Don't forge to sign-up for break housing. It's free, but you must sign up!
Residents are welcome to stay for all or part of Winter Break (Friday, Dec. 11 to Sunday, Jan. 3) at no additional cost, but you must sign-up online to maintain building access. Please fill out a "Break Housing request" via MyUHDS by 5 p.m. Dec. 9. Find it listed under "2015-16 Housing Applications." Hall staff (including RAs, ALAs, SPAs and CRFs) do not need to sign up for break housing.
Winter Break closing checklist
Below is a reminder of important dates and information for the end of Fall term:
Quiet Hours
Quiet hours throughout the week before Finals and Finals week have been extended to 22 hours a day to support irregular sleeping and study times. Courtesy hours occur between 7 PM and 9 PM.
Break Housing
The Winter Break period begins at 5:00 pm on Friday, December 11, 2015 and ends at 9:00 am on Sunday, January 3, 2016, All OSU residence halls will remain open during Winter break, and residents may stay at no additional cost. However, if you are planning to stay for any period of the break, you must sign up for Break Housing so that our Residential Education and Public Safety staff are aware of who will be in the building. This will also help us best serve students over the break with the appropriate custodial levels in the bathrooms. To sign up for break housing, go to your MyUHDS account and select “2015-2016 Housing Applications,” and select the winter break application. The deadline to sign up is December 9, 2015.
Please remember that winter term dining plan dollars will not be available for use until the end of December. If you need to add money to your meal plan over the break period, please add it to your Orange Rewards account. You can find dining center hours for winter break here.
Please be aware that in order to perform necessary maintenance, we may have power shut downs in a few of our residence halls during the break that will cause inconvenience if you will be staying on campus during these days. More information will be posted in these buildings closer to this date.
Health and Safety Room Inspections
UHDS staff will be doing health and safety checks of every room to make sure that there are no health or safety issues present, including waste in the trash, windows left open, or appliances and devices plugged in (curling irons, extension cords, etc.). Refrigerators can remain plugged in, but if you are planning to unplug and defrost your refrigerator, please follow the directions below. Please complete all items on the checklist below before you leave for break. Additionally, if you have a vacant space in you room, it must be ready for a new occupant before you leave for the break.
Health and safety checks will begin at 1 PM on Friday, December 11. If you want to be present for your room check, schedule a time with your Resident Assistant prior to December 11.
If you have any questions about this information, please contact your Resident Assistant, Resident Director, or Service Center. You can also contact our main office at 541-737-4771.
Moving Out During the Break
If you need to move out during the break because you are transferring, withdrawing, etc. you will have until December 23rd to contact the UHDS Central Office at 541-737-4771 to schedule time to check out of your room.
Checklist – To complete before you leave for Winter Break:
Remove all perishable items in case of power outages or if you plan to defrost your fridge.
If you plan to defrost your refrigerator, please do so at least 24 hours before you leave. Be sure to place a towel or two under it to catch the water while it defrosts.
Securely close and lock all windows.
Close all blinds.
Open heater valve. Valve should be turned to the left.
Unplug all electrical appliances and devices, including computers, hair dryers, curling irons/straighteners, holiday lights, etc.
Remove all garbage and recycling, as well as any perishable items, and dispose of them in the outside dumpsters and recycling bins. If custodial staff need to respond to a room due to significant cleaning issues that are a pest management concern, a fee will apply.
Remove any fire hazards.
Turn off clock radios/alarms.
Take Eco2Go containers, trays, dishes, etc. back to the dining centers.
Return any lounge furniture or other room’s furniture to the place of origin. Failure to do so will result in a charge and an incident report being filed.
Turn off all lights.
Lock your door behind you as you leave.
Take your keys/student ID card home with you and remember to bring them back so you can get into your room.
If you have a bicycle outside, check to make sure it is locked and secure before leaving, or talk with your roommates to agree if bikes can be stored in the room over the break.
Interested in being an ALA, RA or CRF next year?
Information sessions next term
Apply to be a Resident Assistant, Academic Learning Assistant or Community Relations Facilitator in 2015-16! The application is now available online.
Information Sessions
7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, ILLC (south)
7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, McNary first floor lounge (east)
7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, Marketplace West (west)
7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20: Facebook Live Chat
Monday, January 25: On-campus employment fair (time/location TBD).
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.
The Center for Civic Engagement is excited to announce that applications are now available for our three alternative bring trips for March 19 to 26, 2016!
Please help to spread the word to students about these opportunities. Spring break trips for 2016 include:
Change, Not Coins: Hunger & Homelessness in San Francisco, California, Estimated Trip Cost: $455 (includes 4 dinners and breakfast)
Tangled Roots: Community & Cultural Engagement in Yakima, Washington, Estimated Trip Cost: $145 (includes 4 dinners)
Applications are due Wednesday December 2, 2015 by 5pm online or to the Student Experience Center (SEC) Front Desk. Students can learn more about the alternative break program, download the application packet, or apply online here. Worth noting is the new addition of alternative break travel grants that students can apply for and be awarded based on financial need.
News from Recreational Sports
Fitness Fun Day – Saturday 10am-1pm
Take a break from studying this Saturday, and join us for Fitness Fun Day! We’ll be offering a variety of different Fit Pass classes, ranging from yoga and cycling, to Body Pump and Bollywood Zumba. The best part? If you are a current Fit Pass holder, you can bring a friend for FREE! Relax and de-stress with us at Dixon Recreation Center 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
College Bowl Pick ‘Em
Think you know college football? Test your bracket with our College Bowl Pick ‘Em, running December 19 – January 11. Register by 2 p.m. December 11 at the Sports & Special Programs office.
It’s Time to Get DAM Fit – Free Preview
Be a part of DAM Fit, a tri-weekly fitness class led by trained coaches, and achieve your fitness goals. Attend a FREE preview class on January 6th (offered at 4pm and 5pm in McAlexander Fieldhouse) to see if DAM Fit is the right fit for you!
Holiday Marketplace
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 4 and 5, Memorial Union Ballroom.
Handmade Crafts, Fine Art & Specialty Foods made by Oregon Artisans. Live Local Music. Information.
541-737-2937
CAPS' Mental Fitness Challenge begins in January
CAPS is kicking off winter term with a contest aimed towards building mental fitness and relieving stress! There will be a new challenge each week and top competitors each month will win a prize. A grand prize will be given to the overall top competitors at the end of winter term.
There will be an introductory event at the beginning of Winter Term to explain details about the mental Fitness Program, along with FREE FOOD and a raffle to win PRIZES. A guest speaker will be giving a presentation on the first challenge: Mindfulness!
Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally. Simply, choosing and learning to control our focus of attention. Mindfulness can be helpful for reducing stress and coping with negative experiences, as well as improving everyday life! Learn more at the kickoff event:
Mental Fitness Movement Kickoff Event
When: Thursday, January 7th, 2016
Where: MU Journey Room
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Facebook Event.
If you are unable to attend this event, you can still participate in the competition!
Survivor Advocacy and Resource Center is here to listen, believe, support
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. More information.
Now Hiring: Eco2Go program seeks student assistant
OSU Alumni Association invites current Oregon State students to apply for an internship in Washington D.C. An award values at $3,500 will be given to an undergraduate student to help cover living expenses during in internship in Washington D.C. All are eligible - students majoring in any field may apply. OSU Alumni Association wants to help you launch your career. Award funds can be used in Spring or Summer 2016.
To apply for the scholarship, submit your application by Feb. 19, 2016. Learn more on the OSU Alumni website.
Now hiring: Notetakers needed
Notetakers are needed in more than 300 classes each term. If you would like to earn some extra money while helping out a classmate, sign up with Disability Access Services and get paid for your notes.
Registration is open now for Winter 2016!
Check out our online information for Notetakers or contact us at 541-737-3672 with questions.
There are lots of opportunities for student jobs at DAS. Check them out online.
Nominations open for MLK Day awards
Do you know of a student, faculty or staff member who enriches our OSU community in the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King?
Join us in acknowledging individuals who work to create inclusive communities and support diversity at OSU. We welcome nominations for recipients of our two community awards which are recognized yearly at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Breakfast in January. The two awards include:
The Frances Dancy Hooks Award recognizes students, staff, or faculty who embody Frances Dancy Hooks’ work of building bridges across cultures, showing courage in promoting diversity, and “walking the talk” proudly;
Phyllis S. Lee Award honors a member of the OSU community who exemplifies Dr. Lee’s commitment and dedication to social justice and the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Meets 2:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays in Women's Center.
Center for Leadership Development offers winter class
The Center for Leadership Development is offering a class for undergraduate students who are new to leadership development, and are looking for ways to increase their leadership skills, knowledge and confidence. Register for the Emerging Leaders course (AHE 499, CRN 35578, 2 credits, Wednesdays 4-5:50pm) for winter term.
The interactive Emerging Leaders course is designed for students new to leadership, and aims to accomplish the following goals:
Assist students in personal development and leadership efficacy;
Introduce students to a variety of leadership styles, models and leadership identity development;
Present opportunities for students to learn about and reflect on their personal leadership and communication styles, talents, strengths and goals; and
Provide a foundation for participation in future leadership opportunities, internships, and other professional development.
Daily Barometer seeks reader feedback
The Daily Barometer Readership Survey is available online and is open to all OSU community members. Don’t miss your chance to shape the future of your student newspaper.
Linn-Benton offers iLearn classes over winter break
Looking to get ahead? Keep the momentum going and take an online class with LB iLearn over your winter break! For about $200, you can take and receive credit for classes such as MTH 111, WR 121, MUS 108 or ART 102, which may help you meet prerequisite requirements. Call 541.917.4887 or email for more information.
More upcoming events:
End of Term Sale: The OSU Beaver Store will have its End of Term sale starting Monday, Dec. 7. Big discounts on Beaver Gear. Sale goes through Wednesday, Dec. 9.
Board of Trustees: The Academic Strategies Committee will meet on Dec. 4 from 9 to 11 a.m. to consider the committee’s work plan for 2016. The public can attend the meeting in the President’s Conference Room, sixth floor of the Kerr Admin. The Finance and Administration Committee will meet on Dec. 8 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. to consider quarterly management, investment and endowment reports. Conference room B102, Kerr Admin,. The Executive and Audit Committee will meet on Dec. 15 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. to assess the board composition and consider potential candidates to recommend to the governor for the vacant board position. Conference room B102 Kerr Admin. Meeting agendas and materials will be posted online as they become available.
Holiday Music à la Carte: University Chorale and Corvallis Community Choir, Friday, Dec. 4, noon, Memorial Union Lounge.
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.
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:
Place on the dish return in any dining center
Put in the return bin in your residence hall (on campus residents)
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.
Apply to be a Resident Assistant, Academic Learning Assistant or Community Relations Facilitator in 2015-16! The application is now available online.
