School of Language, Culture, and Society at Oregon State University

06/01/2026

https://simpsoncenter.org/article/fire-humanities-cultural-experiences-fire-and-smoke

May 22, 2026  "Fire Humanities explores personal stories, public perceptions, and broader narratives around fire. By understanding humans’ varied cultural, emotional, and aesthetic relationships to fire, the project seeks to engage with it in healthier ways. " In late April, the Simpson Center sp...

06/01/2026

OSU research shows common ground for farmers, conservationists in Klamath River country. Bryan Tilt

Disputes over managing the Klamath River system have existed between farmers and conservationists for years. But an Oregon State University researcher says there’s more common ground to be had for the groups.

05/26/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Bryan Tilt along with three current and former anthropology graduate students, Hannah Boone, Jenna Davis, and Rebecca Wheaton, published a new study in Society & Natural Resources about the shared common priorities between farmers and conservation groups after the Klamath Dam removals.

05/18/2026

https://www.science.org/content/article/debate-explodes-over-age-key-south-american-archaeological-site

New study argues Monte Verde is far younger than once thought, challenging when people arrived in the Americas

05/14/2026

https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/slcs/what-makes-revolutionary

By Colin Bowyer on April 28, 2026 Dr. Razan Ghazzawi reflects on their start as a grassroots activist during the Syrian Revolution and the journey behind their current research on Syria and sexuality politics at times of revolution and counter-revolution Image Razan Ghazzawi | Credit: Blake Brown By...

05/14/2026

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Workshops: First-Year Grad Students
Workshop 1: This is an introductory workshop providing attendees with an overview of the National Science Foundation's prestigious and competitive Graduate Research Fellowship Program. We will describe the application process as well as important recent changes to the eligibility requirements and focus of the program. Come to learn strategies for crafting compelling proposals that target the specific expectations of the rubric.

When: 1 - 2:30 p.m., May 19

Where: Heckart Lodge 110

Workshop 2: This workshop provides an opportunity for NSF GRFP applicants to hear from and talk to previous and current fellows who have successfully navigated the NSF-GRFP process. They will field questions and share specific approaches and materials that they used.

When: 1 - 2 p.m., May 21

Where: Heckart Lodge 110
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05/14/2026

Graduation Deadlines for Graduate Students

If you're planning to graduate in the coming months, please find the Office of Graduate Education's degree completion steps and deadlines on the certificate, master's, and doctoral degree pages below. On those pages, you can find graduation timelines and required tasks such as submitting your program of study, diploma application, and final exam and assessment scheduling forms. Avoid last-minute surprises and set yourself up for a smooth finish to your well-earned degree!

Graduating master's and doctoral students are invited to celebrate their accomplishments with family and friends at OSU's annual commencement ceremony. All graduate students must RSVP for commencement by May 12. This year's ceremonies will be held on Saturday, June 13 in Corvallis, and Sunday, June 14 at OSU-Cascades. Visit the commencement page for participation and deadline information.

For doctoral students only: Please email your major professor(s) names or other designated faculty member who will serve as your es**rt to the Office of Graduate Education no later than May 12. Also, to ensure your name is announced correctly at commencement, we will be utilizing the NameCoach platform. You will receive an email invitation from the Office of Graduate Education with a request to record your name as indicated on your diploma application. Log in to NameCoach using your ONID. Please speak naturally and clearly and leave any helpful pronunciation notes in the platform. If you have utilized this platform in Canvas and have recorded a less formal version of your name for the classroom setting, you will have an opportunity to review or re-record your formal name for the commencement ceremony. Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.
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Certificate - https://graduate.oregonstate.edu/current-students/certificate-students?utm_source=GS_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=gradinform_May2026

Master's - https://graduate.oregonstate.edu/current-students/masters-students?utm_source=GS_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=gradinform_May2026

Doctorial - https://graduate.oregonstate.edu/current-students/doctoral-students?utm_source=GS_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=gradinform_May2026

Commencement - https://graduate.oregonstate.edu/current-students/commencement?utm_source=GS_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=gradinform_May2026

Commencement Information for Graduate Students Information and deadlines for graduate students participating in Oregon State's commencement ceremony. 2026 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026 Reser Stadium | Corvallis, Oregon Gates open: 9 a.m. Processional begins: 10 a.m. Processional ente...

05/11/2026

https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/MAST/honoring-culture-while-pursuing-sustainability-sydney-mijo%E2%80%99s-journey-empowering-her-community

By Colin Bowyer on April 28, 2026 How the marine studies program helped Mijo shape a future in law and community advocacy Image Sydney Mijo By Halle Sheppard, CLA Student Writer - May 4, 2026 Rooted in the land and waters of Kāneʻohe, Oʻahu, Sydney Mijo’s academic and personal journey is guide...

04/28/2026

Our official Salmon Bake Flyer is here! 🐟

Share with your friends! Our BIGGEST event of the year! Join us for a day full of flavor, friends, and good times. 🧡🖤

04/28/2026

The fall 2026 priority registration schedule is posted.

Graduate Students: at the assigned registration date, all degree-seeking graduate students may begin registering on Monday, May 18, at 6:00 AM, and all professional students may register on Monday, May 18, starting at 7:00 AM.

Undergraduate Students are assigned a registration date and time based on class level and total earned and in-progress hours. It’s possible that students with the same class level and credit hours may have different registration dates/times. Indicated below is the earliest access time for each class level to register.
(Registration Date, Beginning Access Time, Students Eligible to Register)

Monday, May 18
5:00 PM Student-athletes: Senior/Junior, Postbaccalaureate
7:00 PM Honors College & Veterans: Senior
8:00 PM Seniors

Tuesday, May 19
7:00 AM Student-athletes: Sophomore/Freshman

Wednesday, May 20
6:00 AM Postbaccalaureate Veterans
7:00 AM Postbaccalaureate Students

Thursday, May 21
6:00 AM Honors College & Veterans: Junior
7:00 AM Juniors

Tuesday, May 26
6:00 AM Honors College & Veterans: Sophomore
7:00 AM Sophomores

Wednesday, May 27
6:00 AM Honors College & Veterans: Freshman
7:00 AM Freshman

Monday, June 8
6:00 AM Veterans: Non-degree
7:00 AM Non-degree students

Restrictions
Corvallis-campus students can start registering for most online (Ecampus) class sections starting Week 10 of the term (June 1 at 6:00 a.m. (PT) for fall 2026). Other restrictions use different timelines.