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Holiday Marketplace: After a four-year hiatus, one of Corvallis’s most beloved and longest-running holiday markets, the Holiday Marketplace in the MU Ballroom, returned last Friday and Saturday. Handmade crafts, art and artisanal foods brought crowds to campus for seasonal shopping. We are accepting photo submissions at [email protected]. To view past submissions, visit us on Instagram at @osutoday1.
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NEW! Join the caring movement: Oregon State University’s Charitable Fund Drive (CFD) is in full swing. With over 800 charities to support, your contribution makes a difference. When you give through the CFD, 100% of your donation goes to the organization(s) you designate. All CFD costs--less than 10% of funds raised--are paid by the participating charities. Make your tax-deductible donation here with a simple login. Replicate last year's donation or make a new one. Your compassion is needed!
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Writing is hard work and can feel isolating. Remind students that they don’t need to work alone. The Undergrad Research & Writing Studio is open through Wednesday of Finals Week at 4 p.m. Encourage students to visit for a supportive conversation with a writing consultant to advance their draft and accomplish their writing goals.
NEW! Hygiene Supplies Drive: The OSU Basic Needs Center is seeking donations for students in need. They accept unused deodorant, bar soap, shampoo, condition, lotion, mouthwash, toilet paper, tissues, menstrual products and other hygiene items. Drop off items at 1030 SW Madison Ave. between 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
NEW! Online preparedness training: From the comfort of your desk, increase your emergency preparedness knowledge through OSU’s Bridge training management system. We offer short training sessions on many topics: active shooter response, earthquake/tsunami, fire preparedness and more. Take a few minutes to view the videos and join the DAM Ready movement.
NEW! Reduced HR hours: University HR is open from 8 a.m. to noon during OSU Reduced Operations (Dec. 23-Dec. 31). If appointment times are needed between noon and 5 p.m., contact the appropriate HR team at least 24 hours in advance and they will arrange to meet with you. UHR is also closed for holidays on Wednesday, Dec. 31 and Wednesday, Jan. 1. For student employment requests please contact [email protected]. For HR Support Services assistance, such as I-9 support, please contact [email protected]. If you are not sure who to contact please reach out to our AskHR team at [email protected].
NEW! Free Groups Fitness Classes: Group Fitness Classes at Rec Sports are free for all students for finals from Dec. 9-11. Come give a class a try before purchasing a group fitness pass. Click here for the full schedule of classes.
Monthly Emergency Preparedness Topic: Workplace Violence: Be prepared to handle a wide range of incidents in the workplace by making a plan. Learn active shooter protocols and be ready to Run. Hide. Fight. English and Spanish versions of this bulletin can be found here.
OSUAA members save on Beaver Classic products: OSU Alumni Association members can enjoy an irresistible new perk. Save 20% online on Beaver Classic student-made artisan products, including delicious cheeses and honey. Your purchases support agricultural sciences education and create opportunities for discovery and research. Email or call 877-678-2837 to get the discount code. Then fill your cart.
Extended Java II hours: The Valley Library is working with ASOSU to provide OSU students with 24/7 access to the Java II seating area Dec. 1-10. To enjoy this resource, relocate to the Java II seating area on the first floor at regular Valley Library closing hours. Bring your OSU ID and check in at the Java II entrance. Study, collaborate and unwind. Java II will not have extended service hours during this time, so bring a snack if needed. The Java II seating area will be open 24/7 Dec. 1-10 to OSU students, faculty and staff.
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OSU in the News
Loneliness is keeping Gen Z awake at night (Newsweek)
College students who struggle to fall asleep are likely to also feel lonely, according to a study from Oregon State University (OSU).
As plastic talks continue, a reminder of what we're all exposed to (New York Times)
Kim A. Anderson, a professor of environmental and molecular toxicology at Oregon State University who led the development of the use of the silicone wristbands, said it was important to remember that not all of the detected chemicals would come exclusively from plastic.
Spearfisherman comes face-to-face with great white shark off Oregon coast (KGW)
How common is it to come across a great white off the Oregon Coast? Oregon State University professor Taylor Chapple, who studies sharks and marine life, says if you’ve ever been swimming in the ocean or surfing, a shark has definitely spotted you.
Transphobia: The myths and politics around transgender people (KLCC)
Today on the show, you’ll hear from Oregon State University professor Susan Shaw and PhD student Dharma Mirza, who believe the fear campaign waged by the far-right trades in outright lies and creates a dire situation for this community.
Traffic and Maintenance
NEW! SW Campus Way Single Lane Traffic & Sidewalk Closure: As part of the Withycombe Hall Renovation project, the eastbound lane on SW Campus Way will be closed between SW 30th St. and Nash Hall from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 9. Both the north and south sidewalks in this section of Campus Way will be closed.
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