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: How can you actively engage students in Zoom breakout rooms and efficiently monitor student progress in each of the groups? See the Zoom Group Work Guide for Instructors for a small-group learning strategy you can customize to fit your class. This guide is part of the self-paced workshop, Designing and Teaching an Effective Remote/Blended Course.
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.
It's also the case that just avoiding getting the flu -- by means of a flu shot -- can help preserve a patient's immune system readiness, said Chunhuei Chi, director of Oregon State University's Center for Global Health.
“The decline on our Corvallis campus is almost exclusively related to a decline in international enrollment and non-resident enrollment from other states," said Steve Clark, Oregon State University's VP for University Relations and Marketing.
There’s a lot on the line this election in Oregon. Democrats could win a ” Super Majority,” making things tougher for Republicans at the state level. Also, Oregon could get another seat in the U.S. Congress. KXL’s Jacob Dean has some insight from Christopher McKnight Nichols, History Professor and Director of Oregon State University’s Center for the Humanities.
More than 30% of pesticide labels fail to follow Environmental Protection Agency recommendations and provide incorrect information about their toxicity to pollinators, according to a study by Oregon State University Extension Service.
Oregon State University associate professor of political science Christopher Stout said that this election will be more competitive than normal. Skarlatos' name recognition may have prompted increased donation levels, but 73-year-old DeFazio will be hard to beat.
Food preservation experts at Oregon State University say many consumers are also stockpiling perishable foods and freezing or preserving them. With more consumers canning, pickling and preserving, there appears to be a shortage of mason jars.
Oregon State University has produced a draft proposal for turning the Elliott State Forest in the Coos Bay area into a research forest.
A new Oregon State University program is working to improve mental health and address substance use in rural communities by building on existing local partnerships.
Dr. Frank Bernieri, a professor of psychology at Oregon State University with an interest in social psychology, says part of the reason people believe QAnon may be due to the fact that our view of the world is subjective and driven by our internal biases. “We are not capable of perceiving the world as it is,” he said in an email. “Instead we perceive it through the filter of our own knowledge.”
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. OSU TRACE participant Nicholas Gomez-Andujar says, “I moved back to Corvallis a month ago and although I don't have symptoms, I am a student and I want to contribute to the community's health.” 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
CTL Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks: UDL: Providing Multiple Means of Representation: Daniel Powers, Instruction Designer, PACE, & Raul Burriel, Information Technology Consultant, AT. “How can existing OSU technologies add production value to lecture recordings, presentations, and class content? Learn how embedded audio and video, and graphic design elements increase engagement, and thereby content retention.” Live session: Nov. 3, 10-11:50 a.m. https://oregonstate.zoom.us/my/ctl.t4 Password: CTL. Recordings of each session will be available the following Friday (beav.es/CTLT4) Handouts, materials and resources: beav.es/BOXT4
People and Nature Lunch Series: Tuesday, Nov. 3, from noon to 12:50 p.m. Linus Stoltz (Marine Resource Management) presents “Fishing for Hypoxia.” The lecture is free and open to all. To join the meeting, register at https://peopleandnatureosu.weebly.com/fall-2020.html. Sponsored by the Department of Fisheries & Wildlife’s Human Dimensions Lab.
Beavers SAVE Lives: Learn how to reach out and help a friend. Suicide is one of the most preventable causes of death. This workshop will provide the skills you need to effectively help or intervene with a friend or family member who is considering suicide. Live via Zoom Nov. 3 session, register at https://beav.es/oMn. For additional information or ability-related accommodation requests, contact tess.websterhenry@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! University Budget Conversation: On Thursday, Nov. 5 from noon to 1 p.m., the Office of Budget and Resource Planning will hold another University Budget Conversation via Zoom. This week’s topic is Budget Planning in Uncertain Times. The Budget Conversation sessions are limited to 60 minutes with the initial 15-20 minutes spent on presentation of the topic, leaving time for discussion and Q&A. To register for this webinar click here. More information about University Budget Conversations is located on the Office of Budget and Resource Planning website. If you have questions, please contact Sherm Bloomer for more information.
