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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
Oregon State University officials met with the House Higher Education Committee Thursday afternoon to discuss the economic impacts of the Pac-12 Conference realignment. (see also KATU)
It's one of only three districts in Oregon that have joined in the program so far, involving The Environmental Center in Bend and OSU's Extension Service.
When you look at a painting in a gallery or museum, you can’t always tell how much of what’s portrayed is accurate or how much artistic license has been taken. But a new study from Oregon State University shows that some 19th-century landscape paintings are accurate enough to aid scientists who are researching historical forest systems.
Recent high school graduates joined returning college-goers in Wednesday's first day of fall classes at OSU-Cascades Campus.
That is why last week, Luzzi enlisted Regan Gurung, a psychologist and co-author of “Study Like A Champ: The Psychology-Based Guide To Grade ‘A’ Study Habits,” to speak to her classes.
Oregon State University–Cascades will host its Discovery Day, a campus-wide festival including talks, demonstrations and hands-on activities that showcase OSU’s growing Central Oregon campus, on Saturday, Oct. 7.
Sky High: Ashley Brown with the OSU Travel & Expense Office recently went on a private plane ride over Corvallis and was able to capture the OSU campus from the air. We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Want students to have a great experience with office hours? When you invite students to office hours, consider sharing strategies from the Academic Success Center’s Experience Office Hours packet. Emphasize the value you see in office hours and the ways you plan to support students this term.
Anthropology lecture series: Shane Macfarlan, associate professor of anthropology at the University of Utah, will discuss how ecological constraints in the Baja California peninsula have impacted human population dynamics and culture processes over the last several hundred years. Macfarlan will speak from noon to 12:50 p.m. on Sept. 29 in Strand Hall 111.
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.
Eyes to the skies: Heading to the game on Friday? Watch the skies after the national anthem, as the “Garudas” of Electronic Attack Squadron 134 (VAQ-134) from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, perform a flyby of two Navy EA-18G Growler Jets over the stadium. The jets will be approaching from the Southeast at 1,000 feet and 300 knots in support of Willamette Valley Navy Week. The pilots and electronic warfare officers will land in Eugene and should return to Reser Stadium by halftime to watch the rest of the game. A big thanks in advance to LCDR Alexander “Groot” Smart, Capt. Dawson “Banana” Saia (USAF), LT Thomas “Purdy” Craig, and LT Seth “Salt-E” Murphy-Sweet for volunteering to make this possible.
OSUAA Tailgate Town | Home vs. Utah: Ready to get your game face on? Enjoy food, fun and friends while you tailgate at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center. Come by and enjoy photo booths, student-made ice cream and indoor yard games like cornhole, giant Jenga and lawn checkers. 3 p.m., Sept. 29. Free admission. Learn more.
Reduced in-person HR hours Friday: University Human Resources (UHR) will be open for reduced hours for in-person assistance on Friday, Sept. 29. This is due to significant parking lot closures related to the Friday evening football game. In-person assistance will be available from 8 a.m. to noon at UHR offices in Kerr and University Plaza. UHR employees will be available for remote consultation and assistance from 1-5 p.m. that day but our on-campus offices will be closed during the afternoon.
NEW! Yoga Nidra: Drawn from Vedic and Tantric practices, yoga nidra “yogic sleep” is a guided meditation experience which offers deep relaxation and often yields insight and a sense of connection. Guided by Tiffany Bailey at 8:30 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 1 at Marigold (OSU Center for Contemplative Practice): 648 SW Second St. in Corvallis. By donation/open to all. Please pre-register: https://beav.es/TrS.
NEW! Marigold grand opening: The OSU Center for Contemplative Practice will celebrate its grand opening on Oct. 4-5, with free/by donation yoga, meditation and contemplative classes all day, open houses with activities and treats, and a dance party. View the full schedule of events and pre-register for a class here: https://beav.es/TVw.
NEW! 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.
NEW! 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.
Welcome Center grand opening: Visit the new Welcome Center in the southwest corner of Reser Stadium for our grand opening from 2-5 p.m., Oct. 2. Drop by to enjoy light refreshments and to see Linus Pauling’s two Nobel Prize medals, the mammoth bones from Reser’s 2016 construction, and learn how a prospective student’s journey to OSU begins with a campus visit.
The Little Gallery Presents Arvind Garg and Jackie Mintz: The College of Liberal Arts, School of Language, Culture, and Society, and The Little Gallery present Arvind Garg and Jackie Mintz, two photographers in dialogue with world traveler Ibn Battúta. The exhibit runs Oct. 2 until Dec. 8, located in Kidder Hall 210, and is free.
PEBB’s Virtual Benefits Fair: Register to visit vendor specific rooms and booths to learn about PEBB’s benefit plans for 2024 Oct. 1-31. Both on-demand and live content will be available. To learn more, register here.
NEW! Department of Integrative Biology Seminar: Jamie Cornelius, assistant professor, OSU Department of Integrative Biology will present a seminar, "Survival in an unpredictable world: How birds flexibly respond to environmental stressors," 4 p.m., Oct. 2, CRB 2196. The seminar is free and open to the public. For more information and to view the series lineup, go to https://ib.oregonstate.edu/integrative-biology-news-events/seminars.
NEW! Ecampus Research Fellows Program info session: 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 1 p.m., Oct. 3 and 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 or ask questions, contact Naomi Aguiar, associate director of research.
NEW! 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. Friday, Oct. 13, Learning Innovation Center. This free public lecture will prepare you for the extraordinary astronomy event the following day. Register today.
NEW! Pacific madrone tree workshop coming to Roseburg this fall: Participants will learn about the west’s pacific madrone, the largest flowering tree of the family Ericaceae. “All About Arbutus: A workshop covering pacific madrone from A to Z" is for anyone interested in learning more about this fascinating tree. The class will spend the morning at the OSU Extension office (1134 SE Douglas Ave., Roseburg, OR) and the afternoon looking at madrone trees in the field. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 25. The cost for this class is $10 per person with the option to order a boxed lunch for an additional $15 (upon registering). Registration is required by Oct. 18. For more information and to register online, visit https://beav.es/T7T or call (541) 672-4461.
Paid family and medical leave: The Standard is administering OSU’s equivalent plan for Oregon Paid Family and Medical Leave (OPFML). An information sessions are scheduled for employees to learn more about this leave option in October. There will be Zoom and live options (MU 109) at 11:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., Oct. 3. Additional Information about applying for OPFML leave through The Standard is located here. Please contact fmla@oregonstate.edu for questions related to OSU processes.
The Hacking Age, a cybersecurity lecture by David Kennedy. In this talk, Kennedy will discuss the who and the how of today’s hackers while also providing ways to defend yourself and your data. In-person attendees can come to LINC 100 at 7 p.m., Oct. 3 (registration not required). To attend virtually, register for the access link. Questions? Contact events@oregonstate.edu.
Career workshop: Ready to find your next job or internship, but not sure where to start? Looking for a workshop to help you build a government resume, land a summer internship or use AI tools to boost your resume? Come learn, network and explore possibilities for your future career at one of the Fall 2023 Getting A Dam Job career workshops. In-person and virtual options are available for all students. Sign up for the workshops you’re most interested in here: https://career.oregonstate.edu/careered/getting-dam-job.
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/.
Center for Family Enterprise's October Family Business 360 event: Join us virtually from 8:30-9:30 a.m., Oct. 11 for our Business Success Insights featuring OSU alum Steve Smith, visionary leader, accomplished entrepreneur, and second-generation CEO of Tec Laboratories. Gain invaluable insights as he reflects on more than 40 years of remarkable growth. Smith will unravel the secrets behind Tec Laboratories' success story and share the formula that propelled them to the forefront of their industry. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a seasoned expert in business leadership and strategy. Register for this complimentary event here.
Virtual Accelerate program: It’s time to accelerate your startup, technology and/or business idea. The OSU Advantage Accelerator is offering a virtual Accelerate program starting this October. In just nine weeks, streamline your value proposition, get to market faster and validate your product-market fit. The Accelerate program is open to OSU researchers, students, staff and the Corvallis community who intend to start or grow an entrepreneurial venture, and can qualify teams to receive NSF i-Corps funds. The fun starts Oct. 10. Learn more and apply here: https://advantage.oregonstate.edu/advantage-accelerator/programs/accelerate.
Ask Alumni Live Panel with BIPOC professionals: Alumni professionals share how to navigate your identity and career at 5:30 p.m., Oct. 24. The OSU Alumni Association and School of Language, Culture, and Society bring a diverse panel of alumni together to share stories about their experiences in the workplace. Register, plus watch free Ask Alumni on-demand webcasts at ForOregonState.org/AskAlumni.
NEW! 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.
NEW! National Transfer Student Week, Oct. 16-20. Every third week of October, OSU participates in National Transfer Student Week, celebrating and honoring our transfer students. If your department has plans to participate, please share with us your event, workshop or activity details here. For inclusion in marketing and website promotion, please submit your event no later than Friday, Oct. 7. NTSW events and activities can be found on beav.es/NTSW. For questions, please reach out to Erin.Bird@oregonstate.edu.
OSU Fall Construction update: The rate of new project starts is slowing down after a very busy summer, but many construction sites around campus will continue to be active through the 2023-2024 school year. Get a complete update on fall construction work and stay informed by subscribing to Campus Notifications for information on closures, detours, power outages and more.
$15K of funding available: The OSU Advantage Accelerator is currently seeking applications that describe technology-based projects in any discipline 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. Each project may be awarded up to $15,000 and should span nine months or less, beginning in October 2023. Proposals are due by 5 p.m., Sept. 29. Learn more and apply: https://advantage.oregonstate.edu/advantage-accelerator/funding-opportunities/aid-fund.
Metabolic Research Study: We are examining how insulin release is triggered by tasting carbohydrates. Participants must be healthy, non-smokers and non-diabetic, aged 18-45. The study will involve having blood drawn before and after tasting carbohydrate samples. Email taste.study@oregonstate.edu for more information. Study name: Oral Glucose Sensing; PI: Juyun Lim.
Friday home game: At 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, Oregon State will host the University of Utah in a nationally televised football game. This may bring traffic congestion and parking challenges. OSU students and employees can help lessen the congestion by altering travel to and from the Corvallis campus that day, saving time, minimizing hassle and improving university and fan experience. For a list of options see: https://today.oregonstate.edu/story/friday-home-game-will-impact-corvallis-campus.
Decorate a tree for CoF event: Colleges, campus units and local businesses are invited to decorate a tree to be auctioned off at this year's CoF Holiday Art & Craft Fair: Bobbin’ Through the Woods event. Trees will be provided; your unit would just be in charge of providing decoration and sprucing up the tree. Proceeds will benefit Rootstock and we will give 10% of our earnings from the tree auction to the Basic Needs Center. If you are interested in participating, please complete our online survey by Oct. 20. For more information: Rootstock@oregonstate.edu.
Instructors: Request Fall Course Reserves Now. Help make sure students can find their textbooks at the library. Submit a new request to OSU Libraries & Press each term. OSULP will prioritize electronic resources. We will accept personal and department copies of material, as well as purchase a new copy on request. More info at beav.es/course-reserves.
NEW! 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.
Parking spaces removed: As part of the Goss Baseball Hitting Building project, 38 parking spaces on the south side of the Coleman Field East parking lot (#3261) will be permanently removed to allow for construction of the new building, effective Monday, Oct. 2.
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.
Parking Space Closures in the Richardson & Dryden Parking Lots: As part of the 2023 Parking Maintenance project, multiple parking spaces in the Richardson and Dryden parking lots will be closed from Sept. 26-29 to allow for landscaping work. The parking lots will remain open during this project. Other possible impacts include noise, dust and mud near the worksite. For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Derek Bennett at (541) 609-6111.
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.
“Letting there be room for not knowing is the most important thing of all. When there's a big disappointment, we don't know if that's the end of the story. It may just be the beginning of a great adventure. Life is like that." ~ Pema Chödrön
Corvallis: Chance of showers today, high of 61, low of 44. Sunny this weekend.
Central Oregon: Showers likely today, high of 53, low of 39. Partly sunny this weekend.
Newport: Chance of showers today, high of 61, low of 46. Sunny this weekend.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr