Friday, Oct. 24
There's so much to do and see in Central Oregon. Come early!
Hike Shevlin Park, around Todd Lake or along the Deschutes River. Explore downtown Bend and walk through Drake Park. Shop with your Bend Beav at the Old Mill District. Then enjoy dinner at one of the many nearby restaurants.
Saturday, Oct. 25
10 - 11:30 A.M.
Discovery Dash – 2.5k and 5k
Free, but register.
Join students, faculty and staff, and run, walk or roll the course of your choice. All levels welcome from the super-competitive to the casual rambler, and bring the family dog, too.
12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Brunch with Sherm Bloomer, Chancellor and Dean
Free, but register.
Connect with fellow Bend Beav families at a brunch specially prepared by Beaver Dam chefs and hosted by Sherm Bloomer. You'll hear about all that is underway at your growing OSU campus in Bend and ways to get involved in OSU's growing campus in Bend.
2 – 4 p.m.
OSU-Cascades Showcase
Visit open houses and helpful sessions across campus.
Free, but register.
- Tour the Makerspace with thinkers and tinkerers and make a fun project.
- Visit our brand new Student Success Center and participate in various activities.
- View more than 40 pieces of public art found on campus, indoors and outdoors, too.
- Learn about the history, present and future of OSU’s growing university campus in Bend. After a classroom session, you’ll explore campus buildings and their public art, view the expansion site and learn about the innovative work underway to develop Oregon's newest university campus.
- Attend workshops that will help you support your student, including Living On-Campus - Your Student's First Month and Mental Health Check-In - Being There for Your Student.
Find us at the orange tent at the Student Success Center
3 - 5 P.M.
The Cascades Mystery: A Bend Beavs Family Adventure
Free, but register.
A mysterious note has arrived to the Chancellor's office...an important Bend Beavs artifact has gone missing! Join the Orientation Leader staff to uncover the mystery of the missing items through a series of clues and challenges at the SSC.
Find us at the orange tent at the Student Success Center.
Sunday, Oct. 26
We hope you enjoyed your weekend in Bend! Use this last day to take it easy and check out some of the sites in town and in Central Oregon you didn't see on Friday. Consider joining us for ice skating as well!
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Family/Supporter Skate at the Pavilion
Join us for an open skate afternoon at the Pavilion ice skating rink. Register below, and the event is FREE!
NOTE: Rink opening will be based on weather conditions. We will contact guests if conditions prevent participation.