The Daily Barometer: Best Student Newspaper in Northwest Region

The newsroom at Oregon State University’s daily newspaper, The Barometer is celebrating numerous accolades from the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ).  The society’s Northwest region awarded OSU’s Barometer with the top award during the annual conference in Tacoma, WA on March 31^st.  The Barometer was award with the highest honor, best student newspaper in the five-state area.  The awards didn’t stop there.  The newspaper also received the following Mark of Excellence awards:

First place, “Best All-Around Daily Student Newspaper” 4-year college/university
First place, “Sports Column Writing”, 4-year college/university, Jesse Severson writer
First place, “Breaking News Reporting” 4-year college/university, Kristin Pugmire writer
Second place, “General News Photography” 4 year college/university, Vinay Bikkina photographer
Second place, “Sports Column Writing” 4-year college/university, Grady Garrett writer
Second place, “Sports Writing” 4-year college/university, Grady Garrett writer

This is not the first time The Daily Barometer has been recognized by the Society.  SPJ honored The Barometer as the best daily student newspaper in the nation in 2001, and tied for second place in 2002.  The 2012 first place region award winners will go on to the national Society of Professional Journalists competition on September 20-22, 2012 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  We wish them luck during the upcoming competitions!

To learn more about OSU’s student media: KBVR-TV, KBVR-FM, Prism Magazine, Beaver Yearbook and The Daily Barometer newspaper click here.

Thanks for reading…CYN

The Office of Admissions and University Housing and Dining Services (UHDS) are looking for candidates to fill positions as TOUR and/or UHDS Ambassadors for the 2012-13 school year. U.S. News and World Report listed on-campus tour guide as the best college job to boost your resume.

Ideal Candidates:

* have a wide range of OSU experiences
* enjoy working with people
* have public speaking skills
* are outgoing
* are self-motivated

Benefits of Being a TOUR or UHDS Ambassador:

* excellent work experience in a professional setting
* positively impact future OSU students and families
* work within a dynamic team environment
* competitive pay
* leadership credit and a resume-building experience

To apply for this amazing student job, click this link: http://oregonstate.edu/visitosu/app

-BM

For updated information as it becomes available, phone 541-737-8000 or visit alert.oregonstate.edu, the university’s emergency information portal.

-cyn

From the Portland Business Journal:

Want your children to get the best salary possible after graduating in Oregon?

Then send them to Oregon State University, which tops a list of 12 Oregon colleges with a median, mid-career salary of $86,900 a year, according to surveys by salary research company PayScale Inc. of Seattle.

Coming up are a two opportunities to visit campus and see what we have to offer our students.

Go Beavs!
-bv

OSU alumni consistently make a major impact in our communities and globally through the Peace Corp.  With continuous dedication, its not a surprise that Oregon State University ranks No. 25 on Peace Corps’ 2011 rankings of colleges and universities in the large category (more than 15,000 undergraduates). There are currently 47 undergraduate alumni serving as Peace Corps volunteers.

OSU graduates have a long tradition of serving as Peace Corps Volunteers in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Since the Peace Corps was established by President John F. Kennedy in 1961, 1,180 OSU alumni have served as Peace Corps volunteers. This is more than any other university in Oregon!

For more information about Peace Corp, please click here!

Thanks for reading…
cyn

TOUR and UHDS are hiring for the best college job according to US News and World Report

The Office of Admissions and University Housing and Dining Services (UHDS) are looking for candidates to fill positions as TOUR and/or UHDS Ambassadors for the 2011-12 school year. U.S. News and World Report listed on-campus tour guide as the best college job to boost your resume.

Ideal Candidates:

* have a wide range of OSU experiences
* enjoy working with people
* have public speaking skills
* are outgoing
* are self-motivated

Benefits of Being a TOUR or UHDS Ambassador:

* excellent work experience in a professional setting
* positively impact future OSU students and families
* work within a dynamic team environment
* competitive pay
* leadership credit and a resume-building experience

Electronically submit the completed application by
11:59 p.m., Friday, Feb 4, 2011.

-bv

DRC Main Entrance

What draws students and community members to Dixon Recreation Center (DRC) are the broad activities that are available.  Specifically getting into shape, places like the lower and upper courts are a host to pick up games such as; basketball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, pickle ball and anything else imaginable. If racquetball, squash or wallyball is more your style, there’s about nine courts dedicated to such sports!

DRC Weight Room 1

If bulking up is on the list of things to do this 2011, Dixon has not one but two weight rooms to achieve strength goals.  Weight Room 1 is a larger space that has selectorized weight equipment, plate-loaded weight equipment, a variety of free weights and benches. Equipment choices include Cybex, Magnum, Ivanko and Irongrip.  For a space that is a little more private, Weight Room 2 can also be an excellent spot to hit the free motion weight equipment.  Students looking for a little guidance on a weights routine have access to a personal partner training.  This program allows two students to go through a personal training session together. With partner training, the trainer can design a program that is both catered to the students’ goals while flexible enough to be continued in the future.

DRC Cardio Room 1

Similar to the weight rooms, Dixon has two cardio rooms and a running track to enjoy getting back in shape.  The cardio rooms are very unique and first of its kind.  Why you ask?  Here is an article from the Oregonian describing OSU’s cardio exercise equipment:

Oregon State University is harnessing the energy the machines can generate and converting it to electricity to feed back into the power grid.
It is among the first universities in the United States to do so.
With new technology developed by a Florida firm, Oregon State has retrofitted 22 elliptical exercise machines in its student fee-funded Dixon Recreation Center and already is collecting the power produced by students.

DRC Lap Pool in Steven’s Natatorium

For students looking to hit the pool, can swim or find sanctuary in Steven’s Natatorium (Dixon Pool).  Water in the lap swim pool, dive well and hot tub are all heated to perfection; 81.5 degrees, 83 degrees and 104 in the 16 person hot tub.  The lap pool is available during the duration of the day with lanes divided by, slow, medium all the way to fast.  Also, the Natatorium is home to the amazing Division I; Pac 10 Women’s Swimming team.

DRC Climbing Center

Another alluring amenity in Dixon is the breath taking climbing center.  It is the tallest college climbing facility in the Pacific Northwest, 42.5 ft tall and is highly used by our OSU community.  The multi pitched climbing surface caters to a broad spectrum of climbing abilities and variety of  functions; bouldering cave, hang boards, universally accessible rappel station, cracks, arêtes and overhangs.  Click here to take you to pictures from the 2009 Vertical Festival held in the lovely climbing center.

Lastly, Dixon Recreation (including Rec Sports) is the second largest student employer on OSU’s campus.  In fact, my first job at OSU was working at Dixon Café for two glorious years.  Click here to explore student employment at Dixon.

There is so much more Dixon Recreation Center provides anyone seeking to recharge, rejuvenate, revamp, get buff, or similarly to feel physically better!  Click here to check out Dixon for yourself or here to join there facebook page.

Thanks for reading,
CYN

Washington dedicated his career to the National Center for Atmospheric Research and has developed a international reputation for his work on the study of the Earth’s climate.  He also served as chairman of the National Science Board under both President Clinton and President George W. Bush.

Click here to find out more.

-EVA

Design Network highlighted on KGW

Surprised? Don’t be. OSU has an amazing apparel design program to go along with an interior design/housing studies program as well. There is more to this research university than just science and engineering!

-bv

Department of WSE

If you are interested in a hands-on career that employs science, business and technology to make a difference in helping society become more sustainable, then consider a Bachelors in Science program Renewable Materials.

This program is designed to give students the specialized knowledge and broad skills to help the world replace oil and non-renewable materials with plant-based renewable alternatives.  Wood, bamboo, straw and many other plant-based materials can be used to provide housing, consumer products, energy and other benefits for society.  Doing so efficiently and sustainably is at the core of this program.  Graduates find personally and financially rewarding careers with employers of all sizes and locations.  Check out some of the careers of some of our graduates.

The OSU degree emphasizes core science and technology, an understanding of how business works and strong communications skills. Our program is taught by faculty who will take a personal interest in your future.  Check out the curriculum and the two options that allow you to tailor your studies.

We offer many scholarships to new and continuing students and special help for transfer students from other programs or community colleges.

Need more information? Contact our Advisor.

Thanks for reading,
CYN