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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. For more about this section, see: https://today.oregonstate.edu/email/submission-guidelines.
Have you ever wondered about the quality of sleep of those who feel perpetually isolated or disconnected? A recent study shows that loneliness might cause sleepless nights filled with nightmares. The researcher behind this fascinating study is Dr. Colin Hesse, a prominent figure at Oregon State University (OSU).
Cheatgrass and other invasive species are threatening important rangelands and helping fuel severe wildfires in Eastern Oregon. Lisa Ellsworth is an associate professor and range ecologist at the college of agricultural sciences at Oregon State University. She joins us to explain how these areas have been affected by invasive species, extreme wildfires and human activity and what that means for the future of a crucial Western ecosystem.
With about 100 fires burning across the state, many communities are experiencing poor air quality. Glenda Hyde teaches classes on food safety and preservation at Oregon State University Extension Service in Redmond.
Bill Pearcy, a professor emeritus in Oregon State University’s College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, learned that first-hand in the late 1980s, when he was one of the first researchers to step into a submersible vehicle and see for himself the staggering diversity of life that lay beneath the waves.
A team of researchers, including Jacob Bukoski from the OSU College of Forestry, analyzed data from thousands of reforestation sites across 130 countries. The results show that roughly half the time it's better to let nature take its course.
Oregon State University-led efforts focused on microfluidic technology for semiconductors and mass timber design and manufacturing each have received $500,000 awards from the White House.
With an Oregon State University hat on his head and a determined attitude and passionate heart, Jesus Jaime-Diaz can and has done everything he set his mind to.
When he first saw the Oregon State University position posted, it appeared to meet all of his professional aspirations. “It checked all the boxes,” he said. It had an administrative component, something he was interested in pursuing after 18 years of conducting research at the Mid-Florida Research and Education Center in Apopka, Fla., and it had a research component, an area he hoped to continue.
Jade Carey, straight off winning two medals at the Paris Olympics, announced she will be returning to Oregon State for the 2025 gymnastics season and the chance to compete again at the NCAA level.
Oregon State University’s Learning Innovation Center (LINC), a four-story classroom building, opened its doors in fall 2015. The shared campus classroom seats 2,300 students across 15 general-use spaces, with an additional 640 informal seats on the periphery for individual and group work.
Oregon State University researchers working on a way to make cleaner hydrogen have been busy beavers. As a result, they have developed a material that leverages sunlight to separate hydrogen from water, OSU reported.
In Portland, I'm shocked at just how many neighborhoods they're present in," Alyssa Shiel, a geochemist at OSU, and the study's lead author, told Axios. "And lead does a good job at sticking around."
Williams shared her call to action at the Oregon Educators Summit at Oregon State University in Corvallis Tuesday evening during her “State of Education” address. (see also Capital Chronicle)
“There are definite social norms that say if you have rodents living near you it’s associated with dirtiness, garbage and waste products,” said Dana Sanchez, wildlife specialist for Oregon State University Extension Service. “There’s a reticence to admitting to seeing rats or talking about them because there’s a fear of public shaming. That works to the rats’ advantage because people aren’t finding cooperative solutions to a collective problem.”
Aftermath of the fire: Matthew Betts, professor with the Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society, says, “These are photos from my fieldwork June 6 in the Lookout Fire, which started Aug. 5, at the HJ Andrews Experimental forest. The fire burned ~24,000 acres. The second photo is of a hermit thrush (Catharus guttatus) nest; this species typically nests in undisturbed forests at high elevations. Here it is – bright blue eggs and all – tucked into a root ball in middle of a severe burn.” We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu. To view past submissions, visit us on Instagram at @osutoday1.
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Looking for ways to ensure the alignment of your course components? Do the learning activities line up with the student learning outcomes? See You Are Here: The Importance of Course Mapping by Ecampus instructional designer Julie Jacobs. These course-mapping concepts and tools are relevant to on-campus and hybrid course modalities as well as online courses.
OSUsed Store Public Sales: The OSUsed Store carries furniture, computers, household items, office supplies and more at 644 SW 13th St. Public sales are open to all shoppers this Tuesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Friday, noon to 3 p.m.; details here. Staff may shop for their department Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; details here.
Zucchini preservation: If zucchini is abundant this year we have some great ideas and helpful tips for you. OSU Extension Master Food Preservers will be leading this interactive event. Registration is now open for an afternoon or early evening zucchini preservation class Aug. 14. For more information: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/county/deschutes/events.
Making Self-Care Work For You: When we need to recharge and feel our best, self-care can help. Yet, when we’re busy and stressed, self-care falls off the to-do list, often when we need it most. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to put the “self” back in self-care — including how to prioritize the practices you need and create a realistic, personalized plan that works for you. Noon, Aug. 14. You must log in or create a Lyra account to register. Register here.
NEW! Floor Monitor Training: Training for floor monitors and building managers on roles and responsibilities when evacuating their building. Training is the second Wednesday every month at 1 p.m. via Zoom. Sign up for Zoom Floor Monitor Training at: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1ZhCgowN8AukjPf.
NEW! Film about nuclear testing in America, "Silent Fallout", created by Japanese film director Hideaki Ito and narrated by Alec Baldwin, is coming to Corvallis next week. $10-15 donation, 4-6:30 p.m., Aug. 14 at the Corvallis Community Center Oak Room. The filmmakers will be on site to answer questions and discuss. Sponsored by the School of History, Philosophy and Religion Peace Studies program.
Dry Farming Field Day at Oak Creek Center for Urban Horticulture, Corvallis: Featured projects: Melon and cucumber-melon variety trial and tasting; perennial sunflower, legume and oilseed crops; dry-farmed flowers; till vs. no-till in dry farming context; intercropping diverse legumes with sorghum and corn. 5-7 p.m., Aug. 14. https://smallfarms.oregonstate.edu/smallfarms/dry-farming-events.
Sweet potato workshop: The Oregon State University Extension Service Small Farms Program is offering an opportunity to dive into the weird and wonderful world of growing sweet potatoes as a crop for market. Join to learn all about cultivating and producing the incredible sweet potato. 5:30-7 p.m., Aug. 14, Benton County Extension Office. Registration is $5 and scholarships are available. For more information: https://beav.es/pWm.
Recovery Dharma Meetings: Recovery Dharma offers a trauma-informed, empowered approach to recovery based on Buddhist principles. Meetings are peer-led and non-theistic. We welcome all those who wish to pursue recovery as part of our community. Meetings held weekly at Marigold Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 p.m. No registration necessary; offered freely and donations welcomed. Contact contemplativestudies@oregonstate.edu.
OSUsed Store Public Sales: The OSUsed Store carries furniture, computers, household items, office supplies and more at 644 SW 13th St. Public sales are open to all shoppers this Tuesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Friday, noon to 3 p.m.; details here. Staff may shop for their department Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; details here.
NEW! OSUAA Tailgate Town, presented by OCCU | Home vs. Idaho State: Get excited for the football season opener with Beaver Nation. Join a free tailgate with Beaver-themed bingo, yard and tabletop games, a photo booth and a $50 Amazon gift card drawing, plus visits from Benny Beaver, OSU Cheer and Marching Band. CH2M HILL Alumni Center, 12:30 p.m. (three hours before kickoff), Saturday, Aug. 31.
NEW! OSUAA Tailgate Town, presented by OCCU | Away vs. San Diego State: Ready for the Beavers’ first away game of the 2024 season? Join fellow fans 2.5 hours before kickoff to celebrate game day at SDSU’s brand-new River Park area with food, drinks, kids’ activities and fun outdoor inflatables. 5 p.m., Sept. 7, SDSU Mission Valley River Park, San Diego. Get tailgate tickets.
Dry Farming Field Day at OSU Vegetable Research Farm, Corvallis: Featured projects: Managing blossom end rot in dry-farmed tomatoes, tomato tasting; melon variety trial and tasting, with dry-farmed and deficit irrigation management; breeding grain corn for microbial symbiosis; dry-farmed variety trials of cowpea, sorghum, sesame and upland rice. 5-7 p.m., Aug. 21. https://smallfarms.oregonstate.edu/smallfarms/dry-farming-events.
PRAx Presents Big Fish Fest: Come one, come all to the Big Fish Fest, 5-8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 23 at PRAx. This indoor-outdoor, family-friendly, art-meets-science event features food trucks, interactive demos, music by Outer Orbit and the world's first contemporary jazz-accompanied shark dissection. Tickets $22; OSU alumni $10; students $5; children free. Tickets here.
Dry Farming Field Day at North Willamette Research and Extension Center, Aurora: Touring the melon research plot at the NWREC Learning Farm and observing five melon varieties that have been irrigated in four different ways: dry-farmed, strong deficit, slight deficit, and grower standard. There will also be a hands-on activity with soil moisture sensors. 5-7 p.m., Aug. 28. https://smallfarms.oregonstate.edu/smallfarms/dry-farming-events.
Part-time Job Fair: Ready to recruit student workers and jumpstart your Fall hiring? Come network and connect with potential student employees at the 2024 Part-Time Job Fair from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct. 2, in the SEC Plaza. This annual event attracts over 700 students and recent graduates looking for part-time jobs. Booth space is $25 for campus departments – sign up by Aug. 20 to reserve your spot.
NEW! Coping with Election Stress: For many people, election season feels full of tension, nerves and uncertainty. It makes sense to feel stressed – especially if you are someone who is worried about how the results will impact your life and community. In this workshop, you will learn research-backed strategies for managing these difficult emotions and stress. This workshop is most appropriate for anyone who may be experiencing stress related to the upcoming 2024 U.S. election. Noon, Aug. 21. You must log in or create a Lyra account to register. Register here.
NEW! 2024 Mass Timber Research Symposium: The TallWood Design Institute in the College of Forestry is hosting the seventh annual Mass Timber Research and Design Innovation Symposium. Come hear from architecture, wood science and engineering faculty from the University of Oregon and Oregon State University about important mass timber research progress. 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Sept. 19 at The LaSells Stewart Center for high-level research presentations, a tour of our MPP workforce housing prototype and a happy hour reception. RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-mass-timber-research-design-innovation-symposium-tickets-921072250897?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Pickle workshop: Registration has opened for the "Canning Quick Pickles" workshop from 9 a.m. to noon, Thursday, Aug. 22. Register by 5 p.m., Aug. 19 at https://extension.oregonstate.edu/county/deschutes/events.
40-Minute Flow Yoga Classes: Join us at Marigold for flow yoga, 5:20-6 p.m., Monday-Thursday. Purchase 1-class pass for $20 (community), $18 (educators) and $15 (students) for two 40-minute classes. Flow yoga classes include mindful and more vigorous postures and movements for flexibility and strength, deep breathing and rest. Practice in a beautiful, biophilic space with our community. Register for a class, purchase passes or apply for an OSU Undergraduate Scholarship. Contact us.
Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue: Learn skills for creating alignment and agreement by fostering open dialogue around high-stakes, emotional or risky topics. Discover how to speak and be heard (and how to encourage others to do the same), surface the best ideas, make the highest-quality decisions and act on your decisions with unity and commitment. View dates for summer and fall 2024 in-person and Zoom courses here.
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 that dives deep into the way that we solve problems together. This engaging workshop 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.
LinkedIn Learning: LinkedIn Learning is available to OSU faculty, staff, and students – for free. Leverage this online learning library to hone your soft skills and technical and business acumen, and to meet your learning and development goals. Use it to supplement your curricula. Curate content to support your programs and initiatives. Click here for step-by-step instructions for how to get started, and here for tips and tricks. Be sure to check out our curated collections and toolkit for supervisors too.
Training portal: The OSU Training Portal is available to faculty and staff and located in your my.oregonstate.edu dashboard, by clicking the “Training” tab in the top right corner. Discover and search for trainings, webinars, and more – all geared towards OSU employees. Bookmark https://my.oregonstate.edu/employee/training so you can return to it often. Do you have an upcoming learning opportunity geared towards OSU employees? Reach out to hr.training@oregonstate.edu to learn how to add your event to the Training Portal.
NEW! Fidelity On-Campus Consultations: Employees can meet with Fidelity financial consultant Justin Blatny to discuss financial goals and savings plans for retirement. There is no cost for these consultations and they are available to all employees no matter what stage you are at in your career. Appointments are available on the OSU Corvallis campus Tuesday, Aug. 20. Schedule online at www.fidelity.com/schedule, or by phone at (800) 343-0860.
NEW! TIAA On-Campus Consultations: Employees can meet with TIAA financial consultant Andrew “AJ” Martinez, to discuss financial goals and savings plans for retirement. There is no cost for these consultations and they are available to all employees no matter what stage you are at in your career. Appointments are available on the OSU Corvallis campus Wednesday, Aug. 21. Schedule online at www.tiaa.org/schedulenow, or by phone at (503) 265-3905.
NEW! Active Threat/Shooter training: OSU Emergency Management offers in-department active threat/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 emergency@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Get paid to try all sorts of foods: The Department of Food Science and Technology’s Center for Sensory & Consumer Behavior Research is seeking taste testers to participate in industry-sponsored consumer studies. Our facility is located on OSU’s Corvallis campus inside Wiegand Hall, and staff, faculty, students and community members are invited to join our panelist pool. If interested in joining, fill out the brief survey available here and email sensory.lab@oregonstate.edu with questions.
NEW! Robot Motion Study: The Oregon State University Department of Mechanical Engineering is conducting an interactive research study to explore how people create expressive motion for robots. The study will involve engaging in a simple activity to understand motion concepts and manipulating a robot arm in a variety of styles. The principal investigator is Naomi Fitter. Please sign-up at the booking link or contact Nnamdi Nwagwu at nwagwun@oregonstate.edu to sign up.
NEW! Students can borrow textbooks for free: The Basic Needs Center has a Textbook Lending Library open to all on-campus students that includes books, calculators, chemistry model sets and more. Visit their website to see if they have your books or request one if they don’t. Checkouts begin Sept. 25; request your book by Aug. 28 to check it out at the start of the term. Go to 1030 SW Madison Ave., call 541-737-3747 or email bnc.help@oregonstate.edu for questions and more textbook affordability advice.
NEW! Revised University Policy: The university community is invited to review and provide comment on revised University Standard 07-310 Weapons, Dangerous Chemicals and Destructive Devices. Proposed University Standard 07-310 updates an existing policy that prohibits weapons on university-owned or -controlled property, with certain exceptions. This University Standard is necessary to maintain a community conducive to learning and advances the educational objectives and mission of Oregon State University. Please send any comments or questions to OSU-policy@oregonstate.edu by Aug. 28.
Register Your OSUWelcome 2024 Events: OSUWelcome is designed to help incoming students connect with the Corvallis campus. This is an opportunity to engage new students and showcase the community we have here at OSU. To ensure your events are part of the official OSUWelcome schedule, please remember to register your event by Thursday, Aug. 15.
Health and safety: The University Health & Safety Committee wants to promote health and safety by sharing SAIF’s resources for Free Safety Trainings. For more information on Safety at OSU visit OSU’s University Health & Safety Committee online at http://ehs.oregonstate.edu/uhsc, including past meeting minutes, information on how to contact a committee member and a link to report safety concerns online.
Monthly Emergency Preparedness Topic: Waste. Natural and man-made disasters such as floods, hurricanes, or warfare that flood the sewer system can cause additional personal and community disasters. You may be unable to flush the toilets or run water for weeks or even months. Failure to properly dispose of human waste can lead to epidemics. English and Spanish versions of this bulletin can be found here: https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/waste-disasters.
CPR training: If you are interested in CPR/AED/First Aid training, you can get certified by the OSU Emergency Management team. Use this link for more information: https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-management/training.
Save the date: College of Engineering presents the Oregon Stater Awards. Join us on Oct. 3 as we celebrate engineers who have made a profound impact on their profession and our world. Presented by the College of Engineering at Oregon State University, the Oregon Stater Awards honor alumni whose contributions to the field exemplify Oregon State’s leadership over the past 150 years. Registration info to go live soon: https://beav.es/TEw.
University Day Expo Registration is now open: The Expo is a chance for your unit to display how you are supporting OSU to achieve its mission of transformation, excellence and impact. Gather with 40+ units and over 1,000 faculty and staff to celebrate the OSU community, learn about resources on campus and network with your colleagues. The Expo will be from noon to 2 p.m., Sept. 17 at PRAx. Register today.
OSU Engagement Awards: Apply now for the OSU Engagement Awards of Excellence. These awards recognize faculty, staff and community partners for their community engagement and engaged scholarship efforts. Submission deadline is Aug. 31. Winners receive a plaque and $2,000 at the OSU Engagement Conference on Dec. 6. Read about last year’s winners here. Awards sponsored by the Division of Extension & Engagement. Contact Marina Denny at marina.denny@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-4126 for more information.
Expanded Opportunity: Oregon Sea Grant Natural Resource Policy Fellowship. The Oregon Sea Grant Natural Resource Policy Fellowship has expanded its eligibility to include both graduate and undergraduate students with relevant coursework or equivalent experience (see our webpage for more details on eligibility). Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until 5 p.m., Aug. 30. Finalists will be invited to interview between August and early September, with fellowships commencing in September or October. For more information and to apply, visit Oregon Sea Grant Natural Resource Policy Fellowship.
Preparing for wildfire: Wildfire season is upon us, and being prepared is the key to protecting your home, family and community. Check out OSU Extension's comprehensive wildfire safety resource page for valuable information about protecting yourself from wildfire smoke and preparing before, during and after a fire.
Meditation Research Study: The OSU Edwards Social Cognition Lab in the School of Psychological Science is looking for volunteers to take a self-guided, online meditation course for eight weeks and complete some research tasks for a study. The project offers $60 Amazon gift cards for completing the course and tasks. For more information or to sign up, go to: https://scl.liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/active-studies.
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(s), 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 breuerh@oregonstate.edu or call or text at 803-457-6630.
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! Temporary Library Technician 2: Valley Library invites applications for a temporary, part-time (0.5 FTE) Library Technician II. This role provides customer service and library support at the Borrowing & Information Desk at Valley Library. Posting #P04937CT. Full consideration Aug. 11. Closes Aug. 16.
NEW! The Division of Extension and Engagement invites applications for an Education Program Assistant 2 position based at the Extension Service Marion County Office in Salem. This EPA2 position provides support to the Marion County Master Gardener program. This is a 12-month, part-time (0.49 FTE, approximately 19.6 hours per week), classified position starting at $20.15 hourly. Posting #P04940CT. Full consideration Aug. 14. Closes Aug. 27.
EXTENDED! The Division of Extension and Engagement’s Partnerships Unit invites applications for an Evaluation Coordinator position. This is a full-time, 12-month, professional faculty position based in Corvallis with the potential for a flexible work arrangement. Posting #P08293UF. Closes Aug. 15.
NEW! The Division of Extension and Engagement invites applications for a 4-H/FCH Outreach Program Coordinator position. This is a 12-month, full-time, professional faculty position based at the Extension Service Lake County Office in Lakeview. Posting #P08352UF. Full consideration Sept. 2. Closes Sept. 8.
NEW! The Center for Fraternity & Sorority Life is seeking a Coordinator for Fraternity & Sorority Life. Posting #P08337UF. Full consideration: Sept. 2.
NEW! The College of Engineering seeks a Development Engineer. The successful candidate will primarily reside at the O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory (HWRL) in Corvallis. This position will provide technical support for testing structural specimens, geotechnical systems and specimens and hydraulic structures, among other types of large- to full-scale engineering experiments. The work requires heavy lifting, operating heavy equipment, working outdoors, working indoors in non-air-conditioned space, working at elevation, extended periods of standing, physical exertion and traversing uneven surfaces. Posting #P04938CT. Full consideration Aug. 26. Closes Sept. 9.
NEW! Monroe Ave: As part of the Jen-Hsun Huang and Lori Mills Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex project, traffic will be restricted to a single lane on NW Monroe Avenue at NW 25th Street to allow for intersection work. This closure will be in effect from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Aug. 12-23. The north-south crosswalk at Monroe Avenue and 25th Street will be closed. Several city parking spaces to the east and west of the intersection, on the north side of Monroe Avenue, will be closed.
UPDATED! SW 26th Street closed between Orchard Avenue & Monroe Avenue: As part of the Jen-Hsun Huang and Lori Mills Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex project, SW 26th Street will be closed to vehicle traffic between NW Orchard Avenue and NW Monroe Avenue through Aug. 22. The east sidewalk on 26th Street will be closed. The west sidewalk will remain open. The Johnson Hall loading dock will also remain open.
SW Memorial Place closed to traffic, including west sidewalk: As part of the Kelley District Utility Plant project, SW Memorial Place will be closed to vehicle and cycle traffic Aug. 1- Sept. 12. In addition, the west sidewalk of Memorial Place will closed to pedestrian traffic as well. (view map)
Weatherford: Construction activity related to the Weatherford A-wing Remodel project will occasionally impact areas outside the building through Aug. 30. Expected impacts include intermittent closure of the walkway on the west side of Weatherford Hall and partial closure of the bike parking area on the south side of SW Intramural Lane, across the street from Weatherford. These closures are needed for demo waste removal and materials staging.
"August is the slow, gentle month that stretches out the longest across the span of a year. It yawns and lingers on with the light in its palms.” ~ Victoria Erickson
Corvallis: The week will start out cloudy but gradually clear, with highs in the 70s to lower 80s and lows in the 50s.
Central Oregon: Sunny this week, highs in the 70s, lows in the 40s.
Newport: Partly sunny this week, highs in the 60s, lows in the 50s.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr
