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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: Looking for ways to assess how your remote course is going while there’s still time to make any needed adjustments? Consider using these resources on soliciting midcourse student feedback today! Visit Keep Teaching for all the Week 6 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.
According to data from the first weekend of door-to-door testing, an estimated two per every 1,000 Corvallis residents had coronavirus. Assistant professor Ben Dalziel, project leader, said that’s enough cases to cause concern. He said if we reopen too quickly, it could cause another period of exponential growth in the number of cases. (see also Oregonian)
“Not all Latinos are created equal,” said Daniel López-Cevallos, professor of Latino and health equity studies at Oregon State University. More Latinos in states with established communities, he said, are likely to have middle-class jobs or the sort of wealth that could help tide them over through the pandemic without having to work outside the home.
In this episode of Asia In-Depth, Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) Vice President for International Security and Diplomacy Daniel Russel speaks with two experts — Syaru Shirley Lin from the University of Virginia and Dr. Chunhuei Chi of Oregon State University — about what Taiwan's successful smothering of COVID-19 means for its future.
Stuart Reitz, director of the Oregon State University Malheur Experiment Station, said the station outside of Ontario has also ramped up awareness of social distancing.
“I learned to sew in middle school, and my friends all know I love sewing, so they started sending me articles about different DIY communities making masks,” said McKee, an academic advisor for College of Engineering at Oregon State University. “It seemed like a great idea. I picked a pattern I liked and that wasn’t too difficult, then I started sewing a bunch of masks.”
Today’s workspaces: Clara Neill-Carter, grants and contracts tech with Agricultural Science & Marine Sciences Business Center, has her two black pugs, Chuck and Chelsea, sticking to her like glue as she works from home.
Sam Logan, assistant professor with the College of Public Health and Human Sciences, has settled on a Star Trek theme for his home workspace. 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.
Music à la Carte (Facebook Live): Anthea Kreston, violin & viola, and Jason Duckles, cello: 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 8 at noon, the series will feature Anthea Kreston and Jason Duckles. Kreston and Duckles will be performing from their home in Corvallis and have promised a special appearance by “The Quartissimos,” their family quartet. To watch and listen, go to the Music à la Carte Facebook page.
EOP career panel: The Educational Opportunities Program is celebrating its 50th year of supporting Oregon State University students. This virtual career panel will feature EOP alumni of color discussing their experience transitioning from college to professional careers. May 8, noon to 1 p.m. Register to receive the link to the Zoom panel/event at https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/492877
Public health seminar: 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 8, Shannon E. Jarrott, Ph.D., professor of social work, College of Social Work, Ohio State University, will present “The intergenerational compact: Need and support for intergenerational relationships during COVID and beyond” via Zoom. See upcoming presentations and recordings of past presentations at health.oregonstate.edu/seminars and learn how the CPHHS is Meeting the Moment.
University Budget Committee: The University Budget Committee will meet this Friday, May 8 from 2-3:30 p.m. via Zoom. The UBC is OSU’s advisory body to the Provost for recommendations on tuition rates, budget priorities and budget policies. The committee will discuss projections and planning relevant to developing budget recommendations for 2020-21. Members of the university community are welcome to join the meetings as observers. If you are interested in joining as an observer you may register for the webinar here. Future meeting times and locations can be found at https://fa.oregonstate.edu/budget/university-budget-committee/ubc-meeting-schedule.
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. 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 p.m.
NEW! Career Group Counseling: Does COVID-19 have you feeling anxious or stressed about your path from college to career? An OSU career counselor and CAPS counselor will facilitate several small-group dialogue sessions for OSU students. Join us for one of these sessions to get ideas from your fellow classmates, hear shared questions about reaching future career goals in the midst of Covid-19, and hear from people at the university who are dedicated to helping you succeed. This will be an informal conversation and all students are welcome. Session 3: Week 7 – Wednesday, May 13 (noon to 1 p.m.); Register Here.
Home Fitness: The Professional Faculty Leadership Association is hosting a Zoom event on Tuesday, May 12, 3-4 p.m. Dee Gillen, Faculty Staff Fitness, will present Your Home Fitness Survival Kit, providing tips to stay active while working remotely from home. Please contact Gretchen Dursch, PFLA Director of Professional Development to register & receive the Zoom link.
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.
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.
Virtual event: Valuing diversity in teams. Tune in via Zoom on May 13 from noon to 1 p.m. with former Beaver Basketball player Eric Knox ‘89. In this OSU Alumni Association and Portland Business Roundtable live webcast, you’ll hear Eric’s story of valuing diversity and building teams, both on and off the court, as an admired coach and community leader. Eric coached the Benson High School girls’ basketball team from unranked to state champs in just two years and uses his energetic personality to inspire youth both athletically and professionally. Listen and learn as he shares his tips for supporting and elevating students in his community. Register now.
NEW! 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 implementing affordable learning materials to save students money (May 12 and 14); 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.
NEW! People and Nature Lunch Series: Tuesday, May 12, from noon to 12:50 p.m. Jasmine King (Public Policy) presents “Barriers to Community Participation in Decision-Making for Environmental Justice." 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.
NEW! Catalog, Curriculum, & Scheduling: Do you advance curriculum or course changes? Do you have questions about how course scheduling affects students? Join Mike Jefferis, Associate Registrar for Catalog, Curriculum, and Scheduling, for an informative session on how to ensure your department remains compliant with relevant regulations regarding course scheduling and curriculum changes. Wednesday, May 13, 3-4 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/98288303004 Phone Dial-In Information: +1 971 247 1195 Meeting ID: 982 8830 3004
NEW! Training the Mind, Training the Heart: Geoff Barstow will be teaching about the theory and practice of Tibetan Buddhist lojong in partnership with OSU's Contemplative Studies Initiative and the Hundere endowed chair in religion and culture. Three Wednesdays: May 13, 20 and 27 from 6-7 p.m. via Zoom. Free and open to all. Register by emailing [email protected]. More info here.
Emily Crampe – Water Resource Science M.S. Defense: Emily Crampe will present her thesis, “Forest success and climate change effect on long term runoff coefficients at varying timescales," on May 11 at 2:30 p.m. Crampe is completing her M.S. under the guidance of major professor Catalina Segura. Join Zoom meeting: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/95315250107.
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.
Beavers SAVE Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention. Learn how to reach out and help a friend. Suicide is one of the most preventable causes of death. This workshop will provide the skills you need to effectively help or intervene with a friend or family member who is considering suicide. The training is offered on two dates in May: May 12 from noon to 2 p.m. and May 20 from 3-5 p.m. https://beav.es/4n3
NEW! 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.
NEW! Engineering awards: The Engineering Student Council is introducing Dam Distinguished. We want to recognize engineering clubs for awards they have won throughout the year, and recognize individuals, clubs, and faculty advisors with Dam Distinguished awards. Complete nominations or let us know about awards your club has received using this form. The form will close May 15. Winners will be announced June 5.
BennyBuy Update: The eProcurement HelpDesk is pleased to announce that both Fisher Scientific LLC and ThermoFisher Scientific have been added as Punchout vendors in BennyBuy. Their Punchout stickers can be found in the Lab Supplies section of the shopping showcase. Please contact [email protected] if you have questions.
OSU Extension Service Office Offering Pressure Gauge Testing: Pressure canner gauge testing is available at the Clackamas County Extension Service, where a safety risk management plan has been implemented. Call (503) 655-8631 to schedule an appointment. If you need to get your gauge tested, but are uncomfortable coming to the OSU Extension Service office, the Family & Community Health Program recommends that you convert your dial gauge canner to a weighted gauge canner, as weighted gauge canners do not require testing. If you own a Presto pressure canner, you can purchase a 3-piece weighted gauge from a store that offers canning equipment. If you own an All American canner, you can purchase a conversion kit online. For more information about pressure canners, consult the publication “Using and Caring for your Pressure Canner:” https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/pnw421
Updates to University Policies & Standards: Please visit the University Policy & Standards page to learn about recent policy updates: http://policy.oregonstate.edu/whats-new. This page is updated frequently with new developments, so we encourage you to check back regularly. Also, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter here.
DAM Good Self Care 30-Day Challenge: Celebrate Mental Health Month by taking good care of yourself. Explore a variety of challenges centered around mental, emotional, and physical health. Learn new stress relief techniques and strategies, practice gratitude, get active in creative ways and connect with friends along the way. Visit https://beav.es/4W6 to get started.
Arts & 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 “Fall In Siena,” oil on acrylic on canvas, by Tori Allen: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-FRS_ABJpy/
"In every human Breast, God has implanted a Principle, which we call Love of Freedom; it is impatient of Oppression, and pants for Deliverance.” ~ Phillis Wheatley, American poet who was both the second published African-American poet and first published African-American woman, born today in 1753.
Corvallis: Sunny today, high of 85, low of 50. Partly sunny through the weekend.
Central Oregon: Sunny today, high of 74, low of 46. Mostly sunny Saturday, partly sunny Sunday.
Newport: Sunny today, high of 76, low of 52. Partly sunny this weekend.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/