OSU101 Everything a freshman needs to know
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A letter from the president: Welcome, students, to a new year at Oregon State University. I am especially delighted to welcome new students to Beaver Nation. We have been looking forward to your arrival. As the new school year kicks off, there are three thoughts I want to share with you. First, Oregon State is at an extraordinarily exciting time in its history. The university has added more than 200 new faculty members and many new support staff over the last three years, and we plan to add another 50 new faculty in the coming year. We have constructed and renovated numerous buildings, from a state-of-the-art science center to an international student center. We have expanded the opportunities available to you in undergraduate research, leadership training, volunteerism, sports and fitness activities and much more. Second, we are constantly building our capacity to help you succeed as an OSU student, from a Student Success Center where you can get help with challenging subjects to a state-of-the-art online advising system to help you stay on track for your degree. Become involved both inside and outside the classroom in programs and activities that interest you. OSU offers a nearly unmatched range of activities, from art and music to athletics to business internships and international service. Finally, remember that you have a responsibility as a student and member of the OSU community. Recently, I read an essay by a university professor in which he observed that the students who truly succeed in college reveal what he calls (stealing a Bruce Springsteen line) “a hungry heart.” These “hungry heart” students arrive with a love for learning and an openness to experiences, an abundant curiosity about human endeavors, and a willingness to explore their beliefs and values.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE C2-C3 Campus Map
Construction hot spots Need-to-know buildings
C4 Slacking 101 C5 CONNECT Week Events C5 Influential People C6 Cheap Eats
I encourage you to keep a “hungry heart” for learning throughout your time at Oregon State. Good luck and Go Beavs!
-Ed Ray
Wednesday, September 25, 2013