Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Each legislative session Oregon State University supporters take a special day to paint the State Capitol in Salem orange and black. OSU Day this session is scheduled for Tuesday, April 17. The day provides legislators with an opportunity to experience the significant impact OSU has in Oregon — and specifically in their legislative districts. The various Colleges and programs at OSU provide display booths staffed by knowledgeable representatives. Throughout the day, OSU students, faculty, and alumni meet informally with legislators to discuss OSU's innovative educational and research endeavors throughout the state. The day includes a 5:00 p.m. reception in the galleria that connects legislators with their OSU constituents. OSU Day puts Oregon State University in the forefront of legislator’s minds and reminds them of the important role of Oregon’s only land-, sea-, sun- and space-grant university.
If you are interested in attending the OSU Day reception, a chartered bus will be departing from the Jefferson Street Bookstore entrance at 3:30pm and returning at 7:00pm.
7:30 a.m.
Balloon distribution with footprint handouts to Senate and House offices, including ties for OSU alumni and others.
8:00 a.m.
Table and display set up in Galleria
Participants: Alumni Association, ASOSU, Career Services, Cascades Campus, COAS, E-Campus, Engineering, Food Innovation Center, Grad School, HHS, Institute for Water and Watersheds, Liberal Arts, Linus Pauling Institute, Open Source Lab, Research Office, Science, Statewides, Tech Wizards, University Advancement, Vet Med
8:30 a.m.
OSU Marketing sets up picture taking and printing booth in Galleria for pictures of Benny and other OSU dignitaries. Thanks to Hewlett Packard, there will be on site printers.
10:00 a.m.
Benny arrives to greet legislators and pose for photographs.
10:15 a.m.
Senate and House Floor Activities
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12:15 p.m.
Meistersingers begin program in Capitol Rotunda (if Chamber sessions are over).
3:30 p.m.
Chartered bus leaves for Salem from the Jefferson St. Bookstore entrance. Open and free to all OSU students, employees and advocates.
4:30 p.m.
Deans and Beaver Buddies arrive at the Capitol.
4:45 p.m.
Speakers arrive at Galleria. Beaver Buddies meet legislators at their offices.
5:00 p.m.
Reception begins.
5:15 p.m.
Words from OSU President Ed Ray, ASOSU President Michael Olson, and OSU alumnus/acclaimed screenwriter Mike Rich. Winner of the Second Annual OSU Quiz announced.
6:30 p.m.
Reception concludes. Chartered bus departs for Corvallis.
Parking: - OSU vehicles (vans, buses, authorized private vehicles) may park in front of the Capitol for free. All others will need to use meters. If ordered by April 6, Government Relations will provide day passes to be used in metered spaces.
Picture Taking: - HP and OSU Marketing will provide a photographer throughout the day to take pictures of people with Benny. They will also provide a printer in the Galleria so pictures can be provided as they are taken and we can deliver them to the various offices during the day.
Storage & assembly: - There is minimal space to store set up materials. Space is located on the east side of the galleria behind a small counter. Prearrangements are required if you anticipate being unable to store containers and other set up materials in vehicles.
10% discount at Café Today for those wearing orange and black.
For more information, contact Heather Bené at (541) 737-4514.
