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Tune in to our award-winning Travel Talks webcasts to explore OSU’s global connections and gain valuable travel insights — from expert tips to destination highlights and beyond. All sessions are hosted online at 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time.


 

Travel Talk: Geology of Moab, Arches and the Canyonlands

Nov. 4 | Travel Talk: Geology of Moab, Arches and the Canyonlands

Brilliant red cliffs, towering natural arches and winding canyons: Marvel in landscapes and geology of the American Southwest as Professor Emeritus Andrew Meigs takes you through Moab, Arches and the Canyonlands during this Travel Talk on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
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Feb. 3 | Travel Talk: Travel to OSU's Campus Arboretum with Dan Blanchard

From wherever you are, explore OSU’s Campus Arboretum, an accredited living museum of trees and woody plants set across the 423-acre Corvallis campus. Dan Blanchard, M.S. '24, horticulture instructor and curator of living collections for the OSU Campus Arboretum, will highlight some of OSU's most iconic — and historically and regionally significant — plants and trees.
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The Memorial Union Quad in the fall.
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March 10 | Travel Talk: Guided Wine Tasting with Elizabeth Tomasino

Raise a glass with Elizabeth Tomasino, OSU’s expert in wine flavor and sensory analysis. Sip from a list of suggested wines and gain insider knowledge on tasting, buying and understanding these celebrated varietals — you can use your newfound knowledge with Tomasino on the April 2026 trip to Bordeaux and the Basque Country.
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May 12 | Travel Talk: From Savannah to Sofa: What Wild Cats Can Teach Us About Our Feline Companions

Your cat’s mysterious habits have deep evolutionary roots. Learn what wild felines can teach you about domesticated cat behavior in this Travel Talk with Director of the Human-Animal Interaction Laboratory Monique Udell, and see your sofa-dwelling companion through a richer, wilder lens.
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Travel Talks

 

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YouTube Playlist

Browse our YouTube Playlist to view all of our past Travel Talks recordings dating back to 2020.
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Tour Calendar

From an African safari to the Panama Canal, the Swiss Alps to Kentucky Derby, our curated adventures offer unforgettable bucket-list destinations!

 

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Resources & Member Benefits

From travel insurance and immunizations to member benefits and packing tips, we’ve curated a helpful list of resources to ensure your trip is smooth and stress-free.

 

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About Your Experience Director

Kate Sanders: Director II, Alumni Programs and Alumni Group Travel

Kate Sanders brings a lifelong passion for travel to her role leading the OSU Alumni Group Travel program. She has hosted alumni tours to destinations including Costa Rica, Scotland, Alaska, French Polynesia, Peru and the Galápagos Islands, and has personally explored much of the U.S. along with countries across Europe, the Caribbean and beyond.
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