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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 episode “still is unbelievable to me,” says Lisa Ballance, a marine ecologist at the Oregon State University (OSU) Marine Mammal Institute, who led the trip. “I call it pulling a scientific rabbit out of a hat.”
We’re well into fall, but there is plenty of things still to do – or just dream about. You may have some questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service.
Pendleton glow up: Ekaterina Jeliazkova, faculty research assistant with Crop and Soil Science, took this photo while enjoying a walk with her husband on the Pendleton Riverwalk (Umatilla River). Submit your fall photos to osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Do your students need support using technology to complete class assignments? The Student Multimedia Studio (SMS) provides multimedia facilities, equipment and tech support for students producing and presenting academic work. You can even partner with SMS staff to create custom tutorials for your students. See the wide range of media services for students. (2 min. video)
Show your support for the OSU Carbon Commitment: OSU is committed to reaching carbon neutrality and has efforts completed, underway and on the horizon. OSU leadership wants to share the carbon neutrality vision with the community and hear from you. Registration is open to attend a Zoom session Oct. 26 at 10 a.m.
CTL Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks: Satoris (Tori) Howes and Amy Hunter. In this T4 presentation, we will discuss strategies from the book “Made to Stick” for making content more memorable. We will provide examples of approaches to incorporating these strategies into the design and teaching of your course. For more information: https://ctl.oregonstate.edu/tuesday-teaching-tech-talks. Zoom sessions: Oct 26, 10-11:50 a.m. Zoom link: https://beav.es/UJj.
Protected Leave for Employees: Join OSU’s Protected Leave Officer Lori Schmidt for a presentation regarding protected leave for employees. Information covered will include descriptions of state and federal leave programs, eligibility requirements and qualifying reasons for leave. Oct. 26, 10 a.m. Register here. To request an accommodation for this webinar, email bonny.ray@oregonstate.edu. Questions? Contact fmla@oregonstate.edu.
Faculty & Staff Mind-Body Practice Group: Contemplative Studies and CAPS will offer simple, guided practices for grounding, relief, and clarity amidst a busy day. Mindfulness, yoga and more inspire sessions, which are suitable for bodies and abilities of every kind. Join in-person at Dixon Lodge or via zoom. Tuesdays 12:15-12:45 p.m., thru Nov. 30. Learn more and register here.
Department of Horticulture Seminar Series: Join us for The Horticulture Fall 2021 Seminar Series Tuesdays in ALS 4000 or via Zoom. Oct. 26 at 1:30 p.m. Gabriella Tait, Oregon State University Horticulture, will present, “Playing chess with invasive species: a never-give-up long match.” Free and open to the public. For bio and Zoom information: https://horticulture.oregonstate.edu/horticulture-0.
OSUsed Store Public Sales: The OSUsed Store carries furniture, computers, household items, office supplies and more, at 644 SW 13th Street. Public sales are open to all shoppers this Tuesday, 5:30 to 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. to 4 p.m.; details here.
NEW! Queer History Month Timeline Walk: The Pride Center and SOL: LGBTQ+ Multicultural Support Network are commemorating Queer History Month with a timeline that highlights significant moments in LGBTQIA2S+ history from 1924-2016. The timeline is posted in the display cases in the Memorial Union west mezzanine walkway and can be viewed Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. through Oct. 31.
NEW! Pregame tailgater in Berkeley: The OSU Alumni Association is hosting a tailgater Oct. 30, 1:30 p.m. in Berkeley. It will be held at the International House, adjacent to Memorial Stadium, before the Beavs battle the Golden Bears. $25 for OSUAA members, $30 for non-members, $15 for children 12 and under. Includes buffet and nonalcoholic beverages. Register in advance by Oct. 27.
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
Fall Career Fairs: Students can connect with employers around the country at an upcoming Fall Career Fair. Click on the link to register. A list of participating employers is included. Learn more at career.oregonstate.edu Oct. 27: Fall Career & Internship Fair. Nov. 10: College of Forestry Fair (on-campus).
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: Oct. 28, Nov. 11, 18 and Dec. 2, 7-8:30 p.m. Community Hall Room 303 or remotely via Zoom.
Oregon Stater Awards: Join the College of Engineering on Nov. 18, 6-9 p.m., for the Oregon Stater Awards to celebrate achievements at the frontiers of engineering and their profound impact on the world. The awards honor alumni and industry partners whose contributions exemplify Oregon State’s leadership. Guests can select in-person or online participation during registration. Register by Nov. 5 at https://beav.es/Ux8.
NEW! Care.com’s The Build Back Better Act: What’s in it For You? Join us as we discuss the proposed federal investments in care and what they could mean for your family, short- and long-term. Provides clarity on why these investments would be groundbreaking and how they could make care for those you love more affordable. Oct. 27, 9-10 a.m. Register here
NEW! Global Health Seminar: OSU’s Center for Global Health begins its 2021-22 seminar series with “Improving Adolescent and Maternal Health in The Gambia and Ghana through Gender Transformative Approach” by Mat Lowe, director of research and programs at the Society for the Study of Women’s Health in The Gambia. Thursday, Oct. 28, noon. Free, open to the public. Zoom link.
NEW! HMSC Research Seminar: Jessica Watson and Greg Krutzikowsky with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's Marine Resources Program, Hatfield Marine Science Center will be giving a seminar titled “Sustainable Fisheries Part 2 — Come Get Schooled: The Policy and Science Behind the Management of Oregon’s Highly Migratory and Coastal Pelagic Schooling Species.” Oct. 28, 3:30 p.m. Zoom link. Click here for more information.
NEW! Department of Botany & Plant Pathology Fall Seminar Series: “Exploring fitness tradeoffs between hosts and across scales using pathogen genomic data” presented by David Rasmussen of the Bioinformatics Research Center at North Carolina State University, Oct. 28, 4 p.m. via Zoom. For complete schedule visit the BPP Seminar website.
NEW! OSU Faculty and Staff Procurement Virtual Training Sessions: Register for the following sessions on the Procurement Training and Support webpage under Trainings and Virtual Trainings: https://fa.oregonstate.edu/pacs/training-support. Procurement Standards and Resources, Nov. 15 from 2-3 p.m. Informal Procurements, Nov. 17 from 2-3 p.m. Introduction to Sole Source, Nov. 18 from 2-3 p.m. Federal Purchases under Uniform Guidance, Nov. 19 from 2-3 p.m.
NEW! Condon Lecture: The annual Condon Lecture honors Thomas Condon, the first professor of geology in Oregon. This year’s lecturer is Jim O’Connor of the U.S. Geological Survey, who will speak on the Missoula Floods and their impact on northwest landscapes. Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. at The LaSells Stewart Center and via Zoom. Registration is required for both the in-person and virtual event. For more information see the CEOAS website.
Initiating Difficult Conversations: This workshop is about developing the skills to initiate the conversations which most people find difficult, unpleasant and generally avoid. You will learn the practical skills involved in framing a problem without blame or defensiveness and how to keep the conversation productive. Oct. 27, 10 a.m. Register here.
Protected Leave for Supervisors: Join OSU’s Protected Leave Officer Whitney Brown for a presentation regarding The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA).This session is designed to help supervisors gain a basic understanding of the protected leave process. Oct. 27, 10:30 a.m. Register here. To request an accommodation email bonny.ray@oregonstate.edu. Questions contact fmla@oregonstate.edu.
OSU Advantage Speaker Series: When to Lawyer Up your Startup, featuring Mary Hull: Join the OSU Advantage Accelerator on Oct. 27, noon to 1 p.m., for a conversation with Mary Hull, corporate and securities partner at Stoel Rives LLP. The series will focus on the legal aspects of launching and growing your startup. There will be a Q&A. Register here: https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/when_to_lawyer_up_your_startup#.YWdPdrhKiHs.
Bioinformatics Users Group (BUG): Data engineer Amanu Haile will present, “Working with Cancer, Plants, Population Health Informatics, and Big Data i.e. Switching Gears from the wet lab to data science.” Oct. 27, noon via Zoom. Open to all. For more information https://cqls.oregonstate.edu/training/bioinformatics-users-group-bug.
OSU Health and Safety Committee: The University Health and Safety Committee invites the public to attend a meeting Oct. 27 from 2:30-4 p.m. Anyone can access OSU’s University Health & Safety Committee online at https://ehs.oregonstate.edu/UHSC. For more information, contact Marcus Silkbaron at Marcus.Silkbaron@oregonstate.edu to RSVP and request the meeting location.
Iterate, class for entrepreneurs: 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. Iterate consists of four workshops that build on each other: Oct. 27, Nov. 3, Nov. 10, and Nov. 17 from 3-4:30 p.m. Register: https://advantage.oregonstate.edu/advantage-accelerator/programs/iterate.
Seabird conservation: The Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Sciences fall seminar features Don Lyons, who will be presenting on seabird conservation in the Gulf of Maine. Oct. 27, 4 p.m., Crop Sciences 122 or Zoom: beav.es/US2.
Critical Questions Opening Lecture: Tekla Bude, "Hazardous subjects, exclusionary utopias: literature as a technology of risk." Oct. 27 at 4 p.m. in the Memorial Union Pan-Afrikan room. Open to OSU students, staff, faculty. Free. Presented by the School of Writing, Literature, and Film.
Provost’s Lecture featuring David Eagleman: Join us for the next virtual Provost’s Lecture featuring David Eagleman, neuroscientist, author, technologist, entrepreneur, on Oct. 27, 6 p.m., via Zoom. The Provost’s Lecture Series is a partnership of the Office of the Provost and the OSU Foundation which brings renowned leaders to OSU to discuss topics of global significance. Pre-registration is required. Register here.
State of the Coast: Registration is open for Oregon Sea Grant’s annual coastal conference, which will be held virtually Oct. 28 and 29. Keynote speaker, Fernanda Oyarzun, is a scientist, artist and educator from Chile. Oregon university students will share research and coastal-inspired works of art. Preregistration for this free event is required. www.stateofthecoast.com.
Social media, information and security of the nation: Join Lt.Gen Lori Reynolds, USMC (retired) for a lecture to mark Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Reynolds was the senior cyber leader in the Marine Corps and is a thought leader in information and influence. Oct. 28, 4 p.m. https://oregonstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Tuoe86W9T4-5qqc0U82qvg Registrants will receive a copy of the recording after the event.
Intro to Media for Teaching: Discover ways to create and use media in your teaching as you blend synchronous and asynchronous learning in your Corvallis and Cascades campus courses. The Faculty Media Center and CTL invite faculty and GTAs to a one-hour Zoom workshop: Nov. 3 at 2 p.m., or Nov. 4 at 11 a.m. Register now.
Exploring E-Learning Tools Online Professional Development: Part of the College of Education’s popular E-Learning Instructional Design Certificate series, this six-week online course introduces you to essential tools for teaching/training online. Learn to choose technologies and applications to effectively support instruction and achieve learning outcomes. Register through Nov. 8. Hurry, space is limited. Learn more
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.
Sustaining Excellence in Higher Education: This two-hour dynamic and interactive workshop for faculty and staff will be hosted by InclusiveExcellence@OSU and feature 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.
UPDATED: 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. By the end, you 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! OSU Costco Membership Program Change — Faculty and Staff: On Jan. 1, 2022, Costco will be moving OSU from one membership for the entire university to individual memberships for each department that wishes to continue shopping at Costco. More information about the change and how departments may obtain their own membership can be found at https://fa.oregonstate.edu/pacs/costco-program.
Apply for FY22 PCOSW scholarship and project funding: The President’s Commission on the Status of Women invites applications for funding to faculty, students and staff who are pursuing professional development, research or other opportunities that support PCOSW’s mission. Apply by Friday, Oct. 29. Visit https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/pcosw/funding-opportunities for detailed guidelines, qualification requirements and application link. Questions? Contact pcosw@oregonstate.edu.
Call for Faculty Fellow: The Center for Teaching and Learning has issued a 2022 Blended Learning Faculty Fellow Call for Applications. The Fellow will coordinate a large-enrollment course redesign program and examine structure of gateway courses. Applications will be accepted directly from interested candidates and nominations are also sought from academic leadership (deans, directors, dept. heads). Due date: Nov. 1.
Staying Cyber Safe While Traveling: Traveling can put us at risk for cyberattacks, but there are things you can do to improve your cyber safety before and during your trip. Find out how here. Those who travel on OSU business are required to register with OSU GO. Whether your travel is official or not, you can contact Tom Ordeman for a pre-travel consultation. Brought to you by the Office of Information Security.
Employee Winter Term Accommodations: Employees with a disability, pregnancy or religious-related request for remote work as an accommodation should engage Equal Opportunity and Access (EOA). Winter term deadline for requests is Nov. 5. After Nov. 5 EOA will continue to accept requests; however, requests may not be fully reviewed prior to the start of the term and flexibility may be limited.
Housing fire safety: Students who live away from home should recognize fire safety features present in their living space. Here are some tips to stay safe: Look for a fully sprinklered building when choosing a place to live. Make sure your sleeping area is protected with a smoke alarm inside the room. Test the smoke detector(s) monthly. Learn your building’s evacuation plan and practice the drill for muscle memory. Stay in the kitchen when cooking and only cook when you're alert.
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! OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon invites applications for a Campus Visit Coordinator/Admissions Advisor. This position is a full-time, 1.0 FTE 12-month, professional faculty appointment type position. Posting #P04908UF. Closes Nov. 3.
NEW! Extension 4-H Program Coordinator: OSU Extension Service invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, Extension 4-H Youth Development Outreach Program Coordinator position that will be located in Douglas County, Oregon. Posting #P04890UF. Closes Nov. 4.
NEW! Paid Business Accelerator Interns: The OSU Advantage Accelerator invites applications from students for multiple business accelerator intern positions. These are part-time (a maximum of 10 hours per week while class is in session and up to 30 hours per week during term breaks) positions. No business experience necessary; all majors encouraged to apply; underclassmen welcome. Posting #P07910SE. Closes Nov. 11.
NEW! Extension Assistant Professor of Practice, Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences: OSU Extension Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Program seeks applications for a 12-month, fixed-term (annual reappointment) Assistant Professor of Practice position. This position is responsible for the Rangeland/Forage/Livestock Extension program in Baker and Union counties. Posting #P04884UF. Closes Nov. 12.
NEW! Extension 4-H Program Coordinator: OSU Extension Service invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, Extension 4-H Youth Development Outreach Program Coordinator position that will be located in Umatilla County, Oregon. Posting #P04927UF. Closes Nov. 15.
NEW! Assistant Professor (Practice): The Extension Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources program invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term (annual reappointment) Assistant Professor of Practice-Extension Field Crops and Watershed Management position that will be based at the OSU Extension Service Malheur County Office, Oregon. The academic home of this position will be the OSU Department of Crop and Soil Science. Posting #P04909UF. Closes Nov. 20.
NEW! INTO Oregon State University is searching for a regular full-time Academic Success Advisor (Chinese Language Specialist). Application link: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=784f8d56-cd0b-4d3e-a1ac-d483f8f0a37e&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=426932&source=CC2&lang=en_US.
“Give me a man or woman who has read a thousand books and you give me an interesting companion. Give me a man or woman who has read perhaps three and you give me a very dangerous enemy indeed.” ~ Anne Rice
Corvallis: Rain and breezy today, high of 58, low of 50. Rain likely Wednesday.
Central Oregon: Rain likely, high of 52, low of 40. Slight chance of rain Wednesday.
Newport: Rain and breezy today, high of 63, low of 49. Rain likely Wednesday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/