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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.
Although the research focused on choosing healthy foods, researcher Jason Stornelli, Ph.D., of Oregon State University told Runner’s World that exercise performance goals share many of the same features as the goals examined here, like eating well.
But researchers from Oregon State University have found a new way to increase the chances of success: cut back on alcohol.
Originally from Colombo, the largest city in Sri Lanka, Shyam Mahakalanda moved to Fiji to study medicine. After that, Mahakalanda moved to Corvallis in 2016 to earn his Ph.D. in public health.
One of the biggest mistakes people make is to plant too early,” said Weston Miller, a horticulturist with Oregon State University’s Extension Service. “They get excited when it’s sunny for a few days, put plants in the ground and think they will grow."
Oregon State University researchers found 20 times as many bees in places where trees were wiped out by high-severity fire.
Oregon State University will host a free public symposium on meeting the challenge of climate change from noon to 7:30 p.m. on May 5 at the LaSells Stewart Center, 875 S.W. 26th St. in Corvallis.
Get outside: The weather is finally giving us to chance to bask in Oregon's beauty without shivering. Find more campus shots like this on the University Housing & Dining Instagram, @osuhousing.
Come to OSU Discovery Days: Faculty, staff and their families are invited to participate in Discovery Days on April 23-24 at the LaSells Stewart Center. This hands-on event is aimed at elementary-aged kids and will feature activities on chemistry, biology, physics and botany. The event is free, runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is open to the entire Corvallis community. For more information contact [email protected].
“What Were You Wearing?” is an art exhibit based on student-survivor descriptions of the clothes they were wearing during their sexual assault. The exhibit supports survivors and confronts the myth that clothing choices cause sexual violence. The exhibit will be available on April 24 at the SEC plaza and the Native American Longhouse Eena Haws as well as online at http://www.forestry.oregonstate.edu/wwyw.
Denim Day: This Sexual Assault Awareness Month event is sponsored by SARC with the goal to start conversations about destructive attitudes surrounding sexual violence, primarily victim blaming. Denim Day will take place April 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the SEC Plaza and will include tables from the campus and around the Corvallis community. https://tbtn.oregonstate.edu/about-saam
Spring Career Fair: On Wednesday, April 24, connect with some of the best employers in the country at the 2019 Oregon State Spring Career Fair. This career fair attracts approximately 100 employers seeking students to fill jobs and internships in STEM fields, the humanities and business. CH2M Hill Alumni Center, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Check out which employers are attending by logging into Handshake.
ROTC Joint Service Olympics: This event will happen across campus Wednesday, April 24, from 6 to 7:30 a.m. JSO is a competition between the Army, Air Force and Naval Marine ROTC units. They will compete in various locations across campus in such activities as the obstacle course, a relay, basketball, tug-of-war and physical fitness tests. Email [email protected] for additional information.
US Bank Advisory Center Ribbon Cutting Event: Come join the celebration at the newly opened US Bank Advisory Center in the Memorial Union on Wednesday, April 24, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ribbon cutting will be at noon and light refreshments will be served.
Top Hat Certification: Join a Top Hat Certification workshop to learn about using Top Hat in the classroom for student engagement and more. Wednesday, April 24, in Valley Library Willamette West. Sessions from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Beginner and experienced Top Hat faculty are invited. For more details and to RSVP: https://beav.es/ZUH. Questions? [email protected]
Art and Entomology: Insects in a Changing World: As scientists warn of collapsing insect communities around the world, how will we respond? Join us for a panel discussion with researchers and artists as we celebrate the lives, and imagine the future, of insects. Panelists will include Lisa Schonberg, Kristina Dutton, Craig Goodworth, Chris Marshall, Daniela Naomi Molnar, and Andrea Scharf, and it will be moderated by Michael Paul Nelson. Wednesday, April 24, 3 p.m., OSU Memorial Union 206. Free and open to everyone. Sponsored by the Spring Creek Project, the OSU Department of Integrative Biology, and the OSU Arthropod Collection. Learn more.
Biochemistry and Biophysics Research Seminar: On Wednesday, April 24, at 3 p.m. in ALS 4001, Enrique M. De La Cruz, a professor from Yale University, will present: “How cells use chemistry and physics to break the bones that power their movement.”
WRGP Water Resources Science Spring Seminar Series: Jonathan Friedman of the U.S. Geological Survey in Fort Collins, Colorado, will present “Invasive Tamarisk Documents and Influences Arroyo Evolution along the Rio Puerco, New Mexico” on Wednesday, April 24, from 4-5 p.m. in Bexell 328. Free and open to the public.
NEW! Unearthed: Premiere of Butterfly Research Films: Join us for Unearthed: Composers Kristina Dutton & Lisa Schonberg Premiere Original Scores for Smithsonian Archive Butterfly Research Films. The event will include screenings of two short films as well as an artist talk by Dutton and Schonberg. Wednesday, April 24, 7 p.m., Darkside Cinema (215 S.W. 4th St). Free and open to everyone. Sponsored by the Spring Creek Project, the OSU Department of Integrative Biology, and the OSU Arthropod Collection. Learn more.
NEW! University budget conversation: The Office of Budget & Fiscal Planning is holding a University Budget Conversation April 25 at noon the Memorial Union 215. This week’s topic is about OSU Foundation funds. The Budget Conversations sessions are limited to 60 minutes and are an open forum structure with the initial 15-20 minutes spent on presentation of the topic, leaving time for discussion and Q&A. We encourage you to bring your lunch and join the conversation and to learn more about OSU’s budgeting and fiscal matters. More information about University Budget Conversations is located on the Office of Budget & Fiscal Planning website. If you have questions, contact Sherm Bloomer for more information.
NEW! Forestry graduate research symposium: Join us this Friday, April 26, for the Western Forestry Graduate Research Symposium. 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Richardson Hall rooms 107, 115, and the courtyard. Followed by a mixer at McMenamins on Monroe at 5 p.m. See this link for the event program with complete schedule and student abstracts: http://gradsymp.forestry.oregonstate.edu/sites/gradsymp/files/page_files/WFGRS_Program_2019_Final_5.pdf
Metal straws: Help decrease the plastics going into our ocean. Ocean11 marine club is selling metal straws at the special seminar with Terry Hughes (Great Barrier Reef: What are Its Chances) on Thursday, April 25, starting at 3 p.m. at LaSells Stewart Center. Metal straws and cleaning brushes are $3 each, and a straw-brush combo is $5. Cash and checks only.
OSU Supplier Showcase and Expo: The OSU Supplier Showcase & Expo is brought to you by Procurement, Contracts and Materials Management and University Conference Services. The Showcase & Expo is designed to provide educational and business value to both campus attendees, as well as participating suppliers. The goal for the event is to connect OSU staff and faculty in the market for goods and services with suppliers currently doing business, or interested in doing business with OSU. April 25, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., CH2M Hill Alumni Center. For more information: https://osuexpo.org/
Take Back the Day. Through storytelling and conversation, Melissa Bird will teach us how to engage people in our own spaces, to look at injustice as moments that touch our own lives, and provide tools so that we can impact the power structure in our community. For faculty and staff, April 25 at 4-5 p.m. in the MU 109. https://tbtn.oregonstate.edu/about-saam
Advancing Women in Leadership: On April 25, the Center for the Advancement of Women in Leadership and OSU Athletics will host the second Advancing Women in Leadership event at Reser Stadium at 5 p.m.. Join us for engaging conversations with our speakers: Valerie Cleary, Diane Penny, and Beth Mowins. We encourage you to RSVP todayto save your spot.
Take Back the Night. TBTN is an international event with the mission of ending sexual, relationship, and domestic violence in all forms. This year’s event will take place on April 25 from 7-10 p.m. in the SEC Plaza and will include speakers from campus and the Corvallis community, a march, and a speakout, all to show support for survivors. https://tbtn.oregonstate.edu
OSU's 64th annual Lu'au Presented by Hui O Hawaii: This year's Lu'au, Ku'u Home Aloha, takes place Saturday, April 27, from 5-8 p.m. in the La Sells Stewart Center. There will be 17 dances showcasing Hawaiian and Tahitian cultures. Tickets are available at the SEC welcome desk or online. $5 for student tickets and $10 for general admission.
Author recognition: Join us at the Center for the Humanities for a night of readings, discussion and reception focusing on fiction and poetry by OSU authors at the 2019 Authors and Editors Recognition. On April 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., featured authors include David Biespiel for his book The Education of a Young Poet, Nick Dybek for his book The Verdun Affair, John Larison for his book Whiskey When We’re Dry, Elizabeth Sheehan for her book Modernism a la Mode: Fashion at the Ends of Literature and Megan Ward for her book Seeming Human: Artificial Intelligence and Victorian Realist Character. More information regarding this event can be found at https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/provost/2019-osu-authors-and-editors-recognition.
Ode to the Tides Art Show and Sale: Celebrate Oregon's estuaries, tidepools and intertidal habitats May 2-28 at the Giustina Gallery in OSU’s LaSells Stewart Center. Opening reception is May 2 from 5-7 p.m. Learn more.
NEW! Hybrid Faculty Learning Community Showcase: Members of the hybrid learning community who are redesigning courses in Business, Education, Forestry, Liberal Arts and Public Health & Human Sciences will present their hybrid design and teaching approaches. April 25, 2 to 3:30 p.m., in Milam 215. All faculty, staff and GTAs invited.
NEW! Spring Community Dialogue – Land Use Conflict – When City & Country Clash, Thursday, April 25, 6-8 p.m.,, MU Horizon Room. Faculty, staff, and students are invited to explore multiple perspectives on land use strategies to meet urban and rural interests and needs. Open to the entire OSU and Corvallis community. Review the dialogue options summary and participant dialogue guide to familiarize yourself with the dialogue content. Join the Land Use Conflict Community Dialogue Facebook Event. Learn more about the Community Dialogues initiative. Sponsored by Office of Institutional Diversity and Student Leadership & Involvement – Center for Civic Engagement.
NEW! CMLC Cooking Class: Blueberry Pie: Ever wanted to be the one who brings homemade pie to a potluck or party? Now you can. Learn to prepare this classic American pie with homemade pastry at our next CMLC cooking class, Friday, April 26, 3 p.m, Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center, 2638 N.W. Jackson Ave. $10. Reserve your space by contacting [email protected].
Duo Sign Up Event: The Duo team will have walk-up events for employees to sign up for Duo, get questions answered, and obtain a token if needed. This is a drop in event, no registration needed. Signup takes less than five minutes. There will be a signup event on Thursday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to noon in Wecoma conference room of the CEOAS Admin Building. For more information about Duo, see https://is.oregonstate.edu/duo.
Capstone Presentation: Eileen Kitayama is pursuing her Master of Natural Resources under the guidance of Joan Hagar. Her capstone is titled "The Use of Effectiveness Monitoring and Reporting for Fish and Wildlife Habitat Restoration Within the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program 2010-2018.” April 25 at 11:15 a.m. in Richardson Hall 115. Watch remotely via WebEx with meeting number (access code): 801 109 550 and meeting password: gobeavers.
Financial Strategies for Women: A workshop for women and those who care about women. A variety of topics are addressed which pertain to, and are relevant for, women interested in financial planning and investing. Presented by Barbara Koontz, Financial Advisor, CFS*. RSVP to [email protected]. Thursday, April 25, MU 212, noon-1 p.m.
Edwards Lecture Series: Thursday, April 25, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Kearney 112, “Strategic Approach to Innovation in Engineering Education,” by M. Katherine Banks, dean of the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. Reception to follow.
Great Barrier Reef: What are its Chances?: Seminar by Terry Hughes, director of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies. An important aspect of Hughes’ research is understanding the dynamics and resilience of coral reefs and translating this knowledge into innovative and practical solutions for improved reef management. The seminar will be hosted in the LaSells Stewart Center's Construction and Engineering Hall on Thursday, April 25 from 3-4 p.m. The event will also feature an OSU Science Panel from 4:15 to 5 p.m. and a marine science poster session from 5-6 p.m. This event is open to faculty and staff, students and the general public. You can register for the event at http://tinyurl.com/TerryHughesOSU.
Speech Communication Lecture: Jennifer Stevens Aubrey, from the University of Arizona, will present “Self-Objectification in Adolescence: Investigating the Roles of Traditional Media and New Communication Technology Contexts” on Thursday, April 25, in LINC 228, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Her research focuses on how media affects the health of young people, including issues related to sexuality and body image.
Call for abstracts, Linus Pauling Institute Conference: Submit your abstract today for the 10th biennial Linus Pauling Institute Conference. Abstract submission for short contributed talks ends on April 30. Poster abstracts are due by May 31. Take part in this three-day event highlighting the roles of micronutrients, natural products and redox signaling in disease. Post-doctoral trainees and graduate students can apply for one of several LPI Young Investigator Awards. More Info: lpi.oregonstate.edu/conference.
Register now for The Chrysalis Symposium: Courageous Transformation for the Climate Crisis: Scientists have given us an urgent timeline to cut greenhouse gases. Join us for an afternoon symposium with climate change thought leaders, practical workshops, and a reception with community discussions to help make the connections we'll need for the years ahead. Sunday, May 5, LaSells Stewart Center, noon to 7:30 p.m. Free and open to everyone; registration required. Sponsored by the Spring Creek Project. Learn more and register here.
Department/Unit Safety Coordinator’s Seminar: In an attempt to better serve OSU faculty and staff, Environmental Health and Safety is hosting a Department/Unit Safety Coordinator” (DUSC) seminar on May 8 from 10 a.m. to noon in MU 104.
2019 Authors and Editors Recognition: Join us at the Center for the Humanities for a night of readings, discussion and reception focusing on editors of books and the editing process at the 2019 Authors and Editors Recognition. On May 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. featured editors include Lisa L. Price for Coastal Heritage and Cultural Resilience, Susan Shaw with Patti Duncan, Kryn Freehling-Burton, Nancy Station Barbour and Jane Nichols for Women’s Lives Around the World: A Global Encyclopedia, and Edward Weber for Governing Oregon: Continuity and Change. More information regarding this event can be found at https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/provost/2019-osu-authors-and-editors-recognition.
Professional workshops: Several spring term employee professional development workshops, presented by the Center for Training & Organizational Development, Office of Human Resources are open for registration. Workshops include "Coaching: A Process for Developing Talent," "Liberating Structures for Effective Meetings," "Handling and Turning Around Complaints," and "Managing People Through Change." Details, times, dates and registration (free).
Mental Health First Aid: Mental Health First Aid is an eight-hour course that teaches you how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The training helps you identify, understand and respond to signs of addictions and mental illnesses. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, May 24. Preregistration required: http://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_egsgrqeA0m2Ejul. Space is limited. Lunch will be provided.
Student nominations sought: Orange Media Network will be highlighting graduating seniors from across the university who have gone above and beyond and shown what it means to make the most of their OSU experience. We want to share their stories with the community as they prepare for graduation and take their next steps in the world. Nominate the students you feel have best represented your unit. Selected students will be interviewed for KBVR-FM and KBVR-TV and featured in the commencement edition of The Baro. Nominations are due May 3. Nomination form: https://beav.es/ZT7 For any questions, contact OMN broadcast coordinator Steven Sandberg at [email protected].
Fall 2019 On-campus Housing Move-In, Volunteer Opportunity, and Early Arrival: Fall 2019 move-in for the residence halls will take place Sunday, Sept. 22. More information available at http://oregonstate.edu/uhds/move-in-guide. Volunteer opportunities to assist with move-in day are available for OSU faculty, staff and students. OSU departments and programs that require students to arrive prior to Sept. 22 for orientations or trainings must complete an Early Arrival Request for their group, which will be available in early July. If you have questions, contact [email protected].
Student Support in the Undergrad Research & Writing Studio: The Undergrad Research & Writing Studio, located in the Valley Library, encourages faculty to hold class meetings in the studio and take advantage of its flexible workspaces, including modular tables and large display monitors suitable for collaboration. Studio consultants (peer mentors who specialize in research and writing support) are available to work with students during the visit. Faculty may reserve studio time by completing a reservation form. Call 541-737-2776 for more information.
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 – a preventable, permanent and progressive health issue. 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.
Campus START orientation information session: New Student Programs & Family Outreach invites all OSU employees to attend a presentation on the details of the START summer orientation program. The presentation will cover a typical START session agenda, dates of sessions and FAQs you may get working on campus this summer. Two identical info sessions will be held, both in MU 213: Monday, May 6, at 11 a.m. and Thursday, May 16, at 3 p.m. Questions as well as requests for disability accommodations can be sent to [email protected].
ADVANCE Journal hosted by OREGON STATE ADVANCE publishes inaugural issue: This issue marks and celebrates practices of equity, inclusion and social justice for women and others from historically underrepresented groups in STEM fields. View the issue: https://www.advancejournal.org/issue/1241. Faculty, staff and students are invited to submit manuscripts for subsequent issues of the ADVANCE Journal: https://www.advancejournal.org/for-authors. Learn more about OREGON STATE ADVANCE: https://advance.oregonstate.edu/.
Grads Give Back: Donate Your Gown to the Next Graduate: Are you graduating and walking in commencement? Give your gown after the ceremony. You can help another student who may not be able to participate in commencement otherwise while keeping your cap and cords as a memento. Gowns can be donated at staffed stations outside Reser Stadium right after commencement or at the main entrance to the Valley Library, after commencement through the following Monday (June 15-17). For questions, see http://tiny.cc/gradsgive or email [email protected]. Grads Give Back is sponsored by Campus Recycling, ASOSU, Memorial Union, Valley Library, HSRC, and Sustainability Office.
Scheduled: Campus Wide Steam Shutdown: Each year Facilities Services performs necessary maintenance on the university’s steam system, which requires shutting off the steam throughout campus, to complete maintenance services at the plant, throughout the steam tunnels and in each building. This process affects hot water supply, heating, and all equipment that uses steam, campus wide. The steam shutdown for 2019 will occur from 6 p.m. on June 16 to 5 p.m. on June 20. For questions or comments on this closure contact Facilities Servicesat 541-737-2969.
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! Business Affairs at Oregon State University is seeking an Administrative Program Assistant. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), classified position, posting number is P02115CT. Closes May 5.
NEW Student Graphic Designer – Linus Pauling Institute (LPI): seeking one part-time (20 hours per week) Student Outreach Assistant (Graphic Designer). Position will assist the outreach and research programs at LPI including design of infographics and graphical depictions of scientific information for the LPI website, primarily its Micronutrient Information Center (lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic). Posting #P05127SE. Closes May 5.
NEW! The Office of VP for Research is seeking an Administrative Assistant. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term professional faculty position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the vice president. Posting # P02943UF. Closes May 6.
NEW! Student Success Coach – Ecampus invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), student success coach to join our team. This position supports students in OSU’s online engineering and computer science programs. Posting #P02942UF Closes May 12.
NEW! Fiscal Coordinator 1-Agricultural Sciences and Marine Sciences Business Center (AMBC) invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE) position as Fiscal Coordinator 1. Posting #P02116CT. Closes May 17.
“I don't need anyone to rectify my existence. The most profound relationship we will ever have is the one with ourselves." ~ Shirley MacLaine, who turns 85 today.
Corvallis: Mostly sunny today, high of 66, low of 41. Mostly sunny tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Mostly sunny today, high of 67, low of 37. Mostly sunny tomorrow.
Newport: Mostly sunny today, high of 57, low of 34. Mostly sunny tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/