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NEW! Teaching Principle: Make it clear in Canvas how students should begin the course; be proactive about communicating with students. See all the Remote and Blended Course Design and Teaching Principles.
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.
Susanne Brander, an ecotoxicologist at Oregon State University, agrees that too many studies are done with plastic beads, which aren’t “necessarily comparable to what animals will be exposed to in the [wild].”
Oregon State University says a cybercriminal was able to access a server that’s part of the school’s online education program. (see also KTVZ)
A sea lion from the Oregon Coast Aquarium underwent a CT scan at Oregon State University's veterinary hospital Monday after it was having trouble breathing. (see also News Times)
“I think it might work in some states, but it seems like a strategy that was built for a certain period of time and I don’t know that it will be as effective in 2020,” said Christopher Stout, a political science professor at Oregon State University. “I think it’s basically betting on the past.”
The survey, conducted by Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) in partnership with the Oregon State University Outdoor Recreation Economy Initiative, was released on Thursday.
Back in 2011 Dr. Jose Reyes invited us into his nuclear engineering lab on the Oregon State University campus to show us what he believed was the future of clean energy. (see also Ars Technica)
Xanthohumol (zan-tho-hue-moll), a compound found in hops and beer, is the focus of research at the Linus Pauling Institute and the College of Pharmacy at Oregon State University and at S.S. Steiner Inc., the Yakima Valley affiliate of the international Hopsteiner company. Scientists are looking at the potential for everything from cancer prevention to improving glucose tolerance, while studying ways to increase the concentration of the compound in hops.
Oregon State University says its fall 2020 Corvallis campus residence hall move-in will feature enhanced health and safety measures.
So have the other writers she knows and follows. Goldsmith, a senior instructor at Oregon State University-Cascades, where she teaches in the low-residency creative writing MFA program, keeps a lot of tabs on the literary world via social media.
Oregon-caught seafood is consumed at restaurants more than in homes, according to Amanda Gladics, an Oregon State University professor and fisheries extension agent at Oregon Sea Grant.
In mid-May, the Source (virtually) sat down with Christopher Nichols, director of the Center for the Humanities at Oregon State University, to discuss the implications of Phase One reopening from a historical perspective. Nichols had been intensively studying the similarities between the devastating 1918 flu and the recent novel coronavirus outbreak. We checked back in with him to discuss the current state of things.
Oregon State University Extension’s fall seed and cereal crop production meetings are going virtual and the Oregon Seed League’s annual meeting has been canceled. Extending into next winter, the Oregon Ryegrass Growers Association meeting, held each January in Albany, also has been canceled.
Today’s workspace: Deanna Moretz, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, says, "I am working in a corner of our living room, with a newly purchased desk and chair from Amazon. It provides a view of the fountain my husband installed several years ago at my request The large plant was this year’s Mother’s Day gift from my thoughtful husband.” We've seen lots of your workspaces. Now it's time to see the view from your windows (or decks or balconies). Submit photos of your view (please don't include photos of people without their permission) and send it in an email to osutoday@oregonstate.edu. Follow OSU Today on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/osutoday1/ and catch up on any workspace photos you might have missed so far.
Beaver Classic Cheese is still available: Come stock up on your favorite cheeses at the Corvallis Farmer’s Market. Every Wednesday & Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Buy your groceries direct from the source.
Beaver Classic Cheese is still available: Come stock up on your favorite cheeses at the Corvallis Farmer’s Market. Every Wednesday & Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Buy your groceries direct from the source.
NEW! Board of Trustees: The OSU Board of Trustees will meet from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, to consider the issuance of OSU revenue bonds and an adjustment to the Cordley Hall capital project budget. The board also will receive updates on the university’s COVID-19 response, budget, and public safety program. Given current COVID-19 guidance from the Governor’s Office, as well as university and county health officials, the meeting will be hosted through a remote conferencing service. The meeting is open to the public. The meeting agenda, options for joining the meeting, and instructions for providing comment during the board meeting’s general comment period and in a testimony period held before the board votes on each action item are located at this webpage. Meeting materials will also be posted on this webpage as they are available. If special accommodations are required, please contact (541) 737-3449 or lauren.skousen@oregonstate.edu at least 48 hours in advance.
NEW! Beaver Community Fair: Annually the Beaver Community Fair draws together the OSU and greater Corvallis communities to celebrate the start of the academic year. The fair will be held online this year on Friday, Oct. 2. There will be two 2-hour time slots and registrants can choose which time they would prefer. If you would like to be one of the OSU departments or student organizations with a dedicated virtual space, please sign up at our website by Sept. 18 at 5 p.m: https://clubs.oregonstate.edu/bcf
American Strings Webcast: An Evening with Rosanne Cash: Truly one of the preeminent singer-songwriters of our time, Rosanne Cash has released 15 albums of extraordinary songs that have earned her four Grammy awards. She is also a successful essayist and author. Get comfy at home, turn up your sound system and join host Bob Santelli as we get to know this Americana superstar, the eldest daughter of country music legend Johnny Cash, a little better through an intimate conversation and some great live music. Co-presented by the College of Liberal Arts and the OSU Alumni Association on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 5 p.m. Register for link to view.
2020 University Day Keynote Session and Expo registration is now open. Register for the virtual keynote session with Freeman Hrabowski, President of University of Maryland, Baltimore County on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 10-11:30 a.m. Watch the live or recorded keynote session and be entered into daily prize drawings (through Sept. 25). Also register your unit to present in the virtual expo and showcase your unit’s work and opportunities to fellow staff and faculty. Register today at universityday.oregonstate.edu. For more info, contact Mealoha McFadden at Mealoha.mcfadden@oregonstate.edu or 541-231-2585.
Engineering Student Council: The Engineering Student Council is introducing ENGINEERING+ Launch. Tune in and learn about clubs, programs, and resources in the College of Engineering from Sept. 22, 1-3 p.m. You can check out pages and chat with representatives live in Zoom rooms. Any questions? Contact ESC.VPEvents@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Racial justice teach-in: Join OSU faculty and others for a day-long teach-in unpacking the long history and contemporary manifestations of white supremacy and police violence in the United States and today’s movement to transform racist institutions and practices. This event is a response to a national call for a #ScholarStrike and Teach-In to stand in solidarity with Black people and communities. Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/94279866740
NEW! Environmental Arts and Humanities M.A. Defense: Kei Lin Chang will present “Analyzing National Geographic as a Case Study for Identifying and Utilizing Narrative Strategies in Environmental Communication" on Thursday, Sept. 10, 1 p.m. PST via Zoom. Chang is earning their M.A. in Environmental Arts and Humanities with Gregg Walker. Free and open to the public. Email changke@oregonstate.edu for Zoom information
NEW! Samuel Mawutor M.S. defense: Samuel Mawutor is presenting his thesis, titled: “Forest Decentralization in Ghana: Examining Empowerment of local institutions." Mawutor is earning his M.S. in Forest Ecosystems and Society with Reem Hajjar. Sept. 11, 10 a.m. via Zoom. To RSVP and for Zoom info, email Mawutor at Samuel.Mawutor@oregonstate.edu. Please contact Michelle Greene at michelle.greene@oregonstate.edu with questions or for accommodations for disabilities.
NEW! Making Distance Learning Work: Is the kitchen table your child's new classroom? This fall, back-to-school is anything but normal. Distance learning is becoming the norm which is a huge adjustment for everyone. Devorah Heitner, Ph.D., an expert on young people’s relationship with digital media and technology, will join us to share practical advice and tips for how you can help your kids succeed in this new digital classroom. She’ll also discuss how parents can make this all a little easier on ourselves, too. Sept. 15, from 9-10:30 a.m. Register here. The recording/PDF of the presentation will be shared with registrants following the webinar.
NEW! Emmanuel Davila-Santiago – Biological & Ecological Engineering MS Defense: Emmanuel will present his dissertation, "Opening Pandora’s Box: machine learning applications for chemical forensics and non-target chemical analyses” on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 1 p.m. Emmanuel is advised under the guidance of major professor Gerrad Jones. Meeting ID: 994 2821 9451 Password: 285491. Please log in with your OSU account in order to enter meeting.
NEW! Back to School & Distance Learning Support: This webinar was delivered to the OSU community on Monday Aug. 31, and was recorded. It is designed to provide helpful information for parents and caregivers as they look for resources for child care and back-to-school care. It covers how to use Care.com to find resources for back-to-school care, child care, distance learning support, nanny share, learning pods and more. It also covers how to use your OSU employee Care.com benefits to locate elder, pet or home care. The PPT and webinar are posted here. Questions? Contact Employee Benefits at employee.benefits@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-2805.
NEW! OSU’s Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium (SURS) – RSVP TO ATTEND: SURS is an annual showcase for undergraduates from all disciplines, all years of study, and all stages of research to present to the OSU community. RSVP to attend this two-day, virtual research symposium, which will be held on Sept. 14-15. More than 150 students will be presenting. Please email Sophie.Pierszalowski@oregonstate.edu with questions.
NEW! A more inclusive world by design: Join Oregon State alumni and industry leaders who are advancing inclusivity and accessibility in the design field and learn how you can make a difference in your own field. In the “Creating Accessibilities Across Industries” webcast panel at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, learn about adaptive and inclusive designs that impact everyday life. This free live event is hosted by the OSU Design Network and OSU Alumni Association. Register at osualum.com/inclusivedesign.
Faculty Staff Fitness: The OSU Faculty Staff Fitness program will be offering both in person and online fitness options fall term and winter break 2020. Registration for both opens Sept. 1. In person, on campus classes will be 9 weeks from Sept. 23 through Nov. 25. The schedule can be found at: https://health.oregonstate.edu/fsf/schedule/fall. Our on-campus safety procedures can be found at: https://health.oregonstate.edu/fsf/policies/covid. There will be two sessions of Online Faculty Staff Fitness classes with over 300 pre-recorded fitness classes you can access anytime, anywhere with your internet connection. Fall Online Faculty Staff Fitness will run for 10 weeks Sept. 18-Nov. 30 for $35. Winter Break Online Faculty Staff Fitness will run for 5 weeks Nov. 30-Jan. 4, for $20. More information about our Online Faculty Staff Fitness classes can be found at: https://health.oregonstate.edu/fsf/online. Contact pac.fsf@oregonstate.edu if you have questions.
Free Webinars: Professional Development for Business, Leadership, and Communication: Join Continuing and Professional Education and the College of Business for topics delivered online to help navigate your professional life. This fall, join industry experts for free one-hour webinars that cover topics including project management, negotiation, leadership, human resources, nonprofit management, and others. Call 541-737-1500 for more information: https://business.oregonstate.edu/programs/continuing-and-professional-education/free-webinars
Master Recycler class: Would you like to learn all about waste reduction, reuse, and recycling to help spread change in our community? Secure your spot in this annual class, now on Zoom. Monday nights, Sept. 28-Dec. 7 plus two Thursday Q&A sessions. Free to residents of Linn and Benton counties who agree to “pay back” what they learned by completing 30 hours of volunteer service. Visit http://tiny.cc/recycclass for more details and to sign-up.
NEW! Kognito: Recognizing and Supporting Students in Distress Training for Staff, Faculty and Student Assistants: OSU students today face increasing pressures that can lead to emotional distress, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and even thoughts of suicide. This is never more true than now with the additional stressors of police brutality, racism and a global pandemic. Faculty, staff and the student assistants we employ may be in the best position to notice when a student needs additional support. Visit beav.es/Zzp to access the faculty/staff online training so you can recognize and support OSU students in distress. Student assistants should visit: beav.es/ZD3 For questions contact Tessie Webster-Henry: tess.websterhenry@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Extended Deadline - Sep. 15: Join a faculty learning community to explore educational technology and blended learning. Academic Technology and CTL invite all instructors and tenured/tenure-track faculty who teach credit-based Corvallis and Cascades campus courses to apply. Instructors with limited experience using blended teaching approaches or ed tech are particularly encouraged to apply. Funding provided. Space limited. See Call for Proposals for streamlined proposal process.
NEW! Back health video: Learn to mind your back – and your well-being – in this short Synergies video with Jay Kim, assistant professor and expert in occupational ergonomics in the College of Public Health and Human Sciences. Get tips for setting up a home office space and how to avoid body pain and discomfort while working remotely.
NEW! Proposed Updates to University Policies & Standards: Visit the University Policy Program’s What’s New page (http://policy.oregonstate.edu/whats-new) to view a pending policy amendment. Proposed University Standard 07-005 Alcohol Service describes the registration and approval process for serving alcohol. This page is updated frequently with new developments, so we encourage you to check back frequently. Comments or questions may be submitted to OSU-Policy@oregonstate.edu.
Labor Day: As Monday is the Labor Day holiday, OSU Today will not print until Wednesday, Sept. 9 next week. Please have submissions into OSU Today by Tuesday, Sept. 8, 5 p.m.
Email security improvements: To help improve awareness for the OSU Community, starting on Aug. 31, emails appearing to originate from outside of Oregon State will have a notification that looks like this: [This email originated from outside of OSU. Use caution with links and attachments.] The notification is only intended to raise awareness for the OSU Community that an email originated from outside OSU. Some email used for business purposes, such as from Zoom or DocuSign, will be marked with the notification. If you have any concern with an email you receive, please contact your IT department or the Service Desk at 7-8787. Additionally, you may contact your IT Department or the Service Desk if you believe an email was not appropriately categorized as external.
OSU Center for Advancing Diversity: The OSU Center for the Advancement of Women in Leadership is expanding and will be re-launching as the OSU Center for Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in Business at the start of the fall term. Housed in the OSU College of Business, the center provides programs for working professionals as well as OSU students, faculty and staff of any discipline or unit. The new focus for the center will be to accelerate the development of a business community that prioritizes and advances DEI, with a mission to empower students, alumni, business professionals and organizations with education, tools and training to advance DEI in the workplace. The center will continue to offer women's leadership programs and prioritize a gender equity lens with its work. Moving forward, these programs will be under the larger umbrella of efforts to advance diversity, equity and inclusion. For more information, email Audrey.Iffert@oregonstate.edu.
Wanted: Creative, dedicated students: You are invited to nominate engaged, curious, problem-solving students to join Launch Academy, a course for undergraduate and graduate students of all majors who have ideas for services, products or community change. 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. 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.
Monthly Emergency Preparedness Topic: Mnemonics -- A mnemonic is a device, such as a formula or rhyme, used as an aid in remembering. It is a word or string which is intended to be easier to remember than the thing it stands for. This month’s poster can be downloaded at: https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/mnemonics
Valley Library announces reopening: Beginning Sept. 8, Valley Library will be open during limited hours, and open hours will expand starting Sept. 14 to 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Spaces will be available for access to the OSU community by reservation only. Since spring term, OSU Libraries have maintained and expanded our digital collections and services to support remote work and research, and this virtual support will continue during fall term. For more info, see https://library.oregonstate.edu/library-announces-plans-fall-reopening.
SW Intramural Lane: For work related to the Cauthorn Hall fire suppression installation, SW Intramural Lane will be closed between SW Weatherford Place and SW 30th Street (view map). The closure is being extended through Sept. 4. For questions or comments on this closure, contact Patrick Robinson with University Housing and Dining Services at 541-737-2428.
West Hall: For work related to the West Hall roof replacement, SW Intramural Lane will be closed from SW 30th Street to SW Sackett Place for a crane pick (view map). A crane will be on site placing rock ballast on the roof of West Hall. The closure is scheduled to start on Thursday, Sept. 3 and continue through Friday, Sept. 4. For questions or comments on this closure, contact Patrick Robinson with University Housing and Dining Services at 541-737-2428.
Demolition of Naval ROTC Armory: As part of the Washington Way Improvement Project, work related to the demolition of the Quonset Hut that served as the previous home of the Naval ROTC Armory is scheduled to start on Wednesday, Aug. 26 and continue through Thursday, Sept. 17. Abatement is already completed (view map). Work should be visible on the Washington Way webcam: https://webcam.oregonstate.edu/washington.
Sidewalk closure: As part of the Buxton Hall Roof Replacement Project, the sidewalk on the south side of SW Jefferson Way from SW Weatherford Place to SW Sackett Place will be closed to support dumpster placement (view map). The closure is scheduled to start on Friday, Aug. 14 and continue through Friday, Sept. 4. For questions or comments on this closure, contact Patrick Robinson with University Housing and Dining Services at 541-737-2428.
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 http://oregonstate.edu/jobs unless otherwise specified.
NEW! Veterinary Technicians: Oregon State University’s (OSU) Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital seeks two full-time, Certified Veterinary Technicians for employment in our Veterinary Teaching Hospital Small Animal Surgical Service(s). Posting #P02724CT. Closes Sept. 14.
NEW! The Corvallis Multicultural Center seeks a Program Coordinator. For a full job description, please check this link. An application packet containing a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three references should be sent to info@cmlcenter.org by 5 p.m. on Sept. 18.
NEW! The Corvallis Multicultural Center seeks a Center Director. For a full job description, please check this link. To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references to info@cmlcenter.org. Application packets submitted before Oct. 15 will be given full consideration
“The end-of-summer winds make people restless."~ Sebastian Faulks.
Corvallis: Sunny, high of 87, low of 51. Sunny this weekend.
Central Oregon: Haze today, high of 97, low of 59. Sunny this weekend.
Newport: Patchy drizzle, high of 70, low of 54. Becoming sunny this weekend.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
