Extension ServiceOSU Engagement Conference
Join us for the conference each December in Corvallis
The annual OSU Engagement Conference is designed for faculty, staff, students, and community partners to:
- Explore inspiring examples of engagement across disciplines.
- Celebrate this year's OSU Engagement Awards of Excellence winners.
- Learn frameworks and best practices for public engagement and broader impacts.
- Connect with fellow faculty, students, and community partners.
- Take away ideas and tools for your own engaged teaching and research efforts.
Call for proposals
The submission portal for proposals for the December 3, 2026 conference is open through August 31, 2026.
To learn more about proposal information and submission categories, view these conference presentation guidelines (PDF).
Engagement Awards
In order to celebrate and honor the incredible engagement work being conducted in and around our university, we present the winners of the OSU Engagement Awards at this conference, featuring awards in the categories of:
- Extension and Engagement Award (Submissions open now)
- Community Engaged Scholarship Team Award (Coming spring 2026)
- OSU-Community Partnership Engagement Award (Coming spring 2026)
For questions regarding the awards, please contact Marina Denny, Associate Vice Provost for Engagement.
December 3, 2026 Engagement Conference registration coming soon!
If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact Rebecca Symons or Marina Denny.
Save the date: December 3, 2026
Getting here
For partners, faculty, and staff not local to Corvallis, please review the following information.
Conference venue
The OSU Engagement Conference is held at the CH2M Hill Alumni Center on Oregon State University's main campus at 725 SW 26th St, Corvallis, Oregon 97331. Please include any accessibility requests you may have in the registration form, so we may be sure to accommodate them.
Hotel information
Our preferred hotel partners this year will be:
- Courtyard Marriott, 400 SW 1st St, Corvallis, OR 97333
- Holiday Inn Express, 781 NE 2nd St, Corvallis, OR 97330
Driving directions
From Interstate 5: Take exit 228, turn west onto Highway 34. Continue approximately 10 miles. Turn left at the large intersection following signs to Reser Stadium (Hwy 20/Hwy34/Philomath Blvd). Turn right on SW 26th and you have officially arrived on campus!
Parking
If you would like to purchase a daily parking pass:
Recommended lots
- Reser Stadium
- The Parking Garage
- The B lots surrounding the Alumni Center
Parking maps are available.
ADA parking
While our virtual permits are for B and C zones, our virtual permit is also valid for vehicles with a DMV-issued ADA parking placard to park in ADA parking spaces in any zone. When entering the parking garage, there are ADA parking spots to the left of the entrance.
Navigating Corvallis
If you are interested in checking out more of the town of Corvallis before or after your campus visit, we'd be happy to recommend local restaurants or shops to check out.
Did you know that the city of Corvallis has fareless public transit to navigate the city? There is also a Beaver Bus for getting around campus. Visitors are welcome to use either of these services to make it easier to get to where you're going!
Contact
For questions regarding the event, please contact Rebecca Symons or Marina Denny.
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