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:
Speaker:
Dr. Tamie J. Jovanelly, Berry College
When:
Wednesday, April 30 - 4:00pm-5:00pm
Where:
Burt Hall 193 or Zoom (WRS2025)
Next
Week’s Title: TBA
Speaker:
TBA
When:
Wednesday, May 7 – 4:00pm-5:00pm
Where:
Burt Hall 193 or Zoom (WRS2025)
HMSC
Research Seminar – Student Invited Speaker – Kyle Elliot, Associate Professor, Canada Research Chair in Arctic Ecology, McGill University
When:
Thursday, May 1 – 3:30pm-4:30pm
Speaker:
Student Invited Speaker – Kyle Elliot, Associate Professor, Canada Research Chair in Arctic Ecology, McGill University
Where:
Hatfield Marine Science Center, 2030 SE Marine Science Dr., Newport, OR 97365
Topic: Seabirds
as indicators of environmental change
Seabirds,
as top predators in marine ecosystems, integrate signals across space and time, bringing these signals to a central location—the colony—where they can be studied by scientists. Seabird behaviour and health (physiology) thus reflects shifts in oceanographic
conditions, food availability, and climate dynamics. Small, lightweight tracking devices that collect data on seabird movements, foraging behavior, and environmental conditions has greatly enhanced our ability to use seabirds as effective indicators, pinpointing
the moment where predator meets prey. Focusing on long-term studies at Coats Island (Nunavut) and Middleton Island (Alaska), the presentation explores how monitoring seabird behaviour and health reveals trends in ocean temperatures, prey distributions and
pollution. In particular, energetics plays a key role integrating behaviour and physiology and acts as an early warning system for ecological collapse across both systems. Understanding the relationship between seabirds and environmental change is vital for
conservation efforts, marine ecosystem management, and mitigating climate change impacts.
HMSC
Research Seminar – Community Benefits and Impacts from Offshore Wind Development
When:
Thursday, May 8 – 3:30pm-4:30pm
Speakers:
Julia Bingham (School of Public Policy, Oregon State University), Emily Miller (School of Public Policy, Oregon State University), Lorren Ruscetta (School of Marine Science & Policy, University of Delaware), Hossain Taufiq (School of Public Policy, Oregon
State University), Greg Stelmach (School of Public Policy, Oregon State University)
Where:
Hatfield Marine Science Center, 2030 SE Marine Science Dr., Newport, OR 97365
Topic: Community
Benefits and Impacts from Offshore Wind Development
Over
the last few years, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has explored the possibility of leasing federal waters off the southern Oregon Coast for the construction of up to 3 gigawatts of floating offshore wind. The planned lease auction had been scheduled
for October 2024 but was postponed due to lack of competitive interest from developers. While leasing efforts are currently paused at the federal level, state policymakers are actively developing a roadmap for offshore wind development that would clarify the
state’s role and priorities, largely driven by contentious responses to development from local community members, commercial fishers, and tribes.
One
potential mechanism for addressing public concerns is the negotiation of community benefit arrangements (CBAs). On the East Coast, where offshore wind development is further along, various communities have negotiated CBAs with offshore wind developers that
specify the benefits to those affected by development. However, CBAs can encompass a wide range of benefits or community priorities, and the negotiation can be challenging for communities that lack experience with such arrangements.
Our
seminar will give a brief overview of the offshore wind planning effort in Oregon, cover the various forms of offshore wind CBAs that have been negotiated around the U.S., and share insights from interviews with both local communities and offshore wind developers
on how both sides approach CBAs.
When:
Thursday, May 22 – 3:30pm-4:30pm
Speaker:
Jessica Bolin, a Postdoctoral Scholar at UC Davis
Where:
Hatfield Marine Science Center, 2030 SE Marine Science Dr., Newport, OR 97365
Topic: Fisheries
climate adaptation: case studies for broadbill swordfish and red abalone
This
talk will present two case studies investigating the effects of climate change on commercially important fisheries species. First, we focus on links between the rapidly warming East Australian Current and the prevalence of Kudoa sp. infection in broadbill
swordfish, leading to myoliquefaction (‘jellymeat’) of the flesh. By combining molecular techniques, microscopy, and dynamic spatiotemporal modeling, we developed predictions, forecasts and climate projections of high-risk areas within the fishery, to help
minimize wastage and improve sustainability of the industry. Second, we focus on red abalone, by defining and mapping climate refugia within the California Current. By integrating measures of physiological stress in response to environmental conditions with
output from dynamically downscaled climate models, we will identify potential refugia that are most conducive to facilitating the persistence of abalone under changing ocean conditions.
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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.
When: Wednesday, April 30 – 11:00am-2:00pm
Where: Memorial Union Building (MU), Horizon Room, 2501 SW Jefferson
Way, Corvallis, OR 97331
Thinking about continuing your education? Learn more about your options
by meeting with 20+ graduate programs from across the country!
When: Friday, May 2 – 6:00pm-9:00pm
Where: Memorial Union Quad
(MU Quad), 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR
Get ready for a fun-filled evening
at the Spring Carnival on May 2 on the MU Quad! 🎉
From 6-9 p.m., enjoy more than 15 exciting inflatables and games for all ages. There will be delicious food, tons of fun and unforgettable memories to be made with family and friends. Don’t miss out on this perfect night of laughter, thrills and springtime
joy!🌸🎈
When:
Saturday, May 3 – 10:00am-3:00pm
Where:
Magruder Hall, 700 SW 30th Street, Corvallis, OR 97331
OSU Pet Day is one of the most popular annual events in Corvallis! There
are lots of fun activities including teddy bear surgery, Kid Zone, Picasso puppy, nail trims and more. Dozens of booths will be staffed by vendors and volunteers who provide information on animal health and wellness, nutrition, adoption and therapy. Other
booths sell animal-related products and gifts.
Pet Day is created, organized and staffed by students in the Carlson College
of Veterinary Medicine at Oregon State University. This is their way of giving back to the community and continuing a legacy of public service at the college.
So come on down to Magruder Hall on the Oregon State campus on the first
Saturday in May, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Pet Day is free and open to the public. A few activities, like the Fun Run and Kid Zone, have small fees. Free parking is available at the west end of Reser Stadium.
When: Tuesday, May 6 – All
Day
Where:
Various Locations
Join us for an unforgettable celebration
of all things agriculture! Experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of the farm with live animals, tractor and farm machinery displays, and indulge in delicious Beaver Classic ice cream. Kick up your heels with country line dancing, and enjoy a fun-filled
day packed with hands-on activities, family entertainment, and more!
When: Friday, May 16 – 6:00pm-8:00pm
Where:
OSUsed Warehouse, 644 SW 13th Street, Corvallis, OR 97331
Repair Fairs are an event series
sponsored by the student group Waste
Watchers,
and Campus
Recycling.
We believe in providing a space that allows us to exchange ideas rather than dollars, develop people into fixers rather than consumers, and reuse materials rather than waste them. We offer Repair Fairs to realize this vision.
BEE Spring Banquet & Award Ceremony
When:
Tuesday, May 20 – 5:30pm-8:00pm
Where: The Horizon Room, Memorial Union (MU)
Please join us on May 20th for our annual BEE Spring Banquet and Award Ceremony
to celebrate our students and faculty and their accomplishments through the academic year. Please be sure to start arriving at 5:30pm and dinner will be provided starting at 6:00pm.
Click
here to RSVP!
BEE End of Year BBQ
When:
Friday, June 13 – 11:30am-1:30pm
Where: Gilmore Hall Lawn, 124 SW 26th Street, Corvallis
OR 97331
Hotdogs, Hamburgers, Veggie Burgers and drinks provided. If you’re able,
bring your favorite dish to share!
Families are welcome to join.
Come and have fun at Gilmore!
Click
here to RSVP
https://commencement.oregonstate.edu/2025-ceremony-program
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.
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.
Allyssandra (Ally) Lanz, Office Specialist 2
Biological
& Ecological Engineering | Water
Resources Graduate Program
Oregon State University
124 SW 26th Street | 116 Gilmore Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: 541-737-2041
