This week we have a special episode for you! Blake Vawter, Sr. Associate Director of Admissions at OSU, sits down with Professor Itchung Cheung from Oregon State University's Hatfield Marine Science Center. In this episode Itchung tells Blake about OSU's Newport campus, the world class marine science library located there, some of the amazing research that goes on in their labs, the BRAND NEW research ships being delivered to HSMC, the new building opening this year on their campus, the public visitor center and what it means to study marine science at Oregon State. Watch the video version of the podast here: https://youtu.be/RlddV_b_s0Y?si=oeH0n7ggb_50wsGY

On this last episode of Season 5, we speak with members of our Admissions team to learn more about the complex and dynamic work they do. Listen to firsthand accounts how they established a career in higher education, their tips to make your admission application stand out, and why they love working for OSU! Also, if you disagree with Jarrod's take on Star Wars, get in the comments!  -- Helpful Links: Find Your Advisor - https://discover.oregonstate.edu/portal/find-my-advisor, OSU Application Tips and FAQ's - https://admissions.oregonstate.edu/application-workshops

Did you know that OSU students have an opportunity to have a paid job on campus? That's right! This week on Beaver Tracks, join us as we chat with Lily and Emma who share their experiences being OSU students who also take advantage of the many jobs available to students on campus! -- Helpful Links: Job Portal - https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/, Educational Opportunities Program (EOP) - https://eop.oregonstate.edu/, Beaver Connect - https://eop.oregonstate.edu/beaver-connect. FORCE Lab - https://osucascades.edu/force-lab, Layman Fellowship - https://osucascades.edu/research/students/layman-fellowship-program, Research at OSU - https://research.oregonstate.edu/about, TOUR Ambassadors - https://visitosu.oregonstate.edu/ambassadors

Cori and Craig are joined this week by Scott Vignos, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at OSU! In this episode, Scott discusses the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility and even shares some initiatives OSU currently has in motion for the betterment of its students and surrounding community. Scott also shares the many ways students can get involved and make impactful change on campus and off. Want to know more about a program mentioned? Look at the helpful links below! There are a TON! -- Helpful Links: OID - https://diversity.oregonstate.edu/about-oid, HOLLA - https://www.hollamentors.org/, Elevate Oregon - https://www.elevateoregon.org/, Latino Network - https://www.latnet.org/, Adelante Mujeres - https://es.adelantemujeres.org/, My People's Market - https://www.mypeoplesmarket.com/, In-State Tuition for all 574 Federally Recognized Tribes - https://admissions.oregonstate.edu/resident-tuition-federally-recognized-indian-tribes, Indigenous Studies Minor - https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/slcs/is, Cultural Resource Centers - https://admissions.oregonstate.edu/diversity#centers, Diversity Learning Assistants (DLA's) - https://uhds.oregonstate.edu/hallstaff/diversity-learning-assistants, DCE Upcoming Events - https://events.oregonstate.edu/department/diversity_cultural_engagement

This week, Craig and Cori are joined by Cassie and Rodrigo to discuss all things TRIO! If you are a first-generation student, Pell Grant eligible, and/or have a documented disability then this program could be for you! To learn more about TRIO at OSU, check out the links below. -- Corvallis: https://trio-sss.oregonstate.edu/sss Cascades: https://osucascades.edu/trio-sss

Love the outdoors and wondering how you can balance your academics with your passions? Then this episode is for you! This week, Craig and Cori interview Gabe, a junior Outdoor Products major at OSU-Cascades who really does it all! Listen in as they share their experiences in the classroom, Study Abroad, campus clubs, and more! -- Helpful Links: OSUGO (Study Abroad): https://academicaffairs.oregonstate.edu/osugo Outdoor Products: https://osucascades.edu/academics/outdoor-products OSU-Cascades Clubs: https://osucascades.edu/studentlife/student-clubs

For this season, Cori is joined by a new co-host, Craig! In this special episode, we hope you enjoy getting to know some more about Craig and what brought him to OSU-Cascades.

Are you asking yourself, "What will I do after I get my degree?" Listen in as Cori and Delta talk with OSU Alumnae, Kenya and Grace! They chat about everything the two of them have been up to since graduation as well as what they were involved in while students at OSU.

This week, Delta and Cori are joined by Dr. Erica Fleishman who is the Director of OCCRI and a professor within OSU's College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences! Tune in to hear more about OSU's involvement with OCCRI, what the institute is doing to address climate change, and how even undergraduate students can be involved. Find out more about OCCRI at https://blogs.oregonstate.edu/occri/

Want to be part of promoting and providing better health for everyone? This is the episode for you! Delta and Cori are joined by Chad Kuwana, a recruiter for the College of Public Health and Human Sciences (PHHS). Chad covers all things PHHS, including OSU's efforts with TRACE-COVID-19!