Upcoming Events and Important Dates:

• April 12, 2015: Summer Term Registration Begins
• April 14, 2015:  OSU Day at the Capitol.  If you are interested in representing OSU and the College of Education at the state capitol in Salem, please contact Karla Rockhold.  You will have an opportunity to advocate for OSU and meet your representative and senator.
• April 15, 2015: Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center Grand Opening 3:30-5 PM
• April 21, 2015:  Career Development Center Networking and Interviewing Skills Practice.  2-4 PM Speed Mock Interviews and 4:30-6 PM Mocktail Hour with refreshments and networking opportunity. Prior registration strongly considered through Beaver Careers  http://career.oregonstate.edu/students/events/seminars-speed-mock-interviews-events
• April 22, 2015:  Spring Career Fair at CH2M Hill.  Register at http://career.oregonstate.edu/career-fairs
• April 23, 2015:  College of Education Scholarship Reception
• April 27, 2015: College of Education Double Degree Spring Social 4-6 PM in Furman Hall.  Pop in for popcorn and punch while learning about financial aid opportunities for future teachers and how to make your classroom lessons come alive with the Smart Board and other technology.
• May 7, 2015: Eugene, Bethel and Springfield School Districts’ Spring Employment Orientation 4-5:15 PM. Registration required.  EmploymentInvite2015
• May 9, 2015:  Superhero Run & Fun Fair.  Supporting CASA(Court Appointed Special Advocates).  To find more information visit: http://casa-vfc.org/events.aspx
• May 17, 2015: Fall 2015 Class Registration Begins
• June 1, 2015:  Subject Area Exam Scores for Professional Level Due
• June 12, 2015:  College of Education Graduation Ceremony 4-5:30 PM in the Memorial Union Ballroom.  Invitations will be sent in early May by University Events to students who have applied to graduate.  You will RSVP the number of guests in your party who will be in attendance.   Refreshments will be served.

Announcements:

• Professional Level/Student Teaching Cohort Applications for 2015-2016 were due Wednesday, April 1.  We will be contacting applicants about their applications by the end of April once all of the applications have been reviewed.
• The College of Education has a new student lounge on the 4th floor of Furman Hall!  Stop by and check it out.  The floor also has a microwave, refrigerator, and computer lab area that students can use, too.
• Licensure exam study guides are available in the OSU Valley Library on reserve.  We have also ordered copies of  What Your Fourth/Fifth Grader Needs to Know since students have found them to be a valuable resource for test preparation, too.
• Beaver Careers will now be featuring available teaching positions  and educator job fairs on their website.  http://career.oregonstate.edu/students
• The Career Development Center has recently appointed a staff person to assist College of Education students with career services.  Malia Arenth will be joining our Student Services Team in Furman 104 in the coming months!  She will be an outstanding resource to everyone on their career journey.
• If you haven’t made an advising appointment with me this year, spring term is a great time to check in!  Call our office at 541-737-4661 to schedule an advising appointment.
• College of Education Ambassador Applications for the 2015-2016 year will be available May 1st in Furman 104 and will be due Friday, May 15.  This form of service looks great on your resume!  Please contact Karla Rockhold for more information.

Job Opportunities:

• Teaching at Independent Schools (K-12):  Looking for Liberal Arts and Science majors in teacher-training program.  Apply at this website:  SouthernTeachers.com
• Hewlett Packard wants Education Majors. See link for more information: Education/Learning & Development Partner
• Valley Catholic High School in Beaverton:  AP Physics Teacher Physics job announcement
• SJCC Summer Camp in Mercer Island, Washington: Camp Counselor Position    SJCC Summer Camp Job Description
• Oakridge, Oregon Elementary School Teaching Positions Elem Teacher
• Oakridge, Oregon Middle/High School Language Arts Teacher LA Teacher
• French Immersion School in Portland: Part-time English Teacher 2015 English Teacher Job Description

Education Updates:

• Please see the copy of the April issue of the Oregon Department of Education Update online. The Education Update provides teachers, administrators, parents, and community members with news and information on key education topics, upcoming opportunities, and a range of education resources.