Oregon State University Foundation & Alumni Association Events
Explore your neighborhood or Oregon State University and show your Beaver pride! Using the Goosechase app,
each stop of this fun quest reveals a story about Oregon State University. Get ready to
uncover the spirit that shapes our campus and community and inspires us all
to make a difference — while competing for prize money!
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OSUAA Tailgate Town is THE place to be for pregame fun before the big Homecoming game! As we blend cherished traditions with new beginnings, mingle with your Beaver community that stands the test of time.
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Join us for the 8th Annual Multicultural Alumni and Friends Tailgater — the ultimate reunion gathering for Beaver Believers! This Homecoming, we're bringing together Oregon State’s vibrant BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ alumni and friends to relive the excitement and celebrate our shared OSU spirit.
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Join the OSU Alumni Association former Board of Directors for a pre-game social at the Alumni Center before OSU takes on the UNLV Rebels.
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Before the Homecoming game, mingle with current and former OSU student government members, alumni serving in the legislature and fellow Beaver Caucus advocates committed to OSU’s future.
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Attending the OSU vs. UNLV Homecoming football game? Look for this year’s Homecoming Court Ambassadors being recognized on the field! |
Oregon State University and Corvallis Community Events
FRIDAY, Oct. 18
Join us for a seminar with Youling Xiong, recipient of the 2024 CAS Alumni Legacy Award, visiting from the University of Kentucky, as he delves into the challenges of developing plant-based meat alternatives and strategies for overcoming them.
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Registration is full. Please contact Tiffany.Fritz@oregonstate.edu to be added to the waitlist.
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Please contact Ally.Rumpakis@osualum.com for more information. |
Speaker: Rob Pringle, Ecology, Biodiversity, and Conservation, Princeton University The interdepartmental Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology Seminar Series has returned this term. Hear from scientists from a wide array of scientific disciplines, generate new ideas, expand your professional network, and learn what makes for effective communication of science. On Oct. 18, we will hear from Rob Pringle, Ecology, Biodiversity, and Conservation, Princeton University on the diet and diversity in large herbivores. Our goal is to generate community, particularly across departments, so we also encourage people to drop by the post-seminar happy hours!
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Featuring diverse viewpoints and bridging divides, a series exploring how place, geography, economics, demographics, faith, religion, race and culture are shaping the nature and experience of democracy in the United States. This series is sponsored by the Office of the Provost.
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Cheer on the Men's soccer team as they take on Gonzaga. Paul Lorenz Field, Patrick Wayne Valley Stadium, Corvallis
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Featuring the Oregon State University Wind Ensemble, Erik Leung, director; the Oregon State University Marching Band, Olin Hannum, director; and special guest band, the Cleveland High School Wind Ensemble under the direction of OSU Band Alumnus Gary Riler. |
Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) Climb Night is part of our affinity climb night series. Each climb night endeavors to create a welcoming and supportive space for folks who may feel intimidated by climbing. Join us to find friends and community while learning how to climb.
No experience or registration required. All are welcome!
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Mr. Marlyn Weaver and his late wife Debbie collected beavers for over 50 years. This remarkable collection has been gived to BCHS to support their long-term sustainability. Celebrate this gift to the Corvallis Museum and add a new beaver to your collection! |
SATURDAY, Oct. 19
As part of Homecoming Weekend, students of the Beaver Battalion will visit with alumni and have an opportunity to learn about their days in the NROTC program, their military experience and gain practical advice through inspiring and encouraging conversations. Contact Lauri.Morris@oregonstate.edu for tickets and more information.
Cascade Hall, Alley. 601 SW 17th St. Oregon State University |
Join the College of Business for the first annual Alumni & Friends Homecoming Tent for a day of reminiscing and celebrating our vibrant community! Taking place in the parking lot behind the Valley Football Center, this Homecoming Tent will begin at 5 p.m. Enjoy snacks, engage in activities, enter a raffle, and get some College of Business swag before we take on the UNLV Rebels.
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Join the Oregon Hop Growers Association at the We Grow Your Beer Tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 19.
Pre-registration only and the cost includes refreshments, OSU/hop grower collaboration brews and spotlight hop, barley, and fermentation science research at Oregon State University. All ages are welcome.
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Join the OSU College of Pharmacy as we celebrate 100 years at the Pharmacy Building! We are excited to be featuring: Beaver Classic Ice Cream Truck, lip balm making, building history display, student booths, tailgate snacks, music, a cash bar and more!
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The School of Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences (ESHS) will be hosting a football tailgater at in the Reser Stadium parking lot before the UNLV game during Homecoming. ESHS faculty, alumni and their families are welcome to attend. The event is free; food and non-alcoholic drinks are included. Find us near the Truax Indoor Center at parking space E1408. |
Immerse yourself in the flavors of Fall at 2 Towns Ciderhouse's 14th Annual Harvest Party. Don't worry, they will be streaming the game! Get tickets and learn more about the festival. |
All Weekend
Looking to swim, lift, or simply exercise while visiting OSU? Enjoy access to OSU’s Dixon Recreation Center Friday and through the Homecoming weekend. $10 per person for general facility use and an additional $7 for group fitness classes with advanced purchase and registration. Register for a group fitness class here (Fall registration will begin mid-September).
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The exhibition How to Carry Water brings together contemporary visual artists and humanities scholars in shared observations and questions about watersheds. Guided tours of the exhibition will begin daily at 2 p.m. during normal gallery hours and 6 p.m. on performance nights.
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A witty, dark comedy about just your typical Indian metalhead and software-engineer-turned-actor. When Priyanka makes the bold move to defy her family by quitting her IT job and moving to the U.S. to pursue an acting career, things don't quite turn out how she imagined. Gear up for a funny, tumultuous ride by this “one-woman wonder” through immiscible cultures, unforgettable love, irreparable loss, and the desperation of not belonging anywhere.
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Looking for a way to relax and have fun this weekend? Head to MU Lanes and Games, OSU’s on-campus student-run recreational facility beneath the MU Commons. Reserve your bowling lane today or play billiards, arcade games, Nintendo Switch, virtual reality or relax in the gaming lounge.
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Visit the new Corvallis Museum and the exhibit dedicated to OSU history, A College Town. This collection features artifacts from the Horner Collection and donations from OSU faculty and the local community. The Museum is open Wed – Sat., 10 am – 4:30 p.m., Sun. from 12 – 4:30 p.m. and closed on Monday and Tuesday. Admission is always free for OSU students (with OSU ID) and the museum has extended free access to families of OSU students during Homecoming weekend.
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See what's happening in town Homecoming Weekend. Check out the Visit Corvallis events calendar for more local events.
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Photography and video notice:
Photos and videos from this event may be used in Oregon State University promotional materials. By attending these events, you consent to have your photo taken and appear in videos and allow use of these photographs and videos by OSU, the Foundation or the Alumni Association for promotional purposes.
Looking for a hotel room?
If traveling to Corvallis for Homecoming, we suggest booking your hotel rooms early! Most hotels in Corvallis and Albany require a two-night minimum on football weekends.