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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.
“The rain definitely helped out — in some cases, too much, as the Willamette Valley had quite a bit of flooding,” said Kathie Dello, deputy director of the Oregon Climate Service at Oregon State University. “Right now we are cautiously optimistic that the robust snowpack will keep us out of drought through summer, but warm temps and a fast melt out could leave us in short supply and we could see drought conditions again.”
Michael Paul Nelson of the Oregon State University College of Forestry and collaborators from University of Technology Sydney have developed a framework to help conservation managers evaluate intervention options for effectiveness as well as possible unintended consequences.
Female representation in these universes will be explored during “Trek Wars: Visions of Heroic Women,” on May 8 from 6-8 p.m., in the Learning Innovation Center (LinC) 210, 165 S.W. Sackett Place on the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis.
ROTC Joint Service Review (JSR): Just as in this 1951 photo, ROTC units will gather on the MU Quad on May 3 at 10 a.m. for the annual Joint Service Review, or “review of the troops,” a tradition that dates back to 1918. The JSR features the Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Reserve Officers Training Corps. All members of the OSU community are welcome to attend.
Today is Dam Proud Day: Today Oregon State University celebrates Dam Proud Day, our inaugural giving day. Your donation, no matter the size, will benefit students, programs and research. Together, we will make an even greater impact, thanks to matching gifts set up by fellow Beavers. All alumni, faculty, staff and community members are encouraged to show your pride by giving online, share your passion with #DamProud #BeavsGive #DamProudDay and enjoy games on the MU Quad.
NEW! OSU Association of Graduate Soil Scientists Lecture: Francesa Cotrufo, professor of soil ecology from Colorado State University, will give the 2019 Warkentin Public Lecture on “Soil Organic Matter Dynamics.” She will speak on April 29 at 9 a.m. in Crops 122. Refreshments to follow at 10 a.m. in Crops 119.
Duo Sign Up Event: The Duo team will have walk-up events for employees to sign up for Duo, get questions answered, and obtain a token if needed. This is a drop-in event, no registration needed. Signup takes less than five minutes. There will be a signup event on Tuesday, April 30, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Autzen classroom of the Valley Library. For more information about Duo, see https://is.oregonstate.edu/duo.
Tuesday Teaching Talks: Collecting Feedback & Responsive Teaching. Join colleagues and the Center for Teaching and Learning in a certificated series of teaching workshops. The workshops are every Tuesday. Attend one, some, or all. On April 30, join Katy Williams (math) and Lyn Riverstone (math) to learn strategies for collecting, analyzing and responding to mid-course feedback from students. This two-hour workshop will be facilitated twice in Milam 215 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.. No need to register – just come on by. Learn more here. Contact us here
STEAM speaker: The annual da Vinci Days STEAM Speaker Series will offer the public opportunities to explore the art and science of waves, from the depths of the ocean to the haunting tones of a one-of-a-kind musical instrument and the intersections of art and water. Following the theme of “Making Waves,” the free, family-friendly presentations will be held every Tuesday in April at the Hilton Garden Inn, 2500 SW Western Ave. in Corvallis. The talks begin at 6 p.m. and are free and open to the public. April 30, “Can Math Save Lives? The science of forecasting sneaker waves on the Oregon coast,” will be given by Tuba Özkan-Haller, professor in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences and the College of Engineering at OSU. More information about the STEAM speaker series and the annual festival at the Benton County Fairgrounds is available online at davincidays.org.
OSUsed Store Public Sales: The OSUsed Store is open for its weekly public sales Tuesday 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Friday noon to 3 p.m. at 644 S.W. 13th. Personal purchases must be made during public sales. Staff may shop for their department 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. More information on our website.
Author recognition: Join us at the Center for the Humanities for a night of readings, discussion and reception focusing on fiction and poetry by OSU authors at the 2019 Authors and Editors Recognition. On April 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., featured authors include David Biespiel for his book The Education of a Young Poet, Nick Dybek for his book The Verdun Affair, John Larison for his book Whiskey When We’re Dry, Elizabeth Sheehan for her book Modernism a la Mode: Fashion at the Ends of Literature and Megan Ward for her book Seeming Human: Artificial Intelligence and Victorian Realist Character. More information regarding this event can be found at https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/provost/2019-osu-authors-and-editors-recognition.
From Persecution to Annihilation: Hitler’s Decision to Proceed with the Final Solution - Public Talk: Christopher Browning ranks among the most honored and respected of all Holocaust historians. He has authored more than a dozen books on the Holocaust. One of the topics with which he is particularly associated is the evolution of the Nazi plan to exterminate the Jews of Europe, the subject of his talk at OSU. His book, The Origins of the Final Solution, is perhaps the best known and most cited study of this crucial issue. Tuesday, April 30, 7:30 p.m. OSU, Milam Auditorium. Book sales following talk.
NEW! Reception for Gilkey exhibit: Work by David Gilkey, a National Public Radio (NPR) photojournalist killed while on assignment in Afghanistan in 2016, will be on display through May 23 in the Fairbanks Galley. An opening reception will take place in the gallery from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 2. NPR Morning Edition host David Greene and Pictures on the Radio’s Claudine Kent will speak at the event, which is free and open to the public. A Portland native, Gilkey studied photojournalism at OSU and worked on the Daily Barometer newspaper and provided photos for the yearbook.
NEW! Ode to the Tides Art Show and Sale: Celebrate Oregon's estuaries, tidepools and intertidal habitats May 2-28 at the Giustina Gallery in OSU’s The LaSells Stewart Center. Opening reception is May 2 from 5-7 p.m. Learn more.
NEW! Outreach and Engagement Vice Provost Awards for Excellence event: Celebrate the outreach and engagement work of OSU at the Vice Provost Awards for Excellence event. Ten projects from across the university will be recognized on May 2, 3:30 to 5 p.m., followed by a hosted reception, 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the MU Ballroom. There is no cost to attend. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to register.
NEW! International Forestry Students Association (IFSA): Help pioneer the new OSU chapter of IFSA. Gain perspectives in the wide world of forestry, learn new skills, and make connections around the world. This meeting will include an introduction to IFSA and a discussion on chapter activities, goals, and more. For more information email ifsa.osu@gmail.com. Thursday, May 2, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Richardson Hall 107.
NEW! DAMchic Spring Launch Party: We will be celebrating the release of DAMchic's spring magazine with a fashion show featuring OSU students and designers, a live dance performance, installation art, drinks, and a raffle. This a great opportunity to unwind with friends and enjoy a fun night, so make sure to join us from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on May 2 in the SEC Plaza.
NEW! Spring Family Weekend Ballroom Competition: Saturday, May 4, Women’s Building 112. Registration: 11:30 a.m., dancing: noon to 4 p.m. Includes country and social dances, with special performances by Cool Shoes and Evita. Snacks and awards provided. $7 per competitor $8 per spectator; free for ages 5-and-under. For more info, search on Facebook: ’OSU Dancesport’s First Annual Mini Competition.” For questions and alternative formats/accommodations related to a disability, contact ewtone@oregonstate.edu.
Guitar en Route – Made in Japan: featuring guitarists Cameron O’Connor and Ikuo Inoue with printmaker Yuji Hiratsuka. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1. Community Hall 303. Free and open to the public; seating extremely limited. RSVP at: bit.ly/guitarenroute1819.
Made @ OSU Market during Family Weekend. Join us for our annual Made @ OSU Market during Spring Family Weekend. Our College of Business first-year students have officially launched each of their microbusinesses and are opening their doors for customers with a variety of Family Weekend-themed products. Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside the east side of Austin Hall. If you’re on-campus, stop by to see what creative products they have produced to remember this special weekend with students and visiting families. Questions? Contact Marcella.Flores@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Center for Genome Research and Biocomputing Seminar (CGRB):Kristine Alpi, OHSU, will present a seminar “Hidden in Plain Sight: How Choice of Terminology Impacts Discovery” on Wednesday, May 1, at 3 p.m. in the Agricultural & Life Sciences Bldg (ALS) 4001. There will be a short reception following the seminar (refreshments served).
NEW! Socially Responsible Investing: Investors have always been interested in maximizing returns while minimizing risk and cost. Investors now have the ability to broaden the scope of “cost” to include environmental and social impacts as well. This seminar addresses the different topics and technology pertaining to investing with those concerns in mind. Presented by Maps Investments through CFS* and Nathaniel Poole, Morningstar Managed Portfolios. RSVP to investmentseminars@mapscu.com Thursday, May 2, noon to 1 p.m., Memorial Union 212/MLK Room.
NEW! TRIAD: Benita Blessing, School of Language, Culture & Society, will present “Our Vampires, Ourselves” on Thursday, May 2, noon to 1 p.m. in MU 211. TRIAD gatherings provides faculty, staff, students and community members with an opportunity to network, discuss current events, and learn something new (see triad.oregonstate.edu for details). All are invited to attend free of charge. An optional catered lunch is available for $13. Contact Kathy DeBellis, Kathy.DeBellis@oregonstate.edu to reserve a lunch.
NEW! Is getting a graduate degree bad for your health?: In this workshop for graduate advisors and faculty, participants will learn about the growing mental health concerns among graduate students, and explore strategies they may use right away to make a difference. Co-sponsored by Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and the Graduate School. Thursday May 2, 1 to 2:30 p.m. in Memorial Union 109. See event details and Register here.
NEW! Rosebud: Population 7: Erlinda Gonzales-Berry (professor emerita, Ethnic Studies) will read excerpts from her most recent novel Rosebud: Population 7. It celebrates the cultural traditions of extended family, religious celebrations, food, customs, and language. Free and open to the public. Book sales following talk. Refreshments will be served. Thursday, May 2, 6-8 p.m. Centro Cultural César Chávez.
NEW! Weaponizing Hatred: What, if Anything, can be done to Reduce the Flow of Hate Speech? Panel Discussion: Three members of faculty at OSU will give perspectives on the use of mass media to spread hatred. First, Katherine Hubler will discuss a Nazi-era German tabloid that regularly used “fake news” to demonize Jews. The balance of the panel discussion will focus on the current issue of how the Internet is being used to spread hatred that can incite violence directed against the groups and individuals that it demonizes. William E. Loges will explain why hate speech so often finds a home in social media. The final panelist, Daniel Faltesek, will discuss a project that he and several of his students undertook during the midterm elections to track and categorize tens of thousands of anti-Semitic tweets. Thursday, May 2, 7:30 p.m. Memorial Union 109.
NEW! Michael and Judith Gaulke Distinguished Lecture Series: Subhasish Mitra, professor of Electrical Engineering and of Computer Science at Stanford University, will present “Robust Computing Systems: From Today to the N3XT 1,000X” on Monday, May 6, from 4 to 4:50 p.m. in LINC 200.
NEW! Oregon State Creative Jam: Join OSU and Adobe for a one-of-a-kind event. Get a crash course in Adobe XD. Create an app prototype, learn from top speakers, hang out with friends and food. All at Memorial Union, only for OSU students. May 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register for free today at http://cjam.in/osujam.
The College of Education presents Cynthia Dillard, (Nana Mansa II of Mpeasem, Ghana, West Africa): Dillard is a Mary Frances Early Professor in Teacher Education at The University of Georgia. Dillard will present twice on May 1. She’ll speak on, “It’s About (Re)membering: Black Women Teachers and the Spirit of our Work” at 10 a.m. in Kidder Hall 202. She’ll also speak on, "To Change the Energy in the Room: Embracing Ubuntu in the Work of Equity and Diversity” at 4 p.m in Hallie Ford Center 115.
Bioinformatics Users Group (BUG): “What is a replicate?" Celebrating the 100th anniversary of when statistics met biological experimentation, i.e., common experimental design issues and consulting services at Department of Statistics, Yanming Di (Statistics), Wednesday, May 1, at noon in ALS 3006. 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.
Duo Sign Up Event: The Duo team will have walk-up events for employees to sign up for Duo, get questions answered, and obtain a token if needed. This is a drop in event, no registration needed. Signup takes less than five minutes. There will be a signup event on Wednesday, May 1, from 1-4 p.m., in Bexell Hall 211. For more information about Duo, see https://is.oregonstate.edu/duo.
WRGP Water Resources Science Spring Seminar Series. Estelle Chaussard, University of Oregon's Department of Earth Sciences, will present “From Monitoring Land Subsidence to Managing Groundwater Resources from Space” on Wednesday, May 1, from 4-5 p.m. in Bexell 328. Free and open to the public.
The Nazi Genocide of Roma (Gypsies): The Holocaust was not the only genocidal campaign engineered by the Nazis and their allies outside Germany. There was also the “Porrajmos” (“the devouring”), an assault on the Romani peoples of Europe (often called “Gypsies”) that resulted in the death of more than half their numbers. Carol Silverman, a professor at the University of Oregon, is a scholar of Romani society and culture. Her talk at OSU will focus on the Porrajmos, but she will also discuss the general history of persecution of, and violence toward, the Roma, including present-day discrimination in Europe. Wednesday, May 1, 7:30 p.m., Memorial Union multipurpose room 13.
Is getting a graduate degree bad for your health? In this workshop for graduate advisers and faculty, participants will learn about the growing mental health concerns among graduate students, and explore strategies they may use right away to make a difference. Co-sponsored by Counseling and Psychological Services and the Graduate School. Thursday, May 2, 1 to 2:30 p.m. in Memorial Union 109. See event details and Register here.
Register now for The Chrysalis Symposium: Courageous Transformation for the Climate Crisis: Scientists have given us an urgent timeline to cut greenhouse gases. Join us for an afternoon symposium with climate change thought leaders, practical workshops, and a reception with community discussions to help make the connections we'll need for the years ahead. Sunday, May 5, LaSells Stewart Center, noon to 7:30 p.m. Free and open to everyone; registration required. Sponsored by the Spring Creek Project. Learn more and register here.
Department/Unit Safety Coordinator’s Seminar: In an attempt to better serve OSU faculty and staff, Environmental Health and Safety is hosting a Department/Unit Safety Coordinator” (DUSC) seminar on May 8 from 10 a.m. to noon in MU 104.
2019 Authors and Editors Recognition: Join us at the Center for the Humanities for a night of readings, discussion and reception focusing on editors of books and the editing process at the 2019 Authors and Editors Recognition. On May 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. featured editors include Lisa L. Price for Coastal Heritage and Cultural Resilience, Susan Shaw with Patti Duncan, Kryn Freehling-Burton, Nancy Station Barbour and Jane Nichols for Women’s Lives Around the World: A Global Encyclopedia, and Edward Weber for Governing Oregon: Continuity and Change. More information regarding this event can be found at https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/provost/2019-osu-authors-and-editors-recognition.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Summit: Researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and ecosystem builders are invited to the CH2M Hill Alumni Center on May 9, 1-8 p.m., to learn about funding and resources available to propel technology impact, commercialization and entrepreneurship in our region. Connect with people and resources that can help you reach your innovation impact goals, and celebrate the growth of our innovation ecosystem. Registration is free: https://advantage.oregonstate.edu/advantage-accelerator/ie-summit.
Distinguished Professor lectures: All faculty, staff and students are invited to attend the 2019 Distinguished Professor lectures on May 13 in the MU Horizon room. Join us at 9 a.m. for a lecture from Clare Reimers, Distinguished Professor of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences entitled Carbon Cycling at the Seafloor: 40 Years of Advancing Science. Then at 1 p.m. there will be a lecture by Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, Mas Subramanian, entitled The Surprising Science of Discovery: Stumbling Onto a New Colorful Materials World. Finally, at 3 p.m. there will be a lecture by Distinguished Professor of Integrative Biology, Virginia Weis, entitled In Sickness and In Health: Studying Coral Symbiosis in the Age of Climate Crisis. For more information visit the Distinguished Professor website.
Linus Pauling Institute Conference and SfRBM Regional Symposium: Join us this August to hear the latest research on micronutrients, botanicals and redox signaling in disease. Early conference registration ends on June 15. Register now to reserve a seat at the conference dinner at the Vue and public lecture with Nobel laureate Louis Ignarro, Friday, Aug. 16. Submit an abstract for oral or poster presentation.
Professional workshops: Several spring term employee professional development workshops, presented by the Center for Training & Organizational Development, Office of Human Resources are open for registration. Workshops include "Coaching: A Process for Developing Talent," "Liberating Structures for Effective Meetings," "Handling and Turning Around Complaints," and "Managing People Through Change." Details, times, dates and registration (free).
NEW! Safety Break for Oregon: The University Health & Safety Committee wants to promote health and safety by promoting OR-OSHA “Safety Break for Oregon” on May 8, where departments can use the day to remind staff about workplace safety. For information and ideas for safety promotion and to sign up, visit https://osha.oregon.gov/safetybreak/Pages/index.aspx. 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! OSU Commencement volunteers needed: Looking for a way to get involved in OSU’s 150th commencement? For many of the guests attending, this will be their first time to campus. Help us make this a memorable experience for everyone and give guests a proper Beaver Nation welcome. Commencement volunteers play an important service and public relations role. We need 80 volunteers this year to serve as information specialists and assist guests during this year’s commencement ceremony. Attendance at one mandatory training session will be held on Thursday, May 30, from 11 a.m. to noon or 4–5 p.m. Most volunteers will be needed on Saturday, June 15, from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Some volunteers will be asked to stay later dependent upon tasks assigned. Additional details about commencement can be found at http://oregonstate.edu/events/commencement/volunteers. For questions, contact rick.debellis@oregonstate.edu or Justin.Fleming@oregonstate.edu.
Apply now for Ecampus professional development funds: Oregon State Ecampus invites faculty, staff and administrators to pursue professional development related to online and hybrid education. Further your professional goals while promoting effective teaching and learning in OSU’s online and hybrid courses. Funding is available for professorial faculty and professional faculty and advisers. The application deadline is June 7, so learn more and apply online today.
Wanted: Students with entrepreneurial potential: Faculty and staff are invited to nominate creative, problem-solving, critically thinking students to join Launch Academy, a course for students of all majors who have ideas for services, products, or community change. Launch Academy students are eligible to win up to $2,500 in business development funding each term and have access to mentorship, co-working space, travel grants, and prototyping support. Nominate students here and contact michelle.marie@oregonstate.edu with any questions.
New Key Request Process: Facilities Services has launched an online key request process that replaces the former paper-based method. Key authorizers (the designated departmental person who can request a key) can now place a key request through My Facilities. Once the key is ready, the key holder will receive an email with directions to the Key Shop and hours of operation. This new process is a result of Facilities Services seeking to streamline the key process for the OSU community. Learn more by reading how to request a key. Email keyshop@oregonstate.edu or call 7-3565 with questions.
Student nominations sought: Orange Media Network will be highlighting graduating seniors from across the university who have gone above and beyond and shown what it means to make the most of their OSU experience. We want to share their stories with the community as they prepare for graduation and take their next steps in the world. Nominate the students you feel have best represented your unit. Selected students will be interviewed for KBVR-FM and KBVR-TV and featured in the commencement edition of The Baro. Nominations are due May 3. Nomination form: https://beav.es/ZT7 For any questions, contact OMN broadcast coordinator Steven Sandberg at steven.sandberg@oregonstate.edu.
Fall 2019 On-campus Housing Move-In, Volunteer Opportunity, and Early Arrival: Fall 2019 move-in for the residence halls will take place Sunday, Sept. 22. More information available at http://oregonstate.edu/uhds/move-in-guide. Volunteer opportunities to assist with move-in day are available for OSU faculty, staff and students. OSU departments and programs that require students to arrive prior to Sept. 22 for orientations or trainings must complete an Early Arrival Request for their group, which will be available in early July. If you have questions, contact Kaitlyn.griffin@oregonstate.edu.
Student Support in the Undergrad Research & Writing Studio: The Undergrad Research & Writing Studio, located in the Valley Library, encourages faculty to hold class meetings in the studio and take advantage of its flexible workspaces, including modular tables and large display monitors suitable for collaboration. Studio consultants (peer mentors who specialize in research and writing support) are available to work with students during the visit. Faculty may reserve studio time by completing a reservation form. Call 541-737-2776 for more information.
Scheduled: Campus Wide Steam Shutdown: Each year Facilities Services performs necessary maintenance on the university’s steam system, which requires shutting off the steam throughout campus, to complete maintenance services at the plant, throughout the steam tunnels and in each building. This process affects hot water supply, heating, and all equipment that uses steam, campus wide. The steam shutdown for 2019 will occur from 6 p.m. on June 16 to 5 p.m. on June 20. For questions or comments on this closure contact Facilities Services at 541-737-2969.
This email only lists new or recently updated job postings. For a full list of current job postings for OSU Today, go to: http://today.oregonstate.edu/email/jobs
To apply for the below positions, visit http://oregonstate.edu/jobs unless otherwise specified.
NEW! Temporary Office Assistant - This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (approximately 18 hours per week) Temporary Office Assistant position for the Union County Extension office. This position will be located in La Grande, Oregon. Posting# P02131CT. Closes May 6.
NEW! Memorial Union Advisory Board Chair - The primary role of the MU Student Advisory Board Chair is to serve the student body by ensuring student focus in the programs, policies and operation of the MU organization. Posting# P05143SE. Closes on May 11..
UPDATED!: (Internal Employment Opportunity) Assistant Director of the Centro Cultural César Chávez– Diversity & Cultural Engagement invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term professional faculty position serving as the assistant director of the Centro Cultural César Chávez. Posting #P02926UF. Closes June 6.
"“There is no shortage of good days. It is good lives that are hard to come by. A life of good days lived in the senses is not enough. The life of sensation is the life of greed; it requires more and more. The life of the spirit requires less and less; time is ample and its passage sweet. Who would call a day spent reading a good day? But a life spent reading -- that is a good life.” ~ Author Annie Dillard, who turns 74 today.
Corvallis: Sunny today, high of 69, low of 38. Sunny tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Sunny today, high of 57, low of 28. Sunny tomorrow.
Newport: Sunny today, high of 61, low of 40. Mostly sunny tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/