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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: OSU is providing random COVID-19 TRACE OSU testing by invitation for students, faculty and staff Monday-Thursday weekly on the Corvallis campus and Monday-Thursday every other week on the OSU-Cascades campuses and at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport. Free parking will be provided to those working remotely to come to the Corvallis campus for testing. Testing will continue throughout fall term. Here is a link to enroll. For additional information: https://trace.oregonstate.edu/osu
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Are you concerned about how to design a successful multiphase group project in your course? Worry no more. Attend the Center for Teaching and Learning’s Sparkshop on Monday, Nov. 16 at noon on "Implementing Successful Collaborative Group Work/Projects" for a facilitated discussion of workable structures and strategies for planning, implementing and monitoring group projects.
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.
Scott Akins is a professor of sociology in the school of public policy at Oregon State University. “The passage of Measure 110 in Oregon by more than 58 percent of the vote was probably the most significant change in drug policy in any state since recreational marijuana was first legalized," he said during an OSU post-election forum with Oregon journalists.
Yet on Monday, nearly one week after the general election, there were plenty of items for a panel of Oregon State University experts to discuss.
A lack of shrubs probably also hurts martens in plantation and second-growth forests, since understory plants struggle to grow beneath the closely spaced trees, says Taal Levi, a wildlife ecologist at Oregon State University. Alternatively, martens may have just taken too big of a hit to bounce back, Livingston says.
“That’s what the main goal is for climate change — it’s to help these forests continue to do the role of taking 30% of our (CO2) emissions out of the atmosphere every year,” said study co-author Bev Law, a retired forest ecologist at Oregon State University.
Some Oregon State University students said this victory goes beyond party lines for women across the nation. "I instantly thought of my little sister and her friends, that they're able to grow up with someone to look up to, especially someone like in such high power and a woman of color. And women across the country are inspired," said Angel McNabb-Lyons.
Oregon State University has received a gold rating in the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS) for 2020.
On Saturday, teams from Oregon State University and the University of Oregon went into neighborhoods to conduct voluntary community testing for the virus through the TRACE Community program.
Led by Oregon State University and the University of Manchester, the research is important because community forest management is promoted as a means of melding conservation and economic development with recognition of often longstanding, customary rights of local people to use and manage forest resources.
"It’s exceeded our expectation," said Sara Elcano, Oregon State University associate athletic director for fan engagement and revenue generation. "You never know what the demand is going to be for a cardboard version of somebody to watch an event, but it swept the nation this year. We're just happy Beaver Nation embraced it as well."
An overview of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) will be presented on November 17 from 9-10am in collaboration with the Oregon State University (OSU) Extension Office.
But have you ever wondered where these cute little cherries come from? Most native Corvallisites have heard that the maraschino cherry was invented at Oregon State University, a fact that is both truth and fiction. Who knew there could be so much suspense floating innocently in your Shirley Temple?
TRACE OSU is providing random COVID-19 testing by invitation for around 1,000 students, staff and faculty per week at its Corvallis and Bend campuses and at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport. Engineering student Kelly Kiel is one of many students, staff and faculty who have participated. 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
People and Nature Lunch Series: Sonia Bruck (Forest Ecosystems & Society) presents “Who Benefits from Development Aid? A Case Study in Rural Tanzania." The lecture is free and open to all. Tuesday, Nov. 10, from noon to 12:50 p.m. To join the meeting, register at https://peopleandnatureosu.weebly.com/fall-2020.html. Sponsored by the Department of Fisheries & Wildlife’s Human Dimensions Lab.
Beaver Family Connections: Birth to 5: The most critical period in a child’s development is from birth to 5 years old. Join us to learn about the early stages of your child’s development and get answers to questions you may have. Tune in on Tuesday, Nov. 10 from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. Any questions or concerns can be directed to the Family Resource Center at familyresources@oregonstate.edu.
UPDATED! Cabildos Speaker Series: The Cabildos Speaker Series presents Miguel Valerio, assistant professor of Spanish at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Valerio's talk, "BLM before BLM: Black Resistance in Colonial Latin America," will historicize black self-affirmation and struggle and propose a more hemispheric perspective/approach to thinking about black struggle and self-affirmation. Sponsored by the School of History, Philosophy and Religious Studies and anonymous donors to the History Program at Oregon State University. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 4 p.m. Register.
NEW! Food-In-The-Title Book Club: A fun way to weather the Oregon winter! First Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. via Zoom. Dec. 5 pick: "The Language of Baklava" by Diana Abu-Jaber. Free and open to anyone. Interested to join or see the other books on the list? Email: sue.queisser@oregonstate.edu
Vistas and Vineyards 2020 Juried Art Show opening reception: Vistas and Vineyards is celebrating 31 years of painting outdoors and they are sharing their work with the community. Thirty-five member artists will display 97 works of art painted en plein air. Join us for the opening reception on Thursday, Nov. 12 in the Giustina Gallery at The LaSells Stewart Center. Reservations are required. We are hosting three reservation time slots at 5, 6. or 7 p.m. Space is limited. The exhibit runs from Nov. 5 through Dec. 15. More information including reception registration and gallery hours.
U.S. 20 Safety Upgrades (Albany to Corvallis) Online Open House: ODOT is holding an online open house from Oct. 19-Nov. 15 to share information and gather comments from the public regarding safety improvements along U.S. 20 between North Albany and Corvallis. A U.S. 20 Highway Safety Study recommended a variety of safety improvements along this corridor, which ODOT is planning to construct in phases. More information can be found at the U.S. 20 Safety Upgrades project page.
Executive and Audit Committee of the OSU Board of Trustees: The Executive and Audit Committee of the OSU Board will meet on Friday, Nov. 20, from 9-11 a.m. Given COVID-19 guidance, the meeting will be hosted through a remote conferencing service. This meeting is open to the public. The committee will hear reports on public safety and on the university’s COVID-19 response and planning. The committee also will host a panel discussion regarding enterprise risk management, consider potential candidates for an anticipated vacancy on the Board, and discuss its work plan for next year. The agenda and meeting materials will be posted as they are available at https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/trustees/meetings/executive-audit-committee-meeting-11202020. If special accommodation is required, please contact 541-737-3449 or lauren.skousen@oregonstate.edu at least 48 hours in advance.
NEW! "Sharenting": Protecting your kids' privacy in our digital world: This holiday season, digital technology will take center stage in how we connect and celebrate with our families and friends. Whether it’s bonding over meals and opening gifts virtually, sharing festive social media posts or gifting “smart” devices, we need to be thinking about how to protect the safety and privacy of our kids online. Leah Plunkett, a faculty member at Harvard Law School, will join us for a lively and eye-opening discussion about “sharenting”: all of the ways that everyday tech choices by parents, grandparents, and other trusted adults impact our kids' privacy and their opportunities – now and in the future. Care.com webinar, Nov. 12, 9-10 a.m. Register Here.
NEW! Eldercare Connections: Easing Transitions. Moving from one’s home to an assisted living or long-term care setting is a major life transition. Join Crystal Well, Executive Director of Corvallis Caring Place, to learn about how you can best support individuals during this time. Tune in on Thursday, Nov. 12 from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom at https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/98289781285?pwd=c3JaaUx3S1VQcUdHSkhpRVVIWi9Ldz09 For more information contact the Family Resource Center at familyresources@oregonstate.edu or Robynn Pease at robynn.pease@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Ethnic Studies: "Black Art, Black Studies, and Digital Blackface" — a conversation with Cherise Smith from the University of Texas at Austin. Thursday, Nov. 12 at 5:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. To register for the event visit: beav.es/ouX.
NEW! Retirement Readiness for PERS Tier 1 & Tier 2 Members Webinar: PERS online webinar geared toward faculty and staff who are PERS Tier 1 and Tier 2 members retiring within three years. Topics covered: Individual Account Program, retirement eligibility, calculating the retirement benefit, review of benefit estimate, retirement option choices, variable account after retirement, work after retirement limitations, health insurance, cost-of-living adjustments, taxes and review of retirement application forms. Friday, Nov. 13, from 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. To register, visit the PERS website here. Questions? Contact Retirement@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! How to use CORE Student Ad Hoc Lite Reports — Do you have a hard time finding the right CORE report for some of your student-data related questions? You may find what you’re looking for in the new suite of Student Ad Hoc Reports in CORE. Join us to learn about these new tools and common questions they can help you can answer. Part of the Fall 2020 FYI Friday series, Nov. 13, 9-10 a.m. via Zoom. Registration required.
NEW! Anthropology Lecture Series: Keisha-Khan Perry presents "Shifting the Geography of Reason in Black Studies, Feminist Studies, and Anthropology." Friday, Nov. 13 at noon. Free and open to the public. To join the lecture via Zoom, use meeting ID 918 8649 8232 with password 8c574f.
NEW! Autism seminar. Craig J. Newschaffer, Ph.D., Raymond E and Erin Stuart Schultz dean and professor of biobehavioral health at Pennsylvania State University, will present “A public health science approach to autism.” Friday, Nov. 13, 1-2 p.m. This is the annual Campbell Lecture of Childhood Relationships, Risk and Resilience. The seminar will be presented via Zoom; find details at https://health.oregonstate.edu/seminars.
NEW! Department of Horticulture Seminar Series: Join the Fall 2020 Seminar Series Mondays at noon via Zoom. Yolanda Chen, University of Vermont, will present, “Crops domestication and the evolutionary ecology of species interactions.” Nov. 16, noon. The event is free and open to the public. Please register for the Zoom meeting in advance: https://beav.es/oQL. Once you register, a password will be emailed to you in advance of the meeting.
NEW! Farm 2 Fork Fridays virtual seminar, a monthly series that brings you stories about how our food systems work and the efforts behind the scenes to make them more sustainable. Next up: "Modern Product Development — Journey of an Ingredient to Your Table," Friday, Nov. 20, noon to 12:30 p.m. with Jason Ball, OSU Food Innovation Center. It's free. https://foodsci.oregonstate.edu/foodsci/fst-farm-2-fork-virtual-seminar-series
Investment webinars: The Maps Credit Union CFS investment team is conducting a Weekly Webinar Series on a variety of investment topics that include current market updates. Wednesday, Nov. 11, noon, When is your Retirement Date?; Wednesday, Nov. 11, 3 p.m., Wealth Transfer - Take charge of your legacy; Thursday, Nov. 12, noon, ABC + D of Medicare This is one way to educate yourself without leaving the comfort and safety of your own home. These are not OSU events but are tailored to OSU clients and during normal circumstances are held on campus. There is no charge.
PFLA search advocate overview: Please join us for this month’s event hosted by the Professional Faculty Leadership Association, “Search Advocate Program Overview,” Nov. 12, noon to 1 p.m., via Zoom. Learn more about how this program enhances equity, validity and diversity in university hiring (presented by Anne Gilles – Program Director). For more information about the event and how to register click here.
Does your home pass the test? How environmental health can affect child development: This school year is filled with tough decisions to give your children a safe and effective place for education. Does your home pass the test? In the Public Health Insider webcast Nov. 12, 1 p.m., Oregon State public health experts Megan McClelland, Molly Kile and Shannon Lipscomb share what potential home health hazards to look for to create big outcomes for your child’s development and ability to learn.
Under the Orange Light: The Faculty Senate Executive Committee presents an Under the Orange Light seminar focused on the outcome of the 2020 election on Thursday, Nov. 12 from 5:30-7 p.m. Join us for an interactive presentation led by political science professors Christopher Stout, Rorie Solberg and David Bernell, and moderated by Erika McCalpine. The event is open to alumni, current students, faculty, staff and community members. No pre-registration required. https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/94237494277
The Birth and Caretaking of A Violent Thought: A Contemplative Studies Initiative talk with Love and Rage author Lama Rod Owens. Nov. 12, 7-8:30 p.m. via Zoom. Free/All welcome. Racist and harmful thoughts can be the most intense to examine -- especially if we have made a commitment to anti-oppression behaviors. Meditation, Buddhist psychology, and dialogue will be used to reveal the imperative path of noticing and decreasing internal violence. Registration required.
