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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 new page that provides detailed and up-to-date COVID-19 information; links to OSU, local, state and federal resources; updates on the latest federal travel restrictions; and previous university communications about the virus and other information. Additionally CDC information (including Spanish resources) can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/factsheets.html
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.
Based on nationwide survey data covering a 10-year period, Zoe Alley and two other researchers at Oregon State University found that college students in U.S. states where marijuana had been legalized for recreational use were less likely to report binge drinking than college students in other states, after taking into account pre-existing trends and several potential confounding variables. The difference was statistically significant among students 21 or older, the cutoff for legally purchasing marijuana.
A serendipitous discovery during research into batteries at Oregon State University holds major implications for inventing new materials with a vast range of scientific and commercial applications, the study's corresponding author says.
“Of course, but maintain a safe distance from others. There is no issue with going hiking with the people you live with,” says Chunhuei Chi, director of the university’s Center for Global Health at Oregon State University.
Paul Ries, an urban forestry professor at Oregon State University, said Salem isn’t an outlier in the ways that tree canopy is distributed.
"We are two months late. But still, we need to catch up," says Chunhuei Chi, the director of the Center for Global Health at Oregon State University. "Within one week in early March, Italy's total national cases increased from 600 cases to 18,000. We have to take it seriously so we don't fall into the steps of Italy." (see also Oregonian, KPTV)
The research, led by Oregon State University’s Catalina Segura, is an important step toward understanding how intensively managed plantations might influence water supplies originating in forests and downstream aquatic ecosystems, especially as the planet becomes warmer and drier.
Products are available at Chemstores on campus, but supply is limited.
The OSU Beaver Store is following state directives regarding the COVID-19 response, and continues to be a resource for OSU students and faculty members.
Show us your workspace! For those OSU folks now working remotely, this week is a time of adjustment as we get our new work spaces in place. We'd love to see photos of your home work space (and any furry officemates), or hear about your experiences as you navigate this new work environment. Send photos or stories to [email protected] and we'll start sharing them on a regular basis. We'd also love to hear any remote teaching tips that faculty can share as they begin preparing for Spring Term. Here we see OSU Today editorial assistant Tilly helping out from our remote location at Hogwarts.
Please be aware that in this quickly shifting environment, some events may be cancelled at the last minute and updates may not have been provided to OSU Today in time.
End of Term Sale: The OSU Beaver Store will have its End of Term sale starting Monday, March 16. Big discounts on Beaver Gear, while supplies last. Sale goes through Friday, March 20.
Do you have a business idea but need some help? The OSU Advantage Accelerator is offering Iterate, a free class for entrepreneurs and wanna-be entrepreneurs who have a business idea but just aren't sure what to do next. Come learn how to create a value proposition, find and understand your market and more. Iterate consists of four workshops that build on each other: March 18, all from 4-5:30 p.m. Learn more and register: https://advantage.oregonstate.edu/advantage-accelerator/programs/iterate
UPDATED! Working in a Changing Environment: Cascade EAP has asked to move the workshop on Working in a Changing Environment on March 18, 9 a.m.-10 a.m. to a webinar format that they are hosting remotely. This is due to COVID-19 concerns as the University seeks to reduce the frequency of interactions throughout all campuses, centers, facilities and operations. To access the new webinar interested employees will need to register at this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6624683307212817675. The Zoom link that was provided previously when the workshop was scheduled to happen here at OSU will no longer work. Please contact [email protected] with questions.
2020-21 tuition rate recommendation discussions: The University Budget Committee has made recommendations to President Ray for tuition rates for the 2020-21 academic year. The recommendations are posted at https://fa.oregonstate.edu/budget/tuition-fees. The Office of Budget and Resource Planning is hosting two more open forums to answer questions about the recommendations and hear comments from the university community. Due to precautionary measures surrounding COVID-19, the remaining tuition forum on March 19, 4-5 p.m. will be offered via Zoom. To join by phone please dial +1-669-900-6833 or 888-475-4499 (Toll Free); Meeting ID: 838 667 083. Comments and questions can also be sent to [email protected].
NEW! Maintaining Emotional Well-being During COVID-19 Outbreak: This webinar will incorporate practical steps you can take during these uncertain times including strategies for healthy coping and stress management, ways to practice self-care, how to talk with children about worry and fears, information about resources and available EAP support.Thursday, March 19, 11 a.m. to noon. Register here. A recording of this webinar will also be posted on our YouTube page following the live broadcast.
NEW! COVID-19; Leading During Uncertain Times: Employees are looking to their managers and supervisors to provide guidance, information and resources. This webinar will incorporate practical steps you can take to share information without causing fear, steps to talk with your employees about anxiety and stress, addressing concerns about social distancing and information about EAP support. Friday, March 20, 10-11 a.m. Register here. A recording of this webinar will also be posted on our YouTube page following the live broadcast.
NEW! The Center for Teaching & Learning’s T4 & New2OSU: During this unique time, the Center for Teaching and Learning is canceling all Tuesday Teaching and Tech Talk (T4) sessions and will be deferring all New2OSU registration and enrollments until Fall 2020. Meanwhile, please utilize and share with colleagues the resources for moving towards remote teaching on the Keep Teaching page https://learn.oregonstate.edu/keep-teaching. Please stay healthy in these extraordinary circumstances.
NEW! InnovationX resource updates: All regularly scheduled programming offered by the InnovationX Center of Excellence for Innovation and Entrepreneurship will be provided remotely this term. Join us for a brief webinar and Q&A session to learn more: Monday, March 23, 4 p.m. OR Friday, March 27, 10 a.m. Faculty, staff and students are invited. Contact Michelle Marie with any questions.
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 2020. Registration for the summer program is open. Topics include: Transportation, Color Innovation, Coding, iINVENT, Web Design, Engineering, Computer Graphics, Cybersecurity, Biochemistry, Sketch Up, Computational Biology, Drones, Powered Machines, Science Exploration, Lego Robotics, Wildlife Science, and 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]. Scholarships available for many camps.
NEW! COVID-19 cyber scams: Concern about COVID-19 has opened an opportunity for cyber actors to take advantage and conduct email fraud. Members of the OSU Community have been targeted with cell phone account scams — asking for cell numbers, likely to take over the provided number — and with email scams. If you see any suspicious emails, please send to [email protected]. For more information about the cell phone account scam, see https://uit.oregonstate.edu/ois/cell-phone-account-fraud.
NEW! Inclusive Excellence@OSU Fellowship: Inclusive Excellence@OSU is seeking applications for the 2020 cohort of fellows. IE@OSU is a program for STEM faculty to develop their teaching practice around equity and inclusion. Please apply if you teach in a STEM discipline and are interested in exploring your own understanding of inclusion and equity and engaging in student-centered inclusive pedagogy. Click here for more information and to apply.
DEADLINE EXTENDED – Affordable learning grant application: OSU faculty are invited to apply for affordable learning grants to offset the time and expense required to develop and/or implement high-quality, freely available learning materials in their classes. The new deadline is March 21. All grant recipients will receive assistance from OSU’s Open Educational Resources Unit in locating, adopting or authoring zero-cost course materials. Full details: https://open.oregonstate.edu/opportunities.
Foundation and Alumni Association: All in-person OSU Foundation and OSU Alumni Association events are postponed through April 30. Most Foundation and Alumni Association employees are working remotely through April 30, with minimal staffing at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center, the OSU Foundation office on Research Way, and the OSU Portland Center. For updates, visit osualum.com/covid19.
Employee Online Services will be updated to a new version on March 23. This update contains a new Employee Dashboard landing page. For further details please visit https://hr.oregonstate.edu/banner-9.
Volunteer Opportunity: OSU Commencement is a very special event for our OSU graduates and their friends and family members. Join us in making commencement a joyous and memorable event for all. We need 70 more volunteers to make commencement great. If you are available the morning of June 13, 2020, please sign up and volunteer to help with greeting guests, providing directions, assisting guests with downloading the OSU mobile app, and finding seating in Reser.
DEADLINE EXTENDED! CoF International Programs Photo Contest: This spring, CoF International Programs will be holding their first photo contest. Students, staff, and faculty can submit their photos of their international research, faculty-led programs, internships, etc. (not vacation!) for a chance to win prizes and to display their work to the CoF community. The winners of each category and a selection of nominees for People’s Choice will be printed and displayed in spring term. March 16-April 19. For more information and how to enter, visit forestry.oregonstate.edu/international/photo-contest-2020
Call for nominations: University Mentoring and Professional Development Award: This award 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. The award is presented at University Day. The deadline for nominations is May 1. To access the nomination guidelines and application link, please visit http://leadership.oregonstate.edu/pcosw/awards-scholarships.
RecycleMania: This week’s score places OSU in the lead at 6.90 lbs of recycling per person vs. UO at 4.62 lbs. The RecycleMania Oregon Classic competition between OSU and UO will run through March 28. You can help OSU beat UO in this year’s RecycleMania challenge by recycling the most! For more information visit our website at http://tiny.cc/rm-osu.
Upcoming Online Courses in Digital Marketing, Leadership and Human Resource Management: Join the College of Business Continuing and Professional Education for instructor-led, 100% online courses offered in many topics including business strategy, human resource fundamentals, website development, marketing, web graphics and storytelling through social media. Courses take five to seven weeks to complete and you can earn a certificate in as few as nine months. OSU Faculty and Staff can use discount code OSUSTAFF20 to save 20%. Call (541) 737-1500 for more information or browse the upcoming certificate programs and courses: https://business.oregonstate.edu/continuing-and-professional-education/online-certificate-programs.
Updated! Staff Art Show: Share your creativity at the 10th annual Staff Art Show. Registration has been extended through March 17 and you can submit up to three pieces. Help colleagues learn about your interests beyond your usual day-to-day work. While photography is most popular, all arts and crafts can be considered for this exhibit. Contact [email protected] with questions.
30th Street closure: Work is scheduled to take place along SW 30th Street and Washington Way for repairs associated with a campus steam vault. Southbound SW 30th Street will be closed from 6 a.m. on Monday, March 23 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, and again from 6 a.m. on Monday, March 30 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31. View the map for detour information. For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Jason Lundy at 541-270-0193.
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! The Honors College is seeking a Student Engagement Coordinator. Posting #P03645UF. Full consideration March 22. Closes March 29.
“I really don't know how to be anyone else, and whenever I try to be anyone else, I fail miserably. Or I disappoint myself. It doesn't build my self-esteem, and it doesn't help me grow me at all." ~ Queen Latifah, who turns 50 today.
Corvallis: Partly sunny, high of 56, low of 33. Patchy frost and then mostly sunny tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Slight chance of snow and then sunny, high of 44, low of 25. Sunny tomorrow.
Newport: Patchy fog and then partly sunny, high of 53, low of 35. Mostly sunny tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
