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.
An international collaboration, led by Jim Rivers of Oregon State University, has established a roadmap for future research aimed at better understanding the role that managed conifer forests in temperate zones play for the conservation of pollinators such as bees, wasps, flies, beetles and butterflies.
Earther’s Maddie Stone reports that the scientists, led by Oregon State University marine geologist Bill Chadwick, initially noticed the surface of the structure was sediment free and venting a milky hydrothermal fluid, suggesting the still-cooling lava was fresh.
The Island of Peace was a compromise enshrined in the 1994 deal that ended decades of an official state of war between Jordan and Israel — which also included a water-sharing component. Optimism over the Palestinian-Israeli conflict was running high, and at the time the treaty served as "a phenomenal example" of how "mutual understandings" could be found in the conflict-ridden region, according to Aaron Wolf, a geography professor at Oregon State University.
"They are all anthropogenic issues, but they're all very different issues," said Renee Albertson, a cetacean biologist at the Marine Mammal Institute of Oregon State University in Newport.
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Dia de los Muertos. Dancers perform at a Dia de los Muertos celebration at Centro Cultural Cesar Chavez in 2015. Today, a celebration will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Native American Longhouse Eena Haws.
Today
NEW! Cheese sales: Friday sales of Beaver Classic Cheese take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the creamery. Come try five cheddars, two Swiss and two Provolones, plus cheese curds. The creamery is in 159 Withycombe Hall. Sales also can be made in front of the CH2MHill Alumni Center for three hours before each home football game.
OSUsed Store Public Sale: The OSUsed Store is open for its weekly public sale Friday, Nov. 2, noon to 3 p.m. at 644 SW 13th. Personal purchases must be made during public sales. Staff may shop for their department 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. More information on our website.
Music a la Carte: On Friday, Nov. 2, Music à la Carte features bassoonist and OSU bassoon instructor Ann Kosanovic-Brown and friends in a free performance in the Memorial Union Lounge.
INTO OSU 10-year Anniversary Open House: To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the groundbreaking partnership between Oregon State University and INTO University Partnerships, you are invited to INTO OSU’s 10-year Anniversary Open House. Meet INTO OSU staff, faculty and students and explore the ILLC. All are welcome. Friday, Nov. 2, 1-3 p.m. in the ILLC.
The College of Public Health and Human Sciences’ weekly research seminar will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, in HFC 115. Patty Case, MS, RD, CDE, associate professor; Mandy Hatfield, nutrition education coordinator; Cheryl Kirk, senior instructor and Lauren Kraemer, CPS, MPH, instructor with Extension Family and Community Health Program in the CPHHS, will present “Creating a Culture of Health: The Blue Zones Projects in Four Oregon Communities.”
Día de los Muertos celebration: Friday, Nov. 2, 4-6 p.m., Native American Longhouse Eena Haws. The Centro Cultural Cesar Chavez and Native American Longhouse Eena Haws are joining together to bring Dia de los Muertros to our shared communities. Join us to kick off Native Heritage Month in cultural celebration to honor those who have passed on as well as learn about the histories of this day and current iterations of it.
NCA @ OSU: A preview panel featuring some of the scholarship and scholars representing OSU at the National Communication Association Conference in Salt Lake City this year. Friday, Nov. 2, from 4 to 5 p.m in STAG 113. Light snacks/refreshments provided. Speech Communication Colloquium Series
Fall Family Weekend Show – Illusionist: Enjoy a fun night and watch as illusionist Craig Karges takes the stage for an interactive and mind-blowing show. There will be two shows at the LaSells Stewart Center Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at doors. Purchase tickets at sli.oregonstate.edu/ffw
The Surprising, Secret Lives Of Beavers And Why They Matter: Learn about one of the world's most influential species from award-winning environmental writer Ben Goldfarb, author of "Eager: The Surprising, Secret Lives of Beavers and Why They Matter." In this talk, Goldfarb reveals the beaver's profound role in shaping America's past and the critical role they must play in our future. Come discover how beavers can help fight drought, flooding, wildfire, biodiversity extinction, and the ravages of climate change. For more information, contact Tim Jensen at tim.jensen@oregonstate.edu or call 541-737-1344. The talk will take place at CH2M Hill Alumni Center, Willamette Room, on Nov. 2, 7 p.m.
Volleyball: Oregon State Volleyball vs. UCLA. Friday Nov. 2, 7 p.m., Gill Coliseum. Kids 12 and under wearing a costume receive free admission. It is also Faculty/Staff Friday. OSU faculty and staff can receive $5 tickets with a valid OSU ID.
Saturday
Flying Club Open House: Airplane Rides with a $20 per person donation, weather permitting, and free food. Talk to members, see our aircraft, and learn about the Oregon State Flying Club first-hand. OSU and LBCC students, alumni, staff and families are eligible for membership. Corvallis Airport, Saturday, Nov. 3, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit: flying.oregonstate.edu
Football: Football vs. USC. Saturday, Nov. 3, 7 p.m. For information about tickets, please contact Beaver Tickets at 541-737-4455
Sunday
NEW! Autumn Campus Ramble: Sponsored by Spring Creek Project. Celebrate the distinctive flora and landscapes of autumn with a quiet morning walk, Sun., Nov. 4, 9 a.m. to noon. We’ll reflect on the turning of the season at sites around campus through writing and/or photography. All levels of writing and photographic experience are welcome. We’ll share our favorite images and writing from the Ramble at a follow-up session, Thursday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m. For more information and to register.
Volleyball: OSU Volleyball vs. USC, Sunday, Nov. 4, noon, Gill Coliseum.
Steinway series: Pianist Lukáš Vondráček will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4 at Oregon State University as part of the Corvallis-OSU Piano International Steinway Piano Series. The concert will be held in Austin Auditorium at the LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. Tickets are $25 in advance or $28 at the door. Advance tickets are available online at corvallispiano.org or locally at Grass Roots Books & Music. Youth ages 8 to 18 and all college students with valid ID will be admitted free.
Upcoming Events
NEW! Spiderwoman Theater: Sponsored by the School of Language, Culture and Society and College of Liberal Arts, this iconic Indigenous women’s theater ensemble presents “Material Witness” at the Majestic Theater, Tuesday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8-10 and available at: http://www.majestic.org/ticketing/.
Art exhibit: “Natural Deceptions,” an exhibition of photographs by Seattle artist Natalie Krick, will be on display Nov. 5 through Nov. 29 in the Fairbanks Gallery at Oregon State University in Corvallis. A reception will take place in the gallery from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5. It is free and open to the public.
I AM NOT INVISIBLE: Join us at 7 p.m. Nov. 6, in the LaSells Stewart Center for the exhibit, I AM NOT INVISIBLE. It is a remarkable exhibition featuring 20 portraits of Oregon women military veterans. A veteran panel will follow at 8 p.m. The public is welcome to this free event.
New art exhibit: The Fairbanks Gallery of Art in Fairbanks Hall features the work of Natalie Krick, Nov. 5-28. The gallery is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month for the Corvallis Arts Walk. Admission is free.
Lectures, Workshops, Webinars
NEW! Department of Integrative Biology Seminar: Leslie Bach, senior program manager, Northwest Power and Conservation Council, will present a seminar, “What Can You Do with That Degree? A Scientist's Experiences Working in Natural Resource Management,” on Monday, Nov. 5, at 4 p.m. in ALS 4001. The seminar is free and open to the public. For more information and to view the entire Integrative Biology Department Spring Seminar Series lineup, please go to http://ib.oregonstate.edu/smnrs.
NEW! Tuesday Teaching Talks: “Class Time” Lectures & Active Learning. Join colleagues and the Center for Teaching and Learning in a certificated series of teaching workshops. Attend one, some or all. On Nov. 6, join Devon Quick to consider approaches to combining student-centered activities and presentation-style instruction in one class session. This two-hour workshop will be facilitated twice in Milam 215, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. No need to register – just come on by. Learn more here.
NEW! ElderCare Connections: Medicare 101: Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 6, from noon to 1 p.m. in MU 207 as a local Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) representative hosts a Medicare review and Q&A session. To see this year’s ElderCare Connections calendar visit https://familyresources.oregonstate.edu/eldercare-connections. Questions? Contact familyresources@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Engaged Scholarship Symposium: Diane Doberneck, associate director at the National Collaborative for the Study of University Engagement, will speak on “Making the case for Engaged Scholarship.” What does it mean to be an engaged scholar at an ‘engaged university?’Is it simply marketing or is there something else to it? Nov. 6, 2-3 p.m., Milam Auditorium.
NEW! What’s the buzz about Gradescope? It’s a new tool available in Canvas that makes grading more consistent, fair and efficient, especially for assignments or exams with formulas, calculations or written work. Join a Q&A session with OSU instructors to learn more: Tuesday Nov. 6, 2-2:50 p.m., in Kidder 202 (this session will not be recorded). Questions? canvas@oregonstate.edu
NEW! Autism spectrum talk: Come to a presentation, "Living and Learning on the Autism Spectrum," by Corey Stump from Footprints Behavioral Interventions in Portland. Footprints' programs are designed to enhance the quality of life for individuals with autism and related disorders by helping them achieve their full potential while empowering families, educators and caregivers through consultation and training. Tuesday, Nov. 6, from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. at Hallie Ford Center 115.
NEW! Distilled spirits talk: Paul Hughes, Oregon State University's assistant professor of distilled spirits, will share his expertise. Nov. 6, 7-9 p.m., Block 15 Brewery & Tap Room, 3415 SW Deschutes St.
NEW! The North American Truffling Society General meeting: The speaker will be Steve Carpenter, on the topic, "On Fungi, Ambrosia, and Nutrient Cycling." Did you know humans aren’t the only creatures to cultivate fungi for their own use? Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m., Cordley Hall 2087.
NEW! Faculty Grant Training: The OSU Foundation is presenting a faculty training, “Prospect & RFP Research,” at the new OSU Foundation Office, 4238 SW Research Way on Friday, Nov. 9, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The training will focus on methods and resources for finding private foundation funding opportunities. All faculty are welcome. Contact Elizabeth Ocampo, foundation relations coordinator, at Elizabeth.Ocampo@osufoundation.org to attend.
NEW! Accessibility Basics for the Web: Learn how to make websites accessible to people with disabilities. Also discussed will be the OSU policy on Information Technology Accessibility. All are welcome; employees with website responsibilities are encouraged if they have not attended yet. Register for a session, offered Nov. 15, Dec. 14 and Jan. 22.
Psychological Science colloquium: A fall term series of talks by faculty, students, affiliates and guests of the School of Psychological Science at OSU. Kathleen Bogart of OSU will speak on “Socially constructed, disabled, and proud: Resisting ableism” Nov. 5, 4-5 p.m., Reed Lodge 219. These colloquia offer an informal venue to discuss completed and ongoing research of broad interest. If you have any questions or would like to present your own research in a future term, please contact Anita Cservenka (anita.cservenka@oregonstate.edu) or Kristen Macuga (kristen.macuga@oregonstate.edu).
First Meal: A Talk by Artist and Professor Julie Green: Julie Green will discuss her new series of paintings that illustrate exonerees’ first meals on the outside after release from prison. With “First Meal,” developed in collaboration with the Center on Wrongful Convictions at Northwestern University’s Pritzker School of Law, Green hopes to spark conversations about the uses, abuses and inequities of our criminal justice system. Monday, Nov. 5, 4 p.m., the Center for the Humanities, Autzen House, 811 SW Jefferson Ave.
Training Days: OSU Training Days is now open for registration. Training Days is a free two-day conference held Nov. 6 and 7 (Tuesday and Wednesday) that provides more than 70 brief training and informational workshops. OSU subject experts will introduce you to the latest policies, procedures, technical processes, innovations, tools and tips so you may better understand the available resources and more easily carry out your work. View the Training Days schedule and registration details.
Community-Engaged Scholarship: Strategies for making your case workshop. If you are a faculty member wondering how your community-engaged scholarship might be best represented, apply to attend. Space is limited to 40 participants. Register at http://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9Z7yLnXHEyUYivb. Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., MU Native American Room.
Journey Into Leadership: The Center for Learning & Organizational Development is accepting applications from academic faculty, professional faculty and classified employees for the Journey Into Leadership program through Nov. 14. JIL is a seven-series leadership exploration and development program. It promotes the belief that you can effectively lead from whatever position you hold. The first session begins in December 2018 and the final session will be held in March 2019. Visit the JIL website for details and to apply.
Take Note
NEW! Volunteers wanted for environmental pollutant research study (Corvallis): If you are healthy, age 21-65, non-smoking person without kidney, liver or intestinal problems or bariatric surgery, you may qualify to participate. Females must be post-menopausal or surgically sterile. Study involves giving blood and urine samples, a screening visit, and four 48-hour study cycles. Volunteers will receive up to $500, and free parking during visits. Study Title: Benzo[a]pyrene Ultralow Dose-Response Study. PI: David Williams, Ph.D. Contact: Sandra Uesugi, RN, sandra.uesugi@oregonstate.edu, 541-737-3594
Animal Connection Newsletter: This month, the College of Veterinary Medicine’s online newsletter features stories about a kangaroo with a broken ankle, students fighting tarantulas in Costa Rica, a dog with a new hip, and cancer research that will help animals and humans.
OSU ScholarDollars: Oregon State’s new online scholarship search and application system, ScholarDollars, is now accepting applications for more than $50 million in 2019-20 scholarship funds. OSU students may complete one application to be considered for more than 1,600 campus-based scholarship opportunities. Students are encouraged to submit their ScholarDollars applications between Nov. 1, 2018, and Feb. 1, 2019, to maximize the number of scholarships for which they will be considered. Call 541-737-1125 or visit https://scholarships.oregonstate.edu/scholardollars.
Health & Safety: The University Health & Safety Committee wants to promote health and safety with a link to the following video on “Be safe. Be seen.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDlOhr3MQIQ. Did you know that 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.
Recycle Right: What To Do with Cardboard: With recent changes in recycling, it’s more important than ever to recycle right. At OSU, cardboard is collected in designated outdoor containers due to its size, fire code, and pest management. This refers to material that is corrugated (contains multiple, wavy layers), whereas paperboard (such as a cereal box) can go in a standard “paper” recycling bin. Flatten and remove all packaging. See everything that can be recycled at OSU: http://tiny.cc/r-guide.
UPDATED! Giving Circle: OSU Women’s Giving Circle is accepting proposals for grants to be awarded in May 2019. The applications are due by Monday, Jan. 14, at 9 a.m. To apply for a grant, visit www.osufoundation.org/wgc_grant. Questions: Contact Molly Moriarty Russell at 541-737-4044 or Molly.MoriartyRussell@osufoundation.org.
OSU-OMSI Science Communications Spring Training Application Deadline is Nov. 5: This workshop is designed for researchers or science professionals (faculty, graduate students, technicians or other individuals in science, engineering, health or technology related positions). For more information and to apply: https://www.science.oregonstate.edu/OMSI2019.
Weather
“We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.” ~ Plato.
Corvallis: Rain likely and then partly sunny, high of 63, low of 43. Patchy fog Saturday, rain Sunday.
Central Oregon: Chance of rain today, high of 58, low of 36. Partly sunny Saturday, chance of rain Sunday.
Newport: Rain and then a slight chance of showers, high of 63, low of 47. Patchy fog Saturday, rain Sunday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
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