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. For more about this section, see: https://today.oregonstate.edu/email/submission-guidelines.

OSU-led study shows cystic fibrosis patients can benefit from vitamin supplements (KTVZ)

Cystic fibrosis patients who supplement their diet with vitamin C can also derive greater benefit from another antioxidant, vitamin E, resulting in a reduction in damaging inflammation, a study led by Oregon State University suggests.
 

Cassie the running robot achieves Guinness World Record in 100-meter dash in Oregon (USA Today)

While paling in comparison to a Usain Bolt (who holds the human world record at 9.58 seconds), Cassie's time of 24.73 seconds is impressive considering it's the first robot to use machine learning to control a running gait on outdoor terrain. The feat was executed on Oregon State's Whyte Track and Field Center.
 

Food versus energy: Can agrivoltaic farming solve both crises? (Energy Monitor)

In Longmont, Colorado, Jack's Solar Garden has established itself as the country's largest commercially active site for agrivoltaics research, and researchers at Oregon State University are experimenting with growing crops between traditional utility-scale solar PV panels that are not elevated.
 

How Miss Marple and British crime fiction help us explore mysteries of the soul (Baptist News Global)

A piece by OSU's Susan Shaw.
 

Today's photo


Reflection: Susan Yeager with Professional and Continuing Education sent in this photo of a quiet bridge refection over Big Creek south of Yachats. We are accepting photo submissions at [email protected].

Timely Teaching Tips: Looking for a new way to bring class assignments to life? Consider how Authentic Audiences for Student Learning can add a sense of purpose to an assignment, provide an incentive for students to produce high-quality work and create an opportunity for students to provide service to others via their coursework. 

Today

Hattie Redmond Women and Gender Center Welcome Event — Fall 2022: Join us for our HRWGC Fall 2022 Welcome event happening on Thursday, Sept. 29 from noon to 4 p.m. at the HRWGC and the Library Quad. We will have crafts, games, cookies and our resource fair.

HMSC Research Seminar: Shawn Rowe, a free-choice learning specialist with Oregon Sea Grant; Susan Rowe with Precollege Programs; and Ford Evans, a research associate with COMES at OSU, will be giving a seminar titled “DIVE 4 Ocean Literacy Coastal Hazards Virtual Reality Experience,” Sept. 29, 3:30 p.m., in person at HMSC’s GVMSB Auditorium or online. Zoom link or call +1-971-247-1195 Meeting ID: 945 5573 115. Click here for more information.

Carey Hilbert’s retirement party: After 26 years at OSU, Carey Hilbert is retiring. Stop by the Hallie Ford Center on Sept. 29 between 3:30-5 p.m. to enjoy snacks and beverages, congratulate Carey on her accomplishment and wish her luck with this new stage in her life. If unable to attend please sign the e-card at this link https://www.groupgreeting.com/sign/adf7fe634b62506. Contact Caitlyn Aitkins ([email protected]) with any questions.

Events

NEW! Dept. of Public Safety to host Coffee with a Cop event on Oct. 3: Join Oregon State University’s Department of Public Safety for the upcoming Coffee with a Cop event from 9-11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 3. The event will be held in the covered patio area of the SEC Plaza. Coffee with a Cop provides an opportunity for members of the university and the Corvallis community to meet with OSU’s police and public safety officers in a casual setting to ask questions and share ideas. Free fresh brewed coffee will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

NEW! 4-H Open House in Benton County: The annual 4-H Open House takes place Oct. 6, 6:30 p.m., at the Benton County Fairgrounds Solar Building. Benton County 4-H serves over 3,000 youth annually through community clubs, school programs and camps. Youth who are 9-19 years of age as of Sept. 1, 2022, are eligible to join 4-H. The organization also offers a 4-H Cloverbud program for children 5-8 years old as of Sept. 1, 2022. For more information, see the website.

Newport booster clinic: OSU’s Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport will be hosting a COVID-19 booster clinic Sept. 30, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. in the Guin Library Seminar Room. Pfizer bivalent boosters will be available for those 12 and older while supplies last. Boosters are free and no ID or insurance is required. Please bring your CDC vaccination card. A limited number of flu shots will also be available. For more information, please visit the Beaver Booster website.

Music à la Carte: Oregon Symphony Bassoon Trio. Join us for a casual, lunchtime recital in the Memorial Union Lounge, featuring a program from members of the Oregon Symphony: Carin Miller, Vincent Igusa and Kai Rock. This bassoon trio will perform a program varying from Grandos Walzes to Lowell Shaw Tripperies. Sept. 30 at noon. Free, open to all.

Literary Northwest Series: Sindya Bhanoo. The School of Writing, Literature and Film begins fall term with the first speaker in the Literary Northwest Series. Fiction writer and OSU assistant professor Sindya Bhanoo, author of the story collections, “Seeking Fortune Elsewhere,” will give a reading in The Valley Library Rotunda. Friday, Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m. The event is free and open to all. More information.

UPDATED! OSU GO’s annual Global Opportunities Fair: Join the Office of Global Opportunities, college-based coordinators and program providers during this three-hour event that allows students to explore the many ways they can study, research and intern abroad through OSU. Programs range from short-term faculty-led to academic year exchange programs; more than 200 programs in 50+ countries. Oct. 5, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the SEC Plaza. For more information, visit academicaffairs.oregonstate.edu/osugo.

OSUsed Store Public Sales: The OSUsed Store carries furniture, computers, household items, office supplies and more, at 644 SW 13th Street. Public sales are open to all shoppers Friday, noon to 3 p.m.; details here. Staff may shop for their department Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; details here.

Lectures, Workshops, Webinars

NEW! JET Program Info Session: OSU students can apply to live and work in Japan after graduation through the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program. An info session to learn more and ask questions with JET Program alumni and OSU staff is offered Oct. 10, 5 p.m. in Stag 160. Application closes Nov. 15 for start dates in July and August 2023. Full details on the https://jetprogramusa.org/ website.

Anthropology Lecture Series — Kirsten Hextrum, “The Tyranny of Athletic Merit: Privilege and Power in College Admissions.” Hextrum is an assistant professor in the OSU School of Language, Culture and Society. The lecture is free and open to OSU faculty and students. Sept. 30 at noon. In person at Strand Hall 211. Also available via Zoom Meeting ID: 985 0100 2019.

College of Public Health and Human Sciences Friday Research Seminar: “Healthy Oregon Project – current research and future opportunities” will be presented from 1-2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, HFC 115 and Zoom, by Jackie Shannon, professor at OHSU-PSU School of Public Health.

Professional Faculty Leadership Association presents "Remind Me Your Pronouns? Knowledge & Skills for LGBTQ Advocacy." Presented by Jeff Kenney, director of institutional education for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Join us for an active learning session to better support our colleagues, students, friends and family. Zoom event, Monday, Oct. 3, 1-2 p.m. For more information and to register click here.

Information Session: New & Expanded Student Support Resources. Join representatives from Counseling & Psychological Services, the Office of the Dean of Students, and the Center for Advocacy, Prevention, and Education to learn more about new and expanded resources for students. Oct. 3, 3:30-5 p.m. in the Memorial Union, room 109. Additional details can be found at https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/new_expanded_student_support_resources.

Leadership experience: Community Engagement & Leadership is hosting a day-long immersive leadership experience, “Beavs Lead: Spark” Oct. 15, 10 a.m.-4 p .m., in the AAPC. Students will have the opportunity to explore their personal leadership approach by examining their values, strengths, identities and passions. This event is open to all students. Lunch will be provided. Register here: beav.es/cel.

Innovation to Market -- Funding & Training Opportunities: OSU faculty and graduate student researchers are invited to join the OSU Advantage office Oct. 6 for a one-hour virtual event (offered once in the morning and once in the afternoon) 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 OSU Advantage. Register here for a Zoom link: https://forms.gle/TkqQC14sa6UbQ8rw9

Take Note

Winter course materials: The OSU Beaver Store is accepting Winter 2023 course materials adoptions starting Oct. 4. Faculty or designated staff can submit course material adoptions here: https://beavs.osubeaverstore.com/adoptions/. Submitting course material adoptions prior to Winter term registration assists students to budget for expenses and allows the non-profit campus store to start sourcing low-cost formats of the required materials. Questions or need assistance? Contact [email protected] or [email protected].

