Oregon State University

Oregon State University (OSU{{fn|1}}) is a public research and degree-granting four-year university in the Oregon University System, located in Corvallis, Oregon. Total student enrollment (undergraduate and graduate) in 2002 was 18,979, 79% of which were Oregon residents and 6% from other countries. With over 200 academic degree programs, engineering, environmental sciences, forestry, oceanography and pharmacy remain some of the most notable fields of study. OSU has more majors, minors, and special programs than any other college in Oregon and offers a University Exploratory Studies Program for students who wish to investigate their options for a major field. The university also receives more research grant funds annually than the rest of the Oregon University System schools combined.

Student life

Corvallis

Corvallis is a relatively small community, and most of the local events have a strong connection to the university. Oregon State offers over 300 student groups, the most of any university in the Oregon University System. Oregon has a wide variety of natural recreation areas, including tall mountains, a rugged coastline, several large forests, a desert, and many rivers. OSU students are only a few hours drive away from any number of outdoor recreation opportunities. Portland, Oregon, Oregon's largest city (2000 population: 529,121) is only 85 miles north of the campus.

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Oregon University System - Portland, Oregon

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On Campus

Oregon State University's on campus housing is a total of 13 residence halls, in which each resident is part of an organization called the Residence Hall Association. The Residence Hall Association elects 5 people, known as the RHA Exec, to manage this organization and to oversee the hall government for each hall. Each student who lives on campus pays approximately $30 in fees annually to this organization. Half of the collected fee is returned to the hall for which it was collected, and the other half is placed into an account which the RHA Exec has access to, pending approval of the halls. This money is used to put on all hall / campus events. All RHA events are alcohol free.

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The LaSells Stewart Center is the Conference and Performing Arts center at the Corvallis campus. The Corvallis/OSU symphony frequently plays in Austin Auditorium. Many famous speakers have graced the stage in Austin Auditorium, as well as many Fraternity and Sorority philanthropy functions. The OSU Office of Conferences and Special Events is located within.

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The LaSells Stewart Center - Austin Auditorium

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