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COVID-19 website: To facilitate the ongoing sharing of information about the virus, Oregon State University has added a link on the OSU homepage to a page that provides detailed and up-to-date COVID-19 information; links to OSU, local, state and federal resources; and updates on the latest federal travel restrictions.
TRACE OSU testing: TRACE OSU is providing random COVID-19 testing by invitation at its Corvallis and Bend campuses and at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport. All faculty, staff and students, regardless of vaccination status, should continue with testing participation in TRACE. Testing will take place in Corvallis in the Memorial Union Ballroom and at Reser ticket booths, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. In Newport, testing will be provided every other week, Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. At OSU-Cascades, testing is provided only to students living and working on campus, and employees working on campus. Testing takes place Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Visit the OSU-Cascades Safety and Success website to learn more about testing schedules. Please join the effort to build a safer and healthier Oregon State University community. To enroll and for more information: https://trace.oregonstate.edu/osu.
Timely Teaching Tips: Do your students know how to view the feedback you give them in Canvas? Can they find peer review feedback? Set their notification preferences and personal pronouns? Point them to the Canvas Student Tools page for the answers to many of their Canvas questions.
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.
The idea of a "vaccine passports" has been the topic of frequent discussion, but critics have brought up potential issues with equity and civil rights. "That's a very highly contested issue right now," said Chunhuei Chi, a public health researcher at Oregon State University.
Oregon State University will host a free virtual panel discussion on recent legislation affecting voting rights via Zoom on Tuesday. The discussion, titled “Jim Crow 2.0? Voting Restrictions, Voting Rights and the Dismantling of American Democracy,” will begin at 4 p.m. To get the Zoom link, register online at https://beav.es/Jtd.
More and more farmers are struggling with mental health. That is why Oregon State University has launched a new online resource, called "The Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network," or Farm-SAN for short. Between the weather, commodity prices, and other issues, there is a lot of isolation in agriculture, and it is normal for producers to feel down.
From the Oregon Coast to the eastern rangelands, the Oregon State University Extension Service is collaborating to build knowledge, confidence and participation in COVID-19 vaccinations.
It depends on how old they are, how long they’ve been on the ground and whether they are injured, said Dana Sanchez, Oregon State University Extension Service wildlife specialist. Identifying the age of a bird is crucial in how you deal with one. The youngest are newly hatched fledglings and should not be without their parents. Older nestlings, on the other hand, are better-equipped to spend time out of the nest.
This piece was written by OSU Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences Chrissa Kioussi.
A piece by OSU Professor of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Susan Shaw.
Vaccine clinic volunteers sought: Volunteers are being sought for upcoming COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Monroe and at Reser Stadium. To learn about different positions, click here to be redirected to the volunteer webpage. For questions about volunteering, please email Jodi Low (jodi.low@co.benton.or.us) and/or bentoneoc.volunteeranddonations@gmail.com. OSU community members, if you’ve received your first or second shot and want to share, send a selfie to osutoday@oregonstate.edu. Tell us why you got the vaccine or how getting the vaccine made you feel emotionally. We ask that you not share photos of your vaccination card unless all private information is covered up.
Care.com Webinar: Removing the “man-can’t” myth: Moms and dads have been struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, experiencing equal amounts of stress, despite stereotypes. Dads today are “all in” and more emotionally and physically involved at home than ever before. Josh Levs, an expert on modern dads in the workplace, will share how men can engage on issues of gender equality and diversity, how they can become co-champions for change, and strategies to offer work-life balance for both women and men. Tuesday, April 13, 9-10 a.m. Register today.
CTL Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks — Advancing Social Justice Education: Integrating Critical and Inclusive Pedagogies. Jeff Kenney, director of Institutional Education for Diversity, Equity + Inclusion, will speak on “What does it mean to practice social justice education? Interact with peers and experts to explore the distinctions and tensions between critical and inclusive pedagogies and imagine ways to grow your praxis.” This workshop will be facilitated on April 13 at 10 a.m. via Zoom: beav.es/ZOOMT4 *Password: CTL. Handouts, materials and resources: beav.es/BOXT4. Additional info: Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks.
Healthy, Kid Friendly Meals on the Go: Tuesday, April 13 from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. Looking for fresh, easy and nutritious ideas for feeding your family? Join Julie Jacobs, nutrition educator, for a lively Beaver Family Connections presentation on "Kid Friendly Meals on the Go." Julie has been teaching and mentoring children of all ages and is committed to helping youth and families learn about healthful eating habits and well-being. For more information about Beaver Family Connections monthly education series and our weekly Parent Connections for Employees every Tuesday from 1-2 p.m. via Zoom, email Robynn at robynn.pease@oregonstate.edu.
Professional Faculty transition to continuous employment: The Professional Faculty transition to continuous employment is slated to take effect on July 1. Additional information for professional faculty is available in Zoom sessions on Tuesday, April 13 from 1-1:45 p.m. or Friday, April 16 from 11-11:45 a.m. Supervisors of professional faculty can learn more by attending an information session on Thursday, April 15 from 9-9:45 a.m. Sessions are being recorded and will be published to the transition webpage for those unable to attend in real time. Questions about the change are welcome and may be sent to proffactransition@oregonstate.edu.
People and Nature Lunch Series is back for Spring Term: Join us on Tuesday, April 13, from noon to 12:50 p.m. as Steven Johnson (Geography) presents “Novel ocean futures: anticipating great change in the world’s marine protected areas.” The lecture is free and open to all. To join the meeting, register at https://peopleandnatureosu.weebly.com/schedule.html. Sponsored by the Department of Fisheries & Wildlife’s Human Dimensions Lab.
Best Practices for Stewarding Scholarship Donors: Philanthropy and stewardship are increasingly important to ensuring student access and success at OSU. Faculty and staff involved in scholarship management and donor engagement are invited to a virtual workshop that will share the best practices for stewarding scholarship donors developed by OSU and the OSU Foundation. Tuesday, April 13 at 3 p.m. Visit Scholarship Resources for Zoom information.
Art and Science: Lessons learned during the process. April 13 at 4 p.m., Chet Udell will present "Instrumentation, Environments, and Musicianship." This seminar series is co-hosted by Biological and Ecological Engineering, ARTS-SCI and The Art Center, Corvallis, and features scientist-artists who discuss how these disciplines are interwoven in their processes. Seminars are Tuesdays at 4 p.m. for 1 credit as BEE 507 but are open to everyone. Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/2PGpCWe. Password 756993. Click here: https://artsci.oregonstate.edu/arts-and-science for more information.
NEW! Flash Panel: Jim Crow 2.0? State legislatures across the nation are considering new restrictions on voting practices. What are the origins and aims of these proposed voting laws? Which communities stand to be affected by them? This panel brings together experts in history, law and political science to contextualize new voting proposed restrictions within the history of race, voting rights, and politics in the U.S. Tuesday, April 13, 4 p.m. via Zoom.
BIPOC in STEM Career Conversation: The College of Science BIPOC student group is hosting a discussion with BIPOC STEM professionals on Tuesday, April 13 at 5 p.m. Kim Tran from Integrity Bio, Dawn Wright from Esri, Jacob Benson III from Innovator Semiconductor Solutions and Shaznin Daruwalla from CAPS join us for a 30-minute student Q&A followed by breakout sessions. Register here.
NEW! Interim president forum: An open forum will be held on Wednesday, April 14, from 3-4 p.m. with the final recommended nominee for interim president. The open forum will provide an opportunity for Chair Rani Borkar to introduce the nominee and provide an update on the interim nomination process. The nominee will make a few remarks and take questions from forum participants. Information about the forum is available on the university forum webpage. Feedback on the nominee can be made until 5 p.m. on April 15 at the above webpage. Your feedback will be shared with the OSU Board of Trustees in advance of the Board meeting on April 16 to consider the interim president appointment. University community members may participate in the forum at this link. Please note that OSU community members must login to Zoom with ONID credentials before entering the meeting.
