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Today in the News Media is a synopsis of some of the most prominent coverage of OSU people and programs. Inclusion of any item constitutes neither an endorsement nor a critique, but rather is intended only to make the OSU community aware of significant items in the media. For more about this section, see: https://today.oregonstate.edu/email/submission-guidelines.
“They're going all the way up to the Arctic to feed already, so they're quite close to these newly ice-free areas that would allow them to pass through,” says Joshua Stewart, an assistant professor at Oregon State University’s Marine Mammal Institute who wasn't involved in the new discovery. (for a PDF version of this story, email [email protected])
Several universities also received funding for specific initiatives. Oregon State University got $10 million for student scholarships, Willamette University got $3 million for artificial turf in its baseball stadium, Southern Oregon University got $6 million to improve its Central Hall and Portland State got $500,000 for a Center for Women’s Leadership.
Gun manufacturers are increasingly attempting to court women as firearm owners, which has resulted in increased sales, according to a new study by Oregon State University researchers. Women's gun ownership in the United States increased from 16% to 22%, while men's gun ownership remained consistent at roughly 43%, according to the report. More than half of new gun owners in the country between 2019 and 2021 were women.
The researchers found that the biggest beneficiary of marine heat waves is gelatinous zooplankton—predominantly cylindrical-shaped pyrosomes that explode in numbers following a marine heat wave and shift how energy moves throughout the food web, said lead author Dylan Gomes, who worked on the study as a postdoctoral scholar with Oregon State University’s Marine Mammal Institute.
Oregon City’s Economic Development Department recently partnered with Oregon State University on its workforce development program.
In 2022 however, researchers from the Marine Mammal Institute at Oregon State university observed the mammals’ spending more time in the Chukchi sea and delaying their departure to their winter breeding grounds. Angela Szesciorka, a marine scientist working on tracking the whales, says that the availability of food due to warmer temperatures could be why they’re leaving for the Bering Sea later.
The finding by Oregon State University scientists indicates the fungal pathogen has evolved locally, thwarting disease resistance from the Gasaway cultivar that’s been bred into newer hazelnut tree varieties.
Study author Taylor Hersh of Oregon State University told Science that tail wagging's asymmetry was among her favorite findings in the study: "Often if there's something a dog encounters that it wants to approach, it wags more to the right side of its body, whereas if there's something it wants to withdraw from, it wags to the left side of its body. Perhaps the coolest thing is that dogs can perceive those asymmetries in other dogs."
Rainbow over the hill: Alicen Billings submitted this photo looking toward Bald Hill. We are accepting photo submissions at [email protected].
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Curious about the potential role of generative AI in teaching and learning? Read Does using AI aid learning? for the findings of a recent meta-analysis that examined the effects of chatbots on student learning outcomes. See the OSU Future AI site to find out about AI events and engagement opportunities including AI Week in April.
Department of Integrative Biology Ph.D. Defense Seminar: Bryan Lynn will present "Evolution and Cooperation in the Chemostat: Using the chemostat as a metaphor for life to examine fundamental questions surrounding cooperation and the Tragedy of the Commons" at 9 a.m. March 14 in ALS 4001 and via Zoom. Lynn is completing his Ph.D. in integrative biology under the guidance of Patrick De Leenheer and Martin Schuster.
BEE Research Seminar: Mohammad Zarei from the Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center at Virginia Tech will give the research seminar "Sustainable Transformations: From Food Waste to Resource Valorization" at 11 a.m. March 14 in STAG263.
OSU Beaver Dads: Come join in with other self-identified dads from around the Corvallis campus to talk about parenting, work and everything in between. Lunch will be provided. This is a time for informal conversation, so come late or leave early if you need, ask questions of other dads, share experiences/stories/resources and more. Noon to 1:30 p.m. March 14 in MU 221. Facilitated by Tarron Anderson (UHR). For accommodations and questions contact [email protected].
OSU Beaver Moms: Join us for a pilot gathering of this new Connections Series for self-identified moms. Enjoy lunch, connect with others and share your ideas for this group. Lunch provided. Facilitated by Stefanie Maerki (UHR) and the Family Resource Center. Noon to 1:30 p.m. March 14, MU 207. For accommodations and questions contact [email protected].
Elder Care Connections: Join us for monthly lunch-hour informational meetings and discussions about what it means to be a caregiver and how to optimally support your loved ones and yourself. Connect with other OSU community members providing care for a loved one. This month’s presentation: “Introduction to Portable Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) with Oregon POLST. Noon to 1 p.m. March 14 via Zoom. For meeting link and for accommodations, email: [email protected].
HMSC Research Seminar: Dawn Barlow, a postdoctoral scholar with OSU's Marine Mammal Institute will give a seminar titled “Three decades of nearshore surveys reveal habitat use, distribution, and abundance of gray whales and harbor porpoises in the Northern California Current” at 3:30 p.m. March 14 at the HMSC Carmen Ford Phillips Auditorium in the Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building or online. Zoom Link or call +1-971-247-1195 Meeting ID: 945 5573 115. Click here for more information.
Department of Botany & Plant Pathology Fall Seminar Series (Templeton Seminar): “Castilleja systematics and the speciation grey zone: the challenges (and potential!) of working in recent plant radiations,” presented by Sarah Jacobs of California Academy of Sciences, 4 p.m. March 14 in ALS 4001 and via Zoom. For complete schedule visit the BPP Seminar website.
Wildflower evolution and speciation: Sarah Jacobs, Howell Chair of Western North American Botany at the California Academy of Sciences will give BPP’s 2024 Dr. Bonnie Templeton Lecture on the charismatic wildflower genus Castilleja (paintbrushes): “Castilleja systematics and the speciation grey zone: the challenges (and potential!) of working in recent plant radiations.” 4-5 p.m. March 14 in ALS 4001 and via Zoom, free. For complete schedule visit the BPP Seminar website.
Provost’s Lecture featuring Diana B. Henriques: Join us for the first Provost’s Lecture of the 2023-24 series, featuring Diana B. Henriques, award-winning financial journalist and author. The lecture will be held at 7 p.m., March 14 in Austin Auditorium at LaSells Stewart Center. The Provost’s Lecture Series is a partnership of the Office of the Provost and the OSU Foundation which brings renowned thinkers, writers, scientists, artists and leaders to OSU to engage, challenge and inspire. Register here.
NEW! Yoga Nidra: Drawn from Vedic and Tantric practices, yoga nidra “yogic sleep” is a guided meditation experience which often yields deep relaxation, insight, and a sense of connection. Guided by Tiffany Bailey this from 6-7:30 p.m., Sunday, March 17, at Marigold. Purchase 1 Class pass or $15 for Drop-In. Please pre-register. Contact: [email protected]
Music à la Carte: Jonah Parzen-Johnson, flute and baritone saxophone: Jonah Parzen-Johnson makes music for baritone saxophone and flute that challenges listeners with experimental textures and forms while embracing them with warm approachable melodies. A Chicago native and longtime Brooklyn resident, Jonah has performed solo in more than a dozen countries across four continents. The event is at noon March 15 in the MU Lounge; admission is free.
Orange & Black Vocal Scholarship Concert: A night of choral music celebrating the arts at OSU. This annual event features the OSU Chamber Choir, Vocal Ensemble, Bella Voce and Meistersingers, directed by Steven Zielke, and takes place at 7:30 p.m. March 15 at First Methodist Church in Corvallis. Purchase tickets online; $10 – general admission; free – OSU students with ID.
Public Seed Library Cool Season Crops Pop-Up Plant Clinic: Come explore varieties of cool season crops and herbs to start or plant now. Get help planning your vegetable garden with foods you'll enjoy, get answers to your questions from Benton County Master Gardeners, and take home free seeds. 9:30 to noon March 16 at the Public Seed Library in the Corvallis-Benton County Library's historic Belluschi wing. Sponsored by the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition and Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. Connect at [email protected]
Event planner symposium: The twice-yearly event planner symposium gathers event planners at OSU to share best practices, hear from event vendors and network. Join us at 3 p.m. March 21 in the LaSells Stewart Center for the winter symposium that will focus on event venues, on and off campus. Register to attend the symposium, or email [email protected] for more information.
Eugene Vanpool Meet and Greet: Meet OSU community members from the Eugene area, enjoy free lunch, and discover benefits of commuting with the Eugene-to-Corvallis vanpool, from real people who ride together. Noon to 1 p.m. April 3, Heckert Lodge 110. Learn more about the “van fam” in this 2-minute movie. For questions or toRSVP please contact [email protected] by 5 p.m., March 26.
PRAx Opens Its Doors: Get to know PRAx up close at our all-day Open House event from noon-7 p.m., April 6 at the Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts. Explore our venues, look behind the scenes of the building, and enjoy live music, tours, art installations, the opening gallery exhibition (Sonic Booms: How the Sound and Science of Technology Created Pop Music), activities for children, an evening concert and more. The evening concert includes a performance of an extended work commissioned by PRAx, co-created by composer Franklin Piland, Delbert Anderson and Julia Keefe. The OSU Jazz Ensemble and the OSU Chamber Choir will present this special premiere. Open house daytime events are FREE to the public; tickets are required for the evening headliner performance.
NEW! Laura Mathieu M.S. defense: A presentation of Mathieu’s thesis, titled “Bonds Across Divides: Track III Diplomacy in Environmental Peacebuilding. A case study of EcoPeace Middle East in the Jordan Basin," takes place at 9 a.m., March 18, via Zoom. Mathieu is earning her M.S. in Water Resources Policy and Management with Laura Peters. Contact the WRGP Department at [email protected] with questions, for the Zoom link or for accommodations for disabilities.
NEW! BEE Research Seminar: Kathe Todd-Brown from University of Florida Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences will give the research seminar "What if everyone is right? Reconciling machine learning and process models estimations of global soil carbon dynamics" at 3 p.m. March 18 in KEC1003.
BEE Teaching Seminar: Mohammad Zarei from the Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center at Virginia Tech will give the teaching seminar "Extrusion Processing Technology" at 9 a.m. March 15 in GILM234.
Emily Ringer Executive Master of Public Policy defense: A presentation of Emily Ringer's paper, titled: "The Circumpolar Action Plan for Polar Bears: A qualitative inquiry into implementation dynamics and international collaboration," takes place at 11 a.m. March 15 in Bexell 326. Contact the School of Public Policy at [email protected] for Zoom inquiries.
College of Health research lecture: “Testing an Implementation Strategy for Antimicrobial Stewards to Reduce Excessive Antibiotic Use in Children’s Hospitals” will be presented by Ginger McKay, assistant professor at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis. Her lecture will be held from 1-2 p.m. March 15 in HFC 115 and via Zoom.
Adapting Environmental Ethics for the Anthropocene: Facts about the increasing, collective human influence on biological systems, from local ecosystems to planetary-level Earth systems, support the proposal that we now live in the Anthropocene. Three environmental thinkers will present and then discuss these issues together as a panel, including participation from the audience. 3 p.m. March 15 in Milam Hall, Room 318.
Fluid Body, Open Mind at Marigold: This class flows between movement and stillness, music and quiet, and is rooted in a range of somatic and embodiment techniques. For all levels and abilities. Guided by Joseph Bailey from 5:30-7 p.m. March 22 at Marigold. Class is by donation; please pre-register here. Contact with questions: [email protected].
Arts Integration Workshop for STEM Faculty: PRAx staff will demystify the arts and share ways STEM faculty can amplify their research with arts integration, including everything from innovative Broader Impacts projects to science-focused events and performances. All OSU science and engineering faculty are welcome. April 9 at PRAx. Workshop 3-5 p.m., reception and PRAx tour 5-6 p.m. Registration is required.
Exploring Masculinities: Presented by Community Engagement & Leadership and Hattie Redmond Women & Gender Center. We hope to collectively identify different ways people experience masculinity, explore non-toxic expressions of masculinity, and understand the intersections of masculinity with other aspects of identity. Join us to cultivate a more inclusive and understanding community, 5-7 p.m.,April 11, MU 13. Register at beav.es/cel.
