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OSU officials worry about effects of proposed higher ed budget
With all that Oregon’s public universities do to educate students, secure competitive grants for research projects and create spin-off companies that provide jobs for Oregonians, higher education is a wise place for the state to invest, Oregon State University leaders say.
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RealNetworks rewards efforts of OSU student programmers
Two students’ outstanding work with a computer project to help educate children in developing countries has led to a corporate gift of $500,000 to the Open Source Lab at Oregon State University.

Study confirms mechanism for current shutdowns, European cooling
A new study by paleoclimatologists at Oregon State University adds credence to the theory that the ocean current patterns, which keep Europe warm, may be forced to slow or stop – victims of a surge of fresh water and reduced salinity in the North Atlantic Ocean.

Discovery could be key advance for nanotechnology
Biochemists at Oregon State University have discovered that a little-known type of chemical bond called a “halogen bond” can be used to control and manipulate the three dimensional shape of DNA, opening the door to new types of engineering at the atomic level.

Lennerton delivers 11th-inning heroics
One swing turned a potential lost weekend into a winning one for Jordan Lennerton and the rest of the Oregon State baseball team.
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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