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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.
Oregon State University researchers say the video shows whales calculating and maneuvering in never-before-seen ways to capture massive amounts of tiny krill.
For some people, the policy change may mean a return to business as usual, while others may want to continue masking up, public health officials said Friday. “There are people who may still need to be protected,” said Chunhuei Chi, professor of the Global Health Program at Oregon State University. They include the elderly, immuno-compromised and people who cannot get vaccinated, Chi said.
OSU history professor Christopher McKnight Nichols argues the country could have learned lessons about the importance of providing social safety nets and addressing health care inequities had it followed through on this research. Marginalized communities were at higher risk of dying from influenza in 1918 just as they are now with COVID-19—and yet there remain gaps in the country’s health care infrastructure that leaves them vulnerable to disease. (This article may be behind a paywall.)
They predict that farmers and ranchers in Oregon will feel the pinch “They use a lot of diesel for their machines,” said Jeff Reimer, professor of applied economics at Oregon State University.
“It was attributed to Black people during slavery,” Erika McCalpine, Oregon State University’s faculty senate president and director of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lab at OSU-Cascades in Bend, said of the racial slur. “It was meant to be an insult. It was meant to cause harm. To say it now, it has the same meaning as it did hundreds of years ago as it was used on slaves.”
"Modern medicine is secular," said Gary Ferngren, a professor emeritus of history at Oregon State University who studies the history of medicine and religion. "Since the late 19th century, it has developed very rapidly in cutting itself off from any religious or spiritual values." For much of human history, societies used religious frameworks to understand the meaning of disease and pain, Ferngren has written. Illness could be attributed to causes such as a magical curse or divine punishment.
The research, published in Scientific Reports, was led by a doctoral student at Ohio State University, Rowan McLachlan, who is now at Oregon State University.
The fact that it’s a brand-new district makes predicting the outcome even more challenging, said Christopher Stout, associate professor of political science at Oregon State University. Even with no incumbent, however, the candidates who already hold office will have an edge, he said.
The next Hatfield Science on Tap will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, and features Peter Ruggiero. Ruggiero is the director of The Cascadia Coastlines and Peoples Hazards Research Hub (Cascadia CoPes Hub) and professor in Oregon State University's College of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences.
Baby steps: Adam Drey, communications coordinator, says, “This is a picture of my son Jude Drey figuring out how to traverse the MU steps after a recent women’s basketball game. Jude is almost 1½ years old and the son of Leslie Schacht Drey, associate dean of students and director of Fraternity & Sorority Life, and Adam Drey, communications coordinator and deputy COVID response coordinator in Student Affairs Communications & Marketing.”
Spring sunset: Sarah Finger McDonald, academic advisor with the Department of Horticulture, says, “I was picking up kids at 6 p.m. and had to stop and take a picture of the sunset with Marys Peak through the trees. The sunset was beautiful and brings signs of the long sunny days to come as we move into spring.” We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
Timely Teaching Tips: Interested in empowering students through active learning? Top Hat is offering a Dynamic Courseware webinar series during March and April. Join faculty from STEM fields, humanities, social sciences and business to learn powerful strategies for improving student learning experience and outcomes.
Water Resource Engineering MS Thesis Defense: Joan Herrmann will present “Remote Sensing Tools for Evaluating Climate Change in Coastal Environments” on Monday, March 14 at 10 a.m. Herrmann is advised under the guidance of major professor Ben Leschinsky of Forest Engineering, Resources & Management. Join Zoom.
NEW! COVID forum: Oregon State University, in collaboration with the Benton County Health Department and Samaritan Health Services, will host an online university and community forum on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Zoom forum will be held from 1-2 p.m. on March 14. To view the webinar, go to: https://beav.es/w7Z. The forum will feature a panel of university and community experts who will discuss the lifting of mask mandates, steep drops in cases as the omicron surge wanes and more.
Science Pub: Investigating how COVID-19 proteins stick to viral RNA and taking research from the lab to the dance floor. March 14, 6 p.m. Register for this virtual event.
NEW! OSUsed Store Public Sales: The OSUsed Store is celebrating both St. Patrick's Day and customers with special discounts on Tuesday, March 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Friday, March 18, noon to 3 p.m. at 644 SW 13th St. Look through the store for items marked with green clovers for 25 or 50% off. Open to all customers, even for personal purchases. Details here.
NEW! Spring Professional Faculty Workshop: The Evolution of Reports to EOA — National Issues/Trends and Impacts on Higher Education. March 16, 1-2 p.m. Register here.
NEW! HMSC Science on Tap: Peter Ruggiero, professor with CEOAS at OSU and director and principal investigator of The Cascadia Coastlines and Peoples Hazards Research Hub will present a public virtual talk titled “How do Cascadia coastal communities increase their resilience to coastal hazards?" March 16, 6 p.m. Webinar link or call: +1 971 247 1195 Webinar ID: 918 9606 2536. Click here for more information.
NEW! Register for the Ecampus Faculty Forum: Take part in discussions about online teaching excellence and discover techniques you can use to enhance your online courses at the Ecampus Faculty Forum this spring. The event at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center features pre-conference workshops on the afternoon of May 3, followed by a series of interactive presentations May 4 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Engage with your OSU colleagues as they share their innovative teaching methods and experiences in online course development. See the agenda and a list of presenters, and register today.
Karin Kralicek, Ph.D. Defense: “Characterizing uncertainty and assessing the impact of rapid climate change on the distribution of important tree species in the Pacific Northwest.” March 15, 8 a.m. Kralicek is earning her Ph.D. in Sustainable Forest Management with Temesgen Hailemariam in the Department of Forest Engineering, Resources and Management. Contact the FERM Department at FERMDept@oregonstate.edu for the Zoom link or with questions/accommodations for disabilities.
CTL Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks: "Providing Student Feedback: A Fishbowl Conversation." Benita Blessing, Liz Delf, Kenton Hokanson, Nathan Kirk, Caity Smyth and Weiwei Zhang. Join us in a fishbowl conversation on providing feedback to students in teaching. March 15, 10-11:50 a.m. via Zoom: https://beav.es/UJj. For more information see https://ctl.oregonstate.edu/tuesday-teaching-tech-talks.
Beyond Benefits: Supporting Others Through End of Life. This session will take a holistic look at end-of-life issues, including navigating care needs (including hospice and palliative care), what to expect during the dying process and how to cope with the emotions that arise. We’ll also look at myths surrounding death and dying and how to support your loved one physically and emotionally. The stages of grief also will be examined, as well as how to care for oneself during this time. March 15, 10 a.m. Register here.
Spring Academic Leadership Workshop: "Get to Know the OSU Office of the General Counsel: How They Are Here to Help You Before Anyone Ends up In Court." March 15,10-11 a.m. Register here.
Talk on the History of Science and Home Economics: Masters student in History and Philosophy of Science, Kate McHugh, will present her thesis, “Early Adventures of a Home Economist: Ava B. Milam’s Integration of Science and Home Economics at Oregon Agricultural College, 1911-1921,” on March 15, 11 a.m. You can attend in Milam 301 or via Zoom. Contact marisa.chappell@oregonstate.edu for information or Zoom link.
PFLA Zoom event: “Negotiating in Professional and Personal Situations,” presented by Carolyn Warfield. Negotiating is a useful skill in many situations, from job offers to everyday life. Come get some advice from an HR expert, then join the discussion with your questions and own experiences. March 15, 11-11:50 a.m. For more information about the event and how to register, click here.
FST Farm 2 Fork Webinar: “The Energy Efficient Food System.” Would you like to learn where energy figures into a sustainable food chain? Join us March 18, noon to 12:45 pm. Register today.
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 March 24.
Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue: This 10-hour course teaches skills for creating alignment and agreement by fostering open dialogue around high-stakes, emotional or risky topics at all levels of your organization. Five live, online sessions on Tuesdays 9-11 a.m., April 19 through May 17. There is a $100 fee to attend Crucial Conversations. Learn more and register (before April 8) here.
NEW! Resource hub for the Class of ’22: Let’s do our part to help graduating Beavers celebrate and get ready for what’s next. Share the Countdown 2 Commencement landing page with graduating seniors. It features career-building and networking opportunities, celebratory events, inspiring alumni messages, prize drawings and more. ForOregonState.org/Grad22.
NEW! Bilingual faculty and staff sought: The Office of Student Orientation is seeking bilingual faculty and staff who are fluent in Spanish and interested in contributing to the university’s efforts to welcome students and their families during START Bilingue this July. Contributions could include: planning/organizing the event, staffing the event or assisting with staff training. Please reach out to us at newstudents@oregonstate.edu if you have a few hours per month to help us plan and organize this long-standing event.
Classified staff pandemic pay: If you applied for and received your pandemic pay, you should see this on your February 2022 paycheck. Make sure you have received the correct amount based on the hours you attested that you worked. If there are any discrepancies between what you believe you should have received and what you actually received, please let organizer Siobhan Burke know via phone (630-699-0281) or e-mail BurkeS@seiu503.org.
