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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. For more about this section, see: https://today.oregonstate.edu/email/submission-guidelines
To curb that trend, Oregon lawmakers are considering a proposal to offer a suicide hotline in Oregon tailored to ranchers and farmers. The service, the AgriStress Helpline, exists in six other states – Connecticut, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and Wyoming, said Allison Myers, associate dean for extension and engagement at Oregon State University.
Similar to PSU, Oregon State University charges different tuition rates based on whether a student lives in Oregon or is from elsewhere. But OSU also offers different tuition rates for new students compared to continuing students. The university says it increases tuition rates for continuing students at or below the rate of inflation every year. New students typically see higher rates that are “more in line with market comparators” in order to fund resources and program improvements, according to OSU Board of Trustees documents.
Research from an Oregon State University study found Dungeness crab fishermen are at high risk for on-the-job injury, but having a metal bar to bang crab pots against as they harvest can help prevent injury.
Oregon State University chose native Oregonian and New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristoff, to give its annual lecture honoring former Governor Tom McCall. Kristoff focused on the urban rural divide. He grew up with Yamhill families in the 70s.
Oregon State University has had a record eight applicants earn placement into the Fulbright U.S. Student Program for the 2023-24 academic year.
Oregon State University Vice President and Director of Athletics Scott Barnes continues to improve and Tuesday was moved from intensive care to cardio recovery while hospitalized at Saint Agnes Medical Center in Fresno, Calif., the university said in an update Tuesday evening.
Although foresters and farmers often work in harmony, Peter Schreder, an Oregon State University professor and extension agent in Wallowa County, said he sees room for more overlap between them.
Like pink snow: Dianne Hart submitted this photo of cherry blossoms. We are accepting photo submissions at [email protected].
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Want to hear experts’ insights on trending topics in higher ed? Top Hat’s webinar series invites scholars, authors and award-winning educators to discuss subjects such as upgrading, assessments, inclusive teaching and STEM education. Registration is required for live events and recordings will be available afterwards.
Care Talk — Confident Parenting: Teaching Children About Money. This webinar covers how to teach children about money by looking at our own money values and how we communicate about money. We will discuss setting goals, spending and saving strategies. 10 a.m., April 26. Register today.
Help Session for Summer Academic Wage processing: Every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon, a virtual Help Session will be set up to assist departments with filling out their spreadsheets for Summer Academic Wage requests. This is a drop-in session; no pre-registration required. Questions can be directed to [email protected] or via the employee service portal at [email protected]. Link for the sessionis https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/99944195943?pwd=dGVhZkZZcXExVnZVajJWZXpmb3VTUT0.
NEW! Dam Proud Day: Dam Proud Day is a 24-hour celebration and an important part of OSU’s second university-wide fundraising and engagement campaign, Believe It: The Campaign for Oregon State University. Stop by Parker Plaza (in front of Reser Stadium) from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. today to join the fun in person. Watch the DPD interviews live, enter to win prizes, snag giveaways, play games and enjoy delicious food -- including free Beaver classic ice cream created and served by the College of Agricultural Sciences and a special $2 Dam Proud Day hotdog from Levy. You can also tune into a livestreamed talk show here that will give Beavers an inside look into the action on Gill Plaza.
Denim Day Tabling: Denim Day is a national campaign encouraging people to wear denim to protest the misconceptions surrounding sexual violence and show support for survivors. The Center for Advocacy, Prevention & Education (CAPE) invites our OSU community to take part in Denim Day by stopping by the MU Brick Mall anytime from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., April 26 to take photobooth-style pictures in your denim, then tagging @cape_osu in an Instagram story to be entered into a prize raffle. This event is part of OSU's slate of programs recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness/Action Month (SAAM). To learn more about SAAM visit https://dce.oregonstate.edu/saam.
Yoga fundraiser: Support OSU Chapters of Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS), Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) and Students for Cultivating Change (SCC) noon to 1 p.m. April 26, with a yoga class at the Cesar Chaves Cultural Center (4Cs), $5 minimum donation.
Running on E: Adding Energy and Passion to Your Work and Life. Longer hours, increased responsibilities, constant change, accelerated pace of business, intensified pressure…But this doesn’t mean you can’t have fun and enjoy your work. This workshop will help you not only to survive but also thrive in today’s high-pressure world. By unleashing your energy, igniting your enthusiasm and finding fun in your job, you’re sure to maximize your work performance and even enjoy it. Noon, April 26. Register here.
Water Resources Science Seminar Series: We have a *bonus* spring water talk, with Jorge León Muñoz, from Chile’s Universidad Catolica de la Santisma Conception. The topic will be “Northwestern Patagonia: Climate, landscape, and aquaculture,” 2:30 p.m., April 26, Burt 193. Contact [email protected] for Zoom details or accommodations for disabilities. Free and open to the public.
What’s Happening in the Gallery Talk: Water-Ice-Sky, Antarctica and Greenland: Artist April Waters has traveled to both poles, capturing their beauty in her paintings. She will share slides about her time on the ice in Antarctica, Iceland and Greenland. 4 p.m., April 26 in the Construction and Engineering Hall at The LaSells Stewart Center. Waters is also the featured artist in “It’s the Water: An Exhibition of Painting and Photography by Seven Artists,” which runs through April 28 at The LaSells Stewart Center’s Giustina Gallery. Learn more about this talk and exhibition.
Fulbright information sessions for students: The Fulbright US Student Program sponsors U.S. citizens with bachelor’s degrees to go abroad to study, research or teach English in over 140 different countries. National and Global Scholarships Advising will hold two free information sessions: 4-5 p.m., April 26, Paddle Tail Classroom, Valley Library 6420 for graduate students; and 4-5 p.m, April 27, Learning Innovation Center 345 open for all who are interested.
WRS seminar series: Lee J. Florea from Washington DNR will present "Toward a more comprehensive model of karst evolution in the U.S. midcontinent: The emerging role of sulfur redox," 4 p.m. April 26, Burt 193 or on Zoom. Reach out to [email protected] for Zoom details. All are welcome.
Orange Media open house: Join us at the Orange Media Network open house from 4-7 p.m., April 26 on the fourth floor of the SEC and the SEC Plaza. This event will include activities, music and snow cones. Explore the exciting world of media and discover how students can turn their passion into a rewarding career. Whether you're interested in broadcasting, journalism, multimedia production, creative design, sales/marketing or more, our team of experts will be on hand to guide you every step of the way.
HMSC Science on Tap: Tom Calvanese with the Oregon Kelp Alliance and Ford Evans with Oregon State University’s Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station at HMSC will present a public talk titled “Too many urchins and not enough kelp: A prickly situation.” 6 p.m., April 26, at HMSC’s GVMSB Auditorium or online. Webinar link or call: +1 971 247 1195 Webinar ID: 938 5985 4513. Click here for more information.
Take Back the Night: Take Back the Night is an internationally recognized event that brings communities together to believe and support survivors of sexual violence in a safe, confidential space. This year’s Take Back the Night at OSU will be held from 6-10 p.m., April 26 in the MU Lounge and will feature keynote speakers, student performers, a survivor speakout and an on-campus march. There will be an exception made to OSU’s responsible employee reporting requirements for this event regarding any disclosures of sexual assault. Confidential CAPS counselors and survivor advocates from CAPE and CARDV will be on site to provide support and connection to resources.
NEW! Music à la Carte: Ryan Biesack, Ben Mutschler, Steve Willis Jazz Trio, will perform a musical lunch of Great American Songbook jazz standards by such artists as Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, John Scofield and Ornette Coleman, along with some original compositions. Noon April 28 in the Memorial Union Lounge. Free, open to all.
NEW! Benton County Extension 4-H plant sale: A 4-H plant sale featuring flowers for pollinators, tomatoes, peppers, basil, herbs, honey and more will take place from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 29 at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 2650 NW Highland Dr., Corvallis. All proceeds go to 4-H Horticulture and Beekeeping club.
NEW! Fidelity and TIAA on campus: Fidelity and TIAA advisors are available at no cost to you as a part of your retirement plan. Fidelity representative Justin Blatny will be available on campus May 10-11 for one-on-one appointments. Register at www.fidelity.com/schedule or by emailing [email protected]. TIAA representative AJ Martinez, CFP, will be available on campus May 16-18 for one-on-one appointments. Register at www.tiaa.org/schedulenow or by emailing [email protected].
Sandford & Gosti: Suspended Pendant Rocks. Installation on view April 27-May 28 in Fairbanks Hall 023 (basement). Opening reception and artist talk 5:30 p.m., April 27. Free, open to all. Presented by the College of Liberal Arts-School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts.
International Student Social Justice gathering: ISSJ is a space for international students to build community and better understand race and identity in a U.S. context. Meet faculty, staff and other students, share stories and learn about support services. Noon to 3 p.m., April 28, Ettihad Cultural Center, SEC third floor. For more information, contact [email protected].
The 68th Annual Hōʻike and Lūʻau: Hui O Hawaiʻi is hosting its annual cultural show Nā Mele Kaulana O Hawaiʻi, on Saturday, April 29 at The LaSells Stewart Center. Doors open at 3:30 p.m., dinner is from 4-5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are currently on sale. Ticket link: https://beav.es/SnS.
Changemakers: Paying it Forward. Join a webcast May 2 with Jarvez Hall, ’05. Hall will share inspiring stories from his time on campus — including playing on the 2001 Fiesta Bowl football team — and lessons learned in his current role championing the needs of underrepresented youth in East Multnomah County. Learn more and register at bit.ly/ChangemakersJarvezHall.
Master Gardener Annual Plant Sale & Clinic: Every first Saturday in May, the Benton County Master Gardener Association holds its Plant Sale & Clinic under cover at the fairgrounds' Solar Barn and Floral Courtyard, featuring over 10,000 plants — perennials, natives, edibles, trees and shrubs. Master Gardeners available to answer gardening questions. Proceeds from the sale support educational programs in our community. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., May 6, Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 S.W. 53rd St., Corvallis. Payments by cash, check or credit/debit card accepted.
NEW! Research seminar: The College of Public Health and Human Sciences research seminar, “OCHI five-year update: Partnerships for health,” will be presented by Sandi Phibbs, interim director of the OSU Center for Health Innovation, from 1-2 p.m. Friday, April 28, in HFC 115 or via Zoom. Learn more, see all spring seminars and watch past seminars on the college’s website.
NEW! FYI Friday – OSU Assist: This presentation will provide the OSU community with information on how the new crisis response team partners with campus to provide support during mental health episodes, extenuating circumstances and other crises. Information will include the services OSU Assist provides, criteria for the team to respond and how you can connect with the team. 1-2 p.m., April 28 via Zoom. Registration required.
NEW! Applied Economics seminar: Prof. Eyal Frank from the University of Chicago will present "The Value of Disaster Prevention: The Desert Locust," 2:30-4 p.m., April 28 in Ballard Extension 219. Additional details available here.
NEW! State of Black Affairs Summit: The second annual State of Black Affairs Summit invites community leaders from across Oregon to gather, share and learn from 9-6 p.m., May 25 at the OSU Portland Center and virtually. The one-day summit centers the Black community in topics such as hiring negotiation, rural education, public health, public safety, allyship, activism and entrepreneurship. Hosted by the OSU President’s Commission on the Status of Black Faculty & Staff Affairs and the Portland Center. For information, email [email protected]. In-person registration: $100 until May 18. Virtual registration: $75 until May 23. Information & registration: https://beav.es/blacksummit.
UPDATED! Ideas Matter Philosophy lecture series: "Subverting Ableism with Disability Pride." Professor Stephanie Jenkins in a conversation with psychologist Kathleen Bogart. 5-7 p.m., June 8 at The Bière Library, 151 NW Monroe Ave., Suite 102, Corvallis. Free, open to all. Presented by the School of History, Philosophy and Religion.
Care Talk — Your Healthy Lifestyle: Stress Management. This webinar covers common causes of stress, how to recognize your stress signals and successful strategies for managing stress when it occurs. 10 a.m., April 27. Register today.
START plans: Office of Student Orientation will host two information sessions to bring the campus community into the START plans for summer 2023. Both sessions will contain the same content, including the structure of START, what university partners can expect and how to learn more about what is happening with START. 10 a.m. April 27, MU 206; or 2 p.m., May 9, via Zoom: https://newstudents.oregonstate.edu/internal_START.
Graduate Health: Insurance 101 presentation. Join us in person or via Zoom to learn about your plan basics. PacificSource Health Plan representatives will provide a presentation on "Insurance 101," including how to use your insurance plan, common insurance terminology, what is covered and added plan resources available through your insurance plan membership. 10-11:30 a.m., April 27, MU 13. For more information: https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/graduate_health_-_insurance_101_presentation_4877#.ZEcBmnbMKHt.
Adult & Higher Education info session: You’re invited to learn about the College of Education’s Adult & Higher Education Master’s degree and Instructional Design certificate. Join us for an overview of the programs, career possibilities and advice from a recent graduate. Noon to 1 p.m. April 27. Please RSVP for the Zoom link. Contact [email protected] for questions.
Dreaming Beyond Borders Resource Center seminar: This is a presentation about the important considerations current and future health professionals need to be aware of when assisting refugees, asylees and undocumented individuals at the U.S.-Mexico border. The presenter, Jorge Ramos, is a clinical psychologist who works with the Global Response Medicine team in Reynosa, Mexico. 2 p.m., April 27, in MU 104 (Journey Room) or via Zoom. For more information or accommodation requests, please contact us at [email protected].
Thriving Mid-Career Workshop for Academic Faculty: The Office of Faculty Affairs is sponsoring an interactive session 2-3 p.m., April 27 via Zoom titled, “Thriving mid-career: How to stay productive and engaged while maintaining a healthy work/life balance.” A panel of mid-career faculty will share their experiences and offer advice regarding how to stay productive while avoiding burnout.
Ethnic Studies lecture: “Women building community at the borderlands.” Michelle Tellez, professor in the Department of Mexican American Studies at the University of Arizona, will share from her recent award-winning book “Border Women and the Community of Maclovio Rojas: Autonomy in the Spaces of Neoliberal Neglect.” She will speak from 3-5 p.m. April 27 in SEC 354.
HMSC Research Seminar: Matt Savoca, postdoctoral scholar at Hopkins Marine Station, will give a seminar titled “Trends, pathways, and risk assessments for microplastics in marine food webs.” 3:30 p.m., April 27 at HMSC’s GVMSB Auditorium or online. Zoom link or call +1-971-247-1195 Meeting ID: 945 5573 115. Click here for more information.
Department of Botany & Plant Pathology spring seminar series: “Strategies to counter plant and human pandemics,” presented by Richard Michelmore of UC Davis Departments of Plant Sciences, Molecular and Cellular Biology, and Medical Microbiology and Immunology. 4 p.m., April 27, ALS 4001 and via Zoom. For complete schedule visit the BPP Seminar website.
Ask Alumni: College of Science. You don’t have to go to graduate school to have a career in science. OSU College of Science alumni share their professional experiences and illuminate career pathways with a bachelor’s degree in the next free Ask Alumni session, 5 p.m., April 27. Register and learn about the panelists at ForOregonState.org/AskAlumni.
College of Science and Department of Microbiology inaugural Berg Lecture: Featuring internationally acclaimed microbiologist Jo Handelsman at 5 p.m. April 27 at The LaSells Stewart Center. In her lecture, “A World Without Soil: Science and stewardship of our endangered natural resource,” Handelsman will address the impacts of climate change on the world's soil loss and suggest practices to improve soil health. Handelsman is the director of the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Reception starts at 6 p.m. RSVP today.
Ethnic Studies workshop, Fronteriza Imaginaries: "Women's Organizing in the Borderlands." Michelle Tellez, professor in the department of Mexican American studies at the University of Arizona will guide a collaborative workshop for students, staff and faculty on creative community-building to imagine remapping the border toward solidarity. Workshop will be held from noon to 2 p.m., April 28 in La Raza Room/MU 208.
"AI and Employee Management: The Impact on Trust in the Workplace." College of Business Associate Dean for Research, Betty S. Henry Amundson Faculty Scholar in Ethics, and Professor of Management Keith Leavitt will be featured in an upcoming College of Business Thought Leadership Series virtual event at noon May 2. Register here: https://beav.es/Snu. Questions? Contact [email protected].
Ask Alumni: Life After College. The OSU Black Alumni & Friends Network invites Beavs to an Ask Alumni panel event 4 p.m., May 3. Join in person at the Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center or online to build your network and hear from OSU alumni about finding success in school and early careers. Registration and details: ForOregonState.org/AskAlumni.
"Exciting and Engaging Undergraduate Students in a Post-COVID Classroom": Keynote speaker Dwaine Plaza, professor of sociology in the School of Public Policy, will present recommendations on how faculty can be innovative and think differently about their teaching, testing and engaging students using new technologies and pedagogical approaches. 4:30-6 pm., May 4 in the Memorial Union Horizon Room, with a reception to follow. Registration.
Register today for the Ecampus faculty forum: Join discussions about online teaching excellence, and explore the changing landscape of online education at this year's Ecampus Faculty Forum on May 8-9. This event includes sessions for everyone, from those who are curious about teaching online, to seasoned online instructors and university leadership. Held at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center and online via Zoom, Faculty Forum includes pre-conference workshops on May 8 and interactive sessions on May 9. Check out the full agenda and register today.
Joe Alexander, "A Dozen Camps": Joe Alexander is this year’s Holocaust Memorial Week survivor-speaker. Alexander spent his youth in the town of Koval, Poland, in a family that included his parents, three sisters, and two brothers. Of this family, only he would survive the Holocaust. 7 p.m. Thursday, May 18 in LINC 128 and via livestream. Free, open to all. Registration required.
NEW! UHR Learning & Development is now accepting FYI Friday presentation proposals for Fall 2022: Does your unit have a new or existing service, process, system, policy or research you want to share with the campus community? Consider FYI Friday as your venue. FYI Friday is a program where campus partners are invited to present what they’re working on to a broad audience of professional faculty, academic faculty and classified staff. Presentations can be anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours in length. Learn more about the requirements and application process. Contact [email protected] for assistance.
