Fall Family Weekend

Next FRIDAY-SUNDAY, November 18th-20th is Fall Family Weekend. Many events will be taking place in order for family members and relatives to enjoy all that OSU and Corvallis has to offer.

The College of Forestry will be holding an open house from 2:30-4pm on Friday, November 18th. Bring your family and friends to our open house where you’ll have the chance to learn about the new Oregon Forest Science Complex, enjoy a treat and beverage, and take home a tree seedling to plant in your backyard!

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Please pre-register for this event at sli.oregonstate.edu/osupc/family

 

Other events include:

Friday, November 18th

Winona LaDuke Speech

7pm at Whiteside Theater

Winona LaDuke, an Anishinaabekwe activist, writer, and political leader will speak about some of the many ongoing efforts toward social and environmental justice, energy, food sovereignty, and native rights. More information can be found HERE.

 

Comedy Show

7pm and 9:30pm at LaSells Stewart Center

A comedy show featuring Paula Poundstone, a Emmy Award-winning comedian, author, and humorist. Tickets range from $34-38 and can be purchased here.

PASADENA, CA - MAY 22: Paula Poundstone poses for photographer Michael Schwartz in an exclusive portrait session at the Ice House on May 22, 2008 in Pasadena, California (Photo by Michael Schwartz/WireImage) *** Local Caption *** Paula Poundstone

 

Saturday, November 19th

Brunch

9am-12pm in the Memorial Union Lounge

Enjoy a delicious breakfast or brunch with family members in the Memorial Union. Tickets will be sold inside the MU on the day of the event.

 

OSU Wave Lab Open House

10am-1pm at the Hinsdale Wave Research Lab 3550 SW Jefferson Way Corvallis, OR 9733

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The O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory (West of 35th Street on Jefferson), largest tsunami research facility in the US, will be open for a 20 minute guided tour and demonstration. Tours start every 5 minutes on a first come first serve basis and cover tsunami research, coastal hazards in Oregon, and coastal engineering. Questions please contact the lab at wavelab.tours@oregonstate.edu.

 

Tailgate BBQ

10am-Kickoff in the SEC Plaza

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A family tailgater and food fair before the game. Go Beavs! Featuring Old Thyme Kettle Corn, Beaver Classic Cheese, Rootbeer Floats and Coffee and Ice Cream, The Flour’d Apron: local baking business, and other student organized fundraiser booths.

 

Pottery on the Wheel Workshops and Paint Your Own Mug

11-4:30 in the Craft Center in the Student Experience Center

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For OSU Students & their weekend guests, only $20/person for pottery and $15/person for a mug. Limited spaces, pre-registration required (link coming soon).

 

 

Sunday, November 20th

Pistol Club Fundraiser Shoot

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9AM, 11AM, 1PM, 3PM at the OSU Indoor Target Range (SE corner of McAlexander Fieldhouse)

Learn firearms safety and how to shoot bullseye pistol. Two hour sessions at 9AM, 11AM, 1PM and 3PM. $5 for OSU Students and $15 for OSU community, family members, and general public. Space is limited; for pre-registration and event details visit:  http://osupistol.org

 

PARKING

On Friday and Sunday, November 18th and 20th, parking in all A, B, C and D parking zones will be available free of charge to park. All metered parking areas will still be in effect during their stated hours.

Saturday, November 19th, will include game day parking restrictions. Please refer to http://transportation.oregonstate.edu/parking/visitors/game-day-parking-… parking prices and locations. This website contains links to maps, shuttle routes, and directions that can be used for the entire weekend.

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