April 15th, 2010
OSU alum receives prestigious graduate fellowship
Taralyn Tan, a 2008 graduate of Oregon State in biochemistry and biophysics and an honors college student, has just been awarded a Phi Kappa Phi […]
LIFE@OSU
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Category » Student Achievment
February 17th, 2010
Oregon State trains graduate students to be better TAs
Oregon State University graduate students teaching introductory biology labs are now being taught how to be more effective teachers, engage their students in critical thinking, […]
February 2nd, 2010
OSU engineering students take on Kenya project
Oregon State University’s chapter of Engineers Without Borders has initiated a new project in Lela, Kenya.
January 20th, 2010
Making giving a life lesson
Oregon State University students Adam Aguilar and Kasra Azizian aren’t the type to send a thank you card and leave it at that. They are […]
January 13th, 2010
Former OSU football player reaches out to Haiti
Yvenson Bernard, former OSU running back whose family hails from Haiti, has reached out to former colleagues and friends to gather donations for his home […]
January 13th, 2010
Africa journey beset by perils
Two OSU sophomores are making their way through Africa to raise awareness for charities.
December 31st, 2009
Undergraduate research selected for funding
Various projects funded for Winter/Spring
November 9th, 2009
Supporting their supporters
As students lined up for Beaver tickets on a chilly Monday morning in front of Reser Stadium, OSU football players Keaton Kristick and Jacquizz Rodgers […]
November 5th, 2009
Unique biology lab gives freshmen the chance to do real research
For the last two years, Oregon State University freshmen in a unique biology lab have been researching and documenting phages, and their work is contributing […]
October 21st, 2009
Oregon State sophomores prepare for charity rally across Africa
Oregon State University sophomores Keegan Warrington and Tate Koenig are preparing to set out on the biggest adventure of their lives.
October 12th, 2009
Reaching into the past to move us forward
Honoring the rich history of the African American experience is an important part of the redesign of the Memorial Union conference room, and Teressa Hartley […]
August 13th, 2009
Mentor provides autonomy for student
When Tristan Peery came to OSU, he met Kipp Shearman and learned about gliders.
July 16th, 2009
Freshman living the life aquatic
Emily Pickering, a University Honors College student and biology major, is the first freshman ever to accompany Mark Hixon and his group to tiny Lee […]
July 16th, 2009
Finding family in forestry
Val Goodness has learned that balance can be achieved between the goals of environmentalists and the needs of the forest industry.
July 16th, 2009
Looking for a tough mentor
Chelsea Byrd and Dennis Hruby have maintained a mentoring relationship for a decade.
May 28th, 2009
No business like snow business
On May 21, the fourth annual Cricket Campus Rail Jam Tour – also known as “Snow in the Quad” – took place at OSU’s Memorial […]
May 28th, 2009
Enthusiasm plus work ethic equals Fulbright grant
Robbie Lamb has taken inspiration from his mentor, Mark Hixon.
May 14th, 2009
Changing the world
Rosie Richards credits Jeff Hale — both as a teacher and an adviser — with helping her see a career in social justice and explaining […]
March 19th, 2009
Connections crucial for teachers, students
For Mike O’Malley, teaching is all about relationships and connections.
March 5th, 2009
Writing the OSU story
Kevin Miller (’78) considers himself a classic first-generation OSU student.