Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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English Language Institute The English Language Institute is an intensive academic English program designed for international students wishing to further their English skills. Twenty-seven countries are currently represented at OSU, with the majority of the students using their increased proficiency to further their We welcome all OSU students to participate in international education through the ELI conversant program. •Coordinator lohn Whitney education in the United States. An important part of the educational process is the students' interaction with the OSU and Corvallis communities through the ELI conversant program. By John Whitney Members of the English Language Institute Photo By ELI s, e English Language Insti T -vtute sponsored many V y events throughout the year that made international students feel welcome at OSU. Photo By Laura Miller C LI’s mission is to bring people of different cultures together in an effort to enhance understanding. Photo By Laura Miller UjiuifUcA Student 'Association. e'lUjli fi Jjnnquaqc institute 293

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Disabled Student Association The Disabled Student Organization is a student run organization that serves as a link between disabled student groups and administrative units. DSO is dedicated to promoting fellowship among the individuals with and without disabilities. Students work to make sure issues facing students with Although we seem to be different, we are all humans and stand beneath the same sun. •President Mario Eiland. disabilities are an integral part of the member-driven organization. Our organization creates a network for students to stay abreast on issues, resources, and current events on campuses, both state and nationwide ,ue- By Mario Eiland Row 1: Jose Vidrio, Leticia the Dog Row 2: Mark Kennedy. Carla Hinrichs. Tracy Bentley-Towlin, Diane Belair, Mario Eiland Photo By Laura Miller hie Disabled Student Orga -vnization sponsored a V y Wheel-a-Thon in the Quad to increase awareness for people with disabilities. Photo By Seung-Ho Hong espite the dreary weather, many came out to show their support for the disabled community. The Wheel-a-Thon allowed ALL people to learn about going through life with a disability. Photo By Seung-Ho Hong 292 (t0yx anlmilans

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« Elite Dance Team The Elite Dance Team is a showcase of some of the most talented and gifted hip-hop dancers the OSU campus had to offer. The rising popularity of the relatively new squad was due in part to the increase in their performances at major events such as IFC Sing and the Fashion Show during It's a great feeling to know that people are excited to watch us dance. •Captain Moira Mitchell Mom's Weekend. Showing off their well-choreographed routines during the basketball games helped to boost their reputation and notoriety. Other campus-wide events gave the dance team a chance to prove themselves. By Alix Latven Row 1: Toni Pusateri, Karrie Renfrow. Moira Mitchell. Kim Hannan. Stephanie Brindley. Karen Gamache Row 2: Anna Sun. Justin Woodside, Brooke Hansen. Ashanti McCallister. Laura Ransom. Andrea Thompson Row 3: Leslie Adkins. Courtney House. Kari Kridelbaugh. Adriann Spencer. O'Dell Hutchison, Gloria Penrose Photo By Laura Miller he Elite Dance Team shakes things up at the V Kappa Delta Mock Rock •97. Elite knows how to get the crowd excited. ractice. practice, practice: It takes a lot of hard work and dedication for the Elite performances we enjoy to be flawless. Photo By Laura Miller ■Ha Photo By Jay Cudal » 294 ((0ujamzalions