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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 holding random weekly COVID-19 TRACE OSU testing of students, faculty and staff on the Corvallis and 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.
NEW! Teaching Principle: Need assistance creating high-quality narrated PowerPoints, video interviews or other media for your classes? Want to try podcasting? The Faculty Media Center schedules consultations and offers drop-in Zoom office hours from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily to support faculty media creation.
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.
More than 300 people living in Sackett Hall on Jefferson Way and The Gem apartments on Kings Boulevard were tested for the coronavirus between Sept. 30 and Oct. 2 after the TRACE OSU wastewater team found SARS-CoV-2 in sewer outflows from both buildings. According to a Wednesday news release, none of the 183 Sackett Hall residents or the 126 Gem residents tested positive. Those who declined to take a test were asked to quarantine for two weeks.
Oregon State University said the first round of weekly random testing of students, faculty and staff turned up just one case of COVID-19. The positive case was on OSU’s Cascades Campus in Bend. On the main campus in Corvallis, the school tested 441 students, faculty and staff last week and found no positive cases. The school also found no cases among the 73 students and employees living on or near the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport.
Oregon State University is examining its options in regards to an Executive Order that would prohibit institutions that engage in racial sensitivity and implicit bias training from receiving federal contracts and grants.
“People typically think that the Atlantic is where all the action is, and everything else follows,” says Alan Mix, a paleoclimatologist at Oregon State University in Corvallis. “We’re saying it’s the other way around.” The Cordilleran ice sheet fails earlier in the chain of reaction, “and then that signal is transmitted [from the Pacific] around the world like falling dominoes.”
Researchers are turning more and more to the sampling of human waste to track the COVID-19 virus. Oregon State University is using the information to stop potential outbreaks on campus.
“Farms convert the sun to food, and solar panels convert the sun to energy, but ultimately it’s the same process, so it makes sense to site them together,” said Chad Higgins, an ecological engineering professor at Oregon State University who has studied solar land use issues.
The presence of hops in American beer began to decline by the 1920s and would do so into the 1980s, as consumers continued to go for these lighter, less hoppy beers. The use of hops in Bud and Bud Light, for instance, is at a level where most consumers can no longer detect any bitterness, says Thomas Shellhammer, the Nor’Wester Endowed Professor of Fermentation Science at Oregon State University.
Oregon State University’s fifth round of door-to-door sampling throughout the Corvallis community by TRACE-COVID-19 field workers on Sept. 26 and 27 suggested three people per 1,000 in the community carried the novel coronavirus on those days.
Like UO, OSU has seen new cases crop up -- albeit at a far lower number. With more than 32,000 students, OSU has reported 46 new cases among students and employees in the two most recent weeks it has made data available. That’s about one quarter the number at UO.
"There's so many more people canning this year than have ever canned. We have seen a big upswing in new people trying to can," said Nellie Oehler, the coordinator for Oregon's statewide food preservation hotline, who added she's been answering lots of calls from around the nation about the lack of supply.
Roosevelt Andre Credit has made the journey from Oregon State University to Broadway, where he’s appeared in musicals like “Porgy and Bess” and “Show Boat.
A handful of innovative farmers and Oregon State University researchers are improving grass-based pasture systems using techniques common in New Zealand but new to the Pacific Northwest.
The whale was towed to a beach near Sekiu, Washington, and was examined by veterinarians and and other specialists from the Marine Mammal Laboratory, Oregon State University, SR3 and the Fiero Marine Life Center.
Oregon Voter Ballot Drop Box Location: The ballot drop box on the Corvallis campus has been moved from Valley Library to the south side of Gill Coliseum along SW Ralph Miller Lane. This new location is convenient for students, staff and the local community to cast their ballots in the 2020 election. There's short term parking along SW 26th and ADA parking along SW Ralph Miller Lane. Wow, we've run out of your submitted photos! 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.
NEW! Faculty Senate Meeting: The Oct. 8 Faculty Senate Meeting begins at 3 p.m. via Zoom. The agenda is online here. President F. King Alexander will provide comments near the beginning of the meeting. Other reports include: COVID-19 Accommodations for Promotion and Tenure, Student and Faculty Survey Results, Information & Technology, Pandemic and Academic Domain Updates, Fall Resumption and Professional Faculty Ad Hoc Review Committee Progress.
Virtual Benefits Fair and Webinar Series: OSU Employee Benefits is hosting a Virtual Benefits Fair Oct. 5-9. Webinars will be hosted by the following vendors that week: ASI Flex, Fidelity, PEBB, TIAA, Moda, Kaiser, Providence, Delta Dental, Willamette Dental, VSP, Oregon Savings Growth Plan, Weight Watchers, SHIBA – Medicare Education, Faculty Staff Fitness, Beyond Benefits EAP, Protected Leave Teams, The Standard, Care.com and more. To see a list of webinar dates and times go to this link: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/virtual-benefits-fair-2020/webinars. Check out the virtual booths of 32 different vendors at the Virtual Benefits Fair website. Employees can download resources, watch videos, chat with vendors, check out the webinar options, and be entered in a drawing for door prizes.
Flu shot clinics: OSU will be hosting flu shot clinics in Corvallis and Bend in October for employees and students. The process will look different this year to comply with COVID-19 requirements. Corvallis campus dates are Oct. 14 in the MU Ballroom. Complete the online registration process at https://beav.es/flu-clinic. The online registration process collects information ahead of time and enables you to schedule appointments. Complete all three steps in order to successfully schedule an appointment. On the final step, use the zip code 97331 to access the OSU Flu Shot Clinics. For OSU-Cascades, dates are Oct. 7-8, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Drive-up and appointment options will be available. Graduate Research Center (GRC) – Drive-Thru option only; and covered walkway outside of Obsidian Hall Walk-In Clinic. For more information about options and logistics for the Flu Shot Clinics in Bend please contact [email protected]. For more information visit this website.
University Budget Conversation: On Thursday, Oct. 8 from noon to 1 p.m, the Office of Budget and Resource Planning will hold a Zoom webinar to discuss Budget Planning in Uncertain Times with a very brief update and Q&A about budget planning for 2020-2021. The Budget Conversation sessions are limited to 60 minutes with the initial 15-20 minutes spent on presentation of the topic, leaving time for discussion and Q&A. To register for this webinar click here. More information about University Budget Conversations is located on the Office of Budget and Resource Planning website. If you have questions, please contact Sherm Bloomer for more information.
TRIAD: The OSU TRIAD Club’s programs will be online and free this term, with all welcome. The first program of the term will be Thursday, Oct. 8 at noon: Jaime Herrera, University Housing and Dining Services, “Feeding the OSU campus in unprecedented times.” Zoom link: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/92998604793?pwd=c2poQjdSRm8wVUc3UTFSKzN6Z2ZRdz09, password: 448617. Contact Janice Nave-Abele at [email protected] for more information.
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. This is one way to educate yourself without leaving the comfort and safety of your own home. Thursday, Oct. 8, noon: Wealth transfer - Take charge of your legacy. These are not OSU events but are tailored to OSU clients and during normal circumstances are held on campus. There is no charge.
2020 OSU Authors and Editors recognition: The Authors and Editors Series celebrates the remarkable range of literary and scholarly books OSU faculty publish each year by featuring selected authors/editors for readings and panel conversations. Oct. 8 and 9 at 4:30 p.m. via Zoom. Visit the OSU Authors and Editors page to register for one or all of these events.
A more inclusive world by design: Join Oregon State alumni and industry leaders who are advancing inclusivity and accessibility in the design field and learn how you can make a difference in your own field. In the “Creating Accessibilities Across Industries” webcast panel at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, learn about adaptive and inclusive designs that impact everyday life. This free live event is hosted by the OSU Design Network and OSU Alumni Association. Register at osualum.com/inclusivedesign.
Free Virtual Nutrition Counseling: The OSU dietetic interns will be providing free Zoom counseling appointments to OSU faculty/staff/alumni and their immediate family members daily from Oct. 12-30. Contact [email protected] if you would like to schedule a session. Sessions can count toward your HEM requirements.
Womxn of Color Students Discussion Group: Join AYA and CAPS in building community with other WoC in a virtual discussion space! Starts Thursday, Oct. 15 from 1-2 p.m. Join via Zoom https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/96284112013?pwd=cGdyRlVlYUhNblZodWh0VTBydkFLdz09 (Passcode: 576851) Questions: Contact [email protected]
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.
Virtual Speed Friending with CAPS: Join the CAPS student staff for an evening of fun and friendship. Meet new people in a safe and physically distanced environment. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 4 p.m. Register at: beav.es/oAN
Board of Trustees: The OSU Board will meet on Friday, Oct. 16, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The board will consider the revised budget for the fiscal year, an adjustment to fall term 2020 student incidental fees, the president’s goals for the fiscal year, and the board’s work plan for the next calendar year. The board will hear a report on advancing equity, inclusion and social justice within OSU, and a legislative update. Given current COVID-19 guidance, the meeting is open to the public and will be hosted through a remote conferencing service. Options for joining the meeting and instructions for providing comment during the board meeting are located under “Meeting Details” at this webpage. Committees of the board will meet via remote conferencing services on Oct. 14 and 15. The board will also hold a work session on Oct. 15 via remote conferencing services. 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.
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 Science, Earth, and Environmental Fair; Oct. 28: Fall 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.
NEW! Farm 2 Fork Fridays virtual seminar is a monthly series that brings you stories about how our food systems work and the efforts behind the scenes to make them more sustainable. Next up: Oregon Hop Terroir, Friday, Oct. 16, noon to 12:30 p.m. with Tom Shellhammer and 6th generation hop growers, John & Liz Coleman. https://foodsci.oregonstate.edu/foodsci/fst-farm-2-fork-virtual-seminar-series
NEW! PFLA workshop: The Professional Faculty Leadership Association invites you to attend “Benefits Beyond Borders and the Employee Assistance Program,” presented by Bonny Ray from the Benefits Office. The workshop will be via Zoom from 12-1 p.m. on Oct. 13, 2020. Registration is required. Once registered, you will receive the Zoom link prior to the event.
For more information, you may contact [email protected].
SciENcv training: Get your NSF senior personnel docs compliant with new NSF guidelines going into effect Oct. 5. College proposal support personnel are offering two trainings/work sessions via Zoom: Oct. 9 from 10-11 a.m. Please register to participate in a session. Questions? Contact [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
Anthropology Lecture Series: "Race, Colonialism, and the Origins of Professional Law Enforcement in the Americas: Mexico City's 'Lantern Guards'" with Nicole von Germeten. Presented by the School of Language, Culture and Society and the OSU Office of Institutional Diversity. Friday, Oct. 9 at noon. Free and open to all; to join use Zoom meeting ID 918 9649 8232 with password 8c574f.
Introduction to Nature Journaling Workshop: Increase your connection to the natural world by slowing down to focus on drawing from observation and recording your experience in a nature journal. Quiet your mind and relax into the present moment by following guided drawing and journaling exercises based on items from nature brought to the zoom workshop by the instructor. No experience is necessary for this fun and relaxing introductory class. Oct. 10 at 1 p.m., $10. Register online.
Department of Horticulture Seminar Series: The Horticulture Fall 2020 Seminar Series takes place Mondays at noon via Zoom. Margarita Lopez-Uribe, Penn State University, will present, “Squash Bees: Origin, diversification, and ecological interactions,” Oct. 12, noon. 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.
From NFL star to athletic organization founder: The Changemakers live webcast series, hosted by the OSU Alumni Association, kicks off its first episode with Jacquizz Rodgers. Following a successful football career with the NFL and OSU Football, the Beaver alumnus founded the Jacquizz Rodgers Foundation to benefit student-athletes and local families. Join the conversation with CLA Professor Susan Shaw and Jacquizz at 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12. Later this fall, learn about the accomplishments of Sen. Sara Gelser and Luhui Whitebear, plus more to come in the free series presented by the OSU Alumni Association. Learn more and register.
Core Curriculum for Current OSU Supervisors and Managers: This workshop consists of online modules followed by 4 half-days of classroom training via Zoom. Topics include the performance management cycle (position descriptions, expectations/standards, engagement, appraisals, and integration), equal employment and affirmative action, ADA, discrimination and misconduct, safety and compensation, and supervising represented employees. Oct. 12-15 via Zoom, 8:15 am to noon each day. Registration required (open until Oct. 8).
Trends in Oregon Latinx students: The Office of Undergraduate Education is hosting a webinar presentation and release of the report “Trends in Oregon Latinx students,” Oct. 14, 11 a.m. to noon. In this talk, Manuel Vazquez, Senior Researcher at Education Northwest will summarize trends in Latinx enrollment at Oregon K-12 public schools, postsecondary enrollment of Latinx high school graduates (including enrollment trends at OSU), and describe the characteristics of Latinx high school graduates who have enrolled at OSU in the past three years. Discussion led by Daniel López-Cevallos, Assistant Vice Provost of Academic Enrichment Programs will follow. Submit questions ahead of time to [email protected]. To join: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/91808985964?pwd=NFp5d3hsRU1VdmlVRVV3WjcraUxEQT09 Passcode: 587288. Registration is not required. Session will be recorded and posted to Undergraduate Education website. Accommodations for disabilities may be made by contacting [email protected].
Introduction to the University Ombuds Office: Join us to learn about the informal and neutral conflict management role of the University Ombuds Office, whose services are available to the entire OSU community. This session will include a fun communication activity — the only thing you need to "bring" to participate is a blank piece of paper. Part of the Fall 2020 FYI Friday series, Oct. 16, 9-9:30 a.m. via Zoom. Registration required.
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].
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mindfulness-based Nature Journaling Series: Join us on Monday afternoons in November to enjoy a “conversation with nature” by slowing down to focus on drawing from observation and recording your experience in a nature journal. These sessions will help participants build a toolbox of ways in which they can continue reflecting nature and expressing themselves in their own personal journals once class ends. All levels are welcome, as new tips and techniques will be introduced each week. $20. Register online.
NEW! TRACE OSU selfies: Have you been selected to participate in TRACE OSU testing for the campus community? If so, you're encouraged to take a selfie and submit it to beav.es/lifeatosu. Your photo might even appear in a future issue of OSU Today. Help OSU build a safer, healthier community. Enroll (link to enroll.), get tested and share your story and photo.
MyOSU Retirement: We are officially retiring the MyOSU portal on Monday, Oct. 12. This means you will no longer be able to access myosu.oregonstate.edu, and will instead be redirected to my.oregonstate.edu. All you have to do is continue using the new MyOregonState dashboard and sending in your feedback. We want to hear your thoughts about the platform and how we can improve the experience for you. For help with the MyOregonState dashboard or to send in your feedback, visit: https://beav.es/o5y.
Opportunity for Student Engagement on OSU’s Tuition and Budget: Have you always wondered how the university sets tuition and determines budget priorities? We are looking for students to join the Student Budget Advisory Council (SBAC). SBAC is a student group that serves in an advisory role to the University Budget Committee (UBC). The SBAC gives students the chance to engage with peers to provide input, raise issues and ask questions about OSU’s tuition, fees, finances and budget priorities. The University Budget Committee considers the SBAC’s input an important part of tuition and budget decision processes. The SBAC meets Monday evenings at 7 p.m. Meetings will be held via Zoom through the Fall. Benefits of SBAC participation include peer engagement, leadership, skill development and more. For those interested in tuition and fee rates, policies including short-term recommendations for 2021-2022 and long-term planning strategy for OSU tuition please complete an SBAC Membership Application Form via https://tinyurl.com/sbacapl or for more information feel free to check us out on the web at https://tinyurl.com/sbacmain or contact [email protected].
Celebrate World Mental Health Week by Becoming a Mental Health Super Hero: You have the power to stop suicide. It's World Mental Health Week and we're encouraging you to become a resource for those in need by completing Kognito: Recognizing and Supporting Students in Distress Training. Visit beav.es/ZD3 to complete the student training or beav.es/Zzp to complete the faculty/staff training. THEN complete this survey after the training to receive the #BeavsStopSuicide sticker to display and show others that you're a resource. If your entire department completes the training also indicate that on the survey, and we will give you a shout out on our social media and send you digital and print signage to brag about this achievement on your social media, website and office bulletin board.
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.
From Idea to Societal Impact — Funding & Training Opportunities: OSU faculty and graduate student researchers are invited to join the OSU Advantage office on Thursday, Oct. 8 for a one-hour virtual event that will describe funding and training opportunities that support innovation and entrepreneurship at the federal, state and OSU levels. At this event, you will also learn how to apply for a special $5,000 Innovation Award available from the Office for Commercialization and Corporate Development (OCCD). Register here for a Zoom link: https://lnkd.in/gXJnKgM
Fall 2020 Remote Learning Student Survey Review: Prior to Fall 2020, a survey was sent to all Corvallis-based undergraduate students seeking feedback on their perceptions and plans for fall term. Questions were grouped into three general categories: What do they imagine fall will be like for them, what they might need from OSU to be successful and what concerns they have heading into fall term. Student responses will be shared with participants, with lessons learned from the presenters. Participants will be given time to ask questions and will be granted access to reference materials after the session. Part of the Fall 2020 FYI Friday series, Oct. 9, 9-10 a.m. via Zoom. Registration required.
Apply for the $5k Innovation Day Award by Oct. 16: OSU faculty members are invited to submit a one-page Idea Pitch to the OSU Advantage office for the chance to receive a $5k award. The Idea Pitch should answer a commercial question in the faculty member’s research such as “With this proof, I can confirm that I have unique innovative technology” or “I can confirm which industry will be interested in the outcome of this research.” Attendance at the Oct. 8 “From Idea to Societal Impact” virtual event is required to be eligible to submit. More information is here: https://lnkd.in/gXJnKgM
SEIU Admin Class/Comp Survey: During bargaining SEIU and Management agreed to review the class and compensation system for the Administrative Support job family class and the Accounting Tech/Payroll Tech specifications. This includes all Admin classifications, OS classifications and payroll tech or accounting tech. Please take the survey:
We need your input. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey. If you have questions you can contact OSU SEIU leader Jessica King or organizer Siobhan Burke at [email protected].
Monthly Emergency Preparedness Topic: Earthquake - Experts predict that the Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake will occur within our lifetime. The projected magnitude is 9.0, with shaking lasting for 5-7 minutes. The Oregon coast will also experience a tsunami (30-40 foot wave) that follows the earthquake. This month’s poster can be downloaded at: https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/earthquake
Health & Safety: The University Health & Safety Committee wants to promote health and safety by providing the following information related to pandemic stress https://www.saif.com/employer-guide/your-workers-may-need-help-with-pandemic-stress.html. You can also access OSU’s University Health & Safety Committee online at http://ehs.oregonstate.edu/uhsc, including past meeting minutes, information on how to contact a committee member and a link to report safety concerns online.
Updates to University Policies & Standards: Please visit the University Policy & Standards page to learn about recent policy updates: http://policy.oregonstate.edu/whats-new. This page is updated frequently with new developments, so we encourage you to check back regularly. Also, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter here.
Sign Up for TurboVote: OSU has partnered with TurboVote, which provides you with the information you need to vote with confidence. Sign up for election reminders, get help with voter registration, learn about voting by mail — all in one place. Sign up before the Oct. 13 voter registration deadline by visiting http://oregonstate.turbovote.org/?r=TODAY.
Announcing FYI Friday Workshops for Faculty and Staff: The annual Training Days event coordinated by University Human Resources will be modified this year due to the limitations on physical gatherings during COVID-19. In place of the in-person two-day conference normally scheduled in November, this fall UHR will be piloting a new program called FYI Friday. The FYI Friday program is similar to Training Days, in that it is a platform for various university groups to share information with the OSU community. And, for greater accessibility, FYI Friday sessions will be presented remotely, on Fridays throughout the year. Stay tuned for upcoming session announcements in OSUToday. See the Fall line-up and register here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/training/training-days
Health Check and COVID-19 Resources on OSU Mobile: The new Health Check tool and additional COVID-19 resources are now available on OSU Mobile. Don't have the app? Download it today at beav.es/app or access the health check directly at beav.es/healthcheck. For help setting up the app, check out this video walk-through: https://youtu.be/XpsUypnjj4E.
The Nature of Isolation: In today's video, photographer and poet Gili Haimovich shares three photographs from her time sheltering in place. Her photos titled "Blocked," "Caged in the Outdoors" and "Shrub's Deity" invite new perspectives on the plants and animals right outside our doors. 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.
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NEW! Facilities Services at Oregon State University is seeking a full-time Alarm Maintenance Electrician. Posting #P02774CT. Closes Oct. 21.
"'Only today,’ he said, ‘today, in October sun, it’s all gold—sky and tree and water. Everything just before it changes looks to be made of gold.’"~ Eudora Welty.
Corvallis: Mostly cloudy, high of 69, low of 51. Partly sunny tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Haze, high of 72, low of 45. Mostly sunny tomorrow.
Newport: Slight chance of drizzle, high of 68, low of 52. Partly sunny tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/