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

 

New report highlights opportunities to mitigate and adapt to climate change in Oregon (Think Out Loud)

The latest assessment from the Oregon Climate Change Research Institute says the state continues to face “new and enduring hazards” related to climate change. OCCRI is housed at Oregon State University, but contributors also come from other institutions around the state   
 

Plan for homelessness sets Kotek apart, OSU professor says (KPIC)

Oregon State University political science professor Christopher Stout says there's a key difference having Kotek as governor versus another term of Kate Brown.
 

Make the most of local winter vegetables (KATU)

Lane Selman thinks winter vegetables are under-appreciated and she wants to change that! The Oregon State University professor and creator of the Culinary Breeding Network joined us to share her tasty tips.
 

Where global policy meets interoperability: the thorny issue of digital sequence information (Divseek International)

In October last year, a team of experts from FAO, CGIAR and Oregon State University published an Open Access book chapter titled ‘Digital Sequence Information and Plant Genetic Resources: Global Policy Meet Interoperability.
 

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Great blue heron: Fredrick Prahl, emeritus professor, CEOAS, says, "A visit to our nearby Finley National Wildlife Refuge never lets me down." We are accepting photo submissions at [email protected].

Timely Teaching Tips: Wondering how to fine-tune your Canvas sites to support student learning? Week 1 is a great time to check on whether you have the basics covered on your Canvas course sites. The Canvas Course Checklist will help you simplify your course navigation menu, organize weekly modules, align the gradebook with your syllabus and improve accessibility.

Today

Care.com webinar: How to Let Go of Mom Guilt and Find Your Own Values. When Jessica Grose was researching her new book, “Screaming on the Inside,” the most common emotion mothers expressed to her was guilt. Regardless of background, they felt bad about some aspect of their parenting and then they felt bad about feeling bad. Join Jessica for a talk exploring the contradictory ideals set for American moms, how to identify them and how to find what really matters to you. All caregivers welcome. Webinar Jan. 10, 9 a.m. Register here.

NEW! PFLA event: "Human Resources Service Delivery System" (presented by Christina Schaaf). Learn more about how OSU’s new HRSD system will streamline the onboarding process for employees, supervisors and applicants. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 1-2 p.m. For more information about the event and how to register, click here.

Events

NEW! Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Saturday of Service: Presented by Community Engagement & Leadership: The Dr. King Saturday of Service will take place on Saturday, Jan. 14. MLK Day is an opportunity to honor Dr. King’s legacy through service. Students, faculty, staff and their partners and children are all invited to participate. Register on the Community Engagement & Leadership Homepage.

NEW! Board of Trustees: The Oregon State University Board of Trustees will meet Jan. 19-20 and hear a briefing on the Elliott State Research Forest, discuss preliminary tuition scenarios and budget planning for the 2024 fiscal year and hear an update on the university’s strategic plan. The board will meet from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Jan. 20 in the Horizon Room of the Memorial Union. Board committees will meet from 8 a.m.-4:05 p.m. Jan. 19 in the same location. All meetings are open to the public and can be attended in person, on Zoom or on the phone by calling 1-888-475-4499 (meeting ID: 655 466 888). Public comment can be made in person, on Zoom or in writing at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to [email protected]. For more, visit: https://beav.es/56x.

NEW! Big Blue Film Festival: The Big Blue Film Fest aims to engage the community and provide a lively weekend of research-based entertainment with films that combine marine science, humanities and the arts. Jan. 27-28 at Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport. The films will be shown in Hatfield's Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building auditorium. Purchase your ticket online. There are no cash ticket sales for this event. The all-access pass will gain you access to any film at the festival. $20 for adults and non-students 18 years and older; $12 for students (includes K-12, community college and university students). See more details on films and their viewing times.

NEW! Beaver Baseball tailgater in the desert on Feb. 18: Support OSU Baseball in Arizona at the Sanderson Ford Surprise Baseball Classic (Feb. 17-20). Have a ball with fellow alumni and fans at the OSU vs. Minnesota pre-game tailgater hosted by OSUAA from 10-11:45 a.m. MST. There will be plenty of food, drinks, freebies and fun to be had before the first pitch. Bit.ly/SurpriseBaseball23.

Last day to register for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Breakfast on Jan. 16: Secure your spot by end of day on Tuesday, Jan. 10 for this annual event commemorating the legacy of Dr. King, and honoring award recipients who embody his legacy at OSU. The Peace March immediately follows. The breakfast is free, but seating is limited. See all commemoration events here

OSU Album Club: The Joshua Tree by U2. This anthem to American culture of its time was released in March of 1987, by the Irish rock super group, U2. Hosted by Bob Santelli, the OSU Album Club is like a book club, only we listen to and discuss some of the greatest rock and pop albums of all time. Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. Live in person in the MU Joyce Powell Journey Room or register for the livestream at https://beav.es/5m3.

Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies 50 Year Celebration Virtual Poetry Reading: WGSS is currently accepting submissions for poetry to be read during a virtual poetry reading on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 5:30 p.m. Submissions will be evaluated by a panel and authors whose work is accepted will be notified by Jan. 15. Free and open to all. Register to here to attend the virtual reading.

TIAA on campus: No matter where you are in life — just getting started or planning for retirement — a session with AJ Martinez, CFP, can help you create a plan for your goals. And it’s at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan. TIAA representative, AJ Martinez, CFP, will be available on campus Jan. 17-18 for one-on-one sessions. Register for a personal session at www.tiaa.org/schedulenow or by emailing [email protected].

Winter Celebration: OSU students, faculty and staff are invited to join President Jayathi Y. Murthy for conversation and celebration. Wednesday, Jan. 18 from 9-11 a.m. There will be both sweet and savory drinks and snacks. Bring your OSU ID. Non-perishable food items will be accepted for the OSU Food Pantry. Food Pantry Wish List.

Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies 50 Year Celebration Virtual Book Club: WGSS invites you to read Sara Ahmed’s book, “Living a Feminist Life,” and then join us on Zoom for a discussion led by Susan Bernardin, director of the School of Language, Culture and Society, and WGSS faculty members. Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 5:30 p.m. Register for link to attend.

Ask Alumni virtual events beginning Jan. 25: Hear from dynamic recent graduates at Ask Alumni virtual networking events this winter. The OSU Alumni Association and Career Development Center invite students and alumni to lay the groundwork for success by attending sessions beginning Jan. 25. Register for free and see the schedule of participating colleges, plus a list of topics and speakers at ForOregonState.org/AskAlumni.

Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies 50 Year Celebration Alumni Reunion: Join WGSS in a weekend of activities celebrating 50 years on campus. The weekend includes a meet and greet, drag show, campus tour, Arts and Activism Exhibition, panel talks, celebration dinner, farewell breakfast and more. Cost is $250. Friday, Jan. 27 through Sunday, Jan. 29. More information and registration.

PFLA Winter Luncheon: Join us for a creative tasting menu provided by OSU Catering and guest speaker Scott Vignos, OSU’s Chief Diversity Officer. Monday, Jan. 30 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at The LaSells Stewart Center: Registration is required and cost is $15/person. For more information about the event and how to register click here.

Lectures, Workshops, Webinars

NEW! University Budget Conversation: The Office of Budget and Resource Planning will hold a University Budget Conversation via Zoom on Jan. 12 from noon to 1 p.m. This week’s topic is “All about research F&A (or Indirect) costs.” The initial 15 minutes is spent on presentation of the topic, followed by discussion and Q&A. To join the webinar, visit https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/97613070218?pwd=RDlRNHhLTTM2VGNRNXBiYTA0cGdZdz09. For materials associated with this conversation, visit https://fa.oregonstate.edu/budget/budget-conversations. For questions, email [email protected].

NEW! HMSC Research Seminar: Shawn Rowe with Oregon Sea Grant will be giving a seminar titled “Communicating with the Public: Honing your story for table top exhibits, fairs, and talks,” Jan. 12 at 3:30 p.m. In person at HMSC’s GVMSB Auditorium or online. Zoom link. Password: 972587 or call +1-971-247-1195 Meeting ID: 945 5573 115. Click here for more information.

NEW! Department of Botany & Plant Pathology Fall Seminar Series: “Plant conservation in Oregon over the last half-century,” presented by Jimmy Kagan of INR-Portland ORBIC, Thursday, Jan. 12, 4 p.m., ALS 4001 and via Zoom. For complete schedule visit the BPP Seminar website.

NEW! Core Curriculum for OSU Managers and Supervisors: The Core Curriculum for Managers and Supervisors is a training program for all Oregon State University managers, supervisors, and lead workers. At the end of this course, learners will have a solid understanding about the principles and policies that apply to our employees; know how to navigate within the space of talent management activities; recognize when, and how, to provide equal opportunity and access to employees; and more. March 6-9, 8:15 a.m. to noon each day via Zoom. Learn more and register before Feb. 27.

AM to PM: Start to ReStart. Join the Center for Family Enterprise on Jan. 11 from 8:30-10 a.m. via Zoom for the Family Business 360 Event. Hear from Ted Powell, former owner of AM Equipment, and Paul Menig, CEO of Business Accelerants. Learn from Ted’s experiences addressing people, marketing, and sales challenges, the need for innovation, property investment, and leadership transition planning. Register here.

OSU Beyond Benefits: "Living Simply — Simplify Your Life" webinar. In today’s digital age, people are exposed to a vast amount of choices and opportunities in most all facets of life: choices about what to read, watch, listen or purchase. The result is that people are often more distracted, confused and stressed by the increasing complexity of consumer choices and online social media activities. This topic addresses ways of prioritizing and simplifying your life through adopting a “digital mindfulness” approach. Jan. 11, noon. Register here.

Adult & Higher Education Doctoral Information Session: You’re invited to learn about the College of Education’s Adult & Higher Education Ed.D. program: Wednesday, Jan. 11, noon to 1 p.m. RSVP for the Zoom link and password. Contact [email protected] for questions or accommodation requests.

WRE Seminar Series: Allison Pfieffer from Western Washington University will present "River Bed Elevation Variability Reflects Sediment Supply, Rather Than Peak Flows in the Uplands of Washington State," Jan. 11, 4 p.m. in Bexell Hall 328 or on Zoom. Reach out to [email protected] for Zoom details. 

MLK Commemoration Week: Join us for "A Discussion on MLK's Ideology and Caste." This panel event will be a conversation with experts working on caste and race discussing how MLK’s ideology about race is relevant to the framework of caste. The event will be held Jan. 17 from 12:30-2 p.m. in the MU, Journey Room 104. Elizabeth Barstow from the School of History, Philosophy, and Religion will moderate the discussion. One panelist is Robert Thompson from OSU's Ethnic Studies department, and other panelists will join from across the country via Zoom.

Listening Session – General Education Curriculum: The Learning Outcomes, Criteria, and Rationale (LOCR) committee is holding the first listening session for university stakeholders to share input about the Seeking Solutions category in the reformed general education curriculum. The session will be led by Selina Heppell, the mentor for the Seeking Solutions workgroup. The session is Jan. 17, 1-2:30 p.m. in MU 13 Multi-purpose Room. For those who cannot attend the listening session, or who have additional comments, there will be an opportunity to offer commentary and feedback via a Qualtrics in January.

Coaches Clinic: Teambuilding and Culture, Jan. 18. OSU kinesiology faculty show you how to support connection, encourage learning and create community as a youth sports coach. The College of Public Health and Human Sciences' next Coaches Clinic event is Jan. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hallie Ford Center 115. Create a positive culture with rituals, routines and practices for your team. Registration required

Environmental and Molecular Toxicology Research Symposium: Come explore the intersections between chemistry, biology, epidemiology and regulatory science on Jan. 20 in The LaSells Stewart Center. Speakers include current students and staff and EMT alumni from industry, government and academia. There will be a career Q&A and a poster session. Registration is free. https://emt.oregonstate.edu/research-symposium.

Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies 50 Year Celebration keynote lecture: Loretta Ross is co-founder of SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective, which works to improve institutional policies and systems that impact the reproductive lives of marginalized communities. Jan. 23 at 5:30 p.m. in the CH2M Hill Alumni Center. Free, open to all. Register here to attend.

Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies 50 Year Celebration Hybrid Panel Talk: WGSS Today: Issues and Activisms. Leaders in the field will join us on campus and via Zoom to talk about where the field of WGSS is today, important issues for the field and significant issues of concern for feminist activism and education. Panelists: Carrie Baker, Smith College; Tracy Butts, Cal State University, Chico; Melinda de Jesus, California College of the Arts; Priya Kandaswamy, San Diego State University; Andres Lopez, Carleton University; and Jules Gill-Peterson, John Hopkins University. Jan. 26 at 5:30 p.m. in The LaSells Stewart Center Ag Pro Room. Free, open to all. Register to attend.

College of Science Inclusive Excellence Lecture: Featuring National Science Foundation CAREER award recipient Marilyn Rampersad Mackiewicz on Thursday, Jan. 26, at 5:30 p.m. at The LaSells Stewart Center. In her lecture, "Empowering Cultures of Belonging: Thriving, Innovating and Solving Global Challenges," Mackiewicz will share her research on the development of safe nanomaterials for clinical translation by constructing a systems-level understanding of nanoparticle-biological interactions and toxicity, highlighting her experiences in science as an immigrant to the U.S. and a first-generation student. Reception starts at 5 p.m. RSVP today.

Public Health Insider: Power Vegetables and Cancer Prevention. Mark your calendar for Feb. 7 at 5:30 p.m. and pass the kale. Faculty from the CPHHS and the Moore Family Center will discuss the link between power vegetables and cancer prevention. They will also highlight the Hope Grows Here program and the research from the Linus Pauling Institute. Register for this free webcast: ForOregonState.org/PHI.

Take Note

NEW! Nyman given chemistry award: Chemistry professor May Nyman was awarded the 2023 American Chemical Society F. Albert Cotton Award in Synthetic Inorganic Chemistry. She received this award for seminal contributions to the synthesis and development of a family of chemical compounds called polyoxometalates. Nyman was also recognized for her support and mentoring of students and young researchers. A symposium honoring Nyman is planned for the 2023 spring American Chemical Society meeting.

NEW! Affordable student health insurance is available: Winter enrollment is open through Monday, Jan. 23. Domestic, Ecampus, and PharmD students can easily signup 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.

NEW! 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 winter cycle are due Friday, Jan. 27 by 5 p.m. Priority areas and evaluation criteria information has been added to the website. https://global.oregonstate.edu/internationalization-grant-program.

NEW! 25 Year club: Congratulations to Patty Ross, analyst programmer, for being inducted into the 25 Year club at OSU. You can read more about their time at OSU and others inducted into the club by clicking on their name.

UPDATED: Inner Nature podcast series: On Wednesday, Jan. 11, the first episode of the Inner Nature podcast series will be up on the new Spring Creek Podcast. Inner Nature is a series of conversations between thought-leaders exploring the intersection of contemplative practice and environmental action. Sponsored by the Contemplative Studies Initiative and the Spring Creek Project. Listen on SpotifyAppleGoogle, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Health and safety: The University Health & Safety Committee wants to promote health and safety by providing information from SAIF on cold weather safety. 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.

Monthly Emergency Preparedness Topic: Evacuation. Emergency evacuation is the immediate and urgent movement of people away from the threat or actual occurrence of a hazard. Know your routes and workplace assembly point. This month’s poster can be downloaded at: https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/evacuation.

Study on prediabetes: Oregon State University is working with Samaritan Health Services on a research study to regulate blood sugar in adults with prediabetes. To participate, you must be between the ages of 18-55 and have prediabetes. The study involves visits to the Samaritan Athletic Medicine Center in Corvallis over 4-5 months. By participating, you may receive up to $1,000, as well as information about your health. Contact us below to learn more: (541) 737-198; [email protected].

Recruiting LGBQ+ cisgender women who drink alcohol for a research study on stress and alcohol use. The study includes a brief screening survey, one two-hour virtual visit, and two one-hour in-person visits in Reed Lodge. We recently made changes to our inclusion criteria. If you have already taken the screening survey, please consider taking it again. Those who complete the study receive up to $70 in Amazon gift cards. Click the link to access the screening survey: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8e443Lq10lgyX66?fbclid=IwAR3XOdECIOvCbx1xn3QA5rrCtHfSezZrR5Ppkpnd9sx1SsicZRQnfYHAqb8 and email [email protected] if you have any questions. 

Honors College Colloquium proposal deadline approaching: OSU tenured/tenure-track, senior instructor and emeritus faculty are invited to submit honors colloquium proposals for 2023-2024. Details & proposal form available at: honors.oregonstate.edu/course-proposals. Questions: [email protected] or 541-737-6412. Deadline: Jan. 15.

Fiscal policy: In accordance with the fiscal policy program, the Fiscal Policy Committee is soliciting your feedback on an updated policy draft for Lease Reporting. For more information and instructions on how to provide your valued feedback, please visit Notifications Page – Policy Under Review on the Fiscal Policy Program website.

Provost’s Literary Prize: The 35th Annual Provost’s Literary Prize for undergraduate students at OSU is open for submissions. The winner will be awarded $500 and on-campus publication. Jennifer Richter in the School of Writing, Literature and Film and the screening committee are seeking help from faculty to identify candidates for the prize. The literary work can be fiction, poetry or creative nonfiction written for a general audience. Please direct students to beav.es/5by for submission requirements. The deadline for submissions is Feb. 25. The winner will be announced in May.

Dog training project for children with developmental disabilities: We are currently recruiting children ages 10-17 and their family dog to participate in a dog-training animal-assisted intervention research project this quarter. Please visit our website(s) for more information: https://health.oregonstate.edu/labs/cydl/daidhttps://thehumananimalbond.com/current-studies/dog-assisted-intervention/.

Traffic and Maintenance

Washington Way: As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, Washington Way between 17th-26th streets and 30th-35th streets will be closed starting Jan. 3. The north-south intersection at Washington Way and 26th St. will remain open (view map). Updated schedule: 17th-26th streets closed Jan. 3-5; 30th-35th streets closed Jan. 10-20.

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.

UPDATED! Principal Cataloger, Assistant Professor: OSU Libraries and Press invites applications for a Principal Cataloger, 1.0 FTE, 12-month, tenure-track position. Posting #P06258UF. Closes Jan. 15.

NEW! Purchasing Analyst 3: Procurement, Contracts and Materials Management invites applications for a Purchasing Analyst 3. This is full-time (1.0 FTE), hybrid work position within the Procurement unit. Posting #P03941CT Full consideration Jan. 20. Closes Jan. 27.  

NEW! College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS) is seeking a Research Program Coordinator. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position. Posting #P06319UF. Closes Jan. 22.

Weather

“No one appreciates the very special genius of your conversation as the dog does." ~ Christopher Morley

Corvallis: Chance of rain; high of 52, low of 38. Rain Wednesday.

Central Oregon: Chance of snow then chance of rain; high of 38, low of 28. Chance of snow Wednesday.

Newport: Slight chance of rain and breezy; high of 56, low of 46. Rain and breezy Wednesday.

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