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COVID-19 website: To facilitate the ongoing sharing of information about the virus, Oregon State University has added a link on the OSU homepage to a new page that provides detailed and up-to-date COVID-19 information; links to OSU, local, state and federal resources; and updates on the latest federal travel restrictions.
NEW! Today’s Timely Teaching Tip: Wondering what OSU Libraries resources are available for remote teaching? They have moved course reserves online and can help you find accessible texts and provide digital copies. The OSU Copyright in a Crisis Guidelines will help you learn more about fair use and open educational resources. Visit Keep Teaching for all the Week 7 Timely Teaching Tips.
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.
A team of scientists at Oregon State University are trying to measure the true prevalence of the coronavirus in Corvallis, Ore., by taking a random sample of the population. (see also Science News, Gazette-Times, KEZI, Portland Business Journal)
The pandemic sparked shutdowns, warnings and pushback around the U.S. that are eerily similar to the fallout from the coronavirus outbreak in Las Vegas and other cities more than 100 years later. “Suddenly it’s so relevant,” Christopher Nichols, director of Oregon State University’s Center for the Humanities, said of the World War I-era outbreak. (see also KOIN, Democrat-Herald)
"It's actually nice out today and I have the day off work," he said. "I'm just trying to get everybody out of the house." His wife, two kids and their dog Chili could finally revisit the Oregon State University-owned forest for a long-awaited hike since the coronavirus pandemic began.
There are both advantages and setbacks to student teaching remotely, said graduate students in Oregon State University-Cascades’ education master’s degree program. But this group of future teachers will be extremely prepared to lead their own classrooms due to these difficult circumstances, said Rachael Schuetz, a senior instructor in the university’s teaching program.
Spring is in full swing, and many people find they have plenty of time to garden. Turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service, for help with gardening problems or questions.
“In terms of use of the water, we're still seeing commercial fishermen, they're still going out. They're fishing less because they have a significantly decreased market,” said Angee Doerr, assistant professor in practice of the Fisheries and Wildlife Department at OSU.
While most employees and students have left the Oregon State campus in Corvallis because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the mail keeps coming. And coming. That created a problem. With almost no one on campus to receive the mail, who would make sure it reached its destination? OSU’s Printing and Mailing Services solved that problem. And Lori Englehardt and her mail room team led the effort.
Today’s workspaces: Jonna Matteson, an accountant with the Auxiliaries and Activities Business Center, says, "While I miss the beautiful view of the MU Quad from my OSU office, this view from my remote office is nice too."
Shirley Mann, assistant to the school director in the School of Psychological Science, shares her home workspace with her dog, Faith. Send your home workspace photos to [email protected]. They are being run in the order received. Follow OSU Today on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/osutoday1/ and catch up on any workspace photos you might have missed so far.
Beavers Belong: Beavers Belong is a support network for students, by students. Our program’s goal is to create connection, community and belonging through weekly peer-led groups. Spring term 2020 undergraduate student groups start week 3. For Mondays at 11 a.m., register here: https://beav.es/4Yz; for Thursdays at 5 p.m., register here: https://beav.es/4YK. Graduate student groups take place on Tuesdays at noon. Register: https://beav.es/4Az. Recruiting directors and leaders for 2020-21. Apply today at https://beav.es/4YV.
Emily Crampe – Water Resource Science M.S. Defense: Emily Crampe will present her thesis, “Forest success and climate change effect on long term runoff coefficients at varying timescales," on May 11 at 2:30 p.m. Crampe is completing her M.S. under the guidance of major professor Catalina Segura. Join Zoom meeting: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/95315250107.
Home Fitness: The Professional Faculty Leadership Association is hosting a Zoom event on Tuesday, May 12, 3-4 p.m. Dee Gillen, Faculty Staff Fitness, will present Your Home Fitness Survival Kit, providing tips to stay active while working remotely from home. Please contact Gretchen Dursch, PFLA Director of Professional Development to register & receive the Zoom link.
Career Group Counseling: Does COVID-19 have you feeling anxious or stressed about your path from college to career? An OSU career counselor and CAPS counselor will facilitate several small-group dialogue sessions for OSU students. Join us for one of these sessions to get ideas from your fellow classmates, hear shared questions about reaching future career goals in the midst of Covid-19, and hear from people at the university who are dedicated to helping you succeed. This will be an informal conversation and all students are welcome. Session 3: Week 7 – Wednesday, May 13 (noon to 1 p.m.); Register Here.
Beaver Classic Cheese is still available: Come stock up on your favorite cheeses at the Corvallis Farmer’s Market. Every Wednesday & Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Buy your groceries direct from the source.
OSU Digital Days of Service: While the ways we support each other are changing, the creativity and resilience of problem-solving Beavers remain as steady as ever. Join fellow Beavs for the first-ever DIGITAL Days of Service May 1-16. Pledge to volunteer, then inspire others to do the same — share about your project and how it felt to help your OSU and local communities.
Prepare Beavers for success beyond Oregon State: Help the Class of 2020 thrive wherever their next steps lead. The OSU Alumni Association’s Winning in Life After College engaging digital event series on life skills and career strategies includes tools for successful online job and grad school searches, LinkedIn presence and personal finances — plus opportunities to network through the “I Wish I Knew” alumni panel and virtual career fair, hosted by the College of Business and Career Development Center. Share the schedule of events, open to all students and alumni.
Virtual event: Valuing diversity in teams. Tune in via Zoom on May 13 from noon to 1 p.m. with former Beaver Basketball player Eric Knox ‘89. In this OSU Alumni Association and Portland Business Roundtable live webcast, you’ll hear Eric’s story of valuing diversity and building teams, both on and off the court, as an admired coach and community leader. Eric coached the Benson High School girls’ basketball team from unranked to state champs in just two years and uses his energetic personality to inspire youth both athletically and professionally. Listen and learn as he shares his tips for supporting and elevating students in his community. Register now.
NEW! Investment and PERS webinars: The Maps Credit Union CFS investment team is conducting a Weekly Wednesday 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. Wednesday, May 13, noon - Economic Outlook, Investing with Social Responsibility (Calvert). Thursday, May 14, noon - Social Security: Seven Keys to Enhancing Benefits. PERS Related Webinars: Wednesday, May 13, 3 p.m. - Retirement Planning as a PERS Member (These are not OSU events but are tailored to OSU clients and during normal circumstances are held on campus. There is no charge.)
NEW! Catalog, Curriculum, & Scheduling: Do you advance curriculum or course changes? Do you have questions about how course scheduling affects students? Join Mike Jefferis, Associate Registrar for Catalog, Curriculum, and Scheduling, for an informative session on how to ensure your department remains compliant with relevant regulations regarding course scheduling and curriculum changes. Wednesday, May 13, 3-4 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/98288303004 Phone Dial-In Information: +1 971 247 1195. Meeting ID: 982 8830 3004
NEW! Effective networking: The Professional Faculty Leadership Association is hosting a Zoom event on Wednesday, May 20, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Effective Networking Online. Please contact Meddie Sims, PFLA Director of Professional Development to register & receive the Zoom link.
Take part in OER workshops online: The OSU Open Educational Resources Unit is hosting a series of virtual workshops this month on how to find or create no-cost and low-cost learning materials. Topics include implementing affordable learning materials to save students money (May 12 and 14); reviewing and becoming familiar with open textbooks (May 19); and the Creative Commons licensing process (May 22). Learn more about each workshop and register today.
Core Curriculum for Current OSU Supervisors and Managers: Consists of online modules followed by 4 half-days of classroom training via Zoom. Topics include the performance management cycle (position descriptions, expectations/standards, engagement, appraisals, and integration), equal employment and affirmative action, ADA, discrimination and misconduct, safety and compensation, and supervising represented employees. May 12-15 via Zoom, 8:15 a.m. to noon each day. Registration required.
People and Nature Lunch Series: Tuesday, May 12, from noon to 12:50 p.m. Jasmine King (Public Policy) presents “Barriers to Community Participation in Decision-Making for Environmental Justice." The lecture is free and open to all. To join the meeting, register at https://peopleandnatureosu.weebly.com/spring-2020.html. Sponsored by the Department of Fisheries & Wildlife’s Human Dimensions Lab.
Beavers SAVE Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention. Learn how to reach out and help a friend. Suicide is one of the most preventable causes of death. This workshop will provide the skills you need to effectively help or intervene with a friend or family member who is considering suicide. The training is offered on two dates in May: May 12 from noon to 2 p.m. and May 20 from 3-5 p.m. https://beav.es/4n3
Training the Mind, Training the Heart: Geoff Barstow will be teaching about the theory and practice of Tibetan Buddhist lojong in partnership with OSU's Contemplative Studies Initiative and the Hundere endowed chair in religion and culture. Three Wednesdays: May 13, 20 and 27 from 6-7 p.m. via Zoom. Free and open to all. Register by emailing [email protected]. More info here.
NEW! Celebrating Undergraduate Excellence: Register today to attend the May 21-22 Celebrating Undergraduate Excellence (CUE) Symposium presented virtually through Canvas. Registration to attend CUE 2020 is required and accessible only to OSU faculty, staff and students. CUE is an annual showcase for OSU undergraduates to present their research and creative projects to the OSU community. Undergraduates from all academic disciplines, in all years of study, and all stages of research or creative work will be presenting. For more info, visit https://communications.oregonstate.edu/events/cue. For questions, contact Sophie Pierszalowski, associate director of undergraduate research, at [email protected].
NEW! Women and Gender Center awards: The Hattie Redmond Women & Gender Center invites nominations for annual awards. There are three award categories: Women of Achievement Award, AYA Award, and Student Leader Award. Nominations close on Sunday, May 17. Information about each award and the nomination process can found at: http://dce.oregonstate.edu/wgcawards
Faculty & Staff COVID-19 Disaster Relief Fund Under IRS Code Section 139: In collaboration with the OSU Foundation, Oregon State University is offering emergency financial assistance grants through the OSU Faculty and Staff COVID-19 Disaster Relief Fund. The purpose of this fund is to help regular classified and unclassified employees in our university community with unexpected needs during this unprecedented time of the COVID-19 pandemic. All classified staff, professional faculty and academic/research faculty are eligible regardless of service time or FTE. An individual must be actively employed on the date of grant distribution. Read more about the details of the program here. Student hourly employees, graduate assistants, and stipend recipients (e.g., fellows) are not eligible. There are separate programs for students located here: https://financialaid.oregonstate.edu/covid-19.
Engineering awards: The Engineering Student Council is introducing Dam Distinguished. We want to recognize engineering clubs for awards they have won throughout the year, and recognize individuals, clubs, and faculty advisors with Dam Distinguished awards. Complete nominations or let us know about awards your club has received using this form. The form will close May 15. Winners will be announced June 5.
BennyBuy Update: The eProcurement HelpDesk is pleased to announce that both Fisher Scientific LLC and ThermoFisher Scientific have been added as Punchout vendors in BennyBuy. Their Punchout stickers can be found in the Lab Supplies section of the shopping showcase. Please contact [email protected] if you have questions.
DAM Good Self Care 30-Day Challenge: Celebrate Mental Health Month by taking good care of yourself. Explore a variety of challenges centered around mental, emotional, and physical health. Learn new stress relief techniques and strategies, practice gratitude, get active in creative ways and connect with friends along the way. Visit https://beav.es/4W6 to get started.
"Our attitudes control our lives. Attitudes are a secret power working twenty-four hours a day, for good or bad. It is of paramount importance that we know how to harness and control this great force." ~ Irving Berlin, born today in 1888.
Corvallis: Showers likely today, high of 66, low of 49. Showers tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Chance of showers today, high of 67, low of 43. Showers tomorrow.
Newport: Showers likely today, high of 59, low of 53. Showers tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/