Congratulations to all of our 2015 College of Education Graduates!!!  

Upcoming Events and Important Dates:

• Monday, June 1:  Graduation Slideshow Photos are Due.  Please send .jpg or .png images to Karla Rockhold.
• Monday, June 1: 2015-2016 Professional Level/Student Teaching Cohort Subject Area licensure exam scores are due.  Please contact Karla Rockhold or Liz White with any questions or concerns.
• Tuesday, June 2:  Language and Culture Considerations in Mathematics Education of Latina/o Students by Marta Civil, Ph.D.  Presentation in LaSells Stewart Center Agricultural Room 5:30-6:46 PM.  Reception to follow. Marta Civil OSU Campus Talk[1]
• Friday, June 12: College of Education Graduation Ceremony 5-6:30 PM in the Memorial Union Ballroom.  Reservations due by Friday, June 5.  RSVP@oregonstate.edu

Announcements

• College of Education staff members Lynda Thomas and Laurie Brendle-Sleipness are retiring this summer.  Please feel free to stop by and wish them well!
• Terry Adams of the College of Education won the Inspirational Women of OSU award on May 2, 2015.  Congratulations, Terry!  You are definitely deserving of this distinguished award.
• Summer is a great time to prepare for your licensure exams!  The OSU library has the ORELA study guides on reserve, as well as, What Your Fourth/Fifth Grader Needs to Know.  Students have found these resources extremely valuable in their test preparation efforts.
• Beaver Careers will now be featuring available teaching positions and educator fairs on their website.  

  http://career.oregonstate.edu/students

Job Announcements:

• Philomath Youth Activities Club Summer Position:  Fun In The Sun Lead Teacher Job Description (2)

Upcoming Events and Important Dates:

• 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, and all applicants have been notified of their acceptance status.  Please check your email for your letter or contact Karla Rockhold for more information.
• 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 Office Hours in the Furman 104:     Malia Arenth has joined our Student Services Team in Furman 104 to review your resume or cover letter, discuss plans for after graduation, explore options for job searches, and get to know your career development representative.  No appointment necessary.  Walk-ins are 15-30 minute sessions.  Tuesdays 3-5 PM and Wednesdays 2-4 PM.
• 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 are available College of Education Ambassadors Application 2 College of Education Ambassadors Application 2 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
• Career Development Center is Hiring Student Employees:  http://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment
• Summer Positions at Osborn Aquatic Center in Corvallis:   Contact James.Mellein@corvallisoregon.gov 
• Camp Counselors for Camp Cobbossee in Monmouth, Maine:  Male counselors are needed at this boys’ sports camp to run various programs. cobbossee.com or contact  john@cobbossee.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.

Scholarship/Internship/Fellowship Information:

• National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program at OSU:  Information session on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 from 5-6:30 PM in the Linus Pauling Science Center Auditorium (LSPC 125).  Find information and registration information:  https://www.nsfgrfp.org/   http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2014/nsf14590/nsf14590.htmRegister Here