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Board of Higher Education approves OSU building budget

OSU looks to build, renovate many buildings on campus, including College of Business and international residence hall
With the building budget for 2009-11 approved by the Oregon Board of Higher Education, Oregon State University looks to improve and construct several buildings on campus, including a new College of Business building, international residence hall and student involvement center.

OSU to bring back track and field

A new track and field facility funded by alumni and outside donations will expand athletic programs
Beaver fans will soon have another reason to cheer. OSU will build a track and field facility that is expected to be available for use in 2010. Along with the new track facility, there are plans for the expansion of the women's track and field program as well as the eventual reintroduction of the men's program.

Nuclear energy breakthroughs developed at OSU

New reactor from technology developed at OSU helps ensure safe, clean nuclear energy
The ability to create 45 megawatts of power - enough energy to sustain 45,000 homes in a safe and environmentally friendly method - could be seen in the near future because of developments in nuclear energy by an Oregon State spinout company. NuScale Power Inc.

Immigration laws impact Oregonians

OSU professor looks into effect of law barring undocumented workers from employment
According to a recent study, Oregon could see a loss of up to 170,000 jobs and a possible loss of $17.7 billion in production within the next few months. William Jaeger, a professor of agricultural and resource management at OSU, was asked to analyze the potential economic impacts in Oregon if Homeland Security's "No-Match" immigration rule were to pass.

Salsa dancing gives Corvallis taste of latin flavor

Well-known Rumbanana Salsa Group shakes up Corvallis clubs for fundraising, welcoming all those who love to dance
The highly accomplished Rumbanana Salsa Group has single-handedly transformed the city of Corvallis, Oregon into a globally recognized hotspot for Cuban Salsa. Boasting modest beginnings leading community classes in 2005, the Rumbanana Salsa group now has a following of not only OSU students and faculty members and citizens of Corvallis, but also students from Western Oregon University and associates of the Portland and Eugene communities.

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