Discovery Day 2023 coincides with the First Peoples of Central Oregon – Cultural Experiences event, being held at OSU-Cascades the same day, which will include activities presented by members of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs that honor their history and traditions. The event culminates with a Traditional Native Salmon Bake from 4 to 5 p.m. The salmon bake is $10 per person, and registration is required at OSUcascades.edu/event-registration.
Discovery Day
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7
OSU-CASCADES
10 A.M. – 4 P.M.
Keynote Presentations
You Are What You Click: Social Media and Your Mental Health
10-10-50 a.m.
Tykeson Hall, Room 111
Brian Primack MD, Ph.D., MS, EdM
Dean, OSU College of Public Health
Social media provides connection and belonging, right? Not always. An expert in education, technology, human development and medicine who has been quoted in NPR, the New York Times and BBC, Dean Primack explores what it means to live in balance with social media.
Alive, Living & The Pursuit
12 – 12:50 p.m.
Edward J. Ray Hall, Atrium
Jefferson Greene
Executive, Columbia River Institute for Indigenous Development
Member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
Every region has a history of Native American presence. A leading advocate for the CTWS’ language and arts, Greene will share how these communities lived in harmony with the territory, depending on the health of the environment for survival, and connecting with the spiritual presence and life of all within. He’ll contrast how today, the world witnesses conditions and social noise that disconnect us from the spiritual component of the pursuit of enlightenment, presence and support.
How Bats Inspired Radical Conservation Collaborations
2-2:50 p.m.
Tykeson Hall, Room 111
Tom Rodhouse
Co-Director, OSU-Cascades Human and Ecosystem Resilience and Sustainability Lab
These flying mammals are powerful forces in the ecosystem. Learn how a project to monitor and conserve bats has inspired innovative networks of scientists to look at how we protect other natural life, too.
All Day Activities
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Information Booth
Bruckner Courtyard
Say hello, pick up a schedule, and enter a raffle to win a basket of OSU swag and Beavers Basketball tickets.
Visit the Admissions Welcome Center
Tykeson Hall, Lobby
What majors do you offer? When should my student apply? Meet student ambassadors who can answer these questions and more.
Campus Expansion Exhibit
Tykeson Hall, Room 205
Learn how OSU-Cascades will expand, creating a 128-acre campus for up to 5,000 students. With a remarkable reuse of blighted lands, a future Innovation District, early learning center and public-private partnerships, you’ll learn why OSU-Cascades is called one of the most innovative university development projects in the country.
Spin the Drink Wheel
Bruckner Courtyard
How much sugar is in your drink? Spin the wheel with OSU Extension’s nutrition experts to find out!
Fun Zone
Bruckner Courtyard
Climb the Rock Climbing Wall
Inflatable Obstacle Course
Face Painting
Giant Jenga
Giant Connect Four
Tie-Dye T-Shirts
Exhibit: Oregon’s Native Bees
The quest to find every kind of bee in Oregon takes melittologists and backyard bee lovers alike. From fuzzy to shiny, Oregon’s bees are fascinating and productive pollinators – and need protection.
Self-Guided Tour: Art on Campus
Nearly 40 pieces of art are on display in and outside of campus buildings. Visit the Public Art on Campus to learn about them and see how many you can find during your visit.
Breakouts
Lead like a Beaver: Personality and Leadership Styles
11 a.m.
Tykeson Hall, Room 207
Join our Career Development staff to take a fun personal skills assessment that will give you insight into your style of leading.
Mindful Coloring. It’s Not Just for Kids
11 a.m.
Location TBD
Explore mindfulness tools with our Student Wellness staff while engaging in creative coloring activities. Learn how it creates inner calm and deeper relaxation.
Lead like a Beaver: Personality and Leadership Styles
1 p.m.
Tykeson Hall, Room 207
Join our Career Development staff to take a fun personal skills assessment that will give you insight into your style of leading.
Mock Lecture: Harnessing Fear and Greed
1 p.m.
Tykeson Hall, Room 209
Instructor Todd Laurence’s mock lectures are popular with prospective students and parents. And fun for the rest of us, too! In this one, he delves into the role of fear and greed in business sales.
Mindful Coloring. It’s Not Just for Kids
1 p.m.
Location TBD
Explore mindfulness tools with our Student Wellness staff while engaging in creative coloring activities. Learn how it creates inner calm and deeper relaxation.
Activities and Tours
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Fun in the Sun: S’More Solar Ovens
Bruckner Courtyard
Cook yourself a s’more, thanks to the sun and helpful energy systems engineering students. They’ll provide the ingredients and teach you how to solar cook.
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The Amazing Human Body
Edward J. Ray Hall, Room 212-214
See biomechanics demonstrations using a life-size 3-D digital model of the human anatomy. Visit stations staffed by students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program and test your strength, reflexes and balance.
10:30 a.m.
Tour the Makerspace
Makerspace, Edward J. Ray Hall, First Floor
Equipped with 3D printers, engravers, sewing machines, and a CNC mill, this creative space provides fabrication experience for students in degrees from art to engineering, and now it serves clients in industry, too.
11 – 11:30 a.m.
Campus Tour
Welcome Center, Tykeson Hall
Join a student ambassador on a fun campus tour and learn about your growing university campus in Bend.
11:30 a.m.
Tour the Makerspace
Makerspace, Edward J. Ray Hall, First Floor
Equipped with 3D printers, engravers, sewing machines, and a CNC mill, this creative space provides fabrication experience for students in degrees from art to engineering, and now it serves clients in industry, too.
1 – 1:30 p.m.
Campus Tour
Welcome Center, Tykeson Hall
Join a student ambassador on a fun campus tour and learn about your growing university campus in Bend.
1 -1:50 p.m.
Coffee with the Chancellor
Study Grounds Coffee Shop, Obsidian Hall
Meet OSU-Cascades new leader, Chancellor and Dean Sherm Bloomer. Dr. Bloomer joined OSU-Cascades in May and is eager to meet Central Oregon community members and Beavers, too.
1:30 p.m.
Tour the Makerspace
Makerspace, Edward J. Ray Hall, First Floor
Equipped with 3D printers, engravers, sewing machines, and a CNC mill, this creative space provides fabrication experience for students in degrees from art to engineering, and now it serves clients in industry, too.
2 p.m.
Tour the Makerspace
Makerspace, Edward J. Ray Hall, First Floor
Equipped with 3D printers, engravers, sewing machines, and a CNC mill, this creative space provides fabrication experience for students in degrees from art to engineering, and now it serves clients in industry, too.
Time TBD
Robot Races and Adventures
Bring your mobile phone or use a provided tablet to control fast-moving, rolling Sphero robots. Race your friends or learn how to program the robots to race on their own.
Time TBD
Ride a Smoothie Bike
Pedal your way to a healthy treat, courtesy of our transportation and parking experts and OSU Extension’s nutrition program.
