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.
Oregon State University's Portland Center is opening Monday, and they’ve extended an invite to everyone – even if you’re a Duck, Viking, Wildcat, Husky, Cougar, or other collegiate loyalist. (see also Oregonian, Patch)
Although the current location of the pole is important for the reasons outlined above, the fact that it’s moving faster than expected isn’t actually cause for panic, an Oregon State University paleogeologist named Joseph Stoner said in a press release back in 2005. “There is a lot of variability in its movement,” he said.
“The more [greenhouse gases] we emit, the more we commit” to even higher sea levels, says Peter Clark. He’s a geologist and climate scientist at Oregon State University in Corvallis. Sea level rise generally can’t be reversed once it happens. It takes time to lock water up in glaciers and ice sheets. So, Clark explains, “Even if we cap emissions now, sea level will continue to rise” for thousands of years.
Dogan Yirmibesoglu, an Oregon State University researcher studying 3D printers, agreed that HP’s stance won’t thwart people who want to print their own guns.
A new study led by an Oregon State University scientist has found that changes in the atmospheric circulation since the 1980s have offset most of the impact of global warming on winter snowpack in the mountains of the western United States.
What if a simple change in diet could make an aggressive dog calm and loving again? Researchers at Oregon State University in Corvallis believe it could.
The year 2018 is in the rearview mirror, but it's not too late to catch up on the top stories of the last 12 months. Some were plant-centric (hydrangeas), some were pesky (yellowjackets) and others were practical (pruning shrubs). All caught the attention of readers across the state and beyond.
Miller Timber Services of Philomath was on hand to carry out a unique collaboration between the Skyline West Neighborhood Association and Oregon State University.
“Famously, it’s used in what is called a ‘stress test,’” said Steven Reese, director of the Oregon State Radiation Center and an instructor in Oregon State University’s College of Engineering.
Daryl Barth has a knack for science, and she has worked on the YInMn project, a blue pigment discovered by an Oregon State University professor in 2009.
Today's photo
Portland Center grand opening: Hundreds of people attended the grand opening of the OSU Portland Center Monday in the historic Meier & Frank Building in downtown Portland. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/2TTmByN
Today
President's Winter Celebration: The annual President's Winter Celebration takes place Tuesday, Jan. 15, 9-11 a.m. in the Memorial Union Lounge. Students and employees can take a break to talk with friends and colleagues while enjoying treats and gourmet beverages.
CANCELLED! Tuesday Teaching Talks: Creating Equitable & Culturally Inclusive Environments. This workshop has ben cancelled.
Beaver Family Connections: Childhood Sexual Development: Join OSU’s Daniel Dowhower as he discusses what to expect as your children develop sexually. This sessions will be on Tuesday, Jan. 15 from noon to 1 p.m. in MU 207; free snacks are provided. For a calendar of this year’s Beaver Family Connections, visit https://familyresources.oregonstate.edu/bfc and for questions contact [email protected].
Ridge to Reef: Sustainable Resource Management in Palau Faculty-led Program Info Session: Join professors Bryan Endress and Scott Heppell from the College of Agricultural Sciences for a four-credit, two-week program in the Republic of Palau from June 17-30, 2019. Students will learn about Palauan history, culture and natural wonders both on land and in the ocean. You will experience first-hand how local communities, agencies and non-governmental organizations are actively managing terrestrial and marine resources to ensure healthy, productive ecosystems that provide a wide array of goods and services including food, clean water, biodiversity, and more. Join one of three info sessions on Jan. 15, Feb. 12, or March 11 at 5 p.m. in LinC 343. Application deadline: March 15. For more information, contact [email protected], [email protected] or visit the program brochure.
OSU in Cuba information session: Join OSU faculty Ron Mize and Melanie Nichol (School of Language, Culture & Society) for this opportunity to learn about and experience Cuba in 2019. A 10-credit academic program includes a four-credit spring term course followed by a six-credit summer field study for two weeks in and around Havana and the Bay of Pigs. Session to be held Tuesday, Jan. 15, 6 p.m. in Waldo Hall 240.
OSU Album Club: Nirvana’s Nevermind. It’s like a book club where you discuss the greatest albums ever recorded. Hosted by Bob Santelli. 7 p.m, Tuesday, Jan. 15. Bexell Hall Lounge, free. Open to all.
Upcoming Events
NEW! Speed Friending: Make new friends fast. Join the Active Minds student club for an evening of dinner, fun and friendship. Open to OSU students. Thursday, Jan. 17, from 5-7:30 p.m. in the Memorial Union Ballroom. Contact Tess Webster-Henry at [email protected] for more info. Hosted by CAPS and the Active Minds student club.
NEW! Traditional Asian dress and culture exhibit: The Little Gallery presents “Celebrating Traditional Asian Dress and Culture, a special exhibition organized around private loans from the Asian Program at Oregon State University. The installation includes dress worn for ceremonial occasions and cultural objects, including a painting of bamboo by Zheng Yie, Bizen pottery from Okayama Prefecture, a Janggu (drum) for traditional Korean music, and traditional Korean masks. Jan. 22 to March 22, Kidder Hall 210.
NEW! GO Global – Summer and Beyond: Students are invited to drop in for a series of roundtable discussions focused on summer opportunities, faculty-led programs, study abroad in general, and international internships. Student will also have a chance to meet representatives from the Office of Global Opportunities, scholarship and financial aid offices, and colleges across campus who are engaged in sending their students abroad. Tuesday, Jan. 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the MU Horizon Room | If you plan to attend, complete this quick survey. To view the flyer for this event, click here.
Songwriters in the Round: Bring your instrument, your songs and your enthusiasm. Hosted by Bob Santelli. 7 p.m., Wednesday., Jan. 16. Bexell Hall Lounge, free. Open to all.
Trayvon Martin documentary: Jan. 17-24, join us for one episode or all viewings of “Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story,” a documentary series with moderated discussions. Helmed by executive producer Shawn Carter (aka Jay-Z), this six-part, unscripted documentary series examining the life and legacy of Trayvon Martin and controversial events of the last decade, including the worldwide Black Lives Matter movement that grew after Martin's death. For episode dates and more info, visit diversity.oregonstate.edu/mlk/events.
Faculty/Staff FREE Nutrition Counseling: The OSU dietetic interns are offering free nutrition counseling sessions to faculty and staff this winter. Appointments are available Friday Jan. 18 at noon or 1 p.m. There are also have openings Feb. 8 and March 1 at 11 a.m. or noon. These sessions can count toward your HEM requirement. Email [email protected] to schedule your appointment.
PFLA Winter Luncheon: Professional Faculty Leadership Association (PFLA) invites you to attend the annual PFLA winter luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 24, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The LaSells Stewart Center Giustina Gallery, as well as a special invitation to all TRIAD members and guests. The OSU Staff Art Show is displayed in the Guistina Gallery and will be open for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy a catered lunch by OSU Catering showcasing new and favorite menu items. Enjoy guest speaker Helen Wilhelm, manager of “The Little Gallery” in Kidder Hall, School of Language, Culture and Society. She will tell us about her process for organizing an art exhibit. Cost $15, RSVP at RSVP PFLA Winter Luncheon by Tuesday, Jan. 22.
Lectures, Workshops, Webinars
NEW! MNR Capstone presentation: James Waddell is pursuing his Master of Natural Resources under the guidance of Kuuipo Walsh. Join us Thursday, Jan. 17, 11 a.m. in Richardson 107 for a presentation of his capstone project: “Black Swift (Cypseloides niger borealis) Habitat Suitability Modeling in Montana Utilizing Spatial Analysis of Digital Elevation Models.” Free and open to the public.
NEW! TRIAD: Elizabeth Sheehan, assistant professor from the School of Writing, Literature & Film, will present “Fashion and Fiction: Related Forms of Inquiry and Critique” on Thursday, Jan. 17, noon to 1 p.m. in MU 211. The public is welcome to attend free of charge. An optional catered lunch is available for $13. Contact Kathy DeBellis, [email protected], to reserve a lunch. TRIAD provides faculty, staff, students and community members with an opportunity to network, discuss events of the day, and learn something new. See triad.oregonstate.edu.
NEW! 2019 Undergraduate Student Success Summit: Learn how you can support and engage with undergraduate students, and share your own research, discoveries, innovations and interventions that bolster student success at the 2019 Undergraduate Student Success Summit. Thursday, March 7, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Memorial Union, Corvallis campus. Register to attend HERE.
WRGP Water Resources Engineering Winter Seminar Series. Thomas Mosier, research scientist at Idaho National Laboratory, will present “To Kabul and Back Again: Climate, Water, and Hydropower Systems in Flux” on Wednesday, Jan. 16, from noon to 1 p.m. in STAG 111. Free and open to the public.
What Transpires Now: Transgender Histories & Futures: In this talk drawn from her work in progress, “What Transpires Now,” Susan Stryker explores the relationship between the transgender past and present, and how history can inspire us to reimagine the future. The talk will focus on the story of Frances Thompson, whose life became the focus of a national scandal in the 1870s, in ways that prefigure the weaponization of trans people in contemporary political controversies. Stryker is associate professor of Gender and Women’s Studies at the University of Arizona. Thursday, Jan. 17, 5 p.m. LaSells Stewart Center, C&E Auditorium.
