COVID testing: Oregon State University, in collaboration with Willamette Valley Toxicology, is providing on-site COVID-19 testing. OSU employees and students, regardless of vaccination status, are welcome to obtain a test at one of these locations: Corvallis: The LaSells Stewart Center: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Student Experience Center: Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (For staff wanting to get a test voluntarily, please make sure to have registered for a lab dash account prior to coming to test in order to save time: https://labdash.net/.) Bend: Ray Hall 302, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m.

Face coverings now required in OSU indoor settings.

NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Looking for ways to enhance your teaching or strategies to make your classes more interactive and engaging? Check out the Center for Teaching and Learning’s Core Resources on instructional methods, inclusive teaching, assessment, course design, blended learning, and the scholarship of teaching.

Today in the News Media

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. Occasionally, articles highlighted in OSU Today may either be subscription-only or behind a paywall if a maximum number of articles has been reached that month. Many subscription-only publications, like the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, can be accessed by anyone with an OSU email account through the search function on the OSU Libraries home page, which grants free access to many publications. See https://library.oregonstate.edu/ and click on 1Search.

 

After two hours, sunscreens that include some zinc oxide can lose effectiveness, become toxic (Science Daily)

Sunscreen that includes zinc oxide, a common ingredient, loses much of its effectiveness and becomes toxic after two hours of exposure to ultraviolet radiation, according to a collaboration that included Oregon State University scientists. (see also Phys.org)
 

Will we ever go maskless again? If so, when? (KOIN)

Will we ever be able to take off our masks? The answer is probably by Spring 2022. That’s according to Dr. Chunhei Chi from Oregon State University, a professor of global health. Dr. Chi has been tracking the coronavirus and the government’s response to it from the start.
 

Dead whale beached near Port Orford (Wild Rivers Outpost)

Local whale expert and Oregon State University Stranding Program Manager Jim Rice told the Outpost this morning that the whale appears to be a juvenile humpback.
 

Federal grant to help OSU develop a cleaner and safer wood stove (KLCC)

Winter means wood-burning for many rural and Native American communities, who often rely on stove-generated heat. But that can mean harmful emissions.  A $2.5 million grant will help Oregon State University researchers explore cleaner burning stoves.
 

Lampreys' tour of Portland-area schools highlights cultural, ecological importance (KATU)

Oregon State University's 4-H program is taking the fish on tour to teach students about their cultural and ecological importance.
 

Today's photo


Muddy Creek: Jon Boeckenstedt, vice provost for Enrollment Management, sent in this photo he took at Muddy Creek in the William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge south of Corvallis. Submit your fall photos to [email protected] 

Today

National Retirement Security Month: The month of October is National Retirement Security month. We have scheduled retirement savings education webinars during this month that are available to all OSU employees. We wanted to notify you ahead of time about the topics, dates and times so that you could register and plan to attend if these topics are of interest to you. For additional questions and to register please see: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/current-employees/retirement. TIAA webinars: Oct. 15.

FYI Friday – Supporting Transfer Student Success: Five Key Practices. Transfer student success is essential for equitable outcomes in courses, programs and institutions. More than ever, we must be ready to support students who are navigating the often complex and challenging transfer transition. "Supporting Transfer Student Success: Five Key Practices" is designed to not ask faculty and staff to add another “obligation” to an already full workload. Rather, the hope is to examine current methods with an eye toward identifying some possible new approaches, amplifying effective strategies and abandoning attitudes and behaviors that result in student disengagement. Through this session you will be asked to reflect on your own awareness and knowledge of transfer students, learn who our OSU transfer students are and collaborate to improve the ways in which our transfer students feel that OSU cares deeply about their success. Part of the Fall 2021 FYI Friday series; Friday, Oct. 15, 9:30-11 a.m. via Zoom. Registration required.

Music à la Carte: Takohachi X Duo. Takohachi X (aka TakoX/ TakoTen) is a duo project of the Portland-based nonprofit organization, TAKOHACHI (takohachi.org). The performers, Yumi and Kohei, are multi-instrumentalists who perform a wide repertoire using taiko drums, shinobue (side-blown bamboo flute), shakuhachi (end-blown bamboo flute) and tsugaru shamisen (Japanese lute). The duo is known for delivering a culturally educational and entertaining performance. Friday, Oct. 15, noon to 12:45 p.m., in the Memorial Union Lounge. Free, open to OSU students, faculty and staff on campus. Those who do not work on campus may watch the livestream.

OSUsed Store Public Sales: The OSUsed Store carries furniture, computers, household items, office supplies and more at 644 SW 13th St. Public sales are open to all shoppers Friday, noon to 3 p.m.; details here. Staff may shop for their department Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; details here.

Anthropology Lecture Series — Anne Pasek, Low-Carbon Research: Equity and Energy Transitions for the Academy. Pasek, an interdisciplinary researcher, assistant professor and Canada Research Chair in the department of cultural studies in the School of the Environment at Trent University in Canada, works at the intersection of climate communication, the environmental humanities and science and technology studies. Her research looks at how carbon becomes communicable in different communities and media forms, to different political and material effects. The free lecture is open to OSU faculty and students in Strand Ag Room 163. Friday, Oct. 15 at noon. Those off-campus may view the lecture via Zoom at Meeting ID 918 8649 8232.

UPDATE! Center for Teaching & Learning Sparkshop: Engaging Students through effective questioning: Strategies and tips. Questioning is central to teaching. University teachers pose many questions during a class to check students’ understanding and promote critical thinking. Facilitators Funmi Amobi and Weiwei Zhang will briefly share evidence-informed strategies for using Bloom’s revised taxonomy, different question types and effective questioning techniques to support student engagement and learning success. Participants will discuss discipline-based questioning practices. For more information see https://ctl.oregonstate.edu/sparkshops Zoom sessions: Friday, Oct. 15, noon to 12:45 p.m. https://oregonstate.zoom.us/my/sparkshop.

FST Farm 2 Fork Webinar: “Grape Smoke Exposure Impacts to Wine Quality.” Would you like to learn how smoke exposure alters wine quality and what current research is being conducted to provide solutions to the grape and wine industry? Join us Oct. 15, noon to 12:45 p.m. Register today.

Meat lab: The Clark Meat Lab retail store is open Fridays from noon to 6 p.m. Product offerings include beef, pork and lamb retail cuts, fresh and cooked sausages, bacon, snack sticks, jerky, Beaver Classic cheese and honey, and even dog treats. The store is located at 3260 S.W. Campus Way, behind the Motor Pool. For more information contact [email protected] or call 541-737-1927.

WeDigBio @ OSU. The OSU Botany Club, OSU Herbarium and OregonFlora are sponsoring a plant specimen label digitization event on Oct. 15 from noon to 5 p.m. with mini-lectures, games, and prizes. Participate in person in 3003 Cordley Hall or remotely (see registration for Zoom link). For more information and to register, please visit https://forms.gle/sdc7iGuwzM4NPwrD9.

College of Public Health and Human Sciences Friday Research Seminar: “Variety is the spice of life! Increasing the adoption of sports injury prevention programs through stakeholder collaboration” will be presented by Associate Professor Marc Norcross from 1-2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, in HFC 115 and online. Learn more about upcoming and past seminars on the college website.

Optimizing Your Retirement: Friday, Oct, 15, 2 p.m. Register for these workshops with TIAA here.

Saturday

The Emerald City Jazz Kings — I'm Glad There Is You: The song stylings of Johnny Hartman and Lena Horne. The Emerald City Jazz Kings, led by Glenn Griffith and featuring Shedd veterans Siri Vik and Bill Hulings, present the rich and diverse songbooks of jazz vocalist Johnny Hartman and legendary Hollywood entertainer Lena Horne. Saturday, Oct. 16, at 7:30 p.m. at The LaSells Stewart Center. More information including how to purchase tickets.

Events

NEW! Music Preview Day for Prospective Students: Beaver Music Preview Day is an opportunity for high school musicians, particularly juniors and seniors, to get to know all about studying music at Oregon State. Attendees will learn about our new Bachelor of Music program, hear about the music minor, see what college looks like for a music student, spend a day on the beautiful OSU campus, sing and play with OSU ensembles, take a masterclass and learn all about the audition process. It’s a fun, interactive day to help high school musicians envision themselves as a Beaver musician. Free; registration required. Monday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at The LaSells Stewart Center. Information, registration.

NEW! OMSI Communication Fellowship Info Session: The College of Science will host a presentation and answer questions about the OSU-OMSI Spring Science Communication Fellows Program in a hybrid in-person/virtual session. The program is open to any faculty, postdocs, staff or graduate students at OSU. Join us on Oct. 20, noon to 1 p.m. to learn more. Register: beav.es/Ugg. Masks are required in-person.

National Transfer Student Week: Get ready to celebrate OSU’s transfer students during National Transfer Student Week, Oct. 18-22. Download a NTSW Zoom background and/or register to attend the Supporting Transfer Student Success: Five Key Practices workshop. To see full list of activities and ways to get involved, visit beav.es/NTSW or contact Erin Bird, Transfer Transitions Coordinator.  

Meet UAOSU, your faculty union: Want to know more about your union, become a member, or get involved? Come talk with us. UAOSU leaders will be available to talk on the Corvallis campus on Tuesday Oct. 19, 9-11 a.m. on the SEC Plaza. We’ll have face masks and coffee to share. Contact [email protected] for questions.

UAOSU General Membership Meeting: UAOSU members are invited to join our first GMM of this academic year on Oct. 19, 5-6:30 p.m, on Zoom. We will reconnect as a community, discuss the relevant issues we’re currently facing, and share updates on the work our union is doing. Please register at uaosu.org/fallgmm. Please contact [email protected] for questions.

Yuji Hiratsuka: An OSU Retrospective. This art exhibition of work by OSU professor of printmaking Yuji Hiratsuka celebrates Hiratsuka’s 30-year career at OSU. Since 1992 he has been a professor of printmaking and drawing at Oregon State, and he plans to retire from OSU in 2022. Now through Dec. 10 in the Memorial Union Concourse Gallery. Free, open to all. Face masks are required when indoors on the OSU campus. Memorial Union hours and parking information. Presented by the OSU Craft Center and the College of Liberal Arts.

Homecoming Celebrations | It’s time for Beavers past and present to come together. Reunite with your OSU family during homecoming week, Oct. 20-23. Come back to campus to celebrate what makes us Oregon State, or celebrate homecoming wherever you are! Join your class reunion, honor OSU's Black and Orange Awardees, attend the Multicultural Tailgater, celebrate the Classes of 2020 and 2021, take a photo at Benny’s Birthday Bash, gather with fellow OSU advocates and more! For a complete listing of activities and events, view the homecoming calendar. ForOregonState.org/Homecoming21.

Celebrate OSU’s finest at the 2021 Black and Orange Awards: Join the OSU community online and honor eight outstanding Beavers whose service, creative leadership and distinguished careers have strengthened Oregon State's reputation and programs. Listen to their inspiring stories, then share your congratulations during interactive receptions following the main program. Oct. 21 at 5:30 p.m. Register at ForOregonState.org/BlackAndOrange.

1970s Decade Class Reunions during Homecoming week Oct. 22-23: We are excited to welcome alumni from the Classes of 1970-1979 back to campus for mingling and reminiscing about your days at OSU, along with great food, drinks and fun. You have so much to share with your classmates – family, travel, career – take the time to catch up! Here’s what you need to know. RSVP required by Oct. 18.

OSU Bands Homecoming Concert: A Tribute to James Douglass. Join the OSU Wind Ensemble and the Spirit and Sound of OSU Marching Band as we pay a memorial tribute to our friend, colleague and mentor James Douglass, who passed away in March of 2020. Douglass served as OSU Director of Bands from 1968-1999. Selections will include “Rocky Point Holiday” by Ron Nelson; “Nimrod,” from Enigma Variations by Edward Elgar; and “Four Scottish Dances” by Malcom Arnold. Friday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in The LaSells Stewart Center. The event is free and open to the public. Proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test is required for admission. Please refer to guidelines for attending university events for more information.

Homecoming Classes of 2020 and 2021 Celebration: There’s no better time than Homecoming to experience the thrill of returning to Corvallis as Beaver alumni! Join OSUAA for a special celebration during the Block Party on Gill Plaza (across the street from the Beaver Store) on Saturday, Oct. 23. Members of the Classes of 2020 and 2021 who check in at the exclusive OSUAA table will score a free giveaway and the chance to win a gift basket valued at over $250. This is sure to be a Homecoming you won’t forget! More details à ForOregonState.org/Homecoming21

The 5th Annual Multicultural Alumni & Friends Tailgater Oct. 23. Celebrate each and every member of our OSU Beaver community ahead of Homecoming kickoff on Saturday, Oct. 23 at the 5th Annual Multicultural Alumni & Friends Tailgater. This in-person gathering will feature food, fun and a chance to connect with new and old friends and mingle with OSU leadership. Enjoy the OSU marching band and take pics with Benny before the big game! This FREE, annual event is hosted by the OSU Alumni Association, College of Liberal Arts, Educational Opportunities Program, Diversity & Cultural Engagement Office and the Office of Institutional Diversity. Registration is strongly recommended as space is limited: Bit.ly/MCTailgater21

Benny’s Birthday Bash photo booth: What better way to kick-off Homecoming than to pair it with Benny’s birthday celebration. You’re invited to join OSUAA outside of the CH2M HILL Alumni Center before the Homecoming game Oct. 23 at 1:30 p.m. to wish everyone’s favorite mascot HBD and snap a picture in Benny’s Birthday Bash photo booth. And when you smile for the camera, you’ll be entered to win one of Benny’s birthday presents. We'll see you at the party. More info: ForOregonState.org/Homecoming21.

Celebrate Homecoming at the OSUAA members’ pregame tailgater at the Alumni Center: Come home to cheer on the Beavs at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center. With giveaways, family activities and entertainment, great food and beverages to purchase, and more, it’s the place to be. You can even rent a room for a private party. Open to all OSUAA members and their guest, OSUAA Orange & Black and Life members also receive VIP accommodations. Upgrade your membership to gain extra access. Catch all the fun at 1:30 p.m., before the Beavers play Utah in the Homecoming game, Saturday, Oct. 23. 

Virtual Wine Tasting and Conversation with CHO Wines Nov. 3: Join the API Alumni Network in welcoming the owners of CHO Wines for a virtual wine tasting and conversation on Nov. 3. As Oregon's first Korean-American winery operators, Dave Cho, '18, and his wife Lois will share their unique perspectives and personal experiences navigating the wine industry. Throughout these engaging conversations, the Chos will also touch on Lois's work in the mental health field and introduce their unique and elegant wines, including Pinot Noir, Pinot Noir Blanc and Blanc de Noirs. Wine pre-orders are recommended but not required. Learn more and register at bit.ly/ChoWines.

Lectures, Workshops, Webinars

NEW! Crucial Conversations: Crucial Conversations is a 10-hour course that teaches skills for creating alignment and agreement by fostering open dialogue around high-stakes, emotional or risky topics at all levels of your organization. By learning how to speak and be heard (and encouraging others to do the same), you’ll surface the best ideas, make the highest-quality decisions and then act on your decisions with unity and commitment. This program consists of a series of five live, online sessions on Tuesdays, 9-11 a.m., Oct. 19-Nov. 16. There is a $100 fee to attend Crucial Conversations. Learn more and register here.

NEW! CTL Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks: “Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy” with Ann Sitomer. What do we mean by culturally "relevant," "responsive" and "sustaining" pedagogies? In this T4 session we will reflect on Django Paris's term "culturally sustaining pedagogy" and its relationship to Gloria Ladson-Billings' groundbreaking construct of "culturally relevant pedagogy," while unpacking why this all matters in postsecondary education. Finally, we will discuss teaching strategies that are both culturally sustaining and true to the principles of Universal Design for Learning.​ For more information, see https://ctl.oregonstate.edu/tuesday-teaching-tech-talks. Zoom sessions: Oct 19, 10-11:50 a.m.​ Get the Zoom link: https://beav.es/UJj.

NEW! Students: Do You Want a Career Saving the Environment? Want to restore ecosystems, create sustainability, work outside, do science for a living? Attend this event to explore mission-driven careers. Employers include: Fish & Wildlife, National Ecological Observatory Network, EDP Renewables, IE3 Global, and US-Geological Survey. *Virtual* Natural Sciences, Earth, & Environmental Career Fair. Oct. 19, noon to 3 p.m. Register on Handshake: https://oregonstate.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/25911/student_preview?token=nbfQrlAlNo8da_12fqEzzePghqH-Fb1ik0xppntOL448xq-qGHW1tg.

NEW! Work Life at OSU Presentation: Want to learn more about work-life resources at OSU? Join us for a 30-minute overview with time for questions. Oct. 21, 10-10:45 a.m. Register here.

NEW! Cybersecurity Awareness: Please join Lt. Gen. Lori Reynolds, USMC (retired) for an informative lecture to mark Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Lt. Gen. Reynolds has experience at the national level as the senior cyber leader in the Marine Corps and is a thought leader in information and influence. Her lecture will talk about the impact social media has on national security. The webinar is open to the public and will be held on Oct. 28, 4 p.m. Register for this event here: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Tuoe86W9T4-5qqc0U82qvg.

Visual Design for E-Learning Online Professional Development: Learn visual design essentials for online learning with this six-week course from the College of Education. Register through Oct. 17.

BEavers Here Now Guided Meditation: Enjoy a different 15-minute guided meditation each week. Sessions take place every Monday and Wednesday at 5 p.m. Each session will be offered in person AND remotely. In-person sessions: Memorial Union Multipurpose Room MU13. Remote via Zoom: register at beav.es/3bS. This program is presented by CAPS and the Wellness Agents. Contact Tessie Webster-Henry for questions or to coordinate extra credit.

OSU Center for Humanities: Beware the Envious Reader. Rebecca Olson, School of Writing, Literature, & Film, will discuss her in-progress investigation of envy in 16th century English literary texts and modernity's ongoing failure to acknowledge the social repercussions of "private" acts of reading. A virtual event. Monday, Oct. 18 at 4 p.m. Free. Register here.

Department of Horticulture Seminar Series: Join us for The Horticulture Fall 2021 Seminar Series Tuesdays in ALS 4000 or via Zoom. Oct. 19 at 1:30 p.m. Govinda Shrestha, Oregon State University, Horticulture Extension will present, “Early dispatches from the Hemp Extension program at SOREC.” The event is free and open to the public. Please visit our website for presenter’s bio and the Zoom information at: https://horticulture.oregonstate.edu/horticulture-0.

Protected Leave for Child Bonding: Join OSU’s Protected Leave Officers to learn more about protected leave for child bonding. Oct. 22, 10:30 a.m. Register here. To request an accommodation for these webinars please email [email protected]. Recordings of these webinars will be posted on the Family and Medical Leave website several days after the webinars. Questions? Please contact [email protected].

Protected Leave for Employees: Join OSU’s Protected Leave Officer Lori Schmidt for a presentation regarding protected leave for employees. Information covered will include descriptions of state and federal leave programs, eligibility requirements and qualifying reasons for leave. Oct. 26, 10 a.m. Register here. To request an accommodation for this webinar please email [email protected]. Questions? Please contact [email protected].

Protected Leave for Supervisors: Join OSU’s Protected Leave Officer Whitney Brown for a presentation regarding The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA). FMLA and OFLA were enacted to assist employees and employers in balancing the demands of the workplace with the needs of employees and their families when leave is needed for a serious health condition, pregnancy, parental, bereavement and military family leave (exigency and caregiver leaves). This session is designed to help supervisors gain a basic understanding of the protected leave process. Since protected leave programs apply to many OSU employees, it is important for supervisors to have a basic understanding of these leave programs as well as the process OSU goes through to administer leave to eligible individuals. Oct. 27, 10:30 a.m. If you would like to attend this webinar please register here. To request an accommodation for this webinar please email [email protected]. Questions? Please contact [email protected].

Speaker Series: When to Lawyer Up your Startup, featuring Mary Hull: Join the OSU Advantage Accelerator on Wednesday, Oct. 27, noon to 1 p.m. for a conversation with Mary Hull, corporate and securities partner at Stoel Rives LLP. The goal of this month’s Speaker Series is to arm you with the knowledge you need to navigate the legal aspects of launching and growing your startup. You'll get to hear us ask Mary some important legal questions about startups, and you'll also have a chance to ask her your own questions during our audience Q&A. Register here: https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/when_to_lawyer_up_your_startup#.YWdPdrhKiHs.

State of the Coast: Registration is open for Oregon Sea Grant’s annual coastal conference, which will be held virtually Oct. 28 and 29. Keynote speaker, Fernanda Oyarzun, is a scientist, artist and educator from Chile. Oregon university students will share research and coastal-inspired works of art. Breakouts will include fishermen’s perspectives on climate change, kelp forest restoration, and learning about whales through painting. Preregistration for this free event is required. www.stateofthecoast.com.

Travel Talk Nov. 16 — Iceland with Anita Grunder: Are you ready to explore one of the most dramatic and diverse landscapes on Earth through the eyes of a geologist? If so, you won’t want to miss the next installment of the OSUAA Alumni Group Travel Program’s Travel Talk series. Featuring Anita Grunderprofessor emerita in the OSU College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, this engaging conversation will showcase the work of OSU faculty and alumni in the area, and discuss the active eruption on Mount Fagradalsfjall. Following this exciting virtual tour, attendees will be treated to previews of two upcoming OSUAA tours taking alumni to the land of fire and ice. Save your seat today for the Nov. 16 event at bit.ly/IcelandTravelTalks21.

Take Note

NEW! Turkey fundraiser: The Oregon State University Meat Science Club is now taking orders for their annual smoked turkey fundraiser. Whole birds are $4.99/lb and halves are $5.29/lb. All turkey are smoked, fully cooked and ready to eat. The club cannot guarantee size of birds but will do their best to accommodate requestsPlease place your order using the following link by Nov. 1 or by signing up at the Clark Meat Science Center during retail business hours (Fridays, noon to 6 p.m.): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeeWwBdp1eirt0Ou5y__TqmQPqfBfaqdlK5iyD3P1b0J6Vp0A/viewform?usp=sf_link.

NEW! OSU Connections Beaver networking hub: More than 1,200 of your friends are waiting for you to join them on OSU Connections, the OSU Alumni Association’s new social and professional network for alumni. OSU Connections is the private, secure and friendly site, just for Beavers. It takes two minutes to sign up with your email, LinkedIn or Facebook account. Find fellow graduates and see what they’ve been up to. Give back by mentoring or leverage your professional network. Join Oregon State University’s global community online today. Sign up for free at osuconnections.org.

Thriving Together: A study to highlight the voices and stories of transgender and gender diverse cancer survivors. Participants will complete one videoconference or phone interview. Receive a $30 eGift card after the interview. We will invite you to nominate 1-2 people in your support network to participate. We will share findings through publications and community networks. Go to health.oregonstate.edu/thriving-together or email [email protected] for more information. This study is being conducted by the Oregon State University College of Public Health and Human Sciences. The Principal Investigator is Jessica R. Gorman, Ph.D.

Inspiring notes to students: BEaver KIND: Amid life’s uncertainties, we know many students are taking things day by day. Help them see the bigger picture of what’s waiting ahead. Share the outpouring of inspirational BEaver KIND messages submitted by Oregon State alumni and friends to help keep current Beavers on track. View their messages.

Student entrepreneurship resources: Too many students miss the opportunity to discover and develop their entrepreneurial potential while they’re in college. The InnovationX Center of Excellence for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is working to change that – with your help. Join our fall class visit campaign via this quick Qualtrics form by Oct. 17. We’ll deliver a five-minute presentation of this slide deck to introduce students to the entrepreneurship resources we offer. Contact [email protected] with questions.

New issue of Campus Directions: Check out the latest issue of Campus Directions for construction and renovation updates, to read about a collaboration between OSU’s Landscape Shop and researchers from the College of Forestry to plant a small plot of aspens on the northwest side of George W. Peavy Forest Science Center, to follow along with site preparation progress for the new Arts and Education Complex, and more. Click here to subscribe to the newsletter. In future issues, Campus Directions will expand to share more about improvements, maintenance, operations, construction and safety on our Corvallis and Bend campuses.

Reminder! Alcohol Service Registration: When planning events that involve alcohol service, remember to consult OSU’s Alcohol Service Standard (https://policy.oregonstate.edu/UPSM/07-005_alcohol_service). All events where alcohol will be served must be registered with Insurance and Risk Management Services (https://risk.oregonstate.edu/alcohol-service). Events must be registered at least 21 days prior to the event in order to allow adequate time for review and processing.

Call for Faculty Fellow: The Center for Teaching and Learning has issued a 2022 Blended Learning Faculty Fellow Call for Applications. The Fellow will coordinate a course redesign program and examine the structure of gateway courses. Nominations are sought from academic leadership (deans, directors and department heads) and applications will also be accepted directly from interested candidates by Nov. 1.

Jobs

This email only lists new or recently updated job postings. For a full list of current job postings for OSU Today, go to: http://today.oregonstate.edu/email/jobs To apply for the below positions, visit jobs.oregonstate.edu unless otherwise specified.

NEW! Administrative Program Assistant: Transportation Services invites applicants for two full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, Administrative Program Assistant classified positions. Posting #P03224CT. Closes Oct. 31.

NEW! Certified Veterinary Technicians: The Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine’s Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital will begin review of applications in the University’s Veterinary Technician 2 pool for two full-time Small Animal Float technicians and two full-time Internal Medicine technicians on Nov. 8. Interested parties should apply to posting #P03055CT no later than midnight on Nov. 7 for full consideration. Applicants must be Certified Veterinary Technicians to be considered. 

Weather

“Monsters are real and ghosts are real too. They live inside us and sometimes they win.” ~  Stephen King

Corvallis: Areas of fog and then mostly sunny, high of 66, low of 41. Mostly sunny Saturday, rain Sunday.
 
Central Oregon: Sunny today, high of 67, low of 40. Mostly sunny Saturday, chance of rain Sunday,

Newport: Partly sunny today, high of 59, low of 49. Partly sunny Saturday, rain Sunday.

Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/