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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 athletic director Scott Barnes is hospitalized in stable condition Sunday after experiencing what the school called a medical event while attending an awards ceremony at Fresno State the night before.
“This is so highly infectious that once you have it in a population it spreads very quickly,” explained Oregon State University's Dawn Dirks. (see also Phys.org)
Oregon State University hired a professional benefits navigator in 2018 who helped inspire the 2021 law that required them statewide, the school’s Basic Needs Center Director Nicole Hindes said. But during the pandemic, she rethought that dynamic.
According to Will Price, OSU extension agent for Baker and Union counties, cattle are going for about $1.85 a pound at Intermountain Livestock Exchange, a cattle sale yard in La Grande.
A plant expert at Oregon State University developed a new type of tomato with blueberry-like health benefits. The purple tomato contains anthocyanins, a healthy antioxidant pigment found in blueberries.
Gardening season is underway, or at least it should be, and you may have questions as you prepare for spring. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live.
Women in Wildlife Science: Lisa Ellsworth says, "My Fire and Habitat Ecology Lab (Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences) was Firefighter 2 certified through OSU’s Fire Extension Program and is ready to start putting more 'good fire' back on the landscape (after they put their boots and hard hats back on). Pictured from left: Jordan Ellison, Lisa Ellsworth, Grace Boisen, Zoey Boisen, Claire Williams, Paige Stephens and Lily Strachan. Here’s to more women in Wildfire Science." We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: The Ecampus Faculty Forum on May 8-9 explores the evolving landscape of online education and fosters discussions about online teaching excellence. Newcomers, seasoned instructors and university leaders are invited to attend the pre-conference workshops and interactive sessions, either in person at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center or online via Zoom. Check out the agenda and register now.
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program 2024-25 Info Session for Faculty: Join us for a live Fulbright U.S. Scholar information session with Jordanna Enrich, senior director of Fulbright Student and Scholar Programs at the Institute of International Education (IIE). Enrich will cover award opportunities for 2024-25 and the application and selection process, with time for Q&A. April 24, noon to 1 p.m. Register to attend.
The Governor Tom McCall Memorial Lecture in Public Affairs is at 7 p.m. Monday, April 24 in LINC 100, and also available via livestream. This year’s speaker is Nicholas Kristof, and he will present "Homelessness, Poverty, the Urban-Rural Divide – How Can We Fix the Problems All Around Us?" Register here for both in-person and virtual options.
NEW! Denim Day Tabling: Denim Day is a national campaign encouraging people to wear denim to protest the misconceptions surrounding sexual violence and show support for survivors. The Center for Advocacy, Prevention & Education (CAPE) invites our OSU community to take part in Denim Day by stopping by the MU Brick Mall anytime from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., April 26 to take photobooth-style pictures in your denim, then tagging @cape_osu in an Instagram story to be entered into a prize raffle. This event is part of OSU's slate of programs recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness/Action Month (SAAM). To learn more about SAAM visit https://dce.oregonstate.edu/saam.
NEW! Yoga fundraiser: Support OSU Chapters of Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS), Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) and Students for Cultivating Change (SCC) noon to 1 p.m. April 26, with a yoga class at the Cesar Chaves Cultural Center (4Cs), $5 minimum donation.
NEW! What’s Happening in the Gallery Talk: Water-Ice-Sky, Antarctica and Greenland: Artist April Waters has traveled to both poles, capturing their beauty in her paintings. She will share slides about her time on the ice in Antarctica, Iceland and Greenland. 4 p.m., April 26 in the Construction and Engineering Hall at The LaSells Stewart Center. Waters is also the featured artist in “It’s the Water: An Exhibition of Painting and Photography by Seven Artists,” which runs through April 28 at The LaSells Stewart Center’s Giustina Gallery. Learn more about this talk and exhibition.
NEW! Take Back the Night: Take Back the Night is an internationally recognized event that brings communities together to believe and support survivors of sexual violence in a safe, confidential space. This year’s Take Back the Night at OSU will be held from 6-10 p.m., April 26 in the MU Lounge and will feature keynote speakers, student performers, a survivor speakout and an on-campus march. There will be an exception made to OSU’s responsible employee reporting requirements for this event regarding any disclosures of sexual assault. Confidential CAPS counselors and survivor advocates from CAPE and CARDV will be on site to provide support and connection to resources.
NEW! International Student Social Justice gathering: ISSJ is a space for international students to build community and better understand race and identity in a U.S. context. Meet faculty, staff and other students, share stories and learn about support services. Noon to 3 p.m., April 28, Ettihad Cultural Center, SEC third floor. For more information, contact sjretreats@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Submit diversity research publications and RSVP for the OSU Diversity Research Reception. Noon to 1 p.m. May 17, MU Horizon Room; and Cascades (streaming) Obsidian Hall, 207. Submit publication and RSVP here. The reception will highlight and celebrate the contributions of OSU researchers advancing equity through scholarship and engagement, and provide a forum for sharing ideas, making connections, and building collaborations for future research. Food and refreshments will be served at the Corvallis and Cascades campuses.
Beaver's Digest Spring Launch Party: Join us to celebrate the launch of our spring magazine: "Sh*t we weren't told: The adulting issue." 5-7 p.m. April 25. We'll be celebrating with succulent pot painting, free seeds, refreshments, limited edition stickers, a photo booth and exclusive access to the magazine before it's released.
OSU Health Professions Fair: The Health Professions Fair connects students with admissions representatives from over 70 health professions schools in Oregon and across the country. This free event will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m., April 25 in the MU Ballroom. Students from all majors, first-year through seniors, are welcome. For more information, visit the event website.
Activity Fair: Join the Center for Advocacy, Prevention & Education, the Sexual Assault Awareness/Action Month Planning Committee and campus and community organizations for an activity fair. Stop by the MU Quad from 11 a.m.-3 p.m, April 25 to learn more about upcoming SAAM events and available resources while enjoying creative activities and free ice cream from the OSU Creamery. To learn more about SAAM please visit https://dce.oregonstate.edu/saam.
Orange Media open house: Join us at the Orange Media Network open house from 4-7 p.m., April 26 on the fourth floor of the SEC and the SEC Plaza. This event will include activities, music and snow cones. Explore the exciting world of media and discover how students can turn their passion into a rewarding career. Whether you're interested in broadcasting, journalism, multimedia production, creative design, sales/marketing or more, our team of experts will be on hand to guide you every step of the way.
The 68th Annual Hōʻike and Lūʻau: Hui O Hawaiʻi is hosting its annual cultural show Nā Mele Kaulana O Hawaiʻi, on Saturday, April 29 at The LaSells Stewart Center. Doors open at 3:30 p.m., dinner is from 4-5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are currently on sale. Ticket link: https://beav.es/SnS.
Beaver Baseball tailgater in Portland: Join fellow alumni and fans to cheer on OSU Baseball against the UP Pilots at Ron Tonkin Field in Portland. Join the May 9 pregame tailgater from 4:30-6 p.m. and enjoy food, drinks and mingling before the first pitch. Game ticket required for entry. Register: bit.ly/OSUBaseballTailgater.
NEW! Care Talk — Confident Parenting: Teaching Children About Money. This webinar covers how to teach children about money by looking at our own money values and how we communicate about money. We will discuss setting goals, spending and saving strategies. 10 a.m., April 26. Register today.
NEW! Running on E: Adding Energy and Passion to Your Work and Life. Longer hours, increased responsibilities, constant change, accelerated pace of business, intensified pressure…But this doesn’t mean you can’t have fun and enjoy your work. This workshop will help you not only to survive but also thrive in today’s high-pressure world. By unleashing your energy, igniting your enthusiasm and finding fun in your job, you’re sure to maximize your work performance and even enjoy it. Noon, April 26. Register here.
NEW! Water Resources Science Seminar Series: We have a *bonus* spring water talk, with Jorge León Muñoz, from Chile’s Universidad Catolica de la Santisma Conception. The topic will be “Northwestern Patagonia: Climate, landscape, and aquaculture,” 2:30 p.m., April 26, Burt 193. Contact nuckolew@oregonstate.edu for Zoom details or accommodations for disabilities. Free and open to the public.
NEW! WRS seminar series: Lee J. Florea from Washington DNR will present "Toward a more comprehensive model of karst evolution in the U.S. midcontinent: The emerging role of sulfur redox," 4 p.m. April 26, Burt 193 or on Zoom. Reach out to Gradwater.Support@oregonstate.edu for Zoom details. All are welcome.
NEW! Adult & Higher Education info session: You’re invited to learn about the College of Education’s Adult & Higher Education Master’s degree and Instructional Design certificate. Join us for an overview of the programs, career possibilities and advice from a recent graduate. Noon to 1 p.m. April 27. Please RSVP for the Zoom link. Contact AHE-Lead@oregonstate.edu for questions.
NEW! Ethnic Studies workshop, Fronteriza Imaginaries: "Women's Organizing in the Borderlands." Michelle Tellez, professor in the department of Mexican American studies at the University of Arizona will guide a collaborative workshop for students, staff and faculty on creative community-building to imagine remapping the border toward solidarity. Workshop will be held from noon to 2 p.m., April 28 in La Raza Room/MU 208.
NEW! "AI and Employee Management: The Impact on Trust in the Workplace." College of Business Associate Dean for Research, Betty S. Henry Amundson Faculty Scholar in Ethics, and Professor of Management Keith Leavitt will be featured in an upcoming College of Business Thought Leadership Series virtual event at noon May 2. Register here: https://beav.es/Snu. Questions? Contact collegeofbusiness@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Ask Alumni: Life After College. The OSU Black Alumni & Friends Network invites Beavs to an Ask Alumni panel event 4 p.m., May 3. Join in person at the Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center or online to build your network and hear from OSU alumni about finding success in school and early careers. Registration and details: ForOregonState.org/AskAlumni.
NEW! "Exciting and Engaging Undergraduate Students in a Post-COVID Classroom": Keynote speaker Dwaine Plaza, professor of sociology in the School of Public Policy, will present recommendations on how faculty can be innovative and think differently about their teaching, testing and engaging students using new technologies and pedagogical approaches. 4:30-6 pm., May 4 in the Memorial Union Horizon Room, with a reception to follow. Registration.
UPDATED! Joe Alexander, "A Dozen Camps": Joe Alexander is this year’s Holocaust Memorial Week survivor-speaker. Alexander spent his youth in the town of Koval, Poland, in a family that included his parents, three sisters, and two brothers. Of this family, only he would survive the Holocaust. 7 p.m. Thursday, May 18 in LINC 128 and via livestream. Free, open to all. Registration required.
PFLA leadership series: "12 Rules of Professional Growth and Contributing Leadership Within OSU," presented by Steve Clark, University Relations and Marketing. 11 a.m. to noon April 25. For more information about the event and how to register, click here.
Department of Horticulture seminar: Luisa Baccin, graduate student, OSU horticulture, will present, “Aspects of horticultural crops production in Brazil," and Emily Braithwaite, MS graduate student, OSU horticulture, will present, “Understanding Pacific Northwest Turfgrass Plant-Parasitic Nematode Communities.” Noon, April 25, ALS 4001 or Zoom. Zoom information: https://horticulture.oregonstate.edu/horticulture-0.
The Making of a Public Radio Show: A Conversation with the Team from Live Wire. Live Wire is a weekly radio variety program that features interviews with writers, musicians, activists, and other interesting folks, plus musical guests and comedy. Live Wire’s host, Luke Burbank, and executive producer, Laura Hadden, share over 30 years of Public Radio experience between them. OSU Associate Professor Elena Passarello has served as Live Wire’s Announcer since 2018. The event is 7:30-9 p.m. April 25 at The LaSells Stewart Center. Reserve a seat. This event will also be broadcast live on KBVR FM 88.7 and on the KBVR-FM website.
NEW! Hearing conservation resources: 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! Outstanding Diversity Advocate Award nominations: Reminder: Nominations for the Outstanding Diversity Advocate Award are due April 28. This is awarded to a member of the OSU community who actively promotes and enhances diversity, equity and inclusion. Recipients receive a $1,000 honorarium. For details and nomination information, please visit the Office of Institutional Diversity (OID) website. For further information, please contact OID at diversity@oregonstate.edu or call 541-737-1063.
Bingo for Earth Day: In celebration of OSU’s Beyond Earth Day efforts, the Faculty Senate’s Carbon Commitment Committee and the OSU Sustainability Office invite you to play BINGO for a chance to win prizes. The game starts now and runs through the end of May. Download a game card, follow links on the web page and track your progress on the Google Form score card. Prizes awarded for cards submitted by May 1 and certificates will be offered for those completing by the end of the month. For questions contact Beth.Filar-Williams@oregonstate.edu.
Listen to podcasts featuring OSU’s 2023 Alumni Fellows: Get to know a group of Beavers making positive change in Portland and across the Pacific Northwest. Learn how the proven career success of our distinguished 2023 Alumni Fellows goes arm-in-arm with mentoring, service, community-building, innovation and leadership — and how their experiences at OSU prepared them for this work. All four episodes are out now to watch and listen at ForOregonState.org/Fellows.
Mid-Month Emergency Preparedness Topic: Fire. Nationally since 2000, 85 fatal fires, claiming 118 lives, have occurred on college campuses, in Greek housing or in off-campus housing within three miles of the campus. Each year more than 2,500 people die and 12,600 are injured in home fires in the United States, with direct property loss due to home fires estimated at $7.3 billion annually. By preparing in advance, you can know how you will respond if a fire strikes. More information can be found here: https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/fire.
Robotic Sound Research Study: The Oregon State University Department of Mechanical Engineering is conducting a research study to better understand how people interact with robots that sound different. The study lasts for about 45 minutes. The full study title is “Evaluating Sonification for Interactive Robots” and the principal investigator is Prof. Naomi Fitter. Please contact Nnamdi Nwagwu at nwagwun@oregonstate.edu to sign up.
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! Ecampus is seeking an enrollment services specialist to join our marketing and enrollment services team. The enrollment services specialists will advise and guide prospective Ecampus students through the policies and processes involved with admissions, enrollment and registration. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) classified position. Posting #P04160CT. Closes May 15.
NEW! Statewide Master Gardener Program Manager: OSU College of Agricultural Sciences’ Department of Horticulture Extension invites applications for a Statewide Master Gardener Program Manager position. This is a full-time, 12-month, professional faculty position located in Corvallis. Apply to posting #P06671UF. Closes May 15.
NEW! College of Pharmacy Recruiter: The College of Pharmacy invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, recruiter position. This position will be responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating strategies to increase enrollment for the College of Pharmacy. The incumbent will serve as the main recruiter for the College of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy program. This position will also coordinate the Early Assurance Program (EAP) and be the college’s lead liaison for all Pre-Pharmacy Societies.This position may be based from the main OSU campus in Corvallis, Oregon or from the College of Pharmacy’s Portland, Oregon location on the OHSU campus. Posting #P06739UF. Closes May 18.
“Love is a springtime plant that perfumes everything with its hope, even the ruins to which it clings.” – Gustave Flaubert
Corvallis: Chance of showers today, high of 57, low of 38. Mostly sunny tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Mostly sunny today, high of 53, low of 30. Sunny tomorrow.
Newport: Chance of showers today, high of 54, low of 38. Mostly sunny tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/.