30 Year Club inductees: Congratulations to Maureen Hosty, Extension 4-H Youth Faculty and Leonard and Brenda Aplet Financial Literacy Endowed Professor, for 30 years of service to OSU. You can read more about their time at OSU and others who have reached this milestone by clicking on their name.
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.. During Spring Break, testing takes place Tuesday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in Cascades Hall 120. Spring term testing moves to outside Plageman Hall Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Cascade Hall 120, Tuesday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Bend: Outside Obsidian Hall Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. Closed Spring Break.
NCORE 2022 Scholarship and Activities: The National Conference on Race and Ethnicity (NCORE) will be held in Portland, May 31-June 4. The Office of Institutional Diversity is sponsoring various efforts for this conference, including an employee conference registration scholarship, group registration discount, a conference reception for OSU employees and friends, and information about OSU-led workshops. Application deadline for employee registration scholarships is March 23. Visit Oregon State University at NCORE 2022 for more information about these opportunities.
STEM Academy is hosting a broad range of STEM Summer Day Camps from June 20-Aug. 5 for students who will be entering 3rd-12th grades in the Fall of 2022. Registration opens March 14 at noon. For more information, or to register, visit http://stemacademy.oregonstate.edu. For questions, call 541-737-8139 or email STEM.academy@oregonstate.edu. Needs-based scholarships available.
UHR Learning & Development is now accepting FYI Friday presentation proposals for Spring 2022: 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 2 hours in length, it’s up to you. Learn more about the requirements and application process here. Reach out to hr.training@oregonstate.edu with questions.
Reading Room: The Reading Room in Valley Library will be opening spring term with the Healing Collection. What does healing mean to you? Suggest a book for the collection at: beav.es/wmC.
Call for Applications: Career Champions Program. Applications for the winter 2022 Career Champions program for teaching faculty and instructors are now being accepted. 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 here. For questions email Brenna Gomez. To apply, complete the application form by March 25.
Students wanted to travel to DC: Join fellow Beavs in an ASOSU sponsored trip to Washington D.C. to meet with federal lawmakers and lobby for the needs of OSU students. The trip is expense-free and will occur May 9-14. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience, network with federal lawmakers as well as D.C.-based OSU alumni, and represent the ASOSU as an ambassador of the student population. Apply before March 28 by completing the following form: https://forms.gle/Q9Fejz6uuPR6US3d9.
Art-Sci Fellowship faculty mentors: We are looking for scientists, artists, writers and musicians who are willing to serve as faculty mentors for this year-long student experience. Students selected will develop a creative project informed by active engagement in lab or field research. If you are interested in becoming a mentor contact Jerri Bartholomew by March 15.
Booster clinic: The Beaver Booster Clinic takes place in the SEC Plaza through March 18. All COVID-19 vaccines available, including doses for children. No insurance, ID or appointment required but bring your CDC vaccine card if you have one.
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.
Monroe Avenue and 16th Street parking lot: As part of the Graf Hall Renovation, the Monroe Avenue and 16th Street parking lot (lot #3221) will be closed for paving and ground floor entries to the building will be inaccessible starting March 10.
Power outages for multiple buildings March 22: For work related to the Community Hall Slope Project, a series of planned power outages are scheduled. The planned power outages will impact multiple buildings located along or near SW Jefferson Way in the Community Hall Slope Project work area. Planned outages are scheduled for Tuesday, March 22, from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Buildings include: Callahan Hall, Cauthorn Hall, Hawley Hall, Heckart Lodge, Kerr Administration Building, McAlexander Field House, McNary Dining Hall, McNary Hall, Poling Hall, Reed Lodge, Snell Hall, Weatherford Hall and Wilson Hall.
Graf parking lot: As part of the Graf Hall Renovation, the Monroe Avenue and 16th Street parking lot (lot #3221) will be closed for paving and ground floor entries to the building will be inaccessible. Excavation and forming for the concrete work will start on March 7 and will continue through the paving of the lot starting March 14. The lot and ground floor entries will not be closed during this work (March 7-11) but use caution and watch for workers and equipment in the parking lot during this time.
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! Administrative Program Specialist: The Office of the Registrar is looking for people to join our team. It is a full-time, 12-month position. Posting #P03466CT. Closes March 27.
“Reason can never reconcile one to life: nothing allays the wants one cannot explain.” ~ Elizabeth Bowen
Corvallis: Rain today, high of 52, low of 46. Rain tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Chance of rain today, high of 57, low of 40. Chance of rain tomorrow.
Newport: Rain today, high of 52, low of 47. Rain likely tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/