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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 omicron subvariant fueling COVID-19 surges in Europe has been found in the wastewater of at least four Oregon communities, according to Oregon State University analyses of wastewater collected as part of a statewide early warning system. (see also KGW)
That could shift, though, if and when the BA.2 subvariant makes its way to the state. Surveillance of sewer waste, a reliable indicator throughout the course of the pandemic, is already showing a noticeable uptick in the presence of BA.2 on the East Coast. The Oregon Health Authority’s wastewater data has not been recently updated, but wastewater surveillance efforts coordinated by Oregon State University have shown a recent bump in COVID levels in the Portland metro area and the Willamette Valley.
"We have never seen the scale of military activity around reactors like what is happening in Ukraine," Jacob Hamblin, a nuclear historian at Oregon State University, told Insider in an email. "It is an unprecedented situation that would be difficult for any design to accommodate."
Dr. Chunhuei Chi, a global health professor at Oregon State University, has been tracking the pandemic closely. He said essentially time, medical advancements and natural immunity got us to this place.
Soon this will be put to the test. Living Carbon has already planted 468 of its photosynthesis-enhanced trees in central Oregon, part of a field trial it’s running with Oregon State University.
A piece by OSU's Susan Shaw.
David Lewis teaches anthropology and ethnic studies at Oregon State University, and he's a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, territories where many settlers ended up.
In some cases, cold temperatures are the culprit. It's a matter of right plant, right place, said Nicole Sanchez, Oregon State University Extension horticulturist. Plants survive to a certain low temperature, a characteristic they developed through evolution in their native habitat. You need to know about hardiness zones to be assured your plants will avoid cold-related death. Plants bought at nurseries should have the hardiness zone on the label.
A team of Oregon State University researchers set off a series of controlled underground explosions near the airport last year to simulate the type of seismic waves that can cause liquefaction, and the experiment confirmed that the runways would not survive a major earthquake without reinforcement.
“These are big animals,” says Lisa Ballance, director of Oregon State University’s Marine Mammal Institute. “They’re not planktonic organisms, and we just know next to nothing about them.”
Researchers at Oregon State University and the University of Idaho have begun to study the impact that wildfires have on cattle. Juliana Ranches and Jenifer Cruickshank are assistant professors at Oregon State University who have started a three year study on the effects of wildfires on dairy cattle and their milk production. Ranches and Cruickshank believe that if wildfires are going to keep happening, we better figure out what sort of effect it has on the food system.
The U.S. Senate's Judiciary Committee will meet soon to discuss judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s spot on the U.S. Supreme Court, and Oregon State University professor Christopher Stout believes the confirmation hearings have gone as expected.
NuScale is following a typical U.S. new model: starting with academic research at Oregon State University; picked up and advanced by entrepreneurs and investors who went into a financial hole over more than a decade of development; and backed by the Energy Department in pursuing costly regulatory approvals.
Professor Chi Chun-huei, director of the centre for global health at Oregon University, calls the hesitancy the “paradox of the zero-Covid policy”. (see also DW)
“They need these big trees, particularly to get up off the forest floor to escape predators, to consume prey,” explained Sean Matthews, who worked with the Hoopa Valley Tribe from 2004 to 2008 and continues to study fishers at Oregon State University. On sunny yet cold winter days, Matthews said, fishers also use the trees to stay warm. “You’ll see them sprawled out on a limb somewhere, just sunbathing.”
By producing the key ingredient for brewing beer, Oregon’s hop industry powered American beer making throughout the 20th century. And since 2013, Tiah Edmunson-Morton, an archivist at Oregon State University, has been collecting the industry’s ephemera and records for the Oregon Hops & Brewing Archives.
Oregon State University (OSU) is an international public research university that draws people from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. Like other forward-thinking institutions, the university IT leadership team recognized the importance of moving their legacy on-premises Ellucian Banner ERP system to cloud infrastructure for increased cost savings, efficiencies, security, and disaster recovery.
For the ninth year, people can watch chickens hatch via the OSU Extension Service livestream. The livestream started Friday and will continue until 5 p.m. on March 31. (see also Register-Guard)
Melissa Santala, associate professor in the Oregon State University College of Engineering, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award in materials science for the 2022-23 academic year, the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board have announced.
Spring has started with some good weather. Are you out gardening? Do you have questions? For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service.
The Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) will host the annual Marine Science Day on Saturday, April 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Like last year, this event will be a free virtual event open to the public. Sea Grant educators will be on hand to highlight many different sea animals, such as sea anemones, tidepool sculpins and sea cucumbers.
Newport sunset: This photo was taken by Minda Stiles of the Marine Mammal Institute after work.
