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Today in the News Media
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.
Christopher Nichols, associate professor of history at Oregon State University, said the increasing frequency of the Republican walkouts in Oregon are a symbol of the nationalization of state politics.
Inside a large storage room at Oregon State University, Valerie Stanley opened the door to a massive refrigerated area, releasing a blast of cold air. Shelves 20 feet high towered overhead, loaded with tubes and boxes. Stanley paused for a moment, chose a plastic tube with an orange lid and held it out so I could look through the clear siding. It was filled a cylinder, more than a foot long, of light-brown mud: layers of sediment collected from the ocean floor.
Oregon State University Provost and Executive Vice President Edward Feser announced Wednesday the school’s response to the COVID-19 situation, outlining plans for a shift to remote, online exams and classes and a ban on large school-sponsored events, including OSU-Cascades. (see also Bend Bulletin, Register-Guard)
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Coastal beauty: In times of stress and uncertainty, it's important to take a few minutes to find some inner calm and peace. (photo by Mark Floyd)
Today
Please be aware that in this quickly shifting environment, some events may be cancelled at the last minute and updates may not have been provided to OSU Today in time.
Water Resource Policy & Management M.S. Defense: Kari Davis will present her thesis, “Drinking Water Access through a Transdisciplinary Lens,” on Friday, March 13, at 8 a.m. in Burt 193. Davis is completing her M.S. under the guidance of major professor Todd Jarvis. Free and open to the public.
Introduction to CORE: Due to the University’s response to COVID-19 we will not hold an in-person session for this training. We will still offer the training via Zoom. A link to the Zoom meeting will be provided the morning of the training to everyone who has registered. Information on using Zoom is available at: https://is.oregonstate.edu/zoom. The Cooperative Open Reporting Environment (CORE) is OSU's central tool for accessing official university reports and institutional data. All OSU employees have access to CORE reports and dashboards based on their employment classification and Job Profile. 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. Register: http://oregonstate.edu/training/session_view.php?sess_id=4793 Questions? Email: iar.ref@oregonstate.edu
Meat Center: The Clark Meat Science Center retail store will be open Friday from noon to 5:30 p.m. Staff will be offering nitrile gloves and sanitizer to all patrons. 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.
Weekly Mindfulness Meditation: Did you know that regular mindfulness meditation can reduce stress and anxiety, improve cognition, and much more? Let CAPS help you begin or maintain a meditation practice with weekly drop-in meditation groups. All skill levels are welcome. Check in at the Snell Hall 5th floor reception desk and be sure to arrive on time, as not to disrupt the session. Faculty and staff today from 12:30-1 p.m.; students 10-11 a.m.
Volunteer opportunity for Spring 2020 – New International Students Orientation Week: This event has been cancelled.
Christina Restaino — FNR Wildland Fire Extension Specialist Candidate Seminar: Christina Restaino will present her seminar, "Pathways to build wildfire resilience: Strategies to increase capacity and science-based management in the Pacific Northwest" on Friday, March 13 at 2 p.m., in Kidder Hall 202. She is a candidate for the FNR Wildland Fire Extension Specialist position through Forestry and Natural Resources Extension Services. A reception will follow.
Jesse Hall – Water Resource Engineering M.S. Defense: Jesse Hall will present his thesis, “A Hydrogeologic Framework for Understanding Watershed-Scale Surface Water and Groundwater Interactions in Western Oregon, USA'.” on Friday, March 13, 2:30 p.m. Hall is completing his M.S. under the guidance of major professor Carlos Ochoa. Watch via Zoom only. Join Zoom meeting: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/337926613. Phone dial-in information: 1-669-900-6833. Meeting ID: 337 926 613.
OSUsed Store Public Sales: The OSUsed Store is open for its weekly public sale Friday noon to 3 p.m. at 644 SW 13th. Personal purchases must be made during public sales. More information on our website.
University-Wide Ignite Research Colloquium — Interdisciplinary Health Sciences: The University-Wide Ignite Research Colloquium – Interdisciplinary Health Sciences schedule for today has been postponed. The planning committee will work to reschedule the event when appropriate, and inform the OSU community.
Events
NEW! Naval ROTC Winter Commissioning: On March 20 at 10 a.m., the OSU NROTC unit will gather on the quarterdeck of the Naval Armory to commission two officers into the United States Marine Corps as 2nd Lieutenants. The OSU community is welcome to attend the ceremony, which will involve the oath of office, assistance into uniform by the students’ families, rendering of the first salute, and remarks from Major Robert Wicker.
CHANGE! In Memoriam: Kay Sagmiller, director of the OSU Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) from 2012 to 2018, passed away on Feb. 27. Kay’s life will be celebrated by colleagues and friends on Friday, March 20. Due to the COVID-19 situation, the location and time of the memoriam has changed. Please contact Jeanna.towns@oregonstate.edu for information.
End of Term Sale: The OSU Beaver Store will have its End of Term sale starting Monday, March 16. Big discounts on Beaver Gear, while supplies last. Sale goes through Friday, March 20.
CANCELLED: Impact Studio Session: Impact Studio is canceling the March 18, Impact Studio brown bag lunch session. Rich Duncombe, Impact Studio director, is looking forward to rescheduling a future conversation about the studio’s growing portfolio of initiatives and their impact on OSU, and discussing broader topics relating to how to lead adjacent innovation inside of OSU and other successful institutions.
OSU Authors and Editors Recognition Celebration: Three nights of readings and reception. Hear from OSU authors and editors from a variety of fields. April 1, 14 and 16, 5-7 p.m. in the Center for the Humanities. For more information: https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/provost/osu-authors-and-editors-recognition.
Lectures, Workshops, Webinars
Do you have a business idea but need some help? The OSU Advantage Accelerator is offering Iterate, a free class for entrepreneurs and wanna-be entrepreneurs who have a business idea but just aren't sure what to do next. Come learn how to create a value proposition, find and understand your market and more. Iterate consists of four workshops that build on each other: March 16 and 18, all from 4-5:30 p.m. Learn more and register: https://advantage.oregonstate.edu/advantage-accelerator/programs/iterate
New2OSU: This has been cancelled.
SAVE THE DATE! The Center for Teaching & Learning is hosting guest speaker Sarah Rose Cavanagh for a lecture on “The Spark of Learning: Energizing Teachers, Teams, and Leaders with the Science of Emotion.” May 13, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., MU 13. Lunch served after the lecture. Register here.
Take Note
Volunteer Opportunity: OSU Commencement is a very special event for our OSU graduates and their friends and family members. Join us in making commencement a joyous and memorable event for all. We need 70 more volunteers to make commencement great. If you are available the morning of June 13, 2020, please sign up and volunteer to help with greeting guests, providing directions, assisting guests with downloading the OSU mobile app, and finding seating in Reser.
CoF International Programs Photo Contest: This spring, CoF International Programs will be holding our first photo contest from March 16 through April 10. Students, staff and faculty can submit their photos of their international research, faculty-led programs, internships, etc. (not vacation) for a chance to win prizes and to display their work to the CoF community. The winners of each category and a selection of nominees for People’s Choice will be printed and displayed during the Spring International Coffee on May 7, 10:30 a.m. in the Peavy atrium, where we will announce the winners and hold voting for People’s Choice. For more information and how to enter, visit forestry.oregonstate.edu/international/photo-contest-2020
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, please visit http://leadership.oregonstate.edu/pcosw/awards-scholarships
UPDATED! Breaking Barriers Award Nominations Postponed: Per the university guidance on the response to COVID-19, the 3rd Annual Breaking Barriers Celebration will be rescheduled. We are postponing accepting nominations and will provide more information at a later date. All nominations received to this point will still be considered for the awards. If you have any questions, please contact Brandi Douglas via email (Brandi.Douglas@oregonstate.edu).
MAGNA subscription: The Center for Teach & Learning has a new MAGNA subscription available to everyone: ~20-Minute Mentors are video-based programs designed to answer a specific question related to teaching and learning. They deliver actionable insights in highly focused 20-minute presentations designed to fit busy schedules. For access instruction go to http://bit.ly/OSU_CTL_20MMM.
Deadline for application to the Research Equipment Reserve Fund (RERF): https://research.oregonstate.edu/incentive-programs/research-equipment-reserve-fund. Proposals are due by Friday, March 13, at 5 p.m. (PST). Firm deadline. Questions: Contact Research Office Incentive Programs at Incentive.Programs@oregonstate.edu.
RecycleMania: This week’s score places OSU in the lead at 6.90 lbs of recycling per person vs. UO at 4.62 lbs. The RecycleMania Oregon Classic competition between OSU and UO will run through March 28. You can help OSU beat UO in this year’s RecycleMania challenge by recycling the most! For more information visit our website at http://tiny.cc/rm-osu.
Visualize Your Bibliography Competition: The OSU Libraries and Press invite currently enrolled graduate students to enter this year’s Visualize Your Bibliography Competition. Submissions should creatively display 20+ sources used in a thesis, dissertation or other scholarly work. Displays might range from a series of erasure poems made for each source to a multimedia timeline of your sources. Prizes: 1st: $750, 2nd: $500, 3rd: $250. Deadline: April 1. For questions, contact colleen.johnson@oregonstate.edu.
Upcoming Online Courses in Digital Marketing, Leadership and Human Resource Management: Join the College of Business Continuing and Professional Education for instructor-led, 100% online courses offered in many topics including business strategy, human resource fundamentals, website development, marketing, web graphics and storytelling through social media. Courses take five to seven weeks to complete and you can earn a certificate in as few as nine months. OSU Faculty and Staff can use discount code OSUSTAFF20 to save 20%. Call (541) 737-1500 for more information or browse the upcoming certificate programs and courses: https://business.oregonstate.edu/continuing-and-professional-education/online-certificate-programs.
Updated! Staff Art Show: Share your creativity at the 10th annual Staff Art Show. Registration has been extended through March 17 and you can submit up to three pieces. Help colleagues learn about your interests beyond your usual day-to-day work. While photography is most popular, all arts and crafts can be considered for this exhibit. Contact Shelly.signs@oregonstate.edu with questions.
Jobs
This email only lists new or recently updated job postings. For a full list of current job postings for OSU Today, go to: https://today.oregonstate.edu/email/jobs
To apply for the below positions, visit jobs.oregonstate.edu unless otherwise specified.
NEW! The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics invites applications for a new tenure-track Assistant Professor position. This competitive, internal search is for a 9-month 1.0 FTE appointment. Posting #P03661UF. Full consideration March 30.
Weather
“In all science, error precedes the truth, and it is better it should go first than last." ~ author Hugh Walpole, born today in 1884.
Corvallis: Rain likely today, high of 47, low of 36. Showers tomorrow, chance of rain and snow Sunday.
Central Oregon: Rain and snow likely, high of 54, low of 25. Chance of snow through the weekend.
Newport: Rain Friday, high of 49, low of 36. Showers tomorrow, chance of rain and snow Sunday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
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