NEW! Policy updates: Controller’s Unit policies for Relocation Allowance & Equipment Acquisitions have been updated.  Please see the Controller’s Unit Policy Program website for more information and contact the Policy Steward listed on each policy with any questions.

NEW! International Education Week is Nov 18-22: Each year in the third week of November, Oregon State University celebrates International Education Week. If your unit has existing events planned fall term which connect to the theme of international exchange and global engagement, or if you would like to plan an event during this week for your unit to celebrate OSU’s global achievements, impacts, and community, please provide details via this webform by Friday, Oct. 24. For questions, contact [email protected].

NEW! Volunteers wanted for blackberry study (Corvallis)  Seeking volunteers age 55 years and older who are not currently eating more than 2 cups of berries per week, do not have memory or learning disorders, and do not take medications that affect focus and concentration. Volunteers will consume freeze-dried blackberry powder daily for 12 weeks and will receive $100. Title: Impact of Oregon Blackberries on Cognition and the Gut Microbiome Principle Investigator: Kathy Magnusson, DVM, PhD. For more info and to see if you qualify: https://lpi.pub/BlackberryStudy   Contact: [email protected]  541-737-3594. 

NEW! Yoga and Meditation Class Scholarships for ALL: Students, faculty/staff, and members of the public who are limited by resources are invited to apply for financial support to attend classes at Marigold. Scholarships are available for drop in yoga, meditation, and dance classes. We have five $70 scholarships for our Sufi Expressive Art workshop on Nov 3. Marigold is a beautiful, biophilic, contemplative practice center located in Downtown Corvallis. Apply for a scholarship or contact us. 

NEW! Career fairs: Need help landing your dream job or finding a great internship? Ready to connect with professionals in your field? Come network, learn, and explore possibilities for your future at one of the Career Development Center’s Fall 2024 Career Fairs! Professionals, employers, and grad schools will be seeking out students and recent grads. See fair dates and details here: https://career.oregonstate.edu/career-fairs

TIAA On-Campus Consultations at Cascades: Employees can meet with Andrew “AJ” Martinez, financial consultant from TIAA to discuss your financial goals and savings plans for retirement. There is no cost for these consultations and they are available to all employees no matter what stage you are at in your career. Appointments are available on OSU Cascades Campus Thursday Oct. 24. Schedule online at www.tiaa.org/schedulenow, or by phone at (503) 265-3905.

Beavs Give!: We are excited to announce the OSU Foundation’s crowdfunding campaign, Beavs Give! Your gifts, no matter the size, help turn innovative ideas into reality. For example, your support can fund an interdisciplinary educational pilot like the OSU Land Speed Racing Team, where students from the College of Engineering (COE), College of Business (COB), and College of Liberal Arts (CLA) collaborate to form a real-world competition organization and chase world records. After making your gift, please consider spreading the word and inspiring others via social media using #BeavsGive. 

OSU Health and Safety Committee: The University Health and Safety Committee would like to invite campus members interested in health and safety to attend our open meetings, held semi-annually in May and October. Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 2:30 to 4 p.m.  Anyone can access OSU’s University Health & Safety Committee online, including past meeting minutes, information on how to contact a committee member, and a web link to report safety concerns. If you are interested in attending the meeting or would like additional information about the Safety Committee, please contact Dan Kermoyan at [email protected] to RSVP and request the meeting location.

Wellness Ambassadors: Are you interested in advancing work life and wellness at OSU? We are looking for volunteers for the new Work Life and Wellness Ambassador Program. Ambassadors are a committed group of volunteers who understand the importance and value of connecting employees to work life and wellness programs and resources on campus in order to support the whole employee. These volunteers help create a culture of whole-person wellness by promoting participation, awareness and engagement in work life and wellness programs, services and events. For more information click here.

Supervisor Series: The New OSU Supervisor Series is an orientation program for employees starting in new manager, supervisor, or lead worker roles. Designed to be completed within the first month of their new role, this orientation series equips participants with foundational knowledge about supervisory responsibilities at OSU. Learn more and register

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. At the end of this course, learners will: have a solid understanding about the principles and policies that apply to our employees; know how to navigate within the space of talent management activities; recognize when, and how, to provide equal opportunity & access to employees; and be familiar with the OSU resources and responsibilities relating to employee health, safety, and wellbeing.  Learn more and register.