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.
 

New book advises parents on creating compassion in kids (KGW)

Author Shauna Tominey (OSU) describes essential conversations to have with young children.
 

Winter is the time to prune blueberries in Oregon (Oregonian)

The best time to prune is from January to early-March during the dormant period, advises Bernadine Strik, berry crops specialist with Oregon State University Extension Service.
 

'Silent slip' along fault line serves as prelude to big quakes, research suggests (R&D Magazine)

Big earthquakes appear to follow a brief episode of "shallow mantle creep" and "seismic swarms," suggests new research at Oregon State University that offers an explanation for the foreshocks observed prior to large temblors. (see also Daily Mail)
 

Decade of heavy storms has helped Northwest glaciers, but don't expect that to last, study shows(Seattle-Times)

“There have been changes in the atmospheric circulation that have brought more moisture into the western U.S., and particularly the Pacific Northwest, that has offset much of the decrease of snowpack,” said Nick Siler, an assistant professor of atmospheric science at Oregon State University and the report’s lead author. “Climate models don’t simulate anything like these changes we’ve seen over the last 35 years.”
 

Gemologist finds insect trapped in opal instead of amber (Gizmodo)

Meanwhile, well-known American entomologist George Poinar Jr. from Oregon State University remained cautious. He found the specimen “interesting,” but wanted to wait for an entomologist’s opinion before offering any further comment without examining the object himself.
 

Oregon hazelnut grower named Nut Grower's Society Grower of the Year (Capital Press)

On Jan. 17, the Nut Grower's Society — a membership group representing the Oregon Hazelnut Industry — met for its annual winter meeting at Oregon State University in Corvallis, and named Glaser, 72, the Grower of the Year for 2018.
 

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Flying high over campus: This undated, pre-drone photo of the Corvallis campus shows some familiar buildings, but others are conspicuously absent. Is your building there?

Today

OSU-Cascades board: The Oregon State University-Cascades Advocacy and Advisory Board will meet on Jan. 23. The meeting will provide updates on strategic initiatives at the campus, including long-range development planning, community relations, academic programs and student success. The meeting will take place from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Obsidian Hall, Room 210, on the OSU-Cascades campus in Bend. The board meeting is open to the public. For information visit osucascades.edu/leadership/advocacy-and-advisory-board or contact [email protected] or 541-322-3100.

NEW! One Snap, Get SNAP: The Human Services Resource Center and Center for Civic Engagement are hosting SNAP experts all day on campus to answer questions about SNAP and eligibility. Participants can fill out an online application at the event. Food provided. Jan. 23, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., SEC 112. Contact: [email protected] for questions or DAS accommodations.

Untold Stories: Brother Martin Luther King, Jr. – The Alpha Man: The Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s contributions to his beloved fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., are often left alongside the margins. The presentation will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 23, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Student Experience Center 354. You’ll have an opportunity to hear untold stories of King as an active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., engage with members of the fraternity and hear how members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. are keeping the dream alive.

Dr. King’s Legacy Lives On: Student Activism at OSU: A panel of OSU student activists will highlight recent experiences of Oregon State University students leveraging their voices to initiate change on campus. The student panel represents diversity across time, strategy and social justice issues. This moderated panel will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 23, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Student Experience Center lobby.

Bioinformatics Users Group (BUG): “In silico model for mining the cis-regulatory determinants of tissue-specific gene expression, i.e., Machine Learning to figure out how genes turn on and off.” Molly Megraw (Botany & Plant Pathology), Wednesday, Jan 23, noon in ALS 3005. BUG consists of life scientists, bioinformaticians, computer scientists, mathematicians, engineers, statisticians, and researchers of all types who meet to discuss topics related to these fields of study. Meetings are generally informal, consisting of discussions, interactive talks, or short workshops. All are welcome. No experience needed to participate. For additional information, see https://cgrb.oregonstate.edu/bug

WRGP Water Resources Engineering Winter Seminar Series: Gerrad Jones, Oregon State University Biological and Ecological Engineering, will present “Environmental Change Drives Global Soil Element Fluxes” on Wednesday, Jan. 23, from noon to 1 p.m. in STAG 111. Free and open to the public.

Ecampus Teaching Online - Pedagogical Seminars (TOPS): If you are an advanced online faculty member or Ecampus adviser, take part in 30-minute virtual seminars over lunch where you can learn about, discuss and consider practical applications for emerging strategies and ideas in online education. Seminars run on Wednesdays from 12:15-12:45 p.m., and the first session on Jan. 23 will cover "Brain Science, Neuromyths, and Online Learning." Registration required to obtain the web-conference link.

NEW! Speaking Justice Workshop: Kavi Ade, Speaking Justice featured artist, will facilitate the workshop “Leading While Dreaming” on Wednesday, Jan. 23, at 2 p.m. at the Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center. Participants will examine the work of contemporary musicians and poets to discuss the role of art in the pursuit of social justice. For more information, visit the Speaking Justice event page.

NEW! Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology lecture: Jessica Metcalf from Princeton University will speak on, “Evolution of Sex Differences when Immunity is Dangerous.” Jan. 23, 3 p.m, Withycombe 109.

NEW! Speech Communication Colloquium series: Igor Ristic, Speech Communication instructor, will present his research on "International Students’ Adaptation: How Communication, Friendships, and Identity Influence Attitudes About Americans.”  Friday Jan. 23, from 4 to 5 p.m. in STAG 113. Light snacks/refreshments provided. 

Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story Documentary & Discussion Episode: Justice for George: Facilitated by José-Antonio Orosco, professor of Philosophy. Helmed by executive producer Shawn Carter (aka Jay-Z), "Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story" examines the life and legacy of Trayvon Martin. The six-part, unscripted documentary series looks at one of the most talked-about and controversial events of the last decade, including the worldwide Black Lives Matter movement that grew after Martin’s death. Viewings are free and will be followed by a moderated discussion. Wednesday, Jan. 23, 4-5:30 p.m., Learning Innovation Center 228

Circle of Support: The Survivor Advocacy & Resource Center and Counseling & Psychological Services are hosting a weekly free and confidential support group for student survivors of interpersonal violence (sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking, and sexual harassment) on Wednesdays, 4 to 5:30 p.m., in Plageman Building 311. For more information, contact SARC at [email protected] or 541-737-2030.

UPDATED! Speaking Justice Performance: Join us to celebrate MLK week with spoken word performances from the OSU community and featured artist Kavi Ade. Performance will take place Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Union Lounge. Free and open to the public. For information, visit the Speaking Justice event page.

Upcoming Events

NEW! Music a la Carte: Sunghee Kim (piano) and Jessica Lambert (violin). Works by Franck and more. Friday, Jan. 25, at noon. Memorial Union Lounge, free.

NEW! The Oregon Symphony — SAC presents the Oregon Symphony in Corvallis Jan. 25, beginning at 8 p.m. in The LaSells Stewart Center. Markus Stenz conducts the Beethoven Symphony No. 1, Arvo Part’s “Fratres” and Schumann’s Symphony No. 3, “Rhenish.” Note: Childcare is available (pre-registration and fee required) through OSU KidSpirit’s Adult Nite Out program. Lumos wine and light food are available for purchase. Tickets are available here

NEW! Be Orange Wellness Challenge: Be the best version of yourself in 2019. OSU Faculty Staff Fitness is holding the third annual Be Orange Wellness Challenge starting Sunday, Jan. 27 for six weeks. Prizes include free classes, Nike products and more. For more information and to register, go to the Be Orange website: https://health.oregonstate.edu/beorange or contact Faculty Staff Fitness at 541-737-3222.

NEW! Out of the Darkness Campus Walk to Prevent Suicide: CAPS is coordinating the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Out of the Darkness Campus Walk for OSU. Save the date: Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., SEC Plaza. This will be the first campus walk in the state of Oregon. The goals of the Campus Walk event are to reduce stigma, educate about resources, support loss survivors and raise money for national and local suicide prevention. Consider joining as either a virtual or “IRL” (in real life) walker by visiting http://bit.ly/OSUoutofthedarkness. For more information, contact Tess Webster-Henry: [email protected]. Consider registering as a team captain and recruiting members of your department to participate.

PFLA Winter Luncheon: Professional Faculty Leadership Association (PFLA) invites you to attend the annual PFLA winter luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 24, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The LaSells Stewart Center Giustina Gallery, as well as a special invitation to all TRIAD members and guests. The OSU Staff Art Show is displayed in the Guistina Gallery and will be open for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy a catered lunch by OSU Catering showcasing new and favorite menu items. Guest speaker Helen Wilhelm, manager of “The Little Gallery” in Kidder Hall, School of Language, Culture and Society, will tell us about her process for organizing an art exhibit. Cost $15, RSVP at RSVP PFLA Winter Luncheon by Tuesday, Jan. 22.

OSUsed Store Public Sales: The OSUsed Store is open for its weekly public sales Friday noon to 3 p.m. at 644 S.W. 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

China Night: China Night at Oregon State is around the corner, just in time to celebrate the Lunar New Year. The event features various performances and food. Jan. 27, 5 p.m., LaSells Stewart Center. Tickets are $8 general admission and $5 for students, and are available at the Student Experience Center or https://www.universe.com/events/china-night-tickets-corvallis-3GNS46?ref=universe-discover.

Black Excellence 2019: The Lonnie B Harris Black Cultural center invites you to attend the 2019 Black Excellence Celebration, “The Great Gatsby.” The Black Excellence Celebration is an opportunity to acknowledge black faculty, staff, students and community members for the work and support they have shown to the BCC and the greater OSU community. This celebration will be Wednesday, Jan. 30 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Reser Stadium, Club Level. Click here to RSVP for the event. Registration will be open from now and until Wednesday, Jan. 23, at 5 p.m. For more information contact [email protected].

Water Battleship: A unique version of a childhood game will come to life on Feb. 9-10 at Oregon State University. Intramural Sports is hosting a “Water Battleship” game in the Dixon Recreation Center Pool, where four teams of three-to-four players battle against each other in canoes. Each team has buckets and a shield, and attempt to sink the other canoes by tossing water into opposing teams’ canoes. The event takes place at 2 p.m. Feb. 9 and 11 a.m. Feb. 10. Last Winter 2018 was the first time the competition was held, and organizers hope the public comes to watch the fun this year at the pool. For a sneak peek, see this promotional video from last year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tq4tC3W2y50 To speak with organizer Colby Schoniwitz, call 541-737-3569 or email [email protected].

MLK Celebration

NEW! OSU King’s Talk: OSU King's Talk invites members of the OSU community to publicly showcase the importance of King's contributions to creating a just society and world for all. Similar to a TED Talk, the chosen presenters for OSU King's Talk are welcome to use an array of creative mediums. This event is free and open to the public. It will take place on Friday, Jan. 25, from 3-5 p.m. in the MU Ballroom.

NEW! Higher Heights, Deeper Love: A Celebration of Gospel Music Remembering the love, leadership and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Friday, Jan 25, 7 p.m., Matthew Knight Arena, 1390 Villard St., Eugene. Co-sponsored with OSU.

Economic Justice: Carrying Forward MLK’s Poor People’s Campaign: An interactive workshop exploring King's values and vision for humanity. This workshop will take place on Thursday, Jan. 24, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Champinefu Lodge.

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – The College Student: Have you ever wondered what Martin Luther King, Jr. was like as a college student? This presentation will provide a glimpse of insight as to different curricular and co-curricular programs that King was involved in that would ultimately influence him to become one of the world’s greatest change agents for equality and justice for all.  Thursday, Jan, 24, 2–3 p.m., Native American Longhouse Eena Haws.

African Americans Against the Bomb: Linda Marie Richards will lead a discussion about human rights and the 2017 United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. She will provide an update on the progress for the treaty and share some of the arguments used in the past by leaders, including indigenous and African American leaders, to "ban the bomb." This discussion will be held on Thursday, Jan. 24, from 4-6 p.m., in the Special Collections and Archives Research Center – fifth floor Valley Library.

Black Alumni & Friends: MLK Celebration of Community: In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy, the Black Alumni & Friends Network invites African American and Black alumni and friends to reconnect and strengthen our bonds with each other and Oregon State. Join us for an opportunity to build and honor King and our community through spoken word and festivity. Thursday, Jan. 24, 5-8 p.m., OSU Portland Center, 555 S.W. Morrison St., Portland.

Healing and Resilience: A Space for Activists: The Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. denounced the three evils of poverty, racism and militarism. Students who engage in activism around these issues at any level can experience burnout and exhaustion. This event will offer a space for dialogue around the continued impact of the trauma of these structural forces, as well as an opportunity to engage in healing practices from various cultural traditions. The goal will be to help students strengthen the resilience needed to continue to engage in activism. As Audre Lorde said, "Caring for myself is no self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare." Thursday, Jan. 24, 5-7 p.m., Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center.

Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story Documentary & Discussion. Episode: The Burden of ProofFacilitated by Scott Vignos, assistant vice president, Strategic Diversity Initiatives. Helmed by executive producer Shawn Carter (aka Jay-Z), Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story examines the life and legacy of Trayvon Martin. The six-part, unscripted documentary series looks at one of the most talked-about and controversial events of the last decade, including the worldwide Black Lives Matter movement that grew after Martin's death. Viewings are free and will be followed by a moderated discussion. Watch one episode or all. Thursday, Jan 24, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Learning Innovation Center (LINC) 228.

