OSU Loyal

Our special community of employee donors

Our OSU Loyal community is made up of an incredible group of colleagues with a variety of interests and passions who come together philanthropically, determined to make a difference. Collectively, 1,414 OSU colleagues gave nearly $3.16 million in annual gifts to support their philanthropic passions at OSU last fiscal year.

The generosity of OSU professionals creates a meaningful impact on hundreds of different areas across the university:

Transforming the lives of OSU students
Bolstering OSU Extension and other community outreach programs
Propelling research that provides innovative solutions to difficult problems
Improving the quality of life for people and animals
Creating leadership opportunities for our student athletes

These accomplishments were made possible because OSU Loyal donors like you joined together to support future generations of OSU students, Oregonians and more.

Loyal membership includes

Candidacy for OSU Loyal Philanthropic Partner Award
Access to impactful OSU Foundation events and opportunities
Invitation to OSU Loyal events and activities
Informing the future of OSU through philanthropic engagement

2025 OSU Loyal Philanthropic Partner Award

Kari van Zee

Associate Head, Senior Instructor II and Lead Advisor, OSU College of Science

Whether she’s hosting graduation dinners at her home or rallying her department for Dam Proud Day, Kari Van Zee embodies the spirit of philanthropic partnership. For the last 15 years, her impact at Oregon State University spans classrooms, research labs, student journeys and days of giving. She joins a distinguished roster as recipient of the 2025 OSU Loyal Philanthropic Partner award.

Read more about Kari Van Zee and our previous Philanthropic Partner Award winners.

Special thanks to the 2025 - 2026 OSU Loyal Advisory Committee

Adam Drey, Chair
Communications Coordinator, Student Affairs Communications & Marketing

John Bailey
Professor, College of Forestry

Soria Colomer
Associate Professor of Bilingual Education, College of Education

Quentin "Q" Comus
Lead Events Manager, OSU-Cascades

Amy Davila-Klautzsch
Director, TRIO Student Support Services

Laurel Kincl
Professor and Associate Dean of Academic and Faculty Affairs, College of Health

Blythe Kneedler
Associate Director of Donor Engagement, College of Engineering

Larry Landis
Retired Director, Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Valley Library

Roberto Linares
Senior Instructor II, College of Pharmacy

Kate Moses
Chief Assistant, Chancellor and Dean's Office, OSU-Cascades

Janet Nishihara
Retired Associate Director, LSAMP

Inara Scott
Professor and Senior Associate Dean, College of Business

Sara Smith
Associate Director of Events, OSU Foundation

Minda Stiles
Administrative Manager and Communications Coordinator, Marine Mammal Institute, Hatfield Marine Science Center

Kevin Stoller
Assistant Dean, Honors College

Karen Swanger
Director, KidSpirit

Andy Ungerer
Retired Faculty, College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences

Dale Weber
Professor Emeritus, Animal and Rangeland Sciences

Virginia Weis
Distinguished Professor, College of Science

Steve Zielke
Patricia Valian Reser Professor of Music, College of Liberal Arts

THANK YOU to the loyal OSU colleagues supporting their passions and changing the lives of OSU students, our communities, and beyond.

For more information on how to join the OSU Loyal Advisory Committee, contact OSU Loyal's staff liaison, Celina Anderson.

Support OSU Loyal by Making a Gift

It Pays to Have a Plan

The Office of Gift Planning helps donors and their professional advisors design a giving plan. Thoughtful, informed planning can yield significant benefits — for the donor and for Oregon State University. Planned gifts include bequests, trusts, gift annuities, and other gift vehicles.

More Information

Faculty/Staff Giving
Contact Sara Dier, Director of Annual Giving Engagement & Stewardship, at 503-741-5424.

Gift Planning
Contact Jennifer Milburn, Senior Director of Development II, Gift Planning, at 541-737-6125.

Payroll Deductions
Contact Jamie Suter, Gift Administration Lead, at 541-737-1933.
Printable payroll deduction form. Download, print, and send via mail (PDF)

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