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It was winter 2002 in Hermiston, Ore., when Jesus Jaime-Diaz sat down with his 14-year-old brother, May, and told him that he could do whatever he wanted. After everything Jaime-Diaz had been through – poverty, gangs, violence, arrests – he wanted to set a positive example for May. “You can go to college. You can [...]

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 more interested in making a lasting impact. And that’s why they’ve challenged fellow KidSpirit employees to start donating monthly to the program. Both men have been enthusiastic supporters and advocates [...]

For the last few days, many people have been glued to their computer screens and television sets, watching the horrific aftermath of the Haiti earthquake and wondering what they can do to help. At Oregon State University, students, faculty and staff now have an opportunity to make cash donations through the Memorial Union that will [...]

Yvenson Bernard, former OSU running back and a native of Haiti, has reached out to former colleagues and friends to gather donations for his home country. Bernard, who plans to travel to Haiti in two weeks and bring donations to the earthquake ravaged country, wrote the following e-mail to request support: Hello everyone, As you [...]

From now through Jan. 23, Oregon State University will celebrate the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with a celebration at multiple locations throughout Corvallis. And here’s your guide. Take special note of the popular Peace Breakfast and appearances by Freedom Rider Ruth Koenig and human rights activist and author Richard Lapchick, who [...]

Television is full of reality television shows focused on dramatic weight loss and questionable approaches to fitness. But at Oregon State University, a new competition is focusing on a holistic approach to health, utilizing the many resources available on campus. Oregon State students, faculty and staff are gearing up for a 19-week health and wellness [...]