Panoramic view: Jamie Bridenstine with Finance and Administration pulled over to take this photo of sheep and mountain snow. We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
Timely Teaching Tips: Interested in enhancing the accessibility of your course content? Blackboard Ally is the newest accessibility tool added to Canvas at OSU. The faculty quick start guide provides an overview of the key functionalities in Ally. For more information about using Ally at OSU, please visit the Blackboard Ally for Canvas page.
NEW! SEIU Union Meeting: OSU Extension & Ag Exp Station Meeting, off campus and on campus, March 29, 5-6 p.m. via Zoom. Topic: OSU Sublocal 083 Extension Meeting. Zoom: https://seiu503-org.zoom.us/j/94353822595?pwd=QjcrSW9XTFJhSSt1VlJ2anpWNXFNQT09.
NEW! Call and Response IX: In New Light art exhibition at the Giustina Gallery. Using "In New Light: Reuse, Recycle, Redo" as a guide, eight artists have responded to one another and created an exhibition of 64 engaging and often surprising works of art. Open house is March 29, 5:30-7 p.m. Art exhibition runs through April 29 at The LaSells Stewart Center. Learn more about this exhibition including gallery hours.
NEW! OSU Album Club: "I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You" by Aretha Franklin. It's like a book club, only we listen to and discuss some of the greatest record albums of all time. Hosted by Bob Santelli. Free, open to all. Online via Zoom. Registration is required for link to participate. Thursday, April 7 at 7 p.m. Register.
CANCELLED! American Strings: Taj Mahal: Due to an injury, this event has been cancelled and will hopefully be rescheduled.
NEW! Speech Communication Career Event: Meet Speech Communication alumni and employers. The event will include an alumni panel answering your questions about their professional fields and employers who will discuss internships and careers for Speech Communication majors at their companies/organizations. The event will be hosted in MU Multipurpose Room #13 on April 14 from noon to 3 p.m. Free.
Celebrating Avel Gordly: Join us for a virtual celebration of Avel Louise Gordly's 75th birthday. This Women’s History Month event will feature readings of Gordly's memoir, "Remembering the Power of Words." A longtime activist and community leader, Gordly was the first African American woman elected to the Oregon State Senate. March 30 at noon. Sponsored by OSU Press and the WGSS program. To register: beav.es/wfU.
Steinway Piano Concert Series: Aaron Diehl: Corvallis-OSU Piano International presents a jazz concert by pianist-composer Aaron Diehl performing works by William Grant Still, Duke Ellington, Fats Waller and more. Saturday, April 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the LaSells Stewart Center. Tickets $25 advance/$28 door. OSU students free with ID. Purchase tickets.
OSU Out of the Darkness Campus Walk: The Oregon State University Out of the Darkness Campus Walk will feature a resource fair, speakers, honor bead ceremony and campus walk. This event is a collaboration with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and is open to all. Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m, SEC Plaza. Register now as an individual or set up a team by registering as a team captain: afsp.org/oregonstate
Virtual Career Meetup Day April 14: Join the global Beaver community-building event Thursday, April 14, at noon. Engage in deeper conversations and make authentic connections at the Oregon State Alumni Association’s annual Career Meetup Day. Meet OSU professionals and graduating students to develop your skills and confidence, learn about support and resources and find out how alumni Career Services can help you achieve your goals. Register for free.
NEW! OSU Advantage Speaker Series: Inside the Mind of a Cleantech Investor. Calling all cleantech entrepreneurs on the hunt for funding: March 30 from noon to 1 p.m., Ken Vaughn of VertueLab will discuss Vertue Lab's newly launched Climate Impact Fund and questions like "What are impact investors really looking for in a cleantech startup?" "What exactly does "cleantech" mean, anyway?" Register here by March 29.
NEW! Mentoring Indigenous Students in STEM workshop: Featuring keynote Sweeney Windchief and OSU services supporting Indigenous students. Hosted by OSU's New Beginnings for Tribal Students (NBTS) program. April 2, 1-4:30 p.m. via Zoom. Register for the free workshop here. Open to all. More information here.
NEW! April 19 Travel Talks: Mekong River Cruise. Join Kate Sanders, director of the OSUAA Group Travel Program, and Sandy Doss, business development manager for Mayflower Cruises and Tours (and OSU mom), on April 19 at 5:30 p.m. as they preview the incredible opportunity to tour Cambodia and Vietnam during the 2023 Mekong River Cruise. To learn more, register today at bit.ly/MekongTravelTalk22.
