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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.
Face coverings now required in OSU indoor settings.
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Want to find out about updates to classroom tech, how to use Zoom on the classroom computer and how to record class sessions? See the Welcome Back guide from Academic Technologies for practical information on these topics as well as updates on OSU-supported tools including Canvas, Kaltura and Top Hat.
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. Occasionally, articles highlighted in OSU Today may either be subscription-only or behind a paywall if a maximum number of articles has been reached that month. Many subscription-only publications, like the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, can be accessed by anyone with an OSU email account through the search function on the OSU Libraries home page, which grants free access to many publications. See https://library.oregonstate.edu/ and click on 1Search.
A 1970s reintroduction was successful in California and Washington, yet, despite the fact that Oregon otter survived long enough to produce pups, they again disappeared from the state’s coastline. Tom Calvanese, a fisheries scientist at Oregon State University’s Marine Science Initiative, says that a lack of data from that era makes the exact cause impossible to pinpoint.
A piece by Thomas H. DeLuca, the Cheryl Ramberg-Ford Allyn C. Ford Dean of the College of Forestry at Oregon State University.
The proprietress in this case was a German immigrant named Fredericka Wetterer. Her story had previously caught the eye of Oregon State University archivist Tiah Edmunson-Morton, curator of the Oregon Hops and Brewing Archives.
Fall is upon us and gardening is starting to wind down, but it isn’t over yet and you may have some questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service.
On Oct. 14, Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced that Oregon State University will receive a $2 million grant from the Department of Energy to study the impact of offshore winds on the environment.
Burning Bush: Professor Emeritus George Poinar says, "This beautiful bush (Euonomyus alatus) is growing in our backyard and it is amazing how all the leaves turn the same red color rather than showing bits of brown, green and yellow as in the maples." Submit your fall photos to osutoday@oregonstate.edu
Music Preview Day for Prospective Students: Beaver Music Preview Day is an opportunity for high school musicians, particularly juniors and seniors, to get to know all about studying music at Oregon State. Attendees will learn about our new Bachelor of Music program, hear about the music minor, see what college looks like for a music student, spend a day on the beautiful OSU campus, sing and play with OSU ensembles, take a masterclass and learn all about the audition process. It’s a fun, interactive day to help high school musicians envision themselves as a Beaver musician. Free; registration required. Monday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at The LaSells Stewart Center. Information, registration.
National Transfer Student Week: Get ready to celebrate OSU’s transfer students during National Transfer Student Week, Oct. 18-22. Download a NTSW Zoom background and/or register to attend the Supporting Transfer Student Success: Five Key Practices workshop. To see full list of activities and ways to get involved, visit beav.es/NTSW or contact Erin Bird, Transfer Transitions Coordinator.
NEW! Department of Integrative Biology Seminar: Arthur Middleton, assistant professor, UC Berkeley will present a seminar, “The Ecology and Conservation of Ungulate Migrations in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem” on Monday, Oct. 18, 4 p.m. via Zoom: https://beav.es/IBFallSeminar. The seminar is free and open to the public. For more information and to view the entire Integrative Biology Department Spring Seminar Series lineup, please go to http://ib.oregonstate.edu/smnrs.
OSU Center for Humanities: Beware the Envious Reader. Rebecca Olson, School of Writing, Literature, & Film, will discuss her in-progress investigation of envy in 16th century English literary texts and modernity's ongoing failure to acknowledge the social repercussions of "private" acts of reading. A virtual event. Monday, Oct. 18 at 4 p.m. Free. Register here.
BEavers Here Now Guided Meditation: Enjoy a different 15-minute guided meditation each week. Sessions take place every Monday and Wednesday at 5 p.m. Each session will be offered in person AND remotely. In-person sessions: Memorial Union Multipurpose Room MU13. Remote via Zoom: register at beav.es/3bS. This program is presented by CAPS and the Wellness Agents. Contact Tessie Webster-Henry for questions or to coordinate extra credit.
NEW! Fall Career Fairs: Students, mark your calendars: Are you looking for a job or internship? Connect with some of the best employers in the country at an upcoming Fall Career Fair. Simply click on the fair link below that most interests you and register! You are also able to view the awesome list of employers wanting to connect with you. Learn more at career.oregonstate.edu. Oct. 19: Fall Natural Sciences, Earth, and Environmental Fair. Oct. 20: Fall STEM Industries Fair. Oct. 21: Fall Agricultural Fair (on-campus). Oct. 27: Fall Career & Internship Fair. Nov. 10: College of Forestry Fair (on-campus).
NEW! Speed Friending: Make new friends FAST! Join Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) for an evening of friendship and connection on Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. in the SEC Plaza. Pre-registration is encouraged as attendance is limited to the first 112 students. The first 50 students that pre-register for the event qualify for a $10 gift card for Java Stop. More details on how to earn the gift card will be presented at the event. Students can pre-register here: beav.es/UGy. Email tess.websterhenry@oregonstate.edu for accommodations related to a disability.
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 inspirational conversations. Hear as moderator Willie Elfering, director of the OSU Military and Veteran Resources Center, leads an esteemed panel of Beaver veterans and alumni as they share their unique paths and reflect on how OSU influenced their lives pre- and post-military. This free virtual event is open to students and alumni, but registration is required. Save your spot at bit.ly/VeteranPerspective21.
Meet UAOSU, your faculty union: Want to know more about your union, become a member, or get involved? Come talk with us. UAOSU leaders will be available to talk on the Corvallis campus on Tuesday Oct. 19, 9-11 a.m. on the SEC Plaza. We’ll have face masks and coffee to share. Contact info@uaosu.org for questions.
UAOSU General Membership Meeting: UAOSU members are invited to join our first GMM of this academic year on Oct. 19, 5-6:30 p.m, on Zoom. We will reconnect as a community, discuss the relevant issues we’re currently facing, and share updates on the work our union is doing. Please register at uaosu.org/fallgmm. Please contact info@uaosu.org for questions.
OSUsed Store Public Sales: The OSUsed Store carries furniture, computers, household items, office supplies and more at 644 SW 13th Street. Public sales are open to all shoppers this Tuesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Friday, noon to 3 p.m.; details here. Staff may shop for their department Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; details here.
OMSI Communication Fellowship Info Session: The College of Science will host a presentation and answer questions about the OSU-OMSI Spring Science Communication Fellows Program in a hybrid in-person/virtual session. The program is open to any faculty, postdocs, staff or graduate students at OSU. Join us on Oct. 20, noon to 1 p.m. to learn more. Register: beav.es/Ugg. Masks are required in-person.
Homecoming Celebrations | It’s time for Beavers past and present to come together. Reunite with your OSU family during homecoming week, Oct. 20-23. Come back to campus to celebrate what makes us Oregon State, or celebrate homecoming wherever you are! Join your class reunion, honor OSU's Black and Orange Awardees, attend the Multicultural Tailgater, celebrate the Classes of 2020 and 2021, take a photo at Benny’s Birthday Bash, gather with fellow OSU advocates and more! For a complete listing of activities and events, view the homecoming calendar. ForOregonState.org/Homecoming21.
Celebrate OSU’s finest at the 2021 Black and Orange Awards: Join the OSU community online and honor eight outstanding Beavers whose service, creative leadership and distinguished careers have strengthened Oregon State's reputation and programs. Listen to their inspiring stories, then share your congratulations during interactive receptions following the main program. Oct. 21 at 5:30 p.m. Register at ForOregonState.org/BlackAndOrange.
1970s Decade Class Reunions during Homecoming week Oct. 22-23: We are excited to welcome alumni from the Classes of 1970-1979 back to campus for mingling and reminiscing about your days at OSU, along with great food, drinks and fun. You have so much to share with your classmates – family, travel, career – take the time to catch up! Here’s what you need to know. RSVP required by Oct. 18.
OSU Bands Homecoming Concert: A Tribute to James Douglass. Join the OSU Wind Ensemble and the Spirit and Sound of OSU Marching Band as we pay a memorial tribute to our friend, colleague and mentor James Douglass, who passed away in March of 2020. Douglass served as OSU Director of Bands from 1968-1999. Selections will include “Rocky Point Holiday” by Ron Nelson; “Nimrod,” from Enigma Variations by Edward Elgar; and “Four Scottish Dances” by Malcom Arnold. Friday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in The LaSells Stewart Center. The event is free and open to the public. Proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test is required for admission. Please refer to guidelines for attending university events for more information.
Homecoming Classes of 2020 and 2021 Celebration: There’s no better time than Homecoming to experience the thrill of returning to Corvallis as Beaver alumni! Join OSUAA for a special celebration during the Block Party on Gill Plaza (across the street from the Beaver Store) on Saturday, Oct. 23. Members of the Classes of 2020 and 2021 who check in at the exclusive OSUAA table will score a free giveaway and the chance to win a gift basket valued at over $250. This is sure to be a Homecoming you won’t forget! More details à ForOregonState.org/Homecoming21
The 5th Annual Multicultural Alumni & Friends Tailgater Oct. 23. Celebrate each and every member of our OSU Beaver community ahead of Homecoming kickoff on Saturday, Oct. 23 at the 5th Annual Multicultural Alumni & Friends Tailgater. This in-person gathering will feature food, fun and a chance to connect with new and old friends and mingle with OSU leadership. Enjoy the OSU marching band and take pics with Benny before the big game! This FREE, annual event is hosted by the OSU Alumni Association, College of Liberal Arts, Educational Opportunities Program, Diversity & Cultural Engagement Office and the Office of Institutional Diversity. Registration is strongly recommended as space is limited: Bit.ly/MCTailgater21
Benny’s Birthday Bash photo booth: What better way to kick-off Homecoming than to pair it with Benny’s birthday celebration. You’re invited to join OSUAA outside of the CH2M HILL Alumni Center before the Homecoming game Oct. 23 at 1:30 p.m. to wish everyone’s favorite mascot HBD and snap a picture in Benny’s Birthday Bash photo booth. And when you smile for the camera, you’ll be entered to win one of Benny’s birthday presents. We'll see you at the party. More info: ForOregonState.org/Homecoming21.
Celebrate Homecoming at the OSUAA members’ pregame tailgater at the Alumni Center: Come home to cheer on the Beavs at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center. With giveaways, family activities and entertainment, great food and beverages to purchase, and more, it’s the place to be. You can even rent a room for a private party. Open to all OSUAA members and their guest, OSUAA Orange & Black and Life members also receive VIP accommodations. Upgrade your membership to gain extra access. Catch all the fun at 1:30 p.m., before the Beavers play Utah in the Homecoming game, Saturday, Oct. 23.
Virtual Wine Tasting and Conversation with CHO Wines Nov. 3: Join the API Alumni Network in welcoming the owners of CHO Wines for a virtual wine tasting and conversation on Nov. 3. As Oregon's first Korean-American winery operators, Dave Cho, '18, and his wife Lois will share their unique perspectives and personal experiences navigating the wine industry. Throughout these engaging conversations, the Chos will also touch on Lois's work in the mental health field and introduce their unique and elegant wines, including Pinot Noir, Pinot Noir Blanc and Blanc de Noirs. Wine pre-orders are recommended but not required. Learn more and register at bit.ly/ChoWines.
NEW! EMT Seminars: Hao Zhu will speak on “Non-animal models for animal toxicity evaluations: Applying data-driven and mechanistic modeling,” on Oct. 19. The Zoom waiting room will open at 3 p.m. Join Zoom meeting: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/98239904926.
NEW! Microplastics and beyond: Measuring responses to environmental stress in the Anthropocene: Susanne Brander will give this week's Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences departmental seminar. The seminar meets at 4 p.m. on Wednesdays in person in Crop Science 122 and online via Zoom (beav.es/US2).
NEW! International Pronouns Day: Understanding Pronouns Workshop. Cindy Konrad, center director for the Pride Center, will lead an introductory workshop on understanding and using pronouns. Discussion topics will include how respecting people's pronouns is related to respecting their gender and humanity, how to ask for and share pronouns, why people use gender inclusive pronouns, and how to use "singular they" and neopronouns. Sponsored by the Pride Center and the Office of Institutional Diversity. Wednesday, Oct. 20 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Register at https://beav.es/UfF to receive the Zoom link.
NEW! Social Action Works: Lorenzo Triburgo. Triburgo, a full-time Ecampus instructor of photography, critical theory and gender studies at Oregon State, will talk about carving pathways that support your passion for creativity and commitment to social justice. Based in Brooklyn, NY, Triburgo is a transqueer artist who employs performance, photography, video and audio to elevate transqeer subjectivity and to cast a critical lens on notions of the “natural.” Thursday, Oct. 21 at 4:30 p.m. via Zoom. Free and open to all. Register for link to attend.
NEW! OSU’s Office of URSA Research Ready Workshop – RSVP TO ATTEND: The Office of Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Arts (URSA) invites students to join us and learn the steps to getting involved in research or creative work. URSA will show students how to identify a faculty mentor and share other resources available for emerging student researchers. Open for undergraduates from all disciplines and all years of study. Please RSVP to attend this workshop, held on Oct. 21 from 5-6 p.m. in Milam 318. Email stephanie.ramos@oregonstate.edu with questions.
NEW! FYI Friday — Ransomware and You: You’ve likely heard about U.S. ransomware attacks in the news this past year. Come join us during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month at this FYI Friday presentation to get an overview about what ransomware is, some recent examples of ransomware attacks, how to protect yourself and your data and devices from an attack, and what to do if your device is infected. We hope you’ll come with your curiosity and questions and join us. Part of the Fall 2021 FYI Friday series; Friday, Oct. 22 10:30-11:30 a.m. via Zoom. Registration required.
NEW! Provost’s Lecture featuring David Eagleman: Join us for the next Provost’s Lecture featuring David Eagleman, neuroscientist, author, technologist, entrepreneur, on Oct. 27, 6 p.m., via Zoom. The Provost’s Lecture Series is a partnership of the Office of the Provost and the OSU Foundation which brings renowned leaders to OSU to discuss topics of global significance. Pre-registration is required. Register for the free virtual lecture.
NEW! Marine Science-Themed Virtual K-12 Programs: Bring fun, hands-on marine science activities to your home this fall. Oregon Sea Grant is offering a variety of two-hour virtual programs for homeschool families this November. Families will connect LIVE with marine educators via Zoom. Cost is $25 per person and pre-registration is required. Registration includes a “homeschool day in a package” that will be mailed to registrants ahead of time. Learn more and register today.
NEW! Exploring E-Learning Tools Online Professional Development: Part of the College of Education’s popular E-Learning Instructional Design Certificate series, this six-week online course introduces you to essential tools for teaching/training online. Learn to choose technologies and applications to effectively support instruction and achieve learning outcomes. Register through Nov. 8. Hurry, space is limited. Learn more.
Crucial Conversations: Crucial Conversations is a 10-hour course that teaches skills for creating alignment and agreement by fostering open dialogue around high-stakes, emotional or risky topics at all levels of your organization. By learning how to speak and be heard (and encouraging others to do the same), you’ll surface the best ideas, make the highest-quality decisions and then act on your decisions with unity and commitment. This program consists of a series of five live, online sessions on Tuesdays, 9-11 a.m., Oct. 19-Nov. 16. There is a $100 fee to attend Crucial Conversations. Learn more and register here.
CTL Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks: “Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy” with Ann Sitomer. What do we mean by culturally "relevant," "responsive" and "sustaining" pedagogies? In this T4 session we will reflect on Django Paris's term "culturally sustaining pedagogy" and its relationship to Gloria Ladson-Billings' groundbreaking construct of "culturally relevant pedagogy," while unpacking why this all matters in postsecondary education. Finally, we will discuss teaching strategies that are both culturally sustaining and true to the principles of Universal Design for Learning. For more information, see https://ctl.oregonstate.edu/tuesday-teaching-tech-talks. Zoom sessions: Oct 19, 10-11:50 a.m. Get the Zoom link: https://beav.es/UJj.
Students: Do You Want a Career Saving the Environment? Want to restore ecosystems, create sustainability, work outside, do science for a living? Attend this event to explore mission-driven careers. Employers include: Fish & Wildlife, National Ecological Observatory Network, EDP Renewables, IE3 Global, and US-Geological Survey. *Virtual* Natural Sciences, Earth, & Environmental Career Fair. Oct. 19, noon to 3 p.m. Register on Handshake: https://oregonstate.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/25911/student_preview?token=nbfQrlAlNo8da_12fqEzzePghqH-Fb1ik0xppntOL448xq-qGHW1tg.
Department of Horticulture Seminar Series: Join us for The Horticulture Fall 2021 Seminar Series Tuesdays in ALS 4000 or via Zoom. Oct. 19 at 1:30 p.m. Govinda Shrestha, Oregon State University, Horticulture Extension will present, “Early dispatches from the Hemp Extension program at SOREC.” 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.
Work Life at OSU Presentation: Want to learn more about work-life resources at OSU? Join us for a 30-minute overview with time for questions. Oct. 21, 10-10:45 a.m. Register here.
Protected Leave for Child Bonding: Join OSU’s Protected Leave Officers to learn more about protected leave for child bonding. Oct. 22, 10:30 a.m. Register here. To request an accommodation for these webinars please email bonny.ray@oregonstate.edu. Recordings of these webinars will be posted on the Family and Medical Leave website several days after the webinars. Questions? Please contact fmla@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Mid-Month Emergency Preparedness Topic: Family Care. Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. Families can cope with disaster by creating a disaster plan. Knowing what to do is not only your responsibility but is the best protection for your family. This month’s poster can be downloaded at https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/family-care.
Turkey fundraiser: The Oregon State University Meat Science Club is now taking orders for their annual smoked turkey fundraiser. Whole birds are $4.99/lb and halves are $5.29/lb. All turkey are smoked, fully cooked and ready to eat. The club cannot guarantee size of birds but will do their best to accommodate requests. Please place your order using the following link by Nov. 1 or by signing up at the Clark Meat Science Center during retail business hours (Fridays, noon to 6 p.m.) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeeWwBdp1eirt0Ou5y__TqmQPqfBfaqdlK5iyD3P1b0J6Vp0A/viewform?usp=sf_link.
OSU Connections Beaver networking hub: More than 1,200 of your friends are waiting for you to join them on OSU Connections, the OSU Alumni Association’s new social and professional network for alumni. OSU Connections is the private, secure and friendly site, just for Beavers. It takes two minutes to sign up with your email, LinkedIn or Facebook account. Find fellow graduates and see what they’ve been up to. Give back by mentoring or leverage your professional network. Join Oregon State University’s global community online today. Sign up for free at osuconnections.org.
Thriving Together: A study to highlight the voices and stories of transgender and gender diverse cancer survivors. Participants will complete one videoconference or phone interview. Receive a $30 eGift card after the interview. We will invite you to nominate 1-2 people in your support network to participate. We will share findings through publications and community networks. Go to health.oregonstate.edu/thriving-together or email coreyst@oregonstate.edu for more information. This study is being conducted by the Oregon State University College of Public Health and Human Sciences. The Principal Investigator is Jessica R. Gorman, Ph.D.
Inspiring notes to students: BEaver KIND: Amid life’s uncertainties, we know many students are taking things day by day. Help them see the bigger picture of what’s waiting ahead. Share the outpouring of inspirational BEaver KIND messages submitted by Oregon State alumni and friends to help keep current Beavers on track. View their messages.
Student entrepreneurship resources: Too many students miss the opportunity to discover and develop their entrepreneurial potential while they’re in college. The InnovationX Center of Excellence for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is working to change that – with your help. Join our fall class visit campaign via this quick Qualtrics form by Oct. 17. We’ll deliver a five-minute presentation of this slide deck to introduce students to the entrepreneurship resources we offer. Contact michelle.marie@oregonstate.edu with questions.
New issue of Campus Directions: Check out the latest issue of Campus Directions for construction and renovation updates, to read about a collaboration between OSU’s Landscape Shop and researchers from the College of Forestry to plant a small plot of aspens on the northwest side of George W. Peavy Forest Science Center, to follow along with site preparation progress for the new Arts and Education Complex, and more. Click here to subscribe to the newsletter. In future issues, Campus Directions will expand to share more about improvements, maintenance, operations, construction and safety on our Corvallis and Bend campuses.
Reminder! Alcohol Service Registration: When planning events that involve alcohol service, remember to consult OSU’s Alcohol Service Standard (https://policy.oregonstate.edu/UPSM/07-005_alcohol_service). All events where alcohol will be served must be registered with Insurance and Risk Management Services (https://risk.oregonstate.edu/alcohol-service). Events must be registered at least 21 days prior to the event in order to allow adequate time for review and processing.
Call for Faculty Fellow: The Center for Teaching and Learning has issued a 2022 Blended Learning Faculty Fellow Call for Applications. The Fellow will coordinate a course redesign program and examine the structure of gateway courses. Nominations are sought from academic leadership (deans, directors and department heads) and applications will also be accepted directly from interested candidates by Nov. 1.
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! (Internal) Ecampus is seeking a video editor and support coordinator to join the Course Development and Training team. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) classified position and an internal employment opportunity. Posting #P03243CT. Closes Nov. 1.
NEW! Assistant to the School Director: The School of Communication invites applicants for one full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, Assistant to the School Director. Posting #P04863UF. Full consideration Oct. 22. Closes Nov. 5.
“I have fallen so in love with the leaves, who do the duty of making their death beautiful, bursting from otherwise unremarkable branches before cold browns them and grinds them to dust." ~ Hanif Abdurraqib
Corvallis: Mostly sunny today, high of 57, low of 40. Patchy fog and then partly sunny tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Decreasing clouds today, high of 51, low of 30. Mostly sunny tomorrow.
Newport: Mostly sunny, high of 58, low of 45. Partly sunny Tuesday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/