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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. 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.
That was the message delivered by Raquel Willis on Monday during a lecture titled “Overcoming the Crisis of Empathy,” the keynote address for Oregon State University’s 38th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration.
Flames and heat are nothing new for Oregon State University researcher, Chris Dunn. He was a firefighter for nearly a decade in southwest Oregon.
The book, from Oregon State University Press, shines light on an obscure corner of Oregon history, as little is known about Saules.
It could have been a scene from a 1960s civil rights demonstration: nearly 200 people marching across the Oregon State University campus carrying signs calling for racial equality and singing “We Shall Overcome.”
Fisheries professor Selina Heppell, chair of the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Oregon State University, said it has long been known or suspected that there were large-scale effects from the marine heat wave.
The work at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Corvallis was not easy, but that didn’t stop more than 60 members of the Oregon State University community from showing up on a dreary Saturday morning to do it.
Comerford now works as the agritourism coordinator for Oregon State University Extension Service, serving Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties in the Mid-Willamette Valley. She was hired in September 2019, replacing Mary Stewart, who retired earlier in the year.
Winter is here, but gardening questions keep coming in to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service.
Merryfield Hall Renovations: Students working in Merryfield Hall circa 1910. Originally constructed in 1909, a portion of Merryfield Hall is being renovated and will include a renewed general purpose classroom, innovation spaces, office spaces, the addition of an elevator, accessibility and fire safety upgrades and an improved steam system. The goal of the renovation is to increase the efficiency and safety of the building. Photo from OSU Special Collections & Archives Research Center.
Trip to France: Join Professors James Sterns and Dominique Bachelet for a 4-credit faculty led program in France from June 16-July 3, 2020. Let the cities of Lyon and Paris be your classrooms for 18 days. Explore France’s response to climate change and experience French food culture. Students will meet food producers as well as climate scientists, explore farms, vineyards, food processors and distributors, retailers and restaurants and cafes while also discovering a number of museums and historic sites as well as a nuclear power plant. For more information, pick up the program brochure at https://oregonstate-idea.terradotta.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=10462, or attend a meeting Jan. 21, 8:30-10 a.m. in LINC 340.
Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks: Supporting Diverse Learners through Culturally Responsive Teaching: Join Jeff Kenney (OID) to explore the theory and practice of culturally responsive teaching. +Tech Talk: Learn about polling options for small group and/or non-course settings for gathering informal feedback. This workshop will be facilitated twice on Jan. 21 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Milam 215. No need to register. Learn more here. Contact us here.
People and Nature Lunch Series: Tuesdays, noon to 12:50 p.m. in Strand 110. In this graduate student-organized series, students from departments across campus present their approaches to studying people and nature. The Winter 2020 series will feature 10 student speakers from eight departments. Free and open to all. Sponsored by Fisheries & Wildlife’s Human Dimensions Lab. Visit https://PeopleAndNatureOSU.weebly.com. Remote attendance available https://beav.es/PAN.
NEW! Professional Faculty workshop: Using Technology Platforms: The Office of Faculty Affairs is pleased to offer the winter term Professional Faculty Workshop: Using Technology Platforms on Tuesday, Jan. 21 from 3:30-5 p.m. in the Memorial Union Room 109. This workshop will provide an opportunity to become more familiar with OSU’s technology platforms (Work@OSU), including Qualtrics, Zoom, Box, and Duo. Presenters Carolyn Rothwell and Ryan Fordham from Information Services will share tips and tricks, best practices, and common pitfalls when using these tools. Please register here to reserve your seat.
OSU Student Flying Club: Join fellow aviation enthusiasts for pizza, stories and lessons in flying on Tuesdays at 4 p.m. in Kelley Engineering Center Room 1005. Each week may include talks from members of the aviation community, a chance to learn from others and share your own flying stories and even an opportunity to demo a flight simulator.
"Pumzi" film showing and discussion: Afrofuturism and hope in the struggle for liberation: Afrofuturist short film “Pumzi” depicts a future dystopia in Africa, ravaged by war and water shortages, and the fight of one of its citizens to speak the truth about the possibility of life outside her authoritarian society. This science-fiction film was produced in Kenya and explores what it means to have hope in the midst of a struggle for freedom. Jan. 21, 6-7:30 p.m., Milam 301. Sponsored by Anarres Project for Alternative Futures.
NEW! OSU Black Alumni and Friends Network Celebration of Community: The OSU Black Alumni and Friends Network and the OSU Alumni Association will host a celebration of community as they honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Jan. 22, 5:30-8 p.m., OSU Portland Center. Sponsored by the OSU Black Alumni and Friends Network and the Oregon State University Alumni Association.
NEW! OPEN Studio Series: Faculty Media Center: Experience the new Faculty Media Center. Drop in to learn about the FMC studios and get hands-on support with technology tools like Canvas, Kaltura and more. Bring a project, idea or simply your curiosity and work directly with Academic Technology’s experts. Join us from on Thursday afternoons from 2-3:30 p.m. in Kidder Hall 100. Learn more about the OPEN Studio Series.
NEW! Speaking Justice: An evening of multimedia social justice performances, featuring student performers and LiKWUiD and Willie Green of EllaMaeFlossie. Jan. 23, 7-9 p.m., MU Lounge. Sponsored by the Residence Hall Association and the Lonnie B. Harris Black Culture Center.
Wellness Nook Open House: Drop in and learn about OSU’s newest wellness resource. Jan. 22, 4-6 p.m. in MU 62. Refreshments will be served. For more information contact [email protected]
Center for Diversity & Inclusion Adopt-a-Month Kickoff Party: Until the end of February, the College of Engineering Center for Diversity & Inclusion is collecting donations for the HSRC’s “Adopt-a-Month” program to help fill in the gaps. We encourage students, faculty and staff to participate in doing their part to contribute with us as they are able. We are collecting donations for dorm-convenient foods: anything that can be prepared in a dorm room/shared kitchen such as top ramen, pop-tarts, granola bars, cereal, canned soup, etc.; and hygiene products: anything such as tampons/pads, deodorant, toothbrush/paste, socks, etc. To celebrate the beginning of this partnership, the Center for Diversity & Inclusion will be hosting a kickoff party featuring free food and activities. Jan. 22, 4-6 p.m. in Johnson 220. We will have collection boxes in Johnson 220 until the end of February. Click to RVSP here.
Art opening: "Found and Formed,” an exhibition of artwork by Brenda Mallory, will be on display Jan. 6-29 at the Fairbanks Gallery of Art at Oregon State University. The artist will give a gallery talk Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 4:30 p.m. The Portland-based artist works in mixed media sculpture, using a variety of materials, including cloth, fiber, beeswax and found objects. She creates multiple forms joined with crude hardware that imply tenuous connections or repairs. The gallery is located in Fairbanks Hall.
PFLA luncheon: The Professional Faculty Leadership Association (PFLA) and TRIAD invite you to attend the annual Winter Luncheon Jan. 23, noon to 1:30 p.m., at the LaSells Stewart Center, Giustina Gallery. The guest speaker will be Jason O’Brien, Oregon Master Naturalist Program Coordinator. Lunch will be provided by OSU Catering, and each attendee must register by Friday, Jan. 17. Cost is $15. For more information about the event and how to register, click here: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Usv2qyyFz9qqfH
SAVE THE DATE! Out of the Darkness Campus Walk to Prevent Suicide: CAPS is coordinating the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Out of the Darkness Campus Walk for OSU on Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., SEC Plaza. The goals of the Campus Walk event are to reduce mental health stigma, educate about resources, encourage help-seeking, support suicide loss survivors and raise money for national and local suicide prevention. Consider joining as either a virtual or “IRL” (in real life) walker by visiting afsp.org/oregonstate. For more information, contact Tessie Webster-Henry: [email protected]. Participants can also sign on as team captains and recruiting members of their department to participate.
NEW! Untold Stories: Brother Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Alpha Man Experience: Little is shared publicly about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s contributions to his beloved fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated (the first African-American, intercollegiate, Greek-lettered fraternity). During this presentation, audience members will have an opportunity to hear some untold stories of Dr. King’s experiences as an Alpha Man, and learn about the many ways brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity are continuing to keep King’s dream alive. Jan. 22, 1-2:15 p.m., Student Experience Center 354.
NEW! Afrofuturism: Speaking Justice workshop: Speaking Justice performers LiKWUiD and Willie Green of EllaMaeFlossie will lead a workshop on the topic of Afrofuturism. Jan. 22, 2-3:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Residence Hall Association and the Lonnie B. Harris Black Culture Center.
NEW! Seminar: The 2020 Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation of Biodiversity (EECB) Seminar Series continues Wednesday with Joe Parker, who will be giving a talk titled “Convergent Evolution of a Social Symbiosis.” The talk is Wednesday from 4-5 p.m. in WITH 109. If you are unable to attend in person, remote access to this seminar is available at HTTPS://OREGONSTATE.ZOOM.US/J/565744050.
