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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.
OSU study finds high levels of depression and anxiety among disabled people during COVID (KPTV)
The main reason for the heightened levels is social isolation, according to Kathleen Bogart, co-author of the study and an Associate Professor of Psychology at OSU. (see also KEZI)
Survivors of the 2020 Labor Day wildfires in Santiam Canyon cities reported breathing problems, health problems and struggles to find housing still impacted them a year after the fires, according to an Oregon State University community health study. (see also OPB, Central Oregon Daily)
Jay Kim, an associate professor of Environmental and Occupational Health at Oregon State University who has studied VR injuries, said users should take frequent breaks to avoid harmful outcomes such as “gorilla arm syndrome,” a pain caused by keeping one’s arms raised for prolonged periods.
The study, which was led by researchers from NOAA, Oregon State University and the University of California at Santa Cruz, used data collected between 1998 and 2019 by the National Marine Fisheries Service and created a model to estimate changes in the population density and distribution of market squid along the Pacific Coast.
Alan Sams, dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences at Oregon State University, is leaving Corvallis effective in March.
Orchard View: Tara Bevandich, administrative assistant with the Department of Integrative Biology, says, “This was the view from our orchard out in Kings Valley.” We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
Timely Teaching Tips: Want to know how to integrate a Qualtrics survey as a Canvas assignment? Register for the Canvas/Qualtrics Integration workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. Check out Boost Your Student Engagement with Qualtrics to see ideas for Qualtrics activities in your classes.
SEIU Meeting: Feb. 3, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Memorial Union 109 and via Zoom. Join Zoom meeting: https://seiu503-org.zoom.us/j/92320765954?pwd=TDF2RGFMTzd3UWRwdWE2VDRaTTFtUT09. Questions contact organizer Siobhan Burke at burkes@seiu503.org.
UAOSU Community Masking Event: UAOSU members will be distributing N95 masks to OSU community members at the SEC Plaza from noon to 2 p.m. on Feb. 2 and 3. You can reserve your masks at uaosu.org/masks, but drop-ins are also welcome, so please tell your students and colleagues about this event.
The Great Resignation: Understanding the Post-Pandemic Job Market. What does it take to succeed in the new normal? Get expert advice and hear from alumni professionals who have been on the same journey as you at the next free virtual Winning in Life event, Feb. 3, at noon. The series is designed to build personal and professional skills. Register for free at fororegonstate.org/Winning.
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. 3, 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.
Department of Botany & Plant Pathology Winter Seminar Series: “Application of Interpretable Machine Learning Methods in Plant Genomics and Phenomics” presented by Song Li of Virginia Tech. Feb. 3, 4 p.m., via Zoom. For complete schedule, see our website.
Accessibility Basics for the Web: Learn how to make websites accessible to people with disabilities. We'll also discuss the OSU policy on Information Technology Accessibility. All are welcome; employees with website responsibilities are encouraged if they have not attended yet. Register for a session, offered Feb. 3.
Art Exhibition: "Celebrate Oregon's Diversity" takes the opportunity to celebrate Oregon's diversity through its culture and landscape. Art exhibition runs in the Giustina Gallery at The LaSells Stewart Center through March 18. Reception is Thursday, Feb. 3, 5-7 p.m. in the Giustina Gallery lobby. Proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test within three days of this event and valid ID, along with face coverings, are required for admission. Learn more including specifics regarding requirements for attending reception and gallery hours.
Music à la Carte: Jade Hails, percussion. OSU Music alumnus Jade Hails returns to campus to perform on the Music à la Carte Concert Series. Hails' program will feature transcriptions of hallmark composers juxtaposed against the seemingly avant-garde works of theatrical percussion. Feb. 4 at noon, Memorial Union Lounge. Live audience open to OSU students, faculty and staff. Those from off campus are asked to view the livestream.
University Budget Committee: The Committee will meet this Friday, Feb. 4 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.
Greek Life students can “Ask Alumni” for career advice on Feb. 15: Members of OSU’s Greek Life community are invited to register for the next Ask Alumni event on Feb. 15 at 5 p.m. Current students can connect and network with a panel of recent OSU graduates who will share their school, internship and career guidance. Live event. Register here: ForOregonState.org/AskAlumni.
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.
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.
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.
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! Careers with the Spokane, Wash. Police Department: Oregon State students: Drop in to the Bexell Hall Living Room (211) to meet officers from the Spokane Police Department and learn about opportunities available to work in law enforcement in their city. Hosted by the College of Liberal Arts, Career Development Center. Feb. 8 from 2-4 p.m. Register on Handshake: https://beav.es/wiq. Hosted by the College of Liberal Arts, Career Development Center.
NEW! Public Health Insider: Refocusing the Picture of Health for Kids March 9. Hear from the College of Public Health and Human Sciences during the Public Health Insider webcast series, March 9 at 5:30 p.m., on how educators and families can improve this generation’s health and be positive advocates for healthful eating and physical activity habits. Register at ForOregonState.org/PHI.
Anthropology Lecture Series: Agustín Fuentes of Princeton University will give a lecture on “Challenging the ascription of contemporary normativity to patterns and processes in human evolution.” He will speak on Friday, Feb. 4 from noon to 12:50 p.m. All lectures are accessible via Zoom in real time: beav.es/Uy4.
PFLA Lunch and Learn: Microsoft Excel (presented by Cyndy Kelchner). Join us for an informal shared learning and networking opportunity via Zoom (screensharing is encouraged) to share your favorite Excel features and tricks. Feb. 4, noon to 1 p.m.
Applied Economics Seminar: Prof. Ivan Rudik from Cornell University will present "The Geography of Environmental Regulation: Welfare and Distributional Impacts of the Clean Air Act," Feb. 4, 1-2:30 p.m. via Zoom. Details, including dial-in information, here.
Robert S. Iltis Colloquium Series: Gregg Walker, professor in the School of Communication, will present his work on "Locally-led Climate Adaptation and the Sustainable Development: Best Practices for Collaborative Engagement," via Zoom on Feb. 4 at 4 p.m.
FYI Friday – Consumer Taste Tests: This talk will cover the reasons food companies use the Center for Sensory & Consumer Behavior Research to answer their questions; the different types of testing, sample preparation and test design to minimize bias; and how the local community is intricately involved. Anyone on campus over 18 can participate in the process and get paid to try free food samples. Feb. 11, 11 a.m. to noon via Zoom. Registration required.
Russia and the U.S.: Sarah Henderson, associate professor of political science, will present a lecture as part of the WorldOregon Great Decision Series, Feb. 11, noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. Russia and the United States have many areas of conflict and some possible areas of mutual interest. How will the new administration in Washington approach these issues? A limited number of free tickets are available to OSU employees via global.affairs@oregonstate.edu. For more information visit https://www.worldoregon.org/great_decisions_series_ticket2022.
Rescheduled 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.
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.
NEW! FISCAL POLICY 03-120-205 Retroactive Pay provides clear guidelines related to delayed payments for employee salary increases and various other types of compensation. Additional information about the new policy can be accessed on the FPP website (Important Information/Notifications).
NEW! FISCAL POLICY 03-140-513 Miscellaneous Expenses has been updated to provide guidelines for Royalties and Testing Incentives. Additional information about the new policy can be accessed on the FPP website (Important Information/Notifications).
NEW! FISCAL POLICY 03-140-202 Personal Reimbursements has been revised to include guidelines for cash advances. Additional information about the new policy can be accessed on the FPP website (Important Information/Notifications).
NEW! Managing Your Social Media, Purchasing and Other Privacy Settings: The Center for Internet Security (CIS) has information to manage your social media privacy settings covering the following: protecting your accounts, reducing your risk, adjusting settings and the risk of posting photos. The article is here: https://www.cisecurity.org/newsletter/new-year-new-privacy-settings/. In addition, the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) has a privacy hub to easily manage your settings for online e-commerce, music streaming and more at https://staysafeonline.org/stay-safe-online/managing-your-privacy/manage-privacy-settings/.
NEW! 25 Year Club inductees: Congratulations to Roger Samelson, professor, 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.
Nominate now for Breaking Barriers Awards: The President’s Commission on the Status of Women, Office of Institutional Diversity, Office of the Provost and OSU Athletics have expanded the Breaking Barriers award eligibility to all OSU community members whose work advances women and gender equity in alignment with the award categories. Categories include Education, Research, Athletics, the PCOSW Community Builder and the Harriet Redmond Award. Learn more and submit nominations at beav.es/w4c. Nominations deadline is Feb. 4. For more information contact pcosw@oregonstate.edu.
TIAA Financial Planning Resources: Representatives from TIAA have appointments available next week for OSU employees. Employees who would like to speak with a TIAA financial advisor can schedule an appointment here: https://shared.tiaa.org/public/publictools/events/meetingAndSeminar?employerId=1-GD6U-1. TIAA also has a new workshop series called Tuesdays at 2 p.m. that employees can register for here: https://www.cvent.com/c/calendar/e9597420-1aa6-455d-b0d7-5871f0054049. TIAA also now has financial webinars in Spanish that employees can access located at this link: http://www.tiaa.org/RecursosEducativos.
Health & Safety: The University Health & Safety Committee wants to promote health and safety by providing 12 months of safety tips from SAIF, which supervisors and department safety coordinators can use to promote safety throughout the year. You can also access OSU’s University Health & Safety Committee online at http://ehs.oregonstate.edu/uhsc, including past meeting minutes, information on how to contact a committee member, and a link to report safety concerns online.
$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 nine months or less, beginning in April 2022. Proposals are due by Feb. 28, 5 p.m. Learn more and apply.
Oregon Sea Grant Summer Scholars Undergrad Internships for 2022: The Summer Scholars Program is a paid, 10-week internship that places diverse undergraduate students from around the country with various Oregon-based host organizations (tribal, public agency, non-profit, non-governmental). It provides students with hands-on experience under the mentorship of a career professional. Details here. The deadline is Feb. 14.
SJEI workshops are open for winter and spring term registration: The Social Justice Education Initiative is open to all faculty, staff and graduate students. SJEI workshops are infused with empathy, humor and expertise while embracing a guiding principle of “more curiosity, less judgement” to achieve robust learning objectives. Learn more, see the workshop schedule and register on the SJEI website registration page or contact SJEI director Jane Waite: jane.waite@oregonstate.edu.
Register now for Think Open Symposium on May 16: Are you ready to "level up" your course materials? Join OSU’s Open Educational Resources Unit and the Center for Teaching and Learning on May 16 for an in-person symposium featuring lively presentations and discussions on OER, open pedagogy and open access. Hear from faculty and education professionals who have firsthand experience with OER and can speak to the positive impact they have on students. View the event schedule and register today.
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! 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. 10, 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.
School of Public Policy Plant Sale: A plant sale is being held in Bexell Hall 418. There will be a wide variety of plants to choose from and the suggested donations will be printed on the individual plants. Supplies are limited, so be sure to swing by early in the month for the best selection. If you have any questions, please email laura.relyea@oregonstate.edu.
College of Forestry Pet Photo Contest: The FERM Department in supporting the Linn Benton Food Drive by hosting a pet contest and is accepting your photo submissions in five categories: 1. Cutest Creature 2. Super Snoozer (sleeping photos) 3. Best Blep (tongue-out photos) 4. Coolest Costume 5. Best Friends (2 or more pets) Enter your submissions by Feb. 4. All entries will be uploaded to a webpage with a Qualtrics voting system to follow Feb. 14-17. Votes will cost $1 each.
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.
Pet Pageant with Amy and Amerie: Here's a chance to showcase your pet, either live via Zoom or by sharing a picture by Feb. 8 at noon. There will be live polls with different categories where attendees can vote on their favorites. Make a donation using Give Butter or Network for Good, or another platform; suggested donation is $5. Note "Pet Pageant" on your donation receipt and email to amy.baker@oregonstate.edu for the Zoom link.
Master Gardener Live Q&A: Bring your gardening questions to be answered by three OSU Master Gardener volunteers on Feb. 16 at noon. Make a donation using Give Butter or Network for Good, or another platform; suggested donation is $5. Note "Garden" to your donation receipt and email to amy.baker@oregonstate.edu for the Zoom link.
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.
Reser: For work related to the Completing Reser Stadium project, the South Reser parking lot entrance/exit to SW 26th Street will be temporarily moved to the south to allow for construction of the new wellness center (view map). Both entrance and exit will be limited to one lane with a detour in place once in the parking lot. The existing crosswalk will be closed and a new temporary crosswalk will be added across SW 26th Street.
Furman Hall: For work related to the Community Hall Slope Project, a planned water shutdown at Joyce Collin Furman Hall is scheduled for Feb. 3 from 6 a.m.-3 p.m. (view map). Restrooms will not be usable during the planned water shutdown. For questions or comments about the planned water shutdown, contact Construction Manager Ryan Wilson at 503-779-3488.
West Greenhouse: As part of the 20 & 21 West Greenhouse project, a portion of sidewalk will be closed to pedestrian traffic between SW 30th and 35th streets on SW Campus Way for ADA access and sidewalk improvement work. The month-long closure is scheduled to start on Friday, Jan. 7 and continue through Feb. 7. Please view the online map, which provides an overview of this location and appropriate detours to take. Direct access to the 20 & 21 greenhouses can be made at their north side doors.
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 Research Office is seeking a Fiscal Coordinator 2. This position will be part of the Award Management team in OSRAA, responsible for an exciting portfolio of sponsored projects, including Center & Institute awards and/or large projects. A remote work arrangement will be considered for the right candidate. Posting #P03390CT. Closes Feb.14.
EXTENDED! The Educational Opportunities Program (EOP) at Oregon State University invites applications for the Assistant Director of Engagement position. Posting #P05132UF. Closes Feb. 20.
NEW! The Research Office is seeking a Proposal Analyst (Program Representative 2). This position supports faculty through pre-award review and submission of proposals to federal, state, foundation and industry sponsors. A remote work arrangement will be considered for the right candidate. Posting #P03401CT. Closes Feb. 26.
NEW! APA Front Desk Coordinator/Advising Assistant: Office of International Services invites applications for a full-time Administrative Program Assistant position. Posting #P03362CT. Full consideration Feb. 28. Closes March 11.
“It is failure that guides evolution; perfection provides no incentive for improvement, and nothing is perfect.” ~ Colson Whitehead
Corvallis: Slight chance of rain and then patchy fog and partly sunny, high of 51, low of 34. Slight chance of rain Friday.
Central Oregon: Mostly sunny today, high of 46, low of 29. Partly sunny Friday.
Newport: Slight chance of rain and then patchy fog and partly sunny, high of 51, low of 37. Slight chance of rain Friday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
