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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.
This population of orcas may be the most closely studied whales in the world. “These animals have life histories similar to us,” said John Durban, an ecologist with Oregon State University who monitors orcas using drones deployed from a 24-foot Zodiak. Scientists name and closely monitor individuals throughout their lives. Young stay with their mothers into adulthood, and pods hunt cooperatively, play, and communicate through calls and whistles. “It’s very easy to identify with them,” Durban said.
A team led by Oregon State University researcher Maggie Graham reported this year that bees and other insects visit plants partly or totally shaded by panels. They also may pollinate crops in nearby fields, boosting yields.
Chunhuei Chi, director of the Center for Global Health at Oregon State University in the United States, told Deutsche Welle that China and Taiwan’s anti-epidemic policies are similar in that policymakers will tend to be conservative in their anti-epidemic policies due to political considerations, which is the so-called tendency to zero.
A hemp crop science company has aligned with the National Black Farmers Association and Oregon State University to provide 1 million hempseeds to Black and Indigenous growers and farmers of color without capital investment.
Austin Hall beauty: Connie Caddis, academic advisor and international exchange coordinator with Outbound, says, “Who doesn't love Fall on the OSU campus? In the College of Business, we are lucky to have this gorgeous tree just outside our doors.” Submit your fall photos to osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Have you submitted your winter course material requirements to the OSU Beaver Store? If not, place your adoption order now. If you use Top Hat, be sure to include it. View the Beaver Store adoption tutorial for a refresher on the process, and visit the OSU Open Educational Resources Unit to learn about open resources.
Military and Veteran Resources Center Open House: Please join us for some free refreshments as we share the Military and Veteran Resources Center with the university community. Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Snell Hall 150.
Behind the Uniform: Meet some of your fellow students that once served in the U.S. military. Hear their stories and break the stigma. Nov. 8, 1-4 p.m., Military and Veteran Resources Center Plaza.
Department of Integrative Biology Seminar: Enoch Ng'oma, assistant professor, Biological Sciences, University of Missouri, will present a seminar, “From the Lab to the Bush and Back: A Case for Ecological Genomics of Aging” on Nov. 8, 4 p.m. via Zoom, https://beav.es/IBFallSeminar. Free and open to the public. For more information: http://ib.oregonstate.edu/smnrs.
Repair Fair: Bring your broken items and volunteers will help you learn how to repair them. Monday, Nov. 8, 4-6 p.m. in the Student Experience Center Plaza. Get repair help for appliances, clothing, bicycles, computers, and more. Visit booths to revitalize clothing with D.I.Y. tie-dye and learn simple hand-sewing. Full details including vaccination requirements here or contact Lily.Butler@oregonstate.edu.
Global Health Seminar: OSU’s Center for Global Health continues its 2021-22 seminar series with the lecture “World’s Children: Comfort After Crisis” by Lindsay Fox, an MPH graduate of OSU who will speak about her experience working with orphans and vulnerable children in the U.S. and abroad. Monday, Nov. 8, 5 p.m. Free, open to the public. Zoom link.
Invasive species and international travel: Oregon Sea Grant's Sarah Vojnovich will explain how luggage is one way that invasive plants, insects and animals can enter the U.S. Learn what not to bring back from trips on Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. at Common Fields in Corvallis. Hear from students about the Don’t Pack a Pest program for academic travelers and pick up some swag.
Science Pub: OSU Extension’s Christmas tree specialist will talk about what it takes to grow a quality Christmas tree at OSU’s Science Pub on Nov. 8, 6-7:30 p.m. The event is broadcast on YouTube Live. It features Chal Landgren, a professor in OSU’s College of Forestry at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center. Registration is required at https://beav.es/UQh.
NEW! Gather: The film “Gather” is an intimate portrait of the growing movement amongst Native Americans to reclaim their spiritual, political and cultural identities through food sovereignty, while battling the trauma of centuries of genocide. Panel will feature Samantha Chisholm Hatfield and David Lewis. Nov. 10, film at 7 p.m.; panel approximately 8:15 p.m. Free and online. https://extension.oregonstate.edu/mg/events/gather-film-discussion-about-native-american-food-sovereignty.
Veterans Services Fair: Learn more about benefits directly from the providers: Benton County Veterans Services, WorkSource Oregon Veterans Services, VA Vet Centers, and VA Outpatient Clinic. Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., MVRC, Snell 150.
PFLA networking event: Opportunity to create and deepen connections with other professional faculty. Join us via Zoom or in person at the OSU Campus Valley Library, Willamette East Seminar Room, Nov. 9, noon to 1 p.m. For more information about the event and how to register, click here.
The Warrior Tradition: Hear from a panel of Indigenous veterans following a screening of “The Warrior Tradition” on Nov. 9. Remote participants are encouraged to view the film at 5:30 p.m. and log on to the webinar immediately after for the panel at 6:30. Film link: https://www.pbs.org/wned/warrior-tradition/watch/. Registration: https://beav.es/UsM. For accommodations contact luhui.whitebear@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-9036.
OSUAA members’ tailgater at the Alumni Center: Cheer on the Beavs at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center, Nov. 13, 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. Giveaways, family activities and entertainment, food and beverages to purchase and more. Open to OSUAA members and guests. OSUAA Orange & Black and Life members also receive VIP accommodations. Upgrade your membership to gain extra access.
Virtual MPH Open House: Undergraduate students are invited to join our Virtual Master of Public Health Open House on Tuesday, Nov. 16 from 5-6 p.m. Hosted via Zoom, students will learn about our MPH program and have an opportunity to talk with a variety of faculty, staff and current students. Free. Registration required by Nov. 15: https://beav.es/Unh.
American Strings: An Evening with Ani DiFranco. Bob Santelli interviews the Grammy Award-winning feminist icon, Ani DiFranco, who has been recognized for challenging the status quo through her political activism, poetry and songwriting that pierces social convention. DiFranco will perform live following the interview. Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. Free, open to all. Remote via Zoom. Registration is required. Register.
NEW! Department of Horticulture Seminar Series: Join us for the Horticulture Fall 2021 Seminar Series Tuesdays in ALS 4000 or via Zoom. On Nov. 9 at 1:30 p.m., Shikha Singh, Oregon State University, Horticulture will present, “Soil health for sustainability and resilience.” The event is free and open to the public. Please visit our website for presenter’s bio and the Zoom information at: https://horticulture.oregonstate.edu/horticulture-0.
NEW! Federal Jobs Workshop: Get information from the U.S. Department of Forestry on USA Jobs resumes, the Pathways program and upcoming summer employment. Nov. 10, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., MVRC, Snell 150.
NEW! Bioinformatics Users Group (BUG): “First A Scholarly, Today Quotidian Bioinformatician: A sequence of early-career lessons in alignment with bioinformatics,” with Megan Grout (bioinformatics scientist, Nanostring Biotechnologies), Nov. 10, noon via Zoom. BUG consists of scientists and researchers of all types who meet to discuss topics related to these fields of study. For more information: https://cqls.oregonstate.edu/training/bioinformatics-users-group-bug.
NEW! Global Health Seminar: The third entry in OSU’s Center for Global Health seminar series, “Malaria: Lessons From Adapting Vector Control Activities in Africa During COVID-19,” will feature malaria control specialist Brad Longman. He will discuss how the PMI VectorLink Project continued its malaria efforts while contending with the pandemic. Wednesday, Nov. 10, noon. Free, open to all. Zoom link.
NEW! The OSU Veteran Perspective: Gather with fellow Beavers in the OSU veteran and military community Nov. 10 as the OSUAA and OSU Military and Veteran Resources Center partner for an evening of conversations. Willie Elfering, director of the OSU Military and Veteran Resources Center, will lead a virtual panel of Beaver veterans and alumni. Open to students and alumni. Nov. 10, 5:30-6:30 p.m., MVRC Snell 150. Registration required at bit.ly/VeteranPerspective21.
NEW! Trees & Forests of Marys Peak: The Stories They Tell. Marys Peak has been an iconic regional feature for time immemorial. Presenters Greg Archuleta and Ed Jensen will explore how its trees and forests have played a major role in the mountain's cultural importance. This virtual talk is part of the fifth annual Champinefu Lecture Series cosponsored by the Spring Creek Project. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m. Register here.
NEW! Navigating Workplace Conflict Workshop in Corvallis: Developed by University Ombudsperson and conflict management expert Sue Theiss, this workshop focuses on essential elements of managing interpersonal, small group and organizational conflict. Participants will have a good understanding of how to navigate conflict and the tools to help you create real change through inclusive processes. Dec. 16. Register at https://workspace.oregonstate.edu/certificate/navigating-conflict.
CTL Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks: “Using UDL to Address How we Assess,” with Raven Chakerian and Amy Hunter. Nov. 9, 10-11:50 a.m., Zoom: https://beav.es/UJj. In this session, we will explore together what it means to assess student learning in today’s classroom. For more information see https://ctl.oregonstate.edu/tuesday-teaching-tech-talks.
DEI after 2020: What's Changed in Business Virtual Panel. Join the Center for Advancing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Business Nov. 9 at noon for a free virtual lunchtime conversation discussing what we have learned following the 2020 resurgence of the Movement for Black Lives and its fueling of unprecedented momentum for meaningful changes within organizations. Register: DEI after 2020: What's Changed in Business.
Best Practices for Stewarding Scholarship Donors: Faculty and staff involved in scholarship management and donor engagement are invited to a virtual workshop that will share the best practices for stewarding scholarship donors developed by OSU and the OSU Foundation. Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. Visit Scholarship Resources for Zoom information.
Healthy Soils for Healthy People: Gail Langellotto, professor of Horticulture and statewide coordinator of the Master Gardener program, will give an overview of the ‘hygiene hypothesis’ and how this relates to healthy garden soils. This is part of the Growing Oregon Gardeners: Level Up Series of the Master Gardener program. Free and online. Nov. 9, 3-4 p.m.
Sustaining Excellence in Higher Education: This two-hour interactive workshop for faculty and staff will be hosted by InclusiveExcellence@OSU and features guest speaker Jasmine Crenshaw. Zoom or in person in the Horizon Room in the MU on Nov. 9, 4-6 p.m. For more information and to RSVP, click here.
HMSC Science on Tap: Will White, associate professor with Oregon State University’s Dept. of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Sciences at the Hatfield Marine Science Center will present a public virtual talk titled “Marine Reserves-essential for conservation or a threat to fisheries?” Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. Webinar link. Click here for more information.
Honors College Fall Virtual Undergraduate Research Showcase: Join Honors College Dean Toni Doolen for the Honors College Fall Undergraduate Research Showcase on Nov. 10, 5-6 p.m. over Zoom. Eight current Honors College students will deliver lightning talks about their research and answer questions. Register here by Nov. 8 and direct questions to Kevin Stoller at stollerk@oregonstate.edu.
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.
NEW! Survey about Campus Operations: We’d like to learn more about your interests and thoughts about campus operations on the Corvallis campus. The results of this brief survey will help provide communication that you want and need: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Jh8oHMsuyrXMpM.
NEW! Forest Stewards Guild Christmas Tree Sale: OSU Forest Stewards Guild student chapter will be selling Noble Fir Christmas trees harvested from Oregon’s public lands. Proceeds will be used to fund club events and outings. Tree heights can be from 5ft to 20ft. Orders will be taken until Nov. 18. You can submit your order here. Contact Spencer Wirth for more information.
Let’s beat the Ducks! Rivalry Week 2021: The OSU and UO alumni associations are facing off in a friendly challenge to enroll the most members, and need your help. From Nov. 22-30, join the OSUAA, upgrade or gift membership with a limited-time 25% discount. Plus, if we win, we’ll make a donation to the HSRC: ForOregonState.org/Rivalry.
Now accepting FYI Friday presentation proposals for Winter & Spring 2022: Does your group have a service, process or system you want to share with the campus community? FYI Friday is a weekly remote program where campus partners are invited to present brief, one-off, awareness- or skill- building topics intended for a wide audience of professional faculty, academic faculty, and classified staff. Learn more about the requirements and application process here.
Health & Safety: The University Health & Safety Committee wants to promote health and safety by providing a link to SAIF online tips for preparing for winter: https://www.saif.com/employer-guide/winter-is-coming-prepare-with-these-workplace-tips.html. 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.
Monthly Emergency Preparedness Topic: Preparedness Kits. Preparedness kits help bridge the emergency or disaster until normalcy can be restored. Kit recommendations range from 24 hours to 14 days, from personal to vehicle to workplace and household sizes. The difference between the kits is the quantity of items (more for longer periods of time), size of storage container and types of items (immediate survival versus long-term living).This month’s poster can be downloaded at https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/preparedness-kits.
UPDATED! $15K of Funding Available: The OSU Advantage Accelerator is seeking applications that describe technology-based projects that will move OSU-owned technologies closer to commercialization. Proposals should describe a project that requires $15,000 or less of funding to achieve an important milestone(s) connected to commercialization. Proposals can include expenses for activities related to customer discovery, prototyping, student time, research, commercialization plan development and more. Each project should span nine months or less, beginning in January 2022. Proposals due by 5 p.m. Nov. 30.
Last Chance to Register: Polar STEAM Ideation and Visioning Sessions. Interested in the intersection of art, science and education in polar regions? You are invited to share your ideas for an OSU pursuit of an NSF cooperative agreement to facilitate Polar STEAM. More information and RSVP link here: https://stem.oregonstate.edu/polar-stem-ideation-and-visioning-sessions.
Winter ’22 Faculty Learning Community: Apply by Nov. 22 to be part of the next Blended Faculty Learning Community sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning and Academic Technologies. This supportive group will meet virtually to explore educational technology and develop solutions for teaching challenges. Space is limited; apply now. See Call for Proposals.
COVID testing: Oregon State University, in collaboration with Willamette Valley Toxicology, is providing on-site COVID-19 testing. OSU employees and students, regardless of vaccination status, are welcome to obtain a test at one of these locations: Corvallis: The LaSells Stewart Center: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Student Experience Center: Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (For staff wanting to get a test voluntarily, please make sure to have registered for a lab dash account prior to coming to test in order to save time: https://labdash.net/.) Bend: Ray Hall 302, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m.
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 Department of Chemistry at Oregon State University invites applicants for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month Administrative Program Specialist. Posting #P03269CT. Closes Nov. 21.
“It’s okay, I’ve learned, to love the things that make you, even if they also are the things that unmake you.” ~ Toni Jensen
Corvallis: Partly sunny followed by a chance of rain today, high of 55, low of 45. Rain tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Mostly sunny and then a chance of showers, high of 50, low of 37. Chance of rain Tuesday.
Newport: Partly sunny and then a chance of rain, high of 60, low of 56. Rain and breezy Tuesday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/