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COVID testing: Oregon State University, in collaboration with Willamette Valley Toxicology, is providing on-site COVID-19 testing on the OSU main campus, as well as at the OSU-Cascades campus. OSU employees and students, regardless of vaccination status, are welcome to obtain a test at one of these locations. Results from tests administered at campus locations will be provided confidentially from the processing lab to Student Health Services. Results will be available by logging onto the secure Student Health Services Portal with ONID credentials. Tests are at no cost to the employee or student when insurance information is provided. If you are a faculty or staff and looking for a voluntary COVID-test, please create a LabDash account before coming in for a test, this is mandatory for voluntary testing. Testing locations in Corvallis: The LaSells Stewart Center: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Student Experience Center: Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. In Bend, Ray Hall 302, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m.
Face coverings now required in OSU indoor settings: Face coverings are now required, regardless of vaccination status, in all indoor settings at OSU. This includes but is not limited to public and private workplaces, businesses, indoor areas open to the public, building lobbies, common or shared spaces, classrooms, elevators, bathrooms, transportation services, dining centers, recreation centers and other indoor spaces where people may gather for any purpose. Masks are not required when individuals are in their personal offices and have their door closed. Face coverings are also required outdoors as per State of Oregon rule 333-019-1025 if physical distancing of at least 6 feet can’t be maintained.
Vaccine compliance: Effective Sept. 15, Oregon State University requires employees and students who work, learn or engage with others in-person as part of their job duties to be fully vaccinated from COVID-19. OSU employees and students who are required to comply and who meet an exemption not to be vaccinated, will be required to test for COVID-19 weekly until further notice. To learn more and to complete the compliance process, go to https://covid.oregonstate.edu/vaccination-program-requirement
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Looking for assistance to create videos to augment your teaching? Want expert guidance to start a podcast? Need to borrow media equipment? The Faculty Media Center (FMC) provides both on-site and remote services for OSU instructors. From step-by-step media creation guides to consultations, studio time and equipment loans, FMC helps you use media to support learning.
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. Content appearing includes timely news and feature stories from broadcast, print and online sources. Occasionally, opinion pieces and first-person columns appearing in mainstream media outlets that are written by faculty members and pertain to their academic or professional expertise may be included based on their unique, informative value, timeliness and space constraints. It is not the policy of OSU Today to include Letters to the Editor. Occasionally, articles highlighted in OSU Today may either be subscription-only or behind a paywall if a maximum number of articles has been reached that month. Many subscription-only publications, like the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, can be accessed by anyone with an OSU email account through the search function on the OSU Libraries home page, which grants free access to many publications. See https://library.oregonstate.edu/ and click on 1Search.
A team at Oregon State University has started a three-year study into the effects of poor air quality from wildfires on dairy cows. In an area beset by increasingly severe and numerous wildfires, and where there are large dairy herds, identifying the impacts of wildfires on cows' milk production and welfare is crucial.
"I think for sure there will be a challenge," said Judy Stiegler, political science instructor at Oregon State University -- Cascades. Both Stiegler and Moore think the 5th Congressional District would be a focal point in a possible legal challenge.
“Young children are resilient against COVID-19,” Chunhuei Chi, director of the Center for Global Health at Oregon State University, said in an email response to questions. “While we don’t want to see them infected, as they could spread to other family members, our main concern is to monitor deaths and hospitalization. So far, it seems all right.”
You can actually prune certain types of fruit trees to grow against a wall, a process called espalier. Start with a 1- or 2-year-old tree and attach two supple branches to the wire about 18 inches off the ground, advises the Oregon State University Extension Service. Then take time as the seasons go on to prune your tree carefully.
The Oregon State University Extension Service in Tillamook County welcomes the public to a Tillamook County mask distribution. The mask distribution will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5, and from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, at 4506 3rd St at the PRI building in Tillamook.
Meteorology research vehicle: Fred Decker and Fred Jensby conducting meteorology research atop Marys Peak with radar van. March 1960. Courtesy OSU Archives and Special Collections.
COVID-19 vaccines: For information about vaccines in the Benton County, visit this website. OSU-Cascades students, faculty and staff can learn where to find vaccines in Central Oregon here. Check your local public health authority websites for more information. You can also visit the Oregon Health Authority: Get Vaccinated Oregon website and the CDC VaccineFinder for vaccinations anywhere in the U.S. Go to COVID-19 information for links to OSU, local, state and federal resources; and updates on the latest federal travel restrictions.
Beyond Benefits EAP, Strengthening Your Ability To Empathize: Everyone has heard the saying to “take a walk in their shoes.” It is one of the simplest explanations of empathy. Understanding other peoples’ outlook, being able to recognize their emotions and being sensitive to their situation is vital to communicating more effectively and building better relationships. This course will address ways to improve your capacity to demonstrate empathy. Sept. 30, 10-11 a.m. Register here.
TRIAD: For over 90 years, TRIAD at OSU has provided faculty and staff with an opportunity to gather to network, discuss the challenges of the day, celebrate success and learn something new. TRIAD is grounded in three values: fellowship, service and cooperation. TRIAD’s programs are online and free and open to all this term. The first program of the term, a business meeting for the club, will be Thursday, Sept. 30 at noon, and all are welcome. Zoom link: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/91820602683?pwd=NDJzNUlJNFVmNFlKZGZUQXBlSzNvQT09.
Mike O’Malley Community Gathering: A community gathering to celebrate the life and work of Mike O’Malley, a Senior Instructor in Oregon State University’s College of Education, will be held on Thursday, Sept. 30 from 4-5:30 p.m. at Furman Hall. Attendees are welcome to come and go at any time. Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test will be required to attend.
UPDATED: Greenfield talk: “A Conversation with Dr. Derek Greenfield” will take place Sept. 30 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Reser Stadium, Toyota Club Level. Derek Greenfield is a visionary speaker, consultant and thought leader dedicated to inclusive excellence and positive social change. Greenfield’s extensive partners includes McDonald’s Corporation, NCAA, International Conference on Cultural Diversity, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Princeton University, National Black Student Leadership Development Conference, Altria Group, National Dropout Prevention Conference, Progress Energy and the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks, just to name a few. To learn more visit https://derekgreenfield.com/. This event is being hosted by Oregon State University Athletics, Oregon State University NAACP Student Chapter and the Corvallis-Albany (Linn and Benton Counties) NAACP Branch. For virtual/remote engagement click here. Accommodations and/or questions can be sent to masseyki@oregonstate.edu or Jason.dorsette@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Breaking Misconceptions: Multimedia Artist Julianna Souther presents her senior thesis show, Sept. 27-Oct. 22. Artist talk and reception, Oct. 7, 4-6 p.m. The Little Gallery, 210 Kidder Hall. Free.
NEW! PEBB’s Virtual Benefits Fair: PEBB Plan Vendors, Oct. 1-31. Pre-recorded/on-demand webinars from PEBB vendors and door prizes plus chat options on Wednesdays in October from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Becomes live/fully functional Oct. 1, here.
NEW! Get a Chance to Win a Prize and Celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month at the OSU Fair: Join us at the Beaver Community Fair’s Office of Information Security booth on Oct. 1 in the SEC Plaza near the DJ and photo booths. (Look for the "Defend Our Cyber Dam!" Benny Beaver banner.) Get our cybersecurity website card, a collectible Benny Beaver sticker and a free raffle ticket for a chance to win a campus convenience or local favorite pizza card – with eight available. Prize numbers announced on our website on Oct. 4 and prizes delivered to on-campus locations. Must have ticket to collect your prize.
NEW! Oregon Public Universities Virtual Benefits Fair: Retirement programs, PEBB plans and Health and Wellness Programs. Oct. 5-14. Information is live now. Live webinars, door prizes and ways to connect with vendors to ask individual questions: https://beav.es/benefitsfair2021. Webinar list. (Save the date for webinars you wish to attend.)
OSUsed Store Public Sales: The OSUsed Store carries furniture, computers, household items, office supplies and more at 644 SW 13th St. Public sales are open to all shoppers this Tuesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Friday, noon to 3 p.m.; details here. Staff may shop for their department Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; details here.
Get fired up at the OSUAA members’ pregame tailgater at the Alumni Center Oct. 2: Rain or shine, we've got your pregame party covered at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center. Festivities kick off at 3 p.m. in the newly upgraded ballroom. With giveaways, family activities and entertainment, great food and beverages to purchase and more, it’s the place to be. You can even rent a room for a private party. Open to all OSUAA members and their guest, OSUAA Orange & Black and Life members also receive VIP accommodations. Upgrade your membership to gain extra access. Catch all the fun before the Beavers play Washington, Saturday, Oct. 2; kickoff at 6 p.m.
President's Commission on the Status of Black Faculty and Staff Affairs hosts Fall Welcome: New faculty and staff (hired since fall 2019) are warmly invited to our Fall Welcome social event for refreshments and great conversation with OSU colleagues. Fall Welcome will be hosted in the CH2M Hill Alumni Center outdoor tent on Oct. 7 at 5 p.m. Please direct questions to Sara Smith (sara.k.smith@oregonstate.edu) or Terrance Harris (terrance.harris@oregonstate.edu). RSVPs are appreciated: PCSBFSA Fall Welcome 2021.
October Flu Shot Clinics: Flu shot clinics are scheduled for OSU faculty, staff and students this October at various locations. The Flu Shot Clinic Sign-up portal is now open and working for the Corvallis flu shot clinic at the MU Ballroom. Detailed instructions are located on the HR Website here. Beginning Oct. 5, employees can sign up for the Oct. 19 clinic at: www.krogerhealth.com/partnerscheduling. You must enter your insurance information in the portal. It will state it is optional but for OSU employees it is not optional. If you do not provide this your appointment time may be delayed. The last day to schedule for Oct. 19 is Oct. 13. In Newport, OSU employees in the Newport area can access a flu shot clinic on Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. to noon at Hatfield Marine Science Center. For more information, please contact Shannon Reed at Shannon.Reed@oregonstate.edu. This year Kaiser members can attend the flu shot clinics in Newport hosted by Fred Meyer/Kroger. In Bend, Cascades campus in Bend is hosting a COVID vaccine and flu shot clinic COVID-19 vaccine clinic Oct. 12 and 13. Employees can choose to receive their flu shot or COVID-19 vaccine or both. More information is pending in the next two weeks. Please contact Stefanie Maerki with questions at stefanie.maerki@osucascades.edu. Additionally, Kaiser Permanente, Yoda Health, Providence Health Plan and PacificSource Plan members can contact their medical plan providers for ways to receive a flu shot. Questions? Please contact employee.benefits@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-2805.
NEW! Department of Horticulture Seminar Series: Join us for The Horticulture Fall 2021 Seminar Series Tuesdays in ALS 4000 or via Zoom. On Oct. 5 at 1:30 p.m., Aaron Anderson of Oregon State University Horticulture will present, “What I did this summer: AAAS Mass Media Fellowship at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.” The event is free and open to the public. Please visit our website for presenter’s bio and the Zoom information at: https://horticulture.oregonstate.edu/horticulture-0.
NEW! PERS Retirement Readiness — Tier One and Tier Two (hired before Aug. 29, 2003) within 3 years of retirement: This presentation is ideal for Tier One/Tier Two members who are within three years of PERS retirement. Topics include a step-by-step review of a PERS estimate of retirement benefits, retirement options and retirement timelines; guidelines on completing the retirement application; an explanation of working after retirement rules; detailed information regarding the Individual Account Program (IAP); and a list of available resources. Oct. 5, 3-5. p.m. Register here for this workshop.
FYI Friday – What is Reasonable? The ADA Employment Accommodations Process: Under Title I of the ADA, all employees at OSU with documented disabilities are protected from discrimination. This protection applies from the job application, through the hiring process and into the work environment. These employees are also entitled to reasonable accommodations or modifications that would enable them to have an equal opportunity to perform their job duties. But what is a reasonable accommodation and how is it decided? Join this session hosted by a campus Accommodations Associate who will discuss what the process of accommodations can look like for both employee and supervisor, how reasonable accommodations are decided or implemented, and examples of possible outcomes. Part of the Fall 2021 FYI Friday series; Friday, Oct. 1, 11 a.m. to noon via Zoom. Registration required.
“Ethnographic & Linguistic Evidence of an Oregon Visit by Sir Francis Drake in 1579:” The Anthropology Lecture Series presents Melissa Darby of Portland State University, author of “Thunder Go North: The Hunt for Sir Francis Drake’s Fair and Good Bay.” Presented by the School of Language, Culture and Society. Friday, Oct. 1, noon to 12:50 p.m. Lecture available to OSU students and faculty in Strand Ag Rm. 163, or to the public via Zoom Meeting ID 985 0100 2019.
College of Public Health and Human Sciences Friday Research Seminar: "The obesity epidemic: Is the cure worse than the disease?" will be presented by CPHHS Professor Russ Turner from 1-2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, in HFC 115 and online. Co-sponsored by the CPHHS nutrition program. Learn more about upcoming and past seminars on the college website.
English classes: The Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center (CMLC) will be offering English classes, meditation classes (in English and Spanish), and an English conversation circle beginning the week of Oct. 3. We also offer an ongoing conversation partner program, citizenship and naturalization support, loans to apply for green cards and U.S. citizenship, and scholarships for DACA renewal. For more information please see our website https://cmlcenter.org/ or contact us at info@cmlcenter.org or 541-632-3890.
Innovation to Market — Funding & Training Opportunities: OSU faculty and graduate student researchers are invited to join the OSU Advantage office on Wednesday, Oct. 6 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/nK4iaPz98DCvhoaq9.
Meditation as Embodied Practice: A Nine-Month Training. OSU’s Contemplative Studies Initiative offers an experiential, progressive program for those interested in learning a meditative arc of development. Includes instruction, practice, readings and community. Thursdays 6-8 p.m on Zoom. Guided by Audrey Perkins and Kate Gallagher. Priority registration: Oct. 7; begins Oct.14. $700 for community members; $400 for faculty and staff; $200 for students.
The 2021 Campbell Lecture: "Motor competence, a building block that supports healthy developmental trajectories in children," presented by Professor Leah E. Robinson from the University of Michigan, will be held from 1-2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8, in HFC 115 and online. This lecture is hosted by the Hallie E. Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families. Learn more.
Accessibility Basics for the Web: Learn how to make websites accessible to people with disabilities. We'll also discuss OSU policy on Information Technology Accessibility. All are welcome; employees with website responsibilities are encouraged if they have not attended yet. Register for a session, offered Oct. 11, Nov. 17, Feb. 3, Mar. 24, Apr. 18 or May 22.
Navigating Workplace Conflict Workshop in Corvallis: Developed by University Ombudsperson and conflict management expert Sue Theiss, this one-day workshop focuses on essential elements of managing interpersonal, small group and organizational conflict. By the end, you will have a good understanding of how to successfully navigate conflict and you’ll have the tools to help you create real change through inclusive processes. Oct. 21. Secure your seat here: http://workspace.oregonstate.edu/conflict-resolution.
NEW! ID Center realignment: The OSU ID Center, previously in the Controller’s Unit, is now part of OSU’s Department of Public Safety. This transition aligns with the university’s Community Wellness, Education & Safety Network shared goals to support students and employees and advance public safety. The ID Center supports students, staff and faculty by providing OSU ID cards, badges, door access and support for Orange Cash, and will continue to be located in the Memorial Union.
NEW! Health & Safety: The University Health & Safety Committee wants to promote health and safety with information from SAIF on how to help your employees stay resilient at https://www.saif.com/employer-guide/how-to-help-your-employees-be-resilient.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.
NEW! Part-time Faculty Benefits: New this fall, related to SB 551, actively working part-time faculty working at least half-time at a single public institution of higher education or in aggregate at multiple public institutions of higher education in Oregon (Public Community College or University) during at least three of the four previous academic terms may be eligible for employee only, medical only insurance coverage. Please note current members and dependents in PEBB/OEBB plans are not eligible for this coverage. For more details regarding eligibility please visit the website here.
NEW! Open Enrollment: Open Enrollment for PEBB Benefits begins next week on Friday Oct. 1 and ends Sunday Oct. 31. Participation in Open Enrollment is mandatory this year. This includes newly enrolled employees who have or will have active PEBB coverage on or before Oct. 1, and employees that opt-out of PEBB medical for the cash incentive. Detailed information can be found here: OSU Open Enrollment Website.
NEW! Calling all students and faculty: We have a short 8 or 9 years left to take meaningful steps on behalf of our warming planet. OSU is committed to reaching carbon neutrality and has exciting efforts completed, underway and on the horizon. OSU leadership wants to share the carbon neutrality vision with the community and hear from you. Check out the draft Path to Carbon Neutrality (link to download the document is at the top of the feedback survey) and give your feedback today. Registration is also open now to hear, at a live session via Zoom, about our path forward. Please mark your calendars: The forum is scheduled for Oct. 26 at 10 a.m.
NEW! Working with Students in Distress: Faculty and staff may be the first to notice a student is struggling and may be in the best position to reach out with care and concern. The Office of the Dean of Students, in collaboration with Counseling and Psychological Services, developed a CARE folder, which is intended to provide you with resources and referral information that we hope you find valuable. Simply click on this link and you will be directed to login to Box to access these resources. We recommend you bookmark this link for easy access on your phone, laptop or tablet.
Updated Fiscal Policy: 03-110-201 Record Keeping has been updated with minor revisions to how checks are processed (section previously related to FIS 102-01 Deposit Slips, Timing Account Codes). Please contact the Fiscal Policy Coordinator for your Business Center or the Policy Steward listed on this policy with any questions.
Updated Fiscal Policy: 03-140-206 University Credit Cards (previously titled “Procurement Cards”) has been updated to align with the new travel system (Concur), which is now used for all credit card requests and expenses processed at OSU. Please contact the Fiscal Policy Coordinator for your Business Center or the Policy Steward listed on this policy with any questions.
Seeking participants age 30-55 years for a metabolic research study: Are you interested in learning more about your metabolism? Consider participating in the Insulin and Muscle Fat Metabolism Study. Participants may receive up to $225 for time committed to the study and information about their health. Follow the link to learn more about the study and how to get involved.
Contemplative Graduate Research Group: CSI is forming a graduate research group for those whose research directly involves contemplative practices, traditions and perspectives. Meetings will foster collegial collaborations, peer connections, idea exchange, presentation practice and more. Email ContemplativeStudies@oregonstate.edu by Oct.1 with your name, degree program and research interests to receive an invitation to the fall outdoor kick-off gathering.
Recreational Sports Membership: Invest in your health and well-being with a Rec Sports membership. Members enjoy access to Rec Sports facilities, featuring weight and cardio rooms, climbing centers, an eight-lane swimming pool, multiple gyms and indoor tennis courts. Members may also purchase fitness, training, sport and adventure programs. Memberships are available to OSU faculty, staff, their partners and dependents (payroll deduction is available through Oct. 29) and alumni. OSU Corvallis students receive a membership with incidental fee payment.
NW Harrison Boulevard full closure (24/7) between NW 31st Street and NW 34th Street. As part of the 2021-22 Street Resurfacing Project along NW Harrison Boulevard, NW Harrison Boulevard will be closed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week between NW 31st Street and NW 34th Street from Sept. 20-30. Detours will be put into place. This project is managed by the city of Corvallis. For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Josh Bjornstedt.
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!: Oregon Sea Grant seeks to hire a director to lead the program. This professional faculty position oversees a $4-5 million annual budget and reports to OSU’s vice president for research. Must have a Ph.D. in a natural or social science, J.D., MPA or MPP. Applicants must describe how they advanced diversity, equity and inclusiveness at work. Posting #P04813UF. Closes Oct. 20.
NEW! Extension SNAP-Ed Program Coordinator: OSU Extension Service invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, Extension SNAP-Ed Program Coordinator position that will be located in Clackamas County, Oregon. Posting #P04803UF. Closes Oct. 22.
NEW! The College of Engineering at Oregon State University in Corvallis Oregon is seeking an Assistant Director of Stewardship. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. The Assistant Director of Stewardship is responsible for implementing and coordinating College of Engineering stewardship initiatives, including developing programs and communications to engage and steward constituents. Posting #P04825UF. Full consideration Oct. 31. Closes Nov. 14.
“Why did dusk and fir-scent and the afterglow of autumnal sunsets make people say absurd things?” ~ L.M. Montgomery
Corvallis: Chance of rain, high of 70, low of 50. Sunny tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Sunny today, high of 73, low of 43. Mostly sunny tomorrow.
Newport: Rain likely today, high of 69, low of 48. Sunny tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/