Now Hiring Eco-Representatives!
Attention resident students! Want to get paid for doing sustainability outreach and education in your residence hall? This is a one of a kind employment opportunity! Prior experience great, but not required. University Housing & Dining Services, Campus Recycling, the Student Sustainability Initiative and the OSU Sustainability Office are currently recruiting this year’s Eco-Reps. Eco-Reps […]
OSUsed Store Back to School Sale September 19
In celebration of school starting, the OSUsed Store’s evening sale will offer special merchandise such as extra bicycles, extra student desks, and 50% off bed riser sets. Stop by on Tuesday, September 19th between 5:30 – 7:30 pm! The OSUsed Store is located at 644 SW 13th St. in Corvallis.
Fall into Service Registration is Open!
Student Leadership & Involvement and the Center for Civic Engagement are thrilled to announce that registration for Fall into Service on Saturday September 23rd is now open! Please help spread the word to students about the Center for Civic Engagement’s first day of service of the year during Welcome Week. Faculty, staff, and students and […]
Street Fair: Celebrating Sustainability
Take a stroll through the Street Fair and celebrate sustainability with us between 12 and 4pm. Come meet your local and campus sustainability organizations and enjoy outdoor activities, a collaborative art project and yoga next to the Beaver Community Fair on the Brick Mall east of the M.U. Quad. Learn more on our Facebook event! HAPPENINGS: […]
Oregon State is One of the “Coolest Schools” in the Nation
Last week, the Sierra Club ranked Oregon State University as one of the top 20 “coolest schools” in the nation. Out of 227 schools, Oregon State is listed as 20th in the nation. The official article can be found here. This ranking is based on several factors such student sustainability outreach, department and faculty engagement […]
City of Corvallis Airport Solar Array
The City of Corvallis invites you to attend the grand opening of a new 100 kW solar array that has been installed at the Corvallis Municipal Airport. Representatives from the City of Corvallis, Pacific Power and Energy Trust of Oregon, as well as elected state and local leaders, will officially dedicate the new installation at […]
The Best and Worst States for Green Living
Recent research by LEED Consulting firm, Above Green, reveals that Oregon is one of the top states for green living. The state scores exceptionally well in each category relating to energy use, waste management, green buildings, and sustainable building practices. Ranking #3 on the list, Oregon has respectfully held a great reputation for creating awareness […]
OSUsed Store summer clearance sales offered Aug. 22 and 25
Much of the OSUsed Store’s merchandise will be on sale at our Summer Clearance Sales on Tuesday, August 22nd between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. and Friday, August 25th between 12:00 and 3:00 p.m. Specially marked items throughout the store will be 25, 50, or 75 percent off. About OSUsed Store Sales The OSUsed Store carries […]
OSU Libraries Resident Scholar Lecture: Leah Aronowsky
The OSU Libraries’ first Resident Scholar lecture for 2017-18 has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 16th at 2:00pm, to be held in the Willamette East seminar room on the 3rd floor of the Valley Library. Our speaker will be Leah Aronowsky, a doctoral candidate in the history of science at Harvard University. Her presentation is […]
Improving Clay Soil
“Sand, Silt, or Clay? Texture Says a lot about Soil”, an article written by Kym Pokorny, explains the different textures of soil and how it affects your garden. Avid gardeners in the Willamette Valley know the challenge of trying to produce a thriving flower or vegetable garden in our clay soil. It’s important to know […]