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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.
Based on cheese production figures from the US Department of Agriculture, more than 100 billion pounds of liquid whey was produced in the United States in 2020. For most large-scale cheesemakers, this isn’t a problem, says Lisbeth Goddik, a food science professor at Oregon State University, with much of it converted into products like protein powders and animal feed. "The challenge is that the smaller cheesemakers can't afford to build these whey processing centers," she tells CNN Business. (see also Cowsmopolitan)
"We do a fair amount of work across different crops on water-use efficiency," said Gordon Jones, an Assistant Professor at the Southern Oregon Research Extension Center (a research extension of Oregon State University). "Not in every case but in many cases in the Rogue Valley there are opportunities to use a little bit less water in either the way that we manage that water or deliver it to our crops."
“We lack data and regulations on most of these,” said Susanne Brander, a scientist formerly at UNC Wilmington, who is now at Oregon State University. “Those chemicals don’t stay put. We can’t easily remove micro plastics from the environment.”
Agritourism is becoming increasingly popular. What does it mean for farmers to welcome visitors to their land? Audrey Comerford is an Agritourism Coordinator with Oregon State University Extension. Dianne McGill is the co-owner of True North Orchards located near Salem. They join us with more about how this industry is affecting the state’s economy, and why more farmers are joining the trend.
Waterford Whisky, an Irish “barley-forward” spirit, partnered with Oregon State University to demonstrate that barley from different farms had distinct properties by lab-testing single-farm expressions.
"I always recommend people sit down and do some planning: what they're going to plant, where they're going to plant it and how much seed they need," said Erica Chernoh with Oregon State University Extension Service. "Think about what you like to grow. Think about the space you have. It's good to understand how big the plants will be."
Mt. Hood: Professor Surendra Dara says, “North Willamette Research & Extension Center is is not only a great place to work, but it also has a beautiful view of Mt. Hood.”
Yaquina sunset: Wally Fiori with Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences took this photo from the top of the tsunami evacuation tower at Hatfield. We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
Timely Teaching Tips: Looking for ways to encourage successful student time management throughout the term? Students balance coursework and many other commitments, and they can benefit from time management tools. Consider sharing the Academic Success Center’s Time Management Toolbox and offering students time in class to plan how they’ll approach your upcoming assignments and deadlines.
SEIU Union Meeting: OSU Extension & Ag Exp Station Meeting, off campus and on campus, March 29, 5-6 p.m. via Zoom. Topic: OSU Sublocal 083 Extension Meeting. Zoom: https://seiu503-org.zoom.us/j/94353822595?pwd=QjcrSW9XTFJhSSt1VlJ2anpWNXFNQT09.
Call and Response IX: In New Light art exhibition at the Giustina Gallery. Using "In New Light: Reuse, Recycle, Redo" as a guide, eight artists have responded to one another and created an exhibition of 64 engaging and often surprising works of art. Open house is March 29, 5:30-7 p.m. Art exhibition runs through April 29 at The LaSells Stewart Center. Learn more about this exhibition including gallery hours.
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.
NEW! SAVE THE DATE: Hatfield Marine Science Day. Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center will host its annual Marine Science Day in a virtual format this year on April 9 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Watch a real-time shark dissection, explore the Kid-Zone, talk with researchers, discover how you can get involved locally, share your marine-inspired art, take virtual tours and visit research exhibits from the comfort of your home. Free and open to all: https://hmsc.oregonstate.edu/marine-science-day-2022.
Celebrating Avel Gordly: Join us for a virtual celebration of Avel Louise Gordly's 75th birthday. This Women’s History Month event will feature readings of Gordly's memoir, "Remembering the Power of Words." A longtime activist and community leader, Gordly was the first African American woman elected to the Oregon State Senate. March 30 at noon. Sponsored by OSU Press and the WGSS program. To register: beav.es/wfU.
Steinway Piano Concert Series: Aaron Diehl: Corvallis-OSU Piano International presents a jazz concert by pianist-composer Aaron Diehl performing works by William Grant Still, Duke Ellington, Fats Waller and more. Saturday, April 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the LaSells Stewart Center. Tickets $25 advance/$28 door. OSU students free with ID. Purchase tickets
OSU Album Club: "I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You" by Aretha Franklin. It's like a book club, only we listen to and discuss some of the greatest record albums of all time. Hosted by Bob Santelli. Free, open to all. Online via Zoom. Registration is required for link to participate. Thursday, April 7 at 7 p.m. Register.
NEW! HMSC Research Seminar: Jeff Beeson with the Cooperative Institute of Marine Ecosystems and Resource Studies (CIMERS) and NOAA’s Pacific Marine Environmental Lab (PMEL) will be giving a seminar titled “Initial Results from E/V Nautilus Expedition NA128 — Cascadia Margin Seep Exploration,” March 31 at 3:30 p.m. Zoom link or call +1-971-247-1195 Meeting ID: 945 5573 115. Click here for more information.
NEW! War in Europe: Understanding the Human Cost. As the Russian invasion of Ukraine develops into war, and as Russia targets civilian populations, issues related to human suffering and the conduct of war take center stage. Join us for a panel of scholars and experts discussing warfare as a human choice, military strategy on the ground in Ukraine, war crimes and their prosecution, nuclear proliferation and warfare, the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, the refugee crisis in border nations and the possibility of future peace. Panelists: Courtney Campbell, Sarah Henderson, Paul Wanke, Sharyn Clough, Linda Richards from OSU and humanitarian leader Mark Ward. Presented by the School of History, Philosophy and Religion in the College of Liberal Arts. Thursday, March 31 at 4 p.m. via Zoom. Register.
NEW! Unsure about the next step for your business venture? The OSU Advantage Accelerator is accepting applications for its spring Accelerate cohort which begins April 12. Accelerate is open to teams who want to launch high-growth businesses or explore the commercialization potential of a technology. Upon completion of the nine-week program, teams will have an elevator pitch, a five-minute pitch deck, product market validation, mentor feedback and more. Learn more and apply.
NEW! Innovation Day on April 13: Join the OSU Advantage Office on April 13 for a one-hour virtual event (offered once in the morning and once in the afternoon) that will describe funding and training opportunities that support innovation and entrepreneurship at the federal, state, and OSU levels. At this event, you will also learn how to apply for a special $5,000 Innovation Award available from OSU Advantage. Register here.
OSU Advantage Speaker Series: Inside the Mind of a Cleantech Investor. Calling all cleantech entrepreneurs on the hunt for funding: March 30 from noon to 1 p.m., Ken Vaughn of VertueLab will discuss Vertue Lab's newly launched Climate Impact Fund and questions like "What are impact investors really looking for in a cleantech startup?" "What exactly does "cleantech" mean, anyway?" Register here by March 29.
College of Public Health and Human Sciences 2022 Alumni Lecture: CPHHS alumna Jocelyn Warren, public health administrator for Lane County, chair of the Coalition of Local Health Officials and member of the Oregon State Public Health Advisory Board, will present “Transforming local public health for equity,” Friday, April 1, from 1-2 p.m. via Zoom and in HFC 115.
OSU Design Network’s Industry Talk – Reflecting Values in Sustainable Fashion Supply Chains: Hear from authors Leslie Davis Burns, Oregon State faculty emerita, and Jeanne Carver, Imperial Stock Ranch/Shaniko Wool Company, as they discuss their book, "Stories of Fashion, Textiles, and Place — Evolving Sustainable Supply Chains." April 6, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Register today at bit.ly/OSUDNindustrytalk22.
UPDATED! Mentoring Indigenous Students in STEM workshop. Featuring keynote Sweeney Windchief, and OSU services supporting Indigenous students. Hosted by OSU's New Beginnings for Tribal Students (NBTS) program. April 26, 1-4:30 p.m., via Zoom. Register for the free workshop here. Open to all faculty, students and individuals interested in mentoring. More information about NBTS is here.
NEW! Mixed Beavs: Mixed Beavs (formerly the Multiracial Aikido retreat) is offering a learning and community-building opportunity for Spring term designed for reflection and replenishment (intended audience: students; staff and faculty may participate). Mixed Beavs includes and uplifts the diverse experiences of Multiracial/ethnic, Biracial, Multitribal, Transracial Adoptee, or mixed heritage people. In-person events will take place in May. Register: https://beav.es/wBE. Questions: sjretreats@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Register for an open educational resources workshop: OSU’s Open Educational Resources Unit is hosting virtual workshops on how faculty like you can find or create no-cost and low-cost learning materials, save students money and improve course retention rates. Learn more about each workshop and register today.
NEW! Recruiting participants for virtual reality experiment: Psychology researchers are seeking participants who are at least 18 years old, speak fluent English and have normal or corrected-to-normal vision (no glasses) for virtual reality (VR) research aiming to explore how to improve human interactions with automated vehicles. Participants will need to come to Moreland 140 to participate. Those who complete the study will receive $20 cash. More details and sign-up available at https://bit.ly/osuroadusers.
NEW! Daily Baro joins Media Madness newsroom fundraiser: The Daily Barometer is participating in the annual College Media Madness competition for the first time. College Media Madness is an annual fundraising competition for student newsrooms. Show your support and help boost scores through April 6 by clicking the "Give Now" button on the Baro website at https://www.beavsgive.org/organizations/barometer-march-madness-fundraiser. Follow along with the competition on Twitter at @MediaMadness22. For more information, email fundraising@dailyorange.com.
NEW! 30 Year Club inductees: Congratulations to Robert Mason, Sandy and Elva Sanders Eminent Professor, 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.
Driving and biking study: The OSU School of Civil and Construction Engineering is seeking participants for a research study in a virtual simulation driving and bicycling study. Participants must be 18 or older and commit one hour. A cash payment is involved. To participate, contact Jasmin Woodside to schedule a time: woodsija@oregonstate.edu. For more information about this study, please contact David Hurwitz at david.hurwitz@oregonstate.edu.
Native American undergrads in natural science summer internships eligible for $2,900 supplemental funding. Students must self-identify as Native American, be enrolled at OSU or SWOCC as an undergrad, and complete at least 8 weeks of an approved summer internship. Students will be matched with mentors and meet periodically during the summer. See OSU's New Beginnings for Tribal Students (NBTS) here for more information and contacts. Application deadline is May 1.
A 2022 wildfire risk assessment for landscape-scale, cross-boundary projects: The College of Forestry Extension Fire Program sponsored this project for use by local multi-agency/entity Partnerships needing to determine areas to place efforts for education, outreach, grant applications, potential funding and eventual project implementation. Designed to incorporate local information on fire behavior and values at risk, this effort is a foundational piece of information to assist in determining specific areas at highest risk to the hazard of fire. Access here: A quantitative wildfire risk assessment using a modular approach of geostatistical clustering and regionally distinct valuations of assets - A case study in Oregon.
Apply Now for the Inclusive Excellence Fellowship: IE@OSU welcomes STEM faculty from OSU, OSU-Cascades, Linn-Benton and Lane Community Colleges to apply. This fellowship program is for STEM educators who are interested in creating change in their teaching practice and within their professional environments. Applications will be open until May 2. More information and application link located here: https://stem.oregonstate.edu/ie/inclusive-excellence-fellowship-request-applications.
Beyond Earth Day: Beyond Earth Day is a week-long celebration April 16-22 that highlights activities that celebrate or educate on the well-being of our society, economy and planet. Clubs, departments and other groups can contribute to the celebration and share how they are promoting sustainable earth ecosystems, health and wellness, viable economies and social equity. Host an event on the event submission page. Host a free booth at our 21st Annual Community Fair on April 19, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Student Experience Center Plaza and the MU Brick Mall by registering on the community fair registration page.
Undergraduate Assessment Leads and Faculty – Feedback Requested: All faculty and staff involved with undergraduate program assessment are invited to complete a short questionnaire and attend a Listening Session about undergraduate assessment. Feedback will help the Assessment and Accreditation team streamline annual assessment reporting and promote robust full-cycle assessment. Complete a five-question survey and sign up to attend a listening session: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/.
Center for Teaching and Learning: What did we learn about teaching and learning during the pandemic? This week we are highlighting how to incorporate these ideas as we increasingly move back to campus. For Spring, Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks recordings allow you to pursue our Non-credit Certificate using this self-paced, asynchronous approach to encourage flexibility and self-care. Each talk is housed on our website and has accompanying slides, resources and contact information in a Box folder.
Inspiring messages for the Class of 2022: This year’s Beaver grads are about to begin an incredible new journey. Voice your encouragement, advice and congratulations as they begin to build their future. Use the BEaver KIND submission form to send a short message through May 15 at ForOregonState.org/BeaverKind.
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: Outside Plageman Hall Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Cascade Hall 120, Tuesday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Bend: Outside Obsidian Hall Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-5 p.m.
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.
Drilling: As part of the Withycombe Hall Renovation Project, geotechnical drilling is scheduled to occur on the north and south sides of the west wing of Withycombe Hall March 28-29. This work will create noise and will require closures outside the building. On March 28 the southwest entrance of Withycombe will be closed, along with a portion of the sidewalk on 30th Street, and a portion of the westbound lane of Campus Way. On March 29, the northern entrance will be impacted, with partial obstruction at the entry and closure of the sidewalk along the building from 30th Street and the fire lane (view map). For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Christina Vinson at 503-420-1031.
"Really feminism is about being all that you are and not having to trade one thing for another on your way up." ~ Gina Torres
Corvallis: Mostly cloudy today, high of 60, low of 41. Chance of rain tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Sunny today, high of 62, low of 35. Partly sunny tomorrow.
Newport: Mostly cloudy, high of 53, low of 44. Mostly sunny tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
