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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.
A vaccine clinic is being held daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Benton County Fairgrounds in Corvallis through Friday, Feb. 11. All brands of authorized COVID-19 vaccine, including Pfizer for 5-11 year olds, are available. This event is open to anyone 5 years or older, and no appointment is needed. Drive-thru and walk-up options are available.
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $25 million to eight groups for the testing of wave energy technologies at Oregon State University’s PacWave South facility off the central Oregon coast near Newport. (see also KOIN)
Oregon State University is one month into the 153-million-dollar renovation of the west side of Reser Stadium and everything appears to be on schedule.
As the history of racial politics unfolds before our eyes, it may be useful to imagine what race relations may look like in the future. For this, we might turn to science fiction. I’ve been reading a fascinating new book by Oregon State philosophy professor, José-Antonio Orosco, about social justice as imagined by “Star Trek.” “Star Trek” was groundbreaking in its time for how it dealt with race. Orosco uses the show as a launching pad for reflection on contemporary racial issues.
Philip Mote, a professor at Oregon State University, said many climate predictions such as those for global average temperature have been "remarkably close."
Who?: Janet Amador, assistant to the School Head with the School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, says, “My adult children and I had a blast building a snowman, but when finished we realized that it looked more like a snow owl." We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
Timely Teaching Tips: Looking for ways to make your large-enrollment course even better? The Center for Teaching and Learning is offering funding and expert support during Spring ‘22 to help teaching faculty integrate educational technology and blended learning strategies in their large-enrollment courses with more than 80 students per section. See the Call for Proposals and apply by Feb. 14.
CTL Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks: "Make Content Stick!" — Satoris (Tori) Howes and Amy Hunter. In this T4 presentation, we will discuss strategies from the bestselling book "Made to Stick" for making content more memorable. Feb. 8, 10-11:50 a.m. via Zoom at https://beav.es/UJj. For more information see https://ctl.oregonstate.edu/tuesday-teaching-tech-talks.
Beyond Benefits: Basics of Estate Planning. Estate planning can allow one to make decisions on who receives his or her estate, make arrangements for disability, medical care and guardianship for minor children. Properly done, estate planning can remove many burdens from surviving family members during a stressful time. Feb. 8, 10 a.m. Register here.
NEW! Beaver Family Connections: “Talking with Your Children about Racism: A Conversation with Jane Waite.” Jane Waite is the OSU Senior Associate for Social Justice Learning Engagement and Director of the Social Justice Education Initiative. Feb. 8, noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/97607214870?pwd=a3JpU0RGOWppb2hKUlg2WEg0NlpUdz09. For more information, familyresources@oregonstate.edu.
Care.com’s "When the Well is Dry: Reset & Recharge When You’re Depleted." Join us for a candid discussion about how the challenges of the last two years and the stress of living in ongoing uncertainty have impacted our mental health. We’ll talk about strategies to increase self-compassion, have open conversations about one’s needs and the importance of self-care. Feb. 8, noon. Register here.
Seed starting: The Science and Practice of Seed Starting: Secrets to Success When Growing by Seed will be presented by Dennis Brown, OSU Master Gardener, as part of the Growing Oregon Gardeners: Level Up Series. Feb. 8, noon. All events in this OSU Extension Master Gardeners series are free, online and open to the public.
Careers with the Spokane, Wash. Police Department: Oregon State students: Drop in to the Bexell Hall Living Room (211) to meet officers from the Spokane Police Department and learn about opportunities available to work in law enforcement in their city. Hosted by the College of Liberal Arts, Career Development Center. Feb. 8 from 2-4 p.m. Register on Handshake: https://beav.es/wiq. Hosted by the College of Liberal Arts, Career Development Center.
OSUsed Store Public Sales: The OSUsed Store carries furniture, computers, household items, office supplies and more, at 644 SW 13th St. Public sales are open to all shoppers this Tuesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Friday, noon to 3 p.m.; details here. Staff may shop for their department Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; details here.
Greenfire Revolution: The Ancient/Future Paradigm of Ecological Fire Management." Join Tim Ingalsbee, founder of Firefighters United for Safety, Ethics & Ecology, as he speaks as part of Spring Creek Project's lecture series Lookout: Envisioning Futures with Wildfire on Feb. 8, at 6 p.m. Learn more and register here.
Women’s Leadership Lecture: The 2022 Susan J. McGregor Memorial Lecture features Georgia Lee Hussey, founder and CEO of Modernist Financial. Hussey’s address traces her path from sculptor and writer to CEO, believing that a company can thrive profitably by challenging conventional business mindsets, centering inclusivity and embracing “beginner’s mind” over traditional expertise. Feb. 8, 6-7 p.m. Registration required.
NEW! OSU Album Club: "The Harder They Come." Turn up your speakers, get comfy at home and join Director of Popular Music and Performing Arts/Rock Historian Bob Santelli as we listen to and discuss "The Harder They Come," a 1972 soundtrack to the film of the same name, featuring music by Jimmy Cliff. In 2021 the Library of Congress deemed the album "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" and selected it for preservation in the National Recording Registry. This is an album that was key in bringing reggae music into the pop music realm in the U.S. Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. Free, open to all via Zoom. Registration required for link to participate.
NEW! University Theatre: Ellis Island, a new play by OSU Theatre student Leah Kahn will run in the Withycombe Hall Lab Theatre, Feb. 10-12 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. In appreciation of being back in front of a live audience, tickets for all University Theatre productions are complimentary this term and can be reserved. OSU students and employees who have complied with OSU vaccination policies may show their OSU ID for entrance to this event. All other guests must show proof of vaccination/negative (lab, not home) test from within three days and show a photo ID for admittance.
NEW! Strand Gallery: All are welcome to the art reception and artist talk for Tallmadge Doyle: "Tidewaters," Feb. 17, 4-7 p.m. at Strand Gallery (440 Strand Agriculture Hall). Artist talk at 4:30 p.m. More information at the Art About Agriculture website. Facemasks and proof of vaccination, or negative COVID test within 72 hours, are required.
Winter Career Fairs: Feb. 14-17, connect with some of the best employers in the country at one of the 2022 OSU Winter Career Fairs. On-campus events include Feb. 15, Winter Civil and Construction Engineering Fair and Winter Career & Internship Fair; and Feb. 17, Non-Profit & Public Service Fair. Virtual events are Feb. 14, Winter Civil & Construction Engineering Fair, and Feb. 16, Winter Career & Internship Fair.
NEW! Interpersonal and gender-based violence prevention: Assistant Director of Interpersonal and Gender-based Violence Prevention Elizabeth Kennedy will lead a webinar on a community-based approach to preventing interpersonal violence. Join the discussion on Feb. 9 from 11 a.m. to noon via Zoom. Register by Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. to receive the Zoom link.
NEW! Bioinformatics Users Group (BUG): "Diverse Data, Diverse Career: From Ecological Restoration to Pharmacological Synthetic Biology" — Katrina Tso (AbSci, Senior Technical Program Manager), Feb. 9, noon via Zoom: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMud-usrzsvGNQObaghMEE_qMCj9s9QmkRr. No experience needed to participate. For more information, see https://cqls.oregonstate.edu/training/bioinformatics-users-group-bug.
NEW! CPHHS Public Health Insider: A guide to navigating the return to travel. Post-pandemic travel will look noticeably different. Learn how to navigate public health concerns, and pick up tips and tricks as the College of Public Health and Human Sciences (CPHHS) presents the first episode of the Public Health Insider webcast series’ new season on Feb. 9 at 5:30 p.m. Register: ForOregonState.org/PHI.
NEW! Eldercare Connections: Ph.D. gerontology candidate Dakota Witzel presents her research findings, “It's the Minor Daily Stressors: Daily Stressful Experiences in Relationships and Cognition in Adulthood and Aging” Feb. 10 from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/91003113732?pwd=K3BUWU94UXAxR3RQSmRhZy81U0xQdz09. Drop into the Zoom call anytime between 11:30 to noon or 1-1:30 p.m. for an informal dialogue about your caregiving experiences. For more information robynn.pease@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Department of Botany & Plant Pathology Winter Seminar Series: Margaret Frank of Cornell, Feb. 10, 4 p.m., via Zoom. For complete schedule visit the BPP Seminar website.
NEW! Pecha Kucha research event: College of Education faculty and students present their research and innovations in the classroom in a fun and dynamic way. Twenty slides shown for 20 seconds each. Topics include: STEM education, social justice, language, mental health and more. Feb. 10, 6-7:30 p.m., MU Horizon Room or Zoom. RSVP and more info: beav.es/wUX.
NEW! CPHHS Public Health Insider: The Caregiving Conundrum: Complex Challenges and an Uncertain Future. As the aging population grows, many families face the difficult question of how to approach caregiving — for the old and young. Join the College of Public Health and Human Sciences Feb. 16 at 5:30 p.m. to learn more about the multigenerational effects of caregiving. Register at ForOregonState.org/PHI.
NEW! Charles E. Carpenter Lecture: Held each spring, the Carpenter Lecture features a nationally known speaker on a topic of importance to community colleges. This year’s speaker is Rufus Glasper, president and CEO of the League for Innovation in the Community College. Lecture title: "The Paradigm Shift for Higher Education." Feb. 17, 6-7 p.m. via Zoom. For more information and to RSVP, visit: https://education.oregonstate.edu/carpenter-lecture.
NEW! 2022 Starker Lecture Series — Women of Forestry: Inspiring Leadership Lecture. "Beyond the Land Ethic: Traditional Ecological Knowledge, Forest Management and Conservation, A Native American Perspective." Speaker: Cristina Eisenberg, graduate faculty, College of Forestry. Feb. 16, 3:30-5 p.m., 117 Peavy Forest Science Center or Zoom. Registration required, please register here.
College of Engineering Virtual Lecture: Ted Brekken, professor, electrical and computer engineering, will speak on “Earthquake Resilience of the Electrical Grid” Feb. 9, noon to 1 p.m. Free and open to the public. For details and registration: https://beav.es/wG5.
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.
2022 Business Analytics Symposium: Join the College of Business and the Center for Business Analytics for a deep dive into the ethics of business analytics. Speakers include experts from companies like Daimler Truck North America, Amazon, PGE and more. Feb. 25, 8 a.m. to noon, virtual. $50 for individuals; $40 per person for groups larger than five people. https://beav.es/wGN.
Difference, Power, and Discrimination (DPD) Academy Applications: Faculty applications are being accepted for the DPD Academy, June 13-24. The DPD Academy facilitates focused and productive engagement with contemporary, multidisciplinary scholarship on difference, power and discrimination; critical pedagogies; and curriculum transformation. Individual and team applications welcome. For more information: DPD Academy page. Deadline: March 18.
Principles of Vineyard Management Course: Patty Skinkis, professor and Viticulture Extension Specialist in the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University is offering a course to the industry and public who wish to learn about wine grape growing. The course is offered live online with recordings available for all lectures. The course runs from March 29-June 1. Registration is open until March 29, but early registration rates end March 7. Click for more information.
NEW! Apply for an Affordable Learning Grant: OSU's Open Educational Resources Unit is accepting proposals for the Affordable Learning Grant through March 29. The grant provides funding to adopt, adapt or author an open educational resource, such as a textbook. An open textbook is one that is published under an open copyright license and made freely available online for students, faculty and the public. All funding is a department-to-department transfer. Please talk to your department head about how this applies to the grant. Questions? Contact Stefanie Buck.
Monthly Emergency Preparedness Topic: Shelter. Seeking appropriate shelter is critical in times of disaster. Sheltering is appropriate when conditions require you to seek protection in your home, place of employment or other location when disaster strikes. This month’s poster can be downloaded at: https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/shelter.
OSU Volunteer Income Tax Assistance: Need help with your taxes? Not sure if you need to file taxes this year? Come to VITA for free tax preparation. We’re ready to help you. Learn more and schedule your appointment on our website: beav.es/vita. Open Tuesdays 6-8 p.m. and Saturdays 1-5 p.m., Austin Hall 200. Questions: VITA.COB@oregonstate.edu.
Yes, reusable mugs are accepted: Reusable mugs are back after a pandemic pause. They’re accepted at all OSU-run cafés and dining centers for a discount of $.35 every time. Just order, remove the lid, and place your cup in the designated area. This simple routine reduces our collective carbon footprint and your weekly expenses. Check your break room or a thrift store if you need one. For questions, contact lisa.narrow@oregonstate.edu.
25 Year Club inductees: Congratulations to Richard Sapon-White, catalog librarian, 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.
The 34th Annual Provost’s Literary Prize for undergraduate students at OSU is open for submissions. Keith Scribner in the School of Writing, Literature and Film and the screening committee are seeking help from faculty to identify candidates for the prize. The literary work can be fiction, poetry, drama, or creative nonfiction written for a general audience. The winner will be awarded $500 and on-campus publication. Submission details can be found here. Deadline: Tuesday, Feb. 15. The Provost will announce the winner in May 2022.
FISCAL POLICY 03-120-205 Retroactive Pay provides clear guidelines related to delayed payments for employee salary increases and various other types of compensation. Additional information about the new policy can be accessed on the FPP website (Important Information/Notifications).
FISCAL POLICY 03-140-513 Miscellaneous Expenses has been updated to provide guidelines for Royalties and Testing Incentives. Additional information about the new policy can be accessed on the FPP website (Important Information/Notifications).
FISCAL POLICY 03-140-202 Personal Reimbursements has been revised to include guidelines for cash advances. Additional information about the new policy can be accessed on the FPP website (Important Information/Notifications).
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! Quilt and Art Raffle: The College of Forestry invites you to visit https://www.forestry.oregonstate.edu/college-forestry-raffle or stop by the help desk located in PFSC 209 to view raffle items and buy tickets.
Treat auction: Come and bid on tasty treats Feb. 16, Crop Science Room 119. Silent auction open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Winners will be contacted after 3 p.m. to arrange pickup. All proceeds benefit the food drive. For questions contact emmalie.goodwin@oregonstate.edu.
Gift basket auction: The Crop and Soil Science Department will have expertly crafted gift baskets up for auction Feb. 23-24 in Crop Science 109. Lots of different baskets to choose from. Winners will be contacted at the end of the day Feb. 24. For questions contact emmalie.goodwin@oregonstate.edu.
Beaver Battalion Bake Sale: Help support the OSU Food Drive by partaking in a special treat baked just for you by the NROTC Beaver Battalion. Stop by the SEC Plaza from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Feb. 10, 17 or 24 for a mid-day snack. You can also support the Food Drive by donating through their Facebook page. For questions, contact lauri.morris@oregonstate.edu.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Community Hall Slope Project area updates: The west side of the Pharmacy building will be open starting Monday, Feb. 7. The area between the Pharmacy building, Joyce Collin Furman Hall and Gladys Valley will be closed to all access with the exception of the ADA entrance to the Pharmacy building. The ADA entrance to Joyce Collin Furman Hall will be from the east. Due to the extent of the construction, the exact ADA pathway to the Pharmacy building will vary (view map). These access updates will be in place through Thursday, Sept. 1.
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! The Extension Outdoor School is seeking a full-time Office Specialist 2. Posting #P03398CT. Closes Feb. 13.
“Some of my favorite places I have been in my life exist only in dreams." ~ Nisi Shawl
Corvallis: Areas of fog and then mostly sunny, high of 48, low of 36. Patchy frost and then mostly sunny tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Sunny today, high of 58, low of 35. Sunny tomorrow.
Newport: Mostly sunny today, high of 54, low of 41. Sunny Wednesday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
