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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: OSU is providing random COVID-19 TRACE OSU testing by invitation for students, faculty and staff Monday-Thursday weekly on the Corvallis campus and Monday-Thursday every other week on the OSU-Cascades campuses and at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport. Free parking will be provided to those working remotely to come to the Corvallis campus for testing. Testing will continue throughout fall term. Here is a link to enroll. For additional information: https://trace.oregonstate.edu/osu
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Looking for guidance on teaching and student care at this time of multiple challenges? See Resources for Teaching During 2020 Elections for timely resources from OSU Student Affairs and beyond.
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.
“That kind of management clearly didn’t provide community protection,” said Dunn, who spent eight years as a wildland firefighter. He now studies fire behavior and risk for Oregon State University and the Forest Service.
But Christopher McKnight Nichols, associate professor of history at Oregon State University, said it's hard to gauge the outcome because voter participation seems headed for a historic high, with many first-time voters. (see also AP News)
If you eat red meat, you've probably heard the warnings from your doctor: that fatty steak you enjoy could be increasing your risk for heart disease. But a new study out of Oregon State University suggests that risk could be reduced significantly by something you already have in your gut.
Jameson was just starting his graduate studies at Oregon State University. He was looking for a research project. At the right place and right time, he signed up to monitor Oregon’s new population of sea otters. He spent countless hours on beaches and bluffs with his binoculars, tallying their numbers and jotting observations in his field book.
Christopher Nichols teaches history at OSU and said Americans have gone to the polling booth with a public health emergency on their minds before.
The OSU campus, ZIP code 97331 in Corvallis, only has 29 cases, but with its population, that equals 1,204.3 instances of the illness per 100,000 people, according to data from the Oregon Health Authority.
Thankfully, these images are not the norm, according to Matt Kennedy, Senior Instructor of Animal and Rangeland Sciences at Oregon State University, and there are real benefits to raising animals in these types of facilities, both to producers, and to the animals themselves.
Shifting resources from forest treatment to firefighting doesn't bode well for long-term prevention, said John Bailey, an Oregon State University forestry professor who worked with federal officials on a fire management strategy released in 2014. It emphasized fuel reduction efforts, from clearing forest debris to rangeland grazing.
The benefits of regenerative grazing include increased diversity of plant, animal, and microbial life, said Scott Duggan, an assistant professor with Oregon State University Extension’s College of Agricultural Sciences. Duggan said it also reduces soil erosion and has the potential for increased carbon sequestration. It’s utilized and is currently being practiced in other parts of Central Oregon, he said.
Fall is here and all of those end-of-season projects are looming. If you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service.
Today's workspace: "Here is a photo of my daughter in her hiking chariot as we hit the trail in bits of sunny fall that remain," says Lauren Dalton, instructor in the Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics. Now it's time to show us what you're doing to help cope with daily life and work in 2020. Take a photo and send it to osutoday@oregonstate.edu. Follow OSU Today on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/osutoday1/ and catch up on any photos you might have missed so far.
Department of Horticulture Seminar Series: Join the Fall 2020 Seminar Series Mondays at noon via Zoom. Nov. 2, at noon, Erica Miller, Stoller Wine Group, will present, “Taking Care of Business – Transitioning into your Career.” The event is free and open to the public. Please register for the Zoom meeting in advance: https://beav.es/oQL. Once you register, a password will be emailed to you in advance of the meeting.
School of Psychological Sciences Virtual Colloquia: Adapting the Implicit Association Test to identify novel risk factors for marijuana misuse: Jason Ramirez is a research assistant professor in the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington and a faculty member of the Center for the Study of Health and Risk Behaviors (CSHRB). He received his Ph.D. in experimental psychology from Brown University in 2014. Ramirez is currently principal investigator of several NIH-funded research projects examining cognitive and psychosocial etiological factors underlying substance misuse among adolescents and young adults. The ultimate aims of his research are to identify malleable targets for novel prevention and intervention strategies to reduce substance misuse including alcohol, marijuana, and opioid misuse. Monday, Nov. 2, 4 p.m. https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/98860767327 - (password: 183156)
Crop and Soil Science Seminar: The Department of Crop and Soil Science Fall Seminar Series continues Monday, Nov. 2, at 4 p.m, with a presentation titled “Organic Multi-use Naked Barley: Breeding for the Future” by Brigid Meints. Meints is currently a research associate with the Department of Crop and Soil Science and her talk is part of the application process for assistant professor senior research. Her research focuses primarily on breeding multi-use naked barley for organic systems. Zoom link: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/93366296736?pwd=Q3VMU3ZUNXFjeENvQkNDUzVubWx5dz09
Lessons in Leadership with Monica Olvera: Students are encouraged to join Community Engagement & Leadership (CEL) for this interactive conversation with Monica Olvera from the College of Public Health & Human Sciences on the intersection of health and wellbeing, and leadership. Monday, Nov. 2, 4-5:30 p.m. on Zoom. Register for more details. Questions? Contact cel@oregonstate.edu.
Department of Integrative Biology Seminar: Nicola Smith, Simon Fraser University, will present a seminar, “Conceptual and Applied Approaches to Marine Invasions: Indo-Pacific Lionfish as a Model System” on Monday, Nov. 2, 4 p.m., via Zoom: https://beav.es/Fall2020Smnrs passcode 680814. The seminar is free and open to the public. For more information and to view the entire Integrative Biology Department Fall Seminar Series lineup, please go to http://ib.oregonstate.edu/smnrs. Accommodations for disabilities may be made by contacting 541-737-3705 or bowlinst@oregonstate.edu.
Retirement Readiness for PERS Tier 1 & Tier 2 Members Webinar: Monday, Nov. 2, from 5-8:45 p.m. PERS online webinar geared toward faculty and staff who are PERS Tier 1 and Tier 2 members retiring within three years. Topics covered: Individual Account Program, retirement eligibility, calculating the retirement benefit, review of benefit estimate, retirement option choices, variable account after retirement, work after retirement limitations, health insurance, cost-of-living adjustments, taxes and review of retirement application forms. To register, visit the PERS website here. Questions? Contact Retirement@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Where do we go from here: Battle ground or sacred ground? Join us for an intergenerational conversation and collective reflection with justice and equity leaders of the Oregon State University community. Remaining connected has never been more important and necessary in these times. The panel discussion is intended as a moment to gather and reflect, allow for critical conversations to emerge, and center care as we make meaning of the election amidst multiple pandemics. Thursday, Nov. 5, 4-5:30 p.m. The event is a collaboration among colleagues in Student Experiences & Engagement (SEE), Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS), the Office of Institutional Diversity (OID) and more. Register: https://beav.es/criticalconvos
NEW! NROTC Beaver Heroes Blood Drive is asking for support from the OSU community to donate blood. It is being held off-campus at the First Presbyterian Church of Corvallis on Nov. 19, from 1-6 p.m. When you donate blood you will be tested for COVID-19 and social distancing and screening will be involved. The drive still has many slots available and they are in great need of donations. Please use this link to sign up for the blood drive; it only takes a couple of seconds but will help so many people.
Faculty Conversations with President King Alexander: President King Alexander and the Faculty Senate Executive Committee will continue the long-standing tradition of sponsoring small group faculty conversations (academic, research and professional faculty). Each conversation will be facilitated by a Faculty Senate Executive Committee member and will consist of up to 12 faculty. These conversations, via Zoom, provide an opportunity for President Alexander to receive candid feedback from faculty and an occasion for idea and information exchange; faculty are encouraged to speak freely. If you wish to participate, please complete the registration form to register for these sessions: Nov. 3, 10-11:30 a.m., or Nov. 10 from 1-2:30 p.m. Session requests will be honored on a first come, first serve basis.
Winning in Life After College: Tap into a network of resources for every stage of education or career. Students and alumni can register for virtual events curated by the OSU Alumni Association in partnership with the Career Development Center. Participants will learn best practices for LinkedIn Thursday, Nov. 5; hear from the “OSU Now and Forever” alumni panel Thursday, Nov. 19; and join in the all-Regional Connections event Thursday, Dec. 3. osualum.com/winning
Move Beyond “Veteran Friendly” Rhetoric: "Implement Systemic Initiatives to Embrace Military Culture and Foster A Supportive Community for Veterans and Military-affiliated Students," Nov. 9, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. An interactive webinar where expert presenters share the support strategies and initiatives — such as the successful Green Zone — they have implemented on their campus. These programs have moved them beyond talking the talk to walking the talk. They are meeting and exceeding the unique academic, social and career goals of their veterans and military-affiliated students — and so can you. To register: https://paperclipcomm.adobeconnect.com/veteran11920. For instructions on how to log in and receive materials, contact William Elfering at William.Elfering@oregonstate.edu.
Life and career strategies virtual event: A panel of alumni and students reveals how to reach a network of 200,000+ alumni for support and advice in all stages of life at “OSU Now and Forever,” Thursday, Nov. 19, from noon to 1 p.m. Students and alumni can register for free. This event is part of Winning in Life After College, presented by the OSU Alumni Association in partnership with the Career Development Center. osualum.com/winning
NEW! Manage Unexpected Events and Expenses Webinar: With the current economic conditions, you may be evaluating how to make ends meet. Join Fidelity’s Manage Unexpected Events and Expenses webinar to learn: how to assess your spending and take control of your budget, considerations for taking money from a workplace savings plan, and ways Fidelity can support you. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 11 a.m. to noon. To register, visit Fidelity’s website here. Can’t make it to the webinar? View the article Managing a Budget Through a Crisis or visit NetBenefits to view the workshop on demand. Questions? Contact Retirement@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Bioinformatics Users Group (BUG): “Fact or fiction: Gene duplications in PacBio genome assemblies of the sudden oak death pathogen, i.e., Can your genome have too many genes in it?” Nick Carleson (Nik Grünwald Lab, Botany & Plant Pathology), Wednesday, Nov. 4, noon via Zoom. Register here. BUG consists of life scientists, bioinformaticians, computer scientists, mathematicians, engineers, statisticians and researchers of all types who meet to discuss topics related to these fields of study. Meetings are generally informal, consisting of discussions, interactive talks or short workshops. All are welcome. No experience needed to participate. For additional information, see https://cgrb.oregonstate.edu/bug
NEW! Introduction to Process Mapping: The university is a complex system, and it is easy for faculty, staff and students alike to become lost and fatigued in a maze of procedures and routine tasks. Process mapping is a practical framework to examine how we do things and identify ways to improve our work. Using these techniques, you can redesign processes and streamline work to better support the students, faculty, community members and others you work with. It's also helpful for adapting processes to the remote learning and working environment. Join us to learn the basics of process mapping, practice your skills on an example university process, and leave with templates and additional resources. Part of the Fall 2020 FYI Friday series, Nov. 6, 9-10 a.m. via Zoom. Registration required.
NEW! Does your home pass the test? How environmental health can affect child development: This school year is filled with tough decisions to give your children a safe and effective place for education. Does your home pass the test? In the Public Health Insider webcast Nov. 12, Oregon State public health experts Megan McClelland, Molly Kile and Shannon Lipscomb share what potential home health hazards to look for to create big outcomes for your child’s development and ability to learn.
CTL Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks: UDL: Providing Multiple Means of Representation: Daniel Powers, Instruction Designer, PACE, & Raul Burriel, Information Technology Consultant, AT. “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.” Live session: Nov. 3, 10-11:50 a.m. https://oregonstate.zoom.us/my/ctl.t4 Password: CTL. Recordings of each session will be available the following Friday (beav.es/CTLT4) Handouts, materials and resources: beav.es/BOXT4
People and Nature Lunch Series: Tuesday, Nov. 3, from noon to 12:50 p.m. Linus Stoltz (Marine Resource Management) presents “Fishing for Hypoxia.” The lecture is free and open to all. To join the meeting, register at https://peopleandnatureosu.weebly.com/fall-2020.html. Sponsored by the Department of Fisheries & Wildlife’s Human Dimensions Lab.
Beavers SAVE Lives: Learn how to reach out and help a friend. Suicide is one of the most preventable causes of death. This workshop will provide the skills you need to effectively help or intervene with a friend or family member who is considering suicide. Live via Zoom Nov. 3 session, register at https://beav.es/oMn. For additional information or ability-related accommodation requests, contact tess.websterhenry@oregonstate.edu.
DFA Risk Appetite and Risk Assessment Tools: Train the Trainer: Insurance and Risk Management Services will facilitate a workshop for unit leaders and supervisors to provide exposure to the DFA Risk Appetite Statements and Risk Assessment Tools. Attendees will gain hands-on practice and develop the skills necessary to assist other employees in understanding and incorporating the DFA Risk Appetite Statements and Risk Assessment Tools into their work. Zoom session on Nov. 4, 8:30-10 a.m. Registration required.
Water Resources Policy & Management Virtual Seminar Series: “ecoWEIR Tech: A nature-based approach for integrated water management” with Jennifer Cherrier from the Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, Brooklyn College-CUNY. Presented by the Water Resources Graduate Program. Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 4-5 p.m. Free and open to all. To join, use Zoom meeting ID 919 2424 3079 (or CLICK HERE) with password ‘WRSeminar’.
Community Dialogues hosted by Office of Institutional Diversity, UHDS Diversity Learning Assistants (DLA), Community Engagement & Leadership (CEL). Week 6, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 4-5:30 p.m.: Free Speech vs. Disruptive Speech: Time, place, manner? Who gets to decide how I use my speech? Week 8, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 4-5:30 p.m.: Protests & Riots: Are they effective? How does real change come from protest? Registration will be here for all of these: https://cel.oregonstate.edu/
LinkedIn Best Practices webcast: Learn how to harness a powerful (and free) online tool to launch your career in “LinkedIn Best Practices – Part II,” Thursday, Nov. 5, from noon to 1 p.m. Alumni presenters Lori Rush, ’78, and Nick Polini, ’15, teach you everything you need to know about using LinkedIn. Students and alumni can register for free. This event is part of Winning in Life After College, presented by the OSU Alumni Association in partnership with the Career Development Center. A recording of the LinkedIn Part I webcast is available to watch online. osualum.com/winning
Do you have a business idea but need some help? The OSU Advantage Accelerator is offering Iterate, a free virtual class for researchers, entrepreneurs and prospective entrepreneurs who have a business idea or technology that could become a sellable product or service but aren't sure what to do next. Come learn how to create a value proposition, find and understand your market, and more. Iterate consists of four workshops that build on each other: Nov. 5 and Nov. 12, all from 3-4:30 p.m. Learn more and register: https://advantage.oregonstate.edu/advantage-accelerator/programs/iterate
Provost’s Lecture Series: Henry Louis Gates, Jr. rescheduled: Henry Louis Gates, Jr.’s lecture titled “The Collapse of Reconstruction and The Roots of White Supremacy” will be held on Nov. 9, 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. The Provost’s Lecture Series is a partnership of the Office of the Provost and the OSU Foundation to bring renowned thinkers and leaders to OSU to engage the University and community on topics of significance. A second Provost’s Lecture featuring Mae C. Jemison will be held on Feb. 4, 2021. Visit this page to register to attend.
Free Webinars: Professional Development with a Focus in Marketing, Diversity & Inclusion, and Business: Join Continuing and Professional Education and the College of Business for a series of free webinars to help navigate your professional life. Starting in November, join industry experts for free, one-hour webinars that cover topics including remote working, cross-channel marketing, remote leadership, and many others. Call 541-737-1500 for more information: https://business.oregonstate.edu/programs/continuing-and-professional-education/free-webinars
Social Justice Education Initiative workshops are happening now, including new Tier Two workshops: The SJEI is a foundational professional development program for all faculty, staff and graduate students. Join your colleagues to begin, or expand, your equity and inclusion journey. See the schedule and register for Zoom workshops here. Interested in this work for your unit? Contact SJEI director Jane Waite for further information: jane.waite@oregonstate.edu
Search Advocate Workshops: More OSU Search Advocate workshops are now available by Zoom. Search advocates are outside process advisors who participate on employee search committees; their goal is to encourage culture and practices that favor equity, validity and diversity. Search advocacy offers faculty and staff an opportunity to work with colleagues in other parts of the university, build new skills and perspectives, and contribute to the university’s progress towards inclusive excellence. The initial workshop series is a sequence of four 4-hour Zoom workshops. Those who complete the series may choose to have their names added to the Search Advocate Directory and will be eligible to serve as advocates until September 2021. Three-hour continuing education workshops for current advocates are also available. To register, go to the Professional Development website. Questions? Contact Anne Gillies at anne.gillies@oregonstate.edu or 541-760-6160.
NEW! Advancing diversity, equity and inclusion: Oregon State University is committed to building a more equitable and inclusive community. As part of this university-wide commitment, the OSU Foundation and OSU Alumni Association – in partnership with Provost Ed Feser and Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer Charlene Alexander – have launched an effort to inspire giving and engagement in support of impactful programs now and in the future for students, faculty and staff of color and other underrepresented groups. Learn more.
NEW! Naval ROTC Toys for Tots Drive: For three months each year during the Christmas season, the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation leads communities in collecting and distributing toys for children in need. Unfortunately, NROTC will NOT be collecting donations this year due to current restrictions, but you can still help bring joy and hope to less fortunate children this Christmas season by donating through this link.
NEW! Affordable learning grant RFP now open: Faculty can now submit proposals for funding to adopt, adapt or author an open textbook through OSU’s Open Educational Resources Unit. This grant supports faculty who make learning more affordable for students by implementing no-cost, high-quality OER in their courses. More information on the grant application and related workshops will be shared soon. The proposal submission deadline is Nov. 30. Questions? Send an email to Stefanie Buck, OER director.
NEW! Digital display for the Navy ROTC Armory: https://beav.es/armory A digital interpretive display has been created featuring the Navy ROTC Armory, which was removed as part of the Washington Way Improvement Project. The Navy ROTC Armory holds many fond memories for the midshipmen and officers of the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps program and the digital display celebrates the last of the Quonset huts located on the Corvallis campus.
Computational Biology Camp (virtual/online) for those entering grades 7-9: Come to the “dry lab” and see how scientists use computers to learn about biology. After all, not all scientific research is done in experimental laboratories. DNA molecules are too small to study with a microscope, but we can see them in detail with the help of computers. In this camp, you’ll get to contribute to the world’s scientific knowledge by playing fun computer games to solve structural puzzles about real RNA and protein molecules. After learning some Python programming by writing text-based games, you’ll have the skills to become “molecular architects” and build proteins by using their genetic codes. You’ll also learn many other ways that computers help scientists solve the world’s mysteries. No prior programming knowledge required. Nov. 14, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and Nov. 15, 12:30-3:30 p.m. $130. Needs-based scholarship available. To register, go to: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/stemacademy
Walk With Ease Exercise Program Offered through OSU Extension: (Eugene, Oregon) – Lane County residents are invited to join Oregon State University Extension Service for Walk With Ease, a free 6-week fitness program. This program is proven to reduce pain, build confidence in being active and improve overall health. Participants will attend a weekly Zoom meeting, receive a free Walk with Ease guidebook and learn how to be more physically active. This class requires the use of either a smartphone or a computer with internet connection. Mondays at 10 a.m., Nov. 9-Dec. 14. Registration: https://beav.es/obu Thursdays at 2 p.m., Nov. 12-Dec. 17. Registration: https://beav.es/oLP
Learn More About Cybersecurity from OIS: While Cybersecurity Awareness month may be coming to an end, you can (and should) continue to learn about and practice online security year-round. The Office of Information Security (OIS) site just got a huge facelift. Now, you can find tips to protect yourself against phishing email and cyber scams, and learn how to take control of your online presence. Check it out here: https://is.oregonstate.edu/infosec/information-security. If you can’t find what you’re looking for there, feel free to reach out with the Contact Us form.
ADA30 Celebratory Symposium: The OSU Americans with Disabilities Act 30th (ADA30) Anniversary Committee is presently accepting proposals for the ADA30 Celebratory Symposium to be held remotely in May 2021. Campus and community members are encouraged to submit proposals for workshops, posters, artist talks, and other session types on a wide array of disability-related topics by Dec. 1. For more information about ADA30 and the Symposium, including proposal submission details, please visit blogs.oregonstate.edu/ada30.
DAM Good Growth: Explore self-care and personal growth through CAPS's mental health engagement series centered around practices from the field of positive psychology. Each week will feature an online self-paced challenge, fun activities, community Zoom session and other surprises. Contact tess.websterhenry@oregonstate.edu to coordinate extra credit for student attendance. Faculty and staff are welcome too, but not eligible for any incentives or prizes. Register at: beav.es/oxo
Mindfulness-based Nature Journaling Series: Join us on Monday afternoons in November to enjoy a “conversation with nature” by slowing down to focus on drawing from observation and recording your experience in a nature journal. These sessions will help participants build a toolbox of ways in which they can continue reflecting nature and expressing themselves in their own personal journals once class ends. All levels are welcome, as new tips and techniques will be introduced each week. $20. Register online.
Press award: The OSU Press book Field Guide to the Grasses of Oregon and Washington by Cindy Talbott Roché, Richard Brainerd, Barbara Wilson, Nick Otting and Robert Korfhage has been named the winner of the 2020 Annual Literature Award from the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries. Author Cindy Roché discussed the book recently on KTVZ.
Nominations open: Help build our next Launch Academy cohort: Nominate engaged, curious, problem-solving undergraduate and graduate students of all majors who have ideas for services, products, community change, or any other business idea. Find out who we’re looking for here. Launch Academy students are eligible to win up to $2,500 in business development funding each term and have access to mentorship, networking, and other resources. Ecampus and hybrid sections are available. Tuition scholarships are available. Nominate students here and contact michelle.marie@oregonstate.edu with questions. Launch Academy is a program of the InnovationX Center of Excellence for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
New Document Search In BennyBuy: Beginning Nov. 9, the Document Search tool will be changing in BennyBuy as the result of a software update. Please see our updated tip sheet titled “New Document Search” in our Tip Sheet Library for guidance on using the New Document Search.
The Writing Center is now open Sundays: All Writing Center services are being offered remotely in fall term and with expanded availability on Sundays. Students can visit the Writing Center website to schedule a 50-minute writing and research appointment, schedule a 25-minute grammar appointment, or submit writing for written feedback. Not sure what service to use or recommend? Live chat with us on the website.
Faculty Senate Elections – Faculty with Split Appointments: According to the Faculty Senate Bylaws, non-tenured faculty who have split appointments between two apportionment units may choose with which unit they wish to be apportioned for Faculty Senate purposes. FTE will not be split between apportionment units. This choice will determine Faculty Senate representation. Faculty not indicating where they wish to be apportioned will be placed in an apportionment unit at the discretion of the Faculty Senate Office. No later than noon on Nov. 5, please complete and submit the survey at https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dguYOBrlWxcWLyJ to indicate with which apportionment unit you wish to be affiliated. Tenured faculty will be apportioned in their tenure unit, with the exception of the following apportionment units: off-campus Extension, OSU-Cascades and Hatfield Marine Science Center.
Declining Senator Election: All currently employed academic, research and professional faculty, regardless of FTE, are eligible to be elected to a Senator position and represent faculty in their respective Faculty Senate apportionment unit. However, Executive Levels 1, 2 and 3 (dean or above) are excluded from being elected, as are Senators who are completing two consecutive three-year terms or faculty on LWOP. If you wish to decline to have your name placed on the Senator Nomination Ballot, no later than noon on Nov. 5 please complete and submit the survey at https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dg8KUpNGnGu8X7T. Faculty must decline each year.
Phi Beta Kappa: On behalf of our OSU chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, please join us in celebrating the newly elected Oregon State University Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) officers, Drew Gerkey (president); Paul Thompson (vice president); and Sandi Hunt (historian). PBK wishes to send our sincere appreciation to outgoing PBK president Professor Christopher M. Nichols for his steadfast leadership and dedicated service and outgoing PBK vice president Professor Alison Johnston for her unwavering commitment toward our PBK chapter. Learn more about Phi Beta Kappa here or contact us at pbk@oregonstate.edu
The Nature of Isolation: In today's video, Caroline Kessler shares "Volcanic Tuff," a poem written during the pandemic. The Nature of Isolation presented by the Spring Creek Project is a month-long series that features writing, art, and music from contributors throughout the U.S. and around the world. Watch today's video. OSU's Spring Creek Project is housed in the College of Liberal Arts.
Major change to Orchard Avenue: NW Orchard Avenue closed between NW 30th and NW 27th Streets starting Monday, Oct. 26. As part of the Cordley Hall renovation and the construction of the North District Utility Plant, NW Orchard Avenue between NW 30th and NW 27th Streets will be closed starting Monday, Oct. 26, through Friday, Nov. 20. Please view the online map for detailed closure area information. Once it reopens, NW Orchard Avenue will be a one-way street, eastbound only, for the duration of the Cordley Hall renovation. For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Jason Lundy at 541-270-0193.
“The thinnest yellow light of November is more warming and exhilarating than any wine they tell of. The mite which November contributes becomes equal in value to the bounty of July." ~ Henry David Thoreau.
Corvallis: Patchy fog and then mostly sunny, high of 66, low of 41. Rain likely Tuesday.
Central Oregon: Sunny today, high of 71, low of 39. Partly sunny tomorrow.
Newport: Patchy fog and then mostly sunny, high of 61, low of 46. Rainy tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
