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Reading the Small Print in the 2008 Elections: Less Prominent Doesn't Mean Less Significant

The speaker is Dr. William Lunch, Professor and Chair of Political Science at OSU. Dr. Lunch is also the political analyst for Oregon Public Broadcasting. While the focus of his talk is on Oregon issues, there will be plenty of time for questions on other contests. The presentation is sponsored by the Willamette Valley Forum, OSU's Dept. of Political Science and LBCC's Institute for Peace and Justice. http://calendar.oregonstate.edu/event/22653/

First Steps Meeting -International Degree, Study Abroad, and International Internships

First Steps are walk-in meetings led by students who have interned and studied abroad. Students are welcome to drop by and learn more about study abroad, international internships, the International Degree, scholarships, applications and more. http://calendar.oregonstate.edu/200810141600/event/21818/

Flu Shot Clinic

In order to provide convenient and affordable access to flu vaccinations, OSU Student Health Services will be offering a flu vaccine clinic for OSU students, faculty and staff on Wednesday and Thursday, October 15 and 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. http://calendar.oregonstate.edu/event/21328/

Re-thinking Water and Food Scarcity: Can Science and Technology Solve the Global Crisis?

Distinguished Lecturer M. Ramon Llamas, Emeritus Professor of hydrogeology at Complutense University of Madrid will be speaking. http://calendar.oregonstate.edu/event/22798/

College of Business Dean's Distinguished Lecture Building a Brand that Matters

Alfred Lin, COO, CFO and Chairman of Zappos.com will deliver this lecture. Lin is responsible for all financial, administrative, and warehouse operations of Zappos.com. Since 2005, he has brought focus, strategy, and financial discipline to help grow the business efficiently and profitably. http://calendar.oregonstate.edu/event/22601/

Jason Brown--Fiction Reading and Book-signing

Jason Brown's short stories have appeared in Harper's, The Atlantic, Best American Short Stories and elsewhere. His new collection, How the Devil Chose New England for His Work, has received wide critical praise. http://calendar.oregonstate.edu/event/22507/

James Crawford, Institute for Language and Education Policy

English Only or English Plus: Which way for language policy in the US?
James Crawford, nationally-recognized expert on bilingual education and language policy, discusses issues related to Measure 58 and other language-related policy initiatives that affect public education. http://calendar.oregonstate.edu/event/21570/

Transitions From Full Time Research to Full Time Extension

Presenter Tom Silberstein, Marion County Field Crops Agent, will be taking a first-hand look at the important linkage in providing applied research to the agricultural producers. Cooperative regional and localized demonstration research projects will be discussed as well as the importance of the links between OSU, the Extension Agent and the grower. http://calendar.oregonstate.edu/event/22018/

Music

Music a La Carte: Jan Michael Looking Wolf

Native American flutist Jan Michael Looking Wolf will be performing in the MU Lounge. http://calendar.oregonstate.edu/event/22227/

Corvallis-OSU Symphony Orchestra: Viva Hispania!

A celebration of the rich musical heritage of Hispanic music from three continents. Tickets available at: Grass Roots Books & Music, Gracewinds Music, Beard's Framing, Sid Stevens Jewelers. http://calendar.oregonstate.edu/event/22228/

Athletics

Complete schedule at OSU Beavers.com

Football

Sat., Oct. 11, vs. Washington State, 3:30 p.m.

Women's CC/Track

Sat., Oct. 18, Mike Hodges Invitational at Clackamas, Ore., 9:00 a.m.
Fri., Oct. 24, Beaver Classic at Corvallis, Ore., 9:00 a.m.

Women's Soccer

Fri., Oct 17, vs. Oregon at Oregon, 7:00 p.m.
Fri., Oct 24, vs. Washington, 5:30 p.m.

Volleyball

Fri., Oct 24, vs. Arizona, 7:00 p.m.

Men's Soccer

Fri., Oct. 24, vs. San Diego State, 8:00 p.m.

Softball

Sat., Oct. 11, Alumni Game, TBD
Sun., Oct. 12, vs. Feather River CC, 9:00 a.m.
Sun., Oct. 12, vs. Mt. Hood CC, 1:30 p.m.
Sun., Oct. 12, vs. Concordia, 3:00 p.m.
Sun., Oct. 18, vs. Southwest Oregon CC, 2:15 p.m.
Sun., Oct. 18, vs. Western Oregon, 4:00 p.m.
Sun., Oct. 19, vs. Redwoods, 10:30 a.m.
Sun., Oct. 19, vs. Southern Oregon, 3:00 p.m.
Sun., Oct 19, vs. Mt. Hood CC, 4:30 p.m.

Art exhibits

Permanent Display: Northwest Art Collection Valley Library

Center for Humanities Art Show: Portraits

This exhibit features black and white photographs by artist Dean Hanson. http://calendar.oregonstate.edu/200810130830/event/21778/

Images from Nature

Works by Lois Miller and Kimberly Wurster
This exhibit features the beautiful photography, paintings and pastels of flora and fauna by two award-winning Oregon artists. http://calendar.oregonstate.edu/event/21695/

Art About Agriculture

Art About Agriculture encourages artists to investigate the visual resources of the science and practice that sustains human life: agriculture. It strives to develop an understanding and appreciation of food and fiber production, especially among people not traditionally acquainted with agriculture. More information…