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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.
After being chosen in a closed search process, F. King Alexander didn’t last a whole year as president at Oregon State University. Now, the university’s Board of Trustees is taking a different approach to appoint his successor.
Larry O’Neill is an associate professor in Oregon State University’s College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, and the state climatologist. He says even with April’s showers, drought conditions are far from over.
While Stanley rebuilds what was lost, Oregon State University researchers are looking at what could come in this year's fire season. “My understanding is that fire season is being pushed off in the state because it's been generally cool and fairly wet," says Dr. Erica Fleishman, director at Oregon Climate Change Research Institute.
A piece by OSU's Susan Shaw.
In bloom: Brenna Gomez, director of Career Integration, says, “I took this photo of the trees in bloom on the side of Wilkinson Hall. Too beautiful not to photograph!” We are accepting photo submissions at [email protected].
Timely Teaching Tips: Want to augment your courses by creating your own videos in the field? Want to learn pro tips? Field recordings can bring course content to life for your students. Register for the new Faculty Media Center Recording Video in the Field workshop on May 18 at noon.
OSU Days of Service May 11-21: Be a part of OSU’s annual service event from May 11-21. There are countless ways to get involved with a group or on your own. Find an existing project or become a site leader, then experience the rewards of doing work that benefits your community and yourself. Plus, join us in person for the big finale May 21. Choose how you’ll volunteer with Beavers: ForOregonState.org/Service.
2022 National Traditional Ecological Knowledge Summit: This summit, hosted by OSU’s Traditional Ecological Knowledge Club, will create a space (centered on Indigenous peoples but open to all) to learn from TEK holders, Elders and scholars. A public listening session will be hosted by the White House about Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge. Summit runs May 10-12, via Zoom. Register here.
NEW! Eldercare Connections: An interactive discussion with Karen Hooker about intergenerational relationships and their importance for addressing ageism. Today at noon. There is increasing evidence that intergenerational relationships are important for both young and old alike, and intergenerational contact may also be one mechanism for addressing ageism. Drop in early and stay late for informal discussion and sharing between 11:30 a.m. and noon and 1-1:30 p.m. Zoom link: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/94793907571?pwd=UTl2VUN5QWRlVDVoTWNnNm9QSjY3UT09. For more information, send a message to [email protected].
University Budget Conversation: The Office of Budget and Resource Planning will hold a University Budget Conversation via Zoom May 12, noon to 1 p.m. This week’s topic is “Corvallis Budget Model Revision Update.” The initial 15 minutes is spent on presentation of the topic, followed by discussion and Q&A. To register, click here. More information is on the website or contact Sherm Bloomer.
TRIAD: The OSU TRIAD club’s programs are online, free and open to all this term. The next TRIAD program is Thursday, May 12 at noon: Sarah Henderson, OSU School of Public Policy, “Assessing the war in Ukraine: Prospects for peace.” https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/91653042100?pwd=T3NXYUYzN3IzL0poWC95WkQwamFUZz09.
Virtual Speaker Series: "Avoiding Conflicts of Interest as Academic Startups" with Susan Freccia. Join the OSU Advantage Accelerator May 12 from noon to 1 p.m. for a conversation with Susan Freccia, director of Compliance for OSU’s Office of Audit, Risk and Compliance. The goal of this month’s Speaker Series event is to teach entrepreneurs in academia how to maintain ethical practices and avoid conflicts of interest while building their startups. Virtual, free and open to the public. Register here.
April Research Integrity Forum: This month’s Research Integrity Forum is titled “Research COI Made Easier: Using Cayuse to Disclose Outside Interests,” presented by Christopher Viggiani, associate vice president for Research Integrity and colleagues in the Research Office. Learn more about managing research COI and your responsibilities to disclose. May 12, 1 p.m. Register here. For more information, email [email protected].
HMSC Research Seminar: Rebecca Mostow, an NSF graduate fellow with the Department of Integrative Biology at OSU, will be giving a seminar titled “Like watching grass grow: Impacts of a newly-discovered ecosystem-engineering hybrid beachgrass on plant species interactions and dune building potential on the U.S. Pacific Northwest coast.” May 12, 3:30 p.m. In person at HMSC’s GVMSB Auditorium or online. Zoom link. Click here for more information.
Department of Botany & Plant Pathology Spring Seminar Series: “Redesigning Plant Metabolism With Synthetic Biology” presented by Patrick Shih of UC Berkeley, Thursday, May 12, 4 p.m., ALS 4001 and via Zoom. For complete schedule visit the BPP Seminar website.
Flash Panel: "The End of Roe? Understanding the Leaked Supreme Court Ruling on Abortion Rights." Panelists are Rorie Solberg and Kelsey Kretschmer, School of Public Policy; David Rothwell, College of Public Health and Human Sciences; and Amy Koehlinger and Cari Maes, School of History, Philosophy and Religion. Moderated by Catherine Bolzendahl, School of Public Policy. Join us for a panel discussion of OSU experts to explore the context, significance and implications of this leak and the legal changes it portends for American society. May 12, 4 p.m. via Zoom. Free, open to all. Register.
NEW! Grad Inspire 2022: Grad Inspire combines scholarship communication with personal narrative, giving us a glimpse of not only "how" graduate students perform their work, but also the motivations and commitment behind it. This year, four graduate students from Oregon State share the questions and motivations framing their research in an 8 to 10-minute engaging format. Free admission. Food and drinks provided. 5-7 p.m. May 12 in the Memorial Union Ballroom or on Zoom.
Communicating the Climate Crisis with author Julia Corbett: What makes the climate crisis so difficult to face and talk about? Join Corbett, author of "Communicating the Climate Crisis: New Directions for Facing What Lies Ahead," as she presents approaches for having productive climate conversations. Thursday, May 12, 6 p.m., Rotary Shelter at Willamette Park. Free and open to all. Sponsored by the Spring Creek Project.
OSU Album Club: "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs" by Derek and the Dominos. Join host Bob Santelli and OSU student Thomas Mahler in discussing the sole studio album released by the English-American blues rock band Derek and the Dominos. The 1970 double album is best known for its title track, "Layla," and is often regarded as guitarist/singer Eric Clapton's greatest musical achievement. Listen to and learn more about the history behind this historical rock album at this remote meeting of the OSU Album Club. May 12 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Free and open to all. Register.
Music à la Carte: The Delgani String Quartet. Hailed by Oregon ArtsWatch as “the state’s finest chamber ensemble,” the Delgani String Quartet’s mission is to bring distinctive performance, collaboration, and innovative, educational programming to Oregon. Friday, May 13 at noon in the Memorial Union Lounge. Free, open to all. A livestream will be available to watch at https://youtu.be/57Ho93k-2UY.
OSU Salmon Bake is back: Food service begins at noon Friday, May 13, at the Kaku-Ixt Mana Ina Haws. Look for the line. This year only salmon will be served. No other food options available. For accommodations related to a disability, please contact. [email protected] or 541-737-9036.
Virtual Public Health Career Connections Event: Meet a variety of public health professionals, inquire about their organization and what it’s like to work in public health, gain career tips and learn about potential job opportunities. RSVP here. A Zoom link will be provided after registering. Friday May 13 from 3-4:30 p.m.
Inclusive Excellence Fellow Showcase & Celebration: Join the STEM Research Center to celebrate our 2021-2022 Fellows in person on Friday, May 13 from 4-7 p.m. in the Horizon Room of the MU. The Fellows will be showcasing the innovative and exciting changes they made in their classrooms this year in support of inclusive excellence. RSVP here.
Corvallis JDRF One Walk: In summer of 2020, OSU student Mickey Millsap died at his Corvallis home due to complications from Type 1 diabetes. Help us honor Mickey, spread awareness and stand with those currently suffering from T1D. Donate to the Mickey Millsap Memorial Tribute and join us and the Millsap family Saturday, May 14, 9 a.m. at Crystal Lake Sports Fields in Corvallis to partake in the annual JDRF One Walk.
OSU Wind Symphony Spring Concert: Directed by Olin Hannum. Thursday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the LaSells Stewart Center. Free, open to all.
Corvallis-OSU Symphony Spring Concert: The 116th Season of the Corvallis-OSU Symphony concludes with Rachmaninov’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini and Mahler’s Symphony #10. Tuesday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m. at The LaSells Stewart Center. Tickets and more information at https://cosusymphony.org/. Students with valid school ID may request complimentary tickets for each concert at the Box Office one hour prior to concert.
A Cloud Never Dies: Movie & Mindfulness. OSU’s APCC, CAPS and CSI have partnered to share an opportunity to view a short film about the life and legacy of Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, followed by a 20-minute guided meditation. Wednesday, May 25 from 6:30-7:45 p.m. in LINC 200. Free and open to all. Please register in advance.
NEW! Every 90 Seconds: Ending Violence Against Women. Anne P. DePrince, distinguished professor of psychology at University of Denver, will discuss ways all kinds of people can help end violence against women and sign her new book, "Every 90 Seconds: Our Common Cause Ending Violence Against Women." May 16 at 11 a.m. in the BalE 219 Seminar Room. Free, open to all. Also livestreamed on Zoom. Presented by the School of Psychological Science.
NEW! Spring Academic Faculty Workshop: "Supporting Transdisciplinary Research." Monday, May 16, from 2-3:30 p.m. In-person in the MU Horizon Room. Registration.
NEW! SWLF Critical Questions Lecture Series Present Sunny Xiang: Transpacific scholar and Yale University’s Affiliate Professor of Ethnicity, Race, and Migration, Sunny Xiang, will host a free lecture and Q&A via Zoom on Monday, May 16, at 4 p.m. Learn more about this digital event and register on our CQLS page.
NEW! CoSCIES 2022 Education Research Showcase Extravaganza: Interested in learning about the science of teaching and learning? Join us Friday, May 20 from 9 a.m. to noon in the MU Journey Room (104) to learn about the scholarship of teaching and learning and education research in OSU’s College of Science. Watch to be inspired to attend. Learn more, sign up to present a poster or register here.
NEW! Witness: War Photographers on the Battle Ground. Former National Geographic editor-in-chief and acclaimed photojournalist Chris Johns shares essential insights on conflict photography, from 1855 to the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, and gives the inside story on pivotal images that have changed our world. May 25, 5:30 p.m., The LaSells Stewart Center C&E Room. Free and open to the public.
NEW! Resilient Teaching Faculty Learning Communities: Funded summer professional development opportunity for OSU instructors and tenure-track faculty who regularly teach credit-based Corvallis and Cascades campus courses. Join a cohort of faculty exploring solutions for teaching challenges, strategies to build resilience in teaching, and techniques for integrating in-class and online learning activities. See the Call for Participation and apply by May 31. Information: Center for Teaching and Learning.
Celebrating Patsy Mink: The Asian & Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) and the Women and Gender Center (WGC) are hosting a special event honoring and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Patsy T. Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act (Title IX). Friday, May 13 from 4-5 p.m. at the APCC followed by cheering on the OSU softball team at their 6 p.m. game.
Messages from Beyond the Grave: The Last Wills of Medieval Jewish and Freed Slave Women. Historian Rena Lauer will discuss her recent work recovering the voices and agency of women in Premodern Europe through analysis of their last wills and testaments — often the only documents written by them and preserved for posterity. Hosted by the OSU Center for the Humanities on Monday, May 16 at 4 p.m. via Zoom. Learn more and register here.
Save the date for Think Open Symposium on May 16: You have the ability to lower the cost of learning for students. To learn more, join OSU’s Open Educational Resources Unit and the Center for Teaching and Learning on May 16 for an in-person symposium featuring lively presentations and discussions on OER, social justice and open access. Learn from faculty and education professionals who can speak to the positive impact OER has on students. View the event schedule and register today.
SAVE THE DATE: OSU’s contracted travel agency, CTP (Corporate Travel Planners), will be conducting a virtual presentation and training via Zoom on Wednesday May 25, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Link to the Zoom meeting will be provided closer to the event. Email inquiries to the Travel and Expense Office at: [email protected].
NEW! Cyber Spring Cleaning: Shoring Up Your Digital Fortress Defenses: Want to enjoy the upcoming summer season with a renewed sense of confidence that your digital fortress is protected? Keep the “baddies” out of your cyber world with tips to spring clean your digital fortress at https://www.cisecurity.org/insights/newsletter/cyber-clean-for-spring. This message brought to you by OSU’s Office of Information Security at https://uit.oregonstate.edu/infosec.
NEW! 40 Year Club inductees: Congratulations to Christine Pastorek, director of integrated laboratory program, senior instructor and lead chemistry advisor, for 40 years of service to OSU. You can read more about their time at OSU and others who have reached this milestone by clicking on their name.
Community climate survey: Oregon State faculty and staff are invited to participate in this year’s community climate survey from May 10 through June 3. OSU faculty and staff will receive an invitation to participate in the survey via email. The survey is administered every two years to gauge the opinions and perceptions of employees regarding their experience at OSU. It is one part of OSU’s broader efforts to create and sustain an inclusive and equitable university climate. To hear from as many people as possible, a $25 incentive will be provided to 50 randomly selected survey participants. The information participants enter for the incentive will not be linked to responses to the survey to ensure responses remain anonymous.
Native American undergraduates in natural science summer internships are eligible for $2,900 additional funding: Students must self-identify as Native American, be enrolled at OSU and complete at least 8 weeks of an approved summer internship. Students will be matched with mentors and meet periodically during the summer. For more information and to apply, see OSU's New Beginnings for Tribal Students (NBTS) program here. Application deadline is extended until filled for Spring 2022.
Spring Creek Project Faculty Residency: OSU faculty members working on projects aligned with Spring Creek Project's mission are invited to apply for a week-long summer residency at Shotpouch Cabin. Projects at the intersection of environmental science and writing, art, music, social science, and/or humanities would be a good fit. Applications due May 15. Learn more and apply.
Graduate Student Research and Writing Residency: Spring Creek Project is accepting applications for graduate student residencies at Shotpouch Cabin this summer. We invite students who are engaged in writing and/or research projects aligned with the mission of the Spring Creek Project to apply. Applications due May 15. Learn more and apply.
Volunteers Needed for OSU Commencement: The Commencement Committee is seeking volunteers to help make Oregon State University’s 153rd Commencement a special event for our Beaver grads. Commencement is OSU’s largest event of the year and Commencement volunteers play an important role in making the day memorable for graduates and guests. Volunteers are needed the morning of Saturday, June 11 to greet, guide and help guests. Sign up here.
Free COVID tests: Free iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Tests are available around the Corvallis campus. Each box contains two tests. While supplies last, OSU community members can pick up these self-test kits at the following locations: Residence Hall Service Centers (Arnold, McNary and West); Lab tent outside Plageman Hall; Memorial Union Info Desk and Student Experience Center Info Desk. For questions or accommodations related to disabilities, contact [email protected].
COVID-19 testing: Oregon State University, in collaboration with Willamette Valley Toxicology (WVT), is providing on-site COVID-19 testing for people without symptoms. OSU employees and students, regardless of vaccination status, are welcome to test at one of these locations: Corvallis: Lab tent outside Plageman Hall Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and Cascade Hall 120, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Bend: Outside Obsidian Hall Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. Note: All employees will need a WVT Labdash account prior to testing.
Steam tunnel: May 11-June 3. For work related to the Community Hall Slope Project, an access hatch to the utility tunnel will be removed and relocated. The current hatch is located on Jefferson Avenue across from Kerr Administration Building. Additional access hatches can be found west, north and east of this location. Communication lines in the tunnel in this area are temporarily supported and impede movement. Staff should avoid this area of the tunnel, if possible.
26th Street: As part of the 2022 Street Safety Maintenance Project, the southbound lane of SW 26th Street between SW Campus Way and SW Jefferson Way will be closed for road improvements from May 11-23. SW 26th Street will be open to northbound traffic only (view map). For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Aaron Amoth at 541-737-5064.
Washington Way: For work related to the Washington Way Improvement Project, a planned sidewalk closure along the north side of SW Washington Way is scheduled to run from 8 a.m. Friday, May 6 through 5 p.m. Monday, June 13. Pacific Power will be on site performing work related to the project (view map).
"The things that go unsaid are often the things that eat at you — whether because you didn't get to have your say, or because the other person never got to hear you and really wanted to.” ~ Celeste Ng
Corvallis: Rain today, high of 53, low of 38. Rain likely tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Showers today, high of 52, low of 31. Slight chance of showers Friday.
Newport: Rain and breezy today, high of 53, low of 40. Rain tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/.
