Beaver Nation's Unsung Heroes
Stories of Oregon State University employees and students
Many of our faculty, staff and students go above and beyond in their roles at OSU or in their communities from Corvallis to Bend to Newport and throughout the state. Here are some of their stories.
If everyone donated time and talent as freely as Grace Petrina, there would be no shortage of community good deeds.
The OSU Center for Child Development kept the doors open during the COVID-19 pandemic
David Reinert of the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences has become a regular volunteer at Reser Stadium vaccination clinics.
OSU Extension's Dusti Linnell helps Spanish, Mam speakers access vaccinations
Daniela Olivas Shaw spearheaded the creation of informational videos for Oregon pharmacies and the Latinx patients they serve
Evita Santos participated in vaccine clinics on the first day it was available in Oregon
Storekeeper says shop has made nearly 2,700 gallons of sanitizer
"Different systems can have disproportionate impacts on students from particular backgrounds" says Rylan Wall
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Chi has logged 123 interviews with journalists from around the world, sometimes fielding five requests per day.
For soon-to-be graduate Adrianna Marlen, signing on with OSU’s TRACE-COVID-19 coronavirus prevalence project meant a chance to meld community service with the goal of testing her “real-life skills.”
As the university shifted to remote operations, Calvin Otis was tasked with conducting research and drafting policy that would help protect the information of the university, its students and employees.
Bruno Barbosa helped create online tutoring center for math students
Steve Schofield is the equipment maintenance coordinator in Procurement, Contracts and Materials Management who has taken on many new duties during the pandemic.
During COVID-19, the work of the OSU Hazardous Waste Team continues to be essential.
OSU junior Paris Myers started an online fundraiser to donate produce boxes to local families by creating custom oil paintings for donors.
FSF has transitioned temporarily to online only courses
College of Science head advisor Heather Arbuckle has been instrumental in connecting students in need with the college's Equity Promise Scholarship. Since the onset of COVID-19, the number of applications for scholarship funds has skyrocketed.
The nature of Abraham Felix’s job changed quite a bit when the COVID-19 pandemic drove most students and staff away from Oregon State University’s Corvallis campus.
For Rusty Root, trekking a few miles off campus to Printing and Mailing three mornings a week to retrieve the mail for the College of Science isn’t drudgery.
For Ryan Fordham, video communications product manager at Oregon State, managing Zoom has changed dramatically this term
Jamie Cornelius juggles being new faculty member with family and research demands under unexpected circumstances
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Lori Englehardt and her team quickly adjusted the way mail and packages were delivered on the Corvallis campus.
Jennifer McKee, a self-described sewing fanatic, is doing her part to fill the national shortage of protective face masks with homemade ones.
Nash Hall building manager Cindy Fisher is making sure everyone's research and equipment stays safe while campus is in lockdown mode.
Parenting specialist Michaella Sektnan is providing parenting resources to groups statewide, as well as continuing her volunteer work with foster families.
Leanne Lai, a network research assistant in the College of Engineering, is an IT expert who is rising to the challenge during the transition to remote teaching, remote meetings and remote living.
With years of experience in online education, Katie Jager knew she was well positioned for Oregon State’s transition to remote instruction in the face of COVID-19.
Kristin Swetland is working with Samaritan to print out masks for medical staff
Already living the "pandemic lifestyle," Miller was ready to help the College of Pharmacy thrive remotely.
Jocelyn Orr in the Office of the Registrar helped her team transition to remote work via the strategic use of softphones.
Field Supervisor Kristie Liddle has kept Transportation Services up and running with creativity and flexibility during the pandemic.
Max Cohen oversees the University Information and Technology service desk, which has received an unprecedented number of calls in recent weeks as the university has switched to remote teaching, learning and working.
OSU graduate student Jessee Svoboda is helping to mobilize a network of volunteers to help community members in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Marine veteran knows how to handle the new logistics of the pandemic era.
Michelle Marie is using her background in sewing instruction to help others make protective face masks for the community.
Robin Frojen works at UCC homeless camp and advocates for homeless across Corvallis
As Ecampus coordinator for SHPR, she was well prepared to meet the challenge