Recruiting participants for bicycling simulator experiment: The OSU Bicycling Simulator lab is seeking participants for an experiment who are at least 18 years old and have ridden a bicycle in the last 10 years. The purpose of this study is to make autonomous vehicles safer for bicyclists. Participation involves a one-hour time commitment and coming to the OSU Bicycling Simulator. Participants will be compensated $20 for their time. To schedule a time to participate or for more information, please email Amy Wyman at [email protected]

Sole Source Public Notification — Faculty and Staff: A reminder, PCMM is now posting public notice of all decisions to award a sole source contract on the OSU business and bid opportunities website for seven calendar days before procurement of the related goods or services. The public posting is an important tool in verifying a sole source determination. For additional information, visit the Procurement website at https://fa.oregonstate.edu/pac.

National Transfer Student Week: Every third week of October, OSU participates in National Transfer Student Week, celebrating and honoring our transfer students. If your department has plans to participate, please share with us your event, workshop or activity details here. For inclusion in marketing and website promotion, please submit your event no later than Friday, Oct. 7. An overview of the previous years' events and activities can be found on beav.es/NTSW. For questions, please reach out to [email protected].    

Notice of policy action: The university community is invited to review and provide comment on a proposed university policy, which may be found on the What's New page of the University Policy & Standards website. The policy is University Policy 07-026 Vehicle Use for University Business. Comments must be received by Oct. 10.

Research Office System Update to Cayuse Human Ethics: The Research Office is excited to announce that the Human Research Protections Program is transitioning the IRB protocol submission module to Cayuse Human Ethics. The last day for PIs to submit any materials through the old system, iRIS, is Oct. 3. For more information and actions PIs will need to take, please see our newly-updated HRPP Cayuse HE Transition website and FAQs.  

OSU Flu clinic: To register for the Oct. 5 flu clinic, to be held in the MU Ballroom, participants must complete the sign-up process by Sept. 30. Follow the directions carefully. Detailed directions are located here. OSU Faculty/Staff/Students sign-up at this link: https://www.fredmeyer.com/rx/guest/get-vaccinated.  To register for the Oct. 17 clinic, follow the same steps starting Sept. 29 and complete the process by Oct. 9.

TIAA retirement consultations: Employees who are interested in retirement consultations with TIAA can sign up for times next week at the following links: Retirement financial website, Workshops and Events | University Human Resources | Oregon State University; direct link to sign up, TIAA- Seminars & Meeting. Questions? Contact [email protected].

International Education Week is Nov. 14-18: Each year in the third week of November, Oregon State University celebrates International Education Week. If your unit has existing events planned in fall term which connect to the theme of international exchange and global engagement, or if you would like to plan an event during this week for your unit to celebrate OSU’s global achievements, impacts and community, please provide details via this webform by Friday, Oct. 7 for inclusion in centralized marketing materials. For questions, contact [email protected].

Internationalization grant application now open: The Office of Faculty Affairs Internationalization Grant is open to all OSU professional and academic faculty and INTO OSU employees. The program awards up to $5,000 for projects that advance the university’s internationalization agenda. Applications for the fall cycle are due by Friday, Oct. 14. 5 p.m. For more information and to apply, visit https://global.oregonstate.edu/internationalization-grant-program.

Boosters for Beavs: Free COVID-19 booster clinics are open to the public at our Corvallis, Bend and Newport locations. Updated bivalent booster doses are available while supplies last. ID and insurance are not required. Please bring your CDC COVID-19 vaccination card if possible. Masks are required and provided. Subject to changes. Newport: Sept. 30, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Hatfield Marine Science Center Guin Library. Corvallis: Oct. 10-14, 12-4 p.m., Memorial Union. Bend: Oct. 14, 1-5 p.m., Ray Hall, Atrium 011 and 013. Corvallis: Nov. 14-18, 12-4 p.m., Memorial Union. Visit beav.es/blitz for more information.

Free COVID tests: Free iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Tests are available on the Corvallis and Bend campuses and at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport. Each box contains two tests. While supplies last, OSU community members can pick up these self-test kits without restrictions. Please note the FDA has extended the self-test kit expiration dates by six months. 

Weather

"The capacity to learn is a gift; the ability to learn is a skill; the willingness to learn is a choice." ~  Brian Herbert

Corvallis: Showers likely today, high of 69, low of 52. Sunny tomorrow.

Central Oregon: Slight chance of showers today, high of 64, low of 40. Sunny tomorrow.

Newport: Chance of showers today, high of 66, low of 52. Sunny tomorrow.

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