below! There will be more offered throughout the term:

2/17/2021 from 12 – 3 p.m. PST	2021 Winter OSU Virtual Career Fair
2/18/2021 from  12 – 3 p.m. PST	2021 Non-Profit & Public Service Fair ( Virtual )
2/24/2021 from  12 – 1 p.m. PST	Getting a Dam Job: Finding and Preparing for Next Summer’s Internship Now ( Virtual )
2/24/2021 from  12 – 1 p.m. PST	Career Webcast | Forging Your Career Path: Design your life  ( Virtual )

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