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OSU hopes to keep up with changing population
Long-time colleague of the Division of Student Affairs heads new diversity unit
"My mother has light eyes, they're not brown like mine," said Sandy Tsuneyoshi, the newly appointed director of Intercultural Student Services. The percentage of the U.S. population identifying themselves as more than one race has increased in recent years.
Retention rates on rise at OSU
University develops special programs to keep incoming students interested
One in five Oregon high school graduates dropped out of public universities statewide before their sophomore year in 2004, reported the Albany Democrat-Herald.
What is Oregon State doing to make sure its freshmen succeed in their education?
Kristen Winter, director of new student programs and family outreach, said OSU has a three-step orientation plan for incoming freshmen.
Room 3564 home to new age group
Our Little Village to offer day care center in Valley Library, kids from 6 months to 10 years welcome
Student parents looking to study during evenings and weekends, can now drop-off their children at Our Little Village's new day care center located at the Valley Library.
Student parents, with children 6-months-old to 10-years-old, can take advantage of this free service and catch up on homework.
Art exhibit shows there's 'Nothing to Hide'
Negative stereotypes of mental illness explored in art exhibit displayed in the Memorial Union
Courage, determination and perseverance. These may not be the qualities that are normally associated with the term "mental illness," but that is what the exhibit 'Nothing to Hide' is aiming for.
'Nothing to Hide' is a museum-quality photo/text traveling exhibit featuring photographs and interviews with families whose lives are affected by mental illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, major depression and anxiety disorders.
