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NEW! Today’s Timely Teaching Tip: Wondering how to maintain a positive remote learning climate? Review strategies from the Office of the Dean of Students to prevent and respond to disruptive behavior. If you experience Zoombombing, report the incident to the Office of Information Security. Visit Keep Teaching for all the Week 8 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.
In the search for balancing factors, Oregon State University researchers noticed the network of Granges still scattered across the countryside. They could be natural partners in working with medical professionals to improve rural health care.
"We actually are not counting accurately the number of deaths or the number of infections," said Dr. Melissa Haendel, director of Translational Data Science at Oregon State University. "For example, when we think about the numbers of deaths from highway accidents, that's a very accurate number. We don't have those kinds of numbers for COVID right now."
Jon the Robot, with assistance from Oregon State University researcher Naomi Fitter, recently wrapped up a 32-show tour of comedy clubs in greater Los Angeles and in Oregon, generating guffaws and more importantly data that scientists and engineers can use to help robots and people relate more effectively with one another via humor.
“It knocks out all of her stay at home orders essentially immediately,” said Oregon State associate professor of political science Rorie Solberg. That is, unless the Oregon Supreme Court issues a stay, which the Oregon attorney general requested and was granted.
Without such reforms, the current bump in business for small processors may not last. Right now, it’s time to “make hay while the sun shines,” said Rebecca Thistlethwaite, an agricultural extension agent for Oregon State University and the director of the Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network.
Hop-based dietary supplements that many women use to ease the night sweats and hot flashes commonly reported during menopause aren’t likely to cause drug interactions, new research from Oregon State University’s Linus Pauling Institute and College of Pharmacy shows.
The nature of Abraham Felix’s job changed quite a bit when the COVID-19 pandemic drove most students and staff away from Oregon State University’s Corvallis campus.
The most high-profile case involves Oregon State University’s development sector swap that they hoped would lead to the construction of a 295-bedroom upper division and graduate residence hall on a block anchored by the corner of Monroe Avenue and Ninth Street.
Everyone seems to be gardening these days. If you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service.
Today’s workspaces: Pippin the Pug, age 4, isn't too sure about all this quality time with his office mate, Allen Dean, who is an academic advisor for the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
Oly is a 2-year-old Blue Heeler (Australian Cattle Dog). He is loving that mom is home all day. He loves learning and supporting Supplemental Instruction Leaders in Zoom meetings, but mostly he loves snuggling. Angela Turpen, supplemental instruction program assistant with the Academic Success Center, says, “He is morally supporting me finishing my Master's capstone project.” Send your home workspace photos to [email protected]. They are being run in the order received. Follow OSU Today on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/osutoday1/ and catch up on any workspace photos you might have missed so far.
Effective networking: The Professional Faculty Leadership Association is hosting a Zoom event on Wednesday, May 20, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Effective Networking Online. Please contact Meddie Sims, PFLA Director of Professional Development to register & receive the Zoom link.
NEW! Bioinformatics Users Group (BUG): "Getting started with Nanopore sequencing in the lab; i.e. you can do it, and it's not a random sequence generator anymore." - Alex Weisberg (Jeff Chang lab, Botany & Plant Pathology), Wednesday, May 20 from noon to 1 p.m. in the remote broadcast Zoom room https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/344627115. 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
UPDATED! Center for Teaching & Learning SPARKSHOP: Office of Institutional Diversity (OID) Sparkshop: Ways to infuse diversity and inclusivity into teaching with special considerations for teaching remotely. Facilitated by Jeff Kenney, director of Institutional Education for Diversity, Equity + Inclusion. May 20, noon. Join Zoom meeting.
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, May 20, noon - Economic Outlook (Franklin Templeton); Wednesday, May 20, 2 p.m. - Legacy Planning & Wealth Transfer; Thursday, May 21, noon - ABC + D of Medicare. PERS Related Webinars: Wednesday, May 27, 3 p.m. - PERS and Retirement Planning (Tier 1 & 2); Wednesday, June 3, 3 p.m. - PERS and Retirement Planning (OPSRP) (These are not OSU events but are tailored to OSU clients and during normal circumstances are held on campus. There is no charge.)
Resumption planning forums: Provost Ed Feser and Vice Provost for Student Affairs Dan Larson are hosting virtual open forums to provide resumption planning updates, answer questions and solicit feedback and advice from our faculty, staff and students. The forums will be held online through Zoom on May 20, 2-3 p.m. (OSU-Cascades focused). The link for each Zoom session is: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/95763201701. Sessions will be moderated, and those viewing will be able to submit pandemic-related questions for response. Input also may be provided by sending comments to [email protected].
