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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 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.
TRACE OSU testing: TRACE OSU is providing random COVID-19 testing by invitation at its Corvallis and Bend campuses and at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport. Testing will take place in Corvallis in the Memorial Union Ballroom and at Reser ticket booths, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. In Newport, testing will be provided every other week beginning Jan. 19, Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. At OSU-Cascades, testing will be provided every other week beginning Jan. 19, Monday, through Wednesday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Please join the effort to build a safer and healthier Oregon State University community. To enroll and for more information: https://trace.oregonstate.edu/osu
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Want to learn techniques to make your courses accessible to all learners? You're invited to participate in "Universal Design for Learning: Design Courses with Accessibility in Mind," the Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talk on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 10 a.m.
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.
The intent of the stadium’s West side project is a year-round facility. Among its uses beyond football is a 35,000-square student medical facility, a welcome center for new students and meeting space for university students, faculty and staff. There is the possibility of a private partner that would provide medical services for the student health center. (see also KXL, KLCC, KOIN)
“The development of this tool and the use of the epigenetic clock is a major advance in the science of aging,” said Eleanor Bors, the study’s lead author. Bors worked on the project as a post-doctoral fellow at Oregon State University’s Marine Mammal Institute. “We have the technology now to do this easily and it can become a routine part of research on beluga whales.” (see also Science Daily)
When the family moved here a few years ago, Bend was already a child care desert. According to a 2019 Oregon State University study, families with children under the age of 3 in every county in Oregon live in a child care desert. Less than a quarter of Oregon's children 5 and under have access to a regulated child care—12% of infants and toddlers and 29% of preschool-age children.
Genetic sequencing of COVID-19 samples done by Oregon State University’s Center for Genome Research and Biocomputing has detected multiple variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 in samples from around the state, including the highly contagious U.K. strain in one sample from Bend, Oregon.
Postcards to Campus is an ongoing project centered around the OSU community. This project is open for submissions of mailed, dropped off or uploaded postcards. OSU community members are encouraged to share art, writings and sentiments on their postcards that range from personal to OSU-specific. Postcards submitted will be on display in the Valley Library rotunda and online, and will be archived through OSU's Special Collections and Archives Research Center (SCARC) to be featured in their COVID Collecting Project. To find out more go here: https://spark.adobe.com/page/DoBPihuByIA4D/ and also click on Postcard Archive to see more of these great works of art.
Zarina Ruzmatova – WRPM MS Defense: Ruzmatova will present her thesis, “Norm Entrepreneurs in water cooperation? The role of International Actors in promoting the International water law principles in Central Asia” on Friday, Feb. 5, starting at 8 a.m. Ruzmatova is advised under the guidance of major professor Jenniver Sehring. Meeting ID: 965 0411 0642 | Password: 898137.
Accessibility Basics for the Web - Join us for an introduction to website accessibility. Learn how to make websites accessible to people with disabilities. Topics will include how to address basic accessibility features such as alternative text for images, creating good link text, and using headings. We will discuss free tools you can use to audit your own websites. We will also focus on how to address these topics in Drupal, the content management system most OSU offices use for their web presence. All are welcome; employees with website management responsibilities are especially encouraged to attend. Part of the Winter 2021 FYI Friday series, Feb. 5, 9-10:30 a.m. via Zoom. Registration required.
Music à la Carte: David Servias, piano: Take a midday music interlude and watch a remote performance by pianist David Servias live from his Community Hall studio on the OSU campus. In a celebration of Black History Month, the program will include Piano Sonata in E Minor by Black American composer Florence Price. The program also includes works by Scott Joplin. Watch on Zoom or Facebook Live on Feb. 5, noon to 12:45 p.m. https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/98179923298#success
Geography winter colloquium series: Vivek Shandas, professor of Urban Studies and Planning at PSU, will be presenting his talk "Centering historically disinvested communities in climate research and engagement: a case study for adapting to urban heat." He will speak Friday, Feb. 5 from noon to 1 p.m. To join, use Zoom link: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/94478363106?pwd=ZUtzNVVlVE9Oc0ZvWTRKWEVnWkliUT09
Health and safety of recycling workers seminar: Friday, Feb. 5, from 1-2 p.m., Rick Neitzel, Ph.D., CIH, FAIHA, associate professor of environmental health sciences, associate professor of global public health, associate director of the Office of Global Public Health, associate director of the Center for Occupational Health and Safety Engineering, and director of the Department of Environmental Health Sciences at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, will present “Addressing health and safety challenges among informal electronic waste and recycling workers.” The seminar is co-sponsored by the CPHH Environmental and Occupational Health Program and will be presented via Zoom. Learn more about College of Public Health and Human Sciences research seminars a https://health.oregonstate.edu/seminars.
Get to know Zoom with Media Services: My event is over, now what? Friday, Feb. 5 from 2-3 p.m. Location: Zoom. To register for this event and for more Zoom information from Media Services, go to https://uit-at.oregonstate.edu/media-services-zoom/
Applied Economics Seminar: Friday, Feb. 5 from 3:30-5 p.m. Professor Craig McIntosh, University of California, San Diego, will present "Search Cost, Intermediation, and Trade: Experimental Evidence from Ugandan Agricultural Markets" via Zoom. Details, including dial-in information, here.
University Budget Committee: The University Budget Committee (UBC) will meet this Friday, Feb. 5, 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 2021-22. Members of the university community are welcome to join the meetings as observers. To join as an observer, register here. More information and future meeting times can be found at https://fa.oregonstate.edu/budget/university-budget-committee.
NEW! Feb. 9 Regional Connections | Central Oregon. Beavers are resilient. And staying connected with fellow Beavs is good for your mind, body and Beaver spirit. At the upcoming Central Oregon Regional Connections event Feb. 9, gather with fellow Bend Beavs to share your experiences, network with others in your field, get help with career searches or simply socialize with OSU alumni, students and friends. OSU Alumni Association regional volunteers from Central Oregon and OSUAA staff will help guide the conversations and connections. Reunite. It will feel so good! Register today at osualum.com/regionalconnections
NEW! Feb. 10 Regional Connections | Seattle, with President Alexander. Beavers are resilient. And staying connected with fellow Beavs is good for your mind, body and Beaver spirit. At the upcoming Seattle Regional Connections event Feb. 10, gather with fellow Beavs to share your experiences, network with others in your field, get help with career searches or simply socialize with OSU alumni, students and friends. Oregon State University President F. King Alexander will be in attendance, along with OSU Alumni Association regional volunteers from Seattle and OSUAA staff, who will help guide the conversations and connections. Reunite. It will feel so good! Register today at osualum.com/regionalconnections
NEW! Black Heritage Month Conversation Series | Mental Health and Wellness: Staying close with the supportive OSU community has lifelong benefits for Beavers. Build connections as you dive into mental health and wellness on Feb. 11 with the Black Alumni & Friends Network. Kick off OSU Black Heritage Month celebrations and move toward a happier and healthier life at https://oregonstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMrcO6tqD8uG9PbanIhqYuipyRR-nXCME34
NEW! Online Valentine’s Masterclass – Dinner & Drinks: If you’re staying in on Valentine’s Day, you can still make it memorable with this new three-day online series. Learn live, interact with the Food Science experts, and impress your loved one with an amazing dinner and drinks experience. Feb. 12, 13 and/or 14. https://workspace.oregonstate.edu/valentine. Sponsored by Professional and Continuing Education. $25 per course.
NEW! Career Webcast Feb. 24: Many people question their career path, especially in challenging times. Learn from alumni professionals how to make your own opportunities and launch a new career by attending a free webcast, Forging Your Career Path, Wednesday, Feb. 24, at noon PT via Zoom. Adidas’ Jessica Breedlove Latham, ’08, and Russell Borne, ’07, offer tips on how to make career decisions, overcome challenges and conquer transitions, followed by an interactive Q&A. OSU Alumni Association’s Career Webcast series offers guidance for students and alumni entering the workforce, changing fields or advancing a career during these challenging times. Register and find additional resources at osualum.com/careerwebcasts.
NEW! Black Heritage Month Conversation Series | Navigating Education and Student Success: Whether you’re in school for the first time or have multiple graduate degrees under your belt, every level of education comes with its own unique challenges. Join inspiring alumni who can share insights into navigating education in a virtual event hosted by the Black Alumni & Friends Network on Feb. 25, part of the BAFN’s Black Heritage Month celebration. Register: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpf-GuqDIoH9fixzb9-Y58vX5rGVfwEI1V
NEW! Writing Black History of the Pacific Northwest into Wikipedia: Friday, Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. Come for a keynote presentation and Q/A discussion with Dr. Alexandria Lockett, Spelman College, about knowledge equity (philosophy and practices) and stay for the Wikipedia editathon! Find out more and register.
President Alexander to meet with faculty: President Alexander and the Faculty Senate Executive Committee are continuing the long-standing tradition of sponsoring small group faculty conversations (academic, research and professional faculty). Each conversation will be facilitated by a Faculty Senate Executive Committee member and will consist of up to 12 faculty. These conversations, via Zoom, provide President Alexander with an opportunity to receive candid feedback from faculty and an occasion for idea and information exchange. To register for winter term sessions, which are scheduled for Feb. 9 from 3:30-5 p.m. and Feb. 19 from 10-11:30 a.m., access the registration form at
https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eyugpEDxp9wBm98.
Virtual MPH Open House: Undergraduate students are invited to join our Virtual MPH Open House on Tuesday, Feb. 9 from 5-6 p.m. Hosted via Zoom, students will learn about our MPH program and have an opportunity to talk with a variety of faculty, staff and current students. Free. Registration required by Feb. 7: https://beav.es/JM2.
Family Feud with the BCC: This is a special Black History Month BCC Family Feud. The Game, will exclusively be on Black Culture. It is scheduled for three days: Friday, Feb. 12, 5-8 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 19, 5-8 p.m.; and Friday, Feb. 26, 5-8 p.m. Please fill the form only if you are sure to make it to the event. Each team should be made up of five participants. Please provide the name of your team and that of your team participants. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxH34zRDtBz5UnhuFqJT5MDHE3ck0il2gnOz_KQxZWVFr_rA/viewform
NEW! CTL’s Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks: UDL: Designing Courses with Accessibility in Mind. Martha Smith, (DAS) and Gabe Merrell, Director, Access and Affirmative Action, Deputy ADA Coordinator. How do you meet the needs of all learners? This talk introduces ideas to ensure course accessibility through universal design for learning (UDL) and serves as a primer for deeper dives in following weeks. This workshop will be facilitated on Feb. 9, at 10 a.m., via Zoom: beav.es/ZOOMT4 *Password: CTL.
NEW! Instructional Media Workshops: Discover ways to create media and learn effective practices for using media in your teaching. These skills are valuable in all Corvallis and Cascades campus teaching formats, including current blended and remote modes. CTL and Academic Technology invite all GTAs and instructors to a one-hour workshop: 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 10, or 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 11. Info: Faculty Media Center. Register: https://beav.es/Jx7
NEW! Travel Talks webcast: India and the Galápagos Islands. What new experiences are you looking forward to in 2021? How about a bucket-list-worthy adventure? On Feb. 10 at noon, join Holbrook Travel to learn about Oregon State alumni tours in India and the Galápagos Islands. Professor Sunil Khanna, set to accompany Beavers on the 2021 India tour, will share insights about traveling in his home country. Register for the Travel Talks webcast at http://bit.ly/TravelTalk0210.
NEW! Cabildos Speaker Series: Carmen Thompson, On American Whiteness and Anti-Blackness: Towards an Understanding of Race in America: Carmen P. Thompson is an independent scholar and historian of race and the Black experience. Thompson is a visiting scholar in the Black Studies department at Portland State University, and is working on her book "The Making of American Whiteness," which examines the origins of Whiteness in America. The talk and others in the series are sponsored by the School of History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies and anonymous donors to the history program at Oregon State. Her talk will take place from 4-5:30 p.m., Feb. 10. To register: https://beav.es/JY9
NEW! Faculty Seminar Series presentation, “Using Technology to Create Safe Study Spaces during COVID-19,” delivered by Lucinda Amerman and Margaret Mellinger, OSU Libraries & Press. Feb. 19, 10 a.m. Amerman and Mellinger will share how a group of dedicated staff deployed an online reservation system that encourages appropriate physical distancing and density within the building, making the library one of the safest study spaces on campus. Register in advance.
Defining the Parts of Your Startup: Early entrepreneurs, especially tech startups, often struggle with thinking through all the functional aspects of a well-run business, such as R&D, supply chain/procurement, manufacturing, marketing and sales, human resources, accounting, etc. For small startups with just a few employees, these functions still need to be managed, even if it means one person manages wears several "hats." Join us as we talk about these functions with Jonathan Hurst, founder of Agility Robotics and robotics professor at Oregon State University, and about how a startup evolves from starting to think about these functions to managing them well. Wednesday, Feb. 10 from noon to 1 p.m. More info here.
Social Justice Initiative: This event is hosted by the Professional Faculty Leadership Association. Learn more about how this program provides facilitated learning opportunities, consultation and coaching that specifically support achieving inclusive excellence across OSU. Wednesday, Feb. 10, noon to 1 p.m., presented by Jane Waite via Zoom. For more information about the event and how to register click here.
Floor Monitor Training: Training for Floor Monitors and Building Managers on roles and responsibilities when evacuating their building. Training is the second Wednesday of every month via Zoom. Sign up for Zoom Floor Monitor Training at: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1ZhCgowN8AukjPf
Principles of Vineyard Management Course: Patty Skinkis, professor and Viticulture Extension Specialist in the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University, is offering an online course to the industry and public who wish to learn about wine-growing. The course is offered live online with recordings available for all lectures. The course runs from March 30-June 3. Registration is open until March 29, but early registration rates end Feb. 26. Click for more information.
NEW! Race to the Top Banana Virtual 5K/10K: Take part in the College of Forestry's virtual 5K/10K! Run or walk wherever you want — outdoors on a course of your choice or indoors on your treadmill. Complete by Feb. 21. You will receive a special medal to commemorate your race! $25, sign up here: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9zPP9RCbsBrfcQl
NEW! Bird Talk: Join Extension Communications for our Bird Talk, follow-up to last year’s incredible Bird Walk. We will present and discuss birding topics appropriate for all skill levels. To participate, donate a minimum of $2 to GiveButter.com, list “OSU Food Drive - EESC Bird Talk” in the message/comment/designation box, and forward receipt to amy.baker@oregonstate.edu. Link upon receipt of your email.
NEW! Photo contest: Extension Communications is offering a photo contest devoted to the natural world around us. Categories are landscape, birds/wildlife and macro (close-up imagery). Deadline is Feb. 19. To participate, donate $2 or more per image (up to 3 images) to GiveButter.com, list “OSU Food Drive - EESC Photos” in message/comment/designation box, and forward your receipt to amy.baker@oregonstate.edu. Details in Box https://oregonstate.app.box.com/f/54a8a9cadb06494a8e29ed5961473a47
NEW! Recipe Book: Now that all this Food Drive talk has your stomach growling, we’ve got the perfect way to satisfy those cravings - the Extension Communications Recipe Book! Donate a minimum of $2 to GiveButter.com, list “Food Drive - EESC Recipes” in the message/comment/designation box, and forward your receipt to amy.baker@oregonstate.edu. Recipe book will be sent as a pdf by email beginning Feb. 12.
ROTC Beaver Battalion: Join the fight against hunger during OSU’s February Food Drive, with the Naval ROTC Beaver Battalion student group, by using the Facebook Donation link, virtually donating via Venmo @FAO-NROTC and noting “FOOD DRIVE” in the comments, or by physically donating food to the Drop Box at the north entrance of Cascade Hall. Every little bit helps, as donating only a dollar will pay for four pounds of food, which is over three meals.
P&M Food Drive 2021: Support the local food drive by dropping off non-perishable foods, personal hygiene items, sanitation products or pet food at Printing & Mailing Services, 4700 SW Research Way, on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. during the month of February. Each donation gets entered into a drawing to win a one-of-a-kind vinyl tote bag. All donations benefit non-profit agencies in Linn and Benton counties. https://printmail.oregonstate.edu/food-drive-2021
Recipes wanted: The OSU Foundation and the OSU Alumni Association are collecting recipes to make a cookbook to benefit the Annual Food Drive. Do you have a go-to recipe that gets rave reviews every time? All profits will benefit the Linn Benton Food Share. You can either submit your favorite recipe to be included in the cookbook (even if it’s not original, that’s OK, we have a space to mark it as “adapted from”). Deadline is Feb. 22. Nominate someone that you know that has an amazing recipe that you have always tried to get your hands on. We will contact that person and ask them to consider handing over the recipe to include in the cookbook. Finally, order your cookbook today. Deadline for ordering a cookbook is Feb. 22. You can pay by check, made out to LBFS (Linn Benton Food Share). Orders will be delivered sometime in March, once the cookbook is designed and completed. Digital copies are $10. Pre-sale printed copies are $15 before Feb. 19. Late order printed copies are $18 (Feb. 19-22). For more information, email Heather Rapp.
Strong Communities, Strong Selves: Black Heritage Month Conversation Series: Throughout February, celebrate Black Heritage Month by building your support network and learning tools for growth in a virtual event series hosted by the Black Alumni & Friends Network. Discuss mental health and wellness, navigating education and engaging in activism with a welcoming Beaver community at osualum.com/BAFN.
Robot food delivery: If you’re on campus and looking for a tasty meal or snack, have it delivered to your doorstep by robot. OSU’s Starship robot fleet of more than 30 robots is ready to deliver from some of your favorite campus restaurants to any outdoor campus location. They can even bring many grocery items from Cascadia Market. To order, use the Starship app and pay with your Orange Cash account or Dining Dollars. Need to reload Orange Cash? Visit mycard.oregonstate.edu.
Animal Interludes: Spring Creek Project has released two new videos in its Animal Interludes series: Grizzly Bear and Space Aliens. The Animal Interludes are a series of 20 tiny concerts, each an original composition of words and music in honor of a threatened or beloved animal. They are part of the series Music to Save Earth's Songs, inspired by Kathleen Dean Moore's new book Earth's Wild Music.
Health & Safety: The University Health & Safety Committee wants to promote health and safety by providing a link to OSHA’s updated rules in regards to COVID-19 at https://osha.oregon.gov/covid19/Pages/default.aspx. You can also access 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.
Scholarship: The OSU Folk Club Thrift Shop Scholarship Committee is accepting applications from high school seniors who will attend OSU in the fall of 2021 and are graduating from Benton County High Schools or live in Benton County. Students must attend OSU full-time or have full-time dual enrollment in the Degree Partnership Program at LBCC and OSU with at least 6 credits per term at OSU in the academic year 2021-22. The principal criterion for this award is academic merit. The Scholarship Committee is also accepting applications from non-traditional women (age 30 or older), who will be attending OSU full-time or part-time in 2020-2021 pursuing an undergraduate degree. Students must be U.S. citizens and residents of Benton County, Linn County or Monmouth or Independence in Polk County. Principal criteria are financial need and academic merit. These $3,000 awards ($1,500 for part-time) are made possible by the work of the OSU Folk Club/Thrift Shop in Corvallis. Applications are available online at https://osufolk.oregonstate.edu/scholarships. The postmark deadline for mailing or delivering applications is March 5 for high school seniors, and March 19, for non-traditional women students. See scholarship applications for additional terms or restrictions. For more information, contact the OSU Folk Club Scholarship Co-Chairs, Mary Ann Matzke, maryann.matzke@gmail.com or Kate Mathews, kate.mathews@comcast.net.
Schoenstein Sustaining Excellence Scholarship: OSU Alumni Association and Community Engagement & Leadership (CEL) are accepting applications from students involved in activities beyond coursework, demonstrating they are committed to contributing to the OSU/local community outside the classroom. Eligibility: sophomore, junior and senior undergraduate students from all OSU campuses. Application deadline: Monday, Feb. 15. Award: $1,000 each for six (6) recipients. Apply through OSU Scholar Dollars. View the 2021 Schoenstein Scholarship informational flier or contact Peter Wilkinson (peter.wilkinson@oregonstate.edu) for more info.
Sustainability conference: Register today for only $35 to attend the Washington & Oregon Higher Education Sustainability Conference (WOHESC) Thursday, Feb. 11 and Friday, Feb. 12. This regional annual sustainability conference is fully online this year, offering greater access at lower cost than ever before! Register using the OSU30 discount code to attend at the $35 rate for the full two-day conference that focuses on embedding social justice, equity and inclusion within sustainability work.
NEW! Partial closures of Western Building parking lot Feb 8-12: As part of the Campus Operations building project, partial closures are scheduled for the Western Building lot. The partial lot closures are scheduled to start on Monday, Feb. 8 through Friday, Feb. 12. (view map). The west half of the parking lot will be closed for storm line work from Monday, Feb. 8 through Wednesday, Feb. 10. The east half of the parking lot will be closed for storm line work from Thursday, Feb. 11 through Friday, Feb. 12. For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Rick Freeman at 541-231-5368. Closures are often subject to changes and delays, so please visit the OSU Campus Closures, Shutdowns, and Detours page for updates on this and other campus closures.
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 http://oregonstate.edu/jobs unless otherwise specified.
NEW! Office Manager – The College of Agricultural Sciences Marketing & Communications team invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, Office Manager position. Posting #P04161UF. Full consideration date is Feb. 25
“She sounds like someone who spends a lot of time in libraries, which are the best sorts of people.” ~ Catherynne M. Valente
Corvallis: Rain likely today, high of 50, low of 43. Chance of rain this weekend.
Central Oregon: Slight chance of rain or snow today, high of 44, low of 34. Mostly sunny Saturday, chance of snow Sunday.
Newport: Chance of rain today, high of 49, low of 43. Chance of rain this weekend.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
