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E-News - Summer 2009

Published by: OSU Extended Campus
Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon; Vol. 11, #4
Spring Edition - July 1, 2009
ecampus.oregonstate.edu
800-667-1465

Announcements and calendar

View the Academic Calendar for summer and fall terms 2009 to read details about upcoming deadlines, events and university holidays.

Most Ecampus online courses for summer term began June 22. Fall term 2009 begins September 28. You still have time to register for fall 2009 Ecampus online courses. Visit the Ecampus Schedule of Classes to search courses and subjects.

Ecampus grads make trek to Commencement

Ecampus broke its own record for the fifth year in a row with 171 online and distance graduates for 2008-09. On June 13, over 30 Ecampus graduates came to campus to participate in OSU's graduation ceremony. Take a minute to view photos and a video of the Ecampus grads who participated in Commencement, read about their experiences with OSU Ecampus and be sure to check out the front-page story that appeared in the Corvallis Gazette-Times.  View the main Graduation 2009 page.

Become a fan of Oregon State Ecampus on Facebook

Oregon State Ecampus is now on Facebook. Here you can view photos, keep up with Ecampus news and connect with other students in your degree program. To view the Oregon State Ecampus page on Facebook, you may need to first log in with your Facebook account info, then click "Become a Fan" at the top of the page.  Log in to Facebook to view the Oregon State Ecampus page.

Enhance your job search and networking skills

Get a jump start on your job hunt and take advantage of OSU's career resources. OSU Career Services features tips for resumes and cover letters, interviewing strategies and job and internship postings on Beaver JobNet. Current Ecampus students and alumni alike can create a profile on LinkedIn and join the Powered By Orange group to begin networking with other Beavers.  Visit OSU Career Services.

Check out OSU on iTunes U

Oregon State University is now on iTunes U, where students can download course lectures and other content to their iPods for free. Students can subscribe to OSU's iTunes U and be updated when new videos are added.  Connect to OSU on iTunes U.

Enter the Where's Benny? Summer Session Photo Contest for a chance to win an iPod Touch

Download and print Flat Benny online, take your picture with him on your summer adventures and enter the Where's Benny? Summer Session Photo Contest. Upload your photos to Facebook or Flickr by August 1 and the most creative and spirited photos will win an iPod Touch and other prizes. If your summer plans have you traveling the world or heading back to your hometown, Flat Benny wants to come along for the ride!  View contest details.

Organize your course schedule for fall

If you haven't yet registered for fall term, now's the time in order to reserve your place in your preferred courses. Use the upcoming school year to discover a new course subject and complete a Bacc Core course or prerequisite.

Ecampus also has two new undergraduate degree programs to start out fall 2009 in Political Science and Fisheries & Wildlife.

Don't forget that Ecampus offers Online Chemistry & Lab Courses, most of which are sequences that begin during the fall.  View the Ecampus Schedule of Classes.