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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.
Contrary to what the scientists predicted, trout populations in a Southern Oregon watershed showed no signs of decline one year after a wildfire burned a majority of the stream system, a study conducted by Oregon State University found.
There are 17 researchers working on the issue of smoke-exposed wine grapes between University of California-Davis, Oregon State University, and Washington State University.
Researchers in OSU’s College of Science and Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine evaluated more than a dozen disease management strategies and found the most promising ones were proactive rather than reactive, such as increasing marine ecosystem health and building marine disease monitoring and response networks.
The Oregon Bee Atlas is a volunteer initiative based at Oregon State University that focuses on creating a comprehensive and publicly accessible inventory of the state’s 700+ species of wild bees. Volunteer melittologists (i.e., the fancy term for those who study bees) also meticulously document what flowers each bee visits, resulting in an immensely useful database of plants. Finally, volunteers are busy across Oregon communities providing top-notched education on the bees of the state.
In case you were wondering: The launch of Oregon State’s second university-wide fundraising and engagement campaign to support strategic OSU initiatives includes a campaign launch dinner and celebration funded by donors on Friday, Oct. 14. The event requires the installation of a large tent now underway within the Memorial Union Quad. This will result in the MU Quad and its central pathways being blocked through Oct. 21. The path in front of the Memorial Union will remain open for foot traffic as will the SEC Plaza and the brick mall area located on the east side of the Quad. We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
Timely Teaching Tips: Wondering how to extend your presence as an instructor or GTA beyond the walls of the classroom? See Beginning to Define Presence in Online Courses by Ecampus instructional designer Heather Garcia. Since on-campus classes increasingly use the Canvas environment for asynchronous learning, this guidance is useful to instructors and GTAs teaching in any course modality.
Innovation to Market — Funding & Training Opportunities: OSU faculty and graduate student researchers are invited to join the OSU Advantage office Oct. 6 (10 a.m. and 2 p.m.) 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 for a Zoom link: https://forms.gle/TkqQC14sa6UbQ8rw9.
HMSC Research Seminar: Graham Shaw with Oregon State University’s Marine Resource Management Program will be giving a seminar titled “Tidal Wetland Socio-Economic Evaluations,” Oct. 6, 3:30 p.m. Please join us. Zoom link or call +1-971-247-1195. Meeting ID: 945 5573 115. Click here for more information.
OSU Design Network: Celebrate Carol Caughey at OSU Design Network special event. Students and alumni are invited to join the OSU Design Network in Portland on Oct. 6 to celebrate Carol Caughey, professor emeritus, student success champion and mentor. Attendees will mingle with Carol and others in the design field during this in-person event. Plus, learn how they can support the fund’s future and hear from recent student recipients. Registration is open at bit.ly/OSUDNOct6.
Department of Botany & Plant Pathology Fall Seminar Series: “Genetics, Genomics and Epigenomics for Sustainable Crop Improvement,” presented by Rebecca Bart of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, Thursday, Oct. 6, 4 p.m. ALS 4001 and via Zoom. For complete schedule visit the BPP Seminar website.
College of Science Strategic Plan Launch: Join the CoS next Thursday, Oct. 6, 4-5:30 p.m. in MU Multipurpose Rm 13 as interim Dean Bokil shares updates on the college budget, research, enrollment and vision for the upcoming academic year. Members of the strategic planning committee will present the College's new strategic plan. RSVP required.
Mission: JOY Movie Screening. The Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu share science-backed wisdom for living with joy in troubled times. Oct. 6, 6-8 p.m., MU Horizon Room. Free and open to all. Learn more here. Questions? Contact tess.websterhenry@oregonstate.edu.
4-H Open House in Benton County: The annual 4-H Open House takes place Oct. 6, 6:30 p.m., at the Benton County Fairgrounds Solar Building. Benton County 4-H serves over 3,000 youth annually through community clubs, school programs and camps. Youth who are 9-19 years of age as of Sept. 1, 2022, are eligible to join 4-H. The organization also offers a 4-H Cloverbud program for children 5-8 years old as of Sept. 1, 2022. For more information, see the website.
Music à la Carte: Mike Gamble, guitar. Gamble, a music instructor at Oregon State and Willamette University, will perform a lunch hour program of solo jazz guitar. Gamble is an adventurous guitarist and multi-instrumentalist whose work with electronic modes of composition are integrated endlessly into his setup. Friday, Oct. 7 at noon in the Memorial Union Lounge. Free, open to all.
OSUAA Tailgate Town — Away vs. Stanford: Ready to root for the Beavs in their Oct. 8 matchup against Stanford? Stop by Koret Plaza on the Stanford University campus to mingle with Beaver friends and fans before the game. The fun begins 2.5 hours before kickoff. Register for the away tailgate by Oct. 6.
It’s Time to Paw-ty! Cedar, the OSU Department of Public Safety wellness dog, is turning 2 years old. Cedar’s birthday paw-ty takes place from 2-4 p.m. on Oct. 10 in Cascade Hall Room 136. Cookies and refreshments will be served. A pet food and supply drive in Cedar’s honor will benefit local shelters. Donated items can be dropped off in the DPS lobby area located on the second floor of Cascade Hall. Donations will be accepted from Oct. 10-14. Contact Susie Barba at 541-737-1060 with questions. Wish lists that include most-needed items for animals at Heartland Humane Society and SafeHaven Humane Society can be viewed online.
Currency of Language: The Little Gallery is presenting "Currency of Language" with Barbara Kruger and Analia Saban, Oct. 3 through Dec. 2. in Kidder Hall 210. An opening reception will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 3:30-5 p.m. Information.
Wind Ensemble: The Oregon State University Wind Ensemble, directed by Erik Leung, and the OSU Marching Band, directed by Olin Hannum, will perform the James Douglass Memorial Band Concert in conjunction with Homecoming Week on Thursday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the LaSells Stewart Center. The program will include music by Kevin Puts, Anthony Barfield, John Philip Sousa and Homer Maris. Free, open to all. A livestream will be available at https://beav.es/5kp.
University Theatre: With the support of the OSU Arts and Education Center's "Unboxed" event series, University Theatre will present Andrea Stolowtiz’s romantic comedy "Successful Strategies" in four limited-seating public performances. This unique play about a winery, set in a winery, is hosted by the Lumos Wine Company, with performances Oct. 21, 22, 28 and 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the Lumos Winery tasting room, 24000 Cardwell Hill Dr., Philomath. Tickets are advance purchase only and go on sale at 8 a.m. Friday, Oct. 7. They are $17 for the general public, $12 for seniors and youth, and $5 for OSU students, available at https://oregonstatecla.universitytickets.com or by contacting the OSU Theatre Box Office at 541-737-2853. No tickets will be sold at the winery on the evening of performances.
Fall 2022 Career Fairs: The Career Development Center invites students to attend one or all eight career fairs occurring this term. More than 250 employers will be recruiting students on-campus and virtually. This fall's fairs include: Fall Career and Internship Fair, Oct. 19; Healthcare, Human Services, and Biotech Fair, Oct. 19; Fall Civil, Construction, and Architectural Engineering Fair, Oct. 19; Agricultural Career Fair and Student Showcase, Oct. 19; Virtual Career and Internship Fair, Oct. 25; Earth, Environment, and Life Sciences Fair (virtual) Oct. 26; and College of Forestry Career Fair, Nov. 9. Get details and register online. Questions? Contact valerie.ferguson@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, 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 Marcus Silkbaron at Marcus.Silkbaron@oregonstate.edu to RSVP and request the meeting location.
FYI Friday – PEBB Health Benefits Overview: October is Open Enrollment. Join us to receive an overview of health benefit options, eligibility and updates for Open Enrollment. All OSU employees are welcome to attend. Part of the Fall 2022 FYI Friday series; Friday, Oct. 7, 10-11 a.m. via Zoom. Registration required.
WIC Workshop: Peer response can be a valuable supplement to instructor feedback on writing. On Friday, Oct. 7 at noon via Zoom, WIC Director Sarah Tinker Perrault will offer a workshop focusing on teaching students to offer useful feedback. The workshop will include time to create effective peer response prompts for your classes. Register here.
College of Public Health and Human Sciences Friday Research Seminar/Campbell Lecture: “Developing communities of practice in early childhood to promote justice and equity” will be presented Friday, Oct. 7 from 1-2 p.m., in HFC 115 and Zoom, by Shannon B. Wanless from the University of Pittsburgh.
Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology Fall Seminar Series: André Dhondt, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, will speak on “Interactions, of Birds Mostly,” Oct. 7, 4 p.m., Learning Innovation Center, Room 302. Free and open to the public.
Assessment Leads and Assessment Personnel: Join the team from Assessment & Accreditation for the fall undergraduate programs assessment workshop on Friday Oct. 14, 1-2 p.m. in Milam 215. We look forward to sharing our new program assessment rubric, presenting the findings from the annual assessment reports and updating the assessment process.
PFLA event: Political Expression in the Workplace: Presented by Julie Penry, Office of General Counsel. Join us for a practical refresher on expressing your political opinions as an OSU employee. Hybrid event, Oct. 25, 1-2 p.m. For more information about the event and how to register click here.
Public Health Insider – Modifying Metabolism: Small Choices, Big Results. Learn how to take control of your metabolic health during the next Public Health Insider series webcast on Oct. 25 at 5:30 p.m. Faculty from the OSU College of Public Health and Human Sciences will explore metabolic health, share actionable tips that drive positive outcomes and highlight the latest research from OSU’s Translational Metabolism Research Laboratory. Register here ForOregonState.org/PHI.
Volunteers needed on OSU sculpture: Volunteers are needed beginning Oct. 8 to assist the John Grade Studio team in assembling four thousand clusters of spine-like “cones” that will swarm together to define the shape of the new sculpture, Emeritus, on OSU’s main campus. Volunteers will be working to string each of the small spines onto wire to compose each cone’s unique makeup. Sign up to volunteer at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084fa4ac2ba0f94-volunteer. For more information contact: Joy Jenson, joy.jensen@oregonstate.edu
Internationalization grant application now open: The Office of Faculty Affairs Internationalization Grant is open to all OSU professional and academic faculty and INTO OSU employees. The program awards up to $5,000 for projects that advance the university’s internationalization agenda. Applications for the fall cycle are due by Friday, Oct. 14. 5 p.m. For more information and to apply, visit https://global.oregonstate.edu/internationalization-grant-program.
Walktober: It’s not too late to register for this 31-day self-care and movement challenge. Any movement activities count (from your Faculty Staff Fitness classes and workouts, to personal stretching, gardening or even birdwatching). Log daily activity in the web tracker or mobile app. Join a team or sign up solo. Register through Oct. 14 at https://beav.es/walktober. Cost: $10 for faculty/staff; $5 for students/alums. Brought to you by the Moore Family Center and Faculty Staff Fitness.
Notice of Availability: In compliance with the Clery Act, Oregon State University published the 2022 Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports for the Corvallis campus, OSU-Cascades campus, Hatfield Marine Science Center, and OSU at EOU. Included are important safety/security policies, fire safety practices, helpful university and local resources, crime prevention programs and crime and fire statistics for the previous three calendar years. Paper copies are provided upon request. The reports are available without charge.
Monthly Emergency Preparedness Topic: Earthquakes. Experts predict that the Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake will occur within our lifetime. The projected magnitude is 9.0, with shaking lasting for 5-7 minutes. The Oregon coast will also experience a tsunami (30-40 foot wave) that follows the earthquake. This month’s poster can be downloaded at: https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-management/preparedness-topics/earthquake.
International Friendship Program: Invitation to all OSU and Oregon community members to participate remotely/virtually in the International Friendship Program (IFP). This program pairs you up with OSU international students and scholars to engage in monthly conversations focused on community, culture and support. Register by Oct. 21 at https://bit.ly/2M1t8be. For more information, see https://international.oregonstate.edu/ois/international-friendship-program. Contact OIS.Programs@oregonstate.edu with questions.
Feedback on START: As we wrap up the summer START season, the Office of Student Orientation wants to thank the campus for helping us welcoming the 5253 students who came through START this summer. Additionally, we’d appreciate any feedback you have on how START went this summer; you can submit your thoughts through our Qualtrics form here: https://beav.es/5ZF.
International Education Week is Nov. 14-18: Each year in the third week of November, Oregon State University celebrates International Education Week. If your unit has existing events planned in fall term which connect to the theme of international exchange and global engagement, or if you would like to plan an event during this week for your unit to celebrate OSU’s global achievements, impacts and community, please provide details via this webform by Friday, Oct. 7 for inclusion in centralized marketing materials. For questions, contact Global.Engagement@oregonstate.edu.
OSU Flu clinic: To register for the Oct. 17 flu clinic, to be held in the MU Ballroom, participants must complete the sign-up process by Oct. 9. Follow the directions carefully. Detailed directions are located here. OSU Faculty/Staff/Students sign-up at this link: https://www.fredmeyer.com/rx/guest/get-vaccinated. Those with Kaiser Permanente insurance must get their shots at a Kaiser facility and can schedule their flu shot appointment at kp.org/flu.
Free COVID tests: Free iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Tests are available on the Corvallis and Bend campuses and at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport. Each box contains two tests. While supplies last, OSU community members can pick up these self-test kits without restrictions. Please note the FDA has extended the self-test kit expiration dates by six months.
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! Space Analyst: Space Management is hiring a full-time (1.0 FTE) Space Analyst whose responsibilities include managing the space allocation database and space requests, facilitating annual space survey and supporting campus move coordination. Posting #P06123UF. Closes Oct. 18.
NEW! University Records Manager: OSU Libraries & Press invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE) University Records Manager position. This position is responsible for coordinating records management services and workflows across OSU, including: the development and implementation of records management policies and retention schedules; oversight of the university’s records centers; and identifying university records with long-term historical or administrative value. Posting #P06125UF. Closes Oct. 28.
“October had tremendous possibility. The summer's oppressive heat was a distant memory, and the golden leaves promised a world full of beautiful adventures. They made me believe in miracles.” ~ Sarah Guillory
Corvallis: Mostly sunny, high of 81, low of 53. Mostly sunny tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Sunny today, high of 80, low of 51. Sunny tomorrow.
Newport: Patchy fog and then partly sunny, high of 71, low of 54. Patchy fog and partly sunny tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/.