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Lecture on Youth Suing the US Government over Climate Change

The case In 2015, 21 young people filed a constitutional climate lawsuit against the US government in the US District Court for the District of Oregon. Named after one of the young ladies involved, the case is called Juliana v. US; it argues that the government has violated the constitutional rights of young Americans to life, […]

Sustainability Fair!

Oregon State University recognizes the importance of promoting environmental, social, and economic sustainability, as injustices and inequalities in these areas remain prevalent in the United States and around the world. Many OSU students also believe in the importance of spreading awareness and integrating sustainable practices into their own everyday lives; perhaps this sounds like you! […]

Water Laboratories Joint Open House

The Cooperative Chemical Analytical Laboratory (CCAL) and the Institute for Water and Watersheds Collaboratory are having a joint open house on October 2nd, from 12PM to 3PM! It will be held at the Oak Creek Building (3015 Western Blvd., Corvallis) in rooms 150, 242, 248, & 254. Contact Kathryn Motter for more information: kathryn.motter@oregonstate.edu, 541-737-5120. […]

Pedal Corvallis Expansion!

What is Pedal Corvallis? Pedal Corvallis is a city-wide bikeshare system with stations on campus and throughout Corvallis. With an easy-to-use app, you can check out and return a bike at any station in the system. Purchase a monthly or annual pass, or pay as you go! Pass Prices: One Year: $25 (unlimited 2 hr […]

2018 AASHE Conference

We posted an article on the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) last month, because OSU earned a gold rating in their Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS).This was a huge achievement for OSU, because STARS is a comprehensive system that measures sustainability performance and we ranked at the second […]

The Promise and the Peril of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

“The Promise and Peril of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics” is the final event of OSU150, the celebration of Oregon State University’s 150th anniversary. This is a day-long, future-focused symposium where OSU faculty and national experts will discuss the potential benefits, risks, ethics, and uncertainties of the emerging technologies of artificial intelligence. The symposium will take […]

HSRC Textbook Lending Program

About the Human Services Resource Center The OSU Human Services Resource Center (HSRC) is a one-stop office that provides supportive resources for homeless, food-insecure, and otherwise economically disadvantaged students. The HSRC believes in creating opportunities that allow all students access to the necessary resources for academic success; they meet this objective by leveraging their partnerships, […]

FREE Green Office Certification Workshop!

ATTENTION ALL OSU EMPLOYEES: The OSU Sustainability Office is hosting a FREE workshop offering hands-on help to employees who want to start their Certification survey. Join us at noon on September 5th, lunch provided! There is no better time or place to get started! Multiple staff will be available for one-on-one assistance, so completing the […]

Calling all OSU departments: free office supplies!

If you belong to a department on campus, a government agency, or a nonprofit that needs extra supplies for your offices, visit the Surplus warehouse (a.k.a. the OSUsed Store) between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm Mondays through Thursdays. The store carries computers and computer accessories, furniture (chairs, desks, file cabinets, tables, bookcases, etc.), office supplies, […]

OSU Ranked #15 on Sierra Cool Schools!

OSU Ranked #15 on Sierra Cool Schools! Yesterday the Sierra Club released the 2018 Sierra Cool Schools ranking, which is their list of the most sustainable universities and colleges in the United States and Canada. OSU ranked number 15, a considerable improvement from our number 20 ranking last year and something to be incredibly proud […]