Oct. 15, 2014
In this edition of the Newsletter:
Fall Transitions photo contest
 Turning over a new leaf? Show us how you’re living healthier in Beaver Nation.
This fall, RecSports is teaming up with University Housing & Dining Services to host a photo contest open to all currently enrolled OSU students!
From October 20 to 31, submit your photos of new experiences on the OSU campus to kick off this year, and win awesome prizes!
Post your photos to UHDS or RecSports Facebook, Twitter or Instagram sites with the hashtags: #beavernation #osufall2014
We will be giving away several great prizes. Including the Cascadia Market gift basket pictured here.
Game Day parking rules in effect Thursday
We encourage you to plan ahead as parking on campus will be a challenge Thursday, Oct. 16, due to a weekday home football game against Utah, beginning at 7 p.m.
Some lots will be restricted to those with game day passes after 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16. OSU parking permit holders will be allowed to park in any A, B, or C zone, regardless of their permitted zone, but some parking lots will be closing midday to employees and students to accommodate ticket holders.
A free shuttle to and from campus will be offered to anyone who parks at the Benton County Fairgrounds beginning at 6 a.m. Thursday morning through 2 a.m. Friday morning after the game. The drop-off point on campus is 30 th and Washington. During peak hours, the shuttle will run at least every 30 minutes ( see map) This service will also be provided to residence hall permit holders. The OSU Beaver Bus service will run on its normal schedule.
Beginning at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16, some parking lots must be vacated by OSU permit holders and will be open only to those with athletics-issued game-day parking passes. These include:
- All Reser Stadium parking lots;
- The Gill lot;
- The parking garage at 26th Street and Washington;
- and the South Farm parking lot off Brooklane Road.
Other parking areas (listed below) will be available until 3 p.m. for regular faculty/staff business day parking. After 3 p.m., however, entrance to these areas will be limited only to people with athletics-issued game-day parking permits. Employee and student vehicles already parked in these lots may remain until 5 p.m., at which time all vehicles without athletics-issued passes must vacate. Signs will be posted at the entrance of these lots.
These include:
- Lots between 15th Street and 11th Street, off Washington Way;
- The Benton Place parking lots east of Goss Stadium;
- Lots off Washington Way adjacent to the Student Legacy Park (intramural fields);
- The 30th Street parking lots around Peavy Hall, between Jefferson Street and Washington Way;
- The 30th Street parking lot by Magruder Hall;
- The 35th Street parking lot at the OSU Foundation building;
- The lot off 15th Street and Western Boulevard at the University Plaza building.
Residents with permits can park on the 5th floor of the parking garage or in the east or west side BR lots during the game day closures. Residents must move cars from the gravel CR lot south of the Hilton Garden Inn, to avoid being towed.
RVs will be allowed after 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15, in the gravel lot off 35th and Campus Way, next to the Motor Pool. Employees and students who normally park in this location, should give themselves extra time Thursday morning to locate a parking space as many may be filled with recreational vehicles. RV’s are not permitted on campus in any other lot.
A map of Thursday, Oct. 16, parking areas and restrictions is available online.
On every game day, including weekend days, be sure to move your car out of the “Orange Lots” which are tow-away zones. Link to map.
Thanks for your patience; be careful as you navigate campus on game day; and Go Beavs!
Global Opportunities Fair Oct. 23
The International Degree & Education Abroad (IDEA) office will host a Global Opportunities Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, in the Memorial Union Ballroom.
Learn your options for going abroad as an Oregon State student. Meet students who have already traveled abroad and explore clubs and organizations that have an international focus. Everyone is welcome.
Information.
International Education Week (Nov. 17-21)
Week 8 is International Education Week (November 17-21). Special events regarding study abroad and international education will be occurring throughout the week all over campus. The International Fair on Tuesday, Nov.18, will be a part of the Inter-Hall challenge.
Dining centers on campus will be offering lunch specials from around the world every day during International Education Week with India, Thailand, Brazil, China, and the Mediterranean regions being highlighted.
Homecoming 2014
 Oregon State’s Homecoming festivities take on special meaning this year as the university marks the close of its $1 billion dollar capital campaign! A record-breaking effort like this deserves a legendary celebration and we are proud to make this part of Homecoming 2014.
Grab a friend and join the fun at Homecoming 2014 from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1. This year's celebration kicks off with Spirit Week competitions on the MU Quad starting on Oct. 28. The action kicks into high gear on Thursday night when the OSU Alumni Association holds the homecoming parade and block party.
Watch or Join the Homecoming Parade!
- Theme: Celebrate This Amazing Place
- When: Thursday October 30, 6:30 – 7:00 PM (line-up at 5:30 PM)
- Where: Line-up on Jefferson St. between 14th and 11th, see attached map for route
- Fee: Free to university-affiliated entries, $15.00 entry fee for all other entries
- Application Deadline: Friday October 24, 2013, 5:00 PM
To download a parade application and read full details on all homecoming events, including Friday's celebration of the Campaign for OSU, at the OSU Alumni website.
Remaining Fall Flu Shot Clinics
Flu Vaccines in Dining Centers: The College of Pharmacy will also provide a flu shot opportunity for residents with convenient evening clinics in the dining centers from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the following dates and times:
- 5 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 in Marketplace West Dining Center
- 5 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 and Oct. 21 in Southside Station @ Arnold.
Flu shots at the dining center clinics cost $20 and can be billed to your insurance or charged to your student account. Bring your insurance card and student ID.
Save yourself from the sniffles, cough, body aches, and fever that could make you miss weeks of class. College of Pharmacy suggest you get your flu shot!
Pertussis Vaccine Special Clinic: Pertussis, also called whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory illness which causes a cough that can last three months or longer, and can greatly disrupt day-to-day activities, including attending classes and studying.
Since there is a high prevalence of pertussis in Oregon, California and Washington, OSU Student Health Services is discounting the pertussis Tdap vaccine by 30 percent, down to $33 during the month of October.
Special Tdap vaccination event for students in residence halls: Tuesday, Oct. 28, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Student Health Services Tebeau Hall Same-Day Clinic. Entrance to the clinic is off of SW Washington Avenue, near SW 14th Street.
Any OSU student is welcome at this event, or students may stop by the health center during regular clinic hours and get Tdap along with the seasonal flu vaccine. For more information, call 541-737-9355. Student Health Services will bill your health insurance company if you bring your insurance card.
AfterDark next Friday!
 Come to Dixon Recreation Center from 9 p.m. to midnight this Friday night (Oct. 24).
There will be a Country Western theme with an appearance by the Country Western Dance Club, mechanical bull riding, free food, and more. Sponsored by University Housing & Dining Services, Student Events & Activities Center and Department of RecSports.
More information.
Fall Career Fairs
The Fall Career Fairs are coming up on October 22-23. Please join Career Services in the Ch2M Alumni Center from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 22 for the All Majors Career Fair and Oct. 23 for the Engineering Fair.
Don’t forget to get your photo taken at our Linkedin Photo Booth for a professional photo to use on business networking sites.
Find out more here.
Block Party celebrates new home of Black Cultural Center
A “block party” celebration of the Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center, which is currently under construction, will take place Oct. 17 at the center, located at 2320 S.W. Monroe Ave.
The event will be from 5:15-7 p.m., as a street party featuring a DJ, bouncy inflatables that can accommodate adults, and free food including pulled pork sandwiches. Those planning to attend are encouraged to RSVP by emailing or by calling 541-737-4717.
“This is one of many great events we’re putting on this year at the BCC,” said Dominique Austin, assistant director for the center. Austin said the block party ties in with the center’s theme for this year, which is creating a culture of excellence within the black community at OSU and a welcoming atmosphere for all students.
“The BCC is not only for black students, but is open to the whole OSU community,” Austin said. “All students are welcome. You don’t have to identify as black. We have a very diverse staff at the BCC, and we’re committed to recruiting and retaining students from all backgrounds.”
The BCC, as it is known, is one of four OSU cultural centers getting a new home to replace its former aging building. The Native American Longhouse moved into a new building in 2013, and the Cesar Chavez Centro Cultural opened the doors of their new building in 2014. The new Asian and Pacific Cultural Center is currently under construction. The four cultural centers are being funded with a combination of private gifts and university funds.
Groundbreaking for the BCC took place in June, 2013, but construction was delayed after workers found that groundwater and soil about eight feet below grade had been contaminated by fuel from an unknown source, possibly many years ago.
Kick off the school year with an awareness for mental health
As classes start to pick up and you become more and more busy, Counseling and Psychological Services would like to remind you to take moments to laugh and be happy. It can have a positive impact on you and those around you!
Here are a few reasons to laugh:
- Has positive benefits on mental functions
- Works with your body to reduce negative effects of stress
- Relaxes muscles throughout the body
- Makes you feel good!
- Helps you develop perspective by removing you from your problems
Why it’s important to be happy:
- Happiness is healthy
- Joy is inspirational
- Because it is my right and responsibility to myself to be happy
- Happiness is infectious
- Happy people are better able to be helpful and share their happiness
- Happiness is both powerful and empowering
Don’t forget, “A man is about as happy as he makes up his mind to be.” –Abraham Lincoln
Be sure to check out upcoming CAPS events:
- Free Photo Booth – Wednesday, October 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the MU Quad: Reduce your stress and take time to be social by taking pictures with silly props
- Finding the Light: A Suicide Awareness and Prevention Walk – Wednesday, October 15 ; Meet at the Gazebo in Central Park at 7 p.m.: An event to raise awareness, support our families and friends, and connect with each other
- Listening Tables – Thursday, October 16 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in MU 206: Engage in a conversation about mental health care in our community
- Teen Mental Health Workshop with Boys & Girls Club
- Be Well 5K and Fair – Friday, October 17 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on MU Quad: Get some exercise in with the OSU community and check out a demonstration on biofeedback
- Life With Bipolar Disorder Psycho Education Support Group - Starts Thursday, October 16 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at SHS and continues every Thursday: Join the psycho educational support group at Student Health Services, co-led by clinicians from SHS and CAPS. For more information or to join, call Ozge Akcali at CAPS (541)-737-2131
For more information please visit the CAPS website. We hope to see you there!
The Valley Library celebrates 15 years
 Oregon State University is celebrating the Valley Library’s 15th anniversary this month with guided tours led by student employees highlighting the many services and resources the library provides, far beyond books and study space.
Tours take place between 2 and 4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 16, and run every 15 minutes (the final tour starts at 3:15 p.m.) They meet in the library foyer on the second floor.
To learn more, take on of the tours or visit the library website.
Leadership and involvement opportunities within UHDS
Interested in getting involved in your community during your time living with UHDS? Check out the opportunities below:
The National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH)
What it is: The Laura Bennett Beaver Chapter National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) is a national organization dedicated to recognizing outstanding individuals who work to improve life within the residence halls. NRHH supports the residence hall students while providing opportunities through the four pillars that we value which are service, leadership, recognition, and scholarship. Check out our Facebook page for more information.
How to get involved: Please email our Vice-President of Recruitment and Induction, Abbie Tornquist to find out how you can get involved. Check out our Facebook page for the application as well.
The Residence Halls Association (RHA)
What it is: The hall councils in each of our fourteen residential communities as well as the and NRHH are a part of the Residence Halls Association (RHA). RHA is the umbrella organization for all university housing and dining undergraduate student organizations. Each Hall Council is represented at RHA General Assembly meetings and works with the RHA executive board to obtain their hall council spending budget each term. To find out more about RHA stop by the University Housing and Dining Services main office in Buxton hall and reception staff will direct you to their office. You can also check out their Facebook page.
How to get involved: You can get involved in RHA in several ways. One easy way is by joining Hall council in your hall. Even if you are not an elected officer or floor/wing representative for your hall you may still attend all RHA assembly meetings and programs. For more information please email the RHA.
Eat and Run! Sign up for two Homecoming events
 Check out all the healthy tailgating recipes at the Moore Family Center's GridIron Chef contest on Saturday, Nov. 1. Come by the Women's Building after the Beaver Bowl Fun Run to taste the top five winning recipes. Then stop by its tailgater on Parker Plaza to find out who won. Winners will receive tickets to an OSU football game, gift cards from Bob's Red Mill and more.
Also sign up to walk or run in the Beaver Bowl Fun Run, a football-themed fun run complete with an obstacle course, and receive a one-of-a-kind Beaver tail T-shirt, access to shower facilities and more. Prizes will be given to best overall male and female winners, best costume and best touchdown celebration. The run gets under way at 9 a.m., and the GridIron tasting begins at 9:30 a.m.
Get all the details and sign up today here.
Oregon State on your smartphone
 The Oregon State University Guide is an App available in both Google Play and the Itunes app market. The one app allows you access to several different guides that can connect you with a variety of events and information across campus. Guides include:
- CONNECT 2014 Information and Schedule
- UHDS Move-In Info
- CONNECT Schedule
- Academic Resources
- Health and Wellness Info
- Student Events
- Emergency Preparedness
- and more...
Smoke Free Campus Policy
In 2012, Oregon State University became a smoke free campus. This policy was put into place to show the University’s commitment to creating a healthy learning environment as outlined in the Oregon State Strategic Plan. Specifically in University Housing and Dining Services, the smoke-free policy ensures that our communities are a safe and healthy place for all residents.
Residents should note that the smoke-free policy doesn’t just cover cigarettes but also includes electronic cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vaporizers, incense, and hookah or any other machine that is used to simulate smoking.
If a resident is found smoking or using any of the above mentioned items, they will be invited to attend a conduct meeting with a Resident Director. Consequences a student could face as a result of violating this policy include but are not limited to: educational sanctions, probation, or cancellation of contract and removal from University Housing. Residents should also note that marijuana, regardless of whether one possesses a medical marijuana card, along with drug paraphernalia is also prohibited within housing facilities and residents will also be subject to conduct hearings and sanctions accordingly.
Oregon State University provides several resources to students who may smoke and we in University Housing and Dining Services encourage our residents to seek out these resources intended to assist students abide by the smoke-free policy. These resources include free tobacco cessation counseling, aides for nicotine cravings, and a campus boundaries map showing where individuals may go to smoke. All resources can be found here.
More information regarding the smoking policy and other UHDS policies can be found here.If you have any questions, please consult with your Resident Director and he/she will be happy to address your concerns.
Arts & Social Justice T-Shirt design competition
Oregon State University’s Arts + Social Justice Living Learning Community is seeking submissions for t-shirt designs to help promote the program and engage the community. Students, staff and faculty from all disciplines are encouraged to submit designs. The winning submission will be selected by Monday, Nov. 3.
Submission requirements:
- Submissions designs should be relativity simple. Designs may be edited or altered to convert to a t-shirt design
- Create your artwork at actual size
- The design should address issues of social justice in some way. Read more about our community online.
- Designs must included “Arts + Social Justice” or “ASJLLC” in some way.
- Designs must be submitted in a JPG or PDF file
- Include the following information in an email: full name, phone number, a short bio, and email address, and attach the file to
Submissions are due Wednesday, Oct. 29 by 4 p.m.
For more information about the ASJLLC please visit their website.
Make A Difference Day
The Center for Civic Engagement is excited to announce that  registration for Make A Difference Day is now open! Students, faculty, and staff are invited to participate this year's Make a Difference Day on Saturday, October 25th! On Make A Difference Day millions of volunteers across the nation will unite with a common mission – to improve the lives of others. Learn about OSU’s 2014 projects and register for projects here.
Projects will take place at various times and check-in will take place in Snell 149. For accommodations related to ability, please call 541-737-3041 or email.
Latin American artists at OSU
Art can be a powerful vehicle for social change. Artists and student affairs professionals, Claudia Ramirez Islas and Juliana Recio, share their artwork and discuss issues of disability, immigration, self-expression, and inspirational intersections with Frida Kahlo in this interactive afternoon workshop.
This event takes place Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 2 to 3:50 p.m. at the Centro Cultural Cesar Chavez.
Spaces are limited, and supplies will be provided. RSVP to Charlene Martinez by email.
Shaking Our Shells: Cherokee Two-Spirit Lives
Come join the OSU Community at the first official Native American Longhouse (NAL) Eena Haws' event of the term on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 5 p.m. at the NAL Gathering Hall. Author, teacher, and activist Dr. Qwo-Li Driskill will be presenting a singing and shell-shaking performance.
The College of Liberal Arts will host a Hip-Hop Festival and Symposium on Friday, Oct. 17, at Reser Stadium.
The day will feature performances, workshops and panel discussions about hip hop music and culture.
The day's line-up and guests includes pioneering and contemporary hip hop artists, including MC Lyte, the first woman to release a solo rap album; American rapper Lil' Flip; Portland-based rapper Illmaculate; and Mare, a Zapotec hip-hop artist from Oaxaca, Mexico.
Attendees will also have a chance to participate in beat-making and graffiti workshops, watch a performance of Oregon State and University of Oregon B-Boys and hip hop dancers; and hear panel discussion on the role of hip-hop in international culture and history.
Symposium: 9 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Concert: 7:15 p.m. to 11 p.m.
All-day pass: Free with OSU ID.
Tickets for public: $15 online or $20 at the door.
More information.
Speed-friending at the library
Come join the fun at the library and meet new people! On Oct. 15 at the 6 p.m. the third Speed-Friending event will take place. It's lots of fun and is an amazing opportunity to meet people from around the globe. Free pizza will be provided for everyone that signs up.
For more information on the event and how to sign up click here.
Free BeWell Walk and Run this Friday
Runners, race walkers and anyone looking for a brisk fall stroll are invited to participate in a 5-kilometer run/1-mile walk on Oct. 17 at Oregon State University. It is free and open to the public.
The event, which is sponsored by Be Well, OSU Healthy Campus Initiatives and Recreational Sports, celebrates Beaver Nation’s commitment to health and well-being. The run/walk kicks off at 3:30 p.m.
This is the fifth year of the “Run, Walk, N’ Roll” event, which draws hundreds to the Memorial Union quad. While many participate in the 5K run, others take a more relaxed approach and walk, roll or stroll through a mile-long route.
This year, the event fair includes a ‘body shop’ starting at 3 p.m., giving participants a chance to test their flexibility, balance, heart rate, blood pressure and to try out biofeedback.
“Every year it’s fun to see so many OSU and Corvallis community folks coming out to enjoy this event,” said Lisa Hoogesteger, director of Healthy Campus Initiatives. “A lot of people bring their whole family and teams dress up in fun costumes. It’s a party atmosphere, and it really emphasizes that physical activity can be fun and social as well.”
The long course takes runners out Campus Way past the covered bridge and almost to the fairgrounds and back, while the short course ends by the east greenhouses on Campus Way and circles back around.
Registration is free and those who pre-register are guaranteed to receive a T-shirt. Pre-registration is encouraged to avoid lines the day of the event.
Register online. Check in for the event and day-of registration will be available on site in the Memorial Union Quad starting at 3 p.m. on the day of the event.
RecSports announcements
Fall Intramural Leagues & Tournaments – Deadlines Approaching!
Enjoy the start of fall with friendly competition between friends and fellow students! The following registration deadlines are quickly approaching for your favorite intramural events. Register ASAP and learn all about fall intramural leagues and events here.
Intramural Leagues/Tournaments Registration Deadlines:
- Flag Football League – October 14
- Volleyball League – October 14
- 3v3 Basketball Tournament – October 24
- Table Tennis Singles Tournament – October 31
- Dad’s Weekend Golf Tournament – November 4
Connect with Recreational Sports on Social Media
Get the most up-to-date information about programs, events, facility notices and more from Recreational Sports. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or sign up for our weekly newsletter. Always be “in the know” with Recreational Sports!
FREE Wellness Workshop – Want to know about food on campus?
Attended a FREE wellness workshop on Tuesday, October 21 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Join our tasty-bites walking tour and learn about dining options, healthy choices and smart purchasing practices as we highlight campus dining destinations. Learn more and register here!
Wilderness First Aid & Wilderness First Responder Courses
Learn the essential skills of wilderness first aid and being a first responder in the wilderness through Recreational Sports’ Adventure Leadership Institute courses. Wilderness First Aid is occurring on October 25 th – October 26 th from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Wilderness First Responder will occur December 13 – December 20 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Don’t miss out on this exemplary skill-building course! Learn more about the Adventure Leadership Institute here or check out the course schedules here.
Rock Climbing @ Rec Sports – No Experience Necessary!
New to climbing? Check out our FREE Belay Skills and Orientation class and other non-credit climbing classes! We’ve got plenty of classes, instructors, and resources to help you reach new climbing goals. Challenge yourself this fall – whether you are brand new to climbing or a seasoned pro, let our climbing staff support you!
Call for research participants from 'quad' halls
Megan Knight, a graduate student in the OSU School of Design & Human Environment, is seeking volunteers to aid in her research for a thesis in the topic of human behavior in the near environment.
Specifically, she is seeking participants to take part in a short interview about their perception and experience in the lounges and common spaces in their resident hall. She has tentatively named her study "Students' perception of the design of common space and its role in sense of community and belonging."
Participants must be at least 18 years of age, a native English speaker, and have lived in one of the following residence halls during the 2012-13 or 2013-14 academic years: Hawley, Buxton, Poling or Cauthorn.
Participants will receive a $15 gift certificate. To participate, please contact the Principal Investigator Dr. Marilyn Read via email to schedule an interview.
Learn DIY skills at the October Repair Fair
 The first Repair Fair of the school year is Wednesday, October 22 from 5:30-7:30 pm. The event will be held at the OSUsed Store ( 644 SW 13th Street). Bring your broken items and volunteers will help you learn how to repair your belongings, and attend demos to learn more skills!
This time repair skills will be offered for Appliances, Bicycles, Clothing, Computer Diagnostics, Electronics, Housewares and more. Scheduled demos: 5:40 to 6:00 pm - Those Darned Socks: Fixing Holes, 6:00 to 6:20 pm - It’s in the Bag: DIY T-Shirt Bags, and 7:00 to 7:20 pm - Get Pumped: Fixing a Bike Flat.
Repair Fairs are sponsored by the Waste Watchers, helping you save money and natural resources. Learn more online or on Facebook.
Get involved with Waste Watchers
 Interested in volunteering on campus? Gaining leadership skills? Making an impact on sustainability? If any of these describe you, the Waste Watchers club may be the right fit for you!
The Waste Watchers work on events and outreach focused on reducing waste on campus. There are multiple ways to get involved:
- Don’t have a lot of time? Volunteer for an hour or two when you’re available. See current opportunities online.
- Want to be part of the team? Drop by weekly meetings on Wednesdays at 6:30-8:00 pm at the Student Sustainability Center (738 SW 15th St) to work behind the scenes in brainstorming and planning outreach.
- Ready to exercise and expand your leadership skills? Serve in a chair position (in Recruitment, Membership, or Diversity or as a Diversity Liaison). Read more on our online.
Dads and Family Weekend Nov. 7-9
Plan ahead: November 7 to 9 will be Dads and Family Weekend hosted by the Memorial Union!
Take a break from classes, enjoy spending time with your family members, and share campus life with your loved ones.
There are numerous events planned including special guests for the Saturday brunch, a few members from the 1967 “Giant Killers” Oregon State football team!
UHDS menus: Find what you're looking for
 Try the new nutrition kiosks in our dining centers to craft a meal from today's menu items. You can factor in any allergens or ingredients you'd like to avoid using this new e-tool. We've also updated our online menus, check them out and send us feedback on the new format.
See today’s menu online.
See What’s Open.
In-Hall tutoring is your answer!
Starting week 3, one writing assistant and one math tutor will hold weekly office hours in your building!
Writing assistants are trained to assist with brainstorming, thesis statements, sentence and paragraph structure, diction, syntax, and much more! By attending an in-hall tutoring session, you can be eligible for receiving a blue slip.
Math tutors are trained to tutor for any concepts taught in courses ranging from MTH 105 through MTH 306. For levels above MTH 306, visit the Math Learning Center in Kidder 108.
Keep your eye out for flyers in your hall with more information on when and where your tutoring hours will be held!
Make a tutoring appointment by logging into your MyUHDS account! Also drop-ins are welcome!
For any questions or concerns, contact your building staff: RA, ALA, or RD, or email Brittany Klemm (graduate assistant for academic success and engagement).
Get your order to go with Eco2Go
 The Eco2Go program at UHDS Dining Centers allows you to use a reusable to-go food container and get 20 cents off each meal, and is sponsored by UHDS, Campus Recycling and the Sustainability Office.
Why join? Eco2Go is:
- Eco-friendly. Reduce your impact on the environment.
- Economical. Get 20 cents off each purchase in your container (Use it 3-4 times per week and it pays for itself in 1 term!).
- Convenient. A durable container that is perfect for people on the go.
How It Works:
Step 1: Buy token. Purchase a token (equivalent to one Eco2Go container) for $7 at the dining center register.
Step 2: Exchange token for container. Give your token to your food server and they will pack your food in an Eco2Go container.
Step 3: Receive discount. Get 20 cents off your total purchase each time you use an Eco2Go container. (Use it 3-4 times/week and it will pay itself off in 1 term.)
Step 4: Return container for token. After giving your container a quick rinse, return it in the bin at the dining center register in exchange for a token.
Step 5: Repeat! Continue trading tokens and containers each time you eat.
Weekend Homestay Opportunity
The OSU Homestay Program is pleased to announce a Weekend Homestay program that will occur this year. International students living in UHDS facilities are able to apply to have a homestay experience with a local family one weekend between Week 3 and Week 10 of the term. During their weekend homestay, students spend time with a family living in Corvallis or the surrounding area (Corvallis, Philomath, or Albany). Each family provides a unique experience for the student. Some may choose a typical American weekend of activities around Corvallis, while others choose to take a trip to an Oregon tourist destination.
On Friday evening, families pick up the student from a location on-campus, and return the student to campus on Sunday afternoon. All meals during that time are provided by the family. Families also provide bedding and towels for the student. Students are expected to interact with their host family and share their culture. Hosts understand that many students are at OSU to learn English, and will try to help students work on their language skills during the experience.
Cost for the weekend program is $100 and will be applied to OSU student accounts after placement has been accepted.
If you are interested in a weekend homestay experience, please fill out the application. Please email OSU Homestay with any questions you may have.
Get your tix: Dads & Family Weekend comedy
Rock the Chalk!
The College of Education is holding its 1st annual ‘Rock the Chalk’ Homecoming event. Great prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. So bring your friends (and your chalk) and come Rock the Chalk with us on October 28th!
Office 365 now available to students
Coming September 2014, all enrolled OSU students will have access to the latest full version of Office 365 Pro Plus on up to 3 devices (Windows, Mac, iPad, Android) at no cost via the Microsoft Student Advantage Program! Also coming this September 2014, all OSU students will have access to use Office Online for sharing and collaborating with Office documents in the cloud.
Who is eligible?
All current OSU students will be eligible to download and install up to three copies of the Microsoft Office Professional Plus software suite. The licenses will expire when you leave the university.
What platforms are supported?
- Office 365 ProPlus for PC
- Office 365 ProPlus for Mac
- Office Mobile for iPhone/iPad
- Office Mobile for Android
When will this be available?
Access to Office Online and the free Office Pro downloads will be available near the start of Fall term 2014.
For more information, please visit the Office 365 for OSU site.
Advising sessions: How to become a teacher
Every Monday and Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Furman Hall 104, the College of Education offers sessions featuring an introduction to OSU’s Teacher Licensure Programs. We are the only school in Oregon that allows you to earn your Oregon Initial I Teaching License as an undergraduate and grants you two degrees- one in a primary major and one in Education. Get started preparing for multiple career options today!
Call 541-737-4661 to reserve a seat or send an email. Individual advising appointments can also be arranged.
Check out new movies on BMC
Beaver Movie Channel (BMC) is a free on-demand streaming movie service (similar to Netflix streaming movies) available to students living on campus. New movies are selected every month by on-campus students.
Be sure to vote for the movies that start Nov. 1. Voting ends Oct. 28 at 8 a.m.
If you would like to see a movie show up on next month's ballot, make a suggestion by clicking Suggest a Movie. Check out New Releases or search for available movies
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Human vs. Zombies
Humans versus Zombies, a student-led activity, will be taking place Friday Oct. 24 starting at 12:00 a.m and continuing through Sunday Nov. 2 at 11:59 p.m., on the grounds of campus. This outdoor-only tag game features teams of students as humans and zombies, all wearing identifiable head and arm bands with the letters HVZ on them. Players will be carrying brightly colored Nerf toy blasters. Game moderators will be wearing identifiable arm and headbands. Any students or staff with concerns should contact Campus Public Safety non-emergency number, 541-737-3010. Students participating in this event are also asked to stop what they are doing if a campus community member requests them to do so.
(The game has been played every year on campus since 2008. The first demo of the game was played only at Wilson Hall in 2008, with the first campus wide game in 2009.)
For more information email or visit the HVZ website at www.osundead.com.
Film screening: Two Spirits
Film Screening: “Two Spirits,” 6 p.m., Nov. 5, Memorial Union Ballroom. A screening of the film “Two Spirits” as part of the Arts for Justice Series. Information about the film.
Wellness walking tour, tastings
Meet at Dixon Recreation Center's west entry at 4 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 21 to take part in a free Wellness Workshop and Tasty Bites Walking Tour!
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EVENTS
October
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Mental Health Awareness week, continuing to Oct. 17. Information and events.
Flu shot clinic, 10a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, Memorial Union Journey Room.
Speed-Friending, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, Valley Library.
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Game Day parking rules in effect. 7 p.m. football kick-off.
Valley Library 15 year anniversary party, 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16,Valley Library. Tours.
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Hip-Hop Festival and Symposium, 9 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. (symposium); and 7:15 to 11 p.m. (concert), Reser Stadium. Information.
Be Well Run Walk ‘N Roll, 3 p.m. (run starts at 3:30 p.m.) Friday, Oct. 17, Memorial Union Quad. Pre-register.
Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center block party, 5:15 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, 2320 S.W. Monroe Ave.
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Fall Transitions Photo Contest, Oct. 20-31. Post your photo to the University Housing & Dining Services or RecSports Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for a chance to win great prizes.
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Wellness Workshop and Tasty Bites Walking Tour, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21. Meet at the west entry of Dixon Recreation Center for a 1.5 hour tour and tastings at Dixon Cafe, Cascadia Market, McNary Dining, Memorial Union and Trader Bing's.
"Shaking Our Shells: Cherokee Two-Spirit Lives" with Dr. Qwo-Li Driskill, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, Native American Longhouse.
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Fall Career Fair, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, CH2M Hill Alumni Center. All majors.
Latin American artists workshop, 2 to 3:50 p.m.. Wednesday, Oct. 22, Centro Cultural Cesar Chavez. Featuring artists Claudia Ramirez-Islas and Juliana Recio. Space limited. RSVP.
October Repair Fair, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, OSUsed Store, 644 SW 13th St.
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Fall Career Fair - Engineering, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, CH2M Hill Alumni Center.
Global Opportunities Fair, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m Thursday, Oct. 23, Memorial Union Ballroom.
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AfterDark, 9 p.m. to midnight, Friday, Oct. 24, Dixon Recreation Center. Country Western theme.
Humans vs. Zombies game (a student-led activity - not university-sponsored), will start at midnight Friday Oct. 24 and continue through Sunday, Nov. 2 at 11:59 p.m., on campus grounds. Information.
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Make a Difference Day, Oct. 25. Volunteer opportunities.
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Homecoming Week, Oct. 28-Nov. 1.
Rock the Chalk, Homecoming Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, Memorial Union Quad. Free. Sponsored by College of Education.
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Homecoming Parade, 6:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30. Starts at Jefferson Ave. and 14th Street and parades through campus and to stadium.
November
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GridIron Chef Contest and Homecoming Beaver Bowl Fun Run, Nov. 1. Details.
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Film Screening: “Two Spirits,” 6 p.m., Nov. 5, Memorial Union Ballroom. A screening of the film “Two Spirits” as part of the Arts for Justice Series. Information about the film.
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Dads & Family Weekend, Nov. 7-9.
Dads & Family Weekend Comedy Show: Dean Edwards, 6:30 and 9:00 p.m., Nov. 7, LaSells Stewart Center. Information.
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After-Hours Crisis?
Going through a tough time? If you have an immediate need outside normal business hours, a licensed mental health counselor will be available via phone by calling CAPS at 541-737-2131. If this is an emergency, please call 911 if you are OFF campus, or 541-737-7000 if you are ON campus.
Game day parking
See the attached map from OSU Athletics and be sure to move your car out of the “Orange Lots” which are tow-away zones on football game days. Link to map.
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