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Today in the News Media is a synopsis of some of the most prominent coverage of OSU people and programs. Inclusion of any item constitutes neither an endorsement nor a critique, but rather is intended only to make the OSU community aware of significant items in the media. For more about this section, see: https://today.oregonstate.edu/email/submission-guidelines.
Oregon State University researchers have discovered compounds that convert a protein known for protecting cancer cells into a tumor killer.
“The temperature is not going to go down a lot,” said Larry O’Neill, state climatologist and an assistant professor at Oregon State University. “It will be in the mid to upper nineties continuing through next 10 days to two weeks.”
James Osborne obviously loves discussing complexities in wine. He was recently named director of the Oregon Wine Research Institute, or OWRI, at Oregon State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences.
Oregon State University is teaming up with Hewlett Packard to try and provide more manufacturing and semiconductor jobs in Oregon.
Philip Williams has been named Oregon State University’s new Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, effective Sept. 16.
By the 1930s, gray wolves were nearly gone in Oregon and the rest of the West, leading to the multiplication of animals the wolves hunted and creating an imbalance in the environment, researchers at Oregon State University found.
The Oregon State University Extension Service encourages sustainable gardening practices. We emphasize preventive pest management over reactive pest control. Identify and monitor problems before acting and opt for the least toxic approach that will remedy the problem. Favor biological control agents (predators, parasitoids) over chemical controls.
Oregon State University gymnast Jade Carey is Paris bound. Carey, the reigning Olympic gold medalist in floor exercise, made the cut for the five-person gymnastics team at the U.S. Olympic Trials this weekend in Minneapolis. This is her second trip to the Olympics.
“Slowly but surely, the lagoon grew to a 142-acre stagnant pond inside the river,” said Willie Levenson with the Human Access Project. The group is working in partnership with Oregon State University to prevent the blooms.
“Having a shortfall in one or more vitamins or minerals is so incredibly common, and it becomes more common as we get older, or develop a health condition, or have a traumatic event in your life,” said Alexander Michels, PhD, a research coordinator at Oregon State University’s Linus Pauling Institute.
And this is just the start. Oregon’s aging population is not expected to peak until 2050, said Carolyn Aldwin, director of the Program on Aging Studies at Oregon State University.
“We have some growers that have been doing this for a decade, maybe 15 years,” said Amanda Davis, a berry researcher at Oregon State University’s North Willamette Research and Extension Center. A study showed the practice reduces labor by 80-90% and potentially increases yield and berry size.
As wildfires grow in frequency and severity due to climate change and forest mismanagement, birds and other species are being forced to adapt. “Smoke impacts millions of animals, and yet we know so little about what their natural defenses are against that,” said Jamie Cornelius, a biologist at Oregon State University who has collaborated with the Project Phoenix team. Air pollution from wildfires is eroding the improvements in air quality seen since the passage of the Clean Air Act in 1970.
The PCC DBII includes academic partners such as Oregon State University as well as industry groups like the California Dairy Innovation Center. In addition to piloting new equipment, recipes, and processing techniques, the universities facilitate worker training and certificate programs in cheesemaking, food safety, marketing, and other specialized areas.
As canning season gets underway, the Food Safety and Preservation hotline from the Oregon State University Extension Service will start taking calls on Monday, July 8.
Flags in the wind: Willie (Skip) Rochefort, associate professor, School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering, says, “This is the OSU Nvidia Building crane flags flying on a beautiful May day. Perfect view from the Johnson 214 UG Lab windows.”
Clark's grebe: Hey, you lookin' at me? Photo taken at Philomath Sewage Ponds by David Stein, research associate with the Department of Biomedical Sciences. We are accepting photo submissions at [email protected]. To view past submissions, visit us on Instagram at @osutoday1.
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Searching for a novel way to boost learning in your course? Could instructional videos featuring simulated student-tutor dialogue increase student engagement and produce better learning outcomes than traditional lecture-style videos? See Difficult Content? Try the power of vicarious learning! by Dana Simionescu, Ecampus instructional designer, to discover what the research reveals about “vicarious learning.”
Summer Bowling League at MU Lanes & Games: Join the exciting eight-week Summer Bowling League at MU Lanes & Games. Starting July 8, this league offers fun for the entire OSU community. Lace up your shoes and compete with friends and colleagues. The cost is a one-time payment of $28 per person, which covers shoes and the entire league duration. Sign up now: https://shorturl.at/ALtYn.
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 this Tuesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and 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.
NEW! Berkeley in the Sixties film screening series: Join us for a summer film and discussion series "From Politics to Protest." The third film, "Berkeley in the Sixties" (1990), takes up the emergence and obstacles faced by a New Left through the civil rights movement and Vietnam War. For accommodations or for more information contact [email protected]. The event is from 6-8 p.m., July 9 in Room 112 in the Strand Hall.
NEW! Floor Monitor Training: Training for floor monitors and building managers on roles and responsibilities when evacuating their building. Training is the second Wednesday every month at 1 p.m. via Zoom. Sign up for Zoom Floor Monitor Training at: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1ZhCgowN8AukjPf.
NEW! HMSC Research Seminar: Taylor Hersh, postdoc with the Marine Mammal Institute at Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center, will be giving a seminar titled “Information encoding in cetacean social vocalizations,” at 3:30 p.m., July 11. Join in person at the HMSC Carmen Ford Phillips Auditorium in the Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building or online. Zoom link Password: 104815 or call +1-971-247-1195 Meeting ID: 971 3707 8566. Click here for more information.
NEW! DanceLab!: Dance with us in freestyle movement inspired by community and a changing selection of evocative and lively music, closing with a meditative cool down and reflection. Co-facilitated by Julie Masters and Kate Gallagher at Marigold, Thursdays, 6:30-7:45 p.m., July 11, Aug. 1 and Sept. 19. Purchase class passes and register here. Contact: [email protected].
NEW! Retirement: Doug Botkin is retiring from OSU after 10 years. Please stop by for well wishes and light refreshments, from 11 a.m. to noon, July 12, in Kerr B100.
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 this Tuesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and 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.
OSU Oak Creek Center for Urban Horticulture Open House: Learn about honeybee hives, dry-farming vegetables, the Beaver Classic organic produce CSA program and student-led projects; talk with OSU Extension Master Gardeners and more. Family-friendly and open to the community. Bring a water bottle and a sun hat. Walking surface is uneven grass or gravel. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., July 15. Directions and more information.
NWREC open house: The Community Open House at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center, at 15210 NE Miley Rd., Aurora, takes place 4-7 p.m., July 17. Faculty and staff from NWREC will be on hand with displays and demonstrations explaining their work with hazelnuts, fruit trees, berry crops, vegetable and specialty seed production, Christmas trees, nursery and greenhouse production, nursery pathology, pest management, small-scale farming, olives and agrivoltaics. Free and open to the public. For more information see NWREC’s website at http://oregonstate.edu/dept/NWREC.
NEW! The Crisis in Scientific Publishing: Can scientific journals continue in their present form? A National Science Policy Network panel that includes Oregon State’s Kate Lajtha will take place at 10:30 a.m., July 17 on Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/bdd84hh4. Discussion will focus on issues facing academic publishing.
NEW! Expressive Art Experience: Join us for a full-body contemplative art experience from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 4 at Marigold. Led by expressive art facilitator, mental health therapist and award-winning artist Arooj Chaudhry. Integrate principles and practices from the Sufi contemplative tradition; art supplies provided and participants take home their expressive artwork. $120 community; $110 educators; student scholarships available. Register here or contact us.
NEW! FourSight Mindset Reveal Workshop: How do you approach a challenge? FourSight Mindset Reveal is a new workshop presented by the Office of University Human Resources that dives deep into the way that we solve problems together. This engaging workshop helps people learn more about their own mindset, learn appreciation for how colleagues work, and together be able create a stronger team environment and reach more creative solutions. View upcoming workshops and enroll here.
NEW! LinkedIn Learning: LinkedIn Learning is available to OSU faculty, staff, and students – for free. Leverage this online learning library to hone your soft skills and technical and business acumen, and to meet your learning and development goals. Use it to supplement your curricula. Curate content to support your programs and initiatives. Click here for step-by-step instructions for how to get started, and here for tips and tricks. Be sure to check out our curated collections and toolkit for supervisors too.
NEW! Training portal: The OSU Training Portal is available to faculty and staff and located in your my.oregonstate.edu dashboard, by clicking the “Training” tab in the top right corner. Discover and search for trainings, webinars, and more – all geared towards OSU employees. Bookmark https://my.oregonstate.edu/employee/training so you can return to it often. Do you have an upcoming learning opportunity geared towards OSU employees? Reach out to [email protected] to learn how to add your event to the Training Portal.
Deepening family and community connection through Felton & Mary’s: Join the Center for Family Enterprise on July 10 via Zoom for our Family Business 360 event. Hear from Tory Campbell of Felton & Mary’s on preserving and transforming their family business for modern markets. Discover strategies for maintaining heritage while fostering innovation and growth. Gain valuable insights for your own family business endeavors. Register here.
Acceptance and Commitment Skills Training: ACTr weaves research-based psychological methods with contemplative skills such as compassion, presence and equanimity, as well as inquiries of the self to enhance mental and behavioral health. Scott Mcfee will guide three weekend workshops on Sundays July 14, 21 and 28. Registration open to all and held at Marigold. $180 public; $160 educators. Scholarships available. Contact us.
Food preservation workshops: The OSU Extension Master Food Preservers are offering two food preservation workshops during the week of July 15. Come join us to learn more about safe methods in fun, hands-on sessions. 9 a.m. to noon, July 16: "Low Sugar Jams," $20; register by July 14. 10-11:30 a.m., July 18: "Flavored Oils and Vinegars," $15; register by July 16. For more information and the registration link see https://extension.oregonstate.edu/county/deschutes/events.
Going Deep: A Retreat for Exploring Authenticity, Purpose, and Interbeing. We invite you to look within for clarity and inspiration using specific contemplative practices and to craft a map for your authentic journey at this moment in your life. Urban retreat held at Marigold, July 26-28, guided by Joseph Bailey. Sliding scale $100-$200; register here or apply for student scholarship. Contact us.
Cultivating Emotional Balance Workshop: In this two-weekend, retreat-style workshop with Jacob Lindsley and Lani Potts, we discover wise aspirations and values, learn how to develop our attention skills, and then cultivate emotional balance leading to genuine happiness and a fulfilling life. Weekends at Marigold Aug. 9-11 and Aug. 16-18. Registration open: $400 community members; $350 educators; student scholarships available. Contact us.
NEW! Policy updates: Controller’s Unit policy for University Credit Cards has been updated. Please see the Controller’s Unit Policy Program website for more information and contact the Policy Steward listed on each policy with any questions.
NEW! Online preparedness training: From the comfort of your desk, increase your emergency preparedness knowledge through OSU’s Bridge training management system. We offer short training sessions on many topics: active shooter response, earthquake/tsunami, fire preparedness and more. Take a few minutes to view the videos and join the DAM Ready movement.
NEW! Revised 4-part Social Justice Education Initiative Tier One Platform: Introducing a freshly revised SJEI Tier One Platform series; all sessions are three hours or less. Join your colleagues to explore equity and inclusion from a unique, community-building perspective. Open to all faculty, staff and graduate students at OSU. Learn more, see the schedule and register for remote Tier One Platform and Tier Two Next Level workshops here. Interested in professional development for your unit? Contact SJEI director Jane Waite: [email protected].
NEW! Monthly Emergency Preparedness Topic: Power Outages. Extended power outages may impact the whole community and the economy. A power outage is when the electrical power goes out unexpectedly. Will you be a light in the darkness? English and Spanish versions of this bulletin can be found here: https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-management/preparedness-topics/power-outages.
NEW! OSU Emergency Management Disaster App: HazAdapt. Join others in the OSU community that have prepared for emergencies with HazAdapt. Access resources, tips, and emergency information tailored for our campus. Web and phone app accessible. Built by Beavers for Beavers. Go to HazAdapt at https://app.hazadapt.com/.
Steer Clear of Construction: Summer is construction season on the Corvallis campus. Please navigate around construction areas and follow signage to ensure safety for you and the people working in the area. Need advice on getting around campus? Contact [email protected] for assistance and follow the Campus Closures blog for the latest information on closures, detours and shutdowns.
Fellowship extension: Oregon Sea Grant has extended the application deadline for the Oregon Natural Resource Policy Fellowship (NRPF) from June 30 to July 8. This one-year, full-time fellowship provides a student first-hand experience in natural resource policy at the state level and is open to graduate students and recent graduates with interest and experience in coastal policy from any U.S. university or college (preference will be given to eligible applicants from a college or university with a physical campus located in Oregon). To learn more about available positions and to apply for this fellowship, visit: https://seagrant.oregonstate.edu/fellowships/natural-resource-policy-fellowship.
Search Advocate training: OSU Search Advocates comprise a community of trained content-neutral external process advisors who work with search committees to advance equity, validity and diversity through the search and selection process. Registration for the July-September 2024 Search Advocate Foundations workshops is now open. View the series schedule here: Search Advocates Workshops. Contact Anne Gillies at [email protected] with questions.
Monthly Emergency Preparedness Topic: Pets in Disasters. The likelihood that you and your animals will survive an emergency such as a fire, flood, tornado or earthquake is directly related to your level of emergency planning. Whether you decide to stay in place in an emergency or evacuate to a safer location, you will need to make plans in advance for your pets. Keep in mind that what is best for you is also typically best for your animals. English and Spanish versions of this bulletin can be found here: https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/pets-disasters.
Meditation Research Study: The OSU Edwards Social Cognition Lab in the School of Psychological Science is looking for volunteers to take a self-guided, online meditation course for eight weeks and complete some research tasks for a study. The project offers $60 Amazon gift cards for completing the course and tasks. For more information or to sign up, visit: https://scl.liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/active-studies.
Automated Driving System research: The School of Civil and Construction Engineering and the School of Psychological Science are seeking paid volunteers for research studies. The purpose of this research study is to make Automated Driving System (ADS) vehicles safer for pedestrians with disabilities. To participate in one of the studies, you must identify as having a visual, hearing and/or mobility disability(s) and be at least 18 years old. Volunteers must commit 60 minutes to the research and will wear either a VR headset or a lightweight wearable device. To participate, email Lena Breuer at [email protected] or call or text at 803-457-6630
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! The Division of Extension and Engagement’s Partnerships Unit invites applications for a Multimedia and Marketing Coordinator position based in Corvallis. This internal employment opportunity is a full-time, 12-month, professional faculty position. Funding for this position is available for two years from the start date. Posting #P08251UF. Closes July 10.
NEW! The Division of Extension and Engagement invites applications for an Office Specialist 1 position located at the OSU Extension Service Union County Office in La Grande. This is a 12-month, full-time, classified position starting at $16.60 hourly + benefits. Posting #P04889CT. Closes July 20.
NEW! Washington Way: As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, flaggers will be present on SW Washington Way at the intersections with SW 26th Street and SW 35th Street on Monday, July 8. Traffic will be controlled by flaggers at both locations and minor delays are expected. The intersection at SW Washington Way and SW 15th Street will be closed in all directions on Tuesday, July 9. The intersection will be fully closed to both vehicles and pedestrians.
35th and Campus Way: The City of Corvallis and OSU are collaborating on a project to improve the pedestrian crossing at SW 35th Street and SW Campus Way. This work will begin on Monday, June 24 and continue throughout the summer. Starting Monday, traffic cones and signage will be in place to direct vehicles through the work zone. There will be intermittent closures of the bike lanes and bicyclists will be directed to ride with traffic as needed. Four city parking spaces will be removed on the northeast side of the intersection to accommodate a new pedestrian crossing island. A full closure of the intersection is currently scheduled for July 22-Aug. 2.
Weatherford: Construction activity related to the Weatherford A-wing Remodel project will occasionally impact areas outside the building through Aug. 30. Expected impacts include intermittent closure of the walkway on the west side of Weatherford Hall and partial closure of the bike parking area on the south side of SW Intramural Lane, across the street from Weatherford. These closures are needed for demo waste removal and materials staging.
"The summer looks out from her brazen tower, through the flashing bars of July." ~ Francis Thompson
Corvallis: Excessive heat this week, with highs starting out over 100 this week, and then slowly lowering to the upper 80s by week's end with lows in the mid 60s to upper 50s.
Central Oregon: Excessive heat this week, with highs starting out over 100 this week, and then slowly lowering to the mid 90s by week's end, with lows in the mid 60s to upper 50s.
Newport: Sunny this week, highs in the mid 70s to upper 60s, lows in the 50s.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr