Stay informed about COVID-19

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: OSU is holding random weekly COVID-19 TRACE OSU testing of students, faculty and staff on the Corvallis and OSU-Cascades campuses and at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport. Free parking will be provided to those working remotely to come to the Corvallis campus for testing. Testing will continue throughout fall term. Here is a link to enroll.

NEW! Teaching Principle: Need Help? Get 1-on-1 support from a technology expert to support your use of Canvas, Kaltura, Zoom, Top Hat, Turnitin, Gradescope, classroom technology and more.  

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. 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. 

 

Oregon State University to continue mostly remote learning through winter term (KPTV)

“Based on continued careful monitoring of the COVID-19 pandemic locally, throughout Oregon and nationally, this is the best way to contribute to student wellness and educational success, limit the density of activity on campus and in the Corvallis community, and help minimize the possible spread of COVID-19,” said OSU President F. King Alexander. (see also KLCCKTVZ24/7 Sports)
 

OSU receives $4.3 million grant to help safeguard US nuclear stockpile (KTVZ)

Oregon State University has been awarded $4.3 million from the National Nuclear Security Agency to work on computer simulations essential to ensuring the safety and security of the United States’ nuclear weapons stockpile.
 

Oregon's open 2nd District brings change after 22 years (Oregonian)

“This is just one of those seats that is incredibly hard to take away,” said Christopher McKnight Nichols, an associate professor at Oregon State University’s School of History, Philosophy and Religion. “It’s effectively a gerrymandered seat for Republicans.”
 

Support a safe community by enrolling in TRACE OSU (LIFE@OSU)

More than 1,500 faculty and staff and more than 2,600 students have signed up in Corvallis for TRACE OSU, the public health project to determine prevalence of the virus that causes COVID-19 in the Oregon State University community.
 

COVID Corridos workshop draws Latino youth into STEAM subjects (OSU Extension)

Nichole Johnson, a sophomore at Oregon State University, and 18 other Latino youth had the opportunity to create music and present it in an innovate way via a digital platform through COVID Corridos, a workshop from Oregon State University Extension Service.

 

Today's photo


Today’s view: Trina McGaughy, financial reporting manager for USSE, says “It’s not the view from my workspace, but it’s where I get to enjoy lunch when the weather cooperates. Complete with our 7-year-old lab, Cricket. She loves having everyone home so much.” We've seen lots of your workspaces. Now it's time to see the view from your windows (or decks or balconies). Submit photos of your view (please don't include photos of people without their permission) and send it in an email to [email protected]. Follow OSU Today on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/osutoday1/ and catch up on any workspace photos you might have missed so far. 

Today

Virtual Benefits Fair and Webinar Series: OSU Employee Benefits is hosting a Virtual Benefits Fair Oct. 5-9. Webinars will be hosted by the following vendors that week: ASI Flex, Fidelity, PEBB, TIAA, Moda, Kaiser, Providence, Delta Dental, Willamette Dental, VSP, Oregon Savings Growth Plan, Weight Watchers, SHIBA – Medicare Education, Faculty Staff Fitness, Beyond Benefits EAP, Protected Leave Teams, The Standard, Care.com and more. To see a list of webinar dates and times go to this link: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/virtual-benefits-fair-2020/webinars. Check out the virtual booths of 32 different vendors at the Virtual Benefits Fair website. Employees can download resources, watch videos, chat with vendors, check out the webinar options, and be entered in a drawing for door prizes.

CTL Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks: Advancing Social Justice Education: Integrating Critical and Inclusive Pedagogies: Jeff Kenney, Director of Institutional Education for Diversity, Equity + Inclusion will speak on “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. Oct. 6, 10-11:50 a.m. https://oregonstate.zoom.us/my/ctl.t4 Password: CTL. Recordings of each session will be available the following Friday (beav.es/CTLT4). Handouts, materials and resources: beav.es/BOXT4 

SciENcv training: Get your NSF senior personnel docs compliant with new NSF guidelines going into effect Oct. 5. College proposal support personnel are offering two trainings/work sessions via Zoom: Oct. 6 from noon to 1 p.m. and Oct. 9 from 10-11 a.m. Please register to participate in a session. Questions? Contact [email protected][email protected][email protected]

Protected Leave for Employees: Join OSU’s Protected Leave Officer Lori Schmidt for a presentation regarding protected leave including information about expansions to both federal (FMLA) and state (OFLA) protected leave programs related to COVID-19. Oct 6, 2 p.m. Register in advance for this webinar: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UK_6tslRTDi97mnePxNIdg

Cabildos Speaker Series: Oregon State University’s School of History, Philosophy and Religious Studies is hosting a live webcast speaker series called the Cabildos Speaker Series that seeks to center Black voices in academia. The Oct. 6, 4 p.m. webcast will feature Youssef Carter, an assistant professor and Kenan Rifai Fellow in Islamic Studies at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Carter will speak on “Theological Tensions and Disparate Freedom Dreams in a Black Religious Soundscape.” Register for Zoom here.

2020 OSU Authors and Editors recognition: The Authors and Editors Series celebrates the remarkable range of literary and scholarly books OSU faculty publish each year by featuring selected authors/editors for readings and panel conversations. Oct. 5, 8 and 9 at 4:30 p.m. via Zoom. Visit the OSU Authors and Editors page to register for one or all of these events.

2020 Distinguished Lectures: David Williams, Distinguished Professor, and Helen P. Rumbel, Professor for Cancer Prevention, Eat-Live Eat-Die: Carcinogens and Anti-Carcinogens in Food, Oct. 6, 5 p.m. Zoom registration. Yuji Hiratsuka, Distinguished Professor of Art, The Art of Print Making: Process and Content, Oct. 7, 5 p.m. Zoom registration

Events

NEW! In a Time of Change: Microbial Worlds explores the microbial realm of the arctic tundra. Reception webinar and virtual tour: Oct. 7, 2 p.m.: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/96277538098?pwd=dUUxa0h5Q0M3a29QakkrZllyUHZKUT09 Passcode: 364733 In person viewing at The Little Gallery, 210 Kidder Hall, Oct. 1-22, Tuesday-Thursday 3-5 p.m. Contact [email protected], 541-737-2146. Virtual exhibit: https://artsci.oregonstate.edu/arts-and-science

NEW! Board of Trustees: The OSU Board will meet on Friday, Oct. 16, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The board will consider the revised budget for the fiscal year, an adjustment to fall term 2020 student incidental fees, the president’s goals for the fiscal year, and the board’s work plan for the next calendar year. The board will hear a report on advancing equity, inclusion and social justice within OSU, and a legislative update. Given current COVID-19 guidance, the meeting is open to the public and 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 Oct. 14 and 15. The board will also hold a work session on Oct. 15 via remote conferencing services. 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.

NEW! OSU and Hop History Events: Every week this October, OSU Special Collections & Archives is highlighting history via presentations that offer up glimpses of student cinematic imagination, perspectives on the crop that makes Oregon “Beervana,” and a look at documenting aquaculture on film. These events are presented in honor of Oregon Archives Month and are all being done live through Zoom. For more information, check out this blogpost

Flu shot clinics: OSU will be hosting flu shot clinics in Corvallis and Bend in October for employees and students. The process will look different this year to comply with COVID-19 requirements. Corvallis campus dates are Oct. 14 in the MU Ballroom. Complete the online registration process at https://beav.es/flu-clinic. The online registration process collects information ahead of time and enables you to schedule appointments. Complete all three steps in order to successfully schedule an appointment. On the final step, use the zip code 97331 to access the OSU Flu Shot Clinics. For OSU-Cascades, dates are Oct. 7-8, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Drive-up and appointment options will be available. Graduate Research Center (GRC) – Drive-Thru option only; and covered walkway outside of Obsidian Hall  Walk-In Clinic. For more information about options and logistics for the Flu Shot Clinics in Bend please contact [email protected]. For more information visit this website.

Virtual Speed Friending with CAPS: Join the CAPS student staff for an evening of fun and friendship. Meet new people in a safe and physically distanced environment. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 4 p.m. Register at: beav.es/oAN

Fall Career Days: Student registration is now open. Oregon State University Fall Career Days are going all virtual, using Handshake. Click the fair link below, to register and sign up for 1:1 and group info sessions with employers like Fast Enterprises, Lucid, Avalon, Lease Crutcher Lewis and many more. Oct. 21: Civil and Construction Engineering Fair; Oct. 22: STEM Fair and Natural Science, Earth, and Environmental Fair; Oct. 28: Fall Career Fair; Oct. 29: Agricultural Career Fair; Nov. 18: Forestry Career Fair. As you prepare for the fair, it’s important that you register for employer sessions in advance. You can only attend sessions you registered for. Check out this article to learn how to register.

