Today in the News Media
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.
Irem Tumer will step in as interim vice president for research at Oregon State University, the university announced on Wednesday.
The book will be distributed by Oregon State University Press. Willingham read through EO records, dug through documents at the Oregon Historical Society and researched secondary sources. He studied the company’s two daily papers, handful of weeklies and 20 years of online editions.
I could leave you here in awe at the scientific prowess of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California and their “new” discoveries concerning Egyptian blue, but that would be doing a great disservice to chemist Mas Subramanian of Oregon State University (OSU) who last year announced in a press release that he had discovered “YInMn blue.” He even went so far as to say that his new blue color “could be used in the blue roofing movement;” exactly the application that it is being announced today by Berkley Labs.
“This is a really unusual habitat type,” says Luke Painter, an ecologist at Oregon State University in Corvallis who was not involved with the research. “A lot of animals depend on it.”
“The restoration efforts are likely to have noteworthy benefits that increase the resilience of the ecosystem in the face of climate change, but these benefits have not yet been adequately studied or quantified,” said Bill Boggess, professor of applied economics at Oregon State University and chairman of the committee that wrote the report, in a news release. “With seven large projects to be constructed and three more nearing the end of their planning process, this is the opportune time for a midcourse assessment.”
“Just like us, they’re coming inside to get warm,” said Brooke Edmunds, a horticulturist for Oregon State University Extension Service. “They’re not feeding on homes or humans, they’re just looking for cracks or crevices. Most are minding their own business. They aren’t aggressive toward people, not even the spiders.”
In "How Big is Infinity?," Oregon State University math fanatic Sarah Hagen will discuss Cantor’s method of comparing infinities and prove all sorts of crazy facts about infinite sets. No math background is required.
Today's photo
Homecoming: Students assembled in front of a woodpile built for the Homecoming Bonfire in 1920. Waldo Hall can be seen in the background. For this year's list of Homecoming events: https://www.osualum.com/s/359/16/interior.aspx?sid=359&gid=1001&pgid=4475
Today
NEW! Oregon Great Shake Out Drill Today: Oct. 18 is Oregon’s Great Shake Out earthquake drill. At 10:18 today, stop what you are doing and practice your earthquake response. DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON for 60 seconds and then the drill is over. We will also be testing the OSU Alert system to announce the drill, but don’t wait for the announcement. Start the drill at 10:18 a.m. and finish it by 10:19 a.m. If you participate in the drill, tell us through our Survey: http://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2of1ZBgMQGATFrv. Practice keeping Beaver Nation safe.
Fall Career Expo Day 2: Today from 11 a.m. to 3 p,m., is Day 2 of the Fall 2018 Career Expo. This event is held in the CH2M Hill Alumni Center where employers are recruiting for jobs and internships in the arts, humanities, business, and healthcare. This event is free to students and faculty.
Senior Adviser to the Provost for International Affairs: The campus community is invited to an open dialogue with the candidates for senior adviser to the provost for international affairs as follows: Kendra Sharp: Thursday, Oct. 18, 11-11:45 a.m. in the MU Journey Room 104; Michael Harte, Thursday, Oct. 18, 1-1:45 p.m. in the MU Journey Room 104; John Selker: Friday, Oct. 19, 1-1:45 p.m. in the MU Journey Room 104. These meetings are open to those who would like to meet the candidates and discuss their thoughts regarding international affairs at Oregon State. Candidate bios, evaluation form and other useful documents can be found here: https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/provost/executive-searches/internal-executive-leadership-searches/senior-advisor-provost.
SEIU meeting: SEIU Local 503 deputy director Siobhan Martin will give a presentation on the Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB). Martin sits on the PEBB Board and is knowledgeable in regards to the design of the health plan. Thursday, Oct. 18, from 11 a.m to 12:30 p.m. in the Valley Library, Willamette West (third floor). The Higher Ed Bargaining Team has finished creating the 2019 Bargaining Survey. Paper copies will also be available at the meeting. Click here to take the 2019 SEIU 503 Higher Ed Bargaining Survey.
TRIAD meeting: Brandon Trelstad, OSU sustainability officer, will discuss solar energy at OSU on Thursday, Oct 18, noon to 1 p.m., in MU 211. The public is welcome to attend free of charge. An optional catered lunch is available for $13. Contact Kathy DeBellis, Kathy.DeBellis@oregonstate.edu to reserve a lunch. TRIAD provides faculty, staff, students and community members with an opportunity to network, discuss events of the day, and learn something new. See triad.oregonstate.edu.
University Budget conversation: The Office of Budget & Fiscal Planning will hold a University Budget Conversation Thursday, Oct. 18, at noon in MU 215. This week’s topic is “State Funding Process for OSU.” The Budget Conversations sessions are limited to 60 minutes and are an open forum structure with the initial 15-20 minutes spent on presentation of the topic, leaving time for discussion and Q&A. A budget brief (handout) will be available on Thursday. More information about University Budget Conversations is located on the Office of Budget & Fiscal Planning website.
Student Meet & Greet with Liat Ben-Moshe: Disability in the Middle East. Thursday, Oct.18, noon to 1:30 p.m. Ettihad Cultural Center, 380 Student Experience Center. A light lunch will be provided for the first 20 participants.
UPDATED! Food Science & Technology (FST) Department Seminar Series: Paul Hughes, assistant professor of Food Science & Technology will give the first seminar at the new FST department seminar series on “Flavor, froth and finesse: The legacy of hops to beer.” He will speak on Oct. 18 from 1 to 2 p.m. in Wiegand Hall, Room 238.
The Mission District: A Window on Humanity: Dick Evans (’69 B.S. Industrial Engineering) is a senior international business adviser and an accomplished photographer. His book of photographs, “The Mission,” capturing the pulse of life in the Mission District of San Francisco, was a finalist for the Next Generation Indie Book Awards for Art. On Oct. 18 from 3 to 5 p.m. in Covell Hall, 35 prints from “The Mission” will be on display, and Evans will be available to answer questions. Evans will give an artist talk at 5 p.m. in Kearney Hall 312 (reception following). Both the exhibit and talk are free and open to the public. Seating for the talk is limited. Reserve a seat at tinyurl.com/osumissionevent.
Why Prisons are Not the New Asylums: Lecture by Liat Ben-Moshe. Without disregarding the reality of having disproportioned numbers of people with disabilities (psychiatric, cognitive, learning disabilities) in jails and prisons, Ben-Moshe will caution against declarations that jails are becoming the largest mental health facilities in the U.S. She will offer a more nuanced explanation that incorporates perspectives from critical prison studies with disability studies/mad studies frameworks to shed new light on processes of incarceration and deinstitutionalization at present and in the past. Thursday, Oct. 18, 4 p.m., Strand Ag Hall 262.
Drop-in Art Reception: The Need To Know Comes In Waves, a collection of paintings by Samm Newton, will be on view at the OSU Center for the Humanities through December. Newton studies in OSU’s Environmental Arts and Humanities program, and worked alongside scientists to create this series exploring how we think, feel, and make decisions about the ocean. Drop in to meet the artist during the Corvallis Arts Walk on Thursday, Oct. 18, 4–6 p.m., or attend one of two mini-talks that day at 4:30 and 5:30 p.m.. Autzen House, 811 S.W. Jefferson Ave.
Fall Community Dialogue: Land of Plenty: How should we ensure people have the food they need? Explore multiple perspectives on strategies to actualize food security and food justice. Thursday Oct. 18, 6-8 p.m., MU Horizon Room. Open to the entire OSU and Corvallis community. Review the dialogue options summary and participant dialogue guide to familiarize yourself with the dialogue content. Join the Land of Plenty Community Dialogue Facebook Event. Learn more about the Community Dialogues initiative.
Upcoming Events
NEW! SEIU rummage sale: SEIU 083 is holding a rummage sale to raise money for its hardship fund. The sale takes place Oct. 20, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Linn County Fair & Expo Center, Albany.
Storytelling for Equity and Justice: 2018 OSUAA Fellow Jeremiah Allen, a 2015 College of Public Health and Human Sciences graduate, will be honored for his work in a series of events on Oct. 19. From 10-11 a.m., attend the moderated discussion “Speaking our truths: Storytelling for equity and justice. A conversation with Jeremiah Allen” in Hallie Ford Center 115. From 4-5 p.m., he’ll present “TRANSforming our ideas of gender identity and health equity” in HFC 115. From 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., stop by the Women’s Building to see a screening of his film Authentically Us: Stories from the transgender community (25 minutes total; can watch one or multiple segments). He will be on hand from 11:30-noon and 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the Women’s Building to discuss the film and answer questions.
Music a la Carte: Music from the Court of Frederick the Great. Kimary Fick (baroque flute), Holly Roberts (baroque violin), Ryan Ponto (viola de gamba), and Margret Gries (harpsichord). Friday, Oct. 19, at noon. Memorial Union Lounge, free.
Interested in Disability Studies? Want to help promote diversity, equity, and inclusion? If so, join the OSU Disability Network and the Disability Studies Center for Humanity Research Cluster for our upcoming events. Join us on Friday, Oct. 19, noon, Milam 301 for Disability Research Cluster Reading Group and Luncheon with Liat Ben-Moshe. Space is limited. Priority will be given to CFH Disability Studies Research Cluster participants. RSVP to jenkstep@oregonstate.edu.
OSUsed Store Public Sales: The OSUsed Store is open for its weekly public sales Friday noon to 3 p.m. at 644 S.W. 13th. Personal purchases must be made during public sales. Staff may shop for their department 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. More information on our website.
Honoring Olympic track and field star and innovator of the Fosbury Flop, Dick Fosbury Statue Unveiling: Join us at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19 in front of the Dixon Recreation Center for a brief program including remarks by the artist, Ellen Tykeson, and Dick Fosbury, a 1972 graduate of Oregon State. Be one of the first to see the statue and honor the moment one of our own made history by showing the world that innovation, along with talent, can take you to new heights. This event is part of OSU’s 150th anniversary. Learn more at OSU150.org.
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 (Oct. 24) from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Anyone can access OSU’s University Health & Safety Committee online at http://oregonstate.edu/ehs/casc, including past meeting minutes, information on how to contact a committee member, and a web link to report safety concerns. If you are interested in attending the meeting or would like additional information about the Safety Committee, contact Kay Miller at Kay.Miller@oregonstate.edu to RSVP and request the meeting location.
Board of Trustees: The OSU Board of Trustees will meet from 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26, in Room 2002 of the OSU-Portland Center located at 555 S.W. Morrison St. in Portland.The board will consider items recommended for action by its committees, the board’s 2019 work plan; and the university’s strategic plan for the next five years. The board also will hear a report on advancing equity, inclusion, and social justice and review the fundamentals of board governance. Committees of the board will meet from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25, at the OSU-Portland Center. The board will hold a retreat on Wednesday, Oct. 24, from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. in the Food Innovation Center 1207 N.W. Naito Parkway in Portland. Agendas and meeting materials will be posted as they are available at http://oregonstate.edu/leadership/trustees/meetings. For accommodations: (541) 737-3449 or lauren.skousen@oregonstate.edu at least 48 hours in advance.
Faculty/Staff FREE Nutrition Counseling: OSU dietetic interns are offering free nutrition counseling sessions to faculty and staff this fall. Appointments are available on Fridays Oct. 26, Nov. 16, and Dec. 7 at 11 a.m. and noon. This can count toward your HEM requirement. Email michelle.bump@oregonstate.edu to schedule your appointment.
OSU Virtual Run/Walk: Set a goal, challenge a friend, or compete to be on the overall leaderboard. Oregon State’s Virtual Run/Walk, hosted by Faculty Staff Fitness is an online, independent virtual event. Designed for Beaver nation near/far, it will be held on the weekend of Oct. 27-28. Sign up at health.oregonstate.edu/faculty-staff-fitness/virtual-run with levels “Just for Fun,” “Challenger,” and “Champion.”
Lectures, Workshops, Webinars
NEW! Psychological Science colloquium: A fall term series of talks by faculty, students, affiliates, and guests of the School of Psychological Science at OSU. Sanjay Srivastava of the University of Oregon will present an open science workshop Oct. 22, 4-5 p.m., MU 208. These colloquia offer an informal venue to discuss completed and ongoing research of broad interest. For more information, contact: Anita Cservenka (anita.cservenka@oregonstate.edu) or Kristen Macuga (kristen.macuga@oregonstate.edu).
NEW! Statistics department research seminar: Monday’s seminar speaker will be statistician Kristen L. Gore,from HP Inc. This talk will highlight some of the applications which have led to the development of innovative statistical methods that were used to drive key business decisions. It will also feature reflections on the transition from academia to industry. Oct. 22, 4-4:50 p.m., Kelley Engineering 1003.
NEW! Talk by OSU President Emeritus John Byrne: "The Humanities … at a Land Grant University?" Byrne will share stories from his memoir, “Undercurrents: From Oceanographer to University President,” and discuss the rise of the liberal arts and the significance of humanistic inquiry at OSU. His effort to establish a center for humanities research was matched by a challenge grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities — the first award of its kind presented to a land-grant university. Monday, Oct. 22, 4: p.m, The Center for the Humanities, Autzen House, 811 S.W. Jefferson Ave.
NEW! DevOps BootCamp Fall Kickoff is a single-day event scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 27, designed to teach participants DevOps, a program development process that includes building, testing and releasing software. Pizza/refreshments will be provided. Register here for free: daycamp.osuosl.org
The College of Public Health and Human Sciences’ weekly research seminar will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, in HFC 115. Yongju Kim, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Psychology at the Korea Military Academy, will present “The Present and Future of Stress Research in the South Korean Army.”
Sea Grant symposium: Oregon Sea Grant is holding its biennial Scholars Day Symposium, Friday, Oct. 19, 1 to 4:15 pm, in Memorial Union Room 109. Students currently supported by Oregon Sea Grant's marine and coastal science programs will present talks and posters that link research, education, extension, fellowship and communication. The public is welcome.
Biochemistry and Biophysics Guest Lecture Seminar: Molly Maleckar, director of modeling at the Allen Institute for Cell Science, will present "From Image to Information: Using Advanced Gene Editing Microscopy, and more, to Advance Cell Biology at Allen Institute for Cell Science" on Friday Oct. 19, 3 p.m., in ALS 4001.
Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology Seminar: Michael Nelson, an environmental scholar, writer, teacher, speaker, consultant, and professor of environmental ethics and philosophy. He holds the Ruth H. Spaniol Chair of Renewable Resources and serves as the lead principal investigator for the HJ Andrews Experimental Forest Long-term Ecological Research program at Oregon State University. Friday Oct.19, 3-4 p.m., Linc 302. It is free and open to the public.
Atomic Sandwich Materials: Jie Shan will speak on the optical properties of a two-dimensional, single layer of carbon atoms called Graphene, initially exfoliated from bulk graphite using tape. Come here about this fascinating material in the inaugural Wei Family Private Foundation lecture. Friday, Oct. 19, 4-6 p.m., The LaSells Stewart Center, Construction & Engineering Hall. Admission is free.
How to Bridge the Communication Gap with Supervisors to Advance a Career Path: Join PFLA’s Brown Bag meeting with Cathy Hasenpflug, new chief human resources officer on Monday, Oct. 22, at Hallie Ford Center Room 115 from noon to 1 p.m. We will talk about developing a culture and creating a safe environment where we, professional faculty, can have difficult conversations that impact our career growth. The focus will be on answering PFLA members’ questions related to obstacles to grow or advance in a role they are in, how to approach and communicate with a supervisor, and expectations for PFLA’s support. Prepare questions for the meeting or email ahead of time to PFLA member, at: Susan.Emerson@oregonstate.edu.
GenZ Goes to College:The OSU Board of Trustees and the Division of Student Affairs invite you to a presentation by Meghan Grace, co-author of "GenZ Goes to College." A look into the needs, learning trends and expectations of our next incoming student population, Generation Z. Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2-2:45 p.m., LiNC 307.
Training Days: OSU Training Days is now open for registration. Training Days is a free two-day conference held Nov. 6 and 7 (Tuesday and Wednesday) that provides more than 70 brief training and informational workshops. OSU subject experts will introduce you to the latest policies, procedures, technical processes, innovations, tools and tips so you may better understand the available resources and more easily carry out your work. View the Training Days schedule and registration details.
Master Recycler class: Act soon to secure your spot. This 8-week, non-credit class covers all aspects of waste reduction, reuse and recycling and is free to those who agree to “pay back” what they learned by completing 30 hours of volunteer service. Hosted on the OSU campus on Tuesday nights, Jan. 8 through Feb. 26 from 6:15-9 p.m. plus field trips. Visit http://tiny.cc/recycclass for more details and to register.
Athletics
Volleyball: OSU vs. Stanford, Oct. 19, 7 p.m., Gill Coliseum. It is Faculty/Staff Friday. $5 tickets to OSU staff and faculty with a valid OSU ID.
Football: OSU vs. California. Oct. 20, 1 p.m., Reser Stadium.
Volleyball: OSU vs. California. Oct. 21, noon. It is the volleyball program’s annual DAM Cancer match.
Trick or Treat Thru Gill: The annual Trick or Treat with the Beaver student-athletes is back and scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 31, at Gill Coliseum from 7-8 p.m. Each of OSU’s intercollegiate sports teams participates in the event and all children are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite costumes. The event is free.
Take Note
Recycle Right: The No-No’s to Avoid: With recent changes in recycling, it’s more important than ever to recycle right. The following are NOT recyclable in standard bins: cups (paper or plastic), napkins, plastic bags, wrappers, Styrofoam, plastic “clamshell” containers (to go, salad greens, etc.), or food-contaminated items. By keeping these out of recycle bins, we make recycling more cost-effective and provide a better work environment for those who process our recycling. See what can be recycled at http://tiny.cc/r-guide.
Research fellowships: The OSU Center for the Humanities is now accepting proposals for 2019-20 research fellowships. Information about awards, application forms, and instructions are available online. The deadline to submit proposals is Friday, Nov. 9. Two drop-in information sessions will be held at the Autzen House, so come by if you have any questions on Tuesday Oct. 23, 2-4 p.m. or Tuesday Oct. 30, 10 a.m. to noon.
Confederated Tribes RFP: The Confederated Tribes of Siletz is soliciting proposals for a consultant to develop a Siletz historical and cultural curriculum for grades 4, 8 and 10, with a total of 45 lessons. The contract period begins on Nov. 13 and a completion date of June 30, 2019. The work may be performed anywhere with the understanding that travel to Siletz for consultation with appropriate staff will be required as the curriculum is developed. Some consultation may occur by other means.
Library Services Review Board: OSU Libraries’ new Library Services Review Board (LSRB) gives OSU students a voice in the Valley Library. The first meeting is set for Nov. 13, from 4 -6 p.m. Come share your ideas regarding the Valley Library. To apply, complete this application by Oct. 21: http://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a2x9Ay2b8CeA5Wl More information can be found at https://guides.library.oregonstate.edu/lsrb. Faculty and staff, share this with students.
Jobs
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 http://oregonstate.edu/jobs unless otherwise specified.
NEW! Office Specialist 2: This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Office Specialist 2 position for the Extension Jefferson County office at Oregon State University. This position will be located in Madras. Posting #P01819CT. Closes Oct. 31.
NEW! Administrative Program Assistant: This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (approximately 30 hours per week) Administrative Program Assistant position for the Extension Clackamas County office at Oregon State University. This position will be located in Oregon City. Posting #P01820CT. Closes Oct. 31.
NEW! Education Program Assistant 2: This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Education Program Assistant 2 position for the Extension Warm Springs office at Oregon State University. This position will be located in Warm Springs Reservation. Posting #P01817CT. Closes Oct. 31.
Weather
"Fate is like a strange, unpopular restaurant filled with odd little waiters who bring you things you never asked for and don't always like." ~ Lemony Snicket.
Corvallis: Patchy fog and then sunny, high of 74, low of 43. Same tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Sunny, high of 67, low of 36. Sunny tomorrow.
Newport: Decreasing clouds, high of 63, low of 45. Patchy fog and then mostly sunny tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/ |
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