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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.
“There’s no question it will be here with us forever,” said Justin Sanders, an assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Oregon State University. “I think there is some reason for optimism, but we have to be cautious and can’t say, ‘OK, we’re done’ and stop testing and viral sequencing.” (This article may be behind a paywall.)
Wildfires and last summer’s heat dome in Oregon have not only changed the demand for seedlings, but have shifted the way some nurseries think about what to plant. We’ll hear from Glenn Ahrens, an OSU Extension Forester, and George Kral, owner of Scholls Valley Native Nursery, on the future of seedlings and forestry.
As we continue to move through the pandemic, there’s been one set of people keeping our communities going strong. The TRACE team from Oregon State University has been vigilantly tracking wastewater throughout Oregon to determine when a new surge of the Covid virus might be in the offing.
Hawaiian sunrise: Tiffany Gillis, fiscal officer with Extension & Engagement, says, “This photo was taken on the top of Haleakalā National Park in the Hawaiian island of Maui during my vacation. Watching the sun rise was a wonderful experience.”
Watercolor memories: Logan Bingle did this drawing last year of TRACE at Reser. We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
Timely Teaching Tips: Need resources or assistance to help you develop instructional media? Use of a Lightboard? Green screen? Audio booth? See the Spring 2022 Update from the Faculty Media Center (FMC). Be sure to check out the free FMC Media Equipment Loan service that provides audio, video, classroom and presentation equipment.
Disabled Students Union spring bake sale: We will have cute carrot cakes, Easter-shaped sugar cookies, jelly bean popcorn (GF), furikake Chex mix, M&M Rice Krispies (GF), lavender lemonade and other treats yet to hatched. Friday, April 15, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the SEC Plaza.
RAFWE Symposium: Research Advances in Fisheries, Wildlife, and Ecology. Join us April 15 at The LaSells Stewart Center (or online) for a free full day of research presented by students in the department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Science. Info and registration can be found here: https://fwcs.oregonstate.edu/fisheries-and-wildlife/research-advances-fisheries-wildlife-and-ecology-symposium-rafwe-0.
FYI Friday – Family Resource Center Programs and Services: Join us as we review the many programs and services that the Family Resource Center has to offer faculty, staff and students who have dependent care needs. We’ll discuss how these services and programs might be used to support you while you manage your work and dependent care. Part of the Spring 2022 FYI Friday series; April 15, 10-11 a.m. via Zoom. Registration required.
Department of Integrative Biology Seminar: W. Chris Funk, professor, Colorado State University and director, Global Biodiversity Center, will present a seminar, “Adaptive Divergence and Climate Change: Why an Evolutionary Perspective Matters for Predicting Sensitivity to Increasing Temperatures,” on April 15, 10 a.m. in ALS 4001. The seminar is free and open to the public. If you are unable to attend in person, it is on Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/IBGSASem. For more information: http://ib.oregonstate.edu/smnrs.
Center for Teaching & Learning: Sparkshop: Demystifying Peer Observation of Teaching: Formative and Evaluative Models and Processes. Do you want to know how to harness the benefits of peer observation of teaching to improve the quality of teaching and promote student learning success? Join Funmi Amobi, Weiwei Zhang, Cub Kahn and Cheridy Aduviri for an enlightening discussion of best approaches to implementing formative and summative peer observations. April 15, noon to 12:45 p.m. Registration required: https://beav.es/w2G.
FST Farm 2 Fork Webinar: “The Future of Hemp Utilization and Its Role in the Food Industry.” Would you like to learn about the future of hemp utilization? Join us April 15, noon to 12:45 p.m. Register today.
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.
Meat Center: The Clark Meat Science Center retail store will be open Friday from noon to 5:30 p.m. Products include fresh and cooked/smoked sausages, bacon, retail cuts, jerky, snack sticks, and Beaver Classic cheese. The store is at 3260 SW Campus Way, next to the Motor Pool. Contact Nathan.Parker@oregonstate.edu for questions regarding the store.
Beaver Classic Cheese: Beaver Classic is back. Come see our new food truck at Farmer’s Market Saturdays on the waterfront in downtown Corvallis. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. You can’t miss us…we’re orange. We will be featuring Beaver Classic products: Our many cheeses, honey and beef jerky. We are now serving ice cream, milkshakes and grilled cheese, too.
PFLA Zoom event: Wikipedia Editathons (presented by Laurie Bridges, OSU Valley Library). Did you know OSU hosts an annual Wikipedia editathon focused on black history of the Pacific Northwest? Learn more about editathons and this important annual event. April 15, 1-2 p.m. For more information about the event and how to register click here.
University Budget Committee: The Committee will meet this Friday, April 15, from 2-3:30 p.m. via Zoom. The UBC is OSU’s advisory body to the Provost for recommendations on tuition rates, budget priorities and budget policies. The committee will discuss projections and planning relevant to developing budget and tuition recommendations for 2022-23. If you are interested in joining as an observer, register for the webinar here.
Beyond Earth Day: Join Community Engagement & Leadership, Campus Recycling, Sustainability Office and the Corvallis community in celebration of the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day. During the Saturday of Service April 16, students and faculty staff can participate in environmental service projects with community partners. At the Community Fair, students, faculty and staff can mingle with on and off campus organizations celebrating and providing education on the wellbeing of our planet, society and economy, April 19, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at SEC Plaza. For questions, further information regarding the event or accommodations for disabilities, contact cel@oregonstate.edu or call 541-737-3041.
Hawaiian event: The 67th annual Hō‘ike (formerly known as the Lūʻau), an event that celebrates Hawaiian dance and culture, takes place April 16 at The LaSells Stewart Center on the Oregon State University Corvallis campus. The title of this year’s hō‘ike is “Ke Au O Ka Hula, Hula Over the Years.” It will focus on the history of hula and Hawaii. Doors open at 3 p.m. The show begins at 4 p.m. Guests will be provided with a bento box dinner after the show. Student tickets are $10. Public tickets are $15. The menu includes vegetarian options. To purchase tickets: https://oregonstate.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1343.
NEW! OSU Health Professions Fair: The Health Professions Fair connects students with admissions representatives from over 60 health professions schools in Oregon and across the country. This free event will be held April 19 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the MU Ballroom. Students from all majors, first-year through seniors, are welcome. For more information, visit the event website.
Travel Talks: Mekong River Cruise. Join Kate Sanders, director of the OSUAA Group Travel Program, and Sandy Doss, business development manager for Mayflower Cruises and Tours (and OSU mom), on April 19 at 5:30 p.m. as they preview the incredible opportunity to tour Cambodia and Vietnam during the 2023 Mekong River Cruise. To learn more, register today at bit.ly/MekongTravelTalk22.
Earth Day event: Climate crisis, climate hope. Alumni on the cutting edge. April 20, 6 p.m., virtual event via Zoom. Join three alums who are furthering the climate conversation through research, advocacy and storytelling to create hope and resiliency in a warming world. Panelists will be Guido Corno, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Julia Rosen, freelance journalist; and Jeremy Hoffman, Science Museum of Virginia. More info and registration at https://ceoas.oregonstate.edu/earth-day-2022.
Mark April 27 on your calendar, because that’s Dam Proud Day: Last year, alumni and friends raised $1.3 million to support Oregon State University students, programs and colleges, because our community is unstoppable when we work together. This year’s effort will include more excitement, more surprises and more specific ways to tailor giving and magnify generosity. Share the link (DamProudDay.org) and consider volunteering as a Dam Proud Day Ambassador.
All University Sing: Experience a beloved OSU tradition after its two-year hiatus. This high-energy singing and dancing competition has over 500 student participants from Oregon State’s fraternities and sororities. The event is family friendly and open to all community members. April 29 at 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m., in Gill Coliseum. Tickets are $25 and available for purchase online.
Parent and Family Spring Social on April 29: During Spring Family Weekend, Beaver parents and families are invited to enjoy VIP treatment for free at Reser Stadium’s Toyota Club on Friday, April 29 from 4-6 p.m. The Parent and Family Spring Social is a chance for parents and families to casually meet, connect, mingle and learn all about how to support students and get more involved at OSU. Enjoy great company, food, drinks, music and a conversation with OSU leadership. Hosted by the Oregon State University Alumni Association and the Office of Student Orientation, this event is open to all current OSU parents, families and students. Register in advance here: bit.ly/OSUParentFamilySocial22.
NEW! Center for Teaching and Learning: What is trauma-informed teaching and how do you bring it into your classroom? This week we are highlighting resources and skill-building to navigate expressions of trauma in the classroom. For Spring, Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks are recordings allow you to pursue our Non-credit Certificate using this self-paced, asynchronous approach to encourage flexibility and self-care. Each Talk is housed on our website and has accompanying slides, resources, and contact information in a Box folder.
NEW! How to Be More Engaged at Work: There is a difference in being motivated and being engaged in the workplace. Sure, you may be motivated to come to work each day for the paycheck, but are you truly engaged in what you are doing? Stars tend to be internally motivated to begin with, but put that motivation together with truly being engaged in what you do and you have the formula for capturing the most “prizes” the organization has to offer — the most interesting work, the salary increases, promotions and possibly bonuses. April 19, 11:30 a.m. Register here.
NEW! "Things I Wish I Knew about the U.S. Job Search" for International Students: Get tips on how to navigate the U.S. job search process from an immigration lawyer plus three OSU alums who’ve already been through the process. This virtual Q&A session on Tuesday, April 19, from 5-6 p.m. is hosted by the Career Development Center, the OSU Alumni Association and the Office of International Services, and it’s open to all OSU students and alumni. Register now. Things I Wish I Knew is a career panel series exploring topics like identity, race and assimilation in the workplace, with OSU alumni and industry professionals who have been there.
Women of Forestry: Inspiring Leadership Lecture. Part of the 2022 Starker Lecture Series. "The Road Less Traveled: How women in forestry can save the world." Speaker: Edie Sonne Hall, founder and principal, Three Trees Consulting. April 20, 3:30-5 p.m., 117 Peavy Forest Science Center. Registration required; register here. Lectures are free and open to the public and will be live streamed. For disability accommodations, call (541) 737-3161.
Accessibility Basics for the Web: Learn how to make websites accessible to people with disabilities. We'll also discuss the OSU Policy on Information Technology Accessibility. All are welcome; employees with website responsibilities are encouraged if they have not attended yet. Register for a session, offered April 18.
Dawn Wright seminar: Dawn Wright, aka Deepsea Dawn, OSU affiliate professor and ESRI scientist will be speaking on April 21, 4 p.m. on Zoom. Her talk is titled "The Courage to Escape.” She will speak on her experiences as a woman of color within the geosciences. The seminar is hosted by the CEOAS Association of Graduate Students Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity committee. Register here: tinyurl.com/ppujmjuu.
Register now for the Ecampus Faculty Forum: Take part in discussions about online teaching excellence, and discover techniques you can use to enhance your online courses at the Ecampus Faculty Forum next month. The event at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center features pre-conference workshops on the afternoon of May 3, followed by a series of interactive presentations May 4 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Engage with your colleagues as they share their innovative teaching methods and experiences in online course development. See the agenda and a list of presenters, and register today.
Core Curriculum for OSU Managers and Supervisors: The Core Curriculum for Managers and Supervisors is a training program for all OSU managers, supervisors, and lead workers. Learners will have a solid understanding about the principles and policies that apply to our employees; know how to navigate within the space of talent management activities; recognize when, and how, to provide equal opportunity & access to employees and more. May 17-20, 8:15 a.m. to noon each day via Zoom. Learn more and register before May 13.
NEW! OSU Exemplary Employee Award nominations are open now through May 31. This award recognizes work performance and service which goes above and beyond the standard expectations held for professional faculty and classified staff. One classified and one professional faculty employee will be honored at the University Day ceremonies with the presentation of a plaque and cash award of $500 each. Please click here to learn about the nomination process and criteria.
NEW! OSU Homecoming Court 2022: Applications for the 2022 Homecoming Court are now open. Check the eligibility criteria to apply for the opportunity to become an OSU Homecoming ambassador, get special access to university events and earn a $500 scholarship. ForOregonState.org/HC.
NEW! 35 Year Club inductees: Congratulations to Kelly Carter, office manager, for 35 years of service to OSU. You can read more about their time at OSU and others who have reached this milestone by clicking on their name.
Spring Creek Project Faculty Residency: OSU faculty members working on projects aligned with Spring Creek Project's mission are invited to apply for a week-long summer residency at Shotpouch Cabin. Projects at the intersection of environmental science and writing, art, music, social science, and/or humanities would be a good fit. Applications due May 15. Learn more and apply.
Graduate Student Research and Writing Residency: Spring Creek Project is accepting applications for graduate student residencies at Shotpouch Cabin this summer. We invite students who are engaged in writing and/or research projects aligned with the mission of the Spring Creek Project to apply. Applications due May 15. Learn more and apply.
Art-Science Student Fellowship Applications Due May 9: This one-year fellowship offers OSU students the opportunity to explore the intersection of the arts and sciences. Fellows will develop a creative project informed by engagement with lab or field research, be awarded a $1,000 stipend, have ongoing mentorship, and receive a residency at the Cabin at Shotpouch Creek. Visual, literary, performing and mixed-media artists are welcome to apply. Learn more and apply.
Human-robot interaction: The Human-Machine Teaming Laboratory in Oregon State University's Collaborative Robotics and Intelligent Systems Institute is conducting a research experiment to study human-robot interaction for simulated supervisor-based environments. Participants will complete a series of tasks that require controlling and monitoring a simulated remotely-piloted vehicle and will complete anonymous questionnaires. The experiment requires participants to complete one two-hour session. Participants who complete the entire evaluation will receive $30. Contact Prakash Baskaran at HMTLabOSU+TRWL@gmail.com to schedule your experiment time.
Eat Free: @eatfreeosu is a Twitter account managed by the Human Services Resource Center student team. This account broadcasts information about open events on campus that also have food available. If your event is closed, but you have extra food, a message can be crafted asking students to show up at the end of your event. Event organizers can tag @eatfreeosu or call 541-737-3747 during business hours to request their event be posted on the account.
How Has the Pandemic Impacted Your Cat? We are looking for cats and their owners to help us understand how cat behavior and human-animal bonds were impacted by the pandemic. This OSU Human-Animal Interaction Lab research study will take place on the Oregon State University Corvallis campus (Withycombe Hall) and will include two behavioral attachment tests with your cat (taking approximately 20-30 minutes). To learn more or schedule participation, please email Hallie Shean at: sheanh@oregonstate.edu.
CFP-CFTH Summer 2022 Teaching Innovation Fellowships: The OSU Center for the Humanities is now accepting applications for Summer 2022 Teaching Innovation Fellowships. Tenure-stream faculty and instructors at .5 FTE+ are eligible to apply. The deadline to submit proposals is June 3, 5 p.m. Find information and application instructions online at https://humanities.oregonstate.edu/teaching-innovation-fellowships.
Free COVID tests: Free iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Tests are available around the Corvallis campus. Each box contains two tests. While supplies last, OSU community members can pick up these self-test kits at the following locations: Residence Hall Service Centers (Arnold, McNary and West); Lab tent outside Plageman Hall; Memorial Union Info Desk and Student Experience Center Info Desk. For questions or accommodations related to disabilities, contact coronavirus.health@oregonstate.edu.
COVID-19 testing: Oregon State University, in collaboration with Willamette Valley Toxicology (WVT), is providing on-site COVID-19 testing. OSU employees and students, regardless of vaccination status, are welcome to test at one of these locations: Corvallis: Lab tent outside Plageman Hall Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and Cascade Hall 120, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Bend: Outside Obsidian Hall Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-5 p.m.
Sidewalk closure on Jefferson: For work related to the Community Hall Slope Project, a sidewalk closure on the north side of Jefferson Avenue from 15th Street to Benton Place is scheduled (view map). The sidewalk closure is scheduled for Monday, April 4, through Sunday, May 15. Pedestrian detour signs will be in place throughout the closure.
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! Ecampus is seeking two student graphic designers to join our Course Development and Training (CDT) team. This position will create illustrations, graphics and animations for Ecampus courses. Posting #P08544SE. Closes April 24.
NEW! Ecampus is seeking a student editor to join our Open Education Resource (OER) unit. This position will assist faculty in locating or creating open educational resources/textbooks to be used in courses. Posting #P08477SE. Closes April 27.
NEW! The College of Engineering at Oregon State University has an opening for a Coordinator of Student Outreach and Recruitment. The Coordinator of Student Outreach and Recruitment will foster relationships with the K-12 education community, particularly those who serve mostly Latinx, Black and Indigenous students and families to collaborate on programs to bring more awareness of the variety of careers in engineering. Posting #P05448UF. Closes May 20.
NEW! Assistant Director of Care & Community Standards: UHDS invites applications for an Assistant Director of Care & Community Standards. This is a full-time 1.0 FTE, 12-month, professional faculty position. This position is a member of the leadership team within the Residential Education unit of UHDS, directly supervising 1-3 Area Directors while also administering the conduct and care processes for the residential student population. To learn more about the position or to apply, please visit: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/117310. Posting #P05439UF. Closes May 9. Questions? Contact ben.medeiros@oregonstate.edu.
“I sit beneath fir-trees and recollect
The sacred village evenings
Grandfather spoke of to me.
"They were truly rich,'" he said.
“Something good has been lost since ancient times. But what?
A song? The ring of a sickle,
Life rolled along like a round loaf until time bit
Into it …”
~ Ihor Pavlyuk
Corvallis: Isolated showers today, high of 51, low of 35. Rainy Saturday, cloudy Sunday.
Central Oregon: Mostly sunny today, high of 46, low of 28. Chance of snow showers Saturday, partly sunny Sunday.
Newport: Scattered showers today, high of 51, low of 38. Showers likely Saturday, chance of showers Sunday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/.
