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COVID testing: Oregon State University, in collaboration with Willamette Valley Toxicology, is providing on-site COVID-19 testing. OSU employees and students, regardless of vaccination status, are welcome to obtain a test at one of these locations: Corvallis: The LaSells Stewart Center: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Student Experience Center: Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (For staff wanting to get a test voluntarily, please make sure to have registered for a lab dash account prior to coming to test in order to save time: https://labdash.net/.) Bend: Ray Hall 302, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m.
Vaccine compliance: Effective Sept. 15, Oregon State University requires employees and students who work, learn or engage with others in-person as part of their job duties to be fully vaccinated from COVID-19. OSU employees and students who are required to comply and who meet an exemption not to be vaccinated, will be required to test for COVID-19 weekly until further notice.
Face coverings now required in OSU indoor settings.
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Looking for ways to better support students in your classes? Interested in learning about trauma-informed college teaching? Sign up for CTL’s Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talk on Tuesday, Oct. 12 at 10 a.m., to learn how to prepare for, respond to and recover from expressions of trauma in the context of teaching and learning.
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. Occasionally, articles highlighted in OSU Today may either be subscription-only or behind a paywall if a maximum number of articles has been reached that month. Many subscription-only publications, like the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, can be accessed by anyone with an OSU email account through the search function on the OSU Libraries home page, which grants free access to many publications. See https://library.oregonstate.edu/ and click on 1Search.
That’s what Christopher Stout, an associate professor of political science at Oregon State University, said. Stout said a vaccine mandate may harden people who were already skeptical but it’s unlikely to change someone’s mind at this point.
“This is the first time, really, that I’ve seen much attention paid to it and it’s desperately needed, especially in the face of climate change right now,” says Susan Haig, a courtesy professor of wildlife ecology at Oregon State University who has worked on waterbirds conservation issues in Oregon and California for 25 years. (see also OPB News)
Bernadine Strik didn’t need her three decades of toiling in Oregon berry fields to realize something was very wrong. She didn’t even have to open her eyes. "When you walked through a blackberry field the day we got heat damage, it was like smelling a blackberry sauce you had left on the stove too long to cook,” she says. “It was that kind of an overcooked, gooey-sweet smell. It was nasty.”
“There’s great evidence that climate change is occurring and affecting things here in Oregon on a broad scale, and it includes, specifically, higher and higher likelihood of extreme weather events. And we’ve seen some examples of that recently,” said Weston Miller, community and urban horticulturist for Oregon State University Extension Service and Multnomah County Master Gardener Program manager.
Oregon State University’s Christopher Dunn, an expert on wildfire risk and management, says Oregon saw, “A lot of fire on the Western Cascades this year.” He points out the Jack fire is still burning, and has been for months.
Each of Oregon’s now-six congressional districts has to have an equal share of the population, at about 766,000 people per district. According to Judy Stiegler, a former state legislator and political science professor at Oregon State University-Cascades, it was inevitable that Bend would end up in a different district due to its immense population growth.
The Oregon State University Science Pub on Monday, Oct. 11 will focus on how science fiction like Star Trek movies and television programs may strengthen hope for building a better future when the world seems overcome with crises. The virtual event, a joint effort of Oregon State University in Corvallis and OSU-Cascades in Bend, will feature a talk by Jose-Antonio Orosco, a professor of philosophy at Oregon State. His presentation is titled: “To Boldy Go: Why Scientists and Social Justice Warriors Need Star Trek.”
A major concern among the study participants was the myth that COVID-19 vaccination causes sterility, the Oregon State University researchers found. That fear has a historical basis due to previous forced sterilization programs by the U.S. government, according to Jonathan Garcia, an associate professor in the university's College of Public Health and Human Sciences.
Professor Chris Still with Oregon State University says it's because of the extreme drought conditions and the rare heat waves we saw this summer.
"National 4-H Week is celebrated nationwide, and it's kind of the kick-off of the new 4-H year. Each county will be doing something a little different. Crook County will host two events," explained Crook County 4-H Program Coordinator Samara Worlein-Rufener.
NEW! Reading Room: Come by the Reading Room in the Valley Library's main floor to view books and art by local artists inspired by the theme of metamorphosis. Learn more about the collection at the libguide: https://guides.library.oregonstate.edu/readingroom-metamorphosis/home. And check out the Mike O'Malley Memorial Collection, located in the second floor of the Valley Library to see a collection of books shared with the library from a former student's suggested class readings.
COVID-19 vaccines: For information about vaccines in the Benton County, visit this website. OSU-Cascades students, faculty and staff can learn where to find vaccines in Central Oregon here. Check your local public health authority websites for more information. You can also visit the Oregon Health Authority: Get Vaccinated Oregon website and the CDC VaccineFinder for vaccinations anywhere in the U.S. Go to COVID-19 information for links to OSU, local, state and federal resources; and updates on the latest federal travel restrictions.
PERS/Oregon Savings Growth 2021 Expo: Attend the PERS Expo 2021 on Oct. 5-6 online. The theme of Expo 2021 is "Your Gateway to a Secure Retirement." You can register for the Expo here.
Oregon Public Universities Virtual Benefits Fair: Retirement programs, PEBB plans and Health and Wellness Programs. Oct. 5-14. Information is live now. Live webinars, door prizes and ways to connect with vendors to ask individual questions: https://beav.es/benefitsfair2021. Webinar list. (Save the date for webinars you wish to attend.)
Celebrating Campus Children’s Center Week: As a member institution of the National Coalition for Campus Children’s Centers we’re excited to come together with our campus partners and our national colleagues to highlight the importance and value of campus based early care and education programs. Come visit the Family Resource Center on Oct. 5-7 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. outside of Milne (look for us under the tent) and pick-up a treat and learn more about campus child care.
National Retirement Security Month: The month of October is National Retirement Security month. We have scheduled retirement savings education webinars during this month that are available to all OSU employees. We wanted to notify you ahead of time about the topics, dates and times so that you could register and plan to attend if these topics are of interest to you. For additional questions and to register please see: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/current-employees/retirement. Fidelity Webinars: Oct. 5, 6, 11, 12; TIAA Webinars: Oct., 6, 8, 13, 15; Oregon Savings Growth Webinars: Oct. 13 and 14; PERS/Oregon Savings Growth 2021 Expo: Oct. 5 and 6.
Board of Trustees: The OSU Board will meet from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 8, in the Horizon Room of the Memorial Union. The board will consider items recommended for action by its committees, the board’s 2022 work plan and the preliminary timeline and process for the next presidential search. The board also will hear a report and host a panel discussion with faculty and others on the university’s efforts to advance equity, inclusion and social justice. Committees of the board will meet from 9:15 a.m.-5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 7, in the Horizon Room of the Memorial Union. The agendas and meeting materials will be posted as they are available at http://oregonstate.edu/leadership/trustees/meetings. Trustees will also hold a retreat on Wednesday, Oct. 6, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. to discuss governance roles, responsibilities, shared governance and to discuss key elements of the next presidential search. Members of the public may view the meetings and retreat at https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/trustees/osu-board-trustees-video-stream. For accommodations, please contact: 541-737-3449 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance.
Get Started and Save for the Future You: If you want to get started in your workplace savings plan, or to save more: Learn the benefits of your workplace savings plan, how to enroll, and small steps you can take to save more. Oct. 6, 11 a.m. Register now. Hosted by Fidelity.
Inside Money: Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2 p.m. Register for these workshops with TIAA here.
Innovation to Market: Funding & Training Opportunities. OSU faculty and graduate student researchers are invited to join the OSU Advantage office on Wednesday, Oct. 6 for a one-hour virtual event (offered once in the morning and once in the afternoon) that will describe funding and training opportunities that support innovation and entrepreneurship at the federal, state and OSU levels. At this event, you will also learn how to apply for a special $5,000 Innovation Award available from OSU Advantage. Register here for a Zoom link: https://forms.gle/nK4iaPz98DCvhoaq9.
Bat Conservation Defense Seminar: Join Rachel Handy, eCampus student in the department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences, for her PSM defense on "Collaboration with wildlife rehabilitation centers to enhance bat care, research, and conservation." She will speak on Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. via Zoom: Click here for the link.
Casting a wider net: Building more resilient communities in the Pacific Northwest. Angee Doerr will give this week's Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences departmental seminar. The speaker flyer is attached, and this free seminar meets 4 p.m. on Wednesdays in person in Crop Science 122 and online via Zoom (beav.es/US2).
NEW! An Evening with Tamika D. Mallory: Real Activism. Join Erika McCalpine, executive director for strategic diversity initiatives at OSU-Cascades, for a wide-ranging conversation about community activism with Tamika Mallory. Mallory gave what has been called “the speech of a generation” in the wake of the murder of George Floyd. She served as the youngest executive director of the National Action Network from 2011 to 2013, was one of the leading organizers of the 2017 Women’s March and named that year as one of TIME magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world. Free. Join virtual event or campus Watch Parties in Bend (RAYH Atrium) and Corvallis (MU Ballroom). 6-7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6. Info: beav.es/US7.
American Strings: An Evening with Shook Twins. Join host Bob Santelli for a conversation and live performance with the rising stars of American folk rock, Shook Twins, as American Strings launches a brand-new season outdoors on the Student Experience Center plaza. American Strings brings renowned artists from around the U.S. to Corvallis and OSU for an in-depth look at how and why stringed instruments play such a profound role in American music. Wednesday, Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Face coverings are required. There is also an opportunity to watch the event remotely via a livestream at http://beav.es/UJC.
NEW! Prospective student open house: Beaver Open House, an open house program for prospective students, will be held in The LaSells Stewart Center and the Memorial Union on Friday, Oct. 8. There will be approximately 900+ guests on campus, which may impact parking and retail food locations. Please welcome the guests while they are on campus.
NEW! Happiness Festival: ASOSU is co-sponsoring The Happiness Festival, a celebration of people’s passions, beliefs and values. In this festival, our goal is to inspire people to step out of their comfort zones, pursue their passion, and perform their best to achieve their goals and dreams. The event will consist of two parts: inspiration and entertainment. Friday, Oct. 8 from 5-8:30 p.m. in the SEC plaza.
NEW! WeDigBio @ OSU: The OSU Botany Club, OSU Herbarium and OregonFlora are sponsoring a plant specimen label digitization event on Oct. 15 from noon to 5 p.m. with mini-lectures, games and prizes. Participate in person in 3003 Cordley Hall or remotely (see registration for Zoom link). For more information and to register, please visit https://forms.gle/sdc7iGuwzM4NPwrD9.
NEW! 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 & Safety Committee 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. If you are interested in attending the meeting or would like additional information about the Safety Committee, please contact Marcus Silkbaron at [email protected] to RSVP and request the meeting location.
NEW! Tap into the OSU spirit at a pregame party in Pullman: Rally with Beaver fans in Cougar Country. The OSU Alumni Association welcomes you to a no-host gathering at Paradise Creek Brewery Trailside Taproom, Saturday, Oct. 9, at 10:30 a.m. Then cheer on the football team as they play Washington State. Catch the details.
OSU Little Gallery: Breaking Misconceptions. A senior thesis show by OSU art student Julianna Southers. Sept. 27-Oct. 22 (during regular campus business hours). Reception to be held Oct. 7 from 4-6 p.m. Free and open to all. The Little Gallery, 210 Kidder Hall. Contact [email protected] for more information or to request accommodations relating to a disability.
President's Commission on the Status of Black Faculty and Staff Affairs hosts Fall Welcome: New faculty and staff (hired since fall 2019) are warmly invited to our Fall Welcome social event for refreshments and great conversation with OSU colleagues. Fall Welcome will be hosted in the CH2M Hill Alumni Center outdoor tent on Oct. 7 at 5 p.m. Please direct questions to Sara Smith ([email protected]) or Terrance Harris ([email protected]). RSVPs are appreciated: PCSBFSA Fall Welcome 2021.
President's Commission on the Status of Black Faculty and Staff Affairs hosts Fall Welcome. New faculty and staff (hired since fall 2019), members of PCSBFSA, and members of AFAPC are warmly invited to our Fall Welcome social event for refreshments and great conversation with OSU colleagues. Fall Welcome will be hosted in the CH2M Hill Alumni Center outdoor tent on Oct. 7 at 5 p.m. This event will center new Black employees. Please direct questions to Sara Smith ([email protected]) or Terrance Harris ([email protected]). RSVPs are appreciated: PCSBFSA Fall Welcome 2021.
Griggs celebration: Lawrence Griggs, ’78, will be the honored on the Wall of Legacy at the Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center, and a physical student success center will be named in his honor in the Memorial Union. Please join us in honoring his enormous impact during a hybrid (in-person and online) presentation and celebration on Saturday, Oct. 9 at 1 p.m. Click here to register. Consider adding a video tribute or typed message to share how Larry impacted you. Email Terrance Harris with any questions.
100 Reasons to Stay Alive: When times get hard, it is important to be reminded of all of the beautiful things that life has to offer. 100 Reasons to Stay Alive is a walk-through, interactive exhibit of some of the reasons life is beautiful. We hope the exhibit will inspire you to think about your personal reasons and the meaning they hold for you. Visit this year’s exhibit: The Valley Library Lawn, daily from Monday, Oct. 11 to Friday, Oct. 15. Inspire: Share your reason and be featured on the event website and in future exhibits: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0J6zhRafdR8vOYe. For additional information contact Tessie Webster-Henry at [email protected].
Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Please join us on Oct. 11 at 5 p.m. for Indigenous Peoples' Day 2021. Our featured speaker this year is Buddy Lane, OSU alumni and Cultural Education Director for the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. We are also joined by Steven Paul from the First Indigenous Nations Society and Corvallis Mayor Biff Traber. Register at: https://beav.es/UGG. For accommodations related to a disability, please contact [email protected] or 541-737-9036. Sponsored by the Kaku-Ixt Mana Ina Haws in partnership with the City of Corvallis.
Join Community Engagement & Leadership for Beavs Volunteer group service projects: Projects address multiple social issues alongside community partners: Habitat for Humanity, Humane Society, Parks & Rec, Room at the Inn and Starker Arts Garden for Education (SAGE). Help grow food for families that cannot afford it, provide emergency meals and housing, enhance parks and trails, maintain space for animals (with doggie playtime) or work toward affordable housing. Register: beav.es/cel.
Queer History Month with OSU Rainbow Connect Oct. 14: Celebrate Queer History Month, the OSU Pride Center's 20th anniversary and the launch of OSU Rainbow Connect LGBTQIA+ Alumni Network all at once. Join a virtual social filled with fun games and giveaways, laughter and connection with a vibrant and growing community. Oct. 14 at 5:30 p.m. Register for the online event.
Homecoming Celebrations: It’s time for Beavers past and present to come together. Reunite with your OSU family during homecoming week, Oct. 20-23. Come back to campus to celebrate what makes us Oregon State, or celebrate homecoming wherever you are. Join your class reunion, honor OSU's Black and Orange Awardees, attend the Multicultural Tailgater, celebrate the Classes of 2020 and 2021, take a photo at Benny’s Birthday Bash, gather with fellow OSU advocates and more. For a complete listing of activities and events, view the homecoming calendar: ForOregonState.org/Homecoming21.
National Work & Family Month: The Month of October was established by Alliance for Work-Life Progress as National Work & Family Month (NWFM) in 2003. It is a month of dedication to ensure that the worlds of both work and family are in balance in each person’s life. OSU’s NWFM is brought to you by the Family Resource Center & Human Resources. To check out a listing of all the events taking place, visit familyresources.oregonstate.edu/FRCevents.
Finding the Light: Giustina Gallery presents “Finding the Light,” an exhibit of the Willamette Valley PhotoArts Guild. The exhibit features black-and-white and color photographs that interpret the opening lines of Amanda Gorman's poem that she read at the Presidential Inauguration in January 2021. Exhibit runs Oct. 1-30, at the Giustina Gallery at The LaSells Stewart Center. Learn more including hours of operation.
October Flu Shot Clinics: Flu shot clinics are scheduled for OSU faculty, staff and students this October at various locations. The Flu Shot Clinic Sign-up portal is now open and working for the Corvallis flu shot clinic at the MU Ballroom. Detailed instructions are located on the HR Website here. Beginning Oct. 5, employees can sign up for the Oct. 19 clinic at: www.krogerhealth.com/partnerscheduling. You must enter your insurance information in the portal. It will state it is optional but for OSU employees it is not optional. If you do not provide this your appointment time may be delayed. The last day to schedule for Oct. 19 is Oct. 13. In Newport, OSU employees in the Newport area can access a flu shot clinic on Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. to noon at Hatfield Marine Science Center. For more information, please contact Shannon Reed at [email protected]. This year Kaiser members can attend the flu shot clinics in Newport hosted by Fred Meyer/Kroger. In Bend, Cascades campus in Bend is hosting a COVID vaccine and flu shot clinic COVID-19 vaccine clinic Oct. 12 and 13. Employees can choose to receive their flu shot or COVID-19 vaccine or both. More information is pending in the next two weeks. Please contact Stefanie Maerki with questions at [email protected]. Additionally, Kaiser Permanente, Yoda Health, Providence Health Plan and PacificSource Plan members can contact their medical plan providers for ways to receive a flu shot. Questions? Please contact [email protected] or 541-737-2805.
NEW! HMSC Research Seminar: Jim Markwiese, Chief of the Ecological Effect Branch with U.S. EPA in Corvallis will be giving a seminar titled “EPA climate change research: wildfires and air quality monitoring,” Oct. 7, 3:30 p.m. Zoom link or call +1-971-247-1195 Meeting ID: 945 5573 115. Click here for more information.
NEW! FYI Friday – Employee Benefits & Work Life Resources: October is open enrollment month. Join us to learn about OSU employee benefits – including PEBB and Graduate health plans, retirement plans, protected leave information, the Beyond Benefits Employee Assistance Program and Work Life programs. This presentation is geared towards Benefits-Eligible Employees, including classified staff, professional faculty, academic faculty, post-doc scholars and graduate assistants. Part of the Fall 2021 FYI Friday series; Friday, Oct. 8, 10-11 a.m. via Zoom. Registration required.
NEW! Money at Work: Friday, Oct. 8, noon. Register for these workshops with TIAA here.
NEW! Motor competence lecture: The Hallie E. Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families presents the 2021 Campbell Lecture: "Motor competence, a building block that supports healthy developmental trajectories in children," which will be held from 1-2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 8 in HFC 115 and online. The presenter is Leah E. Robinson, professor of movement science and director of the Child Movement, Activity and Developmental Health Laboratory at the University of Michigan. Learn more.
NEW! Teaching workshop on using informal writing to promote active learning: Sarah Tinker Perrault, WIC Director, will give a 50-minute interactive workshop on how to use informal writing to enhance student learning in all disciplinary areas and at all levels (lower division through graduate classes). The workshop will take place via Zoom (register for a link) on Monday, Oct. 11, from noon to 12:50 p.m.
NEW! October Random Review: Robert Beschta of Corvallis will review "Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter," as part of the Friends of the Library’s Random Review series on Oct. 13, noon to 1 p.m. The program will take place online via GoToWebinar. It is free but registration is required at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7204958277406993168. Ben Goldfarb's "Eager" is an engaging look at the natural history of beavers and the negative impact their near eradication had on the environment of North America, particularly the Western United States. Beschta is professor emeritus in the Oregon State University School of Forestry's Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society.
Information Session: Get Involved with Community Engagement & Leadership: Community Engagement & Leadership (CEL) is offering a series of 30-minute info sessions during Weeks 2-6 of Fall Term for students interested in learning about our events and offerings. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions, learn how to get involved and meet some of the student staff working in CEL. All sessions will take place in SEC 250. Register at cel.oregonstate.edu.
Medicare 101 presentation: SHIBA. New to Medicare? Join this session as a SHIBA — Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance representative — explains the basics of Medicare. This session will help you to understand coverage provided by basic Medicare (parts A and B); recognize critical deadlines; understand actions to take to avoid penalties; understand the choices and trade-offs for supplemental insurance (Medigap plans and Advantage Plans), which includes details on PERS plans; and understand prescription drug coverage with Medicare. Understand when you can and cannot make changes. Takes place Oct. 7, 1-3 p.m. Register here for this workshop.
All About OPSRP: This presentation is ideal for members at any stage of their careers who began their PERS-covered career after Aug. 28, 2003. Topics include membership and vesting requirements, information regarding Online Member Services and estimates, retirement eligibility, detailed information about the Individual Account Program (IAP), and member resources. Oct. 7, 3-5 p.m. Register here for this workshop.
Meditation as Embodied Practice: A Nine-Month Training. OSU’s Contemplative Studies Initiative offers an experiential, progressive program for those interested in learning a meditative arc of development. Includes instruction, practice, readings and community. Thursdays 6-8 p.m on Zoom. Guided by Audrey Perkins and Kate Gallagher. Priority registration: Oct. 7; begins Oct.14. $700 for community members; $400 for faculty and staff; $200 for students.
The 2021 Campbell Lecture: "Motor competence, a building block that supports healthy developmental trajectories in children," presented by Professor Leah E. Robinson from the University of Michigan, will be held from 1-2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8, in HFC 115 and online. This lecture is hosted by the Hallie E. Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families. Learn more.
Navigating Workplace Conflict Workshop in Corvallis: Developed by University Ombudsperson and conflict management expert Sue Theiss, this one-day workshop focuses on essential elements of managing interpersonal, small group and organizational conflict. By the end, you will have a good understanding of how to successfully navigate conflict and you’ll have the tools to help you create real change through inclusive processes. Oct. 21. Secure your seat here: http://workspace.oregonstate.edu/conflict-resolution.
Do you have a business idea 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 that could become a sellable product or service 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 on Wednesdays that build on each other: Oct. 27, Nov. 3, Nov. 10 and Nov. 17, all from 3-4:30 p.m. Learn more and register: https://advantage.oregonstate.edu/advantage-accelerator/programs/iterate.
NEW! The sounds of fire safety: It is important to understand the different sounds your fire safety devices are telling you. When you hear three loud, continuous beeps, that means smoke or fire. Get out and dial 9-1-1. When you hear four loud, continuous beeps, that means carbon monoxide is detected. Get out and dial 9-1-1. Chirping that happens every 30-60 seconds means to replace the battery or the device itself. Also, smoke detectors must be replaced after 10 years regardless of how they function. Reference website: https://www.nfpa.org/Events/Events/Fire-Prevention-Week/About.
NEW! Stone Soup: Sign up to volunteer at Stone Soup Kitchen, providing meals to the homeless. WestM organizes volunteer shifts for Tuesdays during Fall, Winter and Spring terms. WestM coordinates volunteers from the OSU community (students, gaculty, staff, alumni, etc.) for these shifts. Stone Soup provides a hot meal 365 days a year to hungry people in Corvallis. Volunteers are currently needed. Online signup and information for Tuesdays is available at westm.org/stone-soup. Other days of the week can be found at stonesoupcorvallis.org.
Seeking participants for lactose intolerance research study: Are you lactose intolerant and interested in learning more about it? Consider participating in the research study that investigates the effects of prebiotics on the gut microbiome in lactose-intolerant individuals. Participants may receive up to $300 for the time committed to the study and information about their health. Follow this link to learn more about the study and how to get involved.
Notice of Availability: In compliance with the Clery Act, Oregon State University published the 2021 Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports for the Corvallis campus, OSU-Cascades campus, Hatfield Marine Science Center, and OSU at EOU. Included are important safety/security policies, fire safety practices, helpful university and local resources, crime prevention programs, and crime and fire statistics for the previous three calendar years. Paper copies are provided upon request. The reports are available without charge.
Resources to Stay Safe Online: It’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and the Center for Cyber Safety and Education has some great resources to keep you and your community safe from cyberbullying, along with safe shopping, social media, gaming and other tips. Check out their useful info at https://iamcybersafe.org/s/. We want to help keep you safe. This message brought to you by the Office of Information Security, partnering with you to Defend Our Cyber Dam.
Togetherall: New mental health resource for OSU students. Togetherall is a safe, online community to share anonymously and get support to improve mental health and well-being. The Togetherall community is available 24/7 and is monitored by licensed mental health practitioners. Join the community and learn more at https://counseling.oregonstate.edu/togetherall.
Participants wanted for a short-term vegetable sprout research study (Corvallis): If you are healthy, age 18-60, non-smoking, not pregnant or breastfeeding, without diabetes, heart disease or stroke, bariatric surgery, kidney, thyroid or intestinal problems, you may qualify. The study lasts 72 hours. Volunteers will receive $150. PI: Emily Ho, Ph.D. Title: "Discovery of Biological Signatures for Cruciferous Vegetable Intake." Contact us at [email protected], 541-737-5049 or visit https://tinyurl.com/y7437mo4 for information and online screener.
International Friendship Program Registration Open: The International Friendship Program is a conversation partner program that provides support and opportunities designed to assist OSU international students and scholars during their adjustment period by connecting them with friends from the community. Register here by Friday Oct. 22. International students, international scholars, OSU community members and Oregon community members are welcome.
Monthly Emergency Preparedness Topic: Earthquake. Experts predict that the Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake will occur within our lifetime. The projected magnitude is 9.0, with shaking lasting for 5-7 minutes. The Oregon coast will also experience a tsunami (30-40 foot wave) that follows the earthquake. This month’s poster can be downloaded at https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-management/preparedness-topics/earthquake.
Apply for FY22 PCOSW scholarship and project funding: The President’s Commission on the Status of Women invites applications for funding to faculty, students and staff who are pursuing professional development, research or other opportunities that support PCOSW’s mission. Apply by Friday, Oct. 29. Visit https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/pcosw/funding-opportunities for detailed guidelines, qualification requirements and application link. Questions? Contact [email protected].
Volunteer service projects: Join Community Engagement & Leadership for Beavs Volunteer group service projects. Projects address multiple social issues alongside community partners: Habitat for Humanity, Humane Society, Parks & Rec, Room at the Inn and Starker Arts Garden for Education (SAGE). Help grow food for families that cannot afford it, provide emergency meals and housing, enhance parks and trails, maintain space for animals (with doggie playtime), or work toward affordable housing. Register: beav.es/cel.
Harrison Blvd resurfacing: As part of the 2021-22 Street Resurfacing Project along NW Harrison Boulevard, changes to access on NW Harrison Boulevard will remain in effect as follows: Oct. 1-12, Harrison Boulevard daytime closure, open overnight (Circle to 29th), and open on the weekends. The existing detour that utilizes 29th, and Grant will be expanded to include Witham and Circle. Detours will be signed. 35th Street at Harrison Boulevard will be closed during the daytime to allow the grinding and paving to occur. A traffic detour for the closure of 35th Street at Harrison will be Western to 15th to Harrison. This project is managed by the city of Corvallis. For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Josh Bjornstedt.
“October had tremendous possibility. The summer's oppressive heat was a distant memory, and the golden leaves promised a world full of beautiful adventures. They made me believe in miracles.” ~ Sarah Guillory
Corvallis: Chance of showers today, high of 59, low of 42. Sunny Thursday.
Central Oregon: Decreasing clouds, high of 54, low of 31. Frost and then sunny Thursday.
Newport: Chance of showers today, high of 56, low of. 45. Sunny tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/