Friends help you flourish | Oregon State alumnus Dorian Smith ’09

Dorian Smith ’09 stresses the importance of connecting with people who share your passions and forming genuine relationships

Sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself is make friends. Dorian Smith ’09 stresses the importance of connecting with people who share your passions and forming genuine relationships that can lead to job opportunities as well as lifelong relationships. Keep up with career advice from Oregon State through the Beaver Lodge digital hub.

Winning in Life: Leadership - Effective Leading in a Hybrid Work Culture

Winning in Life: Salary Negotiations - Communicating Your Worth

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Our Health& The Power of Play

Jun 19, 2025

In a digital era of social media saturation and deteriorating mental health, perhaps it is a return to the fields and courts of our youth that can reverse the rise of failing health outcomes.

Ask Alumni | Leveraging AI in Your Job Search

Mar 13, 2025

Looking for a job in today’s competitive market can be challenging — but AI can help! Join us for an Ask Alumni webcast featuring Oregon State University alumnus and career coach Stan Earnshaw, ’78.

Ask Alumni | Navigating the Job Market with a Staffing Agency

Mar 11, 2025

Whether you're actively job searching or exploring new career paths, this webcast will provide practical advice and strategies to help you navigate the hiring landscape.

Travel Talks | Have Sharks, Will Travel — Studying Sharks Around the Globe with OSU’s Big Fish Lab

Mar 11, 2025

This Travel Talk offers a unique lens into the interconnectedness of travel, conservation and the marine world we all love to explore with our guest speakers from the Big Fish Lab.