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COVID-19 website: To facilitate the ongoing sharing of information about the virus, Oregon State University has added a link on the OSU homepage to a page that provides detailed and up-to-date COVID-19 information; links to OSU, local, state and federal resources; and updates on the latest federal travel restrictions.
TRACE OSU testing: TRACE OSU is providing random COVID-19 testing by invitation at its Corvallis and Bend campuses and at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport. Testing will take place in Corvallis in the Memorial Union Ballroom and at Reser ticket booths, Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. In Newport, testing will be provided every other week beginning Jan. 19, Tuesday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. At OSU-Cascades, testing will be provided every other week beginning Jan. 19, Tuesday, through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Please join the effort to build a safer and healthier Oregon State University community. To enroll and for more information: https://trace.oregonstate.edu/osu
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Wondering how to set up remote assignments where students can submit handwritten work or drawings? Want to learn how to grade your existing exams and homework on Gradescope? Register to join or receive a recording of the Getting Started with Gradescope Workshop, hosted by OSU Academic Technology and Gradescope on Friday, Jan. 22 at 12:30 p.m.
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. Content appearing includes timely news and feature stories from broadcast, print and online sources. Occasionally, opinion pieces and first-person columns appearing in mainstream media outlets that are written by faculty members and pertain to their academic or professional expertise may be included based on their unique, informative value, timeliness and space constraints. It is not the policy of OSU Today to include Letters to the Editor.
Dr. Christopher Nichols, Director of Oregon State University's Center for the Humanities, joins KATU's Steve Dunn to look back on President Donald Trump's single term in office.
“You have to start somewhere,” said Erica Fleishman, director of Oregon Climate Change Research Institute at Oregon State University. “Even if the actions of today aren’t seen in your lifetime, a lot of people want to think about their kids or grandkids and what kind of world they’re going to live in.”
The insurrection at the Capitol on Jan. 6, like the election of Donald Trump to the presidency in 2016, can be seen as a reaction by white supremacists against the gains made in recent years by people of color in this country, gains that threaten their position of privilege, according to scholar and political activist Angela Davis. “It seems to me the insurrection at the Capitol was literally a reactionary insurrection,” Davis said Monday morning during remarks kicking off Oregon State University’s 39th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.
Rep. Paul Evans, D-Monmouth, is proposing a bill that would sever OSU-Cascades with its big sibling in Corvallis, creating a new, separate school dubbed “Central Oregon University.” Evans said the advantages that OSU gives OSU-Cascades — in particular, being able to offer doctoral programs — creates an unfair playing field for Oregon’s other small public universities, which are struggling to attract students.
In 2009, researchers at Oregon State University discovered YInMn Blue—the first new blue pigment identified in 200 years—while developing materials for use in electronics. Led by chemist Mas Subramanian, the team quickly realized that it had stumbled onto something significant. (see also Stacker)
Arlo, the Thurston County Sheriff K-9 officer who was shot multiple times during a police chase last Wednesday, is expected to return home this week after undergoing multiple surgeries at Oregon State University's Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine to remove a bullet near his spine. (see also KGW, Gazette-Times, KREM)
Elizabeth Marino is a cultural and environmental anthropologist with Oregon State University, who specializes in COVID-19 public health messaging. She’s researching how to address the “extreme polarization” over vaccines, and says there’ve already been national surveys on reaching certain groups.
Minority entrepreneurs who have trouble navigating the requirements of obtaining a grant to help them through the pandemic will benefit from a partnership formed between Facebook and Oregon State University-Cascades.
"We track it from the forest, through the manufacturing process, through to product usage and recycling, and [into] landfills," Bev Law, a co-author on the study and professor emeritus at Oregon State University, told EHN.
The majority of her comments come via her social media accounts, where she routinely hosts recorded conversations that mostly rely on unsubstantiated information — all of which is protected speech, according to Christopher McKnight Nichols, a professor at Oregon State University with an expertise in U.S. political history.
We’ve passed the winter solstice and that means we’re on the way to spring and the gardening season. If you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service.
As the harvesters, processors, retailers and aquaculture practitioners took stock of their situations, a trio of Oregon Sea Grant Extension faculty – Amanda Gladics in Astoria, Angee Doerr in Newport and Jamie Doyle in Coos Bay – went to work.
David Foster Hill is a professor of Civil and Construction Engineering at Oregon State University, an avid skier and a leader at a NASA-funded project called Community Snow Observations.
“Different birds are attracted to different foods and it’s good to have a variety,” said Dana Sanchez, a wildlife specialist for Oregon State University’s Extension Service. “In addition to bird feeders, which people sometimes forget to fill, they need plants to forage on.”
TRACE OSU: Kathryn Stroppel, director of marketing and communications for the College of Public Health and Human Sciences, supports TRACE and says, “Wearing a mask and getting tested are two easy things I can do to keep others safe and help my community. Public health isn’t about ME … it’s about the things we do to keep us ALL healthy.” Please join the effort to build a safer and healthier Oregon State University community. To enroll and for more information: https://trace.oregonstate.edu/osu
Stretch Goals: Taking Your Performance to the Next Level - To take your performance to another level, you have to be willing to imagine greater possibilities and work outside of your comfort zone. This means setting both short- and long-term goals that you don't necessarily know you can reach. A key to success is to develop a support structure that keeps you working towards the desired goal. This concept will be explored by illustrating both work and non-work examples. Achieving goals that stretch your current ability ultimately increases your effectiveness, takes your performance to the next level and makes the extraordinary possible. Ideal for New Year's resolutions. Tuesday Jan. 19, 8-9 a.m. via Zoom. Registration required.
6 Leadership Concept to Embrace Now: Leadership and management are distinct, yet related skill sets. Six interrelated leadership concepts will be shared for managers and leaders to consider. Various articles will be referenced in which some of these concepts were obtained. The objective is for you to determine which ideas you need to embrace now to move your units forward. Target audience: leaders and managers. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 9:30-11:30 a.m. via Zoom. Registration required.
CTL’s Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks — Advancing Social Justice Education: Integrating Critical and Inclusive Pedagogies. Jeff Kenney, Director of Institutional Education for Diversity, Equity + Inclusion. What does it mean to practice social justice education? Interact with peers and experts to explore the distinctions and tensions between critical and inclusive pedagogies and imagine ways to grow your praxis. This workshop will be facilitated on Jan. 19 at 10 a.m. via Zoom: beav.es/ZOOMT4 Password: CTL
NEW! Travel Talk Webcast | The fascinating, wild and protected Channel Islands: On Tuesday, Jan. 19 at noon, enjoy a virtual visit to the eight Channel Islands off the coast of Southern California, which include a national park, national monument and national biosphere reserve. Learn about this diverse, isolated place during an OSU Alumni Association Travel Talk webcast with Karen Kuttner-Dimitry and Karen Kuest of Lindblad Expeditions, and Kate Sanders of the OSU Alumni Association. Lindblad and the association have partnered to offer a tour to the islands in November 2021, “Wild California Escape: Channel Islands National Park.” Register for the webcast at bit.ly/ttalkchannelislands.
NEW! University forum: Dean of Business candidate. The OSU community is invited to meet the second of two dean candidates: Sulin Ba, University of Connecticut, today, Jan. 19, 1-2 p.m. Zoom link. Password: 490811. Ba’s presentations was prerecorded and is available on the search website. Visit the site for additional information.
MLK Trivia Contest: Join the College of Pharmacy's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program on Tuesday, Jan. 19 from 4-5 p.m. Trivia will be about the life of MLK with 20 questions and 3 awards (each $100) distributed based on number of points. To join the Zoom meeting, visit
https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/99934856045?pwd=S3pXb1gycDR3eCtGbkZsa1REU1lmQT09 Password: 123555. For questions, contact [email protected].
NEW! Investment webinars: The Maps Credit Union CFS investment team is conducting a Weekly Webinar Series on a variety of investment topics that include current market updates. This is one way to educate yourself without leaving the comfort and safety of your own home. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 5:30 p.m. - When is your Retirement Date? These are not OSU events but are tailored to OSU clients and during normal circumstances are held on campus. There is no charge.
NEW! Design and Resistance: Pipeline Portals: Join us for this talk by Erin Moore on Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 6 p.m. In her Pipeline Portals project, Moore uses architecture as a form of protest against the Pacific Connector Pipeline, a 229-mile gas line planned for construction across the Pacific Northwest. Learn more and register here. This event is part of the nine-week series Pandemic as Portal: Creating a Just Future on Earth hosted by the Spring Creek Project and Environmental Arts and Humanities Initiative, and is co-sponsored by OSU's Office of Sustainability.
NEW! SEIU meeting: Thursday Jan. 21, noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. Join us for important updates and hear from SEIU 503 statewide president Mike Powers. Get Zoom link by contacting union steward, officer or organizer Siobhan Burke at [email protected] or call/text at 630.699.0281. All classified staff welcome.
NEW! Jan. 25 Regional Connections | New York. Staying connected is good for your mind, body and Beaver spirit. At the upcoming New York Regional Connections event Jan. 25, gather with fellow Beavs to share your experiences, network with others in your field, get help with career searches or simply socialize with OSU alumni, students and friends. OSU Alumni Association regional volunteers from New York and OSUAA staff will help guide the conversations and connections. Reunite. It will feel so good! Register today at osualum.com/regionalconnections
NEW! Public health career webcast Jan. 27: Careers in public health rank among the highest in job satisfaction. Look into the possibilities of a career change by attending a free career webcast presented by the OSU Alumni Association. "New Year, New Job: Careers in Public Health" is Wednesday, Jan. 27, at noon via Zoom. Industry experts Tonya Johnson, a faculty member at OSU, Kimberly Ward Barowicz, ’11, and Jessica Barker, ’18, share where to look and how to land a new job, followed by an interactive Q&A. The series offers guidance for students and alumni entering the workforce, changing fields or advancing a career during these challenging times. Register and find additional resources at osualum.com/careerwebcasts.
NEW! Board of Trustees: The OSU Board will meet Friday, Jan. 29, from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The board will consider the university’s 10-year business forecast, amendments to investment policies, advancement of several capital projects, and an adjustment for winter 2021 term incidental fees for students attending OSU-Cascades. The board also will hear briefings on the university’s implementation of SP4.0, the 2021 Oregon legislative session, and the Elliott State Forest. Given COVID-19 guidance from the Governor’s Office, as well as university and county health officials, the meeting will be hosted through a remote conferencing service. Options for joining the meeting and instructions for providing comment during the board meeting are located under “Meeting Details” at this webpage. Committees of the board will meet via remote conferencing services on Jan. 28 and 29. 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.
American Strings: Dom Flemons, "The American Songster," is the guest on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 5 p.m. via Zoom. Flemons is a Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, actor, music scholar, historian and record collector. He also has received two Emmy Award nominations. In 2020 he was selected for the prestigious United States Artists Fellowship Award for the traditional arts category, supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The webcast event is part of CLA’s American String Series, a conversation and live performance hosted by Bob Santelli. Free, but registration is required.
Online Volunteer Project — Mapathon with Missing Maps: Join Community Engagement & Leadership for an interactive, service volunteer project on Wednesday, Jan. 20 from 4:30-6 p.m. Register on our homepage to get Zoom details. Missing Maps is a humanitarian project that maps parts of the world that are vulnerable to natural disasters, conflicts and disease epidemics. During the Mapathon, volunteers will learn how to trace satellite imagery into Openstreetmap, a free and open map of the entire world. No experience required.
Virtual Inspiration: Honor MLK’s legacy with the Black Alumni and Friends Network: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. taught us that we are better together. Let's gather virtually on Jan. 22 at 5:30 p.m. to build community and share ideas about social justice and transformative change. Be inspired by 2005 OSU College of Business graduate LaToya Kamara Manley, global product director for Nike’s Jordan Women’s Footwear and adjunct professor at Portland State University, who says “The best compliment that I ever received was that I lead by inspiration. I hope to always do so while spreading positive energy, love and light.” Then, select a breakout session on navigating education, entrepreneurship, health and wellness or building your personal brand. Register at bit.ly/MLKNetwork.
Celebration of Women in Engineering: Feb. 10-11. In recognition of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the College of Engineering at Oregon State University invites you to celebrate the achievements of our faculty and alumnae. Featuring live panels, a film premiere, a live networking session and more. This completely virtual event is free and open to the public. Complete info and registration at https://expo.engr.oregonstate.edu/wie
NEW! “Ecological and Social Implications of Behavioral Syndromes” seminar: The Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology (EECB) seminar series is free and open to the public. Andrew Sih (https://desp.ucdavis.edu/people/andy-sih) will be speaking about the determinants and consequences of consistent individual differences in ecologically-important behaviors in water striders, mosquito fish and sleepy lizards. Wednesday, Jan. 20, 4 p.m. Watch: beav.es/eecb. YouTube: beav.es/oSs
NEW! Difficult Conversations During Times of Unrest: Times of protest and unrest can generate strong feelings, which often carry over to conversations at home, the workplace, and even family gatherings. In this session, we will discuss ways to have healthy discussions about polarizing topics without damaging your close relationships. Thursday, Jan. 21 at 10 a.m. We will also discuss productive ways to talk about these events with children. Register here.
NEW! Webcast, Community Building: Belonging and Connections: Make new connections with your peers in a small-group, interactive community discussion with folks from OSU cultural centers and alumni networks on Thursday, Jan. 21, at noon. Tap into a network of resources for every stage of education or career with OSU Alumni Association’s Winning in Life After College virtual series in partnership with the Career Development Center and OSU cultural centers. Register for the free events at osualum.com/winning.
NEW! Lessons in Leadership with ASOSU President Isabel Nuñez Pérez & Vice-President Metzin Rodriguez Cardoso: Students are encouraged to join Community Engagement & Leadership (CEL) for this conversation on navigating bureaucratic systems and leading in the current environment featuring ASOSU President Isabel & VP Metzin, as they share their experiences serving as student leaders amongst OSU administration. Join us Thursday, Jan. 21, 4-5:30 p.m. on Zoom. Register for more details. Questions? Contact [email protected].
NEW! Biological & Ecological Engineering Winter Seminar Series: Laurence Yang, with the Queen’s University, Canada, will present “Multi-scale modeling of microbial stress response,” on Thursday, Jan. 21 at 4 p.m., with a meet-and-greet at 3:30 p.m. Zoom Meeting ID: 917 1196 8021 | Password: 769617. Free & open to the public.
NEW! Nuclear weapons: The Peace and Justice Strategies Office and the Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility invite the OSU community to celebrate the entry into force of the 2017 UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. Thursday, Jan. 21 at 5 p.m. via Zoom. Learn more here.
NEW! Flash Panel - Divided States of America: Sedition, the Inauguration and the Unfolding Crisis for American Democracy: Join the School of History, Philosophy and Religion for this timely event. Panelists: Alison Gash, Political Science, University of Oregon; Sylvester Johnson, Department of Religion and Culture and Virginia Tech Center for Humanities, Virginia Tech University; Christopher McKnight Nichols, History and Director of the Humanities Center, Oregon State University; Joseph Orosco, Philosophy, Oregon State University; Christopher Stout, Political Science, Oregon State University. Thursday, Jan. 21, 6 p.m. via Zoom.
NEW! Get to know Zoom with Media Services: Audience engagement: Friday, Jan. 22 from 2-3 p.m., Zoom. To register, go to https://beav.es/oFp. For more Zoom information from Media Services, including upcoming Zoom webinars, go to https://uit-at.oregonstate.edu/media-services-zoom/
NEW! Innovation to Market -- Funding & Training Opportunities: OSU faculty and graduate student researchers – you are invited to join the OSU Advantage office on Wednesday, Jan. 27 for a 1-hour virtual event (offered once in the morning and once in the afternoon) that will describe funding and training opportunities that support innovation and entrepreneurship at the federal, state and OSU levels. At this event, you will also learn how to apply for a special $5,000 Innovation Award available from the Office for Commercialization and Corporate Development (OCCD). Register here for a Zoom link: https://lnkd.in/gXJnKgM
Women Talk Money – Conversations with Fidelity and Friends: Weekly on Wednesdays now through March 2021 at 9 a.m. To help you with your top money questions and the impact of COVID-19 on our lives and finances, this online Fidelity event gives you the opportunity to ask questions to the panelists and they will share ideas on how to get or stay on track with your financial goals. Everyone can benefit from these <30-minute Zoom sessions. To register, visit Fidelity’s website here. Unable to join? Don’t worry. You can listen on demand via www.fidelity.com/wtm at any time. Questions? Contact [email protected].
Water Resources Engineering Winter Seminar Series: “Addressing Complex Problems in Water Resources: The Need for Both Systems Analysis and Stakeholder Engagement” with Lindell Ormsby from University of Kentucky, College of Engineering. Presented by the Water Resources Graduate Program. Wednesday, Jan. 20 from noon to 1 p.m. Free and open to all. To join, use Zoom link https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/93467362981?pwd=NHdvU3I1by9rZ1haODNZMW94ZXZPQT09 The password is: WRESeminar.
University Budget Conversation: On Thursday, Jan. 21 from noon to 1 p.m, the Office of Budget and Resource Planning will hold another University Budget Conversation via Zoom. This week’s topic is Capital Project Planning. The Budget Conversation sessions are limited to 60 minutes with the initial 15-20 minutes spent on presentation of the topic, leaving time for discussion and Q&A. To register for this webinar click here. More information about University Budget Conversations is located on the Office of Budget and Resource Planning website. If you have questions, please contact Sherm Bloomer for more information.
Tuition Forums: The University Budget Committee has begun meeting to discuss recommendations for tuition rates for the 2021-22 academic year. As part of developing recommendations for the Board of Trustees, representatives of the Budget Committee and the Office of Budget and Resource Planning are offering a series of weekly forums to discuss the tuition setting process, tuition rate scenarios for FY22, and to answer any questions about tuition and the university budget. The first forum is Thursday, Jan. 21 from 3-4 p.m. via Zoom. To register for this forum, click here. The schedule for subsequent forums and a short discussion of common questions about tuition are available at https://beav.es/tuition-forums. The committee welcomes questions, comments and ideas. For more information, to provide an idea or opinion, or to ask a question please contact Laurie Henry.
Everybody Entrepreneurs: Helping Students Discover and Develop Their Entrepreneurial Potential: Too many students with entrepreneurial aptitude do not recognize their potential – and even when they do, they don’t always know that they can pursue their own business ideas while at OSU. Even the concept of ‘entrepreneurship’ is intimidating to many students – it’s impossible to spell, difficult to pronounce, and conjures intimidating cultural challenges. InnovationX, OSU’s Center of Excellence for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, is here to change that, and we need your help. This presentation will 1) equip you to be the person who nudges students to discover and develop their entrepreneurial potential; 2) provide opportunities to engage with student entrepreneurs; and 3) inspire you to incorporate entrepreneurship in your course/program/etc. Part of the Winter 2021 FYI Friday series, Jan. 22, 9:30-10 a.m. via Zoom. Registration required.
Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Ignite: We are excited to announce the rescheduled Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Ignite Event. Join us for a fun, informal afternoon with colleagues. Information regarding agenda and registration can be found here. Jan. 22, 2-5 p.m. For additional information, contact [email protected] or [email protected].
Washington, D.C., Town Hall with President F. King Alexander: A special gathering for Beavers living in the nation’s capital is happening Monday, Jan. 25. Hear from President Alexander, OSU staff and student advocates about how OSU is engaged with and impacting higher education at the federal level. Meet alumni and friends in the Washington, D.C., area and learn how to get involved. Presented by OSU Alumni Association. Register for this virtual event.
Innovation to Market — Funding & Training Opportunities: OSU faculty and graduate student researchers are invited to join the OSU Advantage office on Wednesday, Jan. 27 for a 1-hour virtual event (offered once in the morning and once in the afternoon) that will describe funding and training opportunities that support innovation and entrepreneurship at the federal, state and OSU levels. At this event, you will also learn how to apply for a special $5,000 Innovation Award available from the Office for Commercialization and Corporate Development (OCCD). Register here for a Zoom link: https://lnkd.in/gXJnKgM
2021 Starker Lecture Series — Resilience in the face of disturbance: Learning from disasters: Natural disturbances and disasters have a long history of presenting opportunities for society to learn, adapt and thrive. The multiple disasters and challenges of the last year have proven the need for society to be resilient, learn and adapt to new realities. Whether dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic or devastating wildfires, the past year has forced all of us to overcome and look at new ways to live and work. This year’s Starker Lecture Series focuses on how communities, industries and organizations across the forest landscape have responded to recent and previous disasters, shown resilience in the face of adversity, and are ready to play critical roles in creating a better future. The four-part panel series will focus on forest economics, recreation, education and research. Visit our website for dates and to register for these events.
Social Justice Education Initiative workshops are happening now, including NEW Tier Two workshops: The SJEI is a foundational professional development program for all faculty, staff and graduate students. Join your colleagues to begin, or expand, your equity and inclusion journey. See the schedule and register for remote Tier One Platform workshops here. See the schedule and register for remote Tier Two Next Level workshops here. Interested in this work for your unit? Contact SJEI director Jane Waite for further information: [email protected]
“Teaching Truth and Trust in an Era of Digital Dissensus.” Are conspiracy theorists and anti-maskers anti-fact? Are confirmation bias and ideological bubbles inevitable? Or is there a deeper dynamic at play? Mike Caulfield, director of blended and networked learning at WSU Vancouver and nationally recognized digital literacy expert, will discuss our current “digital dissensus” and how our approach to education may be making problems worse. Jan. 29, 10-11:30 a.m. Co-sponsors: OSU’s Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC), Library Faculty Association Seminar Series, and Writing Program (SWLF). More information and registration.
January 2021 Learning & Development Workshops: University Human Resource’s Learning and Development team is presenting a variety of online professional development workshops in January, including: Strategies for Being Effective in Times of Uncertainty; Managing People Through Change; Stretch Goals: Taking Performance to the Next Level; Six Leadership Concepts to Embrace Now; and Choose Your Attitude. View and register for upcoming workshops here.
Crucial Conversations: Crucial Conversations is a 10-hour course that teaches skills for creating alignment and agreement—by fostering open dialogue around high-stakes, emotional or risky topics—at all levels of your organization. By learning how to speak and be heard (and encouraging others to do the same), you’ll surface the best ideas, make the highest-quality decisions and then act on your decisions with unity and commitment. This is a series of five (5) live, online sessions on Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m Feb. 10 through March 10. There is a $100 fee to attend Crucial Conversations; advanced registration is required. Learn more and register.
NEW! Apply for the $5k Innovation Day Award by Feb. 5: OSU faculty members are invited to submit a 1-page idea pitch to the OSU Advantage office for the chance to receive a $5k award. The idea pitch should answer a commercial question in the faculty member’s research such as “With this proof, I can confirm that I have unique innovative technology” or “I can confirm which industry will be interested in the outcome of this research.” Attendance at the Jan. 27 “Innovation to Market” virtual event is required to be eligible to submit. More information is here: https://lnkd.in/gXJnKgM
Faculty Staff Fitness: OSU’s Faculty Staff Fitness Program has in-person, remote synchronous, and asynchronous offerings in Winter 2021. Our in-person offerings will be via Zoom or on hold until we can return to campus. Zoom synchronous class options will be Tuesday/Thursday 7 a.m. and noon. Weight Training and a 100% Zoom Cardio Intervals 30 minute class Monday/Wednesday at noon for a midday boost. We also have our Online FSF program with over 300 classes and 20 styles in a completely online, asynchronous format (https://health.oregonstate.edu/fsf/online) for $35 for 12 weeks. For more information and to register, see https://health.oregonstate.edu/fsf/schedule/winter. There will also be a virtual 6-week RECHARGE Wellness Challenge to get you off to 2021 with the right steps starting Jan. 24. Grab a friend, family member, or a work teammate to keep the support going during the New Year. Details can be found at https://health.oregonstate.edu/fsf/recharge.
Black Minds Matter Registration Closed: The Black Minds Matter (BMM) facilitators received over 120 new participant registrations — which is a good problem to have. To that end, the BMM facilitators have come up with innovative ways to accommodate up to 60 participants instead of the original 30 cap. Communication will be shared with those that are selected to participate in the winter session this week. We encourage community members to be on the look out for messaging around registering for the BMM spring course. Should you have any questions please contact us at [email protected].
Mid-Month Emergency Preparedness Topic: Cold Weather With low temperatures comes a responsibility to prepare and take precautions against cold weather illness. This month’s poster can be downloaded at https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/cold-weather-illness
New issue of The Messenger magazine from OSU Libraries and Press is available: The magazine highlights the new resources and services, accomplishments and ongoing efforts of the Libraries and Press. This Messenger issue includes stories about the Beavers Read project that offers book recommendations to OSU faculty, staff and students; an award-winning Wikipedia editathon that filled in gaps in African American history; and much more. The new issue and back issues are available at https://library.oregonstate.edu/the-messenger-recent-issue.
Fiscal policy: Fiscal Policy 03-110-206 Parking Permits & Fines has been revised to provide clear guidelines for parking on OSU campuses. This policy consolidates several old FIS policies (FIS 101-02 Parking Fines, FIS 205 Parking Permits & FIS 410-20 Payment of Fines). The new policy and related FAQs can be accessed on the FPP website. Contact the Fiscal Policy Coordinator for your Business Center or the Policy Steward listed on this policy with any questions.
Taste Testers Wanted: The OSU Center for Sensory & Consumer Behavior Research is looking for panelists for consumer taste tests. Open to all students, faculty and staff. Panelists receive up to $20/hour for their time. Tests run throughout the year. Currently, samples are picked up using our drive-thru service and tasted at home. Fill out Qualtrics survey to be added to our pool at http://agsci-labs.oregonstate.edu/sensoryresearch/ or call 541-737-6506.
International Friendship Program (IFP): Are you looking for friends or conversational partners? We are looking for new international and OSU/local community members to join the program! The program provides support to international students and scholars by connecting them with friends from the local community, giving local residents the chance to meet people across the globe. Priority registration is Jan. 22, but registrations are accepted year-round. For more information: https://internationalservices.oregonstate.edu/international-friendship-program. To register: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3sKD2J3ehUQ0FiB
Help Inspiring Girls Expeditions spread the word to high school girls* about free STEAM outdoor expeditions: Inspiring Girls Expeditions (housed within OSU’s CEOAS) is a tuition-FREE, 12-day wilderness science education program for 16- and 17-year-old high school girls*. Students who don’t feel like they fit the “typical” image of a scientist or outdoors person are especially encouraged to apply. If you know a student who might be interested, or an educator or network who could share this opportunity, please pass it along. The deadline to start the application is Jan. 22, so encourage students to apply today. Questions? [email protected].
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NEW! Biological Science Research Tech: This recruitment will be used to fill two full-time, 1.0 FTE, limited duration Classified positions for OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon. Posting #P02839CT. Closes Feb. 19.
"If you would tell me the heart of a man, tell me not what he reads, but what he rereads.” ~ Francois Mauriac
Corvallis: Mostly sunny, high of 49, low of 31. Mostly cloudy Wednesday.
Central Oregon: Sunny today, high of 41, low of 23. Mostly sunny tomorrow.
Newport: Sunny today, high of 51, low of 39. Partly sunny tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/