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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. For more about this section, see: https://today.oregonstate.edu/email/submission-guidelines.
Early trials on the efficacy of hemp compounds blocking COVID-19 will begin within the next few months, according to the Oregon State University scientist leading the project. (see also KGW, KOIN)
You may be surprised to learn of two degree programs not currently offered at OSU-Cascades -- but not for long.
Wham and his research partner Erica Fischer, an assistant professor at Oregon State University, are trying to gather data in a respectful way that ultimately benefits the communities affected by the fire. They coordinated with other groups looking for similar data, including Purdue University and Geotechnical Extreme Events Reconnaissance, a volunteer organization sponsored by the National Science Foundation.
Oregon State University's plans to build upper division student housing — although somewhat narrowed — will resume after the project was put on hold in fall 2020 for pandemic-related financial considerations.
The federal plan explains that acres that once held 40 to 60 trees now hold hundreds. James Johnston is an Oregon State University fire ecologist who believes that forests need prescribed burning to reduce the fuel that builds up over years.
December deer: Kelly Ensor, School IPM Program Support, says, “On Dec. 27, the snowstorm downed tree limbs. Later in the day, the deer came to eat the 'now reachable' ivy.” We're accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
Timely Teaching Tips: Wondering how to help your students avoid burnout? Normalize the need for rest and self-care by taking a few minutes in class to discuss the importance of study breaks and giving students space to share their strategies. Consider sharing your own break strategies, 50 Ways to Take a Break and Break Ideas from the Academic Success Center.
CTL Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks: "Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy," with Holly Cho. What do we mean by culturally "relevant," "responsive" and "sustaining" pedagogies? In this T4 session we will reflect on how our own identities have shaped us as learners and educators and how our students’ identities have shaped them as learners. We will consider how culturally sustaining pedagogy can disrupt exclusive and inequitable classroom environments and open up new, reciprocal pathways for knowledge-sharing between student and educator. Zoom Feb. 1, 10-11:50 a.m: https://beav.es/UJj
College of Engineering Virtual Lecture: Kagan Tumer, professor of robotics, will speak on “Long-Term Autonomy: Learning What Matters When,” Feb. 1, noon to 1 p.m. Free and open to the public. For details and registration: https://beav.es/wSr.
Beyond Benefits: Preparing for Financial Emergencies. Many people face financial emergencies, but few have prepared adequately to prevent them from having a major impact on their personal finances. The webinar will cover the processes and products which can help people survive various types of financial emergencies. Feb. 1, noon. Register here.
Beavers SAVE Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention. Learn how to reach out and help a friend. We can all help prevent suicide. This workshop will provide the skills you need to feel empowered to help or intervene with a friend or family member who is considering suicide. The training is offered on two dates in winter term: Tuesday, Feb. 1 or Wednesday, Feb. 2, noon to 1:30 p.m. in MU 109. Email tess.websterhenry@oregonstate.edu for questions. Open to students, staff and faculty.
Griggs Center grand opening: A grand opening celebration of the new Griggs Center for Black & Indigenous Student Success will take place Feb. 1, noon to 1:30 p.m. in Memorial Union Room 61. The grand opening of the center will introduce students to the services the office provides, as well as highlighting an honor roll of Black and Indigenous students who excelled academically this fall. Drinks and snacks will be provided.
UAOSU General Membership Meeting: UAOSU members are invited to join our first GMM of 2022 on Feb. 1, 5-6:30 p.m, on Zoom. We will reconnect as a community, discuss the relevant issues we’re currently facing and share updates on the work our union is doing. Please register at uaosu.org/wintergmm. Please contact info@uaosu.org for questions.Tuition Forum: As part of developing recommendations for the Board of Trustees, the Budget Committee and the Office of Budget and Resource Planning are offering a series of forums to discuss the tuition setting process, tuition rate scenarios for FY23, and to answer any questions about tuition and the university budget. The next forum is Tuesday, Feb. 1 from 5-6 p.m. via Zoom or in MU207. To register for this forum, click here. The schedule for subsequent forums and a short discussion of common questions about tuition are available at https://beav.es/tuition-forums.
Jaime Lowe presents "Working the Line: How Prison Labor Intersects with Megafires." Join journalist Jaime Lowe, author of "Breathing Fire: Female Inmate Firefighters on the Front Lines of California's Wildfires," as she discusses connections between the prison system, firefighting, climate change, economic disparity and historical injustice. Lowe has been featured on This American Life, Radiolab, and NPR. She'll be speaking as part of Spring Creek Project's lecture series Lookout: Envisioning Futures with Wildfire on Tuesday, Feb. 1, at 6 p.m. Learn more and register here.
NEW! Interim President Johnson to Meet with Faculty: Interim President Johnson and the Faculty Senate Executive Committee are sponsoring small-group faculty conversations with academic, research and professional faculty. Each Zoom conversation will be facilitated by a Faculty Senate Executive Committee member and will consist of up to 12 faculty. Feb. 18, 1-2:30, or March 8, 2-3:30 p.m. Register: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8wbi3tzlsYtenqe.
Dad group: Plan to join this bi-monthly get-together for self-identified dads, facilitated by Tarron Anderson Feb. 2, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. This informal, drop-in event is a great way to meet other dads who are employees or students at OSU. Sponsored by the Family Resource Center Parent Connections Series. For more information, contact robynn.pease@oregonstate.edu.
National Signing Day: Join Coach Jonathan Smith, Vice President and Director of Athletics Scott Barnes and student-athletes to welcome a new group of student-athletes to Beaver Football on National Signing Day, Feb. 2. Online and in-person guests may participate in the auction and will hear an update about the Completing Reser Stadium project. Register here: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/359/foundation/index.aspx?sid=359&gid=34&pgid=9376&content_id=13154.
Crafternoons: The OSU Valley Library is hosting Crafternoons during Winter Term 2022. Crafts will be available in the second floor foyer. All sessions are free for students to participate in and feature the library's loanable equipment. Sessions are 2-3 p.m. on Feb. 3, Feb. 17, March 3 and March 17. Follow us on Instagram @valleylibrary to see pictures of crafts and share your crafts with the hashtag #OSUMakes.
Exhibition: "Celebrate Oregon's Diversity" takes the opportunity to celebrate Oregon's diversity through its culture and landscape. Exhibition runs in the Giustina Gallery at The LaSells Stewart Center through March 18. Reception is Thursday, Feb. 3, 5-7 p.m. in the Giustina Gallery lobby. Proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test within three days of this event and valid ID, along with face coverings, are required for admission. Learn more including specifics regarding requirements for attending reception and gallery hours.
Non-Profit and Public Service Fair: Provides an opportunity to meet representatives from over 50 nonprofit and local government organizations representing a variety of fields who are seeking OSU volunteers, interns and employees. Feb. 17, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the MU Ballroom. Free. Registration via Handshake (optional): beav.es/npsf.
2022 CSA Culture Show: “The Naga and the Prince.” This is the biggest annual event CSA holds throughout the year. Our goal is to showcase Khmer/Cambodian culture to others on- and off-campus and have students network and connect with CSA. Feb. 26, 6-8 p.m., MU Ballroom.
NEW! Do you have a business idea but need some help? The OSU Advantage Accelerator is offering Iterate, a free virtual class for researchers and prospective entrepreneurs who have a business idea or technology that could become a sellable product or service but aren't sure what to do next. Come learn how to create a value proposition, find and understand your market, and more. Iterate consists of four Thursday workshops that build on each other: Feb. 24, March 3, 10 and 17, all from 3-4:30 p.m. Learn more and register here.
OSU’s Office of URSA Research Ready Workshop: The Office of Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Arts (URSA) invites undergraduates to learn the steps to getting involved in research or creative work. URSA will show students how to identify a faculty mentor and share other resources available for emerging student researchers. RSVP to attend. Feb. 2, 5-6:30 p.m. in Furman 105. Email stephanie.ramos@oregonstate.edu with questions.
Careers in Economic Development. Students who are interested in a career that focuses on the economic growth and revitalization of local communities in a sustainable way will have a chance to hear from these economic development specialists from throughout Oregon, and learn about the wide variety of professional options that are available today. Free, open to all OSU students. Feb. 2 at 5:30 p.m. Virtual. Register on Handshake to join the livestream.
The Great Resignation: Understanding the Post-Pandemic Job Market. What does it take to succeed in the new normal? Get expert advice and hear from alumni professionals who have been on the same journey as you at the next free virtual Winning in Life event, Feb. 3, at noon. The series is designed to build personal and professional skills. Register for free at fororegonstate.org/Winning.
Department of Botany & Plant Pathology Winter Seminar Series: “Application of Interpretable Machine Learning Methods in Plant Genomics and Phenomics” presented by Song Li of Virginia Tech. Feb. 3, 4 p.m., via Zoom. For complete schedule, see our website.
Accessibility Basics for the Web: Learn how to make websites accessible to people with disabilities. We'll also discuss the OSU policy on Information Technology Accessibility. All are welcome; employees with website responsibilities are encouraged if they have not attended yet. Register for a session, offered Feb. 3.
FYI Friday – Consumer Taste Tests: This talk will cover the reasons food companies use the Center for Sensory & Consumer Behavior Research to answer their questions; the different types of testing, sample preparation and test design to minimize bias; and how the local community is intricately involved. Anyone on campus over 18 can participate in the process and get paid to try free food samples. Feb. 11, 11 a.m. to noon via Zoom. Registration required.
Russia and the U.S.: Sarah Henderson, associate professor of political science, will present a lecture as part of the WorldOregon Great Decision Series, Feb. 11, noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. Russia and the United States have many areas of conflict and some possible areas of mutual interest. How will the new administration in Washington approach these issues? A limited number of free tickets are available to OSU employees via global.affairs@oregonstate.edu. For more information visit https://www.worldoregon.org/great_decisions_series_ticket2022.
NEW! Health & Safety: The University Health & Safety Committee wants to promote health and safety by providing 12 months of safety tips from SAIF, which supervisors and department safety coordinators can use to promote safety throughout the year. 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! $15K of Funding Available: The OSU Advantage Accelerator is currently seeking applications that describe technology-based projects in any discipline that will move OSU-owned technologies closer to commercialization. Proposals should describe a project that requires $15,000 or less of funding to achieve an important milestone(s) connected to commercialization. Each project may be awarded up to $15,000 and should span nine months or less, beginning in April 2022. Proposals are due by Feb. 28, 5 p.m. Learn more and apply.
NEW! Oregon Sea Grant Summer Scholars Undergrad Internships for 2022: The Summer Scholars Program is a paid, 10-week internship that places diverse undergraduate students from around the country with various Oregon-based host organizations (tribal, public agency, non-profit, non-governmental). It provides students with hands-on experience under the mentorship of a career professional. Details here. The deadline is Feb. 14.
NEW! Work Life Newsletter: Click here to see the February Work Life Newsletter and to see Work Life, FRC and Wellness events and workshops for the month of February. For questions please contact work.life@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! 25 Year Club inductees: Congratulations to Phillip Proteau, associate professor, for being inducted into the 25 Year club at OSU. You can read more about their time at OSU and others inducted into the club by clicking on their name.
Togetherall: A new mental health resource for OSU students. Togetherall is a safe and anonymous online community where students can share about what they are feeling and get support to improve mental health and well-being. Watch this 1-minute video to learn more: https://youtu.be/mEt4dblejNo. Direct students to beav.es/togetherall to join. For questions about this service: tess.websterhenry@oregonstate.edu.
SJEI workshops are open for winter and spring term registration: The Social Justice Education Initiative is open to all faculty, staff and graduate students. SJEI workshops are infused with empathy, humor and expertise while embracing a guiding principle of “more curiosity, less judgement” to achieve robust learning objectives. Learn more, see the workshop schedule and register on the SJEI website registration page or contact SJEI director Jane Waite: jane.waite@oregonstate.edu.
Register now for Think Open Symposium on May 16: Are you ready to "level up" your course materials? Join OSU’s Open Educational Resources Unit and the Center for Teaching and Learning on May 16 for an in-person symposium featuring lively presentations and discussions on OER, open pedagogy and open access. Hear from faculty and education professionals who have firsthand experience with OER and can speak to the positive impact they have on students. View the event schedule and register today.
Valentine fundraiser: The OSU Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Native Americans in Science Chapter is holding a fundraiser to attend their annual conference. All proceeds of the Crumbl Cookies Valentines Day fundraiser will go to supporting student attendance at the conference in the fall. Link: https://forms.gle/ofB9iCuqw2sdRMaG7.
Call for Proposals: Have ideas for redesigning your large-enrollment course but need a little help? Join the Blended Learning Innovations in Pedagogy (BLIP) initiative. The Center for Teaching and Learning is offering structural and financial support to help instructors integrate blended learning strategies and educational technology in their courses. See our Call for Proposals for more details. Deadline: Feb. 14. For questions contact Raechel Soicher.
DPD Podcast Launch: The Difference, Power, and Discrimination Program has launched a new podcast, Transforming the College Classroom. This is a podcast for anyone interested in taking up teaching and learning in higher education from a justice-informed perspective in ways that are centered on a deep commitment to teaching all students. Every episode features interviews that explore teaching and learning for justice from multiple disciplinary, institutional and social positions. More information and episode links here.
Design Industry Connect Feb. 23: OSU students and alumni creatives are invited to come together for an evening of networking during the OSU Design Network’s Industry Connect on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 5:30 p.m. This virtual event is free to students and alumni in innovation and design management, merchandising management, apparel design, interior design and graphic design. Student applications can be submitted at bit.ly/StudentApp22 by Feb. 7. Alumni interested in becoming a design mentor can register at bit.ly/DesignPros22.
Research compliance: The Research Office at OSU is working to better the compliance experience for our campus partners. As we move through this process we have developed a webpage to provide information. A link to the project progress website can be accessed here.
EXTENDED: Deadline Extended to Feb. 4. Grant Funding Available Request for Proposals: The OSU Women’s Giving Circle is accepting proposals for grant funding to be awarded in May 2022. Project that enhance the undergraduate experience, directly impact as many OSU students as possible and improve student retention are eligible. The application deadline has been extended to Feb. 4, 9 a.m. To apply visit fororegonstate.org/wgc_grant. Questions: Contact womensgivingcircle@osufoundation.org.
Looking for Unsung Heroes: We are looking for submissions from the Oregon State community to highlight OSU employees and students who are not typically in the spotlight but who are going above and beyond in their work or personal lives. Inspired by our COVID-19 Unsung Hero profiles, we want to celebrate those who serve others, whether it be helping colleagues, volunteering in their community or simply living in ways that inspire us. Send your suggestions to osutoday@oregonstate.edu and our staff may contact them for interviews we’d feature in OSU Today and elsewhere.
COVID-19 testing: Oregon State University, in collaboration with Willamette Valley Toxicology (WVT), is providing on-site COVID-19 testing. OSU employees and students, regardless of vaccination status, are welcome to test at one of these locations: Corvallis: Student Experience Center and Cascade Hall 120: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.. (For staff wanting to get a test voluntarily, please make sure to register for a LabDash account prior to arrival: https://labdash.net/.) Bend: Ray Hall 302. Week of Jan. 3: Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m.
NEW! School of Public Policy Plant Sale: A plant sale is being held in Bexell Hall 418. There will be a wide variety of plants to choose from and the suggested donations will be printed on the individual plants. Supplies are limited, so be sure to swing by early in the month for the best selection. If you have any questions, please email laura.relyea@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! College of Forestry Pet Photo Contest: The FERM Department in supporting the Linn Benton Food Drive by hosting a pet contest and is accepting your photo submissions in five categories: 1. Cutest Creature 2. Super Snoozer (sleeping photos) 3. Best Blep (tongue-out photos) 4. Coolest Costume 5. Best Friends (2 or more pets) Enter your submissions by Feb. 4. All entries will be uploaded to a webpage with a Qualtrics voting system to follow Feb. 14-17. Votes will cost $1 each.
NEW! School of Public Policy Bottle/Can Deposit Drive: Each floor of Bexell Hall will have donated Home Depot orange buckets near all the trash bins to receive bottles/cans, or you can leave any large supplies in Bexell Hall 418. All money from the deposited bottles and cans will be donated to the Linn Benton Food Share. Contact jen.edwards@oregonstate.edu with any questions.
NEW! Pet Pageant with Amy and Amerie: Here's a chance to showcase your pet, either live via Zoom or by sharing a picture by Feb. 8 at noon. There will be live polls with different categories where attendees can vote on their favorites. Make a donation using Give Butter or Network for Good, or another platform; suggested donation is $5. Note "Pet Pageant" on your donation receipt and email to amy.baker@oregonstate.edu for the Zoom link.
NEW! Master Gardener Live Q&A: Bring your gardening questions to be answered by three OSU Master Gardener volunteers on Feb. 16 at noon. Make a donation using Give Butter or Network for Good, or another platform; suggested donation is $5. Note "Garden" to your donation receipt and email to amy.baker@oregonstate.edu for the Zoom link.
NEW! College of Forestry 5K/10K Virtual Run: "Race to the Top Banana." You have the option to receive a t-shirt to commemorate your race. Your entry fee of $25 will go to the Linn Benton Food Share to help feed those in need in our community. Complete your registration and email Jenna.Baker@oregonstate.edu with any questions.
NEW! Live Cooking Demo with Kelly Strait: Join our live cooking demo with Kelly Streit, Registered Dietician/Senior Instructor, Family & Community Health, Clackamas County on Feb. 28 at noon. Make a donation using Give Butter or Network for Good, or another platform; suggested donation is $5. Note "Cooking Demo" to your donation receipt and email to amy.baker@oregonstate.edu for the Zoom link.
NEW! School of Public Policy Giving Tree: Swing by Bexell Hall 300 and pick an apple and/or a leaf from the "giving tree." The items printed on the apples and leaves are from the Linn Benton Food Share's most wanted foods list. By taking an apple or a leaf, you promise to bring in the item(s) to Bexell Hall's Room 309 before Feb. 28 to be donated. Contact jen.edwards@oregonstate.edu with any questions.
NEW! Recipes wanted: The OSU Foundation and the OSU Alumni Association are collecting recipes for a cookbook with the theme “Bites & Beverages,” so share recipes befitting the best social hour in 2022. Submit your favorite recipe by Feb. 25 to be included. Order your cookbook today: Digital copies are $10 and printed copies are $15; books will be delivered in April. For more information email Heather Rapp.
NEW! Furman Hall: For work related to the Community Hall Slope Project, a planned water shutdown at Joyce Collin Furman Hall is scheduled for Feb. 3 from 6 a.m.-3 p.m. (view map). Restrooms will not be usable during the planned water shutdown. For questions or comments about the planned water shutdown, contact Construction Manager Ryan Wilson at 503-779-3488.
West Greenhouse: As part of the 20 & 21 West Greenhouse project, a portion of sidewalk will be closed to pedestrian traffic between SW 30th and 35th streets on SW Campus Way for ADA access and sidewalk improvement work. The month-long closure is scheduled to start on Friday, Jan. 7 and continue through Feb. 7. Please view the online map, which provides an overview of this location and appropriate detours to take. Direct access to the 20 & 21 greenhouses can be made at their north side doors.
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! HR Recruitment Specialist: University Human Resources invites applicants for a full-time (1.0 FTE) 12-month HR Recruitment specialist position. Posting #P05188UF. Full consideration date Feb. 14. Recruitment closes Feb. 8.
NEW! Student employees: Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) is now hiring student employees to start in Winter 2022. If you know of students who might be interested, please let them know. Student staff are responsible for customer service and support, compiling learner questions and data. Students work an average of 10-20 hours per week. Apply here: https://beav.es/pace-job. Posting #P08178SE. Application deadline: Feb. 13.
“We can never be gods, after all--but we can become something less than human with frightening ease.” ~ N.K. Jemisin
Corvallis: Chance of showers and patchy fog, high of 43, low of 32. Slight chance of showers Wednesday.
Central Oregon: Sunny today, high of 39, low of 20. Mostly sunny Wednesday.
Newport: Showers likely today, high of 46, low of 36. Partly sunny Wednesday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
