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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Ask Alumni | Expanding Your Network and Building Your Professional Brand

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Ask Alumni | Maximizing LinkedIn with a Powerful Profile

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In this Ask Alumni webcast, OSU supporter Ellen Recko — a LinkedIn profile expert, career coach and former Intel director — will share valuable insights on how to make your LinkedIn profile work effectively for you.

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

Oct 22, 2024

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