28 OregonStater.org COLLEGE OF SCIENCE to be a campus that strengthens arts and humanities in the region, said Christine Pollard, interim chancellor and dean of OSU-Cascades. In addition to bringing renowned artists to town, the partnership also helps arts students at OSU-Cascades learn about different career pathways and meet professionals working in a wide range of artistic jobs, Betjemann said. That includes students in the arts, media and technology program, which is offered exclusively at the Bend campus. “OSU-Cascades should be a destination for the arts, particularly the arts in relationship with media and technology,” Betjemann said. “As a university with deep strengths in engineering and technology, we have a special responsibility to diversify the range of contacts that students have with artists working in all forms of expression.” C U LT UR E “IT IS A BIG DEAL FOR OSU. OMSI GETS MORE THAN 800,000 VISITORS A YEAR.” continued ↓ A young visitor listens to Eli Stein’s “Where Water Meets Memory.” E V E N T S NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM Oct. 22, 2026, at 4 p.m. Take advantage of this one-nightonly, student-led opportunity to go behind the scenes of Oregon State’s scientific collections, including the J.C. Braley Vertebrate Teaching Collection, the Oregon State Arthropod Collection and the Oregon State University Herbarium. This is the only time the public can access many of these spaces. See details at beav.es/Oct22. Big Fish Fest III Sept. 5, 4 p.m. PRAx, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis Dive deep into the physiology of sharks, their role in ocean ecosystems and the importance of protecting keystone species. This all-ages event features hands-on activities, food trucks and the world’s only live-music-accompanied shark dissection. This year, OSU’s Big Fish Lab teams up with the Little Bird Lab to compare sharks and birds. Learn more: beav.es/bff3. Maruja Limón Sept. 26, 7 p.m. Detrick Hall, PRAx 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis Barcelona band Maruja Limón brings a fiery fusion of Catalan, flamenco and Latin rumba, layered with electronic sounds, dembow, salsa and pop. After more than a decade performing across Europe and North Africa, the band made its U.S. debut last year with packed performances at the Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center. Learn more: beav.es/limon. Provost’s Lecture Series: Ari Shapiro Oct. 28, 7 p.m. Detrick Hall, PRAx 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis Beaverton-raised NPR host Ari Shapiro brings his new cabaret solo show to PRAx. Blending tales from his bestselling memoir, The Best Strangers in the World, with songs and humor, the evening explores how listening can build connection and hope. Learn more: beav.es/xDA. Find more events at ForOregonState.org/events and prax.oregonstate.edu. SAVE THE DATE
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