DFA Risk Appetite and Risk Assessment Tools: Train the Trainer: Insurance and Risk Management Services will facilitate a workshop for unit leaders and supervisors to provide exposure to the DFA Risk Appetite Statements and Risk Assessment Tools. Attendees will gain hands-on practice and develop the skills necessary to assist other employees in understanding and incorporating the DFA Risk Appetite Statements and Risk Assessment Tools into their work. Zoom session Nov. 17, 9-10:30 a.m. Registration required.
Virtual Lecture: San Francisco’s Chinatown Through the Lens of Dick Evans. Nov. 18, 6-7 p.m. Free and open to the public. Following his award-winning book on San Francisco’s Mission District, Oregon State University alumnus Dick Evans (’69 B.S., Industrial Engineering) turns his attention to Chinatown, the one-fifth of a square mile that attracts more tourists than the Golden Gate Bridge but where the median household income is a quarter of the citywide average. This virtual lecture, featuring live Q&A with Evans and co-author Kathy Chin Leong, will bring attendees into the process of creating the “Chinatown” book. Details and registration here.
From Oregon State University to the Oregon State Senate: Join the OSU Alumni Association Changemakers series on Nov. 23 for an inspiring conversation with Senator Sara Gelser, M.A. ’99. Learn about the policy work that increased medical and support services for Oregon’s families and vulnerable populations and led Time Magazine to name Sen. Gelser a “Person of the Year” Silence Breaker in 2017. Register and watch the recorded debut episode.
Social Justice Education Initiative workshops are happening now, including new Tier Two workshops: The SJEI is a foundational professional development program for all faculty, staff and graduate students. Join your colleagues to begin, or expand, your equity and inclusion journey. See the schedule and register for Zoom workshops here. Interested in this work for your unit? Contact SJEI director Jane Waite for further information: jane.waite@oregonstate.edu
Search Advocate Workshops: More OSU Search Advocate workshops are now available by Zoom. Search advocates are outside process advisors who participate on employee search committees; their goal is to encourage culture and practices that favor equity, validity and diversity. Search advocacy offers faculty and staff an opportunity to work with colleagues in other parts of the university, build new skills and perspectives, and contribute to the university’s progress towards inclusive excellence. The initial workshop series is a sequence of four 4-hour Zoom workshops. Those who complete the series may choose to have their names added to the Search Advocate Directory and will be eligible to serve as advocates until September 2021. Three-hour continuing education workshops for current advocates are also available. To register, go to the Professional Development website. Questions? Contact Anne Gillies at anne.gillies@oregonstate.edu or 541-760-6160.
NEW! Veterans Day: Wednesday, Nov. 11 is a holiday and campus will be closed. OSU Today will not be sent on Wednesday but will resume Thursday.
Rivalry Week membership challenge Nov. 22-30: The OSU and UO alumni associations face off in a friendly rivalry competition to enroll the most members between Nov. 22-30. Why join? Get a 25% discount on membership, support programs for students and alumni and gain access to exclusive benefits. You don’t have to be a grad to join the OSUAA — invite friends and family or give them the best holiday gift and celebrate together as we beat the Ducks: osualum.com/rivalry
Virtual Mind Spa: The Mind Spa at CAPS is closed during fall term, but you can set up your own Mind Spa at home. Visit our Virtual Mind Spa to experience a variety of ways to relax and recharge including tips on setting up a mini Mind Spa in your house, guided meditations, yoga practices, relaxation techniques, self-care ideas, identity-based resources and more. This site is a work in progress and we would love to hear from you. Email tess.websterhenry@oregonstate.edu your recommendations for content.