Lectures, Workshops, Webinars

NEW! Forum for Vet Director Candidate: The Research Office is hosting an open campus forum for candidate, Jennifer Sargent, for the Attending Veterinarian/Laboratory Animal Resource Center interim director. The candidate will give a 20-minute presentation followed by Q&A. The forum will occur on Jan. 24 from 1-2 p.m. in the Asian Pacific Cultural Center.

NEW! Visiting Artists and Scholars Lecture Series — The School of Arts and Communication’s Visiting Artists and Scholars Lecture Series presents printmaker April Vollmer Jan. 24, 7 p.m. in C&E Hall in The LaSells Stewart Center. A pre-talk reception begins at 6 p.m. in the myrtle tree alcove. The event is free and all are welcome. Vollmer is the 2019 Norma Seibert Print Artist and artist in residence in art this week. She will work with printmaking students, reviewing their work and will create a limited edition original print for the Norma Seibert Scholarship Printmaking Patron  event in May.

NEW! Suicide prevention workshop: Did you know that suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students? This makes it especially important for campus community members to equip ourselves with knowledge that enables us to recognize and help when someone is in need. CAPS invites students, faculty, and staff to attend our Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Workshops. Participants will learn how suicide impacts us nationwide and here at OSU, how to identify the signs and symptoms of emotional distress, and how to help or intervene if someone you know is considering suicide. Friday, Jan. 25, noon to 1:30 p.m. MU Journey Room. No registration is required. Feel free to bring your lunch.

NEW! The College of Public Health and Human Sciences’ weekly research seminar will be held from 1-2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, in HFC 115. Allison Naleway, Ph.D., senior investigator and associate director of science programs at the Kaiser Permanente Center for Research, will present “Evaluating Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Safety and Effectiveness in an Integrated Healthcare Delivery System.”

NEW! OSU Anthropology Lecture Series: David G. Lewis, instructor in the School of Language, Culture & Society at OSU, will give a lecture, "Traditional Land Claims of the Western Oregon Tribes."  Lewis will speak on Jan. 25 from noon to 12:50 p.m. in LINC Room 302. This event is part of the OSU Anthropology Program's Lecture Series. Questions? Contact: Joan Gross at [email protected].

NEW! Mental Health First Aid: Mental Health First Aid is an eight-hour course that teaches you how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The training helps you identify, understand, and respond to signs of addictions and mental illnesses. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., MU Journey Room 104 on Friday, Feb. 1. Preregistration required: bit.ly/OSU1stAid Space is limited. Lunch will be provided.

NEW! INTO OSU forum: Provost Ed Feser and a panel of INTO OSU board members and leaders will discuss the INTO OSU partnership and answer questions. Feb. 4, 5:30 p.m., ILLC 155. Open to all OSU students, staff and faculty, as well as the Corvallis community. This forum will not be streamed or recorded.

2019 Starker Lecture Series: Tribal Forestry - From Reservation to Restoration. Film Screening: “Teachings of the Tree People: The Work of Bruce Miller.” Nationally acclaimed artist and Skokomish tribal leader, Gerald Bruce Miller (subiyay) interpreted the sacred teachings of the natural world to anyone who wanted to learn. This  film is the parting gift of a great teacher, artist and orator. Thursday, Jan. 24, 7 p.m., Whiteside Theatre. Free and open to the public. For more on the Starker Lecture Series, visit https://www.forestry.oregonstate.edu/starker-lectures.

Hacker Event: Do you have a pet project you’ve been working on? Come and share it with other students at "Hack & Tell." This will be an event where you can talk about your project, get feedback from others, or even inspire fellow classmates to join you. Sign up here or just come join the fun to support your peers.

Master Gardener training: Are you passionate about gardening? Are you interested in sharing your science-based knowledge as a volunteer community educator?  Become an OSU Master Gardener volunteer and get growing from the ground up. Registration is now open for the 2019 metro-area OSU Extension Service Master Gardener training. Training is a hybrid course including in-person classes, online content, hands-on workshops and gardening seminars starting in February. Registration: Three locations to choose from in the tri-county area for in-person classes: Hillsboro, Oregon City, and southeast Portland.  Volunteer and non-volunteer options available.  Learn more here: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/mg/metro/become-master-gardener.

