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NEW! Today’s Timely Teaching Tip: Looking for approaches to enhance your teaching and benefit students? Familiarize yourself with CCOMFE to brush up on the keys to successful remote teaching. Visit Keep Teaching for all the Early Summer Timely Teaching Tips.
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.
With careful planning, these 'lifeboats' can act as "stepping‐stones for multiple species as climates continue to change", according to Oregon State University researchers. Combined with the study of climate‐change adaptation, it can provide practical information for land resource managers to think about solutions for protecting vulnerable species.
Oregon State University will expand its coronavirus testing to Newport, after an outbreak at a seafood processing plant infected 125 people in the community of 10,000. (see also KGW, News Guard, KLCC)
While classes remain large, some rooms are being re-built to encourage more engagement and flexibility. Instead of fixed auditorium chairs, rolling tables and chairs allow for group projects and discussions. And even more dramatic, Oregon State University’s 600-seat in-the-round lecture auditorium, with wraparound display screens and high-tech lectern, has become a much-praised model since it opened five years ago.
A new study out of Oregon State University revealed two popular commercial pesticides shorten the lives of honeybees and cause psychological distress to the insect.
NewsChannel 21 spoke with Professor Amy Jo Detweiler, a horticulturist for OSU Extension Service offices in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties. She said death camas can be found in a variety of forms across Central Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. She said it can be toxic to humans, wild animals and livestock if consumed.
"By leveraging our collective data resources, unparalleled analytics expertise, and medical insights from expert clinicians, we can catalyze discoveries that address this pandemic that none of us could enable alone," said Melissa Haendel, Ph.D., director of CD2H at the Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine and Director of Translational Data Science at Oregon State University.
Ann Vileisis considers creature and concerns about it in the book "Abalone: The Remarkable History and Uncertain Future of California's Iconic Shellfish." The new book, on Oregon State University Press, is the subject of our chat with the author.
Alan Robinson, former head of Oregon State University’s Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Health Physics, died April 23. Robinson was a groundbreaking researcher whose colleagues remember him as a devoted teacher and an early advocate for the university’s nuclear science programs.
“Despite those problems, we had a record harvest,” said Jay Noller, director of the Global Hemp Innovation Center at Oregon State University. “Tens of millions of pounds of biomass were successfully harvested.”
Around 100 student athletes from various sports are being welcomed back to Oregon State University's campus this week, with more expected over the next several weeks.
Small groups of students will be able to return to workouts on the campus of the University of Oregon according to university officials. the same goes for Oregon State University.
Today’s workspaces: Andy McNamara, senior director of marketing and communications with the College of Liberal Arts, says his Boston terrier officemate Norm is always sleeping on the job.
Pharmacy Professor Craig Williams says "My Zoom headset is in the background and cat Susie takes up quite a bit of foreground as she fails to practice social distancing." Follow OSU Today on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/osutoday1/ and catch up on any workspace photos you might have missed so far.
NEW! SEIU represented meeting: Discussion: Your Q&A on resumption plans, vacation caps, salary draws, work share, using leave. Wednesday, June 17, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Please join and if you have questions please send them now to Siobhan at [email protected] or text/call 630-699-0281. Zoom meeting info: https://zoom.us/j/99073346684?pwd=M1hwU0F5dGgrNkNRc00rUXljR0pWUT09. Meeting ID: 990 7334 6684, Password: 981189. Or call 1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma), then enter Meeting ID and Password.
Investment and PERS webinars: The Maps Credit Union CFS investment team is conducting a Weekly Webinar Series on a variety of investment topics that include current market updates. This is one way to educate yourself without leaving the comfort and safety of your own home. Wednesday, June 17, noon - Economic Outlook (Griffin); Wednesday, June 17, 3 p.m. - ABC + D of Medicare; Thursday, June 18, 3 p.m. - Social Security: Seven Keys to Enhancing Benefits; Thursday, June 18, noon- Investing With Social Responsibility (These are not OSU events but are tailored to OSU clients and during normal circumstances are held on campus. There is no charge.)
Faculty Staff Fitness: OSU’s Faculty Staff Fitness Program is offering over 200 pre-recorded, accessible any time, online fitness classes for summer term June 15-Sept. 18. Classes range from 10, 20, 30 to 60 minutes and involves formats including Weight Training, Cardio Kickboxing, Cardio Dance (similar to Zumba), Barre Fusion, Pilates, various Yoga styles, and more. Registration is $35 and is now open via: https://health.oregonstate.edu/fsf/online.
Take part in OER workshops online: The OSU Open Educational Resources Unit is hosting a series of virtual workshops this month on how faculty can find or create no-cost and low-cost learning materials. Topics include reviewing and becoming familiar with open textbooks (June 17). Learn more about each workshop and register today.
No-cost access to online learning virtual conference: An institution-wide pass to the Online Learning Consortium’s Innovate conference, to be held online from June 15-26, is available for all OSU faculty and staff. OLC Innovate gathers higher education faculty, advisors and administrators throughout the U.S. to share ideas and best practices. In this virtual event, synchronous conference sessions will be available daily, and you’ll also have access to all session recordings. To learn how to register at no cost, visit the Ecampus website.
Department of Integrative Biology Ph.D. Defense Seminar: Shannon Hennessey will present “The influence of prey predictability on the foraging behavior and movement of intertidal predators” on Thursday, June 18 at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Hennessey is completing her Ph.D. in Integrative Biology under the guidance of Mark Novak. Free and open to the public. https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/96709657944
American Strings Webcast: An Evening with Jimmie Vaughan, Benefit for Beavers Care. Join host Bob Santelli for a conversation and live remote performance with Texas blues great Jimmie Vaughan in an American Strings event to support OSU students through Beavers Care, presented in partnership by the College of Liberal Arts, OSU Alumni Association and OSU Foundation. A founding member of the Fabulous Thunderbirds and the older brother of Texas blues legend Stevie Ray, Jimmie Vaughan brought renewed attention to Texas blues in the 1980s, ultimately leading to Austin becoming a major American blues center. Tuesday, June 23 at 5 p.m. Registration is required to receive link to live webcast. Donations to Beavers Care are encouraged.
PFLA discussion: How can the Professional Faculty Leadership Association (PFLA) help grow your own skills, connections and career? Join us on Wednesday, June 24, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for an interactive discussion and opportunity to connect. All are welcome to join us! Non-members: Please contact Gretchen Dursch, PFLA Director of Professional Development to register & receive the ZOOM link.
Cultivating Emotional Balance (CEB): 8-Week Series: CEB is a practical skills training committed to utilizing the experience of emotion as a path for developing well-being. By integrating wisdom traditions, modern psychology, current emotion research, and contemplative practices, CEB provides a secular platform for transformation. Led by Jacob Lindsley, an incoming member of OSU's SPS, and sponsored by OSU's Contemplative Studies Initiative. Eight Sundays: July 12-Aug. 30 noon to 3 p.m. via Zoom. $300 if registered by July 1. $100 for OSU Students. Email [email protected]. More info here.
NEW! Community Building & Social Distance Webinar: Join the Adventure Leadership Institute for a webinar on community building during the age of social distancing. Learn some activities and talk about why maintaining community is crucial during this time. Click the link to register: Community Building & Social Distance, Wednesday, July 1, 1-2 p.m. Check out more of our webinars offered summer term here. Questions? Contact Emily Abrams.
NEW! Remote Floor Monitor Training: The Office of Emergency Preparedness is offering remote Floor Monitor and Building Manager evacuation training. This is open to OSU Floor Monitors and Building Manager to assist in their roles during building evacuation. To schedule, contact [email protected].
DFA Risk Appetite and Risk Assessment Tools: Train the Trainer: Insurance and Risk Management Services will facilitate a workshop for unit leaders and supervisors to provide exposure to the DFA Risk Appetite Statements and Risk Assessment Tools. Attendees will gain hands-on practice and develop the skills necessary to assist other employees in understanding and incorporating the DFA Risk Appetite Statements and Risk Assessment Tools into their work. Zoom session, June 19, 9-10:30 a.m. Registration required.
Upcoming Webinar: Disinfectant Safety during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Join OSU's National Pesticide Information Center as we address common questions about disinfectant safety. We'll talk about precautions; how cleaners, sanitizers, and disinfectants differ; and how to use EPA's List N to find products. Registration is required, space is limited, and the webinar will be recorded. Wednesday, June 24 at 11 a.m.
NEW! Call for Applications: Blended Learning Innovations in Pedagogy (BLIP) Faculty Fellowship. Applications for the 2020 – 2021 BLIP Faculty Fellow (.25 FTE) are now being accepted. The Initiative offers a teaching faculty fellow the opportunity to shape blended learning programming for colleagues across campus, in partnership with the Center for Teaching and Learning, Ecampus, Academic Technology, and the Office of Undergraduate Education. More information can be found here. Deadline to apply: July 1, 2020.
Proposed Updates to University Policies & Standards: Visit the University Policy Program’s What’s New page (http://policy.oregonstate.edu/whats-new) to view a pending policy amendment. Proposed University Policy 04-020 Use of the University Seal articulates the intended official university uses and purposes for which the university seal may be used. This page is updated frequently with new developments, so we encourage you to check back frequently. Comments or questions may be submitted to [email protected].
Call for Applications: Bridging the Gap From Education to Employment (BGEE) Seminar. Applications for the 2020 BGEE seminar for teaching faculty and instructors are now being accepted. $500 will be awarded to participants. The Seminar will provide tangible ways to include career readiness in the classroom, while also taking a hard look at the barriers to access that our first generation, high financial need, and/or students of color face. More information can be found here. Deadline to apply is June 26.
Call to Artists: The 37th Annual Art About Agriculture Competition and Touring Exhibition wants your visions of Oregon’s agricultural future.Tension/Harmony is sponsored by Oregon State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences. The College invites artists to explore the relationship between the conservation of natural resources and agricultural production. Call closes June 27. Full prospectus: https://agsci.oregonstate.edu/art/tension-harmony
Applications for PCOSW scholarships and event co-sponsorships for 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, July 31, with notification by Aug. 12. Visit http://leadership.oregonstate.edu/pcosw/awards-scholarships for detailed guidelines, qualification requirements, and application links. Questions? Contact Joy Jorgensen at [email protected]
Alumni Fellows nominations are due June 30: The OSU Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the Alumni Fellows Recognition Program. Due to COVID-19, Alumni Fellows are no longer required to be on campus for the 2020 celebration. Virtual presentation and online recognition are welcome. All colleges are encouraged to submit a nomination. For departments outside of academic colleges, please submit the nomination in partnership with the alumnus’ graduating college. View application and specifics online and email nomination form and supporting materials to [email protected].
COVID-19 Disposable Facemasks are available at Chemstores: As the Corvallis campus begins to re-open, the College of Science Chemistry Department’s Chemstores is here to provide disposable face masks as well as other COVID PPE. Chemstores is located at 154 Gilbert Hall; open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Purchases are exclusively made using grant Index/activity Codes. There are no cash or card sales. An online listing of products can be found at https://chemstores.chem.oregonstate.edu/. Questions? Call 541-737-2271.
Faculty & Staff COVID-19 Disaster Relief Fund Under IRS Code Section 139: In collaboration with the OSU Foundation, Oregon State University is offering emergency financial assistance grants through the OSU Faculty and Staff COVID-19 Disaster Relief Fund. The purpose of this fund is to help regular classified and unclassified employees in our university community with unexpected needs during this unprecedented time of the COVID-19 pandemic. All classified staff, professional faculty and academic/research faculty are eligible regardless of service time or FTE. An individual must be actively employed on the date of grant distribution. Read more about the details of the program here. Student hourly employees, graduate assistants, and stipend recipients (e.g., fellows) are not eligible. There are separate programs for students located here: https://financialaid.oregonstate.edu/covid-19.
NEW! Postponed: Annual Steam Shutdown-Campus Wide: Each year Facilities Services performs necessary maintenance on the university’s steam system, which requires shutting off the steam throughout campus, to complete maintenance services at the plant, throughout the steam tunnels and in each building. This process affects hot water supply, heating, and all equipment that uses steam, campus wide. The decision has been made to postpone the annual steam shut down until August in order to stay within the guidelines from the Governor, university, State and CDC’s orders. The steam shutdown for 2020 will occur from Aug. 24 at 11 p.m. to Aug. 27 at 8 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you all for your understanding. For questions or comments on this closure, contact Facilities Services at 541-737-2969.
"No half-heartedness and no worldly fear must turn us aside from following the light unflinchingly.” ~ J.R.R. Tolkien.
Corvallis: Sunny today, high of 72, low of 47. Sunny tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Sunny today, high of 67, low of 40. Sunny tomorrow.
Newport: Mostly sunny, high of 65, low of 47. Mostly sunny tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/