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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: Wondering how to design your courses to meet the needs of all learners? The Center for Teaching and Learning’s lively 10 a.m. Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks will focus on Universal Design for Learning for the next three Tuesdays (Oct. 27, Nov. 3 and Nov. 10) with a host of expert presenters.
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.
Professor Christopher McKnight Nichols, history, Oregon State University: This election is a harbinger of bad things to come. Border security is likely to be enhanced and deportations of undocumented immigrants will certainly commence in greater numbers in 2017, even if no large wall is built.
Researchers at the Oregon State University College of Engineering are working on a better, faster way for architects and engineers to design, construct and manage buildings.
Brian Jensen, the manager of the Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering (MIME) Laboratory at Oregon State University, Corvallis, Ore., is here to tell you that you shouldn’t worry. Today’s engineering students are bright and very good conceptual thinkers. Jensen said that where they might fall short is in the hands-on experiences of actually building things and rebuilding them when they don’t quite work. But engineering labs like Oregon State’s are designed to help introduce them to the real-world technologies that make the computer work a reality.
The partisan divide plays out at the most local level, sometimes overriding traditional issues like sewers and stop lights, says Chris Nichols, a history professor and director of the Center for Humanities at Oregon State University.
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.
Brad Withrow-Robinson, an Oregon State University forestry and natural-resources extension agent in western Oregon, agrees. He calls the addiction to collecting your own firewood “the wood sickness.”
For this week’s episode of “Bend Don’t Break” we talk with Peter Sparks, professor of psychology at Oregon State University - Cascades.
OSU has a long history with hemp research, having been the site of the National Hemp Center from 1880 to 1934, according to GHIC Director Jay Noller. Hemp was outlawed in the United States in 1936, though Noller, founder of the GHIC, said that some OSU faculty continued to unofficially grow the crop on campus for research purposes until it was removed in 1970.
Today's workspace: Gary Dulude, senior editor with University Marketing, says, “Cooking has been my go-to coping mechanism while mostly staying home over these past few months. You have to eat anyway, so why not enjoy a nice dinner? It’s something to look forward to and a great way to end the day. This was an Ina Garten recipe using tomatoes from my wife Nancy’s garden, along with a chicken thigh seasoned with Herbs de Provence and sauteed in olive oil and butter.” 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.
100 Day Project Plans: A 100-day project plan is one approach to creating the future you want. It's more attainable than year-long goals, and also supports your annual goals or longer-term aspirations. It's short enough for tangible progress, while also building momentum on other efforts. It's a strategy to deal with those reoccurring problems and issues as well as develop your creative ideas and make them happen. This program will take you through the process and steps of developing 100-day projects and encourage you to do so with an accountability partner. Oct. 26, 11-11:45 a.m. via Zoom. Registration required.
Department of Horticulture Seminar Series: Join the Fall 2020 Seminar Series Mondays at noon via Zoom. On Oct. 26 at noon Christopher Adams, OSU Department of Horticulture, will present, “An overview of the book: Trapping of small organisms moving randomly.” 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.
Delivering Exceptional Service: What is the cost of mediocre service to your unit? Meeting the varied needs and expectations of a broad customer base are challenging. 4 elements are at the core of building an effective customer service model. The underlying infrastructure and systems need to be established for those who work directly with customers to establish the relationships to achieve an exceptional experience. Dealing with upset customers and other interpersonal skills will be covered to lay the foundations of an effective customer service effort. Oct. 26, 1-3 p.m. via Zoom. Registration required.
NEW! Feminist Climate Renaissance: Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, Founder and CEO, Ocean Collective, will present a seminar, “All We Can Save: Nurturing the Feminist Climate Renaissance,” on Monday, Oct. 26, 4 p.m. via Zoom webinar; 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. Presented by the Department of Integrative Biology, Marine Studies Initiative and the Office of Institutional Diversity.
Crop and Soil Science Seminar: The Department of Crop and Soil Science Fall Seminar Series continues Monday, Oct. 26, at 4 p.m., with a presentation titled “Soil and Landscape Evolution in Ilha Comprida (SE Brazil)” by Soil Science Ph.D. candidate Pedro Martinez. Pedro will talk about how the geomorphology of a coastal barrier island impacts soil drainage conditions and the formation of Spodosols with dramatic lateral variation in morphology. Zoom link: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/98106977590?pwd=RWpuWVpiSGVndlRhK3huQmYyQXVvUT09
NEW! American Strings Webcast: An Evening with Sarah Jarosz — Join host Bob Santelli for a conversation and live remote performance by three-time GRAMMY award-winning, singer-songwriter Sara Jarosz. Each segment of American Strings is an opportunity to get to know a successful artist better through an intimate conversation and short solo performance. With her captivating voice and richly detailed songwriting, Sarah Jarosz has emerged as one of the most compelling musicians of her generation. Originally from Texas, Jarosz began singing as a young girl and became an accomplished multi-instrumentalist by her early teens. After releasing her full-length debut "Song Up in Her Head" at the age of 18, she went on to deliver such critically lauded albums as "Follow Me Down, Build Me Up From Bones" and "Undercurrent," in addition to joining forces with Sara Watkins and Aoife O’Donovan to form the acclaimed GRAMMY-winning fold trio, I'm With Her. Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 5 p.m. The American Strings webcast is free to view, but registration is required to receive the link.
NEW! Fall Career Days: Student registration is now open. Oregon State University Fall Career Days are going all virtual, using Handshake. Click the fair link below to register and sign up for 1:1 and group info sessions with employers like Fast Enterprises, Lucid, Avalon, Lease Crutcher Lewis and many more. Oct. 28: Fall OSU Career Fair; Oct. 29: Agricultural Career Fair; Nov. 18: Forestry Career Fair. As you prepare for the fair, it’s important that you register for employer sessions in advance. You can only attend sessions you registered for. Check out this article to learn how to register.
NEW! 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
NEW! BEavers HERE NOW: Enjoy a different 15-minute guided meditation each week. Benefits of mediation include: Stress reduction, better sleep, sharper concentration, anxiety management and happier relationships. Sessions take place every Tuesday and Wednesday at 3 p.m. Contact tess.websterhenry@oregonstate.edu to coordinate extra credit for student attendance. Faculty and staff are welcome too. Register at: beav.es/oGz
NEW! Climate of Mind: Clearing the Way for Positive Action. OSU's Contemplative Studies Initiative presents a session with guest teacher Mushin of Sangha Jewel Zen Center. Oct. 28, 6:30-8 p.m. via Zoom. Free/All welcome. As we wander in the wilderness of the pandemic, injustice and a very uncertain election season, we are challenged to find some ground from which to respond. Register here.
NEW! 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.
NEW! 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.
Free Nutrition Counseling Sessions: Want to talk to someone about your or your family’s diet? Interested in learning more about how your nutrition can impact your health? The OSU dietetic interns are offering virtual nutrition counseling sessions now until Oct. 29. Contact michelle.bump@oregonstate.edu if you’re interested.
OSU Health and Safety Committee: The University Health and Safety Committee would like to invite campus members interested in health and safety to attend our open meetings, held semi-annually in May and October. Meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 2:30-4 p.m. Anyone can access OSU’s University Health & Safety Committee online at https://ehs.oregonstate.edu/uhsc, including past meeting minutes, information on how to contact a committee member, and a web link to report safety concerns. If you are interested in attending the meeting or would like additional information about the Safety Committee, please contact Kay Miller at Kay.Miller@oregonstate.edu to request the zoom meeting invitation and password.
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
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! People and Nature Lunch Series: Tuesday, Oct. 27, from noon to 12:50 p.m. Kelsey Johnson (Applied Economics) presents "Timber Harvest and Oregon Coast Coho Salmon: The Benefits of Expanding Riparian Buffers." 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.
NEW! Student Engagement Community of Practice: Come join the Student Engagement Community of Practice on Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 3-4:30 p.m. via this Zoom link. This group is open to all and focuses on building community for professionals who work with students outside of the classroom. This month’s topic is how we can measure personal success and feel accomplished when our work has dramatically changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and how we create group norms and communication guidelines. Come with your ideas, and learn new strategies. Join our listserv or contact Gabs James or Sara Caldwell-Kan for more information.
NEW! Critical Questions Lecture Series: "Foucault's Flu, Rinderpest, and the Birth of Animal Biopolitics" with Raymond Malewitz from the OSU School of Writing, Literature and Film. Free and open to all. Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 5 p.m. To join the virtual Zoom session, visit: beav.es/one.
NEW! Isolate the problem: How COVID-19 and social isolation exacerbate health disparities: In these times of social isolation, a sense of belonging is as important as ever for wellbeing and resilience. But Latinx and LGBTQ+ communities, who experienced among the worst mental health outcomes in Oregon before the pandemic, are seeing mental health disparities widen. Learn what’s being done to combat isolation in vulnerable populations at the Public Health Insider webinar Oct. 29, presented by Jonathan Garcia and Nancy Vargas.
NEW! Squash Cyber Scams and Secure Your Remote Work Environment: In a time when we are more digitally connected than ever, it is important to not only be vigilant of cyber threats, but also to take a proactive approach to enhance security measures. In this workshop we will identify common cyber scams and practice some methods for how to avoid them. We will also provide a short primer on how to secure your home office. This workshop is open to university students and employees. Part of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, presented by UIT Office of Information Security. Oct. 29, 10:30 a.m. to noon via Zoom. Registration required.
NEW! Under the Orange Light: The Faculty Senate Executive presents an Under the Orange Light seminar focused on the outcome of the 2020 election on Thursday Nov. 12, 5:30-7 p.m. Join us for an interactive presentation led by political science professors Christopher Stout, Rorie Solberg and David Bernell and moderated by Erica McCalpine. The event is open to alumni, current students, and the Corvallis community. No pre-registration required. https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/94237494277
Strategies for Being Effective in Times of Uncertainty: A high level of uncertainty in organizations will affect each of us differently. Some people thrive in ambiguity, while others are dominated by feelings of anxiety, fear and doubt which can impact clear thinking and productivity. This class will provide 8 strategies with practical ideas and applications to increase effectiveness in challenging, uncertain times. Oct. 27, 8:30-9:30 a.m. via Zoom. Registration required.
Running Effective Remote Meetings: Emphasis on 6 Conversational Designs: Meetings are a series of conversations. Most agenda items can be categorized under a handful of conversations. Remote meetings require a greater adherence to the conversational processes. Conversational processes will be highlighted, that when followed, will increase the likelihood of an effective meeting. Oct. 27, 10-11:30 a.m. via Zoom. Registration required.
Beyond Benefits Webinar: Mindfulness: Being Present in Your Work and Life: The idea of mindfulness or being mindful is complete engagement in the present moment. It is a state where you are not thinking, reflecting, judging or deciding, but are instead simply experiencing the things currently in your available experience. In many ways people are largely unaware of our present moment, and often operate on “auto-pilot” to some degree. Mindfulness is about waking up to the present moment and paying attention to our experience. Learning mindfulness is not difficult; however, it is difficult to remember to do it. This training discusses mindfulness and how to incorporate its practice into your life. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m. Register Here
CTL Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks: UDL: Designing Courses with Accessibility in Mind: Martha Smith, director, Disability Access Services and Gabe Merrell, director, Access and Affirmative Action, deputy ADA coordinator. How do you meet the needs of all learners? This talk introduces ideas to ensure course accessibility through universal design for learning (UDL) and serves as a primer for deeper dives in following weeks. Live session: Oct. 27, 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
Virtual Lecture: Meghna Babbar-Sebens, associate professor of water resources engineering: "Climate Change Resilience: A Case for Human Machine Collaboration in Solving Humanity’s Most Urgent Threat." Oct. 27, noon to 1 p.m. Free and open to the public. Full details and registration here.
Stretch Goals: Taking Your Performance to the Next Level: To take your performance to another level, you have to be willing to imagine greater possibilities and work outside of your comfort zone. This means setting both short- and long-term goals that you don't necessarily know you can reach. A key to success is to develop a support structure that keeps you working towards the desired goal. This concept will be explored by illustrating both work and non-work examples. Achieving goals that stretch your current ability ultimately increases your effectiveness, takes your performance to the next level and makes the extraordinary possible. Oct. 28, 8:15-9 a.m. via Zoom. Registration required.
Developing High Performance Teams: Why do some teams consistently produce outstanding results and other teams perform moderately at best? We will examine distinguishing characteristics of high performing teams and provide tools and principles you can use to develop high level teams. Recommended for managers and leaders. Oct. 28, 9:30-11:30 a.m via Zoom. Registration required.
Reconnecting to Roots: Can you think of a queer or trans person of color who isn’t Laverne Cox? Or Marsha P. Johnson? Or Sylvia Rivera? What about the other QTIBIPOC who have done amazing things but we never hear about? Come learn more about them. Oct. 28, 11:30 a.m. Zoom link: 941 1032 8658 (password: 404265)
Water Resources Policy & Management Virtual Seminar Series: “A bridge over turbulent waters: Sustaining public interests on the West’s private lands and waters” with Drew Bennett from the Haub School of Environment & Natural Resources, University of Wyoming. Presented by the Water Resources Graduate Program. Wednesday, Oct. 28 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’.
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! 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.
NEW! 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.
NEW! 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.
NEW! 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
NEW! October is National Retirement Security Month: Did you know OSU offers Voluntary Retirement Savings Plans for eligible employees? Check out the Voluntary Retirement Savings Plans OSU offers and the eligibility requirements at https://beav.es/oPf.
UPDATED! Travel Security: Taking a trip out of the country? Remember, whether it’s for official OSU business or personal reasons, all OSU faculty, staff and graduate students who plan to access OSU data (like web email on your work or personal device) must register their trip in the International Travel Registry. If your destination of travel is considered “high-risk” in terms of cybersecurity, a member of the Office of Information Security will reach out to discuss how to keep your data secure. Make sure you register your trip as early as possible to get the information you need to stay safe! Consultations are also available for domestic travel. Contact the Office of Information Security to set-up an international or domestic travel consultation. Please note, all OSU-sponsored travel is still governed by COVID-19 restrictions.
OSU Foundation’s OSU Loyal Philanthropic Partner Award: To celebrate and honor OSU faculty and staff who support and promote philanthropy across OSU, we are launching the OSU Foundation’s OSU Loyal Philanthropic Partner Award. The OSU Loyal Committee will evaluate nominees for final award selection and recognition at the OSU Loyal Celebration in late fall. Do you know someone who deserves this award? Nominate them today! The nomination deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 28. Learn more by visiting the OSU Loyal page or contact Hannah Snively at the OSU Foundation.
Take Control of Your Privacy: With so much of our lives taking place online these days, it’s important to know how your personal information is used and, more importantly, how to control it. Conduct bi-annual security check-ups on the sites you use by reviewing the privacy settings. If you’re not sure where to find them, check out this National Cybersecurity Alliance page for links to the most popular! Be aware of what you share online. Things like your place of employment, birthdate, and contact information should only be visible to close friends and family - be sure to check your privacy settings! Be mindful of sites you sign-up for and apps you install. While it may be a free service or game, the company is still selling something… your data. Also watch for apps requesting access to your location, microphone, or camera. Only allow this for apps you trust.
Working with Students in Distress: Faculty and staff may be the first to notice a student is struggling and may be in the best position to reach out with care and concern. The Office of Student Life, in collaboration with Counseling and Psychological Services, developed a CARE folder, which is intended to provide you with resources and referral information that we hope you find valuable. Simply click on this link and you will be directed to login to Box to access these resources. We recommend you bookmark this link for easy access on your phone, laptop or tablet.
Mindful @ Oregon State University is an e-newsletter that delivers a weekly care package of mindfulness tips, resources and events to your inbox. Curated by CAPS staff, the newsletter features a weekly guided meditation, learn more section, mindfulness challenge, OSU mindfulness event calendar and crowd-sourced knowledge and recommendations. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/mindfulOSU
Open Enrollment ends Oct. 31 for PEBB benefits: Employees can refer to the PEBB Decision Making Matrix and the PEBB Open Enrollment Guide Book as they consider whether or not to participate. Plan changes & open enrollment guidance can be found here: OSU Open Enrollment Website. Employees can download resources, watch webinars and enter a drawing for door prizes at Virtual Benefits Fair 2020. Questions? Contact Employee Benefits employee.benefits@oregonstate.edu, 541-737-2805 or schedule an appointment online.
What’s Next? Alumni podcast season two begins: Check in with Beaver graduates representing various OSU colleges in the second season of What’s Next? The podcast, hosted by the OSU Next network for recent alumni, launched with three-time Beaver Riley Protz, ’14, Pharm.D. ’18, M.B.A. ’19. Hear about his path to pharmacy inventory and business management, the complexities of drug affordability and life as a pharmacist during a global pandemic. Listen and subscribe.
Investments: Fidelity Investments is one of the 403 (b) Plan providers for Oregon Public University employees. They offer complimentary confidential consultations and workshops that can help employees find the answers to their most important retirement questions. Fidelity is currently conducting all of their appointments online. The online format allows employees in multiple locations to access their services. The have appointments currently available throughout October, November, December and January. Interested employees can schedule a 45 minute appointment online at: www.fidelity.com/reserve. Questions? Contact retirement@oregonstate.edu.
OSU Foundation’s OSU Loyal Philanthropic Partner Award: To celebrate and honor OSU faculty and staff who support and promote philanthropy across OSU, we are launching the OSU Foundation’s OSU Loyal Philanthropic Partner Award. The OSU Loyal Committee will evaluate nominees for final award selection and recognition at the OSU Loyal Celebration in late fall. Do you know someone who deserves this award? Nominate them today! The nomination deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 28. Learn more by visiting the OSU Loyal page or contact Hannah Snively at the OSU Foundation.
Secure Remote Work: Now that we’ve all had some time to practice, here’s a quick review of how to work from home securely. Use the OSU VPN – Make sure to connect to the OSU VPN whenever you’re working with confidential data or from an unprotected network such as at a coffee shop or hotel. All OSU-issued devices should come with the VPN configured, but if not, you can find install instructions here. Keep your device up to date – Developers frequently release crucial security updates for your devices. Without these, you could be leaving your device at risk. Check for and install updates to your devices every week to stay safe. You can find instructions here, or contact your IT support group for assistance. Use a secure device for work – When conducting University business, use an OSU-issued device where possible. These devices have been expertly and securely configured by OSU IT to safeguard against attacks. If you’d like to learn more, sign-up for the Avoiding Cybersecurity Scams and Secure Remote Work workshop offered by the Office of Information Security later this month.
Virtual Piano Festival: The Corvallis-OSU Piano International Virtual Piano Festival continues with two newly posted video-recitals: Robin and Rachelle McCabe perform "Wizard of Oz Fantasy" for four-hand piano and Craig Sheppard performs Ludwig v. Beethoven's Sonata in E Major, Op. 109. The festival is free to view, just visit corvallispiano.org.
OSU Health and Safety Committee: The University Health and Safety Committee would like to invite campus members interested in health and safety to attend our open meetings, held semi-annually in May and October. Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 2:30-4 p.m. Anyone can access OSU’s University Health and Safety Committee online at https://ehs.oregonstate.edu/uhsc, including past meeting minutes, information on how to contact a committee member, and a web link to report safety concerns. If you are interested in attending the meeting or would like additional information about the Safety Committee, contact Kay Miller at Kay.Miller@oregonstate.edu to request the Zoom meeting invitation and password.
The Nature of Isolation: In today's video, Ellen Waterston shares her poem "Looking for God in All the Wrong Places." 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.
“I trust in nature for the stable laws of beauty and utility. Spring shall plant and autumn garner to the end of time." ~ Robert Browning
Corvallis: Sunny today, high of 57, low of 35. Sunny tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Sunny today, high of 52, low of 24. Sunny tomorrow.
Newport: Sunny today, high of 54, low of 41. Sunny tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
