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From Extension Service News
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University students brought home the top award from this year’s national conference of Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) in Indianapolis.
Although the OSU chapter had previously won the regional award, this was their first time capturing the national [...]

According to Kris Winter, Director of New Student Programs and Family Outreach, the START program registrations are running well ahead of last year at this time.
So if you have been admitted and paid or are exempt from paying the Advance Tuition Deposit (ATD), you better register for START soon. Paying the ATD is the [...]

Check out this touching story from today’s Oregonian.

Photo by Faith Cathcart/Oregonian
Vose second graders Abigail Figueroa, from left, Helen Caldillo, Tyler Rench, front, Sergio Correa and Carlos Padilla wear matching Oregon State shirts to their school’s annual college awareness assembly. Vose Elementary students, many of whom are low income, began raising money last year to give [...]

About a year ago, former students were brought to campus to take part in commencement to receive their honorary degrees. You may remember previous postings on this in the “At Long Last” series.
Sadly, Jack Yoshihara who attended the ceremony to receive his honorary degree has passed away. On behalf of the the Oregon State [...]

The Rainbow Continuum is proud to present the 2009 Queer Pride Celebration, happening this week, Sunday May 10th through Friday May 15th. There are a lot of events going on this week including a freedom of expression wall, an LGBT Family Night, a BBQ, and a drag show. You can find complete details and descriptions [...]

Students in the Educational Opportunities Program, Student Support Services, and College Assistance Migrant Program take a moment to celebrate their scholastic achievements during the Honor Roll Reception held in April. Check out the photos that I got from Sheila Roberts, an Advisor in the Educational Opportunities Program. (Thanks, Sheila!) To all students honored: OSU is [...]