Classes
Classes This Week
These were the last classes of Spring 2024.
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 – HYBRID
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
An Inside Look at Vet School: Who We Are and What We Do
Presented by Prof. Susan Tornquist, Professor and Dean, Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine at OSU
The Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine at Oregon State University educates and trains veterinarians and graduate students, diagnoses and treats animals of all species, performs diagnostic testing on samples from all over the Pacific Northwest, and conducts research in multiple areas including animal and human diseases. In this class, we’ll discuss how one gets into our program, how they are trained and the impact of our research on human and animal diseases.
Thursday, May 30, 2024 – HYBRID
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Honoring Letitia and Telling Her Story: The Letitia Carson Legacy Project
Presented by Larry Landis, Retired Director, OSU Special Collections and Archives Research Center
Learn about one of Oregon’s first Black settlers and how her recently uncovered story is being shared statewide through the Letitia Carson Legacy Project (LCLP). The LCLP honors this remarkable woman, on the land that she settled, through storytelling, living history, land stewardship, community building, and healing. Lauren Gwin and Larry Landis, “co-instigators” of the project, will share Letitia’s story and the broad range of work of the LCLP since its establishment in 2020.
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 – HYBRID
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
When Is an Endangered Species Fully Recovered? Four Examples from the Willamette Valley Presented by Denise Giles, Research Ecologist and Naturalist
Dr. Tom Kaye, of the Institute for Applied Ecology, will discuss the remarkable recovery of four endangered species and the perils they still face. The Institute has worked to restore populations of Bradshaw’s tomatium, Fender’s blue butterfly, golden paintbrush, and Nelson’s checkermallow, in partnership with other organizations, with substantial conservation impact. Tom will explain their successful approach and why these species need continued care and attention.
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