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COVID-19 website: To facilitate the ongoing sharing of information about the virus, Oregon State University has added a link on the OSU homepage to a page that provides detailed and up-to-date COVID-19 information; links to OSU, local, state and federal resources; and updates on the latest federal travel restrictions.
TRACE OSU testing: TRACE OSU is providing random COVID-19 testing by invitation at its Corvallis and Bend campuses and at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport. Testing will take place in Corvallis in the Memorial Union Ballroom and at Reser ticket booths, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. In Newport, testing will be provided every other week beginning Jan. 19, Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. At OSU-Cascades, testing will be provided every other week beginning Jan. 19, Monday, through Wednesday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Please join the effort to build a safer and healthier Oregon State University community. To enroll and for more information: https://trace.oregonstate.edu/osu
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Wondering how OSU technologies can add production value to lecture recordings, presentations, and class content? You’re invited to participate in “Universal Design for Learning: Providing Multiple Means of Representation,” the Center for Teaching and Learning’s Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talk on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 10 a.m.
Today in the News Media is a synopsis of some of the most prominent coverage of OSU people and programs. Inclusion of any item constitutes neither an endorsement nor a critique, but rather is intended only to make the OSU community aware of significant items in the media. Content appearing includes timely news and feature stories from broadcast, print and online sources. Occasionally, opinion pieces and first-person columns appearing in mainstream media outlets that are written by faculty members and pertain to their academic or professional expertise may be included based on their unique, informative value, timeliness and space constraints. It is not the policy of OSU Today to include Letters to the Editor.
“The research has long shown bias exists. This study shows that it matters,” said Jay Hardy, the study’s lead author and assistant professor of management at OSU’s College of Business, per a news release from OSU. “When carried through the hiring decision-making process, tiny amounts of bias will balloon into a high probability of discriminatory hiring outcomes in the eyes of the law, which also has important financial consequences for companies that end up hiring less-qualified candidates.”
When Xinhui Zhu, an independent ergonomics consultant who formerly worked as an Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering at OSU, began the study which was recently published in the scholarly publication Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation, she wasn’t even sure whether the greatest strain would be felt in the back or the neck, the left or the right arm, by men or women, or by leaders vs. the rank-and-file marchers.
"We track it from the forest, through the manufacturing process, through to product usage and recycling, and [into] landfills," Bev Law, a co-author on the study and professor emeritus at Oregon State University, told EHN.
Experts with Oregon State University Extension Service recommend several ways to guard your landscape from frigid conditions. Consider this advice as you prepare your garden for the winter weather expected this week.
COVID-19 continues to be prevalent in the city of Redmond, according to results released this week by Oregon State University’s TRACE program. (see also Bend Bulletin)
Steve Clark with Oregon State University tells us students there make up about 45 percent of Corvallis. "Corvallis makes up a larger part of the Benton County population," Clark says. So, there's a different kind of impact from cases in the OSU community, which did jump this week - up 60 from last Wednesday.
But now, researchers have found a way to determine the ages of living Cook Inlet belugas using skin samples. That technique is outlined in a paper published last month by researchers from NOAA Fisheries, Oregon State University and University of California Los Angeles.
OSU reported a 30% increase in fall applications from last year. But they said that it was mostly an increase of out-of-state students. OSU’s VP of University Relations and Marketing Steve Clark attributed this to a modified application process.
Jim Rice, stranding program manager for the Marine Mammal Institute at Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, said it’s normal behavior for what the seal is currently going through — catastrophic molting.
Amy O’Hana, an associate professor of counseling at Oregon State University-Cascades, shares Belgian psychotherapist Esther Perel’s thinking on something called “erotic intelligence.”
Postcards to Campus is an ongoing project centered around the OSU community. This project is open for submissions of mailed, dropped off or uploaded postcards. OSU community members are encouraged to share art, writings and sentiments on their postcards that range from personal to OSU-specific. Postcards submitted will be on display in the Valley Library rotunda and online, and will be archived through OSU's Special Collections and Archives Research Center (SCARC) to be featured in their COVID Collecting Project. To find out more go here: https://spark.adobe.com/page/DoBPihuByIA4D/ and also click on Postcard Archive to see more of these great works of art.
Celebration of Women in Engineering: Feb. 10-11. In recognition of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the College of Engineering at Oregon State University invites you to celebrate the achievements of faculty and alumnae. Featuring live panels, a film premiere, a live networking session and more. This completely virtual event is free and open to the public. Complete info and registration at https://expo.engr.oregonstate.edu/wie
OSU Construction Industry Forum: Join University Facilities, Infrastructure and Operations and our industry partners to learn more about the OSU Capital Forecast and upcoming capital construction projects. There will also be a facilitated panel discussion on prevention through design from area architects and contractors. The forum will be held virtually Feb. 11, 9 a.m. to noon and is open to all. Learn more about the OSU Construction Forum and register today
Instructional Media Workshops: Discover ways to create media and learn effective practices for using media in your teaching. These skills are valuable in all Corvallis and Cascades campus teaching formats, including current blended and remote modes. CTL and Academic Technology invite all GTAs and instructors to a one-hour workshop: Thursday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m. Info: Faculty Media Center. Register: https://beav.es/Jx7.
NEW! Resources to Help with Long-Distance Care: Join the Eldercare Connections support group on Thursday, Feb. 11, from noon to 1 p.m., when Robynn Pease, assistant director of the Family Resource Center, will identify national resources to help caregivers find help in caring for older adults in local communities across the country. This event is sponsored by the Family Resource Center. Join the Zoom meeting at https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/91368405974?pwd=cHZsSG1hZm5QNXg1ZmhEUzA4MGhWUT09 For more information contact Robynn Pease at robynn.pease@oregonstate.edu.
Tuition Forum: The University Budget Committee has begun meeting to discuss recommendations for tuition rates for the 2021-22 academic year. As part of developing recommendations for the Board of Trustees, representatives of the Budget Committee and the Office of Budget and Resource Planning are offering a series of weekly forums to discuss the tuition setting process, tuition rate scenarios for FY22, and to answer any questions about tuition and the university budget. The next forum is Thursday, Feb. 11 from 11 a.m. to noon via Zoom. To register for this forum, click here. The schedule for subsequent forums and a short discussion of common questions about tuition are available at https://beav.es/tuition-forums. The committee welcomes questions, comments, and ideas. For more information, to provide an idea or opinion, or to ask a question please contact Sherm Bloomer.
University Budget Conversation: On Thursday, Feb. 11 from noon to 1 p.m., the Office of Budget and Resource Planning will hold another University Budget Conversation via Zoom. This week’s topic is Budget Planning in Uncertain Times. The Budget Conversation sessions are limited to 60 minutes with the initial 15-20 minutes spent on presentation of the topic, leaving time for discussion and Q&A. To register for this webinar click here. More information about University Budget Conversations is located on the Office of Budget and Resource Planning website. If you have questions, please contact Sherm Bloomer for more information.
Black Heritage Month Conversation Series | Mental Health and Wellness: Staying close with the supportive OSU community has lifelong benefits for Beavers. Build connections as you dive into mental health and wellness on Feb. 11 with the Black Alumni & Friends Network. Kick off OSU Black Heritage Month celebrations and move toward a happier and healthier life at https://oregonstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMrcO6tqD8uG9PbanIhqYuipyRR-nXCME34
Blending Your Teaching with Instructional Media Workshops: Harness the power of instructional media! Discover ways to create media and learn effective practices for remote and blended teaching. CTL and Academic Technology invite instructors and GTAs to a one-hour workshop: Thursday, Feb. 11, 2 p.m. Info: Faculty Media Center. Register: https://beav.es/Jx.
NEW! Blacking the Brown: Centering Black Latin American Experiences: Dash Harris Machado, co-founder of Radio Caña Negra and Afrolatinx Travel, and Javier Wallace, co-founder of AfroLatinx Travel and founder of Black Austin Tours, will lead us through an interactive learning experience where we will engage, center & affirm Black humanity, normativity, history, resistance, life & personhood, which continues to be intentionally & actively erased & targeted in service to white pathological Latinidad hegemony that dominates the Latine imagination & informs false “Brown” narratives in the U.S. Feb. 25, 3-5:30 p.m. Register at bit.ly/blackingthebrown.
HMSC Research Seminar: Samuel Starko, NSERC Postdoctoral Fellow University of Victoria will be giving a seminar entitled “Kelp Forests in a Changing Ocean,” Thursday, Feb. 11, 3:30 p.m. Zoom link. Password: 972587 or call +1-971-247-1195 Meeting ID: 945 5573 115. Click here for more information.
Biological & Ecological Engineering Winter Seminar Series: Salini Sasidharan, incoming Oregon State University professor (BEE), will present “Managed Aquifer Recharge for Sustainable Groundwater Management,” on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 4 p.m., with a meet-and-greet at 3:30 p.m. Zoom Meeting ID: 917 1196 8021 | Password: 769617. Free and open to the public.
Black Minds Matter: A Mental Health Conversation: This year has been a whirlwind for all – but those who identify as Black have endured experiences that have tested their strength and resilience. Hear from Keith Dempsey, '93, '96, '10, as he discusses the triumphs and challenges of mental health and wellness among the Black community. Hosted in partnership with the Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center. Feb. 11, 5:30 p.m., https://oregonstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMrcO6tqD8uG9PbanIhqYuipyRR-nXCME34
NEW! Career Meetup Day: One of the biggest Beaver networking opportunities of the year is happening Thursday, March 11 at noon PT. Spark connections with people who can help you achieve your goals at the Oregon State Alumni Association’s annual Career Meetup Day. Gather with OSU professionals and students from across the country and around the globe for conversations about thriving in uncertain times. Discover the new tools of virtual networking, pick up pointers for using LinkedIn and join a friendly quiz game with prizes. Register for free at osualum.com/careermeetup.
Online Valentine’s Masterclass – Dinner & Drinks: If you’re staying in on Valentine’s Day, you can still make it memorable with this new three-day online series. Learn live, interact with the Food Science experts, and impress your loved one with an amazing dinner and drinks experience. Feb. 12, 13 and/or 14. https://workspace.oregonstate.edu/valentine. Sponsored by Professional and Continuing Education. $25 per course.
Family Feud with the BCC: This is a special Black History Month BCC Family Feud. The Game, will exclusively be on Black Culture. It is scheduled for three days: Friday, Feb. 12, 5-8 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 19, 5-8 p.m.; and Friday, Feb. 26, 5-8 p.m. Please fill the form only if you are sure to make it to the event. Each team should be made up of five participants. Please provide the name of your team and that of your team participants. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxH34zRDtBz5UnhuFqJT5MDHE3ck0il2gnOz_KQxZWVFr_rA/viewform
OSU Album Club: Paul Simon's Graceland. Join director of popular music and performing arts, Bob Santelli, in listening to and discussing some of the greatest music albums of all time. Album Club is remote, free and open to all. Register to join the discussion by Zoom on Monday, Feb. 15, 7 p.m. at https://beav.es/JMD.
OSU hosts ‘Contagion’ screenwriter Scott Z. Burns: The Oregon State University School of Writing, Literature and Film presents “Framing Catastrophe,” a conversation with American screenwriter, producer and director Scott Z. Burns on Thursday, Feb. 18 at 4 p.m. Burns is best known for his screenplays for “Contagion,” “The Bourne Ultimatum,” “The Informant!” and “Side Effects,” and for producing the Academy Award-winning climate documentary “An Inconvenient Truth.” The virtual event is free and open to the public. To join the event, visit beav.es/JwP.
President Alexander to meet with faculty: President Alexander and the Faculty Senate Executive Committee are continuing the long-standing tradition of sponsoring small group faculty conversations (academic, research and professional faculty). Each conversation will be facilitated by a Faculty Senate Executive Committee member and will consist of up to 12 faculty. These conversations, via Zoom, provide President Alexander with an opportunity to receive candid feedback from faculty and an occasion for idea and information exchange. To register for winter term sessions, Feb. 19 from 10-11:30 a.m., access the registration form at https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eyugpEDxp9wBm98
Book club reading: Join the Association of Faculty and Staff for the Advancement of People of Color (AFAPC) for a book club reading of “How to be an Anti-Racist” by Ibram X. Kendi. We are reading this book in advance of the April 14 Provosts Lecture with Kendi. Register by Feb. 24. The book club will meet every two weeks on Fridays from 3-4 p.m. beginning on Feb. 25. AFAPC encourages you to purchase books through Bookshop.org, a Black-owned business or through a local business like Grass Roots & Music or the Book Bin. The e-book is also available through the OSU Libraries for a 3-day loan period. For questions, contact mealoha.mcfadden@oregonstate.edu.
Career Webcast Feb. 24: Many people question their career path, especially in challenging times. Learn from alumni professionals how to make your own opportunities and launch a new career by attending a free webcast, Forging Your Career Path, Wednesday, Feb. 24, at noon PT via Zoom. Adidas’ Jessica Breedlove Latham, ’08, and Russell Borne, ’07, offer tips on how to make career decisions, overcome challenges and conquer transitions, followed by an interactive Q&A. OSU Alumni Association’s Career Webcast series offers guidance for students and alumni entering the workforce, changing fields or advancing a career during these challenging times. Register and find additional resources at osualum.com/careerwebcasts.
Black Heritage Month Conversation Series | Navigating Education and Student Success: Whether you’re in school for the first time or have multiple graduate degrees under your belt, every level of education comes with its own unique challenges. Join inspiring alumni who can share insights into navigating education in a virtual event hosted by the Black Alumni & Friends Network on Feb. 25, part of the BAFN’s Black Heritage Month celebration. Register: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpf-GuqDIoH9fixzb9-Y58vX5rGVfwEI1V
Writing Black History of the Pacific Northwest into Wikipedia: Come for a keynote presentation and Q/A discussion with Alexandria Lockett, Spelman College, about knowledge equity (philosophy and practices) and stay for the Wikipedia editathon. Friday, Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. Find out more and register.
OSU Panhellenic Scholarship event: Celebrating the philanthropic work of today's students, sorority alumnae and OSU students, faculty and staff are invited to come together during the OSU Panhellenic Scholarship event hosted by the Corvallis Area Alumnae Panhellenic (CAAP) on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 10:30 a.m. Traditionally an in-person brunch, this virtual spin expands the event's reach to those residing in Oregon and beyond. Enjoy presentations from three active chapters on the success of their 2020 philanthropic work. Plus, one lucky student will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship, named for and presented by Jo Anne Trow (Chi Omega), former vice president of student services at OSU and winner of the 2017 OSU Alumni Association Dan W. Poling Service Award. Register for free at osualum.com/panhellenic.
NEW! Empowering farmworkers and working Latinx families - OSU Changemakers webcast: Mobilizing communities is what Laura Galindo, ’17, does best. She’s former director of communications and strategic partnerships at PCUN, one of Oregon’s longest standing Latinx-led organizations, and her impact reaches statewide. Learn about her career spent advocating at the intersection of immigration, undocumented workers’ rights and electoral organizing. Join a conversation with Galindo Feb. 24 at osualum.com/Changemakers, presented by the College of Liberal Arts and the OSU Alumni Association.
Sparkshop — Join Funmi Amobi, CTL’s Instructional Consultant, for "Assessing Student Learning: Using Diagnostic (Just-in-Time Teaching) and Formative Assessment Strategies to Promote Student Learning and Engagement." Have you ever wondered how to capture your students’ thinking about an upcoming topic before they even get to class and how to actively engage them in learning throughout an entire class period? Co-presenters: Lyn Riverstone, Student Response System Product Manager, Academic Technology and Demian Hommel, Senior Instructor, Geography and Geospatial Science, CEOAS for Assessing Student Learning: Using Diagnostic (Just-in-Time Teaching) and Formative Assessment strategies to Promote Student Learning and Engagement. Feb. 12 at noon via Zoom: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/my/sparkshop. Password: CTL
Teaching and research seminar: Lisa Sullivan, associate dean for education/School of Public Health and professor of biostatistics at Boston University, will present “The teaching and research balancing act,” Feb. 12, 1-2 p.m. The seminar will be presented via Zoom. Learn more about College of Public Health and Human Sciences research seminars a https://health.oregonstate.edu/seminars.
Public Health Insider | Making Outdoors Accessible for Everyone: As we strive to recover community health, a unique partnership between Oregon State and AARP aims to make outdoor recreation accessible for people of all ages and abilities. Join presenters Erwin Tan from AARP, Lee Davis with the OSU Outdoor Recreation Economy Initiative and Joshua Norris with the OSU Adventure Leadership Institute to learn more about the interdisciplinary effort. Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 4 p.m. Register.
Care.com, Perfecting Your "No-Guilt" No: Saying no can be uncomfortable and awkward but it’s absolutely necessary to avoid burnout and help you remain focused on your most important goals. Learning how to say an effective and appropriate "no" is one of the most vital skills for leaders, yet research shows this is one of the most under-utilized tools, especially for women. In this session led by Lisa Abramson, you'll learn a powerful "saying no" framework and get a "cheat sheet" to make saying no less stressful in the future. After this session, you'll be able to confidently deliver a firm and appropriate no without the side of guilt. Called an “inspiration” by Oprah, Lisa Abramson is an executive coach, mindfulness teacher, author and mom of two girls. Feb. 17, 9 a.m. Register here.
Undergraduate Assessment Workshop - Making Meaning Across Modalities: Student Learning Assessment for Programs with Multiple Locations and Delivery Methods. Many OSU academic programs are now delivered through Corvallis campus, Cascades campus and/or Ecampus. Join APA in looking at how newly required student learning data from all modalities can create a more complex, nuanced and useful data story. All programs are welcome to join the Making Meaning workshop, as general APA data analysis methods will be discussed. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 10-11 a.m., with discussion period to follow. Register here. Contact tamara.belknap@oregonstate.edu for more information.
Information Literacy Workshop: If you want to improve your students’ experience with information literacy through acts of critical exploration and reading, especially within unique disciplinary lenses, join OSU librarians and the WIC team on Feb. 19 from 10-10:50 a.m. for a workshop on teaching information literacy. There will be time to brainstorm adjustments to the writing assignments based on the reading and exploration frameworks discussed. Register here https://beav.es/JQU.
Faculty Seminar Series presentation, “Using Technology to Create Safe Study Spaces during COVID-19,” delivered by Lucinda Amerman and Margaret Mellinger, OSU Libraries & Press. Feb. 19, 10 a.m. Amerman and Mellinger will share how a group of dedicated staff deployed an online reservation system that encourages appropriate physical distancing and density within the building, making the library one of the safest study spaces on campus. Register in advance.
Grad Inspire: Join us as four current graduate students share the questions and motivations framing their research. Grad Inspire combines scholarship communication with personal narrative, providing a glimpse of not only "how" these students perform their work, but also the motivations and commitment behind it. Feb. 25, 5:30-7 p.m. For more information and to register for the webinar, visit https://gradschool.oregonstate.edu/graduate-student-success/grad-inspire.
Women’s Leadership Lecture: The 2021 Susan J. McGregor Memorial Lecture, featuring Kimberly Jones, People Experience and Talent, Center of Expertise Leader at PwC, will be on “How I Found My Place in Corporate America and You Can, Too.” She will speak on Thursday, Feb. 25 from 6-7 p.m. through Zoom. This free event is hosted by the Center for Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Business. Registration is required.
Trees to Tap: Forest Management and Drinking Water Virtual Conference: Join us for key findings from the recent Trees to Tap Science Review, and connect research findings with management actions for the future of Oregon’s drinking water. March 11 (afternoon) and March 12 (morning) via Zoom. Free but registration required. For more information please visit beav.es/out.
Social Justice Education Initiative workshops are happening now, including NEW Tier Two workshops: The SJEI is a foundational professional development program for all faculty, staff and graduate students. Join your colleagues to begin, or expand, your equity and inclusion journey. See the schedule and register for remote Tier One Platform workshops here. See the schedule and register for remote Tier Two Next Level workshops here. Interested in this work for your unit? Contact SJEI director Jane Waite for further information: jane.waite@oregonstate.edu
6th Annual Dry Farming Collaborative Winter Meeting: The Oregon State University Extension Small Farms Program is pleased to be offering the 6th Annual Dry Farming Collaborative (DFC) Winter Meeting on Feb. 25 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This year the meeting will be held virtually via Zoom and open to growers, plant breeders, educators and agricultural professionals interested in learning about crops production with little to no irrigation. Participants will hear from multiple speakers on the background of the DFC, the roots of dry farming in the Western U.S., farmer innovation and research updates, and the day will end with grower focus groups. This event is free to attend. Registration is required to receive the webinar link and there is limited capacity. For agenda, additional details and to register, visit https://smallfarms.oregonstate.edu/smallfarms/dry-farming or contact Teagan Moran at 541-713-5011, Teagan.moran@oregonstate.edu.
Principles of Vineyard Management Course: Patty Skinkis, professor and Viticulture Extension Specialist in the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University, is offering an online course to the industry and public who wish to learn about wine-growing. The course is offered live online with recordings available for all lectures. The course runs from March 30-June 3. Registration is open until March 29, but early registration rates end Feb. 26. Click for more information.
College of Forestry Quilt and Bowl Raffle: Get raffle tickets for a queen-sized quilt, a wall-hanging quilt, and a wood-turned bowl from spalted Oregon maple burl. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bjRrAbXExl1sbVY
Donuts: Honors College is selling the following flavors in boxes of a dozen donuts: Glazed for $12, jelly-filled for $13, chocolate for $13. Each person who purchases a box will be entered into a raffle to win a Dutch Bros gift card. To order: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8kNBYyVwnGXAgjs and email emily.garcia@Oregonstate.edu with questions.
Auction: BEE is hosting a month-long online auction of art, crafts, jewelry, plants and much, much more. In particular, we will auction at least one of BEE faculty member John Selker’s artisan crafted wood bowls, as well as Dominique Bachelet’s cards and a watercolor painting.
Virtual High-Five: Do you miss giving people high-fives? Want a fun way to thank a co-worker? Send them a Virtual High-Five with a minimum $5 donation and you will automatically enter to win a gift card. The final day to send Virtual High-Five is Feb. 19.
Gift baskets: Bid on themed gift baskets to donate to the Food Drive at Oregon State University. All proceeds will be donated to the Linn Benton Food Share. To participate in the auction please contact Valarie.Thrower@oregonstate.edu or visit https://www.32auctions.com/OSU-Statistics-GiftBasket. Auction closes Feb. 21 at 11:45 p.m.
Pet fashion show: This high fashion event is perfect for pet parents who’ve always known their fur babies were destined for stardom. Donate $3 to enter and participate in the Fur-Baby Fashion Show from Feb. 8-14. For more info click HERE. The contest and voting will take place from Feb. 15-21 for a $2 donation per vote.
Virtual 3K: The 3K Food-for-All Walk will be held virtually from Feb. 7-21. Donate $3 to participate. Your donation will also enter you to win a free gift. Lisa Ganio will donate an additional $5 for every participant who enters.
Race to the Top Banana Virtual 5K/10K: Take part in the College of Forestry's virtual 5K/10K! Run or walk wherever you want — outdoors on a course of your choice or indoors on your treadmill. Complete by Feb. 21. You will receive a special medal to commemorate your race! $25, sign up here: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9zPP9RCbsBrfcQl
Bird Talk: Join Extension Communications at noon on Feb. 18 for Bird Talk, our follow-up to last year’s Bird Walk. We will present and discuss birding topics appropriate for all skill levels. To participate, donate a minimum of $2 to GiveButter.com, list “OSU Food Drive - EESC Bird Talk” in the message/comment/designation box, and forward receipt to amy.baker@oregonstate.edu. Link upon receipt of your email.
Photo contest: Extension Communications is offering a photo contest devoted to the natural world around us. Categories are landscape, birds/wildlife and macro (close-up imagery). Deadline is Feb. 19. To participate, donate $2 or more per image (up to 3 images) to GiveButter.com, list “OSU Food Drive - EESC Photos” in message/comment/designation box, and forward your receipt to amy.baker@oregonstate.edu. Details in Box https://oregonstate.app.box.com/f/54a8a9cadb06494a8e29ed5961473a47
Recipe Book: Now that all this Food Drive talk has your stomach growling, we’ve got the perfect way to satisfy those cravings - the Extension Communications Recipe Book! Donate a minimum of $2 to GiveButter.com, list “Food Drive - EESC Recipes” in the message/comment/designation box, and forward your receipt to amy.baker@oregonstate.edu. Recipe book will be sent as a pdf by email beginning Feb. 12.
ROTC Beaver Battalion: Join the fight against hunger during OSU’s February Food Drive, with the Naval ROTC Beaver Battalion student group, by using the Facebook Donation link, virtually donating via Venmo @FAO-NROTC and noting “FOOD DRIVE” in the comments, or by physically donating food to the Drop Box at the north entrance of Cascade Hall. Every little bit helps, as donating only a dollar will pay for four pounds of food, which is over three meals.
P&M Food Drive 2021: Support the local food drive by dropping off non-perishable foods, personal hygiene items, sanitation products or pet food at Printing & Mailing Services, 4700 SW Research Way, on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. during the month of February. Each donation gets entered into a drawing to win a one-of-a-kind vinyl tote bag. All donations benefit non-profit agencies in Linn and Benton counties. https://printmail.oregonstate.edu/food-drive-2021
Recipes wanted: The OSU Foundation and the OSU Alumni Association are collecting recipes to make a cookbook to benefit the Annual Food Drive. Do you have a go-to recipe that gets rave reviews every time? All profits will benefit the Linn Benton Food Share. You can either submit your favorite recipe to be included in the cookbook (even if it’s not original, that’s OK, we have a space to mark it as “adapted from”). Deadline is Feb. 22. Nominate someone that you know that has an amazing recipe that you have always tried to get your hands on. We will contact that person and ask them to consider handing over the recipe to include in the cookbook. Finally, order your cookbook today. Deadline for ordering a cookbook is Feb. 22. You can pay by check, made out to LBFS (Linn Benton Food Share). Orders will be delivered sometime in March, once the cookbook is designed and completed. Digital copies are $10. Pre-sale printed copies are $15 before Feb. 19. Late order printed copies are $18 (Feb. 19-22). For more information, email Heather Rapp.
NEW! Provost’s Literary Prize: Professor Keith Scribner and the selection committee are seeking help from faculty to identify candidates for the 2021 Provost’s Literary Prize. OSU undergraduate students are encouraged to submit their original literary work in the form of fiction, poetry or creative nonfiction (typed, up to 14 double-spaced pages for prose or 8 manuscript pages for poetry) for the Provost’s Literary Prize. Deadline is Feb. 16. Submissions must include the student’s name, year in school, current mailing address and phone number. Email to keith.scribner@oregonstate.edu. The subject line should be either “Provost’s Literary Prize—Poetry” or “Provost’s Literary Prize—Prose.”
NEW! Free Middle School Women in Science Workshop: Discovering the Scientist Within is a program designed to nurture 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls’ interest in STEM. The event will be virtual this year with all activity supplies shipped directly to participants. It will be held Saturday, March 6, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Registration is open now and closes Feb. 18. Contact Emily Nicholson in Precollege Programs with questions.
OSU Design Network Industry Connect: Graduating design seniors and OSU alumni creatives are invited to come together for an evening of mentorship and networking during the OSU Design Network’s virtual Industry Connect on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 5:30 p.m. Traditionally an in-person event, this virtual spin allows successful OSU alumni to nurture and share their expertise with the next generation of creative Oregon State professionals. This networking opportunity is open to seniors studying innovation and design management, merchandising management, apparel design, interior design and graphic design, and OSU alumni across those fields. Student applications for this free event are due Friday, Feb. 12, and can be submitted here. Alumni interested in attending can register at osualum.com/designpros or reach out to Molly.Durbin@kroger.com for additional information.
Call for Applications: Career Champions Faculty Program: Applications for the Spring 2021 Career Champions program for teaching faculty and instructors are now being accepted. The program will provide tangible ways to include career readiness in the classroom, while also taking a hard look at the barriers to access that our first generation, high financial need and/or students of color face. A $500 honorarium will be awarded to participants. More information can be found on the Center for Teaching and Learning website. To apply, please complete the application form by Feb. 26.
Albatross Animal Interlude: In this new Animal Interlude, Jane Hirshfield reads a passage about the albatross, accompanied by Rachelle McCabe on piano. Spring Creek Project's Animal Interludes are a series of 20 tiny concerts, each an original composition of words and music in honor of a threatened or beloved animal. They are part of the series Music to Save Earth's Songs, inspired by Kathleen Dean Moore's new book Earth's Wild Music.
OER grant proposals now open: Funding to adapt, adopt or author an open textbook is now available through OSU’s Open Educational Resources Unit. All faculty who want to reduce student costs and create quality learning resources can apply. Grant recipients will receive assistance in locating, adopting or authoring zero-cost course materials. All funding is a department-to-department transfer. Talk to your department head about how this applies to the grant. The proposal deadline is March 8. Learn more online, or send questions to OER director Stefanie Buck.
Strong Communities, Strong Selves: Black Heritage Month Conversation Series: Throughout February, celebrate Black Heritage Month by building your support network and learning tools for growth in a virtual event series hosted by the Black Alumni & Friends Network. Discuss mental health and wellness, navigating education and engaging in activism with a welcoming Beaver community at osualum.com/BAFN.
Partial air handler shutdown for Richardson Hall: A portion of AHU1 in Richardson Hall will be shut down Feb. 10-11 from 6 a.m.-4:30 p.m. to repair a heating water pump. This will reduce airflow creating some pressure imbalance throughout the building. Fume hoods will be operational. For questions or comments on this closure, contact Roger White at 541-737-2969. Closures are often subject to changes and delays, so please visit the OSU Campus Closures, Shutdowns, and Detours page for updates on this and other campus closures.
Partial closures of Western Building parking lot Feb. 8-12: As part of the Campus Operations building project, partial closures are scheduled for the Western Building lot. The partial lot closures are scheduled to start on Monday, Feb. 8 through Friday, Feb. 12. (view map). The west half of the parking lot will be closed for storm line work from Monday, Feb. 8 through Wednesday, Feb. 10. The east half of the parking lot will be closed for storm line work from Thursday, Feb. 11 through Friday, Feb. 12. For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Rick Freeman at 541-231-5368. Closures are often subject to changes and delays, so please visit the OSU Campus Closures, Shutdowns, and Detours page for updates on this and other campus closures.
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 http://oregonstate.edu/jobs unless otherwise specified.
NEW! The Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources Extension program invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term, Assistant Professor of Practice position that will be based at the OSU Extension Service Josephine County Office in Grants Pass, Oregon. The academic home of this position will be the OSU Department of Horticulture. The purpose of this position is to develop and conduct educational programs in topic areas relevant to small-scale commercial and community agriculture with emphasis on diversified vegetable, orchard, and seed crops. This position will also provide leadership for the Josephine County Master Gardener volunteer program. Posting #P04155UF. Closes Feb. 28.
“The books that the world calls immoral are books that show the world its own shame." ~ Oscar Wilde
Corvallis: Rain today, high of 44, low of 34. Freezing rain likely tonight into tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Snow today, high of 32, low of 13. Chance of snow tomorrow.
Newport: Rain today, high of 47, low of 37. Chance of rain tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
