Happy end of Week 6! Here are a few things to remember as we approach the end of the term:

• Your professors are here for you! Don’t hesitate to utilize office hours or reach out to your professors if you need help, advice, or guidance.
• Prioritize your health! School and academics are important, but so is taking care of your mental and physical health. Try your best to get enough sleep, stay hydrated, and do something for yourself every day.
• It’s ok to ask for help! Things get hard, especially at the end of the term. Don’t forget that resources like CAPS, the Human Services Resource Center, the Academic Success Center, cultural centers, the Office of Student Success (and many more) are all here to support you.

Also a friendly reminder that S/U forms are due by next Friday. Don’t wait until the last minute!

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Important Dates

• Last Day to choose S/U or Withdraw from a Course: February 22, 2019
• Last Day to Withdraw from the Winter Term: March 15, 2019
• Winter Term Finals Week begins: March 18, 2019
• Winter Term 2019 ends: March 22, 2019

2019 Non-Profit and Public Service Fair

Considering a career in non-profit work or public service, or want to learn about opportunities in the field? Head to the 2019 Non-Profit and Public Service Fair, and meet representatives from over 50 nonprofit and local government organizations representing a wide variety of fields who are seeking OSU volunteers, interns, and employees. Network with people who share your interests and passions and learn more about the many opportunities available in the nonprofit field. The entire OSU community, including alumni, and the public are encouraged to attend this event! The event will take place in the MU Ballroom from 11am-3pm on February 27th, 2019. Login to Handshake for more information or to register.

New HDFS Course Offering for Spring 2019

HDFS 460: Family Policy (4) explores how policies affect families and how professionals play a critical role in shaping policies to strengthen families. The course will examine types of family structures, constantly evolving family functions, and how government policies shape various dimensions of family life. The Spring 2019 course will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10-11:30. See the flier below, or contact Professor David Rothwell for more information.

HDFS 460: Family Policy Flier 

Winter 2019 Career Expo

Looking for a summer job or internship? Now is the time to connect with some of the best employers in the country at the Oregon State Career Expo. This career fair attracts approximately 130 employers seeking jobs and internships in STEM fields, the arts, humanities, business, and healthcare. The Career Expo will take place on February 20th, 2019 from 11am to 3pm in the CH2M Hill Alumni Center. Login to Handshake for more information or to register.

Job Opportunity with Student Health Services

Do you want to influence student health and well-being on campus? Apply to become a Wellness Agent! Wellness Agents have unique opportunities to get involved in prevention and wellness efforts at OSU. Each term, they help plan large awareness events and educate the student population on college health issues. Wellness Agents are trained to be campus leaders and work in a cohort. They have opportunities to work with professional faculty and apply skills outside of the classroom to promote health and well-being. Wellness Agents must be able to serve in the position for a minimum of three terms (first term is dedicated to training) and serve at least 15 hours per term (about 1-2 hours per week). Applications for fall term are accepted on a rolling basis. The final deadline is September 30^th. For more information and to apply, visit the website or access the application here.

Boldly Me Health Week

Boldly Me is a week full of events focused on healthy sexuality and promoting inclusivity for diverse gender identities and sexual orientations. This week is all about celebrating the uniqueness contributed by each and every member of the OSU community through events designed to promote healthy relationships, increase understanding of consent, and showcase individuality in identity. This year, Boldly Me Health Week will take place throughout Week 7, from February 18-21, 2019. Events are made possible through collaborative efforts by Student Health Services and the Wellness Agents, the OSU Craft Center, OSU Program Council, UHDS, CAPS, the Pride Center, the Hattie Redmond Women and Gender Center, SHS Prevention and Wellness, Dixon Rec Sports Programs and Physical Activity Peer Team, SARC, and a group of generous community donors. Events throughout the week include the sexual health fair, zine crafting, interpersonal communication workshops, coffee and consent, student panel, professional panel, body positivity activity fair, and a variety show. For all details of events and more information, see the website. Boldly Me is also looking for volunteers for any and all events. To volunteer, sign up here!

Grad School and You

Thinking about grad school? Not sure where to start? Join Suzanna Chase (College of Public Health and Human Sciences), Olivia Heath (College of Business), Sahid Rosado Lausell (College of Engineering), Melissa Almanza (the Graduate School) at Grad School and You to learn about how to apply to various graduate programs at OSU. The event will take place on Tuesday, February 19 from 6-7pm in Austin Hall, Room 126. RSVP for the event is requested but not required.

Grad School and You

Job Opportunities in the Academic Success Center

The Academic Success Center (ASC) is currently hiring students for two different positions: ASC Strategists and Supplemental Instruction Leaders (SILs). ASC Strategists promote engagement with university students, helping students to navigate the university landscape and cultivate strong academic habits. They are responsible for consulting with students on a walk-in basis, creating a welcoming atmosphere in the ASC front office (Waldo 125), and supporting the Academic Coaching Program. Flexible hours and ongoing professional development are offered. Apply for the ASC Strategist position here, and contact Anika Lautenbach with any questions. Supplemental Instruction Leaders lead group study tables for a range of courses. For the 2019-20 school year, ASC is looking to hire 8-12 students who are interested in helping others learn and have succeeded in any of the following courses:  BA 211 & 213, BI 23x, CH 20x, CH 23x, MTH 251, and PH 20x. Flexible hours and ongoing professional development are also offered for this position, and previous experience in peer education is not required. Apply for the SIL position here and contact Chris Gasser with any questions. 

ASC Strategist Post 2019

SI Leader posting-2019

Oregon Patient Safety Commission’s 8th Annual Oregon Patient Safety Event

The Oregon Patient Safety Commission invites interested CPHHS students to attend the 8th Annual Oregon Patient Safety Event on Friday, March 15th, at the Sentinel Hotel in downtown Portland. This event is hosted each year to bring together Oregon’s healthcare community around a mission to improve patient safety. This year’s event will feature speaker Dr. Jo Shapiro, Director of the Center for Professionalism and Peer Support at Brigham & Women’s Hospital. Dr. Shapiro’s presentation and workshop will focus on nurturing clinician well-being by creating a culture of psychological safety in healthcare organizations. The full event will take place from 8-11am and include a full breakfast. Students can register for the event here. Two program faculty or staff are also invited to attend, and can register here. The event has been approved for 2.5 hours of CME and CE credit. Event tickets are $50, but groups of 5 or more will receive a 15% discount.  For more information, contact Director of Early Discussion and Resolution Beth Kaye at 503 227 2632.

Join the CPHHS Team for the “Out of the Darkness” Walk

This year, the nationwide campaign “Out of the Darkness” will have its first walk at OSU to assist in suicide awareness and prevention. Students, staff, faculty and alumni in CPHHS are invited to join the College of Public Health and Human Sciences team in an effort to come together and support this cause. The goals of this event are to reduce stigma, educate on resources, support loss survivors, and raise money for local and national suicide prevention efforts. The walk will take place on Saturday, April 27th, 2019 from 11-1pm starting in the SEC Plaza (2251 Jefferson Way). Check-in and registration will begin at 10am. To register to walk on the day of the event, click “Join the CPHHS Team”  and create a profile. To support this program financially, use the “Donate” button. All donations are tax deductible. Questions? Reach out to CPHHS Director of Student Engagement, Amy Riley.

Join the Oregon Health Authority/VISTA Project Starting in Spring 2019

Interested in building healthy communities and your career? The Oregon Health Authority/VISTA project is now recruiting for 12 positions to serve with the Oregon VISTA team from April 15, 2019 to April 13, 2020. Team members will serve a challenging and rewarding year of national service leading anti-poverty public health initiatives and building public health systems capacity in agencies and communities across the state of Oregon. Benefits include  $12,278-$14,626 living allowance for the year, a $6,095 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award or $1,800 post-service stipend, student loan forbearance or deferment while in service for qualified federal loans, and more. Candidates are interviewed and selected as applications are received, so apply as soon as possible! Positions must be filled no later than March 15. To learn more about this opportunity, read about Americorps, contact the OHA/Vista email or see the website for more information.

New Health Promotion and Health Behavior Courses Available for Spring 2019

Two new Spring 2019 electives are now open for Public Health (Health Promotion and Behavior) students. Evidence-Based Health Promotion (H 376) is open to any student who meets the pre-requisites H 100 and H 225. The course teaches students how to identify best practices and select appropriate programs to address current health issues, and is a good way to prepare for the the required course Health Program Planning (H 476). Drugs, Society and Human Behavior (H 364), discusses the impact of substance use/abuse on the physical, psychological and social health of individuals and how this relates to public health. Students will be asked to debate topics that relate to drug use in society and provide thoughts on how to address these contemporary health issues. Prerequisites have been waived for this course. For more information, see the flier below or contact Health Promotion and Health Behavior Undergraduate Program Director, Kari-Lyn K. Sakuma.

H376 and H364 Flier 

New Toxicology Course Available for Spring 2019

Fundamentals of Toxicology (TOX 411/511) provides students with an introduction to the discipline of toxicology. This course is designed for Toxicology minors, undergraduate majors in Public Health, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, Biochemistry and Integrated Biology and first year grad students. Students will become familiar with basic principles such as dose-response and understand how drugs and environmental chemicals in daily exposure are absorbed, distributed, metabolized and eliminated by the body. Students will also learn how chemicals and drugs affect the body and the mechanism of action of natural and man-made poisons. For more information, see the flier below or contact Mary Mucia.

TOX 411/511 Flier

Center for Civic Engagement Winter Term Events

Looking to get more involved on campus and in the community? Check out OSU Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) events this term! The CCE works to create more sustainable, caring and equitable communities by engaging students in education, direct service, and advocacy in the greater Corvallis community. For more information, see the calendar of winter term CCE events below, visit the CCE website, and subscribe to the CCE newsletter.

CCE Winter Term Events Calendar

Pre-Therapy and Allied Health Club Night Out

Join the Pre-Therapy and Allied Health Club next week for PTAH Night Out, a great chance to connect with allied health professionals from the community and enjoy some FREE appetizers! The event will take place at McMenamin’s on Monroe (2001 NW Monroe Ave) on Tuesday, February 19 at 6pm.  RSVP here and email Samantha Noregaard with any questions. Can’t make the event but still want to get involved with PTAH Club? Head over to club meetings on Tuesday, February 5th and March 5th at 6pm to get involved.

Benton Community Foundation Scholarship Opportunity

The Benton Community Foundation is offering four $5,900 scholarships through the Margaret Dowell- Gravatt, MD, Scholarship Fund. This scholarship is to encourage and support ethnic minority undergraduate women enrolled in the College of Science and pursuing a BA or BS degree in Integrated Biology (previously  Zoology) or Microbiology or one of the following Pre-Health programs: Medical Technology, Medicine, Nursing, Physical and/or Occupational Therapy. Students will be enrolled full-time at the Sophomore, Junior or Senior level, have a GPA of 2.5 overall and 3.0 in science courses required in the major field or the Pre-Health curriculum in which the student is enrolled. Applications are due on February 25th at 5pm, and can be sent my email. Questions? Contact Grants Manager, Brittany Kennedy.

Children’s Adaptive Resources for Social Mobility (CARS)

The Children’s Adaptive Resources for Social Mobility (CARS) undergraduate club designs, builds and distributes cost-effective models of toy-based technology, including ride-on cars, to allow for non-discriminatory access and availability to children with disabilities.

CARS also contributes effort to the Go Baby Go (GBG) program. GBG is a community-based outreach program that works with families, clinicians and industry to provide pediatric equipment to children with disabilities for movement, mobility and socialization. The primary mission of GBG is to provide modified ride-on cars to children with disabilities to use as a powered mobility device for fun, function, and exploration.

Questions? Contact Club Officers Anastasia Fitkin, Delaney Smith or Christina Cafferata.

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