Today in the News Media

Today in the News Media is a synopsis of some of the most prominent coverage of OSU people and programs. Inclusion of any item constitutes neither an endorsement nor a critique, but rather is intended only to make the OSU community aware of significant items in the media. For more about this section, see: https://today.oregonstate.edu/email/submission-guidelines.

 

Climate change fuels a water rights conflict built on over a century of broken promises (Washington Post)

But it also promised irrigation water forever to the overwhelmingly White farmers of the basin, who enjoyed political support, said Hannah Gosnell, an Oregon State University geography professor. The dueling promises have been in conflict for more than a century. Over the past decade, however, the tribes have won court approval to begin enforcing the water rights first established in that original 1864 treaty.
 

Christmas trees may be hard to find this year, experts say (ABC News)

"Survival has been declining," said Chal Landgren, a Christmas tree specialist at Oregon State University. "We lost 70% of the nobles across the state with the heat dome."
 

Snow cover critical for revegetation following high-severity forest fires (Phys Org)

How much and how long a severely burned Pacific Northwest mountain landscape stays blanketed in winter snow is a key factor in the return of vegetation, research by Oregon State University and the University of Nevada, Reno shows. (see also KATU, KTVZ)
 

Experts detail Oregon forest damage in aftermath of June heat dome; long term effects unknown (Oregonian)

That was the goal of the Friday meeting, convened by the Oregon State University College of Forestry, to begin looking at how excessive heat affects one of Oregon’s most valuable and beloved natural resources. Some of the scorched trees will undoubtedly recover -- and scientists at this point can’t say how many -- but the long-term prognosis for the state’s forests after a heat wave of such epic proportions will require more in-depth research. (see also OPB News)
 

Editorial: Keep fighting for OSU-Cascades (Bend Bulletin)

Oregon State University-Cascades Campus now has its first doctoral program. It has a beautiful campus — reclaiming a mining pit. Its student population is growing when other colleges across the country are struggling. It’s a Central Oregon success story. Celebrate it. And keep fighting for it.
 

OSU Cattle Plan assesses industry needs (East Oregonian)

Oregon State University has completed a comprehensive needs assessment for the beef and dairy industries that identifies research opportunities and funding sources for producers to stay competitive in the marketplace. (see also Capital Press)
 

Today's photo


Gourd checkerboard: Rae Sidlauskas, staff counselor, submitted this photo taken at Green Gable Gardens in Philomath. Submit your photos to [email protected].

Today

NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Seeking practical ways to help your students finish the term well? Small Ways to Encourage & Support Students at the End of the Term provides three effective strategies for faculty to assist students with planning for Week 10 and Finals Week while encouraging self care.

CTL Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks: "Reading & Low Stakes Writing Across the Curriculum" with Kristy Kelly and Katherine McAlvage. We'll chat about low stakes, interactive and time-managable ways to weave reading and writing together in your classes.​ For more information see https://ctl.oregonstate.edu/tuesday-teaching-tech-talks. Zoom sessions: Nov. 23 10-11:50 a.m.: https://beav.es/UJj.

Faculty & Staff Mind-Body Practice Group: Contemplative Studies and CAPS will offer simple, guided practices for grounding, relief and clarity amid a busy day. Tuesday, Nov. 23, 12:15-12:45 p.m: Mindful Breathing with Taylor Milam. Join in-person at Dixon Lodge or via Zoom. Registration required.

OSUsed Store Public Sale: The OSUsed Store carries furniture, computers, household items, office supplies and more, at 644 SW 13th St. The public sale is open to all shoppers Tuesday, Nov. 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; details here. Staff may shop for their department Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; details here. Store is closed Nov. 25-26.

NEW! Incidental Fee Deliberations: Preliminary Votes. The Student Fee Committee (SFC) is currently deliberating over the budget proposals received from the eight fee-funded units. Drop by MU 49 Horizon Room (or join through Zoom) to provide feedback about what programs and services you want funded next year as the SFC takes a non-binding vote on Nov. 23, 6-10 p.m., or submit questions and feedback through this form.

GEEO Trivia Night: The Girls’ Empowerment Engineering & Outreach Club (GEEO) invites you to attend our Trivia Night. Come get to know our club, compete for prizes and enjoy free pizza. The event will be held on Nov. 23, 7 p.m., in Kelley Engineering Center 1001. If you plan to attend our Trivia Night event, please RSVP here: https://beav.es/U7j.

Corvallis-OSU Symphony Fall Concert: Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto #2 and Tchaikovsky Symphony #5. Featuring pianist Alexander Tutnov. Conducted by Marlan Carlson. Tuesday, Nov. 23, 7:30 p.m. in The LaSells Stewart Center. In accordance with OSU campus requirements, patrons will be required to wear masks and show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test, along with valid ID, upon entering the performance space. Learn more at: https://covid.oregonstate.edu/attending-events-fall-2021. Tickets and information

Events

NEW! Fall Guitar Concert: Cameron O’Connor leads the OSU Guitar Ensemble in concert performing the music of Joe Hisaishi (selections from “Kikujiro” Tchaikovsky), as well as Leo Brouwer’s aleatoric masterwork, “Cuban Landscape with Rain.” Wednesday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m., in Community Hall Room 303. Free. Must show a valid OSU ID card, or proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test from within three days and a photo ID.

Lectures, Workshops, Webinars

NEW! Claudio A. Guevara Diaz M.S. Defense: Guevara Diaz will present his thesis, “Modelling Early-Seral Vegetation Dynamics Using Climate and Soil Moisture,” on Nov. 29, 3 p.m., via Zoom. Guevara Diaz is pursuing his M.S. degree in Sustainable Forest Management with Carlos Gonzalez-Benecke in the Department of Forest Engineering, Resources and Management. Contact the FERM Department via [email protected] for additional details. Zoom login: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/94575132132?pwd=Z25EbHJiUjZETGRJVjQ5RHlPRyt4UT09.

Take Note

NEW! OSU Today on break: OSU Today will not publish Nov. 25-26 but will return Monday, Nov. 29.

DPD & CTL Book Club: Join the Difference, Power, and Discrimination Program and the Center for Teaching and Learning for the 2022 Book Club. Participants will receive a free copy of "Transformative Approaches to Social Justice Education: Equity and Access in the College Classroom" and attend four online discussions spread across Winter and Spring 2022. More information and registration here.

Noise at work: Are you exposed to loud noise at work? Find out more about OSU’s Hearing Conservation Program and Noise Control Plan. The goal of OSU’s Hearing Conservation Program is to monitor and protect employees who have the potential to develop noise-induced hearing loss. In collaboration with Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health Services provides annual hearing tests for those exposed to loud noise on the job. Training is available through the EH&S website. Contact Occupational Health or Environmental Health and Safety with questions.

Eugene Commuters: Spaces available in Eugene to Corvallis Vanpool. Two established vanpools from Eugene area are currently recruiting additional riders. Save money on gas and parking while reclaiming your driving time for relaxation or socializing. For more information please contact Transportation Services at [email protected]. 

Masks and Sanitization Supplies for Departments: If your campus department needs masks, face shields, hand sanitizer, service cleaner, paper towels, wipes or gloves, these supplies are available for purchase at the OSUsed Store at 644 SW 13th St. Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Pay with your department index and have them in-hand immediately without waiting for shipping. For questions, please see Surplus Property’s website or call 541-737-7347.

Bonus fitness sessions: OSU Faculty Staff Fitness is ready to get you moving with a bonus session Dec. 6-17 with Flex Passes, winter registration opening Dec. 1 (click here for schedule), and more Online FSF options. Contact [email protected] to help you find your fitness plan today.

Gift Drive for OSU Kid’s Gift Closet: The Family Resource Center Kid’s Gift Closet helps provide gifts for children of OSU students during holidays and celebrations. To minimize points of contact, donations this year will take place via an Amazon registry that ships directly to FRC OR you can shop at the Toy Factory in downtown Corvallis and leave the gift in our donation box. For more information contact [email protected].

COVID-19 testing: Oregon State University, in collaboration with Willamette Valley Toxicology (WVT), is providing on-site COVID-19 testing. OSU employees and students, regardless of vaccination status, are welcome to test at one of these locations: Corvallis: The LaSells Stewart Center: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Student Experience Center: Monday-Friday 10 a.m.to -3 p.m. Testing will cease during the Thanksgiving weekend. On Dec. 9-10, only the SEC location will be open. During Winter Break, only the SEC location will be open, and its hours will be limited to Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. WVT will provide testing over the break for travel purposes. Student Health Services will not be providing testing for travel purposes. (For staff wanting to get a test voluntarily, please make sure to register for a lab dash account prior to arrival: https://labdash.net/.) Bend: Ray Hall 302,  Week of Nov. 22: Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Weeks of Nov. 29-Dec. 20: Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3  to 6 p.m.; Week of Dec. 27: No testing; Week of Jan. 3: Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m.

Traffic and Maintenance

Reser Stadium lot: For work related to the Completing Reser Stadium project, the west area of the Reser Stadium lot (lot #3281) will be closed from Nov. 22 through Dec. 10. Exterior saw-cutting work is scheduled for an electrical reroute. An extended closure for the west area of the Reser Stadium lot is also scheduled starting Nov. 22 through June 15, 2023. The area will be used for a contractor job site and temporary storage space (view map).

Leaf pickup: Starting Nov. 22, more than 20 parking lots and the OSU parking garage will be closed for sweeping and leaf pickup. Parking lots will reopen as the work is completed, and all lots are expected to be reopened by the end of the business day on Nov. 24. For a complete listing of closed lots, visit the Parking Closures webpage.

Furman Hall: As part of the Community Hall Slope Project, excavation and storm pipe installation work is scheduled along the south side of Furman Hall starting Thursday, Nov. 18 through Nov. 24. A sidewalk closure will be in place. Pedestrians will be able to access Furman Hall via the east entrance (view map).

Jobs

This email only lists new or recently updated job postings. For a full list of current job postings for OSU Today, go to: http://today.oregonstate.edu/email/jobs To apply for the below positions, visit jobs.oregonstate.edu unless otherwise specified.

NEW! The Department of Forest Engineering, Resources and Management is pleased to announce a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term Instructor position in the College of Forestry. The primary responsibility of this position is to manage the Forestry Student Logging Training Program (FSLTP). Posting #P04978UF. Full consideration Nov. 30. Closes Jan. 17. 

Extended! Extension 4-H Assistant Professor of Practice: OSU Extension Service invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, Extension 4-H Youth Development Assistant Professor of Practice position that will be located in Washington County, Oregon. Posting #P04946UF. Closes Dec. 13.

NEW! Administrative Program Specialist: The Department of Chemistry at Oregon State University invites applicants for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month Administrative Program Specialist. Posting #P03269CT. Closes Dec. 1. 

NEW! The OSU Foundation is hiring a full-time Director of Donor Relations for Athletics. Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, Athletics/Associate AD, the Director of Donor Relations is a member of the OSU Foundation athletic development team (known externally as Our Beaver Nation) and is responsible for executing the donor relation and stewardship strategies that recognize, celebrate and engage major gift and selective leadership/annual giving donors to the athletic department. For job description and application: https://www.fororegonstate.org/about/jobs/career-opportunities?p=job%2Fo70vhfwD.

Weather

“That Native American cultures are imperiled is important and not just to Indians. It is important to everyone, or should be. When we lose cultures, we lose American plurality – the productive and lovely discomfort that true difference brings.” ~ David Treuer

Corvallis: Chance of showers today, high of 51, low of 35. Mostly cloudy tomorrow.

Central Oregon: Chance of rain and snow, high of 45, low of 25. Partly sunny Wednesday.

Newport: Showers likely today, high of 51, low of 39. Slight chance of rain Wednesday.

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