OSU joins organization committed to civic learning
Oregon State University is now an institutional member of Campus Compac
Outreach & Engagement
Where in the world is distinguished professor John Selker? Chile
John Selker stands onstage to present his talk at the 2025 Congreso Futuro in Chile.
John Selker is a distinguished professor of hydrology in OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences, where he has been researching water and soil dynamics since 1991. During his time at OSU, he has used his sabbaticals to explore soil conditions all over the world, including in a large dryland region in Chile. He recently returned from speaking at Chile’s Congreso Futuro.
CEOAS Outreach Community of Practice builds cohesion within outreach & engagement efforts
Photo: CEOAS grad students, partners and staff share clouds, minerals and boats with kids attending the College of Science’s Discovery Days in 2023.
Where in the world is professor Rajat Panwar? Spain & Italy
Rajat Panwar is a professor of responsible and sustainable business in Oregon State University’s College of Forestry. He’s also the deputy editor of the journal Business and Society, and frequently gives seminars around the world on how to successfully publish in the journal. His most recent lectures were in Spain and Italy in December.
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Where in the world is Forestry Ph.D. student Lok Mani Sapkota? Cambodia
A team of researchers (three people on the right) and community forest leaders during a visit to a community forest in Stung Treng.
Lok Mani Sapkota is a third-year Ph.D. student in OSU’s College of Forestry, studying forest ecosystems and society. With his degree, he intends to work on the science-policy-practice interface with a focus on enhancing local stewardship of forests. He spent much of last year researching in Cambodia.
OSU 2Play Lab provides physical activity outlet for kids from Jackson Street Youth Services
In this photo from an unrelated past project, Will Massey plays with elementary-age kids on the playground.
Every week for the past seven years, teens and tweens from Jackson Street Youth Services have been coming to Langton Hall at Oregon State University to take a break from the shelter and do what kids do best: play.
Where in the world is professor Brad Cardinal? Thailand
Cardinal poses with Amphorn Sriyapai, dean of Kasetsart's Faculty of Sports and Health Science, who nominated him for his honorary doctorate. Sriyapai has also previously been a visiting scholar at OSU.
Cultural competency training & tribal partnerships at the core of Global Hemp Innovation Center
Doug Boon, enrolled member of the Tulalip Tribes (left) and Gordon Jones, OSU Extension faculty member (right) check out hemp varieties being tested at the Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center near Central Point. Photo courtesy Jeff Steiner.
Since its inception in 2019, Oregon State University’s Global Hemp Innovation Center has prioritized building strong relationships with rural businesses including Native American tribal partners throughout the region.
Vet Med: From Slow Heart to Steady Beat: Watch Dog Maximus Get a Pacemaker
Warning: This video contains surgical imagery.
Maximus is a four-year-old German shepherd in need of a pacemaker to fix his slow heart rate. The surgery is performed by Dr. Charlotte Donnan and team at the Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital at the Oregon State University Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine.