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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 is providing random COVID-19 TRACE OSU testing by invitation for students, faculty and staff Monday-Thursday weekly on the Corvallis campus and Monday-Thursday every other week on the OSU-Cascades campuses and at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport. Free parking will be provided to those working remotely to come to the Corvallis campus for testing. Testing will continue throughout fall term. Here is a link to enroll. For additional information: https://trace.oregonstate.edu/osu
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Looking for resources and tools to support your students for the second half of Fall term? Check out the Academic Success Center’s Fall 2020 Toolbox including self-paced Canvas modules on academic success topics and interactive virtual workshops covering topics such as time management, learning under stress, the writing process, test prep and the science of learning.
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.
The Oregon State University TRACE team is headed to Eugene to conduct door-to-door COVID-19 testing with the help of the University of Oregon. (See also KMTR, Mirage News, Register-Guard.)
Katie Bolzendahl, the director of the School of Public Policy at Oregon State University, said higher turnout means this election will feature more input from previously under-represented groups. “So as that turnout goes up, it’s going to be interesting to see what happens with the election results,” she said.
“It is imperative that we disentangle the narratives among [these] different groups,” says Susanna Park, a PhD candidate in global health at Oregon State University and a researcher at the AAPI Covid-19 Project, a collective study that examines how the pandemic is shaping the lives of Asians, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders. “We are incredibly diverse, and our economic struggles are far from the monolithic narrative that we are all ‘well off.’”
The cabin, along the North Fork of the John Day River between Anthony Lakes and Granite, was built in 1934 by George Wilcox Peavy, then dean of the School of Forestry at Oregon State University. A Forest Service employee, Larry Bilyeu, restored the cabin in the early 1990s.
The Oregon Health Authority is partnering with Oregon State University in testing sewage from more than two dozen municipal waste systems in the state. The virus was found in most of the participating cities, although the agency says a negative test doesn’t prove the virus isn’t present.
Today's workspace: “One of the best things my family did during COVID stay-at-home times was to adopt a puppy – the perfect time for it as we’re all home to take care of him,” says Nancy Steinberg, science communicator with CEOAS communications. “He is a mutt adopted from the Lincoln County Animal Shelter. We named him Timber, both because of the connection to trees and because we are big soccer fans! He has been a spark of joy amid all the COVID stress and makes staying home fun for all of us.” Now it's time to show us what you're doing to help cope with daily life and work in 2020. Take a photo and send it to osutoday@oregonstate.edu. Follow OSU Today on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/osutoday1/ and catch up on any photos you might have missed so far.
COVID-19 Case Study in Change Management: To Wear or Not Wear Masks — The scientific community advocates and has provided significant data for why people should wear masks. Wearing masks seems to be a reasonable thing to do to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Yet, people still refuse and make choices to not wear masks. The top 10 reasons for why people won't wear masks will be shared. The basic premise for why people change their behavior (or don't) will be shared. An active dialogue will ensue from a leadership perspective: What would you do as a leader through change management practices to get people who are not wearing masks to begin wearing them? Part of the Fall 2020 FYI Friday series, Oct. 30, 9-10 a.m. via Zoom. Registration required.
Anthropology Lecture Series: "Examining community participation in Ecuador's COVID-19 health policy" with Daniel López-Cevallos from the OSU School of Language, Culture and Society. Free and open to all. Friday, Oct. 30 at noon. To join the virtual Zoom session, use meeting ID 918 8649 8232 with password 8c574f.
Music a la Carte (remote): The OSU String Quintet, directed by Marlan Carlson, will give a remote recital from the MU Lounge on Friday, Oct. 30 at noon. View the webcast at: http://mu.oregonstate.edu/live.
NEW! Move Beyond “Veteran Friendly” Rhetoric: "Implement Systemic Initiatives to Embrace Military Culture and Foster A Supportive Community for Veterans and Military-affiliated Students," Nov. 9, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. An interactive webinar where expert presenters share the support strategies and initiatives — such as the successful Green Zone — they have implemented on their campus. These programs have moved them beyond talking the talk to walking the talk. They are meeting and exceeding the unique academic, social and career goals of their veterans and military-affiliated students — and so can you. To register: https://paperclipcomm.adobeconnect.com/veteran11920. For instructions on how to log in and receive materials, contact William Elfering at William.Elfering@oregonstate.edu.
Faculty Conversations with President King Alexander: President King Alexander and the Faculty Senate Executive Committee will continue the long-standing tradition of sponsoring small group faculty conversations (academic, research and professional faculty). Each conversation will be facilitated by a Faculty Senate Executive Committee member and will consist of up to 12 faculty. These conversations, via Zoom, provide an opportunity for President Alexander to receive candid feedback from faculty and an occasion for idea and information exchange; faculty are encouraged to speak freely. If you wish to participate, please complete the registration form to register for these sessions: Nov. 3, 10-11:30 a.m., or Nov. 10 from 1-2:30 p.m. Session requests will be honored on a first come, first serve basis.
Winning in Life After College: Tap into a network of resources for every stage of education or career. Students and alumni can register for virtual events curated by the OSU Alumni Association in partnership with the Career Development Center. Participants will learn best practices for LinkedIn Thursday, Nov. 5; hear from the “OSU Now and Forever” alumni panel Thursday, Nov. 19; and join in the all-Regional Connections event Thursday, Dec. 3. osualum.com/winning
Life and career strategies virtual event: A panel of alumni and students reveals how to reach a network of 200,000+ alumni for support and advice in all stages of life at “OSU Now and Forever,” Thursday, Nov. 19, from noon to 1 p.m. Students and alumni can register for free. This event is part of Winning in Life After College, presented by the OSU Alumni Association in partnership with the Career Development Center. osualum.com/winning
NEW! Department of Integrative Biology Seminar: Nicola Smith, Simon Fraser University, will present a seminar, “Conceptual and Applied Approaches to Marine Invasions: Indo-Pacific Lionfish as a Model System” on Monday, Nov. 2, 4 p.m., via Zoom: https://beav.es/Fall2020Smnrs passcode 680814. The seminar is free and open to the public. For more information and to view the entire Integrative Biology Department Fall Seminar Series lineup, please go to http://ib.oregonstate.edu/smnrs. Accommodations for disabilities may be made by contacting 541-737-3705 or bowlinst@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! CTL Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks: UDL: Providing Multiple Means of Representation: Daniel Powers, Instruction Designer, PACE, & Raul Burriel, Information Technology Consultant, AT. “How can existing OSU technologies add production value to lecture recordings, presentations, and class content? Learn how embedded audio and video, and graphic design elements increase engagement, and thereby content retention.” Live session: Nov. 3, 10-11:50 a.m. https://oregonstate.zoom.us/my/ctl.t4 Password: CTL. Recordings of each session will be available the following Friday (beav.es/CTLT4) Handouts, materials and resources: beav.es/BOXT4
NEW! People and Nature Lunch Series: Tuesday, Nov. 3, from noon to 12:50 p.m. Linus Stoltz (Marine Resource Management) presents “Fishing for Hypoxia.” The lecture is free and open to all. To join the meeting, register at https://peopleandnatureosu.weebly.com/fall-2020.html. Sponsored by the Department of Fisheries & Wildlife’s Human Dimensions Lab.
NEW! Beavers SAVE Lives: Learn how to reach out and help a friend. Suicide is one of the most preventable causes of death. This workshop will provide the skills you need to effectively help or intervene with a friend or family member who is considering suicide. Live via Zoom Nov. 3 session, register at https://beav.es/oMn. For additional information or ability-related accommodation requests, contact tess.websterhenry@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Water Resources Policy & Management Virtual Seminar Series: “ecoWEIR Tech: A nature-based approach for integrated water management” with Jennifer Cherrier from the Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, Brooklyn College-CUNY. Presented by the Water Resources Graduate Program. Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 4-5 p.m. Free and open to all. To join, use Zoom meeting ID 919 2424 3079 (or CLICK HERE) with password ‘WRSeminar’.
School of Psychological Sciences Virtual Colloquia: Adapting the Implicit Association Test to identify novel risk factors for marijuana misuse: Jason Ramirez is a research assistant professor in the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington and a faculty member of the Center for the Study of Health and Risk Behaviors (CSHRB). He received his Ph.D. in experimental psychology from Brown University in 2014. Ramirez is currently principal investigator of several NIH-funded research projects examining cognitive and psychosocial etiological factors underlying substance misuse among adolescents and young adults. The ultimate aims of his research are to identify malleable targets for novel prevention and intervention strategies to reduce substance misuse including alcohol, marijuana, and opioid misuse. Monday, Nov. 2, 4 p.m. https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/98860767327 - (password: 183156)
Department of Horticulture Seminar Series: Join the Fall 2020 Seminar Series Mondays at noon via Zoom. Nov. 2, at noon, Erica Miller, Stoller Wine Group, will present, “Taking Care of Business – Transitioning into your Career.” The event is free and open to the public. Please register for the Zoom meeting in advance: https://beav.es/oQL. Once you register, a password will be emailed to you in advance of the meeting.
Crop and Soil Science Seminar: The Department of Crop and Soil Science Fall Seminar Series continues Monday, Nov. 2, at 4 p.m, with a presentation titled “Organic Multi-use Naked Barley: Breeding for the Future” by Brigid Meints. Meints is currently a research associate with the Department of Crop and Soil Science and her talk is part of the application process for assistant professor senior research. Her research focuses primarily on breeding multi-use naked barley for organic systems. Zoom link: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/93366296736?pwd=Q3VMU3ZUNXFjeENvQkNDUzVubWx5dz09
Lessons in Leadership with Monica Olvera: Students are encouraged to join Community Engagement & Leadership (CEL) for this interactive conversation with Monica Olvera from the College of Public Health & Human Sciences on the intersection of health and wellbeing, and leadership. Monday, Nov. 2, 4-5:30 p.m. on Zoom. Register for more details. Questions? Contact cel@oregonstate.edu.
Retirement Readiness for PERS Tier 1 & Tier 2 Members Webinar: Monday, Nov. 2, from 5-8:45 p.m. PERS online webinar geared toward faculty and staff who are PERS Tier 1 and Tier 2 members retiring within three years. Topics covered: Individual Account Program, retirement eligibility, calculating the retirement benefit, review of benefit estimate, retirement option choices, variable account after retirement, work after retirement limitations, health insurance, cost-of-living adjustments, taxes and review of retirement application forms. To register, visit the PERS website here. Questions? Contact Retirement@oregonstate.edu.
DFA Risk Appetite and Risk Assessment Tools: Train the Trainer: Insurance and Risk Management Services will facilitate a workshop for unit leaders and supervisors to provide exposure to the DFA Risk Appetite Statements and Risk Assessment Tools. Attendees will gain hands-on practice and develop the skills necessary to assist other employees in understanding and incorporating the DFA Risk Appetite Statements and Risk Assessment Tools into their work. Zoom session on Nov. 4, 8:30-10 a.m. Registration required.
LinkedIn Best Practices webcast: Learn how to harness a powerful (and free) online tool to launch your career in “LinkedIn Best Practices – Part II,” Thursday, Nov. 5, from noon to 1 p.m. Alumni presenters Lori Rush, ’78, and Nick Polini, ’15, teach you everything you need to know about using LinkedIn. Students and alumni can register for free. This event is part of Winning in Life After College, presented by the OSU Alumni Association in partnership with the Career Development Center. A recording of the LinkedIn Part I webcast is available to watch online. osualum.com/winning
Provost’s Lecture Series: Henry Louis Gates, Jr. rescheduled: Henry Louis Gates, Jr.’s lecture titled “The Collapse of Reconstruction and The Roots of White Supremacy” will be held on Nov. 9, 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. The Provost’s Lecture Series is a partnership of the Office of the Provost and the OSU Foundation to bring renowned thinkers and leaders to OSU to engage the University and community on topics of significance. A second Provost’s Lecture featuring Mae C. Jemison will be held on Feb. 4, 2021. Visit this page to register to attend.
Free Webinars: Professional Development with a Focus in Marketing, Diversity & Inclusion, and Business: Join Continuing and Professional Education and the College of Business for a series of free webinars to help navigate your professional life. Starting in November, join industry experts for free, one-hour webinars that cover topics including remote working, cross-channel marketing, remote leadership, and many others. Call 541-737-1500 for more information: https://business.oregonstate.edu/programs/continuing-and-professional-education/free-webinars
Social Justice Education Initiative workshops are happening now, including new Tier Two workshops: 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. See the schedule and register for Zoom workshops here. Interested in this work for your unit? Contact SJEI director Jane Waite for further information: jane.waite@oregonstate.edu
Search Advocate Workshops: More OSU Search Advocate workshops are now available by Zoom. Search advocates are outside process advisors who participate on employee search committees; their goal is to encourage culture and practices that favor equity, validity and diversity. Search advocacy offers faculty and staff an opportunity to work with colleagues in other parts of the university, build new skills and perspectives, and contribute to the university’s progress towards inclusive excellence. The initial workshop series is a sequence of four 4-hour Zoom workshops. Those who complete the series may choose to have their names added to the Search Advocate Directory and will be eligible to serve as advocates until September 2021. Three-hour continuing education workshops for current advocates are also available. To register, go to the Professional Development website. Questions? Contact Anne Gillies at anne.gillies@oregonstate.edu or 541-760-6160.
NEW! Computational Biology Camp (virtual/online) for those entering grades 7-9: Come to the “dry lab” and see how scientists use computers to learn about biology. After all, not all scientific research is done in experimental laboratories. DNA molecules are too small to study with a microscope, but we can see them in detail with the help of computers. In this camp, you’ll get to contribute to the world’s scientific knowledge by playing fun computer games to solve structural puzzles about real RNA and protein molecules. After learning some Python programming by writing text-based games, you’ll have the skills to become “molecular architects” and build proteins by using their genetic codes. You’ll also learn many other ways that computers help scientists solve the world’s mysteries. No prior programming knowledge required. Nov. 14, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and Nov. 15, 12:30-3:30 p.m. $130. Needs-based scholarship available. To register, go to: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/stemacademy
NEW! Walk With Ease Exercise Program Offered through OSU Extension: (Eugene, Oregon) – Lane County residents are invited to join Oregon State University Extension Service for Walk With Ease, a free 6-week fitness program. This program is proven to reduce pain, build confidence in being active and improve overall health. Participants will attend a weekly Zoom meeting, receive a free Walk with Ease guidebook and learn how to be more physically active. This class requires the use of either a smartphone or a computer with internet connection. Mondays at 10 a.m., Nov. 9-Dec. 14. Registration: https://beav.es/obu Thursdays at 2 p.m., Nov. 12-Dec. 17. Registration: https://beav.es/oLP
UPDATED! Learn More About Cybersecurity from OIS: While Cybersecurity Awareness month may be coming to an end, you can (and should) continue to learn about and practice online security year-round. The Office of Information Security (OIS) site just got a huge facelift. Now, you can find tips to protect yourself against phishing email and cyber scams, and learn how to take control of your online presence. Check it out here: https://is.oregonstate.edu/infosec/information-security. If you can’t find what you’re looking for there, feel free to reach out with the Contact Us form.
ADA30 Celebratory Symposium: The OSU Americans with Disabilities Act 30th (ADA30) Anniversary Committee is presently accepting proposals for the ADA30 Celebratory Symposium to be held remotely in May 2021. Campus and community members are encouraged to submit proposals for workshops, posters, artist talks, and other session types on a wide array of disability-related topics by Dec. 1. For more information about ADA30 and the Symposium, including proposal submission details, please visit blogs.oregonstate.edu/ada30.
DAM Good Growth: Explore self-care and personal growth through CAPS's mental health engagement series centered around practices from the field of positive psychology. Each week will feature an online self-paced challenge, fun activities, community Zoom session and other surprises. Contact tess.websterhenry@oregonstate.edu to coordinate extra credit for student attendance. Faculty and staff are welcome too, but not eligible for any incentives or prizes. Register at: beav.es/oxo
Mindfulness-based Nature Journaling Series: Join us on Monday afternoons in November to enjoy a “conversation with nature” by slowing down to focus on drawing from observation and recording your experience in a nature journal. These sessions will help participants build a toolbox of ways in which they can continue reflecting nature and expressing themselves in their own personal journals once class ends. All levels are welcome, as new tips and techniques will be introduced each week. $20. Register online.
Press award: The OSU Press book Field Guide to the Grasses of Oregon and Washington by Cindy Talbott Roché, Richard Brainerd, Barbara Wilson, Nick Otting and Robert Korfhage has been named the winner of the 2020 Annual Literature Award from the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries. Author Cindy Roché discussed the book recently on KTVZ.
Nominations open: Help build our next Launch Academy cohort: Nominate engaged, curious, problem-solving undergraduate and graduate students of all majors who have ideas for services, products, community change, or any other business idea. Find out who we’re looking for here. Launch Academy students are eligible to win up to $2,500 in business development funding each term and have access to mentorship, networking, and other resources. Ecampus and hybrid sections are available. Tuition scholarships are available. Nominate students here and contact michelle.marie@oregonstate.edu with questions. Launch Academy is a program of the InnovationX Center of Excellence for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
New Document Search In BennyBuy: Beginning Nov. 9, the Document Search tool will be changing in BennyBuy as the result of a software update. Please see our updated tip sheet titled “New Document Search” in our Tip Sheet Library for guidance on using the New Document Search.
The Writing Center is now open Sundays: All Writing Center services are being offered remotely in fall term and with expanded availability on Sundays. Students can visit the Writing Center website to schedule a 50-minute writing and research appointment, schedule a 25-minute grammar appointment, or submit writing for written feedback. Not sure what service to use or recommend? Live chat with us on the website.
Faculty Senate Elections – Faculty with Split Appointments: According to the Faculty Senate Bylaws, non-tenured faculty who have split appointments between two apportionment units may choose with which unit they wish to be apportioned for Faculty Senate purposes. FTE will not be split between apportionment units. This choice will determine Faculty Senate representation. Faculty not indicating where they wish to be apportioned will be placed in an apportionment unit at the discretion of the Faculty Senate Office. No later than noon on Nov. 5, please complete and submit the survey at https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dguYOBrlWxcWLyJ to indicate with which apportionment unit you wish to be affiliated. Tenured faculty will be apportioned in their tenure unit, with the exception of the following apportionment units: off-campus Extension, OSU-Cascades and Hatfield Marine Science Center.
Declining Senator Election: All currently employed academic, research and professional faculty, regardless of FTE, are eligible to be elected to a Senator position and represent faculty in their respective Faculty Senate apportionment unit. However, Executive Levels 1, 2 and 3 (dean or above) are excluded from being elected, as are Senators who are completing two consecutive three-year terms or faculty on LWOP. If you wish to decline to have your name placed on the Senator Nomination Ballot, no later than noon on Nov. 5 please complete and submit the survey at https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dg8KUpNGnGu8X7T. Faculty must decline each year.
Phi Beta Kappa: On behalf of our OSU chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, please join us in celebrating the newly elected Oregon State University Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) officers, Drew Gerkey (president); Paul Thompson (vice president); and Sandi Hunt (historian). PBK wishes to send our sincere appreciation to outgoing PBK president Professor Christopher M. Nichols for his steadfast leadership and dedicated service and outgoing PBK vice president Professor Alison Johnston for her unwavering commitment toward our PBK chapter. Learn more about Phi Beta Kappa here or contact us at pbk@oregonstate.edu
October is National Retirement Security Month: Did you know OSU offers Voluntary Retirement Savings Plans for eligible employees? Check out the Voluntary Retirement Savings Plans OSU offers and the eligibility requirements at https://beav.es/oPf.
Travel Security: Taking a trip out of the country? Remember, whether it’s for official OSU business or personal reasons, all OSU faculty, staff and graduate students who plan to access OSU data (like web email on your work or personal device) must register their trip in the International Travel Registry. If your destination of travel is considered “high-risk” in terms of cybersecurity, a member of the Office of Information Security will reach out to discuss how to keep your data secure. Make sure you register your trip as early as possible to get the information you need to stay safe! Consultations are also available for domestic travel. Contact the Office of Information Security to set-up an international or domestic travel consultation. Please note, all OSU-sponsored travel is still governed by COVID-19 restrictions.
OSU Foundation’s OSU Loyal Philanthropic Partner Award: To celebrate and honor OSU faculty and staff who support and promote philanthropy across OSU, we are launching the OSU Foundation’s OSU Loyal Philanthropic Partner Award. The OSU Loyal Committee will evaluate nominees for final award selection and recognition at the OSU Loyal Celebration in late fall. Do you know someone who deserves this award? Nominate them today! The nomination deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 28. Learn more by visiting the OSU Loyal page or contact Hannah Snively at the OSU Foundation.
The Nature of Isolation: In today's video, painter Leslie Green shares "The Eros of Home," "The Common Root," and "Immunity," three pieces of visual art created during the pandemic. The Nature of Isolation presented by the Spring Creek Project is a month-long series that features writing, art and music from contributors throughout the U.S. and around the world. Watch today's video. OSU's Spring Creek Project is housed in the College of Liberal Arts.
Major change to Orchard Avenue: NW Orchard Avenue closed between NW 30th and NW 27th Streets starting Monday, Oct. 26. As part of the Cordley Hall renovation and the construction of the North District Utility Plant, NW Orchard Avenue between NW 30th and NW 27th Streets will be closed starting Monday, Oct. 26, through Friday, Nov. 20. Please view the online map for detailed closure area information. Once it reopens, NW Orchard Avenue will be a one-way street, eastbound only, for the duration of the Cordley Hall renovation. For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Jason Lundy at 541-270-0193.
“The big moments are going to come. You can't help that. It's what you do afterward that counts. That's when you find out who you are." ~ Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Corvallis: Rain likely and patchy fog, high of 59, low of 39. Sunny on the weekend.
Central Oregon: Mostly sunny today, high of 61, low of 32. Sunny this weekend.
Newport: Rain likely, high of 56, low of 41. Sunny this weekend.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
