Campus Living: eNewsletter from UHDS

Welcome to the First Year Experience

This is an exciting time to be on campus with the pilot year of the university's First Year Experience (FYE). We have been busy preparing for your arrival and there are a number of opportunities that await you on campus. Whether you are a first year student or a returning student, take advantage of the resources in the residence halls - peer tutoring, faculty dinners, and regular one-on-one meetings with your RA.

As you move in your room and get settled, remember that the first few weeks of the year are all about making connections to the other students living on your floor, in your residence hall, and within the campus community. Be sure to attend your all-hall meeting and the various events associated with CONNECT week. Don't miss out on these activities, which are designed to help you meet other students and transition to college life.

Connect with other students online through social media. Make sure to sign up on your hall's Facebook page so that you can interact with other students who live in your residence hall, and follow the hall Twitter account so you can get regular updates about what's going on in your community and around campus. See the UHDS social media directory.

Getting connected and staying connected will help you make the most of your first year living on campus, and ultimately your entire college experience - an Experience of a Lifetime. You are now part of Beaver Nation. Share your stories - from the first year and beyond, at #BeaverFYE.

Ben Medeiros, Assistant Director for Living Learning Communities

Video: Meet your 2013-14 CRFs

Click here for the latest video by the UHDS Community Relations Facilitators (CRFs).

The CRF position was created as a peer education role to work with student-staff and student leaders in promoting inclusive and welcoming environments in the residence halls, cooperatives, and dining centers.

See more videos on the Community Relations Facilitators YouTube channel or Facebook page.

First 400 can get resident lot parking permit

For Fall 2013, new UHDS residents will have a chance to park in three new resident lots, located on the west, east and south sides of campus. These resident “R” lots will have about 400 spaces available for parking and will be only be available to students with the “R” designation on their permits.
Some benefits of these lots include:

Only the first 400 residents who acquire these permits will be permitted to park in these lots
Permit holders will receive a one-time $ 50 meal card
These residents will not need to move their vehicle during OSU game days.
In order to participate in the program, students will need to purchase an OSU annual parking permit (at regular cost), and then visit the UHDS Central office to have their permit designated for the “R” lot – beginning on Monday, Sept. 30.
“R” lot permits will not be valid in any other student lots on campus.

West Campus: A gravel lot located east of the Seed Research Center (west of OSU Motor Pool).
South Campus: Fifth floor of the parking garage adjacent the OSU Beaver Store.
East Campus: Paved lot located at the corner of 11th Street and Washington Ave.

Pick up your ticket for the New Student Picnic

If you reserved a New Student Picnic ticket, make sure you see your Resident Assistant (RA) to get your ticket. If you still want to buy a ticket, please go to one for the following dining locations to purchase your tickets using your UHDS Dining Plan, Orange Rewards, cash or credit card. You can get tickets at: MainSqueeze, Raintree Coffee Co., EBGBs, Southside Station @ Arnold, or Bing’s Café at Weatherford Hall from September 23-25 and only at Bing’s Café on September 26. If you live in the Co-ops and reserved your ticket online please pick it up at MainSqueeze.

This is a waste free event! Bring your reusable water bottle and show it to the Student Nutrition and Dietetics Club for a chance to win a prize.

There will be limited dining options open on the Thursday, September 26. We highly encourage you to join us in the MU quad even if you don’t eat there because there will be many informational booths from clubs and organizations!

Inter-Hall Challenge

The first event for the Inter-Hall Challenge was It Starts Now on your assigned move in day. Look out for other Inter-Hall Challenge Events, ask your RAs, look for the logo and posters in your community! Earn points for your hall and the winning hall gets a $1000 prize and a trophy!

Get connected at the Beaver Community Fair

Connect with the Beaver Community from noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 on the Memorial Union Quad! Annually the "Beaver Community Fair" draws together the OSU and greater Corvallis communities to celebrate the start of the academic year.

More than 200 hundred different booths representing OSU departments & student organizations, Corvallis community agencies and businesses and local non-profit organizations will fill the Memorial Union Quad, making visible the opportunity to connect with services, products and involvement opportunities on campus and around the area. The “Beaver Community Fair” is presented by the Student Events & Activities Center. Information.

Cracking the Codes: The System of Racial Inequity

Students are invited to attend a free film screening and community conversation with Shakti Butler, Ph.D. from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, in LaSells Stewart Center (C&E Auditorium).

“Cracking the Codes “ asks America to talk about the causes and consequences of systemic inequity. The film features moving stories from 23 racial justice leaders. Clips of the film will be braided with dialogue facilitated by Shakti Butler, PhD.
Co-sponsored with Memorial Union Inclusive Community Initiative, Counseling & Psychological Services, School of Public Policy, School of Language, Culture & Society, Ethnic Studies, Queer Studies, and University Housing & Dining Services.
More information available at www.crackingthecodes.org.

Accommodations for disabilities may be made by calling 541-737-7298, preferably one week in advance.

CONNECT begins Thursday

Welcome to OSU and your CONNECT experience.

CONNECT is designed to help you and fellow new students transition into OSU's community of scholars. Participation in CONNECT plays an instrumental role in academic success for new students. Our goals are that, as a result of participating in CONNECT, you are able to:

Articulate academic expectations
Set your own goals for first-year student success
Express familiarity with the OSU Learning Goals for Graduates
Converse with a member of the OSU faculty or staff
Recognize yourself as a part of a community of scholars
Develop a connection to fellow OSU students
Become familiar with campus and Corvallis

CONNECT information, along with event and activity descriptions, can be found at connect.oregonstate.edu.

First Week of Classes

On the first and second day of classes, there will be “Beaver Information Booths” located in front of Kerr and on the corner of 26^th and Jefferson (right outside the MU commons). These booths will be staffed from 8 a.m. to-2:30 p.m. to help assist students (both new and returning) with navigating campus.

Beaver Movie Channel: New movies!

Need a study break? Here are some of the new films available for free viewing on Beaver Movie Channel this September and October. Thanks to all who voted!

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Cloud Atlas
Evil Dead
Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters
Identity Thief
Mud
Now You See Me
Oblivion
Olympus Has Fallen
The Great Gatsby
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
The Place Beyond the Pines
This Is the End
Warm Bodies
We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks

Voting will open soon for next month’s movies. If you would like to see a movie show up on next month’s ballot, make a suggestion by clicking “Suggest a movie”.

Get great exposure for your OSU club, sports club, or event by advertising on B MC.

#beBEAVERBOLD invites you to be bold this Friday

We are excited to invite you to participate in the 2013 Connect:#beBEAVERBOLD event on Friday, Sept 27. This event focuses on fun, connections and belonging! We hope that you will join in to welcome our first year students to the OSU community!

10:00 Get “Naked” in the Quad - Students enter the MU quad- drink a cup of “Naked” Juice
10:10- Dance Flash Mob - We hope that you will #beBEAVERBOLD by also participating in the Flash Dance Mob.
10:20 Get Connected Activities hosted by Adventure in Leadership/Challenge Course and SLI staff
11:20 Class of 2017 Picture line up in OSU formation in front of the MU
11:45 #beBEAVERBOLD swag give away- New students receive their class shirt! (While supplies last)
For info on the #beBEAVERBOLD initiative visit our web page.
Sponsored by the SEAC, Recreational Sports and New Student Programs, Pepsico and Naked Juice Co.

Waste Watchers Meet 'n' Eat

Waste Watchers is a joint group between Campus Recycling and the Student Sustainability Initiative whose mission is to engage students and the community in waste reduction at OSU by providing educational programming, meaningful opportunities for action, and empowerment of future leaders.

Drop by our first event of the year to enjoy snacks and meet new people who share your interests in sustainability, while learning about our organization and the different ways you can get involved to reduce waste at OSU. The Meet ‘n’ Eat will be on Wednesday, October 2 at 5:30-6:30 pm at the OSU Pride Center (1553 SW A Ave; the house on A Ave & 15th).

If you can’t make the event but are interested in being involved, vote for the regular fall term meeting time by filling out your availability in this poll by Oct. 2 at 6:30 pm, and/or email Andrea Norris.

Video: Don't let construction slow you down

A lot of people are having a hard time making their way around campus because of all the construction going on.

OSU Memorial Union President Owen Jones, will show you how to get from The MU Quad to Jefferson street and back in this quick video.

UHDS Policy Guide and You

Greetings and welcome to Oregon State University! We wanted to take this time to bring to your attention the 2013-2014 UHDS Policy Guide. This guide will help you navigate the do’s and don’ts of residence hall and cooperative house living. Please be sure to take some time to look over the Policy Guide.

You will also receive Policy Guide postcards at your all hall meeting, which has a link to the Policy Guide online. Save these cards and take them to your first floor meeting so that your residence hall can earn points for the Inter-Hall Challenge taking place this year. If you have any questions about the Inter-Hall Challenge or the Policy Guide, please talk with your Resident Assistant or Resident Director. We look forward to having you on campus this year!

Take the Leadership Challenge

Are you ready for the challenge? Based on the book, The Student Leadership Challenge by James Kouzes and Barry Posner, this workshop series will highlight the five exemplary practices of leadership. We hope you will join us for this engaging and interactive five week series! It is free and open to all students!

Thursday, October 17- 5:30-7pm: Getting Started and “Model the Way”
Thursday, October 24- 5:30-7pm: “Inspire a Shared Vision”
Thursday, October 31- 5:30-7pm: “Challenge the Process”
Thursday, November 7- 5:30-7pm: “Enable Others to Act”
Thursday, November 14- 5:30-7pm: “Encourage the Heart” and Closing Celebration

Sign-up by Monday October 14 to participate in the workshop. Go to the online form to sign-up. FREE and open to all OSU students. Sessions will be in International Living Learning Center (ILLC) 244. Accommodations for disabilities may be made by calling 541-737-0694 preferably one week in advance.

Sponsored by University Housing & Dining Services and the National Residence Hall Honorary.

Squeezing in physical activity

Student’s lives require a lot of sitting; in class, studying, all night video-game marathons. .. Many students find they’ve suddenly become less active then they once were. Learning to incorporate more physical activity throughout the day is a valuable habit you’ll need once you’ve left campus. Check out the list below for some ideas on how to add more physical activity to your day.

Ditch the car. Whenever possible choose to walk to locations within a reasonable distance.
Catch up on foot. It’s great to be there for your friends; but that doesn’t mean you have to listen to their issues while lounging on a couch! Suggest a walk while you chat.
Turn your TV into a personal trainer. Using TV time for active time turns a sedentary habit into an active opportunity! Try push-ups, sit ups, lunges, yoga poses while you watch or during commercial breaks.
Take 5. Avoid sitting for longer than 1 hour. If you’ve been sitting for a while take a 5 minute break and do something active. Try going up and down a few flights of stairs, walking around the building once or some jumping jacks.
Change the weekend routine. Weekends don’t have to include stacks of movies and pizza boxes; discover more active ways to have fun with your friends. Try bowling in the MU basement, swimming at the Dixon Pool, sign up for a table tennis tournament with RecSports intramurals (no experience necessary), plan a hike on one of the many trails the Corvallis area offers.

Moving more throughout the day helps sustain energy levels, provides mental breaks from studying and plays a role in maintaining a healthy weight. Extra activity throughout the day shouldn’t replace a regular schedule of cardiovascular, muscle strength and endurance and flexibility exercise.

Danielle Caldwell is the Wellness Education Coordinator at the Department of Recreational Sports and is promoting the Sit Less, Move More campaign. Click here for more information about the campaign.

By Danielle Caldwell, Wellness Education Coordinator, Department of RecSports

Multicultural CONNECT this Sunday

Intercultural Student Services welcomes you and your family to attend this interactive session designed to connect you with other incoming African American, Asian American, Pacific Islander, Chican@/Latin@, Native American, Multiracial, LGBT and women first year and transfer students.

Multicultural CONNECT 2013 will be from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, in the CH2M Hill Alumni Center.

You will meet with current student leaders, staff and faculty to learn about key programs and resources to facilitate your success. Lunch will be served. Please RSVP at iss@oregonstate.edu. Information.

RecSports Announcements

Be Well 5K Walk and Run - Register Today!

Enjoy the start to fall with your friends and participate in the 2013 Be Well 5K Walk & Run (and 1 Mile Walk). This 5k (and 1 mile walk), on October 11, 2013, is FREE, open to all students, OSU community members and Corvallis community members. The scenic route winds throughout campus. Sport your Beaver Spirit and wear black and orange - and costumes are encouraged! Register early and receive a FREE t-shirt!

Rec Night 2013 - Welcome to Beaver Nation

Don’t miss this awesome party! As a part of Connect Week, Recreational Sports will again host REC NIGHT on Thursday, September 26 from 9:00 p.m. - midnight. All students are invited to this welcome back party! Bring your OSU ID Card. There will be food, live music, activities, prizes and more!

Beaver Nation is DAM FIT!

Dam Fit is Recreational Sports' newest fitness program. This small-group training program, open to students and Recreational Sports members, is intended to help participants - Get MOTIVATED, Get STRONG, Get RESULTS, Get DAM FIT! Learn more here and don't wait to register!

Join a Fall Intramural League

Intramural sports are all about FUN! Get active this fall in a FUN way by participating in an Intramural League. You have plenty to choose from. Learn more by clicking here! Register ASAP!

Flag Football Clinic

Come LEARN TO PLAY Flag Football – for FREE. Recreational Sports Intramural Staff will help you learn the basics about flag football so that you are prepared for a great IM Fall season. This clinic will occur on Friday, October 11, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration is not required, simply drop in to learn. Meet in Dixon’s Upper Classroom. Questions? Contact the Sports & Special Programs office at 541-737-4083.

Join a Sports Club

The focus of Sports Clubs is to offer recreational, social and competitive opportunities for students at a variety of skill levels. Clubs are student-run and often compete with other universities around the state and across the US. Learn more about how to join a club or start one by clicking here!

FREE Fit Pass Classes September 23 – 29

Our Fall Fit Pass schedule is available here and we've got a FULL schedule of classes for you to choose from. This is our largest offering of Fit Pass classes in Recreational Sports history! Fit Pass classes are FREE during the week of September 23^rd. Pick up a Fit Pass “boarding pass” 15 minutes prior to the start of a class from Dixon’s West Entry. Students can purchase an unlimited annual Fit Pass for $126, an unlimited 9-Month Fit Pass for $110 or an unlimited Fall Term Fit Pass for $50.

Get Adventurous with the Adventure Club!

Want some adventure in your life? Or maybe just on the weekends? Join the Adventure Club! This club aims to bring students the opportunity to experience adventure in the outdoors and connect with other students! As a member of the Adventure Club, you are granted access to all the trips and events held through the club from rock climbing to snowshoeing, whitewater rafting to backpacking - the Adventure Club has it all! Have that perfect trip or event idea? Let us know, and we can help make it happen!

Sustainability Fest on Friday

Drop by the OSU Student Sustainability Center any time this Friday, Sept. 27th between 2 and 5 p.m. for the 6th Annual OSU Sustainability Festival!

Learn about how you can plug into sustainability resources by visiting the interactive booths, enjoying organic snacks, listening to live music, playing games, touring the Student Sustainability Center, or just relaxing and getting to know like-minded people.

The Student Sustainability Center is located at 738 SW 15^th Street (on 15^th Street between Western Blvd. and A Ave.).

Flu Shot clinics coming soon

Student Health Services is offering flu shots for OSU students, faculty and staff on Wednesday, Oct. 9 and Thursday, Oct. 17, in the MU Journey Room, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Students: $15 for injectable vaccine - Charged to your OSU student account. Bring your OSU ID card.

FluMist nasal vaccine is also available for healthy individuals up to age 49 (cost: $24 students; $35 faculty/staff), while supplies last.

All students who get vaccinated can enter a drawing for $5 gift certificates to MU Retail Food Service! Information.