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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
A team of Oregon State University researchers were recently awarded $2.5 million to study the attitudes and feelings coastal residents have about potential offshore wind energy projects.
Part of Newport goes bonkers for the sharks in a couple of weeks, as the Hatfield Marine Science Center and its Big Fish Lab host Sharktoberfest on October 14. More than just eye-popping Oregon coast science (as if that wasn't enough), this event brings food, wine and beer to the conversation about sharks, which includes yummy partnerships with Ultralife Cafe and OSU's Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center.
The female micro-wasp was described from 100-million-year-old Burmese amber in a study led by George Poinar Jr., who holds a courtesy appointment in the Oregon State University College of Science. Findings were published in the journal Life.
Finger Lake: Dudley Shelton says, "A view of seldom-visited Finger Lake at 10,700 feet on the east side of the Palisade Crest above Bishop, California. The afternoon view highlights the turquoise color of the water from the runoff from Middle Palisade Glacier. Thanks to the heavy snowfall last winter, this was the first September in a long time that the high Sierra have been smoke-free." We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Creating and using educational media in the classroom or on Canvas? See Using Media from Learn@OregonState. Looking for media training or equipment to borrow? Need to consult with experts on video or audio recording? Check out the Media Hub, a one-stop resource for OSU faculty, students and staff.
Virtual Accelerate program: It’s time to accelerate your startup, technology and/or business idea. The OSU Advantage Accelerator is offering a virtual Accelerate program starting this October. In just nine weeks, streamline your value proposition, get to market faster and validate your product-market fit. The Accelerate program is open to OSU researchers, students, staff and the Corvallis community who intend to start or grow an entrepreneurial venture, and can qualify teams to receive NSF i-Corps funds. The fun starts Oct. 10. Learn more and apply here: https://advantage.oregonstate.edu/advantage-accelerator/programs/accelerate.
Care.com’s Connected and Content: Mental Health Strategies for the Whole Family. Celebrate World Mental Health Day with Care and Niro Feliciano, LCSW, psychotherapist, best-selling author, national media commentator and contentment coach. From practical ways to manage stress and anxiety to tips on supporting the mental health of every member of your family, you’ll walk away with tools you can put into practice right away. 9 a.m., Oct. 10. Recording also available. Register today
Care Talks, Raising Children with Disabilities: Parenting a Child with ADD/ADHD. This webinar provides a general overview of ADD/ADHD, including testing and diagnosis. The session will also go over treatment options for ADD/ADHD as well as strategies for success.10 a.m., Oct. 10. Register today.
Safety Week: 10-11 a.m., Oct. 10 at the Valley Library Autzen Classroom will be fire extinguisher training, a free informational event for the OSU Community as part of the OSU Libraries Safety Week. Safety Week events.
CEL/ASOSU Open House: Come visit Community Engagement & Leadership (CEL) and the Associated Students of Oregon State University (ASOSU) for our open house in our shared office: Student Experience Center (SEC) 250 from 3-6 p.m. Oct. 10. Learn about our events and services, enjoy some light refreshments and meet some of our student staff. Drop-in style event; no registration required.
EMT seminars: Jeffrey Steiner will speak on “OSU's Approach to a Fragmented Hemp Industry," 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 10. This will be a hybrid seminar, in person in ALS 4001 and by Zoom. Join Zoom meeting: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/93596989146 Meeting ID: 935 9698 9146.
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.
OSU-Cascades Science Pub: Oregon State University – Cascades’ Science Pub series continues on Oct. 10 with a discussion titled “You Are What You Click” by Dr. Brian Primack, dean of the OSU College of Health, on how continual exposure to social media can impact mental health. The Science Pub will take place from 5:30-7:15 p.m. in Edward J. Ray Hall at OSU-Cascades. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for networking and dining, with the presentation to follow at 6 p.m. Registration is required. The event is $22 per person, which includes a light, pub-style, pre-lecture dinner by OSU-Cascades’ Edge Catering. To register, visit OSUcascades.edu/event-registration. Space is limited to 100 attendees.
NEW! Library Safety Council: There will be an informational gathering about the Library Safety Council from 3-4 p.m., Oct. 12 at the Valley Library Willamette Rooms. This free, informational event is for the OSU community as part of the OSU Libraries Safety Week. Safety Week events.
NEW! Strand Gallery Reception: All are welcome to the reception and artist talk for Tom Allen. OSU Professor Emeritus of botany and plant pathology and watercolorist, Allen was the founding coordinator of the Art About Agriculture program. From 4-6 p.m. Oct. 12 at Strand Gallery (440 Strand Agriculture Hall). Artist talk at 5 p.m. beav.es/TBa. Sponsored by the College of Agricultural Sciences.
NEW! Oregon Stater Awards: Presented by the College of Engineering, the Oregon Stater Awards honor alumni whose contributions to the field exemplify Oregon State’s leadership over the past 150 years. Open to College of Engineering alumni, friends, industry professionals, faculty and staff. Attendance is free and available on a first-registered, first-served basis. 6-9 p.m., Nov. 2, CH2M HILL Alumni Center. Details and registration: https://beav.es/TEw.
NEW! American Strings: An Evening with Twanguero. Dubbed a “firebreathing guitar hero” by the press, and called “the King of Twang” by Guitar Player Magazine, Latin Grammy-winning, guitarist/composer/performer Twanguero (Diego Garcia) is considered by many to be one of the finest guitarists in Spain. 7:30 p.m., Nov. 16 at The LaSells Stewart Center; tickets $25 or free for OSU students with advance registration.
OSU Libraries Safety Week: Oct. 9-13 is OSU Libraries Safety Week, so stop by for free, educational events all week. Learn more about Safety Week events
Explore Student Media at OMN Open House: Come visit Orange Media Network during our Open House from 5-7 p.m., Oct. 11 on the fourth floor of the Student Experience Center. Drop by to learn about what we do for student media at OSU. We're home to a newspaper, a fashion magazine, a student lifestyle magazine, an art & literary journal, a TV station, a radio station and more. We'll have hot drinks for everyone to sip while you explore, and the first 100 people to arrive will receive a free mug.
OSU GO’s annual Global Opportunities Fair: Join the Office of Global Opportunities, college-based coordinators and program providers during this three-hour event that allows students to explore the many ways they can study, research and intern abroad through OSU. Programs range from short-term faculty-led to academic year exchange programs; over 200 programs in 50+ countries. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Oct. 11, in the SEC Plaza. For more information, visit the events calendar or academicaffairs.oregonstate.edu/osugo.
4-H fundraiser: An easy way to help raise funds for the Benton County 4-H Program is to go and dine in or takeout food from Papa’s Pizza in Corvallis on Oct. 11. Provide the cashier with the Benton County 4-H Papa’s Pizza fundraiser flyer, and Papa’s will donate 50% of the proceeds. Visit our website or contact our Benton Extension office to receive a flyer.
University Ombuds Office Open House: Drop by Waldo Hall 116 from 2-4 p.m., Oct. 12 to meet the new University Ombuds, Michael Steinberg, and celebrate Ombuds Day. Light refreshments will be served. Learn about how the University Ombuds Office provides independent, confidential and impartial support for the university community, helping faculty, students and staff informally navigate policies, issues, concerns and conflicts without fear of reprisal or judgement.
Album Club: The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan. Join University Director of Popular Music and Performing Arts Bob Santelli at 7 p.m., Oct. 12 to discuss Bob Dylan’s highly acclaimed 1963 album, "The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan." Join on Zoom or in person in Memorial Union 104.
Open Enrollment Help Sessions: The Employee Benefits Team from the Office of University Human Resources will be providing in-person help sessions during open enrollment. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Oct. 13; and 2-4 p.m., Oct. 27, Corvallis campus, Cascade Hall 118. Questions? Contact employee.pebbbenefits@oregonstate.edu.
OSU Public Safety Open House & Donuts Event: The Department of Public Safety would like to invite the campus community to attend an open house event from 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Oct. 13 at Cascade Hall. Join DPS staff for donuts, facility tours, 529 Garage bike registration, virtual reality training demonstrations, prizes, DPS swag and hang-out time with Cedar the wellness dog. Accommodations for disabilities may be made by contacting 541-737-3556 or susan.barba@dps.oregonstate.edu.
OSUAA Tailgate Town — Home vs. UCLA: Be a part of Oregon State’s fun Homecoming traditions. Stop by the CH2M HILL Alumni Center for a free tailgate extravaganza starting three hours before kickoff on Saturday, Oct. 14. Amp up your Beaver spirit with fellow fans before the OSU vs. UCLA Homecoming showdown. Learn more.
Multicultural Alumni and Friends Tailgater: Before the Homecoming game, kick it with your fellow Beaver believers at the 7th Annual Multicultural Alumni and Friends Tailgater, Oct. 14, at the Centro Cultural César Chávez. It’s free and features tasty bites from BIPOC vendors, one complimentary drink ticket for guests aged 21+, free clear stadium bags for the first 100 guests, a DJ and more. Register now.
Flu shot clinic: OSU is hosting a flu shot clinic this fall for faculty, staff and students on the Corvallis campus on Oct. 17. Participants can sign up in the Fred Meyer portal by Oct. 12, end of day. Please note that the insurance section is required in the portal. View the registration instructions and portal access. When registering, make sure to click on the location OSU Faculty, Staff Student Flu Shot Clinic only. Kaiser members are not able to receive their flu shots at the OSU clinics but can find options here: www.kp.org/flu. OSU Medical Insurance Plans also cover flu shot clinics at many pharmacies or at medical appointments. Go to this website to learn more. Questions? Please contact employee.pebbbenefits@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-2805.
Free multicultural networking event: please join us for another Hello Mid-Valley event from 6-7:30 p.m., Oct. 18 at the University of Oregon’s Erb Memorial Union Ballroom (1395 University St, Eugene, OR 97403). The goal of the event is to help employees in the Willamette Valley area build community and connections that support diverse identity characteristics. All are welcome! Hors d’oeuvres and raffle prizes provided. Learn more and register on our OSU Event page or on our Eventbrite.
OSUAA Tailgate Town: Away vs. Colorado. Join the pregame party in Boulder. While game tickets are sold out, you can snag a spot at the OSUAA Tailgate Town to get in on the game-day spirit and enjoy food, drinks, music and great company. Tailgate tickets limited – get yours now. Nov. 4, 2.5 hours before kickoff (time TBD).
Career Fairs: Looking for a job, internship, or research opportunity? Want to meet with industry professionals and learn more about employers in your field? Come network, learn and explore possibilities for your future career at one of the Fall 2023 Career Fairs. More than a dozen in-person and virtual options are available for all different majors. Sign up for the fairs you're most interested in here: https://career.oregonstate.edu/career-fairs.
NEW! University Budget Conversation: The Office of Budget and Resource Planning will hold a University Budget Conversation via Zoom from 1-2 p.m., Oct. 12. This week’s topic is the “FY24 Shared Responsibility Budget Model.” The initial 15 minutes is spent on presentation of the topic, followed by discussion and Q&A. Registration is required at https://oregonstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AuX_Ag-vTfKw2jJwaqHGnw. For questions, contact nicole.dolan@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! HMSC Research Seminar: David Taylor, a postdoctoral scholar with the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences and the Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station at Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center will be giving a seminar titled “Leveraging stable isotope analyses to answer questions about species responses to changing environments. Lessons from terrestrial mammals and marine fishes,” 3:30 p.m., Oct. 12. In person at HMSC’s GVMSB Auditorium or online. Zoom link or call +1-971-247-1195 Meeting ID: 945 5573 115. Click here for more information.
NEW! Champinefu Lecture Series: Join the kickoff webinar for the seventh annual Champinefu Lecture Series at 7 p.m., Oct. 12. The webinar will include a video about canoe culture at Grand Ronde and the Tribe’s relationship to the Willamette River. Conversation panel to follow with canoe skippers Bobby Mercier, Brian Krehbiel, and members of the Grand Ronde Canoe Family tell the story of the restoration of the canoe culture on the Willamette River with David Harrelson, Grand Ronde Cultural Resources Department Manager.
NEW! Onboarding forums: The President and Provost’s Leadership Council for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (PPLC) is hosting onboarding forums for employees of color and supervisors of employees of color this fall. The goal of these forums is to seek to identify additional ways to support the success and belonging of new employees of color. For employees: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m, Oct. 23 and Nov. 2, MU 109. For supervisors: 2:30-4 p.m., Nov. 6, and 9-10:30 a.m., Nov. 7, MU 104. RSVP to Megan.kilgore@oregonstate.edu. For Zoom or 1:1 options, email bonny.ray@oregonstate.edu.
Center for Family Enterprise's October Family Business 360 event: Join us virtually from 8:30-9:30 a.m., Oct. 11 for our Business Success Insights featuring OSU alum Steve Smith, visionary leader, accomplished entrepreneur and second-generation CEO of Tec Laboratories. Gain invaluable insights as he reflects on more than 40 years of remarkable growth. Smith will unravel the secrets behind Tec Laboratories' success story and share the formula that propelled them to the forefront of their industry. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a seasoned expert in business leadership and strategy. Register for this complimentary event here.
Care Talks, Financial Wellness: Retirement & Estate Planning. This webinar will provide you with strategies for creating a successful retirement and estate plan. The information will help you to assess your current financial situation, set retirement goals and provide helpful resources for investment. 10 a.m., Oct. 11. Register today.
Transportation safety: Transportation safety course with ASOSU, 1-3 p.m., Oct. 11, Valley Library Learning Commons. This free, informational event is for the OSU community as part of the OSU Libraries Safety Week. Safety Week events.
WRPM Seminar Series: John DeVoe from WaterWatch will present, "Adaptation and Resilience Strategies for Oregon’s Waters in a Climate Changed World," 4 p.m., Oct. 11 in Burt 193 or on Zoom. Reach out to Gradwater.Support@oregonstate.edu for Zoom details.
Rebbeca Rutstein visiting artist lecture: Multidisciplinary artist and ocean explorer Rebecca Rutstein will be giving a lecture in Newport on Oct. 11, with a catered reception at 5:15 p.m. and artist talk at 5:45 p.m. The event, co-presented by PRAx and Hatfield Marine Science Center, will take place in the Gladys Valley Marine Science Building lobby.
Science Pub Lebanon: Randall Milstein, a senior instructor in the physics department at Oregon State, will discuss the annular solar eclipse, or ring of fire eclipse, Oct. 11 in Lebanon. On Oct. 14, portions of western North America will experience an annular solar eclipse, which occurs when the moon, at its farthest distance from Earth, passes between the sun and Earth, and partially blocks the sun resulting in a "ring of fire" eclipse. 6 p.m. Oct. 11 at Tallman Brewing. Science Pub is free and is available in person or online.
Volunteer with local youth: Discover how you can become involved and make a difference for the youth in your community. We are actively searching for adults who want to share their time and talents with our members. New volunteers receive a comprehensive orientation and training specific to their role, so no knowledge or experience is required. Join us at 6 p.m. Oct. 19, at the Benton OSU Extension office for our next training. Registration is required; see the flyer for all the details. To learn more please visit our website or contact our Benton County Extension office.
Social Justice Education: Social Justice Education Initiative workshops are open for registration through Fall '23. 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. Learn more, see the schedule and register for remote Tier One Platform & Tier Two Next Level workshops here. Interested in this development for your unit? Contact SJEI director Jane Waite for further information: jane.waite@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Comment period open: An updated draft Forest Management Plan for the Elliott State Research Forest has been released and the public comment period is now open. Since early 2019, OSU and the Oregon Department of State Lands have been working collaboratively to explore transforming the Elliott State Forest into a publicly owned research forest. Review the draft plan and provide your comments; the public comment period is open until Friday, Oct. 27.
NEW! Sustainability conference: The Call For Speaker and Session Proposals for the Washington Oregon Higher Education Sustainability Conference is open until Oct. 13. WOHESC is March 4-6 at Western Washington University. The 2024 theme is "Learning From Place: Solutions Beyond Boundaries," which focuses on using the environment to ground inquiries that span politically drawn boundaries to be inclusive of place within a bioregion.
Fiscal policy feedback: In accordance with the fiscal policy program, the Fiscal Policy Committee is soliciting your feedback on the policy for Memberships, Dues & Subscriptions. For more information and instructions on how to provide your valued feedback, please visit Notifications Page – Policy Under Review on the Fiscal Policy Program website.
Join a Conversation on Student Success: The Academic Success Center & Writing Center publish The Success Kitchen 1-2 times a term. It includes staff and student perspectives on success topics, interviews with campus partners, highlights of collaborations, and strategies and tools. Sign up by Friday, Oct. 20 to receive the next issue of The Success Kitchen.
START Assessment: Please take a few minutes to complete this survey that will help us assess START for 2023. We ask that you complete this by Friday, Oct. 20 so that we can compile the responses into our final review. Thank you for sharing your feedback to help us evaluate this year’s START. Questions can be sent to newstudents@oregonstate.edu.
Book an affordable, attractive event venue: Settle into the charming living room, lounge and library for your next intimate reception, with a fireplace, soft lighting and beautiful artwork. Or wow your client in the boardroom, with an impressive executive-style layout and a sun deck overlooking Reser Stadium. The CH2M HILL Alumni Center has 40,000 square feet of beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces for any type of event. Book now.
Remote visual interpretation service: Aira Visual Interpreting: OSU is pleased to announce that we have partnered with Aira, a company that provides 24-hour-a-day on-demand remote visual interpretation services for the blind and low-vision community. This new service is free for all OSU community members and visitors. Learn more at https://accessibility.oregonstate.edu/aira.
Corvallis 2023 Community Survey: The community is invited to share their feedback on all aspects of life in Corvallis through the biennial Corvallis Community Survey. The survey is available online through Oct. 16 at https://polco.us/Corvallis_OP2023. This survey informs many aspects of city services. The results will be compiled and shared with the City Council and public. A small number of households received a postcard last month with a survey link; if you received a postcard, please complete *that* survey instead of the one linked here.
Policy updates: Fiscal policies for University Credit Cards, Travel and 03-150-209 Recognized Student Organizations have been updated. Please see the FPP website for more information and contact the Policy Steward listed on each policy with any questions.
Office of University Human Resources Learning & Development is now accepting FYI Friday presentation proposals for Winter 2024: Does your unit have a new or existing service, process, system, policy or research you want to share with the campus community? FYI Friday is a program where campus partners are invited to present what they’re working on to a broad audience of professional faculty, academic faculty and classified staff. Presentations can be anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours in length. Learn more about the requirements and application process. Email hr.training@oregonstate.edu with questions.
Volunteer at career fair: Be a welcoming face for Oregon State when you sign up to assist with fall term career fairs on Oct. 18. This opportunity is open to students, faculty and staff. Volunteer slots include opportunities to connect personally with employers when they arrive on campus and to work side-by-side with professionals on the Career Development team. Sign up here. Contact the Career Development Center with any questions.
Human-robot interaction: The Human-Machine Teaming Laboratory in Oregon State University’s Collaborative Robotics and Intelligent Systems Institute is conducting a research experiment to study human-robot interaction for peer-based environments. Participants will be trained as first responders and complete a series of disaster response tasks with a robot teammate and will complete anonymous questionnaires. The experiment requires participants to complete two separate two-hour sessions. Participants who complete the entire evaluation will receive $60. Contact Josh Bhagat Smith at HMTLabOSU+PHRT@gmail.com to schedule your experiment time.
Affordable Learning Grant: OSU's Open Educational Resources Unit is accepting proposals for the Affordable Learning Grant until Oct 23. The grant provides funding to adopt, adapt or author an open educational resource, such as a textbook. An open textbook is one that is published under an open copyright license and is made freely available online for students, faculty and the public. All funding is a department-to-department transfer. Talk to your department head about how this applies to the grant. Questions? Contact OERU Director Stefanie Buck.
Student Legacy Park: The Student Legacy Park fields and tennis courts have reopened, but other areas within the park will remain closed through Thursday, Oct. 12. The parking areas and sidewalk on SW Washington Way will remain closed through Oct. 12 along with the basketball courts. While the entry points to the park along Washington Way will remain closed, access to the park will be available from SW 26th Street, SW Intramural Lane and SW 30th Street. ADA parking spaces will be available on 30th Street, on 26th Street in front of Dixon Recreation Center and on Intramural Lane.
Oak Creek: As part of the Oak Creek Building Renovation project, the Oak Creek Building North parking lot (#3364) will be closed 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 11. View map.
Washington Way: As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, Washington Way between 17th and 26th Streets will remain closed through Tuesday, Oct. 31. In addition to the road closure, the sidewalk on the north side of Washington Way between 17th and 26th Streets will be closed. Pedestrians may use the multi-use path on the south side of Washington Way as a detour.
Traffic change on SW 26th St. to improve safety: Southwest 26th St. stretching from SW Jefferson Way north to NW Orchard Avenue has been changed from two-way vehicle traffic to one-way, northbound traffic only. The street has been updated with new signage, designated north and south bicycle lanes and other street markings designed to clarify and enhance the pedestrian and bicyclist priority zone. This change supports a more safe and comfortable campus that prioritizes pedestrians, bicyclists and transit users and minimizes conflicts between vehicles and people, especially during class change times and implements a key recommendation in OSU’s Transportation Plan and the city’s Transportation System Plan.
NEW! Oregon State University and Oregon Sea Grant invite applications for an Extension Specialist in Human Dimensions of Coastal Systems. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term, Assistant Professor of Practice position based in Corvallis. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Director. Posting #P07215UF. Closes Oct. 16.
NEW! Oregon State University and Oregon Sea Grant invite applications for an Associate Director of Extension & Engagement. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position based in Corvallis. Posting #P07247UF. Closes Oct. 16.
NEW! Oregon State University Controller’s Unit is hiring an Accountant 1. The position will actively monitor and manage the accounting and reconciliations associated with cash services for campus, vault services and change orders. This individual will support OSU’s compliance monitoring activities with all accounting, legal and internal reporting requirements to ensure internal controls are in place and followed. Posting #P04437CT. Full consideration Oct 19. Closes Oct. 22.
NEW! Oregon State University and Oregon Sea Grant invite applications for an Extension Specialist in Marine Renewable Energy and Communities. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term, Assistant Professor of Practice position with several possible job locations. Reappointment is at the discretion of the director. Posting #P07365UF. Full consideration Nov. 6.
"After the keen still days of September, the October sun filled the world with mellow warmth ...The maple tree in front of the doorstep burned like a gigantic red torch. The oaks along the roadway glowed yellow and bronze. The fields stretched like a carpet of jewels, emerald and topaz and garnet. Everywhere she walked the color shouted and sang around her." ~ Elizabeth George Speare
Corvallis: Showers today, high of 60, low of 50. Showers Wednesday.
Central Oregon: Rain today, high off 55, low of 38. Rain likely Wednesday.
Newport: Showers and patchy fog today, high of 65, low of 50. Showers and fog tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr
