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E-News - Fall 2008

OSU Enews

Published by: OSU Extended Campus
Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon; Vol. 10, #7
Fall Edition - Sept. 24, 2008
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Announcements and calendar

View the Academic Calendar for fall term 2008 university dates, registration deadlines and holidays.

Also, you can order your textbooks online from the OSU Bookstore.

Fall term begins September 29.

Connecting with your adviser

With the start of the 2008-09 academic year only days away, Ecampus undergraduates should be sure to check in with their academic adviser regarding prerequisites, internships and graduation goals. Before contacting your adviser, make sure you know your role by reading Advising at OSU in our Online Orientation. You can also prepare for advising by downloading the Detailed Curriculum Guide for your degree program:

Environmental Sciences
General Agriculture
Liberal Studies
Natural Resources

If you have any other questions about getting started with academic advising contact the Ecampus Student Services Center.

New online library features for fall

With new features in the OSU Libraries catalog and resources specifically designed for Ecampus students, Librarian Maureen Kelly has a lot to share with students before fall term begins. Using the OSU Libraries from a distance has never been easier. View article...

Career and internship online resource

OSU Career Services has recently launched Beaver JobNet, an online resource for students to find jobs, internships and volunteer openings around the country and around the world. As you're looking for career opportunities, be sure to check out their tips on resume building and interviewing skills. Visit Career Services...

Grad program for science & mathematics educators

K-12 educators looking for graduate programs in subject-specific knowledge of mathematics or science will find a convenient fit with our new online M.S. Science & Mathematics Education - School-Based program. This program aims to increase the educator's knowledge of teaching mathematics or science beyond their teacher preparation program while integrating technology and other innovative learning techniques. View program details...

Show your OSU spirit every week

Join in the fun of the new statewide campaign to support OSU and higher education by sporting your orange and black beaver gear every week for College Colors Fridays. This is a great way to share your OSU pride, no matter where you live!

Enhance your degree with smart online course choices

Make the most of your time and schedule this year by choosing online courses that will add value to your transcript, skill set and resume. Ecampus offers 11 online minors to enhance any of our four undergraduate degrees, including a new minor in Business & Entrepreneurship.

Ecampus also provides many exciting and fun Bacc Core courses online this fall, including ANTH 210 Comparative Cultures, GEO 308 Global Change and Earth Sciences, and MUS 102 Music in the Movies. Use this term to try a new subject area and expand your interests.

Those looking to fulfill a science requirement can find flexibility through our Online Chemistry & Lab Courses.