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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.
A report by WWF and marine scientists, including from the University of Southampton, Oregon State University and University of California Santa Cruz, details whale migrations and the threats they face along the way. (see also The Journal)
Oregon State University scientists released a new study Monday that concluded apple waste can be used to produce molded pulp packaging and there are ways to make the materials more water resistant.
As companies, NGOs, and experts look to agroforestry to solve many of the sustainability challenges facing the cocoa sector, Mighty Earth analyst Sam Mawutor, OSU geography doctoral student, argues that the cocoa agroforestry ‘revolution’ must be one led by farmers.
Hosted by Oregon State University and Love Your Neighbor—the local forum founded by Erika McCalpine of OSU-Cascades and myself in 2019—this next event offers an opportunity for each panelist to share the successes and challenges each has faced in stepping into public-facing roles and advocating for Black communities in a state where Black people make up just 2.9% of the population.
“The eastern ice shelf is likely to shatter into hundreds of icebergs,” Oregon State University glaciologist Erin Pettit said of the findings. “Suddenly, the whole thing would collapse.”
Finally, Kelsey Galimba, a researcher at Oregon State University, discussed her team’s study of physiology-based signs of X-disease infected cherry trees.
Paths in the snow: Sandy Riverman, retired INTO instructor, says, “My Monday walking group decided to keep our cars parked and meet on campus to see how beautiful OSU looks in the snow. It didn't let us down.” We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
Timely Teaching Tips: Interested in taking up teaching and learning in higher education from a justice-informed perspective in ways that are centered on a deep commitment to teaching all students? Listen to Transforming the College Classroom, the new podcast from the Difference, Power, and Discrimination Program, co-hosted by Nana Osei-Kofi, Bradley Boovy and Kali Furman.
Winter Career Fairs: Feb. 14-17, connect with some of the best employers in the country at one of the 2022 OSU Winter Career Fairs. On-campus events include Feb. 17, Non-Profit & Public Service Fair.
Non-Profit and Public Service Fair: Provides an opportunity to meet representatives from over 50 nonprofit and local government organizations representing a variety of fields who are seeking OSU volunteers, interns and employees. Feb. 17, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the MU Ballroom. Free. Registration via Handshake (optional): beav.es/npsf.
Beaver Battalion Bake Sale: Help support the OSU Food Drive by partaking in a special treat baked just for you by the NROTC Beaver Battalion. Stop by the SEC Plaza from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Feb. 17 or 24 for a mid-day snack. You can also support the Food Drive by donating through their Facebook page. For questions, contact lauri.morris@oregonstate.edu.
CCVM hot dog sale: Feb. 17, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Magruder Hall atrium. Hot dog only for $2 or hot dog, drink and chips for $5. All proceeds go to the Linn Benton Food Drive. For questions, contact sara.k.smith@oregonstate.edu.
University Budget Conversation: The Office of Budget and Resource Planning will hold a University Budget Conversation via Zoom Feb 17, noon to 1 p.m. This week’s topic is “Update on the Corvallis Budget Model Review.” 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.
Master's Thesis Defense: Layla Ghazi will present her thesis titled "Concentration-runoff relationships of contrasting small mountainous rivers in the Pacific Northwest, USA: Insights into the weathering of rhenium," Feb. 17, 2 p.m. via a hybrid mode in Burt 193 and on Zoom. Ghazi is pursuing her M.S. degree concurrently to her Ph.D. in Ocean, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences with Julie Pett-Ridge in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences.
Crafternoons: The OSU Valley Library is hosting Crafternoons during Winter Term 2022. Crafts will be available in the second floor foyer. All sessions are free for students to participate in and feature the library's loanable equipment. Sessions are 2-3 p.m. on Feb. 17, March 3 and March 17. Follow us on Instagram
@valleylibrary to see pictures of crafts and share your crafts with the hashtag #OSUMakes.
HMSC Research Seminar: Megan Sabal, a COMES Postdoc with Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center will be giving a seminar titled “Predator effects on migratory prey behavior, ecology, and evolution," Feb 17, 3:30 p.m. Zoom link or call +1-971-247-1195 Meeting ID: 945 5573 115. Click here for more information.
Department of Botany & Plant Pathology Winter Seminar Series: “The world of viruses and its evolution from dawn of life to SARS-CoV-2,” presented by Eugene V. Koonin of NCBI and NIH, Feb. 17, 4 p.m., ALS 4001 and via Zoom. For complete schedule visit the BPP Seminar website.
Strand Gallery: All are welcome to the art reception and artist talk for Tallmadge Doyle: "Tidewaters," Feb. 17, 4-7 p.m. at Strand Gallery (440 Strand Agriculture Hall). Artist talk at 4:30 p.m. More information at the Art About Agriculture website. Facemasks and proof of vaccination, or negative COVID test within 72 hours, are required.
Tuition Forum: As part of developing recommendations for the Board of Trustees, the Budget Committee and the Office of Budget and Resource Planning are offering a series of forums to discuss the tuition setting process, tuition rate scenarios for FY23, and to answer any questions about tuition and the university budget. Feb. 17 from 5-6 p.m. via Zoom or in MU207. To register for this forum, click here. The schedule is available at https://beav.es/tuition-forums.
Charles E. Carpenter Lecture: Held each spring, the Carpenter Lecture features a nationally known speaker on a topic of importance to community colleges. This year’s speaker is Rufus Glasper, president and CEO of the League for Innovation in the Community College. Lecture title: "The Paradigm Shift for Higher Education." Feb. 17, 6-7 p.m. via Zoom. For more information and to RSVP, visit: https://education.oregonstate.edu/carpenter-lecture.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Keynote Address: Registration is now open for the keynote address to be held on Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. at the LaSells Stewart Center and via livestream. The keynote speaker is LaTosha Brown, nationally recognized as the “go-to” expert in black voting rights and voter suppression, black women’s empowerment and philanthropy. This event is free, but registration is required. For info, contact diversity@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-1063.
Eugene Symphony: OSU Instructors of Art Anna Fidler and Andy Myers were commissioned by The Eugene Symphony in collaboration with The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, to make artwork responding to The Symphonic Metamorphosis by Paul Hindemith. The concert takes place Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m., at The Hult Center in Eugene. Tickets.
NEW! Music à la Carte: The OSU Trombone Ensemble and Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble. Directed by Carson Keeble, Andrew Isaac and JáTtik Clark. Feb. 18 at noon in the Memorial Union Lounge. Live audience open to OSU students, faculty and staff only. Those from off of campus may view the livestream.
Microbusiness tradeshow: OSU College of Business students have been working hard to bring products and businesses to fruition. At the First Year Microbusiness Tradeshow, you are invited to peruse products and displays, ask questions, and provide feedback. Three sessions on Feb. 18: 9-9-50 a.m., 11-11:50 a.m. and/or 1-1:50 p.m. Austin Hall first floor Marketplace. More info: brianna.beene@oregonstate.edu.
Interim President Johnson to Meet with Faculty: Interim President Johnson and the Faculty Senate Executive Committee are sponsoring small-group faculty conversations with academic, research and professional faculty. Each Zoom conversation will be facilitated by a Faculty Senate Executive Committee member and will consist of up to 12 faculty. Feb. 18, 1-2:30, or March 8, 2-3:30 p.m. Register: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8wbi3tzlsYtenqe.
University Budget Committee: The Committee will meet Feb. 18 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.
Beaver baseball tailgater in the desert on Feb. 19: It's time for baseball fun in the sun as the Beavs take on Gonzaga at Surprise Stadium in Arizona on Feb. 19. Rally before the game and enjoy plenty of food, drinks and fun while mingling with fellow OSU baseball fans, alumni and special guests. Tailgater is from 10 a.m. to noon MST. Game ticket required. bit.ly/OSUAASurprise22.
OSU Engineers’ Week 2022: The Engineering Student Council & College of Engineering invite you to Engineers’ Week 2022. E-Week is a weeklong celebration of engineers and their contributions to society, with a variety of social and professional events, as well as prizes and free food. Check out the event website to learn more: https://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/esc/e-week-2022. Email esc.vpevents@oregonstate.edu with questions. Feb. 21-25.
2022 CSA Culture Show: “The Naga and the Prince.” This is the biggest annual event CSA holds throughout the year. Our goal is to showcase Khmer/Cambodian culture to others on- and off-campus and have students network and connect with CSA. Feb. 26, 6-8 p.m., MU Ballroom.
NEW! Anthropology Lecture Series: "Resisting the Settler Gaze in Indigenous California," a talk by Luhui Whitebear. Settler records and settler constructions of what it means to be have long impacted Indigenous people of California. This talk will discuss resistance to the settler gaze that has dominated stories about California through the restoration of cultural memory in Indigenous California. Feb. 18, noon to 12:50 p.m. All lectures are accessible via Zoom.
Star Trek book launch: A virtual book launch for Oregon State Professor Jose-Antonio Orosco takes place Feb. 18, 9:30-11 a.m. Orosco will be discussing his new book, “Star Trek’s Philosophy of Peace & Justice: A Global Anti-Racist Approach,” with Andrew Fiala, professor at California State University, Fresno; and Jennifer King, assistant professor at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/star-treks-philosophy-of-peace-and-justice-a-global-anti-racist-approach-tickets-257384352527. Co-sponsored by OSU.
FYI Friday – Food Insecurity on Campus: Food insecurity is three times more prevalent among college students compared to the general population. By attending this presentation, you’ll learn about the problem of food insecurity on campus, resources that are currently available and how you can help. Feb. 18, 11 a.m. to noon via Zoom. Registration required.
CTL Sparkshop – Engaging students in learning through problems: Design and implementation strategies. Problem-based learning (PBL) engages students in conducting research, integrating theory and practice, and applying knowledge and skills to analyze and solve authentic problems in the discipline. Join Funmi Amobi and Weiwei Zhang to discuss the strategies for designing, implementing and assessing PBL. Feb. 18, noon to 12:45 p.m. Registration required.
FST Farm 2 Fork Webinar: “Are Volatile Thiols the Only Cause of Tropical Fruit Aroma in White Wines? Exploring Aroma Interactions and Adapting Winemaking Procedures.” Would you like to learn how volatile thiols (3-MH, 3-MHA, and 4-MMP) can directly influence the aroma perception of white wines? Feb. 18, noon to 12:45 p.m. Register today.
College of Public Health and Human Sciences Friday Research Seminar: “Expanding access to evidence-based insomnia treatment: Provider-focused solutions” will be presented by Jessee Dietch, assistant professor in OSU’s School of Psychological Sciences, Feb. 18, 1-2 p.m., HFC 115 and via Zoom. Learn more about upcoming and past seminars on the college website.
Do you have a business idea but need some help? The OSU Advantage Accelerator is offering Iterate, a free virtual class for researchers and prospective entrepreneurs who have a business idea or technology that could become a sellable product or service but aren't sure what to do next. Come learn how to create a value proposition, find and understand your market, and more. Iterate consists of four Thursday workshops that build on each other: Feb. 24, March 3, 10 and 17, all from 3-4:30 p.m. Learn more and register here.
2022 Business Analytics Symposium: Join the College of Business and the Center for Business Analytics for a deep dive into the ethics of business analytics. Speakers include experts from companies like Daimler Truck North America, Amazon, PGE and more. Feb. 25, 8 a.m. to noon, virtual. $50 for individuals; $40 per person for groups larger than five people. https://beav.es/wGN.
NEW! $15K of Funding Available: The OSU Advantage Accelerator is currently seeking applications that describe technology-based projects in any discipline that will move OSU-owned technologies closer to commercialization. Proposals should describe a project that requires $15,000 or less of funding to achieve an important milestone(s) connected to commercialization. Each project may be awarded up to $15,000 and should span 9 months or less, beginning in April 2022. Proposals are due by 5 p.m. on Feb. 28. Learn more and apply.
NEW! 25 Year Club inductees: Congratulations to Carlea White, administrative manager, for being inducted into the 25 Year club at OSU. You can read more about their time at OSU and others inducted into the club by clicking on their name.
SNAP Eligibility Income Increase: SNAP is a federal program that provides eligible participants with $234 a month for grocery funding and the Oregon income eligibility criteria recently increased. The Human Services Resource Center at OSU raises awareness about this resource and provides application assistance to U.S. citizens who make less than $2147 a month, or are work-study eligible or have a 0 EFC score on their FAFSA. For information: SNAP.HSRC@oregonstate.edu.
Mid-Month Emergency Preparedness Topic: Food Options. If a disaster strikes your community, you might not have access to food, water, and electricity for days or even weeks. Options for food storage include: Freeze dried foods, MREs, dehydrated, foods and canned foods. This preparedness poster can be downloaded at: https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/food-emergencies.
OSU "Out of the Darkness" Campus Walk: 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 and campus walk. This event is a collaboration with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and is open to all. 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.
OSU Staff Needed for Student Research Project: Participants are needed for a Qualtrics survey regarding perceptions of work norms for a student social psychology research methods project. Interested volunteers can contact martjen4@oregonstate.edu.
Faculty Staff Fitness: OSU Faculty Staff Fitness classes has its new spring schedule out for fitness classes on campus (click here for schedule), and more remote Online FSF options. We are also starting back the rehabilitative Adaptive Exercise Clinic (formerly MS Clinic; click here for information) Tuesday/Thursday from 2-3 p.m. Contact PAC.FSF@oregonstate.edu to help you find your fitness plan today.
Bi-Mart Autopay Program: Effective April 1, OSU’s Autopay agreement with Bi-Mart will end. As a result of this change, OSU employees will no longer be able to direct bill purchases from Bi-Mart to a department index. Bi-Mart has indicated they will not be entering into direct bill agreements with individual OSU departments. Starting in April, it is recommend to use a University Credit Card to make purchases from Bi-Mart. If needed, please reach out to the Travel & Expense Office if you need assistance obtaining a university card. For more information: RaeLee.Aguilar@oregonstate.edu or Lane.Byrnes@oregonstate.edu.
UHR Learning & Development is now accepting FYI Friday presentation proposals for spring: Does your team have a service, process or system you want to share with the campus community? FYI Friday is a weekly program where campus partners are invited to present brief awareness- or skill-building topics intended for a wide audience of professional faculty, academic faculty and classified staff. Presentations can be anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours in length. Learn more about the requirements and application process here. Contact hr.training@oregonstate.edu with questions.
Looking for Unsung Heroes: We are looking for submissions from the Oregon State community to highlight OSU employees and students who are not typically in the spotlight but who are going above and beyond in their work or personal lives. Inspired by our COVID-19 Unsung Hero profiles, we want to celebrate those who serve others, whether it be helping colleagues, volunteering in their community or simply living in ways that inspire us. Send your suggestions to osutoday@oregonstate.edu and our staff may contact them for interviews we’d feature in OSU Today and elsewhere.
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: Student Experience Center and Cascade Hall 120: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.. (For staff wanting to get a test voluntarily, please make sure to register for a LabDash account prior to arrival: https://labdash.net/.) Bend: Ray Hall 302. Week of Jan. 3: Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m.
NEW! OSU/SLS Silent Auction 2022: This is the annual auction co-organized/sponsored by the OSU School of Life Sciences; Biochemistry & Biophysics, Integrative Biology, and Microbiology. Feb. 21-24. All proceeds go directly to Linn Benton Food Share. The auction features original artworks, gift cards/certificates, gift baskets, plants, activities and so much more. For questions contact bowlinst@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Payroll contributions: Want to give to the Food Drive, but don’t have time to attend an activity? Payroll contributions are the easiest way to support the effort. Just complete the form at https://prodapps.isadm.oregonstate.edu/ssomanager/c/SSB?pkg=osu_dsforms.p_docusign_form_submit?ds_template_id=eb2b5cda-d0ae-4df4-8395-934d80cc3aa6.
College of Forestry Food Drive Auction: Check out all the cool stuff at https://www.32auctions.com/cof2022. This auction ends on Feb. 18 at 5 p.m. For questions contact Terralyn.Vandetta@Oregonstate.edu.
Have spare change? You can donate it to OSU’s annual Food Drive to help families in need. Feel free to stop by our coin change fundraiser at the Trysting Tree Lounge inside the MU on Feb. 17-18, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. This event is put on by Circle K International, a student volunteer organization on campus.
Vet Med Bake Sale: Starting Feb. 14. Baked goods at the sale include gluten-free brownies, Kahlua cake and salted chocolate chip shortbread. It would not be a vet med bake sale without homemade dog bones! Items will be individually wrapped with ingredients lists. The sale will be in the Magruder Hall atrium. Items will cost from $1-5. For questions, contact Sara.k.smith@oregonstate.edu.
Bean Bag Toss and Putting Tournament: Come to Printing & Mailing's main office on Research Way to compete in two tournaments: $5 for 8 tosses or putts. Fantastic prizes will be given away to the top five contestants in each tournament. For more info contact kelly.clark@oregonstate.edu.
Walking Challenge: Did you know that the average American only walks 3,000 to 4,000 steps a day? The CDC recommends that adults should aim for 10,000 steps per day. Do you know how many steps you're taking a day? Join the Virtual Steps Challenge and see how many steps you can get in! The top three individuals who have the most cumulative steps between Feb. 20-28 will each receive a gift card! Link to enter: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4TIPgonJVNikpr8.
Vet Med Book Sale: Come check out the gently used collection of books for all ages located in Magruder Hall atrium. The sale includes CDs, DVDs and board games. Prices range from $1-$3. Cash and checks are accepted. All proceeds go to the OSU Food Drive. For questions contact sara.k.smith@oregonstate.edu. This activity runs through Feb. 28.
Quilt and Art Raffle: The College of Forestry invites you to visit https://www.forestry.oregonstate.edu/college-forestry-raffle or stop by the help desk located in PFSC 209 to view raffle items and buy tickets.
Gift basket auction: The Crop and Soil Science Department will have expertly crafted gift baskets up for auction Feb. 23-24 in Crop Science 109. Lots of different baskets to choose from. Winners will be contacted at the end of the day Feb. 24. For questions contact emmalie.goodwin@oregonstate.edu.
School of Public Policy Bottle/Can Deposit Drive: Each floor of Bexell Hall will have donated Home Depot orange buckets near all the trash bins to receive bottles/cans, or you can leave any large supplies in Bexell Hall 418. All money from the deposited bottles and cans will be donated to the Linn Benton Food Share. Contact jen.edwards@oregonstate.edu with any questions.
College of Forestry 5K/10K Virtual Run: "Race to the Top Banana." You have the option to receive a t-shirt to commemorate your race. Your entry fee of $25 will go to the Linn Benton Food Share to help feed those in need in our community. Complete your registration and email Jenna.Baker@oregonstate.edu with any questions.
Live Cooking Demo with Kelly Strait: Join our live cooking demo with Kelly Streit, Registered Dietician/Senior Instructor, Family & Community Health, Clackamas County on Feb. 28 at noon. Make a donation using Give Butter or Network for Good, or another platform; suggested donation is $5. Note "Cooking Demo" to your donation receipt and email to amy.baker@oregonstate.edu for the Zoom link.
School of Public Policy Giving Tree: Swing by Bexell Hall 300 and pick an apple and/or a leaf from the "giving tree." The items printed on the apples and leaves are from the Linn Benton Food Share's most wanted foods list. By taking an apple or a leaf, you promise to bring in the item(s) to Bexell Hall's Room 309 before Feb. 28 to be donated. Contact jen.edwards@oregonstate.edu with any questions.
Recipes wanted: The OSU Foundation and the OSU Alumni Association are collecting recipes for a cookbook with the theme “Bites & Beverages,” so share recipes befitting the best social hour in 2022. Submit your favorite recipe by Feb. 25 to be included. Order your cookbook today: Digital copies are $10 and printed copies are $15; books will be delivered in April. For more information email Heather Rapp.
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! Accessible Formats Assistant: Disability Access Services invites applications for student employees to work as Accessible Formats Assistants. No experience required. Posting #P08010SE. Ongoing recruitment; closes June 3.
"Monsters existed in the liminal space of half-belief and practical superstition. Even folks who claimed not to believe in God knew not to tempt devils.” ~ Cadwell Turnbull
Corvallis: Mostly cloudy today, high of 52, low of 38. Partly sunny tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Sunny today, high of 57, low of 29. Sunny tomorrow.
Newport: Mostly cloudy today, high of 52, low of 40. Mostly sunny tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/