Today in the News Media

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.
 

Study: Drug that helps people addicted to opioids is harder to get (KATU)

Dan Hartung, the lead author and a professor at the OSU/OHSU School of Pharmacy, told KATU News restrictions could mean a patient can’t get their prescription for a few hours, or a few days. (see also Portland Business JournalScience Daily)
 

OSU study says Oregon is lacking child care (OPB)

All of Oregon’s 36 counties were “child care deserts” — where there is only one child care slot for every three children who need care — for infants and toddlers ages 2 and under, according to the study. Only nine counties, including Multnomah County, are not deserts for preschoolers. (see also KGWBend Bulletin)


David Biespiel's "Republic Cafe" is a book-length poem about love ripped apart by historic tragedy (Willamette Week)

With his new poetry book, "Republic Cafe," David Biespiel — president of  the Attic Institute of Arts and Letters and poet-in-residence at Oregon State University — seeks to bridge that divide. The collection, 55 poems numbered in the order they appear, tells the story of a pair of lovers in Portland in the time before, during and immediately after the planes hit the towers. 
 

Restoring the Colorado: Bringing new life to a stressed river (Yale Environment 360)

 “Prior to the construction of dams, there were almost no major daily changes in river levels,” said David Lytle, a professor of integrative biology at Oregon State University. When fluctuations in water levels occur, they “can interrupt the egg-laying practices of some species. It’s a serious problem.”
 

Study: 6 Oregon salt marshes outpacing rising sea (Lincoln City News Guard)

A handful of salt marshes in Oregon have been gaining height at a rate that has outpaced the rising sea – a finding that bodes well for their ability to survive and store carbon amid a changing climate, according to research by Oregon State University.
 

OSU grant will aid low-income business students (Gazette-Times)

Low-income students in Oregon State University’s College of Business will get some extra support, thanks to a $775,000 grant from the nonprofit Strada Education Network, the university announced on Wednesday.
 

'Nightfall' at OSU: Poe's tales from the edge of night (Gazette-Times)

Oregon State University theater student Lindsey Esch says she wasn't that familiar with the writer Edgar Allen Poe before she won the assignment to direct a play based on his works. But the play, "Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe," by Eric Coble, offers a crash course, drawing heavily on four of Poe's famed tales of terror: "The Raven," "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Fall of the House of Usher" and "The Pit and the Pendulum."

 

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A historic Valentine: This Valentine from the 1940s is one of the many gems hidden in the OSU Special Collections and Archives. Today, a huge number of Food Drive-related events on campus will fill any Valentine's craving you might have, so check out the list below.

Today

Bingo! It’s your last week to pick up your bingo cards before we start calling numbers.  Cards are available for purchase in the Kerr Administration building, B100 (Business Affairs) through Friday, Feb. 15.  $1 each or 6 for $5.  Bingo numbers will be announced each weekday starting Feb. 18 on the BAFF Food Drive page.  Winner receives 50 percent of the proceeds; the other 50 percent will be donated to the Food Drive. 

School of Life Sciences Farmers Market: Join us on Thursday, Feb. 14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Cordley 3029 for baked goods, houseplants, home-canned products, and other homemade or homegrown items for sale. For more information, contact [email protected]. This event is part of the OSU Food Drive.

Valentine's Biodiversity Barista: Feb. 14, 8:30 to 11 a.m. in Richardson Hall, second floor.  Coffee will vary from $3 to $5 per cup. This is a bring your own cup event.  For more information, contact [email protected].  This event is part of the OSU Food Drive.

Valentine’s Day Auction: Feb. 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Richardson Hall, second floor.  For more information, contact [email protected]. This event is part of the OSU Food Drive.

Tasty Treats Silent Auction – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Feb. 14, in 119 Crop Science Building.  For more information contact [email protected].This event is part of the OSU Food Drive.

Valentine Bake Sale – Feb. 14, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Main Lobby of the ILLC.  For more information contact [email protected]u. This event is part of the OSU Food Drive.

Flower & Bake Sale: Celebrate Valentine’s Day by donating to a great cause. Stop by the first floor of Waldo Hall between 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 14 to purchase handmade valentines, delicious baked goods, or a beautiful bouquet of flowers donated by Trader Joe's. The booth will be located just inside the main entrance. Prices will vary. For questions, contact [email protected]. This event is part of the OSU Food Drive.

NROTC Thursday Soup Day, Feb. 14, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Join us each Thursday in the Naval Armory quarterdeck for delicious soups, desserts and beverages. All monies raised are donated to OSU's 2019 Food Drive. Each week you will have five soups ($4/$7), 2 desserts ($1) and beverage ($1) options to choose from. Comes with a free piece of bread. So stop by and help support the Food Drive.  For more information contact [email protected]. This event is part of the OSU Food Drive.

Baked goods will be sold at Magruder Hall for the week of Feb. 11-14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. New items will be added daily so stop by a couple of times to check out what is new. For questions, contact [email protected] This event is part of the OSU Food Drive.

Soup lunch: Valley Library is hosting a soup lunch on Feb. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in room 3779 (third floor)  Come by and enjoy some hot soup, bread and cookies.  $5-10 suggested donation.  For more information contact [email protected]. This event is part of the OSU Food Drive.

Hot dogs: CCVM will be grilling up hot dogs and veggie dogs, Feb. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. One hot dog for $2; two hot dogs, chips and soda for $5. For questions, contact [email protected]. This event is part of the OSU Food Drive.

Benny Photo Booth: Ever wish Benny were your valentine? Here’s your chance to get a one-of-a kind photo with everyone’s favorite mascot. Stop by the first floor of Waldo Hall (just inside the main entrance) from noon to 2 p.m. on Feb. 14. You bring your phone and we’ll bring the Valentine’s Day themed backdrop. Suggested donation is $1-$5. For questions, contact [email protected]. This event is part of the OSU Food Drive.

Valentine's Day Card Sale: The AMBC will be selling one-of-a-kind handmade Valentine's Day cards in Hovland 108 from Feb. 1-14 to support the Linn-Benton Food Share. Cards are $2 each. Questions? Contact April Cummings at [email protected]. This event is part of the OSU Food Drive.

Podcast Workshop: Join veteran NPR producer and host of the "What it Takes" podcast, Alice Winkler, at an engaging workshop that will explore how to integrate sound and story into a compelling podcast. Winkler will share examples of her own work and provide advice on clips provided by campus podcasters. Noon-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, HFC 115/ Bray Conference Room. The workshop is sponsored by CPHHS and CEOAS. Visit ceoas.oregonstate.edu/talksci to register.

Duo Sign Up Event: The Duo team will have walk-up events for employees to sign up for Duo, get questions answered, and obtain a token if needed. This is a drop-in event, no registration needed.  The next event is Thursday, Feb. 14, from 1-4 p.m. in the Autzen Classroom, second floor of the Valley Library.   For more information about Duo, see https://is.oregonstate.edu/duo.

NEW! Faculty Senate: The Feb. 14 Faculty Senate agenda is online at https://senate.oregonstate.edu/february-14-2019-faculty-senate-agenda. The meeting begins at 3 p.m. in the LaSells Stewart Construction and Engineering Hall. The New Senator Orientation immediately precedes the Faculty Senate meeting from 1 to 2:45 p.m. in the LaSells Stewart Agriculture Production Room.

Upcoming Events

NEW! Site of Sound: Site of Sound Series presents an afternoon of adventurous and newly composed music featuring: Re:Soundings Trio- Catherine Lee, oboe; John Savage, flute and Dana Reason, keyboard/fixed media. This is a new series curated by Coordinator of Contemporary Music and Research, Dana Reason and is jointly produced by the Truckenbrod Gallery, OSU: SAC and Boxwood Labs LLC. Feb. 16, 3 p.m., Truckenbrod Gallery 517 SW Second St. Corvallis. Free for students, $10 others at the door. https://www.facebook.com/events/402230553920070/

Outdoor Gear Sale: Join the Adventure Leadership Institute and Surplus Property for the annual outdoor gear sale on Saturday, Feb. 16, at 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. in McAlexander Fieldhouse. Gear will include used snowshoes, kayaks, camping equipment, maps and more. More information available online or by contacting Emily Abrams at 541-737-4254 or via email.

OSUsed Store Public Sales: The OSUsed Store is open for its weekly public sales Tuesday 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Friday noon to 3 p.m. at 644 S.W. 13th. Personal purchases must be made during public sales. Staff may shop for their department 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. More information on our website.

Prospective student open house: Spring preview, an open house program for prospective students, will be in CH2M and the Memorial Union on Monday, Feb. 18. There will be approximately 800 to 1,000 guests on campus, which may impact parking and retail food locations. Welcome the guests while they are on campus.

Faculty Conversations with President Ray: In an ongoing effort to improve communication lines between the faculty and administration, the Faculty Senate Executive Committee is sponsoring several small group conversations with President Ed Ray and faculty (academic, research and professional) during Fall term. Each conversation will be facilitated by a Faculty Senate Executive Committee member and will consist of up to 12 faculty. This is an opportunity for the president to hear what faculty are thinking and experiencing; faculty are encouraged to speak freely. Feb. 18, 1-2:30 p.m., March 5, 10-11:30 a.m. If you wish to participate, access the registration form at http://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3JBqwXvBKb6FNlz to register for the below sessions. Session requests will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis.

Winter Repair Fair: Bring your broken items and volunteers will help you learn how to repair your belongings; attend demos to learn more skills. Repair skills will be offered for appliances, clothing, housewares, bicycles, computer, jewelry, and musical instruments. Also, drop-in demos will be offered each hour: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Airy Upcycling: Build Your Own Planter for Air Plants (free plant) and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Lookin’ Sharp - How to Sharpen Your Own Knives. Feb. 20, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. OSUsed Store, 644 S.W. 13th St. Repair Fairs are sponsored by the Waste Watchers, helping you save money, gain skills and reduce waste. Learn more at http://tiny.cc/repair-fair and join us on Facebook.

Lectures, Workshops, Webinars

NEW! Crop and Soil Science/Horticulture Winter 2019 Seminar Series: Pahoua Yang and Sarah Windes, graduate students in the Department of Crop and Soil Science, will give a research presentations on “Colorado potato beetle in the Columbia Basin: New Development” and “Beer flavor and climate change: doing my part,” respectively. They will speak on Feb. 18 at 4 p.m. in the Agricultural and Life Sciences Building, room 4000. For more information, contact Emmalie Goodwin at [email protected].

NEW! Preston Green – Sustainable Forest Management M.S. Defense: Preston Green will present his thesis, “Insight into the Productivity, Cost and Soil Impacts of a Cable-assisted Harvester-forwarder Thinning in Western Oregon,” on Monday, Feb. 18, at 4 p.m. in 107 Richardson Hall. Preston is advised by major professor Woodam Chung in the Department of Forest Engineering, Resources & Management. Free and open to the public.

NEW! Scholarship of Teaching and Learning journal club: The SOTL journal club turns lab-based principles of learning and memory into effective classroom practice. Join us for monthly readings and discussion of evidence-based pedagogy. All are welcome. Next meeting Feb 21, 10 a.m., Reed Lodge 219. Check our website for further dates and links to readings. http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/sotl/

NEW! Field to Market workshop: The Oregon State University Extension Service, Family and Community Health Program in Clackamas County, the Metro Small Farms Program and the Oregon Department of Agriculture are partnering to offer ‘The Essentials’ Field-to-Market workshop. Saturday, March 9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Willamette Research & Extension Center, 15210 NE Miley Road, Aurora. Registration: http://bit.ly/FTMEssentials. Cost: $25/person, $40/couple. Registration includes snacks and a flash drive loaded with resources. (Scholarships available, call 503-557-5885 to inquire).

Library impact studies: M. Brooke Robertshaw, OSU’s assessment librarian, will present on a meta-analysis of library impact studies that investigated library impact on retention and GPA. She will also discuss the ethics of performing these kinds of studies. Friday Feb. 15, 10-11:30 a.m., Valley Library Willamette East & West Rooms (3622)

OPA Event: Commercialization of OSU Innovations: The speaker is Katie Pettinger from OSU Advantage Accelerator. Pizza lunch will be provided. Feb. 15 from noon to 1 p.m. at Heckart Lodge 110. Register by Feb. 14 via this link (first-come, first-served): http://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_00ypmSVyoZ3yFaR

OSU Anthropology Lecture Series: Sara Gonzalez, assistant professor in anthropology at the University of Washington, will give a lecture titled, "Finding a Grand Ronde Way: The Field Methods in Indigenous Archaeology Field School." Gonzalez will speak on Feb. 15 from noon to 12:50 p.m. in LINC  302. This event is part of the OSU Anthropology Program's Lecture Series. Questions? Contact: Joan Gross at [email protected].

The College of Public Health and Human Sciences’ weekly research seminar will be held from 1-2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, in HFC 115. Bruce Goldberg, professor at the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health and senior associate director of the Oregon Rural Practice Based Research Network at OHSU, will present “Lessons Learned from Oregon's Health Reforms.”

Interview Master Class: Scientists and science communicators from all disciplines are invited to join veteran NPR journalists Jane Greenhalgh and Alice Winkler for a dynamic exploration of how to give compelling interviews about your science. This workshop will use a “master class” format, with live interviewing and clips of NPR and other science and health reporting interspersed throughout the presentation. Friday, Feb. 15, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Kearney 112. Light refreshments will be served. The class is sponsored by CPHHS and CEOAS. Visit ceoas.oregonstate.edu/talksci to register.

University Budget Committee and Tuition Discussions: The University Budget Committee has begun meeting to discuss recommendations for tuition rates for the 2019-20 academic year. The committee welcomes questions, comments, and ideas. Information about the tuition-setting process and the work of the University Budget Committee is available on the Office of Budget & Fiscal Planning website. For more information, to provide an idea or opinion, or to ask a question, contact Sherman Bloomer.

Entrepreneurs and wanna-be entrepreneurs: So you have a business idea. Now what? Time to join Iterate, our two-week free program starting Monday, March 4, where we walk you through a focused approach to the next step. The program includes four workshops from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at OSU’s Advantage Accelerator in Corvallis. Technology ideas/inventions welcome. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gRsn7GS

Social justice workshops: The Social Justice Education Initiative from Faculty Affairs is a foundational professional development program for all faculty, staff and graduate students. SJEI offers a varied schedule of Tier One and Tier Two workshops, all open now for registration. Join your colleagues to begin, or expand, your equity and inclusion journey in this well-reviewed program. Interested in this work for your unit? Contact SJEI Director Jane Waite for further information: [email protected].

Food drive

NEW! Soup Sale Come check out a variety of soups that will be for sale on Feb. 18 at Magruder Hall. Vegetarian and vegan options will be available. One bowl of soup will be sold for $3, or $5 gets you a bowl, bread and a drink. Questions, contact [email protected].

Rummage sale: OSU News & Research Communications is hosting a rummage sale to benefit the OSU Food Drive. Items include toys, books, music, movies, pet supplies, household items and more. Feb. 18-22, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Kerr fourth floor lobby. Cash or checks only.

Printing and Mailing Food Drive: Did you know that P&M Services has a spinning wheel and Plinko games at the Xpress Stop in the MU? Bring $1 or two cans of food for chance to win a prize.  We have received more than $600 in gift card donations from various local businesses.  Come in to Xpress Stop for a chance to win and help the food drive at the same time.  Don’t forget that every Wednesday in the month of February is fresh baked chocolate chip cookie day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  

Printing and Mailing Food Drive: Campus Mail has dropped off Orange Food Donation Bags while delivering mail throughout campus.  You can use these for your donation and leave for Campus Mail to pick-up every Friday in the Month of February.   

Honors College Jamba Juice fundraiser: Pick up cards from the front desk in LINC 450 for just $10 and get more than $20 worth of savings on smoothies from Jamba Juice; 50 percent of proceeds go straight to Linn-Benton Food Share. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Wine Gift Basket Raffle: COE-EECS is raffling off two wine gift baskets. Each gift basket will contain a bottle of white/red wine, $10 gift card to Beaver Cheese & Clark Meat Science Center, and more. Tickets are $2, and on sale Feb. 4-13, and can be purchased in Kelley Engineering 1148 during regular office hours. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. while the office is open. Closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m. For more information contact [email protected].

Hot Chocolate and Cider Break: Warm up during the month of February (4-28). Stop by Gilmore Hall 116 for $1 hot chocolate and cider every weekday from 8-5. For questions, contact [email protected].

Printing & Mailing Services' Annual Food Drive: Drop off non-perishable food or cash to the Xpress Stop during the month of February: $1 or two cans of food to spin the wheel and every spin wins a prize.

Gift Basket Raffle: EESC is raffling off four gift baskets. There will be a movie basket, Valentine's Day basket, book basket and gardening basket. Drawings take place each Thursday. Tickets are 1/$1 or 6/$5. See Noelle Mills or Pete Petryszak in Kerr Administration Building 422 for tickets. For questions, contact [email protected].

BEE Girl Scout Cookie Raffle: Get your hands on three boxes of coveted Girl Scout Cookies, including the new caramel chocolate chip. Stop by Gilmore Hall 116 to purchase your $1 tickets. Drawing on Feb 28. For more information, email [email protected].

Book and DVD Sale: Purchase lightly used books, DVDs and board games to support the 2019 OSU Food Drive. Items range $1 to $5. The sale will be running all month in the Magruder Hall lobby. For questions, contact [email protected].

Quilt and Wood Raffle Ticket Sale: Raffle tickets are $1 each or six tickets for $5 and can be purchased at the Forestry HelpDesk in Richardson Hall throughout the month of February. The drawing will be on Feb, 28 at 1 p.m. For more information contact [email protected].

Bulb Sale: Are you ready for spring?  Bulbs are still available for order.  You can order directly from Dutch Mills Bulbs by visiting the Business Affairs fundraising page or stop by Kerr B100 to place your order.  Each kit is only $10 and will arrive in time for your spring planting.  Orders must be received by Feb. 25.

Take Note

Faculty Awards Solicitation: The Faculty Recognition and Awards Committee is now accepting nominations for the awards selected by the Faculty Recognition and Awards Committee. Criteria and nomination forms are online at http://senate.oregonstate.edu/individual-awards; online nominations will be accepted through March 18; hard copies may be delivered to the Faculty Senate Office (Gilkey Hall 107) by March 20. Guidelines for preparing nomination packets are available online at http://senate.oregonstate.edu/sites/senate.oregonstate.edu/files/guidelinesfacultysenateawardnominationpackets.pdf. For further information, contact Vickie Nunnemaker at [email protected]. Information on other awards, which are selected by a variety of groups, is online at http://senate.oregonstate.edu/individual-awards. Note that nominations for these awards have varying deadlines, so check each award for the appropriate deadline. A new award is the Outstanding Diversity Advocate Award; online nominations will be accepted through March 22. Nomination materials are at https://diversity.oregonstate.edu/outstanding-diversity-advocate-award.

AEELab: Sign up to take part in economics experiments for cash at the Applied Experimental Economics Lab in the Applied Economics department. No affiliation with OSU is required for participation, and anyone is invited to register through our website at https://oregonstate-aeelab.sona-systems.com/. Find more information about us at our Facebook page.

Animal Action Day: Help out some furry friends by engaging in direct service work. Some of the projects include a work party at the Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary and a Craft N’ Care event with Heartland Humane Society creating bandanas and toys. Saturday, March 2. Register here: http://tinyurl.com/y2jt8u63.

Seeking nominations for O&E Vice Provost Awards for Excellence: The Awards for Excellence reward efforts to create and nurture healthy communities, planet and economy through outreach and engagement. If you – faculty, staff, or students –  have taken part in, or know of, an outreach and engagement project implemented in the past five years that is deserving of special recognition, submit nominations by Feb. 28. You can self-nominate or nominate others. Visit http://outreach.oregonstate.edu/initiatives/vice-provost-awards, or call 541-737-1327 for information.

Research Equipment Reserve Fund (RERF): The Research Office is now accepting applications for the RERF. The budget this year is expected to be $400,000. Research Equipment Reserve Funds (RERF) may be used to acquire, repair, renovate, or improve equipment directly used for research. The equipment may be inventoried capital equipment (defined as =>$5,000 per unit), or fabricated capitalized equipment.  Proposals are due by Friday, March 15, 5 p.m. Firm deadline. Questions:  Contact Research Office Incentive Programs at:  [email protected].

Athletics

Gymnastics: OSU vs. California, Feb. 17, 2 p.m., Gill Coliseum. Sunday’s meet is the gymnastics program’s annual DAM Cancer meet. Fans can purchase their official pink DAM Cancer T-shirt at the Beaver Store and receive free admission to all DAM Cancer events through the rest of the academic year (gymnastics, Feb. 17, and softball, April 5-7).

OSU Cycling Club Home Race: Sports clubs and the OSU Cycling Club are hosting their annual Randall Fox Beaver Omnium as part of the USA Cycling Northwest Collegiate Cycling Conference on March 9-10. Races include a road race and time trial on March 9 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and a criterium on March 10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m, and all race events are free to watch. To volunteer for this event, sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f44a5ae28a2fd0-2019. For more information about this event, contact Austin Ellerbruch at [email protected]

Jobs

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 Response System Product Manager: Information and Technology invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, Product Manager on the Academic Technology team. Posting #P02758UF. Closes March 8.

Weather

“If there is no struggle, there is no progress. Those who profess to favor freedom, and yet depreciate agitation, are men who want crops without plowing up the ground. They want rain without thunder and lightning. They want the ocean without the awful roar of its many waters. This struggle may be a moral one; or it may be a physical one; or it may be both moral and physical; but it must be a struggle. Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will.” ~ Frederick Douglass, a former slave who chose Feb. 14 as his birthday.

Corvallis: Rain today, high of 41, low of 37. Showers and breezy Friday.

Central Oregon: Wintry mix today, high of 41, low of 26. Snow likely tomorrow.

Newport: Rain and breezy, high of 45, low of 38. Showers and breezy tomorrow.

Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/