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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
People recently released from Oregon prisons have a risk for opioid overdose that is ten times greater than the general public. That’s according to a new study led by a scientist at Oregon State University.
Oregon State University is finalizing an assessment asking farmers and ranchers across the state what they need to better weather extreme heat and drought.
“Growers around the U.S. envy the situation that Willamette Valley farmers have here,” Nicole Anderson, a crop and soil sciences professor at Oregon State University, told lawmakers last month. “These climates and soils cannot be picked up and moved.”
The way to change from the traditional means of testing medicines, which employed a single layer of cells, was reported in the study, which was headed by Oregon State University (OSU) College of Engineering, in the US.
“When ticks seek a host, they perch on low branches of shrubs or tall grass and wait to attach to a passing bird, animal, human, or even reptile,” said Philippe Rossignol, a retired professor from Oregon State University’s fisheries and wildlife department.
A study examining different rates of nitrogen application for Anjou pears resulted in some very boring data, according to the lead researcher. “This is the least exciting but also sexiest data set I have ever seen,” said Ashley Thompson, Oregon State University Extension educator, as she presented her findings to Hood River pear growers in February.
Arco Iris: Doug Brusa with the OSU Foundation says, “Came out of Market of Choice in early evening March 13 and saw this beautiful complete rainbow. Many people stopped to look and catch a photo.” We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Want to know what’s new in Canvas? See Spring 2023 Learn@OregonState Updates. Learn about the new tool that allows instructors to share anonymized discussions with colleagues during faculty peer reviews. Find out how instructors can now submit assignments on behalf of students. Learn how to reopen a past Canvas site for students to resolve incompletes.
NEW! Help Session for Summer Academic Wage processing: Every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon, a virtual Help Session will be set up to assist departments with filling out their spreadsheets for Summer Academic Wage requests. This is a drop-in session; no pre-registration required. Questions can be directed to hrsupportservices@oregonstate.edu or via the employee service portal at mysupport-replies@oregonstate.edu. Link for the session is https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/99944195943?pwd=dGVhZkZZcXExVnZVajJWZXpmb3VTUT0.
Town hall: Developing OSU’s next strategic plan. Beginning in January, OSU’s new strategic plan will succeed OSU’s 2019-2023 – Strategic Plan 4.0: Transformation, Excellence, and Impact. With nearly 30 one-on-one interviews and focus group conversations already completed, the entire university community is invited to participate in town hall meetings to discuss OSU’s mission, areas of distinction, current initiatives and strategic imperatives. 2-3:30 p.m., April 5, Zoom only. (This meeting will be recorded and added to the strategic plan website). 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., April 18, OSU-Cascades campus, RAYH 011-013. 10 a.m. to noon, April 20, Corvallis campus, MU Horizon room.
Spring Pastry fundraiser: The Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center invites you to the Einerson House (2638 N.W. Jackson Ave., Corvallis) from 3-6 p.m. April 5 to learn baking techniques and delicious cultural recipes (butter cookies, alfajores with dulce de leche and coconut, blueberry kuchen). Register at https://www.cognitoforms.com/CorvallisMulticulturalLiteracyCenter/SpringPastryFundraiserRegistration.
Flash Panel on AI: "Good, Bad, But Could Get Ugly. Implications for Higher Ed." Panelists Julia Bradshaw, associate professor of photography and new media communications; Regan Gurung, professor and director of general psychology; Islam Al Musaly, instructor of new media communications and Dan Faltesek, associate professor of new media communications, will consider such factors as personalized learning, bias and fairness, results reliability, accessibility, de-skilling concerns and ethics and privacy. 4 p.m., April 5 via Zoom. Register for link to view.
The How-Tos of Negotiating Salary: Get tips on negotiating salary and build your network in an Ask Alumni event hosted by Vamos OSU. Students and alumni are invited to attend the free event at 5 p.m., April 5 either in person at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center or online. Register and learn about the speakers at ForOregonState.org/AskAlumni.
Science Pub: The surprising role that invisible single-celled microbes play in buffering climate change impacts in ocean waters will be the topic of Oregon State University's Science Pub event at 6 p.m. April 5. The free event, which can be attended in person at the Old World Deli in Corvallis or viewed online, will feature a presentation by Kimberly Halsey, the Excellence in Microbiology Faculty Scholar in the OSU College of Science. Her presentation is titled “The oceans’ single-celled gas guzzlers.” Registration is required to attend Science Pub in person or to view it online.
RHA x CAPE trivia night: April is Sexual Assault Awareness/Action Month, a time to support survivors, raise awareness and commit to action to prevent sexual violence in our campus community. Join the Residence Hall Association and the Center for Advocacy, Prevention & Education for a trivia night to kick off the month’s events from 6-8 p.m., April 5 in the MU Ballroom. Topics include legislation, history, activism, campus and community resources, and pop culture. There will be prizes and free food. Sign up here to create or join a team.
NEW! CSSA Community Happy Hour: Alumni, faculty and current students are invited to mix and mingle at the College Student Services Administration Community Happy Hour event at 5 p.m., April 7 via Zoom. Feel free to grab a drink of your choice and connect with our CSSA community. They will also be unveiling a special project. RSVP here: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUvdeqtqDIrG9y5OhJfmO6doFK6AuiVhoL4.
NEW! Focus on Food & Nutrition — BIPOC cooking class: Food, friends and fellowship are vital ingredients to wellness in communities of color. From 4-7 p.m. April 9 in Milam 201, join us for live soul food cooking demonstrations, meal prep competitions and a family-style dinner (all free: registration required; limited availability). This event is associated with National Public Health Week 2023 (April 3-9). Its overall theme is “centering and celebrating cultures in health,” and Sunday’s daily topic is “food and nutrition.”
NEW! Board of Trustees: The Oregon State University Board of Trustees will meet April 13-14 to consider tuition rates for the next academic year, the construction of a proposed student success center at OSU-Cascades, the university’s 10-year business forecast and stipends for certain members of public boards. The board will meet from 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 14 in the Horizon Room of the Memorial Union on the Corvallis campus. Board committees will meet April 13 from 8 a.m. to 3:25 p.m. in the same location All meetings are open to the public and can be attended in person, on Zoom or on the phone by calling 1-888-475-4499 (meeting ID: 655 466 888). Meeting agendas and materials are posted as they become available on the board’s website.
NEW! OSU Voice and Theatre: Fledermaus. An evening full of high notes and high jinks. OSU voice and theater students collaborate to perform "Fledermaus," Strauss' well-loved operetta, full of waltzes and pranks, in English with chamber orchestra. The cast includes national award-winning singers and a student orchestra. Held at Compton Family Wines, 810 Applegate Street, Philomath. 7:30 p.m. April 14-15 and 5:30 p.m. April 16. Tickets: $25, available at oregonstatecla.universitytickets.com.
NEW! Navy competition: Help cheer on the OSU Naval ROTC unit all day April 8 as they host the annual Northwest Navy competition between the NROTC units of Oregon State University, University of Idaho/Washington State, University of Washington and University of Utah. It will be held all over campus and units participate in competitions such as color guard, regulation drill, physical readiness training (PRT), weapons relay, academics, volleyball, basketball, soccer and other similar activities. See the Northwest Navy webpage for more or email lauri.morris@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! OSU Design Network Industry Connect: Meet up with the Oregon State creative community at the OSU Portland Center for a free, casual networking event on April 22. Alumni working in all areas of design are invited to share career insights and résumé/portfolio reviews with OSU students. Sign up as an industry pro; or design students, apply here.
NEW! 50 Years of Women in OSU Army ROTC celebration: OSU Army ROTC is hosting a lunch event to celebrate 50 years of women participating in the program. This event will be held at McAlexander Fieldhouse at noon May 5.
NEW! Bigleaf Maple Festival: Come try bigleaf maple syrup and learn how to tap at the Bigleaf Maple Festival in May. Oregon State University is hosting Oregon’s first ever Bigleaf Maple Festival at the 4-H Center in West Salem from 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. May 13. Food, music and all things maple. Visit www.oregontreetappers.net/festival for details and tickets.
Saber es Poder: Join CEL and the CCCC for an immersive overnight experience in Woodburn focused on learning leadership skills from local Latina community leaders. Lodging, food and transportation will be provided. Applications are due April 7. This event is intended for students: https://beav.es/Sg2.
Marine Science Day: Hatfield Marine Science Day is April 8, and we are back onsite at the HMSC campus in Newport. This is a day when HMSC opens its doors to the community for a behind-the-scenes peek at all we do and it is shaping up to be a great day with over 40 research labs hosting hands-on exhibits, featured events all day long and food trucks onsite. For more information, go to the HMSC Marine Science Day website at bit.ly/HatfieldMSD.
It’s the Water art reception: Giustina Gallery at The LaSells Stewart Center presents “It’s the Water: An Exhibition of Painting and Photography by Seven Artists.” Featuring April Waters’ Antarctica Paintings and invited artists Rich Bergeman, Duncan Berry, Gary Buhler, Jeremy Burke, Rebecca Kiser and Katia Kyte. These artists focus on expressing the power, beauty and mystery of water, showing nature’s complex interrelationships. Reception 3-6 p.m. April 8. Meet the artists. Refreshments, and piano music provided by Shawn Hinz. Exhibition runs through April 28.
Alumni Fellows conversations with OSU influencers: Join us in celebrating the 2023 Alumni Fellows and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Alumni Legacy Award recipient during an online program at 5:30 p.m. on April 11. After the main program led by OSU President Jayathi Murthy and the OSU Alumni Association Executive Director John Valva, join the honorees in breakout rooms to speak with them directly. Register for the free event and learn more about the honorees.
Fidelity and TIAA on campus: No matter where you are in life — just starting your career or retiring next year — a session with a financial advisor can help you create a plan to achieve your goals. Fidelity and TIAA advisors are available at no cost to you as a part of your retirement plan. TIAA representative AJ Martinez will be available on campus April 12-14 and May 16-18 for one-on-one appointments. Register at www.tiaa.org/schedulenow or by emailing AMartinez@tiaa.org. Fidelity representative Justin Blatney will be available on campus April 18-19 and May 10-11 for one-on-one appointments. Register at www.fidelity.com/schedule or by emailing Justin.Blatny@fmr.com.
American Strings: An Evening with The Kingston Trio. Join University Director of Popular Music Bob Santelli in a conversation with the legendary folk group The Kingston Trio. Following the interview, the trio will perform such timeless classics as “Where Have All The Flowers Gone?” and “Tom Dooley.” This event is nearly sold out. 7:30 p.m., April 18, The LaSells Stewart Center, C&E Hall. $25 GA. Advance tickets are available at https://oregonstatecla.universitytickets.com.
Ask big questions at Alpha: The Catholic Student Association invites students to free dessert, talk and discussion. Alpha is a place to discuss big questions about life, faith, meaning and God in an open and welcoming environment, regardless of your religious belief. 7:30-8:45 p.m., April 18, MU Pan-Afrikan Sankofa Room. Continues every Tuesday throughout the term. Click here to register.
Land a summer internship or a post-grad job at a spring career fair: Students, are you still deciding on plans for the summer? Come to a spring career fair to maximize your chances of landing a great job or internship. Whether you want to work for a non-profit agency, a research lab, a local business or a multinational company, you can find a relevant connection to the job you’re looking for at a spring career fair. Visit Handshake to see all spring career fairs and register now. Need to pick just one fair? Head to the Spring All-Industries Career & Internship Fair, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 19, for the widest variety of opportunities.
Wikipedia Editathon: Editing for Equity. Are you interested in improving Wikipedia’s coverage of books? Join us in the Valley Library from 1-4 p.m. April 21, as we create and improve Wikipedia articles for award-winning books by BIPOC authors. New to Wikipedia editing? No problem; you can also register for advanced training via Zoom. Find out more and register at https://guides.library.oregonstate.edu/books.
OSU Design Network Industry Connect: Meet up with the Oregon State creative community at the OSU Portland Center for a free, casual networking event on April 22. Alumni working in all areas of design are invited to share career insights and résumé/portfolio reviews with OSU students. Sign up as an industry pro; or design students, apply here.
In Memoriam: The annual OSU In Memoriam will be held 5:30 p.m., April 27 to honor students, faculty, staff and alumni who have died during the 2022 calendar year. The event will take place in the MU Lounge and livestream broadcast via live.oregonstate.edu and will feature poetry, music and activities for reflection and healing along with guest speakers and representatives from each community to honor the deceased. To submit information of someone you would like honored at this year’s event, please visit https://beav.es/in-memory. Submission deadline for inclusion in this year’s event is April 17. For more information, email tess.websterhenry@oregonstate.edu.
Joint Service Review: The Army, Navy/Marine and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Programs (ROTC) at Oregon State University will hold their annual Joint Service Review at 10 a.m., May 5 in the Memorial Union Quad. This event is a longstanding tradition that allows cadets and midshipmen to participate in a formal review before commissioning as officers in the various military services. The reviewing official and guest speaker will be Major General Michael E. Stencel.
NEW! Collaborating with artists on broader impacts and beyond: This Research Office Campus Conversation will focus on practical ways STEM faculty can integrate arts into their research, including everything from innovative Broader Impacts projects to science-focused events and performances. You’ll leave with real-world ideas and support for getting your science in front of new audiences. Noon to 1:30 p.m., April 6. Register here to attend in person (Memorial Union 206) or here to participate via Zoom.
NEW! Be Prepared & Resilient: DHS tools to promote campus safety. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is hosting a Zoom webinar and panel discussion at 11 a.m., April 6. Panelists will present resources to help campus communities be prepared and resilient before, during and after threat situations. All OSU community members are invited to attend. Register here: https://hq-dhs.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_q7p-iCVbTbOYX_g-lPSsYw.
NEW! Spring term career workshops for students: Still looking for a summer job or internship? Wondering what to put on your resume, how to make the most of LinkedIn or how to do your best in a job interview? The spring term Getting a Dam Job career workshop series (April 12-May 23) will walk you through all these scenarios and more. Register for just one or all five of these sessions to gain job skills you’ll use throughout your life.
NEW! Floor monitor training: Training for floor monitors and building managers on roles and responsibilities when evacuating their building. Training is at 1 p.m. April 12 via Zoom. Sign up for Zoom Floor Monitor Training at: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1ZhCgowN8AukjPf.
NEW! Faculty Conversation: ChatGPT and Generative AI. Join the Center for Teaching and Learning and UIT-Academic Technologies for 45 minutes of conversation around ChatGPT and generative AI. We will raise awareness of these tools, discuss challenges and explore potential approaches for teaching and learning in the era of newly emerging technology. 2-2:45 p.m. April 20. Zoom only; registration required.
NEW! Human Resources Service Delivery webinar: There is now an easier and more efficient experience with HRSD to directly engage with HR/Payroll. Resources on the portal include a service menu, centralized knowledge base and Benny the virtual agent. This training will provide supervisors and HR Liaisons the opportunity to view and experience increased transparency for cases/requests specifically with the improved onboarding process. 10 a.m., April 21. Register here.
HMSC Research Seminar: Michele Zwartjes with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will be giving a seminar titled “The Once and Future Keystone? Sea Otters on the Oregon Coast” at 3:30 p.m. April 6. 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.
