Environmental Stewards by Practice

May 18th, 2012

OSU has been committed to be active stewards of the planet through sustainable practices for countless years.  One such practice happens right here in the Office of Admissions by printing materials in an environmentally responsible fashion.  For several years, the Office of Admissions has been printing materials on FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) approved methods with the paper product coming from 30% recycled materials.  By using these types of printing methods our office could actually be helping to maintain the forests.

 

The next time you receive admissions information on paper, just look for the FSC seal of approval and know OSU is dedicated to environmental effects.

 

 

Thanks for reading…CYN

 

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Asian & Pacific American Heritage Month

May 15th, 2012

May marks the month to celebrate Asian and Pacific American heritage. Events so far have included the 5th Annual Luau and workshops on Racial Identity Development and Pacific Island Culture. There are still many great activities to attend throughout the rest of May, so be sure to check out the calendar of event (click calendar image to enlarge)!

APA Heritage Month

APA Heritage Month

Happy Spring and Go Beavs!

-AG

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Reminder for Admitted Students for 2012-2013

May 14th, 2012

Once again, congratulations to all of the newly admitted studentsout there! We are very excited to have you join the Beaver Nation this upcoming Fall 2013! This is just a friendly reminder that if you haven’t already, to confirm your intent to enroll at Oregon State University and then sign up for your incoming student orientation that we call START.

If you haven’t already, you will want to confirm your intent to enroll by paying your $200 Advance Tuition Deposit (ATD). You must pay this before registering for a START program. Depositing your ATD online is the easiest and fastest way to submit the funds. Go to http://infosu.oregonstate.edu/login and enter your student ID and General Access Pin (GAP). Once you’ve accessed the system, click Admissions then Pay Advance Tuition Deposit and follow the instructions. As of May 1, 2012 your deposit is non-refundable.

After you have completed this, you may now register for your START orientation.  START is Oregon State’s new student orientation, advising and registration program for incoming students. START is the first of three steps to making a successful transition into the OSU community. Each START program provides students and their family members with the opportunity to connect with campus resources, meet with an academic advisor, and register for Fall term courses.

Some of you might be thinking though, “What if mysummer schedule is really packed?”  Well, we offer several dates throughout the summer for both First Year and Transfer Students to attend. We also offer START on the Road programs in California, Alaska and Hawaii for students who cannot attend the START programs provided on campus. Also, if you cannot attend any of these dates, you can attend START @ CONNECT on September 19th, 2012 on campus.

To learn more about START and to find the program date and location that would work best for you, visit our website at: http://oregonstate.edu/newstudents/start/home .

Registration for START began May 1st for students who have paid their Advanced Tuition Deposit (ATD). To register visit: http://oregonstate.edu/newstudents .

-BM

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OSU Equestrian Team Wins First National Title

May 11th, 2012

On May 6th, OSU’s Intercollegiate Horse Show Association won its first National Championship in the organization’s history. After having been ranked in the 10 ten competing universities for the last 7 years, the team was finally able to make their way to the top. They were the only team that had rides place within the top 10 in every class.

It has been an especially long journey to this point for Whitman, who has been a member of IHSA since her freshman year at OSU. For the last four years, she has traveled to nationals with the team; each year, Whitman and her teammates had dealt with the cliché “close but no cigar” scenario. But not anymore.
“When I realized that I was in the arena, and there was only one team that could catch us and their rider placed under me, I thought I was going to cry, or puke. It was honestly very surreal.” Whitman said.

Congrats to the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association on their victory, your hard work has paid off!

-KT

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OSU Awarded $1.2 Million for Nuclear Program

May 9th, 2012

Today the U.S. Department of Energy gave 143 monetary awards for a total of $47 million, including $1.2 million to Oregon State! This money comes from the federal government’s Nuclear Energy University Program. Here is the breakdown of what the funding will go to:

 

  • $871,119 for experiments to enhance he safety and efficiency of small modular reactors
  • $245, 402 for laboratory and equipment upgrades
  • $45,000 in scholarships for students seeking a nuclear-related degree

OSU’s Nuclear Engineering & Radiation Health Physics is a rapidly growing program and was the first in the nation to offer a bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering. Today, it is on of the top programs in the nation. With the program’s newly accredited graduate medical physics program, OSU is one of only 26 universities and the only in the Northwest with an accredited medical physics program.

Congratulations and Go Beavs!

-AG

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Hui ‘O Hawaii’s 57th Annual Lu‘au

May 9th, 2012

Hui O Hawaii and the Polynesian Culture Club hosted the 57th annual lu‘au this past Saturday, May 5th. The lu‘au is the main event the clubs put on every year, entertaining 800-1000 guests from across the nation. A traditional Hawaiian dinner was served along with a student organized show consisting of the different types of hula, along with Samoan and Tongan dances, followed by a concert performed by a popular band from Hawai’i.

The lu‘au is a popular tradition here at OSU. It is a family fun event and allows people to experience the Polynesian culture. I definitely recommend coming down and experiencing the lu‘au for yourself!

 

kg

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Pride Week 2012: Dimensions of OSU

May 8th, 2012
Pride Week 2012: Dimensions of OSU

Pride Week 2012: Dimensions of OSU

The Rainbow Continuum is proud to present the 2012 Pride Week, Dimensions of OSU.  They have scheduled almost 30 events happening this week, Sunday May 6th through Friday May 11th.  Some of this week’s events include a kick off dinner and vigil, a BBQ, sessions, movie screenings and a student ran drag show.  You can find complete details and descriptions about the activities below and on The Rainbow Continuum website.

Oregon State University prides itself in the fact it is rated 5/5 stars on the LGBT-Friendly Campus Climate Index. For the second year in a row, OSU ranks high in being one of the nation’s most gay-friendly campuses. Out of 300 campuses reported on by the Campus Pride LGBT-Friendly Campus Climate Index, OSU was amongst 33 American colleges and universities to get the highest score of 5/5.

 

Pride Week 2012: Dimensions of OSU - Event List

Pride Week 2012: Dimensions of OSU - Event List

 

 

-Thanks for reading
CYN

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May 1st National Commitment Day for Universities! It’s your time to join Beaver Nation!

April 30th, 2012

Congratulations to those students who have been admitted to Oregon State University!

To confirm your intent to enroll at Oregon State University, you must submit the Advanced Tuition Deposit (ATD) form along with your $200 deposit. This applies to all fall, winter, spring, and summer students.

This allows us to create your student account and make plans for your arrival. When you arrive on campus prior to the start of classes, your $200 deposit will be applied to your tuition or any account balance you may have.

Remember (Fall Term Students Only): Payment of your ATD is required to participate in the START program, which allows you to register for Fall term courses. As of May 1, 2012 your deposit is non-refundable.
If you haven’t submitted your ATD form and $200 deposit then check out the steps below to find out how to do so.

Here are some quick and easy steps on how to pay your Advanced Tuition Deposit:
1. Go to http://infosu.oregonstate.edu/login.
2. Use your ONID credentials to access the system. If you do not yet have an ONID ID, you can use your student ID (on the letter of admission) and your GAP number (your birth date).
3. Once you’ve accessed the system, click ‘Admissions’, then click ‘Advanced Tuition Deposit’.
4. You will be provided with instructions on how complete the ATD form and pay the deposit.

Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions with any questions that you might have.

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So You Have Decided to Attend OSU? What’s Next?

April 30th, 2012

We are very excited to have you join the Beaver Nation this upcoming Fall 2013! Now the next steps are for you to confirm your intent to enroll at Oregon State University and then sign up for your incoming student orientation that we call START.

If you haven’t already, you will want to confirm your intent to enroll by paying your $200 Advance Tuition Deposit (ATD). You must pay this before registering for a START program. Depositing your ATD online is the easiest and fastest way to submit the funds. Go to http://infosu.oregonstate.edu/login and enter your student ID and General Access Pin (GAP). Once you’ve accessed the system, click Admissions then Pay Advance Tuition Deposit and follow the instructions. As of May 1, 2012 your deposit is non-refundable.

After you have completed this, you may now register for your START orientation.  START is Oregon State’s new student orientation, advising and registration program for incoming students. START is the first of three steps to making a successful transition into the OSU community. Each START program provides students and their family members with the opportunity to connect with campus resources, meet with an academic advisor, and register for Fall term courses.

Some of you might be thinking though, “What if mysummer schedule is really packed?”  Well, we offer several dates throughout the summer for both First Year and Transfer Students to attend. We also offer START on the Road programs in California, Alaska and Hawaii for students who cannot attend the START programs provided on campus. Also, if you cannot attend any of these dates, you can attend START @ CONNECT on September 19th, 2012 on campus.

To learn more about START and to find the program date and location that would work best for you, visit our website at: http://oregonstate.edu/newstudents/start/home .

Registration for START begins May 1st for students who have paid their Advanced Tuition Deposit (ATD). To register visit: http://oregonstate.edu/newstudents .

-BM

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Earth Week

April 25th, 2012
Earth Week Community Fair, MU Quad 2012

Earth Week Community Fair held in the MU Quad

This week is Earth Week at OSU! The Student Sustainability Initiative and Campus Recycling are the primary sponsors and organizers of this year’s event. There was an Earth Week Community Fair held on Tuesday where over 50 campus and community groups were present. There are still many events that will be held this week such as a Film Festival and Vegan Resource Fair and a worm compost bin workshop.

Earth Week is a great way to showcase the university’s commitment to raising environmental awareness and engagement. You can view a list of this week’s events at http://recycle.oregonstate.edu/sites/default/files/resources/earth_week_poster_final.pdf.

Go Beavs!

kg

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