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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
Oregon State University’s Food Innovation Center is tops in the country. I’m blown away by the support we’ve received at every level of the Oregon Department of Agriculture. The Dairy and Nutrition Council helped unwrite costs for small, sustainable ice cream and cheesemakers to attend. (see also KOIN)
Native bees in the Oregon Coast Range are diverse and abundant in clearcut areas within a few years of timber harvest but their numbers drop sharply as planted trees grow and the forest canopy closes, research by Oregon State University shows. (see also KTVZ)
“Avoid the B vitamins before bed, because many of them are involved in the production of energy,” says Alexander Michels, Ph.D., research coordinator and communications officer at Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University. “While not every B vitamin will disturb your sleep, a few of them will—so unless you know which B vitamins are okay to take and how they might affect you before its time to sleep, it is better to just avoid the B vitamins within a few hours of bedtime, as a general rule.”
No coffee? Jennifer Cowan, Central Payroll Services accountant, took this photo of turkeys in front of the Java II entrance during Spring Break. We are accepting photo submissions at [email protected].
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Looking for ways to redefine, implement and assess class participation as collaboration? Register for the Rebranding Participation Sparkshop at noon April 21 via Zoom. This 20-minute program offered by the Center for Teaching and Learning will provide practical strategies to implement in your courses.
Board of Trustees: The Oregon State University Board of Trustees will meet April 14 to consider tuition rates for the next academic year, the construction of a proposed student success center at OSU-Cascades, the university’s 10-year business forecast and stipends for certain members of public boards. The board will meet from 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 14 in the Horizon Room of the Memorial Union on the Corvallis campus. All meetings are open to the public and can be attended in person, on Zoom or on the phone by calling 1-888-475-4499 (meeting ID: 655 466 888). Meeting agendas and materials are posted as they become available on the board’s website.
Department of Integrative Biology Grad Student Association seminar: Shaz Zamore, teaching assistant professor, Atlas Institute, CU Boulder will present a seminar, “Communicating Bench Research: inclusive STEAM education approaches” at 11 a.m. April 14 in a hybrid presentation. The in-person portion will be held in ALS 4001and the seminar can be accessed remotely via Zoom. For those who do not have a verified Zoom account, please join us on the IB YouTube channel, https://beav.es/IntegrativeBiologyYouTube. The seminar is free and open to the public.
Meat Center: The Clark Meat Science Center retail store will be open Friday from noon to 6 p.m. Products include fresh and cooked/smoked sausages, bacon, retail cuts, jerky and snack sticks. The store is at 3260 SW Campus Way, next to the Motor Pool. Contact [email protected] for questions regarding the store.
OSUsed Store Public Sales: The OSUsed Store carries furniture, computers, household items, office supplies and more at 644 SW 13th St. Public sales are open to all shoppers this Tuesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Friday, noon to 3 p.m.; details here. Staff may shop for their department Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; details here.
WIC Workshop: Patti Sakurai will talk about how she guides students through the drafting process in a WIC class, noon April 14 via Zoom. She will share how she teaches students about creating rhetorically effective drafts and how she uses supportive feedback to help them revise. Register here.
Health seminar: The College of Public Health and Human Sciences research seminar, “Understanding current challenges facing global polio eradication efforts,” will be presented by John Paul Bigouette, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, from 1-2 p.m. April 14, in HFC 115 or via Zoom. Learn more, see all spring seminars and watch past seminars on the college’s website. Co-sponsored by the CPHHS Epidemiology Program.
Applied Economics seminar: Prof. Akhil Rao from Middlebury College will present "Close Encounters of the LEO Kind: Spillovers and Resilience in Partially-Automated Traffic Systems," 2:30-4 p.m., April 14, Ballard Extension 219. Additional details available here.
NEW! Visiting Writers Series: Tania James. School of Writing, Literature and Film will host Tania James, whose novel “Loot” will be published this summer. James will give a free talk and Q&A session open to the public at 7:30 p.m. April 14 in the Valley Library Rotunda.
OSU Voice and Theatre: Fledermaus. An evening full of high notes and high jinks. OSU voice and theater students collaborate to perform "Fledermaus," Strauss' well-loved operetta, full of waltzes and pranks, in English with chamber orchestra. The cast includes national award-winning singers and a student orchestra. Held at Compton Family Wines, 810 Applegate Street, Philomath. 7:30 p.m. April 14-15 and 5:30 p.m. April 16. Tickets: $25, available at oregonstatecla.universitytickets.com.
Out of the Darkness Campus Walk: Raise awareness and bring hope and healing to those who have been directly impacted by suicide by joining the Out of the Darkness Walk. You may register individually or form/join a team at https://supporting.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=8923. Visit the event Padlet at https://beav.es/SqY where you can read and submit messages of hope or in honor of lost loved ones. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., April 15, SEC Plaza. Check-in, resource fair & hope activities at 10 a.m.; live programming at 11 a.m., walk at noon. Questions? Email [email protected].
NEW! Earth Day: This Earth Day, hear stories about bold solutions for a better planet from three CEOAS alums. Attendees will learn about innovations in climate technology, ocean policy and the growing blue economy. Panelists are Julie Pullen, partner and chief scientist at Propeller, a climate technology investor; Margaret Leinen, director of Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego; and Richard (Rick) Spinrad, U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and NOAA administrator. Moderated by Dean Tuba Özkan-Haller. 5:30 p.m., April 18 via Zoom. Register at https://ceoas.oregonstate.edu/earth-day.
NEW! Ask big questions at Alpha: The Catholic Student Association invites students to free dessert, talk and discussion. Alpha is a place to discuss big questions about life, faith, meaning and God in an open and welcoming environment, regardless of your religious belief. 7:30-8:45 p.m., April 18, MU Pan-Afrikan Sankofa Room. Continues every Tuesday throughout the term. Click here to register.
NEW! Orange Media open house: Join us at the Orange Media Network open house from 4-7 p.m., April 26 on the fourth floor of the SEC and the SEC Plaza. This event will include activities, music and snow cones. Explore the exciting world of media and discover how students can turn their passion into a rewarding career. Whether you're interested in broadcasting, journalism, multimedia production, creative design, sales/marketing or more, our team of experts will be on hand to guide you every step of the way.
Beyond Earth Day: Beyond Earth Day celebrates people and the planet annually at OSU. Events run from April 15 to April 28. It celebrates the well-being of our society, economy and planet, while learning about earth ecosystems, wellness, viable economies, social equity and more. More info beav.es/BeyondEarthDay. Questions? Contact [email protected] or (541) 737-3041.
CAPE, CAPS, EOA & OSU Assist open forum: Join representatives from Counseling & Psychological Services, the Center for Advocacy, Prevention & Education, the Office of Equal Opportunity & Access and OSU Assist to ask questions and provide feedback about the services and resources each organization offers. 4-5:30 p.m., April 17 in the MU Horizon Room. This event is part of OSU's slate of programs and events recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness/Action Month. If you would like to anonymously submit questions for the panelists ahead of time, please fill out this form.
Film Screening: Paragraph 175. The award-winning documentary provides the testimony of several homosexuals who were persecuted under the Nazis. The film will be introduced by Bradley Boovy, associate professor in the School of Language, Culture and Society. 1-2:45 p.m, April 17. Live via Zoom. Free, open to all. Registration required.
Letter Writing to Incarcerated Survivors: Build connection, community and coalition with incarcerated survivors of sexual violence by writing a letter of support and participating in a collaborative art piece, 2:30-4:30 p.m, April 19, Pride Center, SEC Suite 112. Materials provided; there will be free food and a prize raffle for attendees. This event is part of OSU's slate of programs recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness/Action Month (SAAM). To learn more about SAAM please visit https://dce.oregonstate.edu/saam.
In Memoriam: The annual OSU In Memoriam will be held 5:30 p.m., April 27 to honor students, faculty, staff and alumni who have died during the 2022 calendar year. The event will take place in the MU Lounge and livestream broadcast via live.oregonstate.edu and will feature poetry, music and activities for reflection and healing along with guest speakers and representatives from each community to honor the deceased. To submit information of someone you would like honored at this year’s event, please visit https://beav.es/in-memory. Submission deadline for inclusion in this year’s event is April 17. For more information, email [email protected].
NEW! College of Engineering Faculty Lecture: Desiree Tullos. “What it Takes to Take Down a Dam.” April 18, noon to 1 p.m.; virtual lecture; free and open to the public. Details and registration: beav.es/5Dz.
NEW! Department of Horticulture seminar series: Ryssa Parks, MS graduate student, horticulture, will present, “An Overview of Improvements in the Use of Entomopathogenic Fungi for Pest Management;" and Scout Dahms-May, MS graduate student, horticulture, will present, “Not So Dysfunctional Traits: Functional Traits as Indicators of Drought Responses,” noon April 18 in ALS 4001 or via Zoom. The event is free and open to the public: https://horticulture.oregonstate.edu/horticulture-0.
NEW! Antisemitism in America: The Numbers, Why They Are So Bad, and What Can Be Done About Them. Stephen Paolini, associate regional director of the ADL's Northwest regional office, will offer insights into the apparent surge in antisemitism and will suggest possible remedies. Paolini is based in Seattle and is responsible for six states, from Alaska to Oregon. 7-8:30 p.m., April 18, in LInC Room 210 and via livestream. Free, open to all. Registration required.
NEW! “Know Your Weeds” community workshop: Join OSU Extension Master Gardeners and the Benton Soil and Water Conservation District for a free workshop to learn about the impacts of invasive species and how to identify and remove some of the worst offenders in your own backyard. 6 p.m., May 2, Corvallis Community Center (C3). Register by April 25. https://bentonswcd.org/know-your-weeds-workshop-register-now/.
Ask Alumni virtual event: Know anyone considering or accepted into graduate or professional school? Encourage them to join the next Ask Alumni session at noon on April 17 for tips on how to navigate the next steps from OSU Honors College alumni. Register for free and read about the speakers at ForOregonState.org/AskAlumni.
Center for Teaching and Learning QT Teaching Talk: “Beyond the Americans with Disabilities Act: Teaching for Disability Justice.” Common frames for equity, shaped by state and federal laws, is only the beginning of realizing a more just classroom. Participants will evaluate and develop their instructional practices using a maturity model for disability justice. Presenter: Jeff Kenney, director of DEI Education, Office of Institutional Diversity. 11-11:50 a.m., April 18, LINC 414. Register.
Changemakers: Paying it Forward. Join a webcast May 2 with Jarvez Hall, ’05. Hall will share inspiring stories from his time on campus — including playing on the 2001 Fiesta Bowl football team — and lessons learned in his current role championing the needs of underrepresented youth in East Multnomah County. Learn more and register at bit.ly/ChangemakersJarvezHall.
Public Health Insider — A Breath of Fresh Air: Join a webcast with CPHHS faculty 5:30 p.m., May 9, to learn what steps you can take for a healthier household and how the college’s new ASPᶟIRE Center is working to reduce harmful environmental exposures where children live, play and go to school. Register for Public Health Insider at ForOregonState.org/PHI.
Coaches Clinic: The Sports Parent: Want to contribute to the success and enjoyment of youth sports and keep kids in the game? Hear about research and best practices for parents and coaches alike in the final session of the free Coaches Clinic Series, led by OSU kinesiology faculty. 6:30 p.m., May 17, Hallie Ford Center. Register now.
Fiscal policy revisions: 03-140-401 Travel has had a minor revision to add TSA PreCheck to the list of Non-Reimbursable Expenses; 03-110-209 Refundable Deposits has been deleted and replaced by a definition; 03-110-210 Attendee Event Payments has been merged into 03-150-202 Agency Funds.
Applications open for 2023 Homecoming Court: Students can share their Beaver passion and pride by applying to become a 2023 OSU Homecoming Court Ambassador. Students selected will get to represent OSU at campus events, mingle with alumni and university leadership and win a one-time $500 scholarship! Encourage students to apply: Applications are open now and will close Friday, May 12.
Speaker funding available: The President’s Commission on the Status of Women has funding available for groups seeking to engage speakers (virtually or in person) whose message supports PCOSW’s mission of advancing gender equity at OSU. Sponsorship averages $500 depending on the remaining budget and number of requests. To apply, fill out this form by April 25. For more information on PCOSW, visit our website.
Yarn donations requested: The OSU Craft Center has a weekly crochet club for OSU students. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to find community, learn and engage in a stress-releasing craft. This club is free; the craft center provides a gifted student crochet lead to teach and provide help as well as crochet hooks. Yarn donations are currently being sought from the community. If you have yarn to donate please contact [email protected].
Raising Awareness for Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Prevention: During the month of April, Cedar and the rest of the Department of Public Safety team will be wearing blue and teal DPS pins to raise awareness for child abuse and sexual assault prevention. The blue pins support Prevent Child Abuse Oregon in their effort to strengthen families and proactively protect children from abuse. The teal pins support the National Sexual Violence Resource Center in their work to end all forms of oppression, build racial equity and prevent all forms of sexual abuse, harassment and assault. Visit https://www.preventchildabuseoregon.org/ and https://www.nsvrc.org/saam to learn more.
SAAM Wear Teal Day: April is Sexual Assault Awareness/Action Month (SAAM), a time for us to support survivors, raise awareness and commit to action to prevent sexual assault and violence in our campus community. On Wednesday, April 12, wear teal — the official color of SAAM and sexual violence prevention — to show your support for survivors. Be sure to tag @cape_osu in an Instagram story of your teal. To learn more about SAAM and upcoming events please visit https://dce.oregonstate.edu/saam.
Award nominations sought: The President’s Commission on the Status of Women is currently accepting nominations for the University Mentoring and Professional Development award. This award recognizes any classified, professional faculty or faculty member who excels in mentoring, supporting and encouraging OSU employees, especially women and those from under-represented groups or non-traditional careers, and making available to them opportunities for professional, educational and personal development. Submit your nomination by May 28 to https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9QWONGcohZI30gu.
Faculty Innovator award: This is the last week to submit nominations for the 2023 Faculty Innovator Award. This award honors an outstanding Oregon State University inventor who has made a contribution leading to commercialization that significantly impacts their field and society. For details and the nomination form please visit the OSU Advantage website: 2023 Faculty Innovator Award. The awardee will receive a $5,000 prize and desktop award. The awardee’s department also will receive $5,000. Nomination deadline is April 14.
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! Education Program Assistant 1: OSU Division of Extension and Engagement KidSpirit program invites applications for four (4) Education Program Assistant 1 positions based in Corvallis. These are 12-month, intermittent, classified positions starting at $17.43 hourly + benefits. An FTE between 1.0 FTE (40 hrs/wk) and 0.5 FTE (20 hrs/wk) will be considered. Posting #P04142CT. Closes April 21.
NEW! Administrative Program Assistant: College of Business invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, Administrative Program Assistant position. Posting #P04102CT. Closes April 23.
NEW! The Research Office is recruiting for a Grant and Contract Administrator (Professional Faculty/Unclassified). The GCA provides guidance on policy and administrative matters during the post-award period of a sponsored award, including assisting principal investigators, engaging external sponsors and researching solutions to sponsored project issues. Posting #P06662UF. Closes April 24.
NEW! Innovation Lab Assistant (2): The Innovation Lab at Hatfield Marine Science Center is looking for two students for the summer (40 hrs/wk). Work will focus on engineering and designs associated with marine research. Interns will also develop and build a new project idea or one proposed by the iLab Manager. The positions will include housing on the Hatfield Marine Science Center campus in Newport. Posting #P09720SE. Closes May 5.
NEW! Small Farms Program Assistant Professor of Practice: OSU College of Agricultural Sciences’ Department of Horticulture Extension invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice position. This is a full-time, 12-month, fixed-term position based in Corvallis that serves the Small Farms Program in Benton, Lane and Polk counties. Apply to posting #P06702UF. Closes May 12.
NEW! College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS) is seeking a Research Program Manager. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position. Posting #P06651UF. Closes May 31.
"To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness." ~ Howard Zinn
Corvallis: Areas of frost and then mostly sunny, high of 57, low of 38. Mostly cloudy Saturday.
Central Oregon: Sunny today, high of 52, low of 32. Partly sunny Saturday, chance of showers Sunday.
Newport: Slight chance of showers today, high of 53, low of 38. Slight chance of rain Saturday, rain Sunday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/.