Innovation Day on April 6: Join this webinar hosted by the OSU Advantage office for OSU faculty and graduate student researchers to learn how you can take advantage of the funding and training opportunities that support innovation and entrepreneurship at the federal, state and OSU levels. At this webinar, you will also learn how to apply for a special $5,000 Innovation Award available from OSU Advantage. Morning and afternoon session available. Learn more here.
Public Seed Library "Growing a Vegetable Garden" Lecture Series: Benton County Master Gardener Brenda Bye will speak from 6-7 p.m. April 6 at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library's meeting room. Bye will discuss starting seeds inside, direct seeding and transplanting. It's been a cold, wet spring, but Bye can answer your questions and help you get your garden growing well. Individual donations of open and partially used vegetable, herb and flower commercial seed packets packed for '22 and '23 are needed now to restock the Public Seed Library seed rack, and can be donated any time at the circulation desk. Learn more at https://www.bentonmg.org/public-seed-library-resources.
Family Business 360: Join us virtually from 8:30-9:30 a.m., April 12 for our Family Business 360 featuring Becky Berger of Berger International. Don’t miss out on the chance to learn from Becky as she discusses her experiences marrying into and eventually leading a sixth-generation farming business after the unexpected death of her husband. Berger International produces tall fescue seed and straw, red clover seed, haylage and hazelnuts. Register for the complimentary event here.
Public Health Insider: A Breath of Fresh Air. Join a webcast with CPHHS faculty at 5:30 p.m. May 9 to learn what steps you can take for a healthier household and how the college’s new ASPᶟIRE Center is working to reduce harmful environmental exposures where children live, play and go to school. Register for Public Health Insider at ForOregonState.org/PHI.
Join the Department of Public Safety’s Community Police Academy: The Department of Public Safety is inviting OSU community members to sign up for a four-week introductory series on police work and community safety. Topics covered in these sessions will include dispatch, emergency management, records, evidence and more. The sessions will be from 6-8 p.m., May 9, 16, 23 and 30 at Cascade Hall. Come learn more about how DPS is working to serve the Corvallis campus. Apply online: http://beav.es/SAA.
OSU’s New Beginnings for Tribal Students presents Cultural Awareness and Mentor Training Series 2023: "Tribal History Shared History: Essential Understandings of Native Americans in Oregon" with Angie Morrill, May 9, 2-4 p.m. "Cultivating Safe Spaces in Education," May 25, 2-4:30 p.m., an interactive facilitated workshop with Jen Greenway. Open to faculty; students encouraged to attend. Info at https://opencampus.oregonstate.edu/nbts-training.
NEW! Yarn donations requested: The OSU Craft Center has a weekly crochet club for OSU students. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to find community, learn and engage in a stress-releasing craft. This club is free; the craft center provides a gifted student crochet lead to teach and provide help as well as crochet hooks. Yarn donations are currently being sought from the community. If you have yarn to donate please contact Susan.borque@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Internationalization grant application now open: The Office of Faculty Affairs Internationalization Grant is open to all OSU professional and academic faculty and INTO OSU employees. The program awards up to $5,000 for projects that advance the university’s internationalization agenda. Applications for the spring cycle are due 5 p.m., April 21. https://global.oregonstate.edu/internationalization-grant-program.
NEW! Pharmacy research program: The College of Pharmacy Summer Undergraduate Research Program is now accepting applications through May 1. Opportunities are available to participate in hands-on bench research in laboratories that seek to discover new medicines, novel and innovative means of drug delivery, new targets for drug therapy and to improve current drug therapy regime for patients. At the conclusion of the summer term, students will present their research projects at the College of Pharmacy Undergraduate Research Symposium. More information and application instructions can be found here.
NEW! 45 years of service: Congratulations to Scott Robbins, horticulture research farms manager, for being honored for 45 years of service at OSU. You can read more about their time at OSU and others who have reached this milestone by clicking on their name.
Affordable Learning Grant: OSU's Open Educational Resources Unit is accepting proposals for the Affordable Learning Grant until May 19. 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. Please talk to your department head about how this applies to the grant. Questions? Contact OERU Director Stefanie Buck.
Outstanding Diversity Advocate Award nominations: The Outstanding Diversity Advocate Award is awarded to a member of the OSU community who actively promotes and enhances diversity, equity and inclusion. Recipients receive a $1,000 honorarium. For details and nomination information, please visit the Office of Institutional Diversity (OID) website; nominations must be received by April 28. For further information, please contact OID at diversity@oregonstate.edu, or call 541-737-1063.
Eye tracking study participants wanted: The OSU School of Civil and Construction Engineering seeks research study participants who are at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license. The study purpose is to better understand driving habits while viewing videos and wearing eye tracking glasses. Participants will be paid for their involvement, which requires a time commitment of approximately 45 minutes and coming to the OSU Driving Simulator Laboratory. To participate, email graduate research assistant Jane Weber at weberjan@oregonstate.edu.
Ergonomics: The University Health & Safety Committee wants to promote health and safety by providing information on ergonomics and safe lifting techniques. 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.
Affordable student health insurance is available: Enrollment is open through April 24. Domestic, Ecampus and PharmD students can easily sign up for the OSU Insurance Plan from PacificSource. The plan provides access to a vast network of local and nationwide care providers. More info: beav.es/5Jr.
Indigenous undergrad summer internship supplemental funding application deadline April 10: The New Beginnings for Tribal Students (NBTS) program offers OSU undergrads self-identifying as Native American, Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian, supplemental funding ($3750) for summer internships in natural sciences. Internships must be at least eight weeks long and interns will meet with NBTS mentors over the summer. More info and application at https://opencampus.oregonstate.edu/nbts.
Internet testers: Are you a student that lives off campus or a staff member who lives in a rural area? We need your help getting reliable internet to our rural communities. Take the internet speed test at FasterInternetOregon.org and pass it along to everyone you know in Oregon. Help identify communities that need faster service so infrastructure funds get directed there. Social media hashtags: #BroadbandMapping #FasterInternetOregon #InternetSpeedTest.
Art+Science Student Fellowships: This one-year fellowship offers OSU students the opportunity to explore the intersection of two disciplines. Fellows will develop a creative, journalistic or scholarly project informed by engagement with science and art, music, theater, multi-media or creative writing. Each fellow will be awarded $1,000 and ongoing networking opportunities and mentorship. Click here to learn more and apply by April 14.
Affordable Learning Grant: OSU's Open Educational Resources Unit is accepting proposals for the Affordable Learning Grant until May 19. 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. Please talk to your department head about how this applies to the grant. Questions? Contact OERU Director Stefanie Buck.
Research equipment reserve funds: In partnership with the Research Council, the Research Office is now accepting Research Equipment Reserve Funds (RERF) applications to strengthen the research infrastructure. RERF may be used to acquire, repair, renovate, or improve capital equipment directly used for research. The application deadline is April 10. For more information, eligibility criteria and the application, visit https://research.oregonstate.edu/ora/program-management/research-equipment-reserve-fund.
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! Student Health Services invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 9-month, Medical Assistant. The position will begin in late summer (August). Posting #P04127CT. Closes April 19.
NEW! Admissions Coordinator: The College of Forestry invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position in our Student Success program. Posting #P06650UF. Full consideration April 23. Closes May 7.
NEW! Facilities Services at Oregon State University is seeking a full-time Refrigeration Mechanic. Posting #P04128CT. Closes April 23.
R/V Taani: The R/V Taani, OSU's NSF-funded research ship currently under construction in Louisiana, is making great strides. The major modules and components are coming together and she's about ready to enter the water: https://youtu.be/pThk6KZ1bEc.
“Love is a springtime plant that perfumes everything with its hope, even the ruins to which it clings.” ~ Gustave Flaubert
Corvallis: Rain likely, high of 50, low of 44. Rain tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Chance of snow showers, high of 46, low of 35. Chance of showers Thursday.
Newport: Rain today, high of 51, low of 43. Rain and windy tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/.