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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.
COVID-19 vaccine clinics: Weekly clinics at Reser Stadium in Corvallis are being collaboratively run by Samaritan Health Services, Benton County and OSU. Visit this website to schedule a vaccine. OSU-Cascades students, faculty and staff can register for the vaccine here. Check your local public health authority websites for more information. You can also visit the Oregon Health Authority: Get Vaccinated Oregon website and the CDC VaccineFinder for vaccinations anywhere in the U.S.
Timely Teaching Tips: Want to learn how to make short lecture videos more effective with in-video quizzing? Explore strategies to use media to support all learners. CTL and the Faculty Media Center invite instructors and GTAs to “Engaging Learners with Instructional Media” workshops: Wednesday, April 28 at 2 p.m., or Thursday, April 29 at 10 a.m. Register now.
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.
For anyone starting a new job in the last year, things have been a bit out of the ordinary. Kendra Sharp, who in March took the reins as head of the Office of International Science and Engineering at the US National Science Foundation, not only started her role in during a global pandemic but also at the start of a new US administration with big plans for the NSF. (Sharp is professor of mechanical engineering at OSU and is on rotation with NSF).
Belchik, along with a team of scientists at Oregon State University, keep track of the spore counts in the water. Last week, the team counted 73 spores per liter, and 5 spores is when they start raising the alarm. With salmon in the Klamath down to 5-10 percent of their historical runs, the Yurok are preparing to lose this entire year class. Warming temperatures, too, threaten to decrease salmon habitat.
Jim Myers is the mastermind behind the gothic tomato. As a Horticulture Professor and vegetable breeder for Oregon State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences, he developed the Midnight Roma by crossbreeding an Oregon Star and an Indigo Rose; two other varieties also developed at OSU.
President Biden is nominating Rick Spinrad to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the government's premier agency on climate science which oversees the National Weather Service. Prior to his current role as a professor of oceanography at Oregon State University, Spinrad served as NOAA's top scientist under President Obama and the U.S. representative to the United Nations' Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission. (see also Oregonian)
Oregon State University said Friday it will recognize Juneteenth as a university holiday on June 18, underscoring the university’s commitment to leading change and dismantling systemic racism. (see also The Skanner)
Larry O’Neill, director of Oregon Climate Services at Oregon State University in Corvallis, said the dry conditions are a disappointment for some climatologists, who were expecting more precipitation from the La Nina effect this winter.
NROTC: The Naval ROTC Beaver Battalion participated in the annual Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention (SAPR) Chalk It Up For Awareness Contest hosted by NAVSTA Everett SAPR Team with the help of all the Northwest SAPR Teams. This event is held every April and is a chance to educate and raise awareness about sexual assault through sidewalk chalk art. It is located on the north side of Cascade Hall. This year’s theme is RESPECT. PROTECT. EMPOWER. OSU NROTC asks everyone to be an active part by (1) embracing the diversity of ideas, experiences and backgrounds of all individuals (2) take responsibility for your actions (3) hold others accountable for their actions (4) intervene when necessary (5) and be a leader and encourage leadership in others. The featured chalk art submission was completed by MIDN Stefanou, MIDN Howery, OC Gramm, OC Konstanczer, and MIDN Rosales.
Department of Horticulture Seminar: The Horticulture Spring 2021 Seminar Series will take place Monday, April 26, at noon. Register for the Zoom seminar at https://oregonstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJctf-CgqjkqHNLtcaOH-fugRPycyX6WwWJb. The event is free and open to the public. Ozge Yalcin, MS Student in the Department of Horticulture, Oregon State University, will present “Wild small fruits in Turkey.”
Public Health Webcast April 26 — Manage your growing everyday stress: With the layered and persistent challenges of the pandemic, many are experiencing stress levels at an all-time high. In a Public Health Insider webcast on April 26 at 4 p.m. College of Public Health and Human Sciences faculty share tools for recognizing and managing stress, strengthening resiliency and reducing the toll of long-term stress. Register and explore the series.
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.
NEW! Breaking Barriers Virtual Celebration: The President’s Commission on the Status of Women, the Office of Institutional Diversity, the Office of the Provost and OSU Athletics are pleased to invite you to the 2021 Breaking Barriers Virtual Celebration on Tuesday, April 27 from 4-5 pm. Breaking Barriers is a celebration of the accomplishments and impact of those who have worked to advance gender equity at OSU. Please register for the event by April 19. For questions or more info, contact the Office of Institutional Diversity.
NEW! Stone Award: Join us in celebrating this year’s Stone Award for Literary Achievement recipient, Lynda Barry, on Thursday, April 29 at 5 p.m. Lynda Barry has worked as a painter, cartoonist, writer, illustrator, playwright, editor, commentator and is described by the The New York Times as "among this country’s greatest conjoiners of words and images, known for plumbing all kinds of touchy subjects in cartoons, comic strips and novels, both graphic and illustrated." This presentation will be broadcast virtually and is free to attend. Register today.
START orientation: START New Student Orientation will occur virtually this summer, but with significant changes from summer 2020. Come to our webinar to learn about the overall structure and the experience will be like for our incoming class. Join us on Zoom for the event, which will take place on April 27 from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
University Press celebration: This event has been postponed until fall.
Introducing the Center for Quantitative Life Sciences: On July 1, the CGRB will become the Center for Quantitative Life Sciences. Please join us on April 28 at 3 p.m. to hear more about this exciting development. Link to Zoom.
Trans Story Circles: Hosted by the HRWGC and the Pride Center. Happening Monday, May 3 from 5-7 p.m., for folx who identify within the trans umbrella to gather in a safe and brave space to share their stories and create connections. There is a mandatory Qualtrics form to participate: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1ZGJFrP1Ckjq3cO.
NEW! EMT Seminar: Daniel Elson, "Aryl hydrocarbon receptor signaling and tumor suppressive functions in cancer," April 27, 3:30-4:30 p.m. The Zoom Waiting Room will open at 3 p.m. https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/95981763413.
NEW! Cabildos Speaker Series presents: A 'Common Spectacle of the Race': Garveyism's Visual Politics of Founding, a talk by Adom Getachew, Neubauer Family assistant professor of political science at the University of Chicago. She is a political theorist with research interests in the history of political thought, theories of race and empire, and postcolonial political theory. In July 1920, just a month before the first annual convention of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), the association’s co-founder, Marcus Garvey, announced, “We are a new people, born out of a new day and new circumstance.” The convention, he argued, was a moment of political founding on the model of the Philadelphia Convention in 1787. This talk will examine the UNIA’s conception of political founding, with particular attention to central role of images, theatricality and performance. Wednesday, April 28 at 4 p.m. Register.
NEW! With Love for Us: A BIPOC Community Care Session for Students Offered by Stronghold. This session will focus on the lived experiences of Black, Indigenous, People of Color, including individuals who identify with Mixed ethnic/racial heritage, discussed in a community with other BIPOC to learn and heal together. In this space, we will intentionally center our own lived experiences. Our time together emphasizes and prioritizes relationship, allows presence for self and others, enables deep listening and offers mutual support. BIPOC affinity space allows us to drop in with one another, recognize our shared, complex and multi-faceted experiences and build upon and fortify our inherent dignity and resilience. Thursday, April 29, 4-6 p.m. Registration required: beav.es/JKu. For accommodations related to a disability, please email nicole.hindes@oregonstate.edu. These sessions are being sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs Priority Steering Committee.
NEW! Bringing social justice issues into the limelight — May 19 Webcast: Stories connect us and open eyes to new perspectives. Sheila Daniels, ’92, has brought social justice issues to audiences as a theater director and teacher in the Seattle area for over 25 years. Learn about her mindful show selection and directing processes and what it’s like to bring important stories to life onstage. College of Liberal Arts Professor Susan Shaw sits down with Daniels on May 19 at 5 p.m. PT. Join the conversation at osualum.com/Changemakers.
NEW! Building trust and access in Oregon’s social services — June 23: For communities that have been historically underserved or harmed by federal policies and services, building trust comes first. As program equity manager for the Oregon Department of Human Services, Rebecca Arce, MPP ’14, helps build relationships that create more equitable and accessible social services for all Oregonians. Join her in conversation with College of Liberal Arts Professor Susan Shaw on June 23 at 5 p.m. PT. Register at osualum.com/Changemakers.
CTL Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks: Requesting, Receiving & Responding to Student Feedback. Kenton Hokanson, instructor/research associate, College of Science, and Tasha Galardi, instructor, CPHHS, will present “Do you want to know what your students are thinking? This talk will discuss how to collect fair and useful feedback from them, and how to use it to improve your classroom dynamic and course.” This workshop takes place April 27 at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Login to Zoom: Tuesday Teaching +Tech Talks. Handouts, materials and resources: beav.es/BOXT4.
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.
Art and Science: Lessons learned during the process. Tuesday, April 27 at 4 p.m., Randall Millstein, Astronomer-in-Residence for the Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium, will present "The Science of my Art." This seminar series is co-hosted by Biological and Ecological Engineering, ARTS-SCI and The Corvallis Arts Center. It 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 the general public. Zoom link: https://bit.ly/2PGpCWe. Click here: https://artsci.oregonstate.edu/arts-and-science for more information on past recordings and future talks.
Engaging Learners with Instructional Media Workshops: See how using media can enhance student learning. Discover ways to make your lecture videos more engaging and effective with in-video quizzing. The Faculty Media Center and CTL invite instructors and GTAs to an interactive one-hour workshop: Wednesday, April 28 at 2 p.m., or Thursday, April 29 at 10 a.m. Register: https://beav.es/Jx7.
Getting Big: Essential Ideas for the Contemplative Journey. Contemplative Studies Initiative co-founder Dr. Winston McCullough is soon moving to Colorado; he’ll discuss the essential ideas of his contemplative career, including "getting big" — or expanding one's perspective and sphere of concern. The evening will include discussion and connection. Wednesday, April 28, 5:30-7 p.m. Free and open to all via Zoom. Registration required.
UPDATED! Innovation to Market — Funding & Training Opportunities: OSU faculty and graduate student researchers are invited to join the OSU Advantage office on Wednesday, April 28 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.
OSU Design Network Entrepreneurial Design webcast May 12: Beaver Nation is invited to hear from a panel of inspirational thought leaders as they honor the achievements and work of designers and creators. You will also enjoy the opportunity to network with fellow design industry professionals, students and alumni in design of all levels while learning how OSUDN supports and connects the Beaver creative community. Register here to save your seat for this motivational event.
NEW! Inclusive Excellence@OSU 2021 Fellowship Deadline Coming Up: Are you interested in improving your teaching, helping your students feel like they belong in STEM and connecting with a vibrant community of STEM faculty like you? Each year, IE@OSU welcomes a cohort of up to 20 STEM faculty from OSU, Linn-Benton and Lane Community Colleges to participate in a year-long fellowship. We are now accepting applications for Fellows for the 2021-2022 cohort. Click here for application and more info. Deadline to apply is May 3.
NEW! New Impact Report for OSU Libraries and Press is available: OSU Libraries and Press do a wide array of amazing stuff, and our annual Impact Report highlights the challenges and the accomplishments of the previous year. Read the Impact Report for 2019-20 at library.oregonstate.edu/file/2019-2020libraryimpactreportpdf.
NEW! Award nominations: The Hattie Redmond Women & Gender Center invites nominations for our annual awards. There are three award categories: Women of Achievement Award, AYA Award, and Student Leader Award. Nominations close on Monday, May 3. Information about each award and the nomination process can be found at: https://beav.es/3Zu.
NEW! CFP: 2021-2022 Humanities Research Clusters. The OSU Center for the Humanities invites proposals for 2021-2022 interdisciplinary research clusters. This program offers scholars with expertise in different fields the opportunity to explore a topic of shared interest in common and in depth. Deadline: Tuesday, June 1, 5 p.m. More information and application instructions are available online at: https://humanities.oregonstate.edu/research-clusters.
NEW! OSU Community Hub: Free platform for Beavers to connect, learn and share. Introduce yourself and get to know other Oregon State students and employees through this new resource; ask questions to your peers about child care, caregiving, family events, community resources; and join interest groups to connect with those who share similar professional interests and experiences. For more information, contact the Family Resource Center at FamilyResources@oregonstate.edu.
STEM Academy: STEM Academy is hosting a broad range of STEM Summer Day Camps from mid-June through early August for students who will be entering 3rd-12th grades in the fall of 2021. Registration for the summer program is open. Topics include: transportation, coding, invention, engineering, computer graphics and modeling, cybersecurity, biochemistry, computational biology, powered machines, Lego robotics, wildlife science, and the computational mystery of board games. For more information or to register online, please visit http://stemacademy.oregonstate.edu. For questions, call 541-737-8139 or email STEM.academy@oregonstate.edu. Needs-based scholarships available for all camps.
OSU ADA30 Celebratory Symposium: Registration is now open. The symposium is the culmination of a year-long celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act at Oregon State University. This symposium combines poster and paper sessions with community-oriented workshops and facilitated discussions to create opportunities for dialogue across spheres of experience. This is a digital event that will be held on Zoom May 4-27. This symposium is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Visit the OSU ADA30 Blog for more information about symposium accessibility, registration and sessions.
Marine Studies Initiative Photo Contest: Highlight the new Marine Studies degree, which focuses on the relationship between people and the marine environment, by submitting an original photo for our photo contest. Submit at beav.es/Jj4. Must be an OSU student. Three photos can be submitted per person. Winner will receive two tickets to the Oregon Coast Aquarium and be featured on MSI socials, website and newsletter.
Dam Proud Day OSUAA Board Scholarship: With matching gifts from the OSU Alumni Association Board of Directors on Dam Proud Day, a new scholarship to support students experiencing severe financial need is being created. Scholarships reduce financial burdens and allow students to focus their time on their studies and activities. “I've had the freedom and opportunity to explore my interests, both academic and personal, and to grow as a student and person,” a past OSUAA scholarship recipient said. On April 28, make a gift to the OSUAA Board Scholarship and show you’re Dam Proud of our students. bit.ly/OSUAA-DPD.
Protect Yourself from Stimulus Payment Scams: With the upcoming release of stimulus payments, scammers are busy trying to get your money and personal information. If they get your personal information, they can steal your identity and continue to commit crimes against you. Protect yourself by learning how they operate and how you can avoid becoming a victim at https://www.cisecurity.org/newsletter/dont-be-frivolous-with-your-stimulus/. This message brought to you by the OSU Office of Information Security.
Applications for PCOSW scholarships and event co-sponsorships for summer and fall term projects are now being accepted. The President’s Commission on the Status of Women provides funding to faculty, students, and staff who are pursuing professional development, research, outreach or creative projects related to women’s issues. Scholarships average $300 and are paid by reimbursement. Applications are due Friday, April 30. Visit https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/pcosw/funding-opportunities for detailed guidelines, qualification requirements, and application links. Questions? Contact pcosw@oregonstate.edu.
Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2021 University Mentoring and Professional Development Award. This award, presented annually at University Day, recognizes any classified, professional faculty or faculty member who excels in mentoring, supporting and encouraging OSU employees, especially women and those from under-represented groups or non-traditional careers, and making available to them opportunities for professional, educational and personal development. 2021 President’s Commission on the Status of Women believes that mentoring and development are critical to excellent performance and employee satisfaction. The award offers a way of commending individuals who support the learning environment for OSU employees. For more information and a list of past recipients: https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/pcosw/funding-opportunities. Nominations are due May 4. Questions? Contact pcosw@oregonstate.edu.
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.
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.
UPDATED! 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 28 “Innovation to Market” virtual event is required to be eligible to submit. More information is here: https://lnkd.in/g9eCCDA.
NEW! Washington Way: For work related to Pacific Power system upgrades, the multi-use path along SW Washington Way will be temporarily closed between 30th Street and 35th Street for electrical work being performed by Pacific Power. A detour will be in place (view detour map). Work is scheduled to start on Monday, April 26 and continue through Friday, April 30.
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.
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 Division of Extension and Engagement invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), fixed-term Open Campus and Juntos Coordinator position that will be based at the Marion County Extension Office in Woodburn, Oregon. This position will serve Marion and Polk Counties. Posting # P04304UF. Closes May 6.
NEW! Student Worker Position — Tutoring: Part-time, flexible schedule, at a pay rate of $12 per hour. Work in the INTO OSU Learning Center to help INTO OSU students learn, evaluate and improve their English and other academic skills. Remote work available until further notice. Hiring for fall term start date. For full posting and link to apply: https://bit.ly/2QeRhhM.
“All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost." ~ J.R.R. Tolkien.
Corvallis: Chance of showers, high of 58, low of 38. Partly sunny Tuesday.
Central Oregon: Partly sunny, high of 49, low of 26. Sunny Tuesday.
Newport: Chance of showers, high of 53, low of 43. Mostly cloudy Tuesday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
