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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.
That number, updated as of March 5, comes from analysis done by Jamon Van Den Hoek, a geographer at Oregon State University, and Corey Scher, a Ph.D. candidate at the City University of New York. The pair began using public images from European Space Agency satellites last fall to document the increasing devastation of structures in Gaza, updating their findings online every week and disseminating them to more than 150 journalists. The analysis is faster than a traditional on-the-ground survey, and a safer way to track damage to the Gaza Strip, where, in addition to around 31,000 Palestinians and 247 Israeli soldiers, about 95 journalists and more than 160 United Nations aid workers have been killed.
Monique Udell is the director of the Human-Animal Interaction Lab at Oregon State University, which has been investigating the social potential of domestic cats. According to Udell, cats actually have a “flexible” social structure, meaning they can exist successfully on their own or in groups, depending on early life experiences (such as whether they were exposed to humans as babies) and their environment.
Among those is Regan Gurung, a psychology professor at Oregon State University and executive director of the Center for Teaching and Learning, who said he’s made use of generative AI content creation tools such as Beautiful.ai for creating engaging presentations, in addition to using ChatGPT to assist in developing grading rubrics and other course-planning uses.
Although pesticides can rid your home of cockroaches or farm fields of unwanted insects, they also can harm fish and potentially even people, according to a new study from Oregon State University.
Turns out keeping bugs alive long enough to study how to kill them is tricky work for tree fruit industry researchers. “It’s a whole separate job unto itself,” said Chris Adams, an Oregon State University entomologist.
The Oregon State University Sustainable Tourism Lab based at OSU-Cascades recently unveiled insights from a 2023 survey that provided a comprehensive look into community members’ perspectives of tourism across Central Oregon.
The mobile clinic — a van that will regularly visit Central Oregon Community College and Oregon State University-Cascades — will provide prescription medications, well-woman services and check-ins with a health provider.
While months have passed since wildfires devastated communities in Maui, many are still grieving, communities are recovering, and students, colleagues and friends still need our support.
Near completion! Commissioning, and “punch list,” two final steps in the construction process, are underway at PRAx. The building opens to the public April 6. For more information on the Open House and other events, and tickets, go to prax.oregonstate.edu. We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Wondering how to increase student engagement with your Canvas course? Good design matters. As you look ahead to spring courses, see Five Tips on Improving Readability in Your Courses for practical guidance on chunking content, using white space, avoiding wordiness, employing visuals and using color wisely to aid your students.
BEE Teaching Seminar: Mohammad Zarei from the Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center at Virginia Tech will give the teaching seminar "Extrusion Processing Technology" at 9 a.m. March 15 in GILM234.
Emily Ringer Executive Master of Public Policy defense: A presentation of Emily Ringer's paper, titled: "The Circumpolar Action Plan for Polar Bears: A qualitative inquiry into implementation dynamics and international collaboration," takes place at 11 a.m. March 15 in Bexell 326. Contact the School of Public Policy at mike.terry@oregonstate.edu for Zoom inquiries.
Music à la Carte: Jonah Parzen-Johnson, flute and baritone saxophone: Jonah Parzen-Johnson makes music for baritone saxophone and flute that challenges listeners with experimental textures and forms while embracing them with warm approachable melodies. A Chicago native and longtime Brooklyn resident, Jonah has performed solo in more than a dozen countries across four continents. The event is at noon March 15 in the MU Lounge; admission is free.
College of Health research lecture: “Testing an Implementation Strategy for Antimicrobial Stewards to Reduce Excessive Antibiotic Use in Children’s Hospitals” will be presented by Ginger McKay, assistant professor at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis. Her lecture will be held from 1-2 p.m. March 15 in HFC 115 and via Zoom.
Adapting Environmental Ethics for the Anthropocene: Facts about the increasing, collective human influence on biological systems, from local ecosystems to planetary-level Earth systems, support the proposal that we now live in the Anthropocene. Three environmental thinkers will present and then discuss these issues together as a panel, including participation from the audience. 3 p.m. March 15 in Milam Hall, Room 318.
Exploring Consciousness at Marigold: Each week we will explore different forms of consciousness inquiry. This week, special guest Dhara Rose will guide the class in kirtan: a singing & devotional practice. Guided by Joseph Bailey weekly on Fridays, 4-5 p.m. at Marigold. Purchase Class Passes and Register here. Contact with questions: contemplativestudies@oregonstate.edu
Orange & Black Vocal Scholarship Concert: A night of choral music celebrating the arts at OSU. This annual event features the OSU Chamber Choir, Vocal Ensemble, Bella Voce and Meistersingers, directed by Steven Zielke, and takes place at 7:30 p.m. March 15 at First Methodist Church in Corvallis. Purchase tickets online; $10 – general admission; free – OSU students with ID.
Public Seed Library Cool Season Crops Pop-Up Plant Clinic: Come explore varieties of cool season crops and herbs to start or plant now. Get help planning your vegetable garden with foods you'll enjoy, get answers to your questions from Benton County Master Gardeners, and take home free seeds. 9:30 to noon March 16 at the Public Seed Library in the Corvallis-Benton County Library's historic Belluschi wing. Sponsored by the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition and Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. Connect at CorvallisPublicSeedLibrary@gmail.com
Yoga Nidra: Drawn from Vedic and Tantric practices, yoga nidra “yogic sleep” is a guided meditation experience which often yields deep relaxation, insight, and a sense of connection. Guided by Tiffany Bailey this from 6-7:30 p.m., Sunday, March 17, at Marigold. Purchase 1 Class pass or $15 for Drop-In. Please pre-register. Contact: contemplativestudies@oregonstate.edu
NEW! Hatfield Marine Science Day: Hatfield Marine Science Day is an annual science fair and open house featuring the marine science programs and research at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport. You can talk with researchers about their marine science exhibits, get a behind-the-scenes tour of the Hatfield campus, enjoy a show on the sounds of the sea, and learn about the latest advances in whale research from keynote speakers KC Bierlich and Clara Bird from the GEMM Lab's GRANITE Project. Plus, the Hatfield Visitor Center will also be open all day, free of charge. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 13, Hatfield Marine Science Center, Newport. This event is free. See more details.
Event planner symposium: The twice-yearly event planner symposium gathers event planners at OSU to share best practices, hear from event vendors and network. Join us at 3 p.m. March 21 in the LaSells Stewart Center for the winter symposium that will focus on event venues, on and off campus. Register to attend the symposium, or email events@oregonstate.edu for more information.
Eugene Vanpool Meet and Greet: Meet OSU community members from the Eugene area, enjoy free lunch, and discover benefits of commuting with the Eugene-to-Corvallis vanpool, from real people who ride together. Noon to 1 p.m. April 3, Heckert Lodge 110. Learn more about the “van fam” in this 2-minute movie. For questions or toRSVP please contact elizabeth.records@oregonstate.edu by 5 p.m., March 26.
PRAx Opens Its Doors: Get to know PRAx up close at our all-day Open House event from noon-7 p.m., April 6 at the Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts. Explore our venues, look behind the scenes of the building, and enjoy live music, tours, art installations, the opening gallery exhibition (Sonic Booms: How the Sound and Science of Technology Created Pop Music), activities for children, an evening concert and more. The evening concert includes a performance of an extended work commissioned by PRAx, co-created by composer Franklin Piland, Delbert Anderson and Julia Keefe. The OSU Jazz Ensemble and the OSU Chamber Choir will present this special premiere. Open house daytime events are FREE to the public; tickets are required for the evening headliner performance.
NEW! BEE Teaching Seminar: Kathe Todd-Brown from University of Florida Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences will give the teaching seminar "Telling the story of soil carbon with math" at 10 a.m. March 19 in GILM234.
NEW! Vokhidjon Kakhramonov M.S. defense: A presentation of Vokhidjon’s thesis, titled “Does the Source of the Conflict Impact the Effectiveness of River Basin Organizations?" takes place at 10 a.m. March 19 by Zoom. Kakhramonov is earning his M.S. in Water Resources Policy and Management with Aaron Wolf. Please contact the WRGP Department at gradwater.support@oregonstate.edu with questions, for the Zoom link or for accommodations for disabilities.
Laura Mathieu M.S. defense: A presentation of Mathieu’s thesis, titled “Bonds Across Divides: Track III Diplomacy in Environmental Peacebuilding. A case study of EcoPeace Middle East in the Jordan Basin," takes place at 9 a.m., March 18, via Zoom. Mathieu is earning her M.S. in Water Resources Policy and Management with Laura Peters. Contact the WRGP Department at gradwater.support@oregonstate.edu with questions, for the Zoom link or for accommodations for disabilities.
BEE Research Seminar: Kathe Todd-Brown from University of Florida Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences will give the research seminar "What if everyone is right? Reconciling machine learning and process models estimations of global soil carbon dynamics" at 3 p.m. March 18 in KEC1003.
“Prosperity with Purpose: The Promise of Sustainable Capitalism”: Inara Scott, the Gomo Family Professor and senior associate dean in the College of Business, will be the featured faculty member in an upcoming College of Business Thought Leadership Series virtual event at noon March 19. Register here: https://beav.es/c5p. Questions? Contact collegeofbusiness@oregonstate.edu.
Fluid Body, Open Mind at Marigold: This class flows between movement and stillness, music and quiet, and is rooted in a range of somatic and embodiment techniques. For all levels and abilities. Guided by Joseph Bailey from 5:30-7 p.m. March 22 at Marigold. Class is by donation; please pre-register here. Contact with questions: contemplativestudies@oregonstate.edu.
Arts Integration Workshop for STEM Faculty: PRAx staff will demystify the arts and share ways STEM faculty can amplify their research with arts integration, including everything from innovative Broader Impacts projects to science-focused events and performances. All OSU science and engineering faculty are welcome. April 9 at PRAx. Workshop 3-5 p.m., reception and PRAx tour 5-6 p.m. Registration is required.
OSU Extension to offer calving school: The OSU Extension Service will host two calving schools in Corvallis this year,1:30-5 p.m. April 19 and 1:30-5 p.m. April 22. These classes are designed for ranchers or farm workers who are new to calving. Topics will include nutritional and management strategies, calving facilities, the calving process, newborn calf care and dystocia, along with a hands-on activity. Spanish-language materials are available. Cost to attend is $5. To register, visit https://extension.oregonstate.edu/events/calving-school-corvallis-april-2024.
ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training): ASIST is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants don’t need any formal training to attend the workshop; anyone 18 or older can learn and use the ASIST model. Free for OSU staff, faculty and students and includes lunch. 8:45 a.m.-5 p.m. May 2-3. Preregistration is required to secure your space: https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/asist_training_applied_suicide_intervention_skill_training. For more information contact tess.websterhenry@oregonstate.edu
Core Curriculum for OSU Managers and Supervisors: Managers and supervisors at OSU play a key role in enabling employees to do their best work. The Core Curriculum for Managers and Supervisors is a training program for all Oregon State University managers, supervisors and lead workers. Spring 2024 program: 8:15 a.m. to noon May 7-10 via Zoom. Learn more and register.
NEW! Support mason bees, the super pollinator: Do you need mason bee supplies? For a short period of time you can order supplies and cocoons at www.LinnMasterGardeners.com. Order, then choose a pickup location. Pickup options are at the Linn, Lane and Marion county Extension offices. Available while supplies last. Order soon. No shipping. This project supports the Linn Master Gardener program.
NEW! Vote on the 2024 Sexual Assault Awareness & Action Month T-Shirt Design: As part of OSU’s recognition of SAAM, the Center for Advocacy, Prevention & Education (CAPE) student staff have created several designs for a SAAM T-shirt. Now we want to hear from our campus community; help us pick the winning design. Shirts will be available to win at SAAM events throughout April. Fill out this form or head over to our Instagram, @cape_osu, to cast your vote by March 20.
NEW! Call for Applications: Career Champions. Applications for the Spring 2024 Career Champions program for teaching faculty and instructors are now being accepted. Career Champions provide educators with tangible ways to incorporate career connection into the classroom, while tackling issues of diversity, equity and inclusion. Applications are due by March 22. Cohort meets Fridays 11 a.m. to noon on Zoom from April 15-May 24. Direct questions to Brenna Gomez.
NEW! Celebrating 30 years: Congratulations to Susan Busler, associate professor, Extension faculty, for reaching 30 years of service at OSU. You can read more about their time at OSU and others by clicking on their name. Congratulations and thank you for your service.
Warm thanks to Central Oregon faculty and staff who are OSU Loyal: Part of the wonderful community of OSU employees who make gifts supporting the areas they love at the university. On Tuesday, April 16, a luncheon at OSU-Cascades with Chancellor and Dean Sherm Bloomer will honor these donors and celebrate the unbelievable impact of philanthropy at Oregon State.
Park Terrace Place Parking Lots Permanently Closed Starting March 18: As part of the Jen-Hsun & Lori Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex project, the Park Terrace St. East and Park Terrace St. West (A2) parking lots will be permanently closed starting Monday, March 18. SW Park Terrace Place will also be permanently closed north of Plageman Student Health Center. For more information, alternate ADA parking and site maps, visit: https://beav.es/cf6
Mass timber exhibit: Want to see a cool example of mass timber engineering? Visit the College of Forestry’s PFSC Atrium to check out a project created by OSU students enrolled in WSE 425/525 “Timber Tectonics in the Digital Age,” a collaborative course between OSU’s Department of Wood Science and Engineering and the University of Oregon’s Department of Architecture. Students partnered with the city of Salem to design and build a prototype for a covered park shelter. Learn more here. Shelter on display till end of March.
Mental Health Refresh: Join CAPS this April 15 through May 15 to provide inspiration and support to our OSU community to engage in mental health-related activities, events, advocacy and learning. If you are hosting a mental health-related event this spring, please consider using the tag MHrefresh in the OSU Events Calendar and your event will be featured in the calendar on the Mental Health Refresh web page. Visit the marketing materials box folder to download a badge for your poster and more! This will add your event to the shared calendar of events found at https://counseling.oregonstate.edu/mental-health-refresh.
Office of Human Resources Learning & Development is now accepting FYI Friday presentation proposals for Winter and Spring 2024: Does your unit have a new or existing service, process, system, policy, or research you want to share with the campus community? FYI Friday is a program where campus partners are invited to present what they’re working on to a broad audience of professional faculty, academic faculty and classified staff – presentations can be anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours in length. Learn more about the requirements and application process. Contact hr.training@oregonstate.edu with questions.
FourSight Mindset Reveal Workshop: How do you approach a challenge?FourSight Mindset Reveal is a new workshop presented by the Office of University Human Resources that dives deep into the way that we solve problems together. This engaging workshop helps people learn more about their own mindset, learn appreciation for how colleagues work, and together be able create a stronger team environment and reach more creative solutions. The new two-hour workshop is offered on a monthly basis starting this Spring. View upcoming workshops and enroll here.
NEW! Orchard Avenue Between 27th and 30th streets resuming two-way traffic: Northwest Orchard Avenue will resume two-way traffic between 27th and 30th streets starting Friday, March 15 at 3 p.m. The street was previously limited to one-way traffic due to construction activity related to the Cordley Hall Renewal project.
Pride Center: As part of the Pride Center Renovation project, the entrance to the B2 parking lot on SW A Avenue (west of the Pride Center) will be closed Wednesday, March 13, through Friday, March 15. This closure will be in effect from 7 a.m.. to 1 p.m. daily. The entrance lane will be closed; the exit lane will remain open. Alternate entrances will be available on Southwest 17th and 15th streets. Other possible impacts include noise near the work site.
Campus Way: As part of the Kelley District Utility Plant project, Campus Way will be closed between 26th Street and Memorial Place starting March 12 through March 15 to allow for crane activity. The south entrance of Kelley Engineering Center will be closed. The north sidewalk in this section of Campus Way will be closed to pedestrians. The south sidewalk will remain open as a detour. Bicycle lanes in this section of Campus Way will be closed in both directions. A bicycle detour will be available along the walkway on the south side of Milam Hall. (View closure map) (View bicycle detour). For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Justin Fuszek at 541-740-5260.
Parking lots closed: As part of the Jen-Hsun & Lori Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex project, the Park Terrace Street East and Park Terrace Street West (A2) parking lots will be permanently closed, starting Monday, March 18 (view map). SW Park Terrace Place will also be permanently closed north of Plageman Student Health Center. Construction fencing will be placed around the area in preparation for further construction activity.
Intersection closure: As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, the Washington Way and 30th Street intersection will be closed March 4 through April 15.
“March comes in with an adder’s head, and goes out with a peacock’s tail.” ~ Richard Lawson Gales
Corvallis: Sunny today, high of 67, low of 39. Sunny and warm all weekend.
Central Oregon: Sunny today, high of 53, low of 30. Sunny this weekend.
Newport: Sunny today, high of 68, low of 46. Sunny all weekend.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr
