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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
Sherman Bloomer, associate vice president of budget and resource planning at Oregon State University, has been named dean and chancellor of Oregon State University-Cascades. He will begin his new role May 1, according to a university press release. (see also Central Oregon Daily, The Source Weekly)
Chris Peterson, owner and photographer of Action Works Photography, set out for a trip on the F/V Southeast to capture shots for SeaGrant Oregon. Oregon State University and SeaGrant plan to use the photos for educational purposes and research.
“One chemical analog in particular that people are gaining interest in is delta-8-THC as opposed to delta-9-THC,” says Anita Cservenka, an assistant professor at Oregon State University. Her expertise focuses on several areas, including cannabis use and neurocognitive effects, cannabis use and brain development, and cannabis use in adolescents and young adults. People are becoming more interested in delta-8-THC because individuals are reporting fewer negative side effects, such as anxiety and paranoia, compared to delta-9-THC.
Lambing season: Candy Barnard-Davidson, HR consultant, says, “Spring has sprung on our farm! Outside of my job at OSU-Cascades we have a small farm, raising Shetland sheep, Alpacas, chickens and miniature donkeys. Our sheep are starting to lamb and this is the first ewe lamb born on Good Friday.” We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Want to learn more about inclusive teaching? Review inclusive teaching resources from the Center for Teaching and Learning, and check out the programs and resources of InclusiveExcellence@OSU in the STEM Research Center.
Care Talk -- Succeed at Work: Mentoring. Explore your potential through peer mentoring. Peer-to-peer mentoring involves solution-based conversation and discussion. The focus is on the individual. Conversations can be diverse from office policies and politics to work/life balance. 10 a.m., April 20. Register today.
Spring assessment workshop: Program assessment leads please join the team from Assessment and Accreditation 1-2 p.m., April 20 in Milam 215. Hear how a few OSU programs engage faculty in assessment conversations and coordinate assessment data collection efforts in an interdisciplinary program. RSVP or for more information, contact kristin.nagycatz@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Disabled Students Union hosts “The Baked Sale": Edible ashtrays, pretzel prerolls, Rice Krispies nuggs, furikake Chex mix, matcha brownies, cinnamon toast cupcakes and more. All are non-THC/CBD. 1-5 p.m. April 20 in the SEC Plaza. Disabledstudentsunion@oregonstate.edu.
Faculty Conversation: ChatGPT and Generative AI. Join the Center for Teaching and Learning and UIT-Academic Technologies for 45 minutes of conversation around ChatGPT and generative AI. We will raise awareness of these tools, discuss challenges and explore potential approaches for teaching and learning in the era of newly emerging technology. 2-2:45 p.m., April 20. Zoom only; registration required.
HMSC Research Seminar: Neil Thompson with the Oregon Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service located at Hatfield will be giving a seminar titled, “Bringing genomic selection into shellfish aquaculture; an introduction to the POGS project,” at 3:30 p.m., April 20. In person at HMSC’s GVMSB Auditorium or online. Zoom link or call +1-971-247-1195 Meeting ID: 945 5573 115. Click here for more information.
Department of Botany & Plant Pathology spring seminar series: “Regulation of Stem Cell Fate During Plant Development,” presented by Jennifer Fletcher of USDA Plant Gene Expression Center, 4 p.m., April 20, ALS 4001 and via Zoom. For complete schedule visit the BPP Seminar website.
Masculinity discussion: Join Community Engagement & Leadership and the Hattie Redmond Women and Gender Center for an evening of meaningful dialogue as we explore what masculinity means to us as individuals. This event will take place 4-6 p.m., April 20 in MU13. All are welcome, regardless of gender identity or background. Registration is recommended. Register at: Beav.es/cel.
NEW! Beaver Barcamp 2023: The Open Source Lab “Un-Conference” is back in person. Participate in sessions or propose your own talk on a project, hobby or research interest. The subjects lean toward tech but have been as diverse as knitting lessons. Help us fill OSU’s Kelley Engineering Center with interesting ideas and skills. Open to students, staff, alumni and community members. More info: https://beaverbarcamp.org/. Register here: https://beaverbarcamp2023.eventbrite.com/.
Music à la Carte opens spring term with Tin Can Alley performing music from a bygone era, with an up-tempo edge. Join us at noon April 21 in the Memorial Union Lounge. Free, open to all.
Wikipedia Editathon: Editing for Equity. Are you interested in improving Wikipedia’s coverage of books? Join us in the Valley Library from 1-4 p.m. April 21 as we create and improve Wikipedia articles for award-winning books by BIPOC authors. New to Wikipedia editing? No problem; you can also register for advanced training via Zoom. Find out more and register at https://guides.library.oregonstate.edu/books.
OSU Health Professions Fair: The Health Professions Fair connects students with admissions representatives from over 70 health professions schools in Oregon and across the country. This free event will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m., April 25 in the MU Ballroom. Students from all majors, first-year through seniors, are welcome. For more information, visit the event website.
Activity Fair: Join the Center for Advocacy, Prevention & Education, the Sexual Assault Awareness/Action Month Planning Committee and campus and community organizations for an activity fair. Stop by the MU Quad from 11 a.m.-3 p.m, April 25 to learn more about upcoming SAAM events and available resources while enjoying creative activities and free ice cream from the OSU Creamery. To learn more about SAAM please visit https://dce.oregonstate.edu/saam.
The Little Gallery presents Dolors Escala: "The Mystery of the Monotype," an exhibition of engravings inspired by nature and landscape from the artist’s abstract perspective. On display from April 3-May 12 with an artist’s reception 3:30-5 p.m. April 20. Visit beav.es/little-gallery for more information.
Address Unknown: A Dramatic Reading. This work examines the decline of a friendship between two businessmen, one an American Jew and the other a German expatriate who falls under the spell of Nazism after he returns to Germany. "Address Unknown" was first published as a short novel by Kathrine Kressmann Taylor. In the performance, the businessmen are played by Jonathan Katz, professor emeritus of history, and by Neil Davison, professor in the School of Writing, Literature and Film. Directed by Charlotte Headrick, emeritus professor in theatre arts. 7-8:30 p.m., April 20, in Kearney 112 and available via livestream. Free, open to all. Registration required.
OSU Design Network Industry Connect: Meet up with the Oregon State creative community at the OSU Portland Center for a free, casual networking event on April 22. Alumni working in all areas of design are invited to share career insights and résumé/portfolio reviews with OSU students. Sign up as an industry pro; or design students, apply here.
Earth Saturday of Service '23: Mark your calendar for April 22: Better our community and honor the Earth through service-learning. Registration and details can be found on the Community Engagement & Leadership homepage: beav.es/cel. Accommodations for disabilities may be made by contacting 541-737-3041 or cel@oregonstate.edu.
Orange Media open house: Join us at the Orange Media Network open house from 4-7 p.m., April 26 on the fourth floor of the SEC and the SEC Plaza. This event will include activities, music and snow cones. Explore the exciting world of media and discover how students can turn their passion into a rewarding career. Whether you're interested in broadcasting, journalism, multimedia production, creative design, sales/marketing or more, our team of experts will be on hand to guide you every step of the way.
Beaver Baseball tailgater in Portland: Join fellow alumni and fans to cheer on OSU Baseball against the UP Pilots at Ron Tonkin Field in Portland. Join the May 9 pregame tailgater from 4:30-6 p.m. and enjoy food, drinks and mingling before the first pitch. Game ticket required for entry. Register: bit.ly/OSUBaseballTailgater.
NEW! Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program 2024-25 Info Session for Faculty: Join us for a live Fulbright U.S. Scholar information session with Jordanna Enrich, senior director of Fulbright Student and Scholar Programs at the Institute of International Education (IIE). Enrich will cover award opportunities for 2024-25 and the application and selection process, with time for Q&A. April 24, noon to 1 p.m. Register to attend.
NEW! Ethnic Studies lecture: “Women building community at the borderlands.” Michelle Tellez, professor in the Department of Mexican American Studies at the University of Arizona, will share from her recent award-winning book “Border Women and the Community of Maclovio Rojas: Autonomy in the Spaces of Neoliberal Neglect.” She will speak from 3-5 p.m. April 27 in SEC 354.
NEW! College of Science and Department of Microbiology inaugural Berg Lecture: Featuring internationally acclaimed microbiologist Jo Handelsman at 5 p.m. April 27 at The LaSells Stewart Center. In her lecture, “A World Without Soil: Science and stewardship of our endangered natural resource,” Handelsman will address the impacts of climate change on the world's soil loss and suggest practices to improve soil health. Handelsman is the director of the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Reception starts at 6 p.m. RSVP today.
NEW! Department of Horticulture seminar: Join us for the Horticulture Spring 2023 Seminar Series Tuesdays in ALS 4001 or via Zoom. April 25 at noon, Luisa Baccin, Ph.D. graduate student, OSU Horticulture, will present, “Aspects of horticultural crops production in Brazil," and Emily Braithwaite, MS graduate student, OSU Horticulture, will present, “Understanding Pacific Northwest Turfgrass Plant-Parasitic Nematode Communities.” The event is free and open to the public. Please visit our website for Zoom information: https://horticulture.oregonstate.edu/horticulture-0.
Seventh Annual Social Justice Student Conference: Climate Change, Peace and Global Social Justice. This trans-disciplinary international conference offers perspectives based on current student research regarding comparative genocide, war and peace studies and history, as well as political, cultural, social and educational theory and praxis with regards to civil and human rights. This year, we will particularly look at the consequences of climate change on a global scale and its repercussions for peace and social justice. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. April 21. Free, open to all. Live via Zoom. Registration required.
Human Resources Service Delivery webinar: There is now an easier and more efficient experience with HRSD to directly engage with HR/Payroll. Resources on the portal include a service menu, centralized knowledge-base and Benny the virtual agent. This training will provide supervisors and HR liaisons the opportunity to view and experience increased transparency for cases/requests specifically with the improved onboarding process. 10 a.m., April 21. Register here.
FYI Friday – Mentoring Programs: Creating a sense of belonging for new employees. Strong mentoring programs in the workplace are one of the most effective ways to increase engagement and develop talent over the long-term. Join us to explore the benefits of mentoring programs and learn about how units at OSU have implemented their very own mentoring programs. We’ll also share tools, resources and ideas on how to get your own program started. 11 a.m. to noon, April 21 via Zoom. Registration required.
WIC Workshop: During this virtual conversation, held at noon on April 21, a panel of faculty new to teaching WIC classes will talk about how they have been applying WIC principles in their classes. They will share what’s working for them, the challenges they face and how their courses continue to evolve. Register here.
FST Farm 2 Fork Webinar: "The Oregon Way." Would you like to learn about Built Oregon, a nonprofit that focuses on supporting Oregon’s consumer product ecosystem? Noon to 12:45 p.m., April 21. Register today.
PFLA leadership series: "12 Rules of Professional Growth and Contributing Leadership Within OSU," presented by Steve Clark, University Relations and Marketing. 11 a.m. to noon April 25. For more information about the event and how to register, click here.
FourSight Mindset Reveal Workshop: How do you approach a challenge? FourSight Mindset Reveal is a new workshop presented by 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. This new two-hour workshop is for OSU employees and is offered on a monthly basis. View upcoming workshops and enroll here. $40 fee.
The Making of a Public Radio Show: A Conversation with the Team from Live Wire. Live Wire is a weekly radio variety program that features interviews with writers, musicians, activists, and other interesting folks, plus musical guests and comedy. Live Wire’s host, Luke Burbank, and executive producer, Laura Hadden, share over 30 years of Public Radio experience between them. OSU Associate Professor Elena Passarello has served as Live Wire’s Announcer since 2018. The event is 7:30-9 p.m. April 25 at The LaSells Stewart Center. Reserve a seat. This event will also be broadcast live on KBVR FM 88.7 and on the KBVR-FM website.
Adult & Higher Education info session: You’re invited to learn about the College of Education’s Adult & Higher Education Master’s degree and Instructional Design certificate. Join us for an overview of the programs, career possibilities and advice from a recent graduate. Noon to 1 p.m., April 27. RSVP for the Zoom link. Contact AHE-Lead@oregonstate.edu for questions.
“Know Your Weeds” community workshop: Join OSU Extension Master Gardeners and the Benton Soil and Water Conservation District for a free workshop to learn about the impacts of invasive species and how to identify and remove some of the worst offenders in your own backyard. 6 p.m., May 2, Corvallis Community Center (C3). Register by April 25. https://bentonswcd.org/know-your-weeds-workshop-register-now/.
Joe Alexander, "A Dozen Camps": Joe Alexander is this year’s Holocaust Memorial Week survivor-speaker. Alexander spent his youth in the town of Koval, Poland, in a family that included his parents, three sisters, and two brothers. Of this family, only he would survive the Holocaust. 7 p.m. May 9 in Austin Auditorium at The LaSells Stewart Center, and via livestream. Free, open to all. Registration required.
Travel Talks — D-Day: Join the OSUAA Group Travel Program for a Travel Talk at 5:30 p.m., May 10 with Paul Wanke, senior instructor in the School of History, Philosophy and Religion, as he explores the history of D-Day and how the Allied invasion of Normandy, France, turned the tide of World War II. Register today at bit.ly/TravelTalkDDay.
Gerontology conference: The 47th Annual OSU Gerontology Conference will be held on Friday, June 2, at CH2M HILL Alumni Center. The conference provides contemporary and applicable gerontological education from a variety of disciplines and perspectives across the nation and world. There are 15 speakers this year, and the keynote speakers are Rawle Andrews Jr., executive director of the American Psychiatric Association, who will discuss mental health; and Larry S. Sherman, OHSU, who will discuss music and the aging brain. CEUs are available. Learn more and register at osugero.org.
NEW! Bingo for Earth Day: In celebration of OSU’s Beyond Earth Day efforts, the Faculty Senate’s Carbon Commitment Committee invites you to play BINGO for a chance to win prizes. The game starts now and runs through the end of May. Download a game card, follow links on the web page and track your progress on the Google Form score card. Prizes awarded for cards submitted by May 1 and certificates will be offered for those completing by the end of the month. For questions contact Beth.Filar-Williams@oregonstate.edu.
Listen to podcasts featuring OSU’s 2023 Alumni Fellows: Get to know a group of Beavers making positive change in Portland and across the Pacific Northwest. Learn how the proven career success of our distinguished 2023 Alumni Fellows goes arm-in-arm with mentoring, service, community-building, innovation and leadership — and how their experiences at OSU prepared them for this work. All four episodes are out now to watch and listen at ForOregonState.org/Fellows.
Mid-Month Emergency Preparedness Topic: Fire. Nationally since 2000, 85 fatal fires, claiming 118 lives, have occurred on college campuses, in Greek housing or in off-campus housing within three miles of the campus. Each year more than 2,500 people die and 12,600 are injured in home fires in the United States, with direct property loss due to home fires estimated at $7.3 billion annually. By preparing in advance, you can know how you will respond if a fire strikes. More information can be found here: https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/fire.
Robotic Sound Research Study: The Oregon State University Department of Mechanical Engineering is conducting a research study to better understand how people interact with robots that sound different. The study lasts for about 45 minutes. The full study title is “Evaluating Sonification for Interactive Robots” and the principal investigator is Prof. Naomi Fitter. Please contact Nnamdi Nwagwu at nwagwun@oregonstate.edu to sign up.
Read the Spring 2023 Oregon Stater: The Spring 2023 edition of OSU’s alumni magazine, the Oregon Stater, is now available online. In this food-themed issue, hear about how researchers are helping farmers adapt to new climate extremes, take a bite of experiential learning with the student-made Beaver Classic line of foods, learn how the Basic Needs Center is changing the conversation around student hunger, enjoy a cornucopia of OSU food trivia, meet the co-founder of Panda Express, hear an update from President Murthy and more.
SAAM Activist nomination: In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness/Action Month (SAAM), the Center for Advocacy, Prevention, and Education (CAPE) is running a social media series to acknowledge the folx working to end sexual violence in their community. If you know someone in the OSU community or beyond doing this work and would like to recognize them, we welcome you to nominate them at bit.ly/SAAMnominate. Nominations are being accepted until the end of April. Check out @cape_osu on Instagram to see nominees.
Community Engagement & Leadership (CEL) is now hiring student employees to start in Fall 2023: Student staff plan events, meet with community partners and facilitate educational programs (service projects, workshops, community dialogues, etc.). Student employees will gain experience in solving complex problems, interpersonal communication and teamwork, and learn about leadership, social change and justice. Apply now: beav.es/cel-job. Extended application deadline April 28. For more information, contact Peter Wilkinson at peter.wilkinson@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-3041.
Open Call for Submissions: Soundbox Six. OSU students, faculty, staff, alumni and people beyond the campus community are invited to submit intermedia, sound, text, music, radio art, video art, performance-art, social media art and digital installations to this year's Soundbox Six. Please complete the submission form and submit a link to your work by midnight April 30. Digital and performance works should be no longer than 10 minutes, and you must provide an unlisted YouTube link that gives us permission to view and download the work. Note: Your Creative Commons license must be identified and all contributing authors must be properly credited. Send link to: SoundboxSix@gmail.com. For more information on how to submit click the link here.
Internationalization Grant application closes Friday: The Office of Faculty Affairs Internationalization Grant is open to all OSU professional and academic faculty and INTO OSU employees. The program awards up to $5,000 for projects that advance the university’s internationalization agenda. Applications for the spring cycle are due by 5 p.m., April 21. For more information and to apply, please visit the website. https://global.oregonstate.edu/internationalization-grant-program
Celebrating Undergraduate Excellence: The last day to register to present work at Celebrating Undergraduate Excellence (CUE) has been extended to May 1. Encourage students to submit their work. All majors and academic levels are welcome. Help designing and printing posters is available. Contact officeofURSA@oregonstate.edu for questions.
Affordable Learning Grant: OSU's Open Educational Resources Unit is accepting proposals for the Affordable Learning Grant until May 19. The grant provides funding to adopt, adapt or author an open educational resource, such as a textbook. An open textbook is one that is published under an open copyright license and is made freely available online for students, faculty and the public. All funding is a department-to-department transfer. Please talk to your department head about how this applies to the grant. Questions? Contact OERU Director Stefanie Buck.
Speaker funding available: The President’s Commission on the Status of Women has funding available for groups seeking to engage speakers (virtually or in person) whose message supports PCOSW’s mission of advancing gender equity at OSU. Sponsorship averages $500 depending on the remaining budget and number of requests. To apply, fill out this form by April 25. For more information on PCOSW, visit our website.
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! Information Technology Security Operations Manager: The University Information and Technology (UIT) Office is seeking an Information Technology Security Operations Manager. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. The IT Security Operations Manager performs a highly sensitive function for the institution and must exercise independent judgment and discretion in fulfilling the role. Posting #P06712UF. Full consideration April 28. Closes May 14.
“Hope is a verb with its shirtsleeves rolled up.” ~ David Orr
Corvallis: Chance of rain today, high of 50, low of 45. Chance of showers Friday.
Central Oregon: Chance of rain and snow, high of 48, low of 37. Mostly cloudy Friday.
Newport: Rain today, high of 51, low of 43. Chance of showers tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/.