Find more events — both virtual and in person — at ForOregonState.org/events. YES, BENNY WOULD LIKE TO COME TO YOUR PARTY There are places you probably expect to see OSU’s beloved Benny — on the gridiron, rallying the crowd in the middle of the Homecoming game; bounding across a basketball court; or up in the stands rooting for the Beavs. But it turns out, OSU’s mascot is game to cheer on your person‑ al occasions, too. Think com‑ munity events, surprise parties and even weddings. If you’re hosting a gathering of Beaver believers this winter, consider requesting a visit from Benny through OSU Ath‑ letics. Events must be alco‑ hol‑free, and since beneath Benny’s winsome buck teeth and infectious energy there’s a student with classes — and OSU games — that come first, availability can be limited. Benny asks that you please submit requests at least three weeks before your event. See rates and details at beav.es/rent-benny. 30 ForOregonState.org/Stater c u lt uR e POLLAN: TABITHA SOREN; BENNY: MAIA INSINGA E V E N T S FAMILY FUN PROVOST’S LECTURE SERIES: MICHAEL POLLAN April 2, 2024, at 7 p.m. Michael Pollan writes about the places where the human and natural worlds intersect: on our plates, on our farms, in our gardens and in our minds. Join the best- selling author of books including How to Change Your Mind and The Omnivore’s Dilemma. To register and submit a question for Pollan, go to beav.es/provost-lecture. Winter Storytelling: Indigenous Stories of Place Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. CH2M HILL Alumni Center 725 SW 26th Street, Corvallis The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and their invited guests present an evening of storytelling in many forms focused on place and life in Western Oregon. This event is free and open to everyone. The Emerald City Jazz Kings Present: Snowfall Dec. 16 at 3 p.m. The LaSells Stewart Center 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis Shirley Andress and her Jazz Kings Christmas Ensemble return for an evening of heartwarming Christmas fare. Warm up your “sing‑along” voice! Purchase tickets at bit.ly/ emerald-snowfall. Martin Luther King Jr. Keynote Lecture: KeeangaYamahtta Taylor Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. The LaSells Stewart Center 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis Keeanga‑Yamahtta Taylor, contributing writer at The New Yorker and finalist for the 2020 Pulitzer Prize in History, speaks about Black politics, social movements and racial inequality. Learn more at beav.es/MLK. SAVE THE DATE
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