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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 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.
TRACE OSU testing: OSU is providing random COVID-19 TRACE OSU testing by invitation for students, faculty and staff Monday-Thursday weekly on the Corvallis campus and Monday-Thursday every other week on the OSU-Cascades campuses and at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport. Free parking will be provided to those working remotely to come to the Corvallis campus for testing. Testing will continue throughout fall term. Here is a link to enroll. For additional information: https://trace.oregonstate.edu/osu
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Looking for better ways to engage students in Zoom sessions? Think about how you can leverage tools in Zoom such as polling, chat, whiteboard, nonverbal feedback, breakout rooms, annotation and screen sharing.
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.
Such reassurances in newspapers were necessary to get out the vote, says Christopher Nichols, a historian of the Progressive Era and Director of the Oregon State University Center for the Humanities. “Americans are fearful. They didn’t get clear, rapid, coherent communication from the Wilson Administration or Surgeon General Rupert Blue,” he says, “so they don’t know what advice to follow and need to have regular communication from journalists that polling stations will be open to have confidence to go out.”
"I don’t want people to lift their guard, because there is still potential high risk," explained Chunheui Chi, Oregon State University Professor at the College of Public Health and Human Sciences.
An app developed in part by students at Oregon State University helped inform the public about road closures during September’s wildfires.
It's a similar story for Corvallis, home of Oregon State University. Without large crowds, businesses don't expect to gain much. Block 15 Brewing co-founder Kristen Arzner is actually relieved that the Pac-12 decided to hold off admitting fans until at least January.
The ice sheets of Greenland and Antarctica are conspicuous features on Earth today (and potential contributors to tens of meters of sea level rise). But other large ice sheets also existed in the not-too-distant past, said Maureen Walczak, a paleoceanographer at Oregon State University in Corvallis. “There were other ice sheets that are now extinct.”
Brander, an assistant professor at Oregon State University, has been working with inland silverside fish for a little more than a decade. She said labs all over the country now use the fish in routine testing to test whether wastewater effluent is toxic or not.
Near Salem, Oregon, sensors logged the lowest combination of relative humidity and highest wind speed ever recorded at that location, said Larry O’Neill, the Oregon state climatologist.
In the face of ongoing financial challenges from the coronavirus pandemic, the Oregon State University Board of Trustees on Friday signed off on a revised budget for the current fiscal year that still leaves the university short of the break-even point.
Where kelp thrives, its bulbs and long stems are seen floating on the water.
But urchins have devoured kelp, leaving behind barren waters where now even urchins can’t find food, said Oregon State University marine biologist Tom Calvanese.
In a fascinating discussion with Dr. Jeff Chang, a researcher and professor at Oregon State University, he described a project where he is trying to potentially thwart the spread of a disease-causing bacterium, or Agrobacterium that harms, among other things, apple and pear trees.
“I’m optimistic,” said Larry O’Neill, director of Oregon Climate Services at Oregon State University in Corvallis. “You can’t say for sure. But with all the information that we have, there’s good reason to be optimistic.”
Fall is here and all of those end-of-season projects are looming. If you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service.
Another great way to prevent illness in people is to prevent illness in your poultry. James Hermes, poultry expert and professor of Animal Sciences at Oregon State University, outlines what is necessary for raising healthy birds.
Today's workspace: Roni Sue with the Office of Equal Opportunity & Access says, "I get out onto the trails as often as possible with my girls, Hera and Maggie. This weekend we had our own personal rainbow." Now it's time to show us what you're doing to help cope with daily life and work in 2020. Are you baking with your kids? Dancing with your dogs? Hiking on the weekends? Hiding under a blanket with a book? Take a photo and send it to [email protected]. Follow OSU Today on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/osutoday1/ and catch up on any photos you might have missed so far.
PERS Expo 2020 Goes Digital: The PERS Expo will be held during National Retirement Security Week starting Oct. 19. The event is geared toward faculty and staff who are PERS Tier 1, Tier 2 or OPSRP members. PERS plans to launch a suite of educational resources to help members understand and plan for retirement. To receive PERS Expo updates, sign up for the “PERS Expo” topic in GovDelivery. Questions? Contact PERS at 888-320-7377 or [email protected].
Celebrate National Transfer Student Week: Join in celebrating OSU's transfer students during National Transfer Student Week, Oct. 19-23. Starting with a Social Media kickoff on Monday, there will be events throughout the week allowing students to celebrate their journey and a chance to get to know their peers. To see a full list of events and RSVP, visit https://undergraduate.oregonstate.edu/national-transfer-student-week
Postdoctoral scholars and health benefits: Postdoctoral scholars are invited to an information session regarding their health benefits on Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. Join OSU’s Graduate Health Plan Benefits Consultants as they discuss the PacificSource Health plan in detail including changes in the plan cost this year for Postdoctoral scholars. This meeting will have a presentation and Q&A format. Zoom information: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/96638688386?pwd=TkJBWTEwZXNWRmhNSHhNbmtIWENodz09 Password: 308767. Phone dial-in information: 1-971-247-1195 U.S. (Portland). Meeting ID: 966 3868 8386
Stretch Goals: Taking Your Performance to the Next Level: To take your performance to another level, you have to be willing to imagine greater possibilities and work outside of your comfort zone. This means setting both short- and long-term goals that you don't necessarily know you can reach. A key to success is to develop a support structure that keeps you working towards the desired goal. This concept will be explored by illustrating both work and non-work examples. Achieving goals that stretch your current ability ultimately increases your effectiveness, takes your performance to the next level, and makes the extraordinary possible. Oct. 19, 11-11:45 a.m. via Zoom. Registration required.
Department of Horticulture Seminar Series: Join Fall 2020 Seminar Series Mondays at noon via Zoom. Oct. 19, at noon. Malcolm Shabazz Hoover, Black Futures Farm and OSU Master Gardeners will present, “Black Futures Farm.” The event is free and open to the public. Register for the Zoom meeting in advance: https://beav.es/oQL. Once you register, a password will be emailed to you in advance of the meeting.
Developing High Performance Teams: Why do some teams consistently produce outstanding results and other teams perform moderately at best? We will examine distinguishing characteristics of high performing teams and provide tools and principles you can use to develop high level teams. Recommended for managers and leaders. Oct. 19, 1-3 p.m. via Zoom. Registration required
Crop and Soil Science seminar: The Department of Crop and Soil Science Fall Seminar Series continues on Monday, Oct 19, at 4 p.m., with a presentation entitled “Lithologic Controls on Soil Carbon Partitioning in the Alaskan Coastal Temperate Rainforest,” by Julia Fleiner, a graduate student in the Soil Science graduate program. Fleiner will explain the importance of understanding and quantifying soil carbon in a coastal temperate rainforest system and outline the research methods utilized for carbon fractionation. Zoom link: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/94438830982?pwd=anJjdk8xdEEzbjBUQSsvL1VtME9WUT09
Department of Integrative Biology Seminar: Felipe Barreto, assistant professor, Oregon State University will present a seminar, “Evolution in the Tidepool: Functional and Population Genetics of Adaptation Between Pacific Tides” on Monday, Oct. 19, 4 p.m. via Zoom at https://beav.es/Fall2020Smnrs, passcode 680814. The seminar is free and open to the public. Accommodations for disabilities may be made by contacting 541-737-3705 or [email protected]. For more information and to view the entire Integrative Biology Department Spring Seminar Series lineup, go to http://ib.oregonstate.edu/smnrs.
Monday Night Meditation: OSU's Contemplative Studies Initiative hosts a virtual meditation session every Monday night of the year, 6:30-8 p.m. via Zoom. Students, faculty, staff and community welcome. Join for the first half hour, or the whole session which is organized into sections for guided practice, movement/walking meditation and silence. Led by Audrey Perkins and Kate Gallagher.
NEW! Fall Career Days: Student registration is now open. Oregon State University Fall Career Days are going all virtual, using Handshake. Click the fair link below to register and sign up for 1:1 and group info sessions with employers like Fast Enterprises, Lucid, Avalon, Lease Crutcher Lewis and many more. Oct. 21: Civil and Construction Engineering Fair; Oct. 22: STEM Fair and Natural Sciences, Earth, and Environmental Fair; Oct. 28: Fall OSU Career Fair; Oct. 29: Agricultural Career Fair; Nov. 18: Forestry Career Fair. As you prepare for the fair, it’s important that you register for employer sessions in advance. You can only attend sessions you registered for. Check out this article to learn how to register.
Gender as a Colonial Construct: This event will be a roundtable discussion with Kimmortal, a queer Filipinx artist and activist. This event is part of the Kimmortal series. Oct. 20, 4-6 p.m., Zoom, event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/2709925522564158/ Held by the Native American Longhouse Eena Haws, the Pride Center, SOL: LGBTQ+ Multicultural Support Network, and the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center to honor Queer History Month and Filipinx American History Month.
Anti-blackness in the Filipinx: This event is an interview with Kimmortal about anti-blackness in Filipinx and art in activism, protest, and revolution. This event is part of the Kimmortal series. Oct. 21, 4-5 p.m., Zoom, event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/577529186330836/. Held by the Native American Longhouse Eena Haws, the Pride Center, SOL: LGBTQ+ Multicultural Support Network, and the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center to honor Queer History Month and Filipinx American History Month.
SOL Jams II Feat. Kimmortal: This event is a performance from Kimmortal and an open mic event for artists and creators. This event is part of the Kimmortal series. Oct. 22, 4 p.m., Zoom, event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/641327469863282. Held by the Native American Longhouse Eena Haws, the Pride Center, SOL: LGBTQ+ Multicultural Support Network, and the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center to honor Queer History Month and Filipinx American History Month.
OSU and Hop History Events: Every week this October, OSU Special Collections & Archives is highlighting history via presentations that offer up glimpses of student cinematic imagination, perspectives on the crop that makes Oregon “Beervana,” and a look at documenting aquaculture on film. These events are presented in honor of Oregon Archives Month and are all being done live through Zoom. For more information, check out this blogpost.
NEW! People and Nature Lunch Series: Jacqueline Izatt (Applied Economics) presents “Environmental effects of economic investment Sub-Saharan Africa." The lecture is free and open to all. Tuesday, Oct. 20, from noon to 12:50 p.m. To join the meeting, register at https://peopleandnatureosu.weebly.com/spring-2020.html. Sponsored by the Department of Fisheries & Wildlife’s Human Dimensions Lab.
NEW! Caring about science, nature and each other: Photography carries the power to shift perspectives, and working for a prominent publication such as National Geographic and deciding what stories to feature comes with great responsibility and global impact. Hear from the magazine’s nearly 10-year Editor-in-Chief, successful photographer and 2020 College of Liberal Arts Alumni Fellow Chris Johns ’74 in a conversation about telling vital stories through photography on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at noon. Between Oct. 20-23, join a series of conversations with each of 10 honorees in their fields of expertise. Explore topics and register.
NEW! (Re)Visioning Masculinity in the 21st Century: Panel Discussion: Join Men's Development and Engagement (MDE) and male-identifying campus leaders as they hold a panel discussion on re-visioning and reframing masculinity in our world today. Panelists will discuss how men can step up in creating a society free from sexual violence. Oct. 20, 7-8:30 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/7928163615?pwd=dEt2QnNyVzVOUGtyVFQ3ak8rL0NIdz09 Password: 1234. For questions, email [email protected]
NEW! Research Seminar, Rina Rosenzweig: "Molecular Chaperones in Protein Disaggregation - What We Can Learn by NMR." Oct. 21, 9 a.m. https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/93187732334?pwd=alExRlVCTGppVldOREs3eEd4VUFyZz09 Password: 044661
NEW! 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. Wednesday, Oct. 21, noon, Investing With Social Responsibility; Wednesday, Oct. 21, 3 p.m., Economic Outlook (First Trust); Thursday, Oct. 22, noon, PERS and Retirement Planning (OPSRP). This is one way to educate yourself without leaving the comfort and safety of your own home. These are not OSU events but are tailored to OSU clients and during normal circumstances are held on campus. There is no charge.
NEW! Emmanuel Davila-Santiago – Biological & Ecological Engineering MS defense: Emmanuel will present his dissertation, "Opening Pandora’s Box: machine learning applications for chemical forensics and non-target chemical analyses" on Wednesday, Oct. 21, starting at 3 p.m. Emmanuel is advised under the guidance of major professor Gerrad Jones. Meeting ID: 951 6672 7413| Password: 537823.
NEW! The Cabildos Speaker Series presents Austin McCoy, assistant professor of history at Auburn University. McCoy's talk will explore the broad-based campaign to abolish the Detroit Police Department’s clandestine “Stop the Robberies, Enjoy Safe Streets” (STRESS) unit that was responsible for killing more than 20 Black Detroiters in three years. He will use the anti-STRESS movement to draw connections between organizing against police brutality during the early 1970s, the emergence of the Black Lives Matter movement during the Obama era, and calls to defund and abolish the police in the wake of George Floyd’s murder. Sponsored by the School of History, Philosophy and Religious Studies and donors to the History Program at Oregon State University. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 4 p.m. Register.
NEW! Water Resources Policy & Management Virtual Seminar Series: “Transboundary Water Cooperation and the Sustainable Development Goals: A look at SDG 6.5.2” with Melissa McCracken from the Fletcher Graduate School of International Affairs, Tufts University. Presented by the Water Resources Graduate Program. Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 4-5 p.m. Free and open to all. To join, use Zoom meeting ID 919 2424 3079 (or CLICK HERE) with password ‘WRSeminar’.
NEW! Social Action Works: The new "Stories that Change Us" speaker series launches with "Transforming Museum Culture: Reinventing our Institutions and Ourselves" with independent consultant, change leader, author and illustrator Mike Murawski. Murawski is co-founder of "Museums are Not Neutral," founding editor of "ArtMuseumTeaching" and co-founder of "Super Nature Adventures LLC." Social Action Works is a new initiative from the College of Liberal Arts. Thursday, Oct. 22, 4 p.m. Free and open to all. Click here to join the Zoom.
NEW! Virtual Lecture: Meghna Babbar-Sebens, associate professor of water resources engineering: "Climate Change Resilience: A Case for Human Machine Collaboration in Solving Humanity’s Most Urgent Threat." Oct. 27, noon to 1 p.m. Free and open to the public. Full details and registration here.
NEW! Climate of Mind: Clearing the Way for Positive Action. OSU's Contemplative Studies Initiative presents a session with guest teacher Mushin of Sangha Jewel Zen Center. Oct. 28, 6:30-8 p.m. via Zoom. Free/All welcome. As we wander in the wilderness of the pandemic, injustice, and a very uncertain election season, we are challenged to find some ground from which to respond. Register here.
NEW! Isolate the problem: How COVID-19 and social isolation exacerbate health disparities: In these times of social isolation, a sense of belonging is as important as ever for wellbeing and resilience. But Latinx and LGBTQ+ communities, who experienced among the worst mental health outcomes in Oregon before the pandemic, are seeing mental health disparities widen. Learn what’s being done to combat isolation in vulnerable populations at the Public Health Insider webinar Oct. 29, presented by Jonathan Garcia and Nancy Vargas.
100-Day Project Plans: 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. Oct. 20, 8:15-9 a.m. via Zoom. Registration required.
Retirement Readiness for PERS Tier 1 & Tier 2 Members Webinar: Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. PERS online webinar geared toward faculty and staff who are PERS Tier 1 and Tier 2 members retiring within three years. Topics covered: Individual Account Program, retirement eligibility, calculating the retirement benefit, review of benefit estimate, retirement option choices, variable account after retirement, work after retirement limitations, health insurance, cost-of-living adjustments, taxes and review of retirement application forms. To register, visit the PERS website here.
Delivering Exceptional Service: What is the cost of mediocre service to your unit? Meeting the varied needs and expectations of a broad customer base are challenging. Four elements are at the core of building an effective customer service model. The underlying infrastructure and systems need to be established for those who work directly with customers to establish the relationships to achieve an exceptional experience. Dealing with upset customers and other interpersonal skills will be covered to lay the foundations of an effective customer service effort. Oct. 20, 9:30-11:30 a.m. via Zoom. Registration required.
CTL Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks: Requesting, Receiving & Responding to Student Feedback: Kenton Hokanson, Instructor/Research Associate, College of Science & Lyn Riverstone, Student Response System Product Manager, AT. Do you want to know what your students are thinking? This talk will discuss how to collect fair and useful feedback from them, and how to use it to improve your classroom dynamic and course. Live Session: Oct. 20, 10-11:50 a.m. https://oregonstate.zoom.us/my/ctl.t4 Password: CTL. Recordings of each session will be available the following Friday (beav.es/CTLT4). Handouts, materials, and resources: beav.es/BOXT4
2020 Alumni Fellows share their expertise: These Beaver alumni have had long and accomplished careers, and they still choose to show up and serve, lead and educate in their industries and communities alike. Between Oct. 20-23, the 10 distinguished recipients of the 2020 Alumni Fellows recognition will lead inspiring conversations on topics from incorporating traditional ecological knowledge in the sciences to leading during a crisis to mentoring and educating diverse learners. View presentation topics and register at osualum.com/fellows.
Strategies for Being Effective in Times of Uncertainty: A high level of uncertainty in organizations will affect each of us differently. Some people thrive in ambiguity, while others are dominated by feelings of anxiety, fear, and doubt which can impact clear thinking and productivity. This class will provide eight strategies with practical ideas and applications to increase effectiveness in challenging, uncertain times. Oct. 21, 8:30-9:30 a.m. via Zoom. Registration required.
Women Talk Money – Conversations with Fidelity and Friends: Weekly on Wednesdays now through March 2021, 9 a.m. To help you with your top money questions and the impact of COVID-19 on our lives and finances, this online Fidelity event gives you the opportunity to ask questions to the panelists and they will share ideas on how to get or stay on track with your financial goals. Everyone can benefit from these under 30-minute Zoom sessions. To register, visit Fidelity’s website here or listen on demand via www.fidelity.com/wtm.
Running Effective Remote Meetings: Emphasis on 6 Conversational Designs: Meetings are a series of conversations. Most agenda items can be categorized under a handful of conversations. Remote meetings require a greater adherence to the conversational processes. Conversational processes will be highlighted, that when followed, will increase the likelihood of an effective meeting. Oct. 21, 10-11:30 a.m. via Zoom. Registration required.
Salary Negotiations and Earning a Raise: They say you can’t get what you don’t ask for. Sadly, that’s often the case when it comes to getting a raise. And only 37% of people have asked their current employer for a higher salary. Gain the confidence and skills you need to master the negotiation process from three managers. Take a lunch break Oct. 21 at noon and join Blair Paulik ’16, Kimberly Ward Barowicz ’11, and OSUAA’s Yuliya Dennis ’10, ’12, for this OSU Alumni Association Career Webcast series presentation, followed by an interactive Q&A. Register with Zoom.
Beavers SAVE Lives: 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. Live via Zoom on Oct. 21, noon to 1:30 p.m.; register at https://beav.es/oMe. For Nov. 3 session, register at https://beav.es/oMn. For additional information or ability-related accommodation requests, contact [email protected].
Community Dialogue: What's the point in voting?: Community Dialogues are a series which seeks to cultivate connection and deep learning through the exploration of critical and continuous issues. Learn more and register to get Zoom details. Space is limited. Oct. 21, 4-5:30 p.m. held on Zoom. Presented by Community Engagement & Leadership, the Office of Institutional Diversity, and University Housing & Dining Services. For more information or accommodations for disabilities, contact 541-737-3041 or [email protected].
Care.com Webinar: Supporting Kids Who Learn Differently. School always presents challenges for students who learn and think differently (ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, autism, etc.), but the Covid-19 pandemic has brought with it even more obstacles for these children, as well as the parents raising them. In this talk, author and parent coach Debbie Reber will share ideas for ways parents can best prioritize and plan in this new school landscape, as well as support their child’s cognitive and social/emotional needs while also tending to their own well-being. Oct. 22, 9-10 a.m. Register Today.
Do you have a business idea but need some help? The OSU Advantage Accelerator is offering Iterate, a free virtual class for researchers, entrepreneurs and prospective entrepreneurs who have a business idea or technology that could become a sellable product or service but aren't sure what to do next. Come learn how to create a value proposition, find and understand your market, and more. Iterate consists of four workshops that build on each other: Oct 22, Oct 29, Nov 5 and Nov 12, all from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Learn more and register:https://advantage.oregonstate.edu/advantage-accelerator/programs/iterate
Free Speech on Campus – Your Rights and Resources: The offices of Institutional Diversity and Equal Opportunity and Access are collaborating to explore topics regarding free speech and expression on campus. We will discuss OSU policies and values as they relate to free expression rights at the university. We will share university resources for reporting or if you have questions or concerns and discuss ways to respond to speech that may be harmful or offensive. Part of the Fall 2020 FYI Friday series, Oct. 23, 9-10 a.m. via Zoom. Registration required.
Social Justice Education Initiative workshops are happening now, including new Tier Two workshops: The SJEI is a foundational professional development program for all faculty, staff and graduate students. Join your colleagues to begin, or expand, your equity and inclusion journey. See the schedule and register for Zoom workshops here. Interested in this work for your unit? Contact SJEI director Jane Waite for further information: [email protected]
Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ) Awareness Course. Expand your earthquake preparedness skills by taking OSU Extension program’s new free online course. In the interactive sessions, residents and guests of Oregon and other western states can become aware of the Cascadia Subduction Zone Event and learn how to prepare for it. To enroll, click on https://beav.es/Cascadia. You will be directed to a page to set up free access. If you already have an eXtension.org account, log in. If not, choose “Create an Account.” Do not join as a GUEST. Additional CSZ information and preparedness resources can be found at https://extension.oregonstate.edu/cascadia-earthquake-preparedness.
Search Advocate Workshops: More OSU Search Advocate workshops are now available by Zoom. Search advocates are outside process advisors who participate on employee search committees; their goal is to encourage culture and practices that favor equity, validity and diversity. Search advocacy offers faculty and staff an opportunity to work with colleagues in other parts of the university, build new skills and perspectives, and contribute to the university’s progress towards inclusive excellence. The initial workshop series is a sequence of four 4-hour Zoom workshops. Those who complete the series may choose to have their names added to the Search Advocate Directory and will be eligible to serve as advocates until September 2021. Three-hour continuing education workshops for current advocates are also available. To register, go to the Professional Development website. Questions? Contact Anne Gillies at [email protected] or 541-760-6160.
NEW! Virtual Piano Festival: The Corvallis-OSU Piano International Virtual Piano Festival continues with two newly posted video-recitals: Robin and Rachelle McCabe perform "Wizard of Oz Fantasy" for four-hand piano and Craig Sheppard performs Ludwig v. Beethoven's Sonata in E Major, Op. 109. The festival is free to view, just visit corvallispiano.org.
NEW! Research Security: If you are planning to start academic research, make sure to stay secure. The Office of Information Security provides consultations and data security for your research. If you’re conducting research that involves Level 3 (confidential) data or human subjects, you’ll need to contact the Institutional Review Board for approval first. This will automatically prompt a consultation from OIS. Consultations are available from OIS for all levels of research. Contact the Office of Information Security or the Institutional Review Board to get started.
OSU Health and Safety Committee: The University Health and Safety Committee would like to invite campus members interested in health and safety to attend our open meetings, held semi-annually in May and October. Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 2:30-4 p.m. Anyone can access OSU’s University Health and Safety Committee online at https://ehs.oregonstate.edu/uhsc, including past meeting minutes, information on how to contact a committee member, and a web link to report safety concerns. If you are interested in attending the meeting or would like additional information about the Safety Committee, contact Kay Miller at [email protected] to request the Zoom meeting invitation and password.
EHS Newsletter: Safety Beaver Buzz: View the fifth edition of the Safety Beaver Buzz, which will be published on a quarterly basis. Laboratory personnel should take special note of the new Lock Out/Tag Out Program. Any topic suggestions or comments can be directed to [email protected].
OSU Foundation’s OSU Loyal Philanthropic Partner Award: To celebrate and honor OSU faculty and staff who support and promote philanthropy across OSU, the OSU Foundation is launching the OSU Loyal Philanthropic Partner Award. The OSU Loyal Committee will evaluate nominees for final award selection and recognition at the OSU Loyal Celebration in late fall. Do you know someone who deserves this award? Nominate them today. The nomination deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 28. Learn more by visiting the OSU Loyal page or contact Hannah Snively at the OSU Foundation.
Mid-Month Emergency Preparedness Topic: Family Care - Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. Families can cope with disaster by creating a disaster plan. Knowing what to do is not only your responsibility but is the best protection for your family. This month’s poster can be downloaded at: https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/family-care
Travel Security: Taking a trip out of the country? Remember, whether it’s for official OSU business or personal reasons, all OSU faculty, staff, and graduate students who plan to access OSU data (like e-mail) must register their trip with the Office of Global Affairs. If your destination of travel is considered “high-risk,” a member of the Office of Information Security will reach out to discuss how to keep your data secure. Make sure you register your trip as early as possible to get the information you need to stay safe! Consultations are also available for domestic travel. Contact OIS to set-up a domestic travel consultation.
Fiscal policy feedback sought: In accordance with the fiscal policy program, the Fiscal Policy Committee is soliciting feedback on new policy drafts for Parking Permits & Fines and for Surplus Property. For more information and instructions on how to provide your valued feedback, visit Policy Under Review on the Fiscal Policy Program website.
URSA Engage Faculty Summaries Due Oct. 19: For those interested in mentoring undergraduates in research, consider submitting a faculty summary for the URSA Engage Program by Oct. 19 at 11:59 p.m. The mentor summary submission form can be accessed at this link (see Step 1). Students selected for the program will participate in research from the middle of winter term until the end of spring term.
The Nature of Isolation: In today's video, Jonathan Shipley shares "Empty Playground," a photograph he took during the pandemic. The Nature of Isolation presented by the Spring Creek Project is a month-long series that features writing, art and music from contributors throughout the U.S. and around the world. Watch today's video. OSU's Spring Creek Project is housed in the College of Liberal Arts.
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 http://oregonstate.edu/jobs unless otherwise specified.
NEW! Student Program Specialist - Community Engagement & Leadership (CEL) is now hiring student employees. Student staff may be responsible for planning events, meeting with community partners, meeting students for advising, and facilitating educational programs. Students work an average of 10-20 hours per week. Posting #P06815SE. Closes Nov. 1.
NEW! The College of Engineering invites applicants for the position of Associate Dean for Faculty and Staff Advancement (Internal Employment Opportunity). This is a part-time, (0.40 FTE), 12-month position. Salary is commensurate with training, education and experience. Posting #P03990UF. Closes Nov. 2.
“And the sun took a step back, the leaves lulled themselves to sleep and autumn was awakened.” ~ Raquel Franco
Corvallis: Partly sunny today, high of 65, low of 46. Mostly sunny Tuesday.
Central Oregon: Mostly sunny today, high of 65, low of 40. Mostly sunny tomorrow.
Newport: Mostly cloudy, high of 61, low of 48. Mostly sunny Tuesday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/