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.

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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

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The Princeton Review partnered with the U.S. Green Building Council and released their third annual edition of a guidebook showcasing North America’s most environmentally responsible “green colleges.” The list profiles 322 different schools in the United States and Canada “that demonstrate notable commitments to sustainability in their academic offerings, campus infrastructure, activities and career preparation.”

Schools were chosen based on a survey that was conducted in 2011 to hundreds of colleges across the U.S. and Canada. The survey asked more than fifty questions about the institution’s sustainability-related policies, practices, and programs. Of the 768 institutions that received a Green Rating, only 322 of the schools received a score of 83 or above.

College applicants using this free, 232 page, guide will be able to view each school’s most impressive environmental and sustainable initiatives, view facts and statistics, and identify schools with LEED-certified buildings. Of course the applicants will also be able to view each school’s admission, financial aid, and student enrollment information.

Go Beavs!

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To attend the event no pre registration is required and the event is free.  There will be a child  care facility and food will also be provided. Si Se Puede is open to High School students 9-12 grade.  There will be something for everyone.

Si Se Puede Info

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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.

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Hosted at the OMNIMAX Theater, ‘RELENTLESS’ is a documentary chronicling a year in the life of Global Formula Racing Team. Made up of students in a multinational partnership who design and build formula cars for an extremely competitive international racing circuit, the GFR team hails from Oregon State University and DHBW Ravensburg, Germany. They devote every waking moment to the relentless pursuit of an international championship bid.

The world-winning car and members of the GFR Team will be at a pre-screening reception, so come by and see the machine and the students who created and raced it. The GFR Team are back-to-back world champions.

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First Lady, Michelle Obama, will provide the commencement address at Oregon State’s 143^rd annual ceremony on June 17^th.

OSU President Ed Ray invited Michelle Obama to give the address. In the invitation, he cited her work on behalf of youth health and the university’s commitment to fighting hunger and obesity. The first lady’s “Let’s Move!” campaign focus is to better childhood nutrition and improve community health.

Oregon State University researchers have been examining rural childhood obesity issues with a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Additionally, in 2010, members of the Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team from the College of Business earned first place in the national “Let’s Can Hunger Challenge.” The team traveled through Oregon and the United States to develop a greater understanding of efforts made to reduce hunger and help build awareness about food insecurity.

The first lady will also be delivering commencement speeches at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (North Carolina A&T). We are very fortunate and excited to have the first lady take time out of her busy schedule and we welcome her to Beaver Nation.

To read more: http://www.gazettetimes.com/news/local/osu-s-grad-speaker-the-first-lady/article_6e9c7594-78e4-11e1-97c0-0019bb2963f4.html

http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2012/mar/first-lady-michelle-obama-deliver-commencement-address-oregon-state-university

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Recent OSU Graduate Haley Johnsen on American Idol

Haley Johnsen a recent graduate of Oregon State University has made it to the top 42 performers on the television show American Idol. Last week she was showcased with 3 other contestants singing the song “The Night Has a Thousand Eyes”. Her group was given the only standing ovation by the judges that evening.

Tune in this Wednesday and Thursday evening to cheer on fellow beaver believer Haley Johnsen on her pursuit to be the next American Idol. The show airs on both evenings at 8:00pm on FOX.

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 The ewes and lambs are part of ongoing research studies in animal health, breeding, feeding and grazing management conducted by the OSU Agricultural Experiment Station. The animals are used also in instructional programs in the OSU Animal Sciences Department and the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine

Each year the Sheep Center draws thousands of children and adults for the lambing event. This is a great opportunity to cure some of the winter blues and look forward for the spring time ahead.  For more information on visiting the Oregon State University Sheep Center click on the link below.

 OSU Sheep Center

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The EPA recently released their list of green power usage amongst the Top 20 Colleges and Universities in the nation, as reported by Sustainable Business Oregon. OSU came in 4^th in the nation behind the University of Pennsylvania, Carnegie Mellon University, and the University of Utah. Oregon State uses a combination of biogas, biomass, solar, and wind energy to help power the university.

Further reading: http://www.sustainablebusinessoregon.com/articles/2012/01/intel-still-leads-nation-in-green-power.html

Oregon State continues to be one of the greenest colleges in United States and has a continued commitment to sustainability.

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