Open Campus

Juntos expands to serve Hillsboro students and families

Juntos, which has served students and families in the Forest Grove School District since 2018, expanded to Hill High School in Hillsboro in the spring of 2021.

Chris Branam | Nov 30, 2021 | News story

Family night, featuring food, music and vaccines, caps Juntos Afuera camp

The summer camp introduced Latino students to outdoor recreational activities and taught them about Latin American cultures.

Kym Pokorny | Sep 1, 2021 | News story

Juntos student – a historic graduate at The Dalles High School – will attend Harvard

Juntos helped Yahir Santillan-Guzman transform from a shy eighth-grader to student body president and the first Latino valedictorian in the history of The Dalles High School.

Kym Pokorny | Jul 22, 2021 | News story

College Talk Tuesdays provide mentoring experience to Oregon students

Open Campus' College Talk Tuesdays connect with high school students, community college students and families to share information for making informed and practical decisions about continuing their education after high school.

Jennifer Oppenlander, José R. García | May 2021 | Impact story

COVID-19 relief funds support Tillamook County child care providers

OSU Extension’s Open Campus program co-led the Tillamook County Early Child Care and Education Task Force to facilitate collaboration between community stakeholders.

Megan Deane McKenna | Apr 2021 | Impact story

Juntos students spearhead historic dance at The Dalles High School

The student club at the school, Juntos Council, decided to get school support to have a Latino dance not only for fun but also to spread cultural awareness.

Andrea Flores | Mar 2021 | Impact story

Extension helps community come together to create food pantry

Oregon State University Extension Service quickly rallied to hold community meetings that led to a committee tasked with looking for options.

Anna Browne | Mar 2021 | Impact story

Planning for college in COVID time

Are you a high school senior or have one in your life? Are you wondering how life in the time of COVID may impact your plans after graduation? Here are some of the questions and concerns from seniors...

Ann Harris | Oct 2020 | Online resource

Transfer Tips #2

Transfer Tips #2: Once you know where you want to transfer

Megan Deane McKenna, José R. García | Oct 2020 | Publication

Transfer Tips #1

Transfer Tips: What to consider while you’re still at your community college

Megan Deane McKenna, José R. García | Oct 2020 | Publication

Grant seeks to make college more accessible to Oregon's Indigenous youth

The project will focus on outreach to pre-college Indigenous youth to improve access and understanding of steps toward college entry and tuition and remove systematic barriers to community college and university completion.

Adrian Gallo | Oct 13, 2020 | News story

Tips for applying for your first job or internship

Applying for your first job often involves learning a lot of new skills like writing cover letters, creating résumés, filling out applications, and more. This article has tips to get you started on applying to your first job or internship.

Emily Henry | Sep 2020 | Publication

Oregon Tech Trek results in increased interest among girls in STEM careers

Week-long residential STEM camps on a college campus feature daily three-hour STEM core classes and one-hour workshops.

Becky Munn, Emily Henry | Jun 2020 | Impact story

Cómo Identificar Recursos Confiables Durante COVID-19

Este video nos sugiere formas diferentes de encontrar información confiable.

Monserrat Alegria | Jun 2020 | Video Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Senior Year - Preparing for College!

Most seniors don’t realize what their last year of high school can bring if they aren’t prepared and organized for it. These are some tips and strategies to help seniors prepare for success.

Didgette McCracken | Jun 2020 | Publication Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Cómo Participar en Llamadas de Videoconferencia “Zoom”Usando un Navegador Web en una Computadora

Una guía paso a paso, con imágenes e instrucciones, sobre el uso de Zoom en computadoras.

José R. García | May 2020 | Publication

How to Participate in “Zoom” Video Conference Calls Using a Web Browser on a Computer

A step-by-step guide, with pictures and instructions, on using Zoom on computers.

José R. García | May 2020 | Publication

How to Participate in “Zoom” Video Conference Calls Using an Android Device (Smart Phone or Tablet)

A step-by-step guide, with pictures and instructions, on using Zoom on Android devices.

José R. García | May 2020 | Publication

Como Participar en Video Conferencias “Zoom” Usando un Aparato Android (Celular or Tablet)

Una guía paso a paso, con imágenes e instrucciones, sobre el uso de Zoom en dispositivos Android.

José R. García | May 2020 | Publication

Como Participar en Video Conferencias “Zoom” Usando un iPhone, iPad, ó iPod Touch

Una guía paso a paso, con imágenes e instrucciones, sobre el uso de Zoom en dispositivos Apple.

José R. García | May 2020 | Publication

How to Participate in “Zoom” Video Conference Calls Using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch

A step-by-step guide, with pictures and instructions, on using Zoom on Apple devices.

José R. García | May 2020 | Publication

Mi Hijo/a Decidió Irse a Estudiar Lejos de Casa, ¿ Ahora que? Tips y Consejos para Ayudar a su Estudiante en la Transición

El sentir nostalgia y extrañar a su familia/hogar es normal, incluso hay un nombre para describir ese sentimiento (sentirse ‘home sick’). Aquí les ofrecemos unos tips de como hacer esta transición un poco más fácil para todos.

Monserrat Alegria | May 2020 | Publication Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Ingeniosidad Accediendo Recursos - Habilidad de Supervivencia Universitaria # 1

Asistir a la universidad puede plantear varios de-safíos en muchos frentes; pero hay una habilidad que es clave para superar la mayoría de esos desafíos. Esa habilidad se llama ingeniosidad accediendo recursos.

José R. García | May 2020 | Publication

Resourcefulness - College Survival Skill #1

Attending college can pose various challenges on many fronts, but there is one skill that is key to overcoming most of those challenges. That skill is called resourcefulness!

José R. García | May 2020 | Publication Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Tips for Choosing the Right School

As you are deciding what college or university is right for you, take these questions into consideration.

Andrea Flores | May 2020 | Publication Peer reviewed (Gray level)

What are you majoring in?

Choosing a major wisely will put you on course for the best college experience! This article is intended to support students through their choice of a college major that best fits their interests, abilities, and goals.

Ann Harris | May 2020 | Publication Peer reviewed (Gray level)