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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.
William Massey, an assistant professor in the College of Public Health and Human Sciences at Oregon State University, said that it comes down to basic human physiology. “If you think about the body of research in general and what happens to the human stress response system … when we are super stressed, it cuts off some of those pathways to the higher order learning parts of our brain,” he said. And we know that play, and positive social interaction and physical activity and quality relationships with adults are things that essentially can prime the brain for learning.”
Salisbury said the institute in no way intends to displace research into grass seed production systems being done by Oregon State University personnel. “We are here to complement and build off of that research and hopefully the entire industry benefits from this,” he said.
Dr. Robert McGorrin, professor at Oregon State University, tells NutritionInsight that “3D printing of foods at present is prohibitively expensive and not cost-effective for food manufacturing on a large scale.”
Oregon State University research has paved the way for low-carbon cement in California’s highways and freeways.
Mahmood Muttaqee, a doctoral candidate of public policy at Oregon State University (OSU), has decided to take another approach. He and his team are investigating what the community thinks — the local concerns and perceptions that can prevent villages and towns from giving community microgrids the green light. The team is interviewing local officials, microgrid developers and other stakeholders and surveying media and academic reports.
Spring gardening season is just around the corner. As you wait, you may have questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service.
In 2021, 21 Oregon State University students or graduates submitted applications for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program with help from the National and Global Scholarships Advising Office. Of those 21 applicants, 15 were named as semi-finalists.
Measure for Measure: Patrice Ann Dragon, academic advisor with the College of Business, says, “By Dec. 27, I was amazed to see the ruler I placed on our back deck was nearly covered at 10 inches!” We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
Timely Teaching Tips: Looking for guidance on how fair use and copyright come into play in your teaching? Register for Copyright and Fair Use in Research and Teaching on Feb. 16 at 1 p.m. This workshop will cover copyright as well as teaching and fair use exceptions. See other Library Workshops for grad students and faculty.
NEW! Blended learning: Apps due today (Monday, Feb. 14) for Blended Learning Innovations in Pedagogy (BLIP) program. Work with the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) to redesign your high-enrollment course (n>80) to integrate blended learning strategies and educational technology. See our Call for Proposals for more details or contact Raechel Soicher.
Winter Career Fairs: Feb. 14-17, connect with some of the best employers in the country at one of the 2022 OSU Winter Career Fairs. On-campus events include Feb. 15, Winter Civil and Construction Engineering Fair and Winter Career & Internship Fair; and Feb. 17, Non-Profit & Public Service Fair. Virtual events are Feb. 14, Winter Civil & Construction Engineering Fair, and Feb. 16, Winter Career & Internship Fair.
School of Life Sciences Farmers Market & Garage Sale: Join us Feb. 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in Cordley 3029 for houseplants, baked goods, home-canned products, hand crafted items, Valentine stuffed animals and silk flower bouquets for sale. Also houseplant supplies, vases, holiday decorations, knickknacks and more as we downsize for our upcoming move out of Cordley. For more information, contact durrellt@science.oregonstate.edu.
Clearing the Haze Around Wildfire Smoke’s Impact on Wine: Unlike nearly every other crop, wine grapes are particularly sensitive to wildfire smoke, often acquiring ‘burnt’, ‘ashy’, or ‘campfire-like’ sensory characteristics after fermentation. Register to view this virtual Science Pub presentation scheduled for Monday, Feb. 14 at 6 p.m.
NEW! Non-Profit and Public Service Fair: Provides an opportunity to meet representatives from over 50 nonprofit and local government organizations representing a variety of fields who are seeking OSU volunteers, interns and employees. Feb. 17, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the MU Ballroom. Free. Registration via Handshake (optional): beav.es/npsf.
NEW! Microbusiness tradeshow: OSU College of Business students have been working hard to bring products and businesses to fruition. At the First Year Microbusiness Tradeshow, you are invited to peruse products and displays, ask questions, and provide feedback. Three sessions on Feb. 18: 9-9-50 a.m., 11-11:50 a.m. and/or 1-1:50 p.m. Austin Hall first floor Marketplace. More info: brianna.beene@oregonstate.edu.
OSU Assist (Crisis Response Team) program coordinator final candidates forum: All students and employees are invited to meet the final candidates for this new position. Candidate 1 is Feb. 15, 3-4 p.m., and Candidate 2 is Feb. 22, 3-4 p.m. Register here. Information about OSU Assist can be found here.
Greek Life students can “Ask Alumni” for career advice on Feb. 15: Members of OSU’s Greek Life community are invited to register for the next Ask Alumni event on Feb. 15 at 5 p.m. Current students can connect and network with a panel of recent OSU graduates who will share their school, internship and career guidance. Live event. Register here: ForOregonState.org/AskAlumni.
2022 CSA Culture Show: “The Naga and the Prince.” This is the biggest annual event CSA holds throughout the year. Our goal is to showcase Khmer/Cambodian culture to others on- and off-campus and have students network and connect with CSA. Feb. 26, 6-8 p.m., MU Ballroom.
NEW! CPHHS Public Health Insider: "The Caregiving Conundrum: Complex Challenges and an Uncertain Future." As the aging population grows, many families face the difficult question of how to approach caregiving for the old and young. Join the College of Public Health and Human Sciences Feb. 16 at 5:30 p.m. to learn more about the multigenerational effects of caregiving. Register at ForOregonState.org/PHI.
CTL Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks: “Designing Engaging Course Materials.” Design faculty members Christine Gallagher, Deann Garcia, and Andrea Marks will teach easy-to-apply design principles that you can put into practice today. This will be an interactive workshop. Feb. 15, 10-11:50 a.m. Zoom link: https://beav.es/UJj. For more information see https://ctl.oregonstate.edu/tuesday-teaching-tech-talks.
PFLA Zoom event: Oregon State Toastmasters — Making the Connection (in a virtual age). Oregon State Toastmasters to present tips on how to turn your virtual meeting into a dynamic and connected experience. Feb. 15, 1-2 p.m. For more information about the event and how to register click here (Zoom link will be provided by email upon registration).
HMSC Science on Tap: Su Sponaugle, professor with the Department of Integrative Biology at OSU's Hatfield Marine Science Center, will present a public virtual talk titled “Peering into the world of larval fishes: tools & tales,” Feb. 15, 6 p.m. Webinar link or call: +1 971 247 1195 Webinar ID: 959 8417 4316. Click here for more information.
Stuart Palley presents "Into the Inferno: A Decade of Photographing California's Megafires." Photographer Stuart Palley, trained as a wildland firefighter, takes pictures of wildfires unlike any you've ever seen. He is the author of Terra Flamma and the forthcoming memoir "Into the Inferno: A Photographer's Journey into California's Megafires and Fallout." Join him as he speaks as part of Spring Creek Project's lecture series Lookout: Envisioning Futures with Wildfire on Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. Learn more and register here.
DFA Capital Projects Webinar: Hear updates on several major university capital projects Feb. 16, 10-11 a.m., from Ian Kellems, executive director of Counseling and Psychological Services; Larry Rodgers, dean of the College of Liberal Arts; Lisbeth Goddik, department head, Food Science and Technology; and other OSU colleagues. This webinar will provide an overview of the importance of historical preservation of capital resources on campus, including capital improvements and renewal of building systems. Registration required. The webinar will be recorded and posted here following the presentation.
Faculty workshop: The winter term Academic Faculty Workshop is presented by Susan Freccia, director of compliance, on “How to Get in Trouble Without Even Knowing It.” Feb. 16, 1-2 p.m. via Zoom. The link for registration can be found on the Faculty Affairs website. Stay tuned for future faculty development opportunities posted on the Faculty Affairs website.
2022 Starker Lecture Series — Women of Forestry: Inspiring Leadership Lecture. "Beyond the Land Ethic: Traditional Ecological Knowledge, Forest Management and Conservation, A Native American Perspective." Speaker: Cristina Eisenberg, graduate faculty, College of Forestry. Feb. 16, 3:30-5 p.m., 117 Peavy Forest Science Center or Zoom. Registration required, please register here.
CPHHS Public Health Insider: The Caregiving Conundrum: Complex Challenges and an Uncertain Future. As the aging population grows, many families face the difficult question of how to approach caregiving — for the old and young. Join the College of Public Health and Human Sciences Feb. 16 at 5:30 p.m. to learn more about the multigenerational effects of caregiving. Register at ForOregonState.org/PHI.
NEW! Bi-Mart Autopay Program: Effective April 1, OSU’s Autopay agreement with Bi-Mart will end. As a result of this change, OSU employees will no longer be able to direct bill purchases from Bi-Mart to a department index. Bi-Mart has indicated they will not be entering into direct bill agreements with individual OSU departments. Starting in April, it is recommend to use a University Credit Card to make purchases from Bi-Mart. If needed, please reach out to the Travel & Expense Office if you need assistance obtaining a university card. For more information: RaeLee.Aguilar@oregonstate.edu or Lane.Byrnes@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! UHR Learning & Development is now accepting FYI Friday presentation proposals for spring: Does your team have a service, process or system you want to share with the campus community? FYI Friday is a weekly program where campus partners are invited to present brief awareness- or skill-building topics intended for a wide audience of professional faculty, academic faculty and classified staff. Presentations can be anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours in length. Learn more about the requirements and application process here. Contact hr.training@oregonstate.edu with questions.
NEW! 25 Year Club inductees: Congratulations to Kathleen Stanley, Senior Instructor, for being inducted into the 25 Year club at OSU. You can read more about their time at OSU and others inducted into the club by clicking on their name.
Letters for Liberation: The OSU Pride Center is launching OSU Letters For Liberation, an ongoing letter-writing campaign to community members who are currently incarcerated. We’ve prepared instructions on how to start writing that can be used by both individuals and student clubs and organizations. Go to beav.es/wN5 to get started.
Call for Proposals: Have ideas for redesigning your large-enrollment course but need a little help? Join the Blended Learning Innovations in Pedagogy (BLIP) initiative. The Center for Teaching and Learning is offering structural and financial support to help instructors integrate blended learning strategies and educational technology in their courses. See our Call for Proposals for more details. Deadline: Feb. 14.
TRIAD 2022-23 Service Scholarship: The TRIAD Service Scholarship recognizes service as a value worthy of encouragement. This year the award is for $500. Consideration will be given to undergraduates who are juniors or seniors during the 2022-23 academic year. Students may be enrolled in Corvallis, Cascades or Ecampus. Applications will be evaluated based on undergraduate academic record (cumulative GPA, progress toward degree) and the significance of service activities. Deadline April 1. Link: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3yFU8MDOaera7wq.
Faculty Awards Solicitation: The Faculty Recognition and Awards Committee is now accepting nominations for individual awards. Criteria and nomination forms regarding these awards are online; nominations will be accepted through noon on March 30. Guidelines to assist those preparing nomination packets are available online. For further information, contact Vickie Nunnemaker.
Apply for an Affordable Learning Grant: OSU's Open Educational Resources Unit is accepting proposals for the Affordable Learning Grant through March 29. The grant provides funding to adopt, adapt or author an open educational resource, such as a textbook. An open textbook is one that is published under an open copyright license and made freely available online for students, faculty and the public. All funding is a department-to-department transfer. Please talk to your department head about how this applies to the grant. Questions? Contact Stefanie Buck.
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.
OSU Volunteer Income Tax Assistance: Need help with your taxes? Not sure if you need to file taxes this year? Come to VITA for free tax preparation. We’re ready to help you. Learn more and schedule your appointment on our website: beav.es/vita. Open Tuesdays 6-8 p.m. and Saturdays 1-5 p.m., Austin Hall 200. Questions: VITA.COB@oregonstate.edu.
The 34th Annual Provost’s Literary Prize for undergraduate students at OSU is open for submissions. Keith Scribner in the School of Writing, Literature and Film and the screening committee are seeking help from faculty to identify candidates for the prize. The literary work can be fiction, poetry, drama, or creative nonfiction written for a general audience. The winner will be awarded $500 and on-campus publication. Submission details can be found here. Deadline: Tuesday, Feb. 15. The Provost will announce the winner in May 2022.
Looking for Unsung Heroes: We are looking for submissions from the Oregon State community to highlight OSU employees and students who are not typically in the spotlight but who are going above and beyond in their work or personal lives. Inspired by our COVID-19 Unsung Hero profiles, we want to celebrate those who serve others, whether it be helping colleagues, volunteering in their community or simply living in ways that inspire us. Send your suggestions to osutoday@oregonstate.edu and our staff may contact them for interviews we’d feature in OSU Today and elsewhere.
COVID-19 testing: Oregon State University, in collaboration with Willamette Valley Toxicology (WVT), is providing on-site COVID-19 testing. OSU employees and students, regardless of vaccination status, are welcome to test at one of these locations: Corvallis: Student Experience Center and Cascade Hall 120: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.. (For staff wanting to get a test voluntarily, please make sure to register for a LabDash account prior to arrival: https://labdash.net/.) Bend: Ray Hall 302. Week of Jan. 3: Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m.
NEW! Vet Med Bake Sale: Starting Feb. 14. Baked goods at the sale include gluten-free brownies, Kahlua cake and salted chocolate chip shortbread. It would not be a vet med bake sale without homemade dog bones! Items will be individually wrapped with ingredients lists. The sale will be in the Magruder Hall atrium. Items will cost from $1-5. For questions, contact Sara.k.smith@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! CCVM hot dog sale: Feb. 17, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Magruder Hall atrium. Hot dog only for $2 or hot dog, drink and chips for $5. All proceeds go to the Linn Benton Food Drive. For questions, contact sara.k.smith@oregonstate.edu.
OSU Libraries and Press Bake Sale: Feb. 15, 1-3 p.m., main floor of the Valley Library. Baked goods will be available to purchase through donations to the OSU Food Drive. Cash and Venmo options available. Questions, contact megan.lawrence@oregonstate.edu.
Plants, Puns, & Poetry Sale: Join the Academic Success Center & Writing Center on Feb. 16 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to fall in love with a new plant, pick up a funny pun or to get a poem typed for you on the spot. We'll be outside Waldo Hall on Jefferson Street, rain or shine. Questions? Contact Anna.Bentley@oregonstate.edu.
Bean Bag Toss and Putting Tournament: Come to Printing & Mailing's main office on Research Way to compete in two tournaments: $5 for 8 tosses or putts. Fantastic prizes will be given away to the top five contestants in each tournament. For more info contact kelly.clark@oregonstate.edu. Printing & Mailing will be distributing food collection bags to all departments on Feb. 14. Fill them up for pickup on Feb. 18. For questions contact kelly.clark@oregonstate.edu.
Walking Challenge: Did you know that the average American only walks 3,000 to 4,000 steps a day? The CDC recommends that adults should aim for 10,000 steps per day. Do you know how many steps you're taking a day? Join the Virtual Steps Challenge and see how many steps you can get in! The top three individuals who have the most cumulative steps between Feb. 20-28 will each receive a gift card! Link to enter: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4TIPgonJVNikpr8.
Vet Med Book Sale: Come check out the gently used collection of books for all ages located in Magruder Hall atrium. The sale includes CDs, DVDs and board games. Prices range from $1-$3. Cash and checks are accepted. All proceeds go to the OSU Food Drive. For questions contact sara.k.smith@oregonstate.edu. This activity runs through Feb. 28.
Quilt and Art Raffle: The College of Forestry invites you to visit https://www.forestry.oregonstate.edu/college-forestry-raffle or stop by the help desk located in PFSC 209 to view raffle items and buy tickets.
Treat auction: Come and bid on tasty treats Feb. 16, Crop Science Room 119. Silent auction open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Winners will be contacted after 3 p.m. to arrange pickup. All proceeds benefit the food drive. For questions contact emmalie.goodwin@oregonstate.edu.
Gift basket auction: The Crop and Soil Science Department will have expertly crafted gift baskets up for auction Feb. 23-24 in Crop Science 109. Lots of different baskets to choose from. Winners will be contacted at the end of the day Feb. 24. For questions contact emmalie.goodwin@oregonstate.edu.
Beaver Battalion Bake Sale: Help support the OSU Food Drive by partaking in a special treat baked just for you by the NROTC Beaver Battalion. Stop by the SEC Plaza from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Feb. 17 or 24 for a mid-day snack. You can also support the Food Drive by donating through their Facebook page. For questions, contact lauri.morris@oregonstate.edu.
School of Public Policy Bottle/Can Deposit Drive: Each floor of Bexell Hall will have donated Home Depot orange buckets near all the trash bins to receive bottles/cans, or you can leave any large supplies in Bexell Hall 418. All money from the deposited bottles and cans will be donated to the Linn Benton Food Share. Contact jen.edwards@oregonstate.edu with any questions.
Master Gardener Live Q&A: Bring your gardening questions to be answered by three OSU Master Gardener volunteers on Feb. 16 at noon. Make a donation using Give Butter or Network for Good, or another platform; suggested donation is $5. Note "Garden" to your donation receipt and email to amy.baker@oregonstate.edu for the Zoom link.
College of Forestry 5K/10K Virtual Run: "Race to the Top Banana." You have the option to receive a t-shirt to commemorate your race. Your entry fee of $25 will go to the Linn Benton Food Share to help feed those in need in our community. Complete your registration and email Jenna.Baker@oregonstate.edu with any questions.
Live Cooking Demo with Kelly Strait: Join our live cooking demo with Kelly Streit, Registered Dietician/Senior Instructor, Family & Community Health, Clackamas County on Feb. 28 at noon. Make a donation using Give Butter or Network for Good, or another platform; suggested donation is $5. Note "Cooking Demo" to your donation receipt and email to amy.baker@oregonstate.edu for the Zoom link.
School of Public Policy Giving Tree: Swing by Bexell Hall 300 and pick an apple and/or a leaf from the "giving tree." The items printed on the apples and leaves are from the Linn Benton Food Share's most wanted foods list. By taking an apple or a leaf, you promise to bring in the item(s) to Bexell Hall's Room 309 before Feb. 28 to be donated. Contact jen.edwards@oregonstate.edu with any questions.
Recipes wanted: The OSU Foundation and the OSU Alumni Association are collecting recipes for a cookbook with the theme “Bites & Beverages,” so share recipes befitting the best social hour in 2022. Submit your favorite recipe by Feb. 25 to be included. Order your cookbook today: Digital copies are $10 and printed copies are $15; books will be delivered in April. For more information email Heather Rapp.
NEW! Permanent closure of Navy ROTC Armory East parking lot: The former Navy ROTC Armory East parking lot (lot #3265) has been decommissioned. Parking for vehicles and motorcycles is no longer available in that area, which is located south of Goss Stadium on SW Washington Way (view map).
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! APA Front Desk Coordinator/Advising Assistant: Office of International Services invites applications for a full-time Administrative Program Assistant position. Posting #P03362CT. Full consideration Feb. 28.
NEW! Acquisitions Unit Manager: OSU Valley Library invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month Professional Faculty position. The Acquisitions Unit Manager leads the Acquisitions Unit in the Library Resource Acquisition & Sharing Department of the Valley Library. Posting #P05232UF. Closes March 14.
“If there's one rule in planning for world domination, it's to make sure you look good doing so.” ~ Nicky Drayden
Corvallis: Rain today, high of 47, low of 37. Slight chance of rain tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Rain and snow today, high of 47, low of 28. Sunny tomorrow.
Newport: Rain and breezy today, high of 48, low of 45. Slight chance of rain and then partly sunny tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
