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. 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. 
 

Patients still struggle to balance high cost of MS treatment, despite generic (NPR News)

So when a generic version of the injectable MS drug Copaxone — also known as glatiramer acetate — was launched in 2015, Dan Hartung, a drug policy researcher with OSU College of Pharmacy on the OHSU campus, and his colleagues thought that might spur some price relief. After all, if a cheap multiple sclerosis drug were available, wouldn't patients flock to it, forcing other manufacturers to lower their prices to compete?
 

Obama's foreign policy is winning the Democratic 2020 primary (Foreign Policy)

A piece co-written by Christopher McKnight Nichols, director of the Center for the Humanities and an associate professor at Oregon State University.
 

More than 22 miles of oceanic sediment cores featured at opening of OSU repository Jan. 31 (The World)

Oregon State University’s newly renovated and expanded Marine and Geology Repository, one of the nation's largest repositories of oceanic sediment cores, will officially open Jan. 31 with tours and an open house for the public.
 

Free, on-call rides seen as a way to boost public transit use in Bend (OPB News)

People in certain parts of Bend can once again request a free van service to get around town. The rides are part of a study by Oregon State University-Cascades, with the results eyed by city leaders as one way to ease traffic congestion and build participation in public transit systems. 
 

Today's photo


Over the Rainbow. This shot was sent in by Christopher Adams, program coordinator with OSU Study Abroad & Internship Programs.

Today

PFLA luncheon: The Professional Faculty Leadership Association (PFLA) and TRIAD invite you to attend the annual Winter Luncheon Jan. 23, noon to 1:30 p.m., at the LaSells Stewart Center, Giustina Gallery. The guest speaker will be Jason O’Brien, Oregon Master Naturalist Program Coordinator. Lunch will be provided by OSU Catering, and each attendee must register by Friday, Jan. 17. Cost is $15. For more information about the event and how to register, click here: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Usv2qyyFz9qqfH

OPEN Studio Series: Faculty Media Center: Experience the new Faculty Media Center. Drop in to learn about the FMC studios and get hands-on support with technology tools like Canvas, Kaltura and more. Bring a project, idea or simply your curiosity and work directly with Academic Technology’s experts. Join us from on Thursday afternoons from 2-3:30 p.m. in Kidder Hall 100. Learn more about the OPEN Studio Series.

Today’s quest for peace and justice: Despite a tense political climate and new existential threats, there is still an abundance of effort to manifest Dr. King’s legacy. As a group, we will explore this through the connection of local efforts to his 1964 “Quest for Peace and Justice” Nobel Prize lecture. Linda Marie Richards, of the School of History, Philosophy and Religion; and the Peace and Justice Strategies Office intern, Mahal Miles, will facilitate conversation on white technological supremacy and the need to abolish nuclear weapons as Dr. King directed. Jan. 23, 4-5 p.m., Native American Longhouse Eena Haws. 

LOCATION UPDATED! Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. shared reading and learning experience: To read the speeches and writings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is to appreciate the courage of his moral commitment and determination to achieve social justice for all people. During this shared reading and learning activity, participants will collectively read excerpts from “I Have a Dream: Writings and Speeches That Changed the World,” compiled by James Melvin Washington, and chronologically discuss pivotal points in Dr. King’s life. Jan. 23, 4-5 p.m., Waldo 120. Sponsored by the OSU Distinguished Scholars Initiative, Educational Opportunities Program and OSU NAACP Collegiate Chapter. 

OSU Astronomy Club presents Cosmos: The OSU Astronomy Club will be hosting a free showing of Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey featuring Neil deGrasse Tyson. This event is open to everyone of all ages and you can find more about the event at: https://www.facebook.com/events/681013462435951/. Any questions can be directed to the facebook page or by contacting the Astronomy Club at [email protected]. This is a weekly event held on Thursdays during winter term, from 5-6 p.m. in Wenger 151.

Berlin: Contemporary Art and Culture: Join professor Anna Fidler from the School of Arts and Communications for two weeks in Berlin, Germany from Aug 17-31, 2020. Students will have access to some of the most engaging art world experiences the city has to offer as the program coincides with the Berlin Art Biennial. While in Berlin, students will participate in a series of walks, talks, and tours and a hands-on art workshop co-taught by OSU Art Instructor Anna Fidler and Mira O'Brien of the Berlin Drawing Room. During this time students will use journaling, sketchbooks and collage as methods for learning about the city. Join the info session on Jan. 23 at 5 p.m. in Fairbanks Room 116. For more info contact: [email protected].

Events

NEW! Housing KickoffOregon State students who want to lock in priority status for selecting next year’s housing can come to the Housing Kickoff, Tuesday, Jan. 28 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the MU Horizon room. The event is a chance to learn about on-campus apartments, rooms and suites that are reserved for students in their second year of college or above. The first 100 attendees will receive a free Bluetooth speaker. All attendees receive priority housing registration status, free food and the chance to win a $250 gift card to the Beaver Store. For more information or questions about disability accommodations, contact Jen Rouse at 541-737-1055 or [email protected].

NEW! Art Exhibit: Prints by Earl Newman – The OSU Center for the Humanities is delighted to showcase an eclectic collection of Earl Newman’s serigraphs from throughout his career — from nature prints, political art and original sketches, to posters for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Monterey Jazz Festival and the Oregon Coast Aquarium. All prints in the Autzen House Gallery are available for purchase, and you can see more of Newman’s work at earlnewmanprints.com. The exhibit at 811 SW Jefferson Ave. is open for viewing through March 20 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m and by appointment. Email [email protected] for information or to request a visit outside of gallery hours. And mark your calendar to join the artist for a reception during the Corvallis Arts Walk on March 19 from 4-6 p.m.

NEW! Tuition Forums: The University Budget Committee has begun meeting to discuss recommendations for tuition rates for the 2020-21 academic year. As part of developing recommendations for the Board of Trustees, representatives of the Budget Committee and the Office of Budget and Resource Planning are offering a series of weekly forums to discuss tuition rates, proposals for tuition increases, and to answer any questions about tuition and the university budget. The next forum will be held Monday, Jan. 27 from 11 a.m. to noon in the Memorial Union Trysting Tree Lounge. The schedule for subsequent forums and a short discussion of common questions about tuition are available on the Budget website. The committee welcomes questions, comments, and ideas. For more information, to provide an idea or opinion, or to ask a question please contact Laurie Henry.

Music à la Carte: Bernstein and Friends! presented by the Chintimini Brass perform Jan. 24, noon, in the MU Lounge.

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

Calculus the Musical: Come join Maththeatre and OSU Math club for a night of song, dance, comedy, community and calculus. 'Calculus the Musical' will be playing Jan. 24 in Milam Hall Room 026, open to the public. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 6 p.m. Get your tickets for free starting Tuesday, Jan. 21 from the Student Experience Center front desk or the science success center. More info at http://matheatre.com/live-shows/#calculus. Questions or comments: Math Club Email: [email protected]

McNerdicon 2020: Embrace your inner nerd at McNary Dining Center's annual McNerdicon! Cosplay encouraged at this celebration of all things geeky and nerdy, Friday, Jan. 24 from 8-11 p.m. Students, staff and guests are welcome. Enjoy free food and games, including Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars trivia, live-action Clue, giant Jenga, Nintendo, Pokemon Go and tabletop games. Guests can also enjoy caricatures, a photo booth and a chocolate fountain. For accommodations related to disabilities, please contact Katy Ahlvin at 541-737-1004 or [email protected].

Donna Cain Retirement: Procurement, Contracts and Materials Management (PCMM) invites you to a reception honoring Donna Cain who is retiring from OSU at the end of January. The reception will be held on Friday, Jan. 31, 1-3 p.m., MU Room 213. 

University-Community Forum: The forum “Open Streets Classroom: A University-Community Partnership for the Public Good” will take place on Feb. 27, noon to 4 p.m., at the main meeting room of the Corvallis-Benton County Library. At the event, faculty and students will join members of the wider Corvallis community to create community-university collaborations in the context of Open Streets Corvallis. For more information and to register go to https://openstreetscorvallis.org. This event is co-sponsored by the OSU Office of Institutional Diversity and the School of Language, Culture, and Society.

Lectures, Workshops, Webinars

NEW! Oregon Olive Growers Seminar: The OSU Olea Project and scientists from the Linus Pauling Institute are jointly sponsoring an update on growing olives and the new Oregon olive oil industry. Paul Durant from Red Ridge Farms, home to Oregon’s olive mill, will also speak. Jan. 24, 2-4 p.m., in LPSC 402 with refreshments following. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Sign up here.

NEW! Crop and Soil Science Winter 2020 Seminar Series: The Department of CSS and Horticulture are co-hosting the weekly winter 2020 Seminars. The second seminar (Jan 27, 4 p.m., ALS 4000) is going to be presented by the CSS graduate students Hayley Peter-Contesse and Shengwei Hu  on "Soil respiration from DIRT and spatial distribution of soil C across HJ Andrews" and "Nematode Resistant Breeding in Potatoes," respectively. Zoom information: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/244761584

NEW! What and How Cinema Can Teach Us About Society, Politics and Culture – Nabil Boudraa, professor in the School of Language, Culture, and Society, and OSU Center for the Humanities Research Fellow, will present material from his new book on the work of Algerian filmmaker Merzak Allouache. He’ll address how the films deal with major topics — terrorism, migration, popular revolts, ethnic diversity, and women's rights — that affect contemporary Algeria and beyond. Monday, Jan. 27, 4 p.m., at the Autzen House, 811 SW Jefferson Ave.

NEW! Employee Assistance Program workshop on Healthy Sleep: This training addresses how stress impacts sleep along with key principles for getting better rest, including mindfulness and guided imagery. Insomnia and its impact are also addressed. Feb. 5, 9-10 a.m. MU Multipurpose Room. Registration is required at OSU Professional Development site: http://oregonstate.edu/training/index.php. Search for the course by the title and register. To participate remotely access the Zoom registration link here

NEW! Lunch with President Ray: TRIAD is welcoming President Ray on Thursday, Feb. 20, noon to 1 p.m. He will speak on “Where does OSU stand and where are we going?” If you wish to attend, contact Janice Nave-Abele, [email protected] to register. An optional catered lunch is available for $13. TRIAD gatherings provide faculty, staff, students and community members with an opportunity to network and learn something new each week. See triad.oregonstate.edu.

NEW! Recognizing & Supporting Students in Distress: This facilitated Kognito workshop will help faculty and staff build confidence to lead conversations with students they are concerned about that will: foster resilience, strengthen relationships and connect students with support. Space is limited; registration required. Register at https://beav.es/ZFL. Feb. 26, 10:30 a.m. to noon (register by Feb. 23); March 2, 2:30-4 p.m., (register by Feb. 27), Valley Library Autzen Classroom. 

Board of Trustees: The OSU Board will meet from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, in the Horizon Room of the Memorial Union. The board will consider the university’s 10-year business forecast, amendments to its conduct of board meetings policy, the election of board officers, and the board’s 2020 work plan. The board also will hear updates on the upcoming legislative session, implementation of Strategic Plan 4.0 and the university’s food insecurity initiatives. The board will hold an executive session pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(d) to conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to carry on labor negotiations. Committees of the board will meet from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23 and from 8-8:45 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 24 in the Horizon Room of the Memorial Union. The agendas and meeting materials will be posted as they are available at http://oregonstate.edu/leadership/trustees/meetings. For accommodations: (541) 737-3449 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance.

Academic Program Assessment Open Lab: Join APA staff for continued conversation about curriculum mapping, hands-on help with completing Annual Program Assessment Reporting, and support on related program assessment questions at an Open Lab, Friday, Jan. 24, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in Milam 215. Contact Tam Belknap [email protected] or Heath Henry [email protected] for more details.

OSU Anthropology Lecture Series: Geoffrey M. Smith, associate professor of archaeology at the University of Nevada Reno, will present “In Search of the Western Stemmed Tradition in the Oregon Outback” on Friday, Jan, 24, from noon to 12:50 p.m., in LINC 314. The lecture is free and open to all. For further information, please contact Shaozeng Zhang at [email protected].

Community health center talk: The College of Public Health and Human Sciences (CPHHS) presents “Does expansion of Community Health Centers reduce mental health emergencies?” by Associate Professor of Practice Tim Bruckner, Ph.D,. MPH, co-director of the Center for Population, Inequality and Policy at the University of California, Irvine. Friday, Jan. 24, 1-2 p.m., in HFC 115/Bray Leadership Conference Room. Co-sponsored by the CPHHS Health Policy and Management Program.

An evening with Boots Riley: The King Legacy Advisory Board and the Coalition of Graduate Employees are pleased to announce that Boots Riley will be this year’s keynote speaker to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and to celebrate the CGE’s 20th year as a recognized union for OSU workers. Boots Riley is a prominent black American rapper, producer, screenwriter, community organizer and director whose pro-labor feature “Sorry to Bother You” received universal acclaim from audiences and critics alike. Founder of the political hip-hop group The Coup, Boots’ radical roots were forged from a young age by way of the International Committee against Racism and the Progressive Labor Party. Jan, 24, 5-7 p.m., The LaSells Stewart Center. 

"Household Energy In Guatemala” 3-credit Field Course: Students from any major are invited to travel to Guatemala for 10 days in September 2020 to learn about the household energy poverty facing 40% of the world’s families and the technologies and policies that can help to address it, as part of the humanitarian engineering program. Multiple scholarships are available to cover the in-country course fees. An info session will be held Jan. 28, 5 p.m., Rogers 226. More details on the info session are here and details about the past course here. Contact the course leader Nordica MacCarty [email protected] with any questions.

Oil Palms to Orangutans: Forest Conservation in Malaysian Borneo – upcoming info session: This faculty-led program will spend two weeks diving into wildlife conservation in Sabah, Malaysia, located on the island of Borneo and one of the world’s most biodiverse places. You will also explore community development, tourism, and oil palm production on the small and large scale. Info session on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 4-5 p.m., in Strand 160. Open to all majors.

Blended Learning Opportunity: All Corvallis teaching faculty are invited to apply to participate in the Center for Teaching and Learning’s Spring 2020 Hybrid Faculty Learning Community and redesign Corvallis on-campus courses as hybrid courses. Professional development funding provided. Proposals due Feb. 12. See the Call for Proposals. If you have questions or want to find out more about this opportunity, drop in to Milam 215 during any of the following times: Wed., Jan. 29, 10-10:30 a.m. or 3-3:30 p.m.; or Thurs., Feb. 6, at 10-10:30 a.m. or 3-3:30 p.m.; or email [email protected]

Tradition and Innovation in the Wood Construction Industry: A Journey in the Italian Alps – upcoming info session: This faculty-led program will spend two weeks exploring the long-standing forest management and wood architecture industries in Italy, with a focus on timber engineering and sustainable design, as well as local history, while set in the Dolomites, a UNESCO-listed mountain range. Info session on Friday, Jan. 31 from 2-3 p.m., in Richardson 115. Open to all majors.

Workshop: Blending Your Teaching with Instructional Media: Want to know how to create instructional media for your on-campus courses and to learn best practices of hybrid/flipped/blended design and teaching? CTL and Academic Technology invite you to explore the new Faculty Media Center. Learn how to make audio, video and other media, while beginning to plan an upcoming course in this 90-min. hands-on workshop. Refreshments provided. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 10 a.m. or 2 p.m., Kidder 100. Registration Info: Faculty Media Center

Core curriculum: The Core Curriculum for Current Supervisors and Managers training program, presented by the Office of Human Resources, is open for registration. Core Curriculum is a blended online/two-day classroom training program that strengthens knowledge and skills required for effective supervision and management at OSU. Multiple content experts from key offices will lead you through topics that address OSU policies, procedures and practices. The next program is scheduled for Feb. 10-11 with other options for spring term. Details and registration

Take Note

NEW! Undergrad volunteers sought: Oregon State University, Office of International Services, and the Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center (CMLC) seek two OSU undergraduate student interns/volunteers to gain experience in event planning, marketing, grant management and volunteer management with a nonprofit. A $500 stipend/payroll is provided. Please send an email to [email protected] with a statement expressing interest in the position with attached resume by Friday, Jan. 31. The full position description is available at https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSZnT8PMI0x--pzPglhY9_xa5m5mOsmJLOmOKDq-zZGyc6ePOQfB_xFVCCoN0BG5uyrHlVAxomQNkXE/pub

NEW! Brad Cardinal: Brad Cardinal, a Professor of Kinesiology in the College of Public Health and Human Sciences at Oregon State University, has been appointed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Disease Control and Health Promotion, as Chair of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition Science Board. See: https://health.gov/news/blog/2020/01/meet-the-presidents-council-on-sports-fitness-nutrition-science-board/

Nominate Students for the Catalyst Leadership Retreat: Do you know any student(s) who is looking to develop their leadership skills and capacity for creating change? Please nominate students to participate in the Catalyst Leadership Retreat on Saturday, Feb. 8 in the MU Horizon Room, through the Catalyst Nomination Form. Catalyst is a free, one-day immersive leadership experience for students interested in starting something extraordinary. Registration is now open and closes Jan. 31. For more info email [email protected]

Working with Students in Distress: Faculty and staff may be the first to notice a student is struggling and may be in the best position to reach out with care and concern. The Office of Student Life, in collaboration with Counseling and Psychological Services, developed a CARE folder, which is intended to provide you with resources and referral information that we hope you find valuable. Simply click on this link and you will be directed to login to Box to access these resources. We recommend you bookmark this link for easy access on your phone, laptop or tablet.

Jobs

This email only lists new or recently updated job postings. For a full list of current job postings for OSU Today, go to: https://today.oregonstate.edu/email/jobs

To apply for the below positions, visit  jobs.oregonstate.edu unless otherwise specified.

NEW! Capital Planning and Development in collaboration with the College of Science invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Construction Manager/Facilities Operations Coordinator. Posting #P03552UF. Closes Feb. 7.

Weather

"Nothing worthwhile comes easily. Don’t let others discourage you or tell you that you can’t do it. In my day I was told women didn’t go into chemistry. I saw no reason why we couldn’t." Gertrude B. Elion, Nobel Prize-winning biochemist, born today in 1918.

Corvallis: Rain today, high of 56, low of 48. Showers likely tomorrow.

Central Oregon: Slight chance of rain, high of 49, low of 38. Chance of rain Friday.

Newport: Heavy rain and breezy, high of 55, low of 49. Chance of showers tomorrow.

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