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COVID-19 website: To facilitate the ongoing sharing of information about the virus, Oregon State University has added a link on the OSU homepage to a page that provides detailed and up-to-date COVID-19 information; links to OSU, local, state and federal resources; and updates on the latest federal travel restrictions.
TRACE OSU testing: TRACE OSU is providing random COVID-19 testing by invitation at its Corvallis and Bend campuses and at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport. Testing will take place in Corvallis in the Memorial Union Ballroom and at Reser ticket booths, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. In Newport, testing will be provided every other week beginning Jan. 19, Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. At OSU-Cascades, testing will be provided every other week beginning Jan. 19, Monday, through Wednesday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Please join the effort to build a safer and healthier Oregon State University community. To enroll and for more information: https://trace.oregonstate.edu/osu
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Interested in capturing your students’ thinking about an upcoming topic before they even get to class, then actively engaging them in learning throughout an entire class period? Attend the CTL Sparkshop, “Assessing Student Learning: Using Diagnostic (Just-in-Time Teaching) and Formative Assessment Strategies to Promote Student Learning and Engagement,” on Friday, Feb. 12 at noon.
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. Content appearing includes timely news and feature stories from broadcast, print and online sources. Occasionally, opinion pieces and first-person columns appearing in mainstream media outlets that are written by faculty members and pertain to their academic or professional expertise may be included based on their unique, informative value, timeliness and space constraints. It is not the policy of OSU Today to include Letters to the Editor.
During that three-week stretch, the team was limited to what they could do in terms of practicing and personnel. That’s when the program turned to Oregon State University President F. King Alexander to fill in at practice. Yes, you read that correctly! President Alexander joined host Ron Callan on the latest Talkin’ Beavers to explain more.
The results of Oregon State University COVID-19 sampling conducted in Redmond Jan. 29-31 by TRACE Community field workers suggest 32 people per 1,000 in the community carried the coronavirus on those days. (see also My Central Oregon)
Oregon State University has set a goal of reducing the number of times its students and employees drive to campus alone.
A piece by OSU's Susan Shaw.
Oregon State University’s plans for renovating Fairbanks Hall received the backing of the Corvallis Historic Resources Commission on Tuesday night.
Marching band members in leadership roles are more likely to feel discomfort in the neck and upper back than their less experienced bandmates, who in turn are more susceptible to left-hand pain and cognitive strain, a new study by Oregon State University suggests.
“That’s where most of the snow is,” says David Hill (Oregon State University), a principal investigator for Community Snow Observations. “That’s where the most interesting information is, and we’re not measuring it.”
But the company sees a lot of kinks to work out in the supply chain before hemp’s potential can be realized, says Don Davidson, 3M’s Global New Product Marketing Manager. Speaking this week at the virtual National Hemp Symposium by Oregon State University, Davidson was bullish on hemp’s potential for industrial applications.
Postcards to Campus is an ongoing project centered around the OSU community. This project is open for submissions of mailed, dropped off or uploaded postcards. OSU community members are encouraged to share art, writings and sentiments on their postcards that range from personal to OSU-specific. Postcards submitted will be on display in the Valley Library rotunda and online, and will be archived through OSU's Special Collections and Archives Research Center (SCARC) to be featured in their COVID Collecting Project. To find out more go here: https://spark.adobe.com/page/DoBPihuByIA4D/ and also click on Postcard Archive to see more of these great works of art.
Parent Connections: Integrating work/studies and family life was a challenge pre COVID-19. In the midst of the pandemic it’s at times been beyond challenging and stressful. Drop in on weekly remote forums to connect and share your successes/challenges with other OSU working and studying parents. Sessions take place every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; click here for more information and the Zoom links. Contact the Family Resource Center at familyresources@oregonstate.edu with any questions you may have.
Winter Career Fairs: Registration is now open. The OSU Winter Career Fair Series as well as Speed Mock Interviews are virtual, using Handshake. Click the fair link below to register and sign up for to speak with employers like Fast Enterprises, Cintas, Techtronic Industries, Build Group and many more. Feb. 10, Civil and Construction Engineering Fair; Feb. 17, Winter Career Fair; Feb. 18, Non-Profit & Public Service Fair; Feb. 23, Food Science and Technology Fair. For more information about virtual fairs, please visit: career.oregonstate.edu/virtual-fairs
National Hemp Symposium: Oregon State University’s Global Hemp Innovation Center and the Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources, a major program unit of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, will host the first-ever National Hemp Symposium on Feb. 9 and 10. The symposium will include presentations from leaders across world economic sectors on what the industry sees as the future and how hemp may fit into their visions. Hemp has the potential to impact a variety of industries, including agriculture, health, energy, manufacturing, food and beverage, transportation, and construction. Registration is open for the conference, which also includes a hemp film festival. For more information about this virtual conference and to register to attend visit: https://nationalhempsymposium.org/.
Celebration of Women in Engineering: Feb. 10-11. In recognition of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the College of Engineering at Oregon State University invites you to celebrate the achievements of our faculty and alumnae. Featuring live panels, a film premiere, a live networking session and more. This completely virtual event is free and open to the public. Complete info and registration at https://expo.engr.oregonstate.edu/wie
Feb. 10 Regional Connections | Seattle, with President Alexander. Beavers are resilient. And staying connected with fellow Beavs is good for your mind, body and Beaver spirit. At the upcoming Seattle Regional Connections event Feb. 10, gather with fellow Beavs to share your experiences, network with others in your field, get help with career searches or simply socialize with OSU alumni, students and friends. Oregon State University President F. King Alexander will be in attendance, along with OSU Alumni Association regional volunteers from Seattle and OSUAA staff, who will help guide the conversations and connections. Reunite. It will feel so good! Register today at osualum.com/regionalconnections
Travel Talks webcast: India and the Galápagos Islands. What new experiences are you looking forward to in 2021? How about a bucket-list-worthy adventure? On Feb. 10 at noon, join Holbrook Travel to learn about Oregon State alumni tours in India and the Galápagos Islands. Professor Sunil Khanna, set to accompany Beavers on the 2021 India tour, will share insights about traveling in his home country. Register for the Travel Talks webcast at http://bit.ly/TravelTalk0210.
Defining the Parts of Your Startup: Early entrepreneurs, especially tech startups, often struggle with thinking through all the functional aspects of a well-run business, such as R&D, supply chain/procurement, manufacturing, marketing and sales, human resources, accounting, etc. For small startups with just a few employees, these functions still need to be managed, even if it means one person manages wears several "hats." Join us as we talk about these functions with Jonathan Hurst, founder of Agility Robotics and robotics professor at Oregon State University, and about how a startup evolves from starting to think about these functions to managing them well. Wednesday, Feb. 10 from noon to 1 p.m. More info here.
Social Justice Initiative: This event is hosted by the Professional Faculty Leadership Association. Learn more about how this program provides facilitated learning opportunities, consultation and coaching that specifically support achieving inclusive excellence across OSU. Wednesday, Feb. 10, noon to 1 p.m., presented by Jane Waite via Zoom. For more information about the event and how to register click here.
Instructional Media Workshops: Discover ways to create media and learn effective practices for using media in your teaching. These skills are valuable in all Corvallis and Cascades campus teaching formats, including current blended and remote modes. CTL and Academic Technology invite all GTAs and instructors to a one-hour workshop: 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 10, or 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 11. Info: Faculty Media Center. Register: https://beav.es/Jx7
2021 Starker Lecture Series: Resilience in the face of disturbance: Learning from disaster. Lecture Two: Education, Feb. 10, 2-3:30 p.m. Zoom. The concept for the education discussion is to explore the impacts of disturbances on students through the various stages of K-16, education through employment. The lecture will explore how K-12 education is impacted including CTE, trade schools and workforce. We will then take a look at how current college students are recruited and taught in a virtual world, and what opportunities are they finding next. For more information please visit our webpage.
Blending Your Teaching with Instructional Media Workshops: Harness the power of instructional media! Discover ways to create media and learn effective practices for remote and blended teaching. CTL and Academic Technology invite instructors and GTAs to a one-hour workshop: Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2 p.m., or Thursday, Feb. 11, 2 p.m. Info: Faculty Media Center. Register: https://beav.es/Jx
Lecture: Victor Darley-Usmar, University of Alabama at Birmingham, will speak on “The Bioenergetic Metabolite Interactome in Translational Research.” Darley-Usmar is developing a program to apply measures of bioenergetic health and metabolism to personalized medicine. Feb. 10, 3 p.m. Register here: https://beav.es/ozC.
NEW! EECB Seminar series: Xavier Basurto, associate professor of sustainability science in the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University, will discuss the concept of “friendly rivalry,” which considers behaviors of cooperation and competitiveness simultaneously. The seminar takes place Feb. 10, 4 p.m., via Zoom, followed by a 5 p.m. panel discussion at the same link.
Cabildos Speaker Series: Carmen Thompson, On American Whiteness and Anti-Blackness: Towards an Understanding of Race in America: Carmen P. Thompson is an independent scholar and historian of race and the Black experience. Thompson is a visiting scholar in the Black Studies department at Portland State University, and is working on her book "The Making of American Whiteness," which examines the origins of Whiteness in America. The talk and others in the series are sponsored by the School of History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies and anonymous donors to the history program at Oregon State. Her talk will take place Feb. 10 from 4-5:30 p.m.. To register: https://beav.es/JY9
Floor Monitor Training: Training for Floor Monitors and Building Managers on roles and responsibilities when evacuating their building. Training is the second Wednesday of every month via Zoom. Sign up for Zoom Floor Monitor Training at: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1ZhCgowN8AukjPf
NEW! Webcast | Virtual Paint Night: Get creative, socialize and unwind at the second edition of Virtual Paint Night, hosted by the OSU Alumni Association and the College of Liberal Arts and open to all skill levels. With guidance from Portland-based artist Kaitlyn Carr-Kiprotich, ’16, attendees will paint Oregon’s iconic Haystack Rock, a state landmark. Friday, Feb. 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Engage with fellow Beavers at this event, which is free for OSUAA members and $10 for non-members. Art supply list is provided at registration. Register here.
NEW! OSU Album Club: Paul Simon's Graceland. Join director of popular music and performing arts, Bob Santelli, in listening to and discussing some of the greatest music albums of all time. Album Club is remote, free and open to all. Register to join the discussion by Zoom on Monday, Feb. 15, 7 p.m. at https://beav.es/JMD.
NEW! Book club reading: Join the Association of Faculty and Staff for the Advancement of People of Color (AFAPC) for a book club reading of “How to be an Anti-Racist” by Ibram X. Kendi. We are reading this book in advance of the April 14 Provosts Lecture with Kendi. Register by Feb. 24. The book club will meet every two weeks on Fridays from 3-4 p.m. beginning on Feb. 25. AFAPC encourages you to purchase books through Bookshop.org, a Black-owned business or through a local business like Grass Roots & Music or the Book Bin. The e-book is also available through the OSU Libraries for a 3-day loan period. For questions, contact mealoha.mcfadden@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! OSU Panhellenic Scholarship event: Celebrating the philanthropic work of today's students, sorority alumnae and OSU students, faculty and staff are invited to come together during the OSU Panhellenic Scholarship event hosted by the Corvallis Area Alumnae Panhellenic (CAAP) on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 10:30 a.m. Traditionally an in-person brunch, this virtual spin expands the event's reach to those residing in Oregon and beyond. Enjoy presentations from three active chapters on the success of their 2020 philanthropic work. Plus, one lucky student will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship, named for and presented by Jo Anne Trow (Chi Omega), former vice president of student services at OSU and winner of the 2017 OSU Alumni Association Dan W. Poling Service Award. Register for free at osualum.com/panhellenic.
Tuition Forum: The University Budget Committee has begun meeting to discuss recommendations for tuition rates for the 2021-22 academic year. As part of developing recommendations for the Board of Trustees, representatives of the Budget Committee and the Office of Budget and Resource Planning are offering a series of weekly forums to discuss the tuition setting process, tuition rate scenarios for FY22, and to answer any questions about tuition and the university budget. The next forum is Thursday, Feb. 11 from 11 a.m. to noon via Zoom. To register for this forum, click here. The schedule for subsequent forums and a short discussion of common questions about tuition are available at https://beav.es/tuition-forums. The committee welcomes questions, comments, and ideas. For more information, to provide an idea or opinion, or to ask a question please contact Sherm Bloomer.
University Budget Conversation: On Thursday, Feb. 11 from noon to 1 p.m., the Office of Budget and Resource Planning will hold another University Budget Conversation via Zoom. This week’s topic is Budget Planning in Uncertain Times. The Budget Conversation sessions are limited to 60 minutes with the initial 15-20 minutes spent on presentation of the topic, leaving time for discussion and Q&A. To register for this webinar click here. More information about University Budget Conversations is located on the Office of Budget and Resource Planning website. If you have questions, please contact Sherm Bloomer for more information.
Black Heritage Month Conversation Series | Mental Health and Wellness: Staying close with the supportive OSU community has lifelong benefits for Beavers. Build connections as you dive into mental health and wellness on Feb. 11 with the Black Alumni & Friends Network. Kick off OSU Black Heritage Month celebrations and move toward a happier and healthier life at https://oregonstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMrcO6tqD8uG9PbanIhqYuipyRR-nXCME34
Online Valentine’s Masterclass – Dinner & Drinks: If you’re staying in on Valentine’s Day, you can still make it memorable with this new three-day online series. Learn live, interact with the Food Science experts, and impress your loved one with an amazing dinner and drinks experience. Feb. 12, 13 and/or 14. https://workspace.oregonstate.edu/valentine. Sponsored by Professional and Continuing Education. $25 per course.
Family Feud with the BCC: This is a special Black History Month BCC Family Feud. The Game, will exclusively be on Black Culture. It is scheduled for three days: Friday, Feb. 12, 5-8 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 19, 5-8 p.m.; and Friday, Feb. 26, 5-8 p.m. Please fill the form only if you are sure to make it to the event. Each team should be made up of five participants. Please provide the name of your team and that of your team participants. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxH34zRDtBz5UnhuFqJT5MDHE3ck0il2gnOz_KQxZWVFr_rA/viewform
OSU hosts ‘Contagion’ screenwriter Scott Z. Burns: The Oregon State University School of Writing, Literature and Film presents “Framing Catastrophe,” a conversation with American screenwriter, producer and director Scott Z. Burns on Thursday, Feb. 18 at 4 p.m. Burns is best known for his screenplays for “Contagion,” “The Bