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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.
In a study released in August, an Oregon State University economics professor and biologist from the U.S. Geological Survey reviewed 50 years of data on native and hatchery salmon and steelhead runs from the Bonneville Dam near Cascade Locks. The dam is the last of 14 on the Columbia River before it empties into the Pacific Ocean, and it is where many salmon and steelhead — both those born in hatcheries and in the wild — return to deposit their eggs after one to seven years in the ocean.
A new effort has launched at Oregon State University in Corvallis to specifically address the mental health needs of veterans, active duty service members and students who are dependents of service members. Don Phillips was hired in August as OSU’s new coordinator of veteran and military-connected student mental health and wellness.
The map below - using analysis of satellite data by Corey Scher of CUNY Graduate Center and Jamon Van Den Hoek of Oregon State University - shows which urban areas have sustained concentrated damage since the start of the conflict.
The research is valuable not only for the scientific findings, says environmental archaeologist Molly Carney at Oregon State University, who was not involved in the study, but for the incorporation of complementary research methods, from genomic and isotopic investigations to following the lead of Indigenous Knowledge Keepers.
Oregon State University Extension Service announced Thursday that OSU Master Gardeners will hold three free classes in Central Oregon in January to teach people how to grow their own food. Two will be in Redmond and one will be in Sisters.
Ablaze: Victoria Farris says, "While I was taking my dog out for a morning walk we were treated to this beautiful chilly morning sunrise." We are accepting photo submissions at [email protected].
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Getting ready to set up a Canvas course site for a Winter ’24 class? Streamline the process by using the OSU Canvas Template to ensure clear, navigable course structure employing effective modular course design. The template is easy to import into an empty Canvas course shell prior to adding content. See instructions for importing the template.
Charitable Fund Drive: The power of university giving. The power of giving is evident in the hearts of university employees. Your contributions through the Oregon Employees’ Charitable Fund Drive create a lasting impact. Join us in shaping a better future by pledging today at https://www.ipledgeonline.org/_cfduniversities/. Together, we are a force for good.
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 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.
Printing and Mailing Services Hours: Printing and Mailing Services will be closing at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15. Normal operating hours will resume the following week and throughout December. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jeff Todd at [email protected].
Charlotte Hughbank retirement: Charlotte Hughbank is retiring after 21+ years in the Cashier’s office. Come join us to celebrate her career and wish her luck on her next journey. 2-4 p.m., Dec. 15, Kerr Admin. Building, Conference Room B100.
NEW! Nikki Stover Master of Public Policy defense: A presentation of Nikki Stover's paper, titled: "How to Define and Measure Resiliency in the Aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Examination of Oregon Rural/Frontier and Urban Counties," takes place at 3 p.m., Dec. 15 on Zoom. Contact the School of Public Policy at [email protected] for Zoom access.
Portland reception: The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics invites alumni and friends to an informal gathering and reception from 7-9 p.m., Dec. 15, at Growler Guys, 3739 S. Bond Ave., Portland. Snacks will be provided; no-host bar. Please RSVP at https://beav.es/QPK. Contact [email protected] with any questions.
Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center's Winter Fête: A vibrant celebration of diversity and community Dec. 16 at the Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. This family-friendly event offers a delightful blend of children’s activities, refreshments, a cultural craft market and dancing. From 3-6 p.m., enjoy complimentary activities, and then from 6-8 p.m., dance to the rhythm of Descarga 54 at our ticketed dance party ($0-$20). Food, light refreshments and free parking will be available.
NEW! Classified staff union membership meeting: Classified staff are welcome to attend our union’s monthly meeting for updates on bargaining & other happenings. This meeting is hybrid. Noon to 12:30 p.m., Dec. 21. If attending online, registration in advance is required. In-person attendees can join us for lunch in Memorial Union Room 211. Email for accommodations.
OSUAA Tailgate Town at the Sun Bowl: Join Oregon State’s official bowl tailgate when the Beavs face off against Notre Dame at the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl. Get tailgate tickets to enjoy food and drinks, giveaways, music, photo ops and fun activities with fellow Beavs at Glory Field before kickoff. 9:30 a.m., Dec. 29.
Day of service: The Dr. MLK Day of Service will take place on Jan. 13. This event is an opportunity to honor Dr. King’s legacy through volunteer service. A light breakfast, snacks and hot lunch will be provided to participants. Check-in and meals will be held in the Horizon Room of the Memorial Union. Project times and locations vary; see the registration page for details. Community Engagement & Leadership will provide transportation to and from service projects. Register here: beav.es/cel.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration: Registrations for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Peace Breakfast and Keynote are now open. The annual Peace Breakfast is at 9 a.m. Jan. 15. The keynote featuring Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor is at 7 p.m. Jan. 31. Here is a full list of events.
NEW! Navigating Parental Shame and Guilt: This gathering will offer a space for parents to talk about what it’s like to navigate feelings of guilt and shame during the holidays. We will also discuss strategies for setting realistic expectations and self-care strategies. It is intended for people in a parenting or caretaking role. Noon, Dec. 18. To access and sign up for Lyra Gatherings go to learn.lyrahealth.com passcode: #osu445. You can sign up for an upcoming gathering in Lyra Learn.
Cheng Shi Ph.D. defense: A presentation of Shi's dissertation, titled “Chemical Data Mining for Environmental and Ecosystem Forensics," takes place at 11 a.m., Dec. 18, in Gilmore Hall 207. Shi is earning his Ph.D. in Biological & Ecological Engineering with Gerrad Jones. Please contact the BEE Department at [email protected] with questions, for the Zoom link or for accommodations for disabilities.
Mindful Self Compassion 10-week Program: Kate Gallagher will guide a 10-week mindful self compassion program starting Jan. 10 at the Marigold Center. MSC is an empirically supported method that improves mood, relationships, resilience and reduces harsh self-criticism. Registration is open and the cost is $400 for educators; $450 for the public. Scholarships are available for OSU undergraduates. Contact with questions.
Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue: Learn skills for creating alignment and agreement by fostering open dialogue around high-stakes, emotional, or risky topics. Discover how to speak and be heard (and how to encourage others to do the same), surface the best ideas, make the highest-quality decisions, and act on your decisions with unity and commitment. View dates for Winter 2024 course via Zoom and register here. In response to increasing material costs, the registration fee for this program will be adjusted to $255 as of Jan. 1.
NEW! 25 Year Club: Congratulations to Barry Evans, fitness equipment coordinator, for being inducted into the 25 Year club at OSU. You can read more about their time at OSU and others inducted into the club by clicking on their name. Congratulations and thank you for your service.
Invest in OSU solar projects: The OSU Sustainability Office, Corvallis Sustainability Coalition and Oregon Clean Power Co-op invite OSU faculty, staff and others to invest in rooftop solar on the Beth Ray Center, Milam Hall and Richardson Hall. Minimum investment is $1,000 and you choose your rate (1%-4% APR). See more info for the first project, the Beth Ray Center. For questions or to invest, email [email protected] or [email protected] by Dec. 29.
OSU Today publication reminder: The Monday, Dec. 18 publication of OSU Today will be the last one until Jan. 2. Please send items for this date to [email protected] by 5 p.m., Dec. 15.
New OSUAA member discount: OSU Alumni Association members now receive exclusive monthly offers, best price guarantees, free enrollment in Dell Rewards (3% back and free expedited shipping) and more through the Dell Member Purchase Program (MPP). You can learn more about this and all the benefits of OSUAA membership at ForOregonState.org/Benefits.
OSU Employees: Did you know you can find learning and development opportunities with the Training Portal? The OSU Training Portal is available to faculty and staff, and located in your my.oregonstate.edu dashboard, by clicking the “Training” tab in the top right corner. Discover and search for trainings, webinars and more – all geared towards OSU employees. Bookmark https://my.oregonstate.edu/employee/training so you can return to it often. Do you have an upcoming learning opportunity geared towards OSU employees? Reach out to [email protected] to learn how to add your event to the portal.
LinkedIn Learning is available to OSU faculty, staff and students – for free: Leverage this online learning library to hone your soft skills, your technical and business acumen, and to meet your learning and development goals. Use it to supplement your curricula. Curate content to support your programs and initiatives. Click here for step-by-step instructions for how to get started, and here for tips and tricks. Be sure to check out our curated collections and toolkit for supervisors.
New Employees: This virtual session is to orient new faculty and staff to the university. Join us to learn about the terms of your employment, employee benefits, retirement programs and work-life resources. You will also be introduced to the Equal Opportunity & Access, Insurance Risk Management and University Ombuds teams. Union informational sessions for employees represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and United Academics of Oregon State University (UAOSU) are presented afterwards. Offered monthly. Registration is required.
Speaker funding available: Planning any speaker events for winter term? Start thinking about funding now: The President’s Commission on the Status of Women has money available for campus groups 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 number of requests. To apply, fill out this form. For more information on PCOSW, visit our website.
Seeking Community Input on Monroe Avenue Use: OSU is partnering with the city of Corvallis to explore ways of increasing safety and comfort for pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles on NW Monroe Avenue between 14th and 26th streets. Community input is being requested through a use survey and an online mapping tool designed to map areas of Monroe Avenue where there are safety concerns, missing elements and favored places. The survey and the mapping tool are available until Dec. 31. A community open house will follow to discuss findings and review design concepts.
HR website has new look: The Office of University Human Resources (UHR) website has a fresh look with the new Drupal 10 platform. Stay tuned for dynamic changes in 2024 that will elevate your experience -- check out the FAQ page to learn more. UHR extends sincere appreciation to the University Information Technology Digital Experience team, the DFA IT team and the University Marketing and Relations team for their partnership and support in this project.
HR offices holiday schedule: UHR Offices will be closed Dec. 25; open 8 a.m. to noon Dec. 26-29; and closed Jan. 1. If appointment times are needed between noon and 5 p.m., during this time of reduced operations, please reach out to the appropriate HR team at least 24 hours in advance and they will arrange to meet with you. If you are not sure whom to contact, please reach out to our AskHR team at [email protected].
Apply for funding: The OSU Women's Giving Circle is excited to announce the opening of grant applications for OSU programs and student groups to fund innovative projects with funding needs up to $10,000. It is easy to apply. Learn more about the grant application process and eligibility criteria on our website or contact Celina Anderson at the OSU Foundation for details. Apply for a WGC grant by Jan. 9.
Student Pricing for All at The Marigold Center: From Nov. 27-Dec. 15, Marigold class packs will be on sale for educators and the public. Marigold offers a range of contemplative drop-in classes including gentle and flow yoga, contemplative dance, mindfulness meditation and more. Student pricing for class packs will be extended to everyone and range from $15 (single) to $250 (20 passes). View the drop-in class schedule and purchase passes. Email: [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! Cook 2: University Housing & Dining Services (UHDS) invites applications for multiple Cook 2 positions. These are full-time, 12-month, classified positions. Posting #P04526CT. Closes Jan 8.
NEW! Washington Way: As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, the north side of the intersection at SW Washington Way and SW 26th Street will be closed from Dec. 18-29. A section of 26th Street will be closed between Washington Way and Dixon Recreation Center. The east side of this intersection is closed under a previous notification. Vehicles traveling northbound on 26th Street will be allowed to turn left only. Vehicles traveling east on Washington Way will be allowed to turn right only. Pedestrians may use the multi-use path on the south side of Washington Way as a detour around the area. Other possible impacts include noise, dust and mud near the work site. (View map)
NEW! Johnson Hall: As part of early work for the Jen-Hsun & Lori Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex project, sidewalks on the north, south and east sides of Johnson Hall will be closed to pedestrians from Dec. 18-Jan. 5. (View map)
NEW! 26th Street: As part of the LaSells Stewart Center Mechanical & Roof Renewal project, the northbound lane of SW 26th Street will be closed on Dec. 18 to allow for crane activity. The closure will extend from SW Western Boulevard to SW Washington Way. Flaggers will be present in the area to direct southbound traffic on 26th Street. A section of the east sidewalk on 26th Street will be closed from Western Blvd. to the CH2M Hill Alumni Center. Pedestrians may use the west sidewalk as a detour. (View map)
Washington Way: As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, SW Washington Way will be closed between SW 15th and SW 17th streets on Friday, Dec. 15 to allow for pavement striping. The intersections at SW 17th and SW Benton Place will be closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic. The north sidewalk on Washington Way will be closed. The multi-use path on the south side of Washington Way will remain open for pedestrians. Washington Way remains closed between 17th and 26th streets under a previous notification.
Orchard Ave: As part of the Jen-Hsun & Lori Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex project, the intersection at SW 26th Street and NW Orchard Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic on Dec. 18-19 for construction activity. The north-south crosswalk on Orchard Avenue will be closed for pedestrians. The sidewalks in the area will remain open, except for a section of sidewalk on the east side of the intersection, directly in front of Johnson Hall. The loading dock north of Johnson Hall will be closed except for pre-arranged deliveries. The concrete walkway on the south side of Johnson Hall will also be closed. Bike lanes in the area will be closed. (View map)
Washington Way closure extended: This is an update to a previous notification. As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, SW Washington Way between SW 17th and SW 26th streets will remain closed through Friday, Jan. 5. In addition to the road closure, the sidewalk on the north side of Washington Way between 17th and 26th streets will be closed. Pedestrians may use the multi-use path on the south side of Washington Way as a detour.
Campus Way: As part of the Withycombe Hall Renovation project, SW Campus Way will be closed between SW 30th Street and the Agriculture & Life Sciences Building from Dec. 11-Jan. 6. Emergency access and pre-arranged access to the East Greenhouses will be maintained during this closure. The north sidewalk in this section of Campus Way will be closed. The south sidewalk and the south side of the brick walkway near ALS will remain open for pedestrians. (View map)
Kerr parking lot: As part of the Kerr Administration South Parking Lot Improvement project, the Kerr south parking lot closure has been extended until Jan. 8 to finish construction activities, including lighting installation, paving and striping. This includes the closure of the west sidewalk. ADA access is available on the east side of the building.
Stadium Avenue: As part of the Bloss Hall Renovation project, a section SW Stadium Avenue, located between CH2M Hill Alumni Center and Bloss Hall, will be closed from Wednesday, Nov. 29 through Friday, Jan. 5. Multiple parking spaces in the Bloss Hall West parking lot (bordering Stadium Ave.) will also be closed. In addition, the sidewalk on the west side of Bloss Hall will be closed. Other possible impacts include noise, dust and mud near the work site. (View map)
"Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love." ~ Hamilton Wright Mabie
Corvallis: Mostly cloudy today, high of 48, low of 33. Partly sunny Saturday, chance of rain Sunday.
Central Oregon: Mostly cloudy today, high of 45, low of 30. Mostly sunny Saturday, partly sunny Sunday.
Newport: Partly sunny today, high of 56, low of 40. Partly sunny Saturday, rain likely Sunday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr
