Oregon State University Alumni Association March 23, 2007 Volume 7, Number 49 A free, weekly collection of links to news stories about OSU How are items chosen for Beaver Eclips?

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Hot topics Looking sheepish: Bea-ewe-tiful newborns Grouches beware. In this barn, cute lurks in every corner. Hundreds of adorable lambs and their mothers are everywhere, nursing, nuzzling and climbing. The cute in this place increases exponentially - at least a dozen or so of the tiny woolly babies are born daily through the end of lambing season on April 6. Visitors flock - up to 10,000 in one month - to Oregon State University's sheep research station west of Corvallis to get their dose of preciousness and witness young ones coming into the world. And on a recent sunny afternoon, a ewe with a number 2 on her back delivered - three times over. Proponents seek commitment for OSU new-media program Supporters of the new-media communications program at Oregon State University, concerned by what they see as a lack of financial backing from OSU administrators, are gearing up to make another pitch about the importance of the program. With OSU now in the midst of its annual budgeting and asking colleges and departments across campus to streamline and re-examine how they fit into the university's strategic plan, now is the perfect time to remind OSU of how crucial new media is, according to members of the program's advisory board. Spring Whale Watch Week begins Saturday There's a circus going on along the Oregon Coast that's free and is bigger than Ringling Brothers or Barnum & Bailey in their heydays. Also: • Public urged to restrain from touching seal pups 2007 Oregon State Football Outlook (Spring Version) When last we saw the Oregon State football team there were tears of joy, hugs, and other arrays of emotions after the Beavers thrilling come from behind victory over Missouri at the 2006 Sun Bowl. When the team returns to the field in April it will be back to business for a club that returns 61 lettermen and 17 starters as it aims for the program's fifth bowl game in six years. Also: • Oregon State's Perry selected for Lombardi Watch List • Moore takes shot at NFL with some sharp passing • OSU trainer Graff saw inside of NFL combine • Ungerer OSU's new special teams coach • Keith Robertson and Andres Reed join OSU football program

News • Relationship helps OSU, tribes • A long journey, an identity discovered • The truth about global warming • Class project creating new playground • New degree approved for OSU business school • OSU food drive bests goals • OSU program prepares high school students for college life • Major study finds binge drinking, prescription drug abuse on the rise on college campuses • Fraternity of beer • OSU student, grad team up to take toy from classroom to business • Economist has proposal for M37 claims • Memorable ocean lectures released on DVD • Cough for concern • Former students create professorship in honor of earthquake expert • Helping machines learn • OSU to host nuclear society conference • Oregon research helps develop better military helmets • OSU/NOAA Study: Copper from autos, other sources increases predation risk to salmon • Oregon should embrace biofuels • Abby Benninghoff: Mixing chemistry and communication • EPA gives watermelon clean bill of health • OSU report finds innovation in Oregon high schools • OSU researcher: Sex-selective abortion issue in India needs a 'culturally relevant' approach • Sounds of the future Sports BASEBALL • When it comes to baseball, it's all about the weather • Oregon State 9, San Francisco 2: Beavers' 'chance' pays off • Beavers score twice in the ninth for baseball win • Wallace's blast sends Beavers to big win • Canham on watch list • On OSU's baseball team, everyone spells r-e-l-i-e-f SOFTBALL • Beavers cool off a bit GYMNASTICS • No. 9 gymnasts host Cal State Fullerton in home finale • Gymnasts' rally falls just short WRESTLING • Watterson finishes in fourth at NCAAs WOMEN'S BASKETBALL • Wohlers commits to OSU women • Oregon State grants Lomax's transfer request CROSS COUNTRY • Everyday Champion, Danya Rumore CLUB SPORTS • OSU Pistol Team sets sights on new competition • Heath hooks up with national rugby team 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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