Center for Civic Engagement

Focus the Nation 2011: Transforming Our Energy Future is a free, one day clean energy forum on Saturday, February 26th from 9:45am-4:30pm.

We are mainly targeting students to attend who are interested in clean energy and environmental sustainability.  However it isn't just for students in environmental majors; we would love engineering, political science, business, etc. to be present. We have Bill Bradbury (Oregon secretary of state 09-99 and 2011 gubernatorial candidate) as the keynote alongside one of our graduates who is working with Mountain Gear as their sustainability coordinator. We also have Thor Hinckley, manager of the PGE renewable energy program as a speaker, along with many other clean energy leaders from the area.

    Our goal is to provide attendees with understanding of and next step ACTIONS for a clean energy future.  In the afternoon a student-run engagement session, consisting of facilitated small group discussions, will involve the entire audience. Focusing on the key themes of energy transformation and how to foster effective intergenerational collaboration and action, participants will record their thoughts and questions. Afterward, an expert panel will address the key issues and themes that emerge from the day. This will be an opportunity for the audience to get direct feedback on their concerns and ideas.  

Please see the agenda for the day here: http://climatechange.up.edu 

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Colleen Butterfield - butterfi@up.edu.  We are VERY excited about this event we just need to get people there!  Please circulate to any students, student groups, faculty, staff, community members, etc who may be interested in attending.  And of course it would be great to see you all there, too!

January 25, 2011 9:00a-3:00p: Volunteers are needed to assist with the Bone Marrow Donor Registration Drive.

Event Information: Come to the Memorial Union Ballroom on Tuesday, January 25 and get swabbed; you could save a life! The DKMS Bone Marrow Donor Registration Drive will run from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. By taking a painless and simple mouth swab you could potentially save the life of someone who is battling leukemia or a blood disease. ASOSU and DKMS hope to register as many potential donors as possible.

If interested or for further information please contact Oke, Health & Wellness Coordinator, CSC_HealthWellness@oregonstate.edu.

If you like kids, then you're in luck! We're looking for a few fun people to help with childcare at an upcoming event.

About the event:

A Community FEAST will take place in South Corvallis. "FEAST" stands for "Food Education Agriculture Solutions Together." A FEAST event is an opportunity for participants to engage in a facilitated discussion about Food, Education, and Agriculture in their community and begin to work towards Solutions Together that will help build a healthier, more equitable and resilient local food system.

When and Where:

This event will at the Lincoln Elementary School Library in South Corvallis on Sunday January 23rd from 12:30pm until 6:00pm.

Want to help??

In order to allow a more diverse and accurate representation of the South Corvallis community, we are offering childcare to participants during the event and we need your help. Food and fun included!

We are looking for 4 people, two for each 3 hour shift. Shift times are 12:15 to 3:15 and 3:00 to 6:00. You have the ability to work both shifts, if interested.

Contact Kate Griffin, kate@tenriversfoodweb.org or 541-602-7278.

We have a service opportunity available for interested volunteers in celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy this upcoming Tuesday January 18, 2011. Together, the OSU Community Service Center and the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) will host a large group of 5th graders from Corvallis' Hoover Elementary School from 11:00am to 1:00pm.

Volunteers are needed to help guide groups of children through activities at various stations, engaging the children in learning MLK's legacy. The activities will be held in the MU Ballroom, and will include a campus tour for the children. If you are interested, please contact Sebastián Alejandro González (Social, Cultural, & Education Coordinator) ASAP at CSC_SocialCultural@oregonstate.edu or by calling 541-737-3041.

Hosted by the OSU Community Service Center and the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center

What: MLK - Our Youth, His Legacy

When: Tuesday January 18th, 2011 | 11:00AM-1:00PM

Where: MU Ball Room

Alternative Spring Break Participant Informational Meeting will be held this Thursday, January 13th in McNary 125. For further information please contact Ardith, ardith.feroglia@oregonstate.edu.

(WINTER TERM) February 12, 2011: "The day of the event we all meet at Crystal Lake Sports Park and Boat Ramp and will run into the cold water (hence the name, polar bear plunge)! Each participant (must raise a minimum of 50$) will receive incentives and prizes depending on how much money is donated. Each plunger will also receive food and drink for their bravery in the form of Starbucks and hot soup once the plunge is over! On campus rivalries may also be created, such as dorms competing against dorms or Greek house verse Greek house and prizes will also be awarded to the winners, this is known as the campus challenge. Last year the Plunge raised about $30,000 in Corvallis alone. It is a huge event that brings together OSU and the community." For more information view their website HERE.

(WINTER TERM) February 23 & 24, 2011: "Career Services are seeking volunteers for the winter term career fair. We would like to thank you for the volunteers you provide to assist us in the logistics and customer service aspects of past fair operations as we would not be able to conduct the fairs without the support of the volunteers. There is a need specifically for the 8:00AM to Noon period to help employers and displays to their tables. Need to gather volunteers by February 11th, 2011. Interested parties can contact Mike Mays at (541) 737-0520"