Oregon Tech Alumni Association

As an alumna of Oregon Institute of Technology (’89, ’08) and Senior Leadership Gift Officer at the Oregon Tech Foundation, RaShell Carvalho is deeply committed to advancing Oregon Tech’s mission and supporting future students. Through FreeWill, she has included Oregon Tech in her estate plans, creating a scholarship for the Business Management program that will provide lasting opportunities and support student success for generations to come.

“When I think about where to make a lasting impact, I think about Oregon Tech. It’s where I found community, purpose, and family. Including it in my estate plans felt like the most meaningful way to give back.” - RaShell Carvalho

Click here to learn more: https://frwill.link/4dCTMRm

This year’s inaugural Rugby Alumni Weekend was powered by the passion and dedication of Oregon Tech alumni who flew in from across the country to reconnect, compete, and celebrate the program they helped build. More than 75 alumni, students, and faculty came together for a barbecue, an alumni match, and a weekend full of memories.

Among the leaders who made it happen was Michael Palmer ’05—one of the original founders of the Oregon Tech Rugby Club. Michael first discovered rugby during an internship in Sweden, where he jumped into a match because the team was short a player. He brought that love for the sport back to campus, rallied his football teammates, and helped launch a club that continues to thrive today.

You can learn more about Michael’s journey—and how rugby shaped his life and career—at alumni.oit.edu/stories/michael-palmer.

What does your love letter look like? 💌 This Planned Giving Month, Oregon Tech invites you to consider the legacy you want to leave and the impact your values can have for generations to come.

With FreeWill, it’s simple to explore planned giving options that reflect what matters most to you—supporting students, strengthening programs, and shaping the future of Oregon Tech.

Click here for more information: https://frwill.link/42xAE2o

You are cordially invited to the Oregon Tech 4th Annual Presidential Gala on Saturday, May 16, at 5 p.m.

This unforgettable evening includes games, dining, and philanthropy with a purpose as Oregon Tech raises money to transform lives and empower students. Multiple student-led clubs will be on hand, running games and sharing stories about how Oregon Tech is helping them advance academically and through extracurricular activities.

Tickets are available at www.oit.edu/gala, and early bird pricing is available until May 1.

Join us for an engaging event with author David Dean (Oregon Tech, Class of 2005) as he leads a presentation and discussion on how AI is stepping into the everyday rhythm of work. We’ll explore how AI is shaping the small, in-the-moment decisions that drive organizations forward.

When: May 4th at 11:00 AM PST

Where: Portland-Metro Campus Room 124 or online

Register on The Roost: https://theroost.oit.edu/otfa/rsvp_boot?id=380004

Complementary signed editions of David’s book will be provided as part of this event & no registration fee.

Yesterday was incredible—the energy across campus, the way you showed up, and how you came together to support the people, programs, and projects that make Oregon Tech so special. 👏✨

There’s still time to keep that momentum going ⏳You have until noon today to make your gift and help push your favorite cause to the top in the challenges for most donors and most dollars raised!

Be part of the generosity: www.oit.edu/give

The owls have been found… and the winners are in for Klamath Falls and Portland-Metro! Each owl unlocked $100 toward the cause of their choice, turning the Hidden Hootie Challenge into impact for these areas at Oregon Tech.

Congratulations to the winners:
🎉 Nicole Riskin, Vascular Technology 2027, gave to the Vascular Club
🎉 Ted Mastrangelo, Software Engineering 2026, gave to the Tea Club
🎉 Spencer Bizon, Vascular Technology 2027, gave to the Vascular Club
🎉 Beatriz Arevalo, Embedded Systems 2028/29, gave to Embedded Systems
🎉 Gracie Peach, Vascular Technology 2028, gave to the Vascular Club
🎉 Yael Roque, Embedded Systems 2029, gave to CSET
🎉 Daria Drake, Vascular Technology 2027, gave to the Vascular Club
🎉 Lindsey Perkins, Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Technology 2028, gave to the Nuclear Medicine Club

Thank you to everyone who participated and followed along! Hootie may be out of hiding now, but the opportunity to make a difference is always within reach. www.oit.edu/hootday

It was great to see the Oregon Tech Geomatics alumni community come together in Salem for an alumni meetup with more than 40 owls!

Thank you to Linus Yu, Associate Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, for helping lead and support this gathering. Events like these strengthen alumni connections and reinforce the impact of the Oregon Tech network across Oregon and beyond.