Oregon Institute of Marine Biology 100th Anniversary Celebration
August 23–25, 2024
Coos Bay, OR
Registration is now open for the highly anticipated 100th Anniversary Celebration of the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology! We hope you will join us August 23, 24, and 25, 2024 for a celebration filled with exciting activities and opportunities to reconnect with fellow alumni, faculty, and staff.
Beginning as a tent encampment in 1924, OIMB has supported top-quality education and research ever since. It is now the third oldest marine laboratory on the Pacific coast and supports a thriving Marine Biology major. As a valued member of our community, we would be honored to have you join us for this momentous occasion.
You can also celebrate 100 years of the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology by supporting the Charleston Marine Life Center! Located on the water on the edge of the Charleston Marina, the CMLC is an exciting place of discovery for 15,000 visitors per year. Its mission is to serve as a science education resource for the UO, and for area students, teachers, families, and individuals through public hours, preK-12 student programs (in person and online), mentoring for youth exploring careers in science, community programming, and lifelong learning.
Schedule of events
Friday, August 23
Alumni meet and greet
5:00–8:00 p.m.
Charleston Marine Life Center | Coos Bay, OR 97420
Immerse yourself in the captivating atmosphere of the Charleston Marine Life Center (OIMB’s museum and aquarium), where you can mingle with old friends and make new connections. Enjoy heavy appetizers and a cash bar.
Saturday, August 24
History of Oregon Institute of Marine Biology
9:00–11:30 a.m.
Hales Center for the Performing Arts | Coos Bay, OR 97420
Join a special symposium on the colorful history of OIMB and the Charleston Campus. Featuring archival materials and video interviews with alumni, this symposium celebrates a century of excellence in marine research and education.
Lunch
12:30 p.m.
OIMB Dining Hall Back Lawn
Enjoy a fabulous seafood lunch featuring BBQ tuna and clam chowder, a cash bar, and complimentary coffee and tea as we share brief remarks from Oregon Institue of Marine Biology dignitaries.
Lab open houses
1:30 p.m.
Take a journey through the rich history and groundbreaking research of the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology. Explore our state-of-the-art facilities and witness the incredible work being done by faculty and students.
Sunday, August 25
Various locations
Note: The OIMB dining hall lab with OIMB memorabilia and the Charleston Marine Life Center will be open from 10am-2pm.
Activities to do on your own:
- Explore the tide pools at South Cove, early morning – low tide is at 10:15
- Hike the South Slough trails
- Check out the seals and sealions at Cape Arago
- Visit the Oregon Dunes
- Walk on Bastendorf Beach
- Buy smoked tuna or salmon at Chuck’s seafood for a picnic at Sunset Beach
- Hike the coastal trail at Cape Arago
- Drive down to Bandon to visit the seabird colonies and stop for an ice cream at the cheese factory
- Have lunch or dinner at the 7 Devils pub or alehouse in Coos Bay, owned by OIMB alumna, Annie Pollard
Registration
Registration for this event has closed. Please email Erin Hagen at ehagen@uoregon.edu with questions about registration.
Location
Charleston Marine Life Center
63466 Boat Basin Rd
Coos Bay, OR 97420
and
Hales Center for the Performing Arts
1988 Newmark Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
In an effort to keep everyone healthy, if you're feeling ill, please consider staying home.
Questions?
Email Erin Hagen or call 800-245-ALUM.
Brightcrowd
Your new online yearbook! This platform is a virtual hub for Oregon Institute of Marine Biology graduates, faculty, and staff to connect with one another ahead of the event. Please email Erin Hagen at ehagen@uoregon.edu with your name, email address, and connection to OIMB if you did not receive an invitation to join the online yearbook.
Traveling to OIMB
By land (in your own car): Take Highway 101 to Coos Bay or North Bend. Follow signs to “Ocean Beaches,” “Charleston,” or “Sunset Bay.” Charleston is approximately eight miles from Coos Bay. As you enter Charleston, cross the South Slough bridge and turn right on Boat Basin Drive. OIMB is approximately one-half mile on the left at 63466 Boat Basin Drive. Driving from Eugene takes two-and-a-half hours. Driving from Portland takes about five hours.
By air (Southwest Oregon Regional Airport): Service to North Bend is provided by United Airlines via San Francisco.
Update your info!
Be sure to update your current email and mailing addresses with the UOAA. If we do not have your current contact information, we are unable to keep you informed about upcoming events! Don't hesitate to call us at 800-245-ALUM or email us to confirm that your record is up to date.