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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.
If you’ve read an article about Oregon’s food industry in recent years, chances are you’ve seen Masoni’s name in print. Sometimes she’s there as a quoted subject, offering insight about a particular product or sector. Sometimes the primary subject of the story mentions Masoni, or someone at the Food Innovation Center — where she has worked for 23 years — is quoted as crediting her for playing a pivotal role in developing a recipe.
Margie House is the 4-H program coordinator at Oregon State University’s Extension program and runs a babysitter teaching program. She joins us to share more on the demand for the course and what students are learning.
A piece by Susan Shaw, who teaches women & gender studies at Oregon State University, including a course on gender, race & sports.
Dee Denver of the Oregon State University College of Science led a 10-week laboratory project that showed the effect of a biotool marketed as Nemaslug on the Pacific sideband snail. (see also KTVZ)
Researchers found that in 2021, more than half the continental shelf off the Pacific Northwest coast experienced the low-oxygen condition known as hypoxia, said the study’s lead author, Jack Barth of Oregon State University.
Chambers said, “we know that there’s more of this in the future and the science on that done by local forest service and Oregon State University researchers predicts that this is an ongoing trend.”
Whether delivering via cesarean or vaginally, patients’ overall experiences and perceptions of childbirth are largely determined by the kind of treatment they receive from their medical providers and whether they feel seen and heard, a recent Oregon State University study found.
The Oregon State University Extension Service and the OSU College of Agricultural Sciences produced “An Initial Economic Impact Estimate of Agritourism in Oregon’s Willamette Valley,” which quantifies the economic effects of agritourism on the region’s farms and communities. (see also KTVZ)
How can hemp production help boost local Native American economies? This is what a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture hopes to achieve as they recently awarded this grant to the Global Hemp Innovation Center at Oregon State University (OSU) to foster collaboration with 13 Native American Tribes across the western United States, including California, Montana, Nevada, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon with the goal of creating economic stimuli for those communities while improving hemp production.
As detailed by Wine Spectator, scientists at Oregon State University have designed a robot prototype that uses artificial intelligence to prevent treehoppers and stink bugs from mating.
A first-of-its-kind study out of Oregon State University and NOAA is shedding light on how the ocean’s food web is reacting to these marine heat waves, which are expected to increase in frequency and intensity as the climate changes.
"The snow is warmer, the temperature at which it's falling is warmer, and then you have constant air temperatures that are warmer," said Christina Aragon, a PhD student at Oregon State University. "Snowpacks aren't functioning as natural reservoirs to the degree that they were in our past."
Two peppers in a pod: Doug Botkin says, “January was lambing month this year for lambs that I sell to 4Hers. This year one ewe had twins, boy Poblano and girl Thai. My ewe Brazil had a single girl, Scotch Bonnet. I am continuing the pepper theme.” We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Start the new term strongly next week. Post an updated syllabus on Canvas along with your contact info and a clear communication policy. Check that assignments have accurate due dates, validate links to learning resources and make the course available to students. A welcome announcement sets a positive tone; see Best Practices for Announcements in Canvas.
Supervisor forum: The March 2024 Supervisor Forum, originally scheduled for March 20, has moved to 9-10 a.m., March 27. Register to join University Human Resources and learn about performance appraisals, including why appraisals matter, the timeline and tools for each type of OSU employee, how to adapt for remote and hybrid employees, navigating the appraisal discussion and where to go for help.
NEW! Care Talks, Child Care & Parenting: Communicating and Resolving Conflict With Your Teen. This talk will provide you with practical communication tips to improve your connection with your teen and for resolving conflicts. 10 a.m., March 27. Register today.
Thermo Fisher Scientific event: The Military & Veteran Resource Center will host a social event on April 26. Lunch will be provided with a guest appearance by Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. The company will be discussing possible employment opportunities for graduating students. In addition, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. will also be conducting an interactive session where students can ask questions and gain insights into the industry. To register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc71df14IovR3GxPC9QujPm6yQMypuPWPcav00N4WUzcDvN7g/viewform?usp=pp_url.
CTL Mutual Mentors Institute: Looking for a novel way to conduct classroom observations? Join the Center for Teaching and Learning this spring for the Mutual Mentors Institute. This five-week hybrid institute offers opportunities to learn and apply proven interpersonal skills, targeted data collection processes and structured reflective dialogue. Be ready to conduct peer classroom observations that enhance reflective and cognitive processes. Check out our website to learn more. Register by March 25. For questions or accommodation requests, contact Brooke Howland.
Provost’s Lecture featuring Michael Pollan: Join us for the second Provost’s Lecture of the 2023-24 Series, featuring Michael Pollan, bestselling author and sustainable food advocate. The conversation will be held at 7 p.m., April 2 in Austin Auditorium at LaSells Stewart Center. The Provost’s Lecture Series is a partnership of the Office of the Provost and the OSU Foundation which brings renowned thinkers, writers, scientists, artists and leaders to OSU to engage, challenge and inspire. Register here for the free event.
NEW! IT annual awards: On behalf of the Office of the CIO, the IT Recognition Committee welcomes nominations for the 2024 OSU IT Annual Awards acknowledging the dedication and commitment of OSU IT community members in one of six areas. Information on the nomination process and descriptions of each award can be found on the IT Recognition Committee website. All current OSU IT employees (central and college/unit IT) are eligible for nomination. Nominations may be submitted by current OSU employees and must be received by the nomination deadline, April 19.
NEW! Save the Date: The Family Resource Center is excited to announce our annual Bring Your Kids to Campus Day taking place Friday, April 19. This OSU community event is a way to celebrate family and the importance of education, and to highlight campus as a place where parents can share their work and studies and where families may spend the day together. Registration opens April 1. Check out some of the fun activities on the BYKTCD website.
NEW! Celebrating 30 years: Congratulations to Steve Nash, assistant director of payroll, for reaching 30 years of service at OSU. You can read more about their time at OSU and others by clicking on their name. Congratulations and thank you for your service.
BEaver KIND notes: Inspiration from alumni. Do you remember the excitement of graduating from OSU? Is there a piece of advice you wish you’d received or encouraging words that would have eased your transition? The Class of 2024 is about to embark on this same journey and could benefit from your experiences. Help welcome these new graduates to a global community of 200,000+ Beaver alumni by submitting your note by May 13 at ForOregonState.org/BeaverKind.
Registration open for OSU Out of the Darkness Campus Walk: Walk with us to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. The Oregon State University Out of the Darkness Campus Walk will feature a resource fair, speakers, honor bead ceremony and campus walk. This event is a collaboration with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and is open to all. The walk starts at 10 a.m. April 20, SEC Plaza. Register now as an individual or set up a team by registering as a team captain: afsp.org/oregonstate.
Advantage Accelerator: Not sure what the next step is in your business venture? The OSU Advantage Accelerator is currently accepting applications for its virtual spring Accelerate cohort which begins April 9. Accelerate is open to individuals or teams who want to launch a high-growth business or want to explore the commercialization potential of a technology. Upon completion of the nine-week program, participants will have: an elevator pitch, a five-minute pitch deck completed, product market validation, feedback from many mentors, and can qualify teams to receive NSF i-Corps funds. Applications close April 2. Learn more and apply here: https://advantage.oregonstate.edu/advantage-accelerator/programs/accelerate.
OSU Today schedule: OSU Today will publish Monday only during Spring Break, and will resume daily publication at the beginning of Spring term.
EXTENDED! Call for Applications: Career Champions. Applications for the Spring 2024 Career Champions program for teaching faculty and instructors are now being accepted. Career Champions provides educators with tangible ways to incorporate career connection into the classroom, while tackling issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applications are due by April 1. Cohort meets Fridays 11 a.m. to noon on Zoom from April 15-May 24. Direct questions to Brenna Gomez.
This email only lists new or recently updated job postings. For a full list of current job postings for OSU Today, go to: http://today.oregonstate.edu/email/jobs To apply for the below positions, visit jobs.oregonstate.edu unless otherwise specified.
NEW! The College of Engineering is seeking a 1.0 FTE, 12-month Prototyping Lab Director (College of Engineering Innovations Lab Director). This position integrates people, infrastructure and space-assets to provide opportunities for hands-on learning. The successful candidate will provide valued resources that support use, project and prototyping needs and services to support labs, maker-spaces and student club spaces. This position is key to ensuring our students have access to unique and meaningful experiential learning opportunities as they progress toward graduation. Posting #P07834UF. Closes April 4.
Fairbanks: As part of the Fairbanks Hall Renovation project, the Fairbanks Hall west parking lot will be closed March 21-29 for gutter work on the building. All ADA parking spaces in the parking lot will be closed. The sidewalks and walkways bordering Fairbanks Hall on all sides of the building will be closed in phases to allow for equipment to be maneuvered around the area. These closures will be intermittent. This includes the walkways on the north and west sides of Fairbanks Hall, the west sidewalk on 26th Street and the north sidewalk on Jefferson Way. Staff will be present in the area to help pedestrians navigate around the sidewalk closures. Pedestrians may use the east sidewalk on 26th Street, the south sidewalk on Jefferson Way or the walkway west of the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center as alternate routes.
"When one flower blooms, spring awakens everywhere." ~ John O'Donohue
Corvallis: Rainy and breezy all week, highs in the 50s, lows in the 40s.
Central Oregon: Mostly sunny turning to rain mid-week, highs in the 50s to 40s, lows in the 30s.
Newport: Rainy and breezy all week, highs in the 50s, lows in the 40s.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr