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: TRACE OSU is providing random COVID-19 testing by invitation at its Corvallis and Bend campuses and at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport. All faculty, staff and students, regardless of vaccination status, should continue with testing participation in TRACE. Testing will take place in Corvallis in the Memorial Union Ballroom and at Reser ticket booths, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. In Newport, testing will be provided every other week, Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. At OSU-Cascades, testing is provided only to students living and working on campus, and employees working on campus. Testing takes place Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Visit the OSU-Cascades Safety and Success website to learn more about testing schedules. Please join the effort to build a safer and healthier Oregon State University community. To enroll and for more information: https://trace.oregonstate.edu/osu.

COVID-19 vaccine clinics: Weekly clinics at Reser Stadium in Corvallis are being collaboratively run by Samaritan Health Services, Benton County and OSU. Visit this website to schedule a vaccine. OSU-Cascades students, faculty and staff can register for the vaccine here. Check your local public health authority websites for more information. You can also visit the Oregon Health Authority: Get Vaccinated Oregon website and the CDC VaccineFinder for vaccinations anywhere in the U.S.

Timely Teaching Tips: Want to check the Week 5 pulse of student learning in your courses? Solicit midcourse student feedback now to encourage student reflection on learning, and to provide an opportunity to make beneficial course adjustments. Respond constructively to the feedback to set a positive tone for the second half of the term. 

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.
 

India's crushing COVID caseload the result of a 'perfect storm' of factors, experts say (USA Today)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi didn't want to jeopardize his popularity by banning the gathering, said Chunhuei Chi, professor of international health at Oregon State University and director of its Center for Global Health. "Even before the celebration cases were already rising, but since the holiday, cases have been rising exponentially,"  he said. 
 

A major new facility in Oregon could help transform the prospects of wave energy (CNBC)

In March, PacWave South — which will be located 7 miles offshore in federal waters measuring 70 to 75 meters deep — took a significant step forward when it was announced that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission had granted Oregon State University (OSU) a license to “build and operate” a test facility at the site. 
 

Roughly 25 percent of Oregonians say they will not get vaccinated unless required (KVAL)

On Tuesday, research experts from Oregon State University shared their advice to fight vaccine hesitancy.
 

Oregon State University to celebrate 'Juneteenth' as a university holiday (KVAL)

Following the news of last week's Derek Chauvin trial, Oregon State University declared June 19th, or "Juneteenth," a university holiday. Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of slaves in the U.S.
 

How long does COVID vaccine immunity last? When might we need a booster? (Genetic Literacy Project)

[Chunhuei] Chi, with Oregon State University, said Pfizer, Moderna and others are conducting clinical trials to determine how long a booster shot will extend protective immunity and to determine whether their vaccines can be tailored to combat new variants of the virus. 
 

OSU starts AI grad program (Corvallis Advocate)

Oregon State University’s College of Engineering is launching a unique program for graduate study in artificial intelligence, with an initial cohort of about 40 students to be enrolled in fall 2021. Oregon State’s program will be the first in the United States to offer both master’s and doctoral degrees in artificial intelligence as an interdisciplinary field of study, said Scott Ashford, Kearney Dean of Engineering.
 

OSU weighs COVID-19 vaccine mandate for on-campus activities (KEZI) 

Oregon State University leaders said in an email to families on Monday that a vaccination requirement could be a possibility in the future as they move to resume on-campus activities. OSU spokesperson Steve Clark said that at the moment, vaccinations are not required upon return for the fall academic year.
 

Is it time to plant vegetable gardens in Oregon? What about tomatoes? (Oregonian)

“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. But the seeds either rot from damping off fungus or germinate very slowly. Transplanted starts planted too early will be stressed for the rest of the season and likely won’t catch up.”
 

6 works of art that bring new meaning to the Eucharist (Catholic Times)

We can find one such profound instance of this in an ongoing series titled The Last Supper by Julie Green (Oregon State University). For more than 20 years Green has been memorializing the last supper requests of prisoners on death row in an artistic act that protests the death penalty. The food requests are profoundly personal. They reveal a life history, unique taste preferences, and memories of what was once good about life. 
 

Should dying cancer patients suffer from undertreated pain because of 'concerns regarding addiction'? (Reason)

Jon Furuno, an associate professor of pharmacy practice at the Oregon State University College of Pharmacy, looked at prescribing patterns among 2,648 terminal patients who were transferred from an academic medical center to hospice care from January 2010 through December 2018. During that period, regulators and legislators responded to the "opioid crisis" by directly and indirectly limiting analgesic prescriptions, often in ham-handed ways. While that was happening, the study found, the share of hospice-bound patients who had opioid prescriptions when they were discharged fell from 91.2 percent to 79.3 percent—a 13 percent drop.
 

Reaching out to underserved communities on the coast (LIFE@OSU)

Lessons learned by Oregon State Extension Service agents in the early days of COVID-19 are now helping them reach out to marginalized communities along the Oregon coast about vaccination efforts. Dusti Linnell, assistant professor of practice with OSU Extension Service in Tillamook and Lincoln counties, is one of the key players in that work.
 

Wildfire town hall scheduled for this week (KDVR)

Stolfi and Rosenblum will be joined by Oregon State University Fire Program Manager Carrie Berger and representatives from the Division of Financial Regulation to discuss insurance claims during the rebuilding process, how to avoid construction scams, and tips to prepare for the 2021 wildfire season.
 

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Wildfire season: Larry O’Neill, an associate professor in OSU’s College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, looked into the conditions that drove the spread of catastrophic wildfires in Oregon last fall, and says the weather and fire forecasts for this coming summer are not looking particularly good, either. To read more: https://beav.es/3iF.

Today

NEW! Dam Proud Day: Happy Dam Proud Day, everyone! Be sure to visit the online hub, where you’ll find a virtual photo booth, Tik Tok contest, auction and more than 70 giving opportunities from across the university. For many, the gift you make today will leverage additional support through a donation match or challenge. Spread the word and add your support. When Beavers work together, we have limitless potential. So let’s show the world we’re dam proud. Let’s do this.

Beaver Classic Cheese Sales: Come see us at the Corvallis Farmer’s Market every Wednesday and Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Corvallis Riverfront on First Street between Jackson and Monroe. Coming soon: the release of our newest cheddar. You won’t want to miss this one. You can also order online for the farmers market and just stop by the booth — no waiting. Start here: https://locallygrown.localfoodmarketplace.com/Index.

NEW! Vaccine walk-in clinic today: OSU students and staff are invited to attend a walk-in vaccine clinic at Reser Stadium on Wednesday, April 28 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Appointments are not required.

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. Grab your lunch and log into Zoom for an information session about these two programs, including career possibilities and advice from a current student who is also an OSU employee. Wednesday, April 28, noon to 1 p.m, RSVP to receive the Zoom link and password. Contact [email protected] for accommodations and questions.

Leave it to Beavers: Nature’s Engineers: Grand designers. Environmental champions. And they emit a gooey stuff that smells like ice cream. You may know your Oregon State Beavers – but how well do you know the Oregon state animal with the big orange teeth? Join scientists from OSU and OSU-Cascades to get better acquainted with the fascinating North American beaver in “Leave it to Beavers,” a webcast presented in conjunction with Dam Proud Day. April 28, noon to 1 p.m. Register online.

Engaging Learners with Instructional Media Workshops: See how using media can enhance student learning. Discover ways to make your lecture videos more engaging and effective with in-video quizzing. The Faculty Media Center and CTL invite instructors and GTAs to an interactive one-hour workshop: Wednesday, April 28 at 2 p.m., or Thursday, April 29 at 10 a.m. Register: https://beav.es/Jx7.

Introducing the Center for Quantitative Life Sciences: On July 1, the CGRB will become the Center for Quantitative Life Sciences. Please join us on April 28 at 3 p.m. to hear more about this exciting development. Link to Zoom.

Cabildos Speaker Series presents: A 'Common Spectacle of the Race': Garveyism's Visual Politics of Founding, a talk by Adom GetachewNeubauer Family assistant professor of political science at the University of Chicago. She is a political theorist with research interests in the history of political thought, theories of race and empire, and postcolonial political theory. In July 1920, just a month before the first annual convention of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), the association’s co-founder, Marcus Garvey, announced, “We are a new people, born out of a new day and new circumstance.” The convention, he argued, was a moment of political founding on the model of the Philadelphia Convention in 1787. This talk will examine the UNIA’s conception of political founding, with particular attention to central role of images, theatricality and performance. Wednesday, April 28 at 4 p.m. Register.

Getting Big: Essential Ideas for the Contemplative Journey. Contemplative Studies Initiative co-founder Dr. Winston McCullough is soon moving to Colorado; he’ll discuss the essential ideas of his contemplative career, including "getting big" — or expanding one's perspective and sphere of concern. The evening will include discussion and connection. Wednesday, April 28, 5:30-7 p.m. Free and open to all via Zoom. Registration required.  

UPDATED! Innovation to Market — Funding & Training Opportunities: OSU faculty and graduate student researchers are invited to join the OSU Advantage office on Wednesday, April 28 for a one-hour virtual event (offered once in the morning and once in the afternoon) 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/g9eCCDA.

Events

NEW! Book Launch Event for "Bearing Witness: The Human Rights Case Against Fracking and Climate Change." Co-editors Kathleen Dean Moore and Tom Kerns will be joined by several special guests as they explore a paradigm-shifting question that's central to their new book: How is the world's view of fracking and climate change transformed when they are seen through the lens of human rights? Hosted by the Spring Creek Project on Monday, May 3 at 6 p.m. Free and open to all. Learn more and register here.

Stone Award: Join us in celebrating this year’s Stone Award for Literary Achievement recipient, Lynda Barry, on Thursday, April 29 at 5 p.m.  Lynda Barry has worked as a painter, cartoonist, writer, illustrator, playwright, editor, commentator and is described by the The New York Times as "among this country’s greatest conjoiners of words and images, known for plumbing all kinds of touchy subjects in cartoons, comic strips and novels, both graphic and illustrated."  This presentation will be broadcast virtually and is free to attend. Register today.

Professor of Teaching Task Force – Listening Sessions Invitation: The Faculty Senate charged the Professor of Teaching Task Force to gather information on a proposed new set of non-tenure-track faculty ranks: Assistant, Associate and Full Professor of Teaching. The next step is to seek feedback on the proposal from the OSU community at large. The first of two Zoom listening sessions will be held on Thursday, April 29 from 9:30-11 a.m. and the second session will be held on Monday, May 3 from 3:30-5 p.m. The task force seeks to present the proposal and then receive feedback on how faculty feel about the proposed ranks. Task force members will be present to respond to questions, and feedback is also being solicited via a Qualtrics survey. Zoom: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/92577724904?pwd=K2hRd1NXcGZidFN5VDZPdmdtSnVqUT09.

Trans Story Circles: Hosted by the HRWGC and the Pride Center. Happening Monday, May 3 from 5-7 p.m., for folx who identify within the trans umbrella to gather in a safe and brave space to share their stories and create connections. There is a mandatory Qualtrics form to participate: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1ZGJFrP1Ckjq3cO.

OSU Next Trivia Night May 4: Attend, you must. Celebrate Star Wars Day with "May the 4th Be With You"-themed Trivia Night, Tuesday, May 4, at 5:30 p.m. Hosted by Lindsey Gardner, ’13, trivia categories include Star Wars, OSU and binge-worthy. Students and alumni can form teams of two to four people and compete for prizes. Register or join a team for free here. Recent grads meet regularly to network, support current students and socialize through the OSU Alumni Association’s group OSU Next.

Lectures, Workshops, Webinars

NEW! College of Public Health and Human Sciences research seminar. “Conflict, climate change and mining: Lessons from Nigeria, Kyrgyzstan and beyond” will be presented by Casey Bartrem, Ph.D., executive director of the TerraGraphics International Foundation and senior fellow of the Norwich University Center for Global Resilience and Security, from 1-2 p.m. Friday, April 30. Watch this seminar, live or recorded, on the CPHHS website.

NEW! WIC presents: "Whose language? Inclusive teaching of academic communication across disciplines" on Wednesday, May 5 at 3 p.m. via Zoom. Led by Adam Schwartz (OSU), Sergio Loza (UO), and Devin Grammon (UO), this workshop will describe the need for linguistically inclusive practices in all academic disciplines. It will offer specific tips on how we can value and support students’ use of different languages and varieties/dialects of English, lower barriers to access, and increase learning opportunities for students from all linguistic backgrounds. Registration and list of upcoming WIC spring events.

NEW! PFLA event: Please join us for a special two-hour PFLA Zoom event, Tuesday, May 11, 10 a.m. to noon. Mandy Davis from Portland State University will provide training on Trauma Informed Care, including an opportunity for questions and discussion. For more information about the event and how to register click here. 

NEW! Search Advocate Workshop: OSU Search Advocate workshops for Spring term are available for registration. 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. 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 2022. Three-hour continuing education workshops for current advocates are also available. To register, go to the new Search Advocate/Workshops website. Questions? Contact Anne Gillies at [email protected] or 541-760-6160.

China's Strategic Vision: Implications for the U.S. and Taiwan. A talk by Andrew J. Nathan, Class 1919 professor of political science at Columbia University, and one of the world’s leading China scholars. He specializes in Chinese politics, foreign policy, human rights and political culture. Hosted by the Asian Studies Program (CLA), The Chiu Program for Taiwan Studies (CLA) and sponsored by The Chun and Jane Chiu Family FoundationWelcome Remarks by Dean Rodgers. Thursday, April 29, at noon. Register.

HMSC Research Seminar: On Thursday April 29, 3:30 p.m., Reyn Yoshioka from Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, University of Oregon, will be giving a seminar titled “Parasitic pretender: are rhizocephalan-infected shrimp still shrimp?" Zoom linkClick here for more information.

Accessibility Basics for the Web: Learn how to make websites accessible to people with disabilities. We'll also discuss the OSU policy on Information Technology Accessibility. All are welcome; employees with website responsibilities are encouraged if they have not attended yet. Register for a session, offered April 29.

With Love for Us: A BIPOC Community Care Session for Students Offered by Stronghold. This session will focus on the lived experiences of Black, Indigenous, People of Color, including individuals who identify with Mixed ethnic/racial heritage, discussed in a community with other BIPOC to learn and heal together. In this space, we will intentionally center our own lived experiences. Our time together emphasizes and prioritizes relationship, allows presence for self and others, enables deep listening and offers mutual support. BIPOC affinity space allows us to drop in with one another, recognize our shared, complex and multi-faceted experiences and build upon and fortify our inherent dignity and resilience. Thursday, April 29, 4-6 p.m. Registration required: beav.es/JKu. For accommodations related to a disability, please email [email protected]. These sessions are being sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs Priority Steering Committee.

Register for the virtual Ecampus Faculty Forum: Join hundreds of your OSU peers to discuss online teaching excellence, innovative teaching methods and faculty experiences in online course development. Held May 4-5 online via Zoom, the Faculty Forum will showcase faculty members sharing their expertise in interactive panel presentations. Session topics include online lab work, inclusive student supports and establishing your presence while teaching at a distance. Events on May 4 and 5 will begin at noon PT. View the agenda and register today.

Distinguished professors: OSU’s 2021 University Distinguished Professors will deliver Zoom lectures on their scholarship. Richard Settersten, University Distinguished Professor of Human Development will give a lecture on May 5 at 5:30 p.m. (register here) and Julia Jones, University Distinguished Professor of Geography will give a lecture on May 6 at 5:30 p.m. (register here). The title of University Distinguished Professor is awarded to current OSU faculty members who have achieved national and international distinction for their contributions in research and creative work, teaching and mentoring, public engagement, and service. Professors Jones and Settersten are outstanding examples of OSU’s highest academic honor.

OSU Design Network Entrepreneurial Design webcast May 12: Beaver Nation is invited to hear from a panel of inspirational thought leaders as they honor the achievements and work of designers and creators. You will also enjoy the opportunity to network with fellow design industry professionals, students and alumni in design of all levels while learning how OSUDN supports and connects the Beaver creative community. Register here to save your seat for this motivational event.

Bringing social justice issues into the limelight — May 19 Webcast: Stories connect us and open eyes to new perspectives. Sheila Daniels, ’92, has brought social justice issues to audiences as a theater director and teacher in the Seattle area for over 25 years. Learn about her mindful show selection and directing processes and what it’s like to bring important stories to life onstage. College of Liberal Arts Professor Susan Shaw sits down with Daniels on May 19 at 5 p.m. PT. Join the conversation at osualum.com/Changemakers.

Building trust and access in Oregon’s social services — June 23: For communities that have been historically underserved or harmed by federal policies and services, building trust comes first. As program equity manager for the Oregon Department of Human Services, Rebecca Arce, MPP ’14, helps build relationships that create more equitable and accessible social services for all Oregonians. Join her in conversation with College of Liberal Arts Professor Susan Shaw on June 23 at 5 p.m. PT. Register at osualum.com/Changemakers.

Take Note

Deadline Extended for 2021-2022 Oregon Sea Grant Industry Fellowship: The Oregon Sea Grant and the Oregon Applied Sustainability Experience (OASE) are soliciting applications for the 2021-2022 Environmental and Sustainability Program Coordinator (ESPC) fellowship with The Tofurky Company. This nearly year-long opportunity is open to recent graduates. It offers hands-on experience in the research, design and implementation of an environmental management system and the beginnings of a sustainability program. Full details at the Oregon Sea Grant Scholars website. Deadline extended to April 30.

OSU Exemplary Employee Award nominations are open now through May 31. This award recognizes work performance and service which goes above and beyond the standard expectations held for professional faculty and classified staff. One classified and one professional faculty employee will be honored at the University Day ceremonies with the presentation of a plaque and cash award of $500.00 each. Please click here to learn about the nomination process and criteria.

Inclusive Excellence@OSU 2021 Fellowship Deadline Coming Up: Are you interested in improving your teaching, helping your students feel like they belong in STEM and connecting with a vibrant community of STEM faculty like you? Each year, IE@OSU welcomes a cohort of up to 20 STEM faculty from OSU, Linn-Benton and Lane Community Colleges to participate in a year-long fellowship. We are now accepting applications for Fellows for the 2021-2022 cohort. Click here for application and more info. Deadline to apply is May 3.

New Impact Report for OSU Libraries and Press is available: OSU Libraries and Press do a wide array of amazing stuff, and our annual Impact Report highlights the challenges and the accomplishments of the previous year. Read the Impact Report for 2019-20 at library.oregonstate.edu/file/2019-2020libraryimpactreportpdf

Award nominations: The Hattie Redmond Women & Gender Center invites nominations for our annual awards. There are three award categories: Women of Achievement Award, AYA Award, and Student Leader Award. Nominations close on Monday, May 3. Information about each award and the nomination process can be found at: https://beav.es/3Zu.

CFP: 2021-2022 Humanities Research Clusters. The OSU Center for the Humanities invites proposals for 2021-2022 interdisciplinary research clusters. This program offers scholars with expertise in different fields the opportunity to explore a topic of shared interest in common and in depth. Deadline: Tuesday, June 1, 5 p.m. More information and application instructions are available online at: https://humanities.oregonstate.edu/research-clusters.

OSU Community HubFree platform for Beavers to connect, learn and share. Introduce yourself and get to know other Oregon State students and employees through this new resource; ask questions to your peers about child care, caregiving, family events, community resources; and join interest groups to connect with those who share similar professional interests and experiences. For more information, contact the Family Resource Center at [email protected].

STEM Academy: STEM Academy is hosting a broad range of STEM Summer Day Camps from mid-June through early August for students who will be entering 3rd-12th grades in the fall of 2021. Registration for the summer program is open. Topics include: transportation, coding, invention, engineering, computer graphics and modeling, cybersecurity, biochemistry, computational biology, powered machines, Lego robotics, wildlife science, and the computational mystery of board games. For more information or to register online, please visit http://stemacademy.oregonstate.edu. For questions, call 541-737-8139 or email [email protected]. Needs-based scholarships available for all camps. 

OSU ADA30 Celebratory Symposium: Registration is now open. The symposium is the culmination of a year-long celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act at Oregon State University. This symposium combines poster and paper sessions with community-oriented workshops and facilitated discussions to create opportunities for dialogue across spheres of experience. This is a digital event that will be held on Zoom May 4-27. This symposium is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Visit the OSU ADA30 Blog for more information about symposium accessibility, registration and sessions.

Marine Studies Initiative Photo Contest: Highlight the new Marine Studies degree, which focuses on the relationship between people and the marine environment, by submitting an original photo for our photo contest. Submit at beav.es/Jj4. Must be an OSU student. Three photos can be submitted per person. Winner will receive two tickets to the Oregon Coast Aquarium and be featured on MSI socials, website and newsletter. 

Dam Proud Day OSUAA Board Scholarship: With matching gifts from the OSU Alumni Association Board of Directors on Dam Proud Day, a new scholarship to support students experiencing severe financial need is being created. Scholarships reduce financial burdens and allow students to focus their time on their studies and activities. “I've had the freedom and opportunity to explore my interests, both academic and personal, and to grow as a student and person,” a past OSUAA scholarship recipient said. On April 28, make a gift to the OSUAA Board Scholarship and show you’re Dam Proud of our students. bit.ly/OSUAA-DPD.

Protect Yourself from Stimulus Payment Scams: With the upcoming release of stimulus payments, scammers are busy trying to get your money and personal information. If they get your personal information, they can steal your identity and continue to commit crimes against you. Protect yourself by learning how they operate and how you can avoid becoming a victim at https://www.cisecurity.org/newsletter/dont-be-frivolous-with-your-stimulus/. This message brought to you by the OSU Office of Information Security.

Applications for PCOSW scholarships and event co-sponsorships for summer and fall term projects are now being accepted. The President’s Commission on the Status of Women provides funding to faculty, students, and staff who are pursuing professional development, research, outreach or creative projects related to women’s issues. Scholarships average $300 and are paid by reimbursement. Applications are due Friday, April 30. Visit https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/pcosw/funding-opportunities for detailed guidelines, qualification requirements, and application links. Questions? Contact [email protected].

Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2021 University Mentoring and Professional Development Award. This award, presented annually at University Day, recognizes any classified, professional faculty or faculty member who excels in mentoring, supporting and encouraging OSU employees, especially women and those from under-represented groups or non-traditional careers, and making available to them opportunities for professional, educational and personal development. 2021 President’s Commission on the Status of Women believes that mentoring and development are critical to excellent performance and employee satisfaction. The award offers a way of commending individuals who support the learning environment for OSU employees. For more information and a list of past recipients: https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/pcosw/funding-opportunities. Nominations are due May 4. Questions? Contact [email protected].

Noise control: 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.

Legislative Scholars Program: The OSU Legislative Scholars Program enables students to learn about, and engage in, current public policy issues while also increasing student advocacy in the Oregon State Legislature. We are actively seeking the participation of historically marginalized, under-represented and STEM students who are interested in engaging in the political process. The program is open to undergraduate students attending Corvallis, Cascades and Ecampus, with a preference for students who are in their third and fourth years. Students may enroll for 2 credits/quarter which may qualify for majors across campus. Students may also chose to enroll for the non-credit/tuition-free option that appears on their transcripts. Fall enrollment will be limited to 50 students. Application deadline: Friday, April 30. For information about how to apply: How to Apply to the Program. If you have questions or would like more information contact the program director: [email protected].

UPDATED! Apply for the $5k Innovation Day Award by April 30: 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 April 28 “Innovation to Market” virtual event is required to be eligible to submit. More information is here: https://lnkd.in/g9eCCDA.

Traffic and Maintenance

Washington Way: For work related to Pacific Power system upgrades, the multi-use path along SW Washington Way will be temporarily closed between 30th Street and 35th Street for electrical work being performed by Pacific Power. A detour will be in place (view detour map). Work is scheduled to start on Monday, April 26 and continue through Friday, April 30.

Southwest Washington Way: For work related to Pacific Power system upgrades, Pacific Power will perform electrical trenching and drilling work from Monday, April 19 through Monday, May 31. Electrical trenching and drilling work will start at the intersection of 35th Street and SW Washington Way on Monday, April 19, with work occurring on both sides of SW Washington Way between 35th Street and 30th Street through the end of May (view map). Work will progress from west to east along SW Washington Way. This work supports Pacific Power’s power infrastructure and prepares for future upgrades to SW Washington Way.

Weather

“Being good is easy, what is difficult is being just.” ~ Victor Hugo

Corvallis: Mostly sunny, high of 76, low of 43. Partly sunny tomorrow.

Central Oregon: Mostly sunny, high of 70, low of 41. Partly sunny tomorrow.

Newport: Mostly sunny today, high of 67, low of 43. Partly sunny tomorrow.

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