Women of Color student discussion group: Zoom in every Wednesday from 3-4 p.m., by registering at https://beav.es/4MH. Contact Shaznin Daruwalla for registration help at [email protected]
Beavers SAVE Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention. Learn how to reach out and help a friend. Suicide is one of the most preventable causes of death. This workshop will provide the skills you need to effectively help or intervene with a friend or family member who is considering suicide. The training is offered May 20 from 3-5 p.m. https://beav.es/4n3
Virtual service project with Benton Habitat for Humanity: Help digitize their pricebook to support ongoing improvement efforts for their donation intake area and pricing process. Meet with peers to work on a meaningful community project and have fun. Register: Wednesday, May 20, 5 p.m. Questions? Contact Dustin at [email protected].
Training the Mind, Training the Heart: Geoff Barstow will be teaching about the theory and practice of Tibetan Buddhist lojong in partnership with OSU's Contemplative Studies Initiative and the Hundere endowed chair in religion and culture. Three Wednesdays: May 20 and 27 from 6-7 p.m. via Zoom. Free and open to all. Register by emailing [email protected]. More info here.
NEW! University Budget Conversation: On Thursday, May 21 from noon to 1 p.m, the Office of Budget and Resource Planning will hold a Zoom webinar to discuss Budget Planning in Uncertain Times with a very brief update and Q&A about budget planning for the balance of the current year and for 2020-2021. The Budget Conversation sessions are limited to 60 minutes with the initial 15-20 minutes spent on presentation of the topic, leaving time for discussion and Q&A. More information about University Budget Conversations is located on the Office of Budget and Resource Planning website. If you have questions, please contact Sherm Bloomer for more information.
NEW! Board Game Circle: Join Community Engagement & Leadership for a weekly series of events that aims to create an open space for our students to have fun while playing board games from home with friends. The games played will be Trivia Murder Party, Fakin' It, Guesspionage, Tee K.O., and Quiplash 2. New to games? No problem. No board game experience necessary. Register to join us for any or all Fridays at 5 p.m.: May 22, May 29 and June 5. For additional questions, contact Maria at [email protected].
NEW! The Oregon State University Honors College Virtual Thesis Fair: The Honors College Thesis Fair will be held Wednesday, May 27 through Friday, May 29 online via Canvas. HC graduates will create a poster and a lightning talk describing their research. Additionally, students will be on hand to answer questions regarding their research on Friday, May 29 from noon to 2 p.m. Registration is required in order to gain access to Canvas site. Register by May 26 to attend.
Lessons in Leadership: Join Community Engagement & Leadership for an interactive series of events that aims to learn from our community leaders in a more casual manner, by sharing their lessons and experiences in leadership with our OSU community. By connecting our student leaders to others we are hoping to showcase the pathways they can take to become better leaders today. Register to join us on Tuesday, May 26 at 4 p.m. For additional questions, contact Langley at [email protected].
NEW! Wildfire preparedness: Oregon State University’s Forestry & Natural Resources Extension Fire Program and its partners present a webinar series on Wildfire Preparedness and Prevention in Oregon. The last of three webinars focuses on fire adapted communities (FAC) and what it means to be "Ready, Set, Go!" Friday, May 22 from 1-2:30 p.m. This webinar is 1.5 hours and the last 30 minutes will include a live demonstration from a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) member showing us what’s in their go packs. Registration is free but required: https://beav.es/468
NEW! Friday Research Seminars with the College of Public Health and Human Sciences: Professor Steven Goodman, associate dean of clinical and translational research at Stanford University School of Medicine, will present "How NOT to evaluate and market a diagnostic test: A case study in autism." Friday, May 22, 1-2 p.m. via Zoom. Goodman is the co-founder and co-director of the Meta-research Information Center at Stanford (METRICS). See upcoming presentations and recordings of past presentations at health.oregonstate.edu/seminars and learn how the CPHHS is Meeting the Moment.
NEW! Q&A Forum: Managing Stress & Work-Life Challenges During COVID-19: This is an hour-long bi-weekly question-and-answer forum facilitated by a master’s level therapist. This lunch connection is intended as a self-care touchpoint to have a safe space where people can ask for tips on stress management, work-life balance challenges and how to stay connected through challenging times. All attendees remain anonymous and will be able to type in their questions to get immediate feedback from the host. May 26, noon to 1 p.m. Register for May 26.
NEW! Choose Your Attitude: Emotions tend to vacillate in the COVID-19 environment. Maintaining a favorable perspective and managing emotions is important. Understand the relationship between your attitude, your beliefs and your behaviors, and learn about the “Wallenda Factor” and how self-fulfilling prophecy effects outcomes. Zoom session, May 27, 8-9 a.m. Registration required.
NEW! Running Effective Remote Meetings: Meetings are a series of conversations. Most agenda items can be categorized under a handful of conversations. Remote meetings require a greater adherence to the conversational processes. Conversational processes will be highlighted, that when followed, will increase the likelihood of an effective meeting. Zoom session, May 27, 9:30-11 a.m. Registration required.
NEW! Celebrate API Heritage Month in community: Storytelling brings communities closer. In a time that calls for increased support and compassion, join together with friends for a live webcast and celebration of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. In this TED style talk, hear the stories of alumni and students that center the power of humility, connection and resiliency in the API community. May 27, 6-7:30 p.m. Online live webcast. Register at osualum.com/API-talk.
NEW! Strategies for Being Effective in Times of Uncertainty: Uncertainty in organizations will affect each of us differently. Some thrive in ambiguity, while others are dominated by feelings of anxiety, fear, and doubt that negatively affect productivity. This class will provide 8 strategies with practical ideas to increase effectiveness in challenging, uncertain times. Zoom session, May 28, 8-9 a.m. Registration required.
NEW! Coaching: A Process for Developing Talent: Participants will learn, and practice, a powerful coaching model that is process- (not content-) driven. When the process is applied in a systems manner, "coachees" develop their unique talents and perform at a higher level. Target audience is supervisors and faculty that advise students. Zoom session, May 28, 9:30-11 a.m. Registration required.
Do you have a business idea or tech with commercialization potential but need some help? The OSU Advantage Accelerator is offering Iterate, a free virtual class for researchers, entrepreneurs and prospective entrepreneurs who have a business idea or technology with commercialization potential but 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: May 21, May 28, June 2 and June 4, all from 4-5:30 p.m. Learn more and register: https://advantage.oregonstate.edu/advantage-accelerator/programs/iterate
Take part in OER workshops online: The OSU Open Educational Resources Unit is hosting a series of virtual workshops this month on how to find or create no-cost and low-cost learning materials. Topics include the Creative Commons licensing process (May 22). Learn more about each workshop and register today.
Lucid Dreaming, Meditation & Insight: Learn, practice and discuss meditation and contemplative insights related to lucid dreaming. Led by Kate Gallagher, M.A. and sponsored by OSU's Contemplative Studies Initiative. Four Wednesdays: June 3, 10, 17 and 24, 6-7:30 p.m. via Zoom. Free and open to all. Register by emailing [email protected]. More info here.
Fulbright Scholar Program Webinars: The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program will continue to accept applications for awards for the 2021-2022 academic year. Over 450 awards offer more than 800 grants annually. The deadline to apply is Sept. 15. To learn more about the 2021-2022 competition click here or visit the Catalog of Awards for more details. Regional and discipline-focused webinars are held every Wednesday from 2-3 p.m. See our Webinar Schedule for more details
NEW! World Oceans Day is June 8: The OSU Marine Studies Initiative is compiling OSU-led events and resources to recognize this day and help raise awareness about the importance of a healthy ocean. We invite you to join this celebratory effort. Is your college or unit hosting or involved with seminars or other special events at the end of May through mid-June that raise awareness about issues of the coasts and ocean? If yes, send the information to us at [email protected]
NEW! Online Professional Development Workshops for OSU Employees Now Open for Registration: UHR Learning and Organizational Development is presenting a variety of online professional development workshops in the upcoming weeks, including: Choose Your Attitude; Running Effective Remote Meetings; Strategies for Being Effective in Times of Uncertainty; and Coaching: A Process for Developing Talent. View and register for upcoming workshops here. Did you know we can also tailor workshops for your team? Email [email protected] with your request.
NEW! Kobel retirement: Janine Kobel is retiring. She came to OSU in 1980 as a first-year student, began as a student employee in 1981, became classified staff in 1987, graduated from OSU in 1995, advanced to professional faculty in 2005, and retires June 30, 2020. She is a first-generation college student, a first-gen career professional, and soon, a first-gen retiree! After June 30, she can be reached at [email protected]. In lieu of a gathering, Janine would like her friends and colleagues to send her letters and greeting cards through the U.S. Postal Service: PO Box 2483, Corvallis, OR 97339.
Vote for People's Choice Award Winner - CoF International Programs Photo Contest: Help us select a winner for the People's Choice Award. We received some dazzling entries from the OSU community and now we need your help to pick a winner for the People's Choice category. Voting closes May 21 so submit your vote soon. Once the results are in, we will announce the winners for all the categories, so stay tuned for some beautiful photos from our international travelers.
Pandemic archive: The Special Collections and Archives Research Center invites contributions from the OSU community to an archival collection that it is creating to document the experiences of individuals and organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Anyone with connections to OSU, viewed broadly, is welcome to participate. This includes OSU alumni, staff and faculty, students, and Bend, Corvallis and Newport community members, as well as siblings, parents, partners, and others connected through OSU programs like the Extension Service. Those interested in participating are asked to submit text documents or digital images using a form available online. SCARC staff will also be collecting oral history interviews with those wishing to share a more personal account of this unique time in history. For more information about the SCARC COVID Collecting Project, see this research guide or contact project coordinator Anna Dvorak at [email protected].
The Writing Center is open: The Undergrad Research & Writing Studio, the Online Writing Suite, and the Graduate Writing Center are providing support remotely during Spring 2020. Writing consultants are available for virtual walk-in Zoom/telephone sessions, Zoom/telephone appointments, and written feedback. OSU students are encouraged to read our COVID-19 FAQ, which provides direction for students who are unsure which Writing Center program suits their needs. Visit the Writing Center’s website for more information.
Collaborate With Selfless Servings: In response to COVID-19, we are working to provide healthy foods to health care workers and help small businesses retain revenue during the next five months. We are seeking help in various ways ranging from computer science delivery logistics to website creation to delivery drivers to optimize our collaborative-community efforts. Please fill out the following Google Form if you're interested in collaborating or volunteering: https://forms.gle/zcTyHsEMumj7ZU2a6. Email [email protected] with potential questions.
COVID-19 Leave Restoration: OSU is committed to restoring leave time taken by OSU employees logged in EmpCenter between March 15-31 for COVID-related matters, even if these hours were logged as sick/vacation/personal. If you still have hours that have not been credited back to you (effective April 1), email [email protected] and ask that your hours be restored. Specify each date of COVID-related leave taken between March 15-31, the number of hours and type of leave used.
2020 Faculty and Staff Climate Survey: The 2020 Faculty and Staff Climate Survey launched on May 6 with an invitation from President Ray, with additional invitations from Deans and Division leaders. Please check your e-mail to access the survey link. The survey is open until June 5. Copy and paste this link to access the Office of Institutional Diversity website for past reports: https://diversity.oregonstate.edu/climate-assessment Questions about the survey can be directed to OID at [email protected].
Healthy Beaver Bags: The Human Services Resource Center has a new program called Healthy Beaver Bags. Every Friday afternoon from noon to 2:30 p.m., bags are distributed off the back porch of Champinefu Lodge. This program is available for faculty/staff and students who are financially stressed and are looking to add more healthy items to their meals. This resource is also available to former staff or students who recently graduated or are taking a break. We are all in this together and the HSRC is here for those who need us. Each bag has a theme and will feature more and more fresh and local produce as the growing season comes on. An example of what comes in a bag can be seen on the program’s Facebook page. This is a supplement for pantry food boxes, which are currently being distributed every Wednesday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and are NOT restricted to OSU community members.
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
Kognito: Recognizing and Supporting Students in Distress Training: College can be stressful at times and especially now. Build the confidence to talk with a student who you’re concerned about. Be prepared to lead real-life conversations with students that build resilience, strengthen relationships and connect them with support. To access the student version visit: beav.es/ZD3. For questions contact Tessie Webster-Henry: [email protected].
Celebrating Undergraduate Excellence: Register today to attend the May 21-22 Celebrating Undergraduate Excellence (CUE) Symposium presented virtually through Canvas. Registration to attend CUE 2020 is required and accessible only to OSU faculty, staff and students. CUE is an annual showcase for OSU undergraduates to present their research and creative projects to the OSU community. Undergraduates from all academic disciplines, in all years of study, and all stages of research or creative work will be presenting. For more info, visit https://communications.oregonstate.edu/events/cue. For questions, contact Sophie Pierszalowski, associate director of undergraduate research, at [email protected].
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.
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UPDATED! Fiscal Coordinator 1 – The Research Office invites internal and external applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, Fiscal Coordinator 1 – Award Setup Coordinator. Posting #P02674CT. Closes June 1.
"If you don't take it, no one is going to give it to you." ~ Cher, who turns 74 today.
Corvallis: Chance of showers, high of 62, low of 47. Showers likely Thursday.
Central Oregon: Partly sunny, high of 59, low of 41. Chance of rain tomorrow.
Newport: Chance of showers, high of 59, low of 46. Showers likely Thursday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/