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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.
The benefits of cutting back on meat and dairy reach far beyond addressing climate change. “Reduced meat production would also be beneficial for water quality and quantity, wildlife habitat and biodiversity,” noted study co-author Professor William Ripple of Oregon State University.
The Personal Robotics Group at Oregon State University is looking at UV germicidal irradiation for surface disinfection with a Fetch Manipulator Robot.
To address those roadblocks, a few of these early olive growers, including owner of Durant Olive Mill, Paul Durant, approached Javier Fernandez-Salvador in 2017. Fernandez-Salvador is a berry, and now olive, specialist in Oregon State University's College of Agricultural Sciences. The growers' goal was to determine whether this niche crop could be viable in a state where the climate is not necessarily friendly to olive trees.
Expeditions are often long, grueling and isolated. "The high stress of an isolated environment can actually aggravate or exacerbate a lot of things that are happening," said Erin Pettit, a glaciologist at Oregon State University who has co-founded several initiatives aimed at supporting women in field science.
Ruth is studying for her doctorate at Oregon State University. She guided project technicians Devin Hendricks and Julianne Herrick through the desert by truck and on foot. The three had been pummeled in the rudely cast rays for three weeks while continuing a study of the Big Horn Basin’s greater sage grouse habitat and factors that affect their numbers — like predators, agricultural practices and, in a much smaller sense, energy exploration and extraction.
The report sparked an idea in Bender, who later reached out to Tom Shellhammer, a professor of brewing science at Oregon State University (OSU), to see if they could recreate the Senate Beer.
Some of the key players have changed, but the battles over Oregon State University’s research forests continue unabated.
Adam Schwartz is an associate professor of language, culture and society at Oregon State University with a Ph.D in language, reading and culture. “Race itself is a social construction, but the consequences of that construction are real,” he said. “They’re real consequences and lived realities. And that stuff is exemplified in what’s being pointed out here (with the HRC). The concept of diversity of thought is really dangerous. The implication here is that perspectives that uphold racist ideals, oppressive ideals, are just as good to be heard out and understood as those that represent voices of the marginalized in society.”
Some colleges have taken a strong stance on the issue. In an open letter to students, Oregon State University Vice Provost Jon Boeckenstedt stated, “Please don’t test. I’ve written for over a decade about how unimportant these test are, and they become even more trivial now, when students literally have to risk their lives to take them.”
Meyer said Clare Sullivan, an assistant professor with the Oregon State University Extension Service, uses some of her farmland to plant blackberries and other crops. Sullivan planted the blackberries between two structures and a wall of raspberries to protect them from wind damage.
But the social, ecological, and economic framing for the industry has changed tremendously. Max Bennett can tell you, and will. Max works for the Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center (SOREC) of Oregon State University, with a focus on forestry and natural resources.
Oregon State University associate professor of political science Christopher Stout said that this election will be more competitive than normal. Skarlatos' name recognition may have prompted increased donation levels, but 73-year-old DeFazio will be hard to beat.
Thompson, the Oregon State professor who specializes in the topic, said the concept gained traction in rural areas because commute times to centrally located schools from faraway homes and farms can be lengthy. Also, the fifth day can be used to ferry students long distances to school-affiliated sporting events all over the state.
The personal information of some Oregon State University students and faculty members may have been compromised during a computer security breach, officials said.
"This is a tough time for young people," said Wendy Hein, 4-H Faculty with the Oregon State University Extension Service. "They feel lonely and lost without their usual activities. We were able to create a positive activity that challenged them and kept them engaged with their 4-H friends."
Responding to the scene were Oregon State Police and Oregon State Park rangers, accompanied by science teams from Oregon State University, Oregon Marine Mammal Stranding Network, and representatives of the West Coast Marine Mammal Stranding Network and NOAA Fisheries. (see also Oregonian)
Today’s workspace: "I have wild turkeys that come in my yard and say 'Hello,'" says Clara Neill-Carter, grants and contracts tech for Agricultural Sciences & Marine Science Business Center. We've seen lots of your workspaces. Now it's time to see the view from your windows (or decks or balconies). Submit photos of your view (please don't include photos of people without their permission) and send it in an email to [email protected]. Follow OSU Today on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/osutoday1/ and catch up on any workspace photos you might have missed so far.
HVAC problems delay reopening of library: The Valley Library was scheduled to reopen for limited hours on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Unfortunately, problems with the HVAC system mean that the Valley Library is closed on Sept. 8 and 9 as the library waits for the replacement of a key component to bring the system back up to capacity. For the most current information about our reopening plans, check the Library Hours page or Ask a Librarian.
Environmental Arts and Humanities M.A. Defense: Kei Lin Chang will present “Analyzing National Geographic as a Case Study for Identifying and Utilizing Narrative Strategies in Environmental Communication" on Thursday, Sept. 10, 1 p.m. PST via Zoom. Chang is earning their M.A. in Environmental Arts and Humanities with Gregg Walker. Free and open to the public. Email [email protected] for Zoom information
NEW! University Day awards: Join President F. King Alexander for the University Day Virtual Awards Celebration on Mon., Sep. 14 from 2 to 3 p.m. to celebrate the accomplishments and to offer congratulations to the recipients of these prestigious university awards. Registration is required. For a full list of award recipients and more info about University Day activities, visit universityday.oregonstate.edu. For questions or accommodations for disabilities, contact Mealoha McFadden at [email protected] or 541-231-2585.
American Strings Webcast: An Evening with Rosanne Cash: Truly one of the preeminent singer-songwriters of our time, Rosanne Cash has released 15 albums of extraordinary songs that have earned her four Grammy awards. She is also a successful essayist and author. Get comfy at home, turn up your sound system and join host Bob Santelli as we get to know this Americana superstar, the eldest daughter of country music legend Johnny Cash, a little better through an intimate conversation and some great live music. Co-presented by the College of Liberal Arts and the OSU Alumni Association on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 5 p.m. Register for link to view.
2020 University Day Keynote Session and Expo registration is now open. Register for the virtual keynote session with Freeman Hrabowski, President of University of Maryland, Baltimore County, on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 10-11:30 a.m. Watch the live or recorded keynote session and be entered into daily prize drawings (through Sept. 25). Also register your unit to present in the virtual expo and showcase your unit’s work and opportunities to fellow staff and faculty. Register today at universityday.oregonstate.edu. For more info, contact Mealoha McFadden at [email protected] or 541-231-2585.
Board of Trustees: The OSU Board of Trustees will meet from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, to consider the issuance of OSU revenue bonds and an adjustment to the Cordley Hall capital project budget. The board also will receive updates on the university’s COVID-19 response, budget and public safety program. Given current COVID-19 guidance from the Governor’s Office, as well as university and county health officials, the meeting will be hosted through a remote conferencing service. The meeting is open to the public. The meeting agenda, options for joining the meeting and instructions for providing comment during the board meeting’s general comment period and in a testimony period held before the board votes on each action item are located at this webpage. Meeting materials will also be posted on this webpage as they are available. If special accommodations are required, please contact (541) 737-3449 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance.
Beaver Community Fair: Annually the Beaver Community Fair draws together the OSU and greater Corvallis communities to celebrate the start of the academic year. The fair will be held online this year on Friday, Oct. 2. There will be two 2-hour time slots and registrants can choose which time they would prefer. If you would like to be one of the OSU departments or student organizations with a dedicated virtual space, please sign up at our website by Sept. 18 at 5 p.m: https://clubs.oregonstate.edu/bcf
Engineering Student Council: The Engineering Student Council is introducing ENGINEERING+ Launch. Tune in and learn about clubs, programs, and resources in the College of Engineering from Sept. 22, 1-3 p.m. You can check out pages and chat with representatives live in Zoom rooms. Any questions? Contact [email protected].
NEW! Arianna Goodman, M.S. defense: Arianna Goodman is presenting her thesis, titled: “Long-Term Stream Channel Response to a Large Flood in a Forested Mountain Watershed," on Sept. 14, 10 a.m. via Zoom. Goodman is earning her M.S. in Water Resources Science with Catalina Segura in the Department of Forest Engineering, Resources and Management. To RSVP and for Zoom info, please contact Madison Dudley at [email protected].
NEW! DFA Risk Appetite and Risk Assessment Tools: Train the Trainer: Insurance and Risk Management Services will facilitate a workshop for unit leaders and supervisors to provide exposure to the DFA Risk Appetite Statements and Risk Assessment Tools. Attendees will gain hands-on practice and develop the skills necessary to assist other employees in understanding and incorporating the DFA Risk Appetite Statements and Risk Assessment Tools into their work. Zoom session, Sept. 22, 2 – 3:30 p.m. Registration required.
NEW! “Laughter is Timeless:” September’s Beyond Benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) webinar focuses on stress reduction related to laughter, humor and play. Professional comedians shouldn’t be the only people to use smiling, laughter, humor and play as part of their daily routine. These skills are valuable for everyone. A good smile has long been a key tool for anyone who needs to influence others. Laughter is now shown to improve our pain tolerance. Humor and play can be the building blocks of problem-solving. Together they can improve our happiness and effectiveness. Sept. 29, 10 a.m. To register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2639154871000129295
Samuel Mawutor M.S. defense: Samuel Mawutor is presenting his thesis, titled: “Forest Decentralization in Ghana: Examining Empowerment of local institutions." Mawutor is earning his M.S. in Forest Ecosystems and Society with Reem Hajjar. Sept. 11, 10 a.m. via Zoom. To RSVP and for Zoom info, email Mawutor at [email protected]. Please contact Michelle Greene at [email protected] with questions or for accommodations for disabilities.
Making Distance Learning Work: Is the kitchen table your child's new classroom? This fall, back-to-school is anything but normal. Distance learning is becoming the norm which is a huge adjustment for everyone. Devorah Heitner, Ph.D., an expert on young people’s relationship with digital media and technology, will join us to share practical advice and tips for how you can help your kids succeed in this new digital classroom. She’ll also discuss how parents can make this all a little easier on ourselves, too. Sept. 15, from 9-10:30 a.m. Register here. The recording/PDF of the presentation will be shared with registrants following the webinar.
Emmanuel Davila-Santiago – Biological & Ecological Engineering MS Defense: Emmanuel will present his dissertation, "Opening Pandora’s Box: Machine learning applications for chemical forensics and non-target chemical analyses” on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 1 p.m. Emmanuel is advised under the guidance of major professor Gerrad Jones. Meeting ID: 994 2821 9451 Password: 285491. Please log in with your OSU account in order to enter meeting.
Back to School & Distance Learning Support: This webinar was delivered to the OSU community on Monday Aug. 31, and was recorded. It is designed to provide helpful information for parents and caregivers as they look for resources for child care and back-to-school care. It covers how to use Care.com to find resources for back-to-school care, child care, distance learning support, nanny share, learning pods and more. It also covers how to use your OSU employee Care.com benefits to locate elder, pet or home care. The PPT and webinar are posted here. Questions? Contact Employee Benefits at [email protected] or 541-737-2805.
OSU’s Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium (SURS) – RSVP TO ATTEND: SURS is an annual showcase for undergraduates from all disciplines, all years of study, and all stages of research to present to the OSU community. RSVP to attend this two-day, virtual research symposium, which will be held on Sept. 14-15. More than 150 students will be presenting. Please email [email protected] with questions.
A more inclusive world by design: Join Oregon State alumni and industry leaders who are advancing inclusivity and accessibility in the design field and learn how you can make a difference in your own field. In the “Creating Accessibilities Across Industries” webcast panel at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, learn about adaptive and inclusive designs that impact everyday life. This free live event is hosted by the OSU Design Network and OSU Alumni Association. Register at osualum.com/inclusivedesign.
Faculty Staff Fitness: The OSU Faculty Staff Fitness program will be offering both in person and online fitness options fall term and winter break 2020. Registration for both opens Sept. 1. In person, on campus classes will be 9 weeks from Sept. 23 through Nov. 25. The schedule can be found at: https://health.oregonstate.edu/fsf/schedule/fall. Our on-campus safety procedures can be found at: https://health.oregonstate.edu/fsf/policies/covid. There will be two sessions of Online Faculty Staff Fitness classes with over 300 pre-recorded fitness classes you can access anytime, anywhere with your internet connection. Fall Online Faculty Staff Fitness will run for 10 weeks Sept. 18-Nov. 30 for $35. Winter Break Online Faculty Staff Fitness will run for 5 weeks Nov. 30-Jan. 4, for $20. More information about our Online Faculty Staff Fitness classes can be found at: https://health.oregonstate.edu/fsf/online. Contact [email protected] if you have questions.
Free Webinars: Professional Development for Business, Leadership, and Communication: Join Continuing and Professional Education and the College of Business for topics delivered online to help navigate your professional life. This fall, join industry experts for free one-hour webinars that cover topics including project management, negotiation, leadership, human resources, nonprofit management, and others. Call 541-737-1500 for more information: https://business.oregonstate.edu/programs/continuing-and-professional-education/free-webinars
Master Recycler class: Would you like to learn all about waste reduction, reuse and recycling to help spread change in our community? Secure your spot in this annual class, now on Zoom. Monday nights, Sept. 28-Dec. 7, plus two Thursday Q&A sessions. Free to residents of Linn and Benton counties who agree to “pay back” what they learned by completing 30 hours of volunteer service. Visit http://tiny.cc/recycclass for more details and to sign up.
NEW! Chew on This: OSU Beavers are debuting "Chew on This" - our new show with @Coach_Smith. Coach will interview a trio of players, look back at the Fiesta Bowl and we'll be joined by special guest @aleahgoodman. Listen here: https://www.facebook.com/events/357821608720482. For more information: https://osubeavers.com/news/2020/9/1/football-fiesta-bowl-flashback-a-20-year-anniversary.aspx’
Kognito: Recognizing and Supporting Students in Distress Training for Staff, Faculty and Student Assistants: OSU students today face increasing pressures that can lead to emotional distress, depression, anxiety, substance abuse and even thoughts of suicide. This is never more true than now with the additional stressors of police brutality, racism and a global pandemic. Faculty, staff and the student assistants we employ may be in the best position to notice when a student needs additional support. Visit beav.es/Zzp to access the faculty/staff online training so you can recognize and support OSU students in distress. Student assistants should visit: beav.es/ZD3 For questions contact Tessie Webster-Henry: [email protected].
Extended Deadline - Sept. 15: Join a faculty learning community to explore educational technology and blended learning. Academic Technology and CTL invite all instructors and tenured/tenure-track faculty who teach credit-based Corvallis and Cascades campus courses to apply. Instructors with limited experience using blended teaching approaches or ed tech are particularly encouraged to apply. Funding provided. Space limited. See Call for Proposals for streamlined proposal process.
Back health video: Learn to mind your back – and your well-being – in this short Synergies video with Jay Kim, assistant professor and expert in occupational ergonomics in the College of Public Health and Human Sciences. Get tips for setting up a home office space and how to avoid body pain and discomfort while working remotely.
Proposed Updates to University Policies & Standards: Visit the University Policy Program’s What’s New page (http://policy.oregonstate.edu/whats-new) to view a pending policy amendment. Proposed University Standard 07-005 Alcohol Service describes the registration and approval process for serving alcohol. 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].
Email security improvements: To help improve awareness for the OSU Community, starting on Aug. 31, emails appearing to originate from outside of Oregon State will have a notification that looks like this: [This email originated from outside of OSU. Use caution with links and attachments.] The notification is only intended to raise awareness for the OSU community that an email originated from outside OSU. Some email used for business purposes, such as from Zoom or DocuSign, will be marked with the notification. If you have any concern with an email you receive, please contact your IT department or the Service Desk at 7-8787. Additionally, you may contact your IT Department or the Service Desk if you believe an email was not appropriately categorized as external.
OSU Center for Advancing Diversity: The OSU Center for the Advancement of Women in Leadership is expanding and will be re-launching as the OSU Center for Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in Business at the start of the fall term. Housed in the OSU College of Business, the center provides programs for working professionals as well as OSU students, faculty and staff of any discipline or unit. The new focus for the center will be to accelerate the development of a business community that prioritizes and advances DEI, with a mission to empower students, alumni, business professionals and organizations with education, tools and training to advance DEI in the workplace. The center will continue to offer women's leadership programs and prioritize a gender equity lens with its work. Moving forward, these programs will be under the larger umbrella of efforts to advance diversity, equity and inclusion. For more information, email [email protected].
Wanted: Creative, dedicated students: You are invited to nominate engaged, curious, problem-solving students to join Launch Academy, a course for undergraduate and graduate students of all majors who have ideas for services, products or community change. Launch Academy students are eligible to win up to $2,500 in business development funding each term and have access to mentorship, networking, and other resources. Tuition scholarships are available. Nominate students here and contact [email protected] with questions. Launch Academy is a program of the InnovationX Center of Excellence for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
Monthly Emergency Preparedness Topic: Mnemonics -- A mnemonic is a device, such as a formula or rhyme, used as an aid in remembering. It is a word or string which is intended to be easier to remember than the thing it stands for. This month’s poster can be downloaded at: https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/mnemonics
NEW! Parking permit sales: Parking permit sales begin today at 10 a.m. for customers who want to renew in their current zone. https://transportation.oregonstate.edu/parking/permit-sales
NEW! Power grid maintenance: Facilities Services has announced that the electricity will be turned off in several buildings Thursday, Sept. 10 to Saturday, Sept. 12 for power grid maintenance. Milam Hall will be on backup power for the entire outage; Kidder Hall will be on partial backup power during the entire outage; and Milne Computer Center and Gilkey Hall will experience an outage from 5-7 a.m. on Thursday and Saturday mornings. Please be sure to turn off all electronic devices before you leave the affected buildings on Wednesday and Friday evenings. Additional information regarding the power grid maintenance can be found at https://powergrid.oregonstate.edu/
NEW! SW Jefferson Way closure: For work related to the Buxton Hall and Hawley Hall roof replacements, both lanes of SW Jefferson Way will be closed between SW Weatherford Place and SW Sackett Place through Sept. 11 (view map). A crane will be on site installing rock ballast on the roofs of Buxton Hall and Hawley Hall. 6 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. For questions or comments on this closure, contact Patrick Robinson with University Housing and Dining Services at 541-737-2428.
Demolition of Naval ROTC Armory: As part of the Washington Way Improvement Project, work related to the demolition of the Quonset Hut that served as the previous home of the Naval ROTC Armory is scheduled to start on Wednesday, Aug. 26 and continue through Thursday, Sept. 17. Abatement is already completed (view map). Work should be visible on the Washington Way webcam: https://webcam.oregonstate.edu/washington.
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 http://oregonstate.edu/jobs unless otherwise specified.
NEW! This recruitment will be used to fill two full-time Custodian positions for the Hatfield Marine Science Center at Oregon State University. This Custodian position is part of a team working in the evening shift with the primary purpose of ensuring that Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) and specified federal buildings on the HMSC campus are clean, well lit, secure and provide a conducive environment for quality learning and research. Posting #P02739CT. Closes Sept. 15.
“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” ~ John Steinbeck
Corvallis: Widespread smoke today, stay indoors. High of 85, low of 59. Sunny tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Sunny today, with some haze, high of 82, low of 47. Sunny tomorrow.
Newport: Widespread smoke, high of 76, low of 56. Sunny Thursday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
