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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. Content appearing includes timely news and feature stories from broadcast, print and online sources. Occasionally, opinion pieces and first-person columns appearing in mainstream media outlets that are written by faculty members and pertain to their academic or professional expertise may be included based on their unique, informative value, timeliness and space constraints. It is not the policy of OSU Today to include Letters to the Editor. Occasionally, articles highlighted in OSU Today may either be subscription-only or behind a paywall if a maximum number of articles has been reached that month. Many subscription-only publications, like the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, can be accessed by anyone with an OSU email account through the search function on the OSU Libraries home page, which grants free access to many publications. See https://library.oregonstate.edu/ and click on 1Search.
That’s the takeaway from a new study backed by a coalition of nearly 14,000 scientists and led by two researchers at Oregon State University. The study, published in the journal BioScience, tracks 31 indicators of the planet’s health, split into human activities (population, energy consumption, air transport, total emissions, and so on) and the climate’s responses (rising temps, sea ice loss, ocean acidity, and others.) (see also The Guardian, CNET, EcoWatch)
However, climate change has exacerbated its effect, said Francis Chan, the director of the Cooperative Institute for Marine Resources Studies at Oregon State University, resulting in increasingly frequent and extensive hypoxic areas that can morph into “dead zones,” where the total lack of oxygen kills off species that cannot swim away, much like the Dungeness crabs. (subscription only) (see also KATU)
A two-legged robot invented at Oregon State University completed a 5K in just over 52 minutes. Cassie the robot, created by OSU spinout company Agility Robotics, made history with the successful trot. (see also Gizmodo, Futurism, Tech Xplore, The Verge)
Jade will soon continue her gymnastics career at Oregon State University. She signed a letter of intent with the college in 2017 and deferred enrollment until the end of the 2020 Olympics. The school's Beavers women's gymnastics team already has her on their roster for the 2022 season.
'Entomologists will be discussing the systematic placement of this fossil for years since it is so bizarre,' said the study's lead author and Oregon State University researcher George Poinar Jr., in a statement. (see also KTVZ)
“There are no rules — it’s your garden,” says Brooke Edmunds , associate professor of community horticulture with Oregon State University Extension. “Don’t be afraid to try new things. You’ll get so much joy out of the pride of growing things yourself.”
And while telling a child or your parents that your new Tesla can “see” obstacles on the road may seem like a straightforward explanation, Cindy Grimm tells Inverse that opting for simplicity instead of precision could be more dangerous than it seems. (Grimm’s a mechanical, industrial, and manufacturing engineering professor at Oregon State University, whose work includes robot policy and ethics.)
"There's been at least some research testing the dowsers' skill," over the years, says Todd Jarvis, the director of the Institute for Water & Watersheds at Oregon State University, a one-time dowser and member of the American Society of Dowsers, and a practicing hydrogeologist. "And for every study that says there's nothing to it, there's a study that says there's something to it."
Earlier this week, the director of the CDC suggested fully vaccinated people infected with COVID-19, also known as "breakthrough cases," could carry just as much virus as unvaccinated people, and may spread it just as easily. Chunhuei Chi, Director of Oregon State University's Center for Global Health, pushed back on that theory. "That one I think is still speculation because we still don't have empirical data on that, so that is just a suspicion," said Chi. "There are conflicting reports." (see also LA Times)
Many athletes use social media to feel empowered by sharing their voice, expanding their sphere of influence, fostering connections and building personal brands, said Fernando Frias, a sports psychologist at Oregon State University. But the significance of the Olympics, compounded with heightened national pride, also means more people are likely to direct negativity at athletes online.
A piece by Jonathan Hurst, chief technology officer and co-founder of Agility Robotics, as well as an associate professor of robotics and College of Engineering Dean's Professor at Oregon State University.
To understand how fires work, Oregon State University forestry professor John Bailey pointed to the fire behavior triangle. Wildfires depend on three things: weather, topography, and fuels.
The grant is led by Sonia Chernnova of Georgia Tech, and the team of researchers includes Oregon State University’s Kagan Tumer, who is director of the Collaborative Robotics and Intelligent Systems Institute. The grant is set to be used to create the NSF AI Institute for Collaborative Assistance and Responsive Interaction for Networked Groups, or AI-Caring. (see also KTVZ)
A new grant will allow Oregon State University researchers to study the nutritional value of more than 100 bee-pollinated crops, native plants and commonly used ornamental plants, a project that could help scientists better understand the global decline of bee populations. (see also Capital Press, Gazette-Times)
Co-authored by John F. Wager and Randy Hoffman, who began working together at Oregon State University. Wager is a professor of electrical engineering and computer science there and the lead author of the 2008 book Transparent Electronics. His student Hoffman—while working toward his master’s in electrical engineering—researched oxide semiconductor–based thin-film transistors, producing the first in a series of key patents. He is now a senior engineer at HP, where he develops oxide-based, printed, and flexible electronics and active-matrix displays.
Gravem, a postdoctoral scholar and marine ecologist from Oregon State University, is one of six researchers from Santa Cruz and Oregon working to understand the recent decline of Pacific kelp forests. She walks through the lab, exposing tiny underwater worlds.
While moving through fields, the electric tractor can simultaneously collect data from “root to fruit” — from ground floor to fruit level — said Scott Fairbanks, an independent researcher and computer science expert at Oregon State University.
The company dates back to the mid-aughts, when it grew out of research at Oregon State University. (this article is behind a paywall)
Though public universities were excluded from recent statewide water restrictions for government agencies, the University of Oregon and Oregon State University both are taking continued steps to keep their campuses from using more water than needed.
Greater buffer zones around bodies of water and more consistent enforcement of water protection regulations are needed to reduce agriculture-based pollution in the Western U.S., a recent review from Oregon State University found.
Thirteen researchers from the Oregon State University College of Engineering are part of a $20 million federal effort, known as the AgAID Institute, to develop artificial intelligence to tackle mounting agricultural challenges such as diminishing water and labor supplies, weather variations and climate change.
Eight years ago, Oregon State University Librarian Tiah Edmunson-Morton created one of the most important resources in beer when she launched the Oregon Hops and Brewing Archive in Corvallis. When she was starting out, the work itself was familiar, but the world she entered was not. She described a moment when she became acutely aware of the different cultural expectations within beer.
The Oregon State University Board of Trustees meets remotely from 9 a.m. to 11:30 on Tuesday.
“This bill’s passage is very timely,” said Jack Barth, executive director of Oregon State University’s Marine Studies Initiative and co-chair of Oregon’s OAH Council. “This year, we’re seeing early upwelling and expect a more severe than average hypoxia season during late summer. These low-oxygen events can hurt marine life that can’t escape fast enough.”
Hazelnuts, and why not Oregon hazelnuts, can significantly improve your levels of two key micronutrients, magnesium and vitamin E. That’s according to the latest study out of Oregon State University that looked at 32 people 55 and older who ate 2 ounces of hazelnuts daily for 16 weeks.
The Arizona Sunrays-based gymnast signed a letter of intent with Oregon State University, according to the school’s website. (see also KGW, Washington Post)
Oregon State University – Cascades has given its 2021 Employee Awards to six faculty and staff members for outstanding contributions to the Bend campus and surrounding community.
Earth's 'vital signs' have taken a turn for the worse, scientists fear, with climate change appearing to have pushed us past various 'tipping points' from which there is no return. Experts led from the Oregon State University analysed 31 key environmental parameters, concluding that 16 have recently set worrying new records.
“Perhaps the biggest challenge is for instructors who are teaching college students (even sophomores) who did not have a standard first year of college on a face-to-face campus,” wrote Regan Gurung, associate vice provost and executive director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Oregon State University. “Not operating on Zoom for all of them and getting socialized to face-to-face classes is going to be a little tougher than how it was in the past.”
Keeping pH in the right range for certain plants is essential, according to Weston Miller, Oregon State University Extension Service horticulturist. Plants with specific pH requirements include vegetables, blueberries and rhododendrons.
Not everyone at Oregon State University worked from home during the pandemic. Thanks to parents, preschoolers, and OSU students and staff, the OSU Center for Child Development kept the doors opened and survived an unprecedented year of service delivery in person.
Oregon State University’s College of Engineering added its architectural engineering bachelor’s degree program in 2019 — the first in the Pacific Northwest and only the second west of the Rockies. In June, its inaugural class of five students received their degrees (one more student graduated in the fall of 2020). Dozens more will soon follow: Eighty-one students — 30 women and 51 men — are enrolled in the program.
Ellen McPherson hadn’t planned on moving to Germany in September. Ellen, who earned a bachelor’s degree in German and Environmental Sciences with a minor in Spanish from OSU in 2021, was selected as an alternate for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Germany back in April. Receiving alternate status meant that she could be promoted to Finalist status if additional funding became available.
Shop at the Dock: Angee Doerr (far right), a fisheries specialist with Oregon Sea Grant and the OSU Extension Service, led a Shop at the Dock tour in Newport on July 23. She told participants about Oregon’s fishing industry and various types of boats in the fleet. Want to attend one of the free tours? More are set for Aug. 6, 13 and 20 at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Just meet at dock 5 at the Port of Newport. Show us what you're doing this summer! Email your photos to [email protected]. Whether you're hiking in the Cascades, teaching summer courses or keeping our campus landscape beautiful, we want to see it.
COVID-19 vaccines: For information about vaccines in the Benton County, visit this website. OSU-Cascades students, faculty and staff can learn where to find vaccines in Central Oregon here. Check your local public health authority websites for more information. You can also visit the Oregon Health Authority: Get Vaccinated Oregon website and the CDC VaccineFinder for vaccinations anywhere in the U.S. Go to COVID-19 information for links to OSU, local, state and federal resources; and updates on the latest federal travel restrictions.
OSU Laughter Yoga Club: Laughter reduces stress and improves health. Anyone can laugh intentionally. OSU’s Laughter Yoga Club will guide you through the exercise and experience of intentional laughter with a certified Laughter Yoga leader. Summer 2021 OSU Laughter Yoga Club sessions are Mondays at 4-4:30 p.m on Zoom. Sponsored by OSU CAPS and UIT. Write to Jon for disability accommodations and anything else: [email protected]. Register for OSU Laughter Yoga Club on Zoom at https://beav.es/JEY.
Board of Trustees: The OSU Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, Aug. 3, from 9-11:30 a.m. Trustees will consider the organization of schools and a new academic program within the College of Liberal Arts, improvements to the Hatfield Marine Science Center seawater system in Newport, a potential candidate for an anticipated vacancy on the Board, a lease agreement with Samaritan Health Services, and the board’s proposed 2023 and 2024 meeting calendars. As part of its agenda, the board will also hold an executive session pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(e) to conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to negotiate real property transactions. The board meeting agenda and materials will be posted as they are available at http://oregonstate.edu/leadership/trustees/meetings. If special accommodation is required, please contact 541-737-3449 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance.
NEW! New OSUsed Store Schedule: The OSUsed Store will resume twice-per-week public sales this week, Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Fridays noon to 3 p.m.; details here. Staff may now shop for their department Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; details here. The store, at 644 SW 13th Street, carries furniture, computers, household items, office supplies and more.
Beaver Classic Cheese Sales: Come see us at the Corvallis Farmer’s Market every Wednesday and Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Corvallis Riverfront on First Street between Jackson and Monroe. You can also order online for the farmers market and just stop by the booth — no waiting. Start here: https://locallygrown.localfoodmarketplace.com/Index.
NEW! HMSC Research Seminar: On Thursday, Aug. 5, 3:30 p.m., Laura Lilly from Oregon State University and NOAA's Northwest Fisheries Science Center will be giving a seminar titled “Analyzing physical drivers of seasonal and interannual zooplankton community variability in the Southern and Northern California Current System.” Zoom link or call +1-971-247-1195 Meeting ID: 945 5573 115. Click here for more information.
NEW! OSU Campus Day: On Saturday, Aug. 14, the Dr. Lawrence Griggs Office for Black & Indigenous Student Success welcomes Black and Indigenous students and their families to the Corvallis campus from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. We will showcase many amazing opportunities that OSU has to offer. Lunch will be served. Registration, at no cost, is required at this link: beav.es/3zy.
The 12th Annual Treasure Valley Golf Tournament: Help us Build the Dam! Join the Treasure Valley Beavers on the green Aug. 13 for the 12th Annual Treasure Valley Golf Tournament, featuring golf, lunch and special appearances from OSU Athletics and local legend Scott Masingill, a PNGA Hall of Fame Inductee and proud OSU ’73 grad. A portion of the event proceeds will go to the Our Beaver Nation fund that supports the holistic development of our incredible student-athletes. Check in: 7:30 a.m.; shotgun start: 8:30 a.m.; followed by 12:30 p.m. lunch and awards. Register by July 30 for golf (or lunch only) and help us Build the Dam. Full event info and sponsorship details here: osualum.com/BoiseGolf.