Lectures, Workshops, Webinars

NEW! How to make your home office more ergonomic and resistant to cyber-attacks: COVID-19 has abruptly changed our paradigm of traditional work. Thanks to advancements in our ability to connect and communicate with others, many people are now working full-time at home as a result of the global pandemic. SAIF, our workers’ compensation carrier, will present this online training to discuss the benefits and pitfalls of telecommuting at home and give practical tips and best practices to improve ergonomics in the home office. Defending your home against cyber-attacks requires a comprehensive approach. Attackers use many tools and techniques to steal money, identities and data. In the second part of this webinar, we will look at multiple layers of defense that can be used to spot cyber attackers and stop them in their tracks. Oct. 7, 10-11 a.m. Click to register for the morning session. Use employer #790684 to enroll.

NEW! A more inclusive world by design: Join Oregon State alumni and industry leaders who are advancing inclusivity and accessibility in the design field and learn how you can make a difference in your own field. In the “Creating Accessibilities Across Industries” webcast panel at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, learn about adaptive and inclusive designs that impact everyday life. This free live event is hosted by the OSU Design Network and OSU Alumni Association. Register at osualum.com/inclusivedesign.

NEW! Department of Horticulture Seminar Series: The Horticulture Fall 2020 Seminar Series takes place Mondays at noon via Zoom. Margarita Lopez-Uribe, Penn State University, will present, “Squash Bees: Origin, diversification, and ecological interactions,”  Oct. 12, noon. The event is free and open to the public. Register for the Zoom meeting in advance: https://beav.es/oQL. Once you register, a password will be emailed to you in advance of the meeting.

NEW! Care.com Webinar: Supporting Kids Who Learn Differently. School always presents challenges for students who learn and think differently (ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, autism, etc.), but the Covid-19 pandemic has brought with it even more obstacles for these children, as well as the parents raising them. In this talk, author and parent coach Debbie Reber will share ideas for ways parents can best prioritize and plan in this new school landscape, as well as support their child’s cognitive and social/emotional needs while also tending to their own well-being. Oct. 22, 9-10 a.m. Register Today.

NEW! Community Dialogue: What's the point in voting?: Community Dialogues are a series which seeks to cultivate connection and deep learning through the exploration of critical and continuous issues. Learn more and register to get Zoom details. Space is limited. Oct. 21, 4-5:30 p.m. held on Zoom. Presented by Community Engagement & Leadership, the Office of Institutional Diversity, and University Housing & Dining Services. For more information or accommodations for disabilities, contact 541-737-3041 or [email protected].

NEW! Virtual Lecture: Meghna Babbar-Sebens, associate professor of water resources engineering: "Climate Change Resilience: A Case for Human Machine Collaboration in Solving Humanity’s Most Urgent Threat." Oct. 27, noon to 1 p.m. Free and open to the public. Full details and registration here.

Successful Virtual Events: Tips, Tricks and Strategies: This interactive session will provide helpful information for planning and executing two styles of virtual events at OSU: linear events (such as webinars), and non-linear events (such as hub-style conferences). Learn how to set up and run a smooth, professional-looking webinar from start to finish; and how to design the basics of a hub-style event that features multiple, simultaneous participation opportunities for guests. Live audience Q&A included. Presented by Katherine Du Pont (College of Business) and Brad Canfield (College of Engineering). Oct. 7, 11 a.m. to noon. Free and open to all. Register here  

Bioinformatics Users Group (BUG): “Update on CGRB Infrastructure” with Christopher Sullivan (Center for Genome Research & Biocomputing), Wednesday, Oct. 7, noon via Zoom. Register here. BUG consists of life scientists, bioinformaticians, computer scientists, mathematicians, engineers, statisticians and researchers of all types who meet to discuss topics related to these fields of study. Meetings are generally informal, consisting of discussions, interactive talks or short workshops. All are welcome. No experience needed to participate. For additional information, see https://cgrb.oregonstate.edu/bug

WIC kick-off on responding to student writing: The Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC) Program is holding its Fall Kick-Off event on Wednesday, Oct. 7 from noon to 1:30 via Zoom. Learn how you can respond to student writing in ways that encourage revision and help students develop effective writing habits. Faculty member Mary Nolan and Ecampus instructional designer Tianhong Shi will share insights and ideas about how to adapt in-person strategies for remote teaching. Registration form

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.Wednesday, Oct. 7, noon: Plan and build your secure financial houseWednesday, Oct. 7, 3 p.m.: When is your retirement date?Thursday, Oct. 8, noon: Wealth transfer - Take charge of your legacy. These are not OSU events but are tailored to OSU clients and during normal circumstances are held on campus. There is no charge.

Research Ready Workshop for Undergraduates: Encourage undergraduates to register now for the Office of URSA’s campus-wide Research Ready Workshop on Oct. 7, 5-6:30 p.m. Students who attend this workshop will explore options for getting involved in undergraduate research, learn how to identify potential research mentors, and hear from a panel of undergraduate researchers and faculty mentors.

University Budget Conversation: On Thursday, Oct. 8 from noon to 1 p.m, the Office of Budget and Resource Planning will hold a Zoom webinar to discuss Budget Planning in Uncertain Times with a very brief update and Q&A about budget planning for 2020-2021. 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.  

TRIAD: The OSU TRIAD Club’s programs will be online and free this term, with all welcome. The first program of the term will be Thursday, Oct. 8 at noon: Jaime Herrera, University Housing and Dining Services, “Feeding the OSU campus in unprecedented times.” Zoom link: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/92998604793?pwd=c2poQjdSRm8wVUc3UTFSKzN6Z2ZRdz09, password: 448617. Contact Janice Nave-Abele at [email protected] for more information.

Anthropology Lecture Series: "Race, Colonialism, and the Origins of Professional Law Enforcement in the Americas: Mexico City's 'Lantern Guards'" with  Nicole von Germeten. Presented by the School of Language, Culture and Society and the OSU Office of Institutional Diversity. Friday, Oct. 9 at noon. Free and open to all; to join use Zoom meeting ID 918 9649 8232 with password 8c574f. 

Core Curriculum for Current OSU Supervisors and Managers: This workshop consists of online modules followed by 4 half-days of classroom training via Zoom. Topics include the performance management cycle (position descriptions, expectations/standards, engagement, appraisals, and integration), equal employment and affirmative action, ADA, discrimination and misconduct, safety and compensation, and supervising represented employees. Oct. 12-15 via Zoom, 8:15 am to noon each day. Registration required (open until Oct. 8). 

Salary Negotiations and Earning a Raise: They say you can’t get what you don’t ask for. Sadly, that’s often the case when it comes to getting a raise. And only 37% of people have asked their current employer for a higher salary. Gain the confidence and skills you need to master the negotiation process from three managers. Take a lunch break Oct. 21 at noon and join Blair Paulik ’16, Kimberly Ward Barowicz ’11, and OSUAA’s Yuliya Dennis ’10, ’12, for this OSU Alumni Association Career Webcast series presentation, followed by an interactive Q&A. Register with Zoom.

Professional Development Workshops in October: The Learning and Organizational Development team is presenting a variety of online professional development workshops this month, including: Stretch Goals, Developing High Performance Teams, 100 Day Project Plans, Delivering Exceptional Service, Strategies for Being Effective in Times of Change, and Running Effective Meetings: Emphasis on 6 Conversational Designs. Learn more and register for upcoming workshops here.  

Search Advocate Workshops: More OSU Search Advocate workshops are now available by Zoom. Search advocates are outside process advisors who participate on employee search committees; their goal is to encourage culture and practices that favor equity, validity and diversity. Search advocacy offers faculty and staff an opportunity to work with colleagues in other parts of the university, build new skills and perspectives, and contribute to the university’s progress towards inclusive excellence. The initial workshop series is a sequence of four 4-hour Zoom workshops. Those who complete the series may choose to have their names added to the Search Advocate Directory and will be eligible to serve as advocates until September 2021. Three-hour continuing education workshops for current advocates are also available. To register, go to the Professional Development website. Questions? Contact Anne Gillies at [email protected] or 541-760-6160.

Take Note

Celebrate World Mental Health Week by Becoming a Mental Health Super Hero: You have the power to stop suicide. It's World Mental Health Week and we're encouraging you to become a resource for those in need by completing Kognito: Recognizing and Supporting Students in Distress Training. Visit beav.es/ZD3 to complete the student training or beav.es/Zzp to complete the faculty/staff training. THEN complete this survey after the training to receive the #BeavsStopSuicide sticker to display and show others that you're a resource. If your entire department completes the training also indicate that on the survey, and we will give you a shout out on our social media and send you digital and print signage to brag about this achievement on your social media, website and office bulletin board.

2020 Alumni Fellows share their expertise: These Beaver alumni have had long and accomplished careers, and they still choose to show up and serve, lead and educate in their industries and communities alike. Between Oct. 20-23, the 10 distinguished recipients of the 2020 Alumni Fellows recognition will lead inspiring conversations on topics from incorporating traditional ecological knowledge in the sciences to leading during a crisis to mentoring and educating diverse learners. View presentation topics and register at osualum.com/fellows.

From Idea to Societal Impact — Funding & Training Opportunities: OSU faculty and graduate student researchers are invited to join the OSU Advantage office on Thursday, Oct. 8 for a one-hour virtual event 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

Fall 2020 Remote Learning Student Survey Review: Prior to Fall 2020, a survey was sent to all Corvallis-based undergraduate students seeking feedback on their perceptions and plans for fall term. Questions were grouped into three general categories: What do they imagine fall will be like for them, what they might need from OSU to be successful and what concerns they have heading into fall term. Student responses will be shared with participants, with lessons learned from the presenters. Participants will be given time to ask questions and will be granted access to reference materials after the session. Part of the Fall 2020 FYI Friday series, Oct. 9, 9-10 a.m. via Zoom. Registration required

Apply for the $5k Innovation Day Award by Oct. 16: OSU faculty members are invited to submit a one-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 Oct. 8 “From Idea to Societal Impact” virtual event is required to be eligible to submit. More information is here: https://lnkd.in/gXJnKgM

SEIU Admin Class/Comp Survey: During bargaining SEIU and Management agreed to review the class and compensation system for the Administrative Support job family class and the Accounting Tech/Payroll Tech specifications. This includes all Admin classifications, OS classifications and payroll tech or accounting tech. Please take the survey: 
We need your input. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey. If you have questions you can contact OSU SEIU leader Jessica King or organizer Siobhan Burke at [email protected].

Monthly Emergency Preparedness Topic: Earthquake - Experts predict that the Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake will occur within our lifetime. The projected magnitude is 9.0, with shaking lasting for 5-7 minutes. The Oregon coast will also experience a tsunami (30-40 foot wave) that follows the earthquake. This month’s poster can be downloaded at: https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/earthquake

Health & Safety: The University Health & Safety Committee wants to promote health and safety by providing the following information related to pandemic stress https://www.saif.com/employer-guide/your-workers-may-need-help-with-pandemic-stress.html. You can also access OSU’s University Health & Safety Committee online at http://ehs.oregonstate.edu/uhsc, including past meeting minutes, information on how to contact a committee member and a link to report safety concerns online.

Updates to University Policies & Standards: Please visit the University Policy & Standards page to learn about recent policy updates: http://policy.oregonstate.edu/whats-new. This page is updated frequently with new developments, so we encourage you to check back regularly. Also, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter here.

Sign Up for TurboVote: OSU has partnered with TurboVote, which provides you with the information you need to vote with confidence. Sign up for election reminders, get help with voter registration, learn about voting by mail — all in one place. Sign up before the Oct. 13 voter registration deadline by visiting http://oregonstate.turbovote.org/?r=TODAY.

Announcing FYI Friday Workshops for Faculty and Staff: The annual Training Days event coordinated by University Human Resources will be modified this year due to the limitations on physical gatherings during COVID-19. In place of the in-person two-day conference normally scheduled in November, this fall UHR will be piloting a new program called FYI Friday. The FYI Friday program is similar to Training Days, in that it is a platform for various university groups to share information with the OSU community. And, for greater accessibility, FYI Friday sessions will be presented remotely, on Fridays throughout the year. Stay tuned for upcoming session announcements in OSUToday. See the Fall line-up and register here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/training/training-days 

Health Check and COVID-19 Resources on OSU Mobile: The new Health Check tool and additional COVID-19 resources are now available on OSU Mobile. Don't have the app? Download it today at beav.es/app or access the health check directly at beav.es/healthcheck. For help setting up the app, check out this video walk-through: https://youtu.be/XpsUypnjj4E.

Spring Creek video (click to play)


The Nature of Isolation: In today's video, Poet Cindy Williams Gutiérrez reads her piece "Pandemic Triptych." The Nature of Isolation presented by the Spring Creek Project is a month-long series that features writing, art, and music from contributors throughout the U.S. and around the world. Watch today's video

Traffic and Maintenance

NEW! Living Learning Center: For work related to the ILLC masonry repairs, the sidewalk on the south side of the ILLC will be closed from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 6. For questions or comments on this closure, contact Patrick Robinson with University Housing and Dining Services at 541-737-2428.
 

Weather

"Is not this a true autumn day? Just the still melancholy that I love — that makes life and nature harmonize." ~ George Elliot.

Corvallis: Sunny today, high of 78, low of 53. Mostly sunny tomorrow.

Central Oregon: Sunny today, high of 80, low of 46. Sunny Wednesday.

Newport: Sunny today, high of 71, low of 50. Mostly sunny tomorrow.

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