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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. Content appearing includes timely news and feature stories from broadcast, print and online sources. Occasionally, opinion pieces and first-person columns appearing in mainstream media outlets that are written by faculty members and pertain to their academic or professional expertise may be included based on their unique, informative value, timeliness and space constraints. It is not the policy of OSU Today to include Letters to the Editor.
"I understand how hard this (rule) is. But farmers are ingenious — the best engineers of problem-solving on earth — and we're here to help, too," said Joy Waite-Cusic, food safety associate professor at Oregon State University.
“They will do everything they can to prevent the dam from overtopping,” said Desiree Tullos, a professor at Oregon State University who studies the Three Gorges project.
It's easy to see why. Wildfires are the interaction of weather, climate, and fuels (like dried-out grasses and plants). "That’s just physics," John Bailey, a fire ecologist at Oregon State University, told Mashable in 2019. But temperatures in California have been rising since the late 1800s.
As a first-year graduate student studying truffle ecology at Oregon State University, Dan Luoma attended a scientific meeting in 1981 on Orcas Island in Washington. Having recently learned how to search for truffles, he went out one day of the meeting looking for the prized fungi and found a collection.
Housed at Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, the Oregon Coast STEM Hub is managed by Oregon Sea Grant and is one of 13 state-funded regional hubs that prepare students for careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). (See also Yachats News, the News Times, Oregon Coast Daily News and News Lincoln County)
Researchers at the Oregon Fish Commission and what is now Oregon State University developed a fish food in a moist, soft pellet form as a replacement for the more traditional diet of dry grains and meat.
Gardening is in full swing and if you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service.
An online conference hosted by the Oregon State University College of Engineering will feature four lectures and more than a dozen video chats with researchers discussing topics related to clean and sustainable water resources.
Today’s view: “Here is the view from my home office window,” says Corina Rampola, finance and accounting manager with the Business and Engineering Business Center. “We added the very cute water feature outside my window this summer. I love to look at the twinkling water; it is very tranquil, particularly when the sun hits that part of the deck.” We've seen lots of your workspaces. Now it's time to see the view from your windows (or decks or balconies). Submit photos of your view (please don't include photos of people without their permission) and send it in an email to [email protected]. Follow OSU Today on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/osutoday1/ and catch up on any workspace photos you might have missed so far.
Forest Ecosystems & Society defense: Gretchen Engbring will present her Ph.D. dissertation “Organization, Objectives, and Procedural Outcomes: Trade-offs Associated with Managerial Choices in Oaxacan Community Forest Enterprises," on Monday, Aug. 24, 3 p.m. via Zoom. Engbring is earning her Ph.D. in Forest Ecosystems and Society with Reem Hajjar and Troy Hall. To RSVP for Zoom information, email Engbring at [email protected]. Contact the FES Department at [email protected] with questions or for accommodations for disabilities.
Care.com Webinar: How to raise kids to be actively anti-racist, Tuesday Aug. 25, 9 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Parents tend to avoid conversations about race with their children. Too often, parents don’t fully understand it themselves, so they struggle to talk about it with their kids. Jennifer Harvey, award-winning author, educator and activist, will offer guidance on how to have constructive, age-appropriate discussions with children about race and racism. This live webinar – the second in a special series on talking to children about racial issues – will be hosted by Care.com CEO Tim Allen and will include a Q&A session. (OSU employees have access to Care.com for free) Register Today.
Coping During Uncertain Times: Webinar Description: People have a powerful need to understand and predict their environments in order to feel in control. When we are exposed to potential threats to our well-being, we naturally respond to this uncertainty with anxiety and fear. This training will address ways of effectively coping with uncertainty in today’s media-saturated world. The course will examine how to remain positive and functional despite the risks of living in a changing world. Included will be practical tips for coping with uncertainty, re-establishing control and how to speak to children about fear. Employees can register at the link below. Aug. 25, 10 a.m.: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4054306599652415248
Investment webinars: The Maps Credit Union CFS investment team is conducting a Weekly Webinar Series on a variety of investment topics that include current market updates. This is one way to educate yourself without leaving the comfort and safety of your own home. Tuesday, Aug. 25, noon, PERS and Retirement Planning (Tier 1 & 2); Wednesday, Aug. 26, noon, Economic Outlook (First Trust); Wednesday, Aug. 26, 3 p.m., Investing With Social Responsibility; Thursday, Aug. 27, noon, ABC + D of Medicare. These are not OSU events but are tailored to OSU clients and during normal circumstances are held on campus. There is no charge.
2020 University Day Keynote Session and Expo registration is now open. Register for the virtual keynote session with Freeman Hrabowski, President of University of Maryland, Baltimore County on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 10-11:30 a.m. Watch the live or recorded keynote session and be entered into daily prize drawings (through Sept. 25). Also register your unit to present in the virtual expo and showcase your unit’s work and opportunities to fellow staff and faculty. Register today at universityday.oregonstate.edu. For more info, contact Mealoha McFadden at [email protected] or 541-231-2585.
NEW! Back to School & Distance Learning Support by Care.com: Join this webinar to learn more about your Care.com benefits in general to locate child, elder, pet or home care. This webinar will also cover how to use Care.com to find resources for back-to-school child care, distance learning support, nanny share, learning pods and more. Aug. 31, 11 a.m., https://caredotcom.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Nhfh5ZyQQyynl6RY5TKEyA. If you missed the webinar offered on Coping With Pandemic Anxiety As Kids Return To School you can still access the recording. Register with your name and email address here. After registering the recorded webinar appears on the screen.
NEW! Teaching with Wikipedia: a practical how-to workshop: Have you ever considered teaching with a Wikipedia assignment? If so, please join us for all or part of this 90-minute webinar on Sept. 3 at 3 p.m. Registration is required. For more information: https://guides.library.oregonstate.edu/TeachingWikipedia
Accessibility Basics for the Web: Learn how to make websites accessible to people with disabilities. We'll also discuss the OSU policy on Information Technology Accessibility. All are welcome; employees with website responsibilities are encouraged if they have not attended yet. Register for a session, offered Aug. 25.
Increasing Productivity Through Time Awareness: Too much to do and not enough time? We can't add more hours to the day, but we can be more aware of how we spend our time and make better choices about how we use it. As part of this session, you will learn how to increase your awareness of time-task relationship, empowering you with a useful tool when considering how to best use your time. Offered Aug. 25 via Zoom 8-9 a.m. Registration required
100-Day Projects: A 100-day project plan is one approach to creating the future you want. It's more attainable than year-long goals, and also supports your annual goals or longer-term aspirations. It's short enough for tangible progress, while also building momentum on other efforts. It's a strategy to deal with those reoccurring problems and issues as well as develop your creative ideas and make them happen. This program will take you through the process and steps of developing 100-day projects and encourage you to do so with an accountability partner. Aug. 26 via Zoom, 8:15-9 a.m. Registration required.
Situational Leadership: The Situational Leadership model illustrates how to adapt your supervisory or lead work style to support a range of employees, from new to experienced, as a way of bringing out the best in their performance. Scenarios will help you to gain practical knowledge and readily use the ideas to encourage employee development and success. Recommended for managers and leaders. Aug. 26 via Zoom, 9:30-11 a.m. Registration required.
Virtual Corvallis Sustainability Town Hall: Originally scheduled for March, you can still register for the 2020 Sustainability Town Hall. The OSU Sustainability Office hosts this event each year. This year we host in the virtual space Wednesday, Aug. 26 from noon to 1:15 p.m., via Zoom. Speakers include Kristin Eberhard, director of Climate Change and Democracy at Sightline Institute, and OSU’s own Johannah Hamilton, Ph.D. student in Public Policy. Space is limited so register today.
Emergency Preparedness Training – All Hazard Mitigation: Emergency Preparedness Specialist, Mark Becker, will be hosting an online Zoom training on the topic of "All Hazard Mitigation," Aug. 26 from 1-2 p.m. Email [email protected] for registration before 10 a.m. Aug. 26.
Jenna Baker M.S. defense: Jenna Baker will present her thesis, titled: “Wading through Space and Time: Leveraging geospatial methods to better understand recreation behavior, experience, and impacts within a densely used lake destination,” Aug. 27, 10 a.m. via Zoom. Baker is earning her M.S. in Forest Ecosystems and Society with Ashley D’Antonio. Contact at [email protected] for Zoom details. For accommodations for disabilities, contact the FES Department at [email protected].
OSU Extension Master Naturalist Webinar: Shared habitat: How we can unpack wildlife conflicts. Presenter Dana Sanchez, OSU Extension’s Wildlife Specialist, will cover how and why human-wildlife conflicts develop in our yards and gardens as well as basic tactics to manage potential and ongoing problems. Aug. 27, 6 p.m. Registration required.
Oregon State Clean Water Virtual Conference: Sept. 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free and open to the public. Featuring live lectures with audience Q&A, virtual project displays with live video chat, and more. Full details at engineering.oregonstate.edu/cleanwater2020.
Free Webinars: Professional Development for Business, Leadership, and Communication: Join Continuing and Professional Education and the College of Business for topics delivered online to help navigate your professional life. This fall, join industry experts for free one-hour webinars that cover topics including project management, negotiation, leadership, human resources, nonprofit management, and others. Call 541-737-1500 for more information: https://business.oregonstate.edu/programs/continuing-and-professional-education/free-webinars
Campus AED Map: Environmental Health & Safety has a new map up, showing the locations of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) on campus. Visit: https://ehs.oregonstate.edu/aed-map
The LaSells Stewart Center and the CH2M HILL Alumni Center are open to book events: We are ready to host your business meeting or seminar. We have all COVID-19 guidelines in place with social distancing and sanitation guidelines to contribute to a safe and welcoming environment. We have new improved technology to provide robust support for hybrid and virtual events. We remain committed to supporting successful meetings, conferences and events even as we adapt to COVID-19. Please email The LaSells Stewart Center or CH2M HILL Alumni Center to inquire about space.
Waste Hierarchy Learning Resources Webpage: Are you interested in learning more about waste prevention or finding tips on how to be more sustainable? Campus Recycling has created a new webpage on the waste hierarchy that includes short summaries of each level of the waste hierarchy, as well as links to help you learn more. At the bottom of the webpage, you will also find ways to get involved in the community, and activities for kids. Check it out here: http://tiny.cc/3p1nsz
IT Strategic Plan 2023: University Information and Technology and the OSU IT community are nearing completion of our joint development of a strategic plan to guide the future of the university’s data and IT systems and services, including those located centrally and in academic or administrative units. To read the plan, learn about our shared vision and submit feedback, visit https://uit.oregonstate.edu/it-strategic-plan. We encourage the university community to share your thoughts by Sept. 30.
What’s Next? A new podcast tells OSU alumni stories: Seizing opportunities is what Oregon State alumni do. Take a closer look at the dreams, achievements and advice of Beaver grads in the brand-new What’s Next? podcast. Check out the first episode, where host Cody Stover ’15 will talk with Willen Sin ’13, a fan turned game operations and events manager for the Portland Trailblazers. Listen in weekly at osualum.com/WhatsNext
STEM research: The Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) and the STEM Research Center at OSU are collaborating on “interPLAY: Developing STEM Skills through Play and Exhibit Design for Early Learners in Children’s Museums and Science Centers.” This four-year research project focuses on better understanding playful engagement with STEM exhibits for children ages three to eight. Read more about the project.
Apply by Aug. 31 for Blended Faculty Learning Community: Be part of a learning community to enhance teaching by focusing on effective practices for blended learning and the use of educational technology. CTL and Academic Technology encourage instructors and tenured/tenure-track faculty who teach credit-based Corvallis and Cascades campus courses to apply. The group will meet via Zoom five times during Fall term. See the Call for Proposals.
Care.com Childcare and Education Resources: Care.com has a new benefit to help employees connect to care-related and distance learning resources that is relevant in the current unprecedented back-to-school season. It includes assistance connecting to resources such as tutors, nanny shares, pod teachers, babysitters, and more. Enroll today to ensure you have access to these Care.com benefits at www.care.com/osu. There, you can access all of the care-related and distance learning resources they offer. They have also published a Back to School Resource Guide that employees can access here: https://www.care.com/c/stories/16884/back-to-school-2020/.
Updates to University Policies & Standards: Please visit the University Policy & Standards page to learn about recent policy updates: http://policy.oregonstate.edu/whats-new. This page is updated frequently with new developments, so we encourage you to check back regularly. Also, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter here.
Sidewalk closure: As part of the Buxton Hall Roof Replacement Project, the sidewalk on the south side of SW Jefferson Way from SW Weatherford Place to SW Sackett Place will be closed to support dumpster placement (view map). The closure is scheduled to start on Friday, Aug. 14 and continue through Friday, Sept. 4. For questions or comments on this closure, contact Patrick Robinson with University Housing and Dining Services at 541-737-2428.
Intramural Lane: Due to work related to the Cauthorn Hall fire suppression installation, SW Intramural Lane will be closed between SW Weatherford Place and SW 30th Street (view map). The closure is scheduled to start on Friday, Aug. 14 and continue through Saturday, Aug. 29. For questions or comments on this closure, contact Patrick Robinson with University Housing and Dining Services at 541-737-2428.
Summer paving: As part of the summer 2020 parking lot paving schedule, parking lot closures for asphalt renewal are planned for the following parking lots: #3278 (Sports Complex East), #3205 (Adams Northeast) and #3313 (Bates North). The lots will be fully or partially closed for construction and planned closure durations are subject to change as construction proceeds. Work for lot #3313 (Bates North) started on Thursday, July 23, and continues through Monday, Aug. 24. Work for lot #3205 (Adams Northeast) started on Friday, Aug. 7, and continues through Tuesday, Sept. 1. Work for lot #3278 (Sports Complex East) started on Friday, Aug. 7, and continues through Wednesday, Sept. 2. For questions or comments on this closure, contact Infrastructure Project Manager Aaron Collett at 541-207-2780.
Irish Bend Covered Bridge Rehabilitation: Construction is scheduled to begin on the Irish Bend Covered Bridge along Southwest Campus Way on July 6, lasting until September. The bridge rehabilitation includes installing a fire suppression system, repainting and repairs to the wood structure. The covered bridge and Campus Way Path will be closed; Campus Way will remain open.
Postponed: Annual Steam Shutdown-Campus Wide: 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 decision has been made to postpone the annual steam shut down until August in order to stay within the guidelines from the governor, university, state and CDC’s orders. The steam shutdown for 2020 will occur from Aug. 24 at 11 p.m. to Aug. 27 at 8 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you all for your understanding. For questions or comments on this closure, contact Facilities Services at 541-737-2969.
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NEW! OSU-Cascades campus in Bend, Oregon invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, Assistant Director of Admissions position. Posting #P03930UF. Full consideration date Sept. 6; closes Sept. 13.
“The act of writing is an act of optimism. You would not take the trouble to do it if you felt it didn’t matter.” Edward Albee.
Corvallis: Sunny today, high of 84, low of 53. Sunny tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Patchy smoke, high of 87, low of 54. Patchy smoke tomorrow.
Newport: Patchy fog and then sunny and breezy, high of 68, low of 49. Sunny and breezy tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
