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OSU helps pitch ocean renewable energy plan to President-elect Obama’s transition team
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OSU helps pitch ocean renewable energy plan to President-elect Obama’s transition team

Two research directors at Oregon State have signed on to an urgent letter to President-elect Barack Obama asking to include the ocean in the mix of renewable energy sources that merit funding for future research.

Christmas tree pioneer, OSU agronomist, remembers his ‘roots’ with $1 million gift

Christmas tree pioneer, OSU agronomist, remembers his ‘roots’ with $1 million gift

The man who changed the shape of the Christmas tree – and the entire Christmas tree industry – has pledged $1 million for scholarships at Oregon State.

Details of Governor’s budget reveal bright spots; final decisions long way off

A 5.3 percent general fund increase for Oregon State University and the other members of the Oregon University System is part of Gov. Ted Kulongoski’s recommended budget for the new biennium, released last week.

From dad’s garage to ocean research, Benoit-Bird grateful, humbled

From dad’s garage to ocean research, Benoit-Bird grateful, humbled

Kelly Benoit-Bird has been named recipient of the American Geophysical Union’s Early Career Award for Ocean Sciences. Only one is given every two years.

Johnson assumes leadership at OSU-Cascades campus

Becky Johnson started her new role Tuesday as interim leader of the OSU-Cascades Campus in Bend.

‘I made a difference!’ volunteer discovers

‘I made a difference!’ volunteer discovers

Jon Dowd, information technology consultant, felt compelled to step up and do something that mattered — and so he flew to the battle ground state of Ohio to volunteer in the projects of Cleveland for the Obama campaign.

OSU among leaders for new science master’s degree bursting onto national scene

OSU among leaders for new science master’s degree bursting onto national scene

The chemistry fits and the potent interaction between science and business is propelling Oregon State into the forefront of a national effort to create a new professional master’s degree for the 21st century.

Changes planned for campus faculty/staff newsletter

LIFE@OSU will have a new editor in 2009, and the faculty/staff news letter will not publish during the week of Dec. 22.

Style match leads one mentee to become a mentor himself

Style match leads one mentee to become a mentor himself

Early in Peter Kurahashi’s academic career, Un-Ku Moon recognized something special in the electrical engineering major.

Research assistant brought ancient Chinese game to youngest students on OSU campus

Research assistant brought ancient Chinese game to youngest students on OSU campus

Bob O’Malley, a senior research assistant in Botany and Plant Pathology, is broadening the participation in one of his life’s passions, the ancient Chinese game of Go.

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January 2009