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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.
Starting Wednesday, OHA will update ongoing COVID-19 variant reporting within its wastewater dashboard. Oregon State University, OHA’s partner in wastewater surveillance, is now able to detect COVID-19 variants in wastewater at lower levels and the updated wastewater dashboard will reflect this enhanced surveillance capacity. In addition, the dashboard will now also display whether a variant was detected in wastewater at low, medium or high levels.
The team, comprised of researchers from Oregon State University, Portland State University, University of Oregon, Oregon Health and Sciences University and the California Institute for Rural Studies, conducted an initial survey of 300 farmworkers across the state between August and September 2020, and also conducted in-depth interviews with 48 workers between February and July 2021. (see also Western Farmer-Stockman, Oregon Capital Chronicle)
“Dogs are watching us very closely—some of this is based on our gaze and body language, but also on the sounds we make and the scents we give off,” Monique Udell, an animal behaviorist and associate professor of animal sciences at Oregon State University in Corvallis, told National Geographic in 2021.
Dr. Francis Chan of Oregon State University to enhance subtidal and intertidal OAH monitoring at Oregon’s Marine Reserves. A total of $385,088 will guide future state investments that protect ecologically important places in Oregon’s Territorial Sea.
An Earth Day Fashion Show at Central Oregon Community College from 2-3:30 p.m. on Friday, April 22, at the college’s Coats Campus Center will benefit the Clothing Connection program, a free service that provides school and work clothing to students of COCC and Oregon State University-Cascades.
Research by the Oregon State University College of Forestry suggests a way for forest managers to reduce the costs associated with managing older Douglas-fir stands.
Sunrise over campus: Chris Reinhart, Electrical Controls System technician, says, “I got called back to campus to deal with issue on a fire panel and was treated to this sunrise over Thanksgiving weekend.”
Pale blossoms: LeAnna Trosen, PAC volleyball instructor, says, “With new blossoms each day around campus and the city of Corvallis, here is a photo of our plum tree against the morning sky.” We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
Timely Teaching Tips: Does your class have individual or collaborative writing assignments such as essays, research papers or lab reports? Consider scheduling a class visit to the Undergrad Research & Writing Studio. Students will learn about Writing Center resources during the visit and experience the Studio space, and your class is welcome to stay the full class time to work within the space.
Getting a Dam Job: Networking & Internship/Job Search Strategies Whether you’re applying for your first student internship or launching your post college career, networking and job searching are skills you need! Join this virtual workshop from the Career Development Center April 7, from noon-1 p.m. to learn strategies that will help you develop your personal network, and discover resources you can use when searching for jobs & internships.
Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer Listening Sessions: The Search Advisory Committee is holding listening sessions with members of the university and broader community to gather input about the qualities and characteristics desired in the vice president and chief diversity officer. Input will also be gathered regarding key opportunities and challenges facing the university that the new VP/CDO may face. Zoom meeting links: April 7, noon to 1 p.m.; April 11, 4-5 p.m.
NEW! HMSC Research Seminar: David Cade, a post-doc at Stanford University’s Hopkins Marine Station will be giving a seminar titled “Size limitations on rorqual whale engulfment filtration feeding." April 7, 3:30 p.m. Please join us 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.
CIC Forum: As announced in November, planning for the Collaborative Innovation Complex is underway. Located at the heart of the Corvallis campus, the CIC is envisioned as 150,000 square feet of space that will host OSU’s most advanced research infrastructure, with a goal of supporting team-based interdisciplinary research and education in climate and marine science, engineering and robotics, artificial intelligence and computation, materials science and health science. Provost Feser and the CIC executive committee invite you to learn more. Please plan to attend the virtual University Forum on April 7 at 3:30 p.m. where we will share progress on siting the building and imagining the research infrastructure it will house. During that session, we will also seek feedback and answer questions.
Department of Botany & Plant Pathology Spring Seminar Series: “Impacts Of The June 2021 Heat Dome On PNW Forests,” presented by Chris Still, Oregon State University, Thursday, April 7, 4 p.m. via Zoom. For complete schedule visit the BPP Seminar website.
Salary Negotiations – Communicating Your Worth: Approach salary negotiations with confidence. The most important aspect of salary negotiations is learning how to best communicate with your employers/supervisors on the topic. Learn the skills for these discussions in this interactive webcast with an alumni panel during Winning in Life, April 7, at 5:30 p.m. Register for free at ForOregonState.org/Winning.
OSU Album Club: "I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You" by Aretha Franklin. It's like a book club, only we listen to and discuss some of the greatest record albums of all time. Hosted by Bob Santelli. Free, open to all. Online via Zoom. Registration is required for link to participate. April 7 at 7 p.m. Register.
Board of Trustees: The OSU Board will meet in person from 9:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. on Friday, April 8 in the Horizon Room of the Memorial Union on the Corvallis campus. The board will consider items recommended for board action by its committees, including tuition rates and student fees for the 2022-23 academic year; an amendment to the university’s investment policy; adoption of the university’s 10-year business forecast; and submission of a biennial funding request to the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission. Committees of the board will meet from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, in the Horizon Room. Board and committee agendas and meeting materials will be posted as they are available at http://oregonstate.edu/leadership/trustees/meetings. Members of the public may attend the meetings in person and view the meetings at https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/trustees/osu-board-trustees-video-stream. For accommodations, please contact: 541-737-3449 or brigitte.graham@oregonstate.edu at least 48 hours in advance.
SWLF Literary Northwest Series Reading with J.T. Bushnell and Walter Moore: In an exciting double billing, LNS will host a free reading and Q&A in the Valley Library Rotunda on Friday, April 8, at 7:30 p.m. Learn more about the event and these incredible writers at SWLF's LNS Events page.
Hatfield Marine Science Day. Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center will host its annual Marine Science Day in a virtual format this year on April 9 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Watch a real-time shark dissection, explore the Kid-Zone, talk with researchers, discover how you can get involved locally, share your marine-inspired art, take virtual tours and visit research exhibits from the comfort of your home. Free and open to all: https://hmsc.oregonstate.edu/marine-science-day-2022.
OSU Out of the Darkness Campus Walk: HOPE WALKS HERE. Walk with us to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. The Oregon State University Out of the Darkness Campus Walk will feature a resource fair, speakers, honor bead ceremony & campus walk. This event is a collaboration with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and is open to all. Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m., SEC Plaza. Register now as an individual or set up a team by registering as a team captain: afsp.org/oregonstate.
India Night: Join us for a dazzling night of performances and Indian food. Tickets are first come first serve and prices are $9 for OSU members and $10.50 for Non-OSU members. April 9, 5-8 p.m. in The LaSells Stewart Center. Purchase your tickets at https://linktr.ee/oregonstateisa. Interested in volunteering? Sign up using the same link above. Volunteer 3+ hours to get a free ticket. For any accommodation needs for disabilities or questions please email oregonstateisa@gmail.com.
Book Launch Event with Charles Goodrich: Join local writer Charles Goodrich for the launch of his new book of poetry, "Watering the Rhubarb." Sunday, April 10, at 3 p.m. at the Rotary Shelter at Willamette Park. Goodrich will read poems and special guests will perform music during the event. Free and open to everyone. Co-sponsored by the Spring Creek Project.
Introduction to Mindfulness 6-Week Program: April 11-May 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Zoom. Free. All are welcome. Led by Lynda Fischer and hosted by the Contemplative Studies Initiative. Register.
Virtual Career Meetup Day April 14: Join the global Beaver community-building event Thursday, April 14, at noon. Engage in deeper conversations and make authentic connections at the Oregon State Alumni Association’s annual Career Meetup Day. Meet OSU professionals and graduating students to develop your skills and confidence, learn about support and resources and find out how alumni Career Services can help you achieve your goals. Register for free.
Beyond Earth Day: Join Community Engagement & Leadership, Campus Recycling, Sustainability Office and the Corvallis community in celebration of the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day. During the Saturday of Service April 16, students and faculty staff can participate in environmental service projects with community partners. At the Community Fair, students, faculty and staff can mingle with on and off campus organizations celebrating and providing education on the wellbeing of our planet, society and economy, April 19, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at SEC Plaza. For questions, further information regarding the event or accommodations for disabilities, contact cel@oregonstate.edu or call 541-737-3041.
Travel Talks: Mekong River Cruise. Join Kate Sanders, director of the OSUAA Group Travel Program, and Sandy Doss, business development manager for Mayflower Cruises and Tours (and OSU mom), on April 19 at 5:30 p.m. as they preview the incredible opportunity to tour Cambodia and Vietnam during the 2023 Mekong River Cruise. To learn more, register today at bit.ly/MekongTravelTalk22.
Grad Ask Alumni Social April 20: The Countdown to Commencement continues with a casual in-person networking event with OSU alumni, April 20 from 3-5 p.m. in the Memorial Union. Meet with Oregon Staters eager to help with the transition from education to career. Get advice on job searches, interview tips and more. Celebrate the Class of 2022 with your Beaver Network. Register at bit.ly/GradAskAlumni22.
Parent and Family Spring Social on April 29: Meet, mix and connect with Beaver families at OSU’s Reser Stadium Toyota Club from 4-6 p.m. April 29. This event will feature food, drinks, music and a conversation with OSU leadership. Learn how to support your student and get more involved. Registration is required. Register at bit.ly/OSUParentFamilySocial22.
NEW! Study Like a Champion: Highlights from the Science of Learning. Join Regan A. R. Gurung (School of Psychological Science and Center for Teaching and Learning) for a talk about the psychology of studying. Perfect for your students, this talk presents an overview of what the science of teaching and learning says about how students should study, touching on many myths held about learning and providing pragmatic ways for students to study more effectively and learn better. April 11, 5-6 p.m., Withycombe 109.
FYI Friday – Office of Information Security (OIS): Intro to Our New Website. Come join us to take a walk through our new website and find out how OIS can get you the info you need about the following: secure remote work; resources including privacy; events; guidebook for working with OSU data; awareness and training resources; and policies and rules. We hope to see you there. Part of the Spring 2022 FYI Friday series; April 8, 1-1:45 p.m. via Zoom. Registration required.
WIC Workshop: Reading academic texts is challenging, especially for readers who are encountering particular kinds of texts for the first time. On Friday, April 8 at 2 p.m. via Zoom, faculty members Stephanie André, Sheri Jordan and Shawn Massoni will share tips and strategies you can use to help your students engage more effectively with difficult texts. Register here.
Summer Spreadsheet Help Session: Angela Williamson, Support Services Manager with University Human Resources, will be offering a Help Session for Summer Academic Wage hiring via the spreadsheet process. April 8, 3-5 p.m., in University Plaza, Suite 150. Zoom available, email hrsupportservices@oregonstate.edu. Free parking.
Philosopher speaks on meaning of suffering: Peter Kreeft, renowned speaker and professor of philosophy at Boston College, will speak at the Catholic Student Association's Spring Newman Lecture on "Making Sense of Suffering." Kreeft will speak on April 8 in Learning Innovation Center Room 128 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. A webinar option is available here. Free.
Veterinary conference: The Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine is hosting the 2022 Western Regional Iverson Bell Virtual Conference on April 8-10 online. This year’s conference is focused on "Doing the Work" of making veterinary medicine more inclusive, especially in academia. To learn more and register: beav.es/IversonBell. For questions contact sara.k.smith@oregonstate.edu.
Unsure about the next step for your business venture? The OSU Advantage Accelerator is accepting applications for its spring Accelerate cohort which begins April 12. Accelerate is open to teams who want to launch high-growth businesses or explore the commercialization potential of a technology. Upon completion of the nine-week program, teams will have an elevator pitch, a five-minute pitch deck, product market validation, mentor feedback and more. Learn more and apply.
Things I Wish I Knew About Getting into Graduate School (with Vamos OSU): Learn from Latinx alumni as they share their insights about their graduate school experience April 12, 5-6 p.m. “The Things I Wish I Knew” series is a career panel series exploring identify and assimilation in the workplace with BIPOC alumni and industry professionals. Register today. For more information, email Jon Stoll at Jonathan.Stoll@oregonstate.edu.
Innovation Day on April 13: Join the OSU Advantage Office on April 13 for a one-hour virtual event (offered once in the morning and once in the afternoon) that will describe funding and training opportunities that support innovation and entrepreneurship at the federal, state and OSU levels. At this event, you will also learn how to apply for a special $5,000 Innovation Award available from OSU Advantage. Register here.
Research integrity forums: The Research Office is introducing a series of monthly Zoom Research Integrity Forums. The series begins April 14, 1 p .m. with “Research Conflicts of Interest: A New Electronic System for Submitting Disclosures,” presented by Christopher Viggiani, AVP for Research Integrity, and Rebecca Henry, Research COI Coordinator. Register here for the April 14 session. For more information: gretchen.cuevas@oregonstate.edu.
PFLA Zoom event: Wikipedia Editathons (presented by Laurie Bridges, OSU Valley Library). Did you know OSU hosts an annual Wikipedia editathon focused on black history of the Pacific Northwest? Learn more about editathons and this important annual event. April 15, 1-2 p.m. For more information about the event and how to register click here.
The Office of Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, & the Arts is hosting a Sparkshop: Incorporating undergraduates into research groups. Students often come into college wanting to engage in undergraduate research without knowing the level of commitment involved to run a successful research lab. Meet a panel of faculty who discuss how they manage their research team while keeping open communication with students to meet lab expectations. April 20, 4-5 p.m. Register now.
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, Thursday, 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.
NEW! Beaver Freezer Triathlon: Volunteers are needed to help guide racers during a triathlon put on by the OSU triathlon club. Event is on Saturday April 16 around Dixon Rec Center. All volunteers will receive free food, coffee and snacks throughout the event as well as a free t-shirt. We will make sure you are placed with any friends that you indicate in the form. Volunteers can sign up at this link. Question can be sent to beaverfreezer.volunteer@gmail.com.
NEW! OSU named military friendly university: Oregon State University has been designated Gold Level for a Tier 1 research institution by VIQTORY, a veteran-owned ranking site. Military Friendly® is the standard that measures an organization’s commitment, effort and success in creating sustainable and meaningful opportunity for the military community, according to the organization. To learn more: https://www.militaryfriendly.com/oregon-state-university/.
NEW! Information about Fee-Funded Units: As a student at OSU, you pay the incidental fee each term ($455.31 for fall, winter and spring; $235.10 for summer). The budgeted revenue of more than $27.36 million provides everyone with access to a variety of programs and services. Come learn about how ASOSU allocates this budget and what all of this buys you. There are multiple ways to learn more and get involved — simply fill out this form. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the ASOSU Student Fee Committee Chair at asosu.sfcchair@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! 30 Year Club inductees: Congratulations to Ed Peachey, associate professor, for 30 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.
Read the Oregon Stater online: Produced by the OSU Alumni Association for Beavers around the world, the issue explores the impact of OSU-based 4-H programs across Oregon; profiles an alumna with a precisely cheesy job; provides a sneak peek at a biopic about one of OSU’s most accomplished photojournalists; looks at technology’s impact on Beaver baseball and softball and tells how a female engineering grad broke the glass ceiling at Boeing. Available at https://fororegonstate.org/stater.
Orange Media wins awards: Orange Media Network students at Oregon State University won a first place for breaking news coverage and placed as finalists in four categories total in the Region 10 Mark of Excellence Awards sponsored by the Society of Professional Journalists. Sukhjot Sal, a reporter and copy editor for The Daily Barometer, won first place for breaking news for her October 2021 coverage of an anti-abortion protest on campus. First-place winners will go on to compete at the national level among other regional MOE winners from the 12 SPJ regions.
Search Advocate Workshop: OSU Search Advocate workshops for the rest of this academic/fiscal year are available for registration. Search advocates are content-neutral outside process advisors who participate on employee search committees; their goal is to encourage culture and practices that favor equity, validity and diversity. The initial workshop series is a sequence of four 4-hour Zoom workshops. Those who complete the series may have their names added to the Search Advocate Directory and will be eligible to serve as advocates until September 2023. Continuing education workshops for current advocates are also available. To register, go to the Search Advocate/Workshops website. Questions? Contact Anne Gillies at anne.gillies@oregonstate.edu or 541-760-6160.
Cat study: The OSU College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking cats with chronic kidney disease to participate in a research study evaluating variation of the major blood kidney values over time. Participation in this study involves: bringing your cat to the OSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital once a week for six weeks; a $125 Visa gift card and three months of kidney prescription diet upon completion. Cats have a blood draw once a week for six weeks and receive labs and kidney ultrasound at enrollment. For more information, please contact the principal investigator, Dr. Stacie Summers, at Stacie.summers@oregonstate.edu.
Fiscal policies: In accordance with the fiscal policy program, the Fiscal Policy Committee is soliciting your feedback on revised policy drafts for Gift Cards or Certificates and for Interest Earnings. For more information and instructions on how to provide your valued feedback, please visit Policy Under Review on the Fiscal Policy Program website.
SEIU/OSU Members Elections are Happening: You should have received a ballot for officer elections on March 29 via email. For help, contact organizer Siobhan Burke at 630.699.0281 or burkes@seiu503.org.
Center for Teaching and Learning — No Strings Attached Book Club: How would you like a free book on teaching and learning and the chance to discuss it with colleagues? Our goal is to provide a guilt-free way to motivate your thinking about teaching, make new pedagogically-inclined friends or gather with old ones. Check out our offerings and get your spring/summer reading now at CTL's Book Club.
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. Rapid tests are not a substitute for compliance with on-campus testing requirements. 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. OSU employees and students, regardless of vaccination status, are welcome to test at one of these locations: Corvallis: Outside Plageman Hall Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Cascade Hall 120, Tuesday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Bend: Outside Obsidian Hall Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-5 p.m.
Sidewalk closure on Jefferson: For work related to the Community Hall Slope Project, a sidewalk closure on the north side of Jefferson Avenue from 15th Street to Benton Place is scheduled (view map). The sidewalk closure is scheduled for Monday, April 4, through Sunday, May 15. Pedestrian detour signs will be in place throughout the closure.
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 Oregon State University Division of Extension and Engagement invites applications for a full-time Office Specialist 1 for the OSU Extension Service Benton County Office. This position is located in Corvallis. This Office Specialist 1 is a member of the OSU Extension Benton County Office support team and contributes to a welcoming and respectful workplace culture. This position provides routine office support tasks for the OSU Extension Benton County Office. Posting #P03494CT. Closes April 15.
NEW! Administrative Office Manager: OSU Extension Service is seeking a full-time, 12-month, Administrative Office Manager for the OSU Extension Columbia County Office. This position will be located in St. Helens, Oregon. Posting #P05412UF. Closes April 26.
“We are all children / Needing and wanting / Each other's comfort and understanding / We are all children / Searching for love” ~ Leonard Nimoy
Corvallis: Mostly sunny today, high of 47, low of 46. Scattered showers tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Mostly sunny today, high of 76, low of 42. Mostly sunny Friday.
Newport: Mostly sunny today, high of 72, low of 45. Scattered showers Friday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