Take Note

NEW! Impact Studio: Impact Studio was created in December 2017 to bring together teams of faculty, students and staff to develop, incubate and launch initiatives that advance Oregon State's strategic goals. Rich Duncombe, director, and Jesse Mraz, operations administrator, engage partners across Oregon State to grow the portfolio of initiatives by providing services and a support structure. Impact Studio has launched a new website and NEWSletter to keep their growing network informed and engaged. Join the studio team by subscribing to the NEWSletter and contacting the studio with questions or to schedule a visit at Cascade Hall 128.

NEW! Long Term Research Rooms: Apply for a long-term (six to 12 months) research room at the Valley Library.  Doctoral candidates and faculty members engaged in special projects may apply.  Applications (log into your OSU Google account and click here) will be considered based on project merits and specific need for library space and materials.  The application deadline is Feb. 4 and decisions will be made Feb. 15.  Questions can be directed to [email protected].
 

NEW! Apply Now for Inspiring Girls Expeditions: Inspiring Girls Expeditions provides tuition-free science, art, and wilderness exploration for teenage girls (aged 16/17). Applications are open now and must be started by Feb 1 visit http://inspiringgirls.org for more information. As a new OSU CEOAS outreach program, we encourage students, faculty, and staff to contact us if you are interested in getting involved. Contact [email protected].

Postal rates rising: On Jan. 27 the USPS rates will increase.  The amount of the increase depends on the type of service.  The range of increase is 1.3 percent  up to 11.9 percent, with an average increase of 5 percent.  For a price summary head over to the Printing & Mailing Services website.

Apply now for Ecampus professional development funds: Oregon State Ecampus invites faculty, staff and administrators to pursue professional development related to online and hybrid education. Further your professional goals while promoting effective teaching and learning in OSU’s online and hybrid courses. Funding is available for professorial faculty and professional faculty and advisers. The application deadline is Feb. 7, so learn more and apply online today.

AEELab: Sign up to take part in economics experiments for cash at the Applied Experimental Economics Lab in the Applied Economics department. No affiliation with OSU is required for participation, and anyone is invited to register through our website at https://oregonstate-aeelab.sona-systems.com/. Find more information about us at our FB page.

Join a Community of Teaching Colleagues: The OSU Hybrid Initiative invites instructors to participate in the Hybrid Faculty Learning Community starting in February and to design a Corvallis campus hybrid course. Professional development funding is provided. Short proposals are due Jan. 22. See Call for Hybrid Proposals; apply now.

Volunteers needed: Volunteers are needed for the Jan. 31 Provost’s Lecture with W. Kamau Bell. Volunteers will be checking in lecture attendees through an app that must be downloaded on volunteer’s smart phone. This requires that volunteers possess a smart phone and are willing to download the Eventbrite Organizer App. Volunteers will be standing or walking for up to two hours. Volunteers will be provided tickets to the event for which they volunteer. To volunteer, contact Mealoha McFadden at 541-737-6522 or [email protected].

Search Advocate workshopsRegister now for Winter and Spring search advocate workshops.  Search advocates are external members of search committees who serve as process advisers to advance diversity, validity, and equity in OSU search and selection.  You can become a search advocate by completing the foundational two-part workshop series. Topics include current research, theory, and practical strategies to help search committee members test their thinking, address complex process concerns, improve search validity and equity, understand and promote diversity, mitigate conflicts of interest, and anticipate/help address a variety of potential bias risks. For more information, see http://searchadvocate.oregonstate.edu or contact Anne Gillies.

Jobs

This email only lists new or recently updated job postings. For a full list of current job postings for OSU Today, go to: http://today.oregonstate.edu/email/jobs
To apply for the below positions, visit http://oregonstate.edu/jobs unless otherwise specified.

NEW! The Office of Financial Aid is seeking an Assistant Director. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term professional faculty position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the director. This is an Internal Employment Opportunity. Posting #P02722UF. Closes Jan. 29.

Weather

Some boast of being friends to government; I am a friend to righteous government, to a government founded upon the principles of reason and justice; but I glory in publicly avowing my eternal enmity to tyranny.” ~ John Hancock, who was born today in 1737.

Corvallis: Rain, high of 53, low of 41. Patchy fog and then partly sunny tomorrow.

Central Oregon: Chance of rain, high of 47, low of 31. Chance of freezing fog tomorrow, then patchy fog.

Newport: Rain and breezy today, high of 52, low of 42. Patchy fog and then partly sunny tomorrow.

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