About the OSU College of Liberal Arts: The College of Liberal Arts encompasses seven distinct schools, as well as several interdisciplinary initiatives, that focus on humanities, social sciences, and fine and performing arts. Curriculum developed by the college’s nationally and internationally-renowned faculty prepares students to approach the complex problems of the world ethically and thoughtfully, contributing to a student's academic foundation and helping to build real-world skills for a 21st century career and a purposeful life.

On the origin of the word ‘oops’

In his research for a book on the cultural history of animal diseases, Ray Malewitz encountered a reference to the Great Epizootic of 1872, the most widespread and destructive horse flu epidemic in North American history. Shortly after, Malewitz, an associate professor in the School of Writing, Literature, and Film at Oregon State University, came across the word “ooperzootics,” which he came to learn means a fit of craziness in humans. This led him to wonder: Are these two words related to the word “oops?”

OSU’s new arts and education complex to be located at 15th Street and Washington Way

Oregon State University leaders announced today that a new $70 million arts and education complex on OSU’s Corvallis campus will be built at the corner of Southwest 15th Street and Washington Way.

Erik Leung hired as director of bands at Oregon State University

Erik Leung, director of bands at Fresno Pacific University in California, has been hired as director of bands at Oregon State University.

Private prisons have a political role in corrections issues in the U.S., researcher finds

Private prisons play a political role in immigration and incarceration issues in the United States and the industry may face obstacles as well as opportunities in the current political landscape, a new paper from an Oregon State University researcher suggests.

LGBT-identifying females are at increased risk of substance use in early adolescence

Females who identify as sexual minorities face an increased risk of substance use that shows up as early as age 13, suggesting early adolescence is a critical period for prevention and intervention efforts, a new study from Oregon State University has found.

OSU Chamber Choir to perform 15th annual President’s Concert

The Oregon State University Chamber Choir, directed by Steven Zielke, will present the 15th annual President’s Concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8.

Societal values and perceptions shape energy production and use as much as new technology

Societal values and perceptions have shaped the energy landscape as much as the technologies that drive its production and consumption, a new paper from an Oregon State University researcher suggests.

OSU choirs to perform ‘Spring Sing’ concert May 31

The Oregon State University choral program will present the annual “Spring Sing!” concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 31, at First Presbyterian Church, 114 SW 8th St., Corvallis.

OSU’s Spring One-Act Festival to run May 29-June 2

Oregon State University Theatre’s annual Spring One-Act Festival, featuring original short plays written and directed by OSU Theatre students, will run May 29 through June 2 on the OSU campus in Corvallis.

OSU Jazz Ensemble performs Ellington and more May 29

The Oregon State University Jazz Ensemble will present its final concert of the 2018-19 season at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, in the Memorial Union Ballroom.

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