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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 scientists have taken a key step toward better understanding neurodegenerative diseases by using a suite of biophysical techniques to learn more about a motor protein whose malfunction is associated with many disorders.
About two-and-a-half hours southwest of Portland, other groundbreaking microplastics research is underway at Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center, located in Newport on the Oregon Coast.
This stat made recent research from the Oregon State University College of Engineering, published in Accident Analysis & Prevention, about three different intersection treatments particularly interesting. “Our study was motivated by the fact that cyclists are overrepresented in certain crash outcomes at signalized intersections in Oregon,” Logan Scott-Deeter, one of the study’s authors, tells Bicycling. “Because of this, the Oregon Department of Transportation is investing in the evaluation and adoption of treatments to promote bicyclist safety at signalized intersections.”
Leslie Myatt, PhD, FRCOG, a professor of OB/GYN at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, and Olena R. Taratula, PhD, an associate professor at the Oregon State University College of Pharmacy in Corvallis, led a research team in developing and testing a nanotechnology-based treatment for ectopic pregnancy.
Featuring OSU professor Regan A.R. Gurung.
It’s cold and rainy but there’s still things to do in the garden if you have the inclination. For answers to your questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service.
MU View: Travis Gilmour with the MU Creative Studio took this photo from his office. We are accepting photo submissions at [email protected].
Timely Teaching Tips: Would you like to help shape faculty development opportunities at OSU? What forms of pedagogical support do you prefer? Take the Center for Teaching and Learning’s 3-minute survey to contribute your perspectives.
Mira Dzhakshylykova M.S. Water Resource Policy & Management Defense: Dzhakshylykova will present her thesis, titled “Role of the ‘Blue Paradiplomacy’ in Cooperation over Transboundary Water Management,” on Monday, Dec. 5, at 8 a.m., in Burt Hall 193 and on Zoom. WRGP department chair Mary Santelmann advises Mira. Reach out to [email protected] for Zoom details.
NEW! Pie in the plaza: President Jayathi Y. Murthy invites students to take a break from studying and exams for pie in the plaza. Dec. 5 from 3-4 p.m. on the SEC Plaza. For questions, email [email protected] or call 541-760-6188.
NEW! Visceral Imagery: A surround-sound composition concert by students in the OSU music technology program. Thursday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in Community Hall 202. Free, open to all.
NEW! BioResource Resource research seminar: Ruben Lopez-Carrillo, Jr. will present, “Ovarian protein hormones as biomarkers of fertility in dairy cows – Is it an acceptable model to predict infertility in dairy breeds?” Dec. 6, 4 p.m., Zoom: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/97773132116?pwd=QlhWMXpxeHhOYzlpajZET21hajVwUT09.
NEW! M.S. Water Resource Policy & Management Defense: Dina Kaskina will present her thesis, titled, “Agreeing to nothing? Exploring the role of ambiguity in international water treaties,” on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 7 a.m., in Burt Hall 193 and on Zoom. WRGP department chair Mary Santelmann advises Kaskina. Reach out to [email protected] for Zoom details.
NEW! Indigenous Placekeeping in Corvallis and at the Confluence: Join us Dec. 7, 7 p.m., for the next talk in this year's Champinefu Webinar Series. Indigenous artists will join in conversation with David Harrelson, cultural resources department manager for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. Register and learn more. Co-sponsored by the Spring Creek Project.
NEW! SJEI workshop registration open through spring 2023, with in-person and remote options. The Social Justice Education Initiative is a professional development program for all faculty, staff and graduate students. SJEI workshops are infused with expertise, empathy and humor while embracing a guiding principle of “more curiosity, less judgement” to achieve robust learning objectives. Learn more, see the workshop schedule and register on the SJEI registration page or contact SJEI director Jane Waite at [email protected].
NEW! Coaches Clinic: Teambuilding and Culture, Jan. 18. OSU kinesiology faculty show you how to support connection, encourage learning and create community as a youth sports coach. The College of Public Health and Human Sciences' next Coaches Clinic event is Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hallie Ford Center 115. Create a positive culture with rituals, routines and practices for your team. Registration required.
Webinar on Zinc and Health: Emily Ho, director of the Linus Pauling Institute and professor in public health, will present the next installment of the institute’s online webinar series. She will present “Galvanizing Your Health: Why You Need Zinc,” on Dec. 6 from 11 a.m. to noon on Zoom. Advance registration is required.
PFLA event: Work-Life Balance Tips (presented by Christina Schaaf). Learn more about work-life resources and support available to OSU employees. Dec. 6, 11 a.m. to noon. For more information about the event and how to register click here.
Nahuel Guaita MPP defense: The Kaya equation measures the impact of the growth rate from gross domestic product per capita, population, energy intensity and carbon intensity on CO2 flows. Knowing the direct effect of these factors is necessary for policymakers to work more efficiently to address the climate change caused by CO2 emissions. A general-to-particular econometric analysis is used for this purpose. Dec. 6, 11 a.m., Bexell 414.
Center for Teaching and Learning – Quality Teaching (QT) Tips: New(er) faculty and GTAs are welcome to join our open and casual community conversations about teaching. Bring a lunch, your questions and your teaching-related successes to share. We will meet in the Learning Innovation Center (LINC) Lounge – 468, Dec. 6, from 12:15-12:50 p.m. No registration required; come as you please. Snacks and beverages are provided. Email [email protected] for more information.
Science Pub: Natural products and hemp — under-appreciated sources for COVID-19 therapeutic agents. Join us for the next Science Pub as Richard van Breemen with LPI, the Global Hemp Innovation Center and College of Pharmacy presents at Old World Deli on Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. Register for virtual or in-person attendance today.
PFLA Event: "Work-Life Balance Tips," presented by Christina Schaff, work life coordinator. Join us to learn more about work-life resources and support available to OSU employees. Tuesday, Dec. 6, 11-11:50 a.m. For more information about the event and how to register, click here.
Hiring Q&A Webinars Hosted by Human Resources: These sessions are designed for supervisors and department HR liaisons. Feel free to drop in and ask your questions about the hiring process. We will have a panel of experts from different HR Teams that work directly with hiring to assist with your questions. Dec. 7, 1-2 p.m.: Registration link. Jan. 9, 11 a.m. to noon: Registration link.
NEW! 25 Year club: Congratulations to Sara Monk, information technology consultant, for being inducted into the 25 Year club at OSU. You can read more about their time at OSU and others inducted into the club by clicking on their name.
NEW! Honors College Colloquium Proposals: OSU tenured/tenure-track, senior instructor and emeritus faculty are invited to submit honors colloquium proposals for 2023-2024 at honors.oregonstate.edu/course-proposals. Any general catalog course can also be offered as a small, highly-engaged honors course; interested faculty should contact [email protected] for details. Faculty may apply for Meehan course development grants of up to $3,000 to develop experiential learning opportunities for honors courses and colloquia. More information: [email protected] or 541-737-6412. Deadline: Jan. 15.
NEW! Deadline Extended: OSU's Open Educational Resources Unit is accepting proposals for the Affordable Learning Grant until Dec. 15. 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.
OSU Women’s Giving Circle: Each year the OSU Women's Giving Circle funds vital and innovative grants for university programs. Last year, the Women’s Giving Circle awarded more than $70,000 to 11 OSU programs. If you have an idea for a funding opportunity to enhance the OSU undergraduate student experience and improve student retention and the determination to directly impact as many OSU students as possible, consider applying for an OSU Women’s Giving Circle grant by Jan. 9. For more information, visit the Women’s Giving Circle proposal site or contact Sara Dier.
Monthly Emergency Preparedness Topic — Workplace Violence: Every day, we see workplace violence on the news. However, reports and statistical analysis of workplace violence document the low probability of injury or death due to violence. Still, being prepared and knowing how to respond to violence in the workplace is important in case it should occur. This month’s poster can be downloaded at: https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-management/preparedness-topics/hostile-intruderworkplace-violence.
OSU Today holiday schedule: OSU Today will switch to weekly production starting Dec. 12 for the holiday season. We will publish Dec. 12, Dec. 19 and Jan. 3, with no edition during the week of Dec. 26-30. We will resume daily publication Jan. 9, 2023.
The Oregon Employees’ Charitable Fund Drive runs now through Dec. 31. It’s possible you already give to some of the over 650 charities listed; however, by giving as part of the CFD, you help show our neighbors in need that we state employees care about them. Please make your tax-deductible donation now: https://www.ipledgeonline.org/_cfduniversities/. The site has been populated with your name and OSU ID so login is easy. You can even replicate last year’s donation.
OSU Foundation announces Philanthropic Partner Award: The OSU Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient of the OSU Loyal Philanthropic Partner Award for 2022-23, Karen Swanger. As the director of KidSpirit, Karen leads by example, embracing the philanthropic opportunities available to grow her program’s impact thoughtfully, both for now and the future. She embodies her strong conviction to inspire youth and staff to exemplify integrity, empathy, perseverance and optimism. To learn more about this award, please visit the OSU Loyal website.
Seeking volunteers for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Breakfast: Volunteers needed for the 41st Annual Peace Breakfast on Jan. 16 from 8-11 a.m. at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center. The Peace Breakfast commemorates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. while honoring members of the OSU community who carry his message and work forward today. Send questions to [email protected] or 541-737-4075. Volunteer registration required, please register here.
Instructors: request Winter Course reserves now. Help make sure students can find their textbooks at the library. Submit a new request to OSU Libraries & Press each term. The libraries prioritize electronic resources, accept personal and department copies of material, as well as purchase eBooks and physical items on request. More info at beav.es/course-reserves.
Dog training project for children with developmental disabilities: We are currently recruiting children ages 10-17 and their family dog to participate in a dog-training animal-assisted intervention research project next quarter. Please visit our website(s) for more information: https://health.oregonstate.edu/labs/cydl/daid; https://thehumananimalbond.com/current-studies/dog-assisted-intervention/.
Conference scholarship: Applications for the Gender Advocacy and Inclusion Network (GAIN) in Higher Education 2023 conference scholarship now open. The President's Commission on the Status of Women (PCOSW) is offering scholarships to cover early registration costs for the 2023 GAIN conference. This year’s conference will be held in Ashland from April 26-28. OSU faculty, professional faculty, staff, students and OSU community members are eligible to apply. Preference is given to those who have not been funded in the past for the in-person conference. The scholarship application deadline is Dec. 9. DO NOT register for the GAIN conference if you are applying for a scholarship until you are approved. Once approved, you will be sent a special registration link for the conference. PCOSW cannot reimburse people for registrations that have already been paid. For questions, contact [email protected].
Free COVID tests: Free iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Tests are available on the Corvallis and Bend campuses and at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport. Each box contains two tests. While supplies last, OSU community members can pick up these self-test kits without restrictions. Please note the FDA has extended the self-test kit expiration dates by six months.
Street and sidewalk closure on Washington Way: As part of the Washington Way Improvement Project, SW Washington Way will be closed daily between SW 26th and SW 17th Streets to begin water line replacement. Work will occur Nov. 30, 2022 through Jan. 6 from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. This portion of Washington Way will reopen to vehicle traffic after 5 p.m. daily. (View map) The sidewalk on the north side of Washington Way will also be closed, and an alternate pedestrian route will be identified with signage. For questions or comments on this closure, contact construction manager Derek Bennett at 541-609-6111.
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 OSU Honors College is hiring a half-time (0.5 FTE) 12-month Ecampus Student Engagement Coordinator and Academic Advisor to support the new honors Ecampus degree. This position will be responsible for developing co-curricular opportunities for honors Ecampus students and serving as the HC academic advisor for these students. The primary location for this position is the Corvallis campus, with the opportunity for hybrid/remote work. This search is internal to OSU. Posting #P06277UF. Closes December 30.
NEW! Instructor: College of Education (KED) invites applications for a FTE 1.0, 12-month, Instructor position. Posting #P06260UF. Closes Dec. 14.
NEW! Program Representative 1: The College of Engineering's Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science invites applicants for a 12-month, FTE 1.0 Program Representative 1 — Ecampus Admissions Coordinator position. Posting #P03885CT. Full consideration Jan. 4.
EXTENDED! Associate Director of Product: The OSU Division of Extension & Engagement Center for the Outdoor Recreation Economy program invites applications for an Associate Director of Product position based in Corvallis. This is a 12-month, F/T, professional faculty position. Posting #P06227UF. Closes Jan. 10.
“The most truly generous persons are those who give silently without hope of praise or reward.” ~ Carol Ryrie Brink
Corvallis: Patchy fog then partly sunny, high of 44, low of 35. Mostly cloudy Tuesday.
Central Oregon: Mostly sunny, high of 36, low of 22. Mostly sunny Tuesday.
Newport: Chance of rain, high of 48, low of 40. Slight chance of rain Tuesday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/.