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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
There is a precedent of contentious, drawn-out labor disputes translating not only into temporarily rerouted business, but also into more permanent changes, according to James Sterns, an associate professor in the Department of Applied Economics at Oregon State University.
"We are ready to deliver on the workforce needs in the CHIPS Act. At Oregon State University we are the 7th largest engineering college in the country," said OSU President Jayathi Murthy.
In a 2016 study at Oregon State University, researchers dropped melamine lead samples onto a silver and diatom coated surface and shone a leaser on it to measure the spectrum of light that was refracted off of that surface.
During an online seminar on April 5, Andony Melathopoulos, assistant professor and pollinator health extension specialist at Oregon State University, taught farmers how to make their land more hospitable to bees.
Before you start planting make sure the soil temperature is warm enough – 50 degrees Fahrenheit for cool crops such as peas, leafy greens, parsley, and 60 degrees or higher +F for warm season crops like peppers, tomatoes, and basil, said Brooke Edmunds, a community horticulturist with the Oregon State University Extension Service.
Marching into Spring: Caryn Stoess, operations manager and SLE administrator, says, “Here is a photo of Alice Biddle striding forward on a beautiful spring afternoon.” We are accepting photo submissions at [email protected].
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: The Academic Success Center is offering a Spring ‘23 remote workshop series starting April 12 on topics like time management, learning and stress, and test prep. Consider offering extra credit for students attending a workshop of their choice. Students can request an email confirmation be sent to them after the workshop to confirm attendance.
MS defense: Kristen McAlpine will present her thesis, titled: “What does the public think about Oregon’s marine reserves? Changes over time and the role of authoritarianism,” 10 a.m., April 10, PFSC 315 and on Zoom. McAlpine is earning her MS in Forest Ecosystems and Society with Mark Needham. Please contact the FES Department at [email protected] for the Zoom link or for accommodations for disabilities.
Untold stories from Oregon’s past: New student research in Oregon’s archives. Students in Marisa Chappell’s Winter 2023 History Lab are presenting at the Oregon Historical Society at noon April 10. Michaela Bauer, Cecily Evonuk, Grace Knutsen, Jada Krening and Sharon Salgado will discuss their research on women in Oregon history: women who were targeted for eugenic sterilization, served on the front in World War II, formed a Chicanx student organization, established a lesbian commune in Southern Oregon and fought for civil rights in Portland. https://www.ohs.org/events/untold-stories-from-oregons-past.cfm.
Sci-Comm talk: Ehren Pflugfelder, author of "Geoengineering Persuasion & the Climate Crisis: A Geologic Rhetoric" and associate professor of technical and scientific writing in the School of Writing, Literature, and Film, will discuss “Undermining the Field: A Counter-history of Technical Communication and Risk,” his new project that unearths technical communication’s problematic entanglements with extractive industries and the resulting unequal — often unjust — distribution of risk and harm. 4:30 p.m., April 10, MU 213 Pan-Afrikan Sankofa Room.
NEW! OSU Employee Parent Connections: This is an opportunity for OSU’s parenting employees to come together through Zoom and talk about anything related to parenting and working. Share resources with each other, ask questions of each other, celebrate milestones, share successes and challenges and more. 1-2 p.m., Tuesdays during spring term. Email Kristi King with the Family Resource Center, [email protected], for the Zoom link.
NEW! Logging Sports Regional Championship: The OSU Forestry Club is hosting the annual Conclave, with forestry teams from throughout the West coming to compete. The logging sports competition will be held at the George W. Brown Logging Sports Arena in Peavy Arboretum from April 12-15. Events include axe throwing, birling (log roll on a floating log) and more. Learn more.
NEW! Asian Art lecture series: "Chasing the Elusive Origins of the Mi Family Landscape." Talk by Peter Sturman, professor of Chinese art, UC Santa Barbara. Presented by the College of Liberal Arts; Center for the Humanities; School of Visual, Design and Performing Arts; and the Beijing Normal University Oregon Experience Program. 5:30 p.m., April 12, C&E Hall of The LaSells Stewart Center. Free, open to all.
NEW! OSU Data Day: OSU will host its inaugural Data Day 9 a.m.-4 p.m., April 18 at the Alumni Center. The OSU community will be invited to preview new analytics tools and contribute to a broader conversation designed to expand and accelerate the use of OSU data as a strategic asset. Visit the event website for more information and registration.
NEW! Benton County Extension 4-H plant sale: A 4-H plant sale featuring flowers for pollinators, tomatoes, peppers, basil, herbs, honey and more will take place from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 29 at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 2650 NW Highland Dr., Corvallis. All proceeds go to 4-H Horticulture and Beekeeping club.
NEW! Volunteer with Beavers: Join Beaver Nation for the annual OSU Day of Service on Saturday, May 20, and give back to your community. You’ll help others, make new friends and support a cause or organization you’re passionate about — which is shown to boost self-confidence and life satisfaction. Find service opportunities that match your interests and sign up at ForOregonState.org/Service.
Students: Non-Profit & Public Service Fair: Join Community Engagement & Leadership and the Career Development Center for the Non-Profit and Public Service Fair, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 11 in the MU Ballroom. There is no dress code for this event. Link to register and view agencies: https://beav.es/npsf. Questions? Contact [email protected].
Getting hired in the semiconductor industry: Learn about 10,000-plus jobs you didn’t know existed. All students are invited to the Semiconductor Professional Development seminar, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 12,, Kelley 1001. Attendance is free but registration is required. Register on Handshake. There will be food and raffle prizes. Get tips on resume building and interviewing skills and network with industry leaders.
Fidelity and TIAA on campus: No matter where you are in life — just starting your career or retiring next year — a session with a financial advisor can help you create a plan to achieve your goals. Fidelity and TIAA advisors are available at no cost to you as a part of your retirement plan. TIAA representative AJ Martinez will be available on campus April 12-14 and May 16-18 for one-on-one appointments. Register at www.tiaa.org/schedulenow or by emailing [email protected]. Fidelity representative Justin Blatney will be available on campus April 18-19 and May 10-11 for one-on-one appointments. Register at www.fidelity.com/schedule or by emailing [email protected].
American Strings: An Evening with The Kingston Trio. Join University Director of Popular Music Bob Santelli in a conversation with the legendary folk group The Kingston Trio. Following the interview, the trio will perform such timeless classics as “Where Have All The Flowers Gone?” and “Tom Dooley.” This event is nearly sold out. 7:30 p.m., April 18, The LaSells Stewart Center, C&E Hall. $25 GA. Advance tickets are available at https://oregonstatecla.universitytickets.com.
The Making of a Public Radio Show: A Conversation with the Team from Live Wire. Live Wire is a weekly radio variety program that features interviews with writers, musicians, activists, and other interesting folks, plus musical guests and comedy. Live Wire’s host, Luke Burbank, and executive producer, Laura Hadden, share over 30 years of Public Radio experience between them. OSU Associate Professor Elena Passarello has served as Live Wire’s Announcer since 2018. The event is 7:30-9 p.m. April 25 at The LaSells Stewart Center. Reserve a seat. This event will also be broadcast live on KBVR FM 88.7 and on the KBVR-FM website.
RSVP for the Center for Teaching and Learning’s Celebration of Quality Teaching: Hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages will be served after a short program recognizing teaching awardees, and a presentation by Dwaine Plaza, recipient of the 2022 Richard M. Bressler Senior Faculty Teaching Award. 4:30 p.m., May 4, MU Horizon Room 49. RSVP at https://beav.es/SiC
Beaver Baseball tailgater in Portland: Join fellow alumni and fans to cheer on OSU Baseball against the UP Pilots at Ron Tonkin Field in Portland. Join the May 9 pregame tailgater from 4:30-6 p.m. and enjoy food, drinks and mingling before the first pitch. Game ticket required for entry. Register: bit.ly/OSUBaseballTailgater.
NEW! Care.com’s Building Resilience to Manage Emotions: We’ve all been there ... those moments when you’re overwhelmed, you feel yourself losing patience or you’re just fed up. Join us for a powerful webinar led by Chelsea Elliott, social worker, mom and certified emotional intelligence coach. You'll walk away with simple tools to help you become more self-aware and make challenging emotional moments more manageable. 9 a.m., April 11. Register here.
NEW! Personal and Professional Boundaries: Interpersonal boundaries are present in all relationships, both personal and professional. This topic involves recognizing when boundaries are problematic (too porous or too rigid) and why people may struggle to set and maintain good boundaries. Participants will learn techniques to effectively communicate boundaries and understand approaches to address and resolve internal obstacles to setting limits experiencing healthy productive relationships. 11 a.m. April 11. Register here.
NEW! Care Talk -- Raising Children with Disabilities: Financial Planning. This webinar will provide you with strategies and tips for creating a successful financial plan. Preparing for the future means having financial resources in place and understanding the resources available to you. The information will help you to assess your current financial situation so you can make the right decisions for your family. 1 p.m. April 11. Register today.
NEW! Care Talk -- Financial Wellness: Budgeting Basics. Learn about the basics of budgeting and how to better manage your money. This webinar discusses determining financial priorities, how to reduce expenses, recognizing debt trouble and strategies for saving. 10 a.m. April 12. Register today.
NEW! Public Seed Library "Growing Your Garden" lecture series: Tending a garden well begins with tending the soil well. Paying attention to your soil makes the rest of your garden work easier, your plants healthier and crops more productive. Learn more at the Public Seed Library lecture 6-7 p.m. April 12, at the Corvallis-Benton County Library, when BCMG Emily Herb will talk about soil and fertilizer, use of compost, mulch, soil thermometers and row or hoop covers.
NEW! WRS Seminar series: Alicia Wilson from the University of North Carolina and the 2023 Darcy Lecturer will present "Sub-seafloor hydrogeology: Moving beyond watersheds," 4 p.m. April 12 in Burt 193 or on Zoom. Reach out to [email protected] for Zoom details. All are welcome.
NEW! Masculinity discussion: Join Community Engagement & Leadership and the Hattie Redmond Women and Gender Center for an evening of meaningful dialogue as we explore what masculinity means to us as individuals. This event will take place 4-6 p.m., April 20 in MU13. All are welcome, regardless of gender identity or background. Registration is recommended. Register at: Beav.es/cel.
NEW! Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program 2024-25 info session for faculty: Join us for a live Fulbright U.S. Scholar information session with Jordanna Enrich, senior director of Fulbright Student and Scholar Programs at the Institute of International Education (IIE). Enrich will cover award opportunities for 2024-25 and the application and selection process, with time for Q&A. Noon to 1 p.m., April 24. Register to attend.
Graduate Engineering research showcase: Featuring live research micro-presentations from nine graduate engineering students. 10-11:30 a.m., April 11, livestream. Details and registration: beav.es/Squ.
Department of Horticulture seminar series: Join us for the Horticulture Spring 2023 Seminar Series Tuesdays in ALS 4001 or via Zoom. Mat Lange, MS graduate student, OSU horticulture, will present, “Characterizing Willamette Valley Soils and Evaluating their Effects on Grapevine Performance." Sadie Keller, MS graduate student, OSU horticulture, will present, “Plant Stem Hydraulics — Methods and Applications.” Noon, April 11. Zoom information: https://horticulture.oregonstate.edu/horticulture-0.
2023 Alumni Fellows online celebration: OSU President Jayathi Murthy and OSU Alumni Association Executive Director John Valva will lead a conversation, 5:30 p.m. April 11, with 12 Beavers who are making positive change in Portland and bringing national attention to our state. Breakout rooms with the fellows will follow. Learn more and register.
Spring term career workshops for students: Still looking for a summer job or internship? Wondering what to put on your resume, how to make the most of LinkedIn or how to do your best in a job interview? The spring term Getting a Dam Job career workshop series (April 12-May 23) will walk you through all these scenarios and more. Register for just one or all five of these sessions to gain job skills you’ll use throughout your life.
Family Business 360: Join us virtually from 8:30-9:30 a.m., April 12 for our Family Business 360 featuring Becky Berger of Berger International. Don’t miss out on the chance to learn from Becky as she discusses her experiences marrying into and eventually leading a sixth-generation farming business after the unexpected death of her husband. Berger International produces tall fescue seed and straw, red clover seed, haylage and hazelnuts. Register for the complimentary event here.
Floor monitor training: Training for floor monitors and building managers on roles and responsibilities when evacuating their building. Training is at 1 p.m. April 12 via Zoom. Sign up for Zoom Floor Monitor Training at: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1ZhCgowN8AukjPf.
CAPE, CAPS, EOA & OSU Assist open forum: Join representatives from Counseling & Psychological Services, the Center for Advocacy, Prevention & Education, the Office of Equal Opportunity & Access and OSU Assist to ask questions and provide feedback about the services and resources each organization offers. 4-5:30 p.m., April 17 in the MU Horizon Room. This event is part of OSU's slate of programs and events recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness/Action Month. If you would like to anonymously submit questions for the panelists ahead of time, please fill out this form.
Earth Day: This Earth Day, hear stories about bold solutions for a better planet from three CEOAS alums. Attendees will learn about innovations in climate technology, ocean policy and the growing blue economy. Panelists are Julie Pullen, partner and chief scientist at Propeller, a climate technology investor; Margaret Leinen, director of Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego; and Richard (Rick) Spinrad, U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and NOAA administrator. Moderated by Dean Tuba Özkan-Haller. 5:30 p.m., April 18 via Zoom. Register at https://ceoas.oregonstate.edu/earth-day.
April Research Integrity forum: Updates and resources from the Program for Responsible Research Practices. Join Lisa Leventhal for an overview of the Program for Responsible Research Practices, including changes to the NIH and NSF training requirements, practical resources to enhance and teach responsible conduct of research, tips for preventing and resolving authorship disputes and de-mystifying the research misconduct process. 1-2 p.m., April 19. Open to all interested parties. Register here to attend. For more information contact [email protected].
Faculty Conversation: ChatGPT and Generative AI. Join the Center for Teaching and Learning and UIT-Academic Technologies for 45 minutes of conversation around ChatGPT and generative AI. We will raise awareness of these tools, discuss challenges and explore potential approaches for teaching and learning in the era of newly emerging technology. 2-2:45 p.m. April 20. Zoom only; registration required.
Human Resources Service Delivery webinar: There is now an easier and more efficient experience with HRSD to directly engage with HR/Payroll. Resources on the portal include a service menu, centralized knowledge base and Benny the virtual agent. This training will provide supervisors and HR Liaisons the opportunity to view and experience increased transparency for cases/requests specifically with the improved onboarding process. 10 a.m., April 21. Register here.
START plans: Office of Student Orientation will host two information sessions to bring the campus community into the START plans for summer 2023. Both sessions will contain the same content, including the structure of START, what university partners can expect and how to learn more about what is happening with START. 10 a.m. April 27, MU 206; or 2 p.m., May 9, via Zoom: https://newstudents.oregonstate.edu/internal_START.
Register today for the Ecampus faculty forum: Join discussions about online teaching excellence, and explore the changing landscape of online education at this year's Ecampus Faculty Forum on May 8-9. This event includes sessions for everyone, from those who are curious about teaching online, to seasoned online instructors and university leadership. Held at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center and online via Zoom, Faculty Forum includes pre-conference workshops on May 8 and interactive sessions on May 9. Check out the full agenda and register today.
NEW! Raising Awareness for Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Prevention: During the month of April, Cedar and the rest of the Department of Public Safety team will be wearing blue and teal DPS pins to raise awareness for child abuse and sexual assault prevention. The blue pins support Prevent Child Abuse Oregon in their effort to strengthen families and proactively protect children from abuse. The teal pins support the National Sexual Violence Resource Center in their work to end all forms of oppression, build racial equity and prevent all forms of sexual abuse, harassment and assault. Visit https://www.preventchildabuseoregon.org/ and https://www.nsvrc.org/saam to learn more.
NEW! SAAM Wear Teal Day: April is Sexual Assault Awareness/Action Month (SAAM), a time for us to support survivors, raise awareness and commit to action to prevent sexual assault and violence in our campus community. On Wednesday, April 12, wear teal — the official color of SAAM and sexual violence prevention — to show your support for survivors. Be sure to tag @cape_osu in an Instagram story of your teal. To learn more about SAAM and upcoming events please visit https://dce.oregonstate.edu/saam.
NEW! Award nominations sought: The President’s Commission on the Status of Women is currently accepting nominations for the University Mentoring and Professional Development award. This award recognizes any classified, professional faculty or faculty member who excels in mentoring, supporting and encouraging OSU employees, especially women and those from under-represented groups or non-traditional careers, and making available to them opportunities for professional, educational and personal development. Submit your nomination by May 28 to https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9QWONGcohZI30gu.
NEW! Faculty Innovator award: This is the last week to submit nominations for the 2023 Faculty Innovator Award. This award honors an outstanding Oregon State University inventor who has made a contribution leading to commercialization that significantly impacts their field and society. For details and the nomination form please visit the OSU Advantage website: 2023 Faculty Innovator Award. The awardee will receive a $5,000 prize and desktop award. The awardee’s department also will receive $5,000. Nomination deadline is April 14.
NEW! Printing and Mailing awards: Oregon State University Printing and Mailing Services has won six Platinum and Gold awards for the quality of its printing at ACUP+ awards. For more information: https://www.inplantimpressions.com/article/oregon-state-iowa-state-big-winners-in-acup-awards/#ne=0912f23a8a6d914d6804857196d7c0b7.
NEW! 50 years of service: Congratulations to Barry Schrumpf, seed certification specialist, for being honored for 50 years of service at OSU. You can read more about their time at OSU and others who have reached this milestone by clicking on their name.
Young athlete Summer Rowing Camp: Enroll now for Oregon State’s Summer Rowing Camp. We welcome rowers of all prior experiences. No prior rowing experience is necessary. Ages 13-19 welcome. Early registration closes April 17. Local discount available. Email us at [email protected] to get the discount code and to ask any questions.
Jane Fonda discusses work of OSU Distinguished Professor: Two-time Oscar winner Jane Fonda on University Distinguished Professor Jon Lewis’ book, "Road Trip to Nowhere: Hollywood Encounters the Counterculture" in her address to the Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1ZE7ddj_MA.
Seeking Volunteers for a Research Study: The OSU School of Civil and Construction Engineering (CCE) is seeking participants for a research study who are at least 18 years old and possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). The purpose of the study is to improve roundabout designs for large trucks. For more information about this study, please contact the principal investigator, David Hurwitz, at 541-737-9242 or email at [email protected].
UPDATED! Yarn donations requested: The OSU Craft Center has a weekly crochet club for OSU students. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to find community, learn and engage in a stress-releasing craft. This club is free; the craft center provides a gifted student crochet lead to teach and provide help as well as crochet hooks. Yarn donations are currently being sought from the community. If you have yarn to donate please contact [email protected].
Internationalization grant application now open: The Office of Faculty Affairs Internationalization Grant is open to all OSU professional and academic faculty and INTO OSU employees. The program awards up to $5,000 for projects that advance the university’s internationalization agenda. Applications for the spring cycle are due 5 p.m., April 21. https://global.oregonstate.edu/internationalization-grant-program.
Pharmacy research program: The College of Pharmacy Summer Undergraduate Research Program is now accepting applications through May 1. Opportunities are available to participate in hands-on bench research in laboratories that seek to discover new medicines, novel and innovative means of drug delivery, new targets for drug therapy and to improve current drug therapy regime for patients. At the conclusion of the summer term, students will present their research projects at the College of Pharmacy Undergraduate Research Symposium. More information and application instructions can be found here.
Affordable Learning Grant: OSU's Open Educational Resources Unit is accepting proposals for the Affordable Learning Grant until May 19. The grant provides funding to adopt, adapt or author an open educational resource, such as a textbook. An open textbook is one that is published under an open copyright license and is made freely available online for students, faculty and the public. All funding is a department-to-department transfer. Please talk to your department head about how this applies to the grant. Questions? Contact OERU Director Stefanie Buck.
Outstanding Diversity Advocate Award nominations: The Outstanding Diversity Advocate Award is awarded to a member of the OSU community who actively promotes and enhances diversity, equity and inclusion. Recipients receive a $1,000 honorarium. For details and nomination information, please visit the Office of Institutional Diversity (OID) website; nominations must be received by April 28. For further information, please contact OID at [email protected], or call 541-737-1063.
Eye tracking study participants wanted: The OSU School of Civil and Construction Engineering seeks research study participants who are at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license. The study purpose is to better understand driving habits while viewing videos and wearing eye tracking glasses. Participants will be paid for their involvement, which requires a time commitment of approximately 45 minutes and coming to the OSU Driving Simulator Laboratory. To participate, email graduate research assistant Jane Weber at [email protected].
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope." ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.
Corvallis: Rain today, high of 58, low of 39. Showers tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Slight chance of rain today, high of 70, low of 34. Mostly sunny Tuesday.
Newport: Rain today, high of 49, low of 38. Showers tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/.