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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.
Co-written by Kelsy Kretschmer, associate professor of sociology at Oregon State University and the author of “Fighting for NOW: Diversity and Discord in the National Organization for Women”; and Christopher Stout, associate professor of political science at OSU.
A program launched at Oregon State University–Cascades and in partnership with Central Oregon Community College aims to increase the number of child care and early learning workers in Central Oregon.
Rorie Solberg is an associate professor at Oregon State University. Her focus is political science. She said one of the major concepts included in Justice Samuel Alito's draft opinion is the idea that the constitution makes no reference to abortion. As such, Alito concluded that it shouldn't be protected by the document. He asserts, instead, the power should go back into the hands of the states.
It begins in the 1980s, when Eugene-raised botanist Scott Sundberg decided that someday, somehow, he would produce a flora (a very in-depth native plant compendium) for Oregon. In 1994, he began making that dream a reality, taking a job and a pay cut at Oregon State, giving him access to the plant collections at both OSU and the University of Oregon because some things are more important than money. “Let me at it,” he wrote in accepting the position.
Dara was hired in January by Oregon State University as station director of the North Willamette Research and Extension Center, where scientists are constantly experimenting with new ways to grow the region’s crops — everything from hazelnuts to blueberries to Christmas trees.
At Oregon State University (OSU), researchers are developing an agrivoltaics farm at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center. Researchers also are using solar panels installed near the OSU dairy and vegetable farm in Corvallis, collecting data as it grew crops and grazed sheep on land partially shaded by the panels.
Meet Cedar: Cedar is the OSU Department of Safety's new wellness dog, and is excited to serve the Corvallis campus. To learn more about this 17-month-old black Lab, see: https://beav.es/iUM. We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
Timely Teaching Tips: Looking for evidence-based strategies to facilitate cooperative learning experiences in STEM classes? Participate in the Center for Teaching and Learning Sparkshop via Zoom on May 10 at noon. Register for the Cooperative Learning in STEM Classes Sparkshop now.
Pilot Program for Disability Cultural Center: ASOSU is currently working on establishing a pilot program for the Disability Cultural Center. This center will be a welcoming space for all students with disabilities and their allies to connect with each other and build stronger communities. It will help provide support for the largest minority group in the country and improve their experience at OSU. For more details, read this brief memo, visit our website or attend the open forum May 5, 11 a.m. (details on the website). Fill out this form to show your support for this program and for this community at OSU.
Pilot Program for International Student Center: ASOSU is currently working on establishing a pilot program for the International Student Center. Envisioned as an open lounge space, this center will be open to all international students and domestic students interested in intercultural activities. For more details, read this brief memo, visit our website or attend the open forum May 5, 11 a.m. (details on the website). Fill out this form to show your support for this program and for this community at OSU.
Managing Worry and Anxiety: Worries are thoughts we have about the future that generate fear. They arrive in the form of a “what if?” and generate dire warnings about terrible consequences that await us. Unfortunately, these warnings we give ourselves are generally overblown and focused on hypothetical problems that probably won’t happen. This training will address how worry habits develop and methods of intervening with worry and anxiety. May 5, noon. Register here.
The Oregon State University Board of Trustees will meet virtually Thursday: The Oregon State University Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting on Thursday, May 5, to discuss matters related to the search for the university’s next president. The meeting will be held remotely at 1 p.m. Trustees will discuss general compensation and benefits for the position of president and will consider an action item regarding reimbursing finalist candidates for certain professional advisors’ fees that may be related to contract negotiations. Immediately following this public session, the Board of Trustees will hold an executive session to consider a slate of semifinalist candidates to be invited for interviews with the Board. The executive session will be held in keeping with Oregon law – ORS 192.660(2)(a) that allows a public body to meet in executive session to consider the employment of a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent. Members of the public can join the public portion of the meeting through the remote conferencing service Zoom. Options for joining the meeting and instructions for providing comment during a testimony period held before the board votes on the action item are located under “Meeting Details” at this webpage. Agenda and meeting materials will be posted as they are available on the Board of Trustees meetings web page.
HMSC Research Seminar: On Thursday, May 5, at 3:30 p.m., Leigh Torres, Kim Bernard, Susanne Brander, Sarah Henkel and Lisa Hildebrand of the COZI team from OSU will be giving a seminar titled “Zoop to Poop: a collaborative effort to assess the caloric value and microparticle load in zooplankton prey of Oregon gray whales.” Attend in person at HMSC’s GVMSB Auditorium or online. Zoom link. Click here for more information.
Department of Botany & Plant Pathology Spring Seminar Series: “Giving the Trees Tongues: Using DNA From Wood to Help Solve Timber Poaching Crimes,” presented by Rich Cronn of the USDA Forest Service. May 5, 4 p.m., ALS 4001 and via Zoom. For complete schedule visit the BPP Seminar website.
NEW! OSUWE Side Story: Oregon State University Wind Ensemble Spring Concert. Directed by Erik Leung. Will feature the West Coast premiere of Dreams Unseen for Soprano and Chamber Ensemble by Peter Meechan, featuring OSU Voice Instructor Amy Hansen, soprano. Also Symphonic Dances from West Side Story by Leonard Bernstein. May 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the LaSells Stewart Center. Free, open to all. Livestream may be viewed at https://beav.es/wFC.
Music à la Carte: Oregon Symphony Trio. OSO Principal Clarinetist James T. Shields, clarinet; Trevor Fitzpatrick, cello; and Yoko Greeney, piano, perform a program of music by Kenji Bunch, Xenakis and Brahms. Friday, May 6 at noon in the Memorial Union Lounge. Free, open to all. Livestream available.
OSU Rainbow Connect Welcome Social: Join the OSU Rainbow Connect alumni network for a casual Friday evening meetup in downtown Corvallis with food and drinks (no-host bar), a great view and the company of friends, new and old. Friday, May 6 at 6 p.m. at Sky High Brewing. RSVP now.
Sakumuna Concert: The Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center will be hosting a concert on Saturday, May 7, from 3 p.m.-4 p.m. outside of the Einerson House (2638 NW Jackson Ave., Corvallis). This community-wide event is free and includes food, drinks and raffle prizes. For more information, visit https://fb.me/e/1A1Qg2ygA.
LGBTQIA+ alumni reunion: Build and renew connections with friends of the OSU Pride Center as it celebrates 20 years on campus, plus celebrate new milestones, such as the OSU Rainbow Connect Alumni Network’s first in-person gathering. Join the fun on Saturday, May 7 from 6-8 p.m. at the Memorial Union Lounge. Register today.
Tour of historic OSU: OSU is Corvallis' most recent historic district with more than 80 contributing structures, and it’s the only Oregon campus listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Learn about the development of campus structures, and early Olmsted and Taylor campus plans, quads, and viewsheds. OSU’s Larry Landis will lead the tour on May 8 from 2-4 p.m., starting on the south side of Community Hall. The tour is limited to 25 people, so an RSVP is required. Contact tro2005@gmail.com.
What To Fix at Oregon State University: ASOSU is hosting an end-of-the-year event that welcomes students to share their thoughts and concerns regarding their experiences at OSU in a safe space. May 19, 2-5 p.m., in the Memorial Union Quad. Share your thoughts, eat free pizza and enter into a raffle for the chance to win a few large prizes.
Celebrating Undergraduate Excellence: Register today to attend the 2022 Celebrating Undergraduate Excellence (CUE) Symposium on May 19 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Memorial Union Ballroom and online via Canvas for those who are unable to join us in Corvallis. Register to attend by May 17. Students will present in person (posters) or virtually (pre-recorded 3-minute talk in Canvas). For more info, visit https://beav.es/wLP or contact OfficeofURSA@oregonstate.edu.
OSU Health and Safety Committee: The University Health and Safety Committee would like to invite campus members interested in health and safety to attend our open meetings, held semi-annually in May and October. Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 2:30-4 p.m. Anyone can access OSU’s University Health & Safety Committee online at https://ehs.oregonstate.edu/UHSC. To attend, contact Marcus Silkbaron at Marcus.Silkbaron@oregonstate.edu to RSVP and request the meeting location.
Vamos OSU’s Evento Social June 1: You’re invited to celebrate the return of in-person gatherings at Vamos OSU’s Evento Social. Join Oregon State Latino/a/x, Latine, Chicano/a/x alumni and friends for an evening of networking on Wednesday, June 1 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Xicha Brewing in Salem. Learn more about supporting DEI efforts, visit Latine community vendors and reminisce about your time at OSU. Space is limited — secure your spot today: bit.ly/VamosOSUEvento22.
Grad Night 2022: Casino-themed party June 2. Don’t miss out on prizes, free food and drinks, music, dancing and games. The OSU Alumni Association invites the Class of 2022 to a casino-themed party Thursday, June 2, 7:30-10 p.m. at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center. Arrive early to receive a commemorative pint glass, then enjoy a live DJ and giveaways, including gift cards and a grand prize. Graduates free; one guest $10. Register.
NEW! Merit increase information: Leaders preparing to implement the Faculty Salary Increase Program are invited to join a Calibrating Your Merit Increases information session. A recommended decision-making process will be introduced. There are two opportunities to participate live via Zoom: Monday, May 9 from 3-3:55 p.m. or Tuesday, May 10 from 8:30-9:25 a.m. Registration is required. Sessions will be recorded and posted to the Human Resources webpage as an ongoing resource.
NEW! Science Pub: Oregon State University’s Science Pub on Monday, May 9, will focus on the perspectives and complexities associated with responsible wind energy generation off the Oregon Coast. The virtual event, a joint effort of Oregon State University in Corvallis and OSU-Cascades in Bend, will feature Flaxen Conway, director of OSU’s marine resource management graduate grogram and an Oregon Sea Grant Extension specialist. The free Science Pub will run from 6-7:30 p.m. and will be broadcast on YouTube Live. Registration is required and can be completed at https://beav.es/ioC. Instructions to access the event will be sent to those who RSVP.
NEW! 2022 National Traditional Ecological Knowledge Summit: This summit, hosted by OSU’s Traditional Ecological Knowledge Club, will create a space (centered on Indigenous peoples but open to all) to learn from TEK holders, Elders and scholars. A public listening session will be hosted by the White House about Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge. Summit runs May 10-12, via Zoom. Register here.
NEW! WorldOregon presents the 2022 International Speaker Series: "Intersections." WorldOregon’s International Speaker Series puts you virtually in the room with the global leaders, visionaries and inspiring voices that are changing our world. A limited number of tickets are available to attend a virtual lecture by award-winning advocate, writer and citizen of Cherokee Nation, Rebecca Nagle, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. She will speak on “Nations within a Nation: Tribal Sovereignty 101.” For tickets, email Global.Engagement@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Every Beaver can be a leader: Students are invited to participate in a day-long immersive leadership summit for a fun and interactive day of leadership exploration and action planning. Explore your leadership abilities through engaging workshops and team-building activities. To help create sustainable change at OSU, please join ASOSU on May 22 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the MU Horizon room. Light breakfast and lunch will be provided to registered participants. Register here.
Department of Integrative Biology Ph.D. Defense Seminar: Kelsey Swieca will present “Influence of regional oceanography on the distributions, trophic interactions, growth, and survival of the early life history stages of fishes,” May 6, 10 a.m. via hybrid format: in person in Marine Studies Building Auditorium at Hatfield Marine Science Center, Newport; or virtual via Zoom. Swieca is completing her Ph.D. in integrative biology under the guidance of Su Sponaugle.
PFLA Lunch and Learn: "Effective Email Communication," presented by Jeannine Cropley. Bring your best practices and lessons learned to this interactive, informal event. May 6, noon to 1 p.m. Join in person (Covell 139) or via Zoom.
Applied Economics Seminar: Prof. Simanti Banerjee from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will present "Role of Gender Identity on Conservation Effort and Leasing Contract Choice on Rented Farmland: A Lab Experiment," via Zoom. Friday, May 6, 12:30-2: p.m. Details, including dial-in information, here.
Summer Spreadsheet Help Session: Angela Williamson, support services manager with University Human Resources, will be offering a Help Session for Summer Academic Wage hiring via the spreadsheet process. May 6, 3-5 p.m., in University Plaza, Suite 150. Zoom available; email hrsupportservices@oregonstate.edu. Free parking.
WIC Workshop: Writing consultants are trained to support their peers across all majors through one-on-one conversations about the writer’s process and draft. On Friday, May 6 at 3 p.m. via Zoom, a panel of writing consultants will describe assignment features that writers often find confusing, as well as assignment features that help students understand their writing tasks. Register here.
The Robert S. Iltis Colloquium Series: Yanni Ma, associate professor of organizational and environmental communication, will present "Are You Threatening Me? Identity Threat, Resistance to Persuasion, and Boomerang Effects in Environmental Communication," on Friday, May 6, 4-5 p.m. in Shepard Hall, Room 106.
SWLF Visiting Writers Series Reading with Venita Blackburn: Celebrated writer and educator Venita Blackburn will host a free reading and Q&A in the Valley Library Rotunda on Friday, May 6, at 7:30 p.m. Learn more about the event and SWLF’s Visiting Writers Series on our VWS Events page.
2022 University Distinguished Professor Lecture featuring Michael Freitag: Join us for a lecture with OSU’s 2022 University Distinguished Professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Michael Freitag. Freitag’s lecture titled, "Epigenetics: I Know It When I See It" will be held on Friday, May 20 at 9 a.m. in the MU Horizon Room, followed by a Q&A moderated by Roy Haggerty, Dean of the College of Science. Advanced registration and in-person attendance are encouraged. The lecture will be live-streamed via live.oregonstate.edu during the event.
2022 University Distinguished Professor Lecture featuring Brent Steel: Join us for a lecture with OSU’s 2022 University Distinguished Professor of Public Policy, Brent Steel. Steel’s lecture titled, "The Democracy and Technocracy Quandary: Science, Scientists, and the Policy Process" will be held on Friday, May 20 at 11 a.m. in the MU Horizon Room, followed by a Q&A moderated by Larry Rodgers, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts. Advancedd registration and in-person attendance are encouraged. The lecture will be live-streamed via live.oregonstate.edu during the event.
2022 University Distinguished Professor Lecture featuring Kathryn Higley: Join us for a lecture with OSU’s 2022 University Distinguished Professor of Nuclear Science and Engineering, Kathryn Higley. Higley’s lecture titled, "Bugs, Bunnies, and Bombs: Radioecology's Role in Radiation Protection" will be held on Friday, May 20 at 1 p.m. in the MU Horizon Room, followed by a Q&A moderated by Belinda Batten, Executive Associate Dean of the College of Engineering. Advanced registration and in-person attendance are encouraged. The lecture will be live-streamed via live.oregonstate.edu during the event.
NEW! May is Bike Month and OSU's Spring Bike Challenge is happening now: You still have time to join the fun. New ZAP riders are welcome anytime, and you have until May 16 to add a team to this year's challenge. Need help finding teammates? You and your bike are invited for a social ride. All biking types and levels are welcome. Please email questions to transportation@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Tips for accessing mental health therapy services through Beyond Benefits EAP: You have three sessions available per household member per issue as opposed to per year. To get assistance making an appointment, ask for a confirmed appointment before leaving the call. If you would like to make the appointment and choose a therapist yourself, you can ask for a list of therapists in the EAP Network. EAP providers are expected to have an appointment within 5-7 days and return all calls to schedule within 24 hours. If this does not happen the EAP asks that you call back and they will assist you. If you would prefer a quicker connection to a therapist by text/chat, phone or video the EAP also offers services through BetterHelp. You just call the EAP number (1-855-327-4722) and ask to be referred to BetterHelp.
NEW! 35 Year Club inductees: Congratulations to Thomas Williams, network analyst, for 35 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.
Volunteers needed for the Great Move Out: Each year, OSU has the opportunity to offer students an easy way to donate the items they no longer need while moving out, redistributing those reusable goods to nonprofits in our community — usually over 10 tons. It takes the hard work of both OSU staff and volunteers to make this happen. The Great Move Out is sponsored by OSU Surplus Property, Campus Recycling, and University Housing & Dining Services. For more information, contact Andrea Norris of Campus Recycling at Andrea.Norris@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-5398. To volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040544a5a62d6-2022.
CFP: Humanities Research Clusters: The OSU Center for the Humanities invites proposals for 2022-2023 interdisciplinary research clusters. This program offers scholars with expertise in different fields the opportunity to explore a topic of shared interest in common and in depth. Deadline: Friday, June 3, 5 p.m. More information and application instructions are available here.
Recruiting participants for virtual reality study: We are seeking participants for a study evaluating the efficiency and usability of different navigation tools for exploring virtual cities in VR. You are eligible to participate if you are at least 18 years old, fluent in English, have normal or corrected-to-normal vision, and not suffering from epileptic seizures or other medical conditions related to digital screens. For more information please visit beav.es/wFb.
Monthly Emergency Preparedness Topic: Recreational Water Safety. Whether a tiny trickle of a creek, enough to cool your toes, or the vast expanses of beaches, water provides an exciting element to outdoor recreation. Even the most seasoned of water enthusiasts can be surprised by changing water conditions. Don’t let good times turn very bad because you didn’t follow some basic water safety guidelines. This month’s poster can be downloaded at: https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-management/preparedness-topics/recreational-water-safety.
Information about Fee-Funded Units: As a student at OSU, you pay the incidental fee each term ($455.31 for fall, winter, and spring; $235.10 for summer). The budgeted revenue of more than $27.36 million provides everyone with access to a variety of programs and services. Come learn about how ASOSU allocates this budget and what all of this buys you. There are multiple ways to learn more and get involved — simply fill out this form. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the ASOSU Student Fee Committee Chair at asosu.sfcchair@oregonstate.edu.
Upcoming OSHA Safety Break for Oregon: Managers and supervisors, please visit OSHA's website for information on OSHA’s Safety Break for Oregon, coming up on May 11. Oregon OSHA coordinates this one-day event, designed to raise awareness and promote the value of workplace safety and health. The event is flexible to meet an employer's needs, and health and safety activities are determined by individual employers. For ideas on how to participate, see the tools page.
Free COVID tests: Free iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Tests are available around the Corvallis campus. Each box contains two tests. While supplies last, OSU community members can pick up these self-test kits at the following locations: Residence Hall Service Centers (Arnold, McNary and West); Lab tent outside Plageman Hall; Memorial Union Info Desk and Student Experience Center Info Desk. For questions or accommodations related to disabilities, contact coronavirus.health@oregonstate.edu.
COVID-19 testing: Oregon State University, in collaboration with Willamette Valley Toxicology (WVT), is providing on-site COVID-19 testing for people without symptoms. OSU employees and students, regardless of vaccination status, are welcome to test at one of these locations: Corvallis: Lab tent outside Plageman Hall Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and Cascade Hall 120, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Bend: Outside Obsidian Hall Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. Note: All employees will need a WVT Labdash account prior to testing.
NEW! Washington Way: For work related to the Washington Way Improvement Project, a planned sidewalk closure along the north side of SW Washington Way is scheduled to run from 8 a.m. Friday, May 6 through 5 p.m. Monday, June 13. Pacific Power will be on site performing work related to the project (view map).
"Sometimes failures push us to open the door of a run-down old house, to clean the dust off the unused furniture and find a drawer where an old typewriter hides. Failures force us to reflect, and reflection, with any luck, may lead us to a coastal city and a pile of blank pages.” ~ Cristina Rivera Garza
Corvallis: Rain today, high of 57, low of 47. Rain tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Showers likely today, high of 57, low of 42. Showers Friday.
Newport: Rain today, high of 56, low of 45. Rain tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/.
