Changemakers | Turning Adversity into Advantage

Following a difficult start to his career at Oregon State, Alexis Serna, ’08, rose to secure his place as the leading scorer in Beaver history and the second-leading scorer in Pac-12 history.

Following a difficult start to his career at Oregon State, Alexis Serna, ’08, rose to secure his place as the leading scorer in Beaver history and the second-leading scorer in Pac-12 history. Named an All-American by multiple organizations during his sophomore and senior seasons, he was recognized as the nation’s top kicker and awarded the coveted Lou Groza Award in 2005.

Watch this video for a candid conversation on how Serna three missed extra point attempts during the infamous 2004 LSU game, his friendship with a 12-year-old cancer patient and being cut from the Canadian Football League taught him to use adversity to his advantage.

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Travel Talk | Essence of India: A Global Perspective on Ecology & Culture

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Ask Alumni | Stress, Sleep and Self-Care: Balancing Your Well-Being

Oct 22, 2024

This virtual workshop with Matthew Rensi, Ph.D. ’21, a licensed professional clinical counselor, focuses on the critical connection between stress management, quality sleep and effective self-care.

Ask Alumni | Building a Holistic Mental Wellness Toolbox with AI Support

Oct 15, 2024

In this Ask Alumni webcast featuring licensed mental health professional Justin Jacques, Ph.D. ’22, discover how to create a personalized mental wellness toolkit with the help of AI.