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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
The H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest covers 25 square miles. It’s a mix of old growth, logged and replanted, and previously burned areas and has been used for research for 75 years. The forest is operated as a partnership between the U.S. Forest Service, the Willamette National Forest, and Oregon State University.
Featuring Christopher Stout, associate professor in the school of public policy at Oregon State University.
The wildlife service said that landowners and more than a dozen federal and state entities – including the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde, The Nature Conservancy, Native Plant Society of Oregon, Oregon State University, Oregon Department of Forestry and the Oregon Department of Agriculture – contributed to the recovery of Nelson’s checker-mallow.
Azeem Hussaini, a Salem-based lawyer who co-founded a pro-Palestinian group while he was a student at Oregon State University, said he was feeling a lot of despair and helplessness in the moment.
It's good to be green: Smaller wildlife can be as attractive as larger species. This photo of a 1” frog was taken next to small blackberry leaves in Snohomish County, Washington, by Bruce Mate, who developed satellite-monitored radio tags to study the migrations and habits of some of the largest. We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Want to explore techniques to give your students more consistent and timely feedback? Gradescope is a feedback and assessment tool widely used at OSU for delivering and grading exams, homework and other assignments remotely or in the classroom. Register for Get Started with Gradescope on Oct. 18 at noon to explore this OSU-supported tool.
National Transfer Student Week, Oct. 16-20. Every third week of October, OSU participates in National Transfer Student Week, celebrating and honoring our transfer students. NTSW events and activities can be found on beav.es/NTSW. For questions, please reach out to Erin.Bird@oregonstate.edu.
A Peace of My Mind: Exploring Belonging One Story at a Time. Join us for community exploration of community and belonging as Corvallis hosts award-winning photographer John Noltner from Oct. 16-22. This community-building experience will feature photography exhibits, photography sessions and a keynote talk and dialogue, all centered around the question “What does belonging mean to you?” All programs are free and open to the public. For more information: beav.es/T9N.
CTL QT Talks: Jaqueline Goldman, School of Psychological Science, will speak on “Academic Integrity and Equity: It’s in the Pedagogy..” Plagiarism and other forms of academic misconduct have historically been conceptualized as the intentional and rational decision to cheat, however these assumptions neglect many underlying factors, both environmental and individual, that lead to students taking these shortcuts. Building from current literature, the session will provide pedagogical practices to support students' sense of community and connection and, in the process, explore how this may lead to fewer instances of academic misconduct. 11-11:50 a.m., Oct. 17, LINC 343. Registration.
Information Security Town Hall: Join for a free lunch and an opportunity for the OSU community to hear from the Office of Information Security and learn about common cyber security threats that affect Beaver Nation. There will be an open question-and-answer session as well. Come learn about what you can do to help protect our Cyber Dam and ask any burning questions you might have. Noon, Oct. 17, in the MU Horizon Room. Online viewing option available by registering.
Language and Beyond Social: World Languages and Cultures invites students to the Language and Beyond Social. Students can learn about language programs and career opportunities, connect with peers, meet faculty and enjoy sweets and refreshments. Language and Beyond Social is presented by the School of Language, Culture, and Society and will occur at 2 p.m., Oct. 17 in Kidder Hall 210.
OSUsed Store Public Sales: The OSUsed Store carries furniture, computers, household items, office supplies and more at 644 SW 13th St. Public sales are open to all shoppers this Tuesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Friday, noon to 3 p.m.; details here. Staff may shop for their department Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; details here.
NEW! Bend Cascades Campus Benefits Fair: Vendors from our retirement programs, PEBB plans and health and wellness programs will be in attendance. Vendors will be in multiple places on the Cascades campus, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Oct. 19.
NEW! Add Glitter to the Archives: A Crafternoon with the OSU Queer Archives. In celebration of both Oregon Archives Month and OSU’s Queer History Month, this free and open-to-the-public crafternoon event will feature copies of materials from the OSU Queer Archives to incorporate in crafting creations. 4-6 p.m. Oct. 19, in the Valley Library main floor lobby.
NEW! Beavs, Brews and BBQs: This Veterans Day, OSUAA is hosting a flavorful pregame experience for fans with a cook-off and tasting prior to the Stanford football game. Sample barbecue from Pacific Northwest pitmasters and craft beer from Oregon breweries outside the CH2M HILL Alumni Center, in conjunction with Tailgate Town, Saturday, Nov. 11. Tickets $20-$35. Register.
Open House Valley Library SCARC Reading Room: Open house featuring the Shannon Day Rettig Book Arts Collection. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Oct. 18, fifth floor. This free community event is part of Oregon Archives Month. Learn more.
OSU Beaver Dads: Come join other self-identified dads from around the Corvallis campus to talk about parenting, work and everything in between. Lunch will be provided. This is a time for informal conversation, so come late or leave early if you need, ask questions of other dads, share experiences/stories/resources and more. Facilitated by Tarron Anderson. Noon to 1:30 p.m., Oct. 18, MU 212/MLK. For accommodations and questions, contact cari.maes@oregonstate.edu.
Multicultural networking event: Join us for another Hello Mid-Valley event on 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.
Fulbright Fall Mixer: Happy hour for anyone connected to or interested in Fulbright programs. Open to all, family friendly. Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks sponsored by the Oregon Chapter of the Fulbright Association. Learn more about Fulbright at OSU: https://global.oregonstate.edu/fulbright. 4:30-6:30 p.m., Oct. 20. Downward Dog on Monroe.
PFLA event: Back-to-School Campus Tour. Join us for a 60-minute walking tour, starting at the new OSU Welcome Center and ending near the MU. 11 a.m. to noon, Oct. 26. For more information about the event and how to register click here.
Diversity Action Plan Open Forums: The Office of Institutional Diversity invites you to help develop OSU’s next Diversity Action Plan for 2024-2030. Attend one of three open forums or submit feedback online. An employee-only open forum is scheduled from 2:30-4 p.m. Oct. 31 on Zoom. For more information and registration, please visit http://beav.es/diversity-action-plan.
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! Care Talks, Succeed at Work: Understanding a Multigenerational Workforce. There are four diverse generations in today’s workplace. This webinar will help you communicate with all coworkers, regardless of age. We will identify generational differences, how to eliminate stereotypes and how to custom-fit your communication style. 10 a.m., Oct. 19. Register today.
NEW! APA webinar: OSU’s Regan Gurung will be part of a free one-hour American Psychological Association webinar on the ethics of generative artificial intelligence, with a focus on education, science and practice. 11 a.m., Oct. 19, https://www.apa.org/events/2023/ethics-generative-artificial-intelligence.
NEW! HMSC Research Seminar: Michael S. Tomlinson, a consulting coastal oceanographer, will be giving a seminar titled “Munitions, ROUMRS & Multivariate Statistics,” 3:30 p.m., Oct. 19. 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! Department of Food Science and Technology Farm 2 Fork Webinar Series: Reverse Engineering Foods. Ellen Bradley, CFS, founder and principal food scientist of River City Food Group. Have you ever wondered how food scientists duplicate an ingredient or a competitor’s product? There are many reasons why scientists need to perform culinary detective work. Bradley will teach us her tricks of the trade and a few tips that you can utilize at home. Noon, Oct. 20: https://foodsci.oregonstate.edu/foodsci/farm-2-fork-reverse-engineering-foods.
NEW! Department of Horticulture seminar series: The Horticulture Fall 2023 Seminar Series takes place at noon on Mondays in ALS 4001 or via Zoom. On Oct. 23, Phil Allen, Brigham Young University horticulture, will present, “Trends in Post-Secondary Horticulture Programs and What it Means for OSU.” The event is free and open to the public. Visit the website for presenter’s bio and the Zoom information at: https://horticulture.oregonstate.edu/horticulture-0.
NEW! Accelerating your research using AI: Come hear how OSU researchers across a range of disciplines are using Large Language Models and many other artificial intelligence tools to help them understand and summarize research papers, write code for analysis, process and visualize large amounts of data and much more in a dynamic panel format. Refreshments 12:30 p.m., event 1-2:30 p.m., Oct. 31, MU Horizon Room 49. Register for in-person: https://beav.es/qJG. Register for Zoom: https://beav.es/qJN.
NEW! PERS Retirement Readiness: Tier 1/Tier2 members within three years of PERS retirement can attend a workshop presented by PERS from 3-5 p.m., Oct. 31 in the Memorial Union (MU) Room 104. Topics include a step-by-step review of a PERS estimate of retirement benefits, retirement options and retirement timelines; guidelines on completing the retirement application; an explanation of working after retirement rules; detailed information regarding the Individual Account Program (IAP); and a list of available resources. This is an in-person event. Click here to register.
NEW! Introduction to PERS Retirement: Tier 1/Tier 2 members with more than three years until PERS retirement can attend a workshop presented by PERS fro 9-11 a.m., Nov. 2 in the Memorial Union (MU) Room 104. Topics include a look at available resources, information about Online Member Services estimates, a review of retirement timelines, an explanation of working after retirement rules, detailed information regarding the Individual Account Program (IAP) and other information you may find useful as you move toward retirement. This is an in-person event. Click here to register.
NEW! All About OPSRP: PERS members at any stage in their career who began PERS employment after Aug. 28 can attend a workshop presented by PERS from 2-4 p.m., Nov. 2 in the Memorial Union (MU) Room 104. Topics include membership and vesting requirements, information regarding Online Member Services and estimates, retirement eligibility, detailed information about the Individual Account Program (IAP) and member resources. This is an in-person event. Click here to register.
Care Talks, Caring for Aging Loved Ones: The Sandwich Generation. You’ve got two generations that need your care: kids at home and older parents. Trying to meet everyone’s needs (including your own) and juggle it all can create stress. This webinar offers ideas on how to bring the generations together – activities, programs and even virtual travel can help your younger and older loved ones explore the emotional and physical health benefits of intergenerational quality time. 10 a.m., Oct. 18. Register today.
PFLA event: Getting the Most from Your OSU Benefits (presented by UHR): Learn more about all the benefits available to you. 11 a.m. to noon, Oct. 18. For more information about the event and how to register click here.
JET Program Info Session: OSU students can apply to live and work in Japan after graduation through the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program. Teaching experience and Japanese language ability preferred but not required. The application for 2024 closes on Nov. 17. An info session to learn more and ask questions with staff from the Japanese Consulate and JET Program alumni is offered 11:30 a.m., Oct. 19 in Kidder 236. Full details, including pay, length of employment, and application process are on the website, https://jetprogramusa.org/.
Intro to AI Sessions: Learn more about basics of AI tools and implications for teaching and learning. These one-hour Zoom sessions will include demos, teaching considerations and breakout discussions. Register for Intro to AI for Ecampus Faculty, 2 p.m., Oct. 18; or Intro to AI for On-Campus Faculty, 1:30 p.m., Oct. 19. Space limited to first 150 registrants.
FYI Friday: Cybersecurity and You (and what OSU does to protect you): Join us virtually for a general overview of common threats to the OSU community, as well as tips and techniques to protect yourself and the community. There will also be an update on initiatives the Office of Information Security is working on for you. Noon, Oct. 27. This event is part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Learn more at Beav.es/infosec.
Pacific madrone tree workshop coming to Roseburg: Participants will learn about the west’s pacific madrone, the largest flowering tree of the family Ericaceae, at “All About Arbutus: A workshop covering pacific madrone from A to Z". The class will spend the morning at the OSU Extension office (1134 SE Douglas Ave., Roseburg, OR) and the afternoon looking at madrone trees in the field. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 25. The cost for this class is $10 per person with the option to order a boxed lunch for an additional $15 (upon registering). Registration is required by Oct. 18. For more information and to register online, visit https://beav.es/T7T or call (541) 672-4461.
NEW! Mid-Month Emergency Preparedness Topic: Family Care. Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. Families can cope with disaster by creating a disaster plan. Knowing what to do is not only your responsibility but is the best protection for your family. English and Spanish versions of this bulletin can be found here: https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/family-care.
NEW! Want free contraceptive care? Oregon ContraceptiveCare (CCare) is a program funded through a grant from the Centers for Medicaid Services and the Oregon Department of Human Services that allows Student Health Services to provide FREE reproductive health care and contraceptive services to OSU students who meet certain income criteria. Most students qualify. Sign up for CCare by calling 541-737-9140.
UPDATED! Comment period extended to Wednesday, Nov. 8: 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.
Do you like snacks? Volunteers wanted for almond snack study (Corvallis) Seeking volunteers age 35-60 with minor underlying health conditions, (ex. elevated blood sugar or blood pressure, 20+ pounds overweight) to participate in a research study. Cannot be a smoker, pregnant/breastfeeding or taking vitamin E supplements. The study is 13 weeks, and volunteers will receive $500. Study Title: Almonds to improve gut health and decrease inflammation PI: Laura Beaver, PhD. For more info and to see if you qualify: https://lpi.pub/AlmondStudy Contact: LPI.Research@oregonstate.edu 541-737-3594
Open Enrollment: Open Enrollment for PEBB plans is Oct. 1-31. Participation is mandatory for enrollment in 2024 PEBB benefits and the HEM health assessment. Employees have several options for completing open enrollment including online at www.Pebbenroll.com, or paper forms here. Email employee.pebbbenefits@oregonstate.edu with questions, or go to OSU’s Open Enrollment website, PEBB’s Open Enrollment website and PEBB’s Open Enrollment recorded webinars.
Stanford game tickets: Oregon State faculty and staff tickets for the Oregon State football game on Nov. 11 game versus Stanford can be purchased for 50% off. Click here.
Register to attend the 2023 OSU Supplier Showcase & Expo: Tthe OSU Supplier Showcase and Expo takes place 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct. 25 at the CH2M Hill Alumni Center. The 2023 OSU Supplier Showcase and Expo is an opportunity for OSU faculty and staff who are in the market for goods and services or even contemplating a future purchase. Familiarize yourself with supplier offerings, make meaningful contacts, learn about new products and services from a wide array of preferred vendors and pick up some supplier swag. Visit https://osuexpo.org/attendees/ to register for OSU staff attendance.
National Work & Family Month: The Month of October was established by Alliance for Work-Life Progress as National Work & Family Month (NWFM) in 2003. It is a month of dedication to ensure that the worlds of both work and family are in balance in each person’s life. OSU’s NWFM is brought to you by the Family Resource Center & Human Resources. To check out a listing of events taking place, visit our website.
Beaver Store accepting winter course materials: The OSU Beaver Store has begun accepting Winter 2024 course materials adoptions. Faculty or designated staff can submit course material adoptions here: https://beavs.osubeaverstore.com/adoptions/. Submitting course material adoptions prior to Winter term registration assists students to budget for expenses and allows the campus non-profit store to start sourcing low-cost formats of the required materials. Questions or need assistance? Contact course.adoptions@osubeaverstore.com or james@osubeaverstore.com.
International Friendship Program at OSU: Make global friends.The International Friendship Program (IFP) invites you to participate in a rewarding cultural exchange experience. Connect with international students and scholars and make friends from around the world. Apply now: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3sKD2J3ehUQ0FiB. Contact: ois.programs@oregonstate.edu.
UPDATED! Campus Way: The schedule for this project has changed. As part of the West Greenhouse Improvement project, sections of the north sidewalk along SW Campus Way will be closed Oct. 19-Oct. 20. Phase 1 will impact the area between the Seed Laboratory and the West Greenhouses. Phase 2 will impact the area just west of the Seed Laboratory. Pedestrians approaching the area from the east or west may use the crosswalk located at the Seed Laboratory and the south sidewalk to detour around the work area. (View map)
Washington Way: As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, intersection work will occur along SW Washington Way at SW 17th, SW 26th and SW 30th streets from Oct. 16 through Oct. 20.
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.
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! Operations Coordinator: The Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is hiring an Operations Coordinator (OC). The OC will provide administrative and operational support to the Assistant Dean of Students and Director of SCCS. The OC will serve as the Director’s liaison and balance the needs of various individuals, projects and outreach and engagement efforts. The OC will coordinate workflow and project management to ensure the goals and objectives of the office are met. Posting #P07401UF. Closes Oct 31.
“October knew, of course, that the action of turning a page, of ending a chapter or shutting a book, did not end the tale. Having admitted that, he would also avow that happy endings were never difficult to find: 'It is simply a matter,' he explained to April, 'of finding a sunny place in a garden, where the light is golden and the grass is soft; somewhere to rest, to stop reading, and to be content.'” ~ Neil Gaiman
Corvallis: Mostly sunny today, high of 67, low of 48. Mostly sunny tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Sunny today, high of 65, low of 46. Sunny tomorrow.
Newport: Partly sunny today, high of 71, low of 48. Partly sunny tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr
