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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.
OSU hit an all-time enrollment high this year, keeping its title as the biggest public university in the state. There are 34,108 students enrolled this fall, an increase of 748 students (or 2.2%) over last year, according to its latest enrollment report.
Oregon State University Pollinator Health Extension Specialist Andony Melathopoulos prefers to call the stinging insects by their less sensationalized name: giant Asian hornets.
The people who will be searching for the new president for Oregon State University have been chosen.
Oregon State University’s Dr. Frank Chaplen and Ph.D. student Elsie W. are currently working on research that may offer a promising solution. Their work takes advantage of naturally occurring denitrifiers, a type of bacteria that convert nitrogen from one form to another.
Ashland’s free assessment of the home’s exterior and landscape is conducted by volunteers who have received field training and coaching by the city’s firefighters, and information modeled after Oregon State University Extension Services’ Citizen Fire Academy.
But the mass detection of smoke on hops grown in both Oregon and Washington last year created urgency for the hop industry, said Thomas Shellhammer, fermentation science professor at Oregon State University and an expert on hops chemistry.
Researchers with Oregon State University have discovered seeds sprouting from an amber-encased pinecone.
Gardening season is wrapping up, but you may still have questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service.
With the Oregon/Oregon State rivalry game coming up on Nov. 27, sales in Beaver gear are spiking as OSU fans prepare to wash out the yellow and green with orange and black in Autzen Stadium. OSU licensing manager Carson Dunlap said that while the pandemic has impacted the sales of licensed products, OSU continues to enjoy strong brand interest and excitement from Beaver nation.
Dorsette, who currently serves as the associate director of the Educational Opportunities Program at Oregon State University, will begin his new position on Jan. 10. He has held multiple positions in the Office of Diversity and Cultural Engagement at OSU, and has spent time working with community college students of color transferring into the university. He also serves as a faculty member in OSU’s transfer student transition course and teaches African American Studies for undergraduates.
Foggy morning: This foggy photo was submitted by Kok-Meng Lam, analyst programmer, Enterprise Computing Services. Submit your photos to [email protected].
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Struggling to get your students to do assigned reading? Wondering how to assign writing without overwhelming yourself with grading? Register for the CTL Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talk Tuesday, Nov. 23 at 10 a.m., to explore reading and low-stakes writing across the curriculum. Learn powerful ways to weave reading and writing together in your classes.
NEW! BioResource Research seminar announcement: Doug Thompson, BS BioResource Research, biotechnology option and chemistry minor, will present “Phytoplankton VOC Generation and Carbon Cycling,” Nov. 22, 4 p.m. Zoom: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/99304458226?pwd=SkZ1WUJRMHhESDJqa3FMUms5c0FXQT09. Mentors: Kimberly Halsey and James Fox, Microbiology Dept.
Film screening & discussion: A screening the documentary film “The Condor and the Eagle” will take place Nov. 22 at 5:30 p.m. The film deals with the struggle of Indigenous people defending their land and water against oil and mining companies. A discussion follows at 7 p.m. with the First Indigenous Nations Society. Register: https://beav.es/UsP (link to film provided with registration).
Let’s beat the Ducks! Rivalry Week 2021: The OSU and UO alumni associations are facing off in a friendly challenge to enroll the most members, and need your help. From Nov. 22-30, join the OSUAA, upgrade or gift membership with a limited-time 25% discount. Plus, if we win, we’ll make a donation to the HSRC: ForOregonState.org/Rivalry.
GEEO Trivia Night: The Girls’ Empowerment Engineering & Outreach Club (GEEO) invites you to attend our Trivia Night. Come get to know our club, compete for prizes and enjoy free pizza. The event will be held on Nov. 23, 7 p.m., in Kelley Engineering Center 1001. If you plan to attend our Trivia Night event, please RSVP here: https://beav.es/U7j.
Corvallis-OSU Symphony Fall Concert: Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto #2 and Tchaikovsky Symphony #5. Featuring pianist Alexander Tutnov. Conducted by Marlan Carlson. Tuesday, Nov. 23, 7:30 p.m. in The LaSells Stewart Center. In accordance with OSU campus requirements, patrons will be required to wear masks and show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test, along with valid ID, upon entering the performance space. Learn more at: https://covid.oregonstate.edu/attending-events-fall-2021. Tickets and information
NEW! Faculty & Staff Mind-Body Practice Group: Contemplative Studies and CAPS will offer simple, guided practices for grounding, relief and clarity amid a busy day. Tuesday, Nov. 23, 12:15-12:45 p.m: Mindful Breathing with Taylor Milam. Join in-person at Dixon Lodge or via Zoom. Registration required.
CTL Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks: "Reading & Low Stakes Writing Across the Curriculum" with Kristy Kelly and Katherine McAlvage. We'll chat about low stakes, interactive and time-managable ways to weave reading and writing together in your classes. For more information see https://ctl.oregonstate.edu/tuesday-teaching-tech-talks. Zoom sessions: Nov. 23 10-11:50 a.m.: https://beav.es/UJj.
We need volunteers: OSU VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance). Learn how to do income taxes. Help others do their taxes. Gain valuable experience to add to your resume. We partner with the IRS to help underserved populations. Get trained and certified. What is VITA? Interested? General information meeting: Nov. 30, 6-7 p.m., Austin Room TBA. Food provided. Questions?
NEW! DPD & CTL Book Club: Join the Difference, Power, and Discrimination Program and the Center for Teaching and Learning for the 2022 Book Club. Participants will receive a free copy of "Transformative Approaches to Social Justice Education: Equity and Access in the College Classroom" and attend four online discussions spread across Winter and Spring 2022. More information and registration here.
NEW! Noise at work: 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. 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.
Eugene Commuters: Spaces available in Eugene to Corvallis Vanpool. Two established vanpools from Eugene area are currently recruiting additional riders. Save money on gas and parking while reclaiming your driving time for relaxation or socializing. For more information please contact Transportation Services at [email protected].
Masks and Sanitization Supplies for Departments: If your campus department needs masks, face shields, hand sanitizer, service cleaner, paper towels, wipes or gloves, these supplies are available for purchase at the OSUsed Store at 644 SW 13th St. Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Pay with your department index and have them in-hand immediately without waiting for shipping. For questions, please see Surplus Property’s website or call 541-737-7347.
Bonus fitness sessions: OSU Faculty Staff Fitness is ready to get you moving with a bonus session Dec. 6-17 with Flex Passes, winter registration opening Dec. 1 (click here for schedule), and more Online FSF options. Contact [email protected] to help you find your fitness plan today.
Gift Drive for OSU Kid’s Gift Closet: The Family Resource Center Kid’s Gift Closet helps provide gifts for children of OSU students during holidays and celebrations. To minimize points of contact, donations this year will take place via an Amazon registry that ships directly to FRC OR you can shop at the Toy Factory in downtown Corvallis and leave the gift in our donation box. For more information contact [email protected].
COS-OMSI Science Communication Fellowship Registration deadline to apply is Nov. 22: The registration deadline for the Spring Workshop Series is almost here. The first three workshops will be on campus, the fourth at OMSI. For more information: OMSI Communication Fellows Program.
Winter ’22 Faculty Learning Community: Apply by Nov. 22 to be part of the next Blended Faculty Learning Community facilitated by the Center for Teaching and Learning and Academic Technologies. This group provides practical teaching advice, innovative teaching strategies and ed tech tips for all Corvallis and Cascades campus courses. Brief (< 15 min.) application process. Funding provided.
Open Call: The International Alliance for Women in Music (IAWM) invites you to contribute a submission for "Call & (HER) Response: Music in the Time of Change," the 2022 hybrid conference to be held at Oregon State University in Corvallis with satellite events in Antwerp, Belgium and via virtual platforms, June 2-4, 2022. Submissions open until Dec. 19. Nina Sun Eidsheim is our keynote speaker. For more details please click this link: https://iawm.org/2022-call-for-conference/.
Grant Funding Available Request for Proposals: The OSU Women’s Giving Circle is accepting proposals for grant funding to be awarded in May 2022. Project that enhance the undergraduate experience, directly impact as many OSU students as possible and improve student retention are eligible. The applications are due by Jan. 10, 2022 at 9 a.m. To apply visit fororegonstate.org/wgc_grant. Questions: Contact [email protected].
MLK awards open: Nominations are open for the 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Awards, honoring OSU community members who exemplify qualities of service and selflessness. This year, nominations will be accepted for four awards: The Phyllis S. Lee Award, the Frances Dancy Hooks Award, the Oscar Humberto Montemayor Award and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alumni Legacy Award. More information about all four awards is available on the 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Awards website. Deadline for nominations is Dec. 3. For questions, contact [email protected] or 541-737-1063.
Submit your events for the 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration week: Departments, units, offices, organizations and individuals are invited to submit events for the 40th annual celebration. These events are intended to collaboratively learn about, reflect on and carry on the legacy of Dr. King and are an important part of the annual celebration. Learn more on the events website. Events can be submitted by Friday, Jan. 7. For questions, contact [email protected] or 541-737-1063.
Call for Applications: Career Champions Program. Applications for the winter 2022 Career Champions program are now being accepted. The program provides faculty and instructors with tangible ways to incorporate career connection into the classroom, while advancing diversity, equity and inclusion and examining the barriers to access for first-generation, high financial need, and/or students of color. More information can be found on the Center for Teaching and Learning website. Deadline to complete the application form is Dec. 1.
COVID testing: Oregon State University, in collaboration with Willamette Valley Toxicology, is providing on-site COVID-19 testing. OSU employees and students, regardless of vaccination status, are welcome to obtain a test at one of these locations: Corvallis: The LaSells Stewart Center: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Student Experience Center: Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Testing will cease on Thanksgiving Day and the day after. Dec. 9-10, only the SEC location will be open. During Winter Break, only the SEC location will be open, and its hours will be limited to Tuesdays and Wednesdays only from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Only WVT will provide testing over the break for travel purposes. Student Health Services will not be providing testing for travel purposes. (For staff wanting to get a test voluntarily, please make sure to have registered for a lab dash account prior to coming to test in order to save time: https://labdash.net/.) Bend: Ray Hall 302, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m.
Reser Stadium lot: For work related to the Completing Reser Stadium project, the west area of the Reser Stadium lot (lot #3281) will be closed from Nov. 22 through Dec. 10. Exterior saw-cutting work is scheduled for an electrical reroute. An extended closure for the west area of the Reser Stadium lot is also scheduled starting Nov. 22 through June 15, 2023. The area will be used for a contractor job site and temporary storage space (view map).
Leaf pickup: Starting Nov. 22, more than 20 parking lots and the OSU parking garage will be closed for sweeping and leaf pickup. Parking lots will reopen as the work is completed, and all lots are expected to be reopened by the end of the business day on Nov. 24. For a complete listing of closed lots, visit the Parking Closures webpage.
Furman Hall: As part of the Community Hall Slope Project, excavation and storm pipe installation work is scheduled along the south side of Furman Hall starting Thursday, Nov. 18 through Nov. 24. A sidewalk closure will be in place. Pedestrians will be able to access Furman Hall via the east entrance (view map).
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! Help Center Technician: The University Human Resources (UHR) department at Oregon State University invites applications for a full-time,12-month position. Job duties, qualifications and application process can be found by visiting jobs.oregonstate.edu. Posting #P04996UF. Full consideration Dec. 1. Closes Dec. 12.
“Power is not brute force and money; power is in your spirit. Power is in your soul. It is what your ancestors, your old people gave you. Power is in the earth; it is in your relationship to the earth.” ~ Winona LaDuke
Corvallis: Mostly sunny today, high of 55, low of 42. Chance of showers Tuesday.
Central Oregon: Sunny today, high of 55, low of 31. Chance of snow and then mostly sunny Tuesday.
Newport: Chance of rain, high of 56, low of 45. Chance of showers Tuesday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