Principles of Vineyard Management Course: Patty Skinkis, professor and viticulture Extension specialist in the Department of Horticulture at OSU, is offering a course to the industry and public who wish to learn about wine grape growing. The course is offered live online with recordings available for all lectures. The course runs from March 29-June 1. Registration is open until March 29. Click for more information.
College of Public Health and Human Sciences 2022 Alumni Lecture: CPHHS alumna Jocelyn Warren, public health administrator for Lane County, chair of the Coalition of Local Health Officials and member of the Oregon State Public Health Advisory Board, will present “Transforming local public health for equity,” Friday, April 1, from 1-2 p.m. via Zoom and in HFC 115.
OSU Design Network’s Industry Talk – Reflecting Values in Sustainable Fashion Supply Chains: Hear from authors Leslie Davis Burns, Oregon State faculty emerita, and Jeanne Carver, Imperial Stock Ranch/Shaniko Wool Company, as they discuss their book, "Stories of Fashion, Textiles, and Place — Evolving Sustainable Supply Chains." April 6, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Register today at bit.ly/OSUDNindustrytalk22.
Sign-ups open for Speed Mock Interviews: Students: Need to polish up your interview skills? Speed mock interviews are a great way to get real-life practice by sitting down for mock interviews with 2-3 different working professionals. Sign up for a time slot in advance. Mock interviews take place April 13 from 1-4 p.m. in the Memorial Union Horizon Room. Register by April 11 for an interview slot.
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! Driving and biking study: The OSU School of Civil and Construction Engineering is seeking participants for a research study in a virtual simulation driving and bicycling study. Participants must be 18 or older and commit one hour. A cash payment is involved. To participate, contact Jasmin Woodside to schedule a time: woodsija@oregonstate.edu. For more information about this study, please contact David Hurwitz at david.hurwitz@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Native American undergrads in natural science summer internships eligible for $2,900 supplemental funding. Students must self-identify as Native American, be enrolled at OSU or SWOCC as an undergrad, and complete at least 8 weeks of an approved summer internship. Students will be matched with mentors and meet periodically during the summer. See OSU's New Beginnings for Tribal Students (NBTS) here for more information and contacts. Application deadline is May 1.
NEW! A 2022 wildfire risk assessment for landscape-scale, cross-boundary projects: The College of Forestry Extension Fire Program sponsored this project for use by local multi-agency/entity Partnerships needing to determine areas to place efforts for education, outreach, grant applications, potential funding and eventual project implementation. Designed to incorporate local information on fire behavior and values at risk, this effort is a foundational piece of information to assist in determining specific areas at highest risk to the hazard of fire. Access here: A quantitative wildfire risk assessment using a modular approach of geostatistical clustering and regionally distinct valuations of assets - A case study in Oregon.
NEW! Apply Now for the Inclusive Excellence Fellowship: IE@OSU welcomes STEM faculty from OSU, OSU-Cascades, Linn-Benton and Lane Community Colleges to apply. This fellowship program is for STEM educators who are interested in creating change in their teaching practice and within their professional environments. Applications will be open until May 2. More information and application link located here: https://stem.oregonstate.edu/ie/inclusive-excellence-fellowship-request-applications.
NEW! Beyond Earth Day: Beyond Earth Day is a week-long celebration April 16-22 that highlights activities that celebrate or educate on the well-being of our society, economy and planet. Clubs, departments and other groups can contribute to the celebration and share how they are promoting sustainable earth ecosystems, health and wellness, viable economies and social equity. Host an event on the event submission page. Host a free booth at our 21st Annual Community Fair on April 19, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Student Experience Center Plaza and the MU Brick Mall by registering on the community fair registration page.
NEW! Undergraduate Assessment Leads and Faculty – Feedback Requested: All faculty and staff involved with undergraduate program assessment are invited to complete a short questionnaire and attend a Listening Session about undergraduate assessment. Feedback will help the Assessment and Accreditation team streamline annual assessment reporting and promote robust full-cycle assessment. Complete a five-question survey and sign up to attend a listening session: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/.
NEW! Center for Teaching and Learning: What did we learn about teaching and learning during the pandemic? This week we are highlighting how to incorporate these ideas as we increasingly move back to campus. For Spring, Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks recordings allow you to pursue our Non-credit Certificate using this self-paced, asynchronous approach to encourage flexibility and self-care. Each talk is housed on our website and has accompanying slides, resources and contact information in a Box folder.
NEW! Inspiring messages for the Class of 2022: This year’s Beaver grads are about to begin an incredible new journey. Voice your encouragement, advice and congratulations as they begin to build their future. Use the BEaver KIND submission form to send a short message through May 15 at ForOregonState.org/BeaverKind.
NEW! 30 Year Club inductees: Congratulations to Aaron Listen, professor and herbarium director, 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.
EmpCenter Upgrade: URL/Sign On Changes. EmpCenter was upgraded on Saturday, March 19. Please use the new link to sign in. Reminder: The new sign-on process includes Duo multi-factor authentication. Please see the MyTime site for more details.
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.
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. If you have questions about this change, please contact the Accounts Payable Leadership team (RaeLee.Aguilar@oregonstate.edu or Lane.Byrnes@oregonstate.edu).
Dogs sought for fiber study: The OSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital is seeking dogs that have a history of chronic diarrhea for a research study examining the effect of fiber on the fecal microbiome and gut health. Participation in this study involves mixing a powder supplement on the dog food daily for four weeks, three visits to the hospital and a $50 Amazon gift card. Dogs receive a physical examination and labs at each visit. For more information, please contact the principal investigator by email at Stacie.summers@oregonstate.edu.
Crossroads Conversation School for Women welcomes international women to join us for spring term English conversation classes beginning on March 29. In volunteer-taught classes, students will explore other cultures, practice English and develop friendships. The term will start with classes meeting in-person on Tuesday mornings and on Zoom on Thursday mornings. For more details and registration information go to https://www.facebook.com/CrossroadsConversationSchool or contact Kara Hanson at crossroadsconversationschool@gmail.com.
Call for Art: Submission Deadline April 22. The Truckenbrod Gallery at 517 SW 2nd St. in Corvallis is a contemporary art gallery managed by Joan Truckenbrod, digital media artist and professor emeritus from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She will make selections for an exhibition in her gallery from artworks in the Snell and Gladys Valley studios on Friday, April 22. The selected artists must be willing to gallery-sit for four hours on a Friday or Saturday during May. For information email joantruckenbrodinvitational@gmail.com.
Student board members sought: The Recreational Sports Advisory Board is looking for two at large undergraduate and two at large graduate members to serve for the 2022/23 academic year. This is an opportunity to learn about university budgeting, RecSports, and ASOSU legislative processes. The time commitment is up to two hours a month. Need more information? email rec.advisoryboard@oregonstate.edu . Ready to apply? Apply here https://recsports.oregonstate.edu/webform/join-us.
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: 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.
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.
NEW! Drilling: As part of the Withycombe Hall Renovation Project, geotechnical drilling is scheduled to occur on the north and south sides of the west wing of Withycombe Hall March 28-29. This work will create noise and will require closures outside the building. On March 28 the southwest entrance of Withycombe will be closed, along with a portion of the sidewalk on 30th Street, and a portion of the westbound lane of Campus Way. On March 29, the northern entrance will be impacted, with partial obstruction at the entry and closure of the sidewalk along the building from 30th Street and the fire lane (view map). For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Christina Vinson at 503-420-1031.
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 Office of Faculty Affairs is searching for a Faculty Affairs Associate. This will be an internal search, with applications due by Sunday, April 3. The Faculty Affairs Associate position has particular focus on Faculty Affairs project management; data analytics and coordination; enhancement of OFA’s faculty development efforts; support work related to implementation of SP4.0 and development of SP5.0; and more. Contact search committee chair Gigi Bruce to learn more.
NEW! Temporary Costume Shop Assistant: The Theatre Department invites applications for a part-time (0.15 FTE) Temporary Costume Shop Assistant position. Posting #P03479CT. Closes April 3.
EXTENDED! The Ecampus Research Unit (ECRU) is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Scholar to work on exciting new online education research projects. This position will remain open until filled. For more information and application instructions please go to: https://gradschool.oregonstate.edu/postdocs/open-positions/16126-online-education-research.
EXTENDED! Ecampus is seeking two Instructional Design Specialists to join our Course Development and Training team. These are full-time (1.0 FTE) professional faculty positions. Posting #P05293UF. Closes April 4.
NEW! Public Information Assistant: The Extension Communications unit invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, Public Information Assistant. Posting #P03484CT. Closes April 17.
NEW! Extension Assistant to the 4-H Youth Development Program Leader: OSU Extension Service is seeking an Assistant to the 4-H Program Leader. This full-time, 12-month professional faculty position is located at the OSU Campus in Corvallis, Oregon. Posting #P05357UF. Closes April 17.
"People don't exist in a vacuum. They're a result of who raised them and who they love and who frustrates them." ~ Mary Wiseman
Corvallis: Chance of showers today, high of 60, low of 42. Partly sunny Tuesday.
Central Oregon: Chance of showers today, high of 58, low of 37. Mostly sunny Tuesday.
Newport: Showers today, high of 57, low of 41. Mostly cloudy tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