OSU Extension to offer calving school: The OSU Extension Service will host two calving schools in Corvallis this year,1:30-5 p.m. April 19 and 1:30-5 p.m. April 22. These classes are designed for ranchers or farm workers who are new to calving. Topics will include nutritional and management strategies, calving facilities, the calving process, newborn calf care and dystocia, along with a hands-on activity. Spanish-language materials are available. Cost to attend is $5. To register, visit https://extension.oregonstate.edu/events/calving-school-corvallis-april-2024.
Mental Health First Aid: Develop the skills and confidence to help others in crisis and promote healing. Participants complete a full day training, which covers: mental health conditions, substance abuse disorders, mental health stigma, community resources for getting help, how to respond to a person in crisis. Free for OSU staff, faculty and students. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 26, Memorial Union. Lunch is included. Preregistration required to secure your space: https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/mental_health_first_aid_training_7424. For more information contact [email protected]
ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training): ASIST is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants don’t need any formal training to attend the workshop; anyone 18 or older can learn and use the ASIST model. Free for OSU staff, faculty and students and includes lunch. 8:45 a.m.-5 p.m. May 2-3. Preregistration is required to secure your space: https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/asist_training_applied_suicide_intervention_skill_training. For more information contact [email protected]
Core Curriculum for OSU Managers and Supervisors: Managers and supervisors at OSU play a key role in enabling employees to do their best work. The Core Curriculum for Managers and Supervisors is a training program for all Oregon State University managers, supervisors and lead workers. Spring 2024 program: 8:15 a.m. to noon May 7-10 via Zoom. Learn more and register.
NEW! Warm thanks to Central Oregon faculty and staff who are OSU Loyal: Part of the wonderful community of OSU employees who make gifts supporting the areas they love at the university. On Tuesday, April 16, a luncheon at OSU-Cascades with Chancellor and Dean Sherm Bloomer will honor these donors and celebrate the unbelievable impact of philanthropy at Oregon State.
NEW! Celebrating 30 years: Congratulations to John “Jack” Barth, professor, for reaching 30 years of service at OSU. You can read more about their time at OSU and others by clicking on their name. Congratulations and thank you for your service.
Park Terrace Place Parking Lots Permanently Closed Starting March 18: As part of the Jen-Hsun & Lori Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex project, the Park Terrace St. East and Park Terrace St. West (A2) parking lots will be permanently closed starting Monday, March 18. SW Park Terrace Place will also be permanently closed north of Plageman Student Health Center. For more information, alternate ADA parking and site maps, visit: https://beav.es/cf6
Mass timber exhibit: Want to see a cool example of mass timber engineering? Visit the College of Forestry’s PFSC Atrium to check out a project created by OSU students enrolled in WSE 425/525 “Timber Tectonics in the Digital Age,” a collaborative course between OSU’s Department of Wood Science and Engineering and the University of Oregon’s Department of Architecture. Students partnered with the city of Salem to design and build a prototype for a covered park shelter. Learn more here. Shelter on display till end of March.
Mental Health Refresh: Join CAPS this April 15 through May 15 to provide inspiration and support to our OSU community to engage in mental health-related activities, events, advocacy and learning. If you are hosting a mental health-related event this spring, please consider using the tag MHrefresh in the OSU Events Calendar and your event will be featured in the calendar on the Mental Health Refresh web page. Visit the marketing materials box folder to download a badge for your poster and more! This will add your event to the shared calendar of events found at https://counseling.oregonstate.edu/mental-health-refresh.
Office of Human Resources Learning & Development is now accepting FYI Friday presentation proposals for Winter and Spring 2024: Does your unit have a new or existing service, process, system, policy, or research you want to share with the campus community? FYI Friday is a program where campus partners are invited to present what they’re working on to a broad audience of professional faculty, academic faculty and classified staff – presentations can be anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours in length. Learn more about the requirements and application process. Contact [email protected] with questions.
FourSight Mindset Reveal Workshop: How do you approach a challenge?FourSight Mindset Reveal is a new workshop presented by the Office of University Human Resources that dives deep into the way that we solve problems together. This engaging workshop helps people learn more about their own mindset, learn appreciation for how colleagues work, and together be able create a stronger team environment and reach more creative solutions. The new two-hour workshop is offered on a monthly basis starting this Spring. View upcoming workshops and enroll here.
Male participants sought: Researchers in the College of Health at OSU are studying the effects of an FDA-approved drug on people at risk for high blood sugar. We are looking for male study participants between the age of 18-59 who are non-smokers and do not have diabetes. The study involves several visits to the Samaritan Athletic Medicine Center in Corvallis over approximately 4 months. By participating, you may receive up to $1,000 as well as information about your health. Email [email protected] to learn more and apply.
OSU VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance): Need help with your taxes? Not sure if you need to file taxes this year? Come to VITA for free tax preparation. We’re ready to help you! Learn more and schedule your appointment on our website. VITA Website. Open 5:30-8:30 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturdays in Austin Hall Atrium/Room 126. Questions: [email protected]
This email only lists new or recently updated job postings. For a full list of current job postings for OSU Today, go to: http://today.oregonstate.edu/email/jobs To apply for the below positions, visit jobs.oregonstate.edu unless otherwise specified.
NEW! Oregon State University Extension Service in Umatilla County invites applications for two (2) Bilingual (English/Spanish) Office Specialist 2 positions located in Hermiston and Milton-Freewater. Both positions are 12-month, full-time, classified positions starting at $16.19 hourly + bilingual differential pay and benefits. Applicants are encouraged to apply to both positions. P04710CT (Milton-Freewater) and P04711CT (Hermiston). Closes March 23.
NEW! The Innovation Lab at Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport seeks an Innovation Lab Assistant. This job is a part-time, student position (10 hours per week). The position is a combination of learner, designer, builder and mentor. The student will focus on the engineering and design associated with studying the marine world, developing and building a new project idea or one proposed by the iLab Manager. Posting #P10834SE. Closes March 29.
NEW! Student Communications Assistant: Oregon Sea Grant seeks to hire one or two students to assist with communications-related projects that could include photography, social media, videography or graphic design. Duties will be tailored to the student’s skills, interests and availability. Some of the work could take place at our Visitor Center at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, but this is not a requirement. We can pay for occasional travel from Corvallis to Hatfield. Posting #P10844SE. Closes April 3.
Pride Center: As part of the Pride Center Renovation project, the entrance to the B2 parking lot on SW A Avenue (west of the Pride Center) will be closed Wednesday, March 13, through Friday, March 15. This closure will be in effect from 7 a.m.. to 1 p.m. daily. The entrance lane will be closed; the exit lane will remain open. Alternate entrances will be available on Southwest 17th and 15th streets. Other possible impacts include noise near the work site.
Campus Way: As part of the Kelley District Utility Plant project, Campus Way will be closed between 26th Street and Memorial Place starting March 12 through March 15 to allow for crane activity. The south entrance of Kelley Engineering Center will be closed. The north sidewalk in this section of Campus Way will be closed to pedestrians. The south sidewalk will remain open as a detour. Bicycle lanes in this section of Campus Way will be closed in both directions. A bicycle detour will be available along the walkway on the south side of Milam Hall. (View closure map) (View bicycle detour). For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Justin Fuszek at 541-740-5260.
Parking lots closed: As part of the Jen-Hsun & Lori Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex project, the Park Terrace Street East and Park Terrace Street West (A2) parking lots will be permanently closed, starting Monday, March 18 (view map). SW Park Terrace Place will also be permanently closed north of Plageman Student Health Center. Construction fencing will be placed around the area in preparation for further construction activity.
Intersection closure: As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, the Washington Way and 30th Street intersection will be closed March 4 through April 15.
“Daffodils, That come before the swallow dares, and take The winds of March with beauty.” ~ William Shakespeare
Corvallis: Patchy frost and then sunny, high of 58, low of 35. Sunny tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Sunny today, high of 50, low of 27. Sunny tomorrow.
Newport: Patchy frost and then sunny today, high of 60, low of 40. Sunny tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr
