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Spring 2009

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FRONT SECTION
Photo spread - Two for big Roo!; Tweet, Tweet; table of contents; letters; news about OSU; Pres. Ray on the economy; Lubchenco to NOAA; OSU Day of Service; Powered by Orange in Portland; Pop Quiz on Oregon history; Trysting Tree Lounge; Warm Springs tribes partner with OSU, etc.. (Cover-page 19)

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Founded in 1915 by OSU alumnus E.B. Lemon, the Oregon Stater is published by the OSU Alumni Association three times a year (Fall, Winter, Spring) and distributed to all alumni households, and non-alumni members of the association.

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Features, other sections

COMPANION CLASS
A key donation is jump-starting a pioneering animal sciences program to graduate more experts to help Americans enjoy and care for their millions of pets. PLUS: OSU Foundation news; scholarships grow; campaign hits milestone. (Pages 37-43)

ALL TOGETHER NOW
Collaboration is the rule at OSU’s Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, where
faculty and researchers from myriad agencies and institutions join with members of stakeholder groups to use great science to solve big problems. (Pages 20-25)

VET PLUS VET
A decorated war hero turned business student and an aspiring animal doctor stop off at a television game show on their way to starting a life together. (Pages 26-31)

MIND THOSE MANNERS
The tight job market motivates forward-thinking students to pay close attention at a session offering pointers on business etiquette and how to survive that big interview dinner. PLUS: Career help from the alumni association. (Pages 32-36)

OSU IN THE TOUGHEST OF TIMES
Doing more with less is part of Oregon State history; a look at how the Great Depression changed the university. (Pages 44-45)

MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
Alumni and friends honored, and some advice from a stuffed gorilla. (Pages 46-48)

SPORTS
Basketball teams reach postseason play; football team reloads; athletics seeks broader support; catch some rays at Gill; soccer star learns of parents' sacrifice. (Pages 49-54)

BACK SECTION
Class notes; Pop Quiz answers; power from the students. (Pages 55-back cover)

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