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Student wins tuition, OSU wins ideas
Office of Community and Diversity essay contest drew 101 submissions
By Gail Cole
The Summer Barometer
The chance of winning a year of tuition certainly draws attention, something Terryl Ross and the OSU Office of Community and Diversity hoped for when the "This is My OSU: A Destination of Choice" essay contest was developed last winter.
INTO orientation brings hope for productive future
First branch of new English preparation program begins with students eager to learn
By Andrew Soltis
The Summer Barometer
Last Monday the CH2M Hill Alumni Center was buzzing with activity as international students talked amongst themselves and INTO faculty during the first orientation for OSU's newest students.
The international students would begin their first English language courses on United States soil later that day.
Oregon drivers required hands-free cell phones
New bill moves onto the House for a concurrent vote, takes effect Jan. 1, 2010
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The Summer Barometer
The Oregon Senate recently approved legislation that requires drivers to use hands-free devices with their cell phones when operating a motor vehicle. House Bill 2377 will take effect on Jan. 1, 2010.
"This is a common sense safety issue," said Senator Ginny Burdick (D-Portland), who carried the bill on the floor.
OSU CAMP beats 11 universities, receives funding
Despite lack of history, CAMP program has grant request approved, students waitlisted in anticipation for services
By Ryan Gunderson
The Summer Barometer
The OSU CAMP - College Assistance Migrant Program - has recently had their grant request approved by the Department of Education for nearly $420,000 annually, which will keep the program running until at least 2013, when they will once again have to apply for funding.
