College of Liberal Arts - Oregon State University

10/22/2026

Arias of expertise: Assistant Professor of Teaching Dr. Matthew Boyle discusses OSU’s evolving music theory curriculum, opera scholarship, and the curious appeal of annoying music

For Dr. Matthew Boyle, music has been the heart of his life as long as he can remember. “One of my earliest memories is, when I was a toddler, my parents would take me to watch the marching band practice at the University of Georgia,” he said. “Even back then, I was just mesmerized.” From that moment on, there was never a doubt that music was his calling. At four years old, Boyle started taking piano lessons. By middle school, he had started playing trumpet, and intended to major in musical performance when he began his undergraduate studies at the University of Georgia. It came as no surprise that, as his studies progressed, Boyle became more interested in music theory and history.

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By Colin Bowyer on Oct. 19, 2026 Assistant Professor of Teaching Dr. Matthew Boyle discusses OSU’s evolving music theory curriculum, opera scholarship, and the curious appeal of annoying music Image Matthew BoyleBy Selene Lawrence, CLA Student Writer - October 21, 2026For Dr. Matthew Boyle, music ...

10/21/2026

THEY LIKE ME I SWEAR 🩷

10/19/2026

During National Transfer Student Week, October 19-23, Oregon State University joins colleges and universities across the country in recognizing and celebrating the many contributions of transfer students to our community.

Read more about CLA Transfer Students at liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/national-transfer-student-week

10/18/2026

DIML as an Oregon State student!

10/15/2026

like yes take me out to dinner >:)

10/15/2026

Delma Ann’s rise as a campus leader
Political science senior Delma Ann is turning personal experience into political action

The day Delma Ann's high school went into lockdown, she sat in a classroom for hours with two students who had run inside for safety. Watching her classmates panic and text their families, she felt the situation become terrifyingly real. The teacher, who usually has all the answers, looked just as terrified as her students.

"You think about never seeing your loved ones again," Ann said. "And no one should ever have to feel that way."

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By Colin Bowyer on Aug. 17, 2026 Political science senior Delma Ann is turning personal experience into political action Image Delma AnnBy Hoku Tiwanak, CLA Student Writer - September 29, 2026 The day Delma Ann's high school went into lockdown, she sat in a classroom for hours with two students wh...

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

The family is in town. Where are you taking them to eat this weekend?

The Best coffee? Futura Coffee Roasters Corvallis Imagine Coffee Co Coffee Culture Corvallis

Best breakfast? Odd Bird Cafe WiseCracks Cafe

Best Lunch? Sky High Brewing And Pub Birdie’s Pizza TacoVino

Best dinner? McMenaminsCorvallis Castor Parroquia Mexican Cuisine & Bar

Best Dessert? Benny's Donuts Sarah Booth Beaver Classic™️

10/13/2026

OSU students create public guide to Oregon literature
A collaborative student project led by Assistant Professor Surabhi Balachander explored how literature and place shape one another

What makes a piece of writing "Oregon literature?” Is it where an author was born or now resides? Is it where the book was written or where the story transpired?

Those questions were at the heart of Studies in American Literature (ENG 485/585), taught by Assistant Professor of English
Surabhi Balachander in the School of Writing, Literature, and Film. Over the course of 10 weeks during spring 2026, students worked together to create the Guide to Oregon Literature, a publicly accessible digital resource featuring curated entries on works that engage with Oregon's people, places, and cultures.

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By Colin Bowyer on Sept. 28, 2026 A collaborative student project led by Assistant Professor Surabhi Balachander explored how literature and place shape one another Image A map of Oregon with identifying sticky notes that locate where each book in the guide is related toBy Colin Bowyer, Communicatio...