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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
Still, some scientists are not convinced. “We just have to acknowledge that none of these approaches are perfect,” said Loren Davis, an archaeologist at Oregon State University. Among his concerns is that only one sediment layer was dated using optically stimulated luminescence. The method can lack precision as it requires making challenging estimates about factors such as the sample’s moistness since deposition.
“You’re slowing the flow of water down as much as possible so the water stays on the land as long as possible,” said Maud Powell, a small farms specialist with Oregon State University Extension.
Smoke from wildfires can impact grape and wine production along the U.S. west coast, featuring OSU's Cole Cerrato.
The U.S. Department of Energy has selected a team of researchers led by Oregon State University to receive up to $2.5 million to study what coastal communities think of potential offshore wind energy development and the benefits they could gain from those projects.
Oregon State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences celebrated its successes and looked to the future during the inaugural State of the College address Oct. 3.
In 1985, when Chris Mundt started as cereals pathologist at Oregon State University, Stephens, a soft white wheat with a remarkably long run, was by far the dominant variety produced in Oregon. And stripe rust was not an issue.
Rust in peace: David Grube shared this photo of an old U.S. Forest Service truck in Stehekin, Wash., taken July 2023. We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Wondering how to add more structure to think-pair-share activities in your classes for inclusive participation that better engages students? Join the Center for Teaching and Learning Sparkshop on Zoom from noon to 12:20 p.m., Oct. 13, for “Rethinking the Share Component of Think-Pair-Share.” Register for the Sparkshop.
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: 7-10 a.m. on Oct. 6, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Oct. 13 and 2-4 p.m. on Oct. 27. Questions? Contact employee.pebbbenefits@oregonstate.edu.
Teaching about disability conference: Want to learn how to incorporate disability into your social science classes? Attend this free virtual conference hosted by the Disability Advocacy and Research Network (DARN) and OSU. It will be held 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Oct. 6, and 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct. 7. Learn more and register here: https://darndisability.org/blog/2023/09/abnormal-no-more-a-darn-conference-on-incorporating-disability-into-the-teaching-of-psychology/.
Attend an info session about the Ecampus Research Fellows Program: Learn how you can receive up to $25,000 in funding for a research project related to hybrid and online education. Info sessions about the Ecampus Research Fellows Program will be held at 11 a.m., Oct. 6 via Zoom. These sessions are open to full-time instructional faculty of all ranks who want to learn more about the program, as well as those interested in applying this year. Applications will be due Nov. 1. To register for an info session or ask questions, please contact Naomi Aguiar, associate director of research.
Fall Bike Sale: Find your new ride at the Beaver Community Fair in the Memorial Union Quad. Noon to 4 p.m, Oct. 6. The Fall Bike Sale offers ready-to-ride bicycles complete with lights and helmets for an affordable price of $80-200. Four OSU units have collaborated to refurbish abandoned or dropped-off bikes and put them back into use on campus. Limit one bike per customer. Sign up to receive email updates. No RSVP is required.
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.
Anthropology Lecture Series: Hear Lori K. Sheeran, professor of anthropology at Central Washington University, discuss her new research titled, "Human Monkey Interactions: Promoting Coexistence in the Kingdom of Bhutan" at noon, Oct. 6 in Strand 111. Admission is free.
FYI Friday – PEBB Health Benefits Overview: October is Open Enrollment. Join us to receive an overview of health benefit options, eligibility and updates for Open Enrollment. Part of the Fall 2023 FYI Friday series, noon to 1 p.m., Oct. 6. via Zoom. Registration required.
What’s Cooking?: Grandma’s Hands and Black COVID Care. Chuck Smith of Black Food Sovereignty Coalition and eight grandmothers of Grandma’s Hands will discuss African American food traditions in the Pacific Northwest. Noon, Oct. 6 in PFSC Room 125. Admission is free.
Ignite Children's Environmental Health Research Colloquium: The ASPIRE Children’s Environmental Health Center invites you to join us to hear from colleagues who are passionate about children’s environmental health. The ASPIRE Center pilot project awardees will share how they are working to move research into practice. Hallie E. Ford Center 115 or livestream 1-2 p.m., Oct. 6.
College of Health Friday Research Seminar: “OSU ASP3IRE Center Ignite Colloquium: Protecting Children’s Environmental Health – Research to Action" will be presented by OSU ASP3IRE Center pilot project awardees from 1-2 p.m. Oct. 6, in HFC 115. Learn more about upcoming and past seminars on the college website.
Ecology Evolution and Conservation Biology seminar: Fletcher Halliday, assistant professor in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology at OSU, will speak on "Plant disease risk under environmental change and biodiversity loss,” 4 p.m., Oct. 6 in LINC 302 or via Zoom at beav.es/eecb. Visit fwcs.oregonstate.edu/eecb for the full speaker lineup.
College of Pharmacy Open House: Discover how OSU’s College of Pharmacy can support your academic journey towards a Pharm.D. Speak with current students and faculty, tour the campus and more. The open house will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 7 at the Pharmacy building. Click here to RSVP and reach out to us at pharmacy@oregonstate.edu.
OSU Extension’s Tree School Field Day offers an opportunity for learning in the woods: Clackamas County’s largest outdoor learning day for woodland caretakers returns to the Hopkins Demonstration Forest on Oct. 7. Tree School Field Day allows students to spend a day in the woods, visiting a variety of learning stations with local experts in forest stewardship and natural resources. Students will have five class periods of forestry-related topics to choose from. The cost is $30 per adult or $20 per youth which includes a boxed lunch and snacks during the day. For registration information, visit the website, stop by the OSU Extension office at 200 Warner Milne Rd., Oregon City, or call 503-655-8631.
Radical Student Fair: Join the Platypus Affiliated Society at OSU club for the first ever Radical Student Fair. The event will feature tables by other student clubs and a round-table discussion titled: “Being a student on the Left, today.” The event is free and open to all in the OSU community and takes place from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 at Strand Hall (Room 163), with the round-table beginning at 1:30 p.m.
UAOSU Annual Picnic: The United Academics Oregon State University (UAOSU) annual picnic will be held on from 3-6 p.m., Oct. 7 at the Lions Pavilion in Avery Park. Grilled meat and vegetarian options will be provided and we invite you to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Please RSVP at uaosu.org/picnic so we can prepare.
Away vs. Cal tailgate: Join fellow Beavers at the OSUAA Tailgate Town, a fun celebration before the OSU vs. Cal away game on Oct. 7. We’ll have tasty food, drinks and music — including performances by members of the OSU Marching Band. Festivities begin 2.5 hours prior to kickoff at the International House at UC Berkeley. Register today: bit.ly/California-vs-osu-tailgater.
Community Engagement & Leadership invites you to “Fall Into Service”: Fall Into Service provides OSU community members an opportunity to kick off the academic year engaged in our community. Students, faculty, staff and their partners and children are all invited to participate in this event. A light breakfast, snacks and hot lunch will be provided to volunteers. Check-in will be held at the SEC Plaza. Project times and locations vary; see the registration page for details. Community Engagement & Leadership will provide transportation to and from service projects. Oct. 7. For more information, 541-737-3041 or cel@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Indigenous Peoples’ Day: The College of Forestry invites you to a celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day from 9:30-10:30 a.m., Oct. 9 in the Peavy Forest Science Center atrium. Join us for coffee, traditional food, a cedar bark demonstration and to hear from Indigenous leaders at OSU as we celebrate the rich diversity of sovereign Tribal Nations and the immeasurable impact that their members and communities have on our society.
NEW! University Ombuds Office Open House: Drop by Waldo Hall 116 from 2-4 p.m., Oct. 12 to meet the new University Ombuds, Michael Steinberg, and celebrate Ombuds Day. Light refreshments will be served. Learn about how the University Ombuds Office provides independent, confidential and impartial support for the university community, helping faculty, students and staff informally navigate policies, issues, concerns and conflicts without fear of reprisal or judgement.
NEW! Flu shot clinic: OSU is hosting a flu shot clinic on the Corvallis campus Oct. 17. Participants can sign up in the Fred Meyer portal. Please note that the insurance section is required in the portal. View the registration instructions and portal access. When registering, make sure to click on the location "OSU Faculty, Staff and Student Flu Shot Clinic" only. Kaiser members are not able to receive their flu shots at the OSU clinic but can find options here: www.kp.org/flu. Questions? Please contact employee.pebbbenefits@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-2805.
Mental Health Monday: Mental Health Monday with CAPS, a free informational event for the OSU community as part of the OSU Libraries Safety Week, takes place 9-11 a.m., Oct. 9, Valley Library main floor. Safety Week events.
CEL/ASOSU Open House: Come visit Community Engagement & Leadership (CEL) and the Associated Students of Oregon State University (ASOSU) for our open house in our shared office: Student Experience Center (SEC) 250 from 3-6 p.m. Oct. 10. Learn about our events and services, enjoy some light refreshments and meet some of our student staff. Drop-in style event; no registration required.
OSU GO’s annual Global Opportunities Fair: Join the Office of Global Opportunities, college-based coordinators and program providers during this three-hour event that allows students to explore the many ways they can study, research and intern abroad through OSU. Programs range from short-term faculty-led to academic year exchange programs; over 200 programs in 50+ countries. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Oct. 11, in the SEC Plaza. For more information, visit the events calendar or academicaffairs.oregonstate.edu/osugo.
Album Club: The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan. Join University Director of Popular Music and Performing Arts Bob Santelli at 7 p.m., Oct. 12 to discuss Bob Dylan’s highly acclaimed 1963 album, "The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan." Join on Zoom or in person in Memorial Union 104.
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.
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.
Fulbright Fall Mixer: Happy hour for anyone connected to or interested in Fulbright programs. Open to all; family-friendly. Snacks and nonalcoholic drinks sponsored by the Oregon Chapter of the Fulbright Association. Learn more about Fulbright at OSU: https://global.oregonstate.edu/fulbright. 4:30-6:30 p.m., Oct. 20, Downward Dog on Monroe.
October is Oregon Archives Month: Celebrate with OSU's SCARC at the Valley Library. Free events will be happening all month long including open houses, glittery crafts and a recipe showcase. Learn more at the SCARC Blog.
OSUAA Tailgate Town: Away vs. Colorado. Join the pregame party in Boulder. While game tickets are sold out, you can snag a spot at the OSUAA Tailgate Town to get in on the game-day spirit and enjoy food, drinks, music and great company. Tailgate tickets limited – get yours now. Nov. 4, 2.5 hours before kickoff (time TBD).
NEW! AMP Open Forums: University leaders and the Administrative Modernization Program (AMP) team invite the OSU community to learn about AMP and the efforts to redesign OSU’s administrative processes and digital infrastructure, and to voice your thoughts, concerns and ideas. Your insights are crucial to shaping OSU’s digital future. The next open forum is Oct. 9, from 11 a.m. to noon. For more information, see: https://uit.oregonstate.edu/amp.
NEW! Department of Horticulture Seminar Series: Join us for the Horticulture Fall 2023 Seminar Series Mondays in ALS 4001 or via Zoom at noon Oct. 9. Alec Kowalewski will present, “Carbon Neutral: Carbon Sequestration in Turfgrass Systems.” 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.
NEW! Care.com’s Connected and Content: Mental Health Strategies for the Whole Family. Celebrate World Mental Health Day with Care and Niro Feliciano, LCSW, psychotherapist, best-selling author, national media commentator and contentment coach. From practical ways to manage stress and anxiety to tips on supporting the mental health of every member of your family, you’ll walk away with tools you can put into practice right away. 9 a.m., Oct. 10. Recording also available. Register today
NEW! Care Talks, Raising Children with Disabilities: Parenting a Child with ADD/ADHD. This webinar provides a general overview of ADD/ADHD, including testing and diagnosis. The session will also go over treatment options for ADD/ADHD as well as strategies for success.10 a.m., Oct. 10. Register today.
NEW! Safety Week: 10-11 a.m., Oct. 10 at the Valley Library Autzen Classroom will be fire extinguisher training, a free informational event for the OSU Community as part of the OSU Libraries Safety Week. Safety Week events.
NEW! 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.
NEW! Intro to AI Sessions: Learn more about basics of AI tools and implications for teaching and learning. These one-hour Zoom sessions will include demos, teaching considerations and breakout discussions. Register for Intro to AI for Ecampus Faculty, 2 p.m., Oct. 18; or Intro to AI for On-Campus Faculty, 1:30 p.m., Oct. 19, Space limited to first 150 registrants.
OSU-Cascades Science Pub: Oregon State University – Cascades’ Science Pub series continues on Oct. 10 with a discussion titled “You Are What You Click” by Dr. Brian Primack, dean of the OSU College of Health, on how continual exposure to social media can impact mental health. The Science Pub will take place from 5:30-7:15 p.m. in Edward J. Ray Hall at OSU-Cascades. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for networking and dining, with the presentation to follow at 6 p.m. Registration is required. The event is $22 per person, which includes a light, pub-style, pre-lecture dinner by OSU-Cascades’ Edge Catering. To register, visit OSUcascades.edu/event-registration. Space is limited to 100 attendees.
JET Program Info Session: OSU students can apply to live and work in Japan after graduation through the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program. Teaching experience and Japanese language ability preferred but not required. The application for 2024 closes on Nov. 17. An info session to learn more and ask questions with staff from the Japanese Consulate and JET Program alumni is offered 11:30 a.m. Oct.19 in Kidder 236. Full details are on the website, https://jetprogramusa.org/.
Core Curriculum for OSU Managers and Supervisors: The Core Curriculum for Managers and Supervisors is a training program for all Oregon State managers, supervisors and lead workers. Learners will gain a solid understanding about the principles and policies that apply to our employees; know how to navigate within the space of talent management activities; recognize when, and how, to provide equal opportunity and access to employees and be familiar with OSU resources and responsibilities. Fall 2023 program: 8:15 a.m. to noon, Nov. 14-17 via Zoom. Winter 2024 program: 8:15 a.m. to noon Feb. 26-29, via Zoom. Spring 2024 program: 8:15 a.m. to noon, May 7-10, via Zoom. Learn more and register.
OSU Health and Safety Committee: The University Health and Safety Committee would like to invite campus members interested in health and safety to attend our open meetings, held semi-annually in May and October. Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 2:30-4 p.m. Anyone can access OSU’s University Health & Safety Committee online at https://ehs.oregonstate.edu/UHSC, including past meeting minutes, information on how to contact a committee member and a web link to report safety concerns. Contact Dan Kermoyan at Dan.Kermoyan@oregonstate.edu to RSVP and request the meeting location.
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.
Ask Alumni Live Panel with LGBTQIA+ professionals: Alumni share how to navigate the landscape at work as an LGBTQIA+ professional on Oct. 25 at 5:30 p.m. The OSU Alumni Association and the School of Language, Culture, and Society bring together alumni to share their experiences from various lenses. Register, plus watch free Ask Alumni on-demand webcasts at ForOregonState.org/AskAlumni.
Remote visual interpretation service: Aira Visual Interpreting: OSU is pleased to announce that we have partnered with Aira, a company that provides 24-hour-a-day on-demand remote visual interpretation services for the blind and low-vision community. This new service is free for all OSU community members and visitors. Learn more at https://accessibility.oregonstate.edu/aira.
Corvallis 2023 Community Survey: The community is invited to share their feedback on all aspects of life in Corvallis through the biennial Corvallis Community Survey. The survey is available online through Oct. 16 at https://polco.us/Corvallis_OP2023. This survey informs many aspects of city services. The results will be compiled and shared with the City Council and public. A small number of households received a postcard last month with a survey link; if you received a postcard, please complete *that* survey instead of the one linked here.
Policy updates: Fiscal policies for University Credit Cards, Travel and 03-150-209 Recognized Student Organizations have been updated. Please see the FPP website for more information and contact the Policy Steward listed on each policy with any questions.
Office of University Human Resources Learning & Development is now accepting FYI Friday presentation proposals for Winter 2024: Does your unit have a new or existing service, process, system, policy or research you want to share with the campus community? FYI Friday is a program where campus partners are invited to present what they’re working on to a broad audience of professional faculty, academic faculty and classified staff. Presentations can be anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours in length. Learn more about the requirements and application process. Email hr.training@oregonstate.edu with questions.
Volunteer at career fair: Be a welcoming face for Oregon State when you sign up to assist with fall term career fairs on Oct. 18. This opportunity is open to students, faculty and staff. Volunteer slots include opportunities to connect personally with employers when they arrive on campus and to work side-by-side with professionals on the Career Development team. Sign up here. Contact the Career Development Center with any questions.
Human-robot interaction: The Human-Machine Teaming Laboratory in Oregon State University’s Collaborative Robotics and Intelligent Systems Institute is conducting a research experiment to study human-robot interaction for peer-based environments. Participants will be trained as first responders and complete a series of disaster response tasks with a robot teammate and will complete anonymous questionnaires. The experiment requires participants to complete two separate two-hour sessions. Participants who complete the entire evaluation will receive $60. Contact Josh Bhagat Smith at HMTLabOSU+PHRT@gmail.com to schedule your experiment time.
Affordable Learning Grant: OSU's Open Educational Resources Unit is accepting proposals for the Affordable Learning Grant until Oct 23. The grant provides funding to adopt, adapt or author an open educational resource, such as a textbook. An open textbook is one that is published under an open copyright license and is made freely available online for students, faculty and the public. All funding is a department-to-department transfer. Talk to your department head about how this applies to the grant. Questions? Contact OERU Director Stefanie Buck.
Monthly Emergency Preparedness Topic: Earthquake. Experts predict that the Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake will occur within our lifetime. The projected magnitude is 9.0, with shaking lasting for five to seven minutes. The Oregon coast will also experience a tsunami (30-40 foot wave) that follows the earthquake. Fires and floods cause evacuations most frequently across the U.S. and almost every year, people along coastlines evacuate as hurricanes approach. English and Spanish versions of this bulletin can be found here: https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-management/preparedness-topics/earthquake.
Interested in Birds? Join the OSU Bird Nerds Club to learn more about birds and birding. We host weekly campus bird walks and have lots of events planned for fall term, like our owling trip where we look for owls. Join our discord at https://discord.gg/wcE5GuXJfS to stay updated on club events.
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.
International Education Week is Nov 13-17: Each year in the third week of November, Oregon State University celebrates International Education Week. If your unit has existing events planned fall term which connect to the theme of international exchange and global engagement, or if you would like to plan an event during this week for your unit to celebrate OSU’s global achievements, impacts and community, please provide details via this webform by Oct. 6 for inclusion in centralized marketing materials. For questions, contact Global.Engagement@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Oak Creek: As part of the Oak Creek Building Renovation project, the Oak Creek Building North parking lot (#3364) will be closed 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 11. View map.
NEW! Stadium Ave: As part of the LaSells Stewart Center Mechanical & Roof Renewal Project, a section of SW Stadium Avenue located directly behind The LaSells Stewart Center and just south of Bloss Hall will be closed to allow for crane activity from 7 a.m. to noon, Oct. 9. The entrance to SW Stadium Ave. from SW Western Boulevard will be closed. Both the east and west sidewalks on Stadium Ave. directly behind The LaSells Stewart Center will be closed. A vehicle detour will be available from Western Blvd. along the east and north side of the LaSells Stewart Center East parking lot. View map.
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.
Student Legacy Park: As part of the Student Legacy Park Resurfacing project, the SLP fields and tennis courts will be reopening beginning Sept. 26. While the fields and tennis courts will be available for use, other areas within the park will remain closed through Oct. 6. The parking areas and sidewalk on SW Washington Way will remain closed through Oct. 6 along with the basketball courts. While the entry points to the park along Washington Way will remain closed, access to the park will be available from SW 26th St., SW Intramural Lane and SW 30th St. ADA parking spaces will be available on 26th St. in front of Dixon Recreation Center and on Intramural Lane.
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.
"In the entire circle of the year there are no days so delightful as those of a fine October, when the trees are bare to the mild heavens, and the red leaves bestrew the road, and you can feel the breath of winter, morning and evening — no days so calm, so tenderly solemn, and with such a reverent meekness in the air." ~ Alexander Smith
Corvallis: Becoming sunny today, high of 84, low of 54. Sunny and warm this weekend.
Central Oregon: Sunny today, high of 77, low of 47. Sunny this weekend.
Newport: Sunny today, high of 73, low of 54. Sunny Saturday, drizzle Sunday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr
