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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.
Researchers at Oregon State University are celebrating the completion of an epic mapping project. For the first time, there is a 3-D map of the Earth’s crust and mantle beneath the entire United States. The map could help the utility industry protect the power grid and prevent wide-scale blackouts.
Oregon State University researchers are part of a team looking at reducing bird collision risks with wind turbines by painting a single blade of the turbine black. (see also OPB, Capital Chronicle)
She began her own Writing Ranch in 2000 in Central Oregon to support and nurture writers, and she was instrumental in the genesis of the low residency MFA program at Oregon State University, Cascades, where she now also teaches.
The scat they collect on these surveys will be sent to Dr. Taal Levi’s lab at Oregon State University. This summer, they plan to start using scat to show how the martens are related to each other genetically—something that’s never been done before.
In April, researchers at the Oregon State University published a 141-page research paper about Mount Diablo Cyclists’ grassroots advocacy-turned-engineering campaign. Partnering with the Department of Transportation, OSU academics worked with Kalin and other local bicyclists to investigate whether bike turnouts would be a viable solution on Oregon’s roads.
Nick Andrews, Oregon State University Extension Service’s organic vegetable specialist, is one of the university’s resident experts on cover crops and a founding board member of the Western Cover Crops Council.
The two-day cheesemaking workshop is being held in October by the Oregon State University’s Food Innovation Center in the Pearl District. It’s aimed at attracting both hobbyists and those wishing to break into the food industry.
A new study by researchers at Oregon State University is working on ways to turn the waste from apples and other fruits into environmentally friendly packaging materials to replace plastic.
Just a few years later I left for college, at Oregon State University, and had to adjust to a whole new town and make new friends again. At times it felt like I would never have any stability in my life. I missed my family, but I did make friends and had fun in college studying agriculture.
Oregon State University Press published the new edition in March under the title “From Thorns to Blossoms: A Japanese American Family in War and Peace.” Its cover features an original painting by Portland artist Julie Asparro that includes Mount Hood, which Loftus saw every day out the kitchen window as she was growing up.
Out with the elephants: David Engel, senior instructor of Spanish at OSU-Cascades, says, “I took this photo of an African Elephant on June 20 in Akagera National Park in Rwanda. OSU Center for Teaching and Learning sent me with resources to support my presentations and participation in a collaborative educational partnership with Inspire Educate Empower, Rwanda.”
Irish coast: Charlotte Headrick, professor emeritus, says, “This is the Atlantic coast in Connemara in West of Ireland at Roundstone. I was visiting former OSU international students Gil and Tom Cusack at their farm in Connemara, on my way to conference in Limerick.” We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu. To view past submissions, visit us on Instagram at @osutoday1.
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Do you need a Canvas course site for course development or other purposes? The OSU “Studio site” tool has been updated and renamed as the “Sandbox site” tool, and now offers improved functionalities. Learn about creating Sandbox sites, managing Sandbox sites, and bulk deleting Sandbox sites.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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! OSU Black Alumni & Friends Reunion Tailgate: Join us from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sept. 14 at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center patio for a pregame tailgate before the rivalry game. Enjoy breakfast bites, drinks and great company as we rally for the Beavers. Free entry; donation to a Black student success fund welcomed. Register by Sept. 12.
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.
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.
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! Freezing Food Demonstration: Freezing the extra food from farmer’s markets, you-picks at farms or orchards, seasonal sales at the grocery store or your own garden’s bounty can be easy and rewarding. Oregon State University Extension Master Food Preservers will show you how to freeze foods at two demonstrations Sept. 10 at the OSU Extension office in Redmond. First session 2-3:30 p.m.; second session 5:30-7 p.m. $10 per person. Register by Sept. 8 at https://extension.oregonstate.edu/county/deschutes/events.
NEW! Food Preservation Workshops: We are still taking reservations for "Canning Tomatoes and Salsa" as well as "Pressure Canning and Fish Smoking" at the OSU Extension office in Redmond. Register today at https://extension.oregonstate.edu/county/deschutes/events.
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. Register at https://extension.oregonstate.edu/county/deschutes/events by Sept. 3.
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.
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.
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.
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! Search Advocate training: OSU Search Advocates comprise a community of trained content-neutral external process advisors who work with search committees to advance equity, validity and diversity through the search and selection process. Registration is open and there are still spaces for the Sept. 4 and Sept. 9 cohorts. View the series schedule here: Search Advocate Workshops. Contact Anne Gillies at anne.gillies@oregonstate.edu with questions.
Social Justice Education Initiative Tier One Platform: Introducing a freshly revised 4-part SJEI Tier One Platform series, all sessions are 3 hours or less. Join your colleagues to explore equity and inclusion from a unique, community-building perspective. Open to all faculty, staff and graduate students at OSU. Learn more, see the schedule, and register for remote Tier One Platform & Tier Two Next Level workshops here. Interested in professional development for your unit? Contact SJEI director Jane Waite: jane.waite@oregonstate.edu
University Day Expo Registration: 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 take place from noon to 2 p.m., Sept. 17 at PRAx. Register today.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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! Academics for Student Athletes invites applications for a Head Academic Counselor/Assistant Director position. This is a 12-month, full-time, professional faculty position based at the Beth Ray Center in Corvallis. Posting #P08399UF. Full consideration Sept. 2. Closes Sept. 9.
NEW! Academics for Student Athletes invites applications for an Academic Counselor position. This is a 12-month, full-time, professional faculty position based at the Beth Ray Center in Corvallis. Posting #P08401UF. Position closes Sept. 3.
NEW! Academics for Student Athletes invites applications for an Academic Support Programs Coordinator position. This is a 12-month, full-time, professional faculty position based at the Beth Ray Center in Corvallis. Posting #P08400UF. Position closes Sept. 4.
NEW! Jefferson Way: As part of the Valley Library Telecommunication Tower project, SW Jefferson Way will be closed between SW Benton Place and SW Waldo Place Aug. 27 to allow for crane activity. The north sidewalk in this section of Jefferson Way will be closed. The south sidewalk will remain open. Westbound traffic on Jefferson Way will be detoured around the area via Benton Place south to Langton Place.
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.
"Summer's lease hath all too short a date." ~ William Shakespeare
Corvallis: Sunny this week, highs in the 80s to low 90s, lows in the 50s.
Central Oregon: Sunny, highs in the 70s to 80s, lows in the 40s.
Newport: Patchy fog and sunny, highs in the 70s to low 80s, lows in the 50s.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr
