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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.
Once you’re ready, Gregg Walker, a professor at Oregon State University, recommends having the conversation when there’s time to discuss the issue, focusing on “I” statements like “I feel hurt that we didn’t do anything for my birthday,” and describing behavior and your reaction to it, rather than hurling accusations.
Mark Harmon, a professor emeritus at Oregon State University’s College of Forestry, said while it’s normal for the department to want to quantify emissions from fires, it’s unclear whether they began the process with a particular figure in mind.
Oregon State University-Cascades in Bend announced Thursday the school will launch its first doctoral program, a doctor of physical therapy, in the fall of 2021. (see also Bend Bulletin)
People with facial paralysis are more likely to face depression and anxiety than the general population, especially if the paralysis occurs later in life rather than at birth, according to a recent study from Oregon State University.
Education Week asked Amy McLaughlin, information services director at Oregon State University and the project director for cybersecurity at the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), for some tips and techniques districts can use when making important technology decisions.
Professor of Fine Art at Oregon State University, Jordon finds teaching a way to give back, nurturing the next generation of artists. “I feel like it’s a real privilege to help them find their own creative voice,” she said.
Daisy Sigh: This 1994 print was made by Yuji Hiratsuka, who started teaching printmaking at Oregon State University in 1992. Hiratsuka and David Williams, Linus Pauling Institute Helen P. Rumbel Professor for Cancer Prevention in the College of Agricultural Sciences, have both been named distinguished professors by Oregon State University. To learn more: https://beav.es/Zvk
Board of Trustees: The OSU Board will meet from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, in the Horizon Room of the Memorial Union. The board will consider the university’s 10-year business forecast, amendments to its conduct of board meetings policy, the election of board officers, and the board’s 2020 work plan. The board also will hear updates on the upcoming legislative session, implementation of Strategic Plan 4.0 and the university’s food insecurity initiatives. The board will hold an executive session pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(d) to conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to carry on labor negotiations. Committees of the board will meet from 8-8:45 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 24 in the Horizon Room of the Memorial Union. The agendas and meeting materials will be posted as they are available at http://oregonstate.edu/leadership/trustees/meetings. For accommodations: (541) 737-3449 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance.
Academic Program Assessment Open Lab: Join APA staff for continued conversation about curriculum mapping, hands-on help with completing Annual Program Assessment Reporting, and support on related program assessment questions at an Open Lab, Friday, Jan. 24, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in Milam 215. Contact Tam Belknap [email protected] or Heath Henry [email protected] for more details.
Cheese sales: Time to restock your fridge and your bellies with Beaver Classic Cheese. Come try five cheddars, two Swiss, two Provolones and cheese curds. Today from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at 159 Withycombe Hall.
Meat Center: The Clark Meat Science Center retail store will be open Friday from noon to 5:30 p.m. Products include fresh and cooked/smoked sausages, bacon, retail cuts, jerky, snack sticks, and Beaver Classic cheese. The store is at 3260 SW Campus Way, next to the Motor Pool. Contact [email protected] for questions regarding the store.
OSU Anthropology Lecture Series: Geoffrey M. Smith, associate professor of archaeology at the University of Nevada Reno, will present “In Search of the Western Stemmed Tradition in the Oregon Outback” on Friday, Jan, 24, from noon to 12:50 p.m., in LINC 314. The lecture is free and open to all. For further information, please contact Shaozeng Zhang at [email protected].
Music à la Carte: Bernstein and Friends! presented by the Chintimini Brass perform Jan. 24, noon, in the MU Lounge.
OSUsed Store Public Sales: The OSUsed Store is open for its weekly public sales Tuesday 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Friday noon to 3 p.m. at 644 SW 13th. Personal purchases must be made during public sales. Staff may shop for their department Mondays through Thursdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. More information on our website.
Community health center talk: The College of Public Health and Human Sciences (CPHHS) presents “Does expansion of Community Health Centers reduce mental health emergencies?” by Associate Professor of Practice Tim Bruckner, Ph.D,. MPH, co-director of the Center for Population, Inequality and Policy at the University of California, Irvine. Friday, Jan. 24, 1-2 p.m., in HFC 115/Bray Leadership Conference Room. Co-sponsored by the CPHHS Health Policy and Management Program.
Oregon Olive Growers Seminar: The OSU Olea Project and scientists from the Linus Pauling Instituteare jointly sponsoring an update on growing olives and the new Oregon olive oil industry. Paul Durant from Red Ridge Farms, home to Oregon’s olive mill, will also speak. Jan. 24, 2-4 p.m., in LPSC 402 with refreshments following. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Sign up here.
Calculus the Musical: Come join Maththeatre and OSU Math club for a night of song, dance, comedy, community and calculus. 'Calculus the Musical' will be playing Jan. 24 in Milam Hall Room 026, open to the public. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 6 p.m. Get your tickets for free starting Tuesday, Jan. 21 from the Student Experience Center front desk or the science success center. More info at http://matheatre.com/live-shows/#calculus. Questions or comments: Math Club Email: [email protected]
An evening with Boots Riley: The King Legacy Advisory Board and the Coalition of Graduate Employees are pleased to announce that Boots Riley will be this year’s keynote speaker to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and to celebrate the CGE’s 20th year as a recognized union for OSU workers. Boots Riley is a prominent black American rapper, producer, screenwriter, community organizer and director whose pro-labor feature “Sorry to Bother You” received universal acclaim from audiences and critics alike. Founder of the political hip-hop group The Coup, Boots’ radical roots were forged from a young age by way of the International Committee against Racism and the Progressive Labor Party. Jan, 24, 5-7 p.m., The LaSells Stewart Center.
McNerdicon 2020: Embrace your inner nerd at McNary Dining Center's annual McNerdicon! Cosplay encouraged at this celebration of all things geeky and nerdy, Friday, Jan. 24 from 8-11 p.m. Students, staff and guests are welcome. Enjoy free food and games, including Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars trivia, live-action Clue, giant Jenga, Nintendo, Pokemon Go and tabletop games. Guests can also enjoy caricatures, a photo booth and a chocolate fountain. For accommodations related to disabilities, please contact Katy Ahlvin at 541-737-1004 or [email protected].
NEW! Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences Poster Symposium: Faculty and graduate students will be presenting their research at our first poster symposium on Monday, Jan. 27, 1-5 p.m. in the Oldfield Animal Teaching Facility. For more information, please contact [email protected].
NEW! American Strings: The College of Liberal Arts hosts Chicago blues artists Ronnie Baker Brooks, guitar/vocals, and Billy Branch, harmonica/vocals on Feb. 12 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Majestic Theatre, 115 SW Second St. in Corvallis. Tickets here.
NEW! SAC Presents: Slavic Soul Party! a 10-piece band from Brooklyn, N.Y., performs Balkan-soul-gypsy-funk on March 19 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the LaSells Stewart Center. Tickets here.
Tuition Forums: The University Budget Committee has begun meeting to discuss recommendations for tuition rates for the 2020-21 academic year. As part of developing recommendations for the Board of Trustees, representatives of the Budget Committee and the Office of Budget and Resource Planning are offering a series of weekly forums to discuss tuition rates, proposals for tuition increases, and to answer any questions about tuition and the university budget. The next forum will be held Monday, Jan. 27 from 11 a.m. to noon in the Memorial Union Trysting Tree Lounge. The schedule for subsequent forums and a short discussion of common questions about tuition are available on the Budget website. The committee welcomes questions, comments, and ideas. For more information, to provide an idea or opinion, or to ask a question please contact Laurie Henry.
Housing Kickoff: Oregon State students who want to lock in priority status for selecting next year’s housing can come to the Housing Kickoff, Tuesday, Jan. 28 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the MU Horizon room. The event is a chance to learn about on-campus apartments, rooms and suites that are reserved for students in their second year of college or above. The first 100 attendees will receive a free Bluetooth speaker. All attendees receive priority housing registration status, free food and the chance to win a $250 gift card to the Beaver Store. For more information or questions about disability accommodations, contact Jen Rouse at 541-737-1055 or [email protected].
