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Nov. 5, 2015 // News for Oregon State University residents.
 
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Celebrate Dad's Weekend with your campus guests!

Check out the Dad's & Families schedule to show off Beaver Nation

Invite your Dad and other family members to share in your college experience during this weekend of jam packed activities on campus! More information and register for Dad's & Families Weekend.



Friday, Nov. 6:

Events available for Dad's and families on Friday include attending class with a student; a golf tournament, a Comedy Show and open houses for the College of Education; College of Forestry; College of Public Health & Human Sciences; School of History, Philosophy and Religion; College of Pharmacy; College of Science; and College of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences.

The Comedy Show will feature co-headliners Myq Kaplan & Dan Cummins at Lasells Stewart Center. Tickets available here!

Saturday, Nov. 7:



Highlights on Saturday include: Stop by the Welcome Table in the MU to buy your family some Dads Weekend swag (T-shirts ($10) and pint glasses ($6)); and stop by the Student Experience Center open house. The Oregon State Flying Club will host an open house at the Corvallis Municipal Airport with airplane rides for $20 on a first-come, first serve basis. The OSU Challenge Course will be open (sign up at the Adventure Leadership Institute in Dixon) or take part in a whitewater rafting trip. The Radiation Center, Wave Lab Center  and Valley Library will host open houses.Get a photo with your dad in room 207 of the Memorial Union or in the Craft Center (SEC). Lots of other crafts and classes will be happening in the Craft Center. Visit the car show on the MU quad, featuring members from the Corvallis Historic Auto Club, and the Willamette Valley Vintage Chevrolet Club of America. Come see a solar telescope display put on by students of the Physics Department and Society of Physics. Located in the quad near the SEC Plaza. See a cappella performances by Divine and Outspoken. Stop by the East Side Tailgater outside McNary Dining Center. The football game with UCLA kicks off at 1:30 p.m. in Reser Stadium.

Sunday, Nov. 8:

The final day of Dad's Weekend will include a pancake breakfast, OSU Athletic Facility Tours, a fundraiser shoot for the Rifle Club. Don't forget your family gets free access to Dixon Recreation Center and McAlexander Fieldhouse all weekend, when they come with your and your valid OSU ID.

Don't forget to thank your dads and families! Go Beavs!

Don't miss tie dye-versity event tonight

Week 6 event to learn about campus cultural centers

Join the Community Relations Facilitators (CRFs) for the Tie Dye-versity event coming up 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 5 in the West Side Residential Quad (between Hawley, Buxton, Cauthorn and Poling). 

Veterans Day: A salute to all that served

Veterans Day Ceremony: OSU is hosting a Veterans Day Ceremony Friday, Nov. 6, 10- 11 a.m., in the Memorial Union Quad. Immediately following the ceremony is a reception in the Memorial Union Journey Room from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  The ceremony is sponsored by OSU’s ROTC units and includes a keynote address by Colonel Laura Garren. Also featured at the ceremony will be a 12-hour POW/MIA flag walk, a 24-hour POW/MIA vigil, and a 21-gun salute.

OSU Military and Veteran Resources will host "A salute to all that served" from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the Veteran's Lounge of the Memorial Union (east side of MU Lounge). Please join us in the veteran's lounge to show our appreciation to the students, faculty, and staff members of Beaver Nation that have previously served or are currently serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. Refreshments will be provided. 

Avoid a registration hold; update immunization record 

SHS: Hold will be placed beginning Nov. 8 for incomplete records

Student Health Services (SHS) is responsible for monitoring student compliance with health policies. If a student fails to provide SHS with a completed health history form, proof of required immunizations or completed TB testing (if required, depending on the student’s home country) before the designated pre-registration period for next term’s classes, SHS is required to enter a code into the Student Information System that will prevent them from registering.
Holds will be placed beginning Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015. Students who have not completed the online health history and immunizations forms should log in to the SHS Patient Portal to complete the required forms:

  • User name is your student ID number (no dashes)
  • Password is your date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy format… INCLUDE THE SLASHES!)
  • Complete ALL FORMS in the “Questionnaires” section found in the left toolbar of the website.

All of the forms (Immunizations, Medical History, Surgical and Allergies and Policies) must be completed to satisfy the requirement.
For More Information:
Student Health Services Immunization Compliance
541-737-7573
Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Plageman Student Health Center, Room 118

Brain Food: Eating for Success

By Brianne Ivey, UHDS Dietetic Intern


 
You know the feeling of waking up late and rushing to make it to class on time? Once you finally make it there it is impossible to focus because there are obnoxious noises coming from your empty stomach. I’ve been there and done that. Now I’m here to talk about the importance of feeding your body healthy food throughout the day to keep your mind in the game and get good grades.
 
Have you ever heard the term “Brain Food?” Well believe it or not your brain really does need healthy food to function at its best. On average the brain makes up about 2% of body weight but it uses about 20% of the energy (calories) you consume daily. That’s more than any other organ! So now that we know the brain is greedy when it comes to energy use, the next step is to learn what it needs to stay fueled.
 
What are good brain foods?

  • Fish
  • Nuts
  • Whole Grains
  • Berries
  • Leafy Green Vegetables
The brain prefers to use glucose as energy and a good healthy source are whole grains like whole wheat products, oatmeal, and quinoa. It also needs healthy fats to function like omega 3 fatty acids. Some good sources of omega-3 fatty acids are walnuts, fish, vegetable oils, flax seeds, leafy vegetables.
 
Fruits and vegetables are an important part of the diet for many reasons but they provide the brain with the important vitamins and minerals it needs to work at full capacity.
 
How do these foods help you?
  • The food you feed your brain keeps it functioning well by increasing mental alertness, improving memory, and boosting brain power. (Brain power = good grades.)
  • They keep you happy and healthy! Ever heard the term “hangry”? It’s a mixture of hungry and angry, and we’ve all been there. All jokes aside when you’re not eating enough of the right foods it can impact your mood. Your mind and body are happier when you are properly nourished.  
Tips and Tricks to feed your brain
  • Plan, plan, plan! Have chopped vegetables and fruits ready for a grab and go snack throughout the week.
  • When choosing fruits and vegetables the more colorful the better, make your plate a rainbow.
  • Stock up on nuts and dried fruit. Save a little money by buying them in the bulk foods section.
  • Have apples and peanut or almond butter on hand for a delicious on the go option.
  • Make overnight oats for a quick breakfast in the morning (recipe below). 
Putting it all together
Your brain is a powerful organ that requires a lot of energy to run. By consuming healthy fats, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains throughout the day you are giving your body and mind the fuel it needs to be successful. Next time you head to the library make sure you bring your brain food!
 
Overnight Oatmeal
By Food Hero
 
Ingredients
1 cup uncooked old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup low-fat yogurt
1⁄2 cup non-fat or 1% milk
1⁄2 cup berries, fresh or frozen
1⁄2 cup chopped apple
 
Directions
  1. In a medium bowl, mix oats, yogurt and milk.
  2. Add the fruit now or add just before eating.
  3. Cover and refrigerate oatmeal mix for 6-12 hours.
  4. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes: Serve scoops of oatmeal in small dishes or spoon into small containers with lids for grab-and-go breakfasts.
 
Source 1; Source 2; and Source 3.
 

Explore your identity at a winter retreat

Sign-up by Dec.4 to participate in Winter Term social justice retreat



University Housing & Dining Services, in partnership with many campus partners, will offer four social justice retreats for OSU students this winter term. Below is a brief summary of the experiences available:
 
Racial Aikido Retreat
Racial Aikido seeks to empower Students of Color at predominantly White institutions (PWI) using the principles of aikido to recognize, respond, and replenish. Originally created at the University of Vermont, Racial Aikido acknowledges that People of Color may be ill prepared to deal with issues of race and racism as it affects them personally. Racial Aikido promotes tools for People of Color to maintain a positive self-image and be able to respond to overt and covert racism. By the conclusion of the retreat students will have a better understanding of White privilege, in-group and internalized oppression, identity development models, and be more self-aware of their multiple identities. Students will learn by active participation how to recognize racism, respond to racism in a self-affirming and positive manner that is appropriate for the situation, and replenish by taking care of their needs in order to maintain a healthy physical, emotional, and spiritual self. This year’s retreat will be the weekend of January 8-10, 2016 at Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, OR.
 
Examining White Identity in a Multicultural World Retreat
The Examining White Identity (EWI) retreat focuses on White identity development, White privilege, and oppression in both personal and institutional contexts, and introduces strategies to dismantle oppressive systems. We will look at ways that understanding these issues will help us address White privilege and oppression in ourselves and with other White people and become better allies for social justice.  This year’s retreat will be the weekend of January 8-10, 2016 at the B’nai B’rith Camp near Lincoln City, OR. 
 
Multiracial Aikido
Multiracial Aikido is a one-day experience grounded in the principles of the Racial Aikido retreat. By the end of the experience, you will have a better understanding of your multiracial identities, explore the role of physical appearance, family, and build community with other students and staff at OSU. This year’s retreat will be on Saturday, January 30, 2016.
 
International Students Social Justice Retreat
The International Students Social Justice Retreat is a retreat focusing on the experiences of international students at OSU. Because the retreat is in its pilot year, attendance is by invitation only. We plan on having a small cohort OSU students join us for the retreat. This year’s retreat will be in February 2016. For more information, please contact Dr. Amarah Khan.
 
If you have any questions about Racial Aikido, Examining White Identity, and/or Multiracial Aikido please contact: Brandi Douglas.
 
Learn more about or to apply to Racial Aikido, Examining White Identity, and/or Multiracial Aikido.

OSU Theatre to present 'Romeo & Juliet'

Performances will be held beginning at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12-14 and Nov. 19-20 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 22 in the Withycombe Hall Main Stage theatre, 2901 S.W. Campus Way, Corvallis.

OSU theater arts professor George Caldwell is directing the familiar tale of star-crossed lovers, which is set at the height of the 19th-century Romantic era and will feature elegant costumes and exciting swordplay.

The cast features OSU students Kolby Baethke as Paris; Daniel Barber as Mercutio; Cheyenne Dickey as a vendor;  Robert Best as Lord Montague; Dakota Carter as a Montague; Ruth Drake as a vendor; Erick Harris as Samson; Nick Diaz-Hui as Tybalt; Lindsey Esch as Lady Montague; Sedona Garcia as Benvolia; Anahelena Goodman-Flood as a friend; Brian Greer as Romeo; Alex Herrington as Rosaline; Emerson Hovekamp as a Capulet;  Jade Kasbohm as a local; Sidney King as the apothecary; Hunter Leishman as Abraham; Annie Parham as Juliet; Nate Pereira as a Capulet servant; Chase Pixley as a Capulet; Emily Upton as the nurse; Steve Walter as a Montague; and Cory Warren as the Prince.

Also featured are community actors Rick Wallace as Lord Capulet; Diana Jepsen as Lady Capulet; and Craig Currier as Friar Lawrence.

‘Romeo and Juliet’ is the first production of the 2015-16 OSU Theatre season, “All the World’s a Stage: Celebrating Shakespeare,” and will feature a collection of plays inspired by Shakespeare. The season is being dedicated to the memory of C.V. “Ben” Bennett, a long-time OSU faculty member who died this summer. During his career, Bennett worked in technical theater, as a director, as coordinator of the University Theatre and as chair of the Department of Speech Communication at OSU.

Other productions planned for the season include Cole Porter’s jazzy musical, “Kiss Me Kate,” Paula Vogel’s “Desdemona: A Play About A Handkerchief,” and Tom Stoppard’s “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead.”

Tickets for ‘Romeo and Juliet’ are $12; $10 for seniors; $8 youth/student; and $5 for OSU students. They can be purchased online at or by calling the box office at 541-737-2784. Accommodations for disabilities and group ticket sales may also be arranged through the box office.

Violinist Frank Almond to perform

Concert violinist, recording artist and Milwaukee Symphony Concertmaster Frank Almond will perform at Oregon State University on Tuesday, Nov.17.

Almond will perform with OSU music professor and pianist Rachelle McCabe in a concert to commemorate the 300th anniversary of his rare and celebrated instrument, a 1715 Lipinski Stradivarius. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. in The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 S.W. 26th Street.

The concert is part of the new SAC Presents performing arts series sponsored by the School of Arts and Communication at OSU.

Almond made international headlines when his Stradivarius was stolen in an armed robbery following a concert in January 2014. The violin was recovered nine days later, and the story was featured on NPR’s “All Things Considered,” the BBC World Service, and Vanity Fair, among others.

Tickets are $25 in advance or $28 at the door for general admission; and $20 in advance, $23 at the door for seniors, youth and non-OSU college students. OSU students will be admitted free with a valid student ID card. Advance tickets are available at Gracewinds Music and online at TicketTomato.com. Any remaining tickets will be sold at The LaSells Stewart Center beginning at 6:30 p.m. the night of the show.

SAC Presents is a participant in Corvallis Arts for All, a program which offers up to two tickets for $5 each to participants in the SNAP Program with a valid Oregon Trail Card. The tickets may be purchased at The LaSells Stewart Center the night of the concert.

Happy November from Recreational Sports

 
Dads Weekend
Get ready to show dads and family members how fun college life can be with RecSports! Throughout the November 6-8 weekend, family members can enjoy free access to Dixon Recreation Center and McAlexander Fieldhouse with an OSU ID-carrying student. We’re also hosting a variety of events, from golf tournaments to whitewater rafting. Let RecSports help you create a great family memory!
 
Hiring Officials
Basketball fans, RecSports is looking for you! We are currently hiring officials for winter IM basketball. Apply by Wednesday, November 25 here. No previous officiating experience necessary.
 
ALI Winter Classes
Wanting a little adventure in your life? The Adventure Leadership Institute offers credit classes in snowshoeing, challenge course, mountaineering, even rock climbing yoga
 
3v3 Basketball Tournament
Grab some friends and sign up for our free 3v3 basketball tournament! Games will be played all day Saturday, November 14. Be sure to register by 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 13 at the Sports & Special Programs Office in Dixon.  

Stay connected with Recreational Sports!
Want to know what’s going on at RecSports? Join our community on facebook, twitter, instagram, pinterest, and youtube

 

Rally for affordable textbooks planned for Nov. 11

HELP ASOSU BRING FREE TEXTBOOKS TO OSU!

Textbook affordability is a large concern for students at Oregon State University. The average student spends an average of $300 on textbooks every term; a number that continues to grow year after year. 

A recent grant from the State of Oregon may put the days of buying textbooks to an end! The money from this grant will serve to start an open educational/open source program that may potentially allow Oregon State University Students to receive their textbooks at no cost. 

Let's make history and bring free texbooks to OSU!
 
Join the Facebook event.

Fix what fails you at the Fall Repair Fair

Spend less money, save your favorite belongings, connect with the community, help the environment. These are just some of the reasons why people attend OSU Repair Fairs.
 
The Fall Repair Fair is Tuesday, November 10th at 5:30-7:30 pm at the OSUsed Store (644 SW 13th St.). Bring your broken items and volunteers will help you learn how to repair your belongings; attend demos to learn more skills!
 
This time repair skills will be offered for appliances, electronics, bicycles, clothing, computer diagnostics, housewares, jewelry, woodwind instruments and accordions. Also, two drop-in demos will also be offered per hour: at 5:30-6:30 pm, Get Fired Up: D.I.Y. Lint Fire Starters and Take Charge: D.I.Y. Home Energy Efficiency. At 6:30-7:30 pm, Wear it out: Winter Wear for Bicyclists and Stop those Pesky Pokes: Fixing Protruding Bra Wires.
 
Repair Fairs are sponsored by the Waste Watchers. Learn more at http://tiny.cc/repair-fair and join on Facebook.

OSUsed Store weekly sales

OSUsed Store 2-Night Sale: The store (644 SW 13th St.) is open for its monthly evening public sale on Wednesday plus a bonus sale on Thursday,Nov. 5, both 5:30-7:30 p.m. Spin our wheel for a chance to win a prize or in-store coupon! Personal purchases must be made during public sales, but departments may shop on most weekdays; learn more.

The store is open weekly:
  • 1st Wednesdays of the month: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • All other Wednesdays: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The store is located at 644 SW 13th Street (view on the campus map). Learn more about the store on their website and visit the calendar for a full schedule.

Get involved with Waste Watchers

Want to help OSU students reduce waste? Check out the OSU Waste Watchers! There are plenty of ways to get plugged in:
  • Contribute ideas, brainstorm and plan activities at our weekly meetings on Mondays at 6:30-8:00 pm in 206 Student Experience Center (SSI office).
  • Can’t make the meetings? Keep an eye out for and sign up for one of our many volunteer opportunities.
  • Expand your leadership abilities through one of our chair positions.
  • Questions? Contact Andrea Norris (541-737-5398 or via email)

Survivor Advocacy and Resource Center opens

The OSU Survivor Advocacy and Resource Center (SARC) is committed to providing free, safe and confidential support to all university community members, including students, faculty and staff affected by different forms of violence. With the goal of empowering survivors to be able to make informed choices, SARC will serve as a first point of contact for survivors and their allies, in order to provide needed information about their choices and their rights, referrals to desired services, and support for their right to regain control over their lives.

The advocates at SARC understand that any form of interpersonal violence, including sexual assault, dating or domestic violence, stalking, harassment, or bullying can have a profound and harmful impact on those persons experiencing one or more of these events and to the community at large. SARC is dedicated to the commitment of believing disclosures of violence, and providing resources to aid in the healing process.

SARC is located in 311 Plageman Bldg., Student Health Services. To contact an advocate, call 541-737-2030 (24/7) or email. For more information, go to the website.

CAPS: What to do when you experience negative thoughts

We are now halfway through the term! In your life as a college student I’m sure that you have experienced having negative thoughts around schoolwork or an exam, so to help combat that negativity, we are providing some information about the PERMA model.
 
The PERMA model was created as a theory of how people can create their own happiness. It states that people can be happier by incorporating the following values or experiences into their lives:

  1. Positive Emotion (such as peace, hope, inspiration and motivation). Focus on the “now” and to enjoy yourself and your experiences.
  2. Engagement. When we engage in an activity that we enjoy, we most likely get a state of flow, where you feel like time stops or you lose our sense of self and can focus on the present.
  3. Positive Relationships. Having good relationships with your friends and family is at the core of our well-being.
  4. Meaning. Finding or creating meaning in what we do is essential for living.
  5. Accomplishment/Achievement. Achieving something such as skills, valuable goals or winning a competitive event is important for us to feel successful.  

Positive Emotions: 

  • Learn your classmates’ names and be friends with them!
  • Ask your friends to share their best moments in life or think of your best moment.
  • Choose an uplifting song you love and ask others what songs they like.
  • Send greeting cards, and remember anniversaries and celebrations.
  • Be active in your community.
  • Laugh as much as you can! 

Engagement:

  • Go outside and enjoy exercise or outdoor sports.
  • Experience mindfulness and an appreciation for living in the moment.
  • Pick up an instrument or an art project. 
Positive Relationships:
  • Be a great listener.
  • Introduce yourself or friends to your classmates to make your community wider and build on a positive connection.
  • Ask thoughtful questions.
  • Get in touch with people you haven’t talked to for a long time; show them that you care about them.
Meaning:
  • Think about your legacy and what you want that to be.
  • Take time to show appreciation to others.
  • If you are interested in how others find meaning, try to learn how other cultures express meaning, such as how they live or how they honor their family members that have passed away.  

Accomplishment/Achievement:

  • Promote SMART (Systematic, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic, Timed) goal setting.
  • Reflect on the things you have done well, not just things you want to improve on. 
  • These are just some tips to find something positive about yourself and to make meaningful connections with others. If you have any trouble finding something positive about yourself or feel like you are lost, you can always reach out to your friends or family or Counseling and Psychological Service (CAPS) can help you in your search for happiness!