Board of Trustees: The OSU Board of Trustees will meet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 18, in the Horizon Room of the Memorial Union, 2501 S.W. Jefferson Way in Corvallis. The board will consider Strategic Plan 4.0 metrics, the university’s 10-year capital forecast, an amendment to the board’s investment policy, and the issuance of OSU revenue bonds. The board will discuss risks in today’s higher education landscape, and will hear reports from the OSU Foundation and OSU Alumni Association and a report on the close of the university’s OSU150 celebration. Other committees of the board will meet from 8 – 8:45 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 18, and from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 17, in the Horizon Room of the Memorial Union. The agendas and meeting materials will be posted as they are available at http://oregonstate.edu/leadership/trustees/meetings. For accommodations: (541) 737-3449 or[email protected] at least 48 hours in advance.
Faculty Grant Training: The OSU Foundation is presenting a faculty training, “Budgets and Budget Narratives,” at the new OSU Foundation Office, 4238 S.W. Research Way on Friday, Jan. 18, from 2-3:30 p.m. Zach Gill of OSRAA will co-present on strategies and considerations for compelling proposal budgets. Contact Elizabeth Ocampo at [email protected] to attend.
Leadership conference: Student Leadership & Involvement presents the OSU Leadership Conference: Exploring Courageous Leadership on Feb. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This event is free and open to all OSU students held in the Memorial Union. Registration is required by Feb. 8 at https://sli.oregonstate.edu/ld/leadershipconference.
Take Note
NEW! Join a Community of Teaching Colleagues: The OSU Hybrid Initiative invites instructors to participate in the Hybrid Faculty Learning Community starting in February and to design a Corvallis campus hybrid course. Professional development funding is provided. Short proposals are due Jan. 22. See Call for Hybrid Proposals; apply now.
NEW! Volunteers needed: Volunteers are needed for the Jan. 21 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration keynote with Sybrina Fulton and the Jan. 31 Provost’s Lecture with W. Kamau Bell. Volunteers will be checking in lecture attendees through an app that must be downloaded on volunteer’s smart phone. This requires that volunteers possess a smart phone and are willing to download the Eventbrite Organizer App. Volunteers will be standing or walking for up to two hours. Volunteers will be provided tickets to the event for which they volunteer. To volunteer, contact Mealoha McFadden at 541-737-6522 or [email protected].
Search Advocate workshops: Register now for Winter and Spring search advocate workshops. Search advocates are external members of search committees who serve as process advisers to advance diversity, validity, and equity in OSU search and selection. You can become a search advocate by completing the foundational two-part workshop series. Topics include current research, theory, and practical strategies to help search committee members test their thinking, address complex process concerns, improve search validity and equity, understand and promote diversity, mitigate conflicts of interest, and anticipate/help address a variety of potential bias risks. For more information, see http://searchadvocate.oregonstate.edu or contact Anne Gillies.
FIS Policy 411-08 Receipt Requirements has been revised to provide clarity and improve the efficiency of processing travel reimbursements. This revised policy will now only require receipts for travel-related expenses over $75, other than those items specifically listed in the policy. This policy is now a section of Fiscal Policy – Rule 03-140-407 Travel Reimbursements, and can be access on the FPP website by clicking on that link.
Updates to University Policies & Standards: Please visit the University Policy & Standards page (http://policy.oregonstate.edu/whats-new) to learn about recent and pending policy amendments. The following policies have been amended: 04-010 Records Retention (link), 07-005 Alcoholic Beverages (link), 03-010 Procurement Thresholds and Methods (link), and 03-015 Procurement Solicitations and Contracts (link).
OSU cats needed for study: Researchers at the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine are conducting a pilot study examining the role of the feline nasal microbiome in upper respiratory infection (URI). They are seeking cats with and without chronic URI that live in the same household. If you own two cats, one with chronic upper respiratory problems and one without, email Brianna Beechler at [email protected]. All participating cats will receive a free physical exam and blood panel between Jan. 21 and Feb. 8.
Library Undergraduate Research Awards: Has one of your students done an outstanding research paper or project that used library resources? Then they could receive a $1,000 scholarship from OSU Libraries for submitting their project or paper along with other submission materials by Jan. 31. Tell your worthy undergraduate students about this opportunity. More info is at https://library.oregonstate.edu/awards/undergrad-research.
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 http://oregonstate.edu/jobs unless otherwise specified.
NEW! Education Program Assistant 1 - This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time 0.5 FTE (approximately 20 hours per week) appointment as an Education Program Assistant 1 for Extension Services at Oregon State University (OSU). This position will support the needs of Master Gardener, Small Farms and Forestry programs. This position will be located in Newport, Oregon. Posting # P01933CT. Closes Feb. 4.
Weather
“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” ~ Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Corvallis: Mostly sunny today, high of 48, low of 35. Chance of rain tonight and into tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Patchy freezing fog and patchy fog, high of 36, low of 30. Chance of rain and snow and patchy freezing fog tomorrow.
Newport: Partly sunny tomorrow, high of 53, low of 40. Rain likely Wednesday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
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