It is important to meet with your advisor every term to discuss your academic progression, career interests, professional development, and other questions. You don’t have to wait until registration
time to set up an appointment. Please sign up for your term appointment with Khrystal, our Head Academic Advisor, using the BeaverHub Student Success Team option. Directions and login can be found here:
https://technology.oregonstate.edu/services/beaver-hub
BEE, the College of Engineering and College of Science offer free peer tutoring for a wide variety of courses. Check this webpage for more information and schedules -
https://engineering.oregonstate.edu/current-students/academic-support.
Our BEE tutor, Trey Mohler, can assist you with your academic coursework questions. Don’t hesitate to reach out to him!
mohlert@oregonstate.edu
NEW! Mentorship Program
Welcome to the start of the year with the BEE community! We have an exciting new program for our Ecological Engineering undergraduates starting this year thanks to input from our Alumni during
exit interviews and BEE Department Head’s, Dr. Adam Ward, excitement to invest in every students success while studying with us and beyond.
We would like to invite you all to participate in the
Biological & Ecological Engineering Mentor Collective Program. When you sign up for this program, you will be matched with an alumni mentor. A mentor can provide additional support and guidance because they have been where you are now.
To get started, register and complete a short survey (this will take you only 3 minutes!) telling us about yourself, and we will match you with a mentor with similar interests and backgrounds and
what’s important to you.
Click
here to register and complete your survey
Once you complete that survey, you can expect an email from the Mentor Collective team with more information – be sure to check it out, and do not hesitate to reach out to Jennifer Cohen in either
the main office (Gilmore 116) or her email at Jennifer.cohen@oregonstate.edu
or reach out to the Mentor Collective directly at help@mentorcollective.org.
Seminars and Lectures:
Water Resources Seminar Series:
This Week’s Title:
“Multiplying the impact of field data through models to predict which lakes are at-risk for harmful cyanobacteria blooms”
Speaker:
Amalia Handler, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
When: April 9 – 4:00pm-5:00pm
Where:
Burt Hall 193 or Zoom
(WRS2025)
Next Week’s Title:
“Advancing the Environmental Forensics of ‘Forever Chemicals’ at the Clean Water Symposium
Speaker: Jennifer Field, Oregon State University
When: 6:00pm-7:20pm
Where:
OSU LaSells Stewart Center
When: Tuesday, April 8 – 12:00pm-1:00pm
Where: Virtual Event
Speaker:
Adam Ward, Interim Associate Dean of Academics for the College of Agricultural Sciences; Department Head of Biological & Ecological Engineering
Topic:
Connectivity, Climate Change and the Clean Water Act: Evolving Protections of Oregon’s Headwater Streams
The 2025 lecture series features faculty members leading cutting-edge research
in climate science and related solutions, with a focus on understanding the complex processes underlying our climate, developing new technologies for mitigating climate-changing factors, and adapting to new climate conditions.
All lectures are free and open to the public and streamed on Zoom, with
recordings available afterward.
Headwater streams are essential habitat and provide clean water to downstream
users. Their federal protection depends upon their connectivity to downstream waters, which is changing in response to climate and weather patterns. In this talk, I review both the science and policy that govern headwater stream protections. In particular,
I highlight a 70+ year study at the HJ Andrews Experimental Forest (near Blue River, Oregon in the Cascade Range) to document the changing flows, connectivity, and protections that could be anticipated in the coming decades.
HMSC
Research Seminar – Multi-Faceted Approach to Reducing the Influence of Disease in Sablefish Aquaculture
When:
Thursday, April 10 – 3:30pm-4:30pm
Where:
Hatfield Marine Science Center, 2030 SE Marine Science Dr., Newport, OR 97365
Speaker:
Joe Dietrich, Research Ecologist, Northwest Fisheries Science Center, NOAA, Newport, OR
Topic:
Multi-Faceted Approach to Reducing the Influence of Disease in Sablefish Aquaculture
Sablefish
represent one of the most promising new species for marine aquaculture in the US due to the recent development of culture methods and its historic high value in the market. Through tribal partnerships and research collaborations, the production of this native
species in the Pacific Northwest has been shown to be feasible. However, outbreaks of furunculosis, caused by atypical Aeromonas salmonicida, have been identified as a major bottleneck during the production cycle. Disease outbreaks in aquaculture
can result in high mortalities and economic losses. Prevention of furunculosis is identified as a high-priority need for sablefish aquaculture. The NOAA personnel, in Newport, conduct research in the areas of aquatic animal health and disease in order to assess
and minimize the impact of diseases on both important cultured and wild species. We use a multi-faceted approach to investigate alternative strategies to reduce the effects of disease in the culture of sablefish in the Pacific Northwest. Our research addresses
the influence of different vaccine strategies and dietary supplements on preventing sablefish mortality; while also characterizing the potential for disease transmission between wild and cultured species.
Special
Hatfield Event: An Evening of Science and Policy with Jane Lubchenco
When:
Wednesday, April 16 – 6:00pm-7:00pm
Where:
Hatfield Marine Science Center, 2030 SE Marine Science Dr., Newport, OR 97365
Speaker:
Jane Lubchenco, Ph.D. Wayne and Gladys Valley Professor of Marine Biology and University Distinguished Professor of Integrative Biology in the College of Science, OSU
Topic:
Seas the Day: A New Narrative for the Ocean
It’s
time for a new narrative for the ocean, one that reflects current scientific knowledge and acknowledges innovative new partnerships and solutions that center the ocean in our future. The two current dominant narratives for the ocean are anchored in the past.
The older one considers the ocean to be so vast, bountiful, and resilient that it is simply too big to fail. This first narrative drives pollution and overexploitation of resources. A second, more recent narrative is that the ocean is now so depleted, polluted,
and disrupted, and the drivers of those outcomes are so powerful and complex, that the ocean is simply too big to fix. A third, new narrative is emerging, based on scientific findings, existing solutions, and innovative partnerships and policies. This new
narrative ocean is neither too big to fail, nor is it too big to fix. But it is too important and too central to our future to ignore.
College
of Engineering Clean Water Symposium
When: Thursday, April 17
– 5:00pm-7:00pm
Where: LaSells Stewart Center,
875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis, OR 97331
Across the globe, access to clean
water is threatened by population growth, climate change, industrial and agricultural pollution and other pressures. Join us at the 2025 Clean Water Symposium, hosted by Oregon State University, to learn more about innovative and leading work to protect this
precious resource through faculty and student presentations.
2025 Clean Water Symposium
Thursday, April 17
Lecture presented by:
Jennifer Field
Professor, Department of Environmental
and Molecular Toxicology, Oregon State University
Topic: "Advancing the Environmental
Forensics of 'Forever Chemicals'."
Attend in person:
Thursday, April 17
- 3:30-5
p.m.: Lightning Talks
(Presenting and attending this session is by application only. Lightning Talk applications are now closed.)
- 5-6
p.m.: Poster Session + Reception
(Attendance is open to the public. Poster applications are now closed.)
- 6-7
p.m.: Lecture *virtual attendance available
The LaSells Stewart Center; 875
SW 26th St, Corvallis, OR 97331
Register
for the in-person event.
Attend virtually:
Thursday, April 17
- 6-7
p.m.: Lecture *virtual attendance available
For questions or assistance: engineering.events@oregonstate.edu
Photography Notice:
Photos may be taken at this
event and potentially used in Oregon State University promotional materials. By attending this event, you consent to have your photo taken and allow Oregon State University and the College of Engineering to use these photographs.
When: Wednesday, April 23
– 6:00pm-7:00pm
Speaker:
Marley Parker - Freelance science communicator and HMSC Lavern Weber Visiting Scientist
Where: Hatfield Marine Science
Center, 2030 SE Marine Science Dr., Newport, OR 97365
How do you fix broken machinery
in the middle of the ocean? What is the best treatment for seasickness? When you encounter multiple setbacks, where do you look for solutions?
Join us as deep sea explorer Marley Parker answers these questions and shares behind-the-scenes stories from her work on research vessels. From trouble-shooting technical issues to navigating rough weather to traveling across the globe during a pandemic, Marley
illustrates how the challenging nature of oceanography teaches us to be humble, flexible, and resilient - and how these lessons can empower scientific communities under threat.
Jobs and Internships and Career Events
Spring
All-Industries Career & Internship Fair
When: Wednesday, April 16 – 11:00am-3:00pm
Where: CH2M Hill Alumni Center, 725 SW 26th Street, Corvallis OR 97331
Looking for an internship or a professional role? Attend this fair to connect with local and national employers eager to hire OSU students!
City of Corvallis Recruitment!
The City of Corvallis is currently hiring for an Engineering Technician position (entry-level) perfect for a student finishing up at OSU, and a Civil Engineering I/II position (mid to senior level)
The Engineering Technician
performs a variety of engineering duties in the Development Review or Capital Projects workgroups to ensure private and public development complies with City regulations. Responsibilities include inspecting and monitoring construction associated with new
development, permitting work within and use of the Right-of-Way, accepting or rejecting public infrastructure improvements, calculating, assessing and providing information on development fees, preparing construction drawings and specifications, and assisting
the Surveyor with land and construction surveying. These tasks are illustrative only and may include other related duties.
The Civil Engineer I or II
provides engineering support to the City organization including the review of land use applications and public improvement plans, preparation of construction drawings and specifications, inspection of construction projects, development of project estimates,
permitting work within and use of the Right-of-Way, and assists the City Surveyor with project data collection and construction staking. These tasks are illustrative only and may include other related duties.
Multiple Positions
One Civil Engineer II position in Capital Improvement
One Civil Engineer I or II position in Development Review
Apply now at
www.corvallisoregon.gov
Oregon State is on Handshake
Handshake is Oregon State's hub for everything students need from college to career. The Handshake platform was designed by students, for students with one goal in mind: to help college students
find their way to their dream careers. https://oregonstate.joinhandshake.com/login
Have you joined BEE’s LinkedIn Page yet? We post ALL job announcements to both LinkedIn and Facebook.
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/6711697
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Around Campus
Flu shot clinics:
OSU is hosting one flu shot clinic this fall for faculty, staff and students on the Corvallis campus on Sept. 26th. Participants can sign up in the Fred Meyer portal. Please note that the insurance section is required in the portal.
View
the registration instructions and portal access. When registering, make sure to click on the location OSU Faculty, Staff Student Flu Shot Clinic only. Kaiser
members are not able to receive their flu shots at the OSU clinics but can find options here:
www.kp.org/flu.
OSU Cascades is hosting a flu shot clinic from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 5 in the Ray Hall Atrium. Flu vaccines will be given on a first come first serve basis. More details will be posted on Ben Beavs Central. OSU Medical Insurance Plans also cover flu shot clinics
at many pharmacies or at medical appointments. Go to this website
to learn more. Questions? Please contact employee.pebbbenefits@oregonstate.edu
or 541-737-2805.
BEE Ice Cream Sundae Monday!
When:
April 7 – 1:00pm-2:30pm
Where: Gilmore Hall Student Lounge
Stop by for some ice cream and hang out with fellow students, faculty and
staff!
When:
Monday, April 7-11
Where:
Hallie Ford Center, Lobby, Room 115
National Public Health Week (NPHW)
will take place from April 7-11 at various campus locations, bringing together faculty, students and staff from all across campus to foster community engagement and highlight public health initiatives. Event activities include:
- Monday, April 7 (8-10 a.m.): Welcome breakfast & kick-off @ Hallie Ford Center lobby
- Tuesday, April 8 (9-10:30 a.m.): Rural health panel @ Hallie Ford Center 115
- Wednesday, April 9 (9-10:30 a.m.): Sexual health equity panel @ Hallie Ford Center 115
- Thursday, April 10 (5-6 p.m.): Disability awareness talk @ Hallie Ford Center 115
- Friday, April 11 (2:30-4:30 p.m.): Self-defense workshop @ McAlexander Fieldhouse
- Saturday, April 12 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.): Kickball for the Community @ Student Legacy Park Field 3
College
of Engineering Diversity & Inclusion Student/Employer LUNCH! Open to All!
When: Wednesday, April 9
– 11:30am-1:30pm
Where: Johnson Hall, 221
ALL ENGINEERING STUDENTS ARE WELCOME!
Please note that this is not a
recruitment event. The focus in inclusive practice and narratives. Companies will have the opportunity to interact with students in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
At this event, each company will
have five minutes to introduce themselves and to provide an overview of the company’s mission, support systems for employees from marginalized identities, current hiring opportunities, etc.
After the introductions, company
representatives will participate in a short, facilitated panel where they will be asked questions around identity, community, resilience, etc. Afterwards, employers will move to individual rooms for small group discussions. Students will be able to move freely
to different rooms so that they can engage with different employers more closely.
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED!
Rally
Point: A Veterans Support Space
When: Wednesday, April 9-June
4 – 2:30pm-4:00pm
Where: Holcomb Center, Snell
150
A drop-in space designed to support
current and prior service members to process the challenges of the college experience as non-traditional students. New members welcome each week. Just drop in by start time. Every Wednesday from 2:30-4 p.m., April 9-June 4.
When: Saturday, April 12 – 10:00am-4:00pm
Where: Hatfield Marine Science Center, 2030 SE Marine Science Dr.,
Newport, OR 97365
Hatfield Marine Science Day is an annual science fair and open house, featuring
marine science programs and scientists based at Hatfield. The event is free, family-friendly and ideal for lifelong learners. Everyone is welcome!
New LBCC Corvallis Route: From the start of Fall Term to the end of Spring Term, Beaver Bus route will serve both the OSU Corvallis and the LBCC Corvallis campuses Monday through Thursday
from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. The Beaver Bus is a free shuttle service at OSU. It is helpful for getting around campus and now for travel between LBCC Corvallis and OSU. For all routes, use the
Beaver
Bus Tracker to view route maps, to find your nearest Beaver Bus stop, to see where the bus is in real time and to view important service notifications.
Please send questions to transportation@oregonstate.edu.
Mid-Month Emergency Preparedness Topic: Suspicious Object. Bomb threats, suspicious objects and bombs are meant to disrupt normal activities and cause fear in populations. With pre-planning,
you can remain calm and be knowledgeable of what to do in order to part of an effective response. Download a copy of the
Bomb
Threat Checklist and keep by your phone. English and Spanish versions of this bulletin can be found here:
https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/suspicious-objects-and-bomb-threats.
The
Valley Library Circulation and Info Desks Combining: Beginning in Fall 2023, all borrowing and information services will be available from a combined service
point close to the Valley Library main entrance. While we get our space ready to offer you single-stop services,
visit
us all summer at the entry to the Learning Commons.
Free student contraceptive care:
Want
free contraceptive care? Oregon ContraceptiveCare (CCare) is a program funded through a grant from the Centers for Medicaid Services and the Oregon Department
of Human Services that allows Student Health Services (SHS) to provide free reproductive health care and contraceptive services to OSU students with certain income criteria. Most students qualify. Sign up for CCare by calling SHS at 541-737-9140.
OSU Assist: Mobile Crisis Response
OSU Assist is a multi-disciplinary support team that provides compassionate mobile crisis response and wraparound services for students facing mental health challenges or experiencing other forms of distress. This team brings together new personnel and
existing university services to support students facing challenges. By calling 911 or 541-737-7000, OSU Assist will be dispatched in crisis situations that meet certain criteria. This could include instances of suicide ideation, substance abuse issues, survivors
seeking support and welfare checks. The team provides serve on the Corvallis campus from Wednesday through Sunday, 1 p.m. to 1 a.m., with hours anticipated to expand in future terms. For more information on this service, visit our
website,
contact Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Care Services Aubrie Piper
or attend one of the informational sessions noted below.
Anytime Anywhere: MySSP @ OSU App
Anytime Anywhere: MySSP @ OSU is an app that gives all OSU students, including Ecampus students, 24/7 access by text or phone with a licensed mental health counselor (MySSP stands for “My Student
Support Program”). The app makes it easy to schedule short-term counseling appointments with the same ongoing counselor and provides educational materials covering mental health topics. Students can communicate with a counselor in five different languages
(Mandarin, Cantonese, French, Spanish or English); additional language options are available upon request. Students can download the Anytime Anywhere: MySSP @ OSU and learn more about the service
at beav.es/anytimeanywhere. For
questions, please contact Bonnie Hemrick,
Director of Mental Health Promotion.
Togetherall: A new mental health resource for OSU students. Togetherall is a safe and anonymous online community where students can share about what they are feeling and get support to improve
mental health and well-being. Watch this 1-minute video to learn more: https://youtu.be/mEt4dblejNo.
Direct students to beav.es/togetherall
to join. For questions about this service: tess.websterhenry@oregonstate.edu.
Eat Free: @eatfreeosu
is a Twitter account managed by the Human Services Resource Center student team. This account broadcasts information about open events on campus that also have food available. If your event is closed, but you have extra food, a message can be crafted asking
students to show up at the end of your event. Event organizers can tag @eatfreeosu or call 541-737-3747 during business hours to request their event be posted on the account.
