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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.
“I was once told by former astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski that it was quicker to get someone in need of medical care down from the International Space Station than from Palmer Station,” said Bernard, an oceanographer at Oregon State University (OSU), who is leading the only science expedition to spend all winter there this year.
And if the dragon were grounded and really weak from hunger, "it might be possible for one of the carnivores to do some damage," Brian Tanis, an MMM narrator and a doctoral candidate in biology at Oregon State University, told Live Science in an email.
Get answers from Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service.
Oregon State University has turned to an alumna with a lengthy track record of clinical experience and a reputation for developing innovative collaborations to take the reins of the College of Pharmacy.
Last September, a magnitude 7.5 earthquake followed by a tsunami devastated a region of Indonesia, killing more than 4,300 people. Two Oregon State and University of Washington professors who surveyed the aftermath say the far-away disaster should elevate attention to quake-induced landslide risks here at home in the Pacific Northwest.
Oregon lawmakers have voted unanimously to congratulate the Oregon State University baseball team for winning the 2018 College World Series.
Spring has sprung and gardeners can hardly wait to get their hands in the soil. Got questions before you get started? Get answers from Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service.
An Oregon State University scientist is part of a $10.7 million National Institutes of Health grant to develop a vaccine for gonorrhea.
Cultural center opens: Bobby Hill, president of the Black Student Union, and University President Robert MacVicar prepare to cut the ribbon at the 1975 opening OSU's Black Cultural Center, now known as the Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center. Looking on is Betty Griffin, assistant professor of education and chairperson of the Black Cultural Advisory Board..
Candidate forum: The Research Office is hosting an open forum for Ida Washington, candidate for the position of attending veterinarian/Laboratory Animal Resource Center director, from 1-2 p.m. on Monday, April 22. The candidate will give a 40-minute presentation followed by Q&A. The forum will take place in Memorial Union Room 206.
NEW! ROTC Joint Service Olympics: This event will happen across campus Wednesday, April 24, from 6 to 7:30 a.m. JSO is a competition between the Army, Air Force and Naval Marine ROTC units. They will compete in various locations across campus in such activities as the obstacle course, a relay, basketball, tug-of-war and physical fitness tests. Email [email protected] for additional information.
NEW! Beyond Earth Day Community Fair: Drop by the 19th annual fair to check out more than 50 groups from on and off campus, offering activities and information focused on the well being of our society, economy and planet. Tuesday, April 23, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student Experience Center Plaza. Part of Beyond Earth Day. Learn more online or email [email protected].
NEW! Spring Career Fair: On Wednesday, April 24, connect with some of the best employers in the country at the 2019 Oregon State Spring Career Fair. This career fair attracts approximately 100 employers seeking students to fill jobs and internships in STEM fields, the humanities and business. CH2M Hill Alumni Center, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Check out which employers are attending by logging into Handshake.
NEW! Denim Day: This Sexual Assault Awareness Month event is sponsored by SARC with the goal to start conversations about destructive attitudes surrounding sexual violence, primarily victim blaming. Denim Day will take place April 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the SEC Plaza and will include tables from the campus and around the Corvallis community. https://tbtn.oregonstate.edu/about-saam
NEW! BA 162 First-Year Student Microbusiness Product Sales Expo: Friday, April 26, 9-10 a.m., 11 a.m. to noon. and 1-2 p.m., Austin Hall Marketplace. College of Business first-year students have officially launched their microbusinesses and are opening their doors for customers. Come see and learn about the products and services they have created. Questions? Contact [email protected].
NEW! Music a la Carte: New works by composer and pianist Kathryn Louderback. Friday, April 26, at noon. Memorial Union Lounge, free.
NEW! Innovation & Entrepreneurship Summit: Researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and ecosystem builders are invited to the CH2M Hill Alumni Center on May 9, 1-8 p.m., to learn about funding and resources available to propel technology impact, commercialization and entrepreneurship in our region. Connect with people and resources that can help you reach your innovation impact goals, and celebrate the growth of our innovation ecosystem. Registration is free: https://advantage.oregonstate.edu/advantage-accelerator/ie-summit.
Come to OSU Discovery Days: Faculty, staff and their families are invited to participate in Discovery Days on April 23-24 at the LaSells Stewart Center. This hands-on event is aimed at elementary-aged kids and will feature activities on chemistry, biology, physics and botany. The event is free, runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is open to the entire Corvallis community. For more information contact [email protected].
Author and editor reception: Come to the Center for the Humanities on April 23 for a night of readings, discussion and a reception focusing on history, politics and ethnic studies at the 2019 Authors and Editors Recognition. The reception runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., featured authors include Nicole von Germeten for her book “Profit and Passion: Transactional Sex in Colonial Mexico” and Ron Mize for his book “Latina/o Studies.” More information on this event is at https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/provost/2019-osu-authors-and-editors-recognition.
Health Professions Fair: The Health Professions Fair connects students with admissions representatives from 70 health professions schools in Oregon and across the country. This free event will be held Tuesday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the MU Ballroom. Students from all majors, first-year through seniors, are welcome. For more information, visit the event website.
The College of Liberal Arts series, The 1960s: The Decade that Changed America presents Woodstock, Revisited: A conversation with Woodstock publicist Rona Elliot and official Woodstock photographer Henry Diltz. Hosted by Bob Santelli. Free. Tuesday, April 23, at 7 p.m. in the Construction & Engineering Hall at the LaSells Stewart Center. More information: https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/60s-decade-changed-america.
OSU's 64th annual Lu'au Presented by Hui O Hawaii: This year's Lu'au, Ku'u Home Aloha, takes place Saturday, April 27, from 5-8 p.m. in the La Sells Stewart Center. There will be 17 dances showcasing Hawaiian and Tahitian cultures. Tickets are available at the SEC Welcome Desk or online. $5 for student tickets and $10 for general admission.
Author recognition: Join us at the Center for the Humanities for a night of readings, discussion and reception focusing on fiction and poetry by OSU authors at the 2019 Authors and Editors Recognition. On April 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., featured authors include David Biespiel for his book The Education of a Young Poet, Nick Dybek for his book The Verdun Affair, John Larison for his book Whiskey When We’re Dry, Elizabeth Sheehan for her book Modernism a la Mode: Fashion at the Ends of Literature and Megan Ward for her book Seeming Human: Artificial Intelligence and Victorian Realist Character. More information regarding this event can be found at https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/provost/2019-osu-authors-and-editors-recognition.
OSU presidential search process starts with statewide listening sessions: The OSU Board of Trustees will hold 10 listening sessions around Oregon to gather input from the public and university stakeholders regarding OSU’s strengths, the challenges the university will face over the next decade, and the attributes that the university’s next president should possess. The dates and locations of the sessions are available online. Listening sessions held on OSU’s Corvallis campus will be live-streamed and be available for later viewing. Input also can be provided online. For accommodations, call 541-737-3449 or e-mail [email protected].
Women of Color Caucus: “Navigating Professional and Institutional Advancement Panel and Reception,” on Monday, April 29, from 5 to 8 p.m. in Memorial Union 49 (Horizon Room). This event includes a panel discussion on women of color’s critical role in higher education, followed by a networking reception among OSU’s underrepresented students, staff, faculty and community members. RSVP by April 22. http://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bl4A113qOwu7XaR
NEW! Biochemistry and Biophysics Research Seminar: On Wednesday, April 24, at 3 p.m. in ALS 4001, Enrique M. De La Cruz, a professor from Yale University, will present: “How cells use chemistry and physics to break the bones that power their movement.”
NEW! WRGP Water Resources Science Spring Seminar Series: Jonathan Friedman of the US Geological Survey in Fort Collins, Colorado, will present “Invasive Tamarisk Documents and Influences Arroyo Evolution along the Rio Puerco, New Mexico” on Wednesday, April 24, from 4 to 5 p.m. in Bexell 328. Free and open to the public.
NEW! Top Hat Certification: Join a Top Hat Certification workshop to learn about using Top Hat in the classroom for student engagement and more. Wednesday, April 24, in Valley Library Willamette West. Sessions from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Beginner and experienced Top Hat faculty are invited. For more details and to RSVP: https://beav.es/ZUH. Questions? [email protected]
NEW! Department/Unit Safety Coordinator’s Seminar: In an attempt to better serve OSU faculty and staff, Environmental Health and Safety is hosting a Department/Unit Safety Coordinator” (DUSC) seminar on May 8 from 10 a.m. to noon in MU 104.
Tuesday Teaching Talks: Lesson Planning & Reflection: Join colleagues and the Center for Teaching and Learning in a certificated series of teaching workshops. The workshops are every Tuesday. Attend one, some or all. On April 23, learn about approaches for effectively planning and reflecting on lessons. If available, please bring samples of your current lesson plans. This two-hour workshop will be facilitated twice in Milam 215 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. No need to register – just come on by. Learn more here. Contact us here.
Duo Sign Up Event: The Duo team will have walk-up events for employees to sign up for Duo, get questions answered and obtain a token if needed. This is a drop-in event, no registration needed. Signup takes less than five minutes. There will be a signup event on Tuesday, April 23, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the lobby of the Linus Pauling Science Center. For more information about Duo, see https://is.oregonstate.edu/duo.
Introduction to CORE for New CORE Users: Tuesday, April 23, 2-3 p.m., IAR Training Space (Kerr B094), also available via WebEx. The Cooperative Open Reporting Environment is OSU's central tool for accessing official university reports and institutional data. All OSU employees have access to CORE reports and dashboards based on their employment classification and job profile. This session is designed to give new employees and CORE users an orientation to CORE including security and policies related to the access and use of data, how to find and save what you need from CORE, and helpful tips and tricks for interacting and using the system. Contact IAR with questions, and register here.
Digital Community Meeting: April 23 from 2-4 p.m. in Cascade Hall 136. Join OSU’s community of digital workers to hear the latest on MeltBot and the student dashboard and Oregon SeaGrant’s redesign from a content strategy perspective. We’re also going to tackle some of your lingering issues in a group work session at the end, so bring your laptop. Learn more at Drupal@OSU. All who work on the internet at OSU are welcome.
The annual da Vinci Days STEAM Speaker Series will offer the public opportunities to explore the art and science of waves, from the depths of the ocean to the haunting tones of a one-of-a-kind musical instrument and the intersections of art and water. Following the theme of “Making Waves,” the free, family-friendly presentations will be held every Tuesday in April at the Hilton Garden Inn, 2500 S.W. Western Ave. in Corvallis. April 23, “Water Stories: An artist’s journey,” will feature Shelley Jordon, a nationally known artist and professor in the OSU College of Liberal Arts. The talks begin at 6 p.m. and are free and open to the public. More information about the STEAM speaker series and the annual festival at the Benton County Fairgrounds is available online at davincidays.org.
Financial Strategies for Women: A workshop for women and those who care about women. A variety of topics are addressed which pertain to, and are relevant for, women interested in financial planning and investing. Presented by Barbara Koontz, Financial Advisor, CFS*. RSVP to [email protected]. Thursday, April 25, MU 212, 12-1 p.m.
Great Barrier Reef: What are its Chances?: Seminar by Terry Hughes, director of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies. An important aspect of Hughes’ research is understanding the dynamics and resilience of coral reefs and translating this knowledge into innovative and practical solutions for improved reef management. The seminar will be hosted in the LaSells Stewart Center's Construction and Engineering Hall on Thursday, April 25 from 3-4 p.m. The event will also feature an OSU Science Panel from 4:15 to 5 p.m. and a marine science poster session from 5-6 p.m. This event is open to faculty and staff, students and the general public. You can register for the event at http://tinyurl.com/TerryHughesOSU.
Advancement of Women in Leadership: On April 25, OSU Athletics, Women Leading OSU and the Center for the Advancement of Women in Leadership will host Kicking Glass in the Toyota Club at Reser Stadium at 5 p.m. Panelists include Valerie Cleary, Diane Penny, and Beth Mowins. Deadline for RSVP is 5 p.m. Monday, April 22.
Register now for The Chrysalis Symposium: Courageous Transformation for the Climate Crisis: Scientists have given us an urgent timeline to cut greenhouse gases. Join us for an afternoon symposium with climate change thought leaders, practical workshops, and a reception with community discussions to help make the connections we'll need for the years ahead. Sunday, May 5, LaSells Stewart Center, noon to 7:30 p.m. Free and open to everyone; registration required. Sponsored by the Spring Creek Project. Learn more and register here.
2019 Authors and Editors Recognition: Join us at the Center for the Humanities for a night of readings, discussion and reception focusing on editors of books and the editing process at the 2019 Authors and Editors Recognition. On May 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. featured editors include Lisa L. Price for Coastal Heritage and Cultural Resilience, Susan Shaw with Patti Duncan, Kryn Freehling-Burton, Nancy Station Barbour and Jane Nichols for Women’s Lives Around the World: A Global Encyclopedia, and Edward Weber for Governing Oregon: Continuity and Change. More information regarding this event can be found at https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/provost/2019-osu-authors-and-editors-recognition.
Professional workshops: Several spring term employee professional development workshops, presented by the Center for Training & Organizational Development, Office of Human Resources are open for registration. Workshops include "Coaching: A Process for Developing Talent," "Liberating Structures for Effective Meetings," "Handling and Turning Around Complaints," and "Managing People Through Change." Details, times, dates and registration (free).
Mental Health First Aid: Mental Health First Aid is an eight-hour course that teaches you how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The training helps you identify, understand and respond to signs of addictions and mental illnesses. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, May 24. Preregistration required: http://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_egsgrqeA0m2Ejul. Space is limited. Lunch will be provided.
NEW! Fall 2019 On-campus Housing Move-In, Volunteer Opportunity, and Early Arrival: Fall 2019 move-in for the residence halls will take place Sunday, Sept. 22. More information available at http://oregonstate.edu/uhds/move-in-guide. Volunteer opportunities to assist with move-in day are available for OSU faculty, staff and students. OSU departments and programs that require students to arrive prior to Sept. 22 for orientations or trainings must complete an Early Arrival Request for their group, which will be available in early July. If you have questions, contact [email protected].
NEW! Student Support in the Undergrad Research & Writing Studio: The Undergrad Research & Writing Studio, located in the Valley Library, encourages faculty to hold class meetings in the Studio and take advantage of its flexible workspaces, including modular tables and large display monitors suitable for collaboration. Studio consultants (peer mentors who specialize in research and writing support) are available to work with students during the visit. Faculty may reserve studio time by completing a reservation form. Call 541-737-2776 for more information.
NEW! Are you exposed to loud noise at work? Find out more about OSU’s Hearing Conservation Program and Noise Control Plan. The goal of OSU’s Hearing Conservation Program is to monitor and protect employees who have the potential to develop noise-induced hearing loss – a preventable, permanent and progressive health issue. In collaboration with Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health Services provides annual hearing tests for those exposed to loud noise on the job. Training is available through the EH&S website. Contact Occupational Health or Environmental Health and Safety with questions.
NEW! Campus START orientation information session: New Student Programs & Family Outreach invites all OSU employees to attend a presentation on the details of the START summer orientation program. The presentation will cover a typical START session agenda, dates of sessions and FAQs you may get working on campus this summer. Two identical info sessions will be held, both in MU 213: Monday, May 6, at 11 a.m. and Thursday, May 16, at 3 p.m. Questions as well as requests for disability accommodations can be sent to [email protected].
NEW! ADVANCE Journal hosted by OREGON STATE ADVANCE publishes inaugural issue: This issue marks and celebrates practices of equity, inclusion and social justice for women and others from historically underrepresented groups in STEM fields. View the issue: https://www.advancejournal.org/issue/1241. Faculty, staff and students are invited to submit manuscripts for subsequent issues of the ADVANCE Journal: https://www.advancejournal.org/for-authors. Learn more about OREGON STATE ADVANCE: https://advance.oregonstate.edu/.
Grads Give Back: Donate Your Gown to the Next Graduate: Are you graduating and walking in commencement? Give your gown after the ceremony. You can help another student who may not be able to participate in commencement otherwise while keeping your cap and cords as a memento. Gowns can be donated at staffed stations outside Reser Stadium right after commencement or at the main entrance to the Valley Library, after commencement through the following Monday (June 15-17). For questions, see http://tiny.cc/gradsgive or email [email protected]. Grads Give Back is sponsored by Campus Recycling, ASOSU, Memorial Union, Valley Library, HSRC, and Sustainability Office.
Taste Testers Wanted: A fun and tasty way to participate in food research. The OSU Center for Sensory & Consumer Behavior Research is looking for panelists for consumer taste tests. Open to all students, faculty, staff and family. Must be at least 18 years old. Panelists receive up to $20/hour for their time. Tests run throughout the year but panelists choose which tests interest them. Fill out our questionnaire to get added to our pool at http://agsci-labs.oregonstate.edu/sensoryresearch/ or call 541-737-6506.
Hackathon 4 is Here: The OSU Hackathon is a daylong event where team members work together to solve a problem or build something new. All OSU employees are invited to participate. The registration deadline is Tuesday, April 23, so form a team and do it soon – space is limited. Projects are not limited to coding or technology. The Hackathon will be held Friday, May 3. Ready to get hacking or have more questions? Learn more and register your team at beav.es/hack.
Fiscal policy: After implementing the fiscal policy for Communications Allowance earlier this year (replacing FIS 410-02 & 410-33), it was discovered that another related policy existed for Internet Services and Other Mobile Devices (previously FIS 410-30). As a result, a new version of the recently implemented fiscal policy has been developed to incorporate information from all three of the old FIS policies. The new Fiscal Policy – Rule 03-140-501 Communication Services provides further clarification on options available to employees who use a personal communication device and/or internet service for business purposes. Contact the Fiscal Policy Coordinator for your Business Center or the Policy Steward listed on this policy with any questions.
Library services: Help improve library services. Go here: https://bit.ly/2Cp1LAY to take a survey and enter for a chance to win a gift card. It will take less than 10 minutes. For more information or questions, contact Brooke Robertshaw, [email protected].
Scheduled: Campus Wide Steam Shutdown: Each year Facilities Services performs necessary maintenance on the university’s steam system, which requires shutting off the steam throughout campus, to complete maintenance services at the plant, throughout the steam tunnels and in each building. This process affects hot water supply, heating, and all equipment that uses steam, campus wide. The steam shutdown for 2019 will occur from 6 p.m. on June 16 to 5 p.m. on June 20. For questions or comments on this closure contact Facilities Servicesat 541-737-2969.
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 http://oregonstate.edu/jobs unless otherwise specified.
NEW! (Internal Employment Opportunity) Assistant Director of the Centro Cultural César Chávez– Diversity & Cultural Engagement invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term professional faculty position serving as the Assistant Director of the Centro Cultural César Chávez. Posting #P02926UF. Closes April 28..
NEW! Food Service Worker 2: This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time, intermittent (approximately 19 hours per week as needed) Food Service Worker 2 position for the Oregon 4-H Conference and Education Center at Oregon State University. This position will be located in Salem. Posting #P02117CT. Closes May 1.
NEW! Enterprise Computing Services at Oregon State University is seeking an Analyst Programmer, competency level 1. This is a full-time (1 FTE), classified position, Posting # P02090CT. Closes May 15.
UPDATED! The Department of Forest Engineering, Resources and Management invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), nine-month, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Forest Policy. Rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. To view the posting and apply, go to http://oregonstate.edu/jobs/ and search for Posting #P02930UF. Closes May 18.
NEW! Institutional Analytics and Reporting at Oregon State University is seeking a Senior Institutional Research Analyst. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term professional faculty position, Posting # P02938UF. Closes May 31..
“It wasn't until I started reading and found books they wouldn't let us read in school that I discovered you could be insane and happy and have a good life without being like everybody else.” ~ John Waters, who turns 73 today
Corvallis: Partly sunny today, high of 68, low of 50. Slight chance of showers Tuesday.
Central Oregon: .Mostly sunny, high of 67, low of 45. Mostly cloudy.
Newport: .Mostly cloudy, high of 56, low of 51. Chance of showers and then mostly cloudy Tuesday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/