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
- 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.
- Workshop on Field Journals and Science Notebooks: Saturday, March 7, 2015 from 9am-3pm. The workshop will use literature and art as inspiration to connect students to our local forests, explore science in the outdoors, and utilize hand-on activities with journaling . $25 includes lunch and supplies. Register online https://secure.oregonstate.edu/osuext/register/836
- Professional Level/Student Teaching Cohort 2015-2016 Applications Due April 1, 2015: http://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/SE/SID=SV_38Y552E6GA1CAQJ Make sure to give yourself plenty of time to complete the application. Unfortunately, once you begin the application, you can’t save the information and return to it at a later time. You will need to have the following information ready to upload in order to complete the application:
- Basic Skills Score Report
- Civil Rights Exam Score Report
- Subject Area Exam Score Report (if you have taken)
- Current Resume
- Professional Goals Statement (1-2 pages explaining why you have decided to become a teacher)
- Letter of 60 Hours Classroom Volunteer Work Verification (if you have not taken TCE 309 or TCE 409)
- Updated Content Mastery Form
- Unofficial Transcripts from all institutions that you have attended 9.
- Two letters of recommendation
Job Opportunities
- Student Technical Assistant Position at OSU: Application due by February 13, 2015.jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=65729
- OSU Academic Coach Positions for 2015-2016: Applications due Monday, March 2, 2015. See flyer: CoachPD
- Grants Pass School District: Representatives from the district will be at OSU the first week of March to meet with students interested in the possibility of teaching in Grants Pass next school year. Please call Lynda Thomas at 541-737-4661 if you are interested in an opportunity to meet with them.
- 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
- Washington Educator Career Fair is being held in Spokane on April 14 and Tacoma on April 23. Registration is required.
- Summer Position Teaching Reading: The Institute of Reading Development is hiring those with Bachelor’s Degrees. Visit their website for more information: http://instituteofreadingdevelopmentteachingjobs.com
Internships and Volunteer Opportunities
- Volunteers needed for Benton County High School Career Convention
- Volunteers needed for Infinite Possibilities Conference: OSU is sponsoring this conference March 2-3 to promote, educate, encourage, and support minority women interested in mathematics and statistics. Everyone is encouraged and welcome to attend! Volunteers will get free registration and meals for greeting participants, assisting with registration, and setting up sessions. http://ipcmath.org/conference.html If you are interested in volunteering, please email titcombk@math.oregonstate.edu
- 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
- Marine Sciences Research Experiences for Undergraduates: Applications due Friday, February 13, 2015 http://hmsc.oregonstate.edu/reu-project-mentors-and-research-areas
Scholarship Opportunity
- OSU Folk Club $2700 Scholarship for Older-Than-Average Women Students: Applicants must be a resident of Benton, Linn, or Polk Counties, age 30 by March 30, 2015, and a full-time Bachelor’s, Mater’s or Professional Degree student. Applications available in Furman 104 or http//oregonstate.edu/groups/osufolk/
New Courses Spring Term
- Anthropology of Childhood-4 credits ANTH 468/568 Tuesday/Thursdays 12-1350 Weniger 275 See course description: ANTH 468 568 spring 2014
- Language, Race & Racism in the US-3 credits ANTH 550/WLC 599/ES 499/ES 599 Tuesdays/Thursdays 1400-1520 in Batcheller 150 See course information: LRR WLC 599_091814
Study Abroad Opportunity in Canada from June 15-26, 2015 for 6 Credits
- There will be an informational meeting this Thursday, February 12 from 1-2 PM in 304 Fairbanks Hall. See attached flyer: Vancouver flyer
