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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 team of scientists who wrote the study had set out to research pregnant porbeagle sharks and track their movements because they're endangered in many parts of the world. The scientists come from Oregon State University, Arizona State University and the Rhode Island-based Atlantic Shark Institute. (see also MSN)
Pete Schreder is a Wallowa County extension agent with the Oregon State University Extension Service. He joins us with more details on the emerging technology.
Research out of Oregon State University has found that the terrestrial habitats surrounding surf breaks, like mangrove forests and woodlands, store a lot of carbon.
Oregon State University has more on fuel reduction, plant selection and creating a defensible space around your home.
In March Oregon State University’s Global Hemp Innovation Center was awarded a $10 million grant, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, to develop manufacturing capabilities for hemp-derived materials. The center will partner with 13 Native American tribes on the project, in the hopes that it will spur economic development across the West.
Stuart Reitz, the director of the OSU Malheur Experiment Station, said finding a solution to plastic pollution has been a top priority of the station.
The Corvallis-based company was co-founded by Jonathan Hurst, a professor of mechanical, industrial, and manufacturing engineering at the Oregon State University College of Engineering.
A piece co-written by Christopher Stout and Kelsy Kretschmer of Oregon State.
Portland’s Audacious Champion, a biography of Bill Naito authored by granddaughter Erica Naito-Campbell and newly published by Oregon State University Press, astonished me with its account of all the buildings and sights I’ve taken for granted during my 33 years in Portland, most of which Bill Naito either saved, improved, built with his brother Sam, or had a hand in creating.
Cycling advocates in B.C. say they've been pushing the issue for years and hope a new study from researchers at Oregon State University, published this month in an academic transportation journal, will aid their argument.
The Willamette Valley native and Oregon State University alumnus has been involved in fairs for nearly 30 years, having shown sheep, goats and pigs at the state fair as a youngster.
Cape Perpetua: Andrew Myers says, “Creative Coast is an experiential learning, creative field study course co-taught by senior instructors of art Michael Boonstra and myself at Cape Perpetua Scenic Area on the Oregon coast during zero week of summer term. Students, faculty and visiting artists and researchers spend a week camping at Cape Perpetua and documenting their experiences through various media culminating in a creative field work collection project. A second version of the course will happen at the end of this summer at Playa Center for Art and Science at Summer Lake, Oregon.”
Signs of the season: Shar Fagersten, leasing contract specialist, says, "I have 50+ yellow sunflowers growing in my yard, and this red gem opened up yesterday. Love the bold colors of the flower, sky, and cute little beetle." We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu. To view past submissions, visit us on Instagram at @osutoday1.
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Looking for ways to improve accessibility in your course? You can leverage several tools within Canvas to assess the accessibility of your course content and find guidance on how to fix common issues. For more difficult questions or issues, connect with the OSU Digital Accessibility Community on Microsoft Teams.
NEW! Valley Library Quiet Week: The main part of the library building will be closed Sept. 8-14, with the lobby open Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. providing a staffed carry-out window. Online Ask Us Service available 10 a.m.-4 p.m. via email at valley.library@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! What to expect from professional support: For many, seeking mental health support can feel like a mystery. How do you know when you need it? What happens when you meet with someone? What should you expect? This webinar will walk you through it all — addressing the most common questions people have about working with a mental health professional and giving you a better idea of what mental health support is like. 9 a.m., Sept. 10; 6 a.m., Sept. 18 or noon, Sept. 26. Register here (to register you must have a Lyra account or create one).
Freezing Food Demonstration: Freezing the extra food from farmer’s markets, you-picks at farms or orchards, seasonal sales at the grocery store or your own garden’s bounty can be easy and rewarding. Oregon State University Extension Master Food Preservers will show you how to freeze foods at two demonstrations Sept. 10 at the OSU Extension office in Redmond. First session 2-3:30 p.m.; second session 5:30-7 p.m. $10 per person. Register by Sept. 8 at https://extension.oregonstate.edu/county/deschutes/events.
OSUsed Store Public Sales: The OSUsed Store carries furniture, computers, household items, office supplies and more at 644 SW 13th St. 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.
Ask Alumni — Fall Into Productivity: Encourage students or alumni to gain tools to beat procrastination in a free Ask Alumni webcast at noon Sept. 12. Sarah Norek from OSU’s Academic Success Center will share practical strategies for time management and kickstarting better habits. Register at bit.ly/AskAlumniSept12.
NEW! International Employee and Scholar Coffee Social: International employees, faculty, scholars, families and friends are invited to drop in on the second Friday of the month (except August) between 10:30 a.m. and noon, Sept. 13 at the Einerson House (2638 NW Jackson Ave.) for conversation, coffee, tea and light snacks. Hosted by OSU Folk Club, Crossroads International, OSU Office of International Services and the Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center.
OSUsed Store Public Sales: The OSUsed Store carries furniture, computers, household items, office supplies and more at 644 SW 13th St. 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.
OSU Black Alumni & Friends Reunion Tailgate: Join us from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sept. 14 at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center patio for a pregame tailgate before the rivalry game. Enjoy breakfast bites, drinks and great company as we rally for the Beavers. Free entry; donation to a Black student success fund welcomed. Register by Sept. 12.
NEW! Open house celebration: University Housing & Dining Services cordially invites you to an open house celebration for OSU’s newest Corvallis campus housing at 1045 SW Madison Ave. Please join us to enjoy opening remarks, light refreshments and an opportunity to see inside community spaces and sample apartments. 2:30-4:30 p.m. Sept.17 (opening remarks at 2:30 p.m.). Accommodation requests: meghan.lockwood@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! TIAA On-Campus Consultations: Employees can meet with Andrew “AJ” Martinez, financial consultant from TIAA, to discuss your financial goals and savings plans for retirement. There is no cost for these consultations and they are available to all employees no matter what stage you are at in your career. Appointments available on the Corvallis campus Sept. 17-18. Schedule online at www.tiaa.org/schedulenow, or by phone at (503) 265-3905.
NEW! UAOSU Annual Picnic: The United Academics Oregon State University (UAOSU) annual picnic will be held on from 1-4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 22 at the Thompson Shelter in Avery Park. Grilled meat and vegetarian options will be provided, and we invite you to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Please RSVP at uaosu.org/picnic so we can prepare.
NEW! North Willamette Research & Extension Center Annual Harvest Dinner: Connect with local farmers, NWREC faculty, staff, OSU leaders, elected officials and our stakeholders to celebrate agriculture and learn about our various research and extension programs. Sept. 27. Social hour starts at 5 p.m., dinner begins at 6 p.m. For information and tickets: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/nwrec/events/nwrec-2024-annual-harvest-dinner.
2024 Black and Orange Awards celebration: The 2024 Black and Orange Awardees and Alumni Fellows will be honored in Corvallis on Sept. 19 and 20. The most prestigious accolades awarded by OSUAA, these honors celebrate distinguished alumni and friends in our community and spotlight their philanthropy, volunteerism and generosity to OSU. Register today ($75 ceremony and dinner; $40 Alumni Fellows luncheon) at ForOregonState.org/BlackAndOrange.
OSUAA Tailgate Town, presented by OCCU | Home vs. Purdue: Gather with Beaver Nation at a free tailgate with yard games, free swag, student-made ice cream and a $50 Amazon gift card drawing, plus visits from Benny Beaver, OSU Cheer and Marching Band. Food and beverages available for purchase. CH2M HILL Alumni Center, 2:30 p.m. (three hours before kickoff), Saturday, Sept. 21.
Speed Friending: OSU students can make new friends fast. 6-9 p.m., Sept. 25 in the MU Ballroom. Share this link for students to get more info: https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/speed-friending OR host your own Speed Friending event for your college, department or other group. CAPS created a DIY Speed Friending Guide for groups to replicate the event for their communities. Access the guide here: https://counseling.oregonstate.edu/introduction-relationships.
Youth Impact Summit: Sign up to attend the inaugural Youth Impact Summit advancing youth care and education and educator/staff development. Check out the summit webpage for details and to register for this event taking place Oct. 7-8 at the OSU Portland Center. Learn how OSU and external youth programs are impacting communities across the state. Sessions are designed to meet the needs of youth program staff, faculty, volunteers, partners and leaders contributing to impact in youth care, education and educator/staff development programs.
NEW! Oak Creek Watershed Walk and Talk: Sean Fleming will be leading a walk at OSU Oak Creek Center for Urban Horticulture at noon Sept. 23. Join him to learn how to protect Oak Creek and other watersheds as a gardener. Sponsored by OSU Extension Benton County Master Gardeners. Please contact Sean at fleminsc@oregonstate.edu or Otillia Schreuder Otillia.schreuder@oregonstate.edu for more information or accommodations.
NEW! OSU Extension Service Small Farms Program offers livestock webinar series for farmers: The Oregon State University Extension Service Small Farms Program is hosting a monthly livestock webinar series, running Fall 2024 through Spring 2025. This series is ideal for farmers currently raising and caring for livestock in Oregon, as well as those interested in getting started with livestock. Kickoff is 5:30-7 p.m., Sept. 24 with “Nutrition for Ruminants” with speaker Shelby Filley. The cost to attend each webinar is $5. Pre-registration is required. Participants will be sent a link to join the webinar after registration. To register or learn more, visit https://extension.oregonstate.edu/program/all/smallfarms/events or contact Carrie Mack at 541-237-6808 or carrie.mack@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! OSU Advantage Accelerator: 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. Begins Oct. 8. Learn more and apply here: https://advantage.oregonstate.edu/advantage-accelerator/programs/accelerate.
2024 Mass Timber Research Symposium: The TallWood Design Institute in the College of Forestry is hosting the seventh annual Mass Timber Research and Design Innovation Symposium. Come hear from architecture, wood science and engineering faculty from the University of Oregon and Oregon State University about important mass timber research progress. 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Sept. 19 at The LaSells Stewart Center for high-level research presentations, a tour of our MPP workforce housing prototype and a happy hour reception. RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-mass-timber-research-design-innovation-symposium-tickets-921072250897?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Psychology of Meditation & Buddhist Philosophy: Based on the popular PSY 495: Psychology of Meditation course, this non-credit class explores the psychological processes and techniques of meditation and Buddhist philosophy. The 10-week curriculum includes mindfulness, compassion practices, wisdom discussions and more. Open to all, at Marigold 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 1-Dec. 3. $350 public; $300 educators; $250 students. Contact us.
Registration open for OSU Extension’s Tree School Field Day: Oregon’s largest outdoor learning day for woodland caretakers and tree enthusiasts returns to Hopkins Demonstration Forest on Saturday, Oct. 5. The day will include a roster of field-based workshops, demonstrations and self-guided learning stations that students can choose from. Attendees will have five class periods to craft their own unique Tree School Field Day experience. Cost is $35 per adult or $20 per youth. Pre-registration is required. For registration information, visit the website, stop by the OSU Extension office at 200 Warner Milne Road, Oregon City or call 503-655-8631.
40-Minute Flow Yoga Classes: Join us at Marigold for flow yoga, 5:20-6 p.m., Monday-Thursday. Purchase 1-class pass for $20 (community), $18 (educators) and $15 (students) for two 40-minute classes. Flow yoga classes include mindful and more vigorous postures and movements for flexibility and strength, deep breathing and rest. Practice in a beautiful, biophilic space with our community. Register for a class, purchase passes or apply for an OSU Undergraduate Scholarship. Contact us.
Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue: Learn skills for creating alignment and agreement by fostering open dialogue around high-stakes, emotional or risky topics. Discover how to speak and be heard (and how to encourage others to do the same), surface the best ideas, make the highest-quality decisions and act on your decisions with unity and commitment. View dates for summer and fall 2024 in-person and Zoom courses here.
FourSight Mindset Reveal Workshop: How do you approach a challenge? FourSight Mindset Reveal is a new workshop presented by the Office of University Human Resources that dives deep into the way that we solve problems together. This engaging workshop helps people learn more about their own mindset, learn appreciation for how colleagues work, and together be able create a stronger team environment and reach more creative solutions. View upcoming workshops and enroll here.
NEW! Volunteers needed for campus move-in: More than 4,500 new students will be moving onto campus between Sept. 18-20, and volunteers are needed to help welcome them. There are multiple shifts each day during Move-In week: 8-10 a.m., 10 a.m. to noon, noon to 2 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. Roles include helping students unload and interacting with students as they check in. Fill out our survey to participate and learn more at https://uhds.oregonstate.edu/housing/move-guide.
NEW! Faculty Staff Fitness: FSF offers classes on campus or online to meet your health and wellness needs. Check out our fall term class schedule so you can reserve time on your calendar to take care of you. Fall registration opens Sept. 1. FSF programming is open to all faculty, staff, GTAs/GRAs, spouse/partners of faculty and staff, OSU retirees and OSU affiliates. Have questions? Call the Physical Activity Office at 541-737-3222.
NEW! Make plans "4" Homecoming, Oct. 18-20: Celebrate college reunions for the classes of 2014, 2004, 1994, 1984, 1974 and 1964. Relive favorite traditions and make new memories with alumni and friends at activities across campus and at the game against UNLV. Plan your visit back to campus and check for updates and new events at ForOregonState.org/Homecoming. Email osualum@osualum.com to add your event.
NEW! Call for Symposia and Workshops: OSU, Portland State University and the Association for Advancing Participatory Sciences are hosting the 2025 Participatory Sciences Conference in Portland, Oregon on May 27-30, 2025. We are currently accepting symposia and workshop proposals. Guidelines for submissions and more information about attending the conference are available here. The deadline for proposal submissions is Sept. 20.
NEW! Monthly Emergency Preparedness Topic: Suspicious Object. Call OSU Public Safety: 541-737-7000 to report a suspicious object or if you receive notice of a bomb threat. Know what to do if you encounter a suspicious object; do not go near it. English and Spanish versions of this bulletin can be found here: https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/suspicious-objects-and-bomb-threats.
NEW! Health & Safety: The University Health & Safety Committee wants to promote health and safety by reminding employees to report all work-related accidents and near misses/near-hits (almost-accidents) to your supervisor to ensure incidents are investigated to eliminate hazards and improve safety. Supervisors should complete the HR Advocate Public Incident Reporting form online at http://risk.oregonstate.edu/workerscomp/forms to document this process. You can also access OSU’s University Health & Safety Committee online at http://ehs.oregonstate.edu/uhsc, including past meeting minutes, information on how to contact a committee member and a link to report safety concerns online.
NEW! Take your product to market: Do you have OSU IP and want to take your product to market? We have $15K of funding available to help. The OSU Advantage Accelerator is currently seeking applications that describe technology-based projects in any discipline that will move OSU-owned technologies closer to commercialization. Proposals should describe a project that requires $15,000 or less of funding to achieve an important milestone(s) connected to commercialization. Each project should span six months or less, beginning in October 2024. Proposals are due by 5 p.m., Sept. 25. Go to https://advantage.oregonstate.edu/advantage-accelerator/funding-opportunities/aid-fund.
NEW! Online preparedness training: From the comfort of your desk, increase your emergency preparedness knowledge through OSU’s Bridge training management system. We offer short training sessions on many topics: active shooter response, earthquake/tsunami, fire preparedness and more. Take a few minutes to view the videos and join the DAM Ready movement.
NEW! Oregon Sea Grant Legislative Fellowship 2024-2025: Oregon Sea Grant is accepting applications for the 2024-2025 State Legislative Fellowship. The fellowship is for graduate students or people who have recently completed their graduate degree based in Oregon with a passion for marine and coastal policy issues. The fellowship will occur during the Oregon legislative session, and applications are due by Friday, Oct. 4. As a fellow, you will provide technical expertise on marine and coastal issues to legislators, prepare timely reports on current coastal issues for Sea Grant and other interested parties, and gain valuable insight into the legislative process as it pertains to coastal and ocean issues. Request for application and the OSG Scholars website. A Q&A session takes place from 2-2:30 p.m., Sept. 17. Register in advance here: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEpdOqorzgtGtIr3ea4rAakh_k3U9YLWH7k.
NEW! Invest in Richardson and Peavy solar projects: The OSU Sustainability Office, Corvallis Sustainability Coalition and Oregon Clean Power Co-op invite you to invest in rooftop solar on Peavy Forest Science Center and Richardson Hall. Minimum investment is $1,000 and you choose your payback rate (1% to 4% APR), with an Investment Term of just two years. Donations are also welcome. See more info here, or contact us with questions: info@oregoncleanpower.coop or brandon.trelstad@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! New University Policy: 08-020 Digital Accessibility. This policy requires the university community to procure and provide information technology (from websites to classroom equipment and beyond) that is accessible to everyone who engages with it, with substantially equivalent ease of use. Please visit the “What’s New” section of the University Policy & Standards Manual for the latest on new, revised and proposed university policies and standards.
NEW! Revised University Standard: 07-310 Weapons, Dangerous Chemicals and Destructive Devices. This policy prohibits the possession, use, or threatened use of dangerous chemicals, weapons or destructive devices on university-owned or -controlled property, or at university events held on property not owned or controlled by the university. Exceptions exist for university sanctioned uses, such as classroom activities or ROTC. Please visit the “What’s New” section of the University Policy & Standards Manual for the latest on new, revised and proposed university policies and standards.
Search Advocate training: OSU Search Advocates comprise a community of trained content-neutral external process advisors who work with search committees to advance equity, validity and diversity through the search and selection process. Registration is open and there are still spaces for the Sept. 4 and Sept. 9 cohorts. View the series schedule here: Search Advocate Workshops. Contact Anne Gillies at anne.gillies@oregonstate.edu with questions.
Social Justice Education Initiative Tier One Platform: Introducing a freshly revised 4-part SJEI Tier One Platform series, all sessions are 3 hours or less. Join your colleagues to explore equity and inclusion from a unique, community-building perspective. Open to all faculty, staff and graduate students at OSU. Learn more, see the schedule, and register for remote Tier One Platform & Tier Two Next Level workshops here. Interested in professional development for your unit? Contact SJEI director Jane Waite: jane.waite@oregonstate.edu
University Day Expo Registration: The Expo is a chance for your unit to display how you are supporting OSU to achieve its mission of transformation, excellence, and impact. Gather with 40+ units, and over 1,000 faculty and staff, to celebrate the OSU community, learn about resources on campus, and network with your colleagues. The Expo will take place from noon to 2 p.m., Sept. 17 at PRAx. Register today.
International Education Week is Nov. 18-22: Each year in the third week of November, Oregon State University celebrates International Education Week. If your unit has existing events planned fall term which connect to the theme of international exchange and global engagement, or if you would like to plan an event during this week for your unit to celebrate OSU’s global achievements, impacts and community, please provide details via this webform by Oct. 10 for inclusion in centralized marketing materials. For questions, contact Global.Engagement@oregonstate.edu.
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! The Division of Extension and Engagement invites applications for an Education Program Assistant 2 position based at the OSU Extension Service Klamath County Office in Klamath Falls. This is a 12-month, part-time (0.5 FTE, approximately 20 hours per week), classified position starting at $20.15 hourly + benefits. This is an Internal Employment Opportunity that will support the Master Gardener program. Posting #P04957CT. Closes Sept. 12.
NEW! Medical Assistant Manager: Student Health Services invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12 -month, Medical Assistant Manager. Posting #P08410UF. Closes Sept. 16.
NEW! Food Service Worker 2-Catering: University Housing & Dining Services (UHDS) invites applications for one Food Service Worker 2-Catering position. This is a full-time, 10-month, classified position. Posting #P04955CT. Closes Sept. 22.
NEW! Sous Chef: University Housing & Dining Services (UHDS) invites applications for a Sous Chef position. This is a full-time, professional faculty position. The Sous Chef is responsible for providing support for the day-to-day operations of the restaurants within the assigned Dining Center including food production, supervision and training. Posting #P08451UF. Closes Sept. 22.
NEW! The College of Engineering is seeking an Academic Advisor who will provide undergraduate students with advising support including, but not limited to, orientation, academic success strategies, career planning, course programming and degree completion. We seek applicants who will broaden our capacity to advance student success across individual identities, racial/ethnic categories and socioeconomic backgrounds. Posting #P08440UF . Full consideration date Sept. 25.
NEW! Fiscal Coordinator 1: The Controller’s Unit, Central Payroll, is recruiting to fill two full-time Fiscal Coordinator 1 positions. As a Fiscal Coordinator 1 at Oregon State University, you will be part of a collaborative team committed to continued process improvement. Your expertise in payroll and internal controls, along with your analytical, organizational and consultative skills, will be an asset as you engage with a diverse campus community to further the mission of the university. See Posting #P04959CT and #P04960CT. Closes Sept. 29.
Campus Way: As part of the Kelley District Utility Plant project, SW Campus Way between SW 26th Street and SW Memorial Place will be closed Tuesday, Sept. 3 through Friday, Sept. 20. The closure is necessary to allow for crane activity related to the project. The Kelley Engineering Center south entrance will also be closed. The north sidewalk and both bicycle lanes in this section of Campus Way will be closed during this time period. The south sidewalk will remain open for pedestrians. A bicycle detour will be provided.
"September tries its best to have us forget summer." ~ Bernard Williams
Corvallis: The week will start out sunny but showers will move in by Tuesday night and temperatures will drop into the 70s.
Central Oregon: Hazy at the beginning of the week, with showers moving in Tuesday night. Temperatures will lower from the 80s to the 60s.
Newport: The week will start out sunny but showers will move in by Tuesday night. Temperatures will hover in the 60s.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr