Stay informed about COVID-19

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: TRACE OSU is providing random COVID-19 testing by invitation at its Corvallis and Bend campuses and at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport. All faculty, staff and students, regardless of vaccination status, should continue with testing participation in TRACE. Testing will take place in Corvallis in the Memorial Union Ballroom and at Reser ticket booths, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. In Newport, testing will be provided every other week, Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. At OSU-Cascades, testing is provided only to students living and working on campus, and employees working on campus. Testing takes place Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Visit the OSU-Cascades Safety and Success website to learn more about testing schedules. Please join the effort to build a safer and healthier Oregon State University community. To enroll and for more information: https://trace.oregonstate.edu/osu.

Timely Teaching Tips: Wondering how to grab students’ attention at the start of a Zoom class session and maintain it throughout class? Attend the Sparkshop, on Friday, April 23 at noon. Experts from CTL and Academic Technology will demonstrate how to apply evidence-based pedagogical practices coupled with Zoom and Google tools to engage students in Zoom sessions.

Today in the News Media

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.

 

Interim president of Oregon State has deep roots at university (Oregonian)

In 1984, Becky Johnson began her tenure at Oregon State University as an assistant forestry professor. Thirty-seven years and many career advancements later, Johnson — currently serving as the vice president of Oregon State University-Cascades in Bend — will become the first woman to lead OSU in the university’s 156-year history. (see also KATUKTVZ, KEZI)

 

Every day counts: How 2 Oregon doctors helped shorten federal quarantine requirements (Bend Bulletin)

Corvallis appears twice: Once for Oregon State University’s Dr. Doug Aukerman, a senior associate athletic director for sports medicine; and once more for Dr. Adam Brady, an infectious disease expert and member of Samaritan Health Services’ coronavirus task force.
 

Alaska's coastal wolves are not picky eaters (Hakai Magazine)

The research, conducted by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) and Oregon State University from 2010 to 2018, is the first large-scale, region-wide study of wolf diets in southeast Alaska, covering both its archipelago of islands and the mainland, across landscapes from estuaries to alpine tundra.
 

Michael Green Architecture completes two new mass timber buildings (Floornature)

MGA Michael Green Architecture of Vancouver completed two new mass timber buildings for the College of Forestry at Oregon State University, in the United States. In line with the institution’s mission, both buildings are made of wood and designed in collaboration with a number of departments in the College.
 

If you mind moss in your lawn, try these preventative measures (Oregonian)

The plush, low-lying plant doesn’t get many neutral reactions. People either love it or hate it. Probably more fall on the hate-it side of the fence when it lands in their lawns. That’s why Alec Kowalewski, turfgrass expert for Oregon State University Extension Service, gets so many questions about how to get rid of the flowerless plant that dates to ancient times.
 

OSU student journalists honored (Gazette-Times)

Student journalists at Oregon State University took home three first-place awards and were named finalists for six others this month in an annual contest sponsored by the Society of Professional Journalists.
 

Saving trees too big to hug (ARCS)

David Mildrexler and Logan Berner became friends as ARCS Scholars when they were both working toward doctoral degrees in Oregon State University’s College of Forestry. Now, despite living a thousand miles apart, the two ARCS Alumni have collaborated on research related to forest ecology.
 

OSU: Beyond Earth Day Guide (Corvallis Advocate)

Beyond Earth Day highlights programs and activities that celebrate or educate on the wellbeing of our society, economy, and planet.  Programming is focused on earth ecosystems, health and wellness, viable economies, and social equity, drawing attention to the interdependence of the health of and justice for humans, animals, environment, and economy.
 

Oregon State releases Midnight Roma, an antioxidant-rich purple tomato (Oregonian)

The new Oregon State University-developed tomato Midnight Roma follows in the steps of 10-year-old Indigo Rose, the first antioxidant-rich purple tomato available on the market.
 

Starlings in Oregon are an invasive pest to some, a fascinating species facing 'bio bigotry' to others (Register-Guard)

On farms, starlings are most noticeable among the pest birds, said Jenifer Cruikshank, who works for the Oregon State University Extension Service focusing on dairy farms
 

Today's photo


in bloom: This undated photo shows the Portland Rose Garden in full bloom, courtesy OSU Special Collections & Archives.

Today

Virtual Lecture: April 19, noon to 1 p.m. "Tracking COVID-19 Through the Sewers: From Theory to State-wide Implementation in Under Four Months." Presented by Tyler Radniecki, associate professor of environmental engineering, and Christine Kelly, professor of bioengineering. Free and open the public. Complete details and registration at https://beav.es/JtK.

Department of Horticulture Seminar: The Horticulture Spring 2021 Seminar Series will take place Monday, April 19, at noon. Registration for the seminar is accessible through a Zoom at https://oregonstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAsfuurrD4sG9X4TJJo96SVr7EhlG_R6ZGH. The event is free and open to the public. Mahmut Diker, Ph.D. student in the Department of Horticulture, Oregon State University, will present “Laser microdissection (LMD) in plants.”

MS Defense in Water Resources Engineering and Biological & Ecological Engineering: Abigail Hale will present her thesis, “Feasibility of Strategic Thermal Restoration by Groundwater Additions in the Middle Fork John Day” on Monday, April 19 at 1:30 p.m. Hale is advised by John Selker of Biological & Ecological Engineering. Password: 761662 | Meeting ID: 989 1985 4497. Please sign in using your OSU email address. 

Laughter Yoga Club: Laughter reduces stress and improves health. Anyone can laugh intentionally. OSU’s Laughter Yoga Club will guide you through the exercise and experience of intentional laughter with a certified Laughter Yoga leader. Join us every Monday and Friday at 4 p.m. Register once and attend any session: beav.es/JEY All are welcome.

The Art of Resilience: The Science of Songbirds: Join us for Knowledge Breaks – Behind the Scenes with Beavers. This will be the first in a series of webcasts highlighting Oregon State research. Assistant professor in the College of Science Jamie M. Cornelius will describe her ambitious (and miserable) research project exploring how songbirds cope with winter storms in the Pacific Northwest and what attributes might help them survive. April 19, 4 p.m. https://oregonstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/1316167820939/WN_sYnIu3g3Q3KxVtiDKvk-0w.

Events

NEW! University Budget Conversation: On Thursday, April 22 from noon to 1 p.m., the Office of Budget and Resource Planning will hold another University Budget Conversation via Zoom. This week’s topic is "Budget Planning in Uncertain Times." The Budget Conversation sessions are limited to 60 minutes with the initial 15-20 minutes spent on presentation of the topic, leaving time for discussion and Q&A. To register for this webinar click here. More information about University Budget Conversations is located on the Office of Budget and Resource Planning website. If you have questions, please contact Sherm Bloomer for more information.

NEW! Rewilding a Mountain: "Rewilding a Mountain" will be shown on Earth Day, April 22, on Oregon Public Broadcasting TV at 7:30 p.m. on OPB Plus and at 11 p.m. that same night on OPB. OSU’s William J. Ripple is a producer. See trailer at https://filmfreeway.com/RewildingaMountain. "Rewilding a Mountain" unravels an unsettling controversy that challenged the core identity of the West and follows a team of scientists who ask the question: What happened here? At a moment when public lands are under attack, fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce and climate change demands severe action, Hart Mountain may serve as a lesson deeply needed, if we’re willing to listen.

NEW! Virtual Paint Night: Whether you are looking to ease stress, improve confidence or celebrate Mother’s Day with someone special, be prepared to tap into your creativity from the comfort of your own home. Connect with fellow Beavers on Friday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. as Portland-based artist, Kaitlyn Carr-Kiprotich, ’16, guides you through painting a classic red barn scene. You bring the supplies, and we’ll provide the platform for you to flex your artistic muscles. All skill levels are welcome. OSUAA members are free, $10 for non-members. Register here osualum.com/paint-night-may by 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 4. Contact Maureen Nikaido at maureen.nikaido@osualum.com for additional information.

STEM academy: Registration for STEM Academy's virtual AWSEM Club for 5th-7th graders is open. AWSEM=Advocates for Women in Science, Engineering, and Math. The club will meet on Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m., from April 21-May 19. Topics: Math & Art, Computer Science, Earthquake Engineering, DNA and Environmental Science. For more information or to register, go to: https://stemacademy.oregonstate.edu/awsem-club

Bring Your Kids to Campus Day: The Family Resource Center is excited to announce that this year’s Bring Your Kids to *Virtual* Campus Day is taking place on Friday, April 23 and registration is now open. In celebration of national Take Our Daughters & Sons to Work Day, OSU's ninth annual Bring Your Kids to Campus Day is designed to promote the value of a college education as well as share with our children the fun and exciting place where we are fortunate to work and study. Register now. Please direct any questions to erika.woosley@oregonstate.edu.

Lectures, Workshops, Webinars

NEW! Planning a Family Vacation: In looking toward the future, and with the recognition that traveling may look different this summer, Beyond Benefits is offering a webinar for "Planning a Family Vacation." Recognizing that numerous tourist destinations are competing for our travel dollar, coupled with our perception that our time is at a premium, it is highly worthwhile to apply planning skills to mapping out a destination and a budget that meets the interests and financial constraints of our family. With numerous choices and considerations, a planned vacation can be a creative and exciting process and deliver exceptional value as well. April 20, 9 a.m. Register here.

NEW! Art and Science: Lessons learned during the process. April 20 at 4 p.m., artist Leah Wilson and scientist Steve Wondzell will present "Collaborating with Time." This seminar series is co-hosted by Biological and Ecological Engineering, ARTS-SCI and The Art Center, Corvallis, and features scientist-artists who discuss how these disciplines are interwoven in their processes. Seminars are Tuesdays at 4 p.m. for 1 credit as BEE 507 but are open to everyone. Zoom link: https://bit.ly/2PGpCWe. Password 756993. Click here: https://artsci.oregonstate.edu/arts-and-science for more information.

NEW! Paramyxoviruses: Sonia Longhi, University of Aix-Marseille, will speak on “Structural disorder in the replicative complex of paramyxoviruses” April 21, 9 a.m. Longhi is director of research at the Center for the National Scientific Research (CNRS) at University of Aix-Marseille. Since 2006, she has headed the Structural Disorder and Molecular Recognition group within the Architecture et Fonction des Macromolécules Biologiques laboratory. Please visit https://beav.es/J6Q to register.

NEW! Bioinformatics Users Group (BUG): “Dealing with big data in spaceflight, restricted plants, and a pandemic, i.e., Stories, lessons, and acquired bioinformatics resources from a recent Oregon State Graduate.” Matt Geniza (Center for Genome Research & Biocomputing), Wednesday, April 21 at noon via Zoom. Register here. BUG consists of life scientists, bioinformaticians, computer scientists, mathematicians, engineers, statisticians and researchers of all types who meet to discuss topics related to these fields of study. Meetings are generally informal, consisting of discussions, interactive talks or short workshops. All are welcome. No experience needed to participate. For additional information, see https://cgrb.oregonstate.edu/bug.

NEW! Show Me Your Colors: Sexual Violence & Its Impacts On LGBTQ+ Men. This event will focus on the lived experiences of men and men-adjacent people who are LGBTQ+ and survivors of sexual assault. We will be discussing the impacts of sexual violence on men and men-adjacent folks, as well as the sexualization of people across the LGBTQ+ spectrum. This discussion will take place April 22 at 6 p.m.

NEW! Demonstrating a Culture of Care: Join us as we explain the meaning of a Culture of Care and share the resources at OSU that are available to employees and supervisors to demonstrate a culture of caring and support. This session is geared toward university employees and supervisors. Part of the Spring 2021 FYI Friday series: Friday April 23, 10-10:30 a.m. via Zoom. Registration required.

NEW! Biden’s First 100 Days | April 27 Webcast: On the heels of the popular November webcast, David Bernell, associate professor of political science in OSU’s School of Public Policy, returns to discuss President Biden’s first 100 days in office. Engage with fellow Beavers on Tuesday, April 27, noon to 1 p.m. as we explore the future of American politics, including the new administration’s plans to guide the country out of a global pandemic and move past recent political unrest. This academic enrichment program will also take an in-depth look at filling critical Cabinet positions, foreign policy changes and the COVID-19 response. Have questions on these or other related topics? Submit them when you register at osualum.com/Biden-100-Days.

NEW! Public Health Webcast May 17 | Healthy back home: For many employees, work from home is here to stay. Is your home office set up to support your physical and mental health? How about the rest of your home? Join a Public Health Insider webcast with OSU College of Public Health and Human Sciences faculty to discuss the importance of ergonomics and improving your comfort and well-being. Register and explore the series.

CTL Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks: Teaching Modalities & Effective Practices. Cub Kahn, CTL blended learning coordinator; Weiwei Zhang, student response system program manager, AT; and Marc Cholewczynski, associate director, AT. "My course modality is listed as­­­­­­­____. Now what?" Learn to apply effective practices of blended and remote teaching through key pedagogy, Canvas features, and other OSU classroom technology. This workshop will be facilitated on April 20, 10 a.m. via Zoom: beav.es/ZOOMT4 *Password: CTL. Handouts, materials, & resources: beav.es/BOXT4  Additional info: Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks.

People and Nature Lunch Series: Join us on Tuesday, April 20 from noon to 12:50 p.m. as Risako Sakai (Anthropology Department) presents “Marine Conservation and Indigenous Resurgence.” The lecture is free and open to all. To join the meeting, register at https://peopleandnatureosu.weebly.com/schedule.html. Sponsored by the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife & Conservation Sciences’ Human Dimensions Lab.

WIC workshop: After a year of remote teaching, many are struggling to keep our students and ourselves motivated. On Tuesday, April 20 at noon via Zoom, biologist Lauren Dalton will share three quick hacks that are fun (or mostly fun) and also help build students' cognizance around their communication abilities, agency in what they write about and logical flow in their written pieces. Registration and list of upcoming WIC spring events.

HMSC Science on Tap: On Tuesday, April 20 at 6 p.m., Vera Trainer, Northwest Fisheries Science Center, NOAA, will present a public talk titled “Are harmful algal blooms getting worse: Why are crab and clam fisheries closures happening with greater frequency over the last several years?” Webinar link or call: +1 971-247-1195. Webinar ID: 931 2145 4430. Click here for more information.

Innovation to Market — Funding & Training Opportunities: OSU faculty and graduate student researchers are invited to join the OSU Advantage office on Wednesday, April 21 for a one-hour virtual event (offered once in the morning and once in the afternoon) that will describe funding and training opportunities that support innovation and entrepreneurship at the federal, state and OSU levels. At this event, you will also learn how to apply for a special $5,000 Innovation Award available from the Office for Commercialization and Corporate Development (OCCD). Register here for a Zoom link: https://lnkd.in/g9eCCDA.

Combating bullying and anti-LGBTQ attitudes in sports | April 21 Webcast: Former Beaver, NFL defensive tackle and LGBTQ advocate Esera Tuaolo believes in a more inclusive and diverse world of sports — from pro football to youth athletics programs. Hear about his personal challenges during a successful nine-season NFL career and about his anti-bullying work and education delivered through his nonprofit, Hate is Wrong. Join College of Liberal Arts Professor Susan Shaw in conversation with Tuaolo on April 21 at 5 p.m. PT. Register at osualum.com/Changemakers.  Later, join theater director Sheila Daniels, ’92, and program equity manager Rebecca Arce, MPP ’14. Register at osualum.com/Changemakers.

OSU-Cascades Counseling Clinic Presents Spring Workshops: The OSU-Cascades Counseling Clinic is excited to offer our community a variety of educational workshops related to mental health and wellness. These workshops are free and open to community members. All workshops will be held over Zoom and will last approximately 90 minutes. You can register online, or contact us at cascades.counselingclinic@osucascades.edu or 541-322-2047. To sign up: https://forms.gle/mX3qZF2FAeZ2ds9D6. For a list of workshops: https://osucascades.edu/counseling-clinic/community-workshops.

Register for the virtual Ecampus Faculty Forum: Join hundreds of your OSU peers to discuss online teaching excellence, innovative teaching methods and faculty experiences in online course development. Held May 4-5 online via Zoom, the Faculty Forum will showcase faculty members sharing their expertise in interactive panel presentations. Session topics include online lab work, inclusive student supports and establishing your presence while teaching at a distance. Events on May 4 and 5 will begin at noon PT. View the agenda and register today.

OSU Science on Tap May 11: Join the Quest for Every Kind of Bee in Oregon and learn how you can get involved with pollinator-friendly practices and research. The OSU Alumni Association presents OSU Science on Tap: The Oregon Bee Atlas, Tuesday, May 11, at 5:30 p.m. Join the discussion with Andony Melathopoulos, bee scientist and host of the PolliNation podcast. Find out how you can support Beaver-affiliated establishments by picking up your own drinks for this happy hour learning session when you register for free at osualum.com/SOTbee.

Beavers SAVE Lives: Learn how to reach out and help a friend. We can all help prevent suicide. This workshop will provide the skills you need to effectively help or intervene with a friend or family member who is considering suicide. This training will be offered twice spring term. Registration required. Questions? Email tesss.websterhenry@oregonstate.edu. For Wednesday, May 12, noon to 1:30 p.m., register at https://beav.es/JFA. For Thursday, May 20, noon to 1:30 p.m., register at https://beav.es/JFm.

ANREP 2021 Virtual Conference: Oregon State University Forestry & Natural Resources Extension is hosting the 2021 Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals (ANREP) Conference virtually on May 24-26. Registration for both ANREP members and non-members is $150, and a special $35 student registration fee is available. For more information and to register, please visit the conference website

Faculty Staff Fitness: OSU Faculty Staff Fitness has fitness offerings to keep you moving Spring 2021 and registration is open. Check out our in-person, remote synchronous and remote asynchronous offerings at https://health.oregonstate.edu/fsf/schedule/spring. Our in-person offerings will be via Zoom or meet with the 6-person maximum until we can return to campus with the OHA Risk Designation changes. Zoom synchronous class options will be Tuesday/Thursday 7 a.m. and noon. Weight Training and a 100% Zoom Cardio Intervals 30-minute class Monday/Wednesday at noon for a midday boost. We also have our Online FSF program with more than 300 classes and 20 styles in a completely online, asynchronous format (https://health.oregonstate.edu/fsf/online) for $35 for 12 weeks.

Take Note

NEW! Noise control: Are you exposed to loud noise at work? Find out more about OSU’s Hearing Conservation Program and Noise Control Plan. The goal of OSU’s Hearing Conservation Program is to monitor and protect employees who have the potential to develop noise-induced hearing loss — a preventable, permanent and progressive health issue. In collaboration with Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health Services provides annual hearing tests for those exposed to loud noise on the job. Training is available through the EH&S website. Contact Occupational Health or Environmental Health and Safety with questions.

NEW! Legislative Scholars Program: The OSU Legislative Scholars Program enables students to learn about, and engage in, current public policy issues while also increasing student advocacy in the Oregon State Legislature. We are actively seeking the participation of historically marginalized, under-represented and STEM students who are interested in engaging in the political process. The program is open to undergraduate students attending Corvallis, Cascades and Ecampus, with a preference for students who are in their third and fourth years. Students may enroll for 2 credits/quarter which may qualify for majors across campus. Students may also chose to enroll for the non-credit/tuition-free option that appears on their transcripts. Fall enrollment will be limited to 50 students. Application deadline: Friday, April 30. For information about how to apply: How to Apply to the Program. If you have questions or would like more information contact the program director: jock.mills@oregonstate.edu.

Mid-Month Emergency Preparedness Topic: Medication in an Emergency. Disaster can strike at any time and without warning. By preparing in advance, you can make sure you will have the medications you need and one less thing to worry about in an emergency. This month’s poster can be downloaded at https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/medication.

CFP — 2021-22 OSU Humanities Research Fellowships: The OSU Center for the Humanities is now accepting applications for 2021-2022 Faculty Research Fellowships. The deadline to submit proposals is Monday, April 26. Find application forms, instructions and information about awards online at https://humanities.oregonstate.edu/fellowship-program.

Homecoming court: Want to be on the Homecoming Court or know someone who deserves to be? Homecoming Court ambassadors are honored with a one-time $500 scholarship and opportunities to attend events and voice their ideas to distinguished university leaders, partners and alumni throughout the year. Applications are now open at osualum.com/hc.

Apply for the $5k Innovation Day Award by April 30: OSU faculty members are invited to submit a one-page Idea Pitch to the OSU Advantage office for the chance to receive a $5k award. The Idea Pitch should answer a commercial question in the faculty member’s research such as “With this proof, I can confirm that I have unique innovative technology” or “I can confirm which industry will be interested in the outcome of this research.” Attendance at the April 21 “Innovation to Market” virtual event is required to be eligible to submit. More information is here: https://lnkd.in/g9eCCDA.

2021-2022 Industry Fellowship: Oregon Sea Grant and the Oregon Applied Sustainability Experience (OASE) are soliciting applications for the 2021-2022 Environmental and Sustainability Program Coordinator (ESPC) fellowship with The Tofurky Company. This nearly year-long opportunity is open to recent graduates. It offers hands-on experience in the research, design and implementation of an environmental management system and the beginnings of a sustainability program. Full details at the Oregon Sea Grant Scholars website. Deadline: April 23.

National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE): From April 12 through May 12, OSU is participating in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). All first-year students and Spring graduation candidates who were notified on April 6 of their graduation status will receive an email inviting them to take the short NSSE survey. We ask faculty and staff to encourage students to participate in this important study, so we can learn more about our students’ educational experiences at OSU. For information, visit our NSSE website, or contact JoAnne Bunnage or Daniel Lopez-Cevallos.

Event Co-Sponsorship Opportunity: The Speaker Series committee of the President’s Commission on the Status of Women is accepting applications for funding from OSU staff and students interested in hosting speaker events in Spring term. Funding averages $500 and applicants must provide a clear explanation of the event and its alignment with the PCOSW mission. To learn more and apply online, see the PCOSW Funding Opportunities page.

Nominations deadline extended: The President’s Commission on the Status of Women, Office of Institutional Diversity, Office of the Provost and OSU Athletics are accepting nominations for the Breaking Barriers awards. All OSU community members whose work advances gender equity in alignment with the award categories are eligible. Categories include Breaking Barriers in Education, Breaking Barriers in Research, Breaking Barriers in Athletics, the PCOSW Community Builder and the Harriet "Hattie" Redmond awards. Learn more and submit nominations at beav.es/Jby. Nominations close Sunday, April 18. For questions, contact pcosw@oregonstate.edu.

The Full Collection of Animal Interlude Tiny Concerts: This week, Spring Creek Project released the final Animal Interludes in the collection. You can now watch all the short videos — each an original composition of words and music featuring a beloved animal — on their YouTube channel. The latest Interludes include the wolf, raven, sidewinder rattlesnake, humpback whale and spadefoot toad. Learn more about the collection and contributors.

Celebrating Undergraduate Excellence (CUE) registration open: CUE is an annual showcase for undergraduates from all disciplines, all years of study and all stages of research to present to the OSU community. Please encourage students to present lightning talks during this two-day virtual research symposium, which will be held on May 27-28. The deadline for students to register is May 7. View details at communications.oregonstate.edu/events/cue. For more info, contact OfficeofURSA@oregonstate.edu.

Learn Mindfulness for Science: The Edwards Social Cognition Lab is looking for volunteers to take a no-cost, Zoom-based meditation program starting April 26. Zoom sessions are 45 minutes at 8 a.m. or 7 p.m., Monday-Friday, for 3 weeks. Volunteers can receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card for completing the study. IRB#2020-0906. Learn more at: https://scl.liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/content/current-projects.

Participants wanted for a short-term vegetable sprout research study (Corvallis): If you are healthy, age 18-60, non-smoking, not pregnant or breastfeeding, without diabetes, heart disease or stroke, bariatric surgery, kidney, thyroid or intestinal problems, you may qualify. The study lasts 72 hours. Volunteers will receive $150. PI: Emily Ho, Ph.D. Title: "Discovery of Biological Signatures for Cruciferous Vegetable Intake." Contact us at MFCResearch@oregonstate.edu, 541-737-5049 or visit https://tinyurl.com/y7437mo4 for information and online screener. 

Traffic and Maintenance

Southwest Washington Way: For work related to Pacific Power system upgrades, Pacific Power will perform electrical trenching and drilling work from Monday, April 19 through Monday, May 31. Electrical trenching and drilling work will start at the intersection of 35th Street and SW Washington Way on Monday, April 19, with work occurring on both sides of SW Washington Way between 35th Street and 30th Street through the end of May (view map). Work will progress from west to east along SW Washington Way. This work supports Pacific Power’s power infrastructure and prepares for future upgrades to SW Washington Way

Jobs

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.

EXTENDED! Extension Office Specialist 2: OSU Extension Service is seeking applications for a part-time (approximately 30 hours per week) Office Specialist 2 position that will be based at the Oregon State University Extension Service Office in Klamath County, located in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Posting #P02917CT. Closes May 7.

Weather

“A garden requires patient labor and attention. Plants do not grow merely to satisfy ambitions or to fulfill good intentions. They thrive because someone expended effort on them." ~ Liberty Hyde Bailey

Corvallis: Mostly sunny today, high of 73, low of 46. Mostly sunny tomorrow.

Central Oregon: Mostly sunny today, high of 61, low of 34. Mostly sunny tomorrow.

Newport: Partly sunny today, high of 65, low of 45. Decreasing clouds tomorrow.

Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/