March 2025
Volume XVI, Issue 1
I am pleased to announce this year’s 2025 inductees into the Diamond Pioneer Agricultural Career Achievement Registry:
- Don Christensen, McMinnville
- George Clough, Hermiston
- Dr. Jacquelyn Deeds, Jefferson
- John Dimick, Eagle Point
- Robert Friedrich, Mulino
- Claudia Groth, Portland
- Michael Howell, Corvallis
- Randy Knight, Redmond
- James Krahn, Vernonia
- Roy Malensky, Hillsboro
- George Marsh, Cornelius
- Mark Mellbye, Lebanon
- Antone Minthorn, Adams
- Jerry Mullen, St. Paul
- John Scharf, Lincoln City
I invite you to attend the recognition luncheon to honor the inductees scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, at 12:00 p.m., in the CH2M Hill Alumni Center Ballroom.
Please confirm your attendance no later than Wednesday, March 26, 2025. If you have any questions regarding the luncheon, please contact Amber Zambrano at [email protected] or 541-737-3676.
Thank you and I hope you will be able to attend the luncheon as we honor and celebrate the significant contributions of our friends and colleagues who have served agriculture, natural resources, and the people of Oregon and/or Oregon State University.
Sincerely,
Staci Simonich
Upcoming Events
April 2 |Travel Talks | Travel to Ireland
Online
Discover the breathtaking landscapes, rich history and vibrant culture of Ireland in this Travel Talk with Northern Ireland native Elizabeth Bell, ’90.
April 8 | Ask Alumni | The Power of Informational Interviews to Unlock Career Opportunities
Online
Unlock job opportunities and expand your network with Kate Walsh, ’24, as she shares how to leverage informational interviews for career success.
April 8 | Connectivity, Climate Change and the Clean Water Act: Evolving Protections of Oregon’s Headwater Streams
Online
The College of Engineering explores how climate change impacts the connectivity of Oregon’s headwater streams and evolving federal protections, drawing on a 70+ year study at H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest.
April 9 | Diamond Pioneer Inductees and Awards Luncheon
In Person
The recognition luncheon to honor the inductees is scheduled for 12:00 p.m., in the CH2M Hill Alumni Center Ballroom. RSVP to confirm your attendance no later than Wednesday, March 26, 2025
April 11 | Beaver Classic Creamery Grand Opening
In Person
Join us at 5:00 p.m. in Withycombe Hall for the opening of the new Beaver Classic Creamery. Complimentary ice cream will be available to the first 1,000 visitors.
April 17 | Ask Alumni | Pasture to Plate: Careers in Sustainable Beef Production
Online
Travis Mulliniks, Glenn and Mildred Harvey Associate Professor and associate department head of OSU’s Animal and Rangeland Sciences program, leads a discussion with alumni experts on sustainable beef production.
April 23 | Ask Alumni | Elevate Your Interview Skills and Confidence
Online
Join life and career coach Beth Dittman, Ed.M. ’08, as she shares strategies to help you stand out, communicate effectively and showcase your strengths in an interview.
April 30 | Dam Proud Day
Online
Beavers everywhere will come together and show what it means to be #DamProud.
May 1-31 | OSU Days of Service
In person and online
Lead or join community service projects across the globe throughout May, supporting causes you care about most and connecting with fellow Beavers with shared interests.
May 2 | Spring Parent and Family Social
In person
During Spring Family Weekend, connect with fellow OSU families, hear from university leaders and enjoy delicious bites. Additionally, first-generation families are invited to a pre-reception to connect with fellow parents and students navigating the university experience for the first time.
May 6 | Ag & Natural Resources Day
In Person
November 1 | Land-Grant Showdown Tailgate
In person
Join us for the 3nd annual College of Agricultural Sciences & AgWest Farm Credit Celebrating Oregon Agriculture, Land-Grant Showdown tailgate on the OSU Alumni Center lawn on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Let's rally together before the Beavs take on our land-grant rivals, the Washington State Cougars, while supporting our College of Agricultural Sciences campus programs. Enjoy food, drinks, and live music with alumni, stakeholders, college faculty, and AgSci students.
Learn more about what is happening with E.R. Jackman Friends and Alumni.