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. 

 

Study: Oregon health reforms have reduced infant deaths (KTVZ)

Oregon’s unique health care delivery system for low-income patients is resulting in fewer infant deaths, according to a recent study by Oregon State University researchers. (see also Tillamook Headlight Herald)
 

Behavioral disorders in children tied to gut bacteria, OSU, UO study says (KGW)

 "Over the long run, if we're able to show that the microbiome does indeed drive the emergence of behavior then it suggests we may be able to modify, manipulate or manage the microbiome to help manage or control the development of behavior in children," said OSU microbiologist Dr. Thomas Sharpton. (see also NDTV FoodMetro Newspaper UK)
 

Impeachment: Mark Mason Show (iHeartRadio)

Oregon State University History Prof. Christopher McKnight Nichols first impressions of today’s trial – it’s reality TV.
 

Legalization has led to higher pot use among college students (Gazette-Times)

The most recent study, published last week in Addiction, featured the work of David Kerr of OSU’s College of Liberal Arts and Harold Bae of the College of Public Health and Human Sciences. It is the first study of college students to look broadly at multiple states that have legalized recreational marijuana and to go beyond the first year following legalization.


Where is your courage and decency? An open letter to Sen. Lamar Alexander from a childhood friend (Common Dreams)

An opinion piece from OSU professor emeritus of political science Richard Clinton.
 

Cat gets very dramatic when can of tuna is opened but tuna is denied (Time Magazine)

But don’t worry, a study published in March 2017 by scientists from Oregon State University determined that cats do in fact care about people more than food. Take comfort in that, cat owners.
 

Today's photo


MLK Keynote: OSU Associate Professor Qwo-Li Driskill sits down with activist and Executive Editor of Out magazine Raquel Willis to discuss activism and the works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., following Willis' keynote address in the La Sells Stewart Center. For a list of this year's award winners: https://today.oregonstate.edu/story/mlk-awards-2020 (photo: Theresa Hogue) 

Today

Student Privacy Compliance: Do you have questions on how to be sure you’re protecting student data? Join Allyson Dean, Communications, Research, and Policy Manager from the Office of the Registrar for an informational session on FERPA and student privacy. Wednesday, Jan. 22, 10-11 a.m., 202 Kidder Hall.

Untold Stories: Brother Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Alpha Man Experience: Little is shared publicly about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s contributions to his beloved fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated (the first African-American, intercollegiate, Greek-lettered fraternity). During this presentation, audience members will have an opportunity to hear some untold stories of Dr. King’s experiences as an Alpha Man, and learn about the many ways brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity are continuing to keep King’s dream alive. Jan. 22, 1-2:15 p.m., Student Experience Center 354. 

Afrofuturism: Speaking Justice workshop: Speaking Justice performers LiKWUiD and Willie Green of EllaMaeFlossie will lead a workshop on the topic of Afrofuturism. Jan. 22, 2-3:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Residence Hall Association and the Lonnie B. Harris Black Culture Center.

CGRB Seminar on Wednesday: The CGRB Seminar series will take place Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 3 p.m., in ALS 4001 with refreshments following. The event is free and open to the public. Our speaker for this seminar is Audrey Gasch. We hope to see you there.

Seminar: The 2020 Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation of Biodiversity (EECB) Seminar Series continues Wednesday with Joe Parker, who will be giving a talk titled “Convergent Evolution of a Social Symbiosis.” The talk is Wednesday from 4-5 p.m. in WITH 109. If you are unable to attend in person, remote access to this seminar is available at HTTPS://OREGONSTATE.ZOOM.US/J/565744050.

Wellness Nook Open House: Drop in and learn about OSU’s newest wellness resource. Jan. 22, 4-6 p.m. in MU 62. Refreshments will be served. For more information contact [email protected]

Center for Diversity & Inclusion Adopt-a-Month Kickoff Party: Until the end of February, the College of Engineering Center for Diversity & Inclusion is collecting donations for the HSRC’s “Adopt-a-Month” program to help fill in the gaps. We encourage students, faculty and staff to participate in doing their part to contribute with us as they are able. We are collecting donations for dorm-convenient foods: anything that can be prepared in a dorm room/shared kitchen such as top ramen, pop-tarts, granola bars, cereal, canned soup, etc.; and hygiene products: anything such as tampons/pads, deodorant, toothbrush/paste, socks, etc. To celebrate the beginning of this partnership, the Center for Diversity & Inclusion will be hosting a kickoff party featuring free food and activities. Jan. 22, 4-6 p.m. in Johnson 220. We will have collection boxes in Johnson 220 until the end of February. Click to RVSP here.

MLK Soul Force: Careers Through a Lens of Faith: MLK’s legacy fighting for justice — for civil rights, labor unions, the poor people’s campaign and against the Vietnam War — was largely fueled and sustained by his faith. Panelists will discuss how their work, like that of MLK, is inspired and sustained by their faith and religious, secular or spiritual identity. Jan. 22, 4:30-6 p.m., Westminster House, 101 NW 23rd St. Register here.

Art opening: "Found and Formed,” an exhibition of artwork by Brenda Mallory, will be on display Jan. 6-29 at the Fairbanks Gallery of Art at Oregon State University. The artist will give a gallery talk Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 4:30 p.m. The Portland-based artist works in mixed media sculpture, using a variety of materials, including cloth, fiber, beeswax and found objects. She creates multiple forms joined with crude hardware that imply tenuous connections or repairs. The gallery is located in Fairbanks Hall.

OSU Black Alumni and Friends Network Celebration of Community: The OSU Black Alumni and Friends Network and the OSU Alumni Association will host a celebration of community as they honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Jan. 22, 5:30-8 p.m., OSU Portland Center. Sponsored by the OSU Black Alumni and Friends Network and the Oregon State University Alumni Association. 

UPDATED! Speaking Justice: An evening of multimedia social justice performances, featuring student performers and LiKWUiD and Willie Green of EllaMaeFlossie. Jan. 22, 7-9 p.m., MU Lounge. Sponsored by the Residence Hall Association and the Lonnie B. Harris Black Culture Center. 

Events

NEW! Music à la Carte: Bernstein and Friends! presented by the Chintimini Brass perform Jan. 24, noon, in the MU Lounge.

NEW! Calculus the Musical: Come join Maththeater and OSU Math club for a night of song, dance, comedy, community and calculus. 'Calculus the Musical' will be playing Jan. 24 in Milam Hall Room 026, open to the public. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the show starts at 6 p.m. Get your tickets for free starting Tuesday, Jan. 21 from the Student Experience Center front desk or the science success center. More info at http://matheatre.com/live-shows/#calculus. Questions or comments: Math Club Email: [email protected]

NEW! McNerdicon 2020: Embrace your inner nerd at McNary Dining Center's annual McNerdicon! Cosplay encouraged at this celebration of all things geeky and nerdy, Friday, Jan. 24 from 8-11 p.m. Students, staff and guests are welcome. Enjoy free food and games, including Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars trivia, live-action Clue, giant Jenga, Nintendo, Pokemon Go and tabletop games. Guests can also enjoy caricatures, a photo booth and a chocolate fountain. For accommodations related to disabilities, please contact Katy Ahlvin at 541-737-1004 or [email protected].

NEW! Donna Cain Retirement: Procurement, Contracts and Materials Management (PCMM) invites you to a reception honoring Donna Cain who is retiring from OSU at the end of January. The reception will be held on Friday, Jan. 31, 1-3 p.m., MU Room 213. 

NEW! University-Community Forum: The forum “Open Streets Classroom: A University-Community Partnership for the Public Good” will take place on Feb. 27, noon to 4 p.m., at the main meeting room of the Corvallis-Benton County Library. At the event, faculty and students will join members of the wider Corvallis community to create community-university collaborations in the context of Open Streets Corvallis. For more information and to register go to https://openstreetscorvallis.org. This event is co-sponsored by the OSU Office of Institutional Diversity and the School of Language, Culture, and Society.

PFLA luncheon: The Professional Faculty Leadership Association (PFLA) and TRIAD invite you to attend the annual Winter Luncheon Jan. 23, noon to 1:30 p.m., at the LaSells Stewart Center, Giustina Gallery. The guest speaker will be Jason O’Brien, Oregon Master Naturalist Program Coordinator. Lunch will be provided by OSU Catering, and each attendee must register by Friday, Jan. 17. Cost is $15. For more information about the event and how to register, click here: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Usv2qyyFz9qqfH

OPEN Studio Series: Faculty Media Center: Experience the new Faculty Media Center. Drop in to learn about the FMC studios and get hands-on support with technology tools like Canvas, Kaltura and more. Bring a project, idea or simply your curiosity and work directly with Academic Technology’s experts. Join us from on Thursday afternoons from 2-3:30 p.m. in Kidder Hall 100. Learn more about the OPEN Studio Series.

OSUsed Store Public Sales: The OSUsed Store is open for its weekly public sales Tuesday 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Friday noon to 3 p.m. at 644 SW 13th. Personal purchases must be made during public sales. Staff may shop for their department 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. More information on our website.

Lectures, Workshops, Webinars

NEW! Berlin: Contemporary Art and Culture: Join professor Anna Fidler from the School of Arts and Communications for two weeks in Berlin, Germany from Aug 17-31, 2020. Students will have access to some of the most engaging art world experiences the city has to offer as the program coincides with the Berlin Art Biennial. While in Berlin, students will participate in a series of walks, talks, and tours and a hands-on art workshop co-taught by OSU Art Instructor Anna Fidler and Mira O'Brien of the Berlin Drawing Room. During this time students will use journaling, sketchbooks and collage as methods for learning about the city. Join the info session on Jan. 23 at 5 p.m. in Fairbanks Room 116. For more info contact: [email protected].

NEW! Academic Program Assessment Open Lab: Join APA staff for continued conversation about curriculum mapping, hands-on help with completing Annual Program Assessment Reporting, and support on related program assessment questions at an Open Lab, Friday, Jan. 24, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in Milam 215. Contact Tam Belknap [email protected] or Heath Henry [email protected] for more details.

NEW! OSU Anthropology Lecture Series: Geoffrey M. Smith, associate professor of archaeology at the University of Nevada Reno, will present “In Search of the Western Stemmed Tradition in the Oregon Outback” on Friday, Jan, 24, from noon to 12:50 p.m., in LINC 314. The lecture is free and open to all. For further information, please contact Shaozeng Zhang at [email protected].

NEW! Community health center talk: The College of Public Health and Human Sciences (CPHHS) presents “Does expansion of Community Health Centers reduce mental health emergencies?” by Associate Professor of Practice Tim Bruckner, Ph.D,. MPH, co-director of the Center for Population, Inequality and Policy at the University of California, Irvine. Friday, Jan. 24, 1-2 p.m., in HFC 115/Bray Leadership Conference Room. Co-sponsored by the CPHHS Health Policy and Management Program.

NEW! Oil Palms to Orangutans: Forest Conservation in Malaysian Borneo – upcoming info session: This faculty-led program will spend two weeks diving into wildlife conservation in Sabah, Malaysia, located on the island of Borneo and one of the world’s most biodiverse places. You will also explore community development, tourism, and oil palm production on the small and large scale. Info session on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 4-5 p.m., in Strand 160. Open to all majors.

NEW! Blended Learning Opportunity: All Corvallis teaching faculty are invited to apply to participate in the Center for Teaching and Learning’s Spring 2020 Hybrid Faculty Learning Community and redesign Corvallis on-campus courses as hybrid courses. Professional development funding provided. Proposals due Feb. 12. See the Call for Proposals. If you have questions or want to find out more about this opportunity, drop in to Milam 215 during any of the following times: Wed., Jan. 29, 10-10:30 a.m. or 3-3:30 p.m.; or Thurs., Feb. 6, at 10-10:30 a.m. or 3-3:30 p.m.; or email [email protected]

NEW! Tradition and Innovation in the Wood Construction Industry: A Journey in the Italian Alps – upcoming info session: This faculty-led program will spend two weeks exploring the long-standing forest management and wood architecture industries in Italy, with a focus on timber engineering and sustainable design, as well as local history, while set in the Dolomites, a UNESCO-listed mountain range. Info session on Friday, Jan. 31 from 2-3 p.m., in Richardson 115. Open to all majors.

Today’s quest for peace and justice: Despite a tense political climate and new existential threats, there is still an abundance of effort to manifest Dr. King’s legacy. As a group, we will explore this through the connection of local efforts to his 1964 “Quest for Peace and Justice” Nobel Prize lecture. Linda Marie Richards, of the School of History, Philosophy and Religion; and the Peace and Justice Strategies Office intern, Mahal Miles, will facilitate conversation on white technological supremacy and the need to abolish nuclear weapons as Dr. King directed. Jan. 23, 4-5 p.m., Native American Longhouse Eena Haws. 

LOCATION UPDATED! Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. shared reading and learning experience: To read the speeches and writings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is to appreciate the courage of his moral commitment and determination to achieve social justice for all people. During this shared reading and learning activity, participants will collectively read excerpts from “I Have a Dream: Writings and Speeches That Changed the World,” compiled by James Melvin Washington, and chronologically discuss pivotal points in Dr. King’s life. Jan. 23, 4-5 p.m., Waldo 120. Sponsored by the OSU Distinguished Scholars Initiative, Educational Opportunities Program and OSU NAACP Collegiate Chapter. 

Board of Trustees: The OSU Board will meet from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, in the Horizon Room of the Memorial Union. The board will consider the university’s 10-year business forecast, amendments to its conduct of board meetings policy, the election of board officers, and the board’s 2020 work plan. The board also will hear updates on the upcoming legislative session, implementation of Strategic Plan 4.0 and the university’s food insecurity initiatives. The board will hold an executive session pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(d) to conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to carry on labor negotiations. Committees of the board will meet from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23 and from 8-8:45 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 24 in the Horizon Room of the Memorial Union. The agendas and meeting materials will be posted as they are available at http://oregonstate.edu/leadership/trustees/meetings. For accommodations: (541) 737-3449 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance.

An evening with Boots Riley: The King Legacy Advisory Board and the Coalition of Graduate Employees are pleased to announce that Boots Riley will be this year’s keynote speaker to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and to celebrate the CGE’s 20th year as a recognized union for OSU workers. Boots Riley is a prominent black American rapper, producer, screenwriter, community organizer and director whose pro-labor feature “Sorry to Bother You” received universal acclaim from audiences and critics alike. Founder of the political hip-hop group The Coup, Boots’ radical roots were forged from a young age by way of the International Committee against Racism and the Progressive Labor Party. Jan, 24, 5-7 p.m., The LaSells Stewart Center. 

"Household Energy In Guatemala” 3-credit Field Course: Students from any major are invited to travel to Guatemala for 10 days in September 2020 to learn about the household energy poverty facing 40% of the world’s families and the technologies and policies that can help to address it, as part of the humanitarian engineering program. Multiple scholarships are available to cover the in-country course fees. An info session will be held Jan. 28, 5 p.m., Rogers 226. More details on the info session are here and details about the past course here. Contact the course leader Nordica MacCarty [email protected] with any questions.

Workshop: Blending Your Teaching with Instructional Media: Want to know how to create instructional media for your on-campus courses and to learn best practices of hybrid/flipped/blended design and teaching? CTL and Academic Technology invite you to explore the new Faculty Media Center. Learn how to make audio, video and other media, while beginning to plan an upcoming course in this 90-min. hands-on workshop. Refreshments provided. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 10 a.m. or 2 p.m., Kidder 100. Registration Info: Faculty Media Center

Core curriculum: The Core Curriculum for Current Supervisors and Managers training program, presented by the Office of Human Resources, is open for registration. Core Curriculum is a blended online/two-day classroom training program that strengthens knowledge and skills required for effective supervision and management at OSU. Multiple content experts from key offices will lead you through topics that address OSU policies, procedures and practices. The next program is scheduled for Feb. 10-11 with other options for spring term. Details and registration

Take Note

Nominate Students for the Catalyst Leadership Retreat: Do you know any student(s) who is looking to develop their leadership skills and capacity for creating change? Please nominate students to participate in the Catalyst Leadership Retreat on Saturday, Feb. 8 in the MU Horizon Room, through the Catalyst Nomination Form. Catalyst is a free, one-day immersive leadership experience for students interested in starting something extraordinary. Registration is now open and closes Jan. 31. For more info email [email protected]

Working with Students in Distress: Faculty and staff may be the first to notice a student is struggling and may be in the best position to reach out with care and concern. The Office of Student Life, in collaboration with Counseling and Psychological Services, developed a CARE folder, which is intended to provide you with resources and referral information that we hope you find valuable. Simply click on this link and you will be directed to login to Box to access these resources. We recommend you bookmark this link for easy access on your phone, laptop or tablet.

Mindful @ Oregon State University is an e-newsletter that delivers a weekly care package of mindfulness tips, resources and events to your inbox. Curated by CAPS staff, the newsletter features a weekly guided meditation, learn more section, mindfulness challenge, OSU mindfulness event calendar and crowd-sourced knowledge and recommendations. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/mindfulOSU

Clara L. Simerville Award for International Education  Accepting Nominations: Award is given in honor of Clara Simerville, professor emeritus of International Education and Foreign Student Counselor from 1955-1970 and will be presented at the Student Awards Recognition Dinner. The recipient must be a full‐time, degree-seeking, OSU undergraduate or graduate student (U.S. or international) who has voluntarily contributed to cross‐cultural understanding either through personal relationships, research and scholarship, or involvement in campus or community organizations. Deadline: Feb. 15. Nomination form: https://forms.gle/JeFXGPxT9gGzvCTH9 For more information, please email [email protected].

Jobs

This email only lists new or recently updated job postings. For a full list of current job postings for OSU Today, go to: https://today.oregonstate.edu/email/jobs

To apply for the below positions, visit  jobs.oregonstate.edu unless otherwise specified.

NEW! Diversity Learning Assistant: Are you a student who is committed to social justice? Do you want to help make Oregon State a more welcoming place? Apply to be a Diversity Learning Assistant with University Housing & Dining Services. Compensation for DLAs includes a furnished residence hall room on the Oregon State Corvallis campus for fall, winter, and spring terms; a student staff meal plan; and a monetary stipend per term. Closes Feb. 2. To apply: uhds.link/makeanimpact 

NEW! Facilities and Office Technician: The OSU Foundation seeks a Facilities and Office Technician. This position is responsible for general maintenance and coordinating assigned tasks/projects for the Foundation’s Corvallis office and grounds. To apply: https://app.jobvite.com/j?cj=ox8Xbfwx&s=OSU_Today For more information contact Jason Thomas 541-737-8842 or [email protected]

Weather

"The funny thing about history is that we imagine that people didn't laugh in the old days, but of course they did, at stupid things." ~ Monty Python founding member Terry Jones, who died last night.

Corvallis: Rain and breezy today, high of 50, low of 45. Rain tomorrow.

Central Oregon: Rain and snow likely today, high of 42, low of 38. Chance of rain tomorrow.

Newport: Rain and breezy today, high of 51, low of 48. Heavy rain and breezy tomorrow.

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