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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’ve kind of cracked the case of these big die-offs, and we’ve found they happen more frequently than we expected,” said Josh Stewart, an assistant professor at Oregon State University’s Marine Mammal Institute and a lead author of the paper. (see also King TV, KGW, Earth)
In reality, it's merely a beautiful quirk of astrophysics and our moon's elliptical (or oval shape) orbit around the planet, which Oregon State University physics instructor Randall Milstein explained to this reporter over the phone last week.
Dana Warren and Harper Loeb of Oregon State University published their findings last month in the academic journal Ecosphere along with scholars Peter Betjemann, Isabel Munck, William Keeton, David Shaw, and Eleanor Harvey.
Thirty years of international treaties like the Paris Climate Accords have not reduced global carbon emissions. Oregon State University economist William Jaeger says that’s because the majority of those involved in policy making will not support climate policies whose benefits arrive mainly after they die. Jaeger argues that we may need to rely on the courts to set legal standards that will help create solutions to climate change.
OSU Public Safety Open House & Donuts Event: The Department of Public Safety is hosting an open house event from 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Oct. 13 at Cascade Hall. Join DPS staff for donuts, facility tours, 529 Garage bike registration, virtual reality training demonstrations, prizes, DPS swag and hang-out time with Cedar the wellness dog. We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Did you know that Large Language Models like ChatGPT can fabricate references? Ask students to include links to the original sources in their citations. Also encourage students to use source evaluation approaches like the SIFT model to verify their sources. If students have more questions about sources, encourage them to Ask a Librarian.
Flash Sale Friday: The OSU Beaver Store will have a one-day only Flash Sale on Friday, Oct. 13. All Beaver gear clearance will be 75% off, while supplies last.
International Employee and Scholar Coffee Social: International employees, faculty, scholars, families and friends are invited to drop in on the second Friday of the month between 10:30 a.m. and noon at the Einerson House (2638 NW Jackson Ave.) for conversation, coffee, tea and light snacks. Hosted by OSU Folk Club, Crossroads International, OSU Office of International Services and the Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center.
Open Enrollment Help Sessions: The Employee Benefits Team from the Office of University Human Resources will be providing in-person help sessions during open enrollment. Cascades Hall 118: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Oct. 13 and 2-4 p.m. on Oct. 27. Questions? Contact employee.pebbbenefits@oregonstate.edu.
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 this Tuesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and 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.
Meat Center: The Clark Meat Science Center retail store will be open Friday from noon to 6 p.m. Products include fresh and cooked/smoked sausages, bacon, retail cuts, jerky and snack sticks. The store is at 3260 SW Campus Way, next to the Motor Pool. Contact Nathan.Parker@oregonstate.edu for questions regarding the store.
FYI Friday – Food Insecurity on Campus: Food insecurity is a significant issue on college campuses impacting students’ physical and mental health as well as academic success. Food insecurity is three times more prevalent among college students compared to the general population. 25% of college students experience food insecurity compared with 11% of the general population. By attending this presentation, you’ll learn about the problem of food insecurity on campus, resources that are currently available and how you can help. 11 a.m. to noon, Oct. 13 via Zoom. Registration required.
CTL Sparkshop: "Rethinking the share component of think-pair-share (TPS): Structure and alternatives." Searching for ways to modify the share portion of TPS to promote student learning, engagement and inclusive participation? Join CTL Sparkshop to discuss how to add more structure to the share portion of TPS. Facilitator: Funmi Amobi, CTL instructional consultant and college liaison. Noon to 12:20 p.m., Oct. 13.
Anthropology Lecture Series: Graduate students Kirsten Paulson and Zachary Newell will present their recent anthropology research projects at noon Oct. 13 in Strand Hall 111.
Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences Open House: Tour our research labs and see science in action; visit our bird, fish and mammal collections and talk to our team about our program and opportunities for hands-on research. 1-4 p.m., Oct. 13, Nash Hall. For more information, email amanda.polley@oregonstate.edu.
College of Health Friday Research Seminar: “Reducing Food Insecurity and Improving Health Through a University-Food Bank Partnership" will be presented by David Himmelgreen and Nancy Romero-Daza, Center for the Advancement of Food Security and Healthy Communities at the University of South Florida, from 1-2 p.m. Oct. 13, in HFC 115 and via Zoom. Learn more about upcoming and past seminars on the college website.
Phriday the 13th Voter Drive: Ready to make your voice heard? Join us on the luckiest Friday the 13th ever. Register and check your voter status, and enjoy free tacos while you're at it. Every attendee gets a raffle entry for a chance to win gift cards. Don't miss this event at Kaku-Ixt Mana Ina Haws from 2-5 p.m.
Safety event: Personal Health Safety informational gathering as part of the OSU Libraries Safety Week, 2-5 p.m., Oct. 13, Valley Library Learning Commons. Safety Week events.
EECB seminar: The Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology seminar series is hosting Loren Albert, an assistant professor in the Forest Ecosystems & Society department at Oregon State University. She will be giving a presentation titled "Towards quantifying forest photosynthesis from space,” at 4 p.m., Oct. 13, in LINC 302 and over Zoom.
Grad/Professional Latin Dance Social: Are you interested in learning a new dance style and meeting other fellow grad/professional students? Join us at the Centro Cultural Cesar Chavez from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Oct. 13.
There Goes the Sun eclipse presentation: Learn about the physics and phenomenon of the upcoming ring of fire eclipse. The OSU Alumni Association presents "There Goes the Sun" with astronomy Professor Randall Milstein 7:30 p.m., Oct. 13, Learning Innovation Center. This free public lecture will prepare you for the extraordinary astronomy event the following day. Register today.
Annular Solar Eclipse Viewing: Witness daytime darkness with fellow Beavs at the annular solar eclipse watch party at Trysting Tree Golf Club: 7:30 a.m., Oct. 14, before the Homecoming football game. The public is welcome and eclipse glasses are available and required for all guests. Refreshments are available for purchase at the club. Reserve your spot; space is limited.
Food Science and Technology Homecoming BBQ: FST alumni and friends are invited to join us before the OSU Homecoming football game on Saturday, Oct. 14, to enjoy tasty eats, reminisce and thank advisor Dan Smith before his retirement after 30 years of service to OSU. The fun at Wiegand Hall starts three hours before kickoff. Register today.
Multicultural Alumni and Friends Tailgater: Before the Homecoming game, kick it with your fellow Beaver believers at the 7th Annual Multicultural Alumni and Friends Tailgater, Oct. 14, at the Centro Cultural César Chávez. It’s free and features tasty bites from BIPOC vendors, one complimentary drink ticket for guests aged 21+, free clear stadium bags for the first 100 guests, a DJ and more. Register now.
OSUAA Tailgate Town — Home vs. UCLA: Be a part of Oregon State’s fun Homecoming traditions. Stop by the CH2M HILL Alumni Center for a free tailgate extravaganza starting three hours before kickoff on Saturday, Oct. 14. Amp up your Beaver spirit with fellow fans before the OSU vs. UCLA Homecoming showdown. Learn more.
Sharktoberfest: The Big Fish Lab at OSU will be hosting an afternoon of fun crafts, food and beverages, a live shark dissection, a Shark Week viewing and conversations with real shark scientists. Sharktoberfest will take place at the Hatfield Marine Science Center from 3-7 p.m., Oct. 14. Admission is $25 per person, which will directly support shark research.
OSUAA Fall Family and Parent Social: All OSU families are invited to meet fellow Beaver parents while enjoying this fun game-day gathering (with or without your student) at the OSU Alumni Association’s Parent and Family Social on Saturday, Oct. 14. Join us at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center two hours before the Homecoming football game. Free to OSU students; $15 for families and guests: Register here.
NEW! A Peace of My Mind: Exploring Belonging One Story at a Time. Join us for community exploration of community and belonging as Corvallis hosts award-winning photographer John Noltner from Oct. 16-22. This community-building experience will feature photography exhibits, photography sessions and a keynote talk and dialogue, all centered around the question “What does belonging mean to you?” All programs are free and open to the public. For more information: beav.es/T9N.
NEW! Language and Beyond Social: World Languages and Cultures invites students to the Language and Beyond Social. Students can learn about language programs and career opportunities, connect with peers, meet faculty and enjoy sweets and refreshments. Language and Beyond Social is presented by the School of Language, Culture, and Society and will occur at 2 p.m., Oct. 17 in Kidder Hall 210.
OSU Libraries Fall Family Weekend: Celebrate Fall Family Weekend at the Valley Library on Oct. 14 with free crafts, coloring pages and more free goodies available all day. Learn more about Fall Family Weekend at the Valley Library.
PFLA event: Back-to-School Campus Tour. Join us for a 60-minute walking tour, starting at the new OSU Welcome Center and ending near the MU. 11 a.m. to noon, Oct. 26. For more information about the event and how to register click here.
Oregon Stater Awards: Presented by the College of Engineering, the Oregon Stater Awards honor alumni whose contributions to the field exemplify Oregon State’s leadership over the past 150 years. Open to College of Engineering alumni, friends, industry professionals, faculty and staff. Attendance is free and available on a first-registered, first-served basis. 6-9 p.m., Nov. 2, CH2M HILL Alumni Center. Details and registration: https://beav.es/TEw.
NEW! Department of Integrative Biology Seminar: Swati Patel, assistant professor, OSU Department of Mathematics, will present a seminar, “Models for the persistence of species,” at 4 p.m., Oct. 16, in CRB 2196 or on Zoom at https://beav.es/IBSemSeries. For more information and to view the entire Integrative Biology Department Seminar Series lineup, see https://ib.oregonstate.edu/integrative-biology-news-events/seminars.
Department of Horticulture Seminar Series: Join us for the Horticulture Fall 2023 Seminar Series Mondays in ALS 4001 or via Zoom on Oct. 16 at noon. Amy Jo Detweiler, OSU Department of Horticulture, will present “Firewise Landscaping: Use of Fire-Resistant Plants.” The event is free and open to the public. Please visit our website for presenter’s bio and the Zoom information at: https://horticulture.oregonstate.edu/horticulture-0.
Information Security Town Hall: Join for a free lunch and an opportunity for the OSU community to hear from the Office of Information Security and learn about common cyber security threats that affect Beaver Nation. There will be an open question-and-answer session as well. Come learn about what you can do to help protect our Cyber Dam and ask any burning questions you might have. Noon, Oct. 17, in the MU Horizon Room. Online viewing option available by registering.
PFLA event: Getting the Most from Your OSU Benefits (presented by UHR): Learn more about all the benefits available to you. 11 a.m. to noon, Oct. 18. For more information about the event and how to register click here.
2023 Thomas Condon Lecture: Thure Cerling, University of Utah, “Ivory, INTERPOL, intrigue: Using chemistry to solve forensic mysteries.” 6 p.m., Nov. 1, with reception at 5 p.m., The LaSells Stewart Center Construction & Engineering Hall (Zoom option available). Info and registration here.
2023 Marston Lecture: Dawn Wright, a.k.a. Deepsea Dawn, “The dive of a lifetime to the deepest place on Earth.” 6 p.m., Nov. 15, reception at 5 p.m., The LaSells Stewart Center Construction & Engineering Hall (Zoom option available). Info and registration here.
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 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. University Human Resources is offering this two-hour workshop to OSU employees on a monthly basis. View upcoming workshops and enroll here. A $40 fee covers materials.
Social Justice Education: Social Justice Education Initiative workshops are open for registration through Fall '23. The SJEI is a foundational professional development program for all faculty, staff and graduate students. Join your colleagues to begin, or expand, your equity and inclusion journey. Learn more, see the schedule and register for remote Tier One Platform & Tier Two Next Level workshops here. Interested in this development for your unit? Contact SJEI director Jane Waite for further information: jane.waite@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Open Enrollment: Open Enrollment for PEBB plans is Oct. 1-31. Participation is mandatory for enrollment in 2024 PEBB benefits and the HEM health assessment. Employees have several options for completing open enrollment including online at www.Pebbenroll.com, or paper forms here. Email employee.pebbbenefits@oregonstate.edu with questions, or go to OSU’s Open Enrollment website, PEBB’s Open Enrollment website and PEBB’s Open Enrollment recorded webinars.
CAPE Peer Education Program: Are you interested in making your campus a safer and healthier place ... and getting paid to do it? Join the Center for Advocacy, Prevention & Education (CAPE)'s new Peer Education Program. Peer educators will work collaboratively to develop peer-led educational programming and events centered on gender-based violence prevention and sexual health. Time commitment is four hours/week (40 hours/term) with a $600 stipend per term. Click here or visit beav.es/Tu8 to apply today. Application closes Oct. 15. Learn more at https://cape.oregonstate.edu/Prevention/peer-education-program.
Stanford game tickets: Oregon State faculty and staff tickets for the Oregon State football game on Nov. 11 game versus Stanford can be purchased for 50% off. Click here.
Register to attend the 2023 OSU Supplier Showcase & Expo: Tthe OSU Supplier Showcase and Expo takes place 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct. 25 at the CH2M Hill Alumni Center. The 2023 OSU Supplier Showcase and Expo is an opportunity for OSU faculty and staff who are in the market for goods and services or even contemplating a future purchase. Familiarize yourself with supplier offerings, make meaningful contacts, learn about new products and services from a wide array of preferred vendors and pick up some supplier swag. Visit https://osuexpo.org/attendees/ to register for OSU staff attendance.
National Work & Family Month: The Month of October was established by Alliance for Work-Life Progress as National Work & Family Month (NWFM) in 2003. It is a month of dedication to ensure that the worlds of both work and family are in balance in each person’s life. OSU’s NWFM is brought to you by the Family Resource Center & Human Resources. To check out a listing of events taking place, visit our website.
Beaver Store accepting winter course materials: The OSU Beaver Store has begun accepting Winter 2024 course materials adoptions. Faculty or designated staff can submit course material adoptions here: https://beavs.osubeaverstore.com/adoptions/. Submitting course material adoptions prior to Winter term registration assists students to budget for expenses and allows the campus non-profit store to start sourcing low-cost formats of the required materials. Questions or need assistance? Contact course.adoptions@osubeaverstore.com or james@osubeaverstore.com.
International Friendship Program at OSU: Make global friends.The International Friendship Program (IFP) invites you to participate in a rewarding cultural exchange experience. Connect with international students and scholars and make friends from around the world. Apply now: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3sKD2J3ehUQ0FiB. Contact: ois.programs@oregonstate.edu.
Comment period open: An updated draft Forest Management Plan for the Elliott State Research Forest has been released and the public comment period is now open. Since early 2019, OSU and the Oregon Department of State Lands have been working collaboratively to explore transforming the Elliott State Forest into a publicly owned research forest. Review the draft plan and provide your comments; the public comment period is open until Oct. 27.
Sustainability conference: The Call For Speaker and Session Proposals for the Washington Oregon Higher Education Sustainability Conference is open until Oct. 13. WOHESC is March 4-6 at Western Washington University. The 2024 theme is "Learning From Place: Solutions Beyond Boundaries," which focuses on using the environment to ground inquiries that span politically drawn boundaries to be inclusive of place within a bioregion.
Fiscal policy feedback: In accordance with the fiscal policy program, the Fiscal Policy Committee is soliciting your feedback on the policy for Memberships, Dues & Subscriptions. For more information and instructions on how to provide your valued feedback, please visit Notifications Page – Policy Under Review on the Fiscal Policy Program website
NEW! Washington Way: As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, intersection work will occur along SW Washington Way at SW 17th, SW 26th and SW 30th streets from Oct. 16 through Oct. 20.
Washington Way: As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, Washington Way between 17th and 26th Streets will remain closed through Tuesday, Oct. 31. In addition to the road closure, the sidewalk on the north side of Washington Way between 17th and 26th Streets will be closed. Pedestrians may use the multi-use path on the south side of Washington Way as a detour.
Traffic change on SW 26th St. to improve safety: Southwest 26th St. stretching from SW Jefferson Way north to NW Orchard Avenue has been changed from two-way vehicle traffic to one-way, northbound traffic only. The street has been updated with new signage, designated north and south bicycle lanes and other street markings designed to clarify and enhance the pedestrian and bicyclist priority zone. This change supports a more safe and comfortable campus that prioritizes pedestrians, bicyclists and transit users and minimizes conflicts between vehicles and people, especially during class change times and implements a key recommendation in OSU’s Transportation Plan and the city’s Transportation System Plan.
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! Education Program Assistant 2: OSU Division of Extension and Engagement, Family and Community Health Program invites applications for an Education Program Assistant 2 position based at the OSU Extension Service Umatilla County office in Pendleton. This is a 12-month, full-time, classified, limited-duration (approximately two years) position starting at $18.92 hourly + benefits. This EPA position is part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education (SNAP-Ed) and serves Umatilla and Morrow Counties. Posting #P04458CT. Closes Oct. 23.
"I wish that every day was Saturday and every month was October." ~ Charmaine J. Forde
Corvallis: Partly sunny today and then a chance of rain, high of 66, low of 51. Rain this weekend.
Central Oregon: Increasing clouds today, high of 66, low of 43. Partly sunny this weekend.
Newport: Chance of rain today, high of 69, low of 52. Rain this weekend.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr