Office of the Registrar

From: Office of Provost and Executive Vice President

Dear OSU Students:

We have a very special event scheduled for Friday and I hope to see you there.

Friday’s gathering, Celebrating and Investing in Oregon State’s Future, will include the formal investiture of President Murthy and the official launch of our recently approved strategic plan. The new plan will guide the university from 2024 to 2030.

Join the OSU community in person or online for this historic event. If you have questions, please email [email protected].

Edward Feser, Provost and Executive Vice President

Celebrating and Investing in Oregon State’s Future
You are cordially invited to attend the investiture of Oregon State University’s 16th president, Jayathi Y. Murthy and
launch of the University Strategic Plan 2024-2030 – Prosperity Widely Shared: The Oregon State Plan.

Friday, November 17
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Doors open at 10:30 a.m.
Followed by lunch.
CH2M HILL Alumni Center Ballroom
725 SW 26th Street
Corvallis, Oregon

Live stream available.
Requests for accommodations may be made to [email protected] or 541-737-4717.

From: Office of the President

Dear OSU Community Members,

As you know, Oregon State University and Washington State University initiated legal action in September to confirm the governance structure of the Pac-12 Conference, gain access to business information and protect the conference’s assets. In taking this action, we felt a sense of urgency to protect our universities, ensure accountability and transparency, safeguard the Pac-12 Conference, and preserve our options moving forward.

Today the Whitman County Superior Court in Washington decided that Oregon State and Washington State constitute the only remaining members of the Pac-12 Conference Board, granting our request for a preliminary injunction order until the case can ultimately be decided at trial.

This is an important day for OSU student-athletes, the Pac-12 conference and all of Beaver Nation, but our fight is not yet over. The departing 10 schools have announced their intention to appeal this decision. However, we continue to be confident in our position and look forward to working in a collaborative manner with the conference and departing members on a productive path forward. From the beginning, our intentions have been to make reasonable business decisions while continuing to seek collaboration and consultation with the departing universities.

Vice President and Athletics Director Scott Barnes and I want to thank all of Beaver Nation for the resounding support you have shown for OSU student-athletes, coaches and Athletics staff. We will continue to provide updates, which you also can find at https://beav.es/TBs.

With gratitude,

Jayathi Murthy
President

From: Office of the President

Dear OSU Community Members,

Please join me Friday, Nov. 10, in celebrating Veterans Day and by recognizing the many contributions of our nation’s veterans and the continuing service of U.S. active-duty military personnel across the world.

Veterans and active-duty personnel are valued members of the Oregon State University community. They include students, faculty, staff and volunteers in a variety of OSU programs. The graduating class of 2023 included 193 veterans of the U.S. armed forces.

This fall, 1,527 veterans are enrolled at Oregon State. They make up 4.4% of all students enrolled in Corvallis, Bend and Ecampus. Another 214 students are enrolled in Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps ROTC programs in Corvallis and Bend, continuing the proud tradition of educating and training military leaders that earned Oregon State the title “West Point of the West” during World War II. OSU is ranked in the top 5% nationally for veterans and active-duty military by College Factual.

Oregon State has earned its reputation as a veteran- and military-friendly university by providing support and resources specifically for these students. These include services to help students maximize their military education benefits, flexible course scheduling for active-duty personnel and resources to help veterans make a successful transition from the military to college and career. OSU’s Military and Veteran Resource Center in Corvallis, Veterans Lounge at OSU-Cascades, along with student clubs, build community and camaraderie for students in Corvallis, Bend and online. We remain firmly committed to supporting these programs and facilities.

And through a featured initiative within the Believe It campaign, the OSU Foundation is raising funds to support veteran and military students.

This week, OSU has recognized veterans and active-duty personnel on the Corvallis campus with a veteran employee breakfast, along with mental health and wellness programming and a resource fair at the Military and Veteran Resource Center in Snell Hall. On Saturday, the OSU Alumni Association will honor veterans at its inaugural Beavs, Brews and BBQs event at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center before the Beavers take on the Stanford Cardinal.

Finally, in a dedication ceremony at 2 p.m. Friday, the Military and Veteran Resource Center will become the Holcomb Center. This honors U.S. Army Sgt. John N. Holcomb, who had been an Oregon State University student before serving in Vietnam. Holcomb was killed in action in 1968 and was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry above and beyond the call of duty. 

I hope you will join me Friday in reflecting on the service, sacrifice and many contributions of these veterans and active-duty personnel to our nation and to Oregon State University. 

Sincerely,

Jayathi Y. Murthy, President

From: ASOSU

ASOSU invites you to attend our State of the Students address! Hear from your Student Body Leaders about what ASOSU is doing to improve the student experience and the administrative progress of your elected officials. Event followed by a reception with food and refreshments where you can visit and meet ASOSU and University Leaders.  

When: 5-7pm Wed. Nov. 8th  
Where: MU Main Lobby  

See you there, Beavs! 

Carissa O’Donnell, ASOSU President 

Dakota Canzano, ASOSU Vice President 

Other information:  

Want to learn more about how we determine and set the over 32-million-dollar student incidental fee? Want to get involved? This is an entirely student run process with open deliberations during winter term; we would love to see you there! Initial deliberations in the MU Horizon room on Jan. 25th, 2024; final deliberations February 1st, 2024 in the MU main lounge.  

For more information follow the ASOSU Instagram @asosugov  
Help us learn about the student-knowledge of the fee-setting process! Take this survey (https://beav.es/qGG)  

From: Office of Information Security

Dear OSU Community, 

As we continue to see round after round of increasingly sophisticated and malicious phishing attacks targeting the OSU community, we are working to improve our security posture and increase our resiliency by adopting new security measures. Beginning Monday, November 6, we will be activating Verified Duo Push for all OSU students and employees.  

What is Verified Duo Push? Check out this brief video of one of our Service Desk student employees talking about this change: https://beav.es/qqb. 

How will this impact me? 

Verified Duo Push will impact the way users engage with Duo to approve a login request. Instead of sending you a push notification asking you to approve the request, Duo will show you a one-time, unique verification code that you will need to enter in the Duo Mobile app. 

What you will see on your browser: 

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 What you will see in Duo Mobile (on your phone): 

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Why is this happening? 

Across the board, higher education continues to be a preferred target for cyber attackers. Phishing attacks continue to evolve and are increasingly sophisticated and convincing, making them much harder to spot at first glance and much easier to fall for. Cyber attackers also rely on tactics such as push harassment and push fatigue, sending a user multiple push notifications to get the user to approve a malicious access request and give the attacker access to login credentials. 

The verification code option for Duo Push provides additional security against push harassment and fatigue attacks by asking the user to enter a verification code, making it difficult for attackers to log in as you and access your information without that verification code. It also provides improved fraud reporting, directing users to the fraud report option in Duo Mobile when they receive unexpected Duo Push login requests. 

Gaining access to a single ONID account can have a measurable impact: it can give cyber attackers access to an individual’s data, including sensitive personal, financial and health information, and it can create a doorway for access to all of OSU’s institutional data. To protect the community and university, we must stay vigilant and minimize opportunities for attackers to infiltrate OSU’s cyber boundary so we can protect ourselves, the community, and the university.  

Will there be other changes in Duo security measures coming up? 

Yes. One of the next steps in increasing our Duo security measures will be to retire the use of Duo tokens in the near future. When this occurs, token users will need to use Verified Duo Push on the Duo Mobile app or a YubiKey (or similar security key). The Duo tokens will continue to function as an authentication method on November 6^th and the near future.  The Office of Information Security will work with the appropriate campus partners to make security keys available to faculty, staff and students who need them. 

For self-service help with setting up a YubiKey or Duo Mobile, visit our Duo knowledge base: https://oregonstate.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/1935/Portal/KB/?CategoryID=8235 

Resources and more information 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this change, please contact the Service Desk at beav.es/help or by calling 541-737-8787.  

Respectfully, David McMorries, Chief Information Security Officer, Office of Information Security, Oregon State University | University Information and Technology | 541-737-9561

From: Office of the Registrar

Dear OSU Students,

I write to remind you of important protections of your education records that are required by university policy, as well as federal and state laws.

In compliance with the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, state law and OSU policy, students have certain rights with respect to their education records. They are:

1.    The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the university receives a request for access. Students should submit written requests to the registrar, dean, head of the academic department, or other appropriate official, that identify the record(s) they wish to inspect. The university official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the university official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom a request should be addressed.

2.    The right to request the amendment of the student’s education record that the student believes is inaccurate or misleading. Students should write the university official responsible for the record; clearly identify the part of the record they want changed; and specify why the record is inaccurate or misleading. If the university decides not to amend the record as requested by the student, the university will notify the student of the decision and advise the student of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.

3.    The right to consent to disclosures of the personally identifiable information contained in the student’s educational record, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception that permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the university in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including health staff and members of the university’s law enforcement department); a person or company with whom the university has contracted; a person or company acting as consultant or volunteer for the university; a person serving on the university’s Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee. A university official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an educational record in order to fulfill their professional responsibility.

4.    The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by Oregon State University to comply with the requirements of FERPA.

The name and contact information of the office that administers FERPA is:

Student Privacy Policy Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-8520
1-800-USA-LEARN (1-800-872-5327)
Website: https://studentprivacy.ed.gov/   

The information provided here is for informational purposes only. The complete text of the Oregon State University Student Records Standards, which take precedence, is available here: https://policy.oregonstate.edu/UPSM/01-120_student_records.

For more FERPA resources please see the Office of the Registrar FERPA page.

Sincerely,
Rebecca Mathern, Ph.D., Associate Vice Provost – Academic Affairs and University Registrar
registrar.oregonstate.edu

From: Office of the President

INVITATION

President Jayathi Y. Murthy invites you to trick or treat at the President’s Residence! Come for cookies, hot chocolate, hot cider and spooky punch provided by University Catering.

October 31 | 4:30-5:30 p.m.

3480 SW Western Blvd.

Questions please contact Shari Brumbach by email or calling 541-760-6188.

Due to limited on site parking, please use the Western Lot across the street at 850 SW 35th St.
The Central Route of the Beaver bus picks up from Kerr Administration Bldg and has a stop right in front of the Residence.

From: The Office of Information Security

Dear OSU Community,

As part of our continual efforts to ensure that Oregon State University and its community are protected

from cyber threats — particularly phishing — we are making adjustments to Duo to further increase our

security capabilities. As a result, you will see a new screen after logging in to an OSU service using your

ONID credentials, beginning on Monday, October 30.

Current Duo Screen

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New Duo Screen

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How will this impact me?

While there is no direct impact and no action required on your end, we wanted to notify the community

ahead of this change to reassure you that this is a legitimate Duo login screen and not a phish.

Will there be other changes in Duo security measures coming up?

Yes. We are taking steps to enable Verified Duo Push for the OSU community. Verified Duo Push will

impact the way users engage with Duo to approve a login request. Instead of sending you a push

notification asking you to approve the request, Duo will show you a one-time, unique verification code

that you will need to enter in the Duo Mobile app. We will notify the OSU community before we activate

Verified Duo Push.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this change, please contact the Service Desk at

beav.es/help or by calling 541-737-8787.

Respectfully,

David McMorries, Chief Information Security Officer, Office of Information Security
Oregon State University | University Information and Technology | 541-737-9561

From: Dean of Students and ASOSU

Beavers:

With Halloween approaching, we are reaching out to provide some helpful information for your awareness. If you choose to celebrate the holiday, please do so in a responsible, safe, respectful and healthy way. We hope you will look out for one another and know what resources are available to help you have a Halloween full of treats instead of tricks.

While we know there will be events happening off-campus, we want to ensure that you are aware of the free Halloween activities being held across the Corvallis campus as well. Regardless of what activities you engage in, our goal is to provide you with tips that will help you celebrate Halloween and the events leading up to it in a fun and safe way that contribute to your safety and the safety of your peers. Please keep in mind that as members of our Beaver community, we each play a role in creating an environment that is safe and free of sexual assault and other forms of violence. To learn more about OSU’s Halloween activities and find resources on how to be safe and get support, visit beav.es/halloween.

As an Oregon State University student, you are responsible for your behavior on and off campus. Please make sure you are familiar with the OSU Code of Student Conduct to avoid any potential university sanctions. We also expect students to act in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal laws.

We recognize that Halloween creates opportunities for students to have fun; yet, our actions and behavior should remain consistent with our values. Let’s look out for each other’s well-being, respect one another, avoid cultural appropriation, act when we see something wrong, and know when to call for help. We hope each member of our community will have a memorable and safe Halloween.

Go Beavs!

Kevin A. Dougherty, Senior Associate Vice Provost & Dean of Students, [email protected]
Carissa O’Donnell, ASOSU President, [email protected]

From: Student Account Services

Important Reminders About Your Fall Bill
There is still time!

Hello,  

The fall bill is due November 1. Here are some important reminders about student accounts.

• The account threshold is $500.00
• There is a $85.00 Late Fee for any accounts with a balance above $500 after November 1 that are not enrolled in a payment plan
• There is a $15.00 fee to sign up for a payment plan

There is still time! Access mybill.oregonstate.edu to view or pay your bill or to enroll in a payment plan.

Other Resources

Payment Plans
Office of Financial Aid 
Center for Advancing Financial Education (CAFE)
Financial Readiness & Success - Learn about the Rebalance, Register & Repay program

Sincerely,   

Student Account Services 
Phone: +1 541-737-3775 | Fax: 541-737-4099 [email protected] 

From: ASOSU

Beaver Nation,  

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact in your university and community? 

Your student government is currently in the process of selecting two students- one graduate and one undergraduate- to serve on the OSU Board of Trustees. The ASOSU and ASCC Presidents have been entrusted with identifying exceptional candidates for submission to the Oregon Governor's Office for recommendation. The appointed student trustees will serve from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2026.  

Are you invested in student well-being? Would you like to become a member of the University's highest governing body? Apply for the student seat on the Board of Trustees! 

More information and application: Deadline to apply is Nov 6th at 11:59 p.m. 
 
For questions, please reach out to [email protected].  
 
Carissa O’Donnell, ASOSU President 
Keera Puett, ASCC President 
Kassy Bonanno, Student Representative on the Board of Trustees  

From: The Office of Information Security

Dear OSU Community,

The Office of Information Security has seen a recent spike in phishing emails received by the OSU community. The themes range from fake service desk notices stating that accounts are in danger of being terminated to fake document sharing notifications. The Office of Information Security team would like to thank all of you who are reporting these suspicious emails — you are directly contributing to the cyber safety of the university. The best way to report suspicious emails is to use the “Report a Message” function in Microsoft Outlook. Phishes can also be sent to [email protected] for those who do not use Microsoft Outlook.  

Below you can see an example of one of the phishing emails that came into OSU with some pointers to look out for.

Phishing attempts continue to get better and more sophisticated, making them harder to spot and easier to fall for. It’s important that we do what we can to stay vigilant, to not only protect ourselves and our individual data and information, but to also protect the university and its institutional reputation.

Thank you for your help in keeping OSU cyber-safe!

David McMorries

AVP, Chief Information Security Officer, Office of Information Security

The picture above is of a screenshot of a email example showing that Jayathi Y. Murthy sent a request to view a Docusign file. Text reads: Signs this is probably a phishing attempt: 1. Email is from someone outside of OSU; 2. President Murthy is unlikely to request to view a file; 3. Docusign is its own product and will not be hosted on Google Drive.

From: Office of the Vice President of Division of Finance and Administration

OSU community members,

As a member of the OSU community, it is important that you are aware of the university’s plans and processes for emergencies. The OSU Emergency Operation Plan includes information about how the university operates during emergencies; establishes response priorities; and implements emergency processes. University colleges and departments are responsible for developing their own emergency action plans for their staffs and areas of responsibilities.

Please review your campus/center emergency plan and prepare for emergency events. College and department plans are available within each organization. Plans are located at:

• Corvallis campus
• OSU-Cascades campus
• Hatfield Marine Science Center

In the event of emergencies, OSU uses two key systems to prepare and inform the community:

• OSU Alert system. OSU issues timely warnings via the OSU Alert system when a crime and/or serious threat to the campus community occurs, and members need to take action to protect themselves. Text/SMS messages are the fastest way to receive these alert messages.

• Rave Guardian app for mobile devices. This app provides access to OSU safety resources all in one place. It can be used to text OSU Dispatch if a phone call can’t be made, provides one-touch emergency dialing, and is campus specific.

Please visit the OSU Emergency Preparedness website to view instructions for adding contact information to the OSU Alert system and downloading the Guardian App.

Thank you for your prompt attention to these important safety measures.

Michael J. Green
Vice President for Finance and Administration
Chief Financial Officer                                             

Paul J. Odenthal
Senior Associate Vice President for Administration

From: Office of Institutional Diversity

Dear Student Community, 

The Office of Institutional Diversity invites you contribute to OSU’s next Diversity Action Plan. 

The Diversity Action Plan will set priorities to advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and access at OSU. We need your help to better understand the priorities and needs of the student community.  

Please share your thoughts at one of two open forums or give input via survey on your own time. The forum on Oct 25 is a student-only forum for students to speak with each other about their need and priorities. All forums are on zoom. More information is below.  

Diversity Action Plan Forums 
Wednesday, Oct. 25 
4 to 5:30 p.m. 
For students only 
Register at https://beav.es/q4t  
Wednesday, Nov. 8 
2 to 3:30 p.m. 
University-wide  
Register at https://beav.es/TKb 

If you are unable to attend a forum, we encourage you to give feedback on your own time here: beav.es/qZU  
To learn more, please visit: beav.es/diversity-action-plan.    

Accommodation requests related to a disability may be requested by contacting the Office of Institutional Diversity at 541-737-1063 or [email protected]. Accommodation requests for forums should be made three weekdays prior to each forum. 

We look forward to you joining an upcoming forum, and learning what’s important to you. Please reach out with any questions or comments.   

Sincerely, 

Scott A. Vignos, J.D., Vice President, Chief Diversity Officer 

From: Financial Readiness & Success

Financial Readiness & Success Grant - Fall Webinar 

• The one-time Financial Readiness & Success Grant application opens tomorrow, Friday, October 13 at 1:00 p.m. PDT!   

• There are only 8-10 simple, multiple-choice questions, and it takes only a few minutes to complete.   

• When live, the application can be accessed on the FRS webpage.  

Have questions? Attend the webinar tomorrow!

When 

Friday, October 13, 2023: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT 

Where 

Zoom - Attend from anywhere! 

Learn About 

• The one-time Financial Readiness & Success Grant  
• The one-time Rebalance, Register and Repay Program 
• The Financial Readiness & Success Initiative  
• Payment plan options and resources on campus to support students 

There will also be a live Q&A. You are welcome to invite family members and those in your life providing support to also participate in the webinar.  

The Financial Readiness & Success program includes:  

• Increased financial wellness support for all students through the Center for Advancing Financial Education (CAFE). 
• Integration of financial wellness support and education in orientation programs for new students. 
• Earlier awareness of tuition owed along with financial aid that may apply toward your bill. 
• Expanded payment plans that start earlier, allow more time to pay each term and secure registration eligibility. 
• A lower balance threshold of $500. 

To learn more about the program, connect to campus resources, and view FAQs, please visit https://registrar.oregonstate.edu/financial-readiness-success.  

We hope to see you tomorrow! 

Sincerely,  
Center for Advancing Financial Education 
Controller’s Unit, Student Account Services 
Office of Admissions 
Office of Financial Aid 
Office of the Registrar  

From: Office of the President

Dear OSU Community:

I am deeply saddened by what has occurred and the agony that continues for so many following the horrific and terrifying events in Israel and Gaza. This human tragedy has led to an outpouring of anger, fear and grief around the world and here at Oregon State University. Words cannot capture the scale and horror of what has occurred and of the tremendous suffering and loss people in Israel and Gaza are experiencing as the conflict evolves.

I have heard from many members of our community who are profoundly unsettled. I share your concerns and am deeply grateful for the compassion that I have witnessed students, faculty and staff express for one another and for family, friends and connections in the Middle East. I want to share some of the actions we are taking and resources that are available in response to this unfolding crisis.

In situations like this, our first action is to determine whether any OSU faculty, staff and students traveling, working or studying in an affected region are safe or need assistance. We did this immediately, and I am thankful to report that we have no students or employees currently in the region or in imminent danger.

Next, leaders and staff within the Division of Student Affairs and the Office of Institutional Diversity begin reaching out immediately to those we believe are likely to be most affected, and we open up conversations with those who reach out to us. In a climate of rising anti-Semitic and Islamophobic incidents here in the U.S., we have community members at OSU who feel particularly vulnerable right now and need the university community’s support. A great many staff are engaged in providing that assistance.

We also consult with other universities, community groups, partners and leaders in Corvallis, Bend and throughout the state to identify resources and inform our response. We offer our own support and assistance when appropriate.

To all those who feel vulnerable or overwhelmed by the current crisis, we stand with you, and you have our support. Please take advantage of student support resources on the Corvallis and Cascades campuses and support resources for all employees, and reach out to faculty, colleagues and friends if you need to talk or extra time to process what is happening.

Thank you for listening, engaging and reaching out to one another as we sustain our community through these difficult times.

Sincerely,

Jayathi Y. Murthy, President

From: Cascades Campus Safety 

Safety Notice OSU-Cascades Campus

Safety Notices inform the OSU-Cascades community of recent incidents regarding personal safety and/or the protection of property. Please read the following information carefully to make informed decisions about your safety and property.

Reported Event: OSU-Cascades was informed of two phone scams which appeared to utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated voice impersonation.  This type of fraud involves someone using AI voice technology gleaned from social media posts or other sources to impersonate a family member.  Criminals will impersonate a member of the family and pretend that the family member is in trouble.  They will then tell the victim (the receiver of the call) that the family member needs money to resolve the emergency.  With generative AI, criminals can mimic voice clips, then defraud a family member into paying a ransom or sending money.

Campus Safety Response Options:  If you suspect you are the victim of a cyber-crime such as an AI generated fraud scam contact local law enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).

To identify potential fraudulent scams, look for possible indicators:

• Callers go to great lengths to keep you on the phone, insisting you remain on the line.
• Calls do not come from the supposed victim’s phone.
• Callers try to prevent you from contacting the “victim” of the kidnapping, medical emergency etc.
• Calls include demands for ransom money to be paid via wire transfer; ransom amount demands may drop quickly.

If you receive a phone call from someone demanding a ransom for an alleged victim of a kidnapping or other emergency, the following should be considered:

• In most cases, the best course of action is to hang up the phone.
• If you do engage the caller, do not say the family member’s name.
• Agree on a code word or phrase that your family members will use when they are in trouble.
• Do not share information about yourself or your family.
• Listen carefully to the voice of the alleged victim if they speak.
• Attempt to contact the alleged victim via phone, text, or social media, and request that they call back from their cell phone to make certain they are safe.
• Do not agree to pay a ransom, by wire or in person. Delivering money in person can be dangerous.
• Do not communicate further with the caller and block the number.

If you suspect a real kidnapping is taking place or you believe a ransom demand is a scheme, contact your nearest FBI office or local law enforcement immediately.

To further protect yourself from AI-voice cloning scams and help prevent your voice from being used for one of these schemes:

• Lock down your social media accounts to private.
• Reconsider using voiceprints and vocal biometric verification to access accounts.
• Reconsider leaving voice samples or voice audio on social media that can be cloned and manipulated.

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, dial 911. 

FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center - www.ics.gov

From: Financial Readiness & Success

What: Webinars related to Oregon State University’s Financial Readiness & Success program. Note: the webinars cover the same content at both times.

When: Tuesday, October 10, 2023: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. PDT

Where: Zoom - Attend from anywhere!

OR

When: Friday, October 13, 2023: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT

Where: Zoom - Attend from anywhere!

These webinars will overview the initiative and provide more details about payment plan options, resources on campus to support students, and will include a live Q&A. You are welcome to invite family members and those in your life providing support to also participate in the call. 

There will also be details provided about the Financial Readiness & Success One-time Grant and extended repayment applications. The grant application opens Friday, October 13 at 1:00 p.m. PDT! When live, the application can be accessed here.

The Financial Readiness & Success program includes: 

• Increased financial wellness support for all students through the Center for Advancing Financial Education (CAFE).
• Integration of financial wellness support and education in orientation programs for new students.
• Earlier awareness of tuition owed along with financial aid that may apply toward your bill.
• Expanded payment plans that start earlier, allow more time to pay each term, and secure registration eligibility.
• A lower balance threshold of $500.

Learn more: To learn more about the program, connect to campus resources, and view FAQs, please visit, https://registrar.oregonstate.edu/financial-readiness-success.

We hope to see you on one of these dates! 

Sincerely, 

Center for Advancing Financial Education

Controller’s Unit, Student Account Services

Office of Admissions

Office of Financial Aid

Office of the Registrar

From: Division of Student Affairs

Dear Oregon State University Students, 

We hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits as you embark on a new academic year at Oregon State University. We are excited to welcome you to campus and wanted to emphasize the significance of health and wellness in achieving your academic and personal goals. 

Your well-being is paramount to your success as a student, and a healthy body and mind are the foundation upon which you can build your academic, professional and personal accomplishments. Here are some key points to keep in mind as you navigate this academic year: 

1. Accessing the Right Care at the Right Time: We want to remind you that we are here to support you throughout your journey at OSU. Whether you have a physical health concern or need mental health support, our dedicated teams are ready to assist you. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance; your well-being is our top priority. 

Visit the Student Health Services website

Visit the Counseling & Psychological Services website  

2. Prevention is Key: Prevention plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy community. We strongly encourage all students to get their annual flu shot and the COVID-19 vaccine. These measures not only protect you but also contribute to the overall health and safety of our campus community. If you haven’t already obtained these vaccines, make an appointment with Student Health Services or find other vaccine providers at the link below. 

Locate flu and COVID-19 vaccines

3. Prioritizing Mental Health: Academic life can be challenging, and it's essential to recognize that taking care of your mental health is just as important as caring for your physical health. Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) is here to provide support, counseling and resources to help you navigate the emotional ups and downs that come with university life. 

Find CAPS resources  

4. Balancing Your Well-being: Remember that achieving success isn't solely about grades and accomplishments; it's also about maintaining a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Make time for self-care, exercise, healthy eating and quality sleep. These habits will not only help you excel academically but also enhance your overall quality of life. 

Explore Recreational Sports 

We are here to support you every step of the way, and we look forward to seeing you succeed and thrive during your time at Oregon State University. If you ever have questions, concerns or just need someone to talk to, please don't hesitate to reach out to the staff at Student Health Services and Counseling & Psychological Services. 

Welcome to the new year, Beavers!  

Sincerely, 

Kelly Hower

Executive Director of Student Health Services

Ian Kellems

Executive Director of Counseling & Psychological Services 

From: Division of Student Affairs

Dear Oregon State University-Cascades Students, 

We hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits as you embark on a new academic year at Oregon State University-Cascades. We are excited to welcome you to campus and wanted to emphasize the significance of health and wellness in achieving your academic and personal goals. 

Your well-being is paramount to your success as a student, and a healthy body and mind are the foundation upon which you can build your academic, professional and personal accomplishments. Here are some key points to keep in mind as you navigate this academic year: 

1. Accessing the Right Care at the Right Time: We want to remind you that the Student Health & Wellness team is here to support you throughout your journey at OSU. Whether you have a physical health concern or need mental health support, our dedicated teams are ready to assist you. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance; your well-being is our top priority. 

Learn more about Student Wellness online or email [email protected] for health and wellness inquires or [email protected] for counseling inquires.

2. Prevention is Key: Prevention plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy community. We strongly encourage all students to get their annual flu shot and the COVID-19 vaccine. These measures not only protect you but also contribute to the overall health and safety of our campus community. Upcoming community Flu clinic on Thursday, October 5th from 12-3 p.m., Ray Hall Atrium. 

Please see the link below to find additional vaccine clinics in the community.

Deschutes Vaccine Clinics Locate flu and COVID-19 vaccines

Safeway on Century Drive

3. Prioritizing Mental Health: Academic life can be challenging, and it's essential to recognize that taking care of your mental health is just as important as caring for your physical health.  Student Counseling is here to provide support, counseling and resources to help you navigate the emotional ups and downs that come with university life. 

Email us directly to set up an appointment: [email protected],

Other mental health resources available to you and Anytime/Anywhere Telus Health 24/7 counseling option.

4. Balancing Your Well-being: Remember that achieving success isn't solely about grades and accomplishments; it's also about maintaining a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Make time for self-care, exercise, healthy eating and quality sleep. These habits will not only help you excel academically but also enhance your overall quality of life. 

Join us for the first annual Discovery Dash event on Sunday, October 8 and other weekly wellness events.

We are here to support you every step of the way, and we look forward to seeing you succeed and thrive during your time at Oregon State University-Cascades. If you ever have questions, concerns or just need someone to talk to, please don't hesitate to reach out to the staff at Student Health & Wellness team. We are located in Tykeson Hall, Suite 210.

Welcome to the new year, Beavers!  

Sincerely, 

Kelly Hower, Executive Director of Student Health Services

Natalie Bowker, LMFT - Director of Student Health & Wellness