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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.
“We need the Administration and Congress to enact policies that will substantially reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions from logging, and from fossil fuels, and increase accumulation of carbon in our forests,” the letter reads. Other lead signatories include Beverly Law, a professor emeritus at Oregon State University and an expert on the forest carbon cycle, and William Ripple, a climate scientist and professor of ecology at Oregon State.
OSU tweeted on Oct. 28 acknowledging that there was a “report of violence against a Corvallis community member.” The tweet included that the university would assist the CPD investigation and confirm any student engagement. According to Oregon State University spokesperson Steve Clark, Guido was a student at the university until May 2020. He said that Westbrooks and Rackley have never gone to OSU.
Now, an Oregon State University study aims to investigate the health and flavor impact of smoke exposure on grape production and wineries, following the increasing number of wildfires in the West. (see also Patch)
When Oregon State University’s (OSU’s) Global Hemp Innovation Center formed a Wildfire Smoke Effects on Hemp Stewardship Committee, Accurso was part of the group. Growers and researchers from Oregon, California and Washington met regularly to discuss the fires’ uncharted impact.
Dr. Cruickshank is an assistant professor at Oregon State University College of Agricultural Sciences, and she works with dairies through the university extension service. She and Juliana Ranches, PhD, who is an extension beef specialist, started a three-year study this past summer into the effects of smoke exposure on cattle health and, for those in the dairy herd, their milk production.
William G. Robbins was a firefighter for a time, before becoming a historian and professor at Oregon State University. Who else better to note the difference between fires 50+ years ago and now?
This past week at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Oregon State University student Josiah Cruikshank of Bend, was elected Western Region Vice President of the National FFA (Future Farmers of America). (see also KTVZ)
Fitton Green: Janet Nishihara, director of the Educational Opportunities Program, took this photo on a warm Saturday at Fitton Green. Submit your fall photos to osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Want to learn how to increase student participation in whole-class discussions? Discussion promotes critical thinking and communication skills and fosters student engagement. Join presenters Funmi Amobi and Weiwei Zhang to see how evidence-informed procedures and strategies can increase active participation in whole-class discussions. Register now for next week’s CTL Sparkshop on Friday, Nov. 12 at noon.
Music à la Carte features top students from the OSU strings program, directed by Marlan Carlson. Friday, Nov. 5 at noon in the Memorial Union Lounge. Live audience open to OSU students, faculty and staff only. A livestream is provided for those off campus.
FYI Friday – How to Submit a Course Proposal in CIM: OSU uses Curriculum Inventory Management (CIM) software as an online platform for curricular proposal submission and review. This course demonstrates how to navigate CIM to successfully submit a course proposal as well as explains the curriculum review workflow. Nov. 5, noon to 12:30 p.m. via Zoom. Registration required.
Meat lab: The Clark Meat Lab retail store is open Fridays from noon to 5:30 p.m. Product offerings include beef, pork and lamb retail cuts, fresh and cooked sausages, bacon, snack sticks, jerky, Beaver Classic cheese and honey, and even dog treats. The store is located at 3260 S.W. Campus Way, behind the Motor Pool. For more information contact Nathan.Parker@oregonstate.edu or call 541-737-1927.
OSUsed Store Public Sales: The OSUsed Store carries furniture, computers, household items, office supplies and more, at 644 SW 13th St. Public sales are open to all shoppers Friday, noon to 3 p.m.; details here. Staff may shop for their department Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; details here.
College of Public Health and Human Sciences Friday Research Seminar: “Identifying and adapting to climate change as a modifiable risk factor for chronic disease” will be presented by CPHHS Associate Professor Perry Hystad, environmental and occupational health, on Nov. 5 from 1-2 p.m. in HFC 115 and online. Learn more on the college website.
University Budget Committee: The University Budget Committee (UBC) will meet Nov. 5 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 and tuition recommendations for 2022-23. To join as an observer, register here. More info: https://fa.oregonstate.edu/budget/university-budget-committee/ubc-meeting-schedule.
Incidental Fee Open Forum: Students pay an incidental fee of $455.31 (for Fall, Winter and Spring terms) and $235.10 (for Summer term). This $27 million primarily funds eight units on campus. Learn more about what this budget pays for and discuss what the fee should be used for next year at a forum Nov. 5, 3 p.m. in MU 109 (or over Zoom).
Applied Economics Seminar: Prof. Aaron Smith from the University of California, Davis will present "Nutrient Pollution and U.S. Agriculture: Causal Effects and Policy Implications" via Zoom. Nov. 5, 3:30-5 p.m. Details, including dial-in information, here.
Compassion in Action (CiA): Part of a national movement of students working to create a more just and compassionate world through the power of meditation, community building and social change. This week's Learning Circle will be Nov. 5, 5 p.m. in the MU MLK Room 212. More info: @osucompassioninaction on Instagram.
Stampede with football fans in Boulder: Take part in a college football tradition at the Pearl Street Stampede. Join fans from OSU and Colorado and revel in downtown Boulder, Friday, Nov. 5, starting at 7 p.m. MT. Wear orange and black and enjoy entertainment by the Golden Buffalo Marching Band. This event is not organized by OSU Alumni Association.
Prospective student open house: Beaver Open House, an open house program for prospective students, will be in LaSells Stewart Center and the Memorial Union on Saturday, Nov. 6. There will be approximately 1,200+ guests on campus, which may impact parking and retail food locations. Please welcome the guests while they are on campus.
NEW! Veterans Services Fair: Learn more about benefits directly from the providers: Benton County Veterans Services, WorkSource Oregon Veterans Services, VA Vet Centers, and VA Outpatient Clinic. Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., MVRC, Snell 150.
NEW! PFLA networking event: Opportunity to create and deepen connections with other professional faculty. Join us via Zoom or in person at the OSU Campus Valley Library, Willamette East Seminar Room, Nov. 9, noon to 1 p.m. For more information about the event and how to register, click here.
NEW! The Warrior Tradition: Hear from a panel of Indigenous veterans following a screening of “The Warrior Tradition” on Nov. 9. Remote participants are encouraged to view the film at 5:30 p.m. and log on to the webinar immediately after for the panel at 6:30. Film link: https://www.pbs.org/wned/warrior-tradition/watch/. Registration: https://beav.es/UsM. For accommodations contact luhui.whitebear@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-9036.
Military and Veteran Resources Center Open House: Please join us for some free refreshments as we share the Military and Veteran Resources Center with the university community. Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Snell Hall 150.
Behind the Uniform: Meet some of your fellow students that once served in the U.S. military. Hear their stories and break the stigma. Nov. 8, 1-4 p.m., Military and Veteran Resources Center Plaza.
Repair Fair: Bring your broken items and volunteers will help you learn how to repair them. Monday, Nov. 8, 4-6 p.m. in the Student Experience Center Plaza. Get repair help for appliances, clothing, bicycles, computers, and more. Visit booths to revitalize clothing with D.I.Y. tie-dye and learn simple hand-sewing. Full details including vaccination requirements here or contact Lily.Butler@oregonstate.edu.
Representation in film: Join us in viewing “Red Tails” and discussing how the portrayal of these Americans impacted others. Nov. 8, 5:30-8 p.m., Snell 150 or Zoom: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/95891744576.
OSUAA members’ tailgater at the Alumni Center: Cheer on the Beavs at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center, Nov. 13, 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. Giveaways, family activities and entertainment, food and beverages to purchase and more. Open to OSUAA members and guests. OSUAA Orange & Black and Life members also receive VIP accommodations. Upgrade your membership to gain extra access.
Virtual MPH Open House: Undergraduate students are invited to join our Virtual Master of Public Health Open House on Tuesday, Nov. 16 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 Nov. 15: https://beav.es/Unh.
American Strings: An Evening with Ani DiFranco. Bob Santelli interviews the Grammy Award-winning feminist icon, Ani DiFranco, who has been recognized for challenging the status quo through her political activism, poetry and songwriting that pierces social convention. DiFranco will perform live following the interview. Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. Free, open to all. Remote via Zoom. Registration is required. Register.
NEW! Department of Integrative Biology Seminar: Enoch Ng'oma, assistant professor, Biological Sciences, University of Missouri, will present a seminar, “From the Lab to the Bush and Back: A Case for Ecological Genomics of Aging” on Nov. 8, 4 p.m. via Zoom, https://beav.es/IBFallSeminar. Free and open to the public. For more information: http://ib.oregonstate.edu/smnrs.
NEW! CTL Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks: “Using UDL to Address How we Assess,” with Raven Chakerian and Amy Hunter. Nov. 9, 10-11:50 a.m., Zoom: https://beav.es/UJj. In this session, we will explore together what it means to assess student learning in today’s classroom. For more information see https://ctl.oregonstate.edu/tuesday-teaching-tech-talks.
NEW! DEI after 2020: What's Changed in Business Virtual Panel. Join the Center for Advancing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Business Nov. 9 at noon for a free virtual lunchtime conversation discussing what we have learned following the 2020 resurgence of the Movement for Black Lives and its fueling of unprecedented momentum for meaningful changes within organizations. Register: DEI after 2020: What's Changed in Business.
NEW! Best Practices for Stewarding Scholarship Donors: Faculty and staff involved in scholarship management and donor engagement are invited to a virtual workshop that will share the best practices for stewarding scholarship donors developed by OSU and the OSU Foundation. Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. Visit Scholarship Resources for Zoom information.
NEW! Healthy Soils for Healthy People: Gail Langellotto, professor of Horticulture and statewide coordinator of the Master Gardener program, will give an overview of the ‘hygiene hypothesis’ and how this relates to healthy garden soils. This is part of the Growing Oregon Gardeners: Level Up Series of the Master Gardener program. Free and online. Nov. 9, 3-4 p.m.
NEW! Sustaining Excellence in Higher Education: This two-hour interactive workshop for faculty and staff will be hosted by InclusiveExcellence@OSU and features guest speaker Jasmine Crenshaw. Zoom or in person in the Horizon Room in the MU on Nov. 9, 4-6 p.m. For more information and to RSVP, click here.
NEW! HMSC Science on Tap: Will White, associate professor with Oregon State University’s Dept. of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Sciences at the Hatfield Marine Science Center will present a public virtual talk titled “Marine Reserves-essential for conservation or a threat to fisheries?” Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. Webinar link. Click here for more information.
NEW! Travel Talk Nov. 16: Iceland with Anita Grunder. Anita Grunder, professor emerita in the OSU College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, will showcase the work of OSU faculty and alumni in Iceland and discuss the active eruption on Mount Fagradalsfjall. Following the virtual tour, there will be previews of two upcoming OSUAA tours. Register for the Nov. 16 event at bit.ly/IcelandTravelTalks21.
Managed forests: The Fish & Wildlife Habitat in Managed Forests Research Program housed in the College of Forestry is holding their annual Research Progress Report Meeting the morning of Nov. 8. View the agenda here. To receive the Zoom link, contact Jennifer.Elston@oregonstate.edu.
Global Health Seminar: OSU’s Center for Global Health continues its 2021-22 seminar series with the lecture “World’s Children: Comfort After Crisis” by Lindsay Fox, an MPH graduate of OSU who will speak about her experience working with orphans and vulnerable children in the U.S. and abroad. Monday, Nov. 8, 5 p.. Free, open to the public. Zoom link.
Invasive species and international travel: Oregon Sea Grant's Sarah Vojnovich will explain how luggage is one way that invasive plants, insects and animals can enter the U.S. Learn what not to bring back from trips on Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. at Common Fields in Corvallis. Hear from students about the Don’t Pack a Pest program for academic travelers and pick up some swag.
Science Pub: OSU Extension’s Christmas tree specialist will talk about what it takes to grow a quality Christmas tree at OSU’s Science Pub on Nov. 8, 6-7:30 p.m. The event is broadcast on YouTube Live. It features Chal Landgren, a professor in OSU’s College of Forestry at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center. Registration is required at https://beav.es/UQh.
Honors College Fall Virtual Undergraduate Research Showcase: Join Honors College Dean Toni Doolen and for the Honors College Fall Undergraduate Research Showcase on Nov. 10, 5-6 p.m. over Zoom. Eight current Honors College students will deliver lightning talks about their research and answer questions. Register here by Nov. 8 and direct questions to Kevin Stoller at stollerk@oregonstate.edu.
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.
Mini-symposium on June 2021 Heat Dome Foliage Scorch: The College of Forestry is organizing a free mini-symposium on the heat stress to forests from the extreme heat wave in June 2021. Friday, Nov. 19, from 8 a.m. to noon. In-person and remote options; more information on our event page.
What’s in Your Water? Do you know what’s in your drinking water — or how to test it? College of Public Health and Human Sciences faculty Molly Kile and Veronica Irvin and OSU Extension’s Chrissy Lucas will explore how to fight disease and reduce health disparities by identifying tainted water sources through at-home testing. Join this virtual discussion on Nov. 30 at 5:30 p.m.: bit.ly/PHIwater.
Let’s beat the Ducks! Rivalry Week 2021: The OSU and UO alumni associations are facing off in a friendly challenge to enroll the most members, and need your help. From Nov. 22-30, join the OSUAA, upgrade or gift membership with a limited-time 25% discount. Plus, if we win, we’ll make a donation to the HSRC: ForOregonState.org/Rivalry.
Now accepting FYI Friday presentation proposals for Winter & Spring 2022: Does your group have a service, process or system you want to share with the campus community? FYI Friday is a weekly remote program where campus partners are invited to present brief, one-off, awareness- or skill- building topics intended for a wide audience of professional faculty, academic faculty, and classified staff. Learn more about the requirements and application process here.
Health & Safety: The University Health & Safety Committee wants to promote health and safety by providing a link to SAIF online tips for preparing for winter: https://www.saif.com/employer-guide/winter-is-coming-prepare-with-these-workplace-tips.html. 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.
Monthly Emergency Preparedness Topic: Preparedness Kits. Preparedness kits help bridge the emergency or disaster until normalcy can be restored. Kit recommendations range from 24 hours to 14 days, from personal to vehicle to workplace and household sizes. The difference between the kits is the quantity of items (more for longer periods of time), size of storage container and types of items (immediate survival versus long-term living).This month’s poster can be downloaded at https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/preparedness-kits.
UPDATED! $15K of Funding Available: The OSU Advantage Accelerator is seeking applications that describe technology-based projects that will move OSU-owned technologies closer to commercialization. Proposals should describe a project that requires $15,000 or less of funding to achieve an important milestone(s) connected to commercialization. Proposals can include expenses for activities related to customer discovery, prototyping, student time, research, commercialization plan development and more. Each project should span nine months or less, beginning in January 2022. Proposals due by 5 p.m. Nov. 30.
Last Chance to Register: Polar STEAM Ideation and Visioning Sessions. Interested in the intersection of art, science and education in polar regions? You are invited to share your ideas for an OSU pursuit of an NSF cooperative agreement to facilitate Polar STEAM. More information and RSVP link here: https://stem.oregonstate.edu/polar-stem-ideation-and-visioning-sessions.
Winter ’22 Faculty Learning Community: Apply by Nov. 22 to be part of the next Blended Faculty Learning Community sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning and Academic Technologies. This supportive group will meet virtually to explore educational technology and develop solutions for teaching challenges. Space is limited; apply now. See Call for Proposals.
Fiscal policy 03-150-114 Constructive Receipt provides guidance on when financial consideration paid to an employee for services outside their normal pay must be paid as taxable wages and when it is appropriate to post funds to a unit index. Additional information about the new policy, related FAQs and training can be accessed on the FPP website (Important Information/Notifications). Contact the Fiscal Policy Coordinator for your Business Center or the Policy Steward with any questions.
Fiscal policy 03-150-209 University Student Organizations provides general principles related to any recognized student organization that operates under OSU and has no legal/tax status outside the university. Additional information about the new policy and related FAQs can be accessed on the FPP website (Important Information/Notifications). Contact the Fiscal Policy Coordinator for your Business Center or the Policy Steward with any questions.
Apply for an Affordable Learning Grant by Nov. 30: OSU's Open Educational Resources Unit is accepting proposals for the Affordable Learning Grant. The ALG provides funding to adopt, adapt or author an open educational resource, such as a textbook. An open textbook is a textbook published under an open copyright license and made available online to be freely used by anyone. Questions? Contact stefanie.buck@oregonstate.edu.
COVID testing: Oregon State University, in collaboration with Willamette Valley Toxicology, is providing on-site COVID-19 testing. OSU employees and students, regardless of vaccination status, are welcome to obtain a test at one of these locations: Corvallis: The LaSells Stewart Center: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Student Experience Center: Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (For staff wanting to get a test voluntarily, please make sure to have registered for a lab dash account prior to coming to test in order to save time: https://labdash.net/.) Bend: Ray Hall 302, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m.
NW Orchard Ave: As part of the Cordley Hall Renewal project, PacifiCorp will be conducting work along NW Orchard Avenue. Expect intermittent traffic interruptions along NW Orchard Avenue between 30th and 26th streets (view map). Traffic control will be in place and traffic interruptions will be short. Work is scheduled to take place daily from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. on Nov. 4-5.
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! The College of Engineering at Oregon State University is looking for 3-5 Academic Advisors to provide engineering students with advising support. This position is a full-time (1.0 FTE) 12-month professional faculty position. Posting #PO4958UF. Full consideration Dec. 5. Closes Dec. 22.
“It is amazing how much knowledge we have of hope. Whisper bravely into the dark, heart — whisper bravely.” ~ Simon J. Ortiz
Corvallis: Rain and then showers today, high of 54, low of 44. Rain Saturday, showers Sunday.
Central Oregon: Chance of rain today, high of 48, low of 34. Chance of rain Saturday, chance of snow Sunday.
Newport: Rain and then showers today, high of 52, low of 47. Showers and windy all weekend.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
