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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.
The A.A. “Red” Emmerson Advanced Wood Products Lab opened Thursday, and it's huge. So big, you can build a three-story building inside of it. That’s something that will happen over and over again at the towering facility on OSU’s Corvallis campus. (see also KEZI, KTVZ, Gazette-Times)
“Taken together, these papers confirm just how vital it is to ensure that local forest communities have long-term control over their land and forest resources,” said David Wrathall, assistant professor of geography, environmental sciences and marine resource management at Oregon State University.
OSU STEM Leaders provides students with mentors, lab time.
Lillian Larwood of Albany will be inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame on Friday at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
Colors of fall: Cold, sunny days have brought out the color in these trees near Tebeau Hall. Showers are on their way so be sure to enjoy it while it lasts.
Prospective student open house: Beaver Open House, an open house program for prospective students, will be held in the Memorial Union on Friday, Oct. 11. There will be approximately 1,200 guests on campus, which may impact parking and retail food locations.
United Academics of OSU Bargaining Session: Faculty and interested OSU community members are invited to attend as UAOSU continues to negotiate with the university's administration for their first collective bargaining contract. The bargaining session will be held on Friday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the LaSells Stewart Center, Agricultural Science Room.
OSU International Scholar and Faculty Coffee Social: OSU Folk Club, Crossroads International and OSU Office of International Services invite you to join international visiting faculty, scholars, students and their families for conversation, coffee, tea and light snacks at the Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center in the Einerson House, 2638 NW Jackson Ave, Corvallis, on Friday, Oct. 11, between 10:30 a.m. and noon. https://www.facebook.com/events/388435441832420/
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. You can also find them at the Saturday downtown Corvallis Farmer's Market from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
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: Devon Peña, Professor of anthropology at University of Washington, will present “Indigenizing the Anthropology of Food: Connecting Dirt to Gut and Body to Spirit” Oct. 11, noon to 12:50 p.m., in Learning Innovation Center (LINC) 268. The lecture is free and open to all. For further information, contact Shaozeng Zhang at [email protected].
Music a la Carte: Cellist Kathryn Brunhaver and pianist Grant Mack perform cello sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven and Frank Bridge. Friday, Oct. 11, at noon, Memorial Union Lounge. Free and open to the public.
WIC kickoff: The Writing Intensive Curriculum Program is holding its Fall Kick-Off Lunch on Friday, Oct. 11, from noon to 1 p.m. in Milam 215. WIC will provide pizza and soda. Register here by noon Thursday, Oct. 10. Meta Landys from integrative biology will share what she has learned about facilitating peer review in two different modalities of the same WIC course. All are welcome.
Evidenced-based practice talk: The College of Public Health and Human Sciences presents “Using implementation methods to facilitate real-world adoption of evidence-based practice and system change,” by Lisa Saldana, senior scientist with the Oregon Social Learning Center in Eugene, Friday, Oct. 11, from 1 to 2 p.m. in HFC 115/Bray Leadership Conference Room.
Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology seminar: Robert Fletcher, professor of landscape and spatial ecology in the Department of Wildlife Ecology & Conservation at the University of Florida, will give a lecture about "Connections in Nature: The Problem of Movement and Connectivity in the Anthropocene" on Friday, Oct. 11, from 3 to 4 p.m. in Learning Innovation Center (LINC) Rm 302.
Flash Panel on Impeachment: Want to know more about what impeachment is, how it works, what issues are at stake in it, and what it might mean for the Trump presidency and the future of American politics? Come hear OSU faculty specialists and your Oregon State Senator reflect on the current impeachment investigation of President Donald Trump. Bring your questions and ask the experts. Panelists: Sara Gelser, state senator; Rorie Solberg, School of Public Policy, Steve Shay, School of History, Philosophy & Religion; Chris Nichols, School of History, Philosophy & Religion; and moderator Amy Koehlinger, School of History, Philosophy & Religion. Friday, Oct. 11, 4 p.m. Learning Innovation Center (LINC), 128.
College of Science Fall Distinguished Lecture: Warren Washington, climate scientist and alumnus, will present a talk titled "The Historic Development of Climate Models and Geoengineering of the Earth's Climate" at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at the LaSells Stewart Center, Construction & Engineering Hall. The event is free and open to the public. A reception starts at 5 p.m. RSVP here.
Homecoming 2019 – Your OSU. Your Home: Celebrate Homecoming Oct. 7-12 with a variety of student competitions during the week. On Friday, Oct. 11, attend the lecture by climate scientist and alumnus Warren Washington and later that night check out Battle of The DJs at the Memorial Union Pavilion. On Saturday, Oct. 12, join the homecoming celebration at a variety of tailgate locations, including the Alumni Center, the multicultural alumni and friends tailgate at Centro Cultural Cesar Chavez, the College of Forestry tailgate celebration, ASOSU/Beaver Caucus homecoming celebration at the Alumni Center, or the NROTC Foxhole & Fantail Alumni Muster. Are you tailgating on your own? Join the Tailgate Decorating Contest and decorate your tailgate like “Benny’s living room” for a chance to win prizes. #Bennyslivingroom
Faculty/staff free nutrition counseling: The OSU dietetic interns are offering free nutrition counseling sessions to faculty and staff. Appointments are available on Friday, Oct. 11, or Friday, Nov. 8, at noon or 1 p.m. Can count towards your HEM requirement. Email [email protected] to schedule your appointment.
OSUsed Store Public Sales: The OSUsed Store is open for its weekly public sales Friday noon to 3 p.m. at 644 SW 13th. Personal purchases must be made during public sales. Staff may shop for their department 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. More information on our website.
Singu-hilarity: A Robot Comedy Variety Show: Join Jon the Robot (a robotic standup comedian) and some of the area's top nerdy, scientific and autonomous performers for an evening of standup comedy, improv and visual art cosponsored by OSU. This show will take place Friday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Majestic Theatre's Community Room. Tickets are $10.
4th Annual Multicultural Alumni and Friends Tailgater: Multicultural alumni and friends are invited to join OSU staff and faculty for a tailgater. Helps us cheer on the Beavers as they gear up to play Utah on Saturday, Oct. 12, in OSU's homecoming game. Hosted at the Centro Cultural César Chávez. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Registration, details
FREE admission to alumni center pregame tailgater: Get fired up at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center before home games in our newly upgraded indoor tailgating event space. Enjoy great food, beverages, family-friendly games and more. Rooms are also available to rent for private parties. And, you can always upgrade your OSUAA membership to gain access to VIP accommodations. Cheer on the Beavers as they gear up to play Utah this Saturday, Oct. 12, in OSU's homecoming game.
NEW! Union Open House: Learn more about and vote on the tentative agreement, Oct. 14, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. at the SEIU 503 office, Adams Hall, 606 SW 15th. Food will be served. Questions? Contact Siobhan at 630-699-0281 or [email protected].
NEW! Songwriters in the Round: An informal evening of sharing songs and learning about songwriting greats. Bring your instrument, your songs and your enthusiasm. Facilitated by Bob Santelli. Oct. 15, 7 p.m., Bexell Hall Lounge. Free and open to the public.
NEW! Young Professionals Meet N Greet: Looking to network with other young professionals here at OSU? Join the Office of Work Life and the Family Resource Center for a night out at Block 15’s game room on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. You must be 21 or older to attend. Complimentary appetizers will be available. RSVP to [email protected] or [email protected].
NEW! Department of Integrative Biology Seminar: Kirsten Grorud-Colvert, assistant professor, Senior Research, OSU will present a seminar, “From Juvenile Fish to International Policy: Evaluating Global Ocean Protection,” on Monday, Oct. 14, 4 p.m. in ALS 4001. The seminar is free and open to the public. If you are unable to attend in person, you can catch the seminar streaming on Zoom at https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/880919656. For more information and to view the entire Integrative Biology Department Spring Seminar Series lineup, please go to http://ib.oregonstate.edu/smnrs.
NEW! Sigrid Schultz, the Chicago Tribune, and the Third Reich: David Milne, professor of modern history at the University of East Anglia, UK, and visiting scholar at the OSU Center for the Humanities, will be talking about his new biography of Sigrid Schultz. As a journalist reporting from Berlin during the rise of Nazi Germany, Schultz overcame significant obstacles in her rise to the top of her male-dominated profession. Milne is the author of two books on U.S. foreign policy: "America’s Rasputin: Walt Rostow and the Vietnam War" and "Worldmaking: The Art and Science of American Diplomacy." Monday, Oct. 14, 4 p.m., Autzen House, 811 SW Jefferson Ave.
NEW! Engineering Advanced Energy Systems: Brazil and US Perspectives: Join Assistant Professor Brian Fronk from the College of Engineering for a three-credit, two-week faculty-led study abroad program in Brazil, Sept. 12-22, 2020. This program focuses on investigating the technical challenges related to thermodynamics, heat transfer, materials, and manufacturing of next-generation thermal power production systems in a Brazilian and U.S. context, and includes a visit to Iguaçu Falls. Join an information session on Monday, Oct. 14, or Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 5 p.m. in Rogers 226. Application Deadline: March 1, 2020. For more info contact [email protected] and visit https://sites.google.com/oregonstate.edu/osubrazil/
NEW! Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks: Supporting Diverse Learners through Culturally Responsive Teaching: Join Jeff Kenney to explore the theory and practice of culturally responsive teaching. +Tech Talk: Learn about polling options for small group and/or non-course settings for gathering informal feedback. This workshop will be facilitated twice in Milam 215 Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. No need to register – just come on by. Learn more here. Contact us here.
NEW! Visiting Artists and Scholars Lecture Series: Joan Truckenbrod: Joan Truckenbrod is a digital artist who has exhibited her artwork nationally and internationally. Recently her digital artwork was included in an exhibition titled “Programmed: Rules, Codes and Choreographies in Art from 1965 to 2018” and in the Digital Artwork Collection at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York. Truckenbrod is curator of the Truckenbrod Gallery, a contemporary art gallery in downtown Corvallis. Wednesday, Oct. 16. Light reception 4:30 p.m., public talk, 5:30 p.m. C&E Hall at the LaSells Stewart Center. Free and open to the public.
NEW! Innovation Days @ OSU: Research Impact Resources: Are you working on a research project that could have societal and economic impact? Interested in learning about resources available to help develop this research into something that might attract an industry partner or a startup? Join us on Oct. 17 from 3 to 5 p.m. at MU 109 to learn how engagement in innovation and entrepreneurial activities will increase your research impact, can increase industry engagement, increase your odds for competitive grants, lead to more publications and more citations of these publications. Register here: https://innovationenterprise.oregonstate.edu/innovation-days
NEW! OSU Training Days now open for registration: OSU Training Days is a free two-day conference that provides employees with more than 60 brief training and informational workshops. OSU subject experts will introduce you to the latest policies, procedures, technical processes, innovations, tools and tips to reinforce your knowledge in support of OSU’s Mission. Nov. 6-7, starting at 8:30 a.m. daily. Click Training Days to view the full schedule of presentations and for registration details.
NEW! Do you have a business idea but need some help? The OSU Advantage Accelerator is offering Iterate, a free class for entrepreneurs and prospective entrepreneurs who have a business idea but aren't sure what to do next. Come learn how to create a value proposition, find and understand your market, and more. Iterate consists of four workshops that build on each other: November 4, 6, 13, and 20, all from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Learn more and register: https://advantage.oregonstate.edu/advantage-accelerator/programs/iterate
Research seminar: Jayanth Banavar, professor in the department of physics at University of Oregon, will speak on the “Geometry of Nature” on Oct. 14, 4 p.m., Weniger Room 149.
Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Training: Did you know that suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students? This makes it especially important for campus community members to equip ourselves with knowledge that enables us to recognize and help when someone is in need. CAPS invites students, faculty, and staff to attend our Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Workshops. Participants will learn how suicide impacts us nationwide and here at OSU, how to identify the signs and symptoms of emotional distress, and how to help or intervene if someone you know is considering suicide. No registration is required. Feel free to bring your lunch. Oct. 16, noon to 1:30 p.m., MU 206, and Nov. 8, noon to 1:30 p.m., MU Journey Room.
Taking it Personally: Why Gender Violence is an Issue for Men with Jackson Katz: The President’s Commission on the Status of Women invites you to join author and activist Katz in discussing ways that our community can engage in violence prevention. Tuesday, Oct. 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the La Sells Stewart Center. For more information: https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/pcosw-presents-taking-it-personally-why-gender-violence-issue-men
Preretirement workshop: Save the date for a Thursday, Nov. 7, pre-retirement workshop presented by the Oregon State University Retirement Association from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in MU 208. This workshop is for faculty and staff who are within one to three years of retirement. Retirement is a major life transition and requires planning for other than just financial matters. This workshop will explore these areas and illustrate some aspects of the physical, psychological, and social dimensions of retirement. Carolyn Aldwin, Director of the Center for Healthy Aging, will provide an introductory presentation followed by a panel of four retired faculty/staff from OSU. For more info, contact Tom Plant, OSURA Board Secretary, at 541-736-6231 or [email protected].
Search Advocate workshops: Register now for the fall, winter or spring search advocate workshop series. Search advocates are external process advisors for employee search committees, working to enhance equity, validity and diversity. Become a search advocate by completing the two-part workshop series, which introduces the search advocate role and strategies, provides an overview of implicit bias, diversity and the legal environment for hiring, and does a deep dive into early stages of the search process. For more information, see http://searchadvocate.oregonstate.edu or contact Anne Gillies, Search Advocate Program Director in Faculty Affairs.
The Social Justice Education Initiative schedule for Fall still has openings: From Faculty Affairs, the SJEI is an foundational professional development program for all faculty, staff and graduate students. SJEI offers a varied schedule of Tier One and Tier Two workshops, all open now for registration. Join your colleagues to begin, or expand, your equity and inclusion journey in this program. Interested in this work for your unit? Contact SJEI Director Jane Waite for further information: [email protected]
Candidate Nominations for Faculty Senate President-Elect and Executive Committee and Interinstitutional Faculty Senate Elections: Faculty are encouraged to suggest colleagues whom they believe are knowledgeable about the university and would well represent OSU faculty. Faculty may also nominate themselves. Forward candidate suggestions for any of the positions by noon on Oct. 24 to Vickie Nunnemaker at [email protected]. When responding, insert "Candidate" in the Subject line so your inquiry may be easily searched. Positions include president-elect, interinstitutional Faculty Senate senator and executive committee.
Declining Senator Election: All currently employed academic, research and professional faculty, regardless of FTE, are eligible to be elected to a senator position and represent faculty in their respective Faculty Senate apportionment unit. However, Executive Levels 1, 2 and 3 (dean or above) are excluded from being elected, as are senators who are completing two consecutive three-year terms or faculty on LWOP. If you wish to decline to have your name placed on the senator nomination ballot, complete and submit the survey at http://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8iT2qvutDWDvRat no later than noon on Oct. 22. Faculty must decline each year.
Faculty Senate Elections – Faculty with Split Appointments: According to the Faculty Senate Bylaws, non-tenured faculty who have split appointments between two apportionment units may choose with which unit they wish to be apportioned for Faculty Senate purposes. For example, if a faculty member has a split appointment between Agricultural Sciences and Science, they may choose one or the other (FTE will not be split between apportionment units). This choice will determine Faculty Senate representation. Faculty not indicating where they wish to be apportioned will be placed in an apportionment unit at the discretion of the Faculty Senate Office.
No later than noon on Oct. 22, please complete and submit the survey at http://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7Uwv4rKAOEAe5Pn to indicate with which apportionment unit you wish to be affiliated. Tenured faculty will be apportioned in their tenure unit, with the exception of the following apportionment units: off-campus Extension, OSU-Cascades and Hatfield Marine Science Center.
OWHE Conference Scholarship: OSU's President's Commission on the Status of Women (PCOSW) is offering funds to cover registration costs for OSU tenure line and non-tenure line faculty, staff and students to attend the 2020 Oregon Women in Higher Education conference in Lincoln City, Salishan Resort, Jan. 31 to Feb. 1. To apply, complete and submit the online form by Friday, Oct. 18. Notification of awards will be sent by Friday, Oct. 25. Apply using the following link: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7V74sEBbQpPe6Ud Questions? Contact Joy Jorgensen at [email protected]
Applications for PCOSW scholarships and event co-sponsorships for winter term projects are now being accepted: The President’s Commission on the Status of Women provides funding to faculty, students, and staff who are pursuing professional development, research, outreach or creative projects related to women’s issues. Scholarships average $300 and are paid by reimbursement. Applications are due Friday, Nov. 1, with notification in Week 7. Visit http://leadership.oregonstate.edu/pcosw/awards-scholarships for detailed guidelines, qualification requirements and application links. Questions? Contact Joy Jorgensen at [email protected]
FriendRaisers Child Care Assistance Fund: Applications are open for the employee child care assistance fund, FriendRaisers, can be found at https://familyresources.oregonstate.edu/financial-resources. Application deadline is Friday, Oct. 11, at 5 p.m. Questions about eligibility, application materials, etc.? Contact the Family Resource Center at 541-737-4906 or via e-mail, [email protected].
Volunteers needed for Tri Club event: On Sunday, Oct. 13, at Philomath Middle School, the OSU Tri Club will host the Beaver Fever Triathlon. Volunteers are needed for this event. Volunteers receive a free shirt, snacks, coffee and drinks throughout the day. To sign up: https://docs.google.com/a/oregonstate.edu/forms/d/1fuTKK_nkdyt8sbUVNjGNGkQQqjW8zfDld1lxOHzxl_0/edit?usp=drive_web. For more information, write to [email protected]
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NEW! The College of Engineering is seeking an Administrative Assistant to the Associate Deans. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term professional faculty position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the dean. Posting #P03360UF. Full consideration Nov. 4. Closes Nov. 12.
“Do the things that interest you and do them with all your heart. Don’t be concerned about whether people are watching you or criticizing you. The chances are that they aren’t paying attention to you.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt, born today in 1884.
Corvallis: Patchy fog and then sunny today, high of 65, low of 40. Mostly cloudy tomorrow, slight chance of rain Sunday.
Central Oregon: Sunny today, high of 61, low of 33. Sunny all weekend.
Newport: Sunny today, high of 64, low of 45. Slight chance of rain all weekend.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/