News for College of Forestry Students
Announcements made by student services, clubs or faculty. In addition, deadline for paper work will also be announced here.
Tuesday, February 1 at 11:59 p.m. is the one and only dealine for 2012-13 College of Forestry scholarships application submissions! Please visit the scholarship website for full details, instructions, and a link to the application.
Contact Kira at 541-737-3475 if you have questions.
On Tuesday Nov 8th we will have Clark Binkley visiting the college, and he will give a presentation on “Institutional Investment in Timberland: Past, Present and Future”. The talk will be at 3:00pm in the afternoon in Richardson Hall 107.
Clark will talk about what “institutional investment” is, why institutions invest in timberland, a brief history of institutional investment and the TIMOs who support it, and finally what the future looks like, both from the perspective of those working in it and what it means for the forest landscape in the US. Clark was Dean of the Faculty of Forestry at the University of British Columbia for 8 years, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of the Hancock Timber Resource Group, and is now Chief Investment Officer and Managing Director of GreenWood Resources, Inc.
A reception follows.
CAREER FAIRS are ALMOST HERE! You won’t want to miss out on this great opportunity! 190 Employers will be here recruiting Beavers (YOU!) for both jobs AND internships! Plus, we have 15 exciting prizes you could win if you attend the Career Fair!
WEDNESDAY, October 26th: ALL MAJORS CAREER FAIR
11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., CH2M Hill Alumni Center
THURSDAY, October 27th: ENGINEERING FAIR
11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., CH2M Hill Alumni Center
For more information about the employers attending, and how you can prepare for the Career Fair, please click here. Also check out our blog, here for our Tip of the day, to help you prepare!
Please note that most employers attending are recruiting all majors. No matter your major, there are opportunities for you! We would also love to have you join us for our upcoming workshops, listed below.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:•October 24, 2011 at 3pm-4pm, Kerr Administration Bldg. – B008
Success at the Career Fair – for more information please click HERE
•October 25, 2011 at 12pm-1pm, Kerr Administration Bldg. – B008
How to Ace Your Job Interview – for more information please click HERE
If you have any questions about the Career Fairs or the upcoming Workshops, give us a call at 541-737-4085, or e-mail us at career.services@oregonstate.edu.
The annual SAF Student Chapter Job Fair is not too far away. Mark your calendars now for Tuesday, February 7, 2012 and plan to be there! As always, the fair will take place in the 3 “knuckles” or lobbies of Richardson Hall. We usually see around 30 companies/agencies from around the state and region. What can you do now to prepare? Well, I’m glad you asked! Visit Career Services in the Kerr Admin Building for help in preparing or improving your resume. You may already have a resume but maybe you want to consider alternate or more noteworthy ways to visibly show your skills and experiences. Or perhaps you don’t have a resume or much job experience. Career Services can help you highlight your education, transferrable skills, and extra-curricular activities in such a way that your abilities stand out over your lack of employment history. It’s worth a trip to Kerr. But, here’s a hint, don’t go unprepared! Draft out a resume that you can work from. Be sure to list any jobs you’ve had, any special certificates, awards, etc. you’ve earned including scholarships, sports you’ve played, clubs you’ve joined especially if you’ve had a leadership role…you get the idea. Career Services also offers mock interview workshops and cover letter assistance. It’s nearly too good to be true and way too good to pass up! So, make way over to Kerr and get yourself prepared for the SAF Job Fair!
What can you expect from the job fair?
There will be tables or booths set up in the RH lobbies for each employer. They’ll have displays, information, and representatives ready to talk to all interested students. They may also be conducting interviews that same day or later in the week. They may want your resume.
What do potential employers expect of you?
First and foremost, employers will expect you to present yourself and behave professionally. And while that doesn’t just mean LOOKING professional it doesn’t hurt to mention here that you should NOT wear jeans and a t-shirt to the job fair. Rather, dress as you would for an interview – and for lack of an easier way to describe it, the term “business casual” will generally suffice for the job fair. They will also expect you to be prepared with your resume in hand. They will expect you to have questions and show interest in their organization. They will want you to know your schedule so that if they offer you an interview you can set up a time without hesitation. They will expect you to speak clearly and competently (no slang, “likes,” “you knows,” “OMGs” or other texting jargon, etc.). And while you might never think of it they’ll expect you to have a confident handshake – no limp fish at the job fair! And don’t forget to smile! Need more guidance? Visit Career Services for the full array of assistance!
Are you dreading the thought of getting up for that 8am class on Monday? Where did summer go? And if you stayed in Corvallis, when did it even arrive? Never-the-less, Fall term starts in just a few days. We here in the Student Services Office are happy to have you all back and hope you had a great vacation. If you traveled or worked at a really awesome job this summer, let us know about it! This year we want to spotlight student activities in the Fernhopper Newsletter and on our website so please contact Elijah at forestrystudentservices@oregonstate.edu and tell him your summer story.
Have you fully succumbed to the brain-drain that summer brings and forgotten to register for Fall classes? If so, stop by Student Services in Peavy 140 at 2pm on Monday, September 26th and we’ll help you get going for the term.
Those of you who are required to complete 6 months of work experience as a graduation requirement and worked at an applicable job this summer – please don’t forget to stop by Peavy 140 to pick up a Work Experience Form. We’ll use the information on this form to send an evaluation to your supervisor which will then be reviewed by your advisor and your work experience recorded in MyDegrees. This is super important! Don’t delay!
Upcoming Events:
Clubs Day, October 6th 9:30-11:30am in the Peavy Courtyard. You’ll have the chance to meet forestry student club officers, learn what’s on the agenda for the year, and get connected so you can attend the next meeting.
Congratulations graduates! Best of luck to you in all your future endeavors.
Students, enjoy your summers! Don’t forget to fill out your work experience forms when you arrive back on campus in the fall. Where can you get those forms? Why, the Student Services Office in Peavy 140.
The Fernhopper Blog will be on vacation for the summer. We’ll post again as Fall term nears. Meanwhile, if you have any questions contact us at 541-737-1594.
P/N Grading
Contrary to popular belief, you CANNOT elect to take a class Pass/No Credit. This class grading system is determined by the university for enrichment or skill-building courses such internships and FOR 353. P/N classes do not affect your GPA. If you are concerned about a class that you are may be doing poorly in, the following options will help to preserve your GPA.
S/U Grading
S/U stands for Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading. The last day to change your grading status in a class from the standard A-F grading to S/U is November 12. If you want to do this, visit the Student Services Office and request a Change of Grading Basis form. Fill it out and take it to your advisor for the required signature. You CANNOT take a class for your major on the S/U system. Also remember that if a Baccalaureate Core class is counted towards your major, that can’t be taken on an S/U basis either. There is a university limit of 36 credits that can be taken S/U.
Withdraw by Web
The last day to withdraw from a class is November 12. You are able to withdraw using web registration through online services. Withdrawing from a course results in a “W” on your transcript for that class and it will not affect your GPA. While there is no limit to the amount of withdraw credits you can have, it is best to withdraw only when necessary because the Forestry programs are more prescriptive and ordered. Consult with your advisor if you are concerned about your GPA, extending your time at the university, taking too many withdraw credits, or how a “W” might affect your financial aid and scholarships.