Charlene Alexander Reception: Interim President Becky Johnson invites members of the Oregon State University community to save the date for a reception in honor of Charlene Alexander, vice president and chief diversity officer. Please plan to join us on Monday, Sept. 13 from 2-3:30 p.m. as we celebrate Charlene and wish her a fond farewell. Additional details, including the location, will be shared closer to the event. Contact Shari Brumbach ([email protected]) with any questions
NEW! OSU Assist (Crisis Response Team) program coordinator final candidates forum: Please save the date for webinar forums: Candidate 1 on Monday, Aug. 9 from 1-2 p.m, and Candidate 2 on Tuesday, Aug. 10 from 1-2 p.m. Registration links will be provided in next week’s OSU Today. Candidates will make a presentation, followed by Q&A. Information about OSU Assist can be found here.
NEW! Clean Water Virtual Conference: Aug. 26, noon to 5 p.m.; free and open to the public. The College of Engineering is hosting this online event to bring together scholars and stakeholders from diverse disciplines whose work is directed toward maintaining, preserving and improving clean and sustainable sources of water for human and ecosystem use. Includes a Keynote Presentation and Q&A with David Sedlak, Plato Malozemoff Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UC Berkeley: “Three Paths to Solving Six Water Problems.” Complete details and registration at https://events.engineering.oregonstate.edu/cwc-2021/home.
NEW! Floor Monitor Training: Training for Floor Monitors and Building Managers on roles and responsibilities when evacuating their building. Training is the second Wednesday of every month via Zoom. Sign up for Zoom Floor Monitor Training at: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1ZhCgowN8AukjPf.
Care.com Webinar: Ensuring a Successful Return to Work & School: This year, the return to work and school is going to look — and feel — different than in years past. Both parents and kids are going to be stressed and anxious about how to approach this "new normal." Avni Patel Thompson, the founder and CEO of Milo, is going to share a framework for how to think about this new reality, planning tips, and how to divide household duties so the mental load feels equitable and manageable. Wednesday, Aug. 11, 9 a.m. Register here.
Coping During Uncertain Times: People have a powerful need to understand and predict their environments in order to feel in control. When we are exposed to potential threats to our well-being, we naturally respond to this uncertainty with anxiety and fear. This training will address ways of effectively coping with uncertainty in today’s media-saturated world. The course will examine how to remain positive and functional despite the risks of living in a changing world. Included will be practical tips for coping with uncertainty, re-establishing control and how to speak to children about fear. Wednesday, Aug. 18, 3 p.m. Register here.
Living with Change: Whether going back to school or changing careers, starting a family or retiring, change brings both opportunities and turmoil. In today’s fast paced world, change has become a constant. Even when we are able to see the advantages of change, it can be hard to say goodbye to what’s changing. This workshop will provide you techniques to deal effectively with change. Tuesday, Aug. 31, noon. Register here.
Free, online self-paced training: Introduction to DEI in the Workplace. The OSU Center for Advancing DEI in Business announces the latest addition to our series of free online, self-paced trainings: Introduction to DEI in the Workplace. This training provides a basic 30-minute overview of the ethical and business cases for DEI as well as a primer on basic DEI terms and concepts. Appropriate for people at all levels of an organization, this is a great way to ensure that people are on the same page when it comes to DEI basics. Feel free to enroll for a refresher course yourself, or share it with your industry contacts. Join us as we make change, together.
NEW! Dog study: The Oregon State University Department of Clinical Sciences is seeking dogs that weigh more than 15 kg (33 lbs) and have a history of gastrointestinal disease to participate in a research study. Dogs that have a history of gastrointestinal signs (vomiting, weight loss, diarrhea or poor appetite) and responded favorably to a hypoallergenic diet are eligible. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of fiber on the gut microbiome. Participation in this study involves: a time commitment of five weeks to monitor your pet at home, coming to the OSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital three times, and a gift card to Amazon. For more information about this study, please contact the principal investigator, Dr. Stacie Summers, by email at [email protected].
NEW! Taste Testers Wanted: The OSU Center for Sensory & Consumer Behavior Research is looking for panelists for consumer taste tests. Open to all students, faculty, staff and family members 18 and over. Panelists receive up to $20/hour for their time. Tests run throughout the year. Fill out Qualtrics survey to be added to our pool at http://agsci-labs.oregonstate.edu/sensoryresearch/or call 541-737-6506.
NEW! Oregon State team named ITE Traffic Bowl Champs: The Oregon State University team won the Institute of Transportation Engineers Traffic Bowl, knocking off Minnesota and Florida in the finals this month. This special moment comes nearly 30 years after Oregon State won the first Traffic Bowl hosted by the Oregon ITE section in Portland.
NEW! Health & Safety: The University Health & Safety Committee wants to share that the University Health and Safety Policy has been updated and is available online now. All employees should read and familiarize themselves with this updated university policy. Did you know that you can also access OSU’s University Health & Safety Committee online at http://ehs.oregonstate.edu/uhsc, including past meeting minutes, information on how to contact a committee member, and a link to report safety concerns online.
NEW! Monthly Emergency Preparedness Topic: Waste In Disasters. Natural and man-made disasters such as floods, hurricanes or warfare that flood the sewer system can cause additional personal and community disasters. You may be unable to flush the toilets or run water for weeks or even months. Failure to properly dispose of human waste can lead to epidemics. This month’s poster can be downloaded at https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/waste-disasters.
NEW! Rent the “home” of campus for your football pregame party: Conveniently located directly across from Reser Stadium, the CH2M HILL Alumni Center is re-opened for bookings and will make the perfect spot for your intimate or large pregame parties of all sizes. Host your next event in a safe, clean and refreshed environment with ample indoor and outdoor space to rent – including a new outdoor tent. We look forward helping you plan a spirit-filled tailgater for you this season. Call Piper today at 541-737-7869 for information on venue, catering and pricing, or visit osualum.com/center.
2021-22 STARR Award program applications due Friday: Applications for the OSGC 2021-22 STudent Academic Research Review (STARR) Award Program are due Friday, July 30, by 5 p.m. Applicants select a topic to review that involves current NASA-related research. Selected topics must align with one or more of NASA Mission Directorate’s top priorities or speak to challenges facing the execution of current missions. If awarded, STARR recipients will thoroughly review the selected research topic and write an original white paper. Learn more: https://spacegrant.oregonstate.edu/undergraduate-award-program-student-academic-research-review-starr.
2021 State of Diversity at Oregon State Address: The Office of Institutional Diversity presents the 2021 State of Diversity at Oregon State Address. This year's address is comprised of in-depth conversations with faculty, staff and student leaders within the OSU community discussing their vision, challenges and progress in building a more equitable and welcoming university. Learn more about the State of Diversity at Oregon State in 2021 by visiting https://beav.es/StateOfDiversity.
Campfires banned: Campfires are banned in all Oregon state parks east of Interstate 5. The ban applies to wood fires, charcoal fires, cooking fires, warming fires, charcoal briquettes, pellet grills, candles, tiki torches and other devices that emit flames or embers. Portable cooking stoves or propane lanterns using liquefied fuels are allowed, though propane fire pits are not. The ban arises from increased temperatures across the state this week into next.
Paul Biwan retirement: After more than 25 years at OSU and three other higher ed institutions, Paul Biwan will be retiring the end of July. For approximately the first 18 years, Biwan and Leigh Larkin worked as a team building the training and organizational development unit from scratch. With a personal mission of positively impacting individual and organization effectiveness and a strong service ethic, Biwan and Larkin developed numerous programs often with the support of great campus partners. Among their accomplishments are Core for Managers and Supervisors which has been taught and rewritten numerous times for 25+ years, the Journey into Leadership program for 18 years, 1-to-1 coaching for more than 20 years, numerous workshops, design and facilitation of retreats/work sessions and extensive OD projects that were mostly quietly done behind the scenes.
Storing data: As the trend of working from home increased during the pandemic, our remote environment of home offices with shared computing among household members has increased the amount of data created and stored in the cloud or locally. This increased amount of data available to hackers has also increased the risk of cyberattacks. Please check out the article at https://www.cisecurity.org/newsletter/2021-cyber-hot-topics-ransomware/ to learn more about what ransomware is, how to protect those in your household and their data and devices, and actions you can take if ransomware infects your computing devices. This message brought to you by the OSU Office of Information Security.
Call For Library Returns: As onsite campus life continues to grow, we request that you please return library books left behind in your spaces by students and staff who won’t be returning to campus. They can be dropped off 24/7 to the return slot to the right of Valley Library’s front entrance or sent via campus mail to “Circulation, The Valley Library.” Questions? [email protected].
Participants wanted for OSU Research Study: Taste Perception of Carbohydrates. The study explores how insulin release is triggered by tasting carbohydrates. Healthy individuals aged 18-35, non-smokers and non-diabetics only. Saliva and blood will be collected. Individuals that complete 2 sessions will receive $40. Please email [email protected] for more details. Principal Investigator: Juyun Lim.
Floor Monitor Training: Training for Floor Monitors and Building Managers on roles and responsibilities when evacuating their building. Training is the second Wednesday of every month via Zoom. Sign up for Zoom Floor Monitor Training at: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1ZhCgowN8AukjPf.
Master Recycler class registration open: Learn all about waste reduction, reuse and recycling to create change in your community. Secure your spot in the Master Recycler class Monday evenings, Sept. 27-Nov. 29 on Zoom, plus in-person tours. Non-credit class is free to Linn and Benton County residents who agree to “pay back” what they learned by educating others. Registration is open until Sept. 7 or until spots fill, whichever comes first. Details here.
Grant funding for open educational resources now open: Funding to adopt, adapt or author an open textbook is now available through OSU’s Open Educational Resources Unit. All OSU faculty who want to help students save money while creating high-quality learning resources are invited to apply. Grant recipients will receive assistance in locating, adopting or authoring zero-cost course materials. All funding is a department-to-department transfer. Talk to your department head about how this applies to the grant. Deadline is Aug. 9. Visit the OERU website for more information or contact Stefanie Buck.
Fall 2021 On-campus Housing Move-In and Early Arrival: Fall 2021 move-in for the residence halls will take place between Sunday, Sept. 19 and Tuesday, Sept. 21. You can find more information on our website: http://oregonstate.edu/uhds/move-in-guide. Departments and programs that require students to arrive prior to Sunday, Sept. 19 for orientations or trainings must complete an Early Arrival Request Form for their group by Aug. 17. If you have questions, contact [email protected].
NEW! Demolition of 3rd floor bridge between Rogers and Graf Halls: As part of the Graf Hall Renovation Project, the 3rd floor bridge between Rogers Hall and Graf Hall will be demolished. Work will occur through the week of Aug. 6 and will generate noise and dust. No pedestrians or vehicles will be allowed in the vicinity of the work and the bridges at all levels will not be accessible. (view map). For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager David Amundson at 541-737-2760 or Construction Manager Lindsey Austin at 541-990-7720.
Washington Way: For work related to Pacific Power system upgrades, Pacific Power will continue to perform electrical trenching and drilling work through the end of August. Electrical trenching and drilling work started at the intersection of 35th Street and SW Washington Way in mid-April. Ongoing work will occur on both sides of SW Washington Way between 35th Street and 30th Street (view map). This work supports Pacific Power’s power infrastructure and prepares for future upgrades to SW Washington Way.
Callahan Hall: The sidewalk located on the south side of Callahan Hall will be temporarily closed for window repair work being done at Callahan Hall (view map). Work is scheduled through Thursday, Aug. 26. For questions or comments on this closure, contact Lizzet Stone, the UHDS operations manager for building finishes, at 541-737-8085.
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! Academic Wage Appointment - Salaried: Admin Assistant: This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time, 1.0 FTE, 12-month, Salaried Academic Wage position for OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon. Posting #P04648UF. Closes Aug. 11.
NEW! This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Accountant 2 position for the Business and Engineering Business Center. Posting #P03109CT. Closes Aug. 13.
NEW! Early Childhood Associate Teacher: This recruitment will be used to fill four full-time, 1.0 FTE, 12-month, Classified positions for OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon. Posting #P03104CT. Closes Aug. 16.
NEW! Property Specialist 3: This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time, 1.0 FTE, 12-month, Classified position for OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon. Posting #P03110CT. Full consideration Aug. 16. Closes Aug. 20.
NEW! Executive Assistant to the AVP/ Executive Director and Project Manager: University Housing & Dining Services invites applications for a full-time, 1.0 FTE, 12-month, professional faculty position. The Executive Assistant and Project Manager (EA/PM) works with a team of eight directors within UHDS and the MU and assists in administering functions such as campus dining, facilities and operations management, marketing and communications, diversity initiatives, new business development, and assessment. Posting #P04622UF. Closes Aug. 20.
“August of another summer, and once again / I am drinking the sun / and the lilies again are spread across the water. / I know now what they want is to touch each other." ~ Mary Oliver
Corvallis: Sunny this week with highs in the 90s and lows in the 50s.
Central Oregon: Sunny this week with highs in the 90s and lows in the 60s.
Newport: Mostly sunny this week, highs in the 60s, lows in the 50s.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
