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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.
A piece by OSU Associate Professor Christopher Stout, and current and former OSU students Cara Nixon and Karina Mondragon.
A piece by OSU's Michael Paul Nelson.
Exports of agriculture from Oregon farms increased 25 percent during the past six years, according to an Oregon State University economic analysis report.
According to US News, a new study is showing that vaccine hesitancy in the Hispanic community is largely due to the medical mistrust that this community has for doctors and medical professionals. This conclusion was based on a small study that was done by Oregon State University, and it can be read in full here.
Tanis Leach, president of the Oregon State University student chapter of the American Meteorological Society, believes Portland will get between 4 and 12 inches of snow this winter.
Jaguars are typically solitary, except for mothers with cubs, and they eat mainly deer and other mammals. Yet Oregon State University researchers and a team of international scientists appear to have found the opposite behavior in a group of jaguars (Panthera onca) in the wetlands of Brazil’s Northern Pantanal, northwest of São Paulo.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Dr. Luhui Whitebear (Coastal Band of the Chumash Nation), assistant professor at Oregon State University and Center Director of Kaku-Ixt Mana Ina Haws, committed to finding creative ways to decolonize the university classroom in a series of three courses: Introduction to Native American Studies, Indigenous Feminisms, and Indigenous Resistance and Pop Culture. The latter two, she hopes to make permanent at OSU.
In this program, we will hear the perspectives of John Bailey, OSU professor and expert on fuels manipulations and wildland fire science, and Amanda Astor, Forest Policy Manager for Associated Oregon Loggers.
Dry hops require a heavy hand to drive their point home. However, as we’ve learned from research conducted by Thomas Shellhammer’s group at Oregon State University, the heaviest hand doesn’t win the game. You see diminishing returns after crossing the threshold of an ounce per gallon (8 grams per liter).
Color Pop: Raven Chakerian, senior instructor of Spanish and Italian, says, “The deep blue skies over the weekend really had the fall colors 'popping' in my neighborhood in NW Corvallis. My walk was slower than usual because I kept having to stop to take it all in! Fall is my favorite season!” Submit your fall photos to osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Getting ready to grade midterms? Canvas SpeedGrader can be used to grade student work submitted through Canvas. Also see guidance from OSU Academic Technologies on setting up and managing the Canvas gradebook.
Department of Integrative Biology Seminar: Pete Zani, associate professor, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will present a seminar, “The Influence of Pacific Ocean Climate Modes on the Life History of Lizards in Oregon's High Desert: ENSO & PDO Affect Clutch Timing and Number,” on Oct. 25, 4 p.m. via Zoom: https://beav.es/IBFallSeminar. For more information: http://ib.oregonstate.edu/smnrs. Accommodations: 541-737-3705 or bowlinst@oregonstate.edu.
Information Security Symposium: The Office of Information Security and ASOSU Office of Advocacy are collaborating for a Zoom symposium on Oct. 25 from 4-5 p.m. In celebration of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, this will give students and faculty a look into the private and public sector of cybersecurity, as well as tools on how to protect themselves from scams and phishing.
Decolonizing Western Pasts: How Public History and Writing Can Inform Each Other. Environmental historian Daniel Grant writes and teaches about multiracial migrations in the North American West. Grant will discuss combining archival research with public history, and will share lessons from his work with Indigenous, African American and Anglo communities in Yuma, Arizona. Free. Held virtually on Oct. 25 at 4 p.m. Register here.
Blue Heart: Beauty and Change Along America’s Western Shoreline. The traditional Japanese folk art of Gyotaku, or fish rubbing, has been used by the renowned artists Dwight Hwang and Duncan Berry to create the 25 major pieces of art featured in this exhibit. The exhibit is open to the public at the Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building, located on the Hatfield campus. Learn more at beav.es/UcH.
Show your support for the OSU Carbon Commitment: OSU is committed to reaching carbon neutrality and has efforts completed, underway and on the horizon. OSU leadership wants to share the carbon neutrality vision with the community and hear from you. Registration is open to attend a Zoom session Oct. 26 at 10 a.m.
Oregon Stater Awards: Join the College of Engineering on Nov. 18, 6-9 p.m., for the Oregon Stater Awards to celebrate achievements at the frontiers of engineering and their profound impact on the world. The awards honor alumni and industry partners whose contributions exemplify Oregon State’s leadership. Guests can select in-person or online participation during registration. Register by Nov. 5 at https://beav.es/Ux8.
NEW! Department of Horticulture Seminar Series: The Horticulture Fall 2021 Seminar Series takes place Oct. 26 at 1:30 p.m. in ALS 4000 or via Zoom. Gabriella Tait, OSU, Horticulture will present, “Playing chess with invasive species: a never-give up long match.” The event is free and open to the public. For Zoom link and info: https://horticulture.oregonstate.edu/horticulture-0.
NEW! Initiating Difficult Conversations: This workshop is about developing the skills to initiate the conversations which most people find difficult, unpleasant and generally avoid. You will learn the practical skills involved in framing a problem without blame or defensiveness and how to keep the conversation productive. Oct. 27, 10 a.m. Register here.
NEW! Bioinformatics Users Group (BUG): Data engineer Amanu Haile will present, “Working with Cancer, Plants, Population Health Informatics, and Big Data i.e. Switching Gears from the wet lab to data science.” Oct. 27, noon via Zoom. Open to all. For more information https://cqls.oregonstate.edu/training/bioinformatics-users-group-bug.
NEW! OSU Health and Safety Committee: The University Health and Safety Committee invites the public to attend a meeting Oct. 27 from 2:30-4 p.m. Anyone can access OSU’s University Health & Safety Committee online at https://ehs.oregonstate.edu/UHSC. For more information, contact Marcus Silkbaron at Marcus.Silkbaron@oregonstate.edu to RSVP and request the meeting location.
NEW! Seabird conservation: The Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Sciences fall seminar features Don Lyons, who will be presenting on seabird conservation in the Gulf of Maine. Oct. 27, 4 p.m., Crop Sciences 122 or Zoom: beav.es/US2.
NEW! Critical Questions Opening Lecture: Tekla Bude, "Hazardous subjects, exclusionary utopias: literature as a technology of risk." Oct. 27 at 4 p.m. in the Memorial Union Pan-Afrikan room. Open to OSU students, staff, faculty. Free. Presented by the School of Writing, Literature, and Film.
NEW! Intro to Media for Teaching: Discover ways to create and use media in your teaching as you blend synchronous and asynchronous learning in your Corvallis and Cascades campus courses. The Faculty Media Center and CTL invite faculty and GTAs to a one-hour Zoom workshop: Nov. 3 at 2 p.m., or Nov. 4 at 11 a.m. Register now.
NEW! 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.
NEW! Sustaining Excellence in Higher Education: This two-hour dynamic and interactive workshop for faculty and staff will be hosted by InclusiveExcellence@OSU and feature 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.
CTL Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks: Satoris (Tori) Howes and Amy Hunter. In this T4 presentation, we will discuss strategies from the book “Made to Stick” for making content more memorable. We will provide examples of approaches to incorporating these strategies into the design and teaching of your course. For more information: https://ctl.oregonstate.edu/tuesday-teaching-tech-talks. Zoom sessions: Oct 26, 10-11:50 a.m. Zoom link: https://beav.es/UJj.
Protected Leave for Employees: Join OSU’s Protected Leave Officer Lori Schmidt for a presentation regarding protected leave for employees. Information covered will include descriptions of state and federal leave programs, eligibility requirements and qualifying reasons for leave. Oct. 26, 10 a.m. Register here. To request an accommodation for this webinar, email bonny.ray@oregonstate.edu. Questions? Contact fmla@oregonstate.edu.
Department of Horticulture Seminar Series: Join us for The Horticulture Fall 2021 Seminar Series Tuesdays in ALS 4000 or via Zoom. Oct. 26 at 1:30 p.m. Gabriella Tait, Oregon State University Horticulture, will present, “Playing chess with invasive species: a never-give-up long match.” Free and open to the public. For bio and Zoom information: https://horticulture.oregonstate.edu/horticulture-0.
Protected Leave for Supervisors: Join OSU’s Protected Leave Officer Whitney Brown for a presentation regarding The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA).This session is designed to help supervisors gain a basic understanding of the protected leave process. Oct. 27, 10:30 a.m. Register here. To request an accommodation email bonny.ray@oregonstate.edu. Questions contact fmla@oregonstate.edu.
OSU Advantage Speaker Series: When to Lawyer Up your Startup, featuring Mary Hull: Join the OSU Advantage Accelerator on Oct. 27, noon to 1 p.m., for a conversation with Mary Hull, corporate and securities partner at Stoel Rives LLP. The series will focus on the legal aspects of launching and growing your startup. There will be a Q&A. Register here: https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/when_to_lawyer_up_your_startup#.YWdPdrhKiHs
Provost’s Lecture featuring David Eagleman: Join us for the next virtual 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 here.
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.
UPDATED: 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. By the end, you 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.
NEW! 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 large-enrollment course redesign program and examine structure of gateway courses. Applications will be accepted directly from interested candidates and nominations are also sought from academic leadership (deans, directors, dept. heads). Due date: Nov. 1.
NEW! Staying Cyber Safe While Traveling: Traveling can put us at risk for cyberattacks, but there are things you can do to improve your cyber safety before and during your trip. Find out how here. Those who travel on OSU business are required to register with OSU GO. Whether your travel is official or not, you can contact Tom Ordeman for a pre-travel consultation. Brought to you by the Office of Information Security.
Employee Winter Term Accommodations: Employees with a disability, pregnancy or religious-related request for remote work as an accommodation should engage Equal Opportunity and Access (EOA). Winter term deadline for requests is Nov. 5. After Nov. 5 EOA will continue to accept requests; however, requests may not be fully reviewed prior to the start of the term and flexibility may be limited.
Housing fire safety: Students who live away from home should recognize fire safety features present in their living space. Here are some tips to stay safe: Look for a fully sprinklered building when choosing a place to live. Make sure your sleeping area is protected with a smoke alarm inside the room. Test the smoke detector(s) monthly. Learn your building’s evacuation plan and practice the drill for muscle memory. Stay in the kitchen when cooking and only cook when you're alert.
Apply for FY22 PCOSW scholarship and project funding: The President’s Commission on the Status of Women invites applications for funding to faculty, students and staff who are pursuing professional development, research or other opportunities that support PCOSW’s mission. Apply by Friday, Oct. 29. Visit https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/pcosw/funding-opportunities for detailed guidelines, qualification requirements and application link. Questions? Contact pcosw@oregonstate.edu.
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 #P03237CT. Closes Oct. 31.
NEW! Food Service Worker 1 part-time: University Housing & Dining Services (UHDS) invites applications for multiple Food Service Worker 1 positions. These are part-time, 10-month, classified positions. Posting #P03249CT. For full consideration, apply by Oct 25. Closing date is Nov 29.
NEW! The Forestry, Oceanic and Atmospheric Business Center (FOBC) at OSU is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) Accountant 1. Posting #P03248CT. Full consideration Nov. 8. Closes Nov. 15.
“You can either waste time worrying about a death that might not come or concentrate on what’s left to you.” ~ Jeff Vandermeer
Corvallis: Showers and windy today, high of 56, low of 48. Rain and breezy Tuesday.
Central Oregon: Slight chance of rain today, high of 52, low of 37. Chance of rain Tuesday.
Newport: Showers and very windy today, high of 55, low of 50. Rain and breezy Tuesday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/