Oregon State University Ethnic Studies

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Graduation Deadlines
June 4: Last day students can RSVP for the 2024 Commencement Ceremony.
June 5: Last day for accommodation requests to be submitted for graduating students.
June 7: Last day students with double degrees, can email [email protected] to change the college they process and sit with at commencement.

What Indigenous Willamette People Knew About Camas Bulbs 3500 Years Ago Matters

Molly Carney, OSU Anthropologist

What Indigenous Willamette People Knew about Camas Bulbs 3,500 Years Ago Matters - The Corvallis Advocate An Oregon State University study found evidence that Indigenous groups in the Pacific Northwest were intentionally harvesting edible camas bulbs at optimal stages of the plant’s maturation as far back as 3,500 years ago. The findings contribute to the growing body of research around Traditional Ec...

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Ethnic studies professor Patricia Fifita fosters community of knowledge and connection for OSU students After years of academic research across the Pacific Islands in ethnobotany, medical and environmental anthropology, Patricia Fifita now teaches ethnic studies at OSU, using her unique academic experience to connect with students.

Indigenizing Education: Exploring the History of Indigenous Peoples and Education. Zoom seminar featuring keynote speaker Chance White Eyes, OSU director of Tribal Relations. Program includes panel discussion and overview of OSU services supporting Native students. Hosted by OSU's New Beginnings for Tribal Students (NBTS). 3-5 p.m., May 23. Register for free. More information about NBTS (https://opencampus.oregonstate.edu/nbts).

New Beginnings for Tribal Students in Oregon A new USDA NIFA grant offers financial incentive for Native American undergraduate students in natural science majors attending OSU or SWOCC.

Anthropology Professor Bryan Tilt, along with researchers from OSU and the Yurok Tribe, published an article in the journal Oceanography, as part of a special issue on "Sea Grant: Science Serving America's Coastlines and People."

Sea Grant takes center stage in Oceanography special issue NOAA Sea Grant-funded research and work with coastal and Great Lakes communities across the nation are being highlighted in a special issue of “Oceanography,” the official journal of The Oceanography Society. This special issue, published in April 2024, features 36 articles contributed by Sea Gr...

45th Annual łatwa ina Pow-Wow: Save the date: Saturday, May 18, OSU’s Native American Student Association and university partners present the 45th Annual łatwa ina Pow-Wow. This free community event features Indigenous dancers, singers and a marketplace, plus affordable fry bread. Grand entry at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Doors open at noon.

45th Annual łatwa ina Pow-Wow Oregon State University’s Native American Student Association and kaku-ixt mana ina haws present the 45th Annual łatwa ina Pow-Wow. This free community event features Indigenous dancers, singers and a marketplace, plus affordable fry bread. Grand entry at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Doors open at noon. Det...

Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women/People Awareness Day: Two days of events sponsored by kaku-ixt mana ina haws and Indigenous Studies will mark this celebration. Deborah Miranda is known for her book “Bad Indians: A Tribal Memoir,” and ire’ne lara silva was recognized as the 2023 Texas State Poet Laureate with her most recent collection “The Eaters of Flowers” released in 2024. At 3 p.m., May 6, the awareness event will open with creative projects at kaku-ixt mana ina haws (Longhouse), followed by an open mic at 4 p.m. and a poetry reading with Miranda and lara silva. At 12:30 p.m., May 7, Miranda and lara silva will host a poetry workshop in kaku-ixt mana ina haws. Sign up at: https://beav.es/cRL. For accommodations related to a disability, contact [email protected] or 541-737-7831.

Poetry Workshop Thank you for your interest in attending the poetry workshop with Deborah Miranda and ire'ne lara silva on Tuesday, May 7 at 12:30 p.m. Please sign up below and learn more about the presenters through their bios. Bios: Deborah A. Miranda was born at UCLA Hospital, the mixed-blood daughter of an Ohlo...

Take Back the Night: Take Back the Night is an internationally recognized event held to protest sexual violence in all its forms and to provide a safe, confidential space for survivors of sexual violence to share their stories. This year's Take Back the Night at OSU will be held from 7-10 p.m., April 25 in the SEC Plaza and will feature a rally with keynote speakers and student performers, a march, and a survivor speakout. There will be an exception made to OSU's responsible employee reporting requirements for this event regarding any disclosures of sexual assault. Confidential CAPS counselors and survivor advocates from CAPE and CARDV will be on site to provide support and connection to resources.

Degree Processes & Monitoring Your Progress Maintaining contact with your advisor is critical to the successful and timely completion of your degree requirements. Regular advising is required for undergraduate students. How often advising is required varies by college; contact your college head advising office for further information.

Events:
Nabil Boudraa will be presenting his Center for the Humanities-funded work, on Monday, April 15 at 4pm: "Algerian Cinema: The Seventh Art as a Medium for Resistance," in MU 213.

And 2-4pm, Wednesday, April 17, there is the next:
WLC Language and Beyond Social
Kidder Hall 210
World Languages and Cultures invites you to the Language and Beyond Social!
Learn about language programs and career opportunities
Connect with fellow students
Meet faculty
Conchas (Mexican sweet bread provided)
Learn more about World Languages and Cultures at

Ecampus Financial Hardship Grant
https://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/services/tuition/emergency-grant.htm
Oregon State Ecampus has set aside limited funding to assist online students who are experiencing unexpected financial hardship that interferes with academic progress. This funding is being provided to help ensure that Ecampus students with demonstrated financial need are able to continue their education at OSU.
Ecampus Financial Hardship Grant Fund Eligibility Criteria (must meet all the following):
• Current or continuing undergraduate Ecampus students, and
• Enrolled in at least 6 online Oregon State credit hours during the current academic term at the time of application, and
• Currently experiencing economic hardship that significantly impedes academic progress
• Clearly explains how this financial hardship will interrupt academic progress

Exceptions to eligibility criteria may be considered. If you have questions about your eligibility and would like to discuss with someone, please reach out to [email protected].

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Library Workshops
Register for workshops via our registration page. https://oregonstate.libcal.com/calendar/workshops/?cid=10465&t=d&d=0000-00-00&cal=10465&inc=0

For information about setting up R in your computer visit https://rstudio-education.github.io/hopr/starting.html.

April 10 @ 12pm PST
Get Your Articles Quickly, Easily AND FOR FREE (via Zoom)
OSU Libraries provides access to scholarly sources, articles and books, in a number of different ways, including via subscriptions, open access, and borrowing from other libraries. In this workshop you'll learn several ways for accessing the articles you need quickly, easily, and FOR FREE - while helping the library maintain its commitment to open and sustainable scholarship.

April 13 @ 11am PST
Introduction to R (no coding experience) (Zoom)
This is an introductory workshop to R for beginners. We will follow a shortened version of the Software Carpentry lesson “Programming with R." We will talk about reading data with R and organizing it in variables, vectors, and matrices. We will perform some basic operations on the data (mean, maximums, minimums), create some visualizations, and save them. We will talk about writing R scripts and functions. We recommend that you install R and RStudio in your own computer for the workshop, but you can also access it via Citrix.

April 24 @ 10am PST
QGIS Intermediate (via Zoom)
Now that you've picked up the basics of QGIS, learn how to manipulate and analyze your data. In Intermediate QGIS, we'll use the available spatial analysis tools to generate new insights into the material covered in the Basics workshop. We'll use the raster calculator, join fields in databases, create hillshades, and make more complex, finished maps. This workshop builds on the QGIS Basics workshop and may be difficult to follow if you have not taken Basics.

April 24 @ 11am PST
Introduction to R (some experience coding) (Zoom)
This is an introductory workshop to R for beginners. This course will be taught under the assumption that attendees have some experience in other coding languages and file organization and structure.

April 30 @ 3pm PST
Researching for the Literature Review (via Zoom)
Find out what the literature review is and how to get started, how to keep track of sources, searches and new research, and how to use library resources more effectively.

May 1 @ 11am PST
Introduction to R (no coding experience) (Zoom)
This is an introductory workshop to R for beginners. We will follow a shortened version of the Software Carpentry lesson “Programming with R." We will talk about reading data with R and organizing it in variables, vectors, and matrices. We will perform some basic operations on the data (mean, maximums, minimums), create some visualizations, and save them. We will talk about writing R scripts and functions. We recommend that you install R and RStudio in your own computer for the workshop, but you can also access it via Citrix.

May 8 @ 12pm PST
Intermediate R: tidyverse (Zoom)
This is an intermediate workshop to R. This course will be taught under the assumption that attendees have some experience in coding in R and file organization and structure.

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Career Events Spring 2024
https://career.oregonstate.edu/career-events

Virtual Events
April 10 @ 4pm PST
Ask Alumni: Deep Dive into Careers with Whales, Sharks and Ocean Ecology
Get ready to make a splash in your career with firsthand insights from researchers, marine biologists and graduate students from the OSU College of Agricultural Sciences. Learn how their educational experiences at OSU have prepared them for successful careers in marine research and conservation. Register to attend this free virtual interactive Ask Alumni webcast presented by OSUAA, the Career Development Center, and the College of Agricultural Sciences.

April 24 @ 5pm PST
Start Your Own Business (in collaboration with the SBDC at LBCC)
Have you ever wanted to be your own boss or to start something totally new and totally yours? Come learn the introductory steps to starting a small business (or taking over a family business), and hear from our guest small business owners who are excited to share what they've learned through opening their own businesses. Co-sponsored by OSU's Career Development Center and the Linn-Benton Small Business Development Center. Bring your questions and your ideas for starting your own thing!

April 30 @ 5pm PST
Graduate School: Decision Making, Application, & Career Pathways in Research
Join us for an enlightening event focused on navigating the complexities of graduate school decisions, application strategies, and career pathways in research. Whether you're considering furthering your education, seeking guidance on application processes, or exploring diverse avenues within the realm of research, this event offers invaluable insights and expert advice to help you make informed choices and carve out a successful academic and professional journey. Don't miss this opportunity to gain clarity and direction in shaping your future in academia and beyond.

May 14 @ 5pm PST
Getting a Dam Job: Oops, I Still Need a Job or Internship
Finding time to search for jobs or internships can be difficult when you are busy with school work and the distractions of life! This workshop will provide you with tips and strategies to make the process less overwhelming and help you find that last-minute opportunity for the upcoming summer.

Career Events Oregon State University hosts a variety of career events, including fairs, employer networking events, and workshops each term. Find events listed below or through your Handshake account.

Thanks to Brenda Kellar for putting this information together.

Academic Success & Writing Workshops - https://success.oregonstate.edu/remote-workshop-series
The ASC & Writing Center will be offering remote workshops throughout spring term.

REGISTRATION NOTE: If you haven't registered for an OSU Zoom event before, or receive an error message saying you're not an authenticated user, try logging into the OSU Zoom page first: https://uit.oregonstate.edu/zoom. After logging in there, re-try registering for one of the workshops below. Please contact [email protected] if you encounter additional difficulty!

April 15 @ 11am PST
Concentration, Distraction & Effective Study Sessions
To have an effective study session, you need to be able to concentrate. This isn’t new news, but it can be difficult. Learn strategies and techniques that can help you work effectively and succeed in your study sessions.

April 17 @ 2pm PST
Integrating Sources into Your Writing
Integrating sources into your writing puts your ideas in conversation with previous writers and researchers. In this workshop, you'll learn differences between summary, paraphrase, and quotation.

April 23 @ 12pm PST
Test Prep & the Science of Learning
Preparing for tests can feel daunting, and let’s be real – often, we wait until the last minute. Beginning your test preparation early can help you harness your brain’s strengths and reduce stress.

April 25 @ 11am PST
Identifying Perfectionistic Tendencies & Practicing How to Undo Them
A lot of us have perfectionist tendencies that may impact our experiences and choices. So let’s talk about it! We’ll explore how these tendencies might show up, impact our progress, and increase stress.

May 1 @ ?
Planning Time & Re-Framing Procrastination - 4ish weeks left!
Do you procrastinate? A lot of us do. With 4 weeks left to the term, procrastination can elevate stress levels that might already be activated. And, there's still time to plan and create a schedule that works for you and helps you accomplish your work!

May 1 @ 1pm PST
Setting & Achieving Goals
Goals come in all sizes, and can help you accomplish work and succeed. Some goals have better results than others, and sometimes it's easier/harder to accomplish certain goals.

May 2 @ 12pm PST
Personal Statement Strategies
Personal statements are an important part of graduate school applications and can often be stressful to draft. Join us as we introduce personal statements, talk through strategies for structure and content, and review a sample statement together.

May 8 @ 3pm PST
The Writing Process & Time Management
Writing is a process that takes energy, concentration and time--things we might be running short on these days. Join us to think through steps of the writing process and discuss how to manage time effectively.

May 9 @ 12pm PST
Learning During Times of Stress
Your experience matters, and we want to equip you with the information to recognize what you’re feeling, how it might show up, and how to support yourself through it. We’ll discuss the common themes of overwhelm, fatigue, and burnout, share coping strategies, and have time for questions and next steps.

May 13 @ 11am PST
Planning Time & Re-Framing Procrastination - 4ish weeks left!
Do you procrastinate? A lot of us do. With 4 weeks left to the term, procrastination can elevate stress levels that might already be activated. And, there's still time to plan and create a schedule that works for you and helps you accomplish your work!

May 16 @ 1pm PST
Motivation – In Concept & Practice
Motivation is a popular topic – different ways to motivate, what to do when it’s hard to motivate, things that can disrupt motivation, etc. We’ll explore concepts, , practice strategies, and identify potential next-steps to help us navigate the motivation challenge.

May 22 @ 11am PST
Finals Survival!
It's week 8, and a great time to start planning for finals!! Take time now to identify how long you have, how many finals/projects/papers you're juggling, and how much time you can spend on each. Spend an hour with us to learn some strategies, make a study/work schedule for yourself, and leave with a plan to support you in final weeks of the term.

May 28 @ 12pm PST
Test Prep & the Science of Learning
Preparing for tests can feel daunting, and let’s be real – often, we wait until the last minute. Beginning your test preparation early can help you harness your brain’s strengths and reduce stress.

June 5 @ 11am PST
Finals Survival!
It's week 10, and finals are on the horizon! Do you have a plan? There's still time to think about how long you have, how many finals/projects/papers you're juggling, and how much time you can spend on each.

Remote Workshop Series During fall, winter and spring, the Academic Success Center (ASC) offers a limited series of 50-minute workshops online, via Zoom. To review descriptions and register, click the calendar entries below.

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Commencement 2024 Commencement Ceremony SATURDAY, JUNE 15 Reser Stadium | Corvallis, Oregon Gates open: 9 a.m. Processional begins: 10 a.m. Processional enters Reser Stadium: 10:30 a.m. Ceremony begins: 11:00 a.m. FOR GRADUATES FOR GUESTS KNOW BEFORE YOU GO FAQS Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2024 20...

Dates and Deadlines
April 7: Add a Course Online without Department Approval
April 7: Drop a Course (100% Tuition Refund)
April 8 - 12: Audit a Course
April 14: Add a Course Online with Department Approval

A section of ES 101, Intro to Ethnic Studies, on the Corvallis campus has just been added. TR 10-1120, CRN: 60153.

Looking for a course for your Social Justice or Indigenous Studies minors? Check out ES 270, Making Alliances and Solidarities. MW 2-3:50, CRN: 58586.

Undergrads...
Are you looking for an STS course to fulfill your Bacc Core Course? Did you know that you can take an honors college course? We are currently offering Anth 432H Domestication, Urbanization, and the Rise of Civilization (4 cr.) TR 1600-1750. This course has a limited number of seats, so act quickly.

Grad Students!!!
April 2: Deadline to file a diploma application for Masters and Doctoral candidates

Kalapuya Studies Culture and History of the Kalapuya Peoples - Anth/ES 454/554
Assistant Professor David G. Lewis
Spring 2024

łatwa ina Royalty program: To support relations between the Native and Indigenous OSU community and broader Tribal nations and Indigenous communities in the region, the łatwa ina Royalty Program offers an OSU student an opportunity to represent the university at the łatwa ina Pow-Wow (May 18 in Gill Coliseum) and surrounding cultural events. This is a paid internship with a travel stipend and OSU regalia. Apply by April 28.

45th Annual łatwa ina Pow-Wow Sponsored by the Native American Student Association and the Office of Institutional Diversity in collaboration with the Division of Student Affairs

U.S. job search webcast: Enhance your understanding of the job market, get practical tips and hear firsthand experiences from an immigration attorney and panel of alumni who have successfully traversed this journey at the virtual event Ask Alumni: U.S. Job Search for International Students, 5 p.m., Feb. 28. Presented by OSUAA, Career Development Center, College of Business and the Office of International Services.

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Assistant Professor of Indigenous Studies Luhui Whitebear co-authored a book chapter titled, "Resisting Extraction of the Sacred: Indigenous-Based Grassroots Resistance to Frontier Capitalism," in Grassroots Activisms: Public Rhetorics in Localized Contexts.

Grassroots Activisms: Public Rhetorics in Localized Contexts Combines activist profiles and scholarly essays to amplify and analyze the tactics of grassroots activists working locally to intervene in social injustices.

Students: Request Free Textbook Loans
The Basic Needs Center is expanding their free Textbook Lending Library and invites students experiencing financial barriers to request up to three books for them to purchase. Requests will be put on temporary hold for those who request. Submit by March 18, 2024 to receive the books starting the week of April 1st, 2024. Details are on this form and at 1030 SW Madison Ave., 541-737-3747, or [email protected].

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you!
Rebekah Hahn-Murdock
Graduate Assistant
Basic Needs Center

Graduate Regalia
Students can purchase regalia in two ways:
In-person: Grad Fair | April 16-17 | OSU Beaver Store
Online: OSU Beaver Store
• Individual items are available to purchase.
• Regalia Bundles (discounted price when purchased together) will be available online following the Grad Fair on April 20.
• Extended *1 and *2 size gowns are available in-store and over the phone. They are unavailable online.

Congratulations to Luhui Whitebear on their latest articles, "Pen of Molten Fire: Dr. Haunani-Kay Trask’s Writing as Indigenous Resistance" in Escholarship.org (https://escholarship.org/uc/item/00s0645z) and "Resisting the Settler Gaze:California Indigenous Feminisms", in Project MUSE (https://muse.jhu.edu/pub/1/article/902068)

I am so pleased to share that Patricia Fifita (Ethnic Studies) has been awarded a Lenfest Ocean Program Grant, supported by the Pew Charitable Trusts, for her project: "Indigenous (Re)envisioning and Restoration of Anahola Seascapes."

It is a 15-month project focused on documenting oral histories, traditional land and marine resource use, place names, and management practices via participatory story mapping. As PI, Patricia, will develop a makai (ocean) restoration plan and an Indigenous research and data sovereignty document for use in future restoration projects. Patricia (PI) is working with Lori Cramer in MAST Assistant Director/Sociology (Co-PI) and Kanaka Maoli collaborators Dr. Lelemia Irvine (UH West Oahu), and Emmalani Makepa-Wong and Jeremie Makepa from the Kanaka Maoli non-profit organization Aina Alliance.

Congratulations, Patricia!