Oregon State University Alumni Association March 9, 2007 Volume 7, Number 47 A free, weekly collection of links to news stories about OSU How are items chosen for Beaver Eclips?

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Hot topics An increased obsession with self? A risk for infidelity, lack of emotional warmth, dishonesty, overly-controlling and violent behaviors - these are some of the symptoms listed for a narcissistic person according to an Associated Press article stating that college students are more narcissistic than ever. Published on Feb. 27, the article reported on a national study of 16,475 college students between 1982 and 2006. The students completed an evaluation called the Narcissistic Personality Inventory. Making holistic admissions work In holistic admissions, colleges evaluating applicants replace grids of grades and test scores with more individualized reviews of would-be students. The practice is most commonly associated with liberal arts colleges or with public universities at which affirmative action has been banned. Oregon State University is in neither category, but over the last six years it has moved to holistic admissions - with success that is attracting other colleges' attention. Freeing minds behind bars Tom is a convicted murderer. And a college student. And he's sitting between two female students from Oregon State University who had never been behind bars until two months ago. "They were scared to death when they came in," says Tom, 41, who is among 15 inmates who share a classroom with 15 OSU students for three hours every Wednesday night at the Oregon State Penitentiary. "They're to the point now where some of them are going to cry when we graduate next week. OSU cruises in home opener Goss Stadium showed well Thursday for Oregon State's baseball home opener: The FieldTurf infield and state-of-the art scoreboard were obvious improvements. On the field, not much has changed. Timely hitting, strong pitching, flawless defense. "Pretty much an Oregon State game," shortstop Darwin Barney said after the eighth-ranked Beavers posted a 9-2 victory against Evansville (Ind.) before a slightly less than capacity crowd of 1,907. Also: • OSU Baseball: Updated stadium, same dominant team • Despite the cold, Beavers' welcome is warm • There's no place like home for Beavers • Champs bask in national attention • Oregon State trying to beat Mother Nature • No. 8 OSU beats Aggies on the road OSU honors alumni for support, service • Ken and Sue Poorman honored with Dan Poling Service Award • Three alumni honored with Martin Chaves Lifetime Achievement Award • Norbert Wellman honored with Lifetime Trustee Award

News • Body found was OSU student • Study finds faculty dissatisfaction with promotion, tenure process at OSU • From war zone to campus no easy move • New edition of DVD commemorates 50th anniversary of Celilo Falls inundation • LaSells fills for speaker on activism and choice • Debate over a pardon follows the Libby verdict • Recording industry targeting universities in music piracy • Once near the end, 'Basement' has a rebirth • OSU engineer named new Boeing Professor of Design • World renowned professor starts a new chapter in life • A fat wallet runs through it • Case closed as buildings make list • The 25 Most Influential Undergraduates at OSU (Part 2) • Bald eagle numbers in Oregon continue to rise • Farmers watch biofuels with interest • Thailand fights to save elephants • Research aids in development of safer, more comfortable military helmets • Sounds of the Antarctic revealed: earthquakes, icebergs and pygmy whales • OSU veterinarian to study Iditarod dogs for endurance clues • China's dirty air threatens darker days for Northwest • Oregon to track beach bacteria • OSU students pitch in to help Old Mill Center Sports • From Black and Orange to Red, White and Blue: Trio of Beaver athletes spent summer as part of Team USA • Yes, you can call him 'Bobby D MEN'S BASKETBALL • Beavers exit on cue • A star emerges in Corvallis • Ducks dominate in season finale WOMEN'S BASKETBALL • Women fall in Pac-10 tourney SOFTBALL • March streak ends as softball loses two games • Softball gets 4-2 win over Liberty in Hawaii WRESTLING • After a rough start and a long wait, a timely comeback SWIMMING • Four swimmers to compete among the nation's best GYMNASTICS • Gymnastics rolls on with win in Idaho GOLF • Men finish 12th at USC CLUB SPORTS • Tennis takes down Cougs • Women's lacrosse club scores big Of interest to OSU alumni and other friends An Orange and Black Evening: A Gala to Celebrate OSU The OSU Alumni Association proudly presents an elegant evening to celebrate the powerful spirit of Oregon State University and the myriad achievements of the university’s students, faculty and graduates. Socialize with alumni, friends and campus leaders while enjoying fine food and hosted beverages. Dance to music by OSU alumna Barbara Lusch, one of Portland’s best jazz vocalists, and her five-piece band. Renew old acquaintances, meet new friends and share your pride in the Orange and Black. Date: April 20, 2007 Location: The atrium at Montgomery Park, Portland Cost: $100 per person or $700 per reserved table of eight For more information, or to register: www.osualum.com/evening 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 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.

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