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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 new 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.
NEW! Today’s Timely Teaching Tip: Are you giving a remote "take-home” version of your midterm? Consider setting up a File Upload assignment in Canvas and asking students to justify their answers in writing to help protect academic integrity. Email Canvas@Oregonstate.edu if you have questions about the file upload assignment type. Visit Keep Teaching for all the Week 5 Timely Teaching Tips.
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.
The effort doesn’t just involve medical students from OHSU. It’s a group effort that includes Oregon State University pharmacy students, students going into dentistry and even community members.
“Solving problems is always the mother of all inventions,” said Adam Krynicki, Oregon State University-Cascades Innovation Co-Lab executive director. “When problems present themselves, entrepreneurs throw all their assets at the problem.”
“Retreat of both these glaciers was likely due to natural fluctuations, but they do tell a prescient story of how difficult glaciers are to rebuild once they’re gone,” said Larry O’Neill, a faculty member with Oregon State University’s Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences Department.
Oregon State University’s Faculty Research Assistant Rachel Houtman said wildfire seasons are hard to predict. “We don’t know what the next fire season is going to look like; we can kind of guess and predict but our models aren’t perfect,” Houtman said. That makes it difficult to know how much money to set aside for firefighting costs.
Rachel Schuetz, a senior instructor at Oregon State University-Cascades who leads the elementary education program at the university, agreed that the pandemic makes education challenging for students, teachers and families. But she stressed that all three of those groups should be patient with themselves right now, and prioritize their well-being.
Oregon State University is joining universities and academic health centers nationally in making licensing agreements for its intellectual property quickly executable to speed up the development of technologies that can be used to diagnose, treat and prevent COVID-19.
Garcia, an Oregon State University Extension Service Master Gardener, moved to the Willamette Valley in 2016 and planted a substantial vegetable garden two years later. Late that summer, he noticed cabbage white butterflies infesting his kale, a problem similar to what he’d found in Oklahoma, where he started growing the so-called “super” food in 2013.
Record numbers of people are turning to gardening while we shelter in place. If you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service.
David Hill is a snow scientist! He co-leads the Community Snow Observations Project, which gathers snow data from community citizen scientists (like you!) Join him to learn about all things snow. April 30, 2 p.m. EST.
Walk With Ease and StrongWomen & StrongPeople – two Oregon State University (OSU) Family and Community Health Extension Service programs for adults – continue to help keep Oregonians staying active during the state’s stay at home order.
Today’s workspace: David Hurwitz, associate professor with the School of Civil and Construction Engineering, said “OSU IT, particularly Paul Montagne of the COE, was invaluable in helping procure the technology (both hardware and software) I needed and coaching me on how to optimize its use. Thanks to his hard work and the hard work of dozens of members of the OSU IT team, I will be able to continue supporting graduate students in the driving and bicycling simulator and undergraduate students gearing up for Introduction to Highway Engineering this Spring Quarter.” Send your home workspace photos 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.
Chemstores is open: With the critical research, maintenance activities, and demand for sanitizer continuing on the Corvallis campus, the College of Science Chemistry Department’s Chemstores is open for business Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The store provides a variety of materials and chemicals to OSU Departments and affiliates. Purchases are exclusively made using grant Index Numbers and Activity Codes (if needed). There are no cash or card sales. Chemstores is located at 154 Gilbert Hall. With the campus buildings in lock-down, access to Gilbert Hall is limited to the west parking lot entrance. An online listing of products can be found at https://chemstores.chem.oregonstate.edu/. Questions? Call 541-737-2271.
Beavers Belong: Beavers Belong is a support network for students, by students. Our program’s goal is to create connection, community and belonging through weekly peer-led groups. Spring term 2020 undergraduate student groups start week 3. For Mondays at 11 a.m., register here: https://beav.es/4Yz; for Thursdays at 5 p.m., register here: https://beav.es/4YK. Graduate student groups take place on Tuesdays at noon. Register: https://beav.es/4Az. Recruiting directors and leaders for 2020-21. Apply today at https://beav.es/4YV.
NEW! Join the Library Services Review Board (LSRB): Share your ideas regarding the Valley Library. Learn more about the ways that you can contribute to making the library a more inclusive and comfortable space for everyone. Join our spring virtual meeting on Wednesday, April 29 from 5-7 p.m. The LSRB is open to all OSU students. Let us know you would like to attend by completing our required survey at beav.es/4kE.
Prepare Beavers for success beyond Oregon State: Help the Class of 2020 thrive wherever their next steps lead. The OSU Alumni Association’s Winning in Life After College engaging digital event series on life skills and career strategies includes tools for successful online job and grad school searches, LinkedIn presence and personal finances — plus opportunities to network through the “I Wish I Knew” alumni panel and virtual career fair, hosted by the College of Business and Career Development Center. Share the schedule of events, open to all students and alumni.
Virtual job fair: The College of Business, in partnership with the OSU Career Development Center, is hosting a virtual job fair for all Oregon State University students on April 30, 4-7 p.m. and May 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. More than 60 organizations will be represented on a virtual platform, all of whom are looking for candidates from all majors for jobs and internships. Students are required to register for this event by April 29, and can do so by visiting: https://oregonstate.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/15453/student_preview?token=Ro_b7ZIBFZzpEURyU_kKFX_K5zznv3vqlyvHXkycl_JKeopcZSdDkA
The OSU Western Forestry Graduate Research Symposium is excited to announce their 2020 lineup: WFGRS will be held on Zoom in a series of 1.25-hour talk blocks from 3-4:15 p.m., as part of the College of Forestry’s Stay at Home Lecture Series: https://www.forestry.oregonstate.edu/stay-home-lecture-series. See the attached schedule for WFGRS presentations on April 30, May 1, May 5, and May 6. Students who submit feedback forms after viewing presentations will be entered into a raffle for $50 Peak Sports gift cards. Use the WFGRS feedback form available on the Stay at Home Series website, or here. Faculty interested in giving presenter feedback should please email rachel.zitomer@oregonstate.edu or claire.tortorelli@oregonstate.edu to sign up.
Holocaust Memorial Week: During the week of April 20-24, 2020 the School of History, Philosophy and Religion would have hosted the 34th Holocaust Memorial Week at OSU. Unfortunately, due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic the events could not go on as planned. However, we would like to mark the importance and significance of this week by posting videos of our illuminating lectures from the past years. Visit the School of History, Philosophy and Religion’s Facebook page this week and next for curated video posts. A video archive of most of the HMW lectures can also be found on our school’s YouTube page. For more information about our program, please visit http://oregonstate.edu/holocaust/. If you would like to support future programming, please visit https://holocaust.oregonstate.edu/fundraising.
Virtual event: Valuing diversity in teams. Tune in via Zoom on May 13 from noon to 1 p.m. with former Beaver Basketball player Eric Knox ‘89. In this OSU Alumni Association and Portland Business Roundtable live webcast, you’ll hear Eric’s story of valuing diversity and building teams, both on and off the court, as an admired coach and community leader. Eric coached the Benson High School girls’ basketball team from unranked to state champs in just two years and uses his energetic personality to inspire youth both athletically and professionally. Listen and learn as he shares his tips for supporting and elevating students in his community. Register now.
NEW! Investment and PERS webinars: The Maps Credit Union CFS investment team is conducting a Weekly Wednesday Webinar Series on a variety of investment topics that include current market updates. This is one way to educate yourself without leaving the comfort and safety of your own home. Wednesday, April 29, noon- Economic Outlook (First Trust). Wednesday, May 06, 2 p.m. - LTC - Do you have a gap in your strategy? Wednesday, May 06, noon - ABC + D of Medicare. PERS Related Webinars: Wednesday, April 29, 3 p.m. - PERS & Retirement Planning (OPSRP) (These are not OSU events but are tailored to OSU clients and during normal circumstances are held on campus. There is no charge.)
Strategies for Being Effective in Times of Uncertainty: Uncertainty in organizations will affect each of us differently. Some thrive in ambiguity, while others are dominated by feelings of anxiety, fear, and doubt that negatively affect productivity. This class will provide 8 strategies with practical ideas to increase effectiveness in challenging, uncertain times. Zoom session, April 28, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Registration required.
Developing High Performing Teams: Why do some teams consistently produce outstanding results and other teams perform moderately at best? Distinguishing characteristics of high performing teams with practical tools and principles will be shared. Tips for implementing these practices with virtual teams will be included. Zoom session, April 28, 10-11:30 a.m. Registration required.
People and Nature Lunch Series: Keiko Nomura (Marine Resource Management) presents “Measuring the Adaptive Capacity of Small-Scale Fisheries Using Fisheries Connectivity Networks: A Case Study of Baja, Mexico." The lecture is free and open to all. Tuesday, April 28, from noon to 12:50 p.m. To join the meeting, register at https://peopleandnatureosu.weebly.com/spring-2020.html. Sponsored by the Department of Fisheries & Wildlife’s Human Dimensions Lab.
Compliance in the Classroom: Students’ experiences of college vary depending on how students perceive the institution affirms their identities and experiences in the classroom. Join staff from the Office of the Registrar, Disability Access Services, and Equal Opportunity and Access for an informative session on equitable classroom practices to create inclusive classroom practices that ensure federal compliance. April 28, 1-2 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/98857531378 Phone Dial-In Information: +1 971 247 1195. Meeting ID: 988 5753 1378
Managing People Through Change: If progress requires change, why can change be so difficult? Understanding how the change process impacts us is important to directing change efforts. You will learn what to expect in the cycle of change and how to work with each phase to ease transitions for yourself and others. Zoom session, April 28, 1-3 p.m. Registration required.
Adult & Higher Education Info Session: You’re invited to learn about the College of Education’s Adult & Higher Education Master’s degree and new Instructional Design certificate. Grab your lunch and log in to Zoom for an information session about these two programs, including career possibilities and advice from a current student who is also an OSU employee. Cats, dogs and kids are welcome! Wednesday, April 29, noon to 1 p.m. Please RSVP for the Zoom link and password. Contact Lindsay.Andrews@oregonstate.edu for questions.
Imagining Possibilities for Remote Dialogue Facilitation Webinar: Join team members from the Office of Institutional Diversity and Division of Student Affairs in a webinar to consider possibilities for dialogue facilitation during this time of remote operation. Panelists will introduce a guiding framework, discuss potential applications, and open the floor to questions as we imagine ways to transition our work to a remote format. Instructional faculty, student affairs professionals, educators, and anyone interested in dialogue facilitation may find this webinar helpful. Wednesday, April 29, 11-11:45 a.m. Click here to register. This webinar is part of the We Have Work To Do webinar series hosted by the Office of Institutional Diversity. Contact diversity@oregonstate.edu for accommodation requests related to disability.
Remote delivery of Social Justice Education workshops is happening now. See the schedule and register for Zoom workshops through summer 2020 here. The SJEI Tier One is an excellent foundational professional development program for all faculty, staff and graduate students. Join your colleagues to begin, or expand, your equity and inclusion journey. Interested in this work for your unit? Contact SJEI Director Jane Waite for further information: jane.waite@oregonstate.edu
NEW! Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society Faculty & Staff Awards: Phi Beta Kappa is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic honors society. Our motto is “Love of learning is the guide to life.” We strive to emphasize the importance of a well-balanced education that includes science and the arts. The Society sponsors activities to advance the humanities, the social sciences, and the natural sciences in higher education and in society at large. Faculty and staff are asked to share this year award nomination form with students they support. The deadline to nominate OSU faculty and staff is Friday, May 1. Contact pbk@oregonstate.edu should you have questions.
Beavers Read: During social isolation, it can help to have good things to read -- to pass the time, to calm your mind, to help you keep learning. OSU Libraries is here to help you find your next good read -- and make sure it is something you can read safely from home. Just fill out this survey to get an email with personalized recommendations: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4GHk9YYcjKaHSfz
Research collaboration: Oregon State University is facilitating collaboration between OSU researchers and rapidly emerging research around COVID-19. Whether you are an expert in artificial intelligence, food science, or virology, the OSU research community may have assets to offer to the cause. If you are interested in collaboration on this effort please go to this website https://research.oregonstate.edu/osu-covid-research-collaboration and fill out the form so the Research Office can facilitate connecting ideas with emerging funding opportunities from sponsors.
The Writing Center is open: The Undergrad Research & Writing Studio, the Online Writing Suite, and the Graduate Writing Center are providing support remotely during Spring 2020. Writing consultants are available for virtual walk-in Zoom/telephone sessions, Zoom/telephone appointments, and written feedback. OSU students are encouraged to read our COVID 19 FAQ, which provides direction for students who are unsure which Writing Center program suits their needs. Visit the Writing Center’s website for hours and additional information.
Printing and Mailing Services: OSU Printing and Mailing Services will remain open as a critical university function during Oregon State University’s efforts to reduce the risk and spread of COVID-19 and remain in compliance with Gov. Kate Brown’s executive orders. During the university’s response to COVID-19, Printing and Mailing Services will be open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon for printing and mailing services located at 4700 SW Research Way, Corvallis, 541-737-4941; and Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., at the Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Annex on campus at 191 SW 35th St., Corvallis, 541-737-4073. Until further notice, the Xpress Stop in the Memorial Union will be closed. The mailroom at OSU-Cascades is open Monday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. for mailing and ID card services, located in the Residence Hall wing at 1500 SW Chandler Ave. Note: Until further notice, Corvallis campus mail and parcel package delivery services are suspended. In response, Printing and Mailing Services is providing alternate services for campus mail pick-up and delivery, as well as the pick-up and delivery of parcel shipments. Click here to see information about mail and parcel shipment services, as well as all services that continue to be provided by Printing and Mailing Services.
Breaking Barriers: Breaking Barriers award nominations close Friday, May 1. Awards are open to anyone who identifies as a woman, and we accept nominations of faculty, staff, students and community members. Categories include: Breaking Barriers in Education, Breaking Barriers in Research, Breaking Barriers in Athletics, the PCOSW Community Builder, and the Harriet “Hattie” Redmond Award. Submit nominations at beav.es/4i9. Awardees will be honored at the Breaking Barriers Celebration in summer or fall 2020. Contact pcosw@oregonstate.edu with questions.
Call for submissions: The ADVANCE Journal, hosted by OREGON STATE ADVANCE, announces a special issue in honor of the 20th anniversary of the National Science Foundation’s ADVANCE program. The special issue theme is Collaborations, Collisions, and Connections. The goal of ADVANCE "is to increase the representation and advancement of women in academic science and engineering careers." Additional information and submissions portal found here: https://www.advancejournal.org/post/444. Deadline for submissions is March 31, 2021.
Call for Nominations: University Mentoring and Professional Development Award: This award 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. The award is presented at University Day. The deadline for nominations is May 1. To access the nomination guidelines and application link, visit http://leadership.oregonstate.edu/pcosw/awards-scholarships.
This email only lists new or recently updated job postings. For a full list of current job postings for OSU Today, go to: https://today.oregonstate.edu/email/jobs
To apply for the below positions, visit jobs.oregonstate.edu unless otherwise specified.
NEW! Managing Grant and Contract Administrator – The Research Office invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, Managing Grant and Contract Administrator. Posting #P03666UF. Closes May 1.
"I like period drama because everyone is so restrained, but they have all these emotions raging underneath." ~ Actor Jenna Coleman, who turns 35 today.
Corvallis: Showers today, high of 62, low of 46. Partly sunny Tuesday.
Central Oregon: Chance of showers, high of 62, low of 41. Mostly sunny Tuesday.
Newport: Chance of showers, high of 58, low of 46. Mostly cloudy Tuesday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/