Honors College - Oregon State University

Honors College - Oregon State University This is the official page for the Honors College at Oregon State University. More information can be found at honors.oregonstate.edu.

The Honors College (HC) is a small degree-granting college at Oregon State University. Enrolled students work toward an Honors Baccalaureate degree in their academic major. The HC offers the benefits of small classes, a residence hall option, student learning centers and personal advising with the research and involvement opportunities of OSU.

Honors College students are invited to OSU’s largest and longest-running day of service, honoring Dr. King's legacy by f...
01/05/2025

Honors College students are invited to OSU’s largest and longest-running day of service, honoring Dr. King's legacy by fostering peace and community through service.

The HC has reserved spots to volunteer at Stone Soup Corvallis, which provides free, hot meals year-round. Volunteers will help prepare, serve and clean up meals on Saturday, 9–11:30 a.m., with check-in at 8:15 a.m. in the MU Horizon Room. Transportation, breakfast, snacks, and lunch are provided.

Reserve your spot here: https://beav.es/Geg

For more events, visit the CEL website. For questions, contact CEL at 541-737-3041 or [email protected], or reach out to Taylor Maki at [email protected].

Meet Adeleine Rang, ’24 (H.B.S., Agricultural Sciences, H.B.A., International Studies). Adeleine’s Honors College journe...
12/27/2024

Meet Adeleine Rang, ’24 (H.B.S., Agricultural Sciences, H.B.A., International Studies). Adeleine’s Honors College journey has taken her from studying pollinators in Thailand to exploring cultures in France and Italy and researching stingless bees for her thesis.

Discover how experiential learning at OSU helped her grow academically and personally: beav.es/Gsi

Warmest holiday wishes from the Oregon State University Honors College!As we celebrate 30 years as a college and over 60...
12/19/2024

Warmest holiday wishes from the Oregon State University Honors College!

As we celebrate 30 years as a college and over 60 years of honors education at OSU, we are so appreciative of your support and community. Together, we look forward to new achievements and memorable moments in 2025 and beyond.

Happy holidays and best wishes for the new year!

Natalie Donato, a third-year honors student studying marine biology and ecology, has carried a passion for studying mari...
12/14/2024

Natalie Donato, a third-year honors student studying marine biology and ecology, has carried a passion for studying marine science ever since her childhood, despite growing up in landlocked Folsom, California.

Natalie’s journey to the PRx fellowship began with her work researching sharks as an intern in Taylor Chapple’s Big Fish Lab. “After illustrating a hyper-realistic blue shark for an anatomy diagram, my science mentor, Dr. Chapple, noticed my work and gave me more opportunities to contribute to the lab through my artwork,” she shares. Over time, Natalie created a lab emblem, more shark illustrations, figures for publications and a variety of other illustrations to aid in science communication. Read the full story: beav.es/Gg4

Congrats to Fall 2024 HC graduate Gabriel Askew! 🎓🎉 Gabriel earned an H.B.S. in fisheries & wildlife sciences and comple...
12/13/2024

Congrats to Fall 2024 HC graduate Gabriel Askew! 🎓🎉 Gabriel earned an H.B.S. in fisheries & wildlife sciences and completed his thesis, “Adfluvial Redband Trout Population Dynamics in the Upper Klamath Basin,” under the mentorship of Dr. Johnathan Armstrong, an associate professor of fish and wildlife in the College of Agricultural Sciences. Following graduation, Gabriel plans on working as an EAS Fisheries Technician.

To see more HC grads, visit the link in our bio

HC graduate Amanda Fox is a Ph.D. student in animal science with a focus on reproductive physiology and minor in statist...
12/13/2024

HC graduate Amanda Fox is a Ph.D. student in animal science with a focus on reproductive physiology and minor in statistics. With a background in creative writing — including a novel completed as her HC thesis — Amanda has embarked on a memoir-style project through PRAx, working with mentors Cecily Bishop, an assistant professor in the Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences, and Gilad Elbom, a senior instructor in the School of Writing, Literature and Film. “I’m specifically focusing on stories about maternal instinct and how I see my own psyche reflected in cows' behavior,” she shares.

Amanda’s biggest challenge so far has been balancing her PRAx project with other demands. “I’ve been dealing with some medical challenges and a big move for my business, so the project has taken a bit of a backseat this term, but I’m getting back on track,” she explains. Still, she’s “found joy” in reconnecting with her creative side: “The most enjoyable part has been just getting to spend time working on a creative project again. It’s hard to focus only on scientific research without space for other pursuits.”

Read the full story: beav.es/Gg4

Congrats to Fall 2024 HC graduate Charlotte Hussain! 🎓🎉 Charlotte earned an H.B.S. in fish, wildlife, & conservation sci...
12/12/2024

Congrats to Fall 2024 HC graduate Charlotte Hussain! 🎓🎉 Charlotte earned an H.B.S. in fish, wildlife, & conservation sciences with a geographic information sciences certificate and completed her thesis, “A Global Review of Killer Whale Prey and Predatory Interactions,” under the mentorship of Dr. Lisa Ballance, a professor of fisheries, wildlife, and conservation sciences in the College of Agricultural Sciences. After graduating, Charlotte plans on working in seasonal wildlife research and fieldwork before pursuing graduate school.

To see more HC grads, visit the link in our bio

Ainsley Beck, a fourth-year honors student majoring in nutrition and minoring in human development and family sciences, ...
12/12/2024

Ainsley Beck, a fourth-year honors student majoring in nutrition and minoring in human development and family sciences, discovered the PRAx fellowship through an Honors College newsletter: “I was already interested in combining art and nutrition for my Honors College thesis, so when I heard about the opportunity to further explore this topic through the PRAx fellowship, I jumped at it,” Ainsley says. “I grew up dancing and have always been a fan of the arts. Drawing, painting and coloring are hobbies I’ve picked up since coming to OSU."

Working with Leah Wilson-Haley, an instructor of painting in the School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts, and Siew Sun Wong, a professor in the College of Health, Ainsley is exploring how food and cultural experiences shape our eating habits and perceptions. “The project is still evolving, but I’m interested in looking at cultural differences in food or the impact of food insecurity on eating habits," Ainsley explains. "I want the project to grow naturally, although starting without a clear end goal has been challenging."

Read the full story: beav.es/Gg4

All Honors College students are invited to a special Dean and Friends conversation with Gary Hilberg, ’88, on Monday, Ja...
12/11/2024

All Honors College students are invited to a special Dean and Friends conversation with Gary Hilberg, ’88, on Monday, January 13 from 12 to 12:50 p.m. PT in LInC 343 and over Zoom. For this Dean and Friends event, Gary will lead a discussion on the theme, “Opportunities in Renewable Energy.”

RSVP: beav.es/GAS

Congrats to Fall 2024 HC graduate Frederick Boulton! 🎓🎉 Frederick earned an H.B.S. in mechanical engineering with a mino...
12/11/2024

Congrats to Fall 2024 HC graduate Frederick Boulton! 🎓🎉 Frederick earned an H.B.S. in mechanical engineering with a minor in materials sciences and completed his thesis, “Carbon Fiber Rim Design and Development for the Electric Era,” under the mentorship of Dr. Joseph Piacenza, an associate professor of mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering. After graduating, Frederick plans on working as a full time engineer at AM Equipment and skiing to his heart's content.

To see more HC grads, visit the link in our bio

HC graduate Arden Smith is in the third year of her master’s program in integrative biology, which she started after rec...
12/11/2024

HC graduate Arden Smith is in the third year of her master’s program in integrative biology, which she started after receiving her H.B.S in zoology in 2021. Working with mentors David Maddison, the Harold E. and Leona M. Rice Professor in Systematic Entomology in the Department of Integrative Biology, and Andy Myers, a senior instructor of drawing and printmaking in the School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts, Arden is creating large-scale paintings of each beetle species involved in her master’s thesis. “Both art and biology are long-standing passions of mine. Even while studying STEM, I spend a lot of my free time making art, so I’m interested in any opportunity to bring the two together,” Arden says.

To Arden, the PRAx fellowship allows her to experience her project from both scientific and artistic perspectives. “I’ve really enjoyed thinking about my research subjects in a new way! Working with live insects is always a fun challenge, and I’ve gotten familiar with the unique ways each of my sample species responds to handling — often in ways that are difficult to quantify through traditional data methods,” she explains. “I’m hoping to capture the ‘feel’ of working with the different animals.”

Read the full story: beav.es/Gg4

Annabella Eisner, a fourth-year double major in Spanish language and culture and the contemporary music industry, is pur...
12/10/2024

Annabella Eisner, a fourth-year double major in Spanish language and culture and the contemporary music industry, is pursuing a deeply personal project through PRAx: a sonic autoethnography that weaves together her personal experiences of deep listening and vipassana meditation, building off literary insights from previous research in soundscape ecology and ecomusicology. With mentors Dana Reason, an assistant professor of music, and Sabine Huemer, a professor of practice of psychology, she is traveling across Southeast Asia to capture diverse soundscapes that reveal the cultural and environmental dynamics of the region.

“Getting out in the field with a recorder really opens you up to slow down, expand your awareness and absorb your surroundings,” Annabelle says. “Whether it is a busy temple or a tree full of monkeys, being fully present lets you experience and document the nuances of these environments."

Read the full story: beav.es/Gg4

"The Honors College thesis project has long been a defining feature of the Honors experience. As a graduation requiremen...
12/06/2024

"The Honors College thesis project has long been a defining feature of the Honors experience. As a graduation requirement and one of the most rewarding milestones for students, the thesis has been a recurring theme throughout the Honors College’s archives. Across decades, it appears from new perspectives, showcasing its significance and impact.

The Spring 2000 edition of The Chronicle featured “Honors Thesis,” an article outlining the purpose and requirements of the thesis project, with specific focus on the steps to complete one. A few years later, in Winter 2003, The Chronicle ran “Theses to think about: activity in the UHC,” which highlighted the incredible breadth and creativity of four thesis projects:

Sarah Campell, ‘02 (H.B.S. Microbiology) explored the role of women in Arthurian tales.

Sadie Wilson, ‘02 (H.B.S. Speech Communication) reflected on the effects of a school shooting, capturing the experiences of those present and those indirectly impacted.

David Klinkenberg, ‘02 (H.B.S. Political Science) documented his journey to a record deal with Epic Records.

Jason Schindler, ‘03 (H.B.S. Chemistry) linked principles of chemistry to human social interactions.

Each of these projects is a testament to the creativity and ambition that defines Honors College theses and the remarkable achievements they inspire.

Earlier still, in 1999, the Honors Link article “Thesis Learning – Experience of a Lifetime” highlighted the diverse paths a thesis can take. Whether conducted in Corvallis or abroad, by an individual or a team, every thesis represents a unique journey filled with learning and growth.

Together, these stories illustrate the enduring legacy of the Honors College thesis: a source of challenge and inspiration, bridging disciplines, differences, and even time itself." Ava Wittman, Student Writer

Read 30th anniversary stories: beav.es/pCQ

Still have some Orange Cash left? Here is your chance to make a difference! Join us in supporting refugee resettlement e...
12/05/2024

Still have some Orange Cash left? Here is your chance to make a difference! Join us in supporting refugee resettlement efforts in Oregon by shopping for much-needed items from the Refugee Care Collective’s Resettlement Kit list. Learn how you can participate in the post and swipe to see the list from the Refugee Care Collective. You can use your orange cash at on-campus locations. Cascadia market, located in the ILLC, is a great place to find many of the items on the list. Students can also go to other stores to spend personal, non-Orange Cash funds if they would like.

Visit beav.es/GQM for more information on restart kits.

Phase 1 Winter registration opened Monday, November 18, and Phase 2 Winter Registration opens Thursday, December 6.Check...
12/04/2024

Phase 1 Winter registration opened Monday, November 18, and Phase 2 Winter Registration opens Thursday, December 6.

Check out our spotlight on Winter 2025 Honors Course offerings here! Find the day/time and CRN details for these courses in the OSU Schedule for Winter 2025: beav.es/cSN

An Honors College winter tradition is back!Sign-ups are now open for the HC's Winter Community Book Clubs! Each year, th...
12/04/2024

An Honors College winter tradition is back!

Sign-ups are now open for the HC's Winter Community Book Clubs! Each year, the HC invites a handful of university community members to select a book to share with a small group of HC students. This year's group hosts include distinguished university leaders, faculty, and alumni. Group members each get a free copy of their group's book to read over the break, and groups meet with their host to discuss the book at the beginning of winter term. This is a fantastic way to make connections and explore exciting books together. Attendance at the group meeting is a requirement of participation, so please sign up only for a group you can join for the winter meeting and plan accordingly. Two groups have remote participation options. Students who sign up first have priority in group assignments, so don't delay in registering! Sign up by December 9: beav.es/Ggz

The Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts (PRAx) supports work that bridges the arts and sciences at Oregon...
12/03/2024

The Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts (PRAx) supports work that bridges the arts and sciences at Oregon State University, and its PRAx Fellows program gives students opportunities to expand experience in interdisciplinary collaboration. The fellowship, which awards students a $1,000 grant, invites participants to explore innovative projects at the crossroads of art, science and engineering. In collaboration with mentors from these fields, students develop projects that are showcased in the PRAx gallery at the conclusion of spring term.

For students in the Honors College — which emphasizes cross-disciplinary dialog and requires the completion of a thesis — the PRAx fellowship offers a unique opportunity to combine innovative research with creative expression. Among the 2024-2025 cohort of 22 PRAx fellows are five Honors College students and two alums, Amanda Fox, ’21, and Arden Smith, ’21, who are paving the way for new ways of thinking and creating. Current students Annabelle Eisner, Liam Warner, Ainsley Beck, Natalie Donato and Sarah Caballero are also using their diverse academic backgrounds to bring unique perspectives to their projects.

Read the full story: beav.es/Gg4

All OSU students are encouraged to apply for the upcoming ASOSU Washington D.C lobbying trip!Each year, the ASOSU brings...
12/02/2024

All OSU students are encouraged to apply for the upcoming ASOSU Washington D.C lobbying trip!

Each year, the ASOSU brings 12 students to our nation’s capital to speak with Oregon’s Senators and Representatives about issues that are relevant and important to students. This year, we will be focusing our advocacy efforts on affordable housing, healthcare, funding for higher education, and environmental issues. Outside of lobbying and advocacy, trip participants will have opportunities to explore all that Washington D.C has to offer and to learn more about the political process.

All students–regardless of year, major, college, or background–should apply for this amazing, all-expenses paid experience. Applications are due on December 20th at midnight PST: beav.es/GYj

Any questions should be directed to [email protected] or [email protected].

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