OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
Open search box
COVID-19 website: To facilitate the ongoing sharing of information about the virus, Oregon State University has added a link on the OSU homepage to a new page that provides detailed and up-to-date COVID-19 information; links to OSU, local, state and federal resources; and updates on the latest federal travel restrictions.
NEW! Today’s Timely Teaching Tip: Do you want to move toward more interactive class sessions? A “flipped classroom” approach to remote teaching might include recording and posting to Canvas a few short, focused videos each week to free up synchronous Zoom sessions for interactive activities, like small group work in breakout rooms. Visit Keep Teaching for all the Week 3 Timely Teaching Tips.
Today in the News Media is a synopsis of some of the most prominent coverage of OSU people and programs. Inclusion of any item constitutes neither an endorsement nor a critique, but rather is intended only to make the OSU community aware of significant items in the media. Content appearing includes timely news and feature stories from broadcast, print and online sources. Occasionally, opinion pieces and first-person columns appearing in mainstream media outlets that are written by faculty members and pertain to their academic or professional expertise may be included based on their unique, informative value, timeliness and space constraints. It is not the policy of OSU Today to include Letters to the Editor.
Oregon State University scientists will embark on a groundbreaking project in the coming days as they start testing in the greater Corvallis community to determine the prevalence of the virus that causes COVID-19. (see also Gazette-Times, Daily Barometer)
Oregon State University’s Director of the Center for Global Health, Chunhuei Chi, has promoted the use of masks for months. “I have been the lone voice since the beginning in early February, ever since I guess my first interview with a journalist. I have been criticizing that wrong message,” he said.
“Lord Birthday” began as a creative outlet for Oregon State professor Chad Murphy, his modestly satirical drawings and writing that have gained popularity on Instagram. Since its genesis five years ago, Lord Birthday has resulted in two books and 245,000 followers on Instagram. And now, some meaning, as Murphy has been turned what he calls an “unexpectedly serious hobby” into doing good for those in need during the coronavirus outbreak.
After more than 150 hours of work, Oregon State University-Cascades' student life department has a new website. It provides virtual activities, events and other information to students who won't attend a class in-person for the rest of the spring term due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Erin Pettit, an associate professor of glaciology at Oregon State University in Corvallis who was not involved in the study, said, “I think what Evgeny has done is valuable and creative.”
Today’s workspace: “This is what happens when I try to work alone,” says Trischa Goodnow, professor of speech communication. The black dog is Huk, the white one is Phynn, and the cat yelling is Fleury. Send your home workspace photos to osutoday@oregonstate.edu. Follow OSU Today on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/osutoday1/ and catch up on any workspace photos you might have missed so far.
Environmental Justice Pathways Webinar: Join us for an online panel exploring historical intersections of race, economy and environment in Oregon. Friday, April 17, 10 a.m. (registration deadline is April 17 at 9 a.m., and a Zoom meeting code will be emailed to you after you register). Free and open to everyone. Co-sponsored by the Spring Creek Project. Learn more and register here.
Introduction to CORE: The Cooperative Open Reporting Environment (CORE) is OSU's central tool for accessing official university reports and institutional data. This session is designed to give new employees and CORE users who would like to review the basics an orientation to CORE. Topics in this session include security and policies related to the access and use of data, how to find and save what you need from CORE, and helpful tips and tricks for interacting with and using the system. This is a high-level overview of the systems and is appropriate for all CORE users. Friday, April 17, 11 a.m. to noon via Zoom. Register: http://oregonstate.edu/training/session_view.php?sess_id=4860
Music à la Carte (Facebook Live): Halie Loren The Music à la Carte concert series continues with a series of Facebook Live events on Fridays. Next up is singer/songwriter, jazz/pop artist Halie Loren. On Friday, April 17 at noon, Loren will perform a wide variety of joyful music, bringing a fresh perspective to time-honored hits, as well as her original tunes. To watch and listen, go to the Music à la Carte Facebook page. A list of the other upcoming performers can be found here.
PHHS research seminar: The College of Public Health and Human Sciences is continuing its Friday Research Seminars via Zoom. Join Friday, April 17, from 1-2 p.m., when Hilary Godwin, professor and dean of the University of Washington School of Public Health, presents “Lessons learned from being at the first wave of the COVID-19 epidemic in the U.S.” Zoom: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/433207299. Learn more about these seminars and watch recordings of past presentations on the CPHHS website.
Faculty meetings: President Ray and the Faculty Senate Executive Committee are continuing the long-standing tradition of sponsoring small-group faculty (academic, research and professional) conversations. Each conversation will be facilitated by a Faculty Senate Executive Committee member and will consist of up to 12 faculty. These conversations provide the President with an opportunity to receive candid feedback from faculty and an occasion for idea and information exchange. To register for the spring term sessions, which are scheduled for April 16 from 2-3:30 p.m., April 22 from 1-2:15 p.m. and May 20 from 2-3:30 p.m., please access the registration form at https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_39qOsMwDmIijN4x.
NEW! Beavers Belong: Beavers Belong is a support network for students, by students. Our program’s goal is to create connection, community, and belonging through weekly peer-led groups. The graduate students group starts next week on Tuesdays at noon. Register: https://beav.es/4Az
NEW! 50 Years of Earth Day & Recycling at OSU: Our Past, Present, and Where to Go Next: Join this virtual event Wednesday, April 22, 6:30-8 p.m. to hear from panelists who played lead roles in the first Earth Day and recycling programs at OSU, current students sharing highlights from today, and to discuss – with your input – what we envision should be next. For questions, email Andrea Norris.
Public safety input sessions: OSU students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in two remote community input sessions to consider the values, principles and expectations regarding public safety and the new OSU Corvallis campus police department. The OSU Public Safety Advisory Committee — made up of students, faculty and staff — will take stock of this input in providing final recommendations to university leaders. These sessions will be conducted through Zoom. They will take place April 22, 4:30-6 p.m., and April 23, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Register here. Visit the public safety website for more information.
Join the Library Services Review Board (LSRB): Share your ideas regarding the Valley Library. Learn more about the ways that you can contribute to making the library a more inclusive and comfortable space for everyone. Join our spring virtual meeting on Wednesday, April 29 from 5-7 p.m. The LSRB is open to all OSU students. Let us know you would like to attend by completing our required survey at beav.es/4kE.
OSU Digital Days of Service. While the ways we support each other are changing, the creativity and resilience of problem-solving Beavers remains as steady as ever. Join fellow Beavs for the first-ever DIGITAL Days of Service May 1-16. Pledge to volunteer, then inspire others to do the same — share about your project and how it felt to help your OSU and local communities.
NEW! People and Nature Lunch Series: Tuesday, April 21, from noon to 12:50 p.m., Samuel Mawutor (Forest Ecosystems & Society) presents “Forest Decentralization in Ghana: Examining Empowerment of Local Institutions." The lecture is free and open to all. To join the meeting, register at https://peopleandnatureosu.weebly.com/spring-2020.html. Sponsored by the Department of Fisheries & Wildlife’s Human Dimensions Lab.
Career Group Counseling: Does COVID-19 have you feeling anxious or stressed about your path from college to career? An OSU career counselor and CAPS counselor will facilitate several small-group dialogue sessions for OSU students. Join us for one of these sessions to get ideas from your fellow classmates, hear shared questions about reaching future career goals in the midst of Covid-19, and hear from people at the university who are dedicated to helping you succeed. This will be an informal conversation and all students are welcome. Session 1: Week 4 – Tuesday, April 21 (noon to 1 p.m.); Register Here. Session 2: Week 5 – Thursday, April 30 (4-5 p.m.); Register Here. Session 3: Week 7 – Wednesday, May 13 (noon-1 p.m.); Register Here.
Core Curriculum for Current OSU Supervisors and Managers: Consists of online modules followed by 4 half-days of classroom training via Zoom. Topics include the performance management cycle (position descriptions, expectations/standards, engagement, appraisals, and integration), equal employment and affirmative action, ADA, discrimination and misconduct, safety and compensation, and supervising represented employees. April 21-24 via Zoom, 8:15 a.m. to noon each day. Registration required.
U.S. Student Fulbright Program: Live by Zoom: OSU's Prestigious Scholarships office will host Lee Rivers from the U.S. Student Fulbright Program for a “virtual” Fulbright information session on Tuesday, April 21, 5 p.m. Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIqfuCsqzkopANiNeQ8BcHjjSBgyNfoRQ. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for individually designed study/research projects or for English Teaching Assistant Programs. Candidates will submit a Statement of Grant Purpose defining activities to take place during one academic year in a participating country outside the U.S. For more information, please contact OSU’s Fulbright Program Advisor (Student Program) LeAnn Adam: leann.adam@oregonstate.edu or visit https://topscholars.oregonstate.edu/.
From Idea to Societal Impact — Funding & Training Opportunities: OSU faculty and graduate student researchers are invited to join the OSU Advantage office on Thursday, April 23 for an informative webinar that will describe funding and training opportunities that support innovation and entrepreneurship at the federal, state and OSU levels. At this webinar, you will also learn how to apply for a special $5,000 Innovation Award available from the Office for Commercialization and Corporate Development (OCCD). Register here for a Zoom link: https://lnkd.in/gXJnKgM
Strategies for Being Effective in Times of Uncertainty: Uncertainty in organizations will affect each of us differently. Some thrive in ambiguity, while others are dominated by feelings of anxiety, fear and doubt that negatively affect productivity. This class will provide 8 strategies with practical ideas to increase effectiveness in challenging, uncertain times. Zoom session, April 28, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Registration required.
Developing High Performing Teams: Why do some teams consistently produce outstanding results and other teams perform moderately at best? Distinguishing characteristics of high performing teams with practical tools and principles will be shared. Tips for implementing these practices with virtual teams will be included. Zoom session, April 28, 10-11:30 a.m. Registration required.
Managing People Through Change: If progress requires change, why can change be so difficult? Understanding how the change process impacts us is important to directing change efforts. You will learn what to expect in the cycle of change and how to work with each phase to ease transitions for yourself and others. Zoom session, April 28, 1-3 p.m. Registration required.
Adult & Higher Education Info Session: You’re invited to learn about the College of Education’s Adult & Higher Education master’s degree and new Instructional Design certificate. Grab your lunch and log in to Zoom for an information session about these two programs, including career possibilities and advice from a current student who is also an OSU employee. Cats, dogs and kids are welcome. Wednesday, April 29, noon to 1 p.m., RSVP for the Zoom link and password. Contact Lindsay.Andrews@oregonstate.edu for questions.
Careers in Science Webinar Series: Know a student in grade 6-12 who is interested in marine science? Join Oregon Sea Grant's Careers in Science Investigations (CSI) Webinar series and connect LIVE with professionals in the marine science field. CSI Webinars are scheduled for April 29 at 4 p.m. (PST). Cost is free; pre-registration is required: Learn more.
Ecampus Faculty Forum special virtual event: We’re excited to bring the Ecampus Faculty Forum to you in an alternative format this year. Sign up to engage in a series of special virtual events the first week of May. We’ll share with you a recorded keynote address by Harvard University Extension School’s Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa on leveraging neuroscience in online learning. Then participate in a live, one-hour Zoom session at noon PT on May 7 with moderated breakout sessions related to the keynote. Register today.
Uncover Softball’s untold history online seminar: Whether you’re a Beaver Softball buff or someone interested in gender in sports, enjoy an exploration of the history of fastpitch softball in a three-week Beaver book club and seminar. In addition to a lively book discussion, you’ll get an insider’s view of the sport through live Zoom Q&A sessions with OSU Hall of Fame pitcher Tarrah Beyster and OSU head softball coach and 4-time Olympic medalist Laura Berg. Part of the College of Liberal Arts’ Connecting the Curious series, this seminar is free and open to everyone. Sign up here with join code: FK3DN
Free Webinars to Help you Navigate Business, Leadership, and Management during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Join Continuing and Professional Education and the College of Business for topics delivered online to help navigate the turbulent times we all face today. Starting mid-April, join industry experts for free one-hour webinars that cover topics including project management, contracts, leadership, digital marketing, nonprofit management, and others. Call (541) 737-1500 for more information or browse the upcoming certificate programs and courses: https://mailchi.mp/oregonstate.edu/covid19_webinars
NEW! Call for submissions: The ADVANCE Journal, hosted by OREGON STATE ADVANCE, announces a special issue in honor of the 20th anniversary of the National Science Foundation’s ADVANCE program. The special issue theme is Collaborations, Collisions, and Connections. The goal of ADVANCE "is to increase the representation and advancement of women in academic science and engineering careers." Additional information and submissions portal found here: https://www.advancejournal.org/post/444. Deadline for submissions is March 31, 2021.
COVID-19 Funding Opportunities: LEAP FORWARD: If you want a National Science Foundation grant related to the Covid-19 pandemic, you can apply through existing funding opportunities or use the Rapid Response Research (RAPID) funding mechanism, set up for proposals having a severe urgency with regard to availability of or access to data, facilities or specialized equipment as well as quick-response research on natural or anthropogenic disasters and similar unanticipated events. Requests for RAPID proposals may be for up to $200K and up to one year in duration. Well-justified proposals that exceed these limits may be entertained. All questions should be directed either to a program officer managing an NSF program with which the research would be aligned or to rapid-covid19@nsf.gov." NSF notes its advanced computing systems: Frontera, Stampede2, Bridges, Comet, and JetStream. Learn more.
COVID-19 Funding Opportunities: From the Office for Research Development: Here is a link to Funding Opportunities and Resources Directly Related to COVID-19. The link can also be found on this webpage: https://research.oregonstate.edu/ord. The list is a work in progress and frequently updated.
Fiscal policies: The following fiscal policies have been updated with minor revisions: 03-140-208 Travel Advances – Revised to align process with Travel Advances and Personal Reimbursement policies. 03-140-209 Departmental Advances – Revised to align with Departmental Advances and Personal Reimbursement policies. Contact the Fiscal Policy Coordinator for your Business Center or the Policy Steward for this policy with any questions.
Call for Nominations: University Mentoring and Professional Development Award: This award recognizes any classified, professional faculty, or faculty member who excels in mentoring, supporting and encouraging OSU employees, especially women and those from under-represented groups or non-traditional careers, and making available to them opportunities for professional, educational and personal development. The award is presented at University Day. The deadline for nominations is May 1. To access the nomination guidelines and application link, visit http://leadership.oregonstate.edu/pcosw/awards-scholarships.
Offset carbon emissions from your OSU travel: Have you completed OSU-funded travel this fiscal year? Although travel is currently suspended, you can now offset carbon emissions from previous trips. The Sustainability Office has created a request form for OSU units to offset carbon emissions from both ground transportation and air travel. To learn more about carbon offsets and the new voluntary program, visit our travel carbon offsets page or email Madeleine.Moyano@oregonstate.edu.
Dedicated Teaching Support: To schedule a 1-on-1 teaching consultation with the Center for Teaching and Learning, contact CTL@oregonstate.edu
Apply for the $5k Innovation Day Award by May 4: OSU faculty members are invited to submit a one-page Idea Pitch to the OSU Advantage office for the chance to receive a $5k award. The Idea Pitch should answer a commercial question in the faculty member’s research, such as, “With this proof, I can confirm that I have unique innovative technology” or “I can confirm which industry will be interested in the outcome of this research.” Attendance at the April 23 “From Idea to Societal Impact” webinar is required to be eligible to submit. More information is here: https://lnkd.in/gXJnKgM
Applications for PCOSW scholarships and event co-sponsorships for Summer/Fall term projects are now being accepted. The President’s Commission on the Status of Women provides funding to faculty, students and staff who are pursuing professional development, research, outreach or creative projects related to women’s issues. Scholarships average $300 and are paid by reimbursement. Applications are due Friday, May 1, with notification in Week 7 (May 11). Visit http://leadership.oregonstate.edu/pcosw/awards-scholarships for detailed guidelines, qualification requirements, and application links. Questions? Contact Joy Jorgensen at joy.jorgensen@oregonstate.edu
"Listen to people and treat people as you find them. There's an inherent goodness in most people. Don't pre-judge people - that was me Mam's advice anyway." ~ Actor Sean Bean, who turns 61 today.
Corvallis: Sunny today, high of 72, low of 41. Mostly cloudy Saturday, mostly sunny Sunday.
Central Oregon: Sunny today, high of 68, low of 38. Partly sunny tomorrow, mostly sunny Saturday.
Newport: Sunny, high of 67, low of 42. Slight chance of rain Saturday, partly sunny Sunday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/