Campus Living: eNewsletter from UHDS

Returning student room selection is continuing

Current Oregon State students and residents have until April 30 to select any available space on campus to live in next year.

To apply, simply visit MyUHDS and log in with your ONID username and password. From there, follow the link for “Fall 2013 returning student housing application” in the upper left. Keep in mind that you can re-visit your application at any time to select a different space before selection priority ends on April 30, 2013 at 11:59pm.

If you would like to live in a co-op you will go through the same application process as students who desire to live in the residence halls, which includes contracting for a specific room before the end of room selection on April 30, 2013 at 11:59pm.

If you have any questions about the room selection process, please contact us at (541) 737-4771 or at housing@oregonstate.edu. We look forward to providing you with the experience of a lifetime! Information.

Dianne Finklein Memorial Scholarship

University Housing and Dining Services is now accepting applications for the Dianne Finklein Memorial Scholarship! All current and incoming UHDS residents are eligible to apply for the $1,000 annual scholarship, which recognizes students committed to community, academics, diversity and personal development. A brief biography of Dianne Finklein (an OSU graduate student and the Resident Director at Sackett Hall when she passed away at the age of 26) accompanied by instructions and the application itself can be found here.

The application includes:

A personal essay on how you will emulate Dianne’s example and inspiration.
A minimum of two letters of recommendation. (At least one of these letters should be from someone who can speak to your involvement in the Residential Education program at OSU).
An official transcript of your academic record.

The application for the Dianne Finklein Memorial Scholarship is due on Monday May 6, 2013 by 5:00 PM. Apply today!

Sleep tips

Today college students are not getting enough sleep. Sleep isn’t a luxury, but a necessity. Research indicates that lack of sleep correlates to academic performance, and health problems. Here are some tips you can implement in your life.

Keep a regular sleep/wake schedule
Enjoy a 20-30 minute nap BEFORE 2 p.m.
DON’T study in bed
Get 7-9 hours of sleep
Make a “to-do” list before bed
Do not work out at night
Avoid meals after 8 p.m.
Avoid “sleep stealers” (caffeine, alcohol, drugs, nicotine etc.)

Contact the Student Health Center for more information.

Shelley Griffiths, McNary Hall Resident Director

After Dark Casino Night Friday

After Dark and the Residence Hall Association is bringing you the annual Casino Night: Spies & Ties!

The event is happening this Friday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in Dixon Recreation Center. There will be a variety of poker games, including blackjack, craps, Texas hold 'em, three card poker, and roulette. All of the games have opportunities to win raffle tickets, which can be used to win prizes. Guests must be present for raffle drawing to win their prize.

There will also be a Texas Hold 'Em Tournament starting at 9:30 p.m. You must register before the tournament in order to play, so it is suggested that you arrive a little early.

There will be a XBox Kinect and a Wii available for use. Mocktails and some small snacks will be provided. There will also be popcorn and sno cones!

In addition to that there will be a magician! The magician will be at the event from 9 to 11 p.m.

Spring Career Fair

The final career fair of the academic year is taking place on Tuesday, April 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the CH2M Hill Alumni Center.

There will be employers from various industries at the Career Fair to connect with students and alumni, offer jobs and internships, and provide other future career opportunities. Even if you are a freshman we encourage you to attend to find out about the career fair process and the types of companies recruiting OSU students. Admission is free!

For more information including the employers attending see the Career Services webpage.

Summer Session: Get the benefits!

COURSE DIVERSITY

If you plan to stay on campus this summer, you want to know that there's enough to keep you interested and productive. Rest assured, faithful student: OSU Summer Session offers more than 1,300 courses in over 90 subjects, ranging from agriculture to zoology. That gives you an incredible variety of classes to choose from as you complete major requirements and work toward graduation.

SCHEDULE FLEXIBILITY

Even if you plan to take Oregon State classes this summer, we know you have additional life priorities, too. That's why OSU Summer Session courses vary in length from one week to 11 weeks, giving you the flexibility to fulfill your bacc core requirements and still work a summer job, an internship, or go on a summer vacation. Take advantage of the six sessions of summer at OSU and you'll have the best of both worlds.

IN-STATE TUITION

When you stay on campus for the summer, Oregon becomes your home. At least that's the way OSU Summer Session sees it. We make it possible for you and all OSU students to pay in-state tuition for summer classes, no matter where you're from. And the availability of other campus resources during summer means you can save money for the important things in life, like frozen pizza.

Register today!

RecSports announcements

Intramural Sports Combine
When: Saturday, April 27 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Student Legacy Park
Info: Test your abilities in a number of skills competitions! Registration deadline is 2 p.m. on April 26. Sign up in the Sports and Special Programs office in Dixon Recreation Center.

Beaver Boot Camp
When: Every Monday and Wednesday from 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Where: McAlexander Fieldhouse
Info: Move your body the way it is meant to be moved with interval workouts that will get your heart pumping! Workouts will be comprised of exercises that mimic movements performed in day-to-day life or sports, squatting, running, jumping, pushing and pulling! Find out more by checking out our Spring Term Fit Pass schedule.

Moore Family Center cooking classes

Tired of eating the same foods all the time? Want to learn how to cook healthy, delicious and affordable meals?

Help is here. Sign up for a free class taught by Oregon State dietetic students to get hands-on experience, cooking tips and advice on nutrition and health, food safety and making meal prep easy and inexpensive. No cooking experience necessary.

Classes are free and will fill up fast, so reserve your spot today. You may sign up for one class or all three. If classes fill, don’t worry, you can be put on a wait list.

Get colors on your plate! Fruits & Vegetables
4:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, Milam 203
It will be easy to get your 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables with these great tips, featuring smoothies 101, easy desserts, side-dishes and dinner ideas.

Whole Grains For Every Meal – Healthy and Delicious!
4:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, Milam 203
Learn how to cook quick and healthy dishes with whole grains for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Recipes include healthy muffins, gluten-free options, easy pasta and whole-grain main dishes.

What’s for dinner? Main dishes & proteins
4:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, Milam 203
Fabulous and easy protein-rich meals for everyone’s taste. Healthy vegetarian, fish and meat dishes such as easy frittatas, black bean or salmon burgers, and easy chicken dishes.

Students can register on the Moore Family Center website.

Global Village focus groups

Are you interested in the OSU global experience? Do you live in the International Living-Learning Center or have you lived with an international student?

INTO OSU and the Global Village want to hear about your global experience in OSU housing. Students can share their experience on Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Arnold Dining Center and Marketplace West. All participants will receive a $5 gift card spendable at any UHDS Dining facility. Each week has a specific theme, see below for details.

April 24 at Arnold Dining: Residents of the International Living-Learning Center
May 1 at Arnold Dining: American students with an international roommate
May 8 at Arnold Dining: International students with an American roommate
May 15 at Marketplace West: Students with experience or interest in studying abroad

April Repair Fair

Bring your broken items and questions to the April Repair Fair next Monday the 29th between 6 and 8 pm, and volunteers will help you learn how to repair your belongings!

Located at the OSU recycling warehouse at 644 SW 13th St., repair skills will be offered for Appliances, Bicycles, Clothing, Computers, Electronics and Housewares (furniture, ceramics, lamps, etc.). Demonstrations will also be offered: DIY Home Water Conservation at 6:10-6:40, 3 Common Sewing Fixes at 6:50-7:20 and The ABC’s of Bike Maintenance at 7:30-8 pm.

Repair Fairs are sponsored by Campus Recycling and the Student Sustainability Initiative, helping you save money and natural resources. Learn more and RSVP on Facebook.

Happy Earth Week!

The long-standing Earth Week celebration at OSU is a week of fun and educational activities geared toward raising environmental awareness and engagement, and it runs through this Saturday.

Whether you’re interested in stompin’ your foot to live music at the annual Organic Growers Club Hoo-Haa, checking out over 50 booths at the 13th annual Community Fair, watching an environmental film or discovering unique campus features in a Sustainability Bike Tour, this year’s Earth Week offers all that and more.

See the full calendar on the Earth Week website.

Vote for May's BMC movies!

Voting for May's movie selections on the Beaver Movie Channel is now open. The choices are:

360 (2011)
Cloud Atlas (2012)
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009)
Django Unchained (2012)
Gangster Squad (2013)
Hyde Park on Hudson (2012)
Interview with the Vampire (1994)
Jack Reacher (2012)
MacGruber (2010)
Not Fade Away (2012)
Promised Land (2012)
Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
The Bourne Legacy (2012)
The Guilt Trip (2012)
The Impossible (2012)
Wasted on the Young (2010)
Zero Dark Thirty (2012)

Voting will end April 25th at 8 a.m.

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

OSU Travel Survey

Oregon State University is in the process of reviewing transportation on main campus. We are requesting students and faculty/staff complete a brief, online travel survey about typical morning and evening trips. The survey is completely anonymous, and the information you provide will be combined with other responses to help determine what types of infrastructure improvements are needed on campus.

The survey will take less than fifteen minutes to complete. Please complete the survey between April 16 and 26. Thank you, in advance, for completing the survey. Your input is critical to improving transportation at OSU.

Take the survey.

Play detailing life of Frida Kahlo comes to OSU

“Frida, un Retablo,” a play detailing the creative life of acclaimed Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, will be presented at Oregon State University on Friday, April 26, beginning at 7 p.m.

The performance will take place in the Lab Theater of Withycombe Hall, 30th and Campus Way, Corvallis. Admission is free. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; latecomers will not be seated.

Written by Dañel Malán of Portland’s Teatro Milagro (Miracle Theater), the play follows the iconic Kahlo through her life as a visual artist, while intertwining the story of the streetcar accident that left her crippled and her torrid relationship with the muralist Diego Rivera.

The play was initially performed by Teatro Milagro in 2007, and was brought back by the group due to popular demand.

In this newest rendition, three Fridas take the stage: Tricia Castañeda-González as Frida, Dañel Malán as the spirit of Frida, and Oregon State alumnus Ajai Terrazas-Tripathi as Old Frida. Daniel Moreno plays Diego Rivera, and the play is directed by Gabriela Portuguez.

The performance is sponsored by Teatro Milagro in conjunction with OSU’s Center for Latin@ Studies and Oregon State University Theatre.

Austin Hall update

The rock column installation (vibration) is complete!

The next phase involves the installation of a large tower crane. Jefferson Way will be closed April 23-25 during construction hours to deliver and assemble the tower crane.

The tower crane boom will be an impressive 196 feet long and will swing over other buildings in the area (including Hawley-Buxton). The crane will not lift or carry any objects outside of the construction fencing.

NOTE: The crane is designed to “windmill” when not in use and will weathervane in the wind to reduce stress on the tower. i.e. the boom will be moving around even when no operator is present.

Power shutdowns

Pacific Power & Light will be updating portions of the power grid on the OSU Corvallis campus over the coming weeks, necessitating some weekend power shutdowns to a number of buildings on campus. The replacement of these older, lesser load switches is part of a plan to provider greater power system stability on campus. These updates will require power shutdowns on a number of separate occasions. See the shutdown schedule.

Now hiring

Operations/Facilities unit of UHDS Customer Service Representatives: The Customer Service Representative provides a wide range of support and
services to students, staff, and parents through the UHDS Service Centers via
telephone, email, and face-to-face interactions. As a first stop for student
housing and dining questions, the service center strives to be a “one-stop shop” for on-campus residents. The service centersmanage resident keys, mail, check-in, check-out, work order processing, and general customer
service. As a member of the Service Center Complex, Customer Service
Representatives are expected to accomplish the primary objectives of UHDSto help create and maintain an effective living/learning community within the complex. Position description available here. Job application here.

Student Positions with MUPC:

The Memorial Union Program Council (MUPC) is hiring students for ten Event Coordinator positions and one Marketing and Social Media Coordinator position for the 2013-2014 academic year. Position descriptions and applications are online. or in MU 103. Application deadline is Friday, May 3. Please share this with all interested students.

MUPC is a student run organization that plans and produces an array of diverse, high quality events that enhance student life and contribute to overall student development. MUPC is committed to creating community and enhancing student life through our events, and by offering opportunities for students to become MUPC Event Coordinators, volunteer on event planning committees and attend MUPC produced events.

Student Positions in Career Services:

Career Services is seeking 4 energetic students to join the Career Assistant team in the 2013-2014 academic year! Career Assistants support the mission and services of Career Services by providing advisement to peers, assisting in the coordination of campus programs and events, and working collaboratively with staff, alumni and employers.

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume and list of 2 references through Beaver JobNet.

Application materials are due Friday, April 26, 2013 at 5:00pm.

Student Leadership & Involvement:
SLI hires responsible, open-minded and motivated students who want to enrich the diverse campus community through support and mentoring of other students. Over 52 paid student staff positions on the following teams for 2013-14 academic year: SLI Information Desk, Student Events & Activities Center, Peer Leadership Consultants/Center for Leadership Development, Center for Civic Engagement, Student Sustainability Initiative, and Memorial Union Program Council.

Information and applications available here. Candidates may apply for more than one position. The application deadline for most positions is Friday, May 3. Some vary however, so pay attention for the positions you are most interested in.

EVENTS

April

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Returning Student Room Selection, April 8-30. Information.

Campus Wellness Week, April 22-28, Events and activities throughout the week highlighting the seven dimensions of wellness. Earn rewards for participation. View the event calendar and print out your passport here.

History of Disability Exhibit, 8 a.m to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, April 16 to May 2, LaSells Stewart Center. This display chronicles the seldom-told history of individuals with disabilities from medical, moral and social minority viewpoints. It was developed by Advocating Change Together, a disability rights organization based in St. Paul, Minn.

Creating a Stand-Out Resume, noon to 1 p.m. Monday, April 22, Memorial Union, room 208. Discover how you can create a resume that helps you market your message and stand out in a pool of applicants. Presenter: Doug Rice, Enterprise. Sponsored by Career Services. Information.

Speed Mock Interviews, 2 to 4 p.m., Monday, April 22, Memorial Union, room 208. A one-of-a–kind opportunity to practice interviewing with Employers and Career Specialist and get great feedback to prepare you for the real thing! Up-to-date resumes are required for practice interviews. Please sign-up for a 30 minute time slot (note: when you click the link you will first have to sign in to Beaver JobNet). Sponsored by Career Services. Information.

Rainbow Continuum meeting, 7 p.m. Monday, April 22, Women’s Center. Come hang out with some fun people in a welcoming and safe environment, providing a place to talk about issues of identity. Sponsored by Pride Center.

Korean Night, 9 p.m., April 22, in the Memorial Union. Information: International Students of Oregon State University (ISOSU).

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Spring Career Fair, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, CH2M Hill Alumni Center. There will be employers from various industries at the Career Fair to connect with students and alumni, offer jobs and internships, and provide other future career opportunities. Admission is free!!! For more information including the employers attending go to information. Sponsored by Career Services.

Tribute Month Open Mic Night, 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, Memorial Union Lounge. Presented by the Centro Cultural Cesar Chavez.

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One Act, noon to 3 p.m., April 24, Memorial Union Quad. Good intentions do not prevent assault; actions do. Stop by the One Act table on the brick mall to share what your one act will be and learn more about what you can do. Part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Information.

Stitch & Bitch, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, Women’s Center. Have fun venting and knitting that energy into something awesome.

Mocktails, 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, Pride Center. Come enjoy mocktails provided by the Pride Center as we discuss high risk alcohol consumption within the queer community. At the Pride Center. Part of Queer Health Awareness Week.

Kristin’s Story, 7 p.m., April 24, LaSells Stewart Center. Kristin’s Story is a mother’s tale of her daughter’s sexual assault and subsequent suicide. Speaker Andrea Cooper will address the realities of sexual violence. More information at www.kristinsstory.com. Presented by Panhellenic and Interfraternity Council. Part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Information.

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SEAC Community Conversations: Hot Topic! Gun Violence/Gun Control, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 25, MU 213. Presented by the Centro Cultural Cesar Chavez.

Centro’s Tribute Dinner, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 25, Memorial Union Ballroom. "Living For 32” documentary screening and a facilitated conversation about gun violence and gun control in the United States. OSU students Drew Hatlen and Mohamed Elgarguri will provide argument for and against the concept of Gun Control. Facilitated conversation to follow. Refreshments provided!

Vocaldente, 6 p.m., Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Whiteside Theater. Vocaldente performs popular music from the past several decades in classical a cappella style, without microphones but with entertaining choreography. Its repertoire covers songs of every decade, including 1920s Charleston tunes, popular German styles from the 1950s, 1970s disco and recent pop songs and chart hits.

In addition to the concert, the group plans to do a “mobile workshop,” moving around the Oregon State University campus singing and interacting with students, starting at noon on April 25.

The event is organized by the German program in OSU’s School of Language, Culture and Society.

Skyping with women in Gaza, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., April 25, Women's Center, OSU women are invited to come Skype with women in Gaza in order to increase understanding and awareness about issues impacting them. Students, staff, faculty and community members welcome. Host partner is the American Language Center in Gaza City.

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After Dark, 9 p.m. to midnight, Friday, Saturday, April 26, Dixon Recreation Center. Facebook page.

MECHA Dance 20^th Group Anniversary, 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Friday, April 26, International Forum – Snell Hall. Presented by the Centro Cultural Cesar Chavez.

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Luau, April 27, Memorial Union. Information: International Students of Oregon State University (ISOSU).

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Vietnamese Night, April 28, Memorial Union. Information: International Students of Oregon State University (ISOSU).

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Adelante Mujeres Documentary, 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, Memorial Union, room 213. Presented by the Centro Cultural Cesar Chavez.

Pauling Peace Lecture, 7:30 p.m., April 30, LaSells Stewart Center. Leah Bolger, former national president of Veterans for Peace, will give the annual Ava Helen and Linus Pauling Memorial Lecture for World Peace. The OSU lectureship honors Linus Pauling, an OSU graduate and two-time Nobel Prize laureate, and his wife, Ava Helen Pauling, a noted peace activist. It is sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts.

May

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Essayist and pianist join on May 1 to explore words and music, 7 p.m., May 1, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. Naturalist, philosopher and essayist Kathleen Dean Moore of Oregon State University will join OSU concert pianist Rachelle McCabe in a celebration of the music of words and the words of music. The event marks the publication of a new edition of Moore’s collection of essays, Holdfast: At Home in the Natural World.

Moore and McCabe will mix it up with Simon and Garfunkel. They’ll explore what it means to love a child through music, words, and an old lullaby. Moore will read old favorites like “Howling with Strangers” and “The Song of the Canyon Wren,” and new works about such things as the best songs to sing to bears.

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Moms and Family Weekend, May 4-5.

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International Spring Festival, May 5. Information: International Students of Oregon State University (ISOSU).

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Pow Wow, May 18. Facebook event. Information: International Students of Oregon State University (ISOSU).

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Southside Street Fair, 5 to 7 p.m., May 22, Southside Station @ Arnold.

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Battle of the Bands, May 31, Memorial Union Quad.

June

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Flat Tail music Festival, June 1, Memorial Union Quad.

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End of the Year Food Drive, June 3-14.

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Commencement, 10:30 a.m., June 15, Reser Stadium.

For a listing of wider Corvallis community events see Visit Corvallis, check out the daily calendars in The Barometer, or refer to the Corvallis Gazette-Time’s local events section The E.

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