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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 new 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.
NEW! Today’s Timely Teaching Tip: Looking for ways to increase the efficiency and consistency of the grading process? Try attaching a Canvas rubric to Canvas assignments, quizzes, and discussions. Visit Keep Teaching for all the Week 4 Timely Teaching Tips.
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.
A new home-based COVID-19 testing initiative is putting Oregon State University and the city of Corvallis at the national forefront of the coronavirus pandemic response. The university has launched an effort to test Corvallis residents for COVID-19 in their homes, aligning with one of Gov. Kate Brown’s requirements for more testing data to reopen the state. (see also OPB, KXL, Jefferson Public Radio)
This podcast features research from Oregon State University.
When students join Oregon State University-Cascades’ new engineering program when it launches in September, they won’t just learn one field of engineering. They’ll be learning all major engineering fields, from electrical engineering to computer science.
"The questions they asked then are the questions being asked now," said Christopher Nichols, an associate professor of history at Oregon State University, in Corvallis. "And while it's very rare that history provides a simple straightforward lesson for the present, this is one of those instances."
Her new memoir, “Black Woman in Green: Gloria Brown and the Unmarked Trail to Forest Service Leadership” (Oregon State University Press, 208 pages, $19.95), written with Washington State University-Vancouver historian Donna L. Sinclair, is both an inspiring personal story of a black woman’s determination to excel in a white man’s world and an intriguing look at the recent history and evolution of one of the most influential agencies in the Pacific Northwest.
Spring has sprung and gardening is ramping up. If you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service.
Two Oregon State University College of Engineering students have received the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, the top undergraduate scholarship for students in the natural sciences, engineering and mathematics.
The Most Innovative Educator Award is presented to the professor whose boundary-pushing use of Top Hat has created a better learning experience for their students before, during and after class. Top Hat was privileged to announce three finalists for the award: Elaine Bohorquez, a professor of Poultry Science at North Carolina State University, Ching-Yu Huang, a Biology professor at Virginia Commonwealth University and Demian Hommel, a Geography instructor at Oregon State University and the winner of this prestigious award.
Today’s workspace: Rescue dog Calli enjoys spending time next to Crystal Laine’s desk. Laine, who works for the University Exploratory Studies Program, says Calli loves walks, chasing birds and eating ice chips. Send your home workspace photos to osutoday@oregonstate.edu. Follow OSU Today on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/osutoday1/ and catch up on any workspace photos you might have missed so far.
NEW! Chemstores is open: With the critical research, maintenance activities, and demand for sanitizer continuing on the Corvallis campus, the College of Science Chemistry Department’s Chemstores is open for business Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The store provides a variety of materials and chemicals to OSU Departments and affiliates. Purchases are exclusively made using grant Index Numbers and Activity Codes (if needed). There are no cash or card sales. Chemstores is located at 154 Gilbert Hall. With the campus buildings in lock-down, access to Gilbert Hall is limited to the west parking lot entrance. An online listing of products can be found at https://chemstores.chem.oregonstate.edu/. Questions? Call 541-737-2271.
Beavers Belong: Beavers Belong is a support network for students, by students. Our program’s goal is to create connection, community, and belonging through weekly peer-led groups. The graduate students group starts next week on Tuesdays at noon. Register: https://beav.es/4Az
Core Curriculum for Current OSU Supervisors and Managers: Consists of online modules followed by 4 half-days of classroom training via Zoom. Topics include the performance management cycle (position descriptions, expectations/standards, engagement, appraisals, and integration), equal employment and affirmative action, ADA, discrimination and misconduct, safety and compensation, and supervising represented employees. April 21-24 via Zoom, 8:15 a.m. to noon each day. Registration required.
People and Nature Lunch Series: Tuesday, April 21, from noon to 12:50 p.m., Samuel Mawutor (Forest Ecosystems & Society) presents “Forest Decentralization in Ghana: Examining Empowerment of Local Institutions." The lecture is free and open to all. To join the meeting, register at https://peopleandnatureosu.weebly.com/spring-2020.html. Sponsored by the Department of Fisheries & Wildlife’s Human Dimensions Lab.
Career Group Counseling: Does COVID-19 have you feeling anxious or stressed about your path from college to career? An OSU career counselor and CAPS counselor will facilitate several small-group dialogue sessions for OSU students. Join us for one of these sessions to get ideas from your fellow classmates, hear shared questions about reaching future career goals in the midst of Covid-19, and hear from people at the university who are dedicated to helping you succeed. This will be an informal conversation and all students are welcome. Session 1: Week 4 – Tuesday, April 21 (noon to 1 p.m.); Register Here. Session 2: Week 5 – Thursday, April 30 (4-5 p.m.); Register Here. Session 3: Week 7 – Wednesday, May 13 (noon-1 p.m.); Register Here.
U.S. Student Fulbright Program: Live by Zoom: OSU's Prestigious Scholarships office will host Lee Rivers from the U.S. Student Fulbright Program for a “virtual” Fulbright information session on Tuesday, April 21, 5 p.m. Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIqfuCsqzkopANiNeQ8BcHjjSBgyNfoRQ. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for individually designed study/research projects or for English Teaching Assistant Programs. Candidates will submit a Statement of Grant Purpose defining activities to take place during one academic year in a participating country outside the U.S. For more information, please contact OSU’s Fulbright Program Advisor (Student Program) LeAnn Adam: leann.adam@oregonstate.edu or visit https://topscholars.oregonstate.edu/.
NEW! University Budget Conversation: On Thursday, April 23 from noon to 1 p.m., the Office of Budget and Resource Planning will hold a Zoom webinar to discuss Budget Planning in Uncertain Times with a very brief update and Q&A about budget planning for the balance of the current year and for 2020-2021. The Budget Conversation sessions are limited to 60 minutes with the initial 15-20 minutes spent on presentation of the topic, leaving time for discussion and Q&A. More information about University Budget Conversations is located on the Office of Budget and Resource Planning website. If you have questions, please contact Sherm Bloomer for more information.
Faculty meetings: President Ray and the Faculty Senate Executive Committee are continuing the long-standing tradition of sponsoring small-group faculty (academic, research and professional) conversations. Each conversation will be facilitated by a Faculty Senate Executive Committee member and will consist of up to 12 faculty. These conversations provide the President with an opportunity to receive candid feedback from faculty and an occasion for idea and information exchange. To register for the spring term sessions, which are scheduled for April 22 from 1-2:15 p.m. and May 20 from 2-3:30 p.m., please access the registration form at https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_39qOsMwDmIijN4x.
Public safety input sessions: OSU students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in two remote community input sessions to consider the values, principles and expectations regarding public safety and the new OSU Corvallis campus police department. The OSU Public Safety Advisory Committee — made up of students, faculty and staff — will take stock of this input in providing final recommendations to university leaders. These sessions will be conducted through Zoom. They will take place April 22, 4:30-6 p.m., and April 23, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Register here. Visit the public safety website for more information.
50 Years of Earth Day & Recycling at OSU: Our Past, Present, and Where to Go Next: Join this virtual event Wednesday, April 22, 6:30-8 p.m. to hear from panelists who played lead roles in the first Earth Day and recycling programs at OSU, current students sharing highlights from today, and to discuss – with your input – what we envision should be next. For questions, email Andrea Norris.
Beavers Belong: Beavers Belong is a support network for students, by students. Our program’s goal is to create connection, community and belonging through weekly peer-led groups. Spring term 2020 undergraduate student groups start week 3. For Mondays at 11 a.m., register here: https://beav.es/4Yz; for Thursdays at 5 p.m., register here: https://beav.es/4YK. Recruiting directors and leaders for 2020-21. Apply today at https://beav.es/4YV
SEIU Meeting "Ask a Steward" and Updates: Thursday, April 23, 7-8 p.m. We will meet by Google Hangouts and conference call. Please contact union organizer to get the call-in information. 630-699-0281 (call or text) or email her at burkes@seiu503.org. We will provide union updates and answer questions.
Virtual event: Valuing diversity in teams. Tune in via Zoom on May 13 from noon to 1 p.m. with former Beaver Basketball player Eric Knox ‘89. In this OSU Alumni Association and Portland Business Roundtable live webcast, you’ll hear Eric’s story of valuing diversity and building teams, both on and off the court, as an admired coach and community leader. Eric coached the Benson High School girls’ basketball team from unranked to state champs in just two years and uses his energetic personality to inspire youth both athletically and professionally. Listen and learn as he shares his tips for supporting and elevating students in his community. Register now.
NEW! Bioinformatics Users Group (BUG): "New Strategies to Develop Hidden Markov Models combining KEGG and Pfams, i.e. Leveraging unannotated sequences to create new Hidden Markov Models." - Sonica Gupta (Maude David lab, Microbiology), Wednesday, April 22 from noon to 1 p.m. in the remote broadcast Zoom room https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/344627115. BUG consists of life scientists, bioinformaticians, computer scientists, mathematicians, engineers, statisticians, and researchers of all types who meet to discuss topics related to these fields of study. Meetings are generally informal, consisting of discussions, interactive talks, or short workshops. All are welcome. No experience needed to participate. For additional information, see https://cgrb.oregonstate.edu/bug.
Investment and PERS webinars: The Maps Credit Union CFS investment team is conducting a Weekly Wednesday Webinar Series on a variety of investment topics that include current market updates. This is one way to educate yourself without leaving the comfort and safety of your own home. Wednesday, April 29– Market Update; Perspective by Andrew Opdyke, First Trust. PERS Related Webinars; Wednesday, April 22 – Retirement Planning as a PERS Member and Wednesday, April 29 – PERS and Retirement Planning (OPSRP). (These are not OSU events but are tailored to OSU clients and during normal circumstances are held on campus. There is no charge.)
M.F. Defense – Sustainable Forest Management: Anna Rose Petersen will present her M.F. project, “Ties to the Land – Creating a Legacy with Succession Planning” on Thursday, April 23, at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom. To participate, please contact Anna Rose for the Zoom information. Anna Rose is pursuing her M.F. in Sustainable Forest Management with Tamara Cushing in the Department of Forest Engineering, Resources and Management.
Remote delivery of Social Justice Education workshops is happening now. See the schedule and register for Zoom workshops through summer 2020 here. The SJEI Tier One is an excellent foundational professional development program for all faculty, staff and graduate students. Join your colleagues to begin, or expand, your equity and inclusion journey. Interested in this work for your unit? Contact SJEI Director Jane Waite for further information: jane.waite@oregonstate.edu
From Idea to Societal Impact — Funding & Training Opportunities: OSU faculty and graduate student researchers are invited to join the OSU Advantage office on Thursday, April 23 for an informative webinar that will describe funding and training opportunities that support innovation and entrepreneurship at the federal, state and OSU levels. At this webinar, you will also learn how to apply for a special $5,000 Innovation Award available from the Office for Commercialization and Corporate Development (OCCD). Register here for a Zoom link: https://lnkd.in/gXJnKgM
Breaking Barriers: Breaking Barriers award nominations close Friday, May 1. Awards are open to anyone who identifies as a woman, and we accept nominations of faculty, staff, students and community members. Categories include: Breaking Barriers in Education, Breaking Barriers in Research, Breaking Barriers in Athletics, the PCOSW Community Builder, and the Harriet “Hattie” Redmond Award. Submit nominations at beav.es/4i9. Awardees will be honored at the Breaking Barriers Celebration in summer or fall 2020. Contact pcosw@oregonstate.eduwith questions.
Call for submissions: The ADVANCE Journal, hosted by OREGON STATE ADVANCE, announces a special issue in honor of the 20th anniversary of the National Science Foundation’s ADVANCE program. The special issue theme is Collaborations, Collisions, and Connections. The goal of ADVANCE "is to increase the representation and advancement of women in academic science and engineering careers." Additional information and submissions portal found here: https://www.advancejournal.org/post/444. Deadline for submissions is March 31, 2021.
COVID-19 Funding Opportunities: LEAP FORWARD: If you want a National Science Foundation grant related to the Covid-19 pandemic, you can apply through existing funding opportunities or use the Rapid Response Research (RAPID) funding mechanism, set up for proposals having a severe urgency with regard to availability of or access to data, facilities or specialized equipment as well as quick-response research on natural or anthropogenic disasters and similar unanticipated events. Requests for RAPID proposals may be for up to $200K and up to one year in duration. Well-justified proposals that exceed these limits may be entertained. All questions should be directed either to a program officer managing an NSF program with which the research would be aligned or to rapid-covid19@nsf.gov." NSF notes its advanced computing systems: Frontera, Stampede2, Bridges, Comet, and JetStream. Learn more.
COVID-19 Funding Opportunities: From the Office for Research Development: Here is a link to Funding Opportunities and Resources Directly Related to COVID-19. The link can also be found on this webpage: https://research.oregonstate.edu/ord. The list is a work in progress and frequently updated.
Fiscal policies: The following fiscal policies have been updated with minor revisions: 03-140-208 Travel Advances – Revised to align process with Travel Advances and Personal Reimbursement policies. 03-140-209 Departmental Advances – Revised to align with Departmental Advances and Personal Reimbursement policies. Contact the Fiscal Policy Coordinator for your Business Center or the Policy Steward for this policy with any questions.
Call for Nominations: University Mentoring and Professional Development Award: This award recognizes any classified, professional faculty, or faculty member who excels in mentoring, supporting and encouraging OSU employees, especially women and those from under-represented groups or non-traditional careers, and making available to them opportunities for professional, educational and personal development. The award is presented at University Day. The deadline for nominations is May 1. To access the nomination guidelines and application link, visit http://leadership.oregonstate.edu/pcosw/awards-scholarships.
Offset carbon emissions from your OSU travel: Have you completed OSU-funded travel this fiscal year? Although travel is currently suspended, you can now offset carbon emissions from previous trips. The Sustainability Office has created a request form for OSU units to offset carbon emissions from both ground transportation and air travel. To learn more about carbon offsets and the new voluntary program, visit our travel carbon offsets page or email Madeleine.Moyano@oregonstate.edu.
Dedicated Teaching Support: To schedule a 1-on-1 teaching consultation with the Center for Teaching and Learning, contact CTL@oregonstate.edu
Apply for the $5k Innovation Day Award by May 4: OSU faculty members are invited to submit a one-page Idea Pitch to the OSU Advantage office for the chance to receive a $5k award. The Idea Pitch should answer a commercial question in the faculty member’s research, such as, “With this proof, I can confirm that I have unique innovative technology” or “I can confirm which industry will be interested in the outcome of this research.” Attendance at the April 23 “From Idea to Societal Impact” webinar is required to be eligible to submit. More information is here: https://lnkd.in/gXJnKgM
Applications for PCOSW scholarships and event co-sponsorships for Summer/Fall term projects are now being accepted. The President’s Commission on the Status of Women provides funding to faculty, students and staff who are pursuing professional development, research, outreach or creative projects related to women’s issues. Scholarships average $300 and are paid by reimbursement. Applications are due Friday, May 1, with notification in Week 7 (May 11). Visit http://leadership.oregonstate.edu/pcosw/awards-scholarships for detailed guidelines, qualification requirements, and application links. Questions? Contact Joy Jorgensen at joy.jorgensen@oregonstate.edu
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To apply for the below positions, visit jobs.oregonstate.edu unless otherwise specified.
NEW! The Honors College is seeking a Student Engagement Coordinator. Posting #P03645UF. Closes May 1.
"When life seems hard, the courageous do not lie down and accept defeat; instead, they are all the more determined to struggle for a better future." ~ Queen Elizabeth II, who turns 94 today.
Corvallis: Partly sunny today, high of 63, low of 48. Rain tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Sunny today, high of 65, low of 38. Showers tomorrow.
Newport: Mostly cloudy today, high of 57, low of 47. Rain and breezy tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/