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OSU Extension vaccination outreach creates comfortable environments

Featuring music and food, the Building Immunity by Building Communities town hall-style event in Corvallis drew about 60 people.

Chris Branam | Jan 25, 2023 | News story

Teenage Master Melittologist creates artwork for new Oregon license plate celebrating pollinators

Marek Stanton, 15, worked with Andony Melathopoulos, OSU Extension pollinator health specialist, and Sarah Kincaid, faculty research assistant, on the inspiration behind the drawing.

Kym Pokorny | Jan 11, 2023 | News story

Extension faculty and staff honored for dedication, innovation and contributions

The OSU Extension Association (OSUEA) presented its annual awards, and the Gamma Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi – the national association for Extension professionals – recognized its chapter and national winners. The Extension ...

Chris Branam | Dec 12, 2022 | News story

OSU study of native plants and pollinators presented at the largest nursery industry show in the West

Four Extension faculty and one research assistant gave presentations at the Farwest Show, which annually draws an estimated 5,000 attendees to the Oregon Convention Center and nursery tours.

Kym Pokorny | Sep 2, 2022 | News story

Marine scientist hired as new Oregon Sea Grant Extension coastal hazards specialist

Felicia Olmeta-Schult succeeds Patrick Corcoran, who retired in 2020 after 32 years with Sea Grant Extension.

Chris Branam | Aug 19, 2022 | News story