NEW! University Budget Committee: The University Budget Committee (UBC) will meet this Friday, Nov. 6 from 2-3:30 p.m., via Zoom. The UBC is OSU’s advisory body to the Provost for recommendations on tuition rates, budget priorities and budget policies. The committee will discuss projections and planning relevant to developing budget recommendations for 2021-22. Members of the university community are welcome to join the meetings as observers. If you are interested in joining as an observer you may register for the webinar here. Future meeting times and locations can be found at https://fa.oregonstate.edu/budget/university-budget-committee/ubc-meeting-schedule.
NEW! 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.
Where do we go from here: Battle ground or sacred ground? Join us for an intergenerational conversation and collective reflection with justice and equity leaders of the Oregon State University community. Remaining connected has never been more important and necessary in these times. The panel discussion is intended as a moment to gather and reflect, allow for critical conversations to emerge, and center care as we make meaning of the election amidst multiple pandemics. Thursday, Nov. 5, 4-5:30 p.m. The event is a collaboration among colleagues in Student Experiences & Engagement (SEE), Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS), the Office of Institutional Diversity (OID) and more. Register: https://beav.es/criticalconvos
Winning in Life After College: Tap into a network of resources for every stage of education or career. Students and alumni can register for virtual events curated by the OSU Alumni Association in partnership with the Career Development Center. Participants will learn best practices for LinkedIn Thursday, Nov. 5; hear from the “OSU Now and Forever” alumni panel Thursday, Nov. 19; and join in the all-Regional Connections event Thursday, Dec. 3. osualum.com/winning
Move Beyond “Veteran Friendly” Rhetoric: "Implement Systemic Initiatives to Embrace Military Culture and Foster A Supportive Community for Veterans and Military-affiliated Students," Nov. 9, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. An interactive webinar where expert presenters share the support strategies and initiatives — such as the successful Green Zone — they have implemented on their campus. These programs have moved them beyond talking the talk to walking the talk. They are meeting and exceeding the unique academic, social and career goals of their veterans and military-affiliated students — and so can you. To register: https://paperclipcomm.adobeconnect.com/veteran11920. For instructions on how to log in and receive materials, contact William Elfering at William.Elfering@oregonstate.edu.
Life and career strategies virtual event: A panel of alumni and students reveals how to reach a network of 200,000+ alumni for support and advice in all stages of life at “OSU Now and Forever,” Thursday, Nov. 19, from noon to 1 p.m. Students and alumni can register for free. This event is part of Winning in Life After College, presented by the OSU Alumni Association in partnership with the Career Development Center. osualum.com/winning
NROTC Beaver Heroes Blood Drive is asking for support from the OSU community to donate blood. It is being held off-campus at the First Presbyterian Church of Corvallis on Nov. 19, from 1-6 p.m. When you donate blood you will be tested for COVID-19 and social distancing and screening will be involved. The drive still has many slots available and they are in great need of donations. Please use this link to sign up for the blood drive; it only takes a couple of seconds but will help so many people.
NEW! Moving Life Beyond Low Earth Orbit: “Humankind has entered a new era of deep space exploration, with space agencies announcing plans to put humans back on the Moon in preparation for the first crewed missions to Mars. Radiation, microgravity, altered atmospheric gas composition, isolation and diet changes are some of the known stressors on humans in the space environment; these factors are expected to increase with mission duration and distance outside of low earth orbit. Moreover, critical elements of the space exploration infrastructure including food and medical supplies are insufficient for prolonged missions. In this talk, I will describe the challenges associated with keeping humans healthy as they live and work in space and how these are being addressed through terrestrial and extraterrestrial experimentation with model organisms, data management and bioengineering.” Nov. 4, 3 p.m. Email Kayla Jara at jarak@oregonstate.edu, or Tony Reyna at tony.reyna@oregonstate.edu for Zoom information.
NEW! TRIAD: The OSU TRIAD Club’s programs will be online and free this term with all welcome. The second program of the term will be Thursday, Nov. 5, noon to 1 p.m.: Christopher Stout, School of Public Policy, “History and influence of the Black Lives Matter movement,” https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/97143657364?pwd=VE4vaWV5WnBqb0llaGU0V3d3NXNjQT09 Password: 758283. Contact Janice Nave-Abele at janice.nave-abele@oregonstate.edu for more information. Call 812-219-4232 if you have issues with the Zoom link.
NEW! POC student discussion: As part of the Center for Teaching & Learning’s RRR book club, CTL's student staff will be hosting a POC Student Discussion hosted by Dharma Mirza. Dharma will discuss the RRR books and contextualize the materials through her experience as a student of color and as an anti-racist community educator. Friday, Nov. 6, noon to 1 p.m., via Zoom https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/96273290664?pwd=Vms4L2pEVXAzTy91bFBneFU5Z05mZz09 Live Captioning will be provided, for any accessibility requests please contact Dharma Mirza at mirzak@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Epidemiology/suicide seminar: Kimberly K. Repp, Ph.D., MPH, supervisor, Washington County Public Health Division, and adjunct faculty in Pacific University’s MPH program, will present “If you want to save lives, start with the dead: Reducing suicides through shoe leather epidemiology.” Friday, Nov. 6, 1-2 p.m. Co-sponsored by the CPHHS Epidemiology Program. 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. Nov. 9, at noon: Ernst Cebert, Xianyan Kuang and R. Srinivasa Mentreddy, Alabama A&M, will present, “Investigation of new crops for Alabama and the Southeast U.S. Industrial Hemp, Miscanthus, Tumeric, Basil, and beyond.” 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! Lessons in Leadership: Measuring Poverty with Leanne Giordono and David Rothwell: Students are encouraged to join Community Engagement & Leadership (CEL) for this interactive conversation on the intersection of poverty, social inequality, and leadership with researchers from the OSU Poverty Research Group. Monday, Nov. 16, 4-5:30 p.m. on Zoom. Register for more details. Questions? Contact cel@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Measuring Student Learning Outcomes Across Courses: Cross-course rubrics allow undergraduate programs to highlight student learning in multiple courses using one assessment tool, whether in an SLO in different courses across their program, different classes of the same course, and different courses each year. Creating a cross-course rubric can provide more standardized results and enable easier data analysis. Join APA for a Zoom workshop on building a cross-course rubric Thursday, Nov. 19, at 10-11 a.m. Sign up via Qualtrics here. (https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_094urRvvERuggXH)
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 on Nov. 4, 8:30-10 a.m. Registration required.
Manage Unexpected Events and Expenses Webinar: With the current economic conditions, you may be evaluating how to make ends meet. Join Fidelity’s Manage Unexpected Events and Expenses webinar to learn: how to assess your spending and take control of your budget, considerations for taking money from a workplace savings plan, and ways Fidelity can support you. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 11 a.m. to noon. To register, visit Fidelity’s website here. Can’t make it to the webinar? View the article Managing a Budget Through a Crisis or visit NetBenefits to view the workshop on demand. Questions? Contact Retirement@oregonstate.edu.
Bioinformatics Users Group (BUG): “Fact or fiction: Gene duplications in PacBio genome assemblies of the sudden oak death pathogen, i.e., Can your genome have too many genes in it?” Nick Carleson (Nik Grünwald Lab, Botany & Plant Pathology), Wednesday, Nov. 4, noon via Zoom. Register here. BUG consists of life scientists, bioinformaticians, computer scientists, mathematicians, engineers, statisticians and researchers of all types who meet to discuss topics related to these fields of study. Meetings are generally informal, consisting of discussions, interactive talks or short workshops. All are welcome. No experience needed to participate. For additional information, see https://cgrb.oregonstate.edu/bug
Water Resources Policy & Management Virtual Seminar Series: “ecoWEIR Tech: A nature-based approach for integrated water management” with Jennifer Cherrier from the Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, Brooklyn College-CUNY. Presented by the Water Resources Graduate Program. Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 4-5 p.m. Free and open to all. To join, use Zoom meeting ID 919 2424 3079 (or CLICK HERE) with password ‘WRSeminar’.
LinkedIn Best Practices webcast: Learn how to harness a powerful (and free) online tool to launch your career in “LinkedIn Best Practices – Part II,” Thursday, Nov. 5, from noon to 1 p.m. Alumni presenters Lori Rush, ’78, and Nick Polini, ’15, teach you everything you need to know about using LinkedIn. Students and alumni can register for free. This event is part of Winning in Life After College, presented by the OSU Alumni Association in partnership with the Career Development Center. A recording of the LinkedIn Part I webcast is available to watch online. osualum.com/winning
Do you have a business idea but need some help? The OSU Advantage Accelerator is offering Iterate, a free virtual class for researchers, entrepreneurs 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 workshops that build on each other: Nov. 5 and Nov. 12, all from 3-4:30 p.m. Learn more and register: https://advantage.oregonstate.edu/advantage-accelerator/programs/iterate
Introduction to Process Mapping: The university is a complex system, and it is easy for faculty, staff and students alike to become lost and fatigued in a maze of procedures and routine tasks. Process mapping is a practical framework to examine how we do things and identify ways to improve our work. Using these techniques, you can redesign processes and streamline work to better support the students, faculty, community members and others you work with. It's also helpful for adapting processes to the remote learning and working environment. Join us to learn the basics of process mapping, practice your skills on an example university process, and leave with templates and additional resources. Part of the Fall 2020 FYI Friday series, Nov. 6, 9-10 a.m. via Zoom. Registration required.
Provost’s Lecture Series: Henry Louis Gates, Jr. rescheduled: Henry Louis Gates, Jr.’s lecture titled “The Collapse of Reconstruction and The Roots of White Supremacy” will be held on Nov. 9, 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. The Provost’s Lecture Series is a partnership of the Office of the Provost and the OSU Foundation to bring renowned thinkers and leaders to OSU to engage the University and community on topics of significance. A second Provost’s Lecture featuring Mae C. Jemison will be held on Feb. 4, 2021. Visit this page to register to attend.
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, 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.
Free Webinars: Professional Development with a Focus in Marketing, Diversity & Inclusion, and Business: Join Continuing and Professional Education and the College of Business for a series of free webinars to help navigate your professional life. Starting in November, join industry experts for free, one-hour webinars that cover topics including remote working, cross-channel marketing, remote leadership, and many others. Call 541-737-1500 for more information: https://business.oregonstate.edu/programs/continuing-and-professional-education/free-webinars
NEW! 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.
NEW! 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.
NEW! 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.
Affordable learning grant RFP now open: Faculty can now submit proposals for funding to adopt, adapt or author an open textbook through OSU’s Open Educational Resources Unit. This grant supports faculty who make learning more affordable for students by implementing no-cost, high-quality OER in their courses. More information on the grant application and related workshops will be shared soon. The proposal submission deadline is Nov. 30. Questions? Send an email to Stefanie Buck, OER director.
Digital display for the Navy ROTC Armory: https://beav.es/armory A digital interpretive display has been created featuring the Navy ROTC Armory, which was removed as part of the Washington Way Improvement Project. The Navy ROTC Armory holds many fond memories for the midshipmen and officers of the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps program and the digital display celebrates the last of the Quonset huts located on the Corvallis campus.
Computational Biology Camp (virtual/online) for those entering grades 7-9: Come to the “dry lab” and see how scientists use computers to learn about biology. After all, not all scientific research is done in experimental laboratories. DNA molecules are too small to study with a microscope, but we can see them in detail with the help of computers. In this camp, you’ll get to contribute to the world’s scientific knowledge by playing fun computer games to solve structural puzzles about real RNA and protein molecules. After learning some Python programming by writing text-based games, you’ll have the skills to become “molecular architects” and build proteins by using their genetic codes. You’ll also learn many other ways that computers help scientists solve the world’s mysteries. No prior programming knowledge required. Nov. 14, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and Nov. 15, 12:30-3:30 p.m. $130. Needs-based scholarship available. To register, go to: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/stemacademy
Walk With Ease Exercise Program Offered through OSU Extension: (Eugene, Oregon) – Lane County residents are invited to join Oregon State University Extension Service for Walk With Ease, a free 6-week fitness program. This program is proven to reduce pain, build confidence in being active and improve overall health. Participants will attend a weekly Zoom meeting, receive a free Walk with Ease guidebook and learn how to be more physically active. This class requires the use of either a smartphone or a computer with internet connection. Mondays at 10 a.m., Nov. 9-Dec. 14. Registration: https://beav.es/obu Thursdays at 2 p.m., Nov. 12-Dec. 17. Registration: https://beav.es/oLP
Learn More About Cybersecurity from OIS: While Cybersecurity Awareness month may be coming to an end, you can (and should) continue to learn about and practice online security year-round. The Office of Information Security (OIS) site just got a huge facelift. Now, you can find tips to protect yourself against phishing email and cyber scams, and learn how to take control of your online presence. Check it out here: https://is.oregonstate.edu/infosec/information-security. If you can’t find what you’re looking for there, feel free to reach out with the Contact Us form.
ADA30 Celebratory Symposium: The OSU Americans with Disabilities Act 30th (ADA30) Anniversary Committee is presently accepting proposals for the ADA30 Celebratory Symposium to be held remotely in May 2021. Campus and community members are encouraged to submit proposals for workshops, posters, artist talks, and other session types on a wide array of disability-related topics by Dec. 1. For more information about ADA30 and the Symposium, including proposal submission details, please visit blogs.oregonstate.edu/ada30.
DAM Good Growth: Explore self-care and personal growth through CAPS's mental health engagement series centered around practices from the field of positive psychology. Each week will feature an online self-paced challenge, fun activities, community Zoom session and other surprises. Contact tess.websterhenry@oregonstate.edu to coordinate extra credit for student attendance. Faculty and staff are welcome too, but not eligible for any incentives or prizes. Register at: beav.es/oxo
Mindfulness-based Nature Journaling Series: Join us on Monday afternoons in November to enjoy a “conversation with nature” by slowing down to focus on drawing from observation and recording your experience in a nature journal. These sessions will help participants build a toolbox of ways in which they can continue reflecting nature and expressing themselves in their own personal journals once class ends. All levels are welcome, as new tips and techniques will be introduced each week. $20. Register online.
Nominations open: Help build our next Launch Academy cohort: Nominate engaged, curious, problem-solving undergraduate and graduate students of all majors who have ideas for services, products, community change, or any other business idea. Find out who we’re looking for here. Launch Academy students are eligible to win up to $2,500 in business development funding each term and have access to mentorship, networking, and other resources. Ecampus and hybrid sections are available. Tuition scholarships are available. Nominate students here and contact michelle.marie@oregonstate.edu with questions. Launch Academy is a program of the InnovationX Center of Excellence for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
The Nature of Isolation: In today's video, Charles Goodrich shares his poem "Who're You Rooting For?" 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. OSU's Spring Creek Project is housed in the College of Liberal Arts.
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! The College of Engineering (COE) has one full-time Program Technician 2/Proposal Manager position for the College of Engineering at Oregon State University (OSU). The Program Technician 2/Proposal Manager provides grant proposal support for faculty and researchers and serves as a resource in all matters related to university policies for sponsored programs. Posting #P02786CT. Full consideration Nov. 22.
NEW! The College of Engineering (COE) is recruiting a Research Program Coordinator to provide high-level project management and administration for one or more externally funded research projects, especially for large or complex grants with multiple Principal Investigators (PIs). Posting #P04004UF. Full consideration Nov. 22.
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.
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” ~ Winston S. Churchill
Corvallis: Chance of rain today, high of 60, low of 52. Chance of rain tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Mostly sunny and then a chance of rain, high of 65, low of 42. Mostly sunny tomorrow.
Newport: Rainy and windy, high of 57, low of 54. Rain and breezy tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/