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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. 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 beginning Jan. 19, Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. At OSU-Cascades, testing will be provided every other week beginning Jan. 19, Monday, through Wednesday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 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
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: As of Jan. 29, an Academic Support link has been added to the Course Navigation Menu of Canvas sites (excluding PACE and Studio sites). The link connects to an Academic Success Center webpage. Please mention this link in your next announcement, video or live class session so students learn how it might help them find resources and support.
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.
Sewage sampling played a key role in helping researchers detect the presence of the highly contagious U.K. COVID-19 variant in Central Oregon. Scientists with Oregon State University’s Center for Genome Research and Biocomputing said Friday they had been collecting wastewater samples as part of a partnership between Oregon Health Authority and the university’s TRACE project. (see also KATU, Statesman Journal, Willamette Week)
Courtney Campbell, a professor who has taught medical ethics at Oregon State University for the past 30 years, said risk of infection is so much higher in prisons that the argument for moving inmates ahead in the vaccine queue is a compelling one.
"In our latest rounds of sequencing from late December and early January, we detected the genetic fingerprint of the UK variant in a sample of wastewater from Bend, Oregon that was collected on December 22nd," said Dr. Brett Tyler, Director of Oregon State University's Center for Genome Research and Biocomputing.
Sarah Gravem, research associate at Oregon State University, has been an ecological surveyor whose work has helped get the Sunflower Sea Star listed as “critically endangered” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
The Oregon State University Board of Trustees on Friday unanimously approved construction of a new $70 million Arts and Education Complex that will serve as a center for performing arts classes, programs and performances on the Corvallis campus. (see also Corvallis Advocate)
Currently, the majority of Oregon’s seven public universities are planning to increase or restore in-person learning, including the state’s three largest — Oregon State University, University of Oregon and Portland State University — as well as Eastern Oregon University. (see also KLCC)
Hampton Lumber is a partner with OSU, the Oregon Department of Forestry and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife in forest pollinator research. This collaborative group conducts studies on how native pollinators, including bees and butterflies, use young seral (seral meaning a stage of forest growth) habitat.
If you believe you are capable of becoming the healthy, engaged person you want to be in old age, you are much more likely to experience that outcome, an Oregon State University study shows.
For those interested in learning more, Oregon State University's Global Hemp Innovation Center is holding an online national hemp symposium on Feb. 9 and 10. More information can be found here.
We’ve passed the winter solstice and that means we’re on the way to spring and the gardening season. If you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service.
As the harvesters, processors, retailers and aquaculture practitioners took stock of their situations, a trio of Oregon Sea Grant Extension faculty — Amanda Gladics in Astoria, Angee Doerr in Newport and Jamie Doyle in Coos Bay — went to work. They designed an electronic survey that was in the field from April 22 to June 1. They received 131 completed surveys, primarily from seafood-based businesses and individuals on the Oregon Coast.
The museum enlisted the support of Dr. Tom Shellhammer and Jeff Clawson from the Fermentation Sciences Department at Oregon State University to recreate a pilot batch of the beer using precise historic ingredients and chemically acceptable modern substitutes. OSU has one of the premier fermentation sciences programs in the United States, with graduates holding a variety of positions in major breweries and wineries in the U.S. and abroad.
TRACE OSU: Alex Aljets, student success portfolio manager, says, “More information supports better decisions. I'm happy to do my part by contributing my data point to this important project." 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
Tuition Forums: The University Budget Committee has begun meeting to discuss recommendations for tuition rates for the 2021-22 academic year. As part of developing recommendations for the Board of Trustees, representatives of the Budget Committee and the Office of Budget and Resource Planning are offering a series of weekly forums to discuss the tuition setting process, tuition rate scenarios for FY22, and to answer any questions about tuition and the university budget. The next forum is Monday, Feb. 1 from 1-2 p.m. via Zoom. To register for this forum, click here. The schedule for subsequent forums and a short discussion of common questions about tuition are available at https://beav.es/tuition-forums. The committee welcomes questions, comments and ideas. For more information, to provide an idea or opinion or to ask a question please contact Sherm Bloomer.
SOL Study Buddies: Midterm Edition: SOL Study Buddies is coming back to a Zoom room near you. Studying during a pandemic is tricky; stop by if you need a dedicated time to study and study with SOL. Feb. 1 from 2-4 p.m., at Zoom ID: 993 5885 8982 and Password: studybuddy.
NEW! Let Me Be a Good Ancestor: Rooting Social and Environmental Justice in Song and Spirit: Register today for this talk with Mazin Jamal and KJ Song, members of Thrive Choir, a diverse group of vocalists, artists, activists, educators, healers and community organizers. Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 6 p.m. Learn more and register here. This event is part of the nine-week series "Pandemic as Portal: Creating a Just Future on Earth" hosted by the Spring Creek Project and Environmental Arts and Humanities Initiative.
NEW! Feb. 4 Regional Connections | Southern California: Beavers are resilient. And staying connected with fellow Beavs is good for your mind, body and Beaver spirit. At the upcoming Southern California Regional Connections event Feb. 4, gather with fellow Beavs to share your experiences, network with others in your field, get help with career searches or simply socialize with OSU alumni, students and friends. OSU Alumni Association regional volunteers from Southern California and OSUAA staff will help guide the conversations and connections. Reunite. It will feel so good! Register today at osualum.com/regionalconnection
NEW! OSU Design Network Industry Connect: Graduating design seniors and OSU alumni creatives are invited to come together for an evening of mentorship and networking during the OSU Design Network’s virtual Industry Connect on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 5:30 p.m. Traditionally an in-person event, this virtual spin allows successful OSU alumni to nurture and share their expertise with the next generation of creative Oregon State professionals. This networking opportunity is open to seniors studying innovation and design management, merchandising management, apparel design, interior design and graphic design, and OSU alumni across those fields. Student applications for this free event are due Friday, Feb. 12, and can be submitted here. Alumni interested in attending can register at osualum.com/designpros or reach out to Molly.Durbin@kroger.com for additional information.
Housing Kickoff: Tuesday, Feb. 2, 6-7 p.m. on Remo. Students: searching for next year's housing? We've got you covered. Attend the Housing Kickoff for live Q&A about 2021-22 student housing options. Plus, all attendees get priority room selection status and the chance to win prizes like a Nintendo Switch and Beats headphones. Want free snacks to eat during the Kickoff? Register by Jan. 27 and we’ll give you a free snack platter. (Snacks available to on-campus residents only).
Feb. 3 Regional Connections | Northern California: Beavers are resilient. And staying connected with fellow Beavs is good for your mind, body and Beaver spirit. At the upcoming Northern California Regional Connections event Feb. 3, gather with fellow Beavs to share your experiences, network with others in your field, get help with career searches or simply socialize with OSU alumni, students and friends. OSU Alumni Association regional volunteers from Northern California and OSUAA staff will help guide the conversations and connections. Reunite. It will feel so good! Register today at osualum.com/regionalconnections
Winter Career Fairs: Registration is now open. The OSU Winter Career Fair Series as well as Speed Mock Interviews are virtual, using Handshake. Click the fair link below to register and sign up for to speak with employers like Fast Enterprises, Cintas, Techtronic Industries, Build Group and many more. Feb. 9, Speed Mock Interviews; Feb. 10, Civil and Construction Engineering Fair; Feb. 17, Winter Career Fair; Feb. 18, Non-Profit & Public Service Fair; Feb. 23, Food Science and Technology Fair. For more information about virtual fairs, please visit: career.oregonstate.edu/virtual-fairs
Celebration of Women in Engineering: Feb. 10-11. In recognition of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the College of Engineering at Oregon State University invites you to celebrate the achievements of our faculty and alumnae. Featuring live panels, a film premiere, a live networking session and more. This completely virtual event is free and open to the public. Complete info and registration at https://expo.engr.oregonstate.edu/wie
Webcast | Virtual Paint Night: Get creative, socialize and unwind at the second edition of Virtual Paint Night, hosted by the OSU Alumni Association and the College of Liberal Arts and open to all skill levels. With guidance from Portland-based artist Kaitlyn Carr-Kiprotich, ’16, attendees will paint Oregon’s iconic Haystack Rock, a state landmark. Friday, Feb. 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Engage with fellow Beavers at this event, which is free for OSUAA members and $10 for non-members. Art supply list is provided at registration. Register here.
NEW! TRIAD: The OSU TRIAD Club’s programs are online and free this term, with all welcome. The next program of the term will be Feb. 3 at noon: Erica Fleishman, director, Oregon Climate Change Research Institute, “Contributions of climate change to recent extreme wildfires in the western United States.” Zoom link https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/91924282834?pwd=R2FqUnhiU2wwUm1UdzRVOGZ5RFJOdz09. Password: 148501
NEW! Bioinformatics Users Group (BUG): “Demography and Clinal Adaptation along the Fundulus heteroclitus Species Range: Inferences from Problematic Sequence Data.” David Dayan (O’Malley Lab, Fisheries and Wildlife), Wednesday, Feb. 3, 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! Water Resources Engineering Winter Seminar Series: “Why pre-existing conditions matter to river systems: from flow turbulence to channel-landslide coupling” with Elowyn Yager from University of Idaho, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering. Presented by the Water Resources Graduate Program. Wednesday, Feb. 3 from noon to 1 p.m. Free and open to all. To join, use Zoom link https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/93467362981?pwd=NHdvU3I1by9rZ1haODNZMW94ZXZPQT09 Password is: WRESeminar
NEW! Biological & Ecological Engineering Winter Seminar Series: Samantha Hatfield, Oregon State University, will present "Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK): Perspectives and Reciprocity," on Thursday, Feb. 4 at 4 p.m., with a meet-and-greet at 3:30 p.m. Zoom Meeting ID: 917 1196 8021. Password: 769617. Free & open to the public.
NEW! Health and safety of recycling workers seminar: Friday, Feb. 5, from 1-2 p.m., Rick Neitzel, Ph.D., CIH, FAIHA, associate professor of environmental health sciences, associate professor of global public health, associate director of the Office of Global Public Health, associate director of the Center for Occupational Health and Safety Engineering, and director of the Department of Environmental Health Sciences at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, will present “Addressing health and safety challenges among informal electronic waste and recycling workers.” The seminar is co-sponsored by the CPHH Environmental and Occupational Health Program and will be presented via Zoom. Learn more about College of Public Health and Human Sciences research seminars a https://health.oregonstate.edu/seminars.
CTL’s Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks: Requesting, Receiving & Responding to Student Feedback. Kenton Hokanson (CoS) and Lyn Riverstone AT). 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 will be facilitated on Feb. 2 at 10 a.m. via Zoom: beav.es/ZOOMT4 *Password: CTL
Social Action Works: Community Networks of Care for Reproductive Justice – Community Doula Program and Partners: Panel talk featuring Marit Bovbjerg, Ph.D., M.S., assistant professor, College of Public Health & Human Sciences; Alicia Bublitz, program administrator, Community Doula Program; Melissa Cheyney, Ph.D., LDM, professor of clinical medical anthropology, licensed midwife, co-director of Uplift; Cristof Del Aquelarre Errante, doctoral student in applied medical anthropology; Micknai Arefaine, doula, Community Doula Program; Helen Wong, OSU Honors College and the URSA Engage Experience; Analuz Torres Gutierrez, case manager, care coordinator, Benton County; Alexandra Lape, anthropology, midwife; Jeanette McCullough, Birthswell. Thursday, Feb. 4 at 5:30 p.m. Free, open to all. Register for link to view at: https://beav.es/JfP
Provost’s Lecture: Provost’s Lecture featuring Mae C. Jemison, former NASA astronaut and first woman of color in space, entrepreneur, engineer, physician, social scientist and educator, Jemison is at the forefront of integrating the physical and social sciences with art and culture to solve problems and foster innovation. Join us for the Provost’s Lecture on Feb. 4 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. via Zoom. Registration is required and the event is open to the public. More information regarding the Provost’s Lecture Series can be found here.
NEW! Schoenstein Sustaining Excellence Scholarship: OSU Alumni Association and Community Engagement & Leadership (CEL) are accepting applications from students involved in activities beyond coursework, demonstrating they are committed to contributing to the OSU/local community outside the classroom. Eligibility: sophomore, junior and senior undergraduate students from all OSU campuses. Application deadline: Monday, Feb. 15. Award: $1,000 each for six (6) recipients. Apply through OSU Scholar Dollars. View the 2021 Schoenstein Scholarship informational flier or contact Peter Wilkinson (peter.wilkinson@oregonstate.edu) for more info.
NEW! Monthly Emergency Preparedness Topic: Shelter. Seeking appropriate shelter is critical in times of disaster. Sheltering is appropriate when conditions require you to seek protection in your home, place of employment or other location when disaster strikes. This month’s poster can be downloaded at https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/shelter
NEW! Updates to University Policies & Standards: Please visit the University Policy & Standards page to learn about recent policy updates: http://policy.oregonstate.edu/whats-new. This page is updated frequently with new developments, so we encourage you to check back regularly. Also, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter here.
Nanoplastics Video – Pacific Northwest Consortium and the Marine Studies Initiative: The Marine Studies Initiative and Pacific Northwest Consortium on Plastics teamed up with Oregon State Productions to create a video on nanoplastics and tire wear particles. Nanoplastics are particles smaller than macro and microplastics. While scientists have detected micro tire wear particles in the environment, further research is needed to improve our knowledge about the presence and behavior of nanoparticles and their impact on aquatic species. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_8QRSFMMlk
Animal Interlude of Common Murre: Spring Creek Project's just-launched Animal Interludes series will consist of 20 tiny concerts (two per week), each an original composition of words and music in honor of a threatened or beloved animal. They are part of the series Music to Save Earth's Songs, inspired by Kathleen Dean Moore's new book Earth's Wild Music. In the first Interlude video, Robin Kimmerer reads a passage about the Common Murre, accompanied by Erika Nagamoto on violin and Titus Young on cello.
Sustainability conference: Register today for only $35 to attend the Washington & Oregon Higher Education Sustainability Conference (WOHESC) Thursday, Feb. 11 and Friday, Feb. 12. This regional annual sustainability conference is fully online this year, offering greater access at lower cost than ever before! Register using the OSU30 discount code to attend at the $35 rate for the full two-day conference that focuses on embedding social justice, equity and inclusion within sustainability work.
Honors College Names 2021 Eminent Professors: The Oregon State University Honors College is pleased to announce that Nancy Squires has been posthumously recognized as the 2021 Honors College Eminent Professor, and Christopher McKnight Nichols has been named the 2021 Sandy and Elva Sanders Honors College Eminent Professor. Squires was a senior instructor of mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering and Nichols is an associate professor of history in the College of Liberal Arts and the director of the OSU Center for the Humanities. See here for additional details.
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UPDATED! Extension 4-H Program Coordinator - OSU Extension Service invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, fixed-term, Extension 4-H Youth Development Outreach Program Coordinator position that will be located in Umatilla County, Oregon. Posting #P04126UF. Closes Feb. 22.
Corvallis: Rain today, high of 50, low of 42. Chance of rain Tuesday.
Central Oregon: Chance of rain and snow, high of 49, low of 24. Chance of snow Tuesday.
Newport: Rain today, high of 50, low of 41. Rain likely Tuesday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/