2025 World Languages & Cultures Fair 11/18 1-4pm | SEC Lobby Practice everyday expressions in multiple languages and participate in cultural activities!

Gordon Gilkey and World War II: an artist’s service to the U.S. Military Read more: https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/shpr/gordon-gilkey-and-world-war-ii-artist%E2%80%99s-service-us-military

CORE STUDIO EXHIBITION November 14-21, 2025 • Reception on Thursday, November 20 at 4:30 p.m. PRAXIS GALLERY, FAIRBANKS HALL loeralarts.oregonstate.eou/svpda

Free Film Friday: A series of free films about conflict and warfare ecology. Hosted by SHPR Peace Studies and Honors College students., the 1.5 hour film will be followed by a discussion. Nov 14 at 4 p.m. in the Milam Auditorium. Free.

The whole student approach: weaving culture and wellness into higher education Read more: https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/slcs/whole-student-approach-weaving-culture-and-wellness-higher-education

MUSIC a la Carte: Sarah Kwak Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 12 p.m. Memorial Union Main Lounge FEATURING: Sarah Kwak, Violin Cary Lewis, piano

Discovering political communication: Political science student and Experiential Learning Scholarship Recipient Annalisa Hagg traveled to D.C. to intern for Oregon Senator Ron Wyden Read more: https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/spp/discovering-political-communication

Living and breathing design: Graphic design senior Allie Webb-Bowen immerses herself in the creative community at OSU Born and raised in Corvallis, Allie Webb-Bowen knew Oregon State was the place for her. Read more: https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/svpda/living-and-breathing-design

Students gain rare conservation skills while restoring MU artwork: Hidden deep under the MU, a small studio where students are receiving a world-class lesson on art conservation. Read more: https://today.oregonstate.edu/all-stories/students-gain-rare-conservation-skills-while-restoring-mu-artwork

Public policy Ph.D. student draws energy economics from Bangladeshi roots Umama Rahman’s journey to becoming a quantitative energy policy analyst Read more: https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/spp/public-policy-phd-student-draws-energy-economics-bangladeshi-roots

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY SEMINAR SERIES All presentations will occur in Bexell Hall, Room 328 from noon to 1 p.m. unless otherwise stated. For those who wish to attend virtually, please access this Zoom link: https://beav.es/xz8 (password:teamSPP).

SVPDA presents: Student Arts Season at Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts (PRAx) November 13 - December 7 Free for students Tickets: beav.es/sas

Researching to support community well-being Anthropology Ph.D. student Anitra Higgins studies how nutrition, toxicology, policy and institutional structures impact on Black and Indigenous peoples’ health Read more: https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/slcs/researching-support-community-well-being

Stone tools trace Paleolithic Pacific migration A new analysis of stone tools offers strong evidence for the theory that ancient people from the Pacific Rim traveled a coastal route from East Asia read more: https://news.oregonstate.edu/news/stone-tools-trace-paleolithic-pacific-migration

Pushing for representation in sports journalism College of Liberal Arts alumna Lindsay Schnell uses identity to uplift voices and pave way for representation of women in sports journalism Read more: https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/soc/pushing-representation-sports-journalism

University Theatre Presents: An Enemy of the People by Arthur Miller adapted from Henrick Ibsen’s play Nov. 13–15 and 21–22 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. Edward J. Ray Theater, PRAx Tickets: beav.es/theatre-f25

Charting new waters: An oceanographer with an economist’s eye Oceanography and economics student Lauren Damon hopes to use data-driven research to shape environmental policy Read more: https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/spp/charting-new-waters-oceanographer-economist%E2%80%99s-eye

Changing minds: Alexia Obrochta explores psychedelics, cannabis, and their intersection with mental health Read more: https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/sps/psychology/changing-minds-alexia-obrochta-explores-psychedelics-cannabis-and-their-intersection

Science through a human lens: OSU assistant professor examines stories people tell about marine mammals Read more: https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/MAST/science-through-human-lens-osu-assistant-professor-examines-stories-people-tell-about-marine

An adventure in environmental communication How Aidan Craig Sundine found her passion and path as a communication scholar Read more: https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/soc/adventure-environmental-communication

Combining Spanish, sociology, education, and film to forge a path Alumna Catie Leebrick plans to take her multifaceted degree from CLA to the American University of Paris Read more: https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/slcs/combining-spanish-sociology-education-and-film-forge-path

Art in Fairbanks Hall presents: Jessie Rose Vala: Sympathetic Spells October 13–December 12, 2025 Fairbanks Gallery Opening Reception: October 22 at 4pm more information: beav.es/fairbanks

CLA Research: How corporations navigate a misinformation crisis Xuerong Lu, an assistant professor in the School of Communication, co-authors two new studies Read more: https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/soc/cla-research-how-corporations-navigate-misinformation-crisis

Benny the Beaver’s big secret: Marine studies alumna Hailey Francisco reflects on her time at Oregon State and how her unique experiences have prepared her for post-college Read more: https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/MAST/benny-beaver%E2%80%99s-big-secret

The James Douglass Memorial Homecoming Concert Honoring the Achievements of Oregon State University Music Alumni Dave Manela 10/10 at 7pm in Austin Hall, La Sells Stewart Center

Bridging psychology and studio art: Brooke Jennings, a recent graduate of the School of Psychological Science, fosters healing and interpersonal connection through painting Read more: https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/sps/psychology/bridging-psychology-and-studio-art

“I wanted to ensure that the workforce itself saw the value in the research — that they saw themselves as researchers, too.” As a graduate student, Nichole’s research focused on non-language childhood communication and how kids express emotional stress: beav.es/x8G @liberalartsosu.bsky.social

The art of craft: Corvallis alumna of the School of Visual, Performing, and Design Arts Madelaine Corbin now supports programming at OSU’s Craft Center Read more: https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/svpda/art-craft

“I want to ensure that parks are healthy and accessible to all.” –Recent #BeaverGrad Celine Castillo During her time at the School of Liberal Arts, Celine engaged in projects that combined her interests in environmental justice and community outreach. @liberalartsosu.bsky.social

New CLA faculty starting in fall 2025 The College of Liberal Arts welcomes 23 new faculty members this academic year. Each new faculty will help to advance CLA’s cutting-edge research, scholarship, and creative activity. Read more: liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/all-stories/...

Dismantling the rise of disinformation in media Ash Estevan, a graduate student in the School of Communication, talks about her aspirations of keeping written journalism alive Read More: liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/soc/dismantl...

Mapping restrictive covenants in Benton County A multidisciplinary project led by researchers at CLA and CEOAS aims to locate and digitally map restrictive housing covenants from before 1948 Read more: liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/shpr/mapping...

The winding road to studying whales: Elijah Foster’s triumphant return to college and newfound passion for whale conservation Read more: liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/MAST/winding...

Dismantling the rise of disinformation in media Ash Estevan, a graduate student in the School of Communication, talks about her aspirations of keeping written journalism alive Read More: liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/soc/dismantl...

Mapping restrictive covenants in Benton County A multidisciplinary project led by researchers at CLA and CEOAS aims to locate and digitally map restrictive housing covenants from before 1948 Read more: liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/shpr/mapping...

Salvatore Petruzzella’s journey into the heart of affectionate communication School of Communication master’s student Salvatore Petruzella explores how people’s inherent traits affect their expression of affection towards others Read more: liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/soc/salvator...

Designing with intent: As Associate Director of Design at Momentum Worldwide, Riley Wolf creates experiential spaces for Coca-Cola Growing up in a blue-collar, small-town community, she was the artist in her family of Beaver fans. Read more: liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/svpda/design...

Researching to support community well-being Anthropology Ph.D. student Anitra Higgins studies how nutrition, toxicology, policy and institutional structures impact on Black and Indigenous peoples’ health and agency Read more: liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/slcs/researc...

Uncovering misconceptions around AI (and why it won’t take over the world) Ana Carolina de Assis Nunes, an anthropology Ph.D. candidate with a minor in WGSS, is studying how AI data centers in OR interact with the environment, communities, and users liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/slcs/uncover...

Finding the right flow in Nashville Three alumni of the School of Visual, Performing, and Design Arts are using what they’ve learned as part of the music technology and production program and bringing it to the music industry in Nashville Read more: liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/svpda/findin...

Tayah Kohler is rewriting the conversation on identity and representation As an undergraduate English student, Kohler explored the ethical implications of Indigenous self-identification without communal accountability Read more: liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/wlf/tayah-ko...

Unfinished business: Megan Sykes’ return to OSU and the movement for disability equity Psychology undergraduate student Megan Sykes works in the DSIL exploring why and when people choose to disclose their disabilities Read more: liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/sps/unfinish...

Digital communication arts alumnus Grady Titus directly applies what he learned from the multimedia curriculum to his role as assistant athletic director of broadcast operations at UP Read more: liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/soc/finding-...

Learning from psychology and student media to build connections Kaylene McLaughlin uses what she learned in the School of Psychological Science and Orange Media Network to better connect with families and young adults Read more: liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/sps/learning...

Jennifer Linares-Espinoza, a master's student in CSSA program, discusses her own experience as a first-generation college student and her goal to work in student affairs Read more: liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/slcs/empower...

Blending art and science to combat climate change Climate science and creative writing student Cassidy Ochoa hopes to tell the story of our changing planet Read more: liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/wlf/blending...

Lights, camera, Crandal: A storyteller’s path from biology to broadcast School of Communication senior KC Crandal talks about leading KBVR-TV and the visual storytelling artform Read more: liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/soc/lights-c...

Study reveals greater empathy in adolescents after Peace Literacy education Results from a pre- and post-instruction assessment shows high school students can shift from simplistic, punitive views of aggression to more empathetic understandings Read more: liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/shpr/study-r...

A hands-on experience for book lovers Composit Press, a new student-run bookbindery on OSU’s campus, will begin producing photo books in 2025 Read more: liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/svpda/hands-...

Finding his voice: Donovan Morales' journey from Gresham to the Oregon capitol Morales, a double major and minor senior, is working for equity and justice in underserved communities Read more: liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/spp/finding-...