A special thank you to everyone who attended and participated in our first annual Double Degree Winter Social this week! We had over 30 students in attendance who enjoyed Starbuck’s coffee, hot chocolate, cookies, and punch. Our raffle winner received a gift basket of Starbuck’s items. Our Spring Double Degree Social will be held on Monday, April 27 from 4-6 PM. Mark your calendars now!
Upcoming Events and Important Dates
- OSU Lecture Series: CAPS is sponsoring a series of lectures on how to thrive at OSU and beyond. http://oregonstate.edu/counsel/mental_health_initiative
- Future Teachers Conference: Feb. 6 from 8 am-2 pm. Learn valuable information about interviewing, teaching positions available in Oregon, and social media uses for teachers. Attendance can count toward student teaching hours if you arrange with your CT. For more information and to register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/C59KG7K
- TEDx Oregon State University Conference: Thursday, February 12 from 6-9 pm in La Sells Stewart Center. Tickets are $15 for students. For more information: www.oregonstate.edu/TEDxOregonStateU Speakers include a producer of the television show “Xploration Outerspace;” a winner of the fashion design competition “Project Runway;” a former war correspondent; an information technology executive; and an Oregon State student involved in cancer research.
- Webinar Training for the Oregon Educator Job Board: Tuesday, February 17 from 1-2 pm. If you plan to apply for teaching positions, you will want to learn about the features of SchoolSpring( formerly known as EdZapp). This job board will connect you with teaching positions across the nation. REGISTER FOR WEBINAR
- College of Education Scholarship Applications: Due Sunday, March 1, 2015. http://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_9KSmPXmYzj118jz
- Spring Term Registration: Phase 1 begins Sunday, February 22. If you plan to take TCE 472 or TCE 479, register early. These classes fill-up quickly! Always read the comment section to determine if you are registering for the correct section. The comments mention whether the section is for Elementary or Middle/Secondary educators. Please feel free to make an appointment with Karla to discuss your upcoming term schedules. Call 541-737-4661 to make an appointment.
Job Opportunities
- OSU Campus Visitor Center is searching for TOUR Ambassadors for the 2015-2016 school year. Applications due Feb. 7, 2015.
- West Salem HS is looking for a language arts teacher; www.teachinginoregon.org
- Beaverton School District is accepting applications for the Bilingual (English/Spanish) Teacher Pool. There will be a recruitment event in February for selected candidates. Beaverton School District Bilingual (English/Spanish) 2015-16 Teacher Pool Application
- Salem-Keizer School District Recruitment Session is February 19th from5:30-6:30 pm. If you would like to register, please contact Susana Ghio at ghio_Susana@salkeiz.k12.or.us
- Salem-Keizer School District has substitute teaching positions. Please apply at www.salemkeizer.org
- Portland Public Schools Hiring Event
- Washington Educator Career Fair is being held in Spokane on April 14 and Tacoma on April 23. Registration is required.
Internships and Volunteer Opportunities
- Oregon Coast Aquarium Internship: Applications due next week. Contact education@aquarium.org
- Healthy Youth Program Volunteers needed for Healthy Sprouts, Fresh Grown Cooking for Kids, and Master Chefs for Middle School Students. Please contact casey.bennett@oregonstate.edu.
- Junior Achievement Volunteers needed through the Austin Entrepreneurship Program in the OSU College of Business for grades K-12. Transportation provided. Please contact Lauren Caruso at Lauren.Caruso@oregonstate.edu
- Willamette Resources in Education Network (WREN) needs volunteers. For more information: www.wweetlands.org