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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.
The gathering is titled “It’s 2022. Do Black Lives Really Matter?” We'll get some answers in a visit with Dwaine Plaza, panelist, event organizer, and a sociology professor at OSU, and Terrance Harris, panelist and Director of the Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center at OSU.
Oregon State University is one of the partners on the report; Daniel Palacios, an Associate Professor in Whale Habitats at OSU, is our guest.
Melanoma patients receiving therapy that helps their immune system kill cancer cells respond to treatment differently, depending on the types of microbes in their gut, and new research suggests the microorganisms hindering therapy have more influence than the beneficial ones. Findings by a collaboration that included researchers at Oregon State University, the National Cancer Institute, the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research and the University of Pittsburgh were published today in Nature Medicine.
According to James Hermes, a retired professor and poultry specialist at Oregon State University, the Willamette Valley has been popular for broiler chicken production for decades. The number of farms has condensed in the last 30 years due to costs, and those bigger operations need to be closer to areas where farmers get chicks and chicken feed and closer to the factories that process the chickens for market.
Monday was another one of those big days. A subcommittee of the Oregon Legislature approved $10 million to unleash an innovation district on the campus. The subcommittee vote is not the same thing as having the money. As you know, there are ways Oregon legislative sessions go sideways. But it’s close.
Snowy forest: Jennifer L. Thornhill, research program coordinator, sent this photo of snow on her property. We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
Timely Teaching Tips: Want to collaborate with faculty across disciplines to enhance teaching practices? Join the Center for Teaching and Learning this spring for the new Mutual Mentors program. This work is voluntary and supportive! The deadline to register for Mutual Mentors has been extended to March 18.
CTL Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks: Curriculum Frameworks & Examples of Implementation: A panel discussion with Emily Bowling, Lynn Dierking, Sue McGrory, Johnathan Stoll and Julie Walkin. Do your values and desired student outcomes drive your instructional choices? In this session, we will explore four pedagogical frameworks for teaching and basics of how to implement them. Zoom session March 1, 10-11:50 a.m. For more information see https://ctl.oregonstate.edu/tuesday-teaching-tech-talks.
Booster clinic: The Beaver Booster Clinic is moving indoors this week on the Corvallis campus. The walk-up clinic takes place in Memorial Union 62 through March 4, noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Starting March 7 it moves back to the SEC Plaza through March 18. All COVID-19 vaccines available, including doses for children. No insurance, ID or appointment required but bring your CDC vaccine card if you have one.
Seeking Funding Proposals: ASOSU is currently in the process of allocating the accumulated balance in the Incidental Fee Clearing Fund. Please fill out this form to propose uses for this fund. Students are especially encouraged to provide feedback. The first batch of Open Forums to gather student input are scheduled for March 1 at noon and March 4 at 11 a.m. in SEC 294 and Zoom. Visit our website for more details or reach out to the ASOSU SFC Chair: asosu.sfcchair@oregonstate.edu.
Beyond Benefits: Feeling Stuck? Practical Ways To Get Yourself Going Again. If you’re struggling with challenges and uncertainty about your personal or professional life and you’re not sure what to do next, this session is for you. We’ll discuss some simple but powerful questions to ask yourself to help you get “unstuck”. The benefits of asking each question will be discussed, and participants will have an opportunity to try responding to all of them. March 1, noon. Register here.
“Woodworking in the Amazon Rainforest” Visiting Artist Talk: Join the College of Forestry International Programs for a talk with Alexander Ccoycca Leon, a visiting artist from Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios, Peru. Alexander will discuss his work and lifelong practice of woodcraft and carpentry in the Amazon rainforest. Free. March 1, 2 p.m. in PFSC 129 and via Zoom.
Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Medicine: What makes a good machine learning model for clinical applications? Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Lecture with Collin M. Stultz, March 1, 2 p.m. Although applications of machine learning are now pervasive in the clinical literature, machine learning has yet to be embraced by the clinical community. So what constitutes a good machine learning model for clinical applications? Registration required.
Winter 2022 Faculty, Food, and Fun: Connecting with Student Experiences in the Classroom. The InclusiveExcellence@OSU program invites you to connect with your colleagues about teaching and learning over food and drinks. Join us on Tuesday, March 1 from 4-6 p.m. in the MU's Journey room and on Zoom for a panel discussion about student experiences in the classroom. RSVP here.
Careers in Criminal Justice: This virtual panel will feature a wide range of professionals who work in the field of criminal justice and will provide students with insights about various career options, training/skills needed and practical advice for those considering pursuing jobs in these areas. Panelists will include: FBI agent, police officer, probation officer, victims advocate, prison guard and others. March 1, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free, open to all OSU students. Register on Handshake. Presented 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.
Jessica Kahkoska presents "It Takes a Village: Responding to Wildfire with Theatre and Collaboration." Join playwright and teacher Jessica Kahkoska as she and special guests share their experience creating and performing "Wild Fire," a play with music responding to and helping a community heal following the East Troublesome Fire in Colorado. This talk is part of Spring Creek Project's lecture series Lookout: Envisioning Futures with Wildfire. March 1, 6 p.m. Learn more and register here.
NEW! Forest, Wildlife and Natural Resources Policy Conversation: Hosted by John Selker, professor in the Department of Water Resource Engineering. March 1, 7 p.m., via Zoom. Brenda McComb, retired OSU Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and professor emerita in the Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society, will lead the discussion. Register here to receive a Zoom link to join.
NEW! Corvallis-OSU Symphony Winter Concert: Program includes Szymanowski's Violin Concerto No. 2 and Dvoràk's New World Symphony. Marlan Carlson, conductor. Thursday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the LaSells Stewart Center. Tickets and information.
Album Club: "Let It Bleed" by The Rolling Stones. "Let It Bleed" was released in 1969, shortly after the Stones toured the U.S. that year, and at a particularly tumultuous time for the band. The album made it as high as #3 in the U.S. and was in the top 10 in a number of markets. Join host Bob Santelli as we listen to and discuss the making of and history of this iconic American rock album. March 2 at 7 p.m. Free, remote, open to all via Zoom. Register.
Wellness Festival: Join ASOSU on March 3 for a Wellness Festival. The goal is to highlight specific services students can access to improve their wellness and to provide tools that they can use as they go into finals week and beyond. MU quad from 3:30-5 p.m. There will be informative resources about the wellness services provided by SHS, CAPS and the HSRC in addition to fun outdoor games. There will also be trivia about the dimensions of wellness and the wellness resources available on campus with prizes and free bowls from Cafe Yumm.
Steinway Piano Series: Yeol Eum Son. Corvallis-OSU Piano International presents South Korean Concert Pianist Yeol Eum Son in recital as part of the 2021-2022 Steinway Piano Concert Series. March 6 at 4 p.m. in The LaSells Stewart Center. Tickets and more information at corvallispiano.org. OSU students free, but will need to show a current, valid student ID. Other ticketed patrons will be required to show photo ID, proof of completed COVID-10 vaccination or a negative lab (not home) test from within the previous three days.
Student housing: Looking for housing next year or have housing questions? Join us on March 9 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the 2022 Housing Fair in the MU Ballroom. Learn about your different housing options and get connected with local housing companies to ensure a smooth transition to your housing arrangements for next year.
OSU Out of the Darkness Campus Walk: The Oregon State University Out of the Darkness Campus Walk will feature a resource fair, speakers, honor bead ceremony & campus walk. This event is a collaboration with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and is open to all. Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m, SEC Plaza. Register now as an individual or set up a team by registering as a team captain: afsp.org/oregonstate
NEW! HMSC Research Seminar: Emily Slesinger, a National Research Council Postdoctoral Fellow with NOAA’s Alaska Fisheries Science Center, will be giving a seminar titled “Climate change effects on important fisheries species: from individual physiology to population level changes in productivity,” March 3 at 3:30 p.m. Zoom link or call +1-971-247-1195 Meeting ID: 945 5573 115. Click here for more information.
NEW! Department of Botany & Plant Pathology Winter Seminar Series: “Genetic features of parallel evolution in Penstemon wildflowers,” presented by Carolyn Wessinger of University of South Carolina, March 3, 4 p.m., ALS 4001 and via Zoom. For complete schedule visit the BPP Seminar website.
College of Engineering Virtual Lecture: V John Mathews, professor, electrical and computer engineering, will speak on “Neuroprostheses for Amputees and Patients with Spinal Cord Injuries,” March 2, noon to 1 p.m. Free and open to the public. For details and registration: https://beav.es/wPz.
The Role of Anger in Anti-Racist Organizing: The UAOSU BIPOC Caucus is hosting a guided discussion for UAOSU members on the role of anger in anti-racist organizing March 2, 6 p.m. You are invited to read these short essays by Audre Lorde and Myisha Cherry and join us to discuss ways to think about effective anti-racist work, allyship and the role of strong emotions. Register here.
Careers in Human Resources Virtual Panel Talk: Meet a dozen HR professionals representing a wide variety of fields and learn how you can enter this growing and well-paid field. Open to all OSU students. Register on Handshake. Wednesday, March 2, 6-7 p.m.
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: March 3, 10 and 17, all from 3-4:30 p.m. Learn more and register here.
NEW! Health and Safety: The University Health & Safety Committee wants to promote health and safety by providing a link to SAIF’s article on building a workplace culture of gratitude. 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! Take a survey to make textbooks more affordable: OSU’s Open Educational Resources Unit is seeking instructors who have taught classes at OSU within the last three academic years to take a 20-minute survey. Your responses will help us develop new strategies to reduce the cost of learning materials for students and inform how we can better support you in this process. Learn more and take the survey.
NEW! FSF spring registration: OSU Faculty Staff Fitness Spring class registration opens March 1. Take a fitness class on campus (click here for schedule) or remote through Online FSF. We are also starting back the rehabilitative Adaptive Exercise Clinic (formerly MS Clinic, click here for information) Tuesday/Thursday 2-3 p.m. Contact PAC.FSF@oregonstate.edu to help you find your fitness plan today.
NEW! Monthly Emergency Preparedness Topic: Medication. Disaster can strike at any time and without warning. By preparing in advance, you can make sure you will have the medications you need and one less thing to worry about in an emergency. This month’s poster can be downloaded at: https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/medication.
NEW! 30 Year Club inductees: Congratulations to Maureen Collson, HMSC Visitor Center manager, for 30 years of service to OSU. You can read more about their time at OSU and others who have reached this milestone by clicking on their name.
OSU Homecoming Court 2022: Applications for the 2022 Homecoming Court are now open. Check the eligibility criteria to apply for the opportunity to become an OSU Homecoming ambassador, get special access to university events and earn a $500 scholarship. ForOregonState.org/HC.
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.
Beware of Income Tax Scams: Explore common scams, warning signs that you are at risk and how to protect yourself at https://www.cisecurity.org/insights/newsletter/Fraud-Alert-Beware-of-Common-Tax-Scams. More info on this topic is also available from our OSU Chief Information Security Officer at https://uit.oregonstate.edu/infosec with a link to the IRS. The OSU Office of Information Security is here to help you defend your cyber dam.
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. Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m.
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! Executive Assistant to the Board of Trustees: The Office of the Board of Trustees invites applications from all qualified applicants for an Executive Assistant, a full-time, 12-month professional faculty position. Posting #P05276UF. Closes on March 16.
NEW! Office Specialist 2: Extension and Engagement invites applications for an Office Specialist 2 position. This position is a full-time, 1.0 FTE, 12-month classified position. Posting #P03445CT. Closes March 18.
NEW! Ecampus is seeking a Student Success Coach to join our Student Success team. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) professional faculty position. Posting #P05294UF. Closes March 21.
NEW! Ecampus is seeking two Instructional Design Specialists to join our Course Development and Training team. These are full-time (1.0 FTE) professional faculty positions. Posting #P05293UF. Closes March 21
NEW! Extension Field Crops Assistant Professor of Practice: OSU Extension Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources Program is seeking applications for a full-time, 12-month, fixed-term Extension Field Crops Assistant Professor of Practice position that will be based at the OSU Extension Marion County Office in Salem, Oregon. This position will serve Clackamas, Yamhill and Washington counties; and portions of Marion and Polk counties north of Oregon State Highway 22. Posting #P05290UF. Closes March 25.
“True love is the best thing in the world, except for cough drops.” ~ William Goldman
Corvallis: Rain today, high of 59, low of 47. Rain tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Chance of rain today, high of 59, low of 40. Rain likely tomorrow.
Newport: Rain today, high of 53, low of 49. Rain likely tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/