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COVID-19 website: To facilitate the ongoing sharing of information about the virus, Oregon State University has added a link on the OSU homepage to a page that provides detailed and up-to-date COVID-19 information; links to OSU, local, state and federal resources; and updates on the latest federal travel restrictions.
TRACE OSU testing: TRACE OSU is providing random COVID-19 testing by invitation at its Corvallis and Bend campuses and at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport. All faculty, staff and students, regardless of vaccination status, should continue with testing participation in TRACE. Testing will take place in Corvallis in the Memorial Union Ballroom and at Reser ticket booths, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. In Newport, testing will be provided every other week, Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. At OSU-Cascades, testing is provided only to students living and working on campus, and employees working on campus. Testing takes place Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Visit the OSU-Cascades Safety and Success website to learn more about testing schedules. Please join the effort to build a safer and healthier Oregon State University community. To enroll and for more information: https://trace.oregonstate.edu/osu.
COVID-19 vaccine clinics: Weekly clinics at Reser Stadium in Corvallis are being collaboratively run by Samaritan Health Services, Benton County and OSU. Visit this website to schedule a vaccine. OSU-Cascades students, faculty and staff can register for the vaccine here. Check your local public health authority websites for more information. You can also visit the Oregon Health Authority: Get Vaccinated Oregon website and the CDC VaccineFinder for vaccinations anywhere in the U.S.
Timely Teaching Tips: Want to learn how to use Kaltura’s accessibility features that can benefit all students? Register now for the “Kaltura Transcripts and Captions: More Than Accessibility!” webinar on Thursday, May 13 at 11 a.m. See Learn@OregonState’s comprehensive guidance about using media in teaching. If you have Kaltura questions, contact Learn@OregonState.
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. Content appearing includes timely news and feature stories from broadcast, print and online sources. Occasionally, opinion pieces and first-person columns appearing in mainstream media outlets that are written by faculty members and pertain to their academic or professional expertise may be included based on their unique, informative value, timeliness and space constraints. It is not the policy of OSU Today to include Letters to the Editor.
"There are signs for optimism; in general over the last several years J pod is in better condition than in much of the last decade," John Durban, professor at Oregon State University told The Seattle Times. He's also a research associate with an orca health monitoring project led by Holly Fearnbach of SR3, a science and research and marine mammal rescue nonprofit.
Element 1 was founded in 2010 and has now turned into a firm employing about 18 people developing and selling advanced hydrogen generation technology from its Bend headquarters on Plateau Drive and tapping into young talent at Oregon State University-Cascades. It’s exactly the kind of company that spurs economic diversity in the Central Oregon economy, said Roger Lee, Economic Development for Central Oregon CEO.
"We're really excited to host a mass vax at the same time as the spring game," said Lili'a Neville, with the Benton County Health Department. "It's a drop-in clinic, we're hoping to get spectators as they're coming into the game and leaving the game."
The gardening season has started and if you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service.
And the grants from National Science Foundation grants go to – drumroll please – early-career faculty in the Oregon State University College of Engineering! One for the study of mass timber use and building construction, another for researching how to safely produce hydrogen gas from seawater, and the last for bettering species distribution models.
Gray garden: The elements of a Zen Garden can include, but don't always, sitting areas for reflection, pagodas, Buddha statues, rock and plants. Photo by Paul Jackson for OSU Extension. Send your own garden pics to osutoday@oregonstate.edu and if you want, include a little information about the plant. Let's see your spring blooms!
Wave Energy: Role in decarbonizing our energy system and why Oregon? Join the Director of the Pacific Marine Energy Center, Bryson Robertson, on May 10 at 6 p.m. for a virtual Science Pub. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/science-pub-wave-energy-role-in-decarbonizing-our-energy-system-tickets-151562809443.
Rest in Power Remembrance: This hybrid in-person and virtual event will remember Black community members from across the nation whom we have lost due to police violence. Featuring speakers from the OSU Black community, Rest in Power is a collaboration of the Office of Institutional Diversity, the Division of Student Affairs and the OSU Alumni Association. Join us in the Memorial Union Quad or participate via the live stream on Tuesday, May 11, 5-6:30 p.m.
OSU Health and Safety Committee: The University Health and Safety Committee would like to invite campus members interested in health and safety to attend our open meetings, held semi-annually in May and October. Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 2:30-4 p.m. Anyone can access OSU’s University Health and Safety Committee online at https://ehs.oregonstate.edu/UHSC, including past meeting minutes, information on how to contact a committee member and a web link to report safety concerns. If you are interested in attending the meeting or would like additional information about the Safety Committee, please contact Kay Miller at Kay.Miller@oregonstate.edu to RSVP and request the meeting location.
2021 Senior Art Exhibitions are being hosted virtually with 3D video exhibits from the West Gallery of Fairbanks Hall. View.
American Strings: Andrew Bird and Jimbo Mathus. Andrew Bird is an internationally acclaimed musician, songwriter and composer who has released sixteen records. He has performed around the world at festivals and at renowned venues including Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House and Walt Disney Concert Hall. A TED Talk presenter, a New Yorker Festival guest, and an op-ed contributor for the New York Times, Bird also made his professional acting debut in the cast of Fargo's fourth installment, which premiered on FX in the fall of 2020. Jimbo Mathus is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known for his work with the swing revival band, Squirrel Nut Zippers. Join us for a live, intimate conversation where Santelli talks to the duo about their friendship and the fun they had together in making their new album "These 13." Bird and Mathus will also share some of their music in a pre-recorded video they made just for American Strings. Wednesday, May 12 at 5 p.m. via Zoom. Register
Oregon Diversity Career Symposium: It's time to own your story. Registration is open for the 2021 Oregon Diversity Career Symposium (ODCS). Join with hundreds of University of Oregon and Oregon State University students for a free half-day of interactive workshops, alumni panels, a keynote speaker and virtual networking opportunities with employers like Nike, Amazon, U.S. Department of State and Samaritan Health Services that are intentionally designed to help prepare and inspire students with marginalized identities on your path from college to career. While all students are invited to attend, our goal is to create a space that especially empowers you to explore your identities and experiences within your job search process/development. The symposium takes place May 19. Explore more at https://career.oregonstate.edu/ODCS. Register on Handshake.
NEW! "This IS Kalapuyan Land": An Outdoor Exhibition and Talk Series. "This IS Kalapuyan Land" opened in 2019 as a physical exhibition at the Five Oaks Museum in Portland curated by Steph Littlebird Fogel (Grand Ronde, Kalapuya) and became an online and yard-sign exhibition in 2020. Fogel annotated panels from the museum’s prior exhibit on Kalapuyan peoples, curated contemporary Native artwork into the exhibition and added historical content from OSU's David G. Lewis, Ph.D. (Chinook, Santiam, Takelma, Grand Ronde). Now a group of OSU faculty have collaborated to personalize the exhibition for OSU and bring it to campus and to local research forest land. First talk: Re-imagining the Museum, Tuesday, May 11 at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Free, open to all. Register. Additional talks: Tuesday, May 18 at 5 p.m., Tribal Histories and Connections; and Thursday, May 20 at 5 p.m., Artist Talk.
NEW! Family Resource Center family-friendly presentations: Getting Organized, with Queen B, Kirstin Bertilson. Back by popular demand, Kiristin will share organizing tips for all kinds of households and needs. Tuesday, May 11 from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. Drop into the Eldercare Connections session to discuss your elder care concerns and challenges. Gain support from fellow caregivers as we explore options for addressing them. Facilitated by Robynn Pease. Thursday, May 13 from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. For more information about these events, contact Robynn at robynn.pease@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Art and Science: Lessons learned during the process. May 11 at 4 p.m., artist and scientist Jerri Bartholomew will present "Weapons of Microdestruction: Using Art and Music to understand parasite ecology." This seminar series is co-hosted by Biological and Ecological Engineering, ARTS-SCI and The Art Center, Corvallis, and features scientist-artists who discuss how these disciplines are interwoven in their processes. Seminars are Tuesdays at 4 p.m. for 1 credit as BEE 507 but are open to everyone. Zoom link: https://bit.ly/2PGpCWe. Click here: https://artsci.oregonstate.edu/arts-and-science for more information.
NEW! "Listening to the Forest" with artist Leah Wilson: Learn the fascinating story behind the new public art installation "Listening to the Forest" located in the Peavy Forest Science Center. The discussion will include a live Q&A with the artist Leah Wilson, moderated by Brooke Penaluna. Wednesday, May 12, 4 p.m. Free and open to everyone. Sponsored by the Spring Creek Project, the HJ Andrews Experimental Forest Long-Term Ecological Research Program and the OSU College of Forestry. Learn more and register here.
NEW! What is Reasonable? The ADA Employment Accommodations Process: Under Title I of the ADA, all employees at OSU with documented disabilities are protected from discrimination. This protection applies from the job application, through the hiring process, and into the work environment. These employees are also entitled to reasonable accommodations or modifications that would enable them to have an equal opportunity to perform their job duties. But what is a reasonable accommodation and how is it decided? Join this session hosted by a campus Accommodations Associate who will discuss what the process of accommodations can look like for both employee and supervisor, how reasonable accommodations are decided or implemented, and examples of possible outcomes. Part of the Spring 2021 FYI Friday series; Friday, May 14, 11 a.m. to noon. via Zoom. Registration required.
CTL Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks: UDL: Providing Multiple Means of Representation: Daniel Powers, instruction designer, PACE, and Raul Burriel, information technology consultant, AT, will speak on “How can existing OSU technologies add production value to lecture recordings, presentations and class content? Learn how embedded audio and video and graphic design elements increase engagement, and thereby content retention.” This workshop will be facilitated on May 11, 10 a.m., via Zoom. Login to Zoom: Tuesday Teaching +Tech Talks Handouts, Materials, & Resources: beav.es/BOXT4.
PFLA event: Please join us for a special two-hour PFLA Zoom event, Tuesday, May 11, 10 a.m. to noon. Mandy Davis from Portland State University will provide training on Trauma Informed Care, including an opportunity for questions and discussion. For more information about the event and how to register click here.
People and Nature Lunch Series: Join us on Tuesday, May 11, from noon to 12:50 p.m. as Ben Rushakoff of Forest Engineering, Resources and Management presents “Oregon’s preferential forest property tax programs in relation to non-industrial private forestland owner enrollment decisions and management behavior.” The lecture is free and open to all. To join the meeting, register at https://peopleandnatureosu.weebly.com/schedule.html. Sponsored by the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife & Conversation Sciences’ Human Dimensions Lab.
EMT Seminar: Brianna Rivera – Characterizing Chemical Mixtures, May 11, 3:30-4:30 p.m. The Zoom waiting room will open at 3 p.m. Join Zoom meeting: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/99525431885
Saber es Poder (Knowledge is Power): Latinx Leadership & Advocacy. Saber es Poder is a three-part series focused on Latinx leadership, activism and self-exploration as a way to create social change. Explore both historical and contemporary activism through art by hearing from Latinx leaders, artists, activists and educators from around the nation over three episodes: May 11 and 18, 4-5:30 p.m. While these are designed with students in mind, faculty, staff and community members are welcome to join. The hope is for all participants to take inspiration into their personal lives and leadership. Participants are highly encouraged to attend all three episodes, but not required. Read more about each episode and register on the Saber es Poder webpage (bit.ly/seposu). Questions? Contact cel@oregonstate.edu.
OSU Science on Tap May 11: Join the Quest for Every Kind of Bee in Oregon and learn how you can get involved with pollinator-friendly practices and research. The OSU Alumni Association presents OSU Science on Tap: The Oregon Bee Atlas, Tuesday, May 11, at 5:30 p.m. Join the discussion with Andony Melathopoulos, bee scientist and host of the PolliNation podcast. Find out how you can support Beaver-affiliated establishments by picking up your own drinks for this happy hour learning session when you register for free at osualum.com/SOTbee.
Care.com’s "The Importance of Empathy": The pandemic has brought more grief, depression and isolation than ever. Research shows that colleagues matter more in these times than professional help, but many of us feel too tapped to give it. Dr. Kelsey Crowe provides resilience building strategies and an “empathy workout” to better support from family and others in actionable ways. May 12, 9 a.m. Register here.
Counseling & Therapy, Demystified, EAP Webinar: There are many myths about counseling and psychotherapy that ultimately prevent people from seeking the help that they need. In this session we will explore these myths and demystify the therapy process. We will look at areas where therapy might be beneficial. This session will provide some insight into what happens during a therapy session and what one can expect when seeking services. We will give an overview of different therapeutic approaches and discuss appropriate levels of care to address certain concerns May 12, 1 p.m. Register here.
Medicines From the Sea: "Cancer Drugs to Everyday Products" webinar and panel, May 12, 3:30-5 p.m., with keynote speaker Barry R. O'Keefe, chief of the natural products branch, developmental therapeutics program, National Cancer Institute. Keynote lecture and a panel discussion, followed by audience Q&A. Register here.
OSU Design Network Entrepreneurial Design webcast May 12: Beaver Nation is invited to hear from a panel of inspirational thought leaders as they honor the achievements and work of designers and creators. You will also enjoy the opportunity to network with fellow design industry professionals, students and alumni in design of all levels while learning how OSUDN supports and connects the Beaver creative community. Register here to save your seat for this motivational event.
Haiti earthquake lecture: College of Engineering Dean’s Distinguished Lecture: "The 2010 Haiti Earthquake: A Story of History, Race, Inequities, and Natural Hazards." Presented by Reginald DesRoches, Ph.D., provost, Rice University. Wednesday, May 12, 6 p.m. This virtual event is free and open to the public. Register here: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_26sxGKLG4tSeGcC
HMSC Science on Tap: On Thursday, May 13, at 6 p.m., Erica Fleishman, director of the Oregon Climate Change Research Institute at Oregon State University, will present a public talk entitled “Fiery Debates." Come discuss how science and society can respond to the changing dynamics of wildfire. Webinar Link or call: +1 971-247-1195 Webinar ID: 976 7186 2794. Click here for more information.
OSU-Cascades Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Symposium: A leader on race, religion and contemporary culture and a dynamic civil rights activist will each deliver keynote addresses at the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Symposium hosted by Oregon State University – Cascades May 14 and 15. Michael Eric Dyson, a distinguished professor of African American studies, ethics and society at Vanderbilt University, will present the conference opening address. Tamika D. Mallory will present the keynote closing address in a conversation with Erika McCalpine, founding director of the OSU-Cascades Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Laboratory. The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Symposium is open to the public and the registration fee is $150. For information, to register or apply for a conference scholarship, visit osucascades.edu/dei-symposium or contact events@osucascades.edu.
NEW! Participate in a Retrospective Review of the 2019 Presidential Search Process: The OSU Board of Trustees invites community members to participate in a retrospective review of the 2019 OSU presidential search process. You don’t need to have been involved in the search process to provide comment. Input gathered by the survey about major elements of the 2019 search will help the Board of Trustees set the course for the next presidential search. Visit this webpage to participate in the survey. Retrospective results will be reviewed with trustees at the Board’s May 21 meeting.
NEW! Outstanding Diversity Advocate Award Nominations: Nominations for the 2021 Outstanding Diversity Advocate Award are now open. It awards a member of the OSU community who actively promotes and enhances diversity, equity and inclusion, and contributes to and enhances the environment of OSU through consistent and sustained efforts to improve opportunities for the diverse communities we serve. Full nomination instructions can be found on the OID website. Deadline for nominations is June 21. Email questions to diversity@oregonstate.edu.
Nomination Deadline Extended: The Hattie Redmond Women & Gender Center has extended the nomination period for our annual awards. Nominations now close on Sunday, May 9. There are three award categories: Women of Achievement Award, AYA Award, Student Leader Award. Information about each award and the nomination process can found at: https://beav.es/3Zu.
Floor Monitor Training: Training for Floor Monitors and Building Managers on roles and responsibilities when evacuating their building. Training is the second Wednesday of every month via Zoom. Sign up for Zoom Floor Monitor Training at: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1ZhCgowN8AukjPf.
Center for Teaching & Learning Peer Supporter ’20-’21 Showcase – Register today: Join the Center for Teaching and Learning in our Peer Supporter Showcase. During 2020-21, the Office of Undergraduate Education, with funding from the Provost, established the Peer Teaching Resources & Support Program. Peer Supporters in colleges across campus provided pedagogical professional development, resources and support to instructional faculty in remote and blended teaching. Join us and hear from College PSs as we celebrate successes. Register now. Friday, May 21, 9-9:50 a.m.
EXTENDED! Homecoming Court: Join the Homecoming Court 2021. Homecoming Court ambassadors are honored with a one-time $500 scholarship and opportunities to attend events and voice their ideas to distinguished university leaders, partners and alumni throughout the year. Applications are now open at osualum.com/hc.
Faculty Professional Development Opportunity: Join a small, supportive cohort to advance your teaching skills. The Summer ’21 Blended Faculty Learning Community will focus on applying effective practices for skillful use of educational technology and for integrating synchronous and asynchronous learning activities. Apply by May 16. Funding provided.
Updates to University Policies & Standards: Please visit the University Policy & Standards page to learn about recent policy updates: http://policy.oregonstate.edu/whats-new. This page is updated frequently with new developments, so we encourage you to check back regularly. Also, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter here.
Monthly Emergency Preparedness Topic: Fire. Nationally since 2000, 85 fatal fires, claiming 118 lives, have occurred on college campuses, in Greek housing, or in off-campus housing within three miles of the campus. Each year more than 2,500 people die and 12,600 are injured in home fires in the United States, with direct property loss due to home fires estimated at $7.3 billion annually. By preparing in advance, you can know how you will respond if a fire strikes. This month’s poster can be downloaded at https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/fire.
Health and Safety: The University Health & Safety Committee wants to promote health and safety by promoting OR-OSHA “Safety Break for Oregon” on May 12, where departments can use the day to remind staff about workplace safety. For information and ideas for safety promotion and to sign up, visit https://osha.oregon.gov/safetybreak/Pages/index.aspx. You can also access OSU’s University Health & Safety Committee online at http://ehs.oregonstate.edu/uhsc, including past meeting minutes, information on how to contact a committee member and a link to report safety concerns online.
OSU Exemplary Employee Award nominations are open now through May 31. This award recognizes work performance and service which goes above and beyond the standard expectations held for professional faculty and classified staff. One classified and one professional faculty employee will be honored at the University Day ceremonies with the presentation of a plaque and cash award of $500 each. Click here to learn about the nomination process and criteria.
CFP: 2021-22 Humanities Research Clusters. The OSU Center for the Humanities invites proposals for 2021-22 interdisciplinary research clusters. This program offers scholars with expertise in different fields the opportunity to explore a topic of shared interest in common and in depth. Deadline: Tuesday, June 1, 5 p.m. More information and application instructions are available online at: https://humanities.oregonstate.edu/research-clusters.
Washington Way: For work related to Pacific Power system upgrades, the multi-use path along SW Washington Way will be temporarily closed between 30th Street and 35th Street for electrical work being performed by Pacific Power. A detour will be in place (view detour map). Work started on Monday, April 26 and will be extended through Monday, May 10.
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! Student journalism positions: Orange Media Network is hiring a number of student positions including editors, copy editors and assistant editors. OMN is also hiring reporters, photographers, columnists, cartoonists, illustrators and contributing directors, both for this summer and next fall. Editor positions close this week. Staffer positions will be open until filled. For more information, click HERE and search under OMN.
NEW! Talent Acquisition Partner: This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time, 1.0 FTE, 12-month, professional faculty position for OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon. Posting #P04349UF. Closes May 30.
“We meet aliens every day who have something to give us. They come in the form of people with different opinions." ~ William Shatner.
Corvallis: Sunny today, high of 71, low of 43. Sunny tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Sunny today, high of 68, low of 39. Sunny tomorrow.
Newport: Mostly sunny today, high of 64, low of 42. Sunny tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
