MRM 50th Birthday Celebration and Alumni Reunion
May 2-4, 2024
This year (2024), the Marine Resource Management (MRM ) program is celebrating its 50th birthday. MRMers have been leading the way to a more resilient future for the ocean, coasts, and communities for half a century! In February, we kicked off the celebration with a virtual reunion. In early May, 140 alumni, students, faculty, and friends came together in Corvallis and Newport to honor the past 50 years and look ahead to the decades to come.
Alumni lightning talks recording Student lightning talks recording
This video was shown at the event to recognize the great work and legacies of MRMers.
Schedule of activities
THURSDAY, MAY 2 - Corvallis
6:30-8:00 PM
- Informal, no-host gathering at Common Fields for those arriving Thursday
FRIDAY, MAY 3 - Corvallis
All Friday activities take place at the OSU CH2M HILL Alumni Center (Willamette Room)
8:30 – 9:00 AM
- MRM Alumni registration check-in
9:00 – 9:30 AM
- MRM Alumni meet-and-greet
9:30 – 10:45 AM
- 50 years of MRM welcome address with CEOAS Dean, MRM Program Directors (past & present,) followed by alumni Q&A
11:00 – 12:00 PM
- MRM Research Spotlight: lightning talks by current students
12:00 – 1:00 PM
- Catered luncheon with alumni & current students
1:00 - 1:30 PM Break
1:30 – 4:00 PM
- MRM Impact: alumni lightning talks
- Reception to follow with OSU faculty & students
4:00 - 6:00 PM Free time, refresh before evening event
- 4:00-4:45 - Optional campus tour with visit to Strand, led by OSU ambassador and MRM student
6:00 - 8:30 PM
- 50th Birthday Celebration of the Marine Resource Management program – wine, dine, & loads of fun!
SATURDAY, MAY 4 - Newport
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Visit to Hatfield Marine Science Center with tours of the new Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building (GVMSB) and the Hatfield Visitor Center
- Spotlight on Faculty Innovation
12:00 PM
- Official program ends. Option for self-organized lunch and afternoon activities in Newport
This event was hosted by the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences and the OSU Alumni Association, and co-sponsored by the OSU Graduate School.
For questions, please contact Des Anderson.