Faculty member for the Board of Trustees: The OSU Faculty Senate Executive Committee is soliciting nominations and applications for the Faculty Member position on the OSU Board of Trustees. This is a two-year position beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2023. Those eligible to apply include all faculty who are eligible to be elected to the Faculty Senate (academic, research and professional faculty), with the exception of administrators who hold an Executive Level 1, 2 or 3 position (Dean or above). Applications are due on Nov. 20, 2020. The role, responsibilities, time commitment and application/nomination process are outlined at https://senate.oregonstate.edu/sites/senate.oregonstate.edu/files/bot_letter.pdf. Questions? Contact Faculty Senate President Dwaine Plaza at dplaza@oregonstate.edu.
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.
Health & Safety: The University Health & Safety Committee wants to promote health and safety by providing the following information related to new challenges we face this flu season with the COVID-19 pandemic at https://www.saif.com/safety-and-health/meet-donna-mask-our-newest-flu-fighting-superhero.html. 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.
Surplus property guidelines: Fiscal Policy 03-110-207 Surplus Property Sales has been revised to provide clear guidelines & processes associated with sales of OSU surplus property. This policy consolidates two old FIS policies for Surplus Sales (FIS 102-06 & 206) and two PRO policies (PRO 211 Surplus & PRO 804 Surplus Property). The new policy is posted on the FPP website. Please contact the Fiscal Policy Coordinator for your Business Center or the Policy Steward listed on this policy with any questions.
Advancing diversity, equity and inclusion: Oregon State University is committed to building a more equitable and inclusive community. As part of this university-wide commitment, the OSU Foundation and OSU Alumni Association – in partnership with Provost Ed Feser and Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer Charlene Alexander – have launched an effort to inspire giving and engagement in support of impactful programs now and in the future for students, faculty and staff of color and other underrepresented groups. Learn more.
Naval ROTC Toys for Tots Drive: For three months each year during the Christmas season, the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation leads communities in collecting and distributing toys for children in need. Unfortunately, NROTC will NOT be collecting donations this year due to current restrictions, but you can still help bring joy and hope to less fortunate children this Christmas season by donating through this link.
The Nature of Isolation: In today's video, Ian Ramsey reads the essay "Radical Homing" by Tim Fox. The Nature of Isolation presented by the Spring Creek Project is a month-long series that features writing, art and music from contributors throughout the U.S. and around the world. Watch today's video.
Weatherford Place: For work related to the Weatherford Place ADA Upgrade, both lanes of SW Weatherford Place will be closed for the installation of new lights (view map). The closure is scheduled to start on Monday, Nov. 9, and continue through Tuesday, Nov. 10, with work occurring from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Lindsey Austin at 541-990-7720.
Major change to Orchard Avenue: NW Orchard Avenue closed between NW 30th and NW 27th Streets starting Monday, Oct. 26. As part of the Cordley Hall renovation and the construction of the North District Utility Plant, NW Orchard Avenue between NW 30th and NW 27th Streets will be closed starting Monday, Oct. 26, through Friday, Nov. 20. Please view the online map for detailed closure area information. Once it reopens, NW Orchard Avenue will be a one-way street, eastbound only, for the duration of the Cordley Hall renovation. For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Jason Lundy at 541-270-0193.
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 http://oregonstate.edu/jobs unless otherwise specified.
NEW Student Graphic Designer – Linus Pauling Institute (LPI): Seeking one part-time (maximum of 20 hours per week) Student Outreach Assistant (Graphic Designer). This position will assist the manager of the LPI’s Micronutrient Information Center. Specific duties include designing scientific figures and infographics for the Micronutrient Information Center and the LPI Research Newsletter. Posting #P06855SE. Closes Nov. 30.
NEW! Ecampus is seeking an Analyst Programmer, competency level 3 to join our team. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), classified position. Posting #P02792CT. Closes Nov. 29.
“One of the symptoms of an approaching nervous breakdown is the belief that one's work is terribly important. " ~ Bertrand Russell
Corvallis: Rain today, high of 50, low of 39. Partly sunny tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Chance of snow and then chance of snow and rain, high of 40, low of 27. Sunny Wednesday.
Newport: Showers likely today high of 50, low of 42. Partly sunny tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
