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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.
“The forest canopy has its own ecosystem—there are huge varieties of mosses and lichens and insects and birds,” says old-growth forest expert Beverly Law, at Oregon State University. “It’s just a different world up there.”
Oregon State University chemistry professor May Nyman has been selected as one of the leaders of a $24 million federal effort to develop technologies for combating climate change by extracting carbon from the air.
Agility Robotics announced Friday it raised $150 million largely from existing investors. The seven-year-old company makes a two-legged robot called Digit that is designed to move more like a human. The technology has roots at Oregon State University and the company now employs 100 people. (see also Oregonian)
Don Wysocki, a soil scientist with the Oregon State University Extension in Umatilla County, said rain this spring would be a boon for dryland farmers.
Wood chips and bark chips placed around flowers and trees keep "moisture from evaporating from the soil after watering or it rains," said Brooke Edmunds, a community horticulturist with the Oregon State University Extension Service. "Mulch can also keep weed seeds from germinating and makes it much easier to pull out the weeds that do."
Happy DNA Day! Dee Denver, department head and professor of Integrative Biology at Oregon State University, discusses the complicated history of DNA research in society, open access publishing, and his new book about biology and Buddhism intersections, The Dharma in DNA. The podcast episode is available on SoundCloud, Blubrry, and YouTube.
The weather may not be very spring-like, but it takes a lot to keep Oregonians out of their gardens. If you’re one of the diehards, you probably have questions.
The Small Farms program is a College of Agriculture Sciences program at Oregon State University. Logan will work with campus and field-based agriculture faculty members to provide trusted expertise and science-based knowledge to address critical agriculture issues.
Romp through the tulips: Terry Burr says, "I am an inspector with seed certification and get to look at the most beautiful parts of Oregon with my work. Here is a picture I took at Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm while inspecting." We are accepting photo submissions at [email protected].
Timely Teaching Tips: Planning for the second half of the term? If your students are looking ahead or already engaged in writing and research projects, remind them of support available from the Writing Center. Individual students and project groups can meet with a writing consultant or can submit their writing for feedback. See Writing Center Faculty Resources.
The Forgotten Homeland: Mexicans’ Long Past, the Great Plains, and America’s Future. Drawing on archival sources, oral histories, art, songs and folklore, historian Joel Zapata will discuss how ethnic Mexicans have made the Plains into one of their homelands since the late 18th century. Hosted by the OSU Center for the Humanities on Monday, April 25 at 4 p.m. via Zoom. Learn more and register here.
Holocaust Memorial Week: How Masculinity and Alcohol Fed Mass Murder. Lecture by Edward B. Westermann, Regents Professor of History at Texas A&M University. He has published extensively on World War II and the Holocaust. This talk will be based on his book, “Drunk on Genocide: Alcoholism and Mass Murder in Nazi Germany.” April 25 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Free, open to all. Registration required. Information.
NEW! Made @ OSU Market: First-year College of Business students have been working hard to bring their inspirations, products and businesses to fruition. Join us during Family Weekend to peruse, order or purchase. All proceeds go directly back to COB students through scholarships and funding. Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Austin Hall Courtyard Area (between Austin Hall and LINC) Questions? Contact [email protected].
International student event: Join fellow international students in an interactive event to learn more about international student resources. Participate in a Kahoot game for a chance to win $25 in Orange Cash. The event will take place on April 26 from 5-6 p.m. in the ILLC.
Virtual Spring Career Fair Polish your job skills and get a free professional headshot. Spring Career & Internship Fairs give students a chance to interact with dozens of potential employers all in one spot. In-person. Virtual Spring Career & Internship Fair, 3-5 p.m. April 27. Sign up for group sessions or one-on-one virtual info sessions with 30 companies and organizations recruiting students in all majors. Register for virtual career fair.
Take Back the Night (TBTN) is a survivor-centered event that honors all who are impacted by sexual and interpersonal violence. Join us April 27, from 7-9 p.m. for this year’s TBTN Survivor Share Out as we work to shatter the silence, affirm survivors and inspire action. More about TBTN and other SAAM events can be found here.
Vaccine clinic: The Beaver Booster Blitz is a free four-day COVID-19 vaccination clinic, open to the public and conveniently located in Student Experience Center 112. Swing by this walk-up-only event, April 28-May 1, noon to 7 p.m. All COVID-19 vaccines are available, including additional boosters and doses for children. No ID, no insurance required. Bring your COVID-19 CDC Card if possible (not required).
Pet Day Returns to OSU: The OSU Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine will be hosting Pet Day on Saturday, May 7, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. outside of Magruder Hall (700 NW 3th St., Corvallis). This community-wide, family- and pet-friendly event is free (with the exception of select activities) and features a petting zoo, dog wash and more. For more information, visit vetmed.oregonstate.edu/pet-day.
Native American Flute Circle: Join in or view the annual gathering of the OSU Native American style flute circle, led by music instructor Jan Looking Wolf Reibach. Participants in the flute circle must be current or past enrollees of OSU’s Music 108 course. May 25, noon to 1 p.m. in SEC Plaza. Hosted by the College of Liberal Arts and the School of Visual, Design and Performing Arts. Free and open to the public
NEW! Holocaust Memorial Week: "Escaping the Holocaust – A Survivor Story." Talk by Joe Hess. In early 1939, Hess and his older sister were taken to Britain in the famous Kindertransport (“Children’s Transport”) evacuation. This talk will focus on his early life in Fulda, his journey on the Kindertransport and his wartime experiences as a refugee in Britain. April 26 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Free, open to all. Registration is required. Information.
NEW! Water Resources Science Seminar Series: "Water Justice." Alai Reyes-Santos, University of Oregon. Wednesday. April 27, 4-5 p.m., Bexell Hall 328 or on Zoom.
NEW! Holocaust Memorial Week: "Stalin and Mao, and Two Cataclysms They Engineered." Lecture by Hua-yu Li, School of Public Policy. Li will discuss the role that Stalin’s brand of socialism played in Mao’s thinking and why, in the Terror and the Cultural Revolution, both leaders promoted catastrophe. April 27 at 7 p.m. in the Horizon Room, MU. Livestream also available at https://youtu.be/GkwpuSnjrXQ. Information.
NEW! Examining White Identity Spring Student Series: An invitation into anti-racist growth. This two-part virtual series is designed for White-identified students to deepen their understanding of and commitment to racial justice work and anti-racism practice. Join us May 10 and 17, 5-7 p.m. Learn more and apply here by Friday, May 6. Applications will be accepted until the series is full.
NEW! Gerontology conference: The 45th Annual OSU Gerontology Conference will take place on Friday, June 3 at the CH2M Hill Alumni Center. Keynote speakers include New York Times reporter John Leland who will present “Resilience in older adults: Lessons from the pandemic and beyond,” and Laughter On Call Founder Dani Klein Modisett who will present “Shared Laugher for Self-Care and Connection.” Twenty breakout sessions on aging with resilience; continuing education credits available. To learn more and to register, visit https://osugero.org/.
Using Kindness to Achieve Personal Success and Happiness: Kindness is an admirable aspiration for anyone, and it also can be an effective way to achieve success. By being concerned about others we can build relationships and gain support. By serving others we can be happier about ourselves. April 26 at noon. Register here.
Adult & Higher Education Info Session: You’re invited to learn about the College of Education’s Adult & Higher Education master’s degree and Instructional Design certificate. Join us for an information session about these two programs, including career possibilities and advice from a recent graduate. This session will include additional details about utilizing the OSU tuition benefit. Tuesday, April 26, noon to 1 p.m. Please RSVP for the Zoom link. Contact [email protected] for questions.
People and Nature Lunch Series: Laura Duffy (Water Resources) presents “Barriers and Pathways to Habitat Restoration on Private Lands.” The lecture is free and open to all. Nash Hall 032 or join online (https://beav.es/pan). April 26 from noon to 12:50 p.m. More information at https://peopleandnatureosu.weebly.com.
Mentoring Indigenous Students in STEM workshop: Featuring keynote Sweeney Windchief, and OSU services supporting Indigenous students. Hosted by OSU's New Beginnings for Tribal Students (NBTS) program. April 26, 1-4:30 p.m., via Zoom. Register for the free workshop here. Open to all faculty, students and individuals interested in mentoring. More information about NBTS is here.
Center for Teaching and Learning: What do we mean by culturally 'relevant', 'responsive' and 'sustaining' pedagogies? This week we are highlighting how culturally sustaining pedagogy can disrupt exclusive and inequitable classroom environments. For Spring, Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks are recordings allow you to pursue our Non-credit Certificate using this self-paced, asynchronous approach to encourage flexibility and self-care. Each Talk is housed on our website and has accompanying slides, resources and contact information in a Box folder.
Spring ‘22 Resilient Teaching Symposium: OSU faculty, staff and GTAs are invited to the Center for Teaching and Learning Spring ‘22 Resilient Teaching Symposium via Zoom, April 26 at 3:30 p.m. A faculty/staff panel will address strategies to build and sustain resilience in teaching and learning. Participants will have opportunities to reflect and discuss their perspectives on resilience with colleagues. Register for the symposium.
Tribal histories: Local Tribal histories panel with David Harrelson and Joe Scott, April 26, 4-5:30 p.m. Kaku-Ixt Mana Ina Haws. Hybrid option link: https://beav.es/wjP. Accommodations for disabilities may be made by contacting Luhui Whitebear at: [email protected] or 541-737-9036.
UPDATED! Career Development Event for Economics Majors: Meet OSU economics alumni and special guests to learn about their professional paths in the field of economics, and gain insights into career options, valuable networking tips and internships/jobs that will help you successfully launch after graduation. Wednesday, April 27, 4-6 p.m. in MU Room 109. Free to attend.
Beavers SAVE Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention. We can all help prevent suicide. This workshop will provide the skills you need to effectively help or intervene with a friend or family member who is considering suicide. Open to all OSU community members. May 10, noon to 1:30 p.m.. in MU 211, May 17, noon to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom, Join at https://beav.es/wXR. Questions? Contact [email protected].
Save the date for Think Open Symposium on May 16: You have the ability to lower the cost of learning for students. To learn more, join OSU’s Open Educational Resources Unit and the Center for Teaching and Learning on May 16 for an in-person symposium featuring lively presentations and discussions on OER, social justice and open access. Learn from faculty and education professionals who can speak to the positive impact OER has on students. View the event schedule and register today.
NEW! Mark April 27 on your calendar, because that’s Dam Proud Day: Last year, alumni and friends raised $1.3 million to support Oregon State University students, programs and colleges, because our community is unstoppable when we work together. This year’s effort will include more excitement, more surprises and more specific ways to tailor giving and magnify generosity. Share the link (DamProudDay.org) and consider volunteering as a Dam Proud Day Ambassador.
NEW! 35 Year Club inductees: Congratulations to Henri Jansen, professor of physics and associate dean for Academic and Student Affairs, for 35 years of service to OSU. You can read more about their time at OSU and others who have reached this milestone by clicking on their name.
Employee counseling services: Employees can receive free counseling services through Beyond Benefits EAP by calling 1-855-327-4722. Employees can ask for a confirmed appointment if they would like assistance scheduling or they can request a list of EAP network therapists to schedule on their own. The EAP also offers services through BetterHelp if employees would prefer a quicker connection to a therapist by text/chat, phone or video. To access BetterHelp call the EAP and ask to be referred to BetterHelp. More information is also located on the OSU EAP website here.
Fresh on OIS’s Website: “In the News." Check out trending cyber news and tips for social media, mobile devices, computing, etc. on our new page at https://uit.oregonstate.edu/infosec/resources/news. Tweets will also be displayed as they happen. Brought to you by the OSU Office of Information Security at [email protected].
Three-Minute Video About Faculty and Student Job Scams: Many students are being targeted by cyber criminals impersonating faculty offering “student jobs.” Then they attempt to get personal information and to steal the student’s money. Please check out our new video about these scams at https://uit.oregonstate.edu/infosec/awareness-training/community-awareness. If you or your students have been the victim of these scams, please contact us at [email protected] at OSU’s Office of Information Security.
PERIOD at OSU Hygiene Product Drive: PERIOD at OSU, a student organization helping to end period poverty and stigma, will be holding a hygiene product drive around Corvallis April 23-May 7. Donation boxes will be located inside Pollen, Natural Grocers, The Book Bin, The Domain Apartments, and Starbucks on 9th Street. Acceptable donations include packaged menstrual and hygiene products, which will be donated to the HSRC, Community Outreach, Inc. and Vina Moses Center.
Recruiting participants for milk protein research: Food Science researchers are seeking participants who have an IBS diagnosis, are 18-30 years old and have a primary health care provider. In the study, adults with IBS will consume a regular serving of a protein shake for three weeks. The study will take seven weeks total, including a one-week baseline, three-week feeding and three-week washout period. Small samples of blood and stool will be collected by subjects at home, and diet and GI function will be recorded. The study will be performed at Oregon State University. Those who complete the study will receive a $300 gift card in Amazon credit. More details and sign-up available at http://www.dallaslab.org/test/2022/1/5/participants-needed-for-milk-protein-research.
Apply now for an Affordable Learning Grant: OSU's Open Educational Resources Unit is accepting proposals for the Affordable Learning Grant through June 1. 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 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 Stefanie Buck.
Join the ASOSU Student Fee Committee: The Associated Students of Oregon State University (ASOSU) Student Fee Committee (SFC) is currently looking to fill in a vacancy for an at-large seat. To apply, students can fill out this application form; deadline for full consideration is Friday, April 22. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the vacancy is filled. The SFC is responsible for reviewing the budgets of all fee-funded units and providing a recommendation for the incidental fee and its allocation to the ASOSU Congress. For questions and more information, please reach out to the SFC Chair Mak Khan at [email protected].
Information about Fee-Funded Units: As a student at OSU, you pay the incidental fee each term ($455.31 for fall, winter and spring; $235.10 for summer). The budgeted revenue of more than $27.36 million provides everyone with access to a variety of programs and services. Come learn about how ASOSU allocates this budget and what all of this buys you. There are multiple ways to learn more and get involved; simply fill out this form. If you have any questions, reach out to the ASOSU Student Fee Committee Chair at [email protected].
Free COVID tests: Free iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Tests are available around the Corvallis campus. Each box contains two tests. While supplies last, OSU community members can pick up these self-test kits at the following locations: Residence Hall Service Centers (Arnold, McNary and West); Lab tent outside Plageman Hall; Memorial Union Info Desk and Student Experience Center Info Desk. For questions or accommodations related to disabilities, contact [email protected].
COVID-19 testing: Oregon State University, in collaboration with Willamette Valley Toxicology (WVT), is providing on-site COVID-19 testing for people without symptoms. OSU employees and students, regardless of vaccination status, are welcome to test at one of these locations: Corvallis: Lab tent outside Plageman Hall Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and Cascade Hall 120, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Bend: Outside Obsidian Hall Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. Note: All employees will need a WVT Labdash account prior to testing.
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 Office Manager: OSU Extension Service is seeking a full-time Administrative Office Manager for the OSU Extension Wasco County Office. This position will be located in The Dalles, Oregon. Posting #P05474UF. Closes May 11.
“When my enemies stop hissing, I shall know I'm slipping." ~ Marie Callas
Corvallis: Chance of showers today, high of 57, low of 40. Showers Tuesday.
Central Oregon: Mostly cloudy today, high of 63, low of 37. Chance of rain and snow Tuesday.
Newport: Showers today, high of 54, low of 45. Showers tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/.