Oregon State University Alumni Association November 17, 2006 Volume 7, Number 31 A free, weekly collection of links to news stories about OSU How are items chosen for Beaver Eclips?

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Hot topics Shuttle pilot and OSU alum William Oefelein Astronauts practice countdown Discovery's astronauts wrapped up a practice countdown at Kennedy Space Center on Thursday, completing a key milestone in preparations for their Dec. 7 launch. Wearing bright orange launch-and-entry suits, the seven crewmates crawled through the side hatch of Discovery at launch pad 39B and then strapped into couches in the shuttle's two-level crew cabin. ...Led by mission commander Mark Polansky, the crew includes pilot William Oefelein (1988 OSU engineering graduate) and mission specialists Robert Curbeam, Nicholas Patrick, Joan Higginbotham, Sunita Williams and Christer Fugelsang of the European Space Agency. Also: Shuttle pilot and OSU alumni William Oefelein's official NASA bio NASA home page for shuttle mission Oregon State University posts records in enrollment, charting important growth in key areas Oregon State University is home to a record 19,362 students this school year, and within that population are higher-than-ever numbers of minority students, a larger percentage of graduate students and big increases in the newly enrolled. Got crushed milk? Pressure works better than pasteurization Crushing milk at high pressures could help it last for seven weeks in the refrigerator without the unfavorable flavors associated with other long-lasting milks, researchers now report. Conventionally, milk is pasteurized, or heated at high temperatures to kill harmful germs, at roughly 160 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. ...Instead, researcher J. Antonio Torres, an industrial and chemical engineer at Oregon State University in Corvallis, along with colleagues Michael Qian and Pedro Vazquez-Landaverde are now investigating squeezing milk at high pressures while using a moderate amount of heat to kill germs. Also: Study: Getting more shelf life out of milk Castillo returns to her roots In the mid-1970s, Susan Castillo was doing secretarial work for then-director of Oregon State University's Affirmative Action Office, Pearl Gray. During her time under Gray's watchful eye, she gained support that would propel her from a shy, unsure woman to her current position as Oregon's superintendent of public instruction. Beavers hope to become bowl eligible in Palo Alto The Stanford Cardinal struggled through its first nine games of the season. Actually, that may be an understatement. The Cardinal (1-9 overall, 1-6 Pacific-10) wallowed through its first nine games of the season. After nine games, the Cardinal had nine losses. There was a point where it looked as though the team was going to go through the entire season without a win. But last week, the Cardinal traveled to Washington and knocked off a stunned Huskies team to get off the losing slide. Also: Darlin enjoys being the middle man Riley suspends starting flanker Bowl game within reach Beavers won't dwell on disappointment Transfers prove to be quick studies Newton shut out in UCLA game Long season taking toll on football team Beavers say it's all about their 'rhythm' OSUAA bowl travel info With one more win, the Beavers will be bowl eligible. Stay up to date on the latest alumni association bowl travel plans and bowl activities by signing up for the Beaver bowl game email news service.

Note: Eclips to be sent Wednesday next week The next Beaver Eclips will go out Wednesday, Nov. 22 to give our staff time to prepare for Thanksgiving and the Nov. 24 Civil War football game. (No, we don't actually play in the game, but some of us feel like we do.) News OSU professor awarded highest honor from history of science society Curtis named associate dean of OSU's College of Agricultural Sciences The need for speed: new director wants MBI to move faster to commercialize research Ugandan Student Aims to Power a Nation Creating options for her life Poor athletic performance may be linked to nutrient deficiency Not your father's potato OSU researchers head back to Antarctica Oregon's hunger rate has fallen recently OSU study: Diet including enriched eggs may decrease risk of heart disease Former ASOSU president becomes a state lawmaker Prescription for education Open Source Lab at Oregon State University honored Success multiplied Kaleidoscope provides slice of college life OSU salutes veterans Defeat of measures greenlights projects Training events scheduled for whale watch volunteers on Oregon coast Sports Jeffers a not-so-secret Santa Swimmers open season with win Everyday Champion: Erika Wirth Beavers' loss 'as bad as it gets' OSU misses at the end Beavers fall to Wolf Pack, 75-47 Beavers women face uphill battle Women's hoops: Beavers dominate in season opener Beavers fall short at Cal Poly Zalesky eager to see if Beavers have been listening Wrestlers open with win In just third season, cross country makes notable strides Cross country wraps up season Cal and Stanford come to visit in volleyball Volleyball falls to Arizona State, Arizona Men's soccer stumbles in Pac-10 Disappointing fall for OSU Olympic sports OSU women sign California golf star Of interest to OSU alumni and friends Stanford game/San Francisco Bay area events Friday and Saturday Friday: Bulleit Bourbon whiskey tasting for Oregon State alumni and friends OSU alumni and friends living are invited to attend a special OSUAA social event from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Decathlon Club in Santa Clara. Hosted by Bulleit Bourbon, the evening will include a complimentary dinner buffet, whiskey tasting and a presentation by Tom Bulleit.  Attendance is limited to 100. Please RSVP in advance. For more info, click here. Saturday: Pregame tailgater Location: Maloney Practice Soccer Field Admission: $5, or free for OSUAA Members (must show card) BBQ Meal: $15 (Pre-ordering is suggested; click here) Tailgater 9:30 a.m. Tentative kickoff 12:30 p.m. Northwest OSUAA events scheduled this fall Nov. 20 - Social before Blazers game (Portland) Nov. 22 - Thanksgiving volunteer event (Portland) Nov. 24 - Civil War Game Watch (Portland) For more events see the main OSUAA calendar. 2007 members-only OSU calendar coming soon OSUAA's popular campus wall calendar is nearing completion and will be mailed soon. If you're a graduate or friend of OSU and would like to show your Beaver pride in this beautiful and useful way, now's the time to join the OSU Alumni Association. How are items chosen for Beaver Eclips? Beaver Eclips is a free service of the OSU Alumni Association. Its main purpose is to provide alumni and friends of OSU with a sense of how Oregon State has been portrayed in the news media over the past week. Items are selected by the staff of the Oregon Stater and by other OSUAA employees. Inclusion of an item in Eclips means only that we think it's interesting and/or important, and does not constitute an endorsement of its point of view or its journalistic accuracy. Links OSU Home | OSU Alumni Association | CH2M HILL Alumni Center | Oregon Stater online | Submit class news | Update alumni address | OSU Foundation | OSU Athletic Department | OSU Career Services | Campus web cams | My OSU News | OSU Strategic Plan

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