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Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
Whether you’re heading onto the job market or looking for an internship, Oregon State’s upcoming career fairs and workshops can work for you. Check out the upcoming schedule for events that will help your search:
Feb. 11
Workshops in Career Services (Kerr B008 – Classroom 8A): 10-11 a.m., Effective Job Search; noon to 1 p.m., Resume Writing; [...]
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Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
For some students, writing an essay or studying for an exam might be the biggest worry they face during the term. But for others, knowing where they’re going to sleep, or where their next meal is coming from, is a constant source of fear and concern.
On the surface, students who are sleeping in their cars [...]
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Monday, February 8th, 2010
Did you know that food pantries in Linn and Benton counties distributed emergency food service to more than 145,000 people in 2009 alone?
During the month of February, Oregon State University participates in a campus-wide food drive. All benefits go to support the Linn-Benton Food Share. You can help support the drive by coming to the [...]
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Monday, February 1st, 2010
When you think about Gretchen Boock’s background, it’s unsurprising she chose a career in the wine industry. She grew up in Mt. Angel, Oregon, a beautiful, hilly town known for its proximity to some of the most fertile agricultural lands in the state. She spent her summers helping her family tend to their strawberry and [...]
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Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
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 [...]
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Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
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 [...]
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Thursday, January 14th, 2010
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 go [...]
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Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
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 have heard [...]
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Friday, January 8th, 2010
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 has been [...]
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Tuesday, January 5th, 2010
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 event [...]
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