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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.
A pod of orcas taking down a blue whale is “the biggest predation event on Earth, maybe the biggest one since dinosaurs were here,” said Robert Pitman, a marine ecologist at Oregon State University and an author of the paper.
A piece by Thomas H. DeLuca, the Cheryl Ramberg-Ford Allyn C. Ford Dean of the College of Forestry at Oregon State University, and Michael Paul Nelson, the Ruth H. Spaniol Chair of Renewable Resources and professor of environmental ethics and philosophy at Oregon State University.
The Oregon State University Board of Trustees on Friday approved a presidential profile that will guide the university’s search for its next president. The board also heard an update on the national search that is underway and anticipates the selection of a new president to occur in late May. (see also OPB News)
The Council of the American Association of the Advancement of Science has selected three Oregon State University researchers as 2021 fellows.
A study out of Oregon State University found a four-day school week could negatively impact some students' ability to learn math.
Ten student soloists will be featured at the Corvallis-OSU Symphony Orchestra concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30 at the LaSells Stewart Center in Corvallis.
A team at Oregon State University has received nearly $5 million to create a children’s environmental health research center.
Researchers from Oregon State University, Montana State University and the U.S. Forest Service found that falling gas prices and, to a lesser extent, rising income levels, drove land development from 1982 to 2000.
In the Big Fish Lab at Oregon State University, we study the movements, behaviors, and energetics of large marine fish, notably sharks, mantas and tunas. Using a mix of electronic tags and hands-on field experiments, the lab works to gain insights into where they go, when they go, and why they go.
Sunrise: Hossien El-Nashaar submitted this photo of sunrise above Adams School. We're accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
Timely Teaching Tips: Want to make sure grades in your Canvas course are calculated and displayed correctly for your students? Register for the Canvas gradebook workshop on Friday, Feb. 4 at 10 a.m. to learn Canvas Gradebook functionalities. Looking for a quick guide to basic gradebook features? See Set up or manage the Canvas gradebook.
Heavy Metal: Modernity, Craft, and Industry in 1960s Finnish Modernist Sculpture. Contemporary art historian Kirsi Peltomäki will present case studies of two Finnish women sculptors and two key exhibitions to explore how artistic modernism and social modernity intertwined in the 1960s to shape national identity and its representations. Jan. 31 at 4 p.m. via Zoom. Register here to attend.
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! UAOSU General Membership Meeting: UAOSU members are invited to join our first GMM of 2022 on Feb. 1, 5-6:30 p.m, on Zoom. We will reconnect as a community, discuss the relevant issues we’re currently facing and share updates on the work our union is doing. Please register at uaosu.org/wintergmm. Please contact info@uaosu.org for questions.
NEW! Dad group: Plan to join this bi-monthly get-together for self-identified dads, facilitated by Tarron Anderson Feb. 2, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. This informal, drop-in event is a great way to meet other dads who are employees or students at OSU. Sponsored by the Family Resource Center Parent Connections Series. For more information, contact robynn.pease@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Crafternoons: The OSU Valley Library is hosting Crafternoons during Winter Term 2022. Crafts will be available in the second floor foyer. All sessions are free for students to participate in and feature the library's loanable equipment. Sessions are 2-3 p.m. on Feb. 3, Feb. 17, March 3 and March 17. Follow us on Instagram @valleylibrary to see pictures of crafts and share your crafts with the hashtag #OSUMakes.
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! 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.
Griggs Center grand opening: A grand opening celebration of the new Griggs Center for Black & Indigenous Student Success will take place Feb. 1, noon to 1:30 p.m. in Memorial Union Room 61. The grand opening of the center will introduce students to the services the office provides, as well as highlighting an honor roll of Black and Indigenous students who excelled academically this fall. Drinks and snacks will be provided.
National Signing Day: Join Coach Jonathan Smith, Vice President and Director of Athletics Scott Barnes and student-athletes to welcome a new group of student-athletes to Beaver Football on National Signing Day, Feb. 2. Online and in-person guests may participate in the auction and will hear an update about the Completing Reser Stadium project. Register here: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/359/foundation/index.aspx?sid=359&gid=34&pgid=9376&content_id=13154.
Exhibition: "Celebrate Oregon's Diversity" takes the opportunity to celebrate Oregon's diversity through its culture and landscape. Exhibition runs in the Giustina Gallery at The LaSells Stewart Center through March 18. Reception is Thursday, Feb. 3, 5-7 p.m. in the Giustina Gallery lobby. Proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test within three days of this event and valid ID, along with face coverings, are required for admission. Learn more including specifics regarding requirements for attending reception and gallery hours.
NEW! OSU’s Office of URSA Research Ready Workshop: The Office of Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Arts (URSA) invites undergraduates to learn the steps to getting involved in research or creative work. URSA will show students how to identify a faculty mentor and share other resources available for emerging student researchers. RSVP to attend. Feb. 2, 5-6:30 p.m. in Furman 105. Email stephanie.ramos@oregonstate.edu with questions.
NEW! Careers in Economic Development. Students who are interested in a career that focuses on the economic growth and revitalization of local communities in a sustainable way will have a chance to hear from these economic development specialists from throughout Oregon, and learn about the wide variety of professional options that are available today. Free, open to all OSU students. Feb. 2 at 5:30 p.m. Virtual. Register on Handshake to join the livestream.
NEW! The Great Resignation: Understanding the Post-Pandemic Job Market. What does it take to succeed in the new normal? Get expert advice and hear from alumni professionals who have been on the same journey as you at the next free virtual Winning in Life event, Feb. 3, at noon. The series is designed to build personal and professional skills. Register for free at fororegonstate.org/Winning.
NEW! Department of Botany & Plant Pathology Winter Seminar Series: “Application of Interpretable Machine Learning Methods in Plant Genomics and Phenomics” presented by Song Li of Virginia Tech. Feb. 3, 4 p.m., via Zoom. For complete schedule, see our website.
CTL Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks: "Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy," with Holly Cho. What do we mean by culturally "relevant," "responsive" and "sustaining" pedagogies? In this T4 session we will reflect on how our own identities have shaped us as learners and educators and how our students’ identities have shaped them as learners. We will consider how culturally sustaining pedagogy can disrupt exclusive and inequitable classroom environments and open up new, reciprocal pathways for knowledge-sharing between student and educator. Zoom Feb. 1, 10-11:50 a.m: https://beav.es/UJj
College of Engineering Virtual Lecture: Kagan Tumer, professor of robotics, will speak on “Long-Term Autonomy: Learning What Matters When,” Feb. 1, noon to 1 p.m. Free and open to the public. For details and registration: https://beav.es/wSr.
Beyond Benefits: Preparing for Financial Emergencies. Many people face financial emergencies, but few have prepared adequately to prevent them from having a major impact on their personal finances. The webinar will cover the processes and products which can help people survive various types of financial emergencies. Feb. 1, noon. Register here.
Beavers SAVE Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention. Learn how to reach out and help a friend. We can all help prevent suicide. This workshop will provide the skills you need to feel empowered to help or intervene with a friend or family member who is considering suicide. The training is offered on two dates in winter term: Tuesday, Feb. 1 or Wednesday, Feb. 2, noon to 1:30 p.m. in MU 109. Email tess.websterhenry@oregonstate.edu for questions. Open to students, staff and faculty.
Tuition Forum: As part of developing recommendations for the Board of Trustees, the Budget Committee and the Office of Budget and Resource Planning are offering a series of forums to discuss the tuition setting process, tuition rate scenarios for FY23, and to answer any questions about tuition and the university budget. The next forum is Tuesday, Feb. 1 from 5-6 p.m. via Zoom or in MU207. 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.
Jaime Lowe presents "Working the Line: How Prison Labor Intersects with Megafires." Join journalist Jaime Lowe, author of "Breathing Fire: Female Inmate Firefighters on the Front Lines of California's Wildfires," as she discusses connections between the prison system, firefighting, climate change, economic disparity and historical injustice. Lowe has been featured on This American Life, Radiolab, and NPR. She'll be speaking as part of Spring Creek Project's lecture series Lookout: Envisioning Futures with Wildfire on Tuesday, Feb. 1, at 6 p.m. Learn more and register here.
Accessibility Basics for the Web: Learn how to make websites accessible to people with disabilities. We'll also discuss the OSU policy on Information Technology Accessibility. All are welcome; employees with website responsibilities are encouraged if they have not attended yet. Register for a session, offered Feb. 3.
FYI Friday – Consumer Taste Tests: This talk will cover the reasons food companies use the Center for Sensory & Consumer Behavior Research to answer their questions; the different types of testing, sample preparation and test design to minimize bias; and how the local community is intricately involved. Anyone on campus over 18 can participate in the process and get paid to try free food samples. Feb. 11, 11 a.m. to noon via Zoom. Registration required.
Russia and the U.S.: Sarah Henderson, associate professor of political science, will present a lecture as part of the WorldOregon Great Decision Series, Feb. 11, noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. Russia and the United States have many areas of conflict and some possible areas of mutual interest. How will the new administration in Washington approach these issues? A limited number of free tickets are available to OSU employees via global.affairs@oregonstate.edu. For more information visit https://www.worldoregon.org/great_decisions_series_ticket2022.
NEW! Togetherall: A new mental health resource for OSU students. Togetherall is a safe and anonymous online community where students can share about what they are feeling and get support to improve mental health and well-being. Watch this 1-minute video to learn more: https://youtu.be/mEt4dblejNo. Direct students to beav.es/togetherall to join. For questions about this service: tess.websterhenry@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! SJEI workshops are open for winter and spring term registration: The Social Justice Education Initiative is open to all faculty, staff and graduate students. SJEI workshops are infused with empathy, humor and expertise while embracing a guiding principle of “more curiosity, less judgement” to achieve robust learning objectives. Learn more, see the workshop schedule and register on the SJEI website registration page or contact SJEI director Jane Waite: jane.waite@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Register now for Think Open Symposium on May 16: Are you ready to "level up" your course materials? Join OSU’s Open Educational Resources Unit and the Center for Teaching and Learning on May 16 for an in-person symposium featuring lively presentations and discussions on OER, open pedagogy and open access. Hear from faculty and education professionals who have firsthand experience with OER and can speak to the positive impact they have on students. View the event schedule and register today.
NEW! 25 Year Club inductees: Congratulations to Brian Paul, professor, 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.
Valentine fundraiser: The OSU Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Native Americans in Science Chapter is holding a fundraiser to attend their annual conference. All proceeds of the Crumbl Cookies Valentines Day fundraiser will go to supporting student attendance at the conference in the fall. Link: https://forms.gle/ofB9iCuqw2sdRMaG7.
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. For questions contact Raechel Soicher.
DPD Podcast Launch: The Difference, Power, and Discrimination Program has launched a new podcast, Transforming the College Classroom. This is a podcast for anyone interested in taking up teaching and learning in higher education from a justice-informed perspective in ways that are centered on a deep commitment to teaching all students. Every episode features interviews that explore teaching and learning for justice from multiple disciplinary, institutional and social positions. More information and episode links here.
Design Industry Connect Feb. 23: OSU students and alumni creatives are invited to come together for an evening of networking during the OSU Design Network’s Industry Connect on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 5:30 p.m. This virtual event is free to students and alumni in innovation and design management, merchandising management, apparel design, interior design and graphic design. Student applications can be submitted at bit.ly/StudentApp22 by Feb. 7. Alumni interested in becoming a design mentor can register at bit.ly/DesignPros22.
Research compliance: The Research Office at OSU is working to better the compliance experience for our campus partners. As we move through this process we have developed a webpage to provide information. A link to the project progress website can be accessed here.
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.
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.
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! The Educational Opportunities Program (EOP) at Oregon State University invites applications for the Assistant Director of Engagement position. Posting #P05132UF. Closes Feb. 6.
“I like these cold, gray winter days. Days like these let you savor a bad mood.” ~ Bill Watterson
Corvallis: Chance of showers today, high of 45, low of 32. Chance of showers Tuesday.
Central Oregon: Mostly sunny today, high of 40, low of 21. Mostly sunny Tuesday.
Newport: Chance of showers today, high of 48, low of 36. Chance of showers Tuesday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