NEW! Community Forum: Two finalists for CAPS Coordinator of Black/African-American Student Health and Wellness will participate in a Community Forum on April 14 and April 16 from noon to 12:45 p.m. Please use these links to register (name and email): April 14 for candidate one and April 16 for candidate two. Those who register will be sent Zoom links.
NEW! Quarterly Meeting of the President’s Commission on the Status of Black Faculty and Staff Affairs: This newly formed commission will meet on Thursday, April 15, 10-11:30 a.m., via Zoom. Participants will learn of the Commission’s charge, upcoming initiatives, and will have the opportunity to get involved with committee work. Register here to attend (required).
NEW! OSU Lyric: Gaetano Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love). An abridged, COVID-era staging adapted and directed by Anthony Eversole. Two consecutive evening performances livestreamed from the Memorial Union Lounge. (Sorry, closed to in-person audience.) Featuring OSU students Madi Zuro, Steven Evans-Renteria, Michael Eclevia, Eli Nicholas and Kjerstyn Jordheim. Lauren Servias, music director. Costumes by Demara Cabrera. Thursday, April 15 at 5:30 p.m. on YouTube Live and Friday, April 16 at 5:30 p.m. on YouTube Live. Free, open to all.
NEW! Music à la Carte: Gideon Freudmann, cello. Composer, performer and cello innovator Gideon Freudmann will give the first live remote performance of spring term on the College of Liberal Arts/School of Arts and Communication's Music à la Carte concert series. Freudmann, who lives in Portland, has been on the forefront of the cello's modern creative expansion for more than 30 years. Among the many innovative musical avenues he followed was to adopt the electric cello to craft the sound for which he is most known today. Using foot-operated effect pedals, he takes his live performances into new territories of looping, soaring, multi-layered compositions and improvisations. Friday, April 16 at noon. The performance is free to watch through Zoom and will also be livestreamed on the Music à la Carte Facebook page.
NEW! Trans Story Circles: Hosted by the HRWGC and the Pride Center. Happening Monday, May 3 from 5-7 p.m., for folx who identify within the trans umbrella to gather in a safe and brave space to share their stories and create connections. There is a mandatory Qualtrics form to participate: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1ZGJFrP1Ckjq3cO.
NEW! OSU ADA30 Celebratory Symposium: Registration is now open. The symposium is the culmination of a year-long celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act at Oregon State University. This symposium combines poster and paper sessions with community-oriented workshops and facilitated discussions to create opportunities for dialogue across spheres of experience. This is a digital event that will be held on Zoom May 4-27. This symposium is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Visit the OSU ADA30 Blog for more information about symposium accessibility, registration and sessions.
NEW! OSU Next Trivia Night May 4: Attend, you must. Celebrate Star Wars Day with "May the 4th Be With You"-themed Trivia Night, Tuesday, May 4, at 5:30 p.m. Hosted by Lindsey Gardner, ’13, trivia categories include Star Wars, OSU and binge-worthy. Students and alumni can form teams of two to four people and compete for prizes. Register or join a team for free here. Recent grads meet regularly to network, support current students and socialize through the OSU Alumni Association’s group OSU Next.
Oregon Spring Career Fair: Register today to meet with employers from a variety of industries. Hershey Co., Nortek, Amazon, Collabera, Greenberry and nearly 100 more great employers will be in attendance. April 15, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in Handshake. This virtual fair is hosted in conjunction with the University of Oregon. For more information and how to prepare for a virtual career fair, please visit: career.oregonstate.edu/virtual-fairs.
Oregon State University Out of the Darkness: The OSU community recognizes the importance of mental health. Suicide prevention is vital for our community; we need your help to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. This year’s event puts a virtual twist on the classic Campus Walk. Join us Saturday, April 17 at noon for the livestreamed ceremony with community speakers, an Honor Bead Ceremony and memorial submissions. Stick around afterwards for our virtual resource fair – guided meditation sessions, community partners, OSU clubs and more. Contact Tessie Webster-Henry at tess.websterhenry@oregonstate.edu for more information. Join us: Afsp.org/OregonState.
Beyond Earth Day: Join Community Engagement & Leadership and the Corvallis community in celebration of the 51st anniversary of Earth Day. Events and activities run from Saturday, April 17 through Friday, April 23, and are focused on adopting sustainable practices that challenge people to take on a greater role in their individual and institutional lives. Questions? Contact cel.event@oregonstate.edu.
Oregon State University Out of the Darkness: The OSU community recognizes the importance of mental health. Suicide prevention is vital for our community; we need your help to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. This year’s event puts a virtual twist on the classic Campus Walk. Join us Saturday, April 17 at noon for the livestreamed ceremony with community speakers, an Honor Bead Ceremony, and memorial submissions. Stick around afterwards for our virtual resource fair – guided meditation sessions, community partners, OSU clubs, and more! Contact Tessie Webster-Henry at tess.websterhenry@oregonstate.edu for more information. Afsp.org/OregonState
START orientation: START New Student Orientation will occur virtually this summer, but with significant changes from summer 2020. Come to our webinar to learn about the overall structure and the experience will be like for our incoming class. Join us on Zoom for the event, which will take place on April 27 from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
NEW! Crucial Conversations: Crucial Conversations is a 10-hour course that teaches skills for creating alignment and agreement — by fostering open dialogue around high-stakes, emotional or risky topics — at all levels of your organization. By learning how to speak and be heard (and encouraging others to do the same), you’ll surface the best ideas, make the highest-quality decisions and then act on your decisions with unity and commitment. This program consists of a series of five live, online sessions on Thursdays, 9-11 a.m. April 15 through May 13. There is a $100 fee to attend Crucial Conversations. Learn more and register here.
NEW! Graduate Health Plan Q&A: The Oregon State University Office of Human Resources is hosting a graduate health plan Q&A session for graduate assistants and graduate fellows on April 15 at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Learn more about the grad health plan and get questions answered. Email gradhealth@oregonstate.edu for more information.
NEW! SEIU meeting: Please join us next week for our classified staff meeting via Zoom on Thursday, April 15 from noon to 1 p.m. SEIU Contract Enforcement Specialist organizer Penny VanSanten will discuss any contract questions you have. Have a question (reclassification, using leave, Weingarten rights, etc.)? Send it to Organizer Siobhan Burke at burkes@seiu503.org. Zoom meeting link.
NEW! HMSC Research Seminar: On Thursday, April 15 at 3:30 p.m., Max Nielsen-Pincus, Environmental Science and Management, Portland State University, and Kaegan Scully-Engelmeyer, School of the Environment, Portland State University, will give a seminar titled “Public perceptions of coastal resources and marine protected areas: Exploring drivers of support and values for Oregon’s Marine Reserves." Zoom link. Password: 972587 or call +1-971-247-1195 Meeting ID: 945 5573 115. Click here for more information.
NEW! TEDx Talk: Kathleen Bogart, associate professor of psychology, is giving a TEDx talk for the University of Washington on the psychology of ableism and communication. Watch the free online premiere on Saturday, April 17 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
NEW! The Art of Resilience: The Science of Songbirds: Join us for Knowledge Breaks – Behind the Scenes with Beavers. This will be the first in a series of webcasts highlighting Oregon State research. Assistant professor in the College of Science Jamie M. Cornelius will describe her ambitious (and miserable) research project exploring how songbirds cope with winter storms in the Pacific Northwest and what attributes might help them survive. April 19, 4 p.m. https://oregonstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/1316167820939/WN_sYnIu3g3Q3KxVtiDKvk-0w.
NEW! WIC workshop: After a year of remote teaching, many are struggling to keep our students and ourselves motivated. On Tuesday, April 20, at noon via Zoom, biologist Lauren Dalton will share 3 quick hacks that are fun (or mostly fun) and also help build students cognizance around their communication abilities, agency in what they write about and logical flow in their written pieces. Registration and list of upcoming WIC spring events.
NEW! Register for the virtual Ecampus Faculty Forum: Join hundreds of your OSU peers to discuss online teaching excellence, innovative teaching methods and faculty experiences in online course development. Held May 4-5 online via Zoom, the Faculty Forum will showcase faculty members sharing their expertise in interactive panel presentations. Session topics include online lab work, inclusive student supports and establishing your presence while teaching at a distance. Events on May 4 and 5 will begin at noon PT. View the agenda and register today.
NEW! OSU Science on Tap May 11: Join the Quest for Every Kind of Bee in Oregon and learn how you can get involved with pollinator-friendly practices and research. The OSU Alumni Association presents OSU Science on Tap: The Oregon Bee Atlas, Tuesday, May 11, at 5:30 p.m. Join the discussion with Andony Melathopoulos, bee scientist and host of the PolliNation podcast. Find out how you can support Beaver-affiliated establishments by picking up your own drinks for this happy hour learning session when you register for free at osualum.com/SOTbee.
NEW! ANREP 2021 Virtual Conference: Oregon State University Forestry & Natural Resources Extension is hosting the 2021 Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals (ANREP) Conference virtually on May 24-26. Registration for both ANREP members and non-members is $150, and a special $35 student registration fee is available. For more information and to register, please visit the conference website.
Library Student Review Board Special Meeting: The Valley Library invites students to a special meeting discussing diversity, equity and inclusion at the library, moderated by consultants from DeEtta Jones and Associates. This student discussion will be held on Zoom on April 14 from 5-6:30 p.m. No need to prepare a statement, just bring yourself and your opinions. Register here: beav.es/oSh.
Get to know Zoom with Media Services: Season 2: Friday, April 16 from 2-3 p.m. Location: Zoom. To register for this event and for more Zoom information from Media Services, go to https://uit-at.oregonstate.edu/media-services-zoom/.
How to Manage Startup Teams — OSU Advantage Speaker Series: When you're launching a new business, it's easy to be so focused on your product and finding funding that you forget about your most important asset — your team. As any seasoned CEO will attest, your team is your lifeblood — with a good one, a mediocre product can still find success, and with a bad one, the best, well-funded innovation can die. But with the limited resources of a startup, how do you navigate stewarding your team well and providing the environment and resources they need to thrive? Join the OSU Advantage Accelerator on Wednesday, April 14 from noon to 1 p.m., as we dive into these questions with experienced CEO Rita Hansen and learn what tactics, strategies and advice she has for the budding entrepreneur. Register here: https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/how_to_manage_startup_teams#.YG5aXuhKhyw
PFLA Zoom event: Career Development Tools, presented by Karla Rockhold, assistant director of career development, Wednesday, April 14, noon to 1 p.m. Learn more about the many tools and resources that can help you achieve your career goals. For more information about the event and how to register, click here
OMSI-OSU Virtual Workshops: The College of Science and OMSI offer opportunities for members of the OSU community (OSU faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students engaged in research) to build and hone their science communication skills. We are offering a workshop on April 15 from 3-4:30 p.m., "Virtual Science Demonstrations." Over the past year, many of us have communicated in a virtual format much more than ever before. In this workshop we will emphasize and practice facilitation strategies unique to the virtual format that still allow for making meaningful connections. Registration ($25) closes April 13. Register/learn more at: https://omsi.edu/science-communication-services.
OSU Science on Tap | Wine Off the Vine in Oregon and Italy: The OSU Alumni Association is pairing two popular programs for one splendid evening. Learn about the sensory science of wine from OSU Fermentation Science program’s Elizabeth Tomasino at Wine Off the Vine in Oregon and Italy Thursday, April 15, at 5:30 p.m. Be part of the live virtual tasting and discussion of wine from Oregon and Italy. Then hear how you can experience the region on Alumni Group Travel’s upcoming tour, Flavors of Northern Italy, departing September 2021. To receive a recommended wine list, register for free at osualum.com/SOTwine.
Combating bullying and anti-LGBTQ attitudes in sports | April 21 Webcast: Former Beaver, NFL defensive tackle and LGBTQ advocate Esera Tuaolo believes in a more inclusive and diverse world of sports — from pro football to youth athletics programs. Hear about his personal challenges during a successful nine-season NFL career and about his anti-bullying work and education delivered through his nonprofit, Hate is Wrong. Join College of Liberal Arts Professor Susan Shaw in conversation with Tuaolo on April 21 at 5 p.m. PT. Register at osualum.com/Changemakers.
Faculty Staff Fitness: OSU Faculty Staff Fitness has fitness offerings to keep you moving Spring 2021 and registration is open. Check out our in-person, remote synchronous and remote asynchronous offerings at https://health.oregonstate.edu/fsf/schedule/spring. Our in-person offerings will be via Zoom or meet with the 6-person maximum until we can return to campus with the OHA Risk Designation changes. Zoom synchronous class options will be Tuesday/Thursday 7 a.m. and noon. Weight Training and a 100% Zoom Cardio Intervals 30-minute class Monday/Wednesday at noon for a midday boost. We also have our Online FSF program with more than 300 classes and 20 styles in a completely online, asynchronous format (https://health.oregonstate.edu/fsf/online) for $35 for 12 weeks.
NEW! 2021-2022 Industry Fellowship: Oregon Sea Grant and the Oregon Applied Sustainability Experience (OASE) are soliciting applications for the 2021-2022 Environmental and Sustainability Program Coordinator (ESPC) fellowship with The Tofurky Company. This nearly year-long opportunity is open to recent graduates. It offers hands-on experience in the research, design and implementation of an environmental management system and the beginnings of a sustainability program. Full details at the Oregon Sea Grant Scholars website. Deadline: April 23.
National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE): From April 12 through May 12, OSU is participating in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). All first-year students and Spring graduation candidates who were notified on April 6 of their graduation status will receive an email inviting them to take the short NSSE survey. We ask faculty and staff to encourage students to participate in this important study, so we can learn more about our students’ educational experiences at OSU. For information, visit our NSSE website, or contact JoAnne Bunnage or Daniel Lopez-Cevallos.
Event Co-Sponsorship Opportunity: The Speaker Series committee of the President’s Commission on the Status of Women is accepting applications for funding from OSU staff and students interested in hosting speaker events in Spring term. Funding averages $500 and applicants must provide a clear explanation of the event and its alignment with the PCOSW mission. To learn more and apply online, see the PCOSW Funding Opportunities page.
Nominations deadline extended: The President’s Commission on the Status of Women, Office of Institutional Diversity, Office of the Provost and OSU Athletics are accepting nominations for the Breaking Barriers awards. All OSU community members whose work advances gender equity in alignment with the award categories are eligible. Categories include Breaking Barriers in Education, Breaking Barriers in Research, Breaking Barriers in Athletics, the PCOSW Community Builder and the Harriet "Hattie" Redmond awards. Learn more and submit nominations at beav.es/Jby. Nominations close Sunday, April 18. For questions, contact pcosw@oregonstate.edu.
Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences: Provides funding to young investigators of outstanding promise in science relevant to the advancement of human health. The current grant level is $300,000; $75,000 per year for four years. For the 2022 award, one nomination will be invited from each of the participating institutions. The internal deadline for submitting a letter of recommendation for a nominee is Monday, April 12. https://research.oregonstate.edu/program/pew-scholars-program-biomedical-sciences.
The Full Collection of Animal Interlude Tiny Concerts: This week, Spring Creek Project released the final Animal Interludes in the collection. You can now watch all the short videos — each an original composition of words and music featuring a beloved animal — on their YouTube channel. The latest Interludes include the wolf, raven, sidewinder rattlesnake, humpback whale and spadefoot toad. Learn more about the collection and contributors.
Celebrating Undergraduate Excellence (CUE) registration open: CUE is an annual showcase for undergraduates from all disciplines, all years of study and all stages of research to present to the OSU community. Please encourage students to present lightning talks during this two-day virtual research symposium, which will be held on May 27-28. The deadline for students to register is May 7. View details at communications.oregonstate.edu/events/cue. For more info, contact OfficeofURSA@oregonstate.edu.
Learn Mindfulness for Science: The Edwards Social Cognition Lab is looking for volunteers to take a no-cost, Zoom-based meditation program starting April 26. Zoom sessions are 45 minutes at 8 a.m. or 7 p.m., Monday-Friday, for 3 weeks. Volunteers can receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card for completing the study. IRB#2020-0906. Learn more at: https://scl.liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/content/current-projects.
Participants wanted for a short-term vegetable sprout research study (Corvallis): If you are healthy, age 18-60, non-smoking, not pregnant or breastfeeding, without diabetes, heart disease or stroke, bariatric surgery, kidney, thyroid or intestinal problems, you may qualify. The study lasts 72 hours. Volunteers will receive $150. PI: Emily Ho, Ph.D. Title: "Discovery of Biological Signatures for Cruciferous Vegetable Intake." Contact us at MFCResearch@oregonstate.edu, 541-737-5049 or visit https://tinyurl.com/y7437mo4 for information and online screener.
IRS warns of impersonation email scam targeting university staff and students: The IRS recently warned of impersonation email scams targeting people with .edu email addresses. The scammers lure their targets with the IRS logo and email subject lines related to tax refunds. Please find out how to protect yourself here: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-warns-university-students-and-staff-of-impersonation-email-scam. This message brought to you by the OSU Office of Information Security.
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.
Call for Applications – Inclusive Excellence@OSU 2021 Cohort: Each year IE@OSU welcomes STEM faculty from OSU, Linn-Benton and Lane Community Colleges to participate in a yearlong fellowship. Inclusive Excellence@OSU seeks to transform STEM education by creating a thriving community of peers who are invested in inclusive excellence in STEM, challenging fellows to develop equity and justice-oriented mindsets and exploring pedagogical practices that fellows can implement in their own classrooms. Click here for application and more info. Deadline to apply is May 3.
Deadline Extended: Visualize Your Bibliography Competition: The OSU Libraries and Press invite currently enrolled graduate students to enter this year’s Visualize Your Bibliography Competition. Submissions should creatively display 20+ sources used in a thesis, dissertation, or other scholarly work. Displays might range from a series of erasure poems made for each source to a multimedia timeline of your sources. Prizes: 1st: $750, 2nd: $500, 3rd: $250. Deadline extended to April 11. For questions, contact colleen.johnson@oregonstate.edu.
Mindful @ Oregon State University is an e-newsletter that delivers a weekly care package of mindfulness tips, resources and events to your inbox. Curated by CAPS staff, the newsletter features a weekly guided meditation, "learn more" section, mindfulness challenge, OSU mindfulness event calendar and crowd-sourced knowledge and recommendations. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/mindfulOSU.
Center for Teaching & Learning Consultations: Whether you want to learn more about a core area of pedagogy, discuss a pedagogical challenge or share a classroom victory, our staff are ready for you. To schedule a 1-on-1 teaching consultation contact CTL@oregonstate.edu. All meetings are confidential and formative. While we are ready to help with general course design, and revision of assignments, assessments and syllabi, we are also ready to engage with you on issues that develop during the term and need immediate attention.
NEW! Western Building: As part of the Campus Operations building project, the Western Building parking lot will be fully closed for paving. Paving work is scheduled to start on Thursday, April 15 and continue through Sunday, April 18 (view map). If you are planning to come to the Western Building on these days, you will need to park in another parking lot. If you have fleet vehicles in the Western Building lot, they will need to be moved by end of day on Wednesday, April 14. For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Rick Freeman at 541-231-5368.
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! Project manager: OSU’s Capital Planning and Development department invites applications for a full-time Project Manager. Candidates for this position will have strong communication skills, experience managing projects from inception to completion and ability to work with internal and external customers. This position is responsible for managing capital and non-capital construction projects across the university and coordinating activities of designated goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. For full position description and to apply: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/99929 Posting #P04281UF. Closes April 23.
“Little things seem nothing, but they give peace, like those meadow flowers which individually seem odorless but all together perfume the air.” ~ Georges Bernanos.
Corvallis: Sunny and breezy today, high of 65, low of 47. Sunny.
Central Oregon: Haze and breezy, high of 51, low of 29. Sunny tomorrow.
Newport: Sunny and breezy, high of 65, low of 39. Sunny tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
