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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.
Oregon State University plans to strengthen its partnership with Eastern Oregon University and expand opportunities for rangeland research, classes and field studies.
New Oregon State University research shows that warm-water habitats can be critically important for the survival of cold-water fish such as trout and salmon. (see also Phys.org)
We get the story in a visit with Sylvia Yamada from Oregon State University, Shon Schooler from the South Slough Reserve, and Sara Stansbury from the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology.
Alternative-energy research at Oregon State University is charting a path toward the mass adoption of clean cars powered by direct-ethanol fuel cells. (see also The Engineer, The Driven)
Graf Hall on the Oregon State University campus was evacuated around 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30 after a report of smoke in the building. Upon further investigation from the Corvallis Fire Department, it was determined that there was no smoke nor fire in the building.
In full color: Jennifer Sargent, director, Laboratory Animal Resources Center, says, “I had just come back from a conference and I was greeted by the large maple out front of our home in full autumn color.” Don't forget to follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/osutoday1/.
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Thinking ahead to Winter ‘22? Do your students struggle with subject-specific research? Research guides are curated lists of library databases and other resources organized by discipline or purpose. You can browse through the guides or contact your liaison librarian if you need a specific guide for your assignment.
Oregon State Jazz Ensemble Fall Concert: Ryan Biesack directs the band in a live, in-person concert of music by Stevie Wonder, Ellen Rowe, Soundgarden, Charles Mingus, Chick Dorea, Count Basie and more. Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Union Ballroom. Free, open to all. Please come prepared to show a valid OSU ID card, or, proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test plus a photo ID.
Fall Guitar Concert: Cameron O’Connor leads the OSU Guitar Ensemble in concert performing the music of Joe Hisaishi (selections from “Kikujiro” Tchaikovsky), as well as Leo Brouwer’s aleatoric masterwork, “Cuban Landscape with Rain.” Wednesday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m., in Community Hall Room 303. Free. Must show a valid OSU ID card, or proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test from within three days and a photo ID.
NEW! Music à la Carte: University Chorale. Oregon State University's choral conducting lab choir, University Chorale, presents a fall 2021 concert live from the Memorial Union Lounge. Features works prepared with the choir by eight student conductors. Friday, Dec. 3 at noon. Free. OSU students, faculty, and staff may attend in person. Those off campus are asked to view the livestream at: https://youtu.be/J80zu2xsA0Q.
NEW! University Budget Committee: The Committee will meet this Friday, Dec. 3 from 2-3:30 p.m. via Zoom. The UBC is OSU’s advisory body to the Provost for recommendations on tuition rates, budget priorities, and budget policies. The committee will discuss projections and planning relevant to developing budget and tuition recommendations for 2022-23. If you are interested in joining as an observer, register for the webinar here.
NEW! Afternoon Concert: OSU Chamber Winds, directed by Erik Leung. Open to OSU students, faculty and staff. Friday, Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. in the Memorial Union Lounge. Free. Those off campus may view the livestream at: https://youtu.be/dboQjRxjoMI
NEW! Southern California Regional Connections Dec. 8: Need help adjusting to the new normal? The OSU Alumni Association invites alumni, students and friends in Southern California to the next free virtual Regional Connections event, Wednesday, Dec. 8, at 5:30 p.m. Share your experiences, network and connect. Register and find additional resources at ForOregonState.org/Regional-Networks.
Songwriters in the Round Showcase: Join OSU Songwriters in the Round for an evening of original music created by OSU students, faculty and community members. Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m. Calapooia Brewing, 140 NE Hill St., Albany. Venue requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination for entry to this event.
Incidental Fee Deliberations; Final Votes. The Student Fee Committee (SFC) is currently deliberating over the budget proposals received from the eight fee-funded units. Drop by MU 49 Horizon Room to learn more and provide your valuable feedback about what programs and services you want funded next year during the final meeting Dec. 3, 3-6 p.m. (Zoom). Submit questions & feedback through this form.
Launch Academy Final Round Competition: Join us Dec. 3, from 3-5 p.m. virtually (register online) or in-person (Austin Hall 100) to watch OSU’s top teams pitch for prizes. Finalist teams include: Baysal Productions, led by Alihan Baysal; Knewt Auto Vision, led by Cassidy Hughes; Day by DAE, led by Dari Edwards; WxH, led by Austin Lally; Howling Hounds Coffee Roasters, led by Reid Burford; and HazAdapt, led by Virginia Katz.
Memorial gathering in honor of T. Darrah Thomas: Family, friends and colleagues of Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Chemistry T. Darrah Thomas will gather in LPSC 402 on Dec. 7 from 2-4 p.m. There will be a Zoom session open for those not able to attend in person. RSVP if you are able to join on campus, or get Zoom access details here: [email protected].
Northern California Regional Connections Dec. 7: Get help building your network in these challenging times. The OSU Alumni Association invites alumni, students and friends in Northern California to the next free virtual Regional Connections event, Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 5:30 p.m. Register at ForOregonState.org/Regional-Networks.
Board of Trustees: The OSU Board of Trustees will meet Dec. 10, 8 a.m. to noon. Trustees will consider an update to the proposed presidential search timeline and process; elect board officers and consider the appointment of the board secretary. The board will hear a progress report from the Office of Audit, Risk and Compliance; consider the 2022 work plan for the Executive & Audit Committee; and consider a capital project related to the Reser Stadium videoboard. The board also will hear an update on university public safety efforts and receive reports on all hazards planning, compliance and ethics, and from the Office of General Counsel. The board meeting agenda and materials will be posted as they are available at http://oregonstate.edu/leadership/trustees/meetings. For special accommodations, contact 541-737-3449 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance.
NEW! University Budget Conversation: The Office of Budget and Resource Planning will hold a University Budget Conversation via Zoom Dec. 2, noon to 1 p.m. This week’s topic is "All About Facilities and Administrative (Indirect) Costs.” The initial 15 minutes is spent on presentation of the topic, followed by discussion and Q&A. To register, click here. More information is on the website or contact Sherm Bloomer.
NEW! FYI Friday – Food Insecurity on Campus: Food insecurity is a significant issue on college campuses, impacting students’ physical and mental health as well as academic success. Learn about the problem of food insecurity on campus, resources that are currently available and how you can help. Dec. 3, 11 a.m. to noon via Zoom. Registration required.
NEW! College of Public Health and Human Sciences Friday Research Seminar: Penny Gordon-Larsen, Carla Smith Chamblee Distinguished Professor of Global Nutrition, Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, presents “The integration of biology, behavior and environment in relation to obesity and its consequences.” Dec. 3, 1-2 p.m. HFC 115 and online. Learn more on the college website.
BioResource Research seminar: Wilfrido Raymundo, BS BioResource Research, Biotechnology Option, will present, “MatTek™ EpiIntestinal™ a 3D Small Intestine Epithelial Cell Culture Model For Screening in Dietary Chemoprevention Studies Treated with Benzo[a]pyrene,” Dec. 2, 10 a.m., via Zoom: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/93702619494?pwd=UWxaTVNUSVRYTnQvQXVNeVQrTUNMUT09.
TRIAD: The next TRIAD program is Dec. 2 at noon: Luhui Whitebear, assistant director, Native American Longhouse Eena Haws, “The #MMIW Movement (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women) and addressing this crisis.” Zoom link: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/97188719034?pwd=MGE2YjNYUC9qQjVIWGxnZUVKMi9qQT09.
Karla Jarecke: Ph. D. defense. Karla Jarecke will present her dissertation, “Spatial Patterns of Soil Moisture and the Relative Importance of Atmospheric Water Demand Versus Soil Moisture Availability in Limiting Late-summer Growth of Douglas-fir Under a Changing Climate,” Dec. 2, 2 p.m., in Richardson 107 and via Zoom. Contact [email protected] to receive the Zoom link
HMSC Research Seminar: KC Bierlich, a postdoctoral scholar with the Marine Mammal Institute’s Geospatial Ecology of Marine Megafauna (GEMM) Lab at Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center will be giving a seminar titled “Incorporating uncertainty associated with drone-based measurements to better monitor the health of whales,” Dec. 2, 3:30 p.m., via Zoom link. Click here for more information.
Women of Color discussion: The AYA Women of Color Initiative at the Hattie Redmond Women and Gender is teaming up with Shaznin Daruwalla and Chanale Propst from Counseling & Psychological Services to host this discussion group for women of color on campus to be able to talk about academics and personal life. Discussions happen at the HRWGC on Dec. 2, from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Department of Botany & Plant Pathology Fall Seminar Series: “Plant Biology on the International Space Station” presented by Simon Gilroy of University of Wisconsin-Madison, Dec. 2, 4 p.m. via Zoom. For complete schedule visit the BPP Seminar website.
Economy and Climate Change: How can our investments make a difference? The Corvallis-Albany League of Women Voters' Climate Change Committee is hosting a program on "Socially Responsible Investing," featuring three speakers. A question-and-answer period will follow. Panelists include author Robert Devine, Professor Jennifer Alix-Garcia and sustainable investing advisor Kristen Taylor. Dec. 2, 6 p.m. Registration: https://lwv.corvallis.or.us/events/.
Navigating Workplace Conflict Workshop in Corvallis: Developed by University Ombudsperson and conflict management expert Sue Theiss, this workshop focuses on essential elements of managing interpersonal, small group and organizational conflict. Participants will have a good understanding of how to navigate conflict and the tools to help you create real change through inclusive processes. Dec. 16. Register at https://workspace.oregonstate.edu/certificate/navigating-conflict.
Research Symposium: Celebrating Environmental and Molecular Toxicology Current Research and Outstanding Alumni. Featuring scientific presentations by EMT alumni from various sectors and current faculty, postdoctoral scholars and graduate students. Join us to network and ask questions during the scientific/career panel. The symposium is Jan. 25, 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in the MU Horizon Room. Register by Dec. 17.
EXTENDED! Call for Applications: Career Champions Program. Applications for the winter 2022 Career Champions program for teaching faculty and instructors are now being accepted. The Career Champions program provides faculty and instructors with tangible ways to incorporate career connection into the classroom, while advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. More information can be found on the Center for Teaching and Learning website. Direct questions to Brenna Gomez or Brandi Fuhrman. Complete the application form by Dec. 3.
NEW! Valley Library update: Valley Library’s first floor book stacks are now open for browsing and study for Dead and Finals week. The work happening on the first floor is part of a major collections and storage project. In the last year, staff has physically moved more than one million items, and the project is still going on. A majority of the spaces – including almost all of the study rooms and spaces – are now free to use as of Nov. 30. The first floor is the Valley Library’s Silent Floor. Due to the ongoing work being done in the stack ranges, we will not be able to guarantee silence during normal business hours, but after 6 p.m., this floor will once again be silent.
NEW! Apply for FY22 PCOSW scholarship and project funding: The President’s Commission on the Status of Women invites applications for funding to faculty, students and staff who are pursuing professional development, research or other opportunities that support PCOSW’s mission. Apply by Friday, Feb. 4. Visit https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/pcosw/funding-opportunities for detailed guidelines, qualification requirements and application link. Questions? Contact [email protected].
NEW! MLK awards: Nominations are due by Dec. 3 for the 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Awards, honoring OSU community members who exemplify qualities of service and selflessness. This year, nominations will be accepted for four awards – the Phyllis S. Lee Award, the Frances Dancy Hooks Award, the Oscar Humberto Montemayor Award and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alumni Legacy Award. More information about all four awards is available on the 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Awards website. For questions, contact [email protected] or 541-737-1063.
Human-robot interaction: The Human-Machine Teaming Laboratory in OSU's Collaborative Robotics and Intelligent Systems Institute is conducting a research experiment to study human-robot interaction for simulated supervisor-based environments. Participants will complete a series of tasks that require controlling and monitoring a simulated remotely-piloted vehicle and will complete anonymous questionnaires. The experiment requires participants to complete one two-hour session. Participants who complete the entire evaluation will receive $30. For requirements and more information: contact Prakash Baskaran at [email protected].
This IS Kalapuyan Land Exhibit: This IS Kalapuyan Land exhibit is now on display on the second floor of the Valley Library in the lobby and the Learning Commons. This display was curated by Steph Littlebird Fogel from Five Oaks Museum. For more information, please visit our LibGuide at: beav.es/Kalapuyan-Land-Exhibit and https://fiveoaksmuseum.org/exhibit/this-is-kalapuyan-land/.
Monthly Emergency Preparedness Topic: Flooding. Flooding occurs in Oregon due to our seasonal rainfall, summer fires, melting snow, new development and levees/dams. All influence how water is absorbed or directed downstream. Areas that have not flooded in the past may flood now due to changes that occurred somewhere else and caused a change in how the ground interacts with the water. https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/flood
OSU Press Holiday Sale: From now through the end of the year, get 30% off and free shipping on all OSU Press books when you purchase directly through the OSU Press website. Visit http://osupress.oregonstate.edu to explore new releases and old favorites. Enter the promo code 21HOLIDAY at checkout to receive the discount. Expires Dec. 31. Books are not available for local pickup.
COVID-19 testing: Oregon State University, in collaboration with Willamette Valley Toxicology (WVT), is providing on-site COVID-19 testing. OSU employees and students, regardless of vaccination status, are welcome to test at one of these locations: Corvallis: The LaSells Stewart Center: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Student Experience Center: Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Dec. 9-10, only the SEC location will be open. During Winter Break, only the SEC location will be open, and its hours will be limited to Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. WVT will provide testing over the break for travel purposes. Student Health Services will not be providing testing for travel purposes. (For staff wanting to get a test voluntarily, please make sure to register for a lab dash account prior to arrival: https://labdash.net/.) Bend: Ray Hall 302, Weeks of Nov. 29-Dec. 20: Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m.; Week of Dec. 27: No testing; Week of Jan. 3: Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m.
Fairbanks: As part of the Fairbanks Hall Renovation Project, utility work will be happening. The sidewalk between the Women’s Building and Fairbanks Hall is scheduled to be closed from Nov. 29 through Dec. 27 (view map). An area of the sidewalk/fire lane between Austin Hall and the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center will also be closed.
Reser Stadium lot: For work related to the Completing Reser Stadium project, the west area of the Reser Stadium lot (lot #3281) will be closed from Nov. 22 through Dec. 10. Exterior saw-cutting work is scheduled for an electrical reroute. An extended closure for the west area of the Reser Stadium lot is also scheduled starting Nov. 22 through June 15, 2023. The area will be used for a contractor job site and temporary storage space (view map).
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! Pipe and Steam Fitter: University Housing and Dining Services invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, Pipe and Steam Fitter position. Posting #P03285CT. Closes Dec. 6.
NEW! Help Center Technician: The University Human Resources (UHR) department at Oregon State University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month position. Posting #P04996UF. Full consideration Dec. 12. Closes Jan. 3.
“Winter is not a season, it's a celebration" ~ Anamika Mishra
Corvallis: Decreasing clouds today, high of 61, low of 45. Partly sunny Thursday.
Central Oregon: Sunny today, high of 65, low of 43. Partly sunny tomorrow.
Newport: Mostly sunny today, high of 60, low of 46. Partly sunny Thursday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
