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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 summer of 2021 included very high temperatures in the Pacific Northwest, according to Phys.org. A condition called “foliage scorch” was seen, where leaves turned brown earlier than expected, according to professor Chris Still of the Forest Ecosystems & Society Department at Oregon State University.
Jensen, professor emeritus in the College of Forestry at Oregon State University, will focus his presentation on the 70th-anniversary edition of the “Trees to Know” series.
Oregon State University Extension’s Christmas tree specialist will talk about what it takes to grow a quality Christmas tree at OSU’s Science Pub on Nov. 8.
Dominick DellaSala, forest ecologist and chief scientist at Oregon-based NGO Wild Heritage, and Beverly Law, a forest ecosystem expert at Oregon State University, are among scores of scientists pressing the Biden administration to dramatically expand protections of federal lands, making carbon-dense mature and old-growth forests off-limits to roads, logging and extraction.
Tenure does protect faculty members’ right to speak up on matters of their expertise. This includes speaking as expert witnesses. Many universities have specific language for this. For instance, Oregon State University has a policy that states faculty can serve as expert witnesses in administrative or judicial proceedings in which the Oregon State Board of Higher Education and Oregon State University are not parties, as long as they do so “in a manner consistent with the OSU Policy on Outside Professional Activities, and consistent with any college, unit, or department restrictions on outside consulting or conflict of interest policies.”
Foggy morning: Political science student Abril Uribe says, "I went on a walk early in the morning before classes started. I took the picture in McNary Field on my way downtown. I felt that the fog and the fallen autumn leaves captivated a fall morning in OSU." Submit your fall photos to osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Thinking about ways to enhance teaching materials for an upcoming course? The Faculty Media Center (FMC) invites you in for a consultation to learn how instructional media can help save class time while creating engaging learning experiences. Schedule a consultation or visit the FMC in Kidder 100 (9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday).
Program Assessment Lead Orientation: Inviting new and returning undergraduate learning assessment leads to discuss the Annual Report process. Topics covered will include assessment activities by term, reading Feedback Reports and how to demonstrate use of assessment data. Nov. 4, 10 a.m., via Zoom. Register here.
Department of Botany & Plant Pathology Fall Seminar Series: “How Do Grasses Grow?” presented by Annis Richardson of the Institute of Molecular Plant Sciences at University of Edinburgh. Thursday, Nov. 4, 11 a.m. via Zoom. For complete schedule visit the BPP Seminar website.
NEW! Developing Grit: Strategies for Success in Work and Life. Grit is the ability to persevere to achieve long-term goals. Grit involves passion and purpose, development of habits and coping with unpleasant emotions such as fear, discouragement or embarrassment. This course will examine the nature of grit and identify specific methods for developing it. Nov 4., noon to 1 p.m. Register here.
HMSC Research Seminar: On Thursday, Nov. 4, 3:30 p.m., Mauricio Cantor, assistant professor with the Marine Mammal Institute at Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center, will be giving a seminar titled “Foraging synchrony drives resilience in human-dolphin mutualism.” Zoom link or call +1-971-247-1195. Meeting ID: 945 5573 115. Click here for more information.
Internship application workshops: Oregon Sea Grant is hosting application workshops Nov. 4 at 4 p.m. on Zoom for paid Summer Scholars (undergrads) and Oregon Applied Sustainability Experience (undergrads and grads) internships. Registration is required. An application workshop for upcoming paid Graduate Opportunities takes place Nov. 3, 4 p.m. Registration is required. For more information see the Application Resources page.
FURst Aid: Managing equine emergencies (Webinar). Dr. Kate Schoenhals, veterinarian and rural veterinary practice instructor in the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine, will teach you how to recognize and respond to equine emergencies. Nov. 4, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Register here: https://beav.es/UQy
NEW! University Budget Committee: The University Budget Committee (UBC) will meet Nov. 5 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. To join as an observer, register here. More info: https://fa.oregonstate.edu/budget/university-budget-committee/ubc-meeting-schedule.
NEW! Incidental Fee Open Forum: Students pay an incidental fee of $455.31 (for Fall, Winter and Spring terms) and $235.10 (for Summer term). This $27 million primarily funds eight units on campus. Learn more about what this budget pays for and discuss what the fee should be used for next year at a forum Nov. 5, 3 p.m. in MU 109 (or over Zoom).
NEW! Compassion in Action (CiA): Part of a national movement of students working to create a more just and compassionate world through the power of meditation, community building and social change. This week's Learning Circle will be Nov. 5, 5 p.m. in the MU MLK Room 212. More info: @osucompassioninaction on Instagram.
NEW! Military and Veteran Resources Center Open House: Please join us for some free refreshments as we share the Military and Veteran Resources Center with the university community. Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Snell Hall 150.
NEW! Behind the Uniform: Meet some of your fellow students that once served in the U.S. military. Hear their stories and break the stigma. Nov. 8, 1-4 p.m., Military and Veteran Resources Center Plaza.
NEW! Repair Fair: Bring your broken items and volunteers will help you learn how to repair them. Monday, Nov. 8, 4-6 p.m. in the Student Experience Center Plaza. Get repair help for appliances, clothing, bicycles, computers, and more. Visit booths to revitalize clothing with D.I.Y. tie-dye and learn simple hand-sewing. Full details including vaccination requirements here or contact Lily.Butler@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Representation in film: Join us in viewing “Red Tails” and discussing how the portrayal of these Americans impacted others. Nov. 8, 5:30-8 p.m., Snell 150 or Zoom: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/95891744576.
NEW! Virtual MPH Open House: Undergraduate students are invited to join our Virtual Master of Public Health Open House on Tuesday, Nov. 16 from 5-6 p.m. Hosted via Zoom, students will learn about our MPH program and have an opportunity to talk with a variety of faculty, staff and current students. Free. Registration required by Nov. 15: https://beav.es/Unh.
Music à la Carte features top students from the OSU strings program, directed by Marlan Carlson. Friday, Nov. 5 at noon in the Memorial Union Lounge. Live audience open to OSU students, faculty and staff only. A livestream is provided for those off campus.
Stampede with football fans in Boulder: Take part in a college football tradition at the Pearl Street Stampede. Join fans from OSU and Colorado and revel in downtown Boulder, Friday, Nov. 5, starting at 7 p.m. MT. Wear orange and black and enjoy entertainment by the Golden Buffalo Marching Band. This event is not organized by OSU Alumni Association.
Prospective student open house: Beaver Open House, an open house program for prospective students, will be in LaSells Stewart Center and the Memorial Union on Saturday, Nov. 6. There will be approximately 1,200+ guests on campus, which may impact parking and retail food locations. Please welcome the guests while they are on campus.
OSUAA members’ tailgater at the Alumni Center: Cheer on the Beavs at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center, Nov. 13, 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. Giveaways, family activities and entertainment, food and beverages to purchase and more. Open to OSUAA members and guests. OSUAA Orange & Black and Life members also receive VIP accommodations. Upgrade your membership to gain extra access.
American Strings: An Evening with Ani DiFranco. Bob Santelli interviews the Grammy Award-winning feminist icon, Ani DiFranco, who has been recognized for challenging the status quo through her political activism, poetry and songwriting that pierces social convention. DiFranco will perform live following the interview. Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. Free, open to all. Remote via Zoom. Registration is required. Register.
NEW! Managed forests: The Fish & Wildlife Habitat in Managed Forests Research Program housed in the College of Forestry is holding their annual Research Progress Report Meeting the morning of Nov. 8. View the agenda here. To receive the Zoom link, contact Jennifer.Elston@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Invasive species and international travel: Oregon Sea Grant's Sarah Vojnovich will explain how luggage is one way that invasive plants, insects and animals can enter the U.S. Learn what not to bring back from trips on Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. at Common Fields in Corvallis. Hear from students about the Don’t Pack a Pest program for academic travelers and pick up some swag.
NEW! Science Pub: OSU Extension’s Christmas tree specialist will talk about what it takes to grow a quality Christmas tree at OSU’s Science Pub on Nov. 8, 6-7:30 p.m. The event is broadcast on YouTube Live. It features Chal Landgren, a professor in OSU’s College of Forestry at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center. Registration is required at https://beav.es/UQh.
NEW! Global Health Seminar: OSU’s Center for Global Health continues its 2021-22 seminar series with the lecture “World’s Children: Comfort After Crisis” by Lindsay Fox, an MPH graduate of OSU who will speak about her experience working with orphans and vulnerable children in the U.S. and abroad. Monday, Nov. 8, 5 p.m. PST. Free, open to the public. Zoom link.
NEW! Honors College Fall Virtual Undergraduate Research Showcase: Join Honors College Dean Toni Doolen and for the Honors College Fall Undergraduate Research Showcase on Nov. 10, 5-6 p.m. over Zoom. Eight current Honors College students will deliver lightning talks about their research and answer questions. Register here by Nov. 8 and direct questions to Kevin Stoller at stollerk@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! What’s in Your Water? Do you know what’s in your drinking water — or how to test it? College of Public Health and Human Sciences faculty Molly Kile and Veronica Irvin and OSU Extension’s Chrissy Lucas will explore how to fight disease and reduce health disparities by identifying tainted water sources through at-home testing. Join this virtual discussion on Nov. 30 at 5:30 p.m.: bit.ly/PHIwater.
FYI Friday – How to Submit a Course Proposal in CIM: OSU uses Curriculum Inventory Management (CIM) software as an online platform for curricular proposal submission and review. This course demonstrates how to navigate CIM to successfully submit a course proposal as well as explains the curriculum review workflow. Nov. 5, noon to 12:30 p.m. via Zoom. Registration required.
College of Public Health and Human Sciences Friday Research Seminar: “Identifying and adapting to climate change as a modifiable risk factor for chronic disease” will be presented by CPHHS Associate Professor Perry Hystad, environmental and occupational health, on Nov. 5 from 1-2 p.m. in HFC 115 and online. Learn more on the college website.
Applied Economics Seminar: Prof. Aaron Smith from the University of California, Davis will present "Nutrient Pollution and U.S. Agriculture: Causal Effects and Policy Implications" via Zoom. Nov. 5, 3:30-5 p.m. Details, including dial-in information, here.
Floor Monitor Training: Training for Floor Monitors and Building Managers on roles and responsibilities when evacuating their building. Training is the second Wednesday of every month via Zoom. Sign up for Zoom Floor Monitor Training at: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1ZhCgowN8AukjPf.
Mini-symposium on June 2021 Heat Dome Foliage Scorch: The College of Forestry is organizing a free mini-symposium on the heat stress to forests from the extreme heat wave in June 2021. Friday, Nov. 19, from 8 a.m. to noon. In-person and remote options; more information on our event page.
NEW! Let’s beat the Ducks! Rivalry Week 2021: The OSU and UO alumni associations are facing off in a friendly challenge to enroll the most members, and need your help. From Nov. 22-30, join the OSUAA, upgrade or gift membership with a limited-time 25% discount. Plus, if we win, we’ll make a donation to the HSRC: ForOregonState.org/Rivalry.
Now accepting FYI Friday presentation proposals for Winter & Spring 2022: Does your group have a service, process or system you want to share with the campus community? FYI Friday is a weekly remote program where campus partners are invited to present brief, one-off, awareness- or skill- building topics intended for a wide audience of professional faculty, academic faculty, and classified staff. Learn more about the requirements and application process here.
Health & Safety: The University Health & Safety Committee wants to promote health and safety by providing a link to SAIF online tips for preparing for winter: https://www.saif.com/employer-guide/winter-is-coming-prepare-with-these-workplace-tips.html. 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.
Monthly Emergency Preparedness Topic: Preparedness Kits. Preparedness kits help bridge the emergency or disaster until normalcy can be restored. Kit recommendations range from 24 hours to 14 days, from personal to vehicle to workplace and household sizes. The difference between the kits is the quantity of items (more for longer periods of time), size of storage container and types of items (immediate survival versus long-term living).This month’s poster can be downloaded at https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/preparedness-kits.
UPDATED! $15K of Funding Available: The OSU Advantage Accelerator is seeking applications that describe technology-based projects 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. Proposals can include expenses for activities related to customer discovery, prototyping, student time, research, commercialization plan development and more. Each project should span nine months or less, beginning in January 2022. Proposals due by 5 p.m. Nov. 30.
Last Chance to Register: Polar STEAM Ideation and Visioning Sessions. Interested in the intersection of art, science and education in polar regions? You are invited to share your ideas for an OSU pursuit of an NSF cooperative agreement to facilitate Polar STEAM. More information and RSVP link here: https://stem.oregonstate.edu/polar-stem-ideation-and-visioning-sessions.
Winter ’22 Faculty Learning Community: Apply by Nov. 22 to be part of the next Blended Faculty Learning Community sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning and Academic Technologies. This supportive group will meet virtually to explore educational technology and develop solutions for teaching challenges. Space is limited; apply now. See Call for Proposals.
Fiscal policy 03-150-114 Constructive Receipt provides guidance on when financial consideration paid to an employee for services outside their normal pay must be paid as taxable wages and when it is appropriate to post funds to a unit index. Additional information about the new policy, related FAQs and training can be accessed on the FPP website (Important Information/Notifications). Contact the Fiscal Policy Coordinator for your Business Center or the Policy Steward with any questions.
Fiscal policy 03-150-209 University Student Organizations provides general principles related to any recognized student organization that operates under OSU and has no legal/tax status outside the university. Additional information about the new policy and related FAQs can be accessed on the FPP website (Important Information/Notifications). Contact the Fiscal Policy Coordinator for your Business Center or the Policy Steward with any questions.
Apply for an Affordable Learning Grant by Nov. 30: OSU's Open Educational Resources Unit is accepting proposals for the Affordable Learning Grant. The ALG provides funding to adopt, adapt or author an open educational resource, such as a textbook. An open textbook is a textbook published under an open copyright license and made available online to be freely used by anyone. Questions? Contact stefanie.buck@oregonstate.edu.
Gift Drive for OSU Kid’s Gift Closet: The Family Resource Center Kid’s Gift Closet helps provide gifts for children of OSU students during holidays and celebrations. To minimize points of contact, donations this year will take place via an Amazon registry that ships directly to FRC, or you can shop at the Toy Factory in downtown Corvallis and leave the gift in our donation box. For more information, contact erika.woosley@oregonstate.edu.
CAMPO RTP Project Development Survey: The Corvallis Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) is updating the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and seeks input. The survey is open through Nov. 12. Input will help CAMPO prioritize the list of projects included in the RTP. Click here to take the online survey. On Oct. 25, CAMPO hosted two virtual open houses discussing the update. Click here to watch.
CFP — 2022-23 OSU Humanities Fellowships: The OSU Center for the Humanities is now accepting applications for 2022-2023 Faculty Fellowships. The deadline to submit proposals is Dec. 10. Find application forms, instructions and information about awards online at https://humanities.oregonstate.edu/fellowship-program.
COVID testing: Oregon State University, in collaboration with Willamette Valley Toxicology, is providing on-site COVID-19 testing. OSU employees and students, regardless of vaccination status, are welcome to obtain a test at one of these locations: Corvallis: The LaSells Stewart Center: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Student Experience Center: Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (For staff wanting to get a test voluntarily, please make sure to have registered for a lab dash account prior to coming to test in order to save time: https://labdash.net/.) Bend: Ray Hall 302, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m.
NEW! NW Orchard Ave: As part of the Cordley Hall Renewal project, PacifiCorp will be conducting work along NW Orchard Avenue. Expect intermittent traffic interruptions along NW Orchard Avenue between 30th and 26th streets (view map). Traffic control will be in place and traffic interruptions will be short. Work is scheduled to take place daily from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. on Nov. 4-5.
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.
UPDATED! The Office of Academic Affairs is seeking a Director of Assessment. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. Posting #P04948UF. Closes Nov. 15.
NEW! Accountant 1: OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon invites applications for an Accountant 1. This position is a full-time, 1.0 FTE 12-month, classified position. Posting #P03266CT. Closes Nov. 24.
NEW! The College of Engineering at Oregon State University has openings for two Administrator School Network positions. These positions maintain department and College-level instructional and research services, networks, and systems by installing new software and servers and fixing problems with existing components. Posting #P04841UF. Closes Dec. 5.
“Wilderness is not an extension of human need or of human justification. It is itself and it is inviolate, itself. This does not mean that, therefore, we become separated from it, because we don't. We stay connected if, once in our lives, we learn exactly what that connection is between our heart, our womb, our mind, and wilderness. And when each of us has her wilderness within her, we can be together in a balanced kind of way. The forever, we have that within us." ~ Paula Gunn Allen
Corvallis: Showers and windy today, high of 54, low of 45. Showers tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Rain and breezy today, high of 51, low of 32. Slight chance of rain and snow tomorrow.
Newport: Showers and damaging winds, high of 54, low of 48. Showers and breezy Friday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
