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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
A piece by Megan Ward, a Public Voices fellow of the OpEd Project and an associate professor of English at Oregon State University.
But his candidacy was hardly for nothing. Kristof generated great material for his next book, and the Times welcomed him back last August. Now, Kristof will take to the stage for Oregon State University’s annual Tom McCall lecture. (Kristof and the nonaffiliated candidate Betsy Johnson both regularly invoked the former GOP governor as a role model in their campaigns.)
Scientists have developed a model, using a three-dimensional cellular platform, for simultaneous and rapid testing of multiple drug compounds, enabling large-scale screenings to uncover new and personalised therapy against cervical cancer. The study, led by Oregon State University (OSU) College of Engineering, US, described the method to depart from the historic means of testing drugs which used a single layer of cells. (see also KTVZ)
A worthy accomplishment: Linn-Benton Food Share Director Ryan McCambridge celebrated the accomplishments of Oregon State University’s Food Drive at a ceremony Monday. President Jayathi Murthy was also present. The grand total for the drive was 458,812.5 meals (more than two times the number of meals from all the other public Oregon universities combined), including $96,919 in payroll contributions, 4,326.22 pounds of food, and $54,936.95 from fundraising and other donations. Photo by Travis Gilmour. We are accepting photo submissions at [email protected].
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Looking for ways to learn more about AI tools and teaching? Register for the Flash Panel on AI on April 5 at 4 p.m., read ChatGPT and Other AI Tools: Implications for Teaching and Learning for guidance and resources, and register for Faculty Chat: Teaching and Learning in the Era of ChatGPT and Generative AI on April 20.
OSU Retirement Expo: The first annual Retirement Expo will be help 9 a.m.-4 p.m., April 4 in the Memorial Union. It will include vendors in the Horizon Room and education sessions throughout the building. The presentation schedule is here. Registration is required for Zoom sessions only. For accommodations: [email protected]. For questions: [email protected].
Department of Horticulture seminar series: Join us for the Horticulture Spring 2023 Seminar Series Tuesdays in ALS 4001 or via Zoom. Noon, April 4, Joshua Miranda Teo, OSU horticulture, will present, “Filling the Gaps in Weed and Sucker Management in Hazelnut with Tiafenacil and Florpyrauxifen-benzyl" and Todd Anderson, OSU horticulture, will present, “Breeding for Heat tolerance in Northern Highbush Blueberry.” The event is free and open to the public: https://horticulture.oregonstate.edu/horticulture-0.
Department of Horticulture seminar: Join us for a special Horticulture seminar to kick off the spring term at 4 p.m., April 4, in ALS 4000 or via Zoom. Phil Forsline, retired USDA-ARS (Agricultural Research Service), PGRU (Plant Genetic Resources Unit), Geneva, and former curator of the Clonal Repository at Cornell, will present, "The Real Origin of the Apple: Genetic Treasures from Apple's Ancestral Home." Zoom information at: https://horticulture.oregonstate.edu/horticulture-0.
Provost’s Lecture featuring Laurie Santos: Join us for the second Provost’s Lecture of 2022-23, featuring Laurie Santos, renowned psychologist, host of the popular podcast The Happiness Lab, and professor of psychology at Yale University. The virtual lecture will be held 6 p.m., April 4 via Zoom. The Provost’s Lecture Series is a partnership of the Office of the Provost and the OSU Foundation which brings renowned thinkers, writers, scientists, artists and leaders to OSU to engage, challenge and inspire. Register here for the free virtual event.
NEW! Spring Pastry fundraiser: The Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center invites you to the Einerson House (2638 N.W. Jackson Ave., Corvallis) from 3-6 p.m. April 5 to learn baking techniques and delicious cultural recipes (butter cookies, alfajores with dulce de leche and coconut, blueberry kuchen). Register at https://www.cognitoforms.com/CorvallisMulticulturalLiteracyCenter/SpringPastryFundraiserRegistration.
NEW! Marine Science Day: Hatfield Marine Science Day is April 8, and we are back onsite at the HMSC campus in Newport. This is a day when HMSC opens its doors to the community for a behind-the-scenes peek at all we do and it is shaping up to be a great day with over 40 research labs hosting hands-on exhibits, featured events all day long and food trucks onsite. For more information, go to the HMSC Marine Science Day website at bit.ly/HatfieldMSD.
NEW! 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.
NEW! Wikipedia Editathon: Editing for Equity. Are you interested in improving Wikipedia’s coverage of books? Join us in the Valley Library from 1-4 p.m. April 21, as we create and improve Wikipedia articles for award-winning books by BIPOC authors. New to Wikipedia editing? No problem; you can also register for advanced training via Zoom. Find out more and register at https://guides.library.oregonstate.edu/books.
NEW! OSU Design Network Industry Connect: Meet up with the Oregon State creative community at the OSU Portland Center for a free, casual networking event on April 22. Alumni working in all areas of design are invited to share career insights and résumé/portfolio reviews with OSU students. Sign up as an industry pro; or design students, apply here.
Town hall: Developing OSU’s next strategic plan. Beginning in January, OSU’s new strategic plan will succeed OSU’s 2019-2023 – Strategic Plan 4.0: Transformation, Excellence, and Impact. With nearly 30 one-on-one interviews and focus group conversations already completed, the entire university community is invited to participate in town hall meetings to discuss OSU’s mission, areas of distinction, current initiatives and strategic imperatives. 2-3:30 p.m., April 5, Zoom only. (This meeting will be recorded and added to the strategic plan website). 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., April 18, OSU-Cascades campus, RAYH 011-013. 10 a.m. to noon, April 20, Corvallis campus, MU Horizon room.
RHA x CAPE trivia night: April is Sexual Assault Awareness/Action Month, a time to support survivors, raise awareness and commit to action to prevent sexual violence in our campus community. Join the Residence Hall Association and the Center for Advocacy, Prevention & Education for a trivia night to kick off the month’s events from 6-8 p.m., April 5 in the MU Ballroom. Topics include legislation, history, activism, campus and community resources, and pop culture. There will be prizes and free food. Sign up here to create or join a team.
Saber es Poder: Join CEL and the CCCC for an immersive overnight experience in Woodburn focused on learning leadership skills from local Latina community leaders. Lodging, food and transportation will be provided. Applications are due April 7. This event is intended for students: https://beav.es/Sg2.
Alumni Fellows conversations with OSU influencers: Join us in celebrating the 2023 Alumni Fellows and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Alumni Legacy Award recipient during an online program at 5:30 p.m. on April 11. After the main program led by OSU President Jayathi Murthy and the OSU Alumni Association Executive Director John Valva, join the honorees in breakout rooms to speak with them directly. Register for the free event and learn more about the honorees.
Fidelity and TIAA on campus: No matter where you are in life — just starting your career or retiring next year — a session with a financial advisor can help you create a plan to achieve your goals. Fidelity and TIAA advisors are available at no cost to you as a part of your retirement plan. TIAA representative AJ Martinez will be available on campus April 12-14 and May 16-18 for one-on-one appointments. Register at www.tiaa.org/schedulenow or by emailing [email protected]. Fidelity representative Justin Blatney will be available on campus April 18-19 and May 10-11 for one-on-one appointments. Register at www.fidelity.com/schedule or by emailing [email protected].
American Strings: An Evening with The Kingston Trio. Join University Director of Popular Music Bob Santelli in a conversation with the legendary folk group The Kingston Trio. Following the interview, the trio will perform such timeless classics as “Where Have All The Flowers Gone?” and “Tom Dooley.” This event is nearly sold out. 7:30 p.m., April 18, The LaSells Stewart Center, C&E Hall. $25 GA. Advance tickets are available at https://oregonstatecla.universitytickets.com.
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.
In Memoriam: The annual OSU In Memoriam will be held 5:30 p.m., April 27 to honor students, faculty, staff and alumni who have died during the 2022 calendar year. The event will take place in the MU Lounge and livestream broadcast via live.oregonstate.edu and will feature poetry, music and activities for reflection and healing along with guest speakers and representatives from each community to honor the deceased. To submit information of someone you would like honored at this year’s event, please visit https://beav.es/in-memory. Submission deadline for inclusion in this year’s event is April 17. For more information, email [email protected].
Joint Service Review: The Army, Navy/Marine and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Programs (ROTC) at Oregon State University will hold their annual Joint Service Review at 10 a.m., May 5 in the Memorial Union Quad. This event is a longstanding tradition that allows cadets and midshipmen to participate in a formal review before commissioning as officers in the various military services. The reviewing official and guest speaker will be Major General Michael E. Stencel.
NEW! HMSC Research Seminar: Michele Zwartjes with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will be giving a seminar titled “The Once and Future Keystone? Sea Otters on the Oregon Coast” at 3:30 p.m. April 6. 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! Public Seed Library "Growing a Vegetable Garden" Lecture Series: Benton County Master Gardener Brenda Bye will speak from 6-7 p.m. April 6 at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library's meeting room. Bye will discuss starting seeds inside, direct seeding and transplanting. It's been a cold, wet spring, but Bye can answer your questions and help you get your garden growing well. Individual donations of open and partially used vegetable, herb and flower commercial seed packets packed for '22 and '23 are needed now to restock the Public Seed Library seed rack, and can be donated any time at the circulation desk. Learn more at https://www.bentonmg.org/public-seed-library-resources.
NEW! Family Business 360: Join us virtually from 8:30-9:30 a.m., April 12 for our Family Business 360 featuring Becky Berger of Berger International. Don’t miss out on the chance to learn from Becky as she discusses her experiences marrying into and eventually leading a sixth-generation farming business after the unexpected death of her husband. Berger International produces tall fescue seed and straw, red clover seed, haylage and hazelnuts. Register for the complimentary event here.
NEW! Public Health Insider: A Breath of Fresh Air. Join a webcast with CPHHS faculty at 5:30 p.m. May 9 to learn what steps you can take for a healthier household and how the college’s new ASPᶟIRE Center is working to reduce harmful environmental exposures where children live, play and go to school. Register for Public Health Insider at ForOregonState.org/PHI.
NEW! Join the Department of Public Safety’s Community Police Academy: The Department of Public Safety is inviting OSU community members to sign up for a four-week introductory series on police work and community safety. Topics covered in these sessions will include dispatch, emergency management, records, evidence and more. The sessions will be from 6-8 p.m., May 9, 16, 23 and 30 at Cascade Hall. Come learn more about how DPS is working to serve the Corvallis campus. Apply online: http://beav.es/SAA.
Flash Panel on AI: "Good, Bad, But Could Get Ugly. Implications for Higher Ed." Panelists Julia Bradshaw, associate professor of photography and new media communications; Regan Gurung, professor and director of general psychology; Islam Al Musaly, instructor of new media communications and Dan Faltesek, associate professor of new media communications, will consider such factors as personalized learning, bias and fairness, results reliability, accessibility, de-skilling concerns and ethics and privacy. 4 p.m., April 5 via Zoom. Register for link to view.
The How-Tos of Negotiating Salary: Get tips on negotiating salary and build your network in an Ask Alumni event hosted by Vamos OSU. Students and alumni are invited to attend the free event at 5 p.m., April 5 either in person at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center or online. Register and learn about the speakers at ForOregonState.org/AskAlumni.
Science Pub: The surprising role that invisible single-celled microbes play in buffering climate change impacts in ocean waters will be the topic of Oregon State University's Science Pub event at 6 p.m. April 5. The free event, which can be attended in person at the Old World Deli in Corvallis or viewed online, will feature a presentation by Kimberly Halsey, the Excellence in Microbiology Faculty Scholar in the OSU College of Science. Her presentation is titled “The oceans’ single-celled gas guzzlers.” Registration is required to attend Science Pub in person or to view it online.
Innovation Day on April 6: Join this webinar hosted by the OSU Advantage office for OSU faculty and graduate student researchers to learn how you can take advantage of the funding and training opportunities that support innovation and entrepreneurship at the federal, state and OSU levels. At this webinar, you will also learn how to apply for a special $5,000 Innovation Award available from OSU Advantage. Morning and afternoon session available. Learn more here.
OSU’s New Beginnings for Tribal Students presents Cultural Awareness and Mentor Training Series 2023: "Tribal History Shared History: Essential Understandings of Native Americans in Oregon" with Angie Morrill, May 9, 2-4 p.m. "Cultivating Safe Spaces in Education," May 25, 2-4:30 p.m., an interactive facilitated workshop with Jen Greenway. Open to faculty; students encouraged to attend. Info at https://opencampus.oregonstate.edu/nbts-training.
NEW! 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.
NEW! Outstanding Diversity Advocate Award nominations: The Outstanding Diversity Advocate Award 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; nominations must be received by April 28. For further information, please contact OID at [email protected], or call 541-737-1063.
NEW! Eye tracking study participants wanted: The OSU School of Civil and Construction Engineering seeks research study participants who are at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license. The study purpose is to better understand driving habits while viewing videos and wearing eye tracking glasses. Participants will be paid for their involvement, which requires a time commitment of approximately 45 minutes and coming to the OSU Driving Simulator Laboratory. To participate, email graduate research assistant Jane Weber at [email protected].
NEW! 45 years of service: Congratulations to Bruce Menge, OSU distinguished professor and Wayne and Gladys Valley professor of marine biology, for being honored for 45 years of service at OSU. You can read more about their time at OSU and others who have reached this milestone by clicking on their name.
Ergonomics: The University Health & Safety Committee wants to promote health and safety by providing information on ergonomics and safe lifting techniques. 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.
Affordable student health insurance is available: Enrollment is open through April 24. Domestic, Ecampus and PharmD students can easily sign up for the OSU Insurance Plan from PacificSource. The plan provides access to a vast network of local and nationwide care providers. More info: beav.es/5Jr.
Indigenous undergrad summer internship supplemental funding application deadline April 10: The New Beginnings for Tribal Students (NBTS) program offers OSU undergrads self-identifying as Native American, Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian, supplemental funding ($3750) for summer internships in natural sciences. Internships must be at least eight weeks long and interns will meet with NBTS mentors over the summer. More info and application at https://opencampus.oregonstate.edu/nbts.
Internet testers: Are you a student that lives off campus or a staff member who lives in a rural area? We need your help getting reliable internet to our rural communities. Take the internet speed test at FasterInternetOregon.org and pass it along to everyone you know in Oregon. Help identify communities that need faster service so infrastructure funds get directed there. Social media hashtags: #BroadbandMapping #FasterInternetOregon #InternetSpeedTest.
Art+Science Student Fellowships: This one-year fellowship offers OSU students the opportunity to explore the intersection of two disciplines. Fellows will develop a creative, journalistic or scholarly project informed by engagement with science and art, music, theater, multi-media or creative writing. Each fellow will be awarded $1,000 and ongoing networking opportunities and mentorship. Click here to learn more and apply by April 14.
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.
Research equipment reserve funds: In partnership with the Research Council, the Research Office is now accepting Research Equipment Reserve Funds (RERF) applications to strengthen the research infrastructure. RERF may be used to acquire, repair, renovate, or improve capital equipment directly used for research. The application deadline is April 10. For more information, eligibility criteria and the application, visit https://research.oregonstate.edu/ora/program-management/research-equipment-reserve-fund.
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NEW! Office Specialist 1: OSU Division of Extension and Engagement invites applications for an Office Specialist 1 position based at the OSU Extension Service Marion County office in Salem. This is a 12-month, full-time, classified position starting at $15.59 hourly + benefits. Posting #P04115CT. Closes April 11.
“The very least you can do in your life is figure out what you hope for. And the most you can do is live inside that hope. Not admire it from a distance but live right in it, under its roof.” ~ Barbara Kingsolver
Corvallis: Showers today, high of 49, low of 34. Rain likely tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Chance of snow showers today, high of 40, low of 24. Mostly cloudy Wednesday.
Newport: Chance of showers today, high of 48, low of 36. Rain likely tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/.