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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.
Oregon State University researchers have developed a new satellite tag that allows them to better track whales’ behavior, including previously unobservable feeding events during dives.
Published in the Journal of Affective Disorders Reports, the study, "Associations between social media use, personality structure, and development of depression," was co-authored by Renae Merrill, a doctoral student in the Public Policy Program at the University of Arkansas. Merrill wrote the paper with dean of the College of Public Health and Human Sciences at Oregon State University, Brian Primack, and Chunhua Cao, an assistant professor in the College of Education at the University of Alabama.
Alan Fern is a professor of computer science and artificial intelligence at Oregon State University and the College of Engineering’s executive director of artificial intelligence programs. He explains what Cassie’s accomplishments mean for machine learning and the future of robotics.
Catherine Lanier has been named interim director of Oregon Space Grant Consortium at Oregon State University. Lanier has served as associate director for the federally funded Oregon Space Grant Consortium since 2013 and has been at Oregon State since 2002.
A piece by OSU's Regan Gurung.
“I would say it is very effective for the weeds that I am targeting,” said Marcelo Moretti, an assistant professor at Oregon State University, who has been experimenting with the technology in hazelnuts for two years. “It is safe to hazelnuts the way we are using it, and it is very compatible with our production system because we want bare ground; we don’t have anything that is combustible on the ground most of the time.”
Triplets: Dorothy Loftin, instructional design specialist, says, “Two weeks ago these adorable Siberian Husky puppies came into my care in a rescue situation. The three girls are thriving and miraculously all turned around for a (probably once-in-a-lifetime) picture.” We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
Timely Teaching Tips: Would your students benefit from a study group to stay on track throughout the term? The Academic Success Center’s Conducting Study Groups has helpful suggestions for setting up and facilitating group study. Consider helping students form groups by creating a Canvas discussion board or a class Teams channel where students can connect with others interested in joining a study group.
Department of Horticulture Seminar Series: Join us for the Horticulture Fall 2022 Seminar Series Tuesdays in ALS 4001 or via Zoom on Oct. 4 at noon. Lillian Hislop, USDA HCPGIRU postdoc, will present, “Blueberry breeding and genomic prediction.” The event is free and open to the public. For Zoom information: https://horticulture.oregonstate.edu/horticulture-0.
NEW! "War in Ukraine: Lessons Learned and Potential Outcomes." Join us for Science Pub Tuesday, Oct. 4, 6 p.m. at Old World Deli or virtually. Sarah Henderson, associate professor in political science, will discuss some of the unexpected outcomes of the war so far for Ukraine, Russia and the West. More information or register here.
NEW! OSUAA Tailgate Town — Away vs. Stanford: Ready to root for the Beavs in their Oct. 8 matchup against Stanford? Stop by Koret Plaza on the Stanford University campus to mingle with Beaver friends and fans before the game. The fun begins 2.5 hours before kickoff. Register for the away tailgate by Oct. 6.
NEW! It’s Time to Paw-ty! Cedar, the OSU Department of Public Safety wellness dog, is turning 2 years old. Cedar’s birthday paw-ty takes place from 2-4 p.m. on Oct. 10 in Cascade Hall Room 136. Cookies and refreshments will be served. A pet food and supply drive in Cedar’s honor will benefit local shelters. Donated items can be dropped off in the DPS lobby area located on the second floor of Cascade Hall. Donations will be accepted from Oct. 10-14. Contact Susie Barba at 541-737-1060 with questions. Wish lists that include most-needed items for animals at Heartland Humane Society and SafeHaven Humane Society can be viewed online.
NEW! Currency of Language: The Little Gallery is presenting "Currency of Language" with Barbara Kruger and Analia Saban, Oct. 3 through Dec. 2. in Kidder Hall 210. An opening reception will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 3:30-5 p.m. Information.
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. Oct. 5, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in the SEC Plaza. For more information, visit academicaffairs.oregonstate.edu/osugo.
4-H Open House in Benton County: The annual 4-H Open House takes place Oct. 6, 6:30 p.m., at the Benton County Fairgrounds Solar Building. Benton County 4-H serves over 3,000 youth annually through community clubs, school programs and camps. Youth who are 9-19 years of age as of Sept. 1, 2022, are eligible to join 4-H. The organization also offers a 4-H Cloverbud program for children 5-8 years old as of Sept. 1, 2022. For more information, see the website.
Mission: JOY Movie Screening. The Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu share science-backed wisdom for living with joy in troubled times. Oct. 6, 6-8 p.m., MU Horizon Room. Free & Open to All. Learn more here. Questions? Contact tess.websterhenry@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! TIAA and Fidelity: Fidelity will be presenting “How Much Should You Have Saved for Retirement & How Much Should You Contribute to Get There?” on Oct. 5 from 10:30-11 a.m. in Memorial Union room 206. TIAA will be presenting “Retirement 101: Questions and Answers” on Oct. 5 from 11:30 am to noon in Memorial Union room 206.
NEW! PERS: PERS workshops scheduled for Oct.5-6 have been rescheduled for Nov. 1, 3-5 p.m. — PERS All About OPSRP (for all OPSRP members, which are those hired after 8/28/2003, at any stage of their career); Nov. 2, 9-11 a.m. — PERS Retirement Readiness (for Tier One and Tier Two members that are within three years of retirement); and Nov. 2, 2:30-4:30 p.m. — Introduction to PERS (for Tier One and Tier Two members that are more than three years to retirement). All workshops held in MU 208. Registration not required. Workshops will also be offered online Oct. 5-6 at this link.
NEW! Innovation to Market — Funding & Training Opportunities: OSU faculty and graduate student researchers are invited to join the OSU Advantage office Oct. 6 (10 a.m. and 2 p.m.) for a one-hour virtual event (offered once in the morning and once in the afternoon) that will describe funding and training opportunities that support innovation and entrepreneurship at the federal, state and OSU levels. At this event, you will also learn how to apply for a special $5,000 Innovation Award available from OSU Advantage. Register here for a Zoom link: https://forms.gle/TkqQC14sa6UbQ8rw9.
NEW! HMSC Research Seminar: Graham Shaw with Oregon State University’s Marine Resource Management Program will be giving a seminar titled “Tidal Wetland Socio-Economic Evaluations,” Oct. 6, 3:30 p.m. Please join us. Zoom link Password: 972587 or call +1-971-247-1195. Meeting ID: 945 5573 115. Click here for more information.
NEW! OSU Design Network: Celebrate Carol Caughey at OSU Design Network special event. Students and alumni are invited to join the OSU Design Network in Portland on Oct. 6 to celebrate Carol Caughey, professor emeritus, student success champion and mentor. Attendees will mingle with Carol and others in the design field during this in-person event. Plus, learn how they can support the fund’s future and hear from recent student recipients. Registration is open at bit.ly/OSUDNOct6.
NEW! Department of Botany & Plant Pathology Fall Seminar Series: “Genetics, Genomics and Epigenomics for Sustainable Crop Improvement,” presented by Rebecca Bart of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, Thursday, Oct. 6, 4 p.m. ALS 4001 and via Zoom. For complete schedule visit the BPP Seminar website.
Using Top Hat for Active Learning: Join UIT-Academic Technologies on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2 p.m. to learn how to use Top Hat, OSU’s centrally supported student response tool, to engage students and encourage active learning. Register for information on joining this free 30-minute webinar. Questions? Email us at Canvas@oregonstate.edu.
College of Science Strategic Plan Launch: Join the CoS next Thursday, Oct. 6, 4-5:30 p.m. in MU Multipurpose Rm 13 as interim Dean Bokil shares updates on the college budget, research, enrollment and vision for the upcoming academic year. Members of the strategic planning committee will present the College's new strategic plan. RSVP required.
PFLA event: Political Expression in the Workplace: Presented by Julie Penry, Office of General Counsel. Join us for a practical refresher on expressing your political opinions as an OSU employee. Hybrid event, Oct. 25, 1-2 p.m. For more information about the event and how to register click here.
Department of Horticulture Seminar Series: Join us for the Horticulture Fall 2022 Seminar Series Tuesdays in ALS 4001 or via Zoom on Nov. 8 at noon. Elizabeth Tomasino, associate professor, Food Science & Technology, will present, “Grape smoke exposure and smoke taint in wine.” 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! Walktober: It’s not too late to register for this 31-day self-care and movement challenge. Any movement activities count (from your Faculty Staff Fitness classes and workouts, to personal stretching, gardening or even birdwatching). Log daily activity in the web tracker or mobile app. Join a team or sign up solo. Register through Oct. 14 at https://beav.es/walktober. Cost: $10 for faculty/staff; $5 for students/alums. Brought to you by the Moore Family Center and Faculty Staff Fitness.
NEW! Notice of Availability: In compliance with the Clery Act, Oregon State University published the 2022 Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports for the Corvallis campus, OSU-Cascades campus, Hatfield Marine Science Center, and OSU at EOU. Included are important safety/security policies, fire safety practices, helpful university and local resources, crime prevention programs and crime and fire statistics for the previous three calendar years. Paper copies are provided upon request. The reports are available without charge.
NEW! Monthly Emergency Preparedness Topic: Earthquakes. Experts predict that the Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake will occur within our lifetime. The projected magnitude is 9.0, with shaking lasting for 5-7 minutes. The Oregon coast will also experience a tsunami (30-40 foot wave) that follows the earthquake. This month’s poster can be downloaded at: https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-management/preparedness-topics/earthquake.
International Friendship Program: Invitation to all OSU and Oregon community members to participate remotely/virtually in the International Friendship Program (IFP). This program pairs you up with OSU international students and scholars to engage in monthly conversations focused on community, culture and support. Register by Oct. 21 at https://bit.ly/2M1t8be. For more information, see https://international.oregonstate.edu/ois/international-friendship-program. Contact OIS.Programs@oregonstate.edu with questions.
Feedback on START: As we wrap up the summer START season, the Office of Student Orientation wants to thank the campus for helping us welcoming the 5253 students who came through START this summer. Additionally, we’d appreciate any feedback you have on how START went this summer; you can submit your thoughts through our Qualtrics form here: https://beav.es/5ZF.
Reporting workplace injuries: The University Health & Safety Committee wants to promote health and safety by reminding employees that all on the job near-miss/accident/injuries, or work-related illness should be reported to your supervisor immediately, so that your supervisor can ensure that any potential hazards are addressed. Supervisors should document and report these to the University via the HR Advocate Public Incident Reporting form, which is available online at https://risk.oregonstate.edu/workerscomp/forms. 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.
Stone Soup volunteers sought: Stone Soup provides a hot meal 365 days a year to hungry people in Corvallis. Volunteers are currently needed. Online signup and information for Tuesdays is available here. Other days of the week can be found at stonesoupcorvallis.org.
Winter course materials: The OSU Beaver Store is accepting Winter 2023 course materials adoptions starting Oct. 4. 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 non-profit campus store to start sourcing low-cost formats of the required materials. Questions or need assistance? Contact course.adoptions@osubeaverstore.com or james@osubeaverstore.com.
National Transfer Student Week: Every third week of October, OSU participates in National Transfer Student Week, celebrating and honoring our transfer students. If your department has plans to participate, please share with us your event, workshop or activity details here. For inclusion in marketing and website promotion, please submit your event no later than Friday, Oct. 7. An overview of the previous years' events and activities can be found on beav.es/NTSW. For questions, please reach out to Erin.Bird@oregonstate.edu.
OSU Flu clinic: To register for the Oct. 17 flu clinic, to be held in the MU Ballroom, participants must complete the sign-up process by Oct. 9. Follow the directions carefully. Detailed directions are located here. OSU Faculty/Staff/Students sign-up at this link: https://www.fredmeyer.com/rx/guest/get-vaccinated. Those with Kaiser Permanente insurance must get their shots at a Kaiser facility and can schedule their flu shot appointment at kp.org/flu.
Boosters for Beavs: Free COVID-19 booster clinics are open to the public at our Corvallis, Bend and Newport locations. Updated bivalent booster doses are available while supplies last. ID and insurance are not required. Please bring your CDC COVID-19 vaccination card if possible. Masks are required and provided. Subject to changes. Corvallis: Oct. 10-14, 12-4 p.m., Memorial Union. Bend: Oct. 14, 1-5 p.m., Ray Hall, Atrium 011 and 013. Corvallis: Nov. 14-18, 12-4 p.m., Memorial Union. Visit beav.es/blitz for more information.
Free COVID tests: Free iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Tests are available on the Corvallis and Bend campuses and at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport. Each box contains two tests. While supplies last, OSU community members can pick up these self-test kits without restrictions. Please note the FDA has extended the self-test kit expiration dates by six months.
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! Administrative Assistant: The University Human Resources office invites applicants for a full time (1.0 FTE) Administrative Assistant to support members of the HR Leadership Team. This is a professional faculty position. Must be able to manage multiple projects at one time, have strong organizational skills, work well with multiple administrators and have a passion for serving the employees of OSU. Posting #P06106UF. Full consideration Oct. 7. Closes Oct. 14.
NEW! The STEM Research Center is seeking applicants for a full-time (1.0 FTE) researcher. This position will perform graduate-level social science, mixed-methods research. Posting #P06086UF. Full consideration Oct. 17. Closes Oct. 31.
"Pale amber sunlight falls across The reddening October trees, That hardly sway before a breeze As soft as summer: summer's loss Seems little, dear! on days like these." ~ Ernest Dowson
Corvallis: Gradual clearing today, high of 76, low of 50. Mostly sunny tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Sunny today, high of 81, low of 51. Sunny tomorrow.
Newport: Cloudy today, high of 68, low of 53. Mostly sunny tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/.