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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.
Joining Ira to talk about the promise of agrivoltaics is Dr. Chad Higgins, associate professor of biological and ecological engineering at Oregon State University, in Corvallis, Oregon.
“There’s no real risk,” said Bill Chadwick, an Oregon State University researcher who has been studying volcanology in the Pacific Northwest for the past 30 years. “It’s pretty far offshore, and it’s in pretty deep water.”
"She described it in this really cool way: I get to spy on critters in the ocean, without disturbing them," said Munger, currently a marine ecology researcher at Oregon State University. "When you're a diver you disturb the wildlife as you swim through, so you don't get to witness what they are doing when you're not there." But passive acoustic monitoring offers an unadulterated soundscape.
Oregon State University's Safety Department is asking for help identifying a person who officials say poured a substance on one of the department's patrol cars.
Contact tracing may seem like a thing of the past, but Oregon State University is still tracking the community spread — as they’ve been doing for nearly two years. OSU eliminated its community testing program due to how widely available tests have become. (KDRV)
When drinking for stress relief, people may make risky decisions because the alcohol affects how much they worry about unknown or unpredictable stressors, new research from Oregon State University shows.
Snowy lights: Rae Sidlauskas with Counseling & Psychological Services submitted this snowy photo. We're accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
Timely Teaching Tips: Want to find out the new features in Top Hat, the OSU-supported student response system? Register to join the What’s New in Top Hat workshop today (Monday, Jan. 24) at 1 p.m. to learn about upcoming features and discuss how to leverage them in teaching. Time for your questions will be provided.
Department of Integrative Biology Seminar: The Department of Integrative Biology will present a series of ‘Enlightening’ Talks featuring David Maddison, Sarah Gravem and Dee Denver, all of the IB Department, Jan. 24, 3 p.m. in person and via Zoom. The in-person access will be in ALS 4001 and the Zoom meeting can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/5xxbsvhh. Free and open to the public.
NEW! Bioinformatics Users Group (BUG): "Data science careers in Ornamental and Agricultural industries," Shankar Shakya (bioinformatics scientist, Ball Horticulture), Jan. 26 at noon via Zoom. 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. Zoom link: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMud-usrzsvGNQObaghMEE_qMCj9s9QmkRr.
NEW! Library Student Review Board Special Meeting: Meet new people, learn about the library and get free swag at the LSRB’s Winter Term meeting Jan. 26, 6-7:30 p.m. over Zoom. Register here: beav.es/oSh.
NEW! PCSBFSA meeting: The President’s Commission for the Status of Black Faculty and Staff Affairs (PCSBFSA) meets Jan. 27, 10-11:30 a.m. Register here: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/meeting/reg.ister/tJEsceyvrz4pHdZ2v8K-HOjEwm1oU_haFDnJ.
Learn from Beaver alumni who have been there, done that: Students, join the OSU Alumni Association Tuesday, Jan. 25, from 6-7 p.m. for the Ask Alumni virtual event. Get insights and advice from a panel of recent OSU graduates who have entered the workforce and are excited to share what they’ve learned about classes, internships, career options and more. Register for this free event: ForOregonState.org/AskAlumni.
NEW! Faculty & Staff Mind-Body Practice Group: Contemplative Studies and CAPS will offer simple guided practices for grounding, relief and clarity amidst a busy day. Tuesdays 12:15-12:45 p.m. through March 8. Join in-person at Dixon Lodge or via Zoom. Free. Registration required.
NEW! Innovation Day: Join the OSU Advantage Office on Jan. 26 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 OSU Advantage. Register here.
NEW! Beyond Benefits: The Five Pillars of Personal Finance. The U.S. Department of the Treasury has proposed a set of financial core competencies that all adults should know regarding the basic concepts of financial literacy. This session covers the basics of each area and describes practical skills needed to competently address their personal finances. Jan. 26, noon. Register here.
NEW! Teaching with Media: Discover ways to create and use media in your teaching as you blend synchronous and asynchronous learning in Corvallis and Cascades campus courses. The Faculty Media Center and CTL invite faculty and GTAs to a one-hour Zoom workshop. Register for Wednesday, Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. or register for Thursday, Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. Info: Faculty Media Center.
NEW! 2022 Starker Lecture Series — Women of Forestry: Inspiring Leadership. Robin Wall Kimmerer lecture, "Women As Change Agents in Forestry," Jan. 26, 7 p.m. Zoom only (info will be sent closer to the date to those who register). Registration required; please register here. For disability accommodations, call 541-737-3161.
NEW! Climate Change Bias: "How Diversity Perspectives Highlight Gaps." A Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity seminar with Samantha Chisholm Hatfield. Climate change bias occurs when only a select perspective is presented, and fails to include pressing issues people of color face, many on a daily basis. This Zoom presentation takes place Jan. 31, 4-5 p.m. Register at https://tinyurl.com/mrrtsbeu.
NEW! Rescheduled Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Keynote Address: Registration is now open for the keynote address to be held on Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. at the LaSells Stewart Center and via livestream. The keynote speaker is LaTosha Brown, nationally recognized as the “go-to” expert in black voting rights and voter suppression, black women’s empowerment and philanthropy. This event is free, but registration is required. For info, contact diversity@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-1063.
CTL Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks: “Trauma-Informed College Teaching: Prepare, Respond, Restore,” Jeff Kenny. This workshop will provide resources and skill building to prepare for, respond to and recover from expressions of trauma in the college classroom. Jan. 25, 10-11:50 a.m. Zoom: https://beav.es/UJj. For more information see https://ctl.oregonstate.edu/tuesday-teaching-tech-talks.
OSU Advantage Virtual Speaker Series: Startup Basics, featuring Paul King: Join the OSU Advantage Accelerator on Jan. 25, noon to 1 p.m. for a conversation with Paul King, Ampere Scientific co-founder, president and executive director. The goal of this month’s Speaker Series event is to provide a startup roadmap for beginners, including company formation, building the right team, finding customers and more. Virtual, free and open to the public. Register here.
Lecture by Award-Winning Author Jewell Parker Rhodes: Join New York Times best-selling author Jewell Parker Rhodes, winner of the American Book Award, as she presents "Writing for Youth: Building Pathways to a More Sustainable and Inclusive Future." She'll be speaking about her latest novel "Paradise on Fire" as part of Spring Creek Project's lecture series Lookout: Envisioning Futures with Wildfire on Jan. 25 at 6 p.m. Learn more and register here.
Learn about open educational resources (OER): OSU’s Open Educational Resources Unit is hosting virtual workshops on how faculty can find or create no-cost and low-cost learning materials, save students money and improve course retention rates. Learn more about each workshop and register today.
Innovation Day on Jan. 26: Join the OSU Advantage Office on Jan. 26 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 OSU Advantage. Register here.
Faculty Media Center: Discover all the media tools available at the Faculty Media Center and learn from chemistry instructor Jia Zhang about her experience using the Lightboard and Kaltura Analytics. The Faculty Media Center and CTL invite faculty and GTAs to a one-hour Zoom workshop. Register for Wednesday, Jan. 26 at 2 p.m., or register for Thursday, Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. Info: Faculty Media Center.
Climate Adaptation Fellows Program: The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center Research Fellowship Program is currently accepting proposals from graduate students and postdocs at OSU for the 2022-23 academic year. Proposals are due March 14. Join us for a virtual Q&A session Feb. 10, 11 a.m. Register here. Questions: selina.heppell@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Mark your calendar for Open Education Week: Oregon State is on a mission to lower the cost of learning for students. You can join the efforts virtually during Open Education Week from March 7-11. This annual celebration raises awareness of global efforts to make learning more affordable to students everywhere. This year’s virtual events present information on adding culturally responsive and anti-racist content to course materials, as well as OER and the promotion and tenure process. Learn more today.
NEW! Data Privacy Week Resources: This is Data Privacy Week, an international effort. Learn about how you can renew your commitment to data privacy and data protection, and find useful data training resources and infographics on this topic at https://www.globallearningsystems.com/how-to-prevent-data-breach/. The OSU Office of Information Security has additional resources at https://uit.oregonstate.edu/infosec.
NEW! Next Great Startup: OSU’s Next Great Startup (NSGU) is a university-wide competition for students seeking support to develop and advance a new idea. Students will receive support from faculty and industry mentors and have the chance to win cash prizes. Share this slide or flier or invite us to your class/meeting to deliver a brief presentation – get in touch or complete this short form. Apply by Feb. 21, 5 p.m.
NEW! Contemplative Graduate Research Group: CSI is forming a graduate research group for those whose research directly involves contemplative practices, traditions, and perspectives. Meetings will foster collegial collaborations, peer connections, idea exchange, presentation practice and more. Email ContemplativeStudies@oregonstate.edu with your name, degree program and research interests to receive an invitation to our next gathering.
EXTENDED: Deadline Extended to Feb. 4. Grant Funding Available Request for Proposals: The OSU Women’s Giving Circle is accepting proposals for grant funding to be awarded in May 2022. Project that enhance the undergraduate experience, directly impact as many OSU students as possible and improve student retention are eligible. The application deadline has been extended to Feb. 4, 9 a.m. To apply visit fororegonstate.org/wgc_grant. Questions: Contact womensgivingcircle@osufoundation.org.
EXTENDED! Help Inspiring Girls Expeditions spread the word about our FREE STEAM outdoor expeditions: Inspiring Girls Expeditions (housed within OSU’s CEOAS) is a tuition-FREE, 12-day wilderness science education program for 16-18 year-old high school girls and gender-expansive youth. The last day to register to start an application is Jan. 31, and all applications are due Feb. 7, 9 a.m. Encourage students to apply today. Questions? info@girlsonice.org.
Tips for Safe Online Gaming to Protect Your Family and Community: Find out some great tips to keep your gaming safe and secure from malware, identity theft, cyberbullying, predators and hackers at this Center for Cyber Safety and Education site at https://iamcybersafe.org/s/newsarticle/a094R00001QrXgAQAV/top-6-tips-for-safe-online-gaming. More resources are available at OSU's Office of Information Security site at https://uit.oregonstate.edu/infosec — helping you protect our cyber dam.
Help OSU improve its carbon footprint – fill out this quick survey: We are seeking feedback on a student-led program to reduce single-use cups on campus and we need your input to make a difference. Fill out this 90-second survey to play a direct role in our reusable cups program and shape it based on your needs.
25 Year Club inductees: Congratulations to 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.
OSU Costco Membership Program Change — Faculty and Staff: A reminder that as of Jan. 1, Costco has moved OSU from one membership for the entire university to individual memberships for each department that wishes to continue shopping at Costco. More information about the change and how departments may obtain their own membership can be found at https://fa.oregonstate.edu/pacs/costco-program.
Corvallis Transit System Service reductions, effective Jan. 24: Due to an ongoing shortage of drivers, Corvallis Transit System is forced to reduce service beginning on Jan. 24 until further notice. This reduction will affect Routes 5, 6, 50, and Route 1 Peak P.M. Additional drivers are being hired and as soon as they are fully trained, CTS will return to regular service. For more details on the reduction: https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts/page/urgent-corvallis-transit-system-service-reductions-effective-monday-january-24.
CAPS Virtual Scavenger Hunt: Because CAPS is a confidential setting, in-person resource scavenger hunts are discouraged, but learning about CAPS is always highly encouraged. Classes and student clubs/organizations can use the new CAPS website scavenger hunt activity to learn about their many services, resources, and what to do when urgent help is needed. Click here for a printable and fillable worksheet, extra credit suggestions, and an informative CAPS overview video. Questions? Email caps@oregonstate.edu.
Alternative Spring Break: Weeklong service-learning programs traveling to Washington, Southern Oregon and California during OSU’s spring break. Students engage in a variety of direct service projects, educational conversations and presentations, and reflective dialogue with leaders and change-makers in their respective communities. Priority application deadline: Jan. 28. Program dates: March 19-26. Program fee: $50. Apply at http://beav.es/cel.
Save the date: March 7-11 is Open Education Week. Oregon State is on a mission to lower the cost of learning for students. Will you join us? Open Education Week is a virtual celebration that raises awareness of global efforts to make learning more “open” — that is, more affordable and accessible to students everywhere. Learn more today about this week of online events.
Working with Students in Distress: Faculty and staff may be the first to notice a student is struggling and may be in the best position to reach out with care and concern. The Office of the Dean of Students, in collaboration with Counseling and Psychological Services, developed a CARE folder, which is intended to provide you with resources and referral information. Simply click on this link and you will be directed to login to Box to access these resources.
Mindful @ Oregon State University is an e-newsletter that delivers a weekly care package of mindfulness tips, resources and events to your inbox. Curated by CAPS staff, the newsletter features a weekly guided meditation, learn-more section, mindfulness challenge, OSU mindfulness event calendar and crowd-sourced knowledge and recommendations. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/mindfulOSU.
Kognito: Recognizing and Supporting Students in Distress Training for Staff, Faculty and Student Assistants. OSU students today face increasing pressures that can lead to emotional distress, depression, anxiety, substance abuse and even thoughts of suicide. Faculty, staff and student assistants may be in the best position to notice when a student needs additional support. Visit beav.es/Zzp to access the faculty/staff online training to recognize and support OSU students in distress. Student assistants should visit: beav.es/ZD3. For questions: tess.websterhenry@oregonstate.edu.
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.
SW Campus Way: As part of the 20 & 21 West Greenhouse project, a portion of one lane of SW Campus Way will be closed to traffic between SW 30th and 35th Streets for concrete work at the adjacent sidewalk. The closure is scheduled from 6 a.m.-5 p.m. on both Jan. 24 and Jan. 25. Please view the online map, which shows the street lane closure area and ongoing pedestrian sidewalk detours.
West Greenhouse: As part of the 20 & 21 West Greenhouse project, a portion of sidewalk will be closed to pedestrian traffic between SW 30th and 35th streets on SW Campus Way for ADA access and sidewalk improvement work. The month-long closure is scheduled to start on Friday, Jan. 7 and continue through Feb. 7. Please view the online map, which provides an overview of this location and appropriate detours to take. Direct access to the 20 & 21 greenhouses can be made at their north side doors.
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! Laboratory Technician 1: The Department of Chemistry at Oregon State University invites applicants for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month Laboratory Technician 1. The Laboratory Technician 1 provides support to the Lab Manager, the Laboratory Director, the instructors and the graduate teaching assistants by assisting with routine duties in the undergraduate chemistry teaching labs. Posting #P03051CT. Closes Feb. 4.
NEW! The College of Agricultural Sciences is seeking applicants for a Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) and Society for Advancement of Chicanos/LatinX and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)-dedicated Advisor position serving as Coordinator of Student Outreach and Retention. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. Posting #P05169UF. Closes Feb. 18.
“Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour.” ~ John Boswell
Corvallis: Patchy fog and then mostly sunny today, high of 51, low of 32. Patchy fog and then sunny Tuesday.
Central Oregon: Sunny today, high of 57, low of 28. Sunny Tuesday.
Newport: Mostly sunny today, high of 56, low of 37. Sunny tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
