Oregon State University Educational Opportunities Program

OSU Dam Proud Day

6th Annual Multicultural Alumni & Friends Tailgate! Saturday, October 15! If you haven’t already, you need to make plans to join hundreds of other alumni at this year’s 6th Annual Multicultural Alumni & Friends Tailgate.

Register Here - 6th Annual Multicultural Alumni and Friends Tailgate (eventfarm.com)

Come thru to the FREE 6th Annual Multicultural Alumni and Friends Tailgate on Oct. 15 to

• See friends from back in the day
• Snap a photo with Benny
• Enjoy southern BBQ, sweet churros, and off-the-chain drinks (guests 21+ receive a complimentary free drink ticket!)
• Groove with music spun by DJ Juggernaut
• Get fired up by the OSU Marching Band.
• Then head into Reser to cheer for the Beavs as they take on the Washington State Cougars.

Giveaway Alert - The first 100 guests will receive a free Multicultural Tailgater t-shirt. Plus, we’ll have hundreds of other giveaway items for all guests.

Two new openings at OSU - the Academic Success Center is a great office that we work closely with.

Supplemental Instruction Assistant Coordinator

The Academic Success Center at Oregon State University is hiring a Supplemental Instruction Assistant Coordinator. The full job posting and instructions for applying can be found here: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/118373. Applications are due Sunday, May 22, 2022. This position will help coordinate the Supplemental Instruction program, work with faculty whose courses we support, and develop/lead professional development meetings for approximately 40 student staff. We are looking for candidates with experience leading projects, supervising people, or providing mentorship.

Academic Coaching Coordinator

The Academic Success Center at Oregon State University invites applications for the Academic Coaching Coordinator position. This position leads/coordinates the Academic Coaching program, including hiring, training, and supervising the team of 8-10 student academic coaches. In addition, this position will help the ASC & Writing Center build its capacity for peer educator training across the unit and beyond. We are looking for candidates with experience in peer education, supervision, and facilitating training or professional development activities. Information on the position and instructions for applying can be accessed on the OSU Jobs Site (Posting ) https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/119024. Applications are due by Sunday, June 5th, 2022.

Coordinator – Academic Coaching The Academic Success Center is seeking a Coordinator – Academic Coaching. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. This position provides leadership for and coordinates the Academic Success Center’s (ASC) Academic Coaching program and designs and delivers peer edu...

Today, we have two challenge gifts to support Black student Success!

The first 15 donors who give between 11am and 1pm will unlock $5,000, thanks to a generous gift from Penny Atkins ‘79.

Thanks to anonymous donors, when 75 people give to Black Student Access and Success this Dam Proud Day, a $10,000 gift will be unlocked.

Dam Proud Day funds will be used to provide scholarships and persistence grants to help Black students with high financial need to remain at OSU and achieve their dream of earning a degree.

https://www.damproudday.org/p2p/243443/dorian-smith

Check out the video to see how this impacts our students.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXXJkokX8g0

President's Commission on the Status of Black Faculty and Staff Affairs's Ambassador Profile | Dam Proud Day Help President's Commission on the Status of Black Faculty and Staff Affairs's ambassador efforts for Dam Proud Day

Tomorrow is the day!

Get loud and show why you’re proud of Black students at OSU. This , taking place on April 27, you can help make a difference in the lives of Black students with high financial need. Your gift will help students persist on their educational path and graduate.

Click here for more information: https://beav.es/wKy

Give to Enhance Black Student Access and Success in #DamProudDay! | Dam Proud Day I’m ready to support Enhance Black Student Access and Success on April 27, 2022 during Dam Proud Day. Learn more about Enhance Black Student Access and Success

The 2022-23 scholarship application is now open for all programs. Encourage the students in your life to apply by March 1 at TFFF.org/Scholarships

Last call! Only a few days left to join our newly forming Parent and Family Council. You can actively support your Beaver by getting involved in the Council and forming connections with other OSU parents and families. Be sure to apply by Nov. 1 at bit.ly/3lCc4IE and join us for the first Parent and Family Council meeting on Nov. 12 (Fall Family Weekend).

Mix and mingle (with or without your student) right after the meeting at our first Parent and Family Social. Learn more and register in advance for the free Parent and Family Social at bit.ly/3EkzZmM.


Honors College - Oregon State University

Spend an evening with fellow Beavers as the API Alumni Network welcomes Lois and Dave Cho, ’18, for a virtual wine tasting event.

As the owners and operators of Oregon’s first Korean American winery, the Cho’s will discuss their experiences navigating the industry while introducing three of their exceptional wines. Wine pre-orders are recommended but not required.

Learn more and register at bit.ly/ChoWines.

Today, family, colleagues, and friends from both near and far gathered together to celebrate and honor Dr. Larry Griggs, former director of the Educational Opportunities Program from 1986 through 2008.

Dr. Griggs impacted countless of students during his tenure and pioneered the way that we supported underrepresented students at Oregon State University.

Following the celebration of life, Dr. Griggs image was placed on the Wall of Legacy at the Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center. The amazing afternoon ended with the Office of Black and Indigenous Student Success new center dedication and ribbon cutting celebration named after Dr. Larry Griggs.

Great history was made today at Oregon State University!

Greetings EOP Family,

Friendly reminder!

Dr. Lawrence Griggs, ’77, will be the honored on the Wall of Legacy at the Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center, and a physical student success center will be named in his honor in the Memorial Union.

Dr. Griggs was a director of the Educational Opportunities Program from 1986 through 2008. He impacted countless students during his tenure and helped to shape the way that OSU supported underrepresented students.

Please join us in honoring his enormous impact during a hybrid (in-person and online) presentation and celebration on today, Saturday, Oct. 9 at 1:00 P.M.

RSVP link: https://beav.es/U3A

Happy first day of classes Beavers!

It is our pleasure to announce that Dr. Lawrence Griggs, ’77, will be the honored on the Wall of Legacy at the Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center, and a physical student success center will be named in his honor in the Memorial Union.

Dr. Griggs was a director of the Educational Opportunities Program from 1986 through 2008. He impacted countless students during his tenure and helped to shape the way that OSU supported underrepresented students.
Please join us in honoring his enormous impact during a hybrid (in-person and online) presentation and celebration on Saturday, Oct. 9 at 1:00 P.M.

RSVP link: https://beav.es/U3A

Jobs available at College Possible!

Join the movement toward educational equity, and start a career in public service!

College Possible is seeking candidates of all interests and backgrounds who are passionate about supporting students on their journey to and through college as near-peer mentors.

Positions We Offer:
+ High School Coach: supporting high school students in the Greater Portland area
+ CollegePoint Coach: supporting high achieving high school students across the country through virtual coaching on their journey through the admission process for selective colleges and universities
+ Community Partners Team (CPT): Planning events to support students, managing projects for our team, and doing outreach to the community

AmeriCorps Benefits
+ Education award of over $6,000 that can be put toward student loans, or future education costs
+ A bi-weekly living allowance, and paid medical insurance
+ Professional development opportunities including opportunities to build your network within the education and non-profit sectors
+ The opportunity to make tangible impact in your community through near peer mentorship of high school, or college students. We have event planning/project management/community outreach roles as well!

If you have any questions please reach out to
Giovanna directly to learn more about these amazing opportunities! You can e-mail them at [email protected], or call/text at (458) 216-0432.

To apply go here: https://collegepossibleamericorps.applicantpro.com/jobs/1496508.html

Summer greetings from your EOP professional staff team! We look forward to meeting our new EOP students and welcoming back our returning students!

Join us for Student and Family Campus Day 2021 on Saturday, Aug. 14, hosted by the Dr. Lawrence Griggs Office for Black & Indigenous Student Success. This event will be held in-person on the OSU Corvallis campus from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

We are excited to be in community with our incoming and second year Black and Indigenous students and families. During the day, we will showcase many amazing opportunities that Oregon State University has to offer.

Students and families will engage with and learn about mentoring and academic success programs, bridge programs, multicultural fraternities and sororities, energetic student clubs and organizations, robust undergraduate research opportunities and so much more! All we need now is YOU!


Registration is required and the link to register is: beav.es/3zy. The link can also be found on the EOP, NAL, BCC, and DSI Instagram bio as well.

We hope to see you and your family on Saturday, Aug. 14!

Spread the word!

Beaves

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We support OSU DACA students and employees. We are dismayed by a court order preventing DACA for new applicants and join 400 Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration leaders urging Congress to approve the DREAM Act.

Learn about our DACA programs here:
https://undocumented.oregonstate.edu/daca-resources

Partners in Diversity opportunity for students!

This internship allows students to engage with professionals of color for some robust conversations about success in the professions. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the organization as well as all the amazing career opportunities that are out there for all students.

The first date is July 13th so getting registered soon will be helpful. The link to register for this amazing opportunity today!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/say-hey-for-interns-virtual-networking-tickets-154772616061?ref=eios

Say Hey! for Interns - Virtual Networking Calling all 2021 Interns of color in Oregon and SW Washington.

Congratulations Class of 2021 from the OSU Alumni Association!👏🏾🎓🧡🖤

https://youtu.be/2pr3lHk3-XM

Class of 2021: Who was there for you? Congrats, Oregon State University grads. We bet this year didn’t turn out quite like you imagined — but the supportive networks you built helped you through ...

Join the EOP family in-person or via zoom today, Friday, June 11 from 10am-12pm outside of Waldo Hall to celebrate our EOP students that are graduating!

Face mask are required and candy will provided! We hope you stop by or join us via zoom to celebrate our EOP students that are graduating!

https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/94617501824?pwd=ZStaQ3dPQUo0ZlNXMHVOc2pDVXRmZz09

Grab your lunch and join the family for our last informal virtual lunch of the academic year with our very own rock star Sandi Hunt (Sandi Oakes Hunt) on tomorrow, June 9! We hope to see you in community with us.

Are you and all of your friends vaccinated? If not, we have some good news to share. Special thanks and shoutout to our friends at OSU Student Health Services for securing 50 doses of J&J vaccine that you and your friends can receive, in addition to having your name entered into a drawing for a prize. Join us at Student Health on Wednesday, June 9 from 10am-12pm or 1pm-4pm to get your one dose of J&J!

Family, let’s continue to do our part! Should you have questions please direct message us and we will put you in contact with staff members from OSU Student Health Services!

Happy week 7!

The EOP Weekly Happening Newsletter is calling your name! Please review it today! https://mailchi.mp/oregonstate/eop-weekly-happenings-week-7-spring-2021-term?e=972b976b60

** A couple of special featured announcements and mentions are listed below that we ask you to be mindful of:

1. Wednesday, May 12, at Reser Stadium is being designated as “OSU Student Day” for Covid-19 vaccination. Let's all do our part!

2. Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (more information found in the newsletter)

3. Rest in Power Remembrance Event (search this event via Facebook) The Rest in Power Remembrance Event will take place, tomorrow, Tuesday, May 11 pending on Benton County COVID-19 regulations, in the Memorial Union Quad with a YouTube Livestream available. This hybrid in-person/virtual event is meant to serve as a remembrance of Black community members we have lost due to police violence.)

4. CELEBRATE Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American Heritage Month 2021!

Take good care,
EOP family

Dear EOP friends,

Dam Proud Day is almost here! Although this annual giving day was unable to occur in 2020 due to the pandemic, we are excited to be moving forward in 2021 with a focus on our Black Student Access & Success efforts housed within the Educational Opportunities Program.

Black students graduate from college with more debt than their white classmates, and racial disparities in interest accrual and graduate school borrowing lead to an even greater debt burden for Black graduates over the next several years.

Working together, we can increase educational access and provide holistic support to Oregon State University's Black community. Supporters who give on April 28 will see their impact doubled, up to $5,000, thanks to a generous giving challenge established by Ed and Mary Jennings.

You can help our efforts by sharing information about Dam Proud Day on your social media channels and with family and friends. Find suggested content and graphics to promote the Black Student Access & Success giving opportunity as well as the cultural resource centers at Oregon State. Let's enhance the college experience and provide support for OSU students of color.

With appreciation,

Janet Nishihara
Executive Director of the Educational Opportunities Program

Dorian Smith
Black Student Access & Success

EOP Weekly Happenings Newsletter-- Week 5 (Spring 2021) Dam Proud Day is almost here! Although this annual giving day was unable to occur in 2020 due to the pandemic, we are excited to be moving forward in 2021 with a focus on our Black Student Access & Success efforts housed within the Educational Opportunities Program.

Hey Beavs! Dam Proud Day, Oregon State University’s annual giving day, is April 28. During this 24-hour event, we strive to increase educational access and support students on their OSU journey. A little can go a long way when we work together.

Specifically, we are asking that you consider giving to https://www.damproudday.org/organizations/black-student-access-success this Dam Proud Day and help make a difference in the lives of students.

We invite you to share this information about Dam Proud Day with your friends and family on your social channels to help increase our impact.

Together, we can increase educational access and support students on their OSU journey.

For additional information visit damproudday.org

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Dear EOP family and friends,

Warm up your lunch and join Urmila Mali for a casual conversation on today, Wednesday, April 21 from 12-1PM (PT). You do not want to miss this!
Zoom link: https://beav.es/ogG
Password: LUNCH

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The rise in anti-Asian racism and violence in the US is a scourge we all need to fight. Sharing this message of Oregon State University's solidarity with members of Asian, Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities featuring our very own Executive Director, Dr. Janet Nishihara!

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Welcome back EOP students and greetings EOP alum and friends!

We hope that everyone enjoyed their spring break! Be sure to review this week's newsletter!

A few SPECIAL features in this weeks newsletter includes:

* EOP's scholarships are now available! What are
you waiting for? Apply today!

*EOP In-Person (SAFE and Socially Distant)
Community Building Activity (Saturday, April 10)
Lunch will be provided!

* SI Study Tables Accepting Appointments
Let's SPRING into our academic and social
success together as an EOP family!

Take good care,

EOP Family

https://mailchi.mp/oregonstate/welcome-back-eop-family-spring-2021-week-1

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