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'''Oregon State University''' ('''OSU''') is a [[coeducation]]al, [[public university|public]] [[research university]] located in [[Corvallis, Oregon]] in the [[United States]]. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees and a multitude of research opportunities. There are over 200 [[academic degree]] programs offered through the university. Though recognized as a third-tier national university by the influential [[U.S. News and World Report]], [[environmental science]]s, [[forestry]], [[oceanography]] and [[pharmacy]] are recognized nationally as top tier programs. The university is also hopeful to raise its [[engineering]] program to top-tier status as well. In recent years, OSU's [[liberal arts]] programs have also grown significantly. The College of Liberal Arts is now the largest program on campus. Over 200,000 people have attended OSU since its founding.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://orst.askadmission.net/orst/aeresults.aspx?Quser=alumni|title=Virtual Advisor - Alumni|accessdate=2006-06-09}}</ref>

Oregon State is one of nearly 80 [[Land-grant university|land-grant]] universities currently operating throughout the world. The school is also recognized as a [[Sea grant colleges|sea-grant]], [[Space grant colleges|space-grant]] and [[Sun grant colleges|sun-grant]] institution, making it one of only two institutions worldwide to retain all four designations, and the only public university to do so ([[Cornell University|Cornell]] is other). In addition to Oregon State's many federally designated areas of research, the university receives more funding for research, annually, than all of the state's public higher educational institutions combined.

==Academics==
===Rankings and recognition===
OSU has more majors, minors and special programs than any other university or college in Oregon. Overall, academic achievement at OSU has shown to be exceptional. An August 2007 study ranking the world's top 500 universities by academic merit ranks OSU higher than any other university or college in Oregon. Oregon State placed among the top 70 universities in the United States and was recognized as one of the top 150 universities in the world.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ed.sjtu.edu.cn/ranking.htm|title=Top 500 World Universities|accessdate=2007-12-08}}</ref> A December 2007 release by STACK magazine ranking the nation's top 50 universities by "academics, athletic opportunity and overall performance" placed OSU at 29th overall, and first in the State of Oregon (with the [[University of Portland]] placing second in Oregon, at 45th overall).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.primenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?d=132308|title=STACK Magazine Releases First Annual College Rankings of NCAA Football, Basketball and Other Division I Sports Programs|accessdate=2007-12-08}}</ref>

[[Image:Oregon State University Valley Library.jpg|thumb|left|600px|[[Valley Library|OSU Valley Library]]. View a video presentation here: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ff2t3KbZzyM video]. A live [http://webcam.oregonstate.edu/library/ webcam] featuring the building is also available. ]]

Considered a top tier forestry school, OSU is widely considered the nation's leader in the subject. Of the 53 forestry programs at North American universities; [[Oregon State University College of Forestry]] was ranked first by a 2006 survey, "...in the total number of professional publications, first in the number of 'citations' to those publications, and is perceived by academic colleagues as the leading forestry program in North America."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.medfordnews.com/articles/index.cfm?artOID=332818&cp=10996|title=Oregon State University College Of Forestry Viewed As Number One In North America|accessdate=2006-10-13}}</ref>

==Research==
A wide array of on-going research has played an important role in the university's overall operations for much of its history. Most of this research is performed at the Corvallis campus, but an increasing number of endeavors are underway at various locations throughout the state and abroad. Current research facilities, beyond the campus, include the Seafood Laboratory in [[Astoria, Oregon|Astoria]] and the Food Innovation Laboratory in [[Portland, Oregon|Portland]]. The university's college of oceanic and atmospheric sciences operates several state-of-the-art laboratories, including the [[Mark O. Hatfield Marine Science Center]] and two oceanographic research vessels out of [[Newport, Oregon|Newport]]. OSU also manages nearly {{acre to km2|14000}} of forestland, which includes the McDonald-Dunn Research Forest.

The 2005 [[Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education]] categorizes Oregon State as a, "Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary" university. This is one of only three such universities in the [[Pacific Northwest]] to be given this categorization. In 2006, Carnegie also categorized the university as having "Very High Research Activity," which makes OSU the only university in Oregon to attain these combined recognitions.[http://oregonstate.edu/events/newsevents/carnegie.html]

Oregon State University is also well known as a comprehensive research university, with a history of maintaining one of the most diverse concentrations of federally funded research programs in the nation. Originally designated a [[land grant]] university, Oregon State has branched out in many directions since its early scientific work.

Over 40 years ago the [[Sea Grant Colleges|National Sea Grant College Program]] was founded. OSU was selected as one of the original three universities to participate in the program when it became fully operational in 1968.

In 1967 the [[OSU Radiation Center|Radiation Center]] was constructed at the edge of campus, housing a 1.1 [[megawatt|MW]] [[TRIGA]] Mark II Research [[Nuclear reactor|Reactor]]. The reactor is equipped to utilize [[Highly enriched uranium#Highly enriched uranium .28HEU.29|Highly Enriched Uranium (HEU)]] for fuel. Rankings published by ''[[U.S. News & World Report]]'' in 2005 placed Oregon State ninth in the nation in graduate [[nuclear engineering]].

Oregon State was one of the early members of the federal [[Space grant colleges|Space Grant]] program. Designated in 1991, the additional grant program made Oregon State one of only 13 schools in the [[United States]] to serve as a combined [[Land-grant university|Land Grant]], [[Sea Grant Colleges|Sea Grant]], and [[Space grant colleges|Space Grant]] university. Most recently, Oregon State was designated as a federal [[Sun Grant Colleges|Sun Grant]] institution. The designation, made in 2003, now makes Oregon State one of only two such universities (the other being [[Cornell University]]), and the only public institution with all four designations.

In 1999 Oregon State finished a $40 million remodel to the campus library. Known as the '[[Valley Library]]', the totally remodeled building was selected by ''[[The Library Journal]]'' as their 1999 Library of the Year, the first academic library so named.

In 2001, the university's Wave Research Laboratory was designated by the National Science Foundation as a site for Tsunami research under the Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation. The O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory[http://wave.oregonstate.edu/] is located on the edge of the campus and is one of the largest and most sophisticated laboratories for education, research, and testing in coastal, ocean and related areas in the world.

== History ==
{{main|History of Oregon State University}}
===Early years===
[[Image:Oregon State University clock tower.jpg|thumb|upright|OSU's Bell Tower.]]
The university traces its roots back to 1856 when '''Corvallis Academy''', the area's first community school for primary and preparatory education, was founded. In 1858, the school's name was changed to '''Corvallis College''' and it was formally incorporated by members of the Freemasons.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gazettetimes.com/articles/2007/05/26/news/community/2loc10_munford.txt|title=Fraternal orders shaped Corvallis; Gazette Times; By Ken Munford; May 25, 2007, 2007|accessdate=2006-11-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gazettetimes.com/articles/2007/08/11/news/community/2loc06_munford.txt|title=Town, university have symbiotic relationship; Gazette Times; By Ken Munford; August 10, 2007|accessdate=2006-11-08}}</ref> The school offered its first college-level curriculum in 1865, under the administration of the [[Methodist Episcopal Church]].

On [[August 22]], [[1868]], official Articles of Incorporation were filed for Corvallis College. [[October 27]], [[1868]], is known as OSU Charter Day, the day that the [[Oregon Legislative Assembly]] designated Corvallis College as the Agricultural College of the State of Oregon and the recipient of [[Land-grant university|Land Grant]] fund income. As part of this designation, the college was required to comply with the requirements set forth in the [[Morrill Land-Grant Colleges Act|First Morrill Act]]. The name was changed to '''Corvallis State Agricultural College''' and was then authorized to grant the [[Bachelor of Arts]], [[Bachelor of Science]], and [[Master of Arts (postgraduate)|Master of Arts]] degrees. The first graduating class was in 1870, granting [[Bachelor of Arts]] degrees.

===Oregon Agricultural College===
In 1890 the college became known as Oregon Agricultural College (OAC). Orange was adopted as the school color, with black as the background. The [[Olmsted Brothers]] developed the first Campus Master Plan in 1909, emphasizing trees and an architectural harmony showcasing basic classical forms in brick. The current campus stays mostly integrated to this original plan, laid on a grid of wide, tree-lined streets with the well-spaced buildings highlighted by open lawns and tall, clustered trees.

The Division of College Extension was organized in 1911 with Ralph Dorn Hetzel as director. The [[United States Army|Army]] [[ROTC]] became active in 1917, replacing the original Cadet Corps formed by students studying [[Military Science]]. In 1919, OAC began a horticultural products processing program, the first of its kind in the United States. Accreditation was granted in 1924 by the [[Northwest Association of Higher and Secondary Schools]].

[[Image:Irish Bend Covered Bridge 2.jpg|thumb|left|Oregon State University's west campus is dedicated, primarily, to agricultural research. It is also home to the [[Irish Bend Covered Bridge]].]]

===Oregon State===
1927 marked yet another name change, this time to Oregon State Agricultural College. The Oregon Unification Bill passed by the Legislative Assembly in 1929 placed the school under the oversight of the newly formed [[Oregon State Board of Higher Education]]. Doctoral education was first provided in 1935 with the conferral of four [[Doctor of Philosophy]] degrees. This year also saw the creation of the first summer session. The growing diversity in degree programs offered led to another name change in 1937, when the college became '''Oregon State College'''.

The university's current title, '''Oregon State University,''' was adopted on [[March 6]], [[1961]] by a legislative act signed into law by Governor [[Mark Hatfield]].



==Campuses==
===Main campus (Corvallis)===
[[Image:Memorial Union at Oregon State University.jpg|right|thumb|450px|The Memorial Union, which opened in 1928. OSU hosts a [http://webcam.oregonstate.edu/ webcam] featuring the building.]]The 577 acre (2.34 km²) main campus is located in a moderately sized Oregon city and rests in the center of the fertile [[Willamette Valley]]. Although its surroundings are rural, the city is rapidly becoming more metropolitan and has seen recent periods of rapid growth. This recent growth has helped give Corvallis one of the highest standards of living in the state.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.qualityinfo.org/olmisj/ArticleReader?itemid=00005306&segmentid=0005&tour=0&p_date=1|title=High Cap Income|accessdate=2006-10-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.qualityinfo.org/olmisj/labforce?stat=unemprate&periodtype=03&year=2007&month=00&ysort=asc&msort=asc&key=Continue|title=Unemployment|accessdate=2006-10-18}}</ref> With nearly 53,000 permanent residents, Corvallis is a comfortable city to live, work and play. In fact, the city was recently recognized as one of the most livable cities in America.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ci.corvallis.or.us/index2.php?option=com_content&do_pdf=1&id=1868|title=Most Livable Cities (1996)|accessdate=2006-10-18}}</ref> Corvallis is also well renowned for having a campus atmosphere, rich with community life. In 1994 OSU was rated the safest campus in the [[Pacific Ten Conference|Pac-10]] in a study of universities.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://osulibrary.oregonstate.edu/archives/chronology/chron_1990.html|title=Oregon State University Chronological History: 1990-1999|accessdate=2006-06-09}}</ref>

An aerial view of the campus can be found on [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=97331&ie=UTF8&ll=44.562909,-123.280957&spn=0.011283,0.027122&t=h&om=1 Google Maps].

===Branch campus (Bend)===
OSU recently completed the construction of a new branch campus located in [[Bend, Oregon|Bend]]. This new branch campus is called [[OSU-Cascades Campus]] and offers students living in the more central regions of the state an opportunity to attend classes off campus and closer to their homes.

== Organization ==
===Colleges and Schools===
The academic programs are divided among twelve colleges and two schools, each with a dean responsible for all faculty, staff, students, and academic programs. Colleges are divided into departments administered by a department head or chair. Each department is responsible for academic programs leading to degrees, certificates, options, or minors.

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*College of Agricultural Sciences
*College of Education
*College of Health and Human Sciences
*University Honors College [http://oregonstate.edu/dept/honors/]
*[[Oregon State University College of Engineering|College of Engineering]]
*College of Veterinary Medicine
*[[College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences]]
*Defense Education College (ROTC)
*College of Liberal Arts
*Graduate School
*[[Oregon State University College of Science|College of Science]]
*College of Pharmacy
*College of Forestry
*College of Business

</div><br clear="all">

==Notable alumni & faculty==
{{main|List of Oregon State University alumni}}
{{main|List of Oregon State University faculty and staff}}
Some of Oregon State University's notable alumni include: two-time Nobel Prize winner [[Linus Pauling]]; scientist [[Milton Harris (scientist)|Milton Harris]]; two-time Pulitzer Prize winner [[Chris Anderson]]; Pulitzer Prize winner [[George Oppen]]; NASA astronauts [[William Oefelein]] and [[Donald Pettit]]; computer mouse inventor [[Douglas Engelbart|Doug Engelbart]]; U-Haul founder [[Leonard Shoen]]; NVIDIA co-founder and CEO [[Jen-Hsun Huang]]; actor [[Michael Lowry (actor)|Michael Lowry]]; [[Manhattan Project]] staff member [[Paul H. Emmett]]; Hollywood Screenwriter [[Mike Rich]]; Northwest plywood manufacturing pioneer [[Thomas J. Autzen]]; Dollar billionaire and currently the richest person in Turkey, [[Hüsnü Özyeğin]]; One of the most prominent historians of American diplomacy [[William Appleman Williams]]; NFL stars [[Steven Jackson]], 4-time pro bowler [[Chad Johnson]], [[T.J. Houshmandzadeh]], [[Derek Anderson (football player)|Derek Anderson]]; Heisman Trophy winner [[Terry Baker]]; NBA World Champion and 9-time NBA All-Star [[Gary Payton (basketball)|Gary Payton]], NBA World Champion [[A.C. Green]]; NBA World Champion and 1996 Slam Dunk Champion [[Brent Barry]]; World Series Champion [[Jacoby Ellsbury]]; Olympic high jump gold medalist and [[Fosbury Flop]] inventor [[Dick Fosbury]]; 2000 Playmate of The Year [[Jodi Ann Paterson]]; 2007 Playmate of The Year [[Playmate]] [[Sara Jean Underwood]].

== Entrepreneurship ==
Oregon State University is putting forth a major effort to develop entrepreneurship amongst its students. It's now the first public university to dedicate an entire building, [[Weatherford Hall]], towards the subject.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gazettetimes.com/articles/2004/10/02/news/business/monbiz01.txt|title=The Weatherford Way: Young entrepreneurs take over a renovated OSU dormitory for an experiment in learning; Bennett Hall; Gazette Times; September 27, 2004|accessdate=2007-11-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://apps.nciia.org/WebObjects/NciiaResources.woa/wa/View/GrantProfile?n=1000058|title=NCIAA Funded Courses & Programs; Hinman Campus Entrepreneurship Opportunities (CEOs) Program; 2001|accessdate=2007-11-08}}</ref>

Located in the middle of campus, Weatherford Hall is one of the school's original dormitory buildings. The building is now home to the [[AEP TICK|Austin Entrepreneurship Program]] (AEP TICK).<ref>[http://www.bus.oregonstate.edu/programs/aeptick/aeptick.htm]</ref> The program is designed to incubate a multitude of student businesses participating as members of the [[OSU Society of Entrepreneurs]].<ref>[http://www.osuesociety.com/]</ref>

== Student life ==
The city Oregon State University is home to is the seventh largest city in the state. Still, [[Corvallis]] is a relatively small community and many of the local events have a strong connection to the university. Oregon State has over 300 active student organizations and groups, the most of any university in the [[Oregon University System]]. The campus is located only a few hours driving distance from any number of outdoor recreation opportunities. Several federal and state natural forests and parks make up popular student destinations. These include the [[Cascade Range]], a rugged coastline, several large forests, a desert, and many rivers. [[Portland, Oregon|Portland]], Oregon's largest city, is {{convert|85|mi|km|0}} north of the campus.

The majority of older students at Oregon State University live off-campus, but on-campus housing is available and typically home to incoming freshmen. There are 12 residence halls ([[dormitories]]) on campus, which are organized into individual Residence Hall Associations (RHA). Residents make-up the membership and each association holds their own elections to select management over the hall government.

[[The LaSells Stewart Center]] is the conference and performing arts center for the campus. Many famous speakers have graced the stage of the campus' main auditorium, [[Austin Auditorium]], while the [[Corvallis/OSU Symphony]] plays their frequently. The OSU Office of Conferences and Special Events is located within the auditorium.

The University is host to a radio station, [[KBVR (FM)|KBVR 88.7 FM]], and a television station, KBVR TV 26, as well as an award-winning student newspaper, [[The Daily Barometer]].

For more information on student life in [[Corvallis, Oregon]] check out the [http://www.beavr.com BeavRWiki]. It is a [[wiki]] for the OSU community designed to help students of OSU.

== Athletics ==
{{main|Oregon State Beavers}}

[[Image:Oregonstatebeavers-reserstadium.jpg|thumb|[[Reser Stadium]].]]
In 1893, "Jimmie the [[Coyote]]" was chosen as the college's mascot.{{Fact|date=November 2007}} This was replaced by the [[American Beaver|beaver]] in 1910 (the beaver remains the school's mascot today). In 1915, the college became one of the four charter members of the [[Pacific Coast Conference|Pacific Coast (Athletic) Conference]].

[[american football|Football]] is played in [[Reser Stadium]]. The current costumed mascot [[Benny Beaver|Benny the Beaver]] made his first appearance in 1952. The next year, 1953, saw the opening of the football facility, Parker Stadium (now named [[Reser Stadium]]). The Raising Reser campaign expanded the stadium from 35,000 seats to 46,200 throughout 2006-2007. You can watch a [http://webcam.oregonstate.edu/reser1/ time lapse webcam] of the expansion.

1962 saw OSU's (and the west coast's) first [[Heisman Trophy]] winner, quarterback [[Terry Baker]]. The [[University of Oregon]] is often seen as the school's key athletic rival, with the annual [[Civil War (college football game)|Civil War]] football game between the two teams being one of the nation's longest-lived rivalries.

[[Trysting Tree]] is the name of Oregon State's golf course, dedicated in 1988, and has been recognized by ''[[Golfweek]]'' magazine as one of the top five collegiate golf courses on the West Coast.{{Fact|date=November 2007}} Its name is traced to a tree near Benton Hall where student couples would meet and make dates.

[[Basketball]] is held in [[Gill Coliseum]], named after former Beavers coach [[Slats Gill]]. The [[Civil War (college rivalry)|Civil War]] is one of the most contested rivalries in the nation, and OSU holds the NCAA record for the most wins against a single team from all their matchups against the [[Oregon Ducks|Ducks]].{{Fact|date=November 2007}}<br>

[[Baseball]] is held in [[Goss Stadium at Coleman Field]]. The OSU baseball team, managed by [[Pat Casey]], won back-to-back [[NCAA Division I Baseball Championship]]s in 2006 and 2007.

Oregon State has a total of three [[NCAA]] championships. In addition to the two baseball titles, the Beavers won the 1961 [[NCAA Men's Cross Country Championship]]. In 1975, the men's [[rowing (sport)|rowing]] Varsity-4 with coxswain team won the [[Intercollegiate Rowing Association]] National Collegiate Rowing Championships in [[Syracuse, New York]], establishing a course record which stood for 15 years.<ref name=osurow>{{cite web|url=http://www.osualum.com/s/359/index.aspx?sid=359&gid=1&verbiagebuilder=1&pgid=400|publisher=OSU Alumni Association|title=The Year was 1975|accessdate=2007-11-27}}</ref> In 2006, the Oregon State racquetball team won the USA [[Racquetball]] intercollegiate championship.<ref name=osur>{{cite press release|url=http://www.oregonracquetball.org/Portals/9/High%20School/OSU%20Wins%20Championships.pdf|title=Oregon State University Captures National Racquetball Title|date=[[April 2]] [[2006]]|publisher=Oregon High School Racquetball League|accessdate=2007-11-27}}</ref>

Oregon State University is also home to the oldest [[Marching Band]] in the PAC-10. The [[Oregon State University Marching Band]] was started in 1890 and has become a staple at Beaver Football games. OSU football coach Mike Riley credits the marching band with 10 points at each home game and 6 at each away game.{{Fact|date=October 2007}}

==Diversity==
As of 2007, the total student enrollment (undergraduate and graduate) at OSU was more than 19,700. Students at Oregon State are relatively diverse compared to those found at most other major universities. In-state students continue to be the largest group, and contribute to 81 percent of the total campus population. Out-of-state students make up 14 percent, while international students account for the remaining five percent.<ref name="Students" />

In accordance with the University’s mission for diversity, many organizations, clubs, and departments have been formed, including the Office Of Community and Diversity<ref>http://oregonstate.edu/admin/comdiv/index.php</ref> and several cultural and resource centers.

There has recently been some controversy regarding possible racist overtones in the student newspaper, The Barometer and an event at Reser Stadium, wherein students wore all black to "Black-Out Reser", based on the fact that the school's colors are Orange and Black, and the primary color used in Oregon State events is Orange. There was a small protest<ref>(http://media.barometer.orst.edu/media/storage/paper854/news/2007/11/12/News/Demonstrators.Protest.Barometer.At.Reser.Stadium-3094290.shtml)</ref> outside the Beaver-Husky 2007 Football game. While those complaining were very vocal, the majority of the student body dismissed the allegations as ridiculous.

Oregon State University has several cultural centers aimed at promoting diversity, including the Native American, Black, and Hispanic Cultural Centers.

== Points of interest ==
* [[Peavy Arboretum]]

== References ==
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== External links ==
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*[http://www.oregonstate.edu/ Oregon State University] - official site
*[http://www.osualum.com/ OSU Alumni Association website]
*[http://www.osubeavers.com/ Official athletics website]
*[http://barometer.orst.edu/ The Daily Barometer, OSU's Official student newspaper]
*[http://osuosl.org OSU Open Source Lab]
*[http://www.animonstate.com/ Official Fan Site]
*[http://beaverrent.com Oregon State University Apartment Guide]
*[http://beavr.com/Main_Page BeavrWiki]
*[http://snowinthequad.com Snow In the Quad Annual Event]

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Oregon State University
File:Oregon State University seal.png
Official Seal
MottoOpen Minds, Open Doors
TypePublic
Established1868
EndowmentUS $440 million[1]
PresidentEdward John Ray
Academic staff
2,918 [2]
Students19,753 [3][4][5]
Undergraduates16,226 [3][4]
Postgraduates3,527 [3][4]
Address
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR, 97331-4501
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CampusCollege town
ColorsBlack and Orange    
NicknameBeavers File:Oregon State Beavers logo.png
MascotBenny Beaver
Websitewww.oregonstate.edu

44°34′N 123°17′W / 44.567°N 123.283°W / 44.567; -123.283

Oregon State University (OSU) is a coeducational, public research university located in Corvallis, Oregon in the United States. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees and a multitude of research opportunities. There are over 200 academic degree programs offered through the university. Though recognized as a third-tier national university by the influential U.S. News and World Report, environmental sciences, forestry, oceanography and pharmacy are recognized nationally as top tier programs. The university is also hopeful to raise its engineering program to top-tier status as well. In recent years, OSU's liberal arts programs have also grown significantly. The College of Liberal Arts is now the largest program on campus. Over 200,000 people have attended OSU since its founding.[6]

Oregon State is one of nearly 80 land-grant universities currently operating throughout the world. The school is also recognized as a sea-grant, space-grant and sun-grant institution, making it one of only two institutions worldwide to retain all four designations, and the only public university to do so (Cornell is other). In addition to Oregon State's many federally designated areas of research, the university receives more funding for research, annually, than all of the state's public higher educational institutions combined.

Academics

Rankings and recognition

OSU has more majors, minors and special programs than any other university or college in Oregon. Overall, academic achievement at OSU has shown to be exceptional. An August 2007 study ranking the world's top 500 universities by academic merit ranks OSU higher than any other university or college in Oregon. Oregon State placed among the top 70 universities in the United States and was recognized as one of the top 150 universities in the world.[7] A December 2007 release by STACK magazine ranking the nation's top 50 universities by "academics, athletic opportunity and overall performance" placed OSU at 29th overall, and first in the State of Oregon (with the University of Portland placing second in Oregon, at 45th overall).[8]

OSU Valley Library. View a video presentation here: video. A live webcam featuring the building is also available.

Considered a top tier forestry school, OSU is widely considered the nation's leader in the subject. Of the 53 forestry programs at North American universities; Oregon State University College of Forestry was ranked first by a 2006 survey, "...in the total number of professional publications, first in the number of 'citations' to those publications, and is perceived by academic colleagues as the leading forestry program in North America."[9]

Research

A wide array of on-going research has played an important role in the university's overall operations for much of its history. Most of this research is performed at the Corvallis campus, but an increasing number of endeavors are underway at various locations throughout the state and abroad. Current research facilities, beyond the campus, include the Seafood Laboratory in Astoria and the Food Innovation Laboratory in Portland. The university's college of oceanic and atmospheric sciences operates several state-of-the-art laboratories, including the Mark O. Hatfield Marine Science Center and two oceanographic research vessels out of Newport. OSU also manages nearly Template:Acre to km2 of forestland, which includes the McDonald-Dunn Research Forest.

The 2005 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education categorizes Oregon State as a, "Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary" university. This is one of only three such universities in the Pacific Northwest to be given this categorization. In 2006, Carnegie also categorized the university as having "Very High Research Activity," which makes OSU the only university in Oregon to attain these combined recognitions.[3]

Oregon State University is also well known as a comprehensive research university, with a history of maintaining one of the most diverse concentrations of federally funded research programs in the nation. Originally designated a land grant university, Oregon State has branched out in many directions since its early scientific work.

Over 40 years ago the National Sea Grant College Program was founded. OSU was selected as one of the original three universities to participate in the program when it became fully operational in 1968.

In 1967 the Radiation Center was constructed at the edge of campus, housing a 1.1 MW TRIGA Mark II Research Reactor. The reactor is equipped to utilize Highly Enriched Uranium (HEU) for fuel. Rankings published by U.S. News & World Report in 2005 placed Oregon State ninth in the nation in graduate nuclear engineering.

Oregon State was one of the early members of the federal Space Grant program. Designated in 1991, the additional grant program made Oregon State one of only 13 schools in the United States to serve as a combined Land Grant, Sea Grant, and Space Grant university. Most recently, Oregon State was designated as a federal Sun Grant institution. The designation, made in 2003, now makes Oregon State one of only two such universities (the other being Cornell University), and the only public institution with all four designations.

In 1999 Oregon State finished a $40 million remodel to the campus library. Known as the 'Valley Library', the totally remodeled building was selected by The Library Journal as their 1999 Library of the Year, the first academic library so named.

In 2001, the university's Wave Research Laboratory was designated by the National Science Foundation as a site for Tsunami research under the Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation. The O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory[4] is located on the edge of the campus and is one of the largest and most sophisticated laboratories for education, research, and testing in coastal, ocean and related areas in the world.

History

Early years

OSU's Bell Tower.

The university traces its roots back to 1856 when Corvallis Academy, the area's first community school for primary and preparatory education, was founded. In 1858, the school's name was changed to Corvallis College and it was formally incorporated by members of the Freemasons.[10][11] The school offered its first college-level curriculum in 1865, under the administration of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

On August 22, 1868, official Articles of Incorporation were filed for Corvallis College. October 27, 1868, is known as OSU Charter Day, the day that the Oregon Legislative Assembly designated Corvallis College as the Agricultural College of the State of Oregon and the recipient of Land Grant fund income. As part of this designation, the college was required to comply with the requirements set forth in the First Morrill Act. The name was changed to Corvallis State Agricultural College and was then authorized to grant the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Arts degrees. The first graduating class was in 1870, granting Bachelor of Arts degrees.

Oregon Agricultural College

In 1890 the college became known as Oregon Agricultural College (OAC). Orange was adopted as the school color, with black as the background. The Olmsted Brothers developed the first Campus Master Plan in 1909, emphasizing trees and an architectural harmony showcasing basic classical forms in brick. The current campus stays mostly integrated to this original plan, laid on a grid of wide, tree-lined streets with the well-spaced buildings highlighted by open lawns and tall, clustered trees.

The Division of College Extension was organized in 1911 with Ralph Dorn Hetzel as director. The Army ROTC became active in 1917, replacing the original Cadet Corps formed by students studying Military Science. In 1919, OAC began a horticultural products processing program, the first of its kind in the United States. Accreditation was granted in 1924 by the Northwest Association of Higher and Secondary Schools.

Oregon State University's west campus is dedicated, primarily, to agricultural research. It is also home to the Irish Bend Covered Bridge.

Oregon State

1927 marked yet another name change, this time to Oregon State Agricultural College. The Oregon Unification Bill passed by the Legislative Assembly in 1929 placed the school under the oversight of the newly formed Oregon State Board of Higher Education. Doctoral education was first provided in 1935 with the conferral of four Doctor of Philosophy degrees. This year also saw the creation of the first summer session. The growing diversity in degree programs offered led to another name change in 1937, when the college became Oregon State College.

The university's current title, Oregon State University, was adopted on March 6, 1961 by a legislative act signed into law by Governor Mark Hatfield.


Campuses

Main campus (Corvallis)

The Memorial Union, which opened in 1928. OSU hosts a webcam featuring the building.

The 577 acre (2.34 km²) main campus is located in a moderately sized Oregon city and rests in the center of the fertile Willamette Valley. Although its surroundings are rural, the city is rapidly becoming more metropolitan and has seen recent periods of rapid growth. This recent growth has helped give Corvallis one of the highest standards of living in the state.[12][13] With nearly 53,000 permanent residents, Corvallis is a comfortable city to live, work and play. In fact, the city was recently recognized as one of the most livable cities in America.[14] Corvallis is also well renowned for having a campus atmosphere, rich with community life. In 1994 OSU was rated the safest campus in the Pac-10 in a study of universities.[15]

An aerial view of the campus can be found on Google Maps.

Branch campus (Bend)

OSU recently completed the construction of a new branch campus located in Bend. This new branch campus is called OSU-Cascades Campus and offers students living in the more central regions of the state an opportunity to attend classes off campus and closer to their homes.

Organization

Colleges and Schools

The academic programs are divided among twelve colleges and two schools, each with a dean responsible for all faculty, staff, students, and academic programs. Colleges are divided into departments administered by a department head or chair. Each department is responsible for academic programs leading to degrees, certificates, options, or minors.


Notable alumni & faculty

Some of Oregon State University's notable alumni include: two-time Nobel Prize winner Linus Pauling; scientist Milton Harris; two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Chris Anderson; Pulitzer Prize winner George Oppen; NASA astronauts William Oefelein and Donald Pettit; computer mouse inventor Doug Engelbart; U-Haul founder Leonard Shoen; NVIDIA co-founder and CEO Jen-Hsun Huang; actor Michael Lowry; Manhattan Project staff member Paul H. Emmett; Hollywood Screenwriter Mike Rich; Northwest plywood manufacturing pioneer Thomas J. Autzen; Dollar billionaire and currently the richest person in Turkey, Hüsnü Özyeğin; One of the most prominent historians of American diplomacy William Appleman Williams; NFL stars Steven Jackson, 4-time pro bowler Chad Johnson, T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Derek Anderson; Heisman Trophy winner Terry Baker; NBA World Champion and 9-time NBA All-Star Gary Payton, NBA World Champion A.C. Green; NBA World Champion and 1996 Slam Dunk Champion Brent Barry; World Series Champion Jacoby Ellsbury; Olympic high jump gold medalist and Fosbury Flop inventor Dick Fosbury; 2000 Playmate of The Year Jodi Ann Paterson; 2007 Playmate of The Year Playmate Sara Jean Underwood.

Entrepreneurship

Oregon State University is putting forth a major effort to develop entrepreneurship amongst its students. It's now the first public university to dedicate an entire building, Weatherford Hall, towards the subject.[16][17]

Located in the middle of campus, Weatherford Hall is one of the school's original dormitory buildings. The building is now home to the Austin Entrepreneurship Program (AEP TICK).[18] The program is designed to incubate a multitude of student businesses participating as members of the OSU Society of Entrepreneurs.[19]

Student life

The city Oregon State University is home to is the seventh largest city in the state. Still, Corvallis is a relatively small community and many of the local events have a strong connection to the university. Oregon State has over 300 active student organizations and groups, the most of any university in the Oregon University System. The campus is located only a few hours driving distance from any number of outdoor recreation opportunities. Several federal and state natural forests and parks make up popular student destinations. These include the Cascade Range, a rugged coastline, several large forests, a desert, and many rivers. Portland, Oregon's largest city, is 85 miles (137 km) north of the campus.

The majority of older students at Oregon State University live off-campus, but on-campus housing is available and typically home to incoming freshmen. There are 12 residence halls (dormitories) on campus, which are organized into individual Residence Hall Associations (RHA). Residents make-up the membership and each association holds their own elections to select management over the hall government.

The LaSells Stewart Center is the conference and performing arts center for the campus. Many famous speakers have graced the stage of the campus' main auditorium, Austin Auditorium, while the Corvallis/OSU Symphony plays their frequently. The OSU Office of Conferences and Special Events is located within the auditorium.

The University is host to a radio station, KBVR 88.7 FM, and a television station, KBVR TV 26, as well as an award-winning student newspaper, The Daily Barometer.

For more information on student life in Corvallis, Oregon check out the BeavRWiki. It is a wiki for the OSU community designed to help students of OSU.

Athletics

Reser Stadium.

In 1893, "Jimmie the Coyote" was chosen as the college's mascot.[citation needed] This was replaced by the beaver in 1910 (the beaver remains the school's mascot today). In 1915, the college became one of the four charter members of the Pacific Coast (Athletic) Conference.

Football is played in Reser Stadium. The current costumed mascot Benny the Beaver made his first appearance in 1952. The next year, 1953, saw the opening of the football facility, Parker Stadium (now named Reser Stadium). The Raising Reser campaign expanded the stadium from 35,000 seats to 46,200 throughout 2006-2007. You can watch a time lapse webcam of the expansion.

1962 saw OSU's (and the west coast's) first Heisman Trophy winner, quarterback Terry Baker. The University of Oregon is often seen as the school's key athletic rival, with the annual Civil War football game between the two teams being one of the nation's longest-lived rivalries.

Trysting Tree is the name of Oregon State's golf course, dedicated in 1988, and has been recognized by Golfweek magazine as one of the top five collegiate golf courses on the West Coast.[citation needed] Its name is traced to a tree near Benton Hall where student couples would meet and make dates.

Basketball is held in Gill Coliseum, named after former Beavers coach Slats Gill. The Civil War is one of the most contested rivalries in the nation, and OSU holds the NCAA record for the most wins against a single team from all their matchups against the Ducks.[citation needed]

Baseball is held in Goss Stadium at Coleman Field. The OSU baseball team, managed by Pat Casey, won back-to-back NCAA Division I Baseball Championships in 2006 and 2007.

Oregon State has a total of three NCAA championships. In addition to the two baseball titles, the Beavers won the 1961 NCAA Men's Cross Country Championship. In 1975, the men's rowing Varsity-4 with coxswain team won the Intercollegiate Rowing Association National Collegiate Rowing Championships in Syracuse, New York, establishing a course record which stood for 15 years.[20] In 2006, the Oregon State racquetball team won the USA Racquetball intercollegiate championship.[21]

Oregon State University is also home to the oldest Marching Band in the PAC-10. The Oregon State University Marching Band was started in 1890 and has become a staple at Beaver Football games. OSU football coach Mike Riley credits the marching band with 10 points at each home game and 6 at each away game.[citation needed]

Diversity

As of 2007, the total student enrollment (undergraduate and graduate) at OSU was more than 19,700. Students at Oregon State are relatively diverse compared to those found at most other major universities. In-state students continue to be the largest group, and contribute to 81 percent of the total campus population. Out-of-state students make up 14 percent, while international students account for the remaining five percent.[4]

In accordance with the University’s mission for diversity, many organizations, clubs, and departments have been formed, including the Office Of Community and Diversity[22] and several cultural and resource centers.

There has recently been some controversy regarding possible racist overtones in the student newspaper, The Barometer and an event at Reser Stadium, wherein students wore all black to "Black-Out Reser", based on the fact that the school's colors are Orange and Black, and the primary color used in Oregon State events is Orange. There was a small protest[23] outside the Beaver-Husky 2007 Football game. While those complaining were very vocal, the majority of the student body dismissed the allegations as ridiculous.

Oregon State University has several cultural centers aimed at promoting diversity, including the Native American, Black, and Hispanic Cultural Centers.

Points of interest

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