NEW! Today’s quest for peace and justice: Despite a tense political climate and new existential threats, there is still an abundance of effort to manifest Dr. King’s legacy. As a group, we will explore this through the connection of local efforts to his 1964 “Quest for Peace and Justice” Nobel Prize lecture. Linda Marie Richards, of the School of History, Philosophy and Religion; and the Peace and Justice Strategies Office intern, Mahal Miles, will facilitate conversation on white technological supremacy and the need to abolish nuclear weapons as Dr. King directed. Jan. 23, 4-5 p.m., Native American Longhouse Eena Haws.
NEW! Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. shared reading and learning experience: To read the speeches and writings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is to appreciate the courage of his moral commitment and determination to achieve social justice for all people. During this shared reading and learning activity, participants will collectively read excerpts from “I Have a Dream: Writings and Speeches That Changed the World,” compiled by James Melvin Washington, and chronologically discuss pivotal points in Dr. King’s life. Jan. 23, 4-5 p.m., Waldo 102. Sponsored by the OSU Distinguished Scholars Initiative, Educational Opportunities Program and OSU NAACP Collegiate Chapter.
NEW! An evening with Boots Riley: The King Legacy Advisory Board and the Coalition of Graduate Employees are pleased to announce that Boots Riley will be this year’s keynote speaker to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and to celebrate the CGE’s 20th year as a recognized union for OSU workers. Boots Riley is a prominent black American rapper, producer, screenwriter, community organizer and director whose pro-labor feature “Sorry to Bother You” received universal acclaim from audiences and critics alike. Founder of the political hip-hop group The Coup, Boots’ radical roots were forged from a young age by way of the International Committee against Racism and the Progressive Labor Party. Jan, 24, 5-7 p.m., The LaSells Stewart Center.
NEW! Workshop: Blending Your Teaching with Instructional Media: Want to know how to create instructional media for your on-campus courses and to learn best practices of hybrid/flipped/blended design and teaching? CTL and Academic Technology invite you to explore the new Faculty Media Center. Learn how to make audio, video and other media, while beginning to plan an upcoming course in this 90-min. hands-on workshop. Refreshments provided. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 10 a.m. or 2 p.m., Kidder 100. Registration Info: Faculty Media Center
NEW! Core curriculum: The Core Curriculum for Current Supervisors and Managers training program, presented by the Office of Human Resources, is open for registration. Core Curriculum is a blended online/two-day classroom training program that strengthens knowledge and skills required for effective supervision and management at OSU. Multiple content experts from key offices will lead you through topics that address OSU policies, procedures and practices. The next program is scheduled for Feb. 10-11 with other options for spring term. Details and registration.
Student Privacy Compliance: Do you have questions on how to be sure you’re protecting student data? Join Allyson Dean, Communications, Research, and Policy Manager from the Office of the Registrar for an informational session on FERPA and student privacy. Wednesday, Jan. 22, 10-11 a.m., 202 Kidder Hall.
CGRB Seminar on Wednesday: The CGRB Seminar series will take place Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 3 p.m., in ALS 4001 with refreshments following. The event is free and open to the public. Our speaker for this seminar is Audrey Gasch. We hope to see you there.
MLK Soul Force: Careers Through a Lens of Faith: MLK’s legacy fighting for justice — for civil rights, labor unions, the poor people’s campaign and against the Vietnam War — was largely fueled and sustained by his faith. Panelists will discuss how their work, like that of MLK, is inspired and sustained by their faith and religious, secular or spiritual identity. Jan. 22, 4:30-6 p.m., Westminster House, 101 NW 23rd St. Register here.
Board of Trustees: The OSU Board will meet from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, in the Horizon Room of the Memorial Union. The board will consider the university’s 10-year business forecast, amendments to its conduct of board meetings policy, the election of board officers, and the board’s 2020 work plan. The board also will hear updates on the upcoming legislative session, implementation of Strategic Plan 4.0 and the university’s food insecurity initiatives. The board will hold an executive session pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(d) to conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to carry on labor negotiations. Committees of the board will meet from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23 and from 8-8:45 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 24 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.
"Household Energy In Guatemala” 3-credit Field Course: Students from any major are invited to travel to Guatemala for 10 days in September 2020 to learn about the household energy poverty facing 40% of the world’s families and the technologies and policies that can help to address it, as part of the humanitarian engineering program. Multiple scholarships are available to cover the in-country course fees. An info session will be held Jan. 28, 5 p.m., Rogers 226. More details on the info session are here and details about the past course here. Contact the course leader Nordica MacCarty [email protected] with any questions.
Conference on affordability in online learning: OSU is hosting a regional conference with a focus on improving student success and affordability in online and digital learning. Co-hosted by the Online Learning Consortium and OSU Ecampus, the event – scheduled for Feb. 7 in the Memorial Union – will bring faculty, administrators and online learning professionals together to address the opportunities and challenges facing the future of affordability in higher education. Learn more and register today.
Difference, Power, and Discrimination Academy Applications: Faculty applications are being accepted for the DPD Academy scheduled to be held June 15-26. The DPD Academy facilitates focused and productive engagement with contemporary, multidisciplinary scholarship on difference, power and discrimination; critical pedagogies; and curriculum transformation. Individual and team applications are welcome. For more information and to apply, visit the DPD Academy web page. Deadline: Feb. 7.
Search Advocate program: The OSU Search Advocate Program has scheduled a two-part workshop series in partnership with Extension & Engagement at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center in Aurora. Session 1 takes place Jan. 17 and Session 2 will be held Feb. 14. Search advocates are outside process advisors who serve on search committees from position development through the final recommendation stage with a focus on advancing equity, validity, and diversity. To learn more about the workshops/program and to register, go to the Professional Development Registration website http://oregonstate.edu/training/course_list.php?cat_id=45.
The Social Justice Education Initiative: The Social Justice Education Initiative is open for registration through summer 2020. From Faculty Affairs, 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. Interested in this work for your unit? Contact SJEI Director Jane Waite for further information: [email protected]
NEW! Nominate Students for the Catalyst Leadership Retreat: Do you know any student(s) who is looking to develop their leadership skills and capacity for creating change? Please nominate students to participate in the Catalyst Leadership Retreat on Saturday, Feb. 8 in the MU Horizon Room, through the Catalyst Nomination Form. Catalyst is a free, one-day immersive leadership experience for students interested in starting something extraordinary. Registration is now open and closes Jan. 31. For more info email [email protected]
Working with Students in Distress: Faculty and staff may be the first to notice a student is struggling and may be in the best position to reach out with care and concern. The Office of Student Life, in collaboration with Counseling and Psychological Services, developed a CARE folder, which is intended to provide you with resources and referral information that we hope you find valuable. Simply click on this link and you will be directed to login to Box to access these resources. We recommend you bookmark this link for easy access on your phone, laptop or tablet.
Mindful @ Oregon State University is an e-newsletter that delivers a weekly care package of mindfulness tips, resources and events to your inbox. Curated by CAPS staff, the newsletter features a weekly guided meditation, learn more section, mindfulness challenge, OSU mindfulness event calendar and crowd-sourced knowledge and recommendations. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/mindfulOSU
Clara L. Simerville Award for International Education – Accepting Nominations: Award is given in honor of Clara Simerville, professor emeritus of International Education and Foreign Student Counselor from 1955-1970 and will be presented at the Student Awards Recognition Dinner. The recipient must be a full‐time, degree-seeking, OSU undergraduate or graduate student (U.S. or international) who has voluntarily contributed to cross‐cultural understanding either through personal relationships, research and scholarship, or involvement in campus or community organizations. Deadline: Feb. 15. Nomination form: https://forms.gle/JeFXGPxT9gGzvCTH9 For more information, please email [email protected].
Cyber-Awareness Minute: January is the start of a new year, and marks the beginning of tax season. Cyber-scammers will use this opportunity to attempt fraud. Don’t fall for this. If you see a suspicious email (tax fraud or not!), send it to [email protected]. For more information on tax-related fraud, visit the IRS at: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-scams-consumer-alerts
Data privacy: Did you know that Jan. 28 is Data Privacy Day? Learn how to protect your personal information and set your devices and applications so that you control your data. For more detail, visit: https://staysafeonline.org/data-privacy-day/
This email only lists new or recently updated job postings. For a full list of current job postings for OSU Today, go to: https://today.oregonstate.edu/email/jobs
To apply for the below positions, visit jobs.oregonstate.edu unless otherwise specified.
NEW! Ecampus is seeking an Assistant Director of Student Services. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term professional faculty position. Posting #P03551UF. Closes Feb. 6.
NEW! Communications specialist – Oregon Sea Grant invites applications for a full-time, 12-month writer, editor and social media manager. Posting #P03550UF. Closes Feb. 13.
NEW! Program Council Coordinator – Student Experiences and Engagement invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), Academic Wage/Short Term, Program Council coordinator. Posting #P00753AW. Closes Feb. 29.
“Zest is the secret of all beauty. There is no beauty that is attractive without zest." ~ designer Christian Dior, born today in 1905.
Corvallis: Showers and breezy today, high of 47, low of 41. Rain and breezy tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Rain and snow today, high of 41, low of 32. Rain and snow tomorrow.
Newport: Showers and windy today, high of 50, low of 42. Rain and breezy tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/