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OSU Junior Aanchal Vidyarthi studies in an empty classroom at the LINC. Vidyarthi regularly visits campus to study in new spaces because it helps her focus better. 

Bridges: ‘A new kind of learning’: the need for hybrid classrooms

Brandt Bridges, Columnist
April 12, 2021

Remote learning has its benefits for students; it gives them the freedom to take classes anywhere and attend even if they have other important responsibilities. This past year of online learning throughout...

A closed off computer station creates six feet of distance between students at the OSU Valley Library.  The Valley Library computer lab is open by reservation only from 10am-5pm, Monday-Friday. 

Spring term to maintain mainly remote instruction

Artur Silva, News Contributor
February 8, 2021

For the spring term, the Oregon State University Corvallis campus will continue to offer classes remotely, with less than 10% of courses being taught in person. OSU-Cascades will offer a mix of in person,...

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OSU course instruction to remain mainly remote through spring term

The Baro Staff
January 15, 2021

Oregon State University officials announced Friday afternoon that they are planning for course instruction on the Corvallis campus for spring term to remain primarily through remote modalities due to the...

The Associated Students of Oregon State University sign hangs in the ASOSU office.

Members of ASOSU advocate for voluntary pay decrease for OSU President Ed Ray

Jade Minzlaff, ASOSU Beat Reporter
April 28, 2020

Several members of the Associated Students of Oregon State University, OSU’s student government, have proposed that OSU President Edward Ray take a voluntary pay decrease during spring term to help the...

Jason McCarley, Oregon State University professor of PSY 340, conducts his weekly lecture remotely via Zoom, a video conferencing platform utilized by OSU.

Professors change teaching methods due to lack of engagement via Zoom

Adriana Gutierrez, News Contributor
April 22, 2020

With the start of remote teaching after COVID-19 called for social distancing, professors have had to make significant changes to their teaching methods throughout the term. Over spring break, professors...

A student watches an online microscope tutorial as part of the curriculum for an Oregon State University class.

Teaching faculty receive online teaching guidance, some scramble to adapt to remote finals

Max Hatala, News Contributor
March 12, 2020

Following an announcement that winter term finals will be conducted remotely, and the beginning of spring term will shift to online curriculum, some Oregon State University teaching faculty have received...

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Photo story: Springtime activities

Rdwana Rahman, OMN Photographer
May 13, 2019

1) Go on a hike! Corvallis has countless great hiking trails at every difficulty level. Many are close enough to campus to take the bus or drive to within twenty minutes. The pictured hike is at Witham...

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Spring Family Weekend provides opportunity to bring people together

Jaycee Kalama, News Reporter
April 29, 2019

The 2019 Spring Family Weekend, hosted this coming weekend by the Oregon State University Program Council, is a weekend dedicated to students and their families.Spring Family Weekend kicks off on Friday...

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It’s not too late to stay organized for successful spring term

Jackie Keating, forum contributor
March 29, 2016

There’s at least one in every classroom—the person with a planner out, a shiny new notebook and a water bottle and healthy snack at the ready. They look at ease and well-rested. Many of us start out...

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