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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: OSU has invited all OSU students to be tested through TRACE-OSU before, and the week after, spring break, which is March 22-26. All students living in the residence halls are required to be tested within the first three days of spring term. Prevalence testing for university faculty and staff will be offered in Corvallis and at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport by TRACE-OSU, both the week before and the week after spring break. Employees working on-site at OSU-Cascades in Bend can be tested on March 30 and 31. Testing will not take place during Spring Break. 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.
Timely Teaching Tips: Wondering what’s new with OSU-supported tech tools? See the Spring 2021 Academic Technology Newsletter for the latest updates in Canvas, Kaltura and Top Hat to support your Spring term teaching.
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.
Children must use cues from their parents to interact with the world around them, says Shauna Tominey, an assistant professor at Oregon State University and the author of “Creating Compassionate Kids.”
Hennemann said in an email that a water quality pesticides team made up of representatives from several state agencies and Oregon State University “generally agrees with the report’s conclusions, including the fact that additional information is needed to fill ‘gaps’ in our current knowledge regarding pesticide use.”
In a recent study testing the effects of exercise on overall metabolism, researchers at Oregon State University found that even a single session of moderate aerobic exercise makes a difference in the cells of otherwise sedentary people.
Interest in craft spirits has led to new research distillers can use to improve product lines. An international study conducted this year with the help of Oregon State University tested how different climates, soils and air quality affect the overall flavor of grains used for making spirits. While studies on terroir for wine grapes have been expensive, the research at Oregon State University is among the first to test the effects of terroir on spirits.
Despite a number of false identifications, there have been no confirmed findings in Oregon. Andony Melathopoulos, pollinator health specialist for Oregon State University Extension Service, said he fielded 30 inquiries about possible Asian giant hornet sightings — 10 times as many reports as he gets for other invasive species.
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown Thursday called on the Oregon State University Board of Trustees to fire President F. King Alexander if its independent review finds he did not uphold his ethical and legal responsibilities to protect students during his time at Louisiana State University.
The Oregon State University Faculty Senate called on President F. King Alexander and most members of the OSU Board of Trustees to resign on Thursday during a special session conducted by videoconference.
Oregon State University is in uncharted waters with regard to the status of embattled President F. King Alexander.
University Theatre: In this undated photo from OSU Special Collections & Archives, the cast of Macbeth acts out a drinking scene. Today, the OSU University Theatre presents "Ten Minutes at the Townsend." This is an anthology of student plays set in a small-town diner. The event will be streamed with the support of KBVR-TV on the KBVR YouTube channel. Directed by Elizabeth Helman. Friday, March 19, 7:30 p.m. Tickets to the virtual event are available for purchase. Patrons can name their own price to support the work of OSU Theatre.
FST Farm 2 Fork Webinar: Learn how the OSU Center for Small Farms & Community Food Systems advances sustainable and organic agriculture, community food systems and economic progress for Oregon’s small farmers and ranchers. Hear highlights about the center’s three flagship programs: Organic Extension, Dry Farming Collaborative and Community Food Systems. March 19, noon to 12:45 p.m. REGISTER today.
Women in STEM Wikipedia Editathon: In this informal “drop in” editathon, you can learn more about the Wikipedia gender gap, how to edit Wikipedia, talk with faculty teaching with Wikipedia and much more. March 19, 1-5 p.m. See the schedule and register here: https://guides.library.oregonstate.edu/womenscientists2021.
Get to know Zoom with Media Services: Season 2: Friday, March 19 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/.
University Budget Committee: The University Budget Committee (UBC) will meet this Friday, March 19 from 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 recommendations for 2021-22. Members of the university community are welcome to join the meetings as observers. If you are interested in joining as an observer you may register via Zoom. More information and future meeting times can be found at https://fa.oregonstate.edu/budget/university-budget-committee.
University Theatre: Ten Minutes at the Townsend: This is an anthology of student plays set in a small-town diner. The event will be streamed with the support of KBVR-TV on the KBVR YouTube channel. The original works by OSU students are all based in the real town of Strawberry, California. The short slice-of-life conversations are set in a small diner in the fictional town of Pine Riverbend during the years of 1980-1989, and all take place in the same diner booth. Directed by Elizabeth Helman. Friday, March 19, 7:30 p.m. Tickets to the virtual event are available for purchase. Patrons can name their own price to support the work of OSU Theatre. The project is also supported by KBVR and the OSU campus branch of U.S. Bank.
Crossroads Conversation School for Women: Crossroads invites international women to join them for spring term English conversation classes beginning on Tuesday, March 30. In volunteer-taught classes, students explore other cultures, practice English, and develop friendships. Classes meet via Zoom on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. For more details and registration information go to www.facebook.com/Crossroads-Conversation-School-for-Women-111562023572850 or contact Kara Hanson at crossroadsconversationschool@gmail.com.
College of Engineering Virtual Lecture: "Perspectives on the Future of Transportation: Data and Connectivity as Enablers," presented by Robert L. Bertini, head and professor of civil engineering, School of Civil and Construction Engineering. March 22, noon to 1 p.m. Free and open to the public. Registration and details here.
Racial Aikido – March 26-27: Racial Aikido explores the experiences of Students of Color (SOC) at OSU and beyond. Our focus for the 2021 experience is on community-building, the recognition of identity and racism, and response and replenishment to these realities. Our goal is to build a supportive network to learn and thrive at OSU and beyond. Our priority deadline for applications is Friday, March 12. Applications will be accepted until retreat is full. Check out the application here: https://uhds.link/racialaikido
Research in Environmental Health Sciences Seminar Series: Perry Hystad, associate professor, College of Public Health and Human Sciences, will give a seminar titled “New Technologies to Measure Environmental Exposures and Influences on Human Health,” April 2, 3-4 p.m., https://bit.ly/3vitsoC. Passcode: 218039.
This spring, it’s time to ACCELERATE your startup, technology, and/or business idea: The OSU Advantage Accelerator is offering a virtual Accelerate program starting this April. In just 10 weeks, streamline your value proposition, get to market faster, and validate your product-market fit. The Accelerate program is open to OSU researchers, students and staff, and members of the Corvallis community who intend to start or grow an entrepreneurial venture and can qualify teams to receive NSF i-Corps funds. The fun starts April 13. Learn more and apply here: https://advantage.oregonstate.edu/advantage-accelerator/programs/accelerate.
NEW! Working with Students in Distress: Faculty and staff may be the first to notice a student is struggling and may be in the best position to reach out with care and concern. The Office of Student Life, in collaboration with Counseling and Psychological Services, developed a CARE folder, which is intended to provide you with resources and referral information that we hope you find valuable. Simply click on this link and you will be directed to login to Box to access these resources. We recommend you bookmark this link for easy access on your phone, laptop or tablet.
PCOSW Statement to the Board of Trustees: Read the full President’s Commission on the Status of Women Leadership Team statement submitted for the March 17 Board of Trustees public session with President Alexander.
Cybersecurity Spring Cleaning Checklist: Find out how you can “spring clean” your cyberspaces to help prevent hacker access and damage. Topics include passwords, email, apps, social media, app or system accounts, desks, backups, updating devices and disposal of paper and electronic media at https://www.cisecurity.org/newsletter/2021-cybersecurity-spring-cleaning-checklist/.
Dear Survivors: An open letter from faculty and staff at the Survivor Advocacy and Resource Center, Student Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services and the Hattie Redmond Women and Gender Center reaffirming support for all survivors of sexual and interpersonal violence. The full letter is available here.
Mid-Month Emergency Preparedness Topic: Food. If an earthquake, winter storm or other disaster strikes your community, you might not have access to food, water and electricity for days or even weeks. By taking time now to store emergency food supplies, you can provide for your entire family. People can survive for long periods of time without food. However, going days without eating can cause nutrient deficiencies and unpleasant – even dangerous – side effects. Consider maintaining a two week food supply. This month’s poster can be downloaded at https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/food-emergencies.
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.
Ecampus Online Teaching Principles now available: Quality online education happens when courses are well-designed and well-facilitated. With that in mind, Oregon State Ecampus is sharing its new Online Teaching Principles. Building on a strong foundation of research-based course design, these teaching principles help faculty facilitate engaging, student-centered learning experiences in online and hybrid courses. Read more about the principles and how you can apply them in your work.
Invitation to participate in a COVID study: The OSU Health, Environment, and Leisure (HEAL) Lab and the Play2Cope team are recruiting parents and caregivers for a research study on recreation, coping and adaptation during COVID-19 among families with children. Participants are invited to fill out a 10-15-minute online survey. To participate, follow this link. For more information, please email the Principal Investigator Xiangyou Shen at sharon.shen@oregonstate.edu.
Nominations open: The President’s Commission on the Status of Women, Office of Institutional Diversity, Office of the Provost and OSU Athletics are accepting nominations for the Breaking Barriers awards. All OSU community members whose work advances gender equity in alignment with the award categories are eligible. Categories include Breaking Barriers in Education, Breaking Barriers in Research, Breaking Barriers in Athletics, the PCOSW Community Builder and the Harriet "Hattie" Redmond awards. Learn more and submit nominations at beav.es/Jby. Nominations close Tuesday, April 6. For questions, contact pcosw@oregonstate.edu.
Our Little Village (OLV) Child Care: Registration for spring term ’21 is open until Wednesday, March 31 at noon. For children ages 5 months to 12 years, OLV high quality short-term campus child care is offered for 3.5 hours/day and is available two, three or five weekday sessions for winter term. To learn more about the Our Little Village program and/or register for spring term, visit the OLV|Milne or OLV|Dixon page. Have questions? Email the Family Resource Center at familyresources@oregonstate.edu.
POSTPONED: Fire sprinkler work scheduled for Nash Hall. This fire sprinkler work has been postponed. There will be a new notification sent when it has been rescheduled.
Campus Way: As part of a construction project at the RAIL 244 facility, this is an informational campus-wide notification to inform pedestrian path users about the potential for increased vehicle traffic along Campus Way between SW 35th Street and SW 53rd Street (view map) from March 4 through June 15. Vehicles will be traveling to and from the RAIL facility and the Building 244 construction site. The general contractor for the project will post signs at key points for the duration of the project. For questions or comments on this closure, please contact Construction Manager Amy Keene at 541-214-1038.
Motor Pool Canopy Construction Project work: As part of the Motor Pool Canopy Construction Project, a new canopy is being built at the fuel island north of the Motor Pool Building. Fencing will go up around the area, and work will start on Tuesday, March 2 and continue through Friday, April 2 (view map). Staging will occur in the parking lot west of the Motor Pool Building. For questions or comments on this closure, contact OSU Infrastructure Project Manager Aaron Collett at 541-207-2780.
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! Program Representative 2: Research Office invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, Program Representative 2 (Assistant Grant and Contract Officer) position. Posting #P02914CT. Closes April 5.
“There are two means of refuge from the misery of life — music and cats.” ~ Albert Schweitzer
Corvallis: Chance of showers today, high of 52, low of 38. Showers likely Saturday, mostly sunny Sunday.
Central Oregon: Slight chance of rain and snow, high of 50, low of 32. Chance of snow showers Saturday, mostly sunny Sunday.
Newport: Showers and breezy today, high of 49, low of 39. Showers likely Saturday, slight chance of rain Sunday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
