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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.
Oregon State University was ranked among the world’s top 300 universities by a consulting firm that rated nearly 20,000 higher education institutions around the globe. The United Arab Emirates-based Center for World University Rankings says it grades schools based on "quality of education, alumni employment, quality of faculty, and research performance without relying on surveys and university data submissions."
The world’s oceans and the seafood industry itself have suffered under the current model. Two decades ago, Oregon State University Researcher Francis Chan discovered incidents of low or no oxygen water, which has expanded to the size of the EU and affected at least 500 coastal locales worldwide.
“Wine grapes hate smoke from wildfires,” Andrew Millison, a professor of horticulture at Oregon State University, told Yahoo News. “Extreme weather events typically have a negative impact on agricultural yields. As weather becomes less predictable, then crop yields become less predictable because extreme weather can disrupt many agricultural activities, whether it’s when you plant, when you harvest, when you irrigate.
It was the summer of 2021 and the competition was just days away. Rijen Shonka, a second-year grad student at Oregon State University, was helping prepare a car for an upcoming tournament in Las Vegas. The event was important and would determine where the team would place in that year’s rankings of Formula SAE, a 40-year-old racing and design competition sponsored by the Society of Automotive Engineers.
Bird species that live in wooded areas are under stress from human-caused changes to forest composition, according to new research led by Oregon State University that quantifies the effects of forest “degradation” on bird habitat.
"I'd be a liar if I didn't say it had us all pretty stumped," Scott Duggan, a livestock extension agent for Oregon State University Extension Service, told the Source in 2019. "It's got to be some group doing some strange ritual. Human activity certainly seems possible. It is absolutely the strangest thing ever."
Buzzing around: Kimberly Copeland, procurement & business systems manager for UHDS, says “Save the bees!” We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
Timely Teaching Tips: Want funding to adapt, adopt or author an open textbook? The Open Educational Resources Unit provides grants to OSU faculty teaching on-campus, online or hybrid courses. Proposal deadline: June 1. See the Call for Proposals.
Vaccine clinic: The Beaver Booster Blitz is a free four-day COVID-19 vaccination clinic, open to the public and conveniently located in Student Experience Center 112. Swing by this walk-up-only event, April 28-May 1, noon to 7 p.m. All COVID-19 vaccines are available, including additional boosters and doses for children. No ID, no insurance required. Bring your COVID-19 CDC Card if possible (not required).
Department of Botany & Plant Pathology Spring Seminar Series: “Evolution of Development and Anatomy in Nematodes” presented by Nathan Schroeder of University of Illinois, April 28, 4 p.m. ALS 4001 and via Zoom. For complete schedule visit the BPP Seminar website.
Leadership: Effective Leading in a Hybrid Work Culture. Beavers are workplace leaders. A panel of alumni experts shares insights from the new hybrid work culture at "Winning in Life," April 28, at 5:30 p.m. This free, interactive virtual webcast gives you tips and tools to cultivate your leadership skills. Register for free at ForOregonState.org/Winning.
In Memoriam: In Memoriam will be held on Thursday, April 28 at 5:30 to honor students, faculty, staff and alumni who died during the 2021 calendar year. The event will take place in the SEC Plaza and via livestream at live.oregonstate.edu and will feature poetry, music and activities for reflection and healing along with guest speakers and representatives from each community to honor the deceased. For more information, email jon.dorbolo@oregonstate.edu.
Holocaust Memorial Week: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Talk by Luhui Whitebear, School of Language, Culture and Society and Center Director of the Kaku-Ixt Mana Ina Haws. Just as Holocaust Memorial Week often includes presentations on comparative genocide, so does it include events on major episodes of human rights abuse. April 28 at 7 p.m. in the Horizon Room of the Memorial Union. Free, open to all. Livestream also available at https://youtu.be/rzwR3cIhaPo. Information.
NEW! Prescription Drug Take Back Day event: The OSU Department of Public Safety will be participating in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, April 30. Community members are invited to turn in unneeded medication for safe disposal at a drop box located in the DPS lobby. DPS is located at 200 Cascade Hall on OSU’s Corvallis campus.
NEW! E-bike Social Ride, Saturday, April 30, beginning at noon: Meet up with other e-bike enthusiasts on the north side of the MU quad to take a leisurely ride out to the Fairgrounds for the Electric Vehicle Show. All bike types are welcome. We hope you will come to share your excitement about your e-bike or to learn more about them. Sponsored by OSU Transportation Services and Corvallis Sustainability Coalition’s Transportation Action Team. Please email transportation@oregonstate.edu with questions.
NEW! Pet Day: Oregon State University’s Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine is hosting its community Pet Day event on May 7. Pet Day is a family and pet friendly event with that includes a 5K Fun Run, teddy bear surgery in the kids zone, dog wash and nail trim, tours of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, reptiles, pet costume contest, local vendors and many more fun activities. The Fun Run begins at 9 a.m. and all Pet Day activities are open from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Magruder Hall. Some activities include a minimal fee. Leashed pets are welcome. For questions, contact sara.k.smith@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! OSU Album Club: "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs" by Derek and the Dominos. Join host Bob Santelli and OSU student Thomas Mahler in discussing the sole studio album released by the English-American blues rock band Derek and the Dominos. The 1970 double album is best known for its title track, "Layla," and is often regarded as guitarist/singer Eric Clapton's greatest musical achievement. Listen to and learn more about the history behind this historical rock album at this remote meeting of the OSU Album Club. May 12 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Free and open to all. Register.
NEW! Corvallis JDRF One Walk: In summer of 2020, OSU student Mickey Millsap died at his Corvallis home due to complications from Type 1 diabetes. Help us honor Mickey, spread awareness and stand with those currently suffering from T1D. Donate to the Mickey Millsap Memorial Tribute and join us and the Millsap family Saturday, May 14, 9 a.m. at Crystal Lake Sports Fields in Corvallis to partake in the annual JDRF One Walk.
University Budget Conversation: The Office of Budget and Resource Planning will hold a University Budget Conversation via Zoom April 28, noon to 1 p.m. This week’s topic is “Overview of State Funding Request Process” with guest speaker, Jan Lewis. The initial 15 minutes is spent on presentation of the topic, followed by discussion and Q&A. To register, click here. More information is on the website or contact Sherm Bloomer.
Music à la Carte: Ken Saul, trumpet and Lauren Servias, piano. Program includes music by Alexander Aruntunain, Alexander Glazunov, Sergei Rachmaninoff, N. Rimsky-Korsakov and Jules Levy. Friday, April 29 at noon in the Memorial Union Lounge. Free, open to all. Livestream available at https://youtu.be/-5OowHGz75A.
HMSC Research Seminar: Matthew Johnston, an associate professor with Electrical & Computer Engineering at Oregon State University, will be giving a seminar titled, “Sensors in the Wild: Packaging, Power Autonomy, and Other Challenges,” April 28, 3:30 p.m. 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.
University Budget Committee: The Committee will meet this Friday, April 29 from 2-3:30 p.m. via Zoom. The UBC is OSU’s advisory body to the Provost for recommendations on tuition rates, budget priorities and budget policies. The committee will discuss projections and planning relevant to developing budget and tuition recommendations for 2022-23. If you are interested in joining as an observer, register for the webinar here.
Parent and Family Spring Social on April 29: During Spring Family Weekend, Beaver parents and families are invited to enjoy VIP treatment for free at Reser Stadium’s Toyota Club on Friday, April 29 from 4-6 p.m. The Parent and Family Spring Social is a chance for parents and families to casually meet, connect, mingle and learn all about how to support students and get more involved at OSU. Open to all current OSU parents, families and students. Register in advance here: bit.ly/OSUParentFamilySocial22.
Live concert: KBVR-TV is holding a live concert on April 29, 6-8 p.m., in the Student Experience Center Plaza to showcase student talent here at OSU. The concert features some staple sounds of Eugene and Corvallis. KBVR-TV will be broadcasting the performance live from the SEC Plaza to channel 26 and online at kbvrtv.orangemedianetwork.com.
All University Sing: Experience a beloved OSU tradition after its two year hiatus. This high-energy singing and dancing competition has over 500 student participants from Oregon State’s fraternities and sororities. The event is family friendly and open to all community members. April 29 at 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m., in Gill Coliseum. Tickets are $25 and available for purchase online.
Talk & tour at the John Inskeep Environmental Center (Oregon City): Join the OSU Extension Service Master Naturalist Program for a talk and tour at the Clackamas Community College John Inskeep Environmental Learning Center (ELC) on Saturday, April 30 from 9-11 a.m. Join us to learn more about the history of the ELC, its programs for youth and adults, and volunteer opportunities. Space is limited; RSVP by April 29 to Alice.Phillips@oregonstate.edu
Made @ OSU Market: First-year College of Business students have been working hard to bring their inspirations, products and businesses to fruition. Join us during Family Weekend to peruse, order or purchase. All proceeds go directly back to COB students through scholarships and funding. Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Austin Hall Courtyard Area (between Austin Hall and LINC) Questions? Contact brianna.beene@oregonstate.edu.
Night Market: The Asian & Pacific Cultural Center, in collaboration with the Office of Institutional Diversity & OSUPC, is hosting a Night Market. The event will celebrate the start of Asian & Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month at OSU with student performances, food and prizes. Sunday, May 1, from 4-8 p.m. in the SEC Plaza.
"The Boy Out the Trailer:" A Reading by Justin St. Germain: Award-winning writer and OSU Creative Writing professor Justin St. Germain will discuss and read from his new essay collection that explores defining aspects of the rural working-class experience. Hosted by the OSU Center for the Humanities via Zoom on Monday, May 2, at 4 p.m. Learn more and register here.
UPDATED! Steinway Piano Concert Series: Sergei Babayan. Corvallis-OSU Piano International presents Armenian-American pianist Sergei Babyan in recital in Austin Auditorium at The LaSells Stewart Center. Sunday, May 8 at 4 p.m. in The LaSells Stewart Center. Tickets $25 in advance, $28 at the door. OSU students free with ID. Tickets and more information.
NEW! Holocaust Memorial Week: Why Hannelore Klein did not Suffer the Same Fate as Her Childhood Friend Anne Frank – The Story of a Righteous German Official During the Holocaust. Talk by Laureen Nussbaum, who was born in Frankfurt, Germany in 1927. The Kleins and the Franks knew each other in Frankfurt and resumed their friendship in Amsterdam, where both families sought refuge after the Nazis came to power in Germany. The girls shared many experiences but as the persecution of Jews in the Netherlands progressed, the two families suffered very different fates. May 2 at 7 p.m. MU Horizon Room. Free, but seating is limited and tickets are required. Reserve your seat at https://beav.es/wRZ. Livestream at https://youtu.be/bEtNzVwLDJU. Information.
NEW! Virtual Celebration of Women in Engineering: Hear from three distinguished College of Engineering alumnae, highlighting the academic and professional journeys that led them to become leaders in engineering. May 3, noon to 1:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Details and registration: https://events.engineering.oregonstate.edu/wie22.
Holocaust Memorial Week: Sixth HMW Social Justice Student Conference: "The Return of History? The Continuous Challenge to Democracy and Universal Human Rights." Seven students will present on 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. April 29 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free, open to all via Zoom. Registration is required. https://beav.es/wRk. Information.
Register now for the Ecampus Faculty Forum: Take part in discussions about online teaching excellence and discover techniques you can use to enhance your online courses at the Ecampus Faculty Forum next month. The event at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center features pre-conference workshops on the afternoon of May 3, followed by a series of interactive presentations May 4 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Engage with your colleagues as they share their innovative teaching methods and experiences in online course development. See the agenda and a list of presenters, and register today.
Center for Teaching and Learning Sparkshop: Engaging students in cooperative learning in STEM classes. Want to know evidence-based conditions and strategies for engaging students in productive cooperative learning experiences? Participate in the cooperative learning workshop. May 10, noon to 12:45 p.m. Registration required.
State of Black Affairs: The State of Black Affairs Summit will be held May 25 at the OSU Portland Center. This day-long summit will be an opportunity for faculty, administrators, advocates and community members from across Oregon to learn, network and discuss ideas facing Black professionals, staff and students in the state. In-person and virtual options are available. The event takes place from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and offers concurrent sessions, prominent speakers and a chance to network followed by a happy hour. There are four sessions focused on education and four on other professional areas. Cost is $100 in-person, $75 virtual. Registration is highly encouraged by May 1. To find out more, see https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/pcsbfsa/blacksummit.
NEW! Upcoming OSHA Safety Break for Oregon: Managers and supervisors, please visit OSHA's website for information on OSHA’s Safety Break for Oregon, coming up on May 11. Oregon OSHA coordinates this one-day event, designed to raise awareness and promote the value of workplace safety and health. The event is flexible to meet an employer's needs, and health and safety activities are determined by individual employers. For ideas on how to participate, see the tools page.
NEW! Interim President Johnson to Meet with Faculty: Interim President Johnson and the Faculty Senate Executive Committee are continuing the long-standing tradition of sponsoring small group faculty conversations with 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 Interim President Johnson with an opportunity to receive candid feedback from faculty and an occasion for idea and information exchange. To register for the last session in AY2021-2022, which is scheduled for May 4 from 2-3:30 p.m., please access the registration form at https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8wbi3tzlsYtenqe.
NEW! 35 Year Club inductees: Congratulations to Steven Strauss, Distinguished Professor of forest biotechnology, for 35 years of service to OSU. You can read more about their time at OSU and others who have reached this milestone by clicking on their name.
HRWGC Awards: The Hattie Redmond Women & Gender Center invites nominations for annual awards. Nominations close on Sunday, May 8 and the Awards Celebration will be held on Friday, May 20 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Information about each award and the nomination process can found at: https://beav.es/ik7.
Apply now for an Affordable Learning Grant: OSU's Open Educational Resources Unit is accepting proposals for the Affordable Learning Grant through June 1. 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 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 Stefanie Buck.
Free COVID tests: Free iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Tests are available around the Corvallis campus. Each box contains two tests. While supplies last, OSU community members can pick up these self-test kits at the following locations: Residence Hall Service Centers (Arnold, McNary and West); Lab tent outside Plageman Hall; Memorial Union Info Desk and Student Experience Center Info Desk. For questions or accommodations related to disabilities, contact coronavirus.health@oregonstate.edu.
COVID-19 testing: Oregon State University, in collaboration with Willamette Valley Toxicology (WVT), is providing on-site COVID-19 testing for people without symptoms. OSU employees and students, regardless of vaccination status, are welcome to test at one of these locations: Corvallis: Lab tent outside Plageman Hall Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and Cascade Hall 120, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Bend: Outside Obsidian Hall Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. Note: All employees will need a WVT Labdash account prior to testing.
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 Center for Teaching and Learning has an opening for a student employee. We encourage applicants with a background in marketing to apply. Posting #P08575SE. Closes May 6.
NEW! Facilities Services at Oregon State University is seeking a full-time Electrical/Control System Tech. Posting #P03547CT. Closes May 10.
NEW! Fiscal Coordinator 2: The Controller’s Unit Financial Strategic Services invites applications for a full-time, 12-month Fiscal Coordinator 2 position that will support the College of Agricultural Sciences. Posting #P03549CT. Full consideration May 15. Closes May 30.
NEW! INTO OSU Learning Center Peer Tutor: The INTO OSU Learning Center in the International Living and Learning Center is now hiring Peer Tutors for 2022 Spring and Fall terms. This is a great part-time student job for students looking to work with international students on campus ($12.75/hr). Posting can be found on Handshake and closes August 2022. Questions can be directed to INTOOSU.LearningCenter@oregonstate.edu; job posting and more details can be found at: https://oregonstate.joinhandshake.com/emp/jobs/4750389.
"We're taught to be ashamed of confusion, anger, fear and sadness, and to me they're of equal value to happiness, excitement and inspiration." ~ Alanis Morissette
Corvallis: Showers and patchy fog, high of 54, low of 42. Slight chance of rain Friday.
Central Oregon: Chance of rain and snow today, high of 50, low of 32. Mostly sunny tomorrow.
Newport: Showers likely today, high of 51, low of 45. Chance of rain Friday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/.