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. For more about this section, see: https://today.oregonstate.edu/email/submission-guidelines.
 

What are sperm whales saying? Researchers find a complex 'alphabet' (KUOW)

"Some of what they're doing might be totally different from our way of communicating and we're probably never going to be able to fully grasp those differences," says Taylor Hersh, postdoctoral researcher at the Marine Mammal Institute at Oregon State University.
 

New hire at Oregon Sea Grant to foster community engagement on offshore wind (Jefferson Public Radio)

In order to help community members learn more about how offshore wind works, and how they can be involved in its rollout, the Oregon Sea Grant at Oregon State University recently hired Sara Swett, a specialist in offshore wind and community engagement. She recently spoke with JPR’s Roman Battaglia about her new role.
 

The breeding patterns of hatchery salmon, explained (Axios)

Hatchery-born salmon struggle with reproduction — an issue that has puzzled researchers for years. But luckily that trait hasn't affected their offspring, according to a new OSU study.
 

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April snow showers bring... Nathaniel Schroeder, HR support specialist with OSU-Cascades, says, “This was on a Thursday morning when we had about 5-6” of fresh snow. Two days prior, it was sunny and 75 degrees. Welcome to Bend.” We are accepting photo submissions at [email protected].

NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: The second half of the term is often extremely busy for students. Help them manage potential stress by using strategies like those in the E.A.S.E. Your Stress handout. Taking a few minutes in class to share strategies for de-stressing can help remind students of the importance of self care.

Today

Holocaust Memorial Week: OSU has observed Holocaust Memorial Week every year since 1987. The breadth and the duration of OSU’s effort are unmatched in the Pacific Northwest. This program grows from the belief that educational institutions can do much to combat prejudice of all kinds, and to foster respect for the diversity that is America, by promoting an awareness of the Holocaust, perhaps the most horrific historical indicator of the high cost of prejudice. Events run May 6-10; free and open to all. Read more about the week’s program and register to attend the events in person or online at holocaust.oregonstate.edu.

Help Session for Summer Academic Wage processing: Every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon, a virtual help session will be set up to assist departments with filling out their spreadsheets for Summer Academic Wage requests. This is a drop-in session, no pre-registration required. Questions can be directed to [email protected] or via the employee service portal at [email protected]. Link for the session: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/99944195943?pwd=dGVhZkZZcXExVnZVajJWZXpmb3VTUT09.

Blood drive: The American Red Cross Blood drive will be on campus from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., May 6-9, MU basement. You can book an appointment online here https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive Drop in’s are also welcome.

Poetry Workshops with Award-Winning Poet and Activist Jamila Osman: Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies & Queer Studies, in partnership with the Mellon Foundation, is pleased to announce upcoming poetry workshops with award-winning poet and activist Jamila Osman. Noon to 2 p.m., May 8 at Kaku-ixt Mana Ina Haws or noon to 2 p.m., May 15 at Ettihad Cultural Center. Free and open to all.

RSVP for the Ecampus Faculty Forum: Join more than 250 of your OSU peers at the Ecampus Faculty Forum online on May 8 and at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center on May 9 for an engaging exploration of cutting-edge practices in online education. Take part in interactive discussions related to high-quality online course design, innovative teaching solutions that support online learners and more. Lunch will be provided, so register today and help shape the future of online education at OSU.

University Distinguished Professor Lecture featuring Małgorzata Peszyńska: Join us for a lecture by 2024 University Distinguished Professor Małgorzata Peszyńska at 1:30 p.m., May 8 in the Memorial Union Horizon Room. Register here for her lecture, “Math Matters: Multi-* Modeling, Analysis and Simulation.” All are welcome. For more information on the University Distinguished Professors visit: beav.es/UDP.

University Distinguished Professor Lecture featuring Todd Palmer: Join us for a lecture by 2024 University Distinguished Professor Todd Palmer at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8 in the Memorial Union Horizon Room. Register here for his lecture, “Transcomputable: The Insatiable Need for, and Relentless Challenge of, Predicting the Transport of Radiation.” All are welcome. For more information on the University Distinguished Professors visit: beav.es/UDP.

Water Resources Science Seminar Series: "Quality of groundwater used for drinking water supplies in California," presented by Miranda Fram with USGS Sacramento from 4-5 p.m. May 8 in Burt Hall 193 or on Zoom. This event is free and open to the public. Contact [email protected] for Zoom details.

2024 University Distinguished Professors Reception: Join us for a reception honoring Oregon State’s 2024 University Distinguished Professors Todd Palmer and Małgorzata Peszyńska at 5 p.m., May 8 in the Memorial Union Horizon Room. All are welcome. For more information on the University Distinguished Professors visit: beav.es/UDP.

HMSC Science on Tap: HMSC Lavern Weber Prize winner Rod Fujita, the associate vice president and lead senior scientist II with the Environmental Defense Fund will present a public talk titled “Can the Ocean Fight Climate Change?” 6 p.m., May 8 at the HMSC Carmen Ford Phillips Auditorium in the Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building or online. Webinar link or call +1 971 247 1195 Webinar ID: 928 2950 1877. Click here for more information.

Events

NEW! Sunday in the Park with George: Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning musical depicts two years in the life of 19th century pointillist painter, Georges Seurat, as he develops his most famous work, "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte." A hundred years later, a young experimental artist named George with his own special relationship to the Seurat painting, grapples with success and his devotion to his beloved grandmother. May 10-18 at Ashbrook Independent School in Corvallis. Purchase tickets here.

NEW! American Strings Presents: “Poetic Song Verse, Blues-Based Popular Music and Poetry” by Ernest Suarez and Mike Mattison: In their book, "Poetic Song Verse: Blues-Based Popular Music and Poetry," renowned musician Mike Mattison and literary historian and Catholic University professor Ernest Suarez offer an enlightening look at the art form that artists like Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Joni Mitchell, Gil Scott-Heron, Lucinda Williams and others used to tell their stories. 7 p.m., May 20, Toomey Lobby, PRAx.

NEW! OSU One-Acts: The Spring One-Act Festival 2024 features six newly adapted plays inspired by folk tales written and directed by OSU students. The festival is sure to appeal to a wide range of tastes and includes everything from comic takes on familiar characters to explorations of life, death and redemption. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, May 20-June 2, Ray Theater, PRAx. Tickets $12; students $5. Tickets here.

NEW! OSU Wind Pops: Join all of the OSU Bands as they combine together for an unforgettable evening of pops music on the lawn of the Austin|Parrish Arts Plaza at PRAx. Bring your friends and family. Pack a picnic and lawn chairs. The Pops Concert is directed by Erik Leung, director of bands at OSU. 7 p.m., May 28 in the Austin Parrish Arts Plaza at PRAx. Tickets $10; students free. Tickets here.

NEW! Spring Sing: Spring Sing! brings together OSU’s like-voice choirs – the Meistersingers and Bella Voce – in a powerful culminating performance for the year. The Meistersingers, an auditioned tenor-bass choir, is directed by Patricia Valian Reser Professor of Music Steven Zielke. Bella Voce, an auditioned treble choir, is directed by Associate Professor Sandra Babb. 7 p.m., May 29, Detrick Hall, PRAx. Tickets $10; students free. Tickets here.

OSU Beaver Moms Connections: Join other self-identified moms for coffee/pastries and conversation in celebration of Mothers’ Day. Facilitated by Stefanie Maerki (UHR) and the Family Resource Center, 9-10:30 a.m., May 9, MU 109. No registration required. For accommodations and questions contact [email protected].

Beaver Dads Connections: Share lunch and conversation with other self-identified OSU dads. Lunch provided. Noon to 1:30 p.m., May 9, MU 221. No registration required. For accommodations and questions, contact [email protected].

Galls, The Neem Tree, and... Poetry! Bring your lunch from noon to 1 p.m., May 9 and join Hiram Larew as he looks back and ahead at how science and art continue to shape his interests. In-person seating for this event is limited and will be first-come, first-served, but all are welcome to join via Zoom. Please RSVP to receive event details: https://beav.es/cEF. Larew's newest collection of poems, “Patchy Ways,” has been published by CyberWitPress. www.HiramLarewPoetry.com.

Tibetan Buddhist Visualization & Mantra: Participants will practice The Treasury of Blessings, a sādhanā focused on the historical Buddha Sakyamuni. This particular sādhanā is profound but also great for beginners, with simple visualizations and recitation of mantras. Guided by Geoff Barstow 7-8 p.m., May 9, at Marigold. Class is free or by donation; please pre-register here. Contact with questions: [email protected].

CoSCIES 2024 Education Research Showcase Extravaganza: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 10 in the MU Journey Room (104) to learn about the scholarship of teaching and learning and education research in OSU’s College of Science. Learn more about the program here. Register to attend here

International Students’ Spring 2024 Gathering: 1-3 p.m., May 10 at ILLC 545-547. Please RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckenoE-6T4TxEJvzvCx7biAULdynajI52ShASYKKN6AdOX2w/viewform.

Fulbright Spring Mixer: Happy hour for anyone connected to or interested in Fulbright programs. Open to all, family-friendly. Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks sponsored by the Oregon Chapter of the Fulbright Association. 4-6 p.m. May 10, upstairs at McMenamins on Monroe. Visit the OSU Fulbright webpage for more info about Fulbright programs.

Meditation Drop-in Classes: At Marigold: Quiet Meditation on Tuesdays and Thursdays 8-8:40am; Guided Meditation on Wednesdays 12-1pm.free Guided Meditation on Mondays 6:30-7:30 p.m. via Zoom. In Quiet Meditation, we practice self-guided meditation in community with time for individual preparation and a closing dedication. Guided sessions include a range of Buddhist to mindfulness practices. Meditate with us: Register for a classpurchase passes, or apply for an OSU Undergraduate ScholarshipContact us

OSU Wind Ensemble: The Student Arts Season at PRAx kicks off with the Oregon State University Wind Ensemble 7 p.m. May 14 in Detrick Hall at PRAx. The OSU Wind Ensemble features the most outstanding brass, woodwind and percussion players on campus. This 50-member ensemble explores new literature and performs the masterworks of the wind band ensemble genre. The windensemble is directed by Erik Leung, director of bands at OSU. Tickets $10; students $5. Tickets here.

OSU Wind Symphony: The School of Visual, Performing, and Design Arts Presents the Oregon State University WindSymphony 7 p.m. May 16 in Detrick Hall at PRAx. The OSU WindSymphony is an auditioned group in the music department at Oregon State University. It comprises undergraduate students and is open to students of any major. Tickets $10; students $5. Tickets here.

PRAx Presents PUBLIQuartet: Enjoy two-time Grammy nominees PUBLIQuartet 7 p.m. May 18 in Detrick Hall at PRAx. PUBLIQuartet’s modern interpretations of chamber music make them one of the most dynamic artists of their generation. Their program “What is American?” offers an exploration of Dvořák's beloved “American” Quartet while expanding the range of idioms and musical traditions to include contemporary, blues, jazz, free, and rock-inflected music. Tickets $20-$30; students $5. Tickets here.

PRAx Presents Rob Schwimmer: Hear Triple Helix by Rob Schwimmer 7 p.m. May 23 in Detrick Hall at PRAx. In connection with the “Sonic Booms” exhibition, PRAx celebrates music technology and experimentation. Rob Schwimmer inhabits a musical kingdom where he, playing alone, conjures a sound world created by his singular virtuosity at the piano, theremin (on which he’s considered to be one of the world masters) and Haken Continuum. Tickets $20; students $5. Tickets here.

Alumni Influencer Showcase: From Campus to Creatives. A remarkable alumni panel will share accounts of their diverse employment experiences and challenges faced (and conquered) along the way. Everyone from students to recent graduates and seasoned professionals will learn how OSUConnections.org and meaningful relationships can be leveraged to build successful careers. 10 a.m. June 1, OSU Portland Center (get tickets) and via livestream on OSUAA social media channels.

Lectures, Workshops, Webinars

NEW! CTL — Assessment Matters Bootcamp: This two-hour workshop provides opportunities to learn constructive and impactful ways to use assessment to build stronger, more flexible courses. Leave prepared to utilize assessment strategies to deeply analyze the effectiveness of your course by developing quality learning outcomes, aligning assessments and using data to drive improvement. 9-11 a.m. May 10, LINC 360. Register.

NEW! FYI Friday – You Can Help a Student: For OSU employees. After learning about the student mental health landscape, participants will learn to identify struggling students and how to refer them (if necessary) in case of an emergency. Noon to 1 p.m., May 10 via Zoom. Registration required.

NEW! Sparkshop: "It's in the wrap." Tips for using exam wrappers to enhance students' metacognitive skills. Want to know how to use course exams to help your students become reflective learners? Attend CTL's Sparkshop to uncover ways to use exam wrappers to promote student metacognition. Facilitator: Funmi Amobi, CTL instructional consultant and college liaison. Noon to 12:20 p.m., May 10. Zoom registration.

NEW! CTL Course Design Bootcamp: This two-hour workshop provides opportunities to learn crucial decision-making approaches to (re)design a course, such as working backwards. Leave prepared to start the (re)design of a course after thinking about its alignment of learning outcomes, assessments and learning activities. 1-2:50 p.m., May 17, Austin 126. Register now.

NEW! PFLA Zoom event: "College of Health Reorganization," presented by Laurel Kincl, professor and associate dean of Academic and Faculty Affairs. 11 a.m. to noon, May 15. Learn more about the reorganization that resulted in the new OSU College of Health. Register for the event or follow us on social media via Linktr.ee/OSUPFLA.

FourSight Mindset Reveal Workshop: How do you approach a challenge? FourSight Mindset Reveal is a new workshop presented by the Office of University Human Resources. It helps people learn more about their own mindset, learn appreciation for how colleagues work, and together be able create a stronger team environment and reach more creative solutions. View upcoming workshops and enroll here.

Office of Human Resources Learning & Development is now accepting FYI Friday presentation proposals for Fall 2024 and Fall 2025: Does your unit have a new or existing service, process, system, policy, or research you want to share with the campus community? FYI Friday is a program where campus partners are invited to present what they’re working on to a broad audience of professional faculty, academic faculty and classified staff. Learn more about the requirements and application process. Contact [email protected] for help.

HMSC Research Seminar: HMSC Lavern Weber Prize winner Rod Fujita, associate vice president and lead senior scientist II with the Environmental Defense Fund, will be giving a seminar titled “Seaweed Blue Carbon: Ready? Or not?” 11 a.m. Thursday, May 9, in the HMSC Carmen Ford Phillips Auditorium in the Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building or online. Zoom link. Password: 104815 or call +1-971-247-1195 Meeting ID: 971 3707 8566. Click here for more information.

Lyra Webinar, Surfing Through Stressful Times: Stress is part of life. But when it takes center stage, we become exhausted, irritable and less productive. We can try to suppress negative thoughts and feelings, but that just makes them worse. So what’s the alternative? You can’t avoid stress, but you can learn more effective ways to cope with it. This workshop offers a counterintuitive yet science-based approach to reducing stress — helping you learn to “surf” the waves. 11:30 a.m., May 9. Register here.

ElderCare Connections: Join us for “Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia” with the Alzheimer’s Association of Oregon to better understand how to identify and understand the signs of memory loss, as well as suggestions for how to optimally care for your loved one and yourself. Noon to 1 p.m., May 9 on Zoom (passcode: elder). For accommodations and questions, contact [email protected].

Hunting the Elusive DEI Commitments of Our Institutions: In the wake of the "unprecedented" events of 2020, our universities and colleges released a series of statements and videos expressing their commitment to inclusion on their campuses and the treatment of their students, faculty and staff. Sherri Craig, assistant professor of English at Virginia Tech, explores the rhetoric of the public statements made by institutions and discusses how we have moved forward after an unsuccessful seizure of the institutional moment. 1 p.m., May 9 in MU Room 213; free and open to all.

Department of Botany & Plant Pathology Spring Seminar Series: “Quantitative, functional, and comparative genomic tools for American chestnut restoration,” presented by Jason Holliday of Virginia Tech, 4 p.m., May 9, ALS 4001 and via Zoom. For complete schedule visit the BPP Seminar website. No public recording will be available.

Tap into the Abilities of People with Disabilities: The Case of Employees with Hearing Loss”: David Baldridge, the Toomey Faculty Fellow and professor of management in the College of Business, will be the featured faculty member in the upcoming College of Business Thought Leadership Series virtual event at noon May 21. Register here: beav.es/c7d. Questions? Contact [email protected]

Center for Teaching and Learning Fellows Program 2024 Showcase & Discussion: Join this session featuring highlights from CTL Fellows in CEOAS; Engineering; Health; and Cascades. Participate in a discussion on what’s next in strengthening teaching and learning. Consider how partnering with the program can play a critical role in meeting teaching and learning goals in the Prosperity Widely Shared Strategic Plan in your college. Noon to 12:50 p.m., May 23 on Zoom. Register

Center for Teaching and Learning’s Second Celebration of Quality Teaching: Join us in celebrating OSU's rich accomplishments in the area of teaching. This session highlights promotions, CTL developments and activities, and teaching awards. Our guest speaker, Nathan Kirk from the Department of Integrative Biology and winner of the 2023 OSU Faculty Teaching Excellence Award, will present “One job not two: Breaking down the distinction between teaching and scholarship.” 3:30 p.m., May 30, MU Horizon Room 49. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. RSVP now.

The 2024 Bray Health Leadership Lecture “Public health after the pandemic: How can we do better?” will be presented by Joshua M. Sharfstein, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, from 5-6 p.m. Friday, June 4, in the MU Horizon Room. A reception hosted by the College of Health will follow from 6-7:30 p.m. The event is free and open to all.

Take Note

NEW! Special Olympics Oregon: Special Olympics Oregon and Oregon State University are combining forces to host the return of Summer State Games after a seven-year hiatus. The Games will take place July 12-14 at Oregon State University campus and surrounding venues in Corvallis. Special Olympics Oregon is actively recruiting over 1,000 day-of-event volunteers. Register to volunteer: https://soor.org/make-an-impact/volunteer/summer2024/.

NEW! IE@OSU Spring Showcase: Join InclusiveExcellence@OSU to celebrate our 2023-2024 Fellows and learn about ways you can incorporate inclusive and equitable practices in your teaching. This poster session will be hosted in the Memorial Union Ballroom from 4-6 p.m., May 10. Small bites will be served, as well as beer and wine starting at 5 p.m. Please RSVP here.

NEW! Call for nominations: The Hattie Redmond Women & Gender Center is calling for nominations for our annual awards ceremony. We have our AYA Award, Student Leader Award and the Hattie Redmond Feminist of Achievement Award. Nominate candidates here: beav.es/cV7. Nominations are due by noon May 20. The  ceremony takes place 3-5 p.m. June 10, MU Horizon Room. For more information contact [email protected].

Fulbright: The 2025-26 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program competition is now open. This program offers U.S. citizens opportunities to teach, conduct research, and carry out professional projects in over 135 countries. A variety of webinars are available highlighting opportunities by discipline, region, and country on the Fulbright website. Past webinars are available on the archive page. For questions, please contact the Global Affairs Associate.

Human-Robot Interaction Research Study: Oregon State University Mechanical Engineering is conducting a research study to better understand how people interact with robot arms in mock collaboration tasks. The study lasts for about one hour. The full study title is “Evaluating Expressive Behaviors for an Interactive Robot Arm,” and the principal investigator is Prof. Naomi Fitter. Please contact Stayce Mockel at [email protected] to sign up.

Healthy Aging Club Photo Contest: Submissions for the Healthy Aging Club Photo Contest are now open. Anyone from the OSU community can submit one photo pertaining to the theme, “Aging Adults Engaging in their Favorite Hobbies,” to [email protected] or this form by May 25 at midnight. Prizes range from Shonnard’s Nursery gift cards to a craft kit from Paper Crafting Ninjas. For more information follow @healthyagingclub on Instagram or email [email protected].

Duo Passcodes – Upcoming Retirement: Passcodes for Duo authentication will retire on May 8. Passcodes are six-digit codes that are usually generated by a hardware token and can also be obtained through the Duo Mobile app. If you use Verified Duo Push, this change will not affect you. Verified Duo Push displays a 3-digit code to enter on your phone and is currently used by most of the OSU community. Learn more by visiting: beav.es/duo-passcode.

Automated Driving System research: The School of Civil and Construction Engineering and the School of Psychological Science are seeking paid volunteers for research studies. The purpose of this research study is to make Automated Driving System (ADS) vehicles safer for pedestrians with disabilities. To participate in one of the studies, you must identify as having a visual, hearing and/or mobility disability, and be at least 18 years old. Volunteers must commit 60 minutes to the research and will either wear a VR headset or a light-weight wearable device. To participate, contact Lena Breuer at [email protected]. or call or text at 803-457-6630.

Employee Community Climate Survey: The 2024 OSU Employee Community Climate Survey launched on May 3 with an email invitation to employees from the Office of Institutional Diversity (OID). To make positive change, it is critical that we understand the experiences of OSU employees shared through the survey. Please check your email to access the survey link. The survey is open until May 31; visit the survey website for more information and links to summaries of prior surveys. Questions about the survey can be directed to OID at [email protected].

2025 Faculty Fellowship Program Consortium-Directed Funding: The NW CASC is now accepting proposals for our 2025 Faculty Fellowship Program. This last-mile program aims to support efforts to make existing research more usable for natural and cultural resource managers facing climate-related risks and challenges. To achieve this aim, the program supports research involving faculty at NW CASC Consortium institutions and provides skills-building opportunities around the co-production of decision-relevant (i.e., "actionable”) science. Funding runs Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2025. Deadline to submit proposals is July 15. Info session 1 p.m., May 8 online: https://nwcasc.uw.edu/about/funding-opportunities/applying-for-the-faculty-fellowship-program/[email protected] is the OSU liaison to the Consortium. 

OSU Health and Safety Committee: The University Health and Safety Committee would like to invite campus members interested in health and safety to attend our open meetings, held semi-annually in May and October. Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 2:30-4 p.m. Anyone can access OSU’s University Health and Safety Committee resources online at https://ehs.oregonstate.edu/UHSC, including past meeting minutes, information on how to contact a committee member and a web link to report safety concerns. For more information contact Dan Kermoyan at [email protected].

Volunteer to celebrate OSU’s 2024 Beaver grads: Oregon State University will host its 155th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, June 15 at Reser Stadium in Corvallis. Commencement is OSU’s largest event of the year and volunteers play an important role in making the day memorable for graduates and guests. Volunteers are needed the morning of Saturday, June 15 to greet, guide and help guests. Sign up here.

Faculty Staff Fitness Swim, Run, Walk TRY-athlon is happening June 12. Are you ready for some friendly competition? This is a team-building event that brings faculty and staff together to compete for individual event or power team winner. Grab your team and sign up to swim, run, walk or both. Registration is open and team captains can email or call the PAC office to register your team name at [email protected] or 541-737-3222.

Seeking nominations for College of Business Alumni Awards: Do you know an excellent College of Business alum who is just starting out, or someone at the pinnacle of their career? There is no better time to recognize their success, resilience, service and achievement. Make a nomination for our 2025 COB Alumni Awards. Nominations received by May 31 will be given full consideration. Make a nomination.

Active Shooter training: OSU Emergency Management offers in-department active shooter training. The 45-minute in-person presentation teaches OSU’s Run.Hide.Fight response to an active threat. To schedule a session for your team, email [email protected].

FY25 PCOSW Funding Opportunities: Applications for FY25 PCOSW scholarships and FY24 and FY25 event co-sponsorships 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 gender equity issues. Applications are open until funding is distributed. Visit https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/pcosw/funding-opportunities for detailed guidelines, qualification requirements, and application links. Questions? Contact [email protected].  

Grad Night 2024: Before the grad caps fly, the OSU Alumni Association is hosting a free disco-themed celebration for the Class of 2024. Grads, grab your sequins and join your friends from 7-10 p.m. June 6 for food and drinks, music and dancing, games, cap decorating, friendship bracelet-making, photo booths, raffle giveaways, freebies and more. Register by May 31

Our Health& Transportation Noise webcast: Lend an ear to the next episode of the Our Health& series. Join a town hall discussion with College of Health Assistant Professor Matthew Bozigar to hear about the effects transportation noise has on our health and a new OSU study to map Portland’s road noise. 5:30 p.m., May 29. Save your spot.

Traffic and Maintenance

Philomath Blvd. Conceptual Design Open House: The Corvallis Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is seeking input on conceptual designs to improve travel on the section of Philomath Boulevard/Highway 20/Highway 34 between SW 53rd and SW 15th Street. The project goal is to improve walking, biking, driving and public transportation. Two open house webinars will be held at 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., May 8 via Zoom. To register for the midday session: https://beav.es/crB. To register for the evening session: https://beav.es/cr2.

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 jobs.oregonstate.edu unless otherwise specified.

NEW! Student Services Peer Advisor: College of Business invites student applications for a part-time Peer Advising Position. Posting #P11031SE. Closes May 30.

Weather

"May is the month of expectation, the month of wishes, the month of hope." ~ Emily Brontë

Corvallis: Sunny today, high of 65, low of 45. Sunny and hot tomorrow.

Central Oregon: Sunny today, high of 57, low of 37. Sunny tomorrow.

Newport: Sunny, high of 56, low of 46. Sunny tomorrow.

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