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
 

U.S. Department of Education awards $475,000 to OSU migrant student support program (KEZI)

Oregon State University is one of two state educational institutions receiving federal funding in support of programs supporting students who are migrant or seasonal farm workers, state officials said.
 

Massive iceberg discharges during the last ice age had no impact on nearby Greenland, raising new questions about climate dynamics (SciTechDaily)

But little was known about the events’ effect on nearby Greenland, which is thought to be very sensitive to events in the North Atlantic. A new study from Oregon State University researchers, just published in the journal Nature, provides a definitive answer. (see also KATU)
 

NE Oregon farmers, scientists lay out strategy for war against armyworms (East Oregonian)

Darrin Walenta, an agronomist with field crop responsibilities for Wallowa, Baker and Union counties for Oregon State University Extension, said they are placing traps that contain pheromones of the female armyworm moths in likely hot spots around the region. The scents emitted by the pheromones will attract male armyworms to the traps and data can be collected from them.
 

Breaking Barriers awards celebrate OSU community members who advance gender equity (LIFE@OSU)

Eight women including a team of IT professionals, a faculty member and a doctoral student were honored April 24 during the Breaking Barriers awards banquet, which recognizes faculty, staff and students who have worked to advance gender equity at Oregon State University.
 

Today's photo


Chilean sunrise: Environmental sciences major Gillian Blaschke says, “This is the sunrise over the General Carrera Lake in Puerto Guadal, Chile, where I stayed as part of a College of Forestry study abroad trip over this last spring break.” We are accepting photo submissions at [email protected].

NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Are your students interested in a range of academic success topics? Share the Where Do I Start? quiz. It will direct students to specific resources on the Academic Success Center’s Learning CornerASC Strategists are available in person or via email, phone or text if students want to talk with someone about potential success strategies and resources.

Today

OSU Health Professions Fair: The Health Professions Fair connects students with admissions representatives from over 70 health professions schools in Oregon and across the country. This free event will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m., April 25 in the MU Ballroom. Students from all majors, first-year through seniors, are welcome. For more information, visit the event website

Activity Fair: Join the Center for Advocacy, Prevention & Education, the Sexual Assault Awareness/Action Month Planning Committee and campus and community organizations for an activity fair. Stop by the MU Quad from 11 a.m.-3 p.m, April 25 to learn more about upcoming SAAM events and available resources while enjoying creative activities and free ice cream from the OSU Creamery. To learn more about SAAM please visit https://dce.oregonstate.edu/saam.

PFLA leadership series: "12 Rules of Professional Growth and Contributing Leadership Within OSU," presented by Steve Clark, University Relations and Marketing. 11 a.m. to noon April 25. For more information about the event and how to register, click here.

NEW! People and Nature Seminar: Emma Sloan (Forest Ecosystems & Society) will present, “Equity in Resilience: Wildfire in the Rogue River Basin." The lecture is free and open to all. Bexell Hall 414 or join online (https://beav.es/pan). Noon to 12:45 p.m., April 25. This seminar series is sponsored by the School of Public Policy and the departments of Forest Ecosystems & Society and Fisheries, Wildlife, & Conservation Sciences. For more information, for more visit: https://peopleandnatureosu.weebly.com/schedule.html.

Department of Horticulture seminar: Luisa Baccin, graduate student, OSU horticulture, will present, “Aspects of horticultural crops production in Brazil," and Emily Braithwaite, MS graduate student, OSU horticulture, will present, “Understanding Pacific Northwest Turfgrass Plant-Parasitic Nematode Communities.” Noon, April 25, ALS 4001 or Zoom. Zoom information: https://horticulture.oregonstate.edu/horticulture-0.

The Making of a Public Radio Show: A Conversation with the Team from Live Wire. Live Wire is a weekly radio variety program that features interviews with writers, musicians, activists, and other interesting folks, plus musical guests and comedy. Live Wire’s host, Luke Burbank, and executive producer, Laura Hadden, share over 30 years of Public Radio experience between them. OSU Associate Professor Elena Passarello has served as Live Wire’s Announcer since 2018. The event is 7:30-9 p.m. April 25 at The LaSells Stewart Center. Reserve a seat. This event will also be broadcast live on KBVR FM 88.7 and on the KBVR-FM website.

Events

NEW! Fulbright information sessions for students: The Fulbright US Student Program sponsors U.S. citizens with bachelor’s degrees to go abroad to study, research or teach English in over 140 different countries. National and Global Scholarships Advising will hold two free information sessions: 4-5 p.m., April 26, Paddle Tail Classroom, Valley Library 6420 for graduate students; and 4-5 p.m, April 27, Learning Innovation Center 345 open for all who are interested.

NEW! Sandford & Gosti: Suspended Pendant Rocks. Installation on view April 27-May 28 in Fairbanks Hall 023 (basement). Opening reception and artist talk 5:30 p.m., April 27. Free, open to all. Presented by the College of Liberal Arts-School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts.

NEW! Spring Bike Challenge, May 1-31, Corvallis Campus: May is National Bike Month. We hope you’ll celebrate with us by joining the annual Spring Bike Challenge. Teams ride in a friendly campus-wide competition to see who can bike the most days in May. You can find details and registration information on the Spring Bike Challenge webpage, or email [email protected] with questions.   

NEW! Master Gardener Annual Plant Sale & Clinic: Every first Saturday in May, the Benton County Master Gardener Association holds its Plant Sale & Clinic under cover at the fairgrounds' Solar Barn and Floral Courtyard, featuring over 10,000 plants — perennials, natives, edibles, trees and shrubs. Master Gardeners available to answer gardening questions. Proceeds from the sale support educational programs in our community. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., May 6, Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 S.W. 53rd St., Corvallis. Payments by cash, check or credit/debit card accepted.

Denim Day Tabling: Denim Day is a national campaign encouraging people to wear denim to protest the misconceptions surrounding sexual violence and show  support for survivors. The Center for Advocacy, Prevention & Education (CAPE) invites our OSU community to take part in Denim Day by stopping by the MU Brick Mall anytime from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., April 26 to take photobooth-style pictures in your denim, then tagging @cape_osu in an Instagram story to be entered into a prize raffle. This event is part of OSU's slate of programs recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness/Action Month (SAAM). To learn more about SAAM visit https://dce.oregonstate.edu/saam.

Yoga fundraiser: Support OSU Chapters of Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS), Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) and Students for Cultivating Change (SCC) noon to 1 p.m. April 26, with a yoga class at the Cesar Chaves Cultural Center (4Cs), $5 minimum donation.

What’s Happening in the Gallery Talk: Water-Ice-Sky, Antarctica and Greenland: Artist April Waters has traveled to both poles, capturing their beauty in her paintings. She will share slides about her time on the ice in Antarctica, Iceland and Greenland. 4 p.m., April 26 in the Construction and Engineering Hall at The LaSells Stewart Center. Waters is also the featured artist in “It’s the Water: An Exhibition of Painting and Photography by Seven Artists,” which runs through April 28 at The LaSells Stewart Center’s Giustina Gallery. Learn more about this talk and exhibition

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. 

Take Back the Night: Take Back the Night is an internationally recognized event that brings communities together to believe and support survivors of sexual violence in a safe, confidential space. This year’s Take Back the Night at OSU will be held from 6-10 p.m., April 26 in the MU Lounge and will feature keynote speakers, student performers, a survivor speakout and an on-campus march. There will be an exception made to OSU’s responsible employee reporting requirements for this event regarding any disclosures of sexual assault. Confidential CAPS counselors and survivor advocates from CAPE and CARDV will be on site to provide support and connection to resources.

International Student Social Justice gathering: ISSJ is a space for international students to build community and better understand race and identity in a U.S. context. Meet faculty, staff and other students, share stories and learn about support services. Noon to 3 p.m., April 28, Ettihad Cultural Center, SEC third floor. For more information, contact [email protected].

The 68th Annual Hōʻike and Lūʻau: Hui O Hawaiʻi is hosting its annual cultural show Nā Mele Kaulana O Hawaiʻi, on Saturday, April 29 at The LaSells Stewart Center. Doors open at 3:30 p.m., dinner is from 4-5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are currently on sale. Ticket link: https://beav.es/SnS.

Beaver Baseball tailgater in Portland: Join fellow alumni and fans to cheer on OSU Baseball against the UP Pilots at Ron Tonkin Field in Portland. Join the May 9 pregame tailgater from 4:30-6 p.m. and enjoy food, drinks and mingling before the first pitch. Game ticket required for entry. Register: bit.ly/OSUBaseballTailgater.

Submit diversity research publications and RSVP for the OSU Diversity Research Reception. Noon to 1 p.m. May 17, MU Horizon Room; and Cascades (streaming) Obsidian Hall, 207. Submit publication and RSVP here. The reception will highlight and celebrate the contributions of OSU researchers advancing equity through scholarship and engagement, and provide a forum for sharing ideas, making connections, and building collaborations for future research. Food and refreshments will be served at the Corvallis and Cascades campuses.

Lectures, Workshops, Webinars

NEW! HMSC Science on Tap: Tom Calvanese with the Oregon Kelp Alliance and Ford Evans with Oregon State University’s Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station at HMSC will present a public talk titled “Too many urchins and not enough kelp: A prickly situation.” 6 p.m., April 26, at HMSC’s GVMSB Auditorium or online. Webinar link or call: +1 971 247 1195 Webinar ID: 938 5985 4513. Click here for more information.

NEW! Care Talk — Your Healthy Lifestyle: Stress Management. This webinar covers common causes of stress, how to recognize your stress signals and successful strategies for managing stress when it occurs. 10 a.m., April 27. Register today.

NEW! START plans: Office of Student Orientation will host two information sessions to bring the campus community into the START plans for summer 2023. Both sessions will contain the same content, including the structure of START, what university partners can expect and how to learn more about what is happening with START. 10 a.m. April 27, MU 206; or 2 p.m., May 9, via Zoom: https://newstudents.oregonstate.edu/internal_START.

NEW! Graduate Health: Insurance 101 presentationJoin us in person or via Zoom to learn about your plan basics. PacificSource Health Plan representatives will provide a presentation on "Insurance 101," including how to use your insurance plan, common insurance terminology, what is covered and added plan resources available through your insurance plan membership. 10-11:30 a.m., April 27, MU 13. For more information: https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/graduate_health_-_insurance_101_presentation_4877#.ZEcBmnbMKHt.

NEW! Dreaming Beyond Borders Resource Center seminar: This is a presentation about the important considerations current and future health professionals need to be aware of when assisting refugees, asylees and undocumented individuals at the U.S.-Mexico border. The presenter, Jorge Ramos, is a clinical psychologist who works with the Global Response Medicine team in Reynosa, Mexico. 2 p.m., April 27, in MU 104 (Journey Room) or via Zoom. For more information or accommodation requests, please contact us at [email protected]

NEW! Thriving Mid-Career Workshop for Academic Faculty: The Office of Faculty Affairs is sponsoring an interactive session 2-3 p.m., April 27 via Zoom titled, “Thriving mid-career: How to stay productive and engaged while maintaining a healthy work/life balance.” A panel of mid-career faculty will share their experiences and offer advice regarding how to stay productive while avoiding burnout. 

NEW! Ethnic Studies lecture: “Women building community at the borderlands.” Michelle Tellez, professor in the Department of Mexican American Studies at the University of Arizona, will share from her recent award-winning book “Border Women and the Community of Maclovio Rojas: Autonomy in the Spaces of Neoliberal Neglect.” She will speak from 3-5 p.m. April 27 in SEC 354.

NEW! HMSC Research Seminar: Matt Savoca, postdoctoral scholar at Hopkins Marine Station, will give a seminar titled “Trends, pathways, and risk assessments for microplastics in marine food webs.” 3:30 p.m., April 27 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: “Strategies to counter plant and human pandemics,” presented by Richard Michelmore of UC Davis Departments of Plant Sciences, Molecular and Cellular Biology, and Medical Microbiology and Immunology. 4 p.m., April 27, ALS 4001 and via Zoom. For complete schedule visit the BPP Seminar website.

NEW! Ask Alumni: College of Science. You don’t have to go to graduate school to have a career in science. OSU College of Science alumni share their professional experiences and illuminate career pathways with a bachelor’s degree in the next free Ask Alumni session, 5 p.m., April 27. Register and learn about the panelists at ForOregonState.org/AskAlumni. 

NEW! College of Science and Department of Microbiology inaugural Berg Lecture: Featuring internationally acclaimed microbiologist Jo Handelsman at 5 p.m. April 27 at The LaSells Stewart Center. In her lecture, “A World Without Soil: Science and stewardship of our endangered natural resource,” Handelsman will address the impacts of climate change on the world's soil loss and suggest practices to improve soil health. Handelsman is the director of the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Reception starts at 6 p.m. RSVP today.

NEW! Ideas Matter lecture series: "Subverting Ableism with Disability Pride." Professor Stephanie Jenkins in a conversation with psychologist Katherine Bogart. 5-7 p.m., April 27 at The Bière Library, 151 NW Monroe Ave., Suite 102, Corvallis. Free, open to all. Presented by the School of History, Philosophy and Religion.

Care Talk — Confident Parenting: Teaching Children About Money. This webinar covers how to teach children about money by looking at our own money values and how we communicate about money. We will discuss setting goals, spending and saving strategies. 10 a.m., April 26. Register today.

Running on E: Adding Energy and Passion to Your Work and Life. Longer hours, increased responsibilities, constant change, accelerated pace of business, intensified pressure…But this doesn’t mean you can’t have fun and enjoy your work. This workshop will help you not only to survive but also thrive in today’s high-pressure world. By unleashing your energy, igniting your enthusiasm and finding fun in your job, you’re sure to maximize your work performance and even enjoy it. Noon, April 26. Register here.

Water Resources Science Seminar Series: We have a *bonus* spring water talk, with Jorge León Muñoz, from Chile’s Universidad Catolica de la Santisma Conception. The topic will be “Northwestern Patagonia: Climate, landscape, and aquaculture,” 2:30 p.m., April 26, Burt 193. Contact [email protected] for Zoom details or accommodations for disabilities. Free and open to the public.

WRS seminar series: Lee J. Florea from Washington DNR will present "Toward a more comprehensive model of karst evolution in the U.S. midcontinent: The emerging role of sulfur redox," 4 p.m. April 26, Burt 193 or on Zoom. Reach out to [email protected] for Zoom details. All are welcome.

Adult & 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. Please RSVP for the Zoom link. Contact [email protected] for questions. 

"AI and Employee Management: The Impact on Trust in the Workplace." College of Business Associate Dean for Research, Betty S. Henry Amundson Faculty Scholar in Ethics, and Professor of Management Keith Leavitt will be featured in an upcoming College of Business Thought Leadership Series virtual event at noon May 2. Register here: https://beav.es/Snu. Questions? Contact [email protected]

Ask Alumni: Life After College. The OSU Black Alumni & Friends Network invites Beavs to an Ask Alumni panel event 4 p.m.May 3. Join in person at the Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center or online to build your network and hear from OSU alumni about finding success in school and early careers. Registration and details: ForOregonState.org/AskAlumni.

"Exciting and Engaging Undergraduate Students in a Post-COVID Classroom": Keynote speaker Dwaine Plaza, professor of sociology in the School of Public Policy, will present recommendations on how faculty can be innovative and think differently about their teaching, testing and engaging students using new technologies and pedagogical approaches. 4:30-6 pm., May 4 in the Memorial Union Horizon Room, with a reception to follow. Registration.

Register today for the Ecampus faculty forum: Join discussions about online teaching excellence, and explore the changing landscape of online education at this year's Ecampus Faculty Forum on May 8-9. This event includes sessions for everyone, from those who are curious about teaching online, to seasoned online instructors and university leadership. Held at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center and online via Zoom, Faculty Forum includes pre-conference workshops on May 8 and interactive sessions on May 9. Check out the full agenda and register today

Joe Alexander, "A Dozen Camps": Joe Alexander is this year’s Holocaust Memorial Week survivor-speaker. Alexander spent his youth in the town of Koval, Poland, in a family that included his parents, three sisters, and two brothers. Of this family, only he would survive the Holocaust. 7 p.m. Thursday, May 18 in LINC 128 and via livestream. Free, open to all. Registration required.

Take Note

NEW! Fall course materials: Seems like spring (finally) but the Beaver Store is already thinking of fall. The OSU Beaver Store has begun accepting fall 2023 course materials adoptions. Faculty or designated staff can submit course material adoptions here: https://beavs.osubeaverstore.com/adoptions/. Submitting course material adoptions prior to fall term registration assists students to budget for expenses and allows the campus non-profit store to start sourcing low-cost formats of the required materials. Questions or need assistance? Contact [email protected] or j[email protected].

Hearing conservation resources: Are you exposed to loud noise at work? Find out more about OSU’s Hearing Conservation Program and Noise Control Plan. The goal of OSU’s Hearing Conservation Program is to monitor and protect employees who have the potential to develop noise-induced hearing loss – a preventable, permanent and progressive health issue. In collaboration with Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health Services provides annual hearing tests for those exposed to loud noise on the job. Training is available through the EH&S website. Contact Occupational Health or Environmental Health and Safety with questions.

Outstanding Diversity Advocate Award nominations: Reminder: Nominations for the Outstanding Diversity Advocate Award are due April 28. This is awarded to a member of the OSU community who actively promotes and enhances diversity, equity and inclusion. Recipients receive a $1,000 honorarium. For details and nomination information, please visit the Office of Institutional Diversity (OID) website. For further information, please contact OID at [email protected] or call 541-737-1063. 

Bingo for Earth Day: In celebration of OSU’s Beyond Earth Day efforts, the Faculty Senate’s Carbon Commitment Committee and the OSU Sustainability Office invite you to play BINGO for a chance to win prizes. The game starts now and runs through the end of May. Download a game card, follow links on the web page and track your progress on the Google Form score card. Prizes awarded for cards submitted by May 1 and certificates will be offered for those completing by the end of the month. For questions contact [email protected].

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.

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.

Traffic and Maintenance

NEW! Madison Avenue: As part of the Upper Division and Graduate Housing Project, sidewalks and city parking spaces will be closed along SW 11th St. and SW Madison Ave. Sidewalks and parking spaces will be closed on the east side of SW 11th St. from NW Monroe Ave. to SW Madison Ave. Sidewalks and parking spaces will be closed on the westbound side of SW Madison Ave. from SW Ninth St. to SW 11th St. These closures will be in effect through the end of the year. Other possible impacts include noise near the construction site. (View map)

Jobs

This email only lists new or recently updated job postings. For a full list of current job postings for OSU Today, go to: http://today.oregonstate.edu/email/jobs To apply for the below positions, visit jobs.oregonstate.edu unless otherwise specified.

NEW! ELSI Inclusion Initiative Implementation Team Coordinator. The Hallie E. Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families in the College of Public Health and Human Sciences is seeking an Inclusion Initiative Implementation Team Coordinator for the Early Learning Systems Initiative. This is a full-time 1.0 FTE, 12-month, professional faculty position. The Implementation Team Coordinator will work to support the Inclusion Initiative Implementation Team in organization, coordination, planning and ensuring deliverables are met. They will also contribute to development of content for Pyramid Model and the National Inclusion Indicators. Posting #P06738UF Full consideration May 4. Closes May 18.

NEW! The College of Engineering is seeking two full-time (1.0 FTE) Assistant Head Academic Advisors in the school of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS). This posting is internal to OSU. Posting #P06747UF. Full consideration May 7. Closes May 14.

NEW! The Marine Studies Initiative at Oregon State University is seeking an Administrative Assistant. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. The Marine Studies Initiative (MSI) Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to the MSI Executive and Associate Directors. The Administrative Assistant also ensures the smooth functioning of MSI’s Corvallis campus office by providing logistical and communications support. Posting #P06746UF. For full consideration, apply by May 9.

Weather

“But what we call our despair is often only the painful eagerness of unfed hope.” ~ George Eliot

Corvallis: Mostly sunny today, high of 64, low of 43. Mostly sunny Wednesday.

Central Oregon: Sunny today, high of 64, low of 42. Mostly sunny Wednesday.

Newport: Mostly sunny, high of 60, low of 42. Mostly sunny Wednesday.

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