Cool new feature on Youtube and OSU’s Facebook page. Kegan Sims, OSU’s social networking guru is answering your questions via Youtube!
If you would like to ask Kegan a question, pop on over to the Facebook page and hit him up!
-JM
Came across a great article this morning in Education Week this morning that features current OSU student, Doris Gonzalez-Gomez. The article centers on the fact that Latinos are less likely than members of any other major ethnic group in the United States to attend college.
“I always knew a lot of people expect us [Latinos] to go to a community college,” Ms. Gonzalez said in an interview recently. “I wanted a full experience of going to a four-year college.”
Check this video which features Doris talking about her experiences in trying to get into college prep coursework:
Doris came to OSU through help from the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) at Oregon State University. She is currently serving as an intern in the office of U.S. Congresswoman Judy Chu of California.
Keep up the good work, Doris! You make OSU proud!
-JM
A group of OSU scientists created a vegetable-based, pressure sensitive glue. The adhesive is environmentally benign and can be made from soybeans, corn or canola oil. The scientists, including Kaichang Li, a professor of Wood Science and Engineering at OSU and recipient of the 2007 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award from the Environmental Protection Agency, were attempting to find a glue to use for wood-based composite products that would adhere at room temperature but would melt when heated. This new glue is not only more environmentally friendly but also significantly cheaper than the previous process.
Kaichang Li won the 2007 Green Chemistry award for his discovery of a non-toxic adhesive used to make plywood and particle board.
-EVA
While these college of Forestry professors may not have invented ”Duct Tape,” they may very well end up changing the glue behind the idea. Recently Kaichang Li, a professor of wood science and engineering, and his postdoctoral research associate, Anlong Li, made an incidental discovery in a wood products lab at Oregon State University. Together they created a new pressure-sensitive adhesive that may revolutionize the tape industry – an environmentally benign product that works very well and costs much less than existing adhesives based on petrochemicals.
OSU is filled with many great researchers who are consistently making contributions to both science and society. It is always fun to recognize these unique discoveries that are being made here on campus, so please check out the full article.
“OSU researchers discover new adhesive for tape, label industry”
For all of you following us on the OSU Admissions blog make sure to check out the other ways to connect with OSU. With all of our social media networks, connecting with OSU has never been so easy. Whether you want to check out our tweets, friend us on facebook , video feed on Youtube, or check out our awesome octocam you can always feel like you are a part of the Beaver Community!
Oregon State University has been named a Best Buy School in the upcoming edition of “The Fiske Guide to Colleges” for 2011.
The revised and updated 2011 edition features more than 300 colleges and universities, and names 45 institutions – 21 public and 24 private – as Best Buys. These institutions fall into the inexpensive or moderate price category with four- or five-star academic ratings.
Best Buy schools are named according to the quality of a
cademic offerings in relation to the cost of attendance.
“The Fiske Guide to College” accepts no consulting, advertising, or other fees from colleges and has no outside relationship with colleges working on its behalf.
Fiske Best Buy College 2011
Also, “The Fiske Guide to Colleges” named OSU as “Best Buy College” a few years ago. Below is a brief look at the guide’s review of OSU in 2009.
“In the face of today’s skyrocketing tuition rates, students and families in all economic circumstances are looking for ways to get the best value for their education dollar,” read the guide. “Fortunately, there are some bargains to be found in higher education; it just takes a bit of shopping around with a little guidance along the way.”
In the guide’s lengthy entry on OSU, it notes that “OSU “is strong in many departments, including biotechnology, forestry and engineering. Says one satisfied freshman, ‘If you are looking for a college that is close-knit and has a friendly college town, OSU is the place to go!’”
As always…thanks for reading.
CYN
The 8th Annual ¡Sí Se Pudo! graduation ceremony took place on June 11, 2010 in the Memorial Union Lounge. ¡Sí Se Pudo! is a celebration that commemorates the Latino students who have accomplished their academic goals at OSU. 37 graduates joined in this celebration, more than double last year’s participants. The ceremony recognizes the family and community that have contributed to these students’ success. About 300 guests were in attendance. Felicidades Clase de 2010!
-EVA
Photo courtesy of Lizbeth Marquez
Photo courtesy of Lizbeth Marquez
Hello faithful readers!
Just wanted to let those of you who are planning pay your ATD or complete any other transactions, Admissions related or otherwise, that our payment gateway will be down for a planned outage. The outage will last from June 30th, 2010 at 11:00 am PDT to July 1st, 2010 at 5:00 pm PDT. During this time period, you will not be able to complete any credit card or electronic check transactions. If you attempt to log in, you will encounter the following message:
Web payment is unavailable at this time due to system maintenance. We anticipate web payment being available again soon. During this time frame, you can work on your admission application, but you will not be able to submit completed applications until the upgrade is finished. Thank you for your patience.
Please let us know if you have questions!
-JM
A big hello and congratulations to the incoming fall class! I hope you enjoyed your respective high school commencements and graduation celebrations. The OSU Office of Admissions would like to put a friendly reminder on your radar screen to have your final high school transcript reflecting your graduation date sent our way. If we don’t get your transcript before the beginning of winter quarter, you will not be able to register for winter classes. So, get that transcript in the mail and enjoy the rest of your summer worry free!
Oh, and don’t forget to send any IB/AP scores and college work that you would like applied to your record as well.
We can’t wait to see you this fall!
-JM
On June 1st OSU broke ground on the much anticipated expansion projects to the Dixon Recreational facilities. These projects include building a new Outdoor Recreational Complex as well as renovating the current McAlexander Fieldhouse.
Artist's rendition of new outdoor facilities.
The Outdoor Recreation Complex project will take the place of the existing intramural playfield located between 26th and 30th Streets and between the Washington Way parking area and Intramural Way. In brief, the proposed scope of construction includes two synthetic turf fields with field lighting, the replacement of the existing tennis courts, new entries to the existing Tennis Pavilion structure, a central plaza area with a restroom/storage shelter, a running path, and areas for both active and passive park use. Highlights of the renovations to the McAlexander Fieldhouse are improved surfaces and equipment for turf and court sports, a second on campus rock climbing center and a skills-building course.
Artist's rendition of the McAlexander Fieldhouse renovations.
Together these projects will vastly improve the availability of outdoor recreational areas and create a casual park-like setting in the heart of campus for the OSU community to enjoy a variety of activities!
Construction is scheduled to be completed by the end of this summer and will be ready to welcome students this fall.
-Mike O.
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