Art Exhibit: Prints by Earl Newman – The OSU Center for the Humanities is delighted to showcase an eclectic collection of Earl Newman’s serigraphs from throughout his career — from nature prints, political art and original sketches, to posters for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Monterey Jazz Festival and the Oregon Coast Aquarium. All prints in the Autzen House Gallery are available for purchase, and you can see more of Newman’s work at earlnewmanprints.com. The exhibit at 811 SW Jefferson Ave. is open for viewing through March 20 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m and by appointment. Email [email protected] for information or to request a visit outside of gallery hours. And mark your calendar to join the artist for a reception during the Corvallis Arts Walk on March 19 from 4-6 p.m.
Donna Cain Retirement: Procurement, Contracts and Materials Management (PCMM) invites you to a reception honoring Donna Cain who is retiring from OSU at the end of January. The reception will be held on Friday, Jan. 31, 1-3 p.m., MU Room 213.
University-Community Forum: The forum “Open Streets Classroom: A University-Community Partnership for the Public Good” will take place on Feb. 27, noon to 4 p.m., at the main meeting room of the Corvallis-Benton County Library. At the event, faculty and students will join members of the wider Corvallis community to create community-university collaborations in the context of Open Streets Corvallis. For more information and to register go to https://openstreetscorvallis.org. This event is co-sponsored by the OSU Office of Institutional Diversity and the School of Language, Culture, and Society.
NEW! Research Seminar: Jay Ver Hoef will speak on “Why all statistical models should be spatial.” Ver Hoef is a senior scientist statistician with the Marine Mammal Laboratory, NOAA-NMFS Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Seattle, WA and Fairbanks, AK. Jan. 27, 4 p.m. Weniger 149.
NEW! People and Nature Lunch Series: Iva Sokolovska, graduate student in Public Policy, presents “Community Adaptation in the PNW: 10 Years of Co-Production of Climate Change Knowledge” on Tuesday, Jan 28, from noon to 12:45 p.m. in Strand 110. The lecture is free and open to all. Sponsored by the Department of Fisheries & Wildlife’s Human Dimensions Lab. To attend online: https://beav.es/PAN. For more information: https://PeopleAndNatureOSU.weebly.com.
NEW! Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks: Lesson Planning & Reflection - Join Funmi Amobi (CTL) to explore various approaches for effective lesson planning and reflecting on lessons. +Tech Talk: Learn about classroom technology that facilitates “untethered teaching.” This workshop will be facilitated twice in Milam 215 Jan 28 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. No need to register – just come on by. Learn more here. Contact us here.
NEW! Tree School Clackamas: Tree School Clackamas, Oregon’s largest forestry and natural resource education event of the year, will open registration on Jan. 28. On March 21 the school will feature 74 classes covering key topics to support the successful management of small woodlands. Participants will learn about seedlings, tree planting, tools and techniques, wildfire preparedness, marketing and business, forest health, wildlife habitat, water, forest fungi and more. People can register online, in person or by mail. Many classes fill in the first few days of registration. For registration information, visit the website at bit.ly/Clacktree.
NEW! Engaging Undergraduates in Research: Join us for an exciting session on Feb. 6 from noon to 1 p.m., where mentors of undergraduate researchers will learn how to use OSU’s sample mentoring agreement, will explore sources of financial support for students engaged in research, and will gain valuable insight into best practices for engaging in research with undergraduates. RSVP here for location.
Crop and Soil Science Winter 2020 Seminar Series: The Department of CSS and Horticulture are co-hosting the weekly winter 2020 Seminars. The second seminar (Jan 27, 4 p.m., ALS 4000) is going to be presented by the CSS graduate students Hayley Peter-Contesse and Shengwei Hu on "Soil respiration from DIRT and spatial distribution of soil C across HJ Andrews" and "Nematode Resistant Breeding in Potatoes," respectively. Zoom information: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/244761584
What and How Cinema Can Teach Us About Society, Politics and Culture – Nabil Boudraa, professor in the School of Language, Culture, and Society, and OSU Center for the Humanities Research Fellow, will present material from his new book on the work of Algerian filmmaker Merzak Allouache. He’ll address how the films deal with major topics — terrorism, migration, popular revolts, ethnic diversity, and women's rights — that affect contemporary Algeria and beyond. Monday, Jan. 27, 4 p.m., at the Autzen House, 811 SW Jefferson Ave.
