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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.
“How long can you maintain it? There’s a price for it,” says Prof Chunhuei Chi, the director of Oregon State University’s centre for global health. “Taiwan sacrificed international collaboration in commerce and exchange.” (see also news.com.au)
Oregon State University’s Memorial Union has been highlighted in two national rankings this fall for being one of the nation’s “Most Amazing Campus Student Unions” for 2021.
Shoreside in Newport, Oregon State University's new, heavily-reinforced Marine Studies Building was built with a wide outdoor stairway leading to its flat roof, where there is room for about 900 people to ride out a tsunami.
Gardeners tend to think of fall as the time to put bulbs in the ground, but the warm soil and increasing moisture make it a great time to plant most anything, according to Brooke Edmunds, an Oregon State University Extension Service horticulturist. Transplanting can also be done now, though it’s best to move plants that have started to go dormant. If you’ve got a plant that’s still actively growing, flag it and transplant in spring.
“Logging is a link in the chain that brings a natural, renewable resource out of the woods and into public, often urban space,” Ann Stinson wrote in her literary memoir, “The Ground at My Feet: Sustaining a Family and a Forest,” which will be published Nov. 15 by Oregon State University Press.
WALKTOBER: Gosia Wojtas, graduate administrative program assistant with the College of Education, wants to give a shout-out to all WALKTOBER participants and also a big thank-you the organizers of this fun fall challenge. Submit your fall photos to osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Wondering how to reach out to students at this important point in the term? Check out the Academic Success Center’s Outreach & Referrals page where you can explore approaches to outreach, read samples of outreach language, and consider conversation strategies for resource referrals.
Veterans Services Fair: Learn more about benefits directly from the providers: Benton County Veterans Services, WorkSource Oregon Veterans Services, VA Vet Centers, and VA Outpatient Clinic. Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., MVRC, Snell 150.
CTL Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks: “Using UDL to Address How we Assess,” with Raven Chakerian and Amy Hunter. Nov. 9, 10-11:50 a.m., Zoom: https://beav.es/UJj. In this session, we will explore together what it means to assess student learning in today’s classroom. For more information see https://ctl.oregonstate.edu/tuesday-teaching-tech-talks.
NEW! Preparing Your Family for Emergencies: What do you need to prepare you and your family for a sudden evacuation? Join Brandon Christensen, Emergency Planner, OSU Emergency Management, to discuss how to plan ahead for emergencies and evacuations, including what to pack for family members of all ages on Nov. 9 from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. For more information contact robynn.pease@oregonstate.edu.
PFLA networking event: Opportunity to create and deepen connections with other professional faculty. Join us via Zoom or in person at the OSU Campus Valley Library, Willamette East Seminar Room, Nov. 9, noon to 1 p.m. For more information about the event and how to register, click here.
DEI after 2020: What's Changed in Business Virtual Panel. Join the Center for Advancing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Business Nov. 9 at noon for a free virtual lunchtime conversation discussing what we have learned following the 2020 resurgence of the Movement for Black Lives and its fueling of unprecedented momentum for meaningful changes within organizations. Register: DEI after 2020: What's Changed in Business.
NEW! Faculty & Staff Mind-Body Practice Group: Contemplative Studies and CAPS will offer simple, guided practices for grounding, relief and clarity amid a busy day. Nov. 9, 12:15-12:45 p.m.: Buddhist Awareness Meditations with Dee Denver. Join in-person at Dixon Lodge or via zoom. Registration required.
Employee Parent Family Connections: Join other OSU parents for informal discussions of plans and pathways to working and managing family care every Tuesday from 1-2 p.m. throughout the academic year every via Zoom. This event is part of the Parent Connections series, sponsored by the Family Resource Center. For more information contact robynn.pease@oregonstate.edu.
Best Practices for Stewarding Scholarship Donors: Faculty and staff involved in scholarship management and donor engagement are invited to a virtual workshop that will share the best practices for stewarding scholarship donors developed by OSU and the OSU Foundation. Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. Visit Scholarship Resources for Zoom information.
Department of Horticulture Seminar Series: Join us for the Horticulture Fall 2021 Seminar Series Tuesdays in ALS 4000 or via Zoom. On Nov. 9 at 1:30 p.m., Shikha Singh, Oregon State University, Horticulture will present, “Soil health for sustainability and resilience.” The event is free and open to the public. Please visit our website for presenter’s bio and the Zoom information at: https://horticulture.oregonstate.edu/horticulture-0.
NEW! EMT Seminars: Derek Muir will speak on “The influence of climate on trends of POPs and mercury in the Arctic,” Nov. 9. The Zoom waiting room will open at 3 p.m. https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/94540405268.
Healthy Soils for Healthy People: Gail Langellotto, professor of Horticulture and statewide coordinator of the Master Gardener program, will give an overview of the ‘hygiene hypothesis’ and how this relates to healthy garden soils. This is part of the Growing Oregon Gardeners: Level Up Series of the Master Gardener program. Free and online. Nov. 9, 3-4 p.m.
Sustaining Excellence in Higher Education: This two-hour interactive workshop for faculty and staff will be hosted by InclusiveExcellence@OSU and features guest speaker Jasmine Crenshaw. Zoom or in person in the Horizon Room in the MU on Nov. 9, 4-6 p.m. For more information and to RSVP, click here.
The Warrior Tradition: Hear from a panel of Indigenous veterans following a screening of “The Warrior Tradition” on Nov. 9. Remote participants are encouraged to view the film at 5:30 p.m. and log on to the webinar immediately after for the panel at 6:30. Film link: https://www.pbs.org/wned/warrior-tradition/watch/. Registration: https://beav.es/UsM. For accommodations contact luhui.whitebear@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-9036.
HMSC Science on Tap: Will White, associate professor with Oregon State University’s Dept. of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Sciences at the Hatfield Marine Science Center will present a public virtual talk titled “Marine Reserves-essential for conservation or a threat to fisheries?” Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. Webinar link. Click here for more information.
NEW! Beaver Dads: Join this bi-monthly drop in session for self-identified dads, facilitated by Tarron Anderson on Nov. 10 from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. This event is part of the Parent Connections series, sponsored by the Family Resource Center. For more information, contact robynn.pease@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Universal Languages – Paint, Print and Photography: The Little Gallery presents a selection of works by Gretchen and Dick Evans, an exhibition of photographs, paintings and prints. The photos show the harmony and mutualities of the world through portraitures, against background of cultures and locales around the world. Nov. 1-Dec. 17, Kidder 210. Opening reception Nov. 12, 4:30-6 p.m. Learn more at www.osulittlegallery.com.
NEW! McAloney celebration: Join us and show your appreciation for Kim McAloney as we celebrate her work with EOP over the years, along with celebrating her new role as ECampus Coordinator & Instructor for the College Student Services Administration (CSSA) master’s program. Nov. 10, 3:30-4:40 p.m., https://beav.es/UhF.
NEW! SFC Fee Deliberations: HSRC & IA. The Student Fee Committee (SFC) is currently deliberating over the budget proposals received from the eight fee-funded units. Drop by MU 109 (or join through Zoom) to provide feedback about Human Services Resource Center (HSRC) and Intercollegiate Athletics (IA) as the SFC discusses their budget request Nov. 10, 6-9 p.m.
NEW! Albany Veterans Day Parade: The 70th Annual Veterans Day celebration will be on Nov. 11 at 12:30 p.m. Rather than a traditional parade, this year’s will take a reverse parade format, where veterans and floats will be placed around town for the public to drive by and witness.
NEW! Songwriters in the Round: Songwriters in the Round is an open forum of students, faculty and members of the community who meet to discuss the craft and business of songwriting. Bring instruments, voice and creative spirit. Free and open to all on Thursday evenings: Nov. 11, Nov. 18 and Dec. 2, 7-8:30 p.m. Community Hall Room 303 or remotely via Zoom.
NEW! SFC Fee Deliberations: FRC & MU. The Student Fee Committee (SFC) is currently deliberating over the budget proposals received from the eight fee-funded units. Drop by MU 109 (or join through Zoom) to provide valuable feedback about Family Resource Center (FRC) and Memorial Union (MU) as the SFC discusses their budget request on Nov. 12, 3-6 p.m.
NEW! New art exhibit: Vistas and Vineyards 2021 Juried Show: Come celebrate 32 years of Vistas and Vineyards painting outdoors as they share their work with the community. Exhibit runs in the Giustina Gallery at The LaSells Stewart Center through Dec. 17. Reception is Nov. 12, 6-8:30 p.m. Face coverings and proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test along with valid ID are required for admission to reception. More information including specifics regarding requirements for attending reception and gallery hours.
NEW! Fall Family Weekend: This weekend, Nov. 12-14, Oregon State University will welcome parents and families to visit for Fall Family Weekend 2021. Review the full schedule here (https://families.oregonstate.edu/family-weekends/parent-and-family-weekends) and join the Office of Student Orientation in welcoming our Beaver families to campus. For more information, newstudents@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-7627.
Gather: The film “Gather” is an intimate portrait of the growing movement amongst Native Americans to reclaim their spiritual, political and cultural identities through food sovereignty, while battling the trauma of centuries of genocide. Panel will feature Samantha Chisholm Hatfield and David Lewis. Nov. 10, film at 7 p.m.; panel approximately 8:15 p.m. Free and online. https://extension.oregonstate.edu/mg/events/gather-film-discussion-about-native-american-food-sovereignty
OSUAA members’ tailgater at the Alumni Center: Cheer on the Beavs at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center, Nov. 13, 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. Giveaways, family activities and entertainment, food and beverages to purchase and more. Open to OSUAA members and guests. OSUAA Orange & Black and Life members also receive VIP accommodations. Upgrade your membership to gain extra access.
Virtual MPH Open House: Undergraduate students are invited to join our Virtual Master of Public Health Open House on Tuesday, Nov. 16 from 5-6 p.m. Hosted via Zoom, students will learn about our MPH program and have an opportunity to talk with a variety of faculty, staff and current students. Free. Registration required by Nov. 15: https://beav.es/Unh.
American Strings: An Evening with Ani DiFranco. Bob Santelli interviews the Grammy Award-winning feminist icon, Ani DiFranco, who has been recognized for challenging the status quo through her political activism, poetry and songwriting that pierces social convention. DiFranco will perform live following the interview. Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. Free, open to all. Remote via Zoom. Registration is required. Register.
NEW! Creating resilience in a future with fire: Lisa Ellsworth will be presenting “Creating Resilience in a Future with Fire,” Nov. 10, 4 p.m., as part of the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Sciences fall seminar celebrating FWCS excellence. Crop Sciences 122 or Zoom: beav.es/US2.
NEW! Promoting academic support service use among OSU students lecture: Todd Pugatch, associate professor in the School of Public Policy, will present "Nudging Demand for Academic Support Services: Experimental and Structural Evidence from Oregon State University," Nov. 12, noon to 1 p.m. in BEXL 415 and on Zoom (linked here).
NEW! The Robert S. Iltis Colloquium Series: the first colloquium of the 21-22 academic year featuring an NCA presentation preview by Elizabeth Root and M. Nikkie Roberts, and a presentation by Trischa Goodnow and her work on the Rhetoric of School Shootings. Nov. 12 at 4 p.m. via Zoom. Meeting ID: 929 8071 6028.
NEW! Farming on the Urban Edge: Washington State University in partnership with Oregon State University announces “Farming on the Urban Edge,” a series of five online conference sessions held from 2:30-5:30 p.m. on the second Friday of each month starting in November. The sessions address different aspects of urbanization and farm viability. Cost is $15 for a conference session or $50 for access to the whole conference. Register at www.periurbanagriculture.org.
NEW! Biomaterials talk: The College of Pharmacy is honored to host Robert Langer, Institute Professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Langer will be giving a seminar titled “Biomaterials and biotechnology: From the discovery of the first angiogenesis inhibitors to the development of controlled drug delivery systems and the foundation of tissue engineering.” Nov. 18, noon. Register here or watch live at https://live.oregonstate.edu/.
UPDATED! Federal Jobs Workshop: Get information from the U.S. Forest Service on USA Jobs resumes, the Pathways program and upcoming summer employment. Nov. 10, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., MVRC, Snell 150.
Bioinformatics Users Group (BUG): “First A Scholarly, Today Quotidian Bioinformatician: A sequence of early-career lessons in alignment with bioinformatics,” with Megan Grout (bioinformatics scientist, Nanostring Biotechnologies), Nov. 10, noon via Zoom. BUG consists of scientists and researchers of all types who meet to discuss topics related to these fields of study. For more information: https://cqls.oregonstate.edu/training/bioinformatics-users-group-bug.
Global Health Seminar: The third entry in OSU’s Center for Global Health seminar series, “Malaria: Lessons From Adapting Vector Control Activities in Africa During COVID-19,” will feature malaria control specialist Brad Longman. He will discuss how the PMI VectorLink Project continued its malaria efforts while contending with the pandemic. Wednesday, Nov. 10, noon. Free, open to all. Zoom link.
The OSU Veteran Perspective: Gather with fellow Beavers in the OSU veteran and military community Nov. 10 as the OSUAA and OSU Military and Veteran Resources Center partner for an evening of conversations. Willie Elfering, director of the OSU Military and Veteran Resources Center, will lead a virtual panel of Beaver veterans and alumni. Open to students and alumni. Nov. 10, 5:30-6:30 p.m., MVRC Snell 150. Registration required at bit.ly/VeteranPerspective21.
Floor Monitor Training: Training for Floor Monitors and Building Managers on roles and responsibilities when evacuating their building. Training is the second Wednesday of every month via Zoom. Sign up for Zoom Floor Monitor Training at: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1ZhCgowN8AukjPf.
Trees & Forests of Marys Peak: The Stories They Tell. Marys Peak has been an iconic regional feature for time immemorial. Presenters Greg Archuleta and Ed Jensen will explore how its trees and forests have played a major role in the mountain's cultural importance. This virtual talk is part of the fifth annual Champinefu Lecture Series cosponsored by the Spring Creek Project. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m. Register here.
Navigating Workplace Conflict Workshop in Corvallis: Developed by University Ombudsperson and conflict management expert Sue Theiss, this workshop focuses on essential elements of managing interpersonal, small group and organizational conflict. Participants will have a good understanding of how to navigate conflict and the tools to help you create real change through inclusive processes. Dec. 16. Register at https://workspace.oregonstate.edu/certificate/navigating-conflict.
NEW! Winter START: For flexibility, incoming Corvallis students attending winter term START will be able to choose between an in-person or a virtual experience. Students will have the option to choose an in-person format in Corvallis on Dec. 10 or a virtual format on Dec. 30. Academic advising will happen virtually throughout this time frame to accommodate students and staff schedules. For more information, contact the Office of Student Orientation at newstudents@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-7627.
NEW! COS-OMSI Science Communication Fellowship Registration: The College of Science and the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry are pleased to announce that registration is open for the Spring Workshop Series. The first three workshops will be on campus, the fourth at OMSI. The application deadline is Nov. 22. For more information see: COS-OMSI Collaboration and the OMSI Communication Fellows Program.
NEW! Unsure about the next step for your business venture? The OSU Advantage Accelerator is accepting applications for its winter Accelerate cohort which begins in January. 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 & apply.
SAVE THE DATE: Polar STEAM Ideation and Visioning Sessions: Interested in the intersection of Art, Science and Education in Polar Regions? You are invited to share your ideas for an OSU pursuit of an NSF cooperative agreement to facilitate Polar STEAM. More information and RSVP link here. https://stem.oregonstate.edu/polar-stem-ideation-and-visioning-sessions
Survey about Campus Operations: We’d like to learn more about your interests and thoughts about campus operations on the Corvallis campus. The results of this brief survey will help provide communication that you want and need: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Jh8oHMsuyrXMpM.
Forest Stewards Guild Christmas Tree Sale: OSU Forest Stewards Guild student chapter will be selling Noble Fir Christmas trees harvested from Oregon’s public lands. Proceeds will be used to fund club events and outings. Tree heights can be from 5ft to 20ft. Orders will be taken until Nov. 18. You can submit your order here. Contact Spencer Wirth for more information.
Let’s beat the Ducks! Rivalry Week 2021: The OSU and UO alumni associations are facing off in a friendly challenge to enroll the most members, and need your help. From Nov. 22-30, join the OSUAA, upgrade or gift membership with a limited-time 25% discount. Plus, if we win, we’ll make a donation to the HSRC: ForOregonState.org/Rivalry.
Now accepting FYI Friday presentation proposals for Winter & Spring 2022: Does your group have a service, process or system you want to share with the campus community? FYI Friday is a weekly remote program where campus partners are invited to present brief, one-off, awareness- or skill- building topics intended for a wide audience of professional faculty, academic faculty, and classified staff. Learn more about the requirements and application process here.
Health & Safety: The University Health & Safety Committee wants to promote health and safety by providing a link to SAIF online tips for preparing for winter: https://www.saif.com/employer-guide/winter-is-coming-prepare-with-these-workplace-tips.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.
Monthly Emergency Preparedness Topic: Preparedness Kits. Preparedness kits help bridge the emergency or disaster until normalcy can be restored. Kit recommendations range from 24 hours to 14 days, from personal to vehicle to workplace and household sizes. The difference between the kits is the quantity of items (more for longer periods of time), size of storage container and types of items (immediate survival versus long-term living).This month’s poster can be downloaded at https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/preparedness-kits.
UPDATED! $15K of Funding Available: The OSU Advantage Accelerator is seeking applications that describe technology-based projects that will move OSU-owned technologies closer to commercialization. Proposals should describe a project that requires $15,000 or less of funding to achieve an important milestone(s) connected to commercialization. Proposals can include expenses for activities related to customer discovery, prototyping, student time, research, commercialization plan development and more. Each project should span nine months or less, beginning in January 2022. Proposals due by 5 p.m. Nov. 30.
Last Chance to Register: Polar STEAM Ideation and Visioning Sessions. Interested in the intersection of art, science and education in polar regions? You are invited to share your ideas for an OSU pursuit of an NSF cooperative agreement to facilitate Polar STEAM. More information and RSVP link here: https://stem.oregonstate.edu/polar-stem-ideation-and-visioning-sessions.
Winter ’22 Faculty Learning Community: Apply by Nov. 22 to be part of the next Blended Faculty Learning Community sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning and Academic Technologies. This supportive group will meet virtually to explore educational technology and develop solutions for teaching challenges. Space is limited; apply now. See Call for Proposals.
COVID testing: Oregon State University, in collaboration with Willamette Valley Toxicology, is providing on-site COVID-19 testing. OSU employees and students, regardless of vaccination status, are welcome to obtain a test at one of these locations: Corvallis: The LaSells Stewart Center: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Student Experience Center: Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (For staff wanting to get a test voluntarily, please make sure to have registered for a lab dash account prior to coming to test in order to save time: https://labdash.net/.) Bend: Ray Hall 302, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 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! Research Project Coordinator: College of Public Health and Human Science (CPHHS) invites applications for two full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, Research Project Coordinator positions. Posting #P04930UF. Closes Nov. 15.
“She was not able to return to the beginning, of course, and remake her life more to her liking, but now she was free to go on with the life she did have.” ~ Janet Campbell Hale
Corvallis: Showers today, high of 51, low of 43. Chance of rain Wednesday.
Central Oregon: Chance of rain today, high of 47, low of 32. Slight chance of showers Wednesday.
Newport: Showers and breezy, high of 53, low of 47. Chance of rain Wednesday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/