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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
We talk a lot about how human activity could be driving global declines in pollinator species like bees, but we don't often consider the impacts of land management practices on wild bees outside of agricultural systems. Two Oregon State University researches have been studying the issue.
Researchers at Oregon State University have successfully identified a class of compounds called thiophenols that contribute to smoke taint, according to an April 16 press release. The research team, in partnership with Washington State University, proved that the presence of thiophenols can indicate ruined harvests and smoky-tasting wine. (see also Phys Org, KTVZ)
An opinion piece by Inara Scott, associate dean for teaching and learning in the College of Business at Oregon State University.
The library also works with the Oregon State University Extension Service and other community partners to host food demonstrations.
if you're between 10 and 18, the OSU Extension Service will teach you how to babysit.
The decision was made April 14th by the Board of Trustees. Undergraduate students returning to campus will see a 3.9% increase in their tuition, while new undergrads can expect a 4.4% increase. (see also KTVZ)
Visiting the end of the world: "Over spring break we -- (Kate Gallagher, Contemplative Studies, and David Zarling, NMPAN--Extension) -- were thinking of our OSU community while visiting the post office at the 'end of the world' in Tierra Del Fuego National Park, Argentina." We are accepting photo submissions at [email protected].
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Are your students preparing for the first exam? Remind them of the difference between memorizing and practicing active recall. Practicing recall helps students become comfortable using content knowledge under test-like conditions, and to develop metacognitive skills and memory cues useful in exams. The Academic Success Center’s Active Studying worksheet helps students get started.
OSU Data Day: OSU will host its inaugural Data Day 9 a.m.-4 p.m., April 18 at the Alumni Center. The OSU community will be invited to preview new analytics tools and contribute to a broader conversation designed to expand and accelerate the use of OSU data as a strategic asset. Visit the event website for more information and registration.
Center for Teaching and Learning QT Teaching Talk: “Beyond the Americans with Disabilities Act: Teaching for Disability Justice.” Common frames for equity, shaped by state and federal laws, is only the beginning of realizing a more just classroom. Participants will evaluate and develop their instructional practices using a maturity model for disability justice. Presenter: Jeff Kenney, director of DEI Education, Office of Institutional Diversity. 11-11:50 a.m., April 18, LINC 414. Register.
College of Engineering Faculty Lecture: Desiree Tullos. “What it Takes to Take Down a Dam.” April 18, noon to 1 p.m.; virtual lecture; free and open to the public. Details and registration: beav.es/5Dz.
Department of Horticulture seminar series: Ryssa Parks, MS graduate student, horticulture, will present, “An Overview of Improvements in the Use of Entomopathogenic Fungi for Pest Management;" and Scout Dahms-May, MS graduate student, horticulture, will present, “Not So Dysfunctional Traits: Functional Traits as Indicators of Drought Responses,” noon April 18 in ALS 4001 or via Zoom. The event is free and open to the public: https://horticulture.oregonstate.edu/horticulture-0.
NEW! OSU Employee Parent Connection: This is an opportunity for OSU’s parenting employees to come together through Zoom and talk about anything related to parenting and working. Share resources with each other, ask questions of each other, celebrate milestones and more. Takes place 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays during spring term. Email Kristi King, [email protected], with the Family Resource Center for the Zoom link.
Earth Day: This Earth Day, hear stories about bold solutions for a better planet from three CEOAS alums. Attendees will learn about innovations in climate technology, ocean policy and the growing blue economy. Panelists are Julie Pullen, partner and chief scientist at Propeller, a climate technology investor; Margaret Leinen, director of Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego; and Richard (Rick) Spinrad, U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and NOAA administrator. Moderated by Dean Tuba Özkan-Haller. 5:30 p.m., April 18 via Zoom. Register at https://ceoas.oregonstate.edu/earth-day.
Antisemitism in America: The Numbers, Why They Are So Bad, and What Can Be Done About Them. Stephen Paolini, associate regional director of the ADL's Northwest regional office, will offer insights into the apparent surge in antisemitism and will suggest possible remedies. Paolini is based in Seattle and is responsible for six states, from Alaska to Oregon. 7-8:30 p.m., April 18, in LInC Room 210 and via livestream. Free, open to all. Registration required.
Ask big questions at Alpha: The Catholic Student Association invites students to free dessert, talk and discussion. Alpha is a place to discuss big questions about life, faith, meaning and God in an open and welcoming environment, regardless of your religious belief. 7:30-8:45 p.m., April 18, MU Pan-Afrikan Sankofa Room. Continues every Tuesday throughout the term. Click here to register.
NEW! Earth Saturday of Service '23: Mark your calendar for April 22: Better our community and honor the Earth through service-learning. Registration and details can be found on the Community Engagement & Leadership homepage: beav.es/cel. Accommodations for disabilities may be made by contacting 541-737-3041 or [email protected].
NEW! The Little Gallery presents Dolors Escala: "The Mystery of the Monotype," an exhibition of engravings inspired by nature and landscape from the artist’s abstract perspective. On display from April 3-May 12 with an artist’s reception 3:30-5 p.m. April 20. Visit beav.es/little-gallery for more information.
NEW! Address Unknown: A Dramatic Reading. This work examines the decline of a friendship between two businessmen, one an American Jew and the other a German expatriate who falls under the spell of Nazism after he returns to Germany. "Address Unknown" was first published as a short novel by Kathrine Kressmann Taylor. In the performance, the businessmen are played by Jonathan Katz, professor emeritus of history, and by Neil Davison, professor in the School of Writing, Literature and Film. Directed by Charlotte Headrick, emeritus professor in theatre arts. 7-8:30 p.m., April 20, in Kearney 112 and available via livestream. Free, open to all. Registration required.
Land a summer internship or a post-grad job at a spring career fair: Students, are you still deciding on plans for the summer? Come to a spring career fair to maximize your chances of landing a great job or internship. Whether you want to work for a non-profit agency, a research lab, a local business or a multinational company, you can find a relevant connection to the job you’re looking for at a spring career fair. Visit Handshake to see all spring career fairs and register now. Need to pick just one fair? Head to the Spring All-Industries Career & Internship Fair, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 19, for the widest variety of opportunities.
OSU Beaver Dads: Come join in with other self-identified dads from around the Corvallis campus to talk about parenting, work and everything in between. Lunch will be provided. This is a time for informal conversation, so come late or leave early if you need, ask questions of other dads, share experiences/stories/resources and more. Facilitated by Tarron Anderson. Noon to 1:30 p.m., April 19, MU 212. Questions can be directed to [email protected], with the Family Resource Center.
Letter Writing to Incarcerated Survivors: Build connection, community and coalition with incarcerated survivors of sexual violence by writing a letter of support and participating in a collaborative art piece, 2:30-4:30 p.m, April 19, Pride Center, SEC Suite 112. Materials provided; there will be free food and a prize raffle for attendees. This event is part of OSU's slate of programs recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness/Action Month (SAAM). To learn more about SAAM please visit https://dce.oregonstate.edu/saam.
Visiting Artists and Scholars lecture series: Susan Collins, “Transporting Skies.” Collins, head of research and professor of fine art at the Slade School of Fine Art, UCL, is an artist who works in electronic media across gallery, public and online locations. Artist reception at 5 p.m., lecture at 6 p.m. April 19 in The LaSells Stewart Center. Collins has a concurrent exhibition at the Joan Truckenbrod Gallery in downtown Corvallis opening April 20.
OSU Album Club: "My Aim is True" by Elvis Costello. Hosted by rock historian and University Director of Popular Music Bob Santelli. It's like a book club, only we listen to and discuss the greatest rock and pop albums of all time. Wednesday, April 19 at 7-8:30 p.m. Live in person in the LaSells Stewart Center Ag Science Room. Also available remotely on Zoom. Register at https://beav.es/SPJ.
Beyond Earth Day: Beyond Earth Day celebrates people and the planet annually at OSU. Events run from April 15 to April 28. It celebrates the well-being of our society, economy and planet, while learning about earth ecosystems, wellness, viable economies, social equity and more. More info beav.es/BeyondEarthDay. Questions? Contact [email protected] or (541) 737-3041.
Orange Media open house: Join us at the Orange Media Network open house from 4-7 p.m., April 26 on the fourth floor of the SEC and the SEC Plaza. This event will include activities, music and snow cones. Explore the exciting world of media and discover how students can turn their passion into a rewarding career. Whether you're interested in broadcasting, journalism, multimedia production, creative design, sales/marketing or more, our team of experts will be on hand to guide you every step of the way.
NEW! Care Talk -- Succeed at Work: Mentoring. Explore your potential through peer mentoring. Peer-to-peer mentoring involves solution-based conversation and discussion. The focus is on the individual. Conversations can be diverse from office policies and politics to work/life balance. 10 a.m., April 20. Register today.
NEW! Spring assessment workshop: Program assessment leads please join the team from Assessment and Accreditation 1-2 p.m., April 20 in Milam 215. Hear how a few OSU programs engage faculty in assessment conversations and coordinate assessment data collection efforts in an interdisciplinary program. RSVP or for more information, contact [email protected].
NEW! Faculty Conversation: ChatGPT and Generative AI. Join the Center for Teaching and Learning and UIT-Academic Technologies for 45 minutes of conversation around ChatGPT and generative AI. We will raise awareness of these tools, discuss challenges and explore potential approaches for teaching and learning in the era of newly emerging technology. 2-2:45 p.m., April 20. Zoom only; registration required.
NEW! HMSC Research Seminar: Neil Thompson with the Oregon Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service located at Hatfield will be giving a seminar titled, “Bringing genomic selection into shellfish aquaculture; an introduction to the POGS project,” at 3:30 p.m., April 20. 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.
NEW! Department of Botany & Plant Pathology spring seminar series: “Regulation of Stem Cell Fate During Plant Development,” presented by Jennifer Fletcher of USDA Plant Gene Expression Center, 4 p.m., April 20, ALS 4001 and via Zoom. For complete schedule visit the BPP Seminar website.
NEW! Masculinity discussion: Join Community Engagement & Leadership and the Hattie Redmond Women and Gender Center for an evening of meaningful dialogue as we explore what masculinity means to us as individuals. This event will take place 4-6 p.m., April 20 in MU13. All are welcome, regardless of gender identity or background. Registration is recommended. Register at: Beav.es/cel.
NEW! FST Farm 2 Fork Webinar: "The Oregon Way." Would you like to learn about Built Oregon, a nonprofit that focuses on supporting Oregon’s consumer product ecosystem? Noon to 12:45 p.m., April 21. Register today.
Nurturely Enviro-Natal Health Equity Symposium: Co-sponsored by the OSU ASP3IRE Children’s Environmental Health Center and the Hallie E. Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families. Hallie E. Ford Center 115 or livestream, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., April 19 with reception to follow. Free unless you are seeking a certificate for continuing education credit. Please register for in-person and livestream attendance: https://nurturely.org/planet.
Care Talk -- Caring for Aging Loved Ones: Legal and Financial Wellness Check-Up. This session will discuss locating and organizing important documents, executing or updating important legal documents (e.g., wills, trusts, advance directives, guardianships/conservatorships), finding an elder care attorney, understanding costs of care for home care and senior living and planning for your own future. 10 a.m. April 19. Register today.
Panel Discussion: China and Three Issues of Human Rights. Darren Byler will speak on the persecution of the Uyghurs, a large Muslim minority group concentrated in western China. Byler is assistant professor of international studies at Simon Fraser University. Jeffrey Wasserstrom, Chancellor’s Professor of History at the University of California-Irvine, will discuss the Chinese crackdown on democracy and free speech in Hong Kong. June Teufel Dreyer will analyze the threat to the independence of Taiwan. Dreyer is professor of political science at the University of Miami. Noon to 1:30 p.m., April 19 via Zoom. Registration required.
April Research Integrity forum: Updates and resources from the Program for Responsible Research Practices. Join Lisa Leventhal for an overview of the Program for Responsible Research Practices, including changes to the NIH and NSF training requirements, practical resources to enhance and teach responsible conduct of research, tips for preventing and resolving authorship disputes and de-mystifying the research misconduct process. 1-2 p.m., April 19. Open to all interested parties. Register here to attend. For more information contact [email protected].
Biochemistry/biophysics talk: Oregon State University Distinguished Professor Joseph Beckman will present a seminar titled “Fifty Years of Radical Thinking in Biology: And Some Radical Thinking about BB Going Forward.” 3 p.m., April 19, ALS 4001.
WRS seminar series: Jana Compton from the EPA, "Watershed nutrient budgets: Navigating from sources and costs to management and solutions," 4 p.m., April 19 in Wilkinson 203 or on Zoom. Reach out to [email protected] for Zoom details.
Book Talk: Judy Batalion, "The Light of Days: The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler's Ghettos." In her book, Batalion introduces readers to the dedicated young Jewish women who became resistance fighters during the Holocaust. "The Light of Days" chronicles an unforgettable tale of war, the fight for freedom, extraordinary courage, female friendship, and survival in the face of staggering odds. 7-8:30 p.m., April 19 via Zoom. Registration required.
Spring Assessment workshop: Program assessment leads can join the team from Assessment and Accreditation from 1-2 p.m., April 20 in Milam 215 to hear how a few OSU programs engage faculty in assessment conversations and coordinate assessment data collection efforts in an interdisciplinary program. RSVP or for more information, contact [email protected].
NAdult & Higher Education info session: You’re invited to learn about the College of Education’s Adult & Higher Education Master’s degree and Instructional Design certificate. Join us for an overview of the programs, career possibilities and advice from a recent graduate. Noon to 1 p.m., April 27. RSVP for the Zoom link. Contact [email protected] for questions.
“Know Your Weeds” community workshop: Join OSU Extension Master Gardeners and the Benton Soil and Water Conservation District for a free workshop to learn about the impacts of invasive species and how to identify and remove some of the worst offenders in your own backyard. 6 p.m., May 2, Corvallis Community Center (C3). Register by April 25. https://bentonswcd.org/know-your-weeds-workshop-register-now/.
NEW! Listen to podcasts featuring OSU’s 2023 Alumni Fellows: Get to know a group of Beavers making positive change in Portland and across the Pacific Northwest. Learn how the proven career success of our distinguished 2023 Alumni Fellows goes arm-in-arm with mentoring, service, community-building, innovation and leadership — and how their experiences at OSU prepared them for this work. All four episodes are out now to watch and listen at ForOregonState.org/Fellows.
NEW! Mid-Month Emergency Preparedness Topic: Fire. Nationally since 2000, 85 fatal fires, claiming 118 lives, have occurred on college campuses, in Greek housing or in off-campus housing within three miles of the campus. Each year more than 2,500 people die and 12,600 are injured in home fires in the United States, with direct property loss due to home fires estimated at $7.3 billion annually. By preparing in advance, you can know how you will respond if a fire strikes. More information can be found here: https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/fire.
NEW! Robotic Sound Research Study: The Oregon State University Department of Mechanical Engineering is conducting a research study to better understand how people interact with robots that sound different. The study lasts for about 45 minutes. The full study title is “Evaluating Sonification for Interactive Robots” and the principal investigator is Prof. Naomi Fitter. Please contact Nnamdi Nwagwu at [email protected] to sign up.
Read the Spring 2023 Oregon Stater: The Spring 2023 edition of OSU’s alumni magazine, the Oregon Stater, is now available online. In this food-themed issue, hear about how researchers are helping farmers adapt to new climate extremes, take a bite of experiential learning with the student-made Beaver Classic line of foods, learn how the Basic Needs Center is changing the conversation around student hunger, enjoy a cornucopia of OSU food trivia, meet the co-founder of Panda Express, hear an update from President Murthy and more.
SAAM Activist nomination: In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness/Action Month (SAAM), the Center for Advocacy, Prevention, and Education (CAPE) is running a social media series to acknowledge the folx working to end sexual violence in their community. If you know someone in the OSU community or beyond doing this work and would like to recognize them, we welcome you to nominate them at bit.ly/SAAMnominate. Nominations are being accepted until the end of April. Check out @cape_osu on Instagram to see nominees.
Community Engagement & Leadership (CEL) is now hiring student employees to start in Fall 2023: Student staff plan events, meet with community partners and facilitate educational programs (service projects, workshops, community dialogues, etc.). Student employees will gain experience in solving complex problems, interpersonal communication and teamwork, and learn about leadership, social change and justice. Apply now: beav.es/cel-job. Extended application deadline April 28. For more information, contact Peter Wilkinson at [email protected] or 541-737-3041.
Open Call for Submissions: Soundbox Six. OSU students, faculty, staff, alumni and people beyond the campus community are invited to submit intermedia, sound, text, music, radio art, video art, performance-art, social media art and digital installations to this year's Soundbox Six. Please complete the submission form and submit a link to your work by midnight April 30. Digital and performance works should be no longer than 10 minutes, and you must provide an unlisted YouTube link that gives us permission to view and download the work. Note: Your Creative Commons license must be identified and all contributing authors must be properly credited. Send link to: [email protected]. For more information on how to submit click the link here.
Internationalization Grant application closes Friday: 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 spring cycle are due by 5 p.m., April 21. For more information and to apply, please visit the website. https://global.oregonstate.edu/internationalization-grant-program
Celebrating Undergraduate Excellence: The last day to register to present work at Celebrating Undergraduate Excellence (CUE) has been extended to May 1. Encourage students to submit their work. All majors and academic levels are welcome. Help designing and printing posters is available. Contact [email protected] for questions.
Affordable Learning Grant: OSU's Open Educational Resources Unit is accepting proposals for the Affordable Learning Grant until May 19. The grant provides funding to adopt, adapt or author an open educational resource, such as a textbook. An open textbook is one that is published under an open copyright license and is made freely available online for students, faculty and the public. All funding is a department-to-department transfer. Please talk to your department head about how this applies to the grant. Questions? Contact OERU Director Stefanie Buck.
Fiscal policy revisions: 03-140-401 Travel has had a minor revision to add TSA PreCheck to the list of Non-Reimbursable Expenses; 03-110-209 Refundable Deposits has been deleted and replaced by a definition; 03-110-210 Attendee Event Payments has been merged into 03-150-202 Agency Funds.
Applications open for 2023 Homecoming Court: Students can share their Beaver passion and pride by applying to become a 2023 OSU Homecoming Court Ambassador. Students selected will get to represent OSU at campus events, mingle with alumni and university leadership and win a one-time $500 scholarship! Encourage students to apply: Applications are open now and will close Friday, May 12.
Speaker funding available: The President’s Commission on the Status of Women has funding available for groups seeking to engage speakers (virtually or in person) whose message supports PCOSW’s mission of advancing gender equity at OSU. Sponsorship averages $500 depending on the remaining budget and number of requests. To apply, fill out this form by April 25. For more information on PCOSW, visit our website.
Award nominations sought: The President’s Commission on the Status of Women is currently accepting nominations for the University Mentoring and Professional Development award. This award recognizes any classified, professional faculty or faculty member who excels in mentoring, supporting and encouraging OSU employees, especially women and those from under-represented groups or non-traditional careers, and making available to them opportunities for professional, educational and personal development. Submit your nomination by May 28 to https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9QWONGcohZI30gu.
“With every mistake, we must surely be learning.” ~ George Harrison
Corvallis: Showers today, high of 48, low of 37. Showers tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Partly sunny today, high of 44, low of 26. Chance of snow showers Wednesday.
Newport: Showers and breezy today, high of 48, low of 37. Showers tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/.