NEW! Volunteer Opportunities with the City of Corvallis: The City of Corvallis is recruiting to fill vacancies on city advisory boards, commissions and committees. Get involved and give back to the Corvallis community. Topics include climate action, DEI, transportation, economic development, city finances and more. Most volunteer positions involve attending one monthly meeting; most meetings are hybrid. Apply by June 4. Read more and apply online: http://www.corvallisoregon.gov/bc.
Fall course materials: Seems like spring (finally) but the Beaver Store is already thinking of fall. The OSU Beaver Store has begun accepting fall 2023 course materials adoptions. Faculty or designated staff can submit course material adoptions here: https://beavs.osubeaverstore.com/adoptions/. Submitting course material adoptions prior to fall term registration assists students to budget for expenses and allows the campus non-profit store to start sourcing low-cost formats of the required materials. Questions or need assistance? Contact [email protected] or j[email protected].
Hearing conservation resources: 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.
Outstanding Diversity Advocate Award nominations: Reminder: Nominations for the Outstanding Diversity Advocate Award are due April 28. This is awarded to a member of the OSU community who actively promotes and enhances diversity, equity and inclusion. Recipients receive a $1,000 honorarium. For details and nomination information, please visit the Office of Institutional Diversity (OID) website. For further information, please contact OID at [email protected] or call 541-737-1063.
Bingo for Earth Day: In celebration of OSU’s Beyond Earth Day efforts, the Faculty Senate’s Carbon Commitment Committee and the OSU Sustainability Office invite you to play BINGO for a chance to win prizes. The game starts now and runs through the end of May. Download a game card, follow links on the web page and track your progress on the Google Form score card. Prizes awarded for cards submitted by May 1 and certificates will be offered for those completing by the end of the month. For questions contact [email protected].
Listen to podcasts featuring OSU’s 2023 Alumni Fellows: Get to know a group of Beavers making positive change in Portland and across the Pacific Northwest. Learn how the proven career success of our distinguished 2023 Alumni Fellows goes arm-in-arm with mentoring, service, community-building, innovation and leadership — and how their experiences at OSU prepared them for this work. All four episodes are out now to watch and listen at ForOregonState.org/Fellows.
Mid-Month Emergency Preparedness Topic: Fire. Nationally since 2000, 85 fatal fires, claiming 118 lives, have occurred on college campuses, in Greek housing or in off-campus housing within three miles of the campus. Each year more than 2,500 people die and 12,600 are injured in home fires in the United States, with direct property loss due to home fires estimated at $7.3 billion annually. By preparing in advance, you can know how you will respond if a fire strikes. More information can be found here: https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/fire.
NEW! Campus Way: As part of the West Greenhouse Improvement project, a section of sidewalk on the north side of SW Campus Way will be closed April 27-28. The impacted section is located immediately west of the Seed Laboratory, between SW 30th and SW 35th streets. Pedestrians approaching from the east or west may detour across Campus Way using the crosswalk located just east of the Seed Laboratory.
Madison Avenue: As part of the Upper Division and Graduate Housing Project, sidewalks and city parking spaces will be closed along SW 11th St. and SW Madison Ave. Sidewalks and parking spaces will be closed on the east side of SW 11th St. from NW Monroe Ave. to SW Madison Ave. Sidewalks and parking spaces will be closed on the westbound side of SW Madison Ave. from SW Ninth St. to SW 11th St. These closures will be in effect through the end of the year. Other possible impacts include noise near the construction site. (View map)
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! Education Program Assistant 1: OSU Extension Service Family and Community Health Program invites applications for an Education Program Assistant 1 position based at the OSU Extension Service Baker County office in Baker City. This is a 12-month, part-time (0.75 FTE, approx. 30 hours/week), classified position starting at $17.43 hourly + benefits. This position is a part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—Education (SNAP-Ed). Apply to posting #P04163CT. Closes May 16.
NEW! The office of Youth Safety & Compliance is seeking a Program Coordinator. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. The Coordinator will be a subject matter expert for child safety practices and will lead OSU’s training program related to youth protection and child sexual abuse prevention. Posting #P06789UF. Full consideration May 19. Open until filled.
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” ~ C.S. Lewis
Corvallis: Mostly sunny today, high of 74, low of 50. Mostly sunny Thursday.
Central Oregon: Mostly sunny today, high of 74, low of 45. Sunny tomorrow.
Newport: Mostly sunny today, high of 67, low of 45. Mostly sunny tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/.
