Memorial Union

Memorial Union and Memorial Union East

Michael Henthorne, Director
112 Memorial Union
541-737-6256
michael.henthorne@oregonstate.edu
Web site: http://osumu.org/

The Memorial Union, located in the heart of campus, is the community center of the university. It provides services, facilities, and programs to meet the varied social, recreational, and cultural needs of OSU students, faculty, staff, alumni, and campus guests.

The building provides five restaurants, a coffee shop, and banquet facilities, a bookstore, recreation area including billiards and bowling; music practice rooms, ballroom, post office, art gallery; lounges, the Joyce Powell Leadership Center and meeting rooms of all types.

The president of the Memorial Union is a student; other students share actively in its management and in organizing social, recreational, and cultural programs, including the Memorial Union Program Council, a student-led programming board.

The Memorial Union houses the office of the Department of Student Leadership and Involvement, which supports OSU students in organizational and leadership development. Under the Department of Student Leadership and Involvement are Student Activities, Club and Organization Development, Greek Life, and Leadership Education and Development (LEAD).

The Memorial Union East (MU East, Snell Hall) houses the student governing body, the Associated Students of OSU, and staff who provide support to the Department of Student Leadership and Involvement, as well as financial advising for student groups. MU East also provides a communication center for student broadcast and publications media, meeting rooms, and a craft center.

The Memorial Union buildings stand as constant reminders of this nation’s struggle for peace and as living memorials to Oregon Staters who have given their lives in the service of their country.

Memorial Union Program Council

The Memorial Union Program Council strives to provide co-curricular social, educational and recreational programs for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests of the university. The Program Council presents a broad range of programs intended to enhance the quality of life in the university community. This is achieved through many traditional events such as "Mom's Weekend," "Dad's Weekend," "Battle of the Bands," "World Music Festival" and the "Men's and Women's Leadership Conference." MUPC also programs a variety of events such as forums, musical events, and movies. In addition, the Program Council offers many programs related to current events that are designed to probe and challenge individual and cultural beliefs.

Art and Music

John Maul, Department of Art
541-737-5013
jmaul@oregonstate.edu

Marlan Carlson, Department of Music
541-737-5591
mcarlson@oregonstate.edu

Art exhibits, lectures, concerts, and recitals sponsored by the departments of Art and Music, Memorial Union Program Council, and student musical and art organizations play a central part in the cultural life of the community. Under the patronage of the Memorial Union, exhibitions in the Memorial Union stimulate interest in architecture, painting, sculpture, and related arts. They offer students knowledge of their cultural heritage and an awareness of contemporary art movements.

The Department of Art features the Fairbanks Gallery of Art http://oregonstate.edu/fairbanksgallery/About.html, which features exhibitions focusing on contemporary Northwest, national, and international artists. This program provides the campus and student communities diverse creative experiences and interactions. The Visiting Artists and Scholars Lectures Series also brings internationally acclaimed artists to the Department of Art for free public lectures.

Student and faculty art exhibits are shown in various galleries throughout the year (see "Museums, Galleries, Collections.")

Noncredit classes in ceramics, photography, woodworking, weaving, and glass are offered through the Memorial Union Craft Center.

The Department of Music offers more than two dozen performance ensembles, giving student musicians of all majors the opportunity to participate at their level of ability. Students enroll in these organizations as a class and earn regular credit. Some ensembles require an audition. All require a consultation with the instructor. The Corvallis-OSU Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Campus Band, Chamber Choir, Bella Voce women’s chorus, Meistersingers men’s chorus, OSU Opera Workshops, jazz band, and the athletic bands present numerous performances on or near campus, in which free or reduced-price tickets are available to students. Faculty members and advanced music majors also perform free, public recitals throughout the school year. The OSU Steinway Piano Series, Chamber Music Corvallis and the Corvallis-OSU Symphony Orchestra bring artists of international fame to campus for public concerts. The Music à la Carte Concert series, held most Thursdays at noon in the Memorial Union Lounge, gives students and faculty the opportunity to see fine amateur and professional chamber, jazz, and ethnic musicians and performance ensembles for free over the lunch hour. Several dance recitals are also given each year under the auspices of the College Health and Human Sciences and other organizations.

The Associated Students of Oregon State University

ASOSU
541-737-2101
149 Snell Hall
E-mail: asosu@oregonstate.edu
Web site: http://asosu.oregonstate.edu/  

The Associated Students of Oregon State University (ASOSU) is an alliance encompassing all students at OSU. The elected and appointed officers comprise the officially recognized student government at OSU. The ASOSU represents students at the campus, community, state, and federal levels on issues that directly influence the quality of, and access to, postsecondary education. ASOSU provides numerous opportunities for leadership development and professional experience in areas as diverse as political organizing and other forms of social activism.

The structure of ASOSU is similar to other forms of national government. Governance is shared among three branches—the legislative, judicial, and executive. The legislative portion is divided into two bodies, the Undergraduate Senate and a Graduate Senate. Student senators are elected by popular vote within their respective colleges during the student officer elections near the end of each academic year. Senate seats are apportioned based upon the population of each college. The judiciary function in ASOSU is carried out by the Judicial Board. The Judicial Board is made up of five students who are not otherwise involved in ASOSU. The board oversees any controversies or cases that involve interpretation of the ASOSU Constitution.

The executive branch is lead by the president and vice president whom are elected as a ticket by popular vote of the entire student body. Upon election, this executive duo appoints executive officers, service directors, 10 task force directors, as well as various support staff. Each executive appointee is subject to approval by both the Graduate and Undergraduate Senates. ASOSU is constantly seeking volunteers and future leaders who are ambitious about making a difference in the lives of OSU students.

There are a number of ways to get involved in a broad range of interests and topics. One of the easiest ways to get involved in ASOSU is to simply volunteer. Volunteers work at their own pace and chose their level of involvement.

Through the ASOSU Leadership and Social Change Internship, students spend between 2 to 6 hours per week working with any of the various members of the executive branch, as well as attend a class one night a week to learn fundamental leadership and organizing skills. The internship is a great way to create your own path into campus governance at OSU.

Students can also serve as representative on one of the various campus committees at OSU that govern issues ranging from public safety to budgets and fiscal planning. Students who serve on a university committee are eligible to receive academic credit.

If you are interested in getting involved in one of the nation’s premiere student governments, or have any questions or concerns regarding any other matter, please feel free to contact ASOSU anytime.

Athletics

Alex Parker, Associate Athletic Director-Compliance
Jackie Babich, Director of Compliance
Ashleigh Stubblefield, Assistant Compliance Coordinator
131 Gill Coliseum
541-737-7369
Web site: http://www.osubeavers.com/
alex.parker@oregonstate.edu
jacqueline.babich@oregonstate.edu
ashleigh.stubblefield@oregonstate.edu

Oregon State University conducts athletic programs for men and women under the auspices of the NCAA. Men’s programs compete as part of the Pacific-10 Conference in baseball, basketball, crew, football, golf, soccer, and wrestling. Women’s programs also compete in the Pacific-10 Conference in basketball, cross country, crew, golf, gymnastics, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, outdoor track, and volleyball.

Forensics

Mark J. Porrovecchio, Director
541-737-8230
Shepard Hall 205
Web site: http://oregonstate.edu/groups/forensics/

OSU’s nationally recognized forensics program invites all undergraduates to participate in speech and debate activities. Continuing a tradition at Oregon State that started in 1868, the forensics team involves members from all majors and schools on campus. Each year, students compete in state, regional and national intercollegiate tournaments. Events include public debate (following the limited preparation model of the Lincoln-Douglas format) and individual public speaking formats such as informative, persuasive, and after dinner, as well as a range of oral interpretation categories involving prose, poetry, and drama. The team travels to regional and national tournaments in both the fall and winter terms.

Lectures

Frequent public lectures by faculty members, visiting scholars, and persons prominent in national affairs supplement the regular curriculum. Campus sponsors of lectures include the Y-Round Table, Associated Students, Memorial Union Program Council, Sigma Xi, and others.

MU Craft Center

Susan Bourque, Manager
10 MU East
541-737-2937 Front Desk Information
craftcenter@oregonstate.edu
Susan.Bourque@oregonstate.edu 
541-737-6371
Web site: http://osumu.org/craft_center.html

What is the MU Craft Center…"the best creative resource on campus". The Memorial Union Craft Center is a dynamic, user-supported arts and crafts studio. Its hands-on, friendly and casual environment is a great place to take a creative time out from the whirlwind of life. Open studio workspaces and a wide variety of classes and workshops are available for the beginning to experienced artist/craftsperson.

Facilities include a fully equipped ceramics studio; darkrooms for black-and-white photography; a digital photography studio; a woodshop; glass studios for stained glass, fused glass and torch work; a fibers, silkscreen and weaving studios; a jewelry and metalwork studio; a mounting and matting area, and lots of room to work. Power and hand tools are available for use in all the craft areas. Other equipment available to members includes a copy camera, sewing machines, and a craft books library. The center also operates a promotional button-making business.

Each term, more than 35 noncredit classes and workshops are offered. Taught by highly skilled local artists, classes focus on noncompetitive learning, and their small size enables students to receive individual attention. Open studio memberships and limited-use day passes are also available for those with experience interested in just using the center’s tools, studio areas, and equipment for projects and exploration. Catalogs of offerings are located each term around campus, at the center, or by calling 737-2937. Located on the ground floor of MU East, the center is open seven days a week during the regular academic year.

Recreational Sports

Thomas G. Kirch, Director
Dixon Recreational Center
541-737-6826
tom.kirch@oregonstate.edu
Web site: http://oregonstate.edu/recsports/

Student fee-funded recreational sports programs and facilities at Oregon State University are coordinated and administered by the Board of Recreational Sports.

The Department of Recreational Sports and the College of Health and Human Sciences administer the following facilities available for recreational sports activities:

Recreational sports facilities: Dixon Recreation Center, Stevens Natatorium, Outdoor Recreation Center, McAlexander Field House, Indoor Climbing Center, Peavy Sports Fields, tennis pavilion and courts, and challenge course.

College of Health and Human Sciences facilities: Langton Hall, Women’s Gym, intramural track, intramural playing fields, and golf practice areas.

Recreational sports program opportunities at Oregon State University include:

Informal recreation programs in aquatics and safety, adventure learning, group exercise, sports clubs, and student development. Activities and services offered include athletic training and rehabilitation, basketball, bike maintenance, cardio training, fitness testing, indoor climbing, massage, nutrition consultations, outdoor trips, outdoor gear rental, racquetball/handball, a ropes/challenge course, table tennis, volleyball, and weight training.

The Stevens Natatorium includes an 8-lane, 25-yard fitness pool, a deep-water pool, and a spa with adjoining sun deck. Full-service locker rooms, equipment issue area, and a first aid station are also available. The natatorium accommodates recreational and fitness swimming, aqua conditioning, aquatic fitness classes, springboard diving, and the weekend Family Swim Program.

Sport clubs are available for student intercollegiate competition in badminton, bowling, cross country/track, cycling, dodgeball, equestrian events, gymnastics, judo, lacrosse, pistol, polo, rifle, rugby, sailing, ski/snowboarding, soccer, table tennis, tennis, triathlon, ultimate disc, volleyball, and water polo.

Outdoor recreation features an outdoor resource library; map file; equipment rental service; noncredit instruction in such activities as backpacking, bicycle maintenance, cross country skiing, kayaking, mountain and rock climbing, and white water rafting; and trip-planning assistance for backpacking, camping, canoeing, kayaking, rafting, rock climbing, and skiing.

The Indoor Climbing Center provides 4,000 square feet of climbing surface for climbers of all abilities. State-of-the-art features include a stemming corner and a chimney climb, overhangs, pockets, a lead arch, a crack wall, and a climbing route that leads across the ceiling. Other features are hangboards, a low-angling wall for beginners, rappelling stations, an "international bouldering wall," and facility rental opportunities.

Fitness programs: Noncredit instructional fitness and sport skills classes in activities such as conditioning, cycling, kickboxing, martial arts, step aerobics, water fitness, weight training, and yoga.

One-on-one fitness assessments, and special events round out the fitness program offerings.

Challenge course: 7.9 acres of low and high elements designed to challenge a minds and bodies. Participants may develop a better understanding of people they live and work with through group challenge activities. This facility is open to students, faculty, and community groups. Highly trained instructors are on hand to assist all groups.

Safety programs are a campus resource for CPR and First Aid training, emergency response plans and safety awareness seminars.

Intramural sports offers over 30 individual, dual, and team sports including 5K runs, badminton, basketball, billiards, bowling, dodgeball, flag football, golf, quickball, racquetball, skeet, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball, water polo, wrestling, and others.

For more information on recreational sports, visit the Web site http://oregonstate.edu/recsports/.

Student Conduct and Community Standards

Daniel P. Schwab, Director
327 Snell Hall
541-737-3656
dan.schwab@oregonstate.edu
Web site: http://oregonstate.edu/studentconduct/

Student Media

The Daily Barometer

Beaver Yearbook

The yearbook may be ordered for $40 throughout the year and is available for pickup in Student Leadership and Involvement in the fall. Students who will not be on campus when the yearbooks are distributed may pay a mailing and handling fee at the Student Media Office, 541-737-3374. Web site: http://oregonstate.edu/groups/yearbook/.

KBVR FM Radio

KBVR TV

Prism

University Theatre

Charlotte Headrick, Coordinator
541-737-4918
cheadrick@oregonstate.edu
Web site: http://oregonstate.edu/dept/theatre/

University Theatre, continuing a tradition of more than 100 years of public performances in Corvallis, offers all students involvement in the theatre creative process. Each season, three main stage and numerous studio and classroom productions give student actors, designers and technicians ample opportunity to develop as theatre artists and craftspeople. In addition to class and production activities, students and faculty actively participate in regional and national festivals and conventions, including the Northwest Drama Conference, the Shakespeare Theatre Association of America, and United States Institute of Theatre Technology.

In recent years, the University Theatre, with the support of the Memorial Union has produced Bard in the Quad, and summer outdoor performances of Shakespeare on the Memorial Union Quad. Auditions for the University Theatre are open to all students, no matter what their major. Students can earn academic credit for participation on stage and behind the scenes.