Ask Alumni | Navigating the Empty Nest: Supporting Your Mental Wellness as Your Kids Go to College

Navigate the empty nest and support your mental wellness this season with Kathleen Phillips, Mcoun ’21, a licensed professional counselor.

This virtual workshop features Kathleen Phillips, Mcoun ’21, a licensed professional counselor, and is designed to help you navigate the changes that come when your children leave for college

Through guided discussions and practical exercises, you’ll learn how to support your mental health during this life stage. Whether you’re just beginning this journey or have been living the empty nest experience for a while, this session offers valuable insights and tools to help you thrive. 

If you have questions, please contact osualum@osualum.com.

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How to Stand Out Early in Your Career with Ellen Raim

May 19, 2026

This interactive session features Ellen Raim, CEO of People Matter Consulting, an expert in organizational culture, workforce strategy and career development.

Travel Talks | From Savannah to Sofa: What Wild Cats Can Teach Us About Our Feline Companions

May 14, 2026

This captivating Travel Talk helps us understand our sofa-dwelling cats through a richer, wilder lens, while providing fascinating insights into the behaviors of wildlife you might encounter on your world travels.

Ask Alumni | Transform Your Career & Community Through Volunteering

May 13, 2026

Beaver alumni will share how volunteering has shaped their professional journeys and enriched their lives. Discover practical ways to get involved, make a difference and transform both your career and your community through service.

What Do We Need to Know About Artificial Intelligence?

Apr 28, 2026

Hear from Special Advisor on AI for OSU Libraries Kiri Wagstaff, Ph.D., an award- winning scientist who worked on Mars rovers with NASA and served as AI Advisor to Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona.