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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.
“The majority of research that has been done investigating the capacity for coral reefs to survive and persist under ocean warming and acidification has been gained from short-term experiments, one-month duration on average, based in indoor laboratories in empty glass tanks,” says lead author, Rowan McLachlan (OSU), “While informative, these studies are limited in their ability to predict how coral will respond in the wild where the environment is much more complex.”
Becky Johnson, interim president of Oregon State University, will give the commencement address at OSU-Cascades’ graduation ceremony on June 12. Johnson served as vice president of OSU-Cascades from 2009 until 2021, when she was appointed the first woman to lead OSU.
Ivan Titaley at Oregon State University and colleagues wanted to measure PFAS in different types of face masks and analyze the implications for human exposure and the environment.
A mural by Portland artist Samantha Wall, commissioned through Oregon’s Percent for Art in Public Places Program, has been installed in Oregon State University-Cascades’ Edward J. Ray Hall (Ray Hall).
Rebecca Mostow is a Graduate Fellow at Oregon State University in Sally Hackers Lab studying dune ecology.
Susanne Brander, assisant professor in Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation at Oregon State University is in the process of setting up her laboratory in the new Hatfield Marine Sciences Building in Newport. An expert on microplastics, she shared the horrifying discovery of microplastics existing in blood.
Lighthouse shadow: Kristi McMorran says, “I took this photo a couple of weeks ago while at the coast. Morning shadow of Yaquina Head Lighthouse on the rocks below.”
Clear Lake: LeAnn Joy Adam, director of the National and Global Scholarships Advising, said, “Ever wonder what it looks like to dive beneath the ice on Clear Lake on a cold and snowy day? Absolutely beautiful!” We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
Timely Teaching Tips: Curious about teaching-related professional development opportunities at OSU? See current and upcoming offerings from the Center for Teaching and Learning, Ecampus and Academic Technologies on the newly updated Faculty Training Opportunities webpage.
HRWGC open house: The Hattie Redmond Women's & Gender Center is hosting an open house on Thursday, March 31 from noon to 4 p.m.
University Budget Conversation: The Office of Budget and Resource Planning will hold a University Budget Conversation via Zoom March 31, noon to 1 p.m. This week’s topic is “2022-23 Budget Outlook.” 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.
Department of Botany & Plant Pathology Spring Seminar Series: “Plant Disease Sensing: Studying Plant-Pathogen Interactions at Scale” presented by Katie Gold of Cornell, March 31, 3 p.m. via Zoom. For complete schedule visit the BPP Seminar website.
HMSC Research Seminar: Jeff Beeson with the Cooperative Institute of Marine Ecosystems and Resource Studies (CIMERS) and NOAA’s Pacific Marine Environmental Lab (PMEL) will be giving a seminar titled “Initial Results from E/V Nautilus Expedition NA128 — Cascadia Margin Seep Exploration,” March 31 at 3:30 p.m. Zoom link or call +1-971-247-1195 Meeting ID: 945 5573 115. Click here for more information.
War in Europe: Understanding the Human Cost. As the Russian invasion of Ukraine develops into war, and as Russia targets civilian populations, issues related to human suffering and the conduct of war take center stage. Join us for a panel of scholars and experts discussing warfare as a human choice, military strategy on the ground in Ukraine, war crimes and their prosecution, nuclear proliferation and warfare, the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, the refugee crisis in border nations and the possibility of future peace. Panelists: Courtney Campbell, Sarah Henderson, Paul Wanke, Sharyn Clough, Linda Richards from OSU and humanitarian leader Mark Ward. Presented by the School of History, Philosophy and Religion in the College of Liberal Arts. Thursday, March 31 at 4 p.m. via Zoom. Register.
Valedictory Edwards Distinguished Lecture: Harry Yeh will be marking his retirement from the School of Civil and Construction Engineering with a panel discussion, “On Long Wave Runup,” on March 31, in Owen 101, from 4-5:30 p.m. Yeh will be joined by Professors Philip Liu (National University of Singapore) and Costas Synolakis (USC, Academy of Athens).
NEW! University Budget Committee: The Committee will meet this Friday, April 1 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.
NEW! Book launch: Star Trek’s Philosophy of Peace and Justice. OSU Professor Jose-Antonio Orosco will discuss his new book with Andrew Fiala and Jennifer Kling, and then take questions from the audience in this virtual event sponsored by the Anarres Project for Alternative Futures at OSU. This event was rescheduled from a previous time. April 4, 1-2:30 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/events/722672682225595.
Steinway Piano Concert Series: Aaron Diehl: Corvallis-OSU Piano International presents a jazz concert by pianist-composer Aaron Diehl performing works by William Grant Still, Duke Ellington, Fats Waller and more. Saturday, April 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the LaSells Stewart Center. Tickets $25 advance/$28 door. OSU students free with ID. Purchase tickets.
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. Thursday, 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.-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.
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.
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.
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.
NEW! 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.
NEW! RAFWE Symposium: Research Advances in Fisheries, Wildlife, and Ecology. Join us April 15 at The LaSells Stewart Center (or online) for a free full day of research presented by students in the department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Science. Info and registration can be found here: https://fwcs.oregonstate.edu/fisheries-and-wildlife/research-advances-fisheries-wildlife-and-ecology-symposium-rafwe-0.
PFLA Lunch & Learn: Using Qualtrics. Bring your favorite Qualtrics features and questions to this informal shared learning and networking opportunity. All professional faculty are welcome to join us via Zoom April 1, noon to 1 p.m.
College of Public Health and Human Sciences 2022 Alumni Lecture: CPHHS alumna Jocelyn Warren, public health administrator for Lane County, chair of the Coalition of Local Health Officials and member of the Oregon State Public Health Advisory Board, will present “Transforming local public health for equity,” Friday, April 1, from 1-2 p.m. via Zoom and in HFC 115.
OSU Design Network’s Industry Talk – Reflecting Values in Sustainable Fashion Supply Chains: Hear from authors Leslie Davis Burns, Oregon State faculty emerita, and Jeanne Carver, Imperial Stock Ranch/Shaniko Wool Company, as they discuss their book, "Stories of Fashion, Textiles, and Place — Evolving Sustainable Supply Chains." April 6, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Register today at bit.ly/OSUDNindustrytalk22.
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. Learn how the Office of Research Integrity can help researchers navigate conflicts of interest, human subjects research, animal care and use, responsible research conduct, small boat safety, scientific diving, export controls and more. 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.
Mentoring Indigenous Students in STEM workshop. Featuring keynote Sweeney Windchief, and OSU services supporting Indigenous students. Hosted by OSU's New Beginnings for Tribal Students (NBTS) program. April 26, 1-4:30 p.m., via Zoom. Register for the free workshop here. Open to all faculty, students and individuals interested in mentoring. More information about NBTS is here.
Beavers SAVE Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention. We can all help prevent suicide. This workshop will provide the skills you need to effectively help or intervene with a friend or family member who is considering suicide. Open to all OSU community members. May 10, noon to 1:30 p.m.. in MU 211, May 17, noon to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom, Join at https://beav.es/wXR. Questions? Contact tess.websterhenry@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Clearing Fund Allocation: ASOSU is currently in the process of allocating the accumulated balance in the Incidental Fee Clearing Fund. Submitted proposals will be reviewed and discussed by the Student Fee Committee on Friday, April 4, 3 p.m. (SEC 294/Zoom) and Tuesday, April 5, 1 p.m. (SEC 354/Zoom). Students are especially encouraged to provide feedback. Visit our website for more details or reach out to the ASOSU SFC Chair (asosu.sfcchair@oregonstate.edu) if you have any questions.
NEW! STEM AWSEM Club: Registration for STEM Academy's VIRTUAL AWSEM Club for 5th-7th graders is open. AWSEM = Advocates for Women in Science, Engineering and Math. The club will meet virtually on Thursdays, 4-5 p.m., from April 14-May 12. Topics: chemistry, computer science, animal behavior, marine science and biology. Cost is $65 for the entire series. Needs-based scholarships available. https://stemacademy.oregonstate.edu/awsem-club. For questions, call 541-737-8139 or email STEM.academy@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Art-Science Student Fellowship Applications Due May 9: This one-year fellowship offers OSU students the opportunity to explore the intersection of the arts and sciences. Fellows will develop a creative project informed by engagement with lab or field research, be awarded a $1,000 stipend, have ongoing mentorship and receive a residency at Shotpouch Cabin. Visual, literary, performing and mixed media artists are welcome to apply. To learn more and apply, visit: https://artsci.oregonstate.edu/art-sci-student-fellowship.
NEW! 30 Year Club inductees: Congratulations to Haruyoshi Matsumoto, associate professor senior researcher, 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.
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); Student Health Services (Plageman Building); 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.
Mixed Beavs: Mixed Beavs (formerly the Multiracial Aikido retreat) is offering a learning and community-building opportunity for Spring term designed for reflection and replenishment (intended audience: students; staff and faculty may participate). Mixed Beavs includes and uplifts the diverse experiences of Multiracial/ethnic, Biracial, Multitribal, Transracial Adoptee, or mixed heritage people. In-person events will take place in May. Register: https://beav.es/wBE. Questions: sjretreats@oregonstate.edu.
Register for an open educational resources workshop: OSU’s Open Educational Resources Unit is hosting virtual workshops on how faculty like you can find or create no-cost and low-cost learning materials, save students money and improve course retention rates. Learn more about each workshop and register today.
Recruiting participants for virtual reality experiment: Psychology researchers are seeking participants who are at least 18 years old, speak fluent English and have normal or corrected-to-normal vision (no glasses) for virtual reality (VR) research aiming to explore how to improve human interactions with automated vehicles. Participants will need to come to Moreland 140 to participate. Those who complete the study will receive $20 cash. More details and sign-up available at https://bit.ly/osuroadusers.
Daily Baro joins Media Madness newsroom fundraiser: The Daily Barometer is participating in the annual College Media Madness competition for the first time. College Media Madness is an annual fundraising competition for student newsrooms. Show your support and help boost scores through April 6 by clicking the "Give Now" button on the Baro website at https://www.beavsgive.org/organizations/barometer-march-madness-fundraiser. Follow along with the competition on Twitter at @MediaMadness22. For more information, email fundraising@dailyorange.com.
Driving and biking study: The OSU School of Civil and Construction Engineering is seeking participants for a research study in a virtual simulation driving and bicycling study. Participants must be 18 or older and commit one hour. A cash payment is involved. To participate, contact Jasmin Woodside to schedule a time: woodsija@oregonstate.edu. For more information about this study, please contact David Hurwitz at david.hurwitz@oregonstate.edu.
Native American undergrads in natural science summer internships eligible for $2,900 supplemental funding. Students must self-identify as Native American, be enrolled at OSU or SWOCC as an undergrad, and complete at least 8 weeks of an approved summer internship. Students will be matched with mentors and meet periodically during the summer. See OSU's New Beginnings for Tribal Students (NBTS) here for more information and contacts. Application deadline is May 1.
Beyond Earth Day: Beyond Earth Day is a week-long celebration April 16-22 that highlights activities that celebrate or educate on the well-being of our society, economy and planet. Clubs, departments and other groups can contribute to the celebration and share how they are promoting sustainable earth ecosystems, health and wellness, viable economies and social equity. Host an event on the event submission page. Host a free booth at our 21st Annual Community Fair on April 19, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Student Experience Center Plaza and the MU Brick Mall by registering on the community fair registration page.
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.
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.
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! Facilities Services at Oregon State University is seeking a full-time Energy Operations Manager. Posting #P05355UF. Closes April 18.
NEW! PACE Director: OSU Extension is seeking applications for Director of Professional and Continuing Education. This is a full-time professional faculty position that will be based in Portland, Oregon. Posting #P05383UF. Closes April 25.
NEW! The College of Engineering is expanding our academic advising community due to continued enrollment growth and commitment to student success. We are actively seeking 5-8 Academic Advisors to join our community of almost 40 advisors. The primary function of these roles is to provide holistic advising support within one of five schools or the first-year engineering program. Each position is a full-time (1.0 FTE) 12-month professional faculty position to provide on-site and online advising from the Corvallis campus. Posting #P05393UF. Closes May 8.
“The sky starts at your feet. Think how brave you are to walk around.” ~ Anne Herbert
Corvallis: Mostly cloudy, high of 54, low of 35. Partly sunny tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Mostly sunny today, high of 51, low of 28. Mostly sunny tomorrow.
Newport: Chance of showers and patchy fog, high of 53, low of 38. Partly sunny Friday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/