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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.
“These ocean changes mean big problems for the future of people,” says Jane Lubchenco, a marine ecologist at Oregon State University in Corvallis and former head of the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Oregon State University ecologist Kirsten Grorud-Colvert outlines several ways MPAs can be improved. “The first is just to have a common understanding of what an MPA is and what it can do,” she says.
An Oregon State professor said the move by the House of Representatives to open an impeachment inquiry into President Trump is "in keeping with a set of foundational concepts: an absolute injunction against foreign influence and meddling.” (see also KVAL)
Since 2018, Oregon State University has been working with the Department of State Lands to develop a plan to transform the Elliott State Forest into a world-class research forest.
A spokesperson for Oregon’s seven public universities said late Tuesday night that no agreement had been reached between the universities and the union representing service employees.
"In Oregon, we saw some of the first impacts of ocean acidification and hypoxia when they started appearing in our shellfish. Now those challenges are compounding," said Jack Barth, an Oregon State University oceanographer and co-chair of the Oregon Coordinating Council on Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia, which developed the plan.
The answer is some, said Dalila Rendon, an Oregon State University entomologist. Not much, but just enough to warrant exploring the topic further.
Learning Innovation Center Certified LEED Gold: The Learning Innovation Center, built in 2015, has been certified by the US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program as reaching the Gold standard. The LInC joins Tebeau Hall and the Student Experience Center in achieving this certification. OSU has strict green building standards, known as the Requirements for Sustainable Development, that require building construction and renovation include an acceptable level of sustainability features, even if LEED certification is not pursued.
SEIU gathering: All classified staff are invited to a bargaining update, Sept. 25, 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., noon and 12:30 p.m., Valley Library, third floor, Willamette East Seminar room. Update on Bargaining, strike details, focus on financial planning for the strike and financial assistance. Lunch served. More info: Siobhan Burke at 630-699-0281 or [email protected].
Bioinformatics Users Group (BUG): “CGRB’s new DFS for one and all. Don’t know what a Distributed File System is? Come find out. Christopher Sullivan and Ken Lett, Center for Genome Research & Biocomputing, Wednesday, Sept. 25, noon, ALS 3005. 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. No experience needed to participate. For additional information, see https://cgrb.oregonstate.edu/bug
NEW! Ecampus Testing: Ecampus Testing invites you to learn more about resources available to Ecampus and on-campus students who take classes online. Attend an informational session and tour the Ecampus proctoring facilities in the Milne Computing Center basement on Friday, Sept. 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Representatives from the online proctoring service ProctorU will provide demonstrations and answer questions about online proctoring. The Ecampus Student Success team will also be present to share information about resources for Ecampus students and faculty. No registration is required for this drop-in event.
NEW! Discovery Day: Oregon State University - Cascades invites the public to visit its growing Central Oregon campus Sept. 28 for the second annual Discovery Day celebration, a community festival including talks, research demonstrations and hands-on activities. Discovery Day will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival will include tours of the campus public art collection and the future expansion area, a rock climbing wall, children’s activities and more. For more information, visit OSUcascades.edu/discoveryday or contact 541-322-3100 or [email protected].
NEW! Free admission to alumni center pregame tailgater: Get fired up at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center before home games in a newly upgraded indoor tailgating event space. Enjoy great food, beverages, family-friendly games and more. Rooms are also available to rent for private parties. And, you can always upgrade your OSUAA membership to gain access to VIP accommodations. Cheer on the Beavers as they gear up to play Stanford this Saturday, Sept. 28. Doors open at 1 p.m.
NEW! Giustina Gallery at OSU to exhibit "My Secret Double" Oct. 1-30: “My Secret Double – an International Exhibition,” featuring the works of artists from the Northwest and the Baltics, will be on display Oct. 1-30 in the Giustina Gallery at The LaSells Stewart Center on the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis. The exhibit captures artists’ personal journeys during their struggle with addiction or depression, including anger, suicide, fear and loss of hope. An opening reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, in the gallery. The reception and the exhibit are free and open to the public.
NEW! Flu Shot Clinics: The Office of Human Resources in partnership with Fred Meyer Pharmacies will offer flu shot clinics for faculty, staff and their dependents age 7 or above on Oct. 1, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Oct 8, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., in MU 109. Bring your insurance card and photo ID (for billing). Wear short sleeves. Plan on staying for five minutes after receiving the vaccination. If paying at the time of service, payment by cash (with exact change) or check will be the only methods of payment accepted. PEBB Statewide (Providence), Providence Choice and Moda plans will cover the cost of the flu vaccinations. Employees with Kaiser insurance must pay at the time of vaccination, or go to a Kaiser facility for a free flu shot.
Art sale: An art sale that runs through Sept. 26 at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport will benefit the conservation of Oregon’s estuaries. Thirty-three pieces, created by Northwest artists, are on display at the Oregon Sea Grant-operated Visitor Center at Hatfield. A portion of the sale of each piece of art will support The Wetlands Conservancy’s efforts to protect the state’s estuaries. The art is part of the 175-piece Ode to the Tides art show and sale, which debuted at OSU in May. Oregon Sea Grant is one of the sponsors. Learn more: bit.ly/305F6Ds
OSUsed Store Public Sales: The OSUsed Store is open for its weekly public sales Tuesday 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Friday noon to 3 p.m. at 644 SW 13th. Personal purchases must be made during public sales. Staff may shop for their department 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. More information on our website.
Art faculty show: Oregon State University’s Fairbanks Gallery of Art is hosting an exhibit of work by members of the art faculty throughout August and September. The exhibit includes art by Evan Baden, Michael Boonstra, Julia Bradshaw, Anna Fidler, Julie Green, Yuji Hiratsuka, Shelley Jordon, Andrew Myers, Kerry Skarbakka, Felix Oliveros, Mazdak Shadkam and Lorenzo Triburgo and Sarah Van Dyck. Fairbanks Hall, 220 SW 26th St., Corvallis. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For information on the walk go to www.corvallisartswalk.com.
Fall Festival run: To coincide with OSU Welcome Week, the 41st annual Fall Festival Run welcomes all students, families and friends to a 5K or 10K through Oregon State’s campus Sept. 29. Register online to take advantage of savings.
NEW! Academic Technology webinar: Get Started with Canvas Join us on Thursday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m., and learn about finding courses, setting notification preferences, uploading content, adjusting navigation, student view, publishing a course and posting announcements. Register for information on joining this free 30-minute webinar, or discover other webinars. Questions? Email us at [email protected]
NEW! Vocal Masterclass: soprano Yvonne Redman from the University of Illinois presents a vocal masterclass. Thursday Sept. 26, 7 p.m., in Community Hall 303. Free and open to the public, no tickets required. To request accommodations relating to a disability, call 541-737-4671.
NEW! Mental Health First Aid: Mental Health First Aid is an eight-hour course that teaches you how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The training helps you identify, understand and respond to signs of addiction and mental illnesses. Tuesday, Oct. 8, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in MU 206. Lunch will be provided. Space is limited. Preregistration is required: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5dxfuCnKhO25oH3.
NEW! Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Training: Did you know that suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students? This makes it especially important for campus community members to equip ourselves with knowledge that enables us to recognize and help when someone is in need. CAPS invites students, faculty, and staff to attend our Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Workshops. Participants will learn how suicide impacts us nationwide and here at OSU, how to identify the signs and symptoms of emotional distress, and how to help or intervene if someone you know is considering suicide. No registration is required. Feel free to bring your lunch. Oct. 16, 12:30 to 1 p.m., MU 206, and Nov. 8, 12:30 to 1 p.m., MU Journey Room.
FROM LAB to MARKET: Badass Women Increasing Research Impact Through the Market: Co-hosted by the OSU Advantage Accelerator and VertueLab Sept 30 at 5:30 p.m. in MU 104. There will be two panels: one of women entrepreneurs and researchers that will provide insights into fundraising, grant management, scaling and managing a startup, and another of funding experts that will talk about SBIR federal funding, state matching dollars, and other funds. Refreshments will be provided. RSVP at http://bit.ly/OSUBadassWomen
Accessibility Basics for the Web: Learn how to make websites accessible to people with disabilities and also learn about the OSU Policy on Information Technology Accessibility. All are welcome; employees with website responsibilities are encouraged if they have not attended yet. Register for a session, offered Oct. 3, Dec. 5, Feb. 7, April 15 or June 4.
Search Advocate workshops: Register now for the fall, winter or spring search advocate workshop series. Search advocates are external process advisors for employee search committees, working to enhance equity, validity and diversity. Become a search advocate by completing the two-part workshop series, which introduces the search advocate role and strategies, provides an overview of implicit bias, diversity and the legal environment for hiring, and does a deep dive into early stages of the search process.. For more information, see http://searchadvocate.oregonstate.edu or contact Anne Gillies, Search Advocate Program Director in Faculty Affairs.
REGISTER NOW! New2OSU: New2OSU is focused on impacting student success by accelerating the effectiveness of newer teachers. This certificated program is intended for newer faculty and for those looking for teaching renewal. Registration is now open. The CTL will accept 20 applicants on a first-come, first-served basis. New2OSU launches Monday, Sept. 30. Free. Details and registration here.
NEW! Volleyball: OSU vs. Oregon, Sept. 26, 5:30 p.m., Gill Coliseum. Thursday’s Civil War match is the Beavers’ 2019 home opener.
Oregon State Volleyball Faculty/Staff Friday: Sept. 27, 6 p.m., Gill Coliseum, versus Colorado. $5 tickets available at the gate for Oregon State staff and faculty.
NEW! In It Together Classified Staff Food Drive:. All students, staff, faculty invited to drop off non-perishable food item at following locations on Thursday or Friday to support classified staff in contract negotiations. Drop boxes (as of Wednesday): Arnold, Sea Grant break room (3rd floor University Plaza), Registrar or Admissions break room (Kerr), Jefferson Street break room/kitche, Dixon (second-floor admin office). Drop boxes (as of Thursday): Lab Animal Resource Center, 2042 Cordley, Valley Library Circulation, Maintenance/Facilities office in Hatfield Marine Science, Clackamas County Extension, School of MIME, 204 Rogers Hall. To participate in food drive collection, or for more information, contact Siobhan at 630-699-0281 or [email protected]. Cutoff for donations is Friday, Sept. 27, 4 p.m..
NEW! Feedback sought for fiscal policies: In accordance with the fiscal policy program, the Fiscal Policy Committee is soliciting your feedback on new policy drafts for Meals, Refreshments & Events and for E&G/SWPS Budgeted Operations. For more information and instructions on how to provide your valued feedback, please visit Policy Under Review on the Fiscal Policy Program website.
Student reps sought for faculty senate: Join Up! values your time by paying you to participate as a student representative on Faculty Senate committees. Every day, these committees make decisions that impact you and your college experience. This is your chance to make your voice heard while building valuable research, collaboration and critical thinking skills. You’ll also receive training and ongoing support through the Office of Advocacy. Learn more and apply by this Friday, Sept 27.
Proposed Updates to University Policies & Standards: Visit the University Policy Program’s What’s New page (http://policy.oregonstate.edu/whats-new) to view three pending policy amendments. Proposed University Standard 07-025 Vehicle Use and Parking governs the use of vehicles on university property. Proposed University Standard 07-020 Smoking and Tobacco Use on University Property prohibits the use of tobacco products on university property. Proposed University Policy 07-040 Safety of Minors outlines roles and responsibilities of individuals who engage in programs, activities or events involving minors. This page is updated frequently with new developments so we encourage you to check back frequently. Comments or questions may be submitted to [email protected]
International Friendship Program: Invitation to all OSU and Corvallis community members to participate in the International Friendship Program. The program pairs you up with OSU International students and scholars for monthly social activities focused on community, culture and support. Register by Oct. 15, at https://bit.ly/2M1t8be. For more information, see https://international.oregonstate.edu/ois/international-friendship-program. Contact [email protected] with any questions.
New Graduate Student Commons on the Valley Library’s sixth floor: The Graduate Student Commons replaces and expands the Graduate Student Success Center previously located in the Memorial Union. The Grad Commons features a variety of spaces and services to support graduate student needs, including a reading room, group study room, classroom, computer work stations and more. For more info, go to library.oregonstate.edu, come by the graduate assistant office in Valley Library room 6559, or contact [email protected].
Get There: New carpooling tool for OSU: Get There is carpooling made easy; just click on the link below to join the OSU-Corvallis Get There network. Type in your regular commute info and find other Beavers who take a similar route. Email [email protected] if you have a question. Register at: getthere.oregonstate.edu
Faculty field trip series to the Oregon coast: Hosted by the Marine Studies Office and Hatfield Marine Science Center. Starting in October, join us in touring coastal locations and exploring Hatfield Marine Science Center, including the new Marine Studies Building; experiential learning opportunities for your students; resources at the coast for teaching and research. Several dates are available fall term. Sign up here or on our website: https://beav.es/Zh5
This email only lists new or recently updated job postings. For a full list of current job postings for OSU Today, go to: jobs.oregonstate.edu
To apply for the below positions, visit unless otherwise specified.
NEW! Conference Services Coordinator: This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Conference Services Coordinator position for OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon. Posting #P02390CT. Full consideration Oct. 6. Closes Oct. 13.
NEW! IT Consultant: This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time IT Consultant position for OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon. Posting #P02392CT. Full consideration Oct. 13. Closes Oct. 20.
NEW! Staff psychiatrist: Student Health Services invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 9-month, Staff Psychiatrist. Posting #P03316UF. Closes Oct. 18.
"If it makes you nervous - you’re doing it right.” ~ Actor and musician Donald Glover, who turns 36 today.
Corvallis: Patchy fog and then sunny and breezy, high of 72, low of 53. Chance of rain tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Sunny, high of 68, low of 43. Slight chance of showers tomorrow.
Newport: Becoming sunny, high of 70, low of 52. Chance of rain tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/