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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.
When presented with proposed natural gas export operations in the state, Oregonians are more likely to perceive the environmental and public health risks than the potential financial gains, a recent study from Oregon State University found.
"You shouldn't go into a contaminated site and have people camping out and digging in the dirt," says Kathryn Higley, a radiation health physicist at Oregon State University. While the risk of developing cancer in the long term remains "very, very low," she says it shows Russia's disregard for the well-being of its own troops.
“A lot of things happening globally are happening locally, already, and vice versa,” said Erica Fleishman, director of the Oregon Climate Change Research Institute at Oregon State University. “Any reduction in emissions is better than none.”
If leftovers are not going to be eaten in time, freeze them in a freezer-safe container for use later. Oregon State University's Extension Service has resources for how to freeze certain foods that are still good but won’t be eaten in time.
Ocean view: Craig Hayslip says, “I fly with the USCG doing whale surveys along the Oregon Coast as part of the OPAL project in Leigh Torres' lab at the Marine Mammal Institute. This is a photograph taken as the helicopter was returning to the Newport airport looking north with the city and the Yaquina Head Lighthouse in the background.”
Snow camp: Thomas Williams, network analyst with Academic Technologies, says, “Up in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area in Idaho. Snow camping isn't for everyone, but for me this is about as good as it gets. 5°F in the mornings." We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
Timely Teaching Tips: Want to help prepare your students for research assignments? Add the Library’s Information Literacy module to your Canvas course. This self-guided module helps students consider how scholarly research happens, how to identify facts from opinions and how to break beyond their “filter bubble.” See directions for importing Library How-To modules from Canvas Commons.
Beaver Classic Cheese: Beaver Classic is back. Come see our new food truck at Farmer’s Market at the Benton County Fairgrounds,. 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 and milkshakes, and when we move to the downtown Farmers Market next weekend, we'll have grilled cheese, too.
Board of Trustees: The OSU Board will meet in person from 9:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. on Friday, April 8 in the Horizon Room of the Memorial Union on the Corvallis campus. The board will consider items recommended for board action by its committees, including tuition rates and student fees for the 2022-23 academic year; an amendment to the university’s investment policy; adoption of the university’s 10-year business forecast; and submission of a biennial funding request to the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission. Committees of the board will meet from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, in the Horizon Room. Board and committee agendas and meeting materials will be posted as they are available at http://oregonstate.edu/leadership/trustees/meetings. Members of the public may attend the meetings in person and view the meetings at https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/trustees/osu-board-trustees-video-stream. For accommodations, please contact: 541-737-3449 or brigitte.graham@oregonstate.edu at least 48 hours in advance.
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 and Friday, noon to 3 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.
FYI Friday – Office of Information Security (OIS): Intro to Our New Website. Come join us to take a walk through our new website and find out how OIS can get you the info you need about the following: secure remote work; resources including privacy; events; guidebook for working with OSU data; awareness and training resources; and policies and rules. We hope to see you there. Part of the Spring 2022 FYI Friday series; April 8, 1-1:45 p.m. via Zoom. Registration required.
WIC Workshop: Reading academic texts is challenging, especially for readers who are encountering particular kinds of texts for the first time. On Friday, April 8 at 2 p.m. via Zoom, faculty members Stephanie André, Sheri Jordan and Shawn Massoni will share tips and strategies you can use to help your students engage more effectively with difficult texts. Register here.
Summer Spreadsheet Help Session: Angela Williamson, Support Services Manager with University Human Resources, will be offering a Help Session for Summer Academic Wage hiring via the spreadsheet process. April 8, 3-5 p.m., in University Plaza, Suite 150. Zoom available, email hrsupportservices@oregonstate.edu. Free parking.
Philosopher speaks on meaning of suffering: Peter Kreeft, renowned speaker and professor of philosophy at Boston College, will speak at the Catholic Student Association's Spring Newman Lecture on "Making Sense of Suffering." Kreeft will speak on April 8 in Learning Innovation Center Room 128 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. A webinar option is available here. Free.
Veterinary conference: The Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine is hosting the 2022 Western Regional Iverson Bell Virtual Conference on April 8-10 online. This year’s conference is focused on "Doing the Work" of making veterinary medicine more inclusive, especially in academia. To learn more and register: beav.es/IversonBell. For questions contact sara.k.smith@oregonstate.edu.
SWLF Literary Northwest Series Reading with J.T. Bushnell and Walter Moore: In an exciting double billing, LNS will host a free reading and Q&A in the Valley Library Rotunda on Friday, April 8, at 7:30 p.m. Learn more about the event and these incredible writers at SWLF's LNS Events page.
Hatfield Marine Science Day. Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center will host its annual Marine Science Day in a virtual format this year on April 9 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Watch a real-time shark dissection, explore the Kid-Zone, talk with researchers, discover how you can get involved locally, share your marine-inspired art, take virtual tours and visit research exhibits from the comfort of your home. Free and open to all: https://hmsc.oregonstate.edu/marine-science-day-2022.
OSU Out of the Darkness Campus Walk: HOPE WALKS HERE. Walk with us to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. The Oregon State University Out of the Darkness Campus Walk will feature a resource fair, speakers, honor bead ceremony & campus walk. This event is a collaboration with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and is open to all. Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m., SEC Plaza. Register now as an individual or set up a team by registering as a team captain: afsp.org/oregonstate.
India Night: Join us for a dazzling night of performances and Indian food. Tickets are first come first serve and prices are $9 for OSU members and $10.50 for Non-OSU members. April 9, 5-8 p.m. in The LaSells Stewart Center. Purchase your tickets at https://linktr.ee/oregonstateisa. Interested in volunteering? Sign up using the same link above. Volunteer 3+ hours to get a free ticket. For any accommodation needs for disabilities or questions please email oregonstateisa@gmail.com.
Book Launch Event with Charles Goodrich: Join local writer Charles Goodrich for the launch of his new book of poetry, "Watering the Rhubarb." Sunday, April 10, at 3 p.m. at the Rotary Shelter at Willamette Park. Goodrich will read poems and special guests will perform music during the event. Free and open to everyone. Co-sponsored by the Spring Creek Project.
NEW! Spring Career Fairs, April 20 & 27: Polish your job skills and get a free professional headshot. Spring Career & Internship Fairs give students a chance to interact with dozens of potential employers all in one spot. In-person Spring Career & Internship Fair, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 20, MU Ballroom. Free professional headshot for any student who attends. Register for in-person career fair. Virtual Spring Career & Internship Fair, 3-5 p.m. April 27. Sign up for group sessions or one-on-one virtual info sessions with 30 companies and organizations recruiting students in all majors. Register for virtual career fair.
NEW! Virtual Celebration of Women in Engineering: Hear from three distinguished College of Engineering alumnae, highlighting the academic and professional journeys that led them to become leaders in engineering. May 3, noon to 1:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Details and registration: https://events.engineering.oregonstate.edu/wie22.
Introduction to Mindfulness 6-Week Program: April 11-May 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Zoom. Free. All are welcome. Led by Lynda Fischer and hosted by the Contemplative Studies Initiative. Register.
NEW! Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer Listening Sessions: The Search Advisory Committee is holding listening sessions with members of the university and broader community to gather input about the qualities and characteristics desired in the vice president and chief diversity officer. Input will also be gathered regarding key opportunities and challenges facing the university that the new VP/CDO may face. Click on the date/time to get the Zoom meeting link: April 11, 4-5 p.m.
NEW! CIC Ideation Session: Sparked by the conversations around the research that may be enabled by the infrastructure and space in the Collaborative Innovation Complex, and further fueled by work in the Research Office to help faculty increase the impact of their research, Provost Feser invites you to participate in an Ideation Session on April 15 from 4-5 p.m. on how OSU research can contribute to "Solutions to the World’s Pressing Problems." The session will be held in the MU Horizon Room with a reception afterward. To indicate an interest in presenting your ideas, please reply here. Registration closes on April 11.
NEW! Center for Teaching and Learning: How do we create space for the emotional roller coaster of the last few years? This week we are highlighting strategies for emotionally intelligent teaching. 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! Care.com’s The Great Juggling Act: Being and Parent AND a Person. Finding a balance between raising and being a human isn’t easy. Julie Morgenstern, author of "Time to Parent," will share a unique framework for managing the conflicting priorities of the parenting years. Parents with kids at every age and stage in their lives will get practical tips and liberating insights, including how much time and attention kids need, clever ways to keep your marriage and social life alive, streamlining and sharing household logistics and so much more. April 12, 9 a.m. Register here.
NEW! Getting a Dam Job: Negotiate Your Salary and Get Paid. Ever wondered how to start a conversation about salary – and how much you should ask for? This virtual workshop from the Career Development Center on April 12, 5-6 p.m., will teach you how to research your market value, tactics for when and how to talk about salary, and how to get paid appropriately in your new job.
Study Like a Champion: Highlights from the Science of Learning. Join Regan A. R. Gurung (School of Psychological Science and Center for Teaching and Learning) for a talk about the psychology of studying. Perfect for your students, this talk presents an overview of what the science of teaching and learning says about how students should study, touching on many myths held about learning and providing pragmatic ways for students to study more effectively and learn better. April 11, 5-6 p.m., Withycombe 109.
Unsure about the next step for your business venture? The OSU Advantage Accelerator is accepting applications for its spring Accelerate cohort which begins April 12. Accelerate is open to teams who want to launch high-growth businesses or explore the commercialization potential of a technology. Upon completion of the nine-week program, teams will have an elevator pitch, a five-minute pitch deck, product market validation, mentor feedback and more. Learn more and apply.
Things I Wish I Knew About Getting into Graduate School (with Vamos OSU): Learn from Latinx alumni as they share their insights about their graduate school experience April 12, 5-6 p.m. “The Things I Wish I Knew” series is a career panel series exploring identify and assimilation in the workplace with BIPOC alumni and industry professionals. Register today. For more information, email Jon Stoll at Jonathan.Stoll@oregonstate.edu.
Innovation Day on April 13: Join the OSU Advantage Office on April 13 for a one-hour virtual event (offered once in the morning and once in the afternoon) that will describe funding and training opportunities that support innovation and entrepreneurship at the federal, state and OSU levels. At this event, you will also learn how to apply for a special $5,000 Innovation Award available from OSU Advantage. Register here.
Research integrity forums: The Research Office is introducing a series of monthly Zoom Research Integrity Forums. The series begins April 14, 1 p .m. with “Research Conflicts of Interest: A New Electronic System for Submitting Disclosures,” presented by Christopher Viggiani, AVP for Research Integrity, and Rebecca Henry, Research COI Coordinator. Register here for the April 14 session. For more information: gretchen.cuevas@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Honors College/Center for the Humanities Summer Internships: The Honors College and the Center for the Humanities invite applications from faculty and undergraduate teams for the summer 2022 Honors College-Center for the Humanities Research Internship Program. Up to seven $4,500 internships will be awarded to support Honors College undergraduates working with College of Liberal Arts faculty. Faculty mentors will receive $1,000 in salary. Internships run June 16-Aug. 31. The deadline to submit applications is Sunday, May 1, at 5 p.m. Visit https://honors.oregonstate.edu/honors-college-center-humanities-summer-internships for details and application instructions.
NEW! 30 Year Club inductees: Congratulations to David Sampson, professor emeritus, for 30 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.
Beaver Freezer Triathlon: Volunteers are needed to help guide racers during a triathlon put on by the OSU triathlon club. Event is on Saturday April 16 around Dixon Rec Center. All volunteers will receive free food, coffee and snacks throughout the event as well as a free t-shirt. We will make sure you are placed with any friends that you indicate in the form. Volunteers can sign up at this link. Question can be sent to beaverfreezer.volunteer@gmail.com.
OSU named military friendly university: Oregon State University has been designated Gold Level for a Tier 1 research institution by VIQTORY, a veteran-owned ranking site. Military Friendly® is the standard that measures an organization’s commitment, effort and success in creating sustainable and meaningful opportunity for the military community, according to the organization. To learn more: https://www.militaryfriendly.com/oregon-state-university/.
Information about Fee-Funded Units: As a student at OSU, you pay the incidental fee each term ($455.31 for fall, winter and spring; $235.10 for summer). The budgeted revenue of more than $27.36 million provides everyone with access to a variety of programs and services. Come learn about how ASOSU allocates this budget and what all of this buys you. There are multiple ways to learn more and get involved — simply fill out this form. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the ASOSU Student Fee Committee Chair at asosu.sfcchair@oregonstate.edu.
Read the Oregon Stater online: Produced by the OSU Alumni Association for Beavers around the world, the issue explores the impact of OSU-based 4-H programs across Oregon; profiles an alumna with a precisely cheesy job; provides a sneak peek at a biopic about one of OSU’s most accomplished photojournalists; looks at technology’s impact on Beaver baseball and softball and tells how a female engineering grad broke the glass ceiling at Boeing. Available at https://fororegonstate.org/stater.
Orange Media wins awards: Orange Media Network students at Oregon State University won a first place for breaking news coverage and placed as finalists in four categories total in the Region 10 Mark of Excellence Awards sponsored by the Society of Professional Journalists. Sukhjot Sal, a reporter and copy editor for The Daily Barometer, won first place for breaking news for her October 2021 coverage of an anti-abortion protest on campus. First-place winners will go on to compete at the national level among other regional MOE winners from the 12 SPJ regions.
Search Advocate Workshop: OSU Search Advocate workshops for the rest of this academic/fiscal year are available for registration. Search advocates are content-neutral outside process advisors who participate on employee search committees; their goal is to encourage culture and practices that favor equity, validity and diversity. The initial workshop series is a sequence of four 4-hour Zoom workshops. Those who complete the series may have their names added to the Search Advocate Directory and will be eligible to serve as advocates until September 2023. Continuing education workshops for current advocates are also available. To register, go to the Search Advocate/Workshops website. Questions? Contact Anne Gillies at anne.gillies@oregonstate.edu or 541-760-6160.
Cat study: The OSU College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking cats with chronic kidney disease to participate in a research study evaluating variation of the major blood kidney values over time. Participation in this study involves: bringing your cat to the OSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital once a week for six weeks; a $125 Visa gift card and three months of kidney prescription diet upon completion. Cats have a blood draw once a week for six weeks and receive labs and kidney ultrasound at enrollment. For more information, please contact the principal investigator, Dr. Stacie Summers, at Stacie.summers@oregonstate.edu.
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. to 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., Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 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! Associate Director of Academic Programs: The School of Social and Behavioral Health Sciences/College of Public Health and Human Sciences invite applications for an Associate Director of Academic Programs. This is a part-time (0.65 FTE), 9-month, professional faculty position. Posting #P05354UF. Closes April 11.
NEW! Administrative Assistant to the School Head: The School of Social and Behavioral Health Sciences/College of Public Health and Human Sciences invite applications for an Administrative Assistant to the School Head. This is a full-time, 12-month professional faculty position. Posting #P05395UF. Closes April 18
NEW! Two Marketing and Communications Managers: University Housing & Dining Services (UHDS) invites applications for the Marketing & Communications Manager position. This is a full-time professional faculty position. The Marketing and Communications Manager is part of an internal creative services team that promotes University Housing & Dining Services (UHDS) at Oregon State University (OSU). Posting #P05411UF. Full consideration date April 25. Closes May 6.
“Be open to new ideas and experiences because you’ll never know when someone else will have an interesting thought or when a new door will open to take you on the journey of your dreams.” ~ Ketanji Brown Jackson
Corvallis: Showers likely today, high of 57, low of 38. Showers this weekend.
Central Oregon: Mostly sunny today, high of 56, low of 28. Slight chance of snow this weekend.
Newport: Showers likely today, high of 54, low of 40. Showers this weekend.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
