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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. to 6:30 p.m., and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 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: Wondering whether and how students are watching your Kaltura videos? Register now for the April 8, 11 a.m., “Using Kaltura Analytics to Continuously Improve Student Engagement” webinar. See Learn@OregonState’s comprehensive guidance about using media. If you have Kaltura questions, contact Learn@OregonState.
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.
“In humans we do know that microplastics are found in organs – for example, the placenta, intestinal lining, lungs – and stool samples. Our highest exposure is likely from the air,” says Susanne Brander, assistant professor at Oregon State University and an expert on toxicology and ecology.
Oregon state law requires forest owners to replant their land within two years of a wildfire, but many haven't been able to: They used to rely heavily on state-run tree nurseries, but Oregon closed its nursery more than a decade ago. "We're scratching our heads over this trying to address the need from the fire," said Glenn Ahrens, a forester with the Oregon State University extension service.
The Oregon State University College of Agricultural Sciences has launched the fifth chapter in the nation, and the first west of the Mississippi River, of a club for agriculture community members identifying as LGTBQ+ and their allies. (see also Capital Press)
Commentary by David Bernell, associate professor of political science in the School of Public Policy at OSU.
Isaiah Boyd is the president of the University of Oregon’s student government. Isabel Nuñez Pérez is Oregon State University’s student government president. They join us to share their thoughts and experience about paying for college.
Oregon State University has been named as part of the 2021-22 First-gen Forward cohort by the Center for First-generation Student Success, an initiative of NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, and The Suder Foundation.
Despite obstacles presented by COVID-19, this year’s Oregon State University Food Drive surpassed last year’s successful campaign, raising the equivalent of 467,378 meals.
Dahlias are addictive, at least for Julie Huynh Moore, an Oregon State University master gardener, who plans to grow 2,000 by the end of May.
The AAVMC’s new president-elect, Susan J. Tornquist, hails from right here at Oregon State University. She is the Lois Bates Acheson Dean of the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine and will serve as president-elect until next March when she will take on the role of president until March 2023.
Vaccinated and 'feeling complete': Andy Landforce, OSU class of 1942, who is 104, was recently vaccinated for COVID-19 at Reser Stadium. Landforce is the last living member of the Oregon State football squad that won the 1942 Rose Bowl. Landforce was student body president, ROTC in WWII, faculty emeritus and involved in developing several local nature sites including the William L. Finley Wildlife Refuge. “I’m feeling complete. I needed it and I’m glad I got the vaccine,” Landforce said. We want to see your vaccine selfies, so 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. Photo by Christian Jimenez Morejon.
CTL Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks: From Teflon to Velcro: Making Content Stick: Frustrated with blank looks from students when asked to recall previously taught material? Learn how to present content so that it sticks in your students’ memories rather than slipping away like food on a chemical-coated frying pan. Presentation by Satoris Howes, professor, College of Business. This workshop will be facilitated on April 6, 10 a.m. via Zoom: beav.es/ZOOMT4* Password: CTL. Handouts, materials and resources: beav.es/BOXT4. Additional info: Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks.
NEW! Parent Connections for Employees – My So-Called Pandemic Life Continues: COVID has presented parents with many new summer challenges. Drop in and join an informal discussion about your summer plans, daily routines, concerns, and strategies for combining parenting, work and life overall. Break out sessions per children’s age gropus pending. Every Tuesday from 1-2 p.m. via Zoom. For more information visit https://familyresources.oregonstate.edu/parentconnect or email robynn.pease@oregonstate.edu.
Art and Science: Lessons learned during the process. April 6 at 4 p.m., John Selker will present "Esthetic Satisfaction: The Connection Between Beautiful Scientific Measurements and the Glorious Substance of Trees." 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.
April 6 Regional Connections | Central Oregon: Staying connected is good for your mind, body and Beaver spirit. At the upcoming Central Oregon Regional Connections event April 6, gather with fellow Bend Beavs to share your experiences, network with others in your field, get help with career searches or simply socialize with OSU alumni, students and friends. OSU Alumni Association regional volunteers from Central Oregon and OSUAA staff will help guide the conversations and connections. Reunite. Register today at osualum.com/regionalconnections.
The Mask You Live In: Join the Hattie Redmond Women & Gender Center for a screening of The Mask You Live In: a documentary on masculinity and boyhood in America on Tuesday, April 6 at 4 p.m. After the screening, you’ll be able to participate in a discussion with our facilitators on masculinity, boyhood/manhood, and strategies for combating harmful expectations of boys and men in our society. More info here.
OSU Songwriters in the Round: OSU Songwriters in the Round returns for Spring Term on Tuesday, April 6 at 7 p.m. Hosted by Jens Lovtang, this week features a special guest: Central Oregon poet, writer, artist, and performer MOsely WOtta. The event features a discussion and a workshop about creativity, connection and expression in the modern world. Free and open to all. Zoom link here. Password: 13579. Check out MOsley WOtta’s latest video release here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eerHO0JKPoc&authuser=0.
Holocaust Memorial Week Play and Presentation: Roger Grunwald, The Mitzvah Project. Roger Grunwald's mother was an Auschwitz survivor who, in her later years, regularly spoke to young audiences about her experiences during the Holocaust. To honor his mother's memory, Grunwald, a classically trained actor, co-created The Mitzvah (“The Good Deed”), a Holocaust-themed one-act, one-person play, which he has been performing around the world since its premiere in 2014. This play and presentation event will include a recorded performance of The Mitzvah and a talk on the broad themes of identity and “Why do we demonize ‘the other?’” It will conclude with a Q&A. Presented by the College of Liberal Arts and the School of History, Philosophy and Religion. Tuesday, April 6, 7 p.m. via Zoom. Free, open to all. Register.
NEW! Holocaust Memorial Week Concert: The OSU Choirs Sing of the Holocaust and of Healing. This event will present its audience with the video recording of a concert that took place at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., and featured the OSU choirs under the direction of Steven M. Zielke, the director of Choral Studies at OSU, Dr. Sandra Babb, and Russell Christensen. The concert consists of two pieces of music: Schlof Main Kind (“Sleep, my child”), is a traditional German lullaby, sung across the generations with a variety of lyrics and themes, some of them recalling Jewish culture. The second, and considerably longer, work, “To Be Certain of the Dawn,” is an oratorio, with music composed by Stephen Paulus and a libretto authored by Michael Dennis Browne, two well-known artists. Presented by the College of Liberal Arts, School of History, Philosophy and Religion, School of Arts and Communication, OSU Choirs and Accent Concerts. Thursday, April 8 at noon. Free, open to all. Concert will be available through YouTube Premiere on the College of Liberal Arts' YouTube Channel.
NEW! OSU Album Club: "Brothers in Arms" by Dire Straits. The OSU Album Club explores the story and songs of the 1985 mega-hit album "Brothers in Arms." The fifth studio album released by the British rock band Dire Straits. "Brothers in Arms" sold more than 30 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time. Join hosts Bob Santelli and OSU student Thomas Mahler as we continue to listen to and discuss the greatest pop and rock albums of all time. Thursday, April 8 at 7 p.m. Album Club is remote, free and open to all via Zoom. Register.
University Budget Conversation: On Wednesday, April 7 from noon to 1 p.m., the Office of Budget and Resource Planning will hold another University Budget Conversation via Zoom. This week’s topic is Ecampus Enrollment Trends. 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. To register for this webinar click here. 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.
April 7 Regional Connections | Seattle: Staying connected is good for your mind, body and Beaver spirit. At the upcoming Seattle Regional Connections event April 7, gather with fellow Beavs to share your experiences, network with others in your field, get help with career searches or simply socialize with OSU alumni, students and friends. OSU Alumni Association regional volunteers from Seattle and OSUAA staff will help guide the conversations and connections. Reunite. It will feel so good! Register today at osualum.com/regionalconnections.
Orange Media Network Spring '21 Open House: Orange Media Network is hiring. OMN is recruiting student writers, photographers, directors, graphic designers, engineers and much more. An open house will be held Wednesday, April 7 at 6 p.m. to explore opportunities within your passions and interests, connect with current OMN students and staff and learn how to get involved. Event link: beav.es/JLy.
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
NEW! TRIAD: The OSU TRIAD Club’s programs are online and free this term, with all welcome. The first program of spring term will be Thursday, April 8 at noon: Sarah Henkel, associate professor, Department of Integrative Biology, “PacWave: Responsibly testing wave energy for the future.” Zoom link: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/93470134005?pwd=RUpBWThTTFpxSFoyT1RNKzlEaUFzQT09. Password: 221917.
NEW! Communicating with Older Adults and Family Members: Join Eldercare Connections this Thursday, April 8 from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom to discuss strategies for communicating with older adults and family members about elder care. Guest speaker Barbara Grant, LCSW, will provide effective tips for communicating with older adults and your family members about aging, care needs and coordinating caregiving responsibilities. All your questions are welcomed. For more information email robynn.pease@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! HMSC Research Seminar: On Thursday, April 8 at 3:30 p.m., James Watson, Socio-Environmental Analysis (SEA) Lab, CEOAS, Oregon State University, will be giving a seminar titled “Living With Non-stationary Climate Change: Risk Management for Social-Ecological Resilience.” Zoom link. Password: 972587 or call +1-971-247-1195 Meeting ID: 945 5573 115. Click here for more information.
NEW! 2021 OSU College of Science Gilfillan lecture: Join us Thursday, April 8 at 5:30 p.m. for an engaging talk with Michael Blouin as he applies evolutionary genetics examples from his 30-year career to current issues like how salmon adapt to hatcheries. He'll also talk about how his career has been influenced by chance events, technological innovation and the people one meets along the way. RSVP here.
NEW! Holocaust Memorial Week Panel: Teaching the Holocaust, Michael O’Malley and Guests. Moderated by Professor Mike O’Malley of the OSU College of Education, the panel will consist of three individuals who regularly teach units on Holocaust-related issues – one who does so in high school, one in middle school and one in elementary school. Each of the panelists will discuss his or her approach to teaching this subject, what appears to have worked well and what has proven to be particularly challenging. After the panel presentation, members of the audience will be encouraged to share their views on how Holocaust-genocide education can be provided most effectively in the schools. Presented by the College of Liberal Arts and the School of History, Philosophy and Religious Studies. Thursday, April 8 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Free, open to all via Zoom. Meeting ID 992 0025 7561, Password 053924.
NEW! Friday Remote Teaching Forums: Faculty and GTAs are invited to join the CLA Remote Teaching Team for a series of 1-hour workshops and conversations geared towards cultivating and sharing successful pedagogical strategies, fostering inclusive learning spaces and supporting students in remote and multi-modality environments. The first, "Strategies for Student Success," will take place on Friday, April 9 at 10 a.m. View the forums.
NEW! 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.
Bioinformatics Users Group (BUG): Coffee hour with the CGRB. Have questions or need help troubleshooting your analyses? Join the CGRB analysts and trainers for an informal/open-floor Q&A relating to anything under the umbrella of Bioinformatics and/or Biocomputing. Wednesday, April 7 at noon via Zoom. Register here. 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.
Arp2/3-dependent initial ciliary biogenesis in Chlamydomonas: Prachee Avasthi, is an associate professor of biochemistry and cell biology at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. She is the 2020 recipient of the Women in Cell Biology Junior Award for Excellence in Research for her work using a unicellular green alga as a model system to uncover novel mechanisms regulating assembly of the ubiquitous cellular antenna, the cilium. She also founded the online peer-mentorship community for thousands of junior faculty worldwide, New PI Slack. April 7, noon. Register here: https://beav.es/J6Q.
Holocaust Memorial Week Talk: Jennifer Evans, Social Media and the Long Shadow of the Holocaust. Jennifer Evans, a professor of history at Carleton University (Ottawa), is currently working on a monograph that focuses on the intersection of social media and Holocaust memory. In this talk, she will discuss how platforms like Facebook are used to discuss the Holocaust – sometimes to minimize or even deny it, but often to spread knowledge of it and of the lessons that are implicit in it. Presented by the College of Liberal Arts and the School of History, Philosophy and Religious Studies. Wednesday, April 7 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Free, open to all. Register.
WorldOregon Speaker Series: limited tickets available. The Office of Global affairs has announced the last of the lineup for the 21st Annual International Speaker Series, streaming live online. This year's theme: Changing Course. Tom Colicchio, acclaimed restauranteur and Top Chef lead judge, is featured April 7 with "Hunger, Food, & Human Rights." To attend one of these events, or for questions, email the Office of Global Affairs.
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 8, 3-4:30 p.m., “Controversial Subjects: Don't avoid tackling controversial issues anymore.” In this workshop we'll learn and practice strategies for writing and talking about controversial topics in a productive and hopeful way. Subjects include: framing, the power of metaphor, explanatory chains and solutions. Registration closes April 6. Register/learn more at: https://omsi.edu/science-communication-services.
WIC workshop: WIC will present “The art of asking questions: How to prime stronger student engagement.” Online discussions enhance student learning, but only when the prompts are designed to encourage energizing and meaningful conversation. This workshop will show you how to write questions that maximize student engagement and that create meaningful experiences for your students. It will include opportunities to refine discussion questions, assignment prompts and other materials. April 9 at 10 a.m. Registration and list of upcoming WIC spring events.
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.
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.
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.
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.
STEM academy: Registration for STEM Academy's virtual AWSEM Club for 5th-7th graders is open. AWSEM=Advocates for Women in Science, Engineering, and Math. The club will meet on Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m., from April 21-May 19. Topics: Math & Art, Computer Science, Earthquake Engineering, DNA and Environmental Science. For more information or to register, go to: https://stemacademy.oregonstate.edu/awsem-club.
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.
Distinguished professors: OSU’s 2021 University Distinguished Professors will deliver Zoom lectures on their scholarship. Richard Settersten, University Distinguished Professor of Human Development will give a lecture on May 5 at 5:30 p.m. (register here) and Julia Jones, University Distinguished Professor of Geography will give a lecture on May 6 at 5:30 p.m. (register here). The title of University Distinguished Professor is awarded to current OSU faculty members who have achieved national and international distinction for their contributions in research and creative work, teaching and mentoring, public engagement, and service. Professors Jones and Settersten are outstanding examples of OSU’s highest academic honor.
NEW! 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.
NEW! 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.
NEW! 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.
Updates to University Policies & Standards: Please visit the University Policy & Standards page to learn about recent policy updates: http://policy.oregonstate.edu/whats-new. This page is updated frequently with new developments, so we encourage you to check back regularly. Also, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter here.
Oregon Book Awards: The Oregon Book Award finalists were announced on Monday, March 29. Of the 35 finalists, three are published by Oregon State University Press: Abalone: The Remarkable History and Uncertain Future of California's Iconic Shellfish by Ann Vileisis of Port Orford; The Mountains of Paris: How Awe and Wonder Rewrote My Life by David Oates of Portland; and Persistent Callings: Seasons of Work and Identity on the Oregon Coast by Joseph E. Taylor III of Portland. The winners will be announced on Sunday, May 2, on Oregon Public Radio. https://www.pdxmonthly.com/arts-and-culture/2021/03/literary-arts-announces-2021-oregon-book-award-finalists.
Monthly Emergency Preparedness Topic: Workplace Violence. Every day, we see workplace violence on the news. However, reports and statistical analysis of workplace violence document the low probability of injury or death due to violence. Still, being prepared and knowing how to respond to violence in the workplace is important in case it should occur. This month’s poster can be downloaded at: https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/hostile-intruderworkplace-violence.
University Health & Safety Committee: The University Health & Safety Committee wants to promote health and safety by providing the following information regarding safe use of utility knives at https://www.oregon.gov/odot/Programs/T2/TailgateTalks/UtilityKnifeSafety.PDF. 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.
2021 Advocacy Challenge: Join OSU alumni and friends and Beaver Caucus advocates in the first-ever OSU-UO Advocacy Challenge. Now through April 16, OSU and UO are challenging their alumni and friends to show Salem who has the loudest advocates, as we support a joint effort for funding for higher education. Learn more at https://thebeavercaucus.org/2021-advocacy-challenge.
Recreational Sports Advisory Board: Recreational Sports Advisory Board is looking for graduate and undergraduate students for the 2021/2022 academic year. You need to be an on-campus, fee-paying student to apply. The time commitment is up to 2 hours a month. Apply now by clicking this link: https://recsports.oregonstate.edu/about/governance/recreational-sports-advisory-board. Applications close Wednesday, April 7. Have questions? Contact Jasmine Womack at jasmine.womack@oregonstate.edu for more information.
Public Health Insider | Navigating life one year into the pandemic: In April and May, the Public Health Insider webcast series returns to address public health concerns we face collectively as we begin to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Join College of Public Health and Human Sciences faculty to explore the impacts of resuming in-person schooling, alleviating everyday stress and creating an ergonomic space at home that supports your health and well-being.
Seeking participants age 30-55 years for a metabolic research study: The Insulin and Muscle Fat Metabolism study is being conducted by Sean Newsom, Ph.D., and Matt Robinson, Ph.D. Participants may receive up to $225 for time committed to the study and information about their health. To learn more about the study and how to get involved, please email us at tmr.lab@oregonstate.edu.
CFP — 2021-22 OSU Humanities Research Fellowships: The OSU Center for the Humanities is now accepting applications for 2021-2022 Faculty Research Fellowships. The deadline to submit proposals is Monday, April 26. Find application forms, instructions and information about awards online at https://humanities.oregonstate.edu/fellowship-program.
Send a supportive message to the Class of 2021: In spite of the unexpected obstacles of the past year, the newest Beaver grads are about to cross the graduation finish line. Voice your encouragement, advice and congratulations as they begin to build their future. It takes just a few minutes but creates a big impact for brand-new alumni. Use the BEaver KIND submission form to send your short note through May 31 at osualum.com/Congrats.
Class of 2021 webpage: Life after college doesn’t mean life without the support of Beaver Nation. The Class of 2021 webpage, curated by the OSU Alumni Association, offers OSU grads everything needed for life after college: messages of inspiration from alumni, personal and professional connections and webcasts to build life and career skills — all in one place. Visit and share osualum.com/ClassOf2021 to celebrate the triumphs of Beaver grads with the OSU community.
OSU Community Hub: Managed by the Family Resource Center, this free platform is where Beaver families can connect, learn and share. Introduce yourself and get to know other Oregon State employees through this new resource; ask questions to your colleagues about child care, caregiving and community resources; and join interest groups to connect with those who share similar experiences.
Nominations open: 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 Tuesday, April 6. For questions, contact pcosw@oregonstate.edu.
Western Building parking lot: As part of the Campus Operations building project, partial closures are scheduled for the Western Building lot for grading and paving work. Partial lot closures are scheduled to start on Monday, April 5 and continue through Friday, April 23 (view map). Half of the parking lot will remain open at all times. Please note, paving work is weather-dependent and future updates to the schedule may follow this notice.
Crane work at Nash Hall: As part of the Nash Hall Elevator project, a crane pick of elevator equipment is scheduled for Thursday, April 8 at Nash Hall and in the building’s loading dock area and around the access road south of building (view map). The Sackett North Lot (lot #3303) areas around Nash Hall will be impacted. For questions or comments on this closure, contact Infrastructure Project Manager Aaron Collett at 541-207-2780 or contractor Jonathan Fisher, with Ausland Group, at 541-450-2774.
Campus Way: As part of a construction project at the RAIL 244 facility, this is an informational campus-wide notification to inform pedestrian path users about the potential for increased vehicle traffic along Campus Way between SW 35th Street and SW 53rd Street (view map) from March 4 through June 15. Vehicles will be traveling to and from the RAIL facility and the Building 244 construction site. The general contractor for the project will post signs at key points for the duration of the project. For questions or comments on this closure, please contact Construction Manager Amy Keene at 541-214-1038.
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.
The Health Sciences Business Center is seeking applications for a Grants and Contracts Coordinator. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month position. Posting #P02928CT. Full consideration date is April 12. Closes April 26.
"Gardens are not made by singing ‘Oh, how beautiful,’ and sitting in the shade. ~ Rudyard Kipling
Corvallis: Areas of frost and then sunny, high of 64, low of 37. Mostly cloudy Wednesday.
Central Oregon: Sunny today, high of 64, low of 34. Sunny tomorrow.
Newport: Sunny today, high of 52, low of 40. Mostly cloudy tomororow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