"Household Energy In Guatemala” 3-credit Field Course: Students from any major are invited to travel to Guatemala for 10 days in September 2020 to learn about the household energy poverty facing 40% of the world’s families and the technologies and policies that can help to address it, as part of the humanitarian engineering program. Multiple scholarships are available to cover the in-country course fees. An info session will be held Jan. 28, 5 p.m., Rogers 226. More details on the info session are here and details about the past course here. Contact the course leader Nordica MacCarty [email protected] with any questions.
Employee Assistance Program workshop on Healthy Sleep: This training addresses how stress impacts sleep along with key principles for getting better rest, including mindfulness and guided imagery. Insomnia and its impact are also addressed. Feb. 5, 9-10 a.m. MU Multipurpose Room. Registration is required at OSU Professional Development site: http://oregonstate.edu/training/index.php. Search for the course by the title and register. To participate remotely access the Zoom registration link here
Lunch with President Ray: TRIAD is welcoming President Ray on Thursday, Feb. 20, noon to 1 p.m. He will speak on “Where does OSU stand and where are we going?” If you wish to attend, contact Janice Nave-Abele, [email protected] to register. An optional catered lunch is available for $13. TRIAD gatherings provide faculty, staff, students and community members with an opportunity to network and learn something new each week. See triad.oregonstate.edu.
Undergrad volunteers sought: Oregon State University, Office of International Services, and the Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center (CMLC) seek two OSU undergraduate student interns/volunteers to gain experience in event planning, marketing, grant management and volunteer management with a nonprofit. A $500 stipend/payroll is provided. Please send an email to [email protected] with a statement expressing interest in the position with attached resume by Friday, Jan. 31. The full position description is available at https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSZnT8PMI0x--pzPglhY9_xa5m5mOsmJLOmOKDq-zZGyc6ePOQfB_xFVCCoN0BG5uyrHlVAxomQNkXE/pub
Brad Cardinal: Brad Cardinal, a Professor of Kinesiology in the College of Public Health and Human Sciences at Oregon State University, has been appointed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Disease Control and Health Promotion, as Chair of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition Science Board. See: https://health.gov/news/blog/2020/01/meet-the-presidents-council-on-sports-fitness-nutrition-science-board/
Nominate Students for the Catalyst Leadership Retreat: Do you know any student(s) who is looking to develop their leadership skills and capacity for creating change? Please nominate students to participate in the Catalyst Leadership Retreat on Saturday, Feb. 8 in the MU Horizon Room, through the Catalyst Nomination Form. Catalyst is a free, one-day immersive leadership experience for students interested in starting something extraordinary. Registration is now open and closes Jan. 31. For more info email [email protected]
Working with Students in Distress: Faculty and staff may be the first to notice a student is struggling and may be in the best position to reach out with care and concern. The Office of Student Life, in collaboration with Counseling and Psychological Services, developed a CARE folder, which is intended to provide you with resources and referral information that we hope you find valuable. Simply click on this link and you will be directed to login to Box to access these resources. We recommend you bookmark this link for easy access on your phone, laptop or tablet.
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NEW! Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor OSU-Cascades is seeking an Assistant Clinical Professor or Associate Clinical Professor to serve as the Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (ACCE) for the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month position, at Assistant Clinical Professor or Associate Clinical Professor rank, with the expectation of clinical education program coordination, teaching, scholarship and institutional/professional service. Posting #P03565UF. Closes Feb. 13.
NEW! Managing Grant and Contract Administrator – The Office for Sponsored Research and Award Administration (OSRAA) invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, Managing Grant and Contract Administrator position. Posting #P03554UF. Closes Feb. 16.
"I think it's great training for any comedian to start on cows. Because with cows, you expect them to be bored and just stare at you blankly. And that's exactly what you'll get at a comedy club. If you can toughen up with a cow audience, then you'll never be worried with a human audience." ~ Kristen Schaal, who turns 42 today.
Corvallis: Showers likely today with rain all weekend, high of 54, low of 47.
Central Oregon: Mostly cloudy today, high of 46, low of 36. Rain all weekend.
Newport: Chance of showers today, high of 54, low of 49. Rain all weekend.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/