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.
A piece by OSU's Christopher McKnight Nichols.
John Bailey, an Oregon State University College of Forestry professor, told KATU the wildfire destruction that's currently devastating parts of California could happen here.
“Universities are the second-oldest continuously operating institution in the Western world, after the Vatican. It’s also the slowest to change,” according to Jon Dorbolo, a professor and associate director of technology across the curriculum at Oregon State University and a panelist at a recent panel discussion.
The event focuses on the celebrating the “smart ideas” in all of us and will feature displays by community innovators, Oregon State University researchers, students, start-ups and established businesses.
Nik Wiman, orchard specialist for Oregon State University, said growers with dryland hazelnut orchards should consider adding drip irrigation if they can. Meanwhile, the university continues to research nutrient requirements for new trees, as well as how best to defend against emerging pests and diseases, such as bacterial blight and the Pacific flatheaded borer.
But in recent years, resurgent populations of wolves and cougars have restored the park's natural balance by knocking back elk numbers and changing the herds' behaviors, according to Robert Beschta and William Ripple of the Oregon State University College of Forestry. (see also Oregonian, Xinhua, LA Times)
“You look at Penn Station — it was not designed to handle the volume that it does,” said Katharine M. Hunter-Zaworski, an associate professor of civil and construction engineering at Oregon State University who has studied train platform safety. “Penn Station is so difficult. It’s historic. You’ve got all the different operators with different value systems there. But, I think, some of the solutions are very simple.”
Officials with Gulf Island, Oregon State and the National Science Foundation gathered Wednesday at the shipyard for the keel-laying ceremony, marking the start of construction.
According to numbers from Oregon’s Higher Education Coordinating Commission, the only public university where enrollment went up this fall is Oregon State University.
Oregon State University scientists have discovered that solar arrays could be used as resource to increase agricultural production on dry, unirrigated farmland.
A piece by OSU's Christopher McKnight Nichols.
Goat association, Oregon State University Extension co-host goat education day.
Today's photo
Inspection Day: Army ROTC cadets marching, Inspection Day, circa 1944.
Today
Tuesday Teaching Talks: Assessing Student Work: Join colleagues and the Center for Teaching and Learning in a certificated series of teaching workshops. Attend one, some or all. On Nov. 13, join Brooke Howland to explore the purpose of assessment and varied ways in which to assess student learning. This two-hour workshop will be facilitated twice in Milam 215 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. No need to register – just come on by! Learn more here. Contact us here.
Veteran's Day 100th Anniversary of the End of WWI: A Poetry and Literature Reading: This event will commemorate the end of World War I 100 years ago. Faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students and members of the community will read the poetry of WWI and later war poets. Tuesday, Nov. 13, noon in Weniger Hall, Room 149.
Beaver Family Connections: The Terribly Terrific Twos & Beyond: Join OSU’s Anne Mannering as she walks us through what to expect during this sometimes challenging time for parents. This sessions will be on Tuesday, Nov. 13, from noon to 1 p.m. in MU 207. For a calendar of this year’s Beaver Family Connections visit https://familyresources.oregonstate.edu/bfc and for questions contact [email protected].
NEW! International Education Week (IEW): International Education Week (IEW) takes place Nov. 13-16. IEW promotes programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn and exchange experiences in the U.S. OSU contributes by holding a variety of activities throughout the week. IEW Kick-off event will start Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 4 p.m in the MU Main Lounge. Click for event details.
NEW! OSUsed Store Public Sales: The OSUsed Store is open for its weekly public sales Tuesday 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Friday noon to 3 p.m. at 644 SW 13th. Personal purchases must be made during public sales. Staff may shop for their department 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. More information on our website.
Material Motion: Artist Eric Dyer will present a talk on “Material Motion” at 7 p.m. Nov. 13 in the Construction & Engineering Auditorium at the LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. A reception will be held at 6 p.m. The reception and the talk are free and open to the public. The event is part of the Visiting Artists and Scholars Lecture Series sponsored by the School of Arts and Communication at OSU. While at Oregon State, Dyer also will review and critique student artwork.
The Nature of Gratitude Show: Spring Creek Project will host the "Nature of Gratitude" at Old World Deli on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. Local writers and artists including Charles Goodrich, Tom Titus and Eric Allen will present poems, music, stories and photography expressing gratitude. Grab a beer and join in giving thanks. Free and open to everyone. Learn more.
Upcoming Events
NEW! Geography Awareness Week: The Geography and Geospatial Science faculty invite you to celebrate Geography Awareness Week and GIS DAY on Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m, with activities that highlight the importance of Geography in understanding our dynamic human-environment relationship. Join us as we explore these relationships through the OmniGlobe, the HoloGlobe and the Atlas of the Pacific Northwest. In addition, Geography faculty will present their research at an afternoon seminar. Activities will take place in the LINC Building foyer as well as Burt 193.
NEW! Artist talk: Artist Philip March Jones will speak at 4 p.m. Nov. 14 in the Fairbanks Gallery of Art on Oregon State University’s Corvallis campus. For nearly 15 years, Jones, a New York-based artist, writer and curator, has worked daily on a series of drawings, paintings, writings and collages in small workbooks that he carries with him. The talk is free and open to the public. The gallery is on the first floor of Fairbanks Hall, 220 SW 26th St.
NEW! Prospective student open house: Beaver Open House, an open house program for prospective students, will be in LaSells Stewart Center and the Memorial Union on Saturday, Nov. 17. There will be approximately 1200+ guests on campus, which may impact parking and retail food locations. Please welcome the guests while they are on campus.
Oregon State University’s Poverty Action Week (PAW): PAW is taking place Nov. 10-17. This is a time for our community to learn about and reflect on issues surrounding hunger, houselessness and poverty through education, awareness and direct service. For the complete list of scheduled events, visit: https://sli.oregonstate.edu/cce/actionweek
Fulbright Reception: Network with current and past Fulbrighters in the Oregon State University community. Learn more about how the Fulbright program promotes international education and is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. Nov. 14, 3-4:30 p.m., MU Journey Room 104. RSVP and add your name to our Fulbright mailing list: http://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3w7rJaUtrLneLHv.
Family health fair: Students in the OSU Doctor of Pharmacy Program are hosting a Family Health Fair at the Corvallis Elks Lodge, 1400 NW Ninth St, on Wednesday, Nov. 14, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The event will include health screenings, children’s activities, live music and raffles. Burger baskets will be available for $8-9. Proceeds will benefit Grace Center for Adult Day Services. Visit the Facebook page www.facebook.com/events/920710648127078/
Science Fiction and Social Justice: Black Mirror Episode Viewing: The ECC and the Anarres Project for Alternative Futures will be hosting a Black Mirror episode viewing, where we will watch and discuss social justice themes presented in the episode. Nov. 14, 6-8 p.m., at the Ettihad Cultural Center, SEC 380. Pizza and drinks will be provided.
Clothing swap: A clothing swap is taking place Nov. 1-30 at the Hattie Redmond Women & Gender Center on campus. Accepting gently used clothing donations for all gender identities, ages and sizes. No donations necessary to participate. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Fiddle choir: The touring fiddle choir Childsplay will perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 in The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 S.W. 26th St., on the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis. Led by violin maker Robert Childs, Childsplay is comprised of more than 20 musicians from around the U.S. and Ireland, with each member of the string section playing a violin or viola handmade by Childs. Discounted season ticket packages, four-performance mini-plans and individual event tickets are now on sale. Tickets for Childsplay are $30 to $35 in advance and $35 to $40 at the door. To purchase tickets, visit https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/SACpresents or call 541-737-5592. All seats are reserved. Up to 100 free tickets are available for OSU students for each event. An OSU student discount code is needed and may be obtained in Fairbanks Hall 309A or 309B, or by calling 541-737-5592.
Retirement Reception for Indira Rajagopal and Kevin Ahern: You are invited to attend a retirement reception for Indira Rajagopal and Kevin Ahern, both currently in biochemistry and biophysics in the College of Science. They are retiring after 29 and 30 years, respectively, of service to OSU. The reception is Friday, Nov. 30, 4:45-6:45 p.m. in the Memorial Union Lounge. A short program will start at 5 p.m.; refreshments will be served. You are invited to send brief well-wishes via a web interface by Wednesday, Nov. 28. For questions, contact Tony Reyna ([email protected]; 541-737-4512)
Lectures, Workshops, Webinars
NEW! Biochemistry and Biophysics Guest Lecture Seminar: Dorothy Beckett, professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Maryland, will present "Disorder-to-Order Transitions and Residue Networks in Protein Allostery" on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 3 p.m. in ALS 4001.
NEW! Making Sense of the Midterm Elections: Panel discussion, Wednesday, November 14, 4 p.m., MU, La Raza, Room 208. Lightly catered. All welcome.
NEW! WRGP Fall Seminar Series: Peter Wampler, Grand Valley State University, will present “Wells, Wandering Seeds, and Workable Water Solutions for Haiti” on Wednesday, Nov. 14, from 4 to 5 p.m. in Owen 106. Free and open to the public. See Fall Seminar Flyer for the schedule of upcoming seminars.
NEW! Accessibility Basics for the Web: Learn how to make websites accessible to people with disabilities. We’ll also discuss the OSU policy on Information Technology Accessibility. All are welcome; employees with website responsibilities are encouraged if they have not attended yet. Register for a session, offered Nov. 15, Dec. 14 and Jan. 22.
NEW! Academic Technology Webinar: Classroom Response with TopHat: Join Tasha Biesinger on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. to learn about TopHat, the university’s new classroom response system. Register for the free 30-minute webinar in advance, or sign in on Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. Discover more webinars. Questions? Email us at [email protected]
NEW! Social Security: "7 Keys to Enhancing Benefits: How big a role will Social Security play in your overall retirement plan?" Designed for People 60 and older. Nov. 15, noon, MU 212. Presented by Kyle King, CRPC®, APMA®, Associate Financial Advisor, CFS*. RSVP to [email protected]
NEW! Resume Building Workshop with Karla Rockhold, assistant director of career development. Thursday, Nov. 15, 4 p.m., Milam Hall, Room 301. Light refreshments served.
NEW! Earth science and communities Thomas Condon lecture: Kenneth Ridgway of Purdue University will present the 2018 Thomas Condon Lecture “Earth Science & Communities: Great Earthquakes to Wild Rice.” He will speak Thursday, November 15 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the LaSells Stewart Center Construction & Engineering Hall. Reception refreshments will be served from 6:30 to 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
NEW! Leadership Collaborative I: Applications for the winter 2019 Leadership Collaborative (LCI) are now being accepted. The LCI includes six day-long sessions and features engaged, self-directed learning; a collaborative learning approach; practical, effective tools and skills; and on-the-job implementation. All OSU employees are encouraged to apply. Contact Kristen Magis for more information. Submit your application on the LCI webpage by Dec. 7.
Lunch & Learn: Join the College of Liberal Arts for a series of Lunch & Learn student workshops. Teach English Abroad is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 14, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Hear from TEFL teacher alumni about how you can make your dreams of teaching abroad a reality. All workshops will take place in Bexell Lounge with free pizza. For more information, mail [email protected].
CORE Reports for Late-Term Proactive Advising: The end of the term is in sight, but a student may need that final boost or some targeted information to cross the finish line or take the next step. This workshop looks at resources around late-term proactive advising to make sure students succeed and are ready for next term. Session will include where to find proactive advising reports and resources, how to run the reports, how to use Excel and mail merge to create and run your campaign, and how to track your results. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2-2:45 p.m., IAR Training Space Kerr B094 and WebEx. This workshop will require you to have a CORE security level of STU3 or above. Register: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2h43Z4SbYM9gYSx. Questions? Email: [email protected]
Center for Global Health, College of Public Health & Human Sciences and OSU Africa Initiative Joint Seminar:Melissa Graboyes, assistant professor, Clark Honors College, University of Oregon, will present "Rebounding Malaria and the Ethics of Eradication: The WHO Campaign in Zanzibar, 1957-1968 and Contemporary Implications," Nov. 14, 2-3:30 p.m, in the Hallie Ford Center, Room 115.
Gilman Scholarship Information Session: Please join the Office of Global Opportunities, Prestigious Scholarships and Gilman recipients (here at OSU) to learn more about the Gilman Scholarship, a federally funded grant for Pell-eligible students designed to broaden the undergraduate student participation in study abroad and internships abroad and encourage students to study and intern in a wider array of countries and world regions. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 5-6 p.m., Strand Agriculture Hall 161. This event is being held in conjunction with International Education Week at OSU. For more information, visit the OSU Events Calendar.
Free Informal Learning Essentials Webinar: Learn key information about informal education and the multiple opportunities it provides learners in this free webinar on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at noon. Click here to register today.
Online Learning Experience Design (LXD) Certificate: Build next-level skills to advanced your online educational experiences utilizing the latest design and keeping the learner’s needs at the center. New program starts Jan. 7. Click here to find out more.
Grow your best garden ever with Oregon State’s Master Gardener Online program: Become a certified Master Gardener or earn a Home Horticulture Certificate with Oregon State’s one-of-a-kind online program. Find out how here.Course starts Jan. 7.
Take Note
NEW! Alternative Break: Are you a student who wants to change the world? Apply to participate in an Alternative Break. Alternative Breaks will take place March 23-30, 2019. Applications for participants are due Monday, Nov. 26. Click here for more information.
NEW! Staff Art Exhibit: This is the ninth year of the Staff Art Show, and we’re hoping for representation from all parts of OSU in this showcase of creativity. Do you have creative individuals in your area (maybe even you)? Most any medium is accepted in this exhibit, so register your submissions of work by Nov. 26. The benefits, besides showing talent beyond the day-to-day job, are that departments are listed on the artist’s block next to the work. All artists, co-workers and friends are invited to a special reception hosted by President Ray on Jan. 14, 2019. For more information: [email protected] or 541-737-6522.
NEW! Recycle Right: Or better yet, reuse! To-go food from many on-campus dining locations comes in an orange, reusable Eco2Go box. Helping the planet was never so easy (or tasty)! Simply enjoy your meal, rinse your container, leave it open to dry and return it to any Eco2Go return location. Beavs, together we’ve saved more than a million single-use containers from going to the landfill – let’s keep it up! For your nearest return location: https://uhds.oregonstate.edu/eco2go.
Journey Into Leadership: The Center for Learning & Organizational Development is accepting applications from academic faculty, professional faculty and classified employees for the Journey Into Leadership program through Nov. 14. JIL is a seven-series leadership exploration and development program. It promotes the belief that you can effectively lead from whatever position you hold. The first session begins in December 2018 and the final session will be held in March 2019. Visit the JIL website for details and to apply.
Request for Proposals: The OSU Advantage Accelerator is seeking proposals to facilitate the further development and commercialization of OSU applied innovations. Proposals can be submitted for OSU-owned innovations developed by OSU faculty, staff, and/or graduate students in any discipline that require up to $25,000. Proposals are due no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. Read the full RFP here: https://lnkd.in/gdfJFfu .
Faculty Senator or Committee/Council Vacancies: Please notify the Faculty Senate Office if a sabbatical, leave or retirement will prevent you from completing your term as either a faculty senator or Faculty Senate committee/council member. If you are away more than one term, exclusive of summer term, a replacement is required. This information will assist the Faculty Senate Office in identifying a replacement. Committee and council members immediately continuing on a 1039-hour appointment may be eligible to remain on a committee/council if there is a specified emeritus/retired position on the committee/council on which you serve. If you are unsure of the ending date of your committee/council term, or whether there is a specified emeritus/retired position, contact Vickie Nunnemaker at [email protected]and add the Subject line ‘Vacancy’ so your inquiry may be easily searched.
Request for Proposals: The OSU Advantage Accelerator is seeking proposals to facilitate the further development and commercialization of OSU applied innovations. Proposals can be submitted for OSU-owned innovations developed by OSU faculty, staff and/or graduate students in any discipline that require up to $25,000. Proposals are due no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 4. Read the full RFP here: https://lnkd.in/gdfJFfu .
Volunteer for Winter 2019 International Students Orientation Week: Engage with international students and help new Beavers from around the world during Fall 2018 orientation week. For more information and to sign up go here.Volunteer training day (required for new volunteers or those who did not participate on Fall 2018 training day): Dec. 28. New students move-in day: Dec. 31, Orientation week: Jan. 2-4. Different volunteer shifts available to fit your schedule. For more information or questions, contact Carla Portugal at [email protected] or go to our website.
Faculty Senate Elections – Opportunity to Decline Faculty Senator Nomination: All faculty represented by the Faculty Senate (http://senate.oregonstate.edu/bylaws Article III. Sec. 1., paragraph 8) are eligible during the Fall 2018 elections to be elected to a faculty senator position and represent faculty in their apportionment unit, unless they are: a current senator whose term extends beyond Dec. 31, 2018; a current senator who is completing two consecutive three-year terms on Dec. 31, 2018; or an administrator with an executive level 1, 2 or 3 position (dean or above) If you wish to decline to have your name placed on the faculty senator nomination ballot, respond by noon on Nov. 14 via the survey at https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3K4OXCLBZojbSOF.
Faculty Senate Elections – Non-Tenured Faculty with Split Appointments: According to the Faculty Senate bylaws (http://senate.oregonstate.edu/bylaws Article V. Sec. 1.) non-tenured faculty who have split appointments between two apportionment units may choose with which unit they wish to be apportioned for senate purposes; this choice will determine senate representation. For example, if a faculty member has a split appointment between Agricultural Sciences and Science, they may choose one or the other (FTE will not be split among units). Faculty not choosing where they wish to be apportioned will be placed in an apportionment unit at the discretion of the Faculty Senate Office. If you are split between two units, respond by noon on Nov. 14 via the survey at https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_brsBhXRSLh95GVT to indicate which unit you wish to be apportioned.Tenured faculty will be apportioned in their tenure unit, with the exception of off-campus Extension, OSU Cascades and Hatfield Marine Science Center.
Athletics
NEW! Harlem Globetrotters: The Harlem Globetrotters visit Gill Coliseum Sunday, Dec. 2, at 2 p.m. Receive your 25 percent discount ticket price by following this link. Use the promo code BEAVERS
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! The Institute of Natural Resources invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, Faculty Research Assistant position. Posting #P02595UF. Closes Nov. 23.
NEW! This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Office Specialist 2 position for the Office of Admissions at Oregon State University. Posting #P01847CT. Closes Nov. 23.
NEW! Art Director: The College of Business invites applicants for a full time (1.0 FTE) 12-month Art Director position that can be located in either Portland or Corvallis, OR. Posting #P02579UF. Full consideration date is Nov. 21. Closes Nov. 28.
NEW! Analyst Programmer: This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Analyst Programmer, competency level 2, position to implement and manage the use of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) (Salesforce) for the Division of Outreach and Engagement at Oregon State University. Posting #P01853CT. Closes Dec. 14.
Weather
“Heaven knows we need never be ashamed of our tears, for they are rain upon the blinding dust of earth, overlying our hard hearts. I was better after I had cried, than before – more sorry, more aware of my own ingratitude, more gentle.” ~ Charles Dickens.
Corvallis: Areas of fog and then partly sunny, high of 56, low of 40. Chance of rain tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Mostly sunny, high of 49, low of 31. Chance of showers tomorrow.
Newport: Partly sunny high of 59, low of 48. Chance of rain tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
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