October 2013 - Veterans Resources Blog

The VFSA is asking for volunteers to help with the Tabling Event being held in the MU Quad on November 7th and 8th. There are various times to choose from and are scheduled in hour increments, but you can volunteer for whatever time is suitable to your schedule. We would like two people per time, but more is possible. We will have table, chairs, flags and handouts for people. This event is to create awareness to veterans on campus that there is a veterans organization and we are here to help. Thank you for helping! If you have any questions please email or call.

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OSU Veterans Association Leaders

The position will require the Work-Study Student to assist the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) representatives in providing direct and indirect support services to qualified veterans. These duties include; welcoming the veterans to the center, assisting the veterans to complete occupational history and job skills identification, maintain veterans e-mail distribution list for providing information updates, assist veterans in establishing eBenefits accounts and applying for benefits through that site, and assisting DVOP Reps in providing veterans benefits information and provide referral to other veterans service organizations for additional services.

Wille Elfering
Veterans Representative
Oregon Employment Department
Dallas / Salem / Woodburn
Salem Office #: 503-378-8574

Web Site: http://www.workinginoregon.org
Labor Market Info: http://www.qualityInfo.org

Do you have a 10 credit internship to complete? Are you interested in developing executive skills in hiring and staff development? KidSpirit is looking for three dedicated interns for this winter term who will be helping to evaluate the future staff of KidSpirit and making a valuable contribution to the continuation of the program. Many students wait to complete their intensive internship until spring term, but with the influx of other students looking for internships, stress of making summer plans and graduation, winter term is the perfect time earn your credits while cultivating your higher level management skills. Intern will be expected to work weekdays in the term and some weekends. If you are interested in this unique and exciting opportunity please schedule a meeting with KidSpirit director Karen Swanger or another leadership staff to discuss the internship. KidSpirit is located in 125 Langton Hall 541.737.5437

KidSpirit Leadership Staff
KidSpirit/Girls on the Run Office
KidSpirit@OregonState.edu
541-737-5437

Check out the Fall Career Fair Seminars & Events beginning on Friday, October 18th through Tuesday, October 22nd sponsored by OSU Career Services. These are great opportunities for you and your students to find out what employers are looking for in resumes, learn tips and strategies to make interviews a success, and discover how to negotiate the best job offer! Learn how to be successful at the Career Fair and how to strengthen your professional portfolio. Join us for one of our favorite events: Speed Mock Interviews, which will be held on October 22nd, 2:00pm in Kidder Hall room 202. This event allows students to practice with national recruiters to be fully prepared for interviews. For more information please follow this link: http://oregonstate.edu/career/seminars-and-events.
Please help us get the word out to students of these upcoming events.

It’s that exciting time of year again! Time for the much anticipated annual Cheadle Challenge 5k Adventure Run in Lebanon, OR!
When: Veteran’s Day Weekend, November 9, 2013
Where: Cheadle Park – Lebanon, OR
Presented by the Lebanon Community Foundation

Proceeds Benefit: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Greater Santiam, Oregon Military Support Networks & other Community Non-Profits!
5k course includes 10 obstacles awaiting those brave enough to turn out! Mud, fire, mountain climbs, water and more!
** Discounts available for Veterans, active duty military and their families. Please contact race director at:
lcf.activity@gmail.com for details

Hope to see you there!

Thank you very much for all you do to support and encourage Veterans and their families!

In support of Veterans,

Andrew Denker
Program Director
Oregon Military Support Network (OMSN)
503-789-5164
E-mail: omsn.info@aol.com
Website: OMSN.INFO

Please visit and “like” us on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/OMSNOregonMilitarySupportNetwork

The Center for Civic Engagement is excited announce our 2013 Make a Difference Day projects for Saturday October 26th. Students, staff, and faculty are invited to participate! 7 service projects are available in both the morning and afternoon. Make a Difference Day is the largest national day of service.

Projects sites include Corvallis Community Children’s Center, Habitat for Humanity, Trillium Family Services, Linn-Benton Food Share, South Corvallis Food Bank, and Corvallis Manor Nursing Home. Pre-registration is required! REGISTER TODAY. Visit our registration page with a list of service sites and project descriptions here: http://oregonstate.edu/cce/2013-madd-projects.

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Monthly Archives: October 2013

Veteran and Family Student Association Tabling Event

Work Study Position in Salem, Oregon

Kidspirit Internship

Fall Career Fair Seminars & Events

Cheadle Challenge 5k Adventure Run

2013 Make a Difference Day

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