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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 fact, these animals also have a tiny body and store all their internal organs in their limbs. “They’re all legs,” says Felipe Barreto, an evolutionary biologist at Oregon State University. “They’re kind of their own thing.”
Valdovinos plans to earn a business degree at Oregon State. The goal is to be her own boss someday. But she’s gearing up for lots of education to come. Valdovinos knows that it’s rare for a Latina to master the top levels of academia. Just 1% had earned a Ph.D. by 2022, according to Excelencia in Education. That’s where she’s set her sights. (for a PDF version of this article, email [email protected])
Lech Muszynski, a professor of wood engineering at Oregon State University, said mass timber production in the Northwest could easily quadruple without saturating the market. But existing dynamics within Oregon’s timber industry make it complicated to scale up. (for a PDF version of this article, email [email protected])
Last year, the commissioners defunded the Extension after a controversy about religious symbols in 4H programs, which are managed by Oregon State University. Now, the local Extension service wants its funding reinstated. They've been operating using reserves for the past year.
The first group of physical therapy students from OSU-Cascades in Bend are set to graduate this weekend. The 44 students started in fall of 2021 and is set to finish with a 100% graduation rate.
Plankton imaging: Jami Ivory, a faculty research assistant in the Plankton Ecology Lab, takes a mini underwater plankton imaging system for a test run in one of the seawater tanks at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. The system is based on the larger ocean sampler, the In Situ Ichthyoplankton Imaging System (ISIIS). This backpack-sized imager can be deployed off a small boat or kayak and operated by a team of divers. Lab members will use the Mini-ISIIS to sample zooplankton in and outside of nearshore kelp forests. The M-ISIIS was developed in collaboration with the Plankton Ecology Lab crew, Bellamare LLC and the Hatfield iLab team. (photo by A. Koett-Cronn). We are accepting photo submissions at [email protected]. To view past submissions, visit us on Instagram at @osutoday1.
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Congratulations to all graduates in the Oregon State University Class of 2024. The Center for Teaching and Learning and UIT-Academic Technologies offer heartfelt thanks to faculty, GTAs, learning assistants, advisors and all student support services for your deep dedication and tireless work to skillfully teach, nurture, guide and mentor OSU students throughout their academic journeys.
Spring Bike Drop: Give your old bike a new life as a ride for a future Beaver. Donate your bike at Cascade Hall, June 10-14. Learn more. For alternative formats or accommodations related to a disability, please contact Elza Records at 541-737-0673 or [email protected]
International Employee and Scholar Coffee Social: International employees, faculty, scholars, families and friends are invited to drop in on the second Friday of the month between 10:30 a.m. and noon at the Einerson House, 2638 NW Jackson Ave., for conversation, coffee, tea and light snacks. Hosted by the OSU Folk Club, Crossroads International, the OSU Office of International Services and the Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center.
Preserving Portland History: "Creation of the Parkrose Community Archive." History MA student Jada Krening will present her capstone project, the Parkrose Community Archive, a restorative public history project that aims to rectify the exclusion of Parkrose – a now-industrialized urban corner of Portland nestled between Interstate 205 and 84, now one of the most racially and ethnically diverse areas of the state – from historical and contemporary narratives. Krening’s presentation is open to the public. 2 p.m., June 14 in Bexell 412.
Naval ROTC Spring Commissioning: OSU NROTC will commission 10 ensigns into the Navy and three 2nd lieutenants into the Marine Corps at 4 p.m. June 14 in LINC 128 and online via Facebook. The ceremony involves the oath of office, assistance into uniform, rendering of the first salute, and remarks from guest speaker Capt. Craig Litty.
Commencement: Oregon State University will hold its university-wide commencement ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 15, at Reser Stadium. More than 4,100 students are expected to participate in the ceremony that will honor the university’s 155th class. The event is free to attend, open to the public and held rain or shine. Gates will open at 9 a.m., and tickets are not required. The ceremony will be livestreamed in English and Spanish on the commencement website.
Sweet Beginnings: Commencement Celebration. Celebrating a 2024 grad this year? Gather at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center directly after the June 15 Commencement ceremony (approximately 1:30-3 p.m.) to enjoy cookies and refreshments, snap Insta-worthy photos and make final memories with grads, friends, family and faculty. Details, plus additional networking events, celebrations, career advice and more are available at ForOregonState.org/Grad24.
“Four Thousand Weeks” Book Club: We’ll gather to discuss our reading of Oliver Burkeman's New York Times bestseller. Burkeman invites us to recognize the unsurprising truth of finitude and the more surprising freedom that comes from embracing limitation. Four Tuesday evenings: June 25, July 2, July 9 and July 16 at Marigold. Sliding scale $20-$50. Register here or contact us.
NEW! HMSC Lunch and Learn: At noon on June 17, Valentine Puzenat with the Paris Institute of Planetary Physics will be giving a seminar titled “Exploring the largest submarine eruption on Earth: A trip to Fani Maoré (Indian Ocean).” In person at the HMSC Guin Library Seminar Room or online. Zoom link or call +1-971-247-1195 Meeting ID: 914 9616 1269. Click here for more information.
Supervisor 101: University Human Resources invites supervisors to attend a pilot opportunity to provide feedback on the new Supervisor 101. Supervisor 101 is a 90-minute program designed to give new-to-OSU supervisors the information they need to be successful, highlighting key resources that supervisors need in their first month. This is a chance to experience new training followed by a feedback session to share insights and suggestions. 9 a.m. to noon, June 26, MU 13: Register. 9 a.m. to noon, July 30, Tykeson Hall 111, OSU-Cascades: Register. 9 a.m. to noon, Aug. 5, Zoom (link provided after registration): Register. Contact Carolyn Warfield ([email protected]) with accommodation requests.
Going Deep: A Retreat for Exploring Authenticity, Purpose and Interbeing. We invite you to look within for clarity and inspiration using specific contemplative practices and craft a map for your authentic journey at this moment in your life. Urban retreat held at Marigold, July 26-28, guided by Joseph Bailey. Sliding scale $100-$200; register here or apply for student scholarship. Contact us.
Togetherall Poster Recall: The Togetherall program sponsored by CAPS will be discontinued at the end of June. Please take down posters advertising this program. For questions email [email protected].
Policy update: Controller’s Unit policy for 03-150-103 Subscription-Based IT Arrangements has been updated. Please see the Controller’s Unit Policy Program website for more information and contact the Policy Steward listed on the policy with any 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 Summer and Fall 2024 In-person and Zoom courses here.
OSU Today summer schedule: OSU Today will switch to weekly publication (Mondays only) starting June 17.
Office of Human Resources Learning & Development is now accepting FYI Friday presentation proposals for Fall 2024 and Fall 2025: Does your unit have a new or existing service, process, system, policy, or research you want to share with the campus community? Consider FYI Friday as your venue! FYI Friday is a program where campus partners are invited to present what they’re working on to a broad audience of professional faculty, academic faculty and classified staff. Learn more about the requirements and application process. Feel free to reach out to [email protected] with any questions, or for assistance with your application.
Graduate opportunities: Oregon Sea Grant is currently accepting applications for its spring graduate-level opportunities, featuring the Oregon Natural Resource Policy Fellowship (NRPF) and the Malouf Marine Studies Scholarship. The NRPF provides hands-on experience in natural resource policy at the state level, while the Malouf Scholarship supports graduate students conducting societally relevant coastal research applicable to Oregon. An informational webinar discussing these opportunities, along with future ones, is scheduled for June 14. To learn more and apply, visit: https://seagrant.oregonstate.edu/osg-2024-spring-fellowship-opportunities.
NEW! 30th Street: As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, SW 30th Street will be closed in both directions from SW Washington Way to SW Campus Way. The closure will be in effect starting Monday, June 17 through Friday, June 28. The intersections at Jefferson Way and Campus Way will remain open.
Washington Way: The sidewalk closure on 35th Street, approaching the Washington Way intersection, has been extended through Thursday, June 20. Flagging operations and traffic delays will continue intermittently through Thursday, June 20. Sidewalk closure signs and barriers will be in place on 35th Street, on both the east and west sidewalks, approaching the Washington Way intersection. Pedestrians should plan to use Jefferson Way, 30th Street and the multi-use path on Washington Way to detour around the area. No crosswalk access will be available at the intersection of Washington Way and 35th Street The multi-use path on Washington Way will remain accessible from 35th Street.
“Nothing is impossible. The word itself says I'm possible." ~ Audrey Hepburn
Corvallis: Partly sunny today, high of 71, low of 49. Showers likely through the weekend.
Central Oregon: Sunny today, high of 71, low of 40. Mostly sunny this weekend.
Newport: Mostly cloudy today, high of 64, low of 46. Showers this weekend.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr