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NEW! Teaching Principle: Make course learning activities accessible to students who cannot be present for synchronous sessions, for example, through Zoom recording of lectures. See all the Remote and Blended Course Design and Teaching Principles.
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.
A wastewater surveillance program designed to help communities detect and potentially track the coronavirus will be significantly expanding its footprint in Oregon. The state is providing $1.2 million to researchers at Oregon State University to start analyzing samples from more than 40 wastewater treatment plants across the state. (see also KTVZ)
"Bottom line: every extreme event has potentially been exacerbated by our amped-up climate, and the same is true for Marco, Laura, and the California wildfires,” Dr. Philip Mote, the founding director of the Oregon Climate Change Research Institute, told Forbes.
Oregon State University has made several changes to address the COVID-19 pandemic, including the expansion of its isolation spaces.
Small to mid-sized farms also face an acute veterinarian shortage. So do farmers in more urban areas, according to Dale Moore, director of Washington State University's Veterinary Extension. "But large corporate ranches and dairies usually don't have a problem attracting vets," said Susan Tornquist, dean of Oregon State University's College of Veterinary Medicine.
New data from Oregon State University's trace study shows there is evidence of COVID-19 in the Corvallis sewer system. Tyler Radniecki, OSU associate professor of environmental engineering, said genetic evidence in Corvallis wastewater of the virus that causes COVID-19 has been consistently detected at moderate levels for the past month following a late July spike.
Researchers from Oregon State University (OSU) are urging the use of a daily multivitamin, but also vitamin C and vitamin D supplements much higher than federally recommended guidelines. The study authors recommended 200 milligrams or more of vitamin C and 2000 international units of vitamin D.
A new Oregon State University College of Pharmacy study published in Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety found 70 percent of patients discharged from a hospital to skilled nursing facilities were prescribed an opioid. Of those prescribed opioids, 68 percent were prescribed oxycodone, and more than half of the prescriptions had a daily morphine milligram equivalent of 90 or higher.
Larry O’Neill, an Oregon State University professor like Fleishman, is the state climatologist. He says snow drought is when we have less snow falling in the winter or when there’s enough snow but it melts too fast. Snow feeds rivers such as the McKenzie where Eugene gets its water supply.
Seafood production could see as much as a 75 percent leap over the next three decades if certain policy reforms and technological improvements are put in place, according to research conducted by Oregon State University (OSU) in collaboration with a bevy of international scientists.
The researchers examined statistics from a database of more than 2.5 million car insurance applications to find the most educated cities. Interested customers input personal and vehicle information, including their city of residence and highest level of education. Using a proprietary scoring algorithm, analysts calculated an education score for each customer based on educational history and achievement.
Meanwhile, de Jong will partner with robotics professor Joe Davidson from Oregon State University and biological engineering professor Manoj Karkee from WSU in a project funded by the Washington research commission to use a sensor system to measure tree nitrogen status to inform precision nutrient application.
Today’s workspace: "The view outside my window isn't very good," says Chris Sinnett, IT manager for UIT Client Services, "so I tried to make it better on the inside." We've seen lots of your workspaces. Now it's time to see the view from your windows (or decks or balconies). Submit photos of your view (please don't include photos of people without their permission) and send it in an email to [email protected]. Follow OSU Today on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/osutoday1/ and catch up on any workspace photos you might have missed so far.
Beaver Classic Cheese is still available: Come stock up on your favorite cheeses at the Corvallis Farmer’s Market. Every Wednesday & Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Buy your groceries direct from the source.
NEW! OSU Press event: For twenty years, journalist Lori Tobias covered the 300-mile length of the Oregon Coast — the storm beat — reporting on extreme weather, tragic accidents, violent crime, and daily life in a rugged, beautiful place. Join OSU Press and the Hoffman Center for the Arts in Manzanita for the virtual launch of Lori’s new book on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. Pre-registration is required and free: https://hoffmanarts.org/events/tobias/
2020 University Day Keynote Session and Expo registration is now open. Register for the virtual keynote session with Freeman Hrabowski, President of University of Maryland, Baltimore County on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 10-11:30 a.m. Watch the live or recorded keynote session and be entered into daily prize drawings (through Sept. 25). Also register your unit to present in the virtual expo and showcase your unit’s work and opportunities to fellow staff and faculty. Register today at universityday.oregonstate.edu. For more info, contact Mealoha McFadden at [email protected] or 541-231-2585.
NEW! Investment webinars: The Maps Credit Union CFS investment team is conducting a Weekly Webinar Series on a variety of investment topics that include current market updates. This is one way to educate yourself without leaving the comfort and safety of your own home. Wednesday, Sept 2, noon - Fundamentals of Investing; Wednesday, Sept. 2, 3 p.m. - Social Security: Seven Keys to Enhancing Benefits; Thursday, Sept. 3, noon - Plan and Build Your Secure Financial House. These are not OSU events but are tailored to OSU clients and during normal circumstances are held on campus. There is no charge.
Back to School & Distance Learning Support by Care.com: Join this webinar to learn more about your Care.com benefits in general to locate child, elder, pet or home care. This webinar will also cover how to use Care.com to find resources for back-to-school child care, distance learning support, nanny share, learning pods and more. Aug. 31, 11 a.m., https://caredotcom.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Nhfh5ZyQQyynl6RY5TKEyA. If you missed the webinar offered on Coping With Pandemic Anxiety As Kids Return To School you can still access the recording. Register with your name and email address here. After registering the recorded webinar appears on the screen.
Department of Integrative Biology Ph.D. Defense Seminar: Caitlin Magel will present “Interaction of climate and human-driven changes in Pacific Northwest estuaries: perspectives from seagrass and salmon” on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 1 p.m. via Zoom. Magel is completing her Ph.D. in Integrative Biology under the guidance of Sally Hacker and Francis Chan. Free and open to the public. https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/97479608953
Oregon State Clean Water Virtual Conference: Sept. 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free and open to the public. Featuring live lectures with audience Q&A, virtual project displays with live video chat, and more. Full details at engineering.oregonstate.edu/cleanwater2020.
Teaching with Wikipedia: a practical how-to workshop: Have you ever considered teaching with a Wikipedia assignment? If so, please join us for all or part of this 90-minute webinar on Sept. 3 at 3 p.m. Registration is required. For more information: https://guides.library.oregonstate.edu/TeachingWikipedia
Free Webinars: Professional Development for Business, Leadership, and Communication: Join Continuing and Professional Education and the College of Business for topics delivered online to help navigate your professional life. This fall, join industry experts for free one-hour webinars that cover topics including project management, negotiation, leadership, human resources, nonprofit management, and others. Call 541-737-1500 for more information: https://business.oregonstate.edu/programs/continuing-and-professional-education/free-webinars
Leading During COVID-19: Supporting Women in Higher Education Virtual Panel: Join the Center for the Advancement of Women in Leadership on Tuesday, Sept. 1, noon, for a free virtual panel bringing together women leaders in higher education to discuss policies and practices that can support women and families in our institutions. Panelists will share personal stories, relevant research findings, and recommendations for ways that other leaders can create equitable and supportive workplaces. Our goal is to create a list of recommended policies and practices for leaders in higher education to pledge to adopt and share, advancing women’s leadership and success in higher education during COVID and beyond. To register and learn more, visit Supporting Women in Higher Education.
Master Recycler class: Would you like to learn all about waste reduction, reuse, and recycling to help spread change in our community? Secure your spot in this annual class, now on Zoom. Monday nights, Sept. 28-Dec. 7 plus two Thursday Q&A sessions. Free to residents of Linn and Benton counties who agree to “pay back” what they learned by completing 30 hours of volunteer service. Visit http://tiny.cc/recycclass for more details and to sign-up.
NEW! Valley Library announces reopening: Beginning Sept. 8, Valley Library will be open during limited hours, and open hours will expand starting Sept. 14 to 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Spaces will be available for access to the OSU community by reservation only. Since spring term, OSU Libraries have maintained and expanded our digital collections and services to support remote work and research, and this virtual support will continue during fall term. For more info, see https://library.oregonstate.edu/library-announces-plans-fall-reopening.
NEW! Apply Now — Brief Proposals Due Aug. 31: Funding provided for teaching faculty to participate in The Fall 2020 Blended Faculty Learning Community. The group will use Canvas and meet via Zoom, and will focus on effective practices for blended learning and the use of educational technology. Sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning and Academic Technology. Join us: See the Call for Proposals.
UPDATED! Request for Proposals: The OSU Advantage Accelerator is currently seeking proposals that describe technology-based projects in any discipline that will move OSU-owned technologies closer to commercialization. Proposals should describe a project that requires $15,000 or less of funding to achieve an important milestone(s) connected to commercialization. Proposals can include expenses for activities related to customer discovery, prototyping, student time, research, commercialization plan development and more. Each project may be awarded up to $15,000 and should span 9 months or less, beginning in October 2020. Proposals are due no later than 5 p.m. on Sept. 23. Read the full RFP here: https://advantage.oregonstate.edu/advantage-accelerator/funding-opportunities/aid-fund
Campus AED Map: Environmental Health & Safety has a new map up, showing the locations of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) on campus. Visit: https://ehs.oregonstate.edu/aed-map
The LaSells Stewart Center and the CH2M HILL Alumni Center are open to book events: We are ready to host your business meeting or seminar. We have all COVID-19 guidelines in place with social distancing and sanitation guidelines to contribute to a safe and welcoming environment. We have new improved technology to provide robust support for hybrid and virtual events. We remain committed to supporting successful meetings, conferences and events even as we adapt to COVID-19. Please email The LaSells Stewart Center or CH2M HILL Alumni Center to inquire about space.
Waste Hierarchy Learning Resources Webpage: Are you interested in learning more about waste prevention or finding tips on how to be more sustainable? Campus Recycling has created a new webpage on the waste hierarchy that includes short summaries of each level of the waste hierarchy, as well as links to help you learn more. At the bottom of the webpage, you will also find ways to get involved in the community, and activities for kids. Check it out here: http://tiny.cc/3p1nsz
Demolition of Naval ROTC Armory: As part of the Washington Way Improvement Project, work related to the demolition of the Quonset Hut that served as the previous home of the Naval ROTC Armory is scheduled to start on Wednesday, Aug. 26 and continue through Thursday, Sept. 17. Abatement is already completed (view map).
Sidewalk closure: As part of the Buxton Hall Roof Replacement Project, the sidewalk on the south side of SW Jefferson Way from SW Weatherford Place to SW Sackett Place will be closed to support dumpster placement (view map). The closure is scheduled to start on Friday, Aug. 14 and continue through Friday, Sept. 4. For questions or comments on this closure, contact Patrick Robinson with University Housing and Dining Services at 541-737-2428.
Summer paving: As part of the summer 2020 parking lot paving schedule, parking lot closures for asphalt renewal are planned for the following parking lots: Work for lot #3205 (Adams Northeast) started on Friday, Aug. 7, and continues through Tuesday, Sept. 1. Work for lot #3278 (Sports Complex East) started on Friday, Aug. 7, and continues through Wednesday, Sept. 2. For questions or comments on this closure, contact Infrastructure Project Manager Aaron Collett at 541-207-2780.
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 http://oregonstate.edu/jobs unless otherwise specified.
NEW! The College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a full-time Animal Attendant for employment in the Small Animal Hospital. Posting #P02743CT. Closes Sept. 4.
“Nothing contributes so much to tranquilize the mind as a steady purpose - a point on which the soul may fix its intellectual eye." ~ Mary Shelley.
Corvallis: Sunny today, high of 88, low of 54. Sunny this weekend.
Central Oregon: Haze, high of 87, low of 55. Sunny this weekend.
Newport: Patchy fog and then sunny, high of 70, low of 52. Mostly sunny this weekend.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
