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Today in the News Media is a synopsis of some of the most prominent coverage of OSU people and programs. Inclusion of any item constitutes neither an endorsement nor a critique, but rather is intended only to make the OSU community aware of significant items in the media. For more about this section, see: https://today.oregonstate.edu/email/submission-guidelines
The University of Oregon is warning researchers that grant applications will go unanswered during a shutdown, while Oregon State University, where about three-quarters of research is federally funded, says it can sustain a short-term shutdown but "certain projects will be immediately impacted."
A report from Oregon State University in June confirmed that all Oregon counties except Gilliam County are considered "child care deserts" for infants and toddlers, meaning an area where at least three children exist for every child care slot available.
Gray whales that spend their summers feeding off the coast of Oregon are shorter than their counterparts who travel north to the Arctic for food, new research from Oregon State University’s Marine Mammal Institute shows.
College football realignment reached the halls of the Oregon State Capitol on Thursday, when representatives from the University of Oregon and Oregon State addressed their diverging paths in the wake of the Pac-12 Conference’s demise.
Oregon State University – Cascades will host a slate of events celebrating the history and culture of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. The First Peoples of Central Oregon – Cultural Experiences will take place Friday and Saturday, Oct. 6 and 7 in conjunction with OSU-Cascades’ Discovery Day.
Produced by OSU Extension, gardening guides each month provide reminders of key garden chores, such as fertilizing, pest control, planting, and maintenance.
Instagram and other photo-sharing apps have been blamed for overcrowding on public lands. But research out of Oregon State University suggests social media isn’t a huge driver of visitation.
Pendleton Round-Up: Scott Vignos, OSU Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, presents the Best Dressed award at the Pendleton Round-Up. Photo by Ben Davis, assistant director of communications for the College of Agricultural Sciences. We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: What’s the latest news in terms of educational technology at OSU? Check out the Fall 2023 Learn@OregonState Updates to learn about new OSU instructor tools for managing Canvas courses, a forthcoming Final Grades tool in Canvas, updated Canvas gradebook filter functionality, new Gradescope features and updates in Kaltura.
Welcome Center grand opening: Visit the new Welcome Center in the southwest corner of Reser Stadium for our grand opening from 2-5 p.m., Oct. 2. Drop by to enjoy light refreshments and to see Linus Pauling’s two Nobel Prize medals, the mammoth bones from Reser’s 2016 construction, and learn how a prospective student’s journey to OSU begins with a campus visit.
Department of Integrative Biology seminar: Jamie Cornelius, Assistant Professor, Department of Integrative Biology, Oregon State University will present a seminar, Survival in an unpredictable world: How birds flexibly respond to environmental stressorsat 4 p.m., Oct. 2 in CRB 2196. The seminar is free and open to the public, or watch on Zoom at https://beav.es/IBSemSeries.
The Little Gallery Presents Arvind Garg and Jackie Mintz: The College of Liberal Arts, School of Language, Culture, and Society, and The Little Gallery present Arvind Garg and Jackie Mintz, two photographers in dialogue with world traveler Ibn Battúta. The exhibit runs Oct. 2 until Dec. 8, located in Kidder Hall 210, and is free.
PEBB’s Virtual Benefits Fair: Register to visit vendor specific rooms and booths to learn about PEBB’s benefit plans for 2024 Oct. 1-31. Both on-demand and live content will be available. To learn more, register here.
NEW! Part-Time Job Fair: Looking for a job, internship or research opportunity? Want to meet with industry professionals and learn more about employers in your field? Come network, learn and explore possibilities for your future career at one of the Fall 2023 Career Fairs. Employers will be accepting applications on-site at the Part-Time Job Fair from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Oct. 4 in the SEC Plaza. Interact with representatives from local businesses to find the job or internship that is right for you. Sign up for the fairs you're most interested in here.
NEW! Open Enrollment Help Sessions: The Employee Benefits Team from the Office of University Human Resources will be providing in-person help sessions during open enrollment. Cascades Hall 118: 7-10 a.m. on Oct. 6, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Oct. 13 and 2-4 p.m. on Oct. 27. Questions? Contact employee.pebbbenefits@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Multicultural networking event: Join us for another Hello Mid-Valley event on from 6-7:30 p.m., Oct. 18 at the University of Oregon’s Erb Memorial Union Ballroom (1395 University St., Eugene, OR 97403). The goal of the event is to help employees in the Willamette Valley area build community and connections that support diverse identity characteristics. All are welcome. Hors d’oeuvres and raffle prizes provided. Learn more and register on our OSU Event page or on our Eventbrite.
NEW! Career Fairs: Looking for a job, internship, or research opportunity? Want to meet with industry professionals and learn more about employers in your field? Come network, learn and explore possibilities for your future career at one of the Fall 2023 Career Fairs. More than a dozen in-person and virtual options are available for all different majors. Sign up for the fairs you're most interested in here: https://career.oregonstate.edu/career-fairs.
Corvallis Campus Benefits Fair: Visit with healthcare and retirement savings providers. Representatives from Moda, Kaiser, Providence, VSP, Willamette Dental, The Standard, PERS, Social Security, Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) and OSU program representatives will also be available, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct. 3 in the MU Horizon Room. Many of the vendors are hosting workshops during the day as well. Times, topics and additional information can be found on this website.
Flu shot clinics: OSU is hosting two flu shot clinics this fall for faculty, staff and students on the Corvallis campus on Oct. 3 and Oct. 17. Participants can sign up in the Fred Meyer portal. Please note that the insurance section is required in the portal. View the registration instructions and portal access. When registering, make sure to click on the location OSU Faculty, Staff Student Flu Shot Clinic only. Kaiser members are not able to receive their flu shots at the OSU clinics but can find options here: www.kp.org/flu. OSU Cascades is hosting a flu shot clinic from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 5 in the Ray Hall Atrium. Flu vaccines will be given on a first come first serve basis. More details will be posted on Ben Beavs Central. OSU Medical Insurance Plans also cover flu shot clinics at many pharmacies or at medical appointments. Go to this website to learn more. Questions? Please contact employee.pebbbenefits@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-2805.
Marigold: Grand Opening: The OSU Center for Contemplative Practice will celebrate its grand opening on Oct. 4-5 and Oct. 7 with free/by donation yoga, meditation, and contemplative classes, open houses with activities and treats, and a dance party. View the full schedule of events and pre-register for a class here: https://beav.es/TVw
Annular Solar Eclipse Viewing: Witness daytime darkness with fellow Beavs at the annular solar eclipse watch party at Trysting Tree Golf Club: 7:30 a.m., Oct. 14, before the Homecoming football game. The public is welcome and eclipse glasses are available and required for all guests. Refreshments are available for purchase at the club. Reserve your spot; space is limited.
Sharktoberfest: The Big Fish Lab at OSU will be hosting an afternoon of fun crafts, food and beverages, a live shark dissection, a Shark Week viewing and conversations with real shark scientists. Sharktoberfest will take place at the Hatfield Marine Science Center from 3-7 p.m., Oct. 14. Admission is $25 per person, which will directly support shark research.
UPDATED! Attend an info session about the Ecampus Research Fellows Program: Learn how you can receive up to $25,000 in funding for a research project related to hybrid and online education. Info sessions about the Ecampus Research Fellows Program will be held at 1 p.m., Oct. 3 and 11 a.m., Oct. 6 via Zoom. These sessions are open to full-time instructional faculty of all ranks who want to learn more about the program, as well as those interested in applying this year. Applications will be due Nov. 1. To register for an info session or ask questions, please contact Naomi Aguiar, associate director of research.
NEW! WRS Seminar Series: Racquel Rancier, Interagency Coordination from Oregon Water Resources Department and WRGP alumni, will present "Interdisciplinary Work in State Government through the Lens of the Integrated Water Resources Strategy," 4 p.m., Oct. 4 in Burt 193 or on Zoom. Reach out to Gradwater.Support@oregonstate.edu for Zoom details.
NEW! Open forum: Faculty, staff and students are invited to a university open form presented Brent Gustafson, candidate for the position of Assoc. Vice President for Budget and Resource Planning within the division of finance and administration. The forum takes place in Kidder 202 and via Zoom from 10:15-11 a.m., Oct. 5. Your participation and input to the search committee is greatly appreciated.
NEW! Ask Alumni Live Panel with LGBTQIA+ professionals: Alumni share how to navigate the landscape at work as an LGBTQIA+ professional on Oct. 25 at 5:30 p.m. The OSU Alumni Association and the School of Language, Culture, and Society bring together alumni to share their experiences from various lenses. Register, plus watch free Ask Alumni on-demand webcasts at ForOregonState.org/AskAlumni.
Paid family and medical leave: The Standard is administering OSU’s equivalent plan for Oregon Paid Family and Medical Leave (OPFML). An information sessions are scheduled for employees to learn more about this leave option in October. There will be Zoom and live options (MU 109) at 11:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., Oct. 3. Additional Information about applying for OPFML leave through The Standard is located here. Please contact fmla@oregonstate.edu for questions related to OSU processes.
Crossroads Conversation: Crossroads Conversation School for Women invites international women to join us this fall for English conversation classes. In volunteer-taught classes, students will explore other cultures, practice English and develop friendships. This term we are offering both in-person classes (for students of all levels) and an online class (for intermediate and advanced English learners). Priority registration deadline is Sept. 26; in-person classes begin Oct. 3 and our online class begins Oct. 10. For more details and registration information go to https://www.facebook.com/CrossroadsConversationSchool or contact Kara Hanson at crossroadsconversationschool@gmail.com.
Attend an info session about the Ecampus Research Fellows Program: Learn how you can receive up to $25,000 in funding for a research project related to hybrid and online education. Info sessions about the Ecampus Research Fellows Program will be held at 1 p.m., Oct. 3 and 11 a.m., Oct. 6 via Zoom. These sessions are open to full-time instructional faculty of all ranks who want to learn more about the program, as well as those interested in applying this year. Applications will be due Nov. 1. To register for an info session or ask questions, please contact Naomi Aguiar, associate director of research.
Ecampus Research Fellows Program info session: Receive up to $25,000 in funding for a research project related to hybrid and online education. Info sessions about the Ecampus Research Fellows Program will be held at 1 p.m., Oct. 3 and 11 a.m., Oct. 6 via Zoom. These sessions are open to full-time instructional faculty of all ranks who want to learn more about the program, as well as those interested in applying this year. Applications will be due Nov. 1. To register or ask questions, contact Naomi Aguiar, associate director of research.
The Hacking Age, a cybersecurity lecture by David Kennedy. In this talk, Kennedy will discuss the who and the how of today’s hackers while also providing ways to defend yourself and your data. In-person attendees can come to LINC 100 at 7 p.m., Oct. 3 (registration not required). To attend virtually, register for the access link. Questions? Contact events@oregonstate.edu.
Science Pub Corvallis: James Sulikowski, professor and director of Oregon State’s Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station in Newport, and Taylor Chapple, assistant professor, will talk about their research and adventures tracking and studying sharks, including on the Oregon Coast, on Oct. 4 in Corvallis. They lead the Big Fish Lab and have been featured on the Discovery Channel’s Shark Week and National Geographic’s Shark Fest programs. 6 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Old World Deli. Science Pub is free and is available in person or online.
Teaching about disability conference: Want to learn how to incorporate disability into your social science classes? Attend this free virtual conference hosted by the Disability Advocacy and Research Network (DARN) and OSU. It will be held 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Oct. 6, and 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct. 7. Learn more and register here: https://darndisability.org/blog/2023/09/abnormal-no-more-a-darn-conference-on-incorporating-disability-into-the-teaching-of-psychology/.
Virtual Accelerate program: It’s time to accelerate your startup, technology and/or business idea. The OSU Advantage Accelerator is offering a virtual Accelerate program starting this October. In just nine weeks, streamline your value proposition, get to market faster and validate your product-market fit. The Accelerate program is open to OSU researchers, students, staff and the Corvallis community who intend to start or grow an entrepreneurial venture, and can qualify teams to receive NSF i-Corps funds. The fun starts Oct. 10. Learn more and apply here: https://advantage.oregonstate.edu/advantage-accelerator/programs/accelerate.
Center for Family Enterprise's October Family Business 360 event: Join us virtually from 8:30-9:30 a.m., Oct. 11 for our Business Success Insights featuring OSU alum Steve Smith, visionary leader, accomplished entrepreneur, and second-generation CEO of Tec Laboratories. Gain invaluable insights as he reflects on more than 40 years of remarkable growth. Smith will unravel the secrets behind Tec Laboratories' success story and share the formula that propelled them to the forefront of their industry. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a seasoned expert in business leadership and strategy. Register for this complimentary event here.
There Goes the Sun eclipse presentation: Learn about the physics and phenomenon of the upcoming ring of fire eclipse. The OSU Alumni Association presents "There Goes the Sun" with astronomy Professor Randall Milstein 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, Learning Innovation Center. This free public lecture will prepare you for the extraordinary astronomy event the following day. Register today.
Pacific madrone tree workshop coming to Roseburg this fall: Participants will learn about the west’s pacific madrone, the largest flowering tree of the family Ericaceae. “All About Arbutus: A workshop covering pacific madrone from A to Z" is for anyone interested in learning more about this fascinating tree. The class will spend the morning at the OSU Extension office (1134 SE Douglas Ave., Roseburg, OR) and the afternoon looking at madrone trees in the field. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 25. The cost for this class is $10 per person with the option to order a boxed lunch for an additional $15 (upon registering). Registration is required by Oct. 18. For more information and to register online, visit https://beav.es/T7T or call (541) 672-4461.
Ask Alumni Live Panel with BIPOC professionals: Alumni professionals share how to navigate your identity and career at 5:30 p.m., Oct. 24. The OSU Alumni Association and School of Language, Culture, and Society bring a diverse panel of alumni together to share stories about their experiences in the workplace. Register, plus watch free Ask Alumni on-demand webcasts at ForOregonState.org/AskAlumni.
Career workshop: Ready to find your next job or internship, but not sure where to start? Looking for a workshop to help you build a government resume, land a summer internship or use AI tools to boost your resume? Come learn, network and explore possibilities for your future career at one of the Fall 2023 Getting A Dam Job career workshops. In-person and virtual options are available for all students. Sign up for the workshops you’re most interested in here: https://career.oregonstate.edu/careered/getting-dam-job.
NEW! International Friendship Program at OSU: Make global friends.The International Friendship Program (IFP) invites you to participate in a rewarding cultural exchange experience. Connect with international students and scholars and make friends from around the world. Apply now: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3sKD2J3ehUQ0FiB. Contact: ois.programs@oregonstate.edu.
CAPE Peer Education Program: Are you interested in making your campus a safer and healthier place ... and getting paid to do it? Join the Center for Advocacy, Prevention & Education (CAPE)'s new Peer Education Program. Peer educators will work collaboratively to develop peer-led educational programming and events centered on gender-based violence prevention and sexual health. Time commitment is four hours/week (40 hours/term) with a $600 stipend per term. Click here or visit beav.es/Tu8 to apply today. Application closes Oct. 15. Learn more at https://cape.oregonstate.edu/Prevention/peer-education-program.
National Transfer Student Week, Oct. 16-20. Every third week of October, OSU participates in National Transfer Student Week, celebrating and honoring our transfer students. If your department has plans to participate, please share with us your event, workshop or activity details here. For inclusion in marketing and website promotion, please submit your event no later than Friday, Oct. 7. NTSW events and activities can be found on beav.es/NTSW. For questions, please reach out to Erin.Bird@oregonstate.edu.
Washington Way: As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, Washington Way between 17th and 26th Streets will remain closed through Tuesday, Oct. 31. In addition to the road closure, the sidewalk on the north side of Washington Way between 17th and 26th Streets will be closed. Pedestrians may use the multi-use path on the south side of Washington Way as a detour.
Parking spaces removed: As part of the Goss Baseball Hitting Building project, 38 parking spaces on the south side of the Coleman Field East parking lot (#3261) will be permanently removed to allow for construction of the new building, effective Monday, Oct. 2.
Student Legacy Park: As part of the Student Legacy Park Resurfacing project, the SLP fields and tennis courts will be reopening beginning Sept. 26. While the fields and tennis courts will be available for use, other areas within the park will remain closed through Oct. 6. The parking areas and sidewalk on SW Washington Way will remain closed through Oct. 6 along with the basketball courts. While the entry points to the park along Washington Way will remain closed, access to the park will be available from SW 26th St., SW Intramural Lane and SW 30th St. ADA parking spaces will be available on 26th St. in front of Dixon Recreation Center and on Intramural Lane.
Traffic change on SW 26th St. to improve safety: Southwest 26th St. stretching from SW Jefferson Way north to NW Orchard Avenue has been changed from two-way vehicle traffic to one-way, northbound traffic only. The street has been updated with new signage, designated north and south bicycle lanes and other street markings designed to clarify and enhance the pedestrian and bicyclist priority zone. This change supports a more safe and comfortable campus that prioritizes pedestrians, bicyclists and transit users and minimizes conflicts between vehicles and people, especially during class change times and implements a key recommendation in OSU’s Transportation Plan and the city’s Transportation System Plan.
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Corvallis: Showers likely today, high of 58, low of 52. Mostly sunny Tuesday.
Central Oregon: Chance of showers today, high of 59, low of 45. Mostly sunny Tuesday.
Newport: Showers today, high of 62, low of 51. Mostly sunny Tuesday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr