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COVID-19 website: To facilitate the ongoing sharing of information about the virus, Oregon State University has added a link on the OSU homepage to a new page that provides detailed and up-to-date COVID-19 information; links to OSU, local, state and federal resources; and updates on the latest federal travel restrictions.
NEW! Today’s Timely Teaching Tip: Is course participation waning? Students are motivated to participate when they “see” evidence of your engagement in the course. You can continue to develop your instructor presence in Canvas by posting announcements, participating in discussion forums, and providing timely responses to email and Q&A discussion posts. Visit Keep Teaching for all the Week 7 Timely Teaching Tips.
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.
Ed Ray is the 14th president at Oregon State. He’s been on the job since 2003. He will step down from his post at the end of June 2020.
A piece by OSU Distinguished Professor Emerita Kathleen Dean Moore.
"When there's a threat, our body responds," said Regan Gurung, executive director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Oregon State University and professor of psychological sciences. He spent 20 years at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
"Taiwan, during this pandemic, has been an embarrassment for WHO," said Chunhuei Chi, a professor at Oregon State University's College of Public Health and Human Sciences who has held seminars and offered health advice to colleagues in the United States.
According to Heather Knight, assistant professor of computer science at Oregon State University, “The Happy robot sought people out with smooth motions at moderate speed. The Sleepy robot also sought people out, but with delays and slower accelerations. The Grumpy robot avoided people while using erratic motions and a range of velocities. Those simple variations told the people a lot.”
Oregon State University faculty and staff are invited to participate in virtual open forums next week to learn about and contribute to OSU’s planning for the potential return of on-site university activities as COVID-19 public health conditions and state and local health department authorizations allow.
Candi Bothum, Oregon State Extension 4-H statewide animal science coordinator, said planning is for 4-H youth to display their animals virtually.
But it’s challenging enough to have to deliver a lecture course remotely. It’s a different challenge to deliver a hands-on, laboratory course that uses special “materials” (instruments, conductor, theatre, stage.) That was the challenge for the School of Arts and Communication in the College of Liberal Arts.
OSU ethnic studies associate professor Daniel López-Cevallos speaks with Telemundo about why Latinos are at much higher risk for contracting the virus than other populations.
Oregon State University–Cascades will host a free, virtual summit on Tuesday, May 19 to provide business owners with a framework for decision-making as the economy reopens amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Today’s workspaces: Belinda Barnes, international admissions coordinator with the Graduate School, is assisted at home by her feathered friend, Owen.
Lauri Morris, administrative program assistant with Naval ROTC Unit, enjoys the view and the company of her dog Layla. Send your home workspace photos to [email protected]. They are being run in the order received. Follow OSU Today on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/osutoday1/ and catch up on any workspace photos you might have missed so far.
Week of Kindness: Celebrate a Week of Kindness on Community Engagement & Leadership’s Instagram from May 11-15 using the hashtag #weshowkindnessOSU. We will be sharing prompts throughout the week that highlight ways to spread kindness and engage in our community during this time and beyond. Video: Learn more about the Week of Kindness.
Core Curriculum for Current OSU Supervisors and Managers: Consists of online modules followed by 4 half-days of classroom training via Zoom. Topics include the performance management cycle (position descriptions, expectations/standards, engagement, appraisals, and integration), equal employment and affirmative action, ADA, discrimination and misconduct, safety and compensation, and supervising represented employees. May 12-15 via Zoom, 8:15 a.m. to noon each day. Registration required.
Introduction to CORE: The Cooperative Open Reporting Environment (CORE) is OSU's central tool for accessing official university reports and institutional data. All OSU employees have access to CORE reports and dashboards based on their employment classification and job profile. This session is designed to give new employees and CORE users who would like to review the basics an orientation to CORE. Topics in this session include security and policies related to the access and use of data, how to find and save what you need from CORE, and helpful tips and tricks for interacting with and using the system. This is a high level overview of the systems and is appropriate for all CORE. Friday, May 15, 11 a.m. to noon; for Zoom, register here: http://oregonstate.edu/training/session_view.php?sess_id=4868. Questions? Email: [email protected]
Center for Teaching and Learning SPARKSHOP – Assessing Student Learning: Group Work. Facilitated by Funmi Amobi, CTL Instructional Consultant, College Liaison on Friday, May 15, noon. Join Zoom Meeting. Have your students ever expressed concerns about free-riding by group members upon completion of a group project or task? This Sparkshop will focus on how to apply the principles and strategies that emphasize positive group interdependence and individual accountability to promote valid and reliable assessment of collaborative group work.
Remote Teaching Symposium - Strategies for Effective Pedagogy: Join faculty panelists from the College of Liberal Arts and the Honors College for a free remote teaching symposium. Join for some or all of the five sessions on effective strategies for Intro-level and High Enrollment Courses; Teaching Film, Music, and the Arts; High-contact Strategies; Honors Courses; and Seminar Courses. All sessions will be delivered via Zoom and are free to attend. Open to OSU teaching faculty from any discipline. Friday, May 15 from noon to 5 p.m. For more information or to join the sessions, please visit liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/remote-teaching-symposium.
NEW! Fulbright Scholar Program Webinars: Fulbright Impact in the Field: Global Health & COVID-19: Fulbrighters are working tirelessly to find solutions to the world's challenges. The ”Fulbright Impact in the Field: Global Health & COVID-19" panel features scientific experts. All are welcome. Friday, May 15, 12:30-2 p.m. Register here to attend.
Public health talk: The College of Public Health and Human Sciences is meeting the current public health crisis head-on and hosting its Friday Research Seminars online from 1-2 p.m. most Fridays. On Friday, May 15, Emily Yates-Doerr, Ph.D., assistant professor in the School of Language, Culture and Society in the College of Liberal Arts, will present "'Stay healthy, stay happy' is dangerous language” via Zoom. See upcoming presentations and recordings of past presentations at health.oregonstate.edu/seminars and learn how the CPHHS is Meeting the Moment.
Music à la Carte (Facebook Live): Guitarist Mike Gamble. The Music à la Carte concert series continues with a series of Facebook Live events on Fridays, keeping alive the decades-long tradition while following Oregon State University’s commitment to help reduce the risk and spread of COVID-19. On Friday, May 15 at noon, the series will feature Portland guitarist Mike Gamble. Gamble is an adventurous musician who has spent the last 20 years immersed in the creative jazz, experimental rock and improvised music scene primarily in New York City, with close ties to New Orleans, Burlington, Boston, San Francisco and the Pacific Northwest. He currently teaches in OSU’s Popular Music Studies Ecampus program and is the artistic director of Portland’s longstanding experimental music organization, The Creative Music Guild. To watch and listen, go to the Music à la Carte Facebook page.
Virtual service project with Benton Habitat for Humanity: Help digitize their pricebook to support ongoing improvement efforts for their donation intake area and pricing process. Meet with peers to work on a meaningful community project and have fun. Register for one or both dates: Friday, May 15, 3:30 p.m. or Wednesday, May 20, 5 p.m. Questions? Contact Dustin at [email protected].
What Helps Us: DAM Good Creativity: Join the Craft Center and CAPS on Zoom for a weekly, guided craft session. Register now to get a kit with the materials needed for all four projects at beav.es/4nq. Kits are limited to the first 100 registered participants and can be picked up at the MU starting on May 6. Feel free to register and attend the Zoom sessions even if you can’t pick up a kit. Craft sessions take place each Friday in May at 4 pm.
NEW! Board Game Circle: Join Community Engagement & Leadership for a weekly series of events that aims to create an open space for our students to have fun while playing board games from home with friends. The games played will be Trivia Murder Party, Fakin' It, Guesspionage, Tee K.O., and Quiplash 2. New to games? No problem! No board game experience necessary. Register to join us for any or all Fridays at 5 p.m.: May 15, May 22, May 29 and June 5. For additional questions, contact Maria at [email protected].
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! Resumption planning forums: Provost Ed Feser and Vice Provost for Student Affairs Dan Larson are hosting virtual open forums to provide resumption planning updates, answer questions and solicit feedback and advice from our faculty, staff and students. The forums will be held online through Zoom on May 18, 2-3 p.m.; May 19, 8:30-9:30 a.m.; and May 20, 2-3 p.m. (OSU-Cascades focused). The link for each Zoom session is: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/95763201701. Sessions will be moderated, and those viewing will be able to submit pandemic-related questions for response. Input also may be provided by sending comments to [email protected].
NEW! Lessons in Leadership: Join Community Engagement & Leadership for an interactive series of events that aims to learn from our community leaders in a more casual manner, by sharing their lessons and experiences in leadership with our OSU community. By connecting our student leaders to others we are hoping to showcase the pathways they can take to become better leaders today. Register to join us on Tuesday, May 26 at 4 p.m. For additional questions, contact Langley at [email protected].
OSU Digital Days of Service: While the ways we support each other are changing, the creativity and resilience of problem-solving Beavers remain as steady as ever. Join fellow Beavs for the first-ever DIGITAL Days of Service May 1-16. Pledge to volunteer, then inspire others to do the same — share about your project and how it felt to help your OSU and local communities.
Prepare Beavers for success beyond Oregon State: Help the Class of 2020 thrive wherever their next steps lead. The OSU Alumni Association’s Winning in Life After College engaging digital event series on life skills and career strategies includes tools for successful online job and grad school searches, LinkedIn presence and personal finances — plus opportunities to network through the “I Wish I Knew” alumni panel and virtual career fair, hosted by the College of Business and Career Development Center. Share the schedule of events, open to all students and alumni.
NEW! Fulbright Scholar Program Webinars: General Informational Webinar: Join the Fulbright Team for a virtual presentation on the Fulbright Scholar Program. This session will discuss opportunities for faculty and administrators to teach and/or research abroad for 2-12 months. Additionally, the session will discuss opportunities for your institution to partner with Fulbright and host visiting scholars. Monday, May 18, from 2-3 p.m. Register here to attend.
NEW! Fulbright Scholar Program Webinars: The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program will continue to accept applications for awards for the 2021-2022 academic year. Over 450 awards offer more than 800 grants annually. The deadline to apply is Sept. 15. To learn more about the 2021-2022 competition click here or visit the Catalog of Awards for more details. Regional and discipline-focused webinars are held every Wednesday from 2-3 p.m. See our Webinar Schedule for more details
NEW! People and Nature Lunch Series: Tuesday, May 19, from noon to 12:50 p.m. Hailey Kehoe Thommen (Forest Ecosystems and Society) presents “Human Emotions and Endangered Species Conservation." The lecture is free and open to all. To join the meeting, register at https://peopleandnatureosu.weebly.com/spring-2020.html. Sponsored by the Department of Fisheries & Wildlife’s Human Dimensions Lab.
UPDATED! Virtual Volunteering with Mapping Prejudice: Visualizing the Hidden Histories of Race and Privilege in the Urban Landscape: Mapping Prejudice uses digital tools to illuminate structural racism and transform our understanding of the past. Register to learn how to contribute to their online map project. Presented by OSU’s Community Engagement & Leadership. May 18, 7-8 p.m.
Take part in OER workshops online: The OSU Open Educational Resources Unit is hosting a series of virtual workshops this month on how to find or create no-cost and low-cost learning materials. Topics include reviewing and becoming familiar with open textbooks (May 19); and the Creative Commons licensing process (May 22). Learn more about each workshop and register today.
Effective networking: The Professional Faculty Leadership Association is hosting a Zoom event on Wednesday, May 20, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Effective Networking Online. Please contact Meddie Sims, PFLA Director of Professional Development to register & receive the Zoom link.
NEW! The Writing Center is open: The Undergrad Research & Writing Studio, the Online Writing Suite, and the Graduate Writing Center are providing support remotely during Spring 2020. Writing consultants are available for virtual walk-in Zoom/telephone sessions, Zoom/telephone appointments, and written feedback. OSU students are encouraged to read our COVID-19 FAQ, which provides direction for students who are unsure which Writing Center program suits their needs. Visit the Writing Center’s website for more information.
UPDATED! Collaborate With Selfless Servings: In response to COVID-19, we are working to provide healthy foods to health care workers and help small businesses retain revenue during the next five months. We are seeking help in various ways ranging from computer science delivery logistics to website creation to delivery drivers to optimize our collaborative-community efforts. Please fill out the following Google Form if you're interested in collaborating or volunteering: https://forms.gle/zcTyHsEMumj7ZU2a6. Email [email protected] with potential questions.
COVID-19 Leave Restoration: OSU is committed to restoring leave time taken by OSU employees logged in EmpCenter between March 15-31 for COVID-related matters, even if these hours were logged as sick/vacation/personal. If you still have hours that have not been credited back to you (effective April 1), email [email protected] and ask that your hours be restored. Specify each date of COVID-related leave taken between March 15-31, the number of hours and type of leave used.
2020 Faculty and Staff Climate Survey: The 2020 Faculty and Staff Climate Survey launched on May 6 with an invitation from President Ray, with additional invitations from Deans and Division leaders. Please check your e-mail to access the survey link. The survey is open until June 5. Copy and paste this link to access the Office of Institutional Diversity website for past reports: https://diversity.oregonstate.edu/climate-assessment Questions about the survey can be directed to OID at [email protected].
Healthy Beaver Bags: The Human Services Resource Center has a new program called Healthy Beaver Bags. Every Friday afternoon from noon to 2:30 p.m., bags are distributed off the back porch of Champinefu Lodge. This program is available for faculty/staff and students who are financially stressed and are looking to add more healthy items to their meals. This resource is also available to former staff or students who recently graduated or are taking a break. We are all in this together and the HSRC is here for those who need us. Each bag has a theme and will feature more and more fresh and local produce as the growing season comes on. An example of what comes in a bag can be seen on the program’s Facebook page. This is a supplement for pantry food boxes, which are currently being distributed every Wednesday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and are NOT restricted to OSU community members.
Mindful @ Oregon State University is an e-newsletter that delivers a weekly care package of mindfulness tips, resources and events to your inbox. Curated by CAPS staff, the newsletter features a weekly guided meditation, learn more section, mindfulness challenge, OSU mindfulness event calendar and crowd-sourced knowledge and recommendations. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/mindfulOSU
Kognito: Recognizing and Supporting Students in Distress Training: College can be stressful at times and especially now. Build the confidence to talk with a student who you’re concerned about. Be prepared to lead real-life conversations with students that build resilience, strengthen relationships and connect them with support. To access the student version visit: beav.es/ZD3. For questions contact Tessie Webster-Henry: [email protected].
Criminal History Checks: University Human Resources (UHR) has contracted with a new vendor to conduct national criminal history checks (CHCs). The vendor will provide shorter turnaround times and more affordable prices. The cost of conducting national criminal history background checks will decrease from $41.25 per person to $28.80 per person. Fingerprinting will no longer be a required component of most CHCs. More information can be found at: https://policy.oregonstate.edu/policy/criminal-history-check.
Celebrating Undergraduate Excellence: Register today to attend the May 21-22 Celebrating Undergraduate Excellence (CUE) Symposium presented virtually through Canvas. Registration to attend CUE 2020 is required and accessible only to OSU faculty, staff and students. CUE is an annual showcase for OSU undergraduates to present their research and creative projects to the OSU community. Undergraduates from all academic disciplines, in all years of study, and all stages of research or creative work will be presenting. For more info, visit https://communications.oregonstate.edu/events/cue. For questions, contact Sophie Pierszalowski, associate director of undergraduate research, at [email protected].
Women and Gender Center awards: The Hattie Redmond Women & Gender Center invites nominations for annual awards. There are three award categories: Women of Achievement Award, AYA Award, and Student Leader Award. Nominations close on Sunday, May 17. Information about each award and the nomination process can found at: http://dce.oregonstate.edu/wgcawards
Faculty & Staff COVID-19 Disaster Relief Fund Under IRS Code Section 139: In collaboration with the OSU Foundation, Oregon State University is offering emergency financial assistance grants through the OSU Faculty and Staff COVID-19 Disaster Relief Fund. The purpose of this fund is to help regular classified and unclassified employees in our university community with unexpected needs during this unprecedented time of the COVID-19 pandemic. All classified staff, professional faculty and academic/research faculty are eligible regardless of service time or FTE. An individual must be actively employed on the date of grant distribution. Read more about the details of the program here. Student hourly employees, graduate assistants, and stipend recipients (e.g., fellows) are not eligible. There are separate programs for students located here: https://financialaid.oregonstate.edu/covid-19.
Arts and Communication BFA seniors on Fairbanks Gallery Instagram: We are sharing images of works by graduating seniors who were scheduled to have solo shows in the West Student Gallery this term. This piece is "Connected," steel wire and rebar, life-size model, by Alexis Young. https://www.instagram.com/osu.fairbanksgallery/
"There's a child within me. Everything is fascinating. The hunger to learn, do better and more creative things never goes." ~ Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit, who turns
53 today.
Corvallis: Partly sunny today, high of 67, low of 49. Rain and showers this weekend.
Central Oregon: Sunny today, high of 64, low of 45. Showers this weekend.
Newport: Mostly sunny today, high of 63, low of 49. Showers this weekend.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/