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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.
In the world of organic farming, the job of creating those new varieties falls to a plant breeder: someone who, often painstakingly, crosses plants until they create a new variety. Dr. Jim Myers (Oregon State University), one of the most accomplished plant breeders in the country, has lots of experience with this.
Patients battling addiction may struggle to fill their prescription for an opioid use disorder at their local pharmacy if they live in a low-income neighborhood or minority community, according to a new national study led by an Oregon State University researcher. (see also KOIN, Capital Chronicle, KMTR)
Adam Schultz, a Professor of Geophysics at OSU and a lead researcher on the electrical mapping project, says the difference about this project is that the data has been made public immediately. (see also OPB News)
Jacob Bukoski, a seasoned faculty member at Oregon State University, is a leading charge in this realm. Surf breaks aren’t just about the thrill; they’re a “conservation priority” too. But what does this mean for us? (see also Surfer)
The study gives a perspective on how valuable those investments might be as a way to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases in the air. Five researchers from universities across the U.S. collaborated on it, including Daniel Bigelow, a natural resource economist at Oregon State University.
In the past, Kapple, along with his partner, have also ventured to Office Max and printed hundreds of fliers, posting them across Corvallis and OSU's campus. His campaign has reflected a knack for design, as well as a dry sense of humor. Under reasons for why he needs a kidney on his website: “I would prefer to continue living.” (for a PDF of this article, email osutoday@oregonstate.edu)
It remains to be seen whether this year’s FAFSA fiasco will have an effect on enrollment at Oregon’s higher education institutions. At Oregon State University, initial enrollment figures for incoming freshmen have caught up to last year. But the school won’t have final numbers until October.
A group of international scientists (including OSU's Susanne Brander) have published a report in Science of the Total Environment declaring plastic pollution “one of the greatest environmental threats” and outlining their recommendations for how to strengthen the UN global plastics treaty.
When Flores and her colleague pitched the idea of a Mariachi STEAM summer camp for youth, Intel agreed to help fund it. The Washington County 4-H club is a founding partner of the weeklong, overnight camp, which costs students no more than $40 dollars for the week. Flores said the real cost is around $800 per camper.
A new project from Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center aims to help people understand their climate change related emotions, along with ways to work through them. Maud Powell is an associate professor at Oregon State University. She, along with her colleagues, launched the Climate Stress and Grief: Building Resilience in Farmers and Ranchers project last year and joins us to share more.
“Oregon State is definitely more than a university to me. I really created a family here. The environment is something really special, and something of my wildest dreams,” Carey said. “I’ve met so many people, made so many connections, and have seen how much this this town cares. It really means a lot to me.” (see also KOIN, KGW)
While students earn their degree in Tourism Recreation and Adventure Leadership at Oregon State University, they will take classes on outdoor living skills, rock climbing, whitewater kayaking, mountain expeditions, and Wilderness First Responder. As a TRAL (Tourism Recreation and Adventure Leadership) student, you will have the options of focusing on Outdoor Recreation Management, Sustainable Tourism Management, Adventure Leadership Education, or Nature, Eco, and Adventure Tourism.
The state has made progress in funding more spots. The most recent report from the Oregon Child Care Research Partnership at Oregon State University found that in December of 2022, the state was subsidizing more than 71,000 daycare and preschool slots, up about 5% from early 2020.
Next month, Oregon State University Extension Service — along with other agencies — will offer Small Farm School, an event at Clackamas Community College that includes workshops and classes on farming in Oregon. Hayley White, a small farms coordinator for Marion and Polk counties, will tell us more about how the extension service is supporting producers and what the industry looks like right now.
Featuring Michael Budke, program manager with the Center for Advancing Financial Education with the College of Business.
Cat nap: Terri Libert, director of financial planning & analysis at OSU-Cascades says, “Here is a co-worker (one of seven!) when I work remotely. They take turns napping on my lap throughout the day.”
Sister act: Jon Boeckenstedt, vice provost for enrollment management, says, “I was coming back from OSU-Cascades and took this just as sunrise was catching the top of the Three Sisters.” 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 guidance about creating educational media for classroom use or on Canvas? See Using Media from Learn@OregonState. Need to consult with experts on audio or video recording? Looking for media training or for equipment to borrow? Check out the Media Hub, a one-stop resource for OSU faculty, staff and students.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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! 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 OSU Corvallis campus Aug. 29. Schedule online at www.fidelity.com/schedule, or by phone at (800) 343-0860.
NEW! 2024 Black and Orange Awards celebration: The 2024 Black and Orange Awardees and Alumni Fellows will be honored in Corvallis on Sept. 19 and 20. The most prestigious accolades awarded by OSUAA, these honors celebrate distinguished alumni and friends in our community and spotlight their philanthropy, volunteerism and generosity to OSU. Register today ($75 ceremony and dinner; $40 Alumni Fellows luncheon) at ForOregonState.org/BlackAndOrange.
NEW! Youth Impact Summit: Sign up to attend the inaugural Youth Impact Summit advancing youth care and education and educator/staff development. Check out the summit webpage for details and to register for this event taking place Oct. 7-8 at the OSU Portland Center. Learn how OSU and external youth programs are impacting communities across the state. Sessions are designed to meet the needs of youth program staff, faculty, volunteers, partners and leaders contributing to impact in youth care, education and educator/staff development programs.
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.
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.
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.
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! 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. 6 a.m., Aug. 29. You must log in or create a Lyra account to register. Register here.
NEW! Canning workshop: Learn how to safely use a pressure canner at a hands-on workshop with Oregon State University Extension Master Food Preservers in Redmond. Participants will learn how to prepare vegetables, meat, poultry and smoked fish for pressure canning. The food preservation workshop will be from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sept. 5. The cost is $20 per person. The registration fee includes products made in the lab and OSU Extension publications and recipes. Class size is limited. Register at https://extension.oregonstate.edu/county/deschutes/events by Sept. 3.
NEW! Ask Alumni — Fall Into Productivity: Encourage students or alumni to gain tools to beat procrastination in a free Ask Alumni webcast at noon Sept. 12. Sarah Norek from OSU’s Academic Success Center will share practical strategies for time management and kickstarting better habits. Register at bit.ly/AskAlumniSept12.
NEW! Make plans "4" Homecoming, Oct. 18-20: Celebrate college reunions for the classes of 2014, 2004, 1994, 1984, 1974 and 1964. Relive favorite traditions and make new memories with alumni and friends at activities across campus and at the game against UNLV. Plan your visit back to campus and check for updates and new events at ForOregonState.org/Homecoming. Email osualum@osualum.com to add your event.
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.
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! International Education Week is Nov. 18-22: Each year in the third week of November, Oregon State University celebrates International Education Week. If your unit has existing events planned fall term which connect to the theme of international exchange and global engagement, or if you would like to plan an event during this week for your unit to celebrate OSU’s global achievements, impacts and community, please provide details via this webform by Oct. 10 for inclusion in centralized marketing materials. For questions, contact Global.Engagement@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Quiet week: University Human Resources (UHR) will observe the summer quiet week Aug. 26-30. We will be minimizing meetings, limiting email and adjusting project deadlines in order to create space for our employees to take vacation days or to attend to strategic work that requires focused effort and limited interruptions. UHR Offices at Kerr and University Plaza will be open 8 a.m.-1 p.m. UHR teams will have a designated team member monitoring the team specific e-mail boxes for questions each afternoon. AskHR will be available for assistance Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. They can be reached at 541-737-3103, AskHR@oregonstate.edu or by submitting an inquiry by accessing your Employee Service Portal at https://mysupport.oregonstate.edu/esp.
NEW! Equipment acquisitions: We are seeking feedback on an updated policy draft for equipment acquisitions. For more information and instructions on how to provide your valued feedback, please visit Policy Review on the CU Policy Program website.
NEW! Policy updates: Controller’s Unit policies for 03-140-202 Personal Reimbursements, 03-140-206 University Credit Cards, 03-140-401 Travel and 03-150-112 Donations, Contributions & Sponsorships have been updated. Please see the Controller’s Unit Policy Program website for more information and contact the Policy Steward listed on each policy with any questions.
NEW! Mid-Month Emergency Preparedness Topic: Water. Humans are made up of 65% water and need water after three days or we will perish. Water flows through the blood, carrying oxygen and nutrients to cells and flushing wastes out of our bodies. It cushions our joints and soft tissues. Without water as a routine part of our intake, we cannot digest or absorb food. English and Spanish versions of this bulletin can be found here: https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/water-disasters.
NEW! FYI Friday: The Office of Human Resources Learning & Development is now accepting FYI Friday presentation proposals for Winter 2025. Does your unit have a new or existing service, process, system, policy or research you want to share with the campus community? FYI Friday is a program where campus partners are invited to present what they’re working on to a broad audience of professional faculty, academic faculty and classified staff. Presentations can be anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours in length; it’s up to you. Learn more about the requirements and application process. Feel free to reach out to hr.training@oregonstate.edu with any questions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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! Regional Gift Officer: OSU Foundation invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, Regional Gift Officer position. See https://www.fororegonstate.org/about/jobs.
NEW! The Division of Extension and Engagement invites applications for an Operations Manager position for the Extension Outdoor School program. This is a 12-month, full-time, professional faculty position based in Corvallis. The recommended starting salary range for this position is $71,575-$94,140, commensurate with education, skills and experience. Posting #P08381UF. Closes Aug. 26.
NEW! General Maintenance Mechanic: University Housing and Dining Services invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, General Maintenance Mechanic position to provide quality, courteous and timely facilities maintenance services to all internal and external customers; to operate, maintain, repair and modernize equipment and systems in all UHDS facilities to provide continuous, reliable and efficient service; to perform equipment preventive maintenance; and to provide safe, secure and sanitary living and dining facilities for students living in university-owned facilities. Posting #P04943CT. Full consideration date Aug. 19. Closes Sept. 2.
NEW! Trades/Maintenance Worker 2: University Housing and Dining Services invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, Trades/Maintenance Worker 2 position to provide quality, courteous and timely facilities maintenance services to all internal and external customers; to perform skilled and semiskilled work in any of several trades such as carpentry, painting, plaster and building maintenance; and to provide safe, secure, and sanitary living and dining facilities for students and staff living in Oregon State University-owned facilities. Posting #P04942CT. Full consideration Aug. 19. Closes Sept. 2.
NEW! Oregon State University Cascades invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Teaching: Art History. Full-time, 9-month, fixed-term. Posting #P08392UF. Full consideration Aug. 30. Closes Sept. 13.
NEW! The Division of Extension and Engagement invites applications for a 4-H Education Program Assistant 2 position based at the OSU Extension Service Wasco County office in The Dalles. This is a 12-month, full-time, classified position starting at $20.15 hourly + benefits. An FTE between 0.8 and 1.0 will be considered for this position. Posting #P04947CT. Closes Sept. 9.
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.
“Live in the sunshine. Swim in the sea. Drink in the wild air.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Corvallis: The week will start out mostly sunny with highs in the upper 70s and lows in the 50s, but showers and cooler temperatures will roll in mid week.
Central Oregon: The week will begin mostly sunny with highs in the upper 70s and lows in the 50s, but showers and cooler temperatures will arrive Thursday and continue through the weekend.
Newport: Sunny Monday with highs in the lower 70s and lows in the 50s. Showers begin Tuesday and continue through the week.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr
