Oregon State University Educational Opportunities Program

04/24/2024

OSU Dam Proud Day

09/23/2022

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.

05/12/2022

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.

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...

04/27/2022

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

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

04/26/2022

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:

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

11/05/2021

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

10/28/2021

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

10/27/2021

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.

10/10/2021

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!

10/09/2021

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

09/22/2021

Happy first day of classes Beavers!