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Editor 2 Nicole Shue: Celebrating firsts Blake Vawter (Office of Admissions) Living her dream through service Welcome to your first issue of the Orange & Black magazine! Copy Editor Because it’s the first, it seems fitting to highlight the many areas — academics, athletics Gary Dulude (University Marketing) and campus life — where Oregon State University ranks first. Contributing Writers 5 Your career Blake Vawter (Office of Admissions) And while we’re obviously proud of all these top rankings, they’re not really about bragging Jennifer Viña (University Housing & rights. Instead, they’re more the result of Oregon State faculty, students and alumni working Dining Services) to make a positive difference in Oregon and beyond. We like to see the world not as it is, but Kevin Miller (Alumni Relations) as it could and should be, then work to turn those ideals into reality. 6 Happy by design: Marisa Paine (University Marketing) And that’s why Oregon State stands at the top of the class in so many areas: James Miller (Office of Admissions) Movie magician Harley Jessup Dante Holloway (Office of Admissions) treasures his OSU days #1 student union Cover Design #1 conservation biology program Core Communications #1 choice of Portland’s highest achieving students Design 10 Housing: University Marketing #1 forest resources and forest ecology programs in North America It’s all in YOUR hands Photography #1 tsunami wave lab in the world Jim Folts #1 research school in Oregon Kelly James 12 You’ve been admitted Karl Maasdam #1 in agricultural science research citations Dennis Wolverton Now what? #1 secure place to live University Marketing Staff Sergeant (SSG) Lorie Jewell, US Army Largest residential entrepreneurial college in the U.S. and Honor Flight network 14 One to one National leader in wave energy research As students explore opportunities, Contact OSU Admissions: 2009 SAE Baja world champion oregonstate.edu/admissions mentors provide personal support Bridge to Success, the largest financial aid program in Oregon 800-291-4192 Back-to-back NCAA Baseball National Champions 16 Fall Traditions And so on…. Become Powered by Orange! Of course, a list of #1 rankings isn’t the only reason you should choose Oregon State (they don’t hurt, either). Walking the campus, talking to the people, becoming part of Beaver Nation, studying with great minds in and out of the classroom and making the college experience what you want to make it should be your #1 priority. Then we’re confident OSU will become your #1 choice. And we truly believe that. We look forward to seeing you on campus next fall. Join our social networks and connect with thousands GO BEAVS! of staff, faculty, alumni and current students.

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Nicole came to Oregon State from Colorado. As a Colorado native, Nicole had never even been to Oregon when she started looking at colleges but she was intrigued by the experiences her step-father, step-uncle, and a cousin had attending schools in Oregon. They lauded the state’s beauty and for Nicole it sounded interesting and temptingly far away from her home state. Upon doing some research she found that Oregon State has one of the finest ROTC units in the country, with all four military branches represented. “I knew I wanted to be a Naval Officer before attending Oregon State; the ROTC unit at Oregon State was a major factor in my choosing to attend. I envisioned that I’d be a Naval Oceanographer or perhaps get to train the dolphins used in explosive ordnance disposal.” She learned that OSU has a great marine biology/oceanography program which prompted Nicole to put Oregon State on her list of schools. With those multiple factors involved in choosing Oregon State, she finally visited Corvallis on a family vacation during the spring of her senior year and was “…immediately enamored with MU and the Quad, all the rhododendrons in full bloom…” and her deci- sion was made.

As is true for most students, Nicole’s initial plan got some tweaking along the way. She started as a marine biology major, but graduated with a BS in Environmental Science with an emphasis in Oceanography. She lived in Finley Hall her freshman year, jokingly calling her floor “the convent floor” as it was the one women-only floor in the building. Nicole wanted to join a sorority but her commitments to her ROTC program prevented such an arrangement. She recalls her Gunny Sergeant saying to her at the time that she was already a member of the finest fraternity in America. Nicole moved into an apartment after her freshman year and stayed very involved in campus life. While she didn’t complete an official internship, she was a student employee at the Forest Research Lab (FRL), doing copy-layout and editing for the College of Forestry. “I worked there for four years, and made some amazing friendships through that job that Nicole Shue: I still cherish today. I learned interesting little factoids such as the copulation habits of rodents under the Red Alder tree, and a lot of intricate, detailed facts on Western Hem- lock.” Nicole’s academic life, like so many other OSU students’, extended well beyond Living her DREAM through service the classroom. She also was a graduate student research assistant, “…spending many a cold, rainy night on the rocky coast of Boiler Bay counting marine organisms and (Left) Nicole Shue escorts Gen. David Petra- measuring the growth of seaweed in over 70 tide-pools at low tide, often at midnight eus to the Russell building for an appearance or later.” When asked what her favorite memories are about her time at Oregon State, before the Senate Arms Services Committee. she replied, “Civil War games will always go down as my favorite time of year. I loved Have you ever attended an event and wondered who you U.S. Central Command, the combatant command in charge (Above) Nicole sits in the gallery in her support reading the “Thermometer” and UO’s might meet? As luck would have it, I traveled all the way to of our efforts in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan as well as role for Gen. Petraeus. (Right)Nicole gets her picture during a meet and greet with Secretary fake newspaper that the two schools New York City for a family wedding and at the reception was 20 other countries in the Middle East. As a Liaison Officer, of State Hillary Clinton. used to put out, the camaraderie of being a Beaver Believer, and the seated next to a fellow Beaver! Needless to say, we hit it off Nicole supports General David H. Petraeus and his team of competition between the schools; by discussing our love for Oregon State, and what the foot- Generals and Admirals as they are called upon to provide sitting in Parker (Reser) Stadium in a sea of orange and camouflage going ball team might do this season (tied for 2nd in the Pac-10), information to Congress. In fact, Lt. Cmdr. Shue can some- “duck hunting” in the pouring rain. and our relative paths to and from our alma mater. What I times be spotted over the shoulder of the military witness There’s nothing more quintessentially Oregonian than that! When I was at discovered was a Beaver doing some pretty amazing things. while they testify on CSPAN. (See picture opposite page) OSU, we considered it a winning sea- Being this close to the inner workings of the highest levels son if we won Civil War, even if we lost Nicole Shue, class of 1996 (Lieutenant Commander if she’s every single other game!” Thankfully, of the U.S. military and government wasn’t exactly the path in uniform; Nikki to her friends) works in the Pentagon in the Beavers have made successful, she had planned for herself. winning seasons a regular thing since Washington D.C. and is a Congressional Liaison Officer for Nicole was a student!

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After graduating from Oregon State, she began her career on While she is kept busy with work, Nicole’s other passions are the ocean. “I am a Surface Warfare Officer, which means that not neglected. She is an avid triathlete and is Vice President It’s never too early to start thinking I serve aboard combatant warships doing a variety of jobs. of the DC Triathalon Club. She’s placed first many times in her My first job was as an engineering officer of a twelve hundred division including a 4th place in an Olympic-length triathalon. about your career pound steam propulsion plant. But it was my second job in Along with golf, skiing, and photography, Nicole’s interests the Navy where I really got my calling. I was the Tomahawk include being a mentor to young women in the D.C. area. She Picture this: You in about four months. You’re getting ready to head off to cruise missile officer on a destroyer, U.S.S. MILIUS, where I was recently a guest mentor at the Young Women’s National college. You’re so excited about starting this new phase of your life. You’ve got Did test fired thirteen missiles. Launching million dollar missiles Conference (http://www.ywnc.net) and was fortunate to boxes of stuff to bring with you. You have your roommate’s number on your cell is an experience not easily described and never to be forgot- have lunch recently with former Secretary of State Madeline phone. Mom and Dad are so proud. Life is good. you ten!” Nicole has deployed three times to the Persian Gulf, Albright at the American Democracy Institute conference. twice in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Being active is something Nicole has always valued. Picture this: You in about four years (OK, four and a half). You’ve com- know? Freedom. She has visited many exciting countries, including pleted almost all of your classes. You’ve had tons of fun, traveled, made lots Nicole has some great advice for up and coming Beavers, “First Australia, Tonga, Jordan and Pakistan to name a few. Nicole of friends. You’ve got boxes of stuff to take to Goodwill. You have that special off, study something that you’re passionate about and enjoy •• OSU hosts the largest career fairs of quickly moved up the ladder and began her two-year shore someone’s number on your cell phone. Mom and Dad are so proud. But, you’re studying-- as long as it has career potential. You can fine tune any Oregon college or university, with duty with Gen. Petraeus. While her time in Washington D.C. worried. What’s next? close to 300 employers every fall, your education when you get your Masters degree. Secondly, has been eye-opening and a real change from ship duty, her winter and spring term. More than go to a school that fits your personality, not your parents, eye is always on the sea. When asked what is next on the The good news is you don’t have to be worried about what’s next after earning half of all employers at OSU career siblings, etc. Your alma mater is yours for the rest of your life, horizon for her career, Nicole gets excited, “After my tour at your degree. In fact, you can begin laying the groundwork now for your post-col- fairs offer internship opportunities. so make sure you have pride in it, and are personally vested. the Pentagon, I will head back to sea to be first the Execu- lege career. It starts with choosing your major and getting to know your academic And finally, take in every single opportunity while in college. •• Career Services offers career tive Officer and then the Commanding Officer of a combatant adviser. Your adviser knows what classes you should take, will tell you about Go to Homecoming, get involved in extra-curricular clubs and counseling and many other warship. I am very much looking forward to this experience, emerging jobs in the field and can suggest internships that will make you irresist- teams. There’s plenty of time to settle down, get married, do resources — all free. as it is the pinnacle of naval sea service! …But the most ible to employers. all those grown up things later on in life. This is the time to rewarding part of my Naval career is knowing that years from •• Beaver Recruiting, online at really discover who you are; explore your passions, talents, OK, so how can you give yourself the best chance of connecting with these now, when the history books are written, when hopefully we oregonstate.edu/career, lists on- and convictions, so that you have a better appreciation for life potential employers? Three words: OSU Career Services. Career Services offers a have found some way of compromise to peacefully coexist and off-campus jobs, summer work, once you start working all day! Oh yeah, and GO BEAVS!” variety of free career counseling services and other resources to help you explore and live between the Western world and fundamental Islam, I work-study positions, internships personal and career options. Through individual appointments, workshops, career and full-time jobs. will be able to say that I was there, I contributed, and I helped Well, said! fairs and other events, you can learn all about internship and job search strategies, make the world a better place to live.” successful networking, graduate school, résumés and interviewing. •• Last year, more than 1,200 students interviewed for internships and More than half of all employers at OSU career fairs offer internship opportunities. full-time jobs at OSU career fairs and They’re an excellent way for you to see what it’s really like to work in a certain other events. job, gain real-world work experience and get a foot in the door with many companies. Last fall, more than 117 companies came to OSU to recruit at career fairs •• Through the National Student Ex- and other events, with more than 1,200 students interviewing for full-time and change (NSE) program, you can study at another university in the U.S., internship positions. Guam, Puerto Rico or Canada while If you’re interested in engineering, OSU’s College of Engineering offers internships working toward your OSU degree. through the Multiple Engineering Cooperative Program (MECOP). Through MECOP, you’ll complete two six-month internships with any of the 40 member companies that participate. In addition, these are paid internships where you can earn as much as $18 per hour. Which means you could earn enough to pay for a full year of school!

Career Services are the pros at getting you ready for your future career. But the most successful students don’t wait until their last year of college to talk to them. In fact, you can start using Career Services as soon as you commit to OSU — and you can continue using them after graduation. –BV

(Above and right)Nicole accompanys her grandfather to view the WWII Memorial and other sights in Wash- oregonstate.edu/career ington D.C. Her grandfather is a WWII veteran.

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by Design Jessup did well in classes, but he became terribly homesick Movie magician Harley Jessup treasures his OSU days By Kevin Miller for the San Francisco Bay area, where his family lived. He also had trouble seeing how the classes he had to take were sup- Harley Jessup’s parents, Marjorie Guerber and Craig Jessup, dated posed to help him become a working artist. That’s when his at OSU in the 1940s. mentors stepped in. Photo courtesy Jessup Family So you want to make a movie “I think they were already watching out for me,” Jessup said of Hardesty and Wong. “They started steering me into classes about a hairy, whiskered rat that I would find more rewarding, and into work-study jobs. “Ratatouille,” to name a few Pixar hits.) He has won an They just kind of watched out after me, and school started to with a long, pink tail and a bit Oscar for his movie work, an Emmy for his television get really exciting, and I started to see how I could fit in. work and an Annie for his skill in animation. At Pixar, he is of a temper, who must save repeatedly put in charge of establishing and maintaining “I got a job helping make charts and diagrams for professors. the look and feel of movies that can cost more than $100 It was a great experience, and it just amazed me that some- the day by sneaking hundreds million to make. one might pay me to do artwork. Then Allen Wong helped me of his cousin rats into a fine get a job assisting Marilyn Holsinger, art director at the Office Even with all this success, a visit to Corvallis and a stroll of Publications. I learned so much just sitting across from Parisian kitchen so they can across the beautiful OSU campus is still a treat, he said. Marilyn, and she offered so many fantastic opportunities. I got “My family was pretty gung-ho Oregon State,” he said. to design the cover of the general information bulletin!” help prepare ratatouille for the “My grandmother (Esther Guerber, a 1926 OSU graduate) Jessup also designed pamphlets about everything from 4H toughest of critics. worked in the athletic department, and we’d come to Cor- summer programs to family planning. He produced an updated vallis for summer vacation every year. I loved coming here! campus map and began to see how useful his skills could be. If the kitchen doesn’t look authentic We’d visit her in her office in the coliseum and we kids and sanitary, and the ratatouille isn’t would go up and play in the MU. It was great! OSU really “As a designer, your art is not really worth much unless it tantalizing — if the audience doesn’t was in our blood.” gets used, and so when you see that it’s working — like at the want a taste right then and there — the point when I saw people using and understanding the campus His mother and father, Marjorie Guerber and Craig Jessup, movie won’t work. map I designed — that was great.” graduated from Oregon State in 1949. Big brother Craig was So how does one make computer- a Beaver as well, graduating in 1974. After graduation, Jessup went to Stanford, where he devel- generated food prepared by hundreds oped a growing interest in animation and earned an MFA in “It seemed natural that I come here,” Harley recalled. “OSU of hairy rats look delectable rather than graphic design. A show of his portfolio led to was the only school I applied to.” disgusting on a giant movie screen? an offer to work for director John Korty, We’ll get to that. He enrolled thinking maybe he could make a living as an artist. mainly doing spots for “Sesame Street” using paper cutouts in stop-motion First we cut to a sparkling summer day “As a kid, I always had some kind of art project going. My animation. Jessup and others eventu- on the Oregon State campus. Harley parents were — thank goodness — really patient with the ally helped Korty produce a feature- Jessup, a 1976 OSU graduate in graphic messes I made. I was always painting signs for church proj- length movie using the paper design, is striding along, grinning the ects and stuff. I didn’t know what I was driving at, really. I cutouts. Then he moved on to a grin of a contented man. didn’t know there was a field called graphic design.” job designing special effects on “The Ewok Adventure,” a live- Why the smile? How about this: Retired OSU art professor David Hardesty was on the action television spin-off of faculty when Jessup arrived. He, fellow art professor Allen Jessup is a master production designer “Star Wars,” and that led to a Wong and OSU designer Marilyn Holsinger would all become at Pixar Animation Studios, the Disney- spot at Industrial Light and mentors to the talented freshman. owned Emeryville, Calif., company that Magic (ILM), the ground- sets the standard of excellence in what “He just had ‘Star’ painted on his forehead from the get- breaking special effects Jessup refers to as the “second golden go,” Hardesty said. “He was truly a leader, and he pulled studio founded by famed Harley Jessup began his formal training in graphic design in OSU’s Fairbanks Hall, home age of animation.” (Think “Toy Story,” other students along behind him, although never in an director-producer of the art department. Photo by Dennis Wolverton “Monsters, Inc.,” and, of course, arrogant, conceited way.” George Lucas.

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small team of artists developing the look of the characters As a designer, your art is not really and settings. They coordinate with technical experts to make sure their ideas can be made to work on screen. worth much unless it gets used, and

Which brings us back to the rats in the kitchen. so when you see that it’s working — “On ‘Ratatouille,’ there was the challenge of having a rat in like at the point when I saw people a kitchen,” he said. “That’s not something people usually associate with great restaurants. We went back and forth using and understanding the campus on how ratty the rats should look. At one point I pitched the idea that maybe we should put clothes on them like in map I designed — that was great.” ‘Secret of Nimh.’ The director didn’t want that, so then we thought, ‘Maybe we should have them all walking on hind legs, just to reduce the kind of ickiness factor.’ Remy, the main character in “Ratatouille,” had to be ratty, lovable and also a believable and sanitary master chef. Copyright Disney/Pixar “Then (Corvallis native) Brad Bird came on as director, and he said, ‘No, you have to embrace their rattiness.’ So when Remy is with his family of rats in the alley, he’s running There, Jessup hit the professional jackpot when he was as- He eventually landed a job as production designer on the ani- around on all fours, and when he’s in the kitchen, he’s stand- In his efforts to “get it right,” even today he’ll sometimes re- signed to the special effects team for “Innerspace.” The 1987 mated feature, “James and the Giant Peach,” and that led to a ing on his hind legs. When the rest of the rat clan comes into member a long-dormant piece of wisdom that was implanted film stars Dennis Quaid as a pilot who must be miniaturized so job offer from John Lasseter, the creative genius behind Pixar. the kitchen, he tells them they have to stand up, and they by one of his OSU mentors. he can steer a submarine that’s injected into a hypochondriac The company was inventing new ways to do animation with have to keep their paws clean. There’s a lot of rat hand- “I’ll go, ‘Oh!’ and I’ll get it,” he said. “It will really resonate 30 played by Martin Short. The movie was a moderate success, computers, and had released its first feature film, “Toy Story.” washing in the movie, and that was to help the audience. years later. Sometimes I think the professors here don’t really but the special effects drew raves. When an Oscar nomination Lasseter was an idol to Jessup and his colleagues. “Also, one of the challenges was to make CG (computer- understand that. They’re planting all these seeds, and they came, special effects director Dennis Muren included Jessup “Everybody knew after ‘Toy Story’ that computer animation generated) food look appealing. The computer is really good may not get to see what comes of it. They may look at the among the four team members he could list, and they won. was this amazing new medium for storytelling, and I wanted at making straight lines, but for organic things, it’s a real student and say ‘I don’t know if that got through or not.’ But After his Oscar, Jessup worked on visual effects for many to get in on it,” Jessup said. He worked on “A Bug’s Life” and challenge to make it look appealing. And the food in ‘Rata- it did! It’s in here, (he points to his head) and eventually it will other movies at ILM, including “Hook,” “The Hunt for Red “Toy Story II,” among other Pixar projects, and served as touille’ had to look fantastically delicious. It is a major visual make a difference. October,” “Joe Versus the Volcano,” and “Ghostbusters II.” production designer on “Monsters, Inc.,” released in 2001, element in the story. Our early tests of CG foods were really “And I also think, a lot of times, the students don’t do a very and “Ratatouille,” released in 2007. He also designed the short disturbing, the opposite of appetizing.” Still, he felt a pull back toward animated features. good job of letting the professors know that what they said — feature, “Presto,” released in the summer of 2008 to run Jessup and his colleagues eventually worked that out. They and what they did — well, it really did make a difference.” “There was this moment when I was working on insert shots before Disney/Pixar’s “WALL-E.” were also intent on making the kitchen in “Ratatouille” look for “Godfather 3” and I was on the set spraying fake blood This is an edited version of a story that appeared in the fall As production designer, Jessup joins a project early in the as authentic as possible, so they took two trips to Paris to onto window panes to match bullets that were going into the 2008 edition of the Oregon Stater, the OSU alumni magazine. process, soon after the director, the story supervisor and a visit top-notch French restaurants. They asked questions, character that was supposed to be standing in front of the Kevin Miller, a 1978 OSU graduate in technical journalism, is writer have begun work. He listens to their ideas about the took photos, shot video of chefs cooking and prepared window. I thought, “What am I doing? This is not my thing.” editor of the Stater. movie, asks a lot of questions and then starts working with a some dishes to get a feel for the settings. “You want to get it right,” he said.

While at OSU, Jessup Examples of Jessup’s concept art for the settings in “Ratatouille” reveal sharpened his skills with his intense attention to detail. Images copyright Disney/Pixar design jobs for the Memorial Union Program Council, Prism magazine and the Horner Museum. Images courtesy Harley Jessup

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OSU is the only school in the Pacific Northwest Co-op houses: OSU’s best-kept secret that lets you pick your own room. Plus, you’ll Housing: When it comes to on-campus living options, you probably have at least one image of a typical, traditional-style residence hall know where you’ll be living as early as March! with two beds, two desks and two wardrobes. Another option at OSU is a roomy, two-story house with 30-60 of your closest It’s All in YOUR Hands friends and a live-in university staff member – complete with a chef to cook up weekday lunches and dinners.

Where you live next year will be solely up to you. A cooperative house (co-op) is a single-gender house where stu- At Oregon State University, there’s no requirement to live on campus. There are however, tons of reasons and op- dents live together and share the responsibilities of running the portunities you should consider when deciding where to live. Where else can you literally roll out of bed 10 minutes house. That makes the co-ops one of the most economical living before class and still make it on time? How long does it take to have hot, fresh food on any side of campus? Depends options at OSU, plus you get the benefits of living on campus. how fast it takes you to leave your residence hall lobby. There’s also the free laundry facilities available 24 hours a day There are three female co-ops and one male co-op located on (trust us, this will come in handy later). the east side of campus. Each house is run democratically by the Strangers will become study buddies. Floor mates will become Ultimate Frisbee teammates. Living on campus is the executive council voted on by residents of the house. Each house quickest and easiest way of knowing what’s happening on campus, because you will literally be right in the center is as unique as its residents, so when you visit campus, ask to see of it all. And most importantly, you’ll have people surrounding you, including live-in professional staff members and the co-ops, too. resident assistants who might just have answers to everything you’re wondering about.

Plus, when you choose to live on campus, you’ll also choose exactly where you live. OSU is the first school in the Pa- cific Northwest to let students pick their own room. As soon as you’re admitted, complete your housing application. Themes and living groups: Once the room selection system opens in the Spring, you can log on and select your exact residence hall room. The sooner you apply, the likelier you are to get that prime residence hall real estate you’ve been dreaming about. live with students with similar interests How do you meet others who are considering similar majors? What if you have specific interests and want to meet people with Your roommate: also your choice the same priorities as you? OSU’s academic themes and social Besides picking your room, you can also pick your roommate, unless of living options are a great way you can live with students who course you’d rather us take care of that for you. may be taking the same classes, planning to study in the same college or just wanting to learn more about an area of interest. At OSU, there are three easy ways to find a roommate: Not all students in a themed residence hall are committed to that 1. Tell us you want to live with someone you already know major or theme, but some communities do require a participation (this must be a mutual request). fee or commitment to live in the community. 2. Answer 12 yes/no questions and let our computer software match you with someone. 3. Use our exclusive online roommate finder, theRoommate Matching Network, to skim through potential roommate profiles. You can use e-mail, instant messenger or even Facebook to shop around until you find the perfect roomie. Some of The Current Academic and Social Living Learning Environments Available:

• International Experience - West, Bloss and Halsell Halls • Substance-free (designated wings) – Callahan, Finley and Sackett halls • Health and Human Sciences – Buxton and Hawley halls • Single-gender option (designated wings or floors) – • Entrepreneurship – Weatherford Residential College Callahan, McNary, Sackett and Wilson halls • University Honors College – McNary Hall • Quiet floor/wing (designated spaces) – Callahan, • Engineering – Wilson Hall McNary and Sackett halls • Upperclass/Transfer – Halsell Hall • Term by Term Contracts - Cauthorn Hall • Upperclass by floor - Bloss Hall

• Community Service Learning – Bloss Hall Take our housing and dining virtual tours online. • ROTC (one designated wing) – Finley Hall Or better yet, visit campus and take a housing tour.

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Visit! Financial Aid Congratulations on surviving the college search and You probably have several college choices, and visiting campus is To be considered for need-based financial aid, be sure you complete You’ve been application process! Hopefully, the experience was made the best way to get a feel for how well OSU fits with where you want the Free Application for Federal Student Aid — better known as to go in your life and career. FAFSA — by the end of February. If you submit the FAFSA on time, less stressful by the quick response you got from OSU you can expect to see your award notification by early April. Beginning in February, OSU hosts Spring Visits, open house pro- admitted. admissions. And while you’ve cleared the most impor- grams where you can tour campus as well as meet professors and Be sure you explore other financial aid and scholarship programs tant hurdle of being accepted, there are still some things others you’ll encounter as an OSU student. Plus, you can talk to where you might qualify. For Oregon residents, this includes the current students — find out why they chose OSU and what it’s like new Bridge to Success program, which covers full tuition and What now? you’ll want to pay attention to in the coming months. to be part of Beaver Nation. fees for more than 2,000 in-state students. There are also several university-level scholarships for both Oregon residents and non- If you’d prefer a more low-key and intimate opportunity to explore residents, along with scholarships offered by individual colleges and OSU, ask for a personalized visit. We’ll be happy to arrange campus academic departments, plus thousands of private scholarships. and housing tours, appointments with an admissions advisor and meetings with academic departments. Ultimately, when it comes to financing your college education, time is money. Make sure you start searching early and meet all application Remember, there is simply no substitute for first-hand experience deadlines to maximize your eligibility. Waiting may cost you money as you search for the college that is right for you. We encourage you to visit Oregon State University — as well as any other college or getcollegefunds.org university that interests you — so when you start college next fall, fafsa.ed.gov you know you’re in the right place. fastweb.com oregonstate.edu/springvisits oregonstate.edu/visitosu Admitted Student web site Take advantage of all the resources on our Admitted Student Web site. There, you’ll find a calendar with important dates, checklists for OSU Nights important items like financial aid and housing, a tuition calculator Beginning in March, we’ll host OSU Night receptions in Alaska, and links to other helpful departments and programs on campus. California, Hawaii, Idaho, Utah and Washington. These receptions There’s also a link to your class’ Facebook page, so you can start are for admitted students, and we do our best to bring Oregon making friends before you even arrive on campus. State University to you! Watch the mail for your invitation, and be sure to register. oregonstate.edu/admitted oregonstate.edu/osunights We are really excited about welcoming you to campus next fall. Let us know if there is anything we can do to make your transition to Oregon State a smooth one.

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One to One As students explore opportunities, mentors provide personal support

Most students come to college as works in progress, their Regardless of how they begin, mentoring relationships are Roper’s own experience being mentored in college, by a interests only partially identified, their potential still to be re- characterized by intensity and openness. Mentors may offer Russian literature professor and his track coach, remains alized. And as they explore and develop that potential, many specific advice or simply listen without judgment. Other times, influential more than 30 years later. The relationships taught students find something equally important: a mentor. they may have to tell students what they don’t want to hear. him about balance and gave him confidence.

OSU offers an “opportunity-rich environment” for mentoring; “Good mentors seem to know what voice is appropriate at “They helped me uncover my best possible self, always look- at the same time, it’s an informal and organic process, says what time to get students’ attention and help them along the ing for the possibilities in my life that weren’t clear to me,” Larry Roper, vice provost for student affairs. Inspiration can way,” Roper says. Roper says. “In the places where my ability didn’t match the come from a faculty or staff member who sees promise in a potential, they helped me develop the competence I needed.” student, or a student may find it in a teacher or researcher. Larry Roper, vice provost for student –GD affairs (photo: Dennis Wolverton)

Bob Kerr Greek Life GREG THOMPSON College of Agricultural Sciences

Miles Dodge Student | College of Business BIBIANA GOMES Alumna ‘08 | College of Agricultural Sciences University Honors College “She will be a great teacher” Motivation to do what’s right As a high school student, Gomes showed beef cattle at the Miles Dodge liked Bob Kerr’s class on Creating Positive Change so county fair and was president of her local Future Farmers of much, he took it twice. America (FFA) chapter. Family and friends advised her to go into education, but she spent her first two years at OSU on a differ- Enrollment in the class is mostly Greek students, and Dodge, a ent career path. member of Delta Upsilon, was “truly engaged,” Kerr says, asking questions, discussing ideas and showing the potential for leadership. Still, she couldn’t stay away from agriculture. She joined the collegiate FFA chapter, for which Thompson is the adviser. “I’m The next fall, when Dodge was executive secretary of the In- passionate about teaching,” says Thompson, “and when I see terfraternity Council, he took the class again. Kerr says Dodge students with real potential, I encourage them. From me, it’s proved himself a natural leader, listening to people and developing the ultimate compliment to hear, ‘you’d be a great teacher.’” problem-solving skills. CHRIS BELL College of Engineering Michelle Inderbitzin College of Liberal Arts Gomes completed her degree last spring and is starting an agri- Now president of Delta Upsilon, Dodge tries to instill in the younger cultural education master’s program at OSU this fall. Thompson EUNICE NASWALI Student | College of Engineering members what Kerr encouraged in him, “the motivation to do Pernnell Booth Alumnus ‘08 | College of Liberal Arts is impressed with how hard she works and her natural ability as what’s right and the understanding to get over obstacles.” The incidential mentor From mentored to mentor a “kid magnet,” he says. “She will be a great teacher.” Chris Bell says he was only “an incidental mentor.” With his wife What makes Pernnell Booth such an effective mentor? He’s his and grown children, he had volunteered through Crossroads In- own best example. ternational, a community volunteer organization in the Office of A defensive tackle for the Beavers football team, Booth had taken International Programs, to serve as a “friendship family” when several of Michelle Inderbitzin’s sociology classes, where he stood Eunice Naswali came to the United States in 2004. Although out for his “good sense of balancing his life,” she says. his specialty is in a different discipline, civil engineering, Bell encouraged her early on to pursue an internship in the Multiple Inderbitzin recruited Booth to be her teaching assistant for Bridge Engineering Cooperative Program (MECOP). More than 100 com- to Encourage Scholars in Transition (BEST), a summer program to panies in Oregon and Washington offers students opportunities help incoming student athletes adjust to college. through MECOP. “I try to give them examples that they can understand coming Naswali has completed her first internship at Mentor Graphics in from a peer,” Booth says. “I give advice and help with little things Wilsonville, and she is now working in her second at Vestas Americas so they are set up to succeed.” in Portland. Vestas is one of the world’s manufacturers of wind turbines, and Naswali hopes the experience will help her in a fu- They have, and he has. Booth is now pursuing a master’s ture career back in Uganda, tackling the country’s problems with degree during his last year of eligibility. And he’s still working power generation and distribution to remote areas. with Inderbitzin.

“It’s great to mentor someone and see him grow into an outstand- oregonstate.edu/uhds ing mentor on his own,” she says. “We’ve been a good team.”

14 15 TRADITIONS Convocation Come get Convocation is OSU’s official welcome to its newest students. Student leaders, faculty and staff come together in the MU Quad to celebrate Powered by Orange the start of the school year. Embracing tradition, students walk together to Gill Coliseum, similar to the procession HomeComing they’ll take upon graduation. this fall! Corvallis decorates its streets in orange and black in preparation for Homecoming Week. In addition to traditional homecoming festivities such as the football game, bonfire and parade, OSU sponsors a reunion barbecue for alumni.

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Bury the Bruins HOmecOmIng 2009 OctOBeR 28-31 Dad’s Weekend Homecoming 2009 Wednesday, Oct. 28 Homecoming Parade Civil War Dad’s Weekend invites the fathers of Starts at 1st and Jefferson and ends at ScHedule Tug-o-war Preliminaries Jefferson and 26th HigHligHtS Location TBD Always a highlight of football season, Homecoming BBQ and SHOW YOUR PRIDE updates at www.osualum.com OSU students to experience a weekend Homecoming Bonfire Beaver Nation Tailgater the Civil War pits the Beavers against Callahan Parking Lot CH2M HILL Alumni Center in the life of a Beaver. Together, dads Sponsored by the Student Alumni Class of ’64 & ’69 Association Comedy Show Featuring John Oliver Dad and I Breakfast Strongma Demonstration in the Quad Reunion Tailgater WEAR THE COLORS R R the University of Oregon Ducks — EVENT HIGHLIGHTS Root Beer Floats The Most Interesting Dad in the World and I Photos Wii® and Rock Band® Competition CH2M HILL Alumni Center and studentsR get to reconnectR while MUPC Quad Activities T-shirts and Mugs And much more!!! FRIday, Oct. 30 R Oregon State is Powered by Orange —whether R Student Showcase along with their fans — for statewide Come see amazing student projects! attending comedy shows, sporting Class of ’64 & ’69 Fall Carnival, Parker Plaza Reunion Dinners it’s driving new innovations or volunteering in CH2M HILL Alumni Center Beaver Boulevard bragging rights. Started in 1894, it Join the cheerleaders and marching band events and otherAccommodations campus for disabilities can be made by calling: 541.737.entertainment. 6872 the community, the people of OSU are making MEMORIAL UNION PROGRAM COUNCIL to cheer on the football team! is college football’s seventh oldest sat u Rday, Oct. 31 Fall Carnival, Parker Plaza Football Game – OSU vs. UCLA an impact. Every Friday, students, staff, alumni and Powered by Orange 5k Walk/Run Reser Stadium tradition of its kind and symbolizes one Sponsored by the College of Health and Human Sciences Tug-o-war Finals fans show their school pride by wearing orange. of the game’s most heated rivalries. Reser Stadium Join the tradition and Power Up! www.osualum.com Beaver Fair FALL 2009 877-OSTATER 33 Placing an emphasis on volunteer-run activities, the Community Fair is a free event that introduces new students to the surrounding Corvallis community. CONNECT WEEK CONNECT Week introduces incoming freshman to their new campus with events to connect them with other students and the endless opportunities OSU has to offer. The Student Section Most schools can boast a student section in the football stadium; however, OSU reserves seating for students directly behind the team bench from goal line to goal line. You can’t beat front row seats.

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