CAPS is located on the 5th floor of Snell Hall or you can call 541-737-2131 to speak with one of our counselors. 
Stay positive and good luck studying!

GridIron Chef Contest hosts tastings, 5K 

CPHHS hosts annual chef contest and fun run

Join us at the tailgater tasting, starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Women's Building to taste the top five dishes and vote on your favorite.

The Beaver Bowl 5K run will take place on Nov. 21 as well. Sign up to receive a T-shirt, entry to the chef's event, Woodstock's Pizza, PINTS Brewing Company beer and more.

Information and registration.

SSI seeks applications for sustainability projects 

Student Sustainability Initiative  to award grants and fellowships 

SSI believes our campus can be a model living laboratory for sustainability. We established the Sustainability Grant Program to provide students opportunities to create a more sustainable institution and take an active role in promoting social change. In-line with SSI’s vision, applications must advance a culture of sustainability at OSU through action, education, and opportunity. Preference will be given to proposals that clearly impact the environmental, social, and economic sustainability of the Corvallis campus.
 
Application materials are available online. The application deadline for Project and Research Fellowships is 11:59 PM PST on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2015. Professional Development Grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis. 

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

November 12-23, 2015 is National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week! Co-sponsored by the Center for Civic Engagement, the Student Sustainability Initiative, the Pride CenterASOSUHuman Services Resource Center, & National Residence Hall Honorary.

Each year, one week before Thanksgiving, National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness co-sponsor National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week. During this week, a number of schools, communities and cities take part in a nationwide effort to bring greater awareness to and increase understanding of the issues of poverty, food insecurity, hunger and homelessness. OSU is joining this nationwide effort with service projects, educational events and dialogues, and donation/fund drives. 

Join us November 12-23, 2015 to create awareness, education, and understanding surrounding issues of hunger, homelessness, food insecurity, and poverty as it affects those in our community and world.

Facebook page for National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week.

 

Humans vs. Zombies continues through Nov. 8 

Humans versus Zombies, a annual student-led activity, that started Friday, Oct. 30, will continue until 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. 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 pink arm and headbands. 

Any students or staff with concerns should contact the game moderators or Campus Public Safety, 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. 

For more information visit the HVZ website. (OSU does not promote or support this event.  Any violations of Campus policies or rules will be managed through the Student Conduct process or law enforcement, the same as other student events.)

Happy Native American Heritage Month

Learn about the appropriation of headdresses and native identities. Attend a Native Feast on Nov. 23. For more information, see the Native American Longhouse page.

Giustina Gallery to present 'Life & Death'

A new art exhibit at Oregon State University’s Giustina Gallery will celebrate the eighth biennial photography show, “Life & Death,” from Nov. 3 through Dec. 11.

The gallery is located in The LaSells Stewart Center. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information.

A public art reception will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 4.

The Life & Death exhibit is presented by the Willamette PhotoArts Guild in honor of Rosie Saraga, a member who died in 2013 after a prolonged illness. The group is comprised of more than 40 photographers from around the mid-valley. For this year’s theme, 25 photographers will present their interpretations of life and death.

“Photography is very personal for most of us,” said Dan Wise, a member of the guild and owner of Wise Photo Printing. Wise added that he believes these images “serve as reminders of moments in time” that might have otherwise been forgotten.

“I think this is going to be a very complex and thought-invoking exhibit,” said Tina Green-Price, curator for Giustina Gallery. “I am really looking forward to what they will present.”

Japanese prints on display at Fairbanks through Nov. 9

“Contemporary Japanese Prints,” an exhibit exploring the Japanese aesthetic, will be on display Nov. 9 through Dec. 1 in the Fairbanks Gallery at Oregon State University in Corvallis.

A reception will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Nov. 19, with a gallery talk by OSU art professor Yuji Hiratsuka at 5 p.m.

“Contemporary Japanese Prints” explores the distinctive and influential Japanese aesthetic. A driving force behind this aesthetic is Japan’s appreciation of technical skill and craftsmanship. From fashion to fine art, the physical artifacts of Japanese culture reflect this dedication to creating precious and precise art and design, exhibit organizers say.

This dedication is well-suited to printmaking, a medium where the tools, workshop, esoteric details and variety of techniques make it an art form which is process-driven. The work in this exhibition embodies both superb technical ability and the alluring Japanese aesthetic.

The artists represented in the exhibit are from all stages in their careers. Yukio Fukazawa is a 91-year-old graphic master, while Fumiko Suzuki is a 27-year-old recent graduate of art school. She is producing hand-drawn stone lithographs; her images are that of her contemporary female artists in Tokyo portrayed in intimate self-reflection.

Keisuke Yamamoto, Tomuyuki Sakuta, Sohee Kim, Azumi Takeda and Ryohei Tanaka are among the other artists featured in the exhibit.

This exhibit was curated by Miranda K. Metcalf, director of contemporary works of paper at Davidson Galleries in Seattle. Metcalf traveled to Tokyo in September 2014 to research and prepare the exhibition.

The Fairbanks Gallery, 220 S.W. 26th St., Corvallis, is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

Discussing racial justice and diversity in higher education

You are invited to A Wider Type of Freedom: Racial Justice & Diversity in Higher Education, 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, Memorial Union Horizon Room.
 
Racial equality? Racial equity? Racial justice? These terms circulate widely in academic and political discourse, but they seem to resist easy definition. This talk and discussion considers the differing ways that racial equity, equality, and justice have been envisioned and pursued, particularly within higher education.

Dr. Daniel HoSang is an Associate Professor of Political Science and Ethnic Studies at the University of Oregon. In 2013-14, he served as Associate Vice President in the Office of Equity and Inclusion and as Director of the Center for Diversity and Community. He worked as a union and community organizer for ten years and continues to work with social justice organizations nationally as a trainer, writer and consultant. He is the author of Racial Propositions: Ballot Initiatives and the Making of Postwar California (2010) and co-editor of Racial Formation in the Twenty-First Century (2012).
 

Beaver Movie Channel: Vote in your favorite films and shows

What is Beaver Movie Channel (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.
 
Suggest a Movie
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.
 
Advertise on BMC
Get great exposure for your OSU club, sports club, or event by advertising on BMC.
 
Also available to on-campus residents…
 
Xfininty On Campus
Steam live TV to your computer or mobile device with Xfinity On Campus.



Pac-12 Streaming
On-campus residents have exclusive free access to stream the Pac-12 Networks to your computer or mobile device. Catch the excitement of “The Conference of Champions” via Pac-12.com/now or the Pac-12 Now app on your mobile device.


 

Eco 2 Go: Saving the planet one meal at a time

University Housing and Dining Services is excited to share that within the first month of the new Eco2Go program we as a campus have kept thousands of disposable to-go containers from the local landfill. We have received overwhelming support from students, faculty, staff and the Corvallis community.
 
We want to thank you for helping make this big difference in the environmental and carbon footprint of the campus, and to provide some additional information on how the program is evolving.

By the start of Winter Term, we anticipate the addition of reusable soup containers to our Eco2Go reusable inventory -- reducing yet another disposable to-go item from our system. This new container, and all others, can be returned through one of three methods:
  1. Place on the dish return in any dining center
  2. Put in the return bin in your residence hall (on campus residents)
  3. Take to one of five outdoor locations noted on this map.

Get the OSU Guide; share your feedback with Expresit

OSU Guide
This is a free app that connects students with services, maps, success tips and much more! More info: iOS | Android 
There are 10 guides to help navigate OSU. The newest guide, Beaver Tools, has  transportation info, social media and student resources on clubs, cultural resource centers and essential services.

Expresit (previously known as Goodsnitch)

Expresit is a free tool that publicly acknowledges good service and privately gives feedback to business owners/service providers to improve what they’re doing. We will be encouraging students to leave feedback for the division partners outlined above, though they will have the ability to comment on any OSU or non-OSU entity. 

The primary purpose of Expresit is to build community by encouraging, giving and receiving positive feedback. A $1,000 prize will be awarded to an Expresit user each month and the app also raises money for OSU students. Any comment with an “OSU affiliation” will count toward a $1 donation, up to $10,000. Learn more here.
 



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