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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
The LaSells Stewart Center on Oregon State University’s Corvallis campus will be closed from June 19 to mid-October to accommodate an $8.8 million renovation project that includes replacing the roof and heating and cooling system.
A team of researchers led by Oregon State University (OSU) has found that tropical birds, which usually have shorter and rounder wings compared to their body length and shape, are less able to adapt to habitat fragmentation than the long-, slender-winged birds inhabiting temperate forests. To draw this conclusion, the experts analyzed the wings of over 1,000 bird species worldwide. (see also ENN)
The study was supported by the Tara Ocean Foundation and the National Science Foundation and led by Correa, Veglia and two scientists from Oregon State University, postdoctoral scholar Kalia Bistolas and marine ecologist Rebecca Vega Thurber. The research provides clues that can help scientists better understand the ecological and economic impact of viruses on reef health.
Gardening season is underway, and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live.
Some 200 student projects will be highlighted at this year’s College of Engineering Expo, according to Oregon State University officials.
Researchers at Oregon State University studied the scalability of this via agrivoltaic systems (AVS) to alleviate range anxiety and found that not only is there the potential to reduce around 3.1 million tons of CO2, but that only 3 per cent of total land would be required to supply power to 86 per cent of rural highway access sites in Oregon. This also has applications outside the US, especially in the MENA, a region capable of producing abundant solar energy.
Flowing: University Distinguished Professor Emeritus Dudley Chelton submitted this photo of the east fork of Hood River flowing fast from the melting snow on Mt. Hood. We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Students care about resources their instructors recommend. You can normalize resource use and encourage students to have positive experiences accessing resources on campus. Consider using Canvas announcements, discussion board posts or 1:1 conversations to share about resources like Academic Coaching or the Writing Center that can provide timely support at the end of the term.
Department of Integrative Biology M.S. defense seminar: Lauren K. Borland will present “Seismic survey vessel noise pollution in nearshore Southern Oregon: spatial and temporal analysis of demersal fish movements,” 8:30 a.m., June 5 in LINC 268 and via Zoom. Borland is completing their M.S. in Integrative Biology under the guidance of Sarah Henkel. https://beav.es/Borland.
Sheila Bonkoski MPP defense: “Homeless Policy in Eugene, Oregon: A critical examination of the West Coast from a Social Construction Framework,” 9-11 a.m., June 5. Committee: Edward Weber, Hilary Boudet, Kelsy Kretschmer. Contact Erin.Heim@oregonstate.edu for the Zoom link.
PFLA Lunch and Learn: Join us in a conversation to share experiences about being involved in professional organizations in various fields. Noon to 1 p.m., June 5. All professional faculty are welcome to join via Zoom.
OSU Center for the Humanities presents Ballet Folklórico South Texas College: Baile folklórico, "folkloric dance," is a type of traditional cultural dance originating from Mexico and emphasizing folk culture and Indigenous dance with elements of Western ballet, tap and modern dance techniques. Join us for a short "pop-up" performance Noon, June 5, in the MU Quad and a full performance at 7 p.m. at Corvallis High School Theatre. Open seating. Free, open to all.
Jordan Jimmie M.S. in Biological & Ecological Engineering: Jordan will present his thesis, titled “Understanding Aquifer Water Retention Dynamics Using Head Relaxation Time,” 3 p.m., June 5 in the Kaku-Ixt Mana Ina Haws (Ina Haws) Gathering Hall and on Zoom. John Selker of Biological and Ecological Engineering advises Jordan. Reach out to gradwater.support@oregonstate.edu for Zoom details.
Art competition winners celebrated: The winners of the annual Graduate Students' Visualize Your Bibliography Competition will be honored 3-4 p.m., June 5, on the second floor/main floor of Valley Library near the Java II stairs (Goddard Memorial Lobby & Gallery). Visit with the artists, meet with library staff and have refreshments during the reception. The exhibit is ongoing all summer. Accommodations related to a disability for this event should be made a day before the event to OSU Libraries & Press via Angela.Haney@oregonstate.edu, 541-737-1350 or via LibraryAccommodations@oregonstate.edu.
Aerospace engineering: Come and hear "Early Career Advice For Aspiring Aerospace Engineers," featuring Chase Jones, mechanical engineering alumnus with experience at SpaceX and Blue Origin. 6 p.m., June 5, Rogers 226. Pizza provided. Register on Handshake: https://oregonstate.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1310488.
NEW! OSU Employee Parent Connections: An opportunity for OSU’s parenting employees to come together through Zoom and talk about anything related to parenting and working. Share resources with each other, ask questions of each other, celebrate milestones, share successes and challenges and more. 1-2 p.m., Tuesdays during spring term. Email Kristi King, kristi.king@oregonstate.edu, with the Family Resource Center for the Zoom link.
NEW! Beaver Family Connections: The Family Resource Center’s spring Beaver Family Connections topic is "Literacy and the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library." Join Peik-Kuan Lim from the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library on Zoom 12:15-1 p.m., June 7, as she shares information regarding what parents can do to help develop literacy skills early on, how that impacts a child’s literacy development and then also share library resources that are available to families. Questions, email Kristi King at kristi.king@oregonstate.edu.
University Chorale Spring Concert: UC features OSU students, staff and community members in a lab choir conducted by OSU music education and conducting students. The theme of this concert is movie and television theme songs. 7 p.m., June 6 at the First Congregational Church, 4515 SW West Hills Rd, Corvallis. Free, open to all.
Diffusions: An Electronic Music Concert. Presented by students in the OSU music production and technology program, directed by Jason Fick. 7:30 p.m., June 7 in Milam Auditorium. Free, open to all.
Cascadia Field Guide poetry event: Join us for an evening celebrating the beautiful new collection Cascadia Field Guide, which brings together art, poetry and ecology. Several poets will be in Corvallis to share work featured in the collection. 5:30 p.m., June 8, at the Corvallis Public Library main meeting room. Co-sponsored by the Spring Creek Project. Free and open to all.
Event planner symposium: The twice-yearly Event Planner Symposium gathers event planners at OSU to share best practices, hear from event vendors and network. Following the summer symposium at 2:30 p.m., June 21, there will be a no-host social at Common Fields Food Truck Pod & Taproom. Register to attend or email events@oregonstate.edu for more information.
NEW! Jessie Thoreson MS defense: Jessie Thoreson will present her thesis, titled: “Karuk Stewardship of Xánthiip (black oak, Quercus kelloggii) in the Western Klamath Mountains: Development of an Ecocultural Monitoring Protocol,” at noon June 8 in PFSC 315. Thoreson is earning her MS in Forest Ecosystems and Society with Meg Krawchuk. Contact the FES Department at FES.Workbox@oregonstate.edu with questions or for accommodations for disabilities.
NEW! Center for Teaching and Learning Fellows Program 2023 showcase and discussion: Hear highlights from CTL Fellows in the Colleges of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences; Engineering; Science; and Cascades. Then, join a discussion on what’s next in strengthening teaching and learning. Consider how partnering with the program can play a critical role in enhancing and innovating your college’s teaching faculty in the upcoming year. 10-10:50 a.m., June 12. Register now using ONID. Contact CTL@oregonstate.edu.
Department of Integrative Biology Ph.D. defense seminar: Henri Combrink will present “Navigating food and foes in the savanna: nutrition, infections and spatial ecology in African buffalo” at noon June 6 in Dryden 104 and via Zoom. Combrink is completing his Ph.D. in Integrative Biology under the guidance of Anna Jolles. https://beav.es/Combrink
Department of Horticulture seminar series: James Wirth, horticulture graduate student, will present, “Electric Weed Control (EWC); Dose Response and Crop Safety," and Nicole Bell, horticulture graduate student, will present, “Big City Bees: Assessing specialist bee communities in urban gardens.” Noon, June 6. Zoom information: https://horticulture.oregonstate.edu/horticulture-0.
Pedagogical support presentations: Zoom presentation by finalists for the position of Assistant Director for Pedagogical Support and Development will be held in June. The assistant director will provide faculty pedagogical support and consultation for the new Gen Ed curriculum. Finalists presentations are as follows: Matthew Winslow, psychology, Eastern Kentucky University, 3:30 p.m., June 6; Winslow presentation. Kara Clevinger, English and composition program, University of Oregon, 10:30 a.m., June 9; Clevinger presentation.
Resilient Teaching Showcase: You’re invited to join the Center for Teaching and Learning and Academic Technologies for lightning talks by members of the Spring ‘23 Resilient Teaching Faculty Learning Community. Faculty from the colleges of Business, Liberal Arts, PHHS and Science will showcase their creative approaches to resilient teaching. June 7 at noon via Zoom. Register now.
Research Office Campus Conversation (ROCC): "Research Computing: 2030." A forward-looking conversation with OSU research computing faculty, University IT and the Research Office into what research computing needs and capability will be in 2030. With researchers increasing their collaborations to solve large transdisciplinary challenges, the university will need to dramatically expand the scope and capability of our research computing enterprise. Noon to 1:30 p.m., June 7, MU 213. Register here to attend in person (MU213) or register here to attend via Zoom.
“The Complex World of Networks: The Implications on Business." Franziska (Franzi) Schmid, assistant professor of marketing in the College of Business, will be the featured faculty member in the upcoming College of Business Thought Leadership Series virtual event at noon June 7. Register here: https://beav.es/Sj5. Questions? Contact collegeofbusiness@oregonstate.edu.
Center for Teaching and Learning Fellows Program 2023 showcase & discussion: Hear highlights from CTL Fellows in the Colleges of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences; Engineering; Science; and Cascades. Then, join a discussion on what’s next in strengthening teaching and learning. 10-10:50 a.m., June 12. Register now. Contact CTL@oregonstate.edu.
FourSight Mindset Reveal Workshop: FourSight Mindset Reveal is a new workshop presented by University Human Resources that dives deep into the way that we solve problems together. This engaging workshop helps people learn more about their own mindset, learn appreciation for how colleagues work, and together be able create a stronger team environment and reach more creative solutions.These two-hour workshops are offered to employees on a monthly basis. View upcoming workshops and enroll here. A $40 fee covers materials.
NEW! Student Health Services is moving: The Plageman Student Health Center is permanently closing at 1 p.m. on June 16, and all Student Health Services locations will be closed from June 19-23. Survivor advocacy services will be available during this closure. OSU Student Health will move to three new locations this summer, including the new Health Center next to Reser Stadium. Rapid Care @ Tebeau Hall will close for the summer and reopen in fall term. beav.es/shsmoving.
Commencement photos with President Murthy: The Class of 2023 can capture special moments with friends and family on graduation day at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center. Right after commencement, head across the street to take a photo with OSU President Jayathi Murthy, or pose with the larger-than-life inflatable Benny Beaver and other special backdrops set up for OSU’s brand-new alumni. Learn more.
The Great Move-Out is Here: On and off-campus students can donate food, linens, clothes, furniture and more to local non-profits through the Great Move-Out Donation Drive. On-campus students can donate in res hall lobbies from May 30-June 20. Off-campus students can donate at the Benton County Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. -3 p.m., June 17-18. OSU Materials Management and community volunteers pickup and sort donations to distribute to local non-profits. Want to volunteer or get more info? Visit tiny.cc/great-move.
Grads Give Back Gown Share: Grads Give Back is OSU’s Gown Share Program. This year, we have been able to supply gowns to over 30 grads from undergrad to Ph.D. Please consider donating your gown at the MU year-round in person or by mail; at the Valley Library quad entrance June 17-18; or outside of Reser Stadium after commencement. Want to volunteer to promote donating at commencement or get more info on the program? Visit: tiny.cc/gradsgive.
Monthly Emergency Preparedness Topic: Wildfire. Increasing numbers of people are making their homes in woodland settings, rural areas or remote mountain sites. Wildfires often begin unnoticed, but they spread very quickly. Reduce your risk by preparing now -- before wildfire strikes. Meet with your family to decide what to do and where to go if wildfires threaten your area. This month’s poster can be downloaded at: https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/wildfire.
Survey on Human Perception of Cat Emotion: The Human-Animal Interaction lab at OSU is currently researching human perception of cats. Participants will view images of cats in different settings and respond to questions related to the cat’s emotional state and their own emotional response. Anyone over 18 is able to participate. Contact Amanda Puitiza at puitizaa@oregonstate.edu with any questions. Take the survey here: https://beav.es/TZu/.
Faculty Staff Fitness: Keep moving this summer with Faculty Staff Fitness. View our summer class offerings as registration opens June 1. Not sure of your plans yet? You can purchase a Flex Pass which will allow you to attend any Flex Pass-designated class. Online FSF runs from June 1-Sept. 11 for $35. Visit the FSF website for schedules, more information and to register.
Spring 2023 Update from Vice President for Finance and Administration: Want to be an insider? Find out what Division of Finance and Administration units have been doing to help advance OSU’s goals in this update to DFA employees: https://fa.oregonstate.edu/vpfa-update-spring-2023. Each quarter, Vice President Mike Green and DFA senior leaders share project milestones, unit news, highlights, updates and coming events. While targeted to division employees, the VPFA quarterly updates are a great way for anyone to get an overview of the broad and varied work of DFA units.
Health and Safety: The University Health & Safety Committee wants to promote health and safety by sharing an article from SAIF with tips to help delivery drivers avoid painful injuries. For more information on Safety at OSU, visit OSU’s University Health & Safety Committee online at http://ehs.oregonstate.edu/uhsc, which includes past meeting minutes, information on how to contact a committee member and a link to report safety concerns online.
The Valley Library Circulation and Info Desks Combining: Beginning in Fall 2023, all borrowing and information services will be available from a combined service point close to the Valley Library main entrance. While we get our space ready to offer you single-stop services, visit us all summer at the entry to the Learning Commons.
Mary Evelyn Tucker and Dekila Chungyalpa on Inner Nature: The latest episode of the Inner Nature podcast series features Mary Evelyn Tucker, co-director of the Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology, in conversation with Dekila Chungyalpa, founder and director of the Loka Initiative. Listen here on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Inner Nature is produced by the Spring Creek Project and the Contemplative Studies Initiative.
Call for Blended Learning Fellowship Nominations: CTL is accepting nominations and self-nominations for a 2023-24 Blended Learning Faculty Fellow. The Fellow will have opportunities to be involved in faculty development around blended learning and will support CTL’s strategic goals of enhancing student success while developing a culture of teaching innovation. Apply by May 31. See call for blended fellowship nominations.
Call for Applications: Career Champions Program. Applications are now being accepted for the fall 2023 Career Champions cohort. The Career Champions program provides faculty and instructors with tangible ways to incorporate career connection into the classroom, while advancing diversity, equity and inclusion and examining the barriers to access for first-generation, high financial need, and/or students of color. More information can be found on the Center for Teaching and Learning website. Please direct questions to Director of Career Integration, Brenna Gomez. To apply, complete the application form by June 9.
“If I wait for someone else to validate my existence, it will mean that I’m shortchanging myself.” ~ Zanele Muholi
Corvallis: Sunny today, high of 81, low of 52. Sunny tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Sunny today, high of 83, low of 53. Sunny tomorrow.
Newport: Sunny today, high of 69, low of 46. Sunny tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr