Week One Spring 2019

Happy Week 1 of Spring Term! Don’t forget to check out events taking place this week to celebrate National Public Health Week at OSU ✨ The beginning of the term is also a good time to update your calendars with midterms, finals, office hours, deadlines and events.

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Important Dates

First day of Spring Term 2019: April 1, 2019
Last day to Add Spring Term courses without department approval: April 7, 2019
Last day to Drop Spring Term courses for 100% refund: April 7, 2019
Last day to apply for Spring Term 2019 Graduation: April 12, 2019
No School, Memorial Day: May 27, 2019
Spring Finals Week begins: June 10, 2019
Spring Term 2019 ends: June 14, 2019
Commencement Day: June 15th, 2019

Highlights

National Public Health Week Events and Social Media Contest

CPHHS is celebrating National Public Health Week by hosting several free events to highlight topics important to improving health and well-being for all. All students are invited to attend these events and bring friends along! During Week 1 (April 1-5), CPHHS will be holding a social media contest and giving away college swag to winners. Want to participate? Just post a pic on Instagram or Twitter and tell CPHHS why you love public health with #OregonStateNPHW. Photos must be on public profiles and must be located on the Corvallis Campus. Winners will be chosen every day, and notified by DM by 3:30 pm each day.

Spring 2019 Career Development Calendar of Events

Looking for career development opportunities this term? Check out the spring 2019 College of Public Health and Human Sciences/College of Science career development flyer and calendar from the Career Development Center here. There will be an Etiquette Dinner and Networking event on Thursday, April 11th, 6-8pm in Off the Quad in the MU. Learn how to have meaningful conversations with young alumni and professionals. In this event you will also learn dining etiquette so you are ready for the next lunch meeting with a potential employer! Seats are limited so RSVP via Handshake today!

Spring 2019 Courses

Still looking for courses to add this term? Click on the link below to check out a compiled list of CPHHS-related courses offered by both CPHHS and other colleges. These courses will be a good way to receive elective or Baccalaureate Core credits and to complement what you are learning in major coursework.

Spring Term Courses

Volunteer Opportunity with Walk MS Event

The Walk MS Salem event hosted by the National MS Society is looking for volunteers for their annual Walk MS event on Saturday, April 13th at Riverfront City Park in Salem, Oregon. This event has supported many individuals living with multiple sclerosis and research related to MS. Volunteers will receive a free t-shirt and food. Interested? Sign up as a volunteer here. , and contant Willie Leung with any questions.

OSU Homecoming Court Applications

Applications for the 2019 OSU Homecoming Court are now being accepted! The Oregon State University Alumni Association is proud to sponsor the 2019 OSU Homecoming Court, which seeks to honor students who embody the spirit of a true Oregon Stater. Homecoming Court members will also receive a one-time, $500 scholarship. All full-time students with a 3.0 and above GPA can apply. Applications are due on April 7 by 9:59pm.

HDFS Course Offering for Spring 2019

HDFS 299: Happiness, Well-Being, and Emotional Intelligence (CRN: 59560) is a four credit Special Topics class being offered Spring 2019, and is open to all majors at any level. No prerequisites are required for this course. The course will explore the science of happiness through a human development and family sciences perspective and learn about research-based strategies that have been shown to enhance happiness and personal and professional well being. The course will be offered on Monday and Wednesday from 4-5:50pm and taught by Professor Shauna Tominey, PhD.

Celebrating Undergraduate Excellence Showcase

Share your research or other scholarly work, gain presentation experience and add an extra skill to your résumé by participating in this annual showcase. Current undergraduates in all years of study, all academic disciplines and all stages of research or creative work are eligible to present. This event is sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Education and the Office of Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and the Arts, and will take place on Tuesday, May 14, 9am-12pm in the MU Ballroom.

Celebrating Undergraduate Excellence

OSU Health Professions Fair 2019

The Health Professions Fair is a great way for students in all years and majors to learn about education and careers in health care. Admissions representatives from more than 50 health professions schools in Oregon and across the country will be on campus to speak with students. Students can visit any school’s table to pick up informational materials and speak with admissions representatives. The event is free and will take place on Tuesday, April 23, 10am-2pm in the MU Ballroom. No registration is required. Check out the website to see the list of participating schools and more details on what to expect or how to prepare. Questions? Contact BioHealth Science Advisor Alex Beck.

Healthy Aging Club

Students from all disciplines are encouraged to attend OSU Healthy Aging Club meetings. This unique club offers students a chance to learn about careers in aging, interact with elders in our community, and gain experience for graduate school or work beyond college.

Interested in attending a meeting or have any questions? Contact Billy Tran or join the club listserv.

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