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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.
“One of the ways I got into biking was seeing photos of people that looked really cool in a really amazing place,” remembers Kailey Kornhauser, an avid cyclist and forestry Ph.D. candidate at Oregon State University.
During World War II, Schryver taught advanced landscape design at Oregon State University. They created welcoming parks, school yards and institutional campuses, and tamed wilderness such as the Breitenbush Hot Springs resort surrounded by the Willamette National Forest, said Valencia Libby, author of the new book, “The Northwest Gardens of Lord & Schryver” ($29.95, Oregon State University Press).
More than a dozen Black faculty, staff, alumni, students and community members were honored at this year’s Oregon State University Black Excellence event on Feb. 3, held at Reser Stadium. Sponsored by Oregon State Athletics and the OSU Office of Diversity and Inclusion, the formal event featured dinner and an awards ceremony.
Oregon State University scientists have discovered a new class of potential drug targets for people suffering from neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Lou Gehrig's disease.
A new study from Oregon State University confirms what many in the disabled community already know: People with disabilities have been experiencing high levels of depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Room with a bay view: Photo of Yaquina Bay Bridge in Newport taken from a meeting space in the new Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building at OSU's Hatfield Marine Science Center. Photo by Doug Brusa, OSU Foundation. We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
Timely Teaching Tips: Looking for ways to increase the visual appeal and use of course materials? Join Christine Gallagher, Deann Garcia and Andrea Marks for an interactive CTL workshop to learn practical design principles. Register for "Designing Engaging Course Materials" on Feb. 15 at 10 a.m. Unable to attend? View the recording of their previous workshop in November.
Russia and the U.S.: Sarah Henderson, associate professor of political science, will present this lecture as part of the World Oregon Great Decision Series. Russia and the United States have many areas of conflict and some possible areas of mutual interest. How will the new administration in Washington approach these issues? Feb. 11, noon - 1 p.m. via Zoom. A limited number of free tickets are available to OSU employees via global.affairs@oregonstate.edu. More information
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.
College of Public Health and Human Sciences Friday Research Seminar: “Reductions in air pollution and emergency room visits among patients with asthma or COPD due to California’s goods movement policies: A quasi-experimental study” will be presented by Ying-Ying Meng, director of research at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, Feb. 11, 1-2 p.m., in HFC 115 and via Zoom. More information on the college website.
University Theatre: Ellis Island, a new play by OSU Theatre student Leah Kahn will run in the Withycombe Hall Lab Theatre, Feb. 10-12 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. In appreciation of being back in front of a live audience, tickets for all University Theatre productions are complimentary this term and can be reserved. OSU students and employees who have complied with OSU vaccination policies may show their OSU ID for entrance to this event. All other guests must show proof of vaccination/negative (lab, not home) test from within three days and show a photo ID for admittance.
NEW! Greek Life students can “Ask Alumni” for career advice on Feb. 15: Members of OSU’s Greek Life community are invited to register for the next Ask Alumni event on Feb. 15 at 5 p.m. Current students can connect and network with a panel of recent OSU graduates who will share their school, internship and career guidance. Live event. Register here: ForOregonState.org/AskAlumni.
OSU Assist (Crisis Response Team) program coordinator final candidates forum: All students and employees are invited to meet the final candidates for this new position. Candidate 1 is Feb. 15, 3-4 p.m., and Candidate 2 is Feb. 22, 3-4 p.m. Register here. Information about OSU Assist can be found here.
Winter Career Fairs: Feb. 14-17, connect with some of the best employers in the country at one of the 2022 OSU Winter Career Fairs. On-campus events include Feb. 15, Winter Civil and Construction Engineering Fair and Winter Career & Internship Fair; and Feb. 17, Non-Profit & Public Service Fair. Virtual events are Feb. 14, Winter Civil & Construction Engineering Fair, and Feb. 16, Winter Career & Internship Fair.
NEW! Clearing the Haze Around Wildfire Smoke’s Impact on Wine: Unlike nearly every other crop, wine grapes are particularly sensitive to wildfire smoke, often acquiring ‘burnt’, ‘ashy’, or ‘campfire-like’ sensory characteristics after fermentation. Register to view this virtual Science Pub presentation scheduled for Monday, Feb. 14 at 6 p.m.
NEW! CTL Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks: “Designing Engaging Course Materials.” Design faculty members Christine Gallagher, Deann Garcia, and Andrea Marks will teach easy-to-apply design principles that you can put into practice today. This will be an interactive workshop. Feb. 15, 10-11:50 a.m. Zoom link: https://beav.es/UJj. For more information see https://ctl.oregonstate.edu/tuesday-teaching-tech-talks.
NEW! Stuart Palley presents "Into the Inferno: A Decade of Photographing California's Megafires." Photographer Stuart Palley, trained as a wildland firefighter, takes pictures of wildfires unlike any you've ever seen. He is the author of Terra Flamma and the forthcoming memoir "Into the Inferno: A Photographer's Journey into California's Megafires and Fallout." Join him as he speaks as part of Spring Creek Project's lecture series Lookout: Envisioning Futures with Wildfire on Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. Learn more and register here.
NEW! Faculty workshop: The winter term Academic Faculty Workshop is presented by Susan Freccia, director of compliance, on “How to Get in Trouble Without Even Knowing It.” Feb. 16, 1-2 p.m. via Zoom. The link for registration can be found on the Faculty Affairs website. Stay tuned for future faculty development opportunities posted on the Faculty Affairs website.
PFLA Zoom event: Oregon State Toastmasters — Making the Connection (in a virtual age). Feb. 15, 1-2 p.m. For more information about the event and how to register click here (Zoom link will be provided by email upon registration).
HMSC Science on Tap: Su Sponaugle, professor with the Department of Integrative Biology at OSU's Hatfield Marine Science Center, will present a public virtual talk titled “Peering into the world of larval fishes: tools & tales,” Feb. 15, 6 p.m. Webinar link or call: +1 971 247 1195 Webinar ID: 959 8417 4316. Click here for more information.
DFA Capital Projects Webinar: Hear updates on several major university capital projects Feb. 16, 10-11 a.m., from Ian Kellems, executive director of Counseling and Psychological Services; Larry Rodgers, dean of the College of Liberal Arts; Lisbeth Goddik, department head, Food Science and Technology; and other OSU colleagues. This webinar will provide an overview of the importance of historical preservation of capital resources on campus, including capital improvements and renewal of building systems. Registration required. The webinar will be recorded and posted here following the presentation.
2022 Starker Lecture Series — Women of Forestry: Inspiring Leadership Lecture. "Beyond the Land Ethic: Traditional Ecological Knowledge, Forest Management and Conservation, A Native American Perspective." Speaker: Cristina Eisenberg, graduate faculty, College of Forestry. Feb. 16, 3:30-5 p.m., 117 Peavy Forest Science Center or Zoom. Registration required, please register here.
CPHHS Public Health Insider: The Caregiving Conundrum: Complex Challenges and an Uncertain Future. As the aging population grows, many families face the difficult question of how to approach caregiving — for the old and young. Join the College of Public Health and Human Sciences Feb. 16 at 5:30 p.m. to learn more about the multigenerational effects of caregiving. Register at ForOregonState.org/PHI.
NEW! Letters for Liberation: The OSU Pride Center is launching OSU Letters For Liberation, an ongoing letter-writing campaign to community members who are currently incarcerated. We’ve prepared instructions on how to start writing that can be used by both individuals and student clubs and organizations. Go to beav.es/wN5 to get started.
NEW! 25 Year Club inductees: Congratulations to Yvette Spitz, professor, for being inducted into the 25 Year club at OSU. You can read more about their time at OSU and others inducted into the club by clicking on their name.
Call for Proposals: Have ideas for redesigning your large-enrollment course but need a little help? Join the Blended Learning Innovations in Pedagogy (BLIP) initiative. The Center for Teaching and Learning is offering structural and financial support to help instructors integrate blended learning strategies and educational technology in their courses. See our Call for Proposals for more details. Deadline: Feb. 14..
TRIAD 2022-23 Service Scholarship: The TRIAD Service Scholarship recognizes service as a value worthy of encouragement. This year the award is for $500. Consideration will be given to undergraduates who are juniors or seniors during the 2022-23 academic year. Students may be enrolled in Corvallis, Cascades or Ecampus. Applications will be evaluated based on undergraduate academic record (cumulative GPA, progress toward degree) and the significance of service activities. Deadline April 1. Link: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3yFU8MDOaera7wq.
Faculty Awards Solicitation: The Faculty Recognition and Awards Committee is now accepting nominations for individual awards. Criteria and nomination forms regarding these awards are online; nominations will be accepted through noon on March 30. Guidelines to assist those preparing nomination packets are available online. For further information, contact Vickie Nunnemaker.
Apply for an Affordable Learning Grant: OSU's Open Educational Resources Unit is accepting proposals for the Affordable Learning Grant through March 29. The grant provides funding to adopt, adapt or author an open educational resource, such as a textbook. An open textbook is one that is published under an open copyright license and made freely available online for students, faculty and the public. All funding is a department-to-department transfer. Please talk to your department head about how this applies to the grant. Questions? Contact Stefanie Buck.
Monthly Emergency Preparedness Topic: Shelter. Seeking appropriate shelter is critical in times of disaster. Sheltering is appropriate when conditions require you to seek protection in your home, place of employment or other location when disaster strikes. This month’s poster can be downloaded at: https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/shelter.
OSU Volunteer Income Tax Assistance: Need help with your taxes? Not sure if you need to file taxes this year? Come to VITA for free tax preparation. We’re ready to help you. Learn more and schedule your appointment on our website: beav.es/vita. Open Tuesdays 6-8 p.m. and Saturdays 1-5 p.m., Austin Hall 200. Questions: VITA.COB@oregonstate.edu.
The 34th Annual Provost’s Literary Prize for undergraduate students at OSU is open for submissions. Keith Scribner in the School of Writing, Literature and Film and the screening committee are seeking help from faculty to identify candidates for the prize. The literary work can be fiction, poetry, drama, or creative nonfiction written for a general audience. The winner will be awarded $500 and on-campus publication. Submission details can be found here. Deadline: Tuesday, Feb. 15. The Provost will announce the winner in May 2022.
Looking for Unsung Heroes: We are looking for submissions from the Oregon State community to highlight OSU employees and students who are not typically in the spotlight but who are going above and beyond in their work or personal lives. Inspired by our COVID-19 Unsung Hero profiles, we want to celebrate those who serve others, whether it be helping colleagues, volunteering in their community or simply living in ways that inspire us. Send your suggestions to osutoday@oregonstate.edu and our staff may contact them for interviews we’d feature in OSU Today and elsewhere.
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: Student Experience Center and Cascade Hall 120: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.. (For staff wanting to get a test voluntarily, please make sure to register for a LabDash account prior to arrival: https://labdash.net/.) Bend: Ray Hall 302. Week of Jan. 3: Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m.
OSU Libraries and Press Bake Sale: Feb. 15, 1-3 p.m., main floor of the Valley Library. Baked goods will be available to purchase through donations to the OSU Food Drive. Cash and Venmo options available. Questions, contact megan.lawrence@oregonstate.edu.
Plants, Puns, & Poetry Sale: Join the Academic Success Center & Writing Center on Feb. 16 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to fall in love with a new plant, pick up a funny pun or to get a poem typed for you on the spot. We'll be outside Waldo Hall on Jefferson Street, rain or shine. Questions? Contact Anna.Bentley@oregonstate.edu.
Bean Bag Toss and Putting Tournament: Come to Printing & Mailing's main office on Research Way to compete in two tournaments: $5 for 8 tosses or putts. Fantastic prizes will be given away to the top five contestants in each tournament. For more info contact kelly.clark@oregonstate.edu. Printing & Mailing will be distributing food collection bags to all departments on Feb. 14. Fill them up for pickup on Feb. 18. For questions contact kelly.clark@oregonstate.edu.
School of Life Sciences Farmers Market & Garage Sale: Join us Feb. 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in Cordley 3029 for houseplants, baked goods, home-canned products, hand crafted items, Valentine stuffed animals and silk flower bouquets for sale. Also houseplant supplies, vases, holiday decorations, knickknacks and more as we downsize for our upcoming move out of Cordley. For more information, contact durrellt@science.oregonstate.edu.
Walking Challenge: Did you know that the average American only walks 3,000 to 4,000 steps a day? The CDC recommends that adults should aim for 10,000 steps per day. Do you know how many steps you're taking a day? Join the Virtual Steps Challenge and see how many steps you can get in! The top three individuals who have the most cumulative steps between Feb. 20-28 will each receive a gift card! Link to enter: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4TIPgonJVNikpr8.
Vet Med Book Sale: Come check out the gently used collection of books for all ages located in Magruder Hall atrium. The sale includes CDs, DVDs and board games. Prices range from $1-$3. Cash and checks are accepted. All proceeds go to the OSU Food Drive. For questions contact sara.k.smith@oregonstate.edu. This activity runs through Feb. 28.
Quilt and Art Raffle: The College of Forestry invites you to visit https://www.forestry.oregonstate.edu/college-forestry-raffle or stop by the help desk located in PFSC 209 to view raffle items and buy tickets.
Treat auction: Come and bid on tasty treats Feb. 16, Crop Science Room 119. Silent auction open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Winners will be contacted after 3 p.m. to arrange pickup. All proceeds benefit the food drive. For questions contact emmalie.goodwin@oregonstate.edu.
Gift basket auction: The Crop and Soil Science Department will have expertly crafted gift baskets up for auction Feb. 23-24 in Crop Science 109. Lots of different baskets to choose from. Winners will be contacted at the end of the day Feb. 24. For questions contact emmalie.goodwin@oregonstate.edu.
Beaver Battalion Bake Sale: Help support the OSU Food Drive by partaking in a special treat baked just for you by the NROTC Beaver Battalion. Stop by the SEC Plaza from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Feb. 10, 17 or 24 for a mid-day snack. You can also support the Food Drive by donating through their Facebook page. For questions, contact lauri.morris@oregonstate.edu.
School of Public Policy Bottle/Can Deposit Drive: Each floor of Bexell Hall will have donated Home Depot orange buckets near all the trash bins to receive bottles/cans, or you can leave any large supplies in Bexell Hall 418. All money from the deposited bottles and cans will be donated to the Linn Benton Food Share. Contact jen.edwards@oregonstate.edu with any questions.
Master Gardener Live Q&A: Bring your gardening questions to be answered by three OSU Master Gardener volunteers on Feb. 16 at noon. Make a donation using Give Butter or Network for Good, or another platform; suggested donation is $5. Note "Garden" to your donation receipt and email to amy.baker@oregonstate.edu for the Zoom link.
College of Forestry 5K/10K Virtual Run: "Race to the Top Banana." You have the option to receive a t-shirt to commemorate your race. Your entry fee of $25 will go to the Linn Benton Food Share to help feed those in need in our community. Complete your registration and email Jenna.Baker@oregonstate.edu with any questions.
Live Cooking Demo with Kelly Strait: Join our live cooking demo with Kelly Streit, Registered Dietician/Senior Instructor, Family & Community Health, Clackamas County on Feb. 28 at noon. Make a donation using Give Butter or Network for Good, or another platform; suggested donation is $5. Note "Cooking Demo" to your donation receipt and email to amy.baker@oregonstate.edu for the Zoom link.
School of Public Policy Giving Tree: Swing by Bexell Hall 300 and pick an apple and/or a leaf from the "giving tree." The items printed on the apples and leaves are from the Linn Benton Food Share's most wanted foods list. By taking an apple or a leaf, you promise to bring in the item(s) to Bexell Hall's Room 309 before Feb. 28 to be donated. Contact jen.edwards@oregonstate.edu with any questions.
Recipes wanted: The OSU Foundation and the OSU Alumni Association are collecting recipes for a cookbook with the theme “Bites & Beverages,” so share recipes befitting the best social hour in 2022. Submit your favorite recipe by Feb. 25 to be included. Order your cookbook today: Digital copies are $10 and printed copies are $15; books will be delivered in April. For more information email Heather Rapp.
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.
EXTENDED! Multimedia News Producer: The department of News & Research Communications is seeking a Multimedia News Producer. The Multimedia News Producer proactively pitches story ideas; shoots, records and edits video and photographic content; and works to place OSU content on television, radio, podcast, film, online and social media outlets. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. Posting #P05149UF. Full consideration Feb. 14. Closes March 1.
EXTENDED! Student employees: Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) is hiring student employees to start in Winter 2022. If you know of students who might be interested, please let them know. Student staff are responsible for customer service and support, as well as compiling learner questions and data. Students work an average of 10-20 hours per week. Apply here: https://beav.es/pace-job. Posting #P08178SE. Application deadline: Feb. 28.
NEW! ASOSU Public Relations Coordinator: Associated Students of Oregon State University invite applications for a part-time (14 hours/week), 4-month, Public Relations Coordinator position. Posting #P07613SE. Closes Feb. 20.
NEW! Food Science & Technology Student Research Assistant — Social Media Communications: The wine sensory research group in the department of Food Science and Technology is looking for a student worker for 5-10 hours per week to deal with social media communications for the grape smoke exposure project. Posting #P08280SE. Closes Feb. 25.
NEW! Food Science & Technology Wine Sensory Lab Tech: The wine sensory research group in the department of Food Science and Technology is looking for a student worker to assist with wine sensory research panels. Posting #P08279SE. Closes Feb. 25.
NEW! The College of Engineering at OSU has a 1.0 FTE position for a Master of Engineering Coordinator/Instructor. The incumbent will hold two appointments, reflecting job duties in both the administrative and academic arenas. This position is the designated Master of Engineering (MEng) program coordinator for the College of Engineering. Posting #P05225UF. Full consideration March 6. Closes March 27.
"Sometimes, it’s the relief of discovering you’re no longer bound by the laws of gravity and that, yes, you can actually fly. Sometimes, it’s an answer. Stories do all of these things for us. I’m convinced we’d be utterly lost without them." ~ Tochi Onyebuchi
Corvallis: Areas of dense fog today, high of 57, low of 33. Sunny this weekend.
Central Oregon: Sunny today, high of 54, low of 29. Sunny this weekend.
Newport: Sunny today, high of 59, low of 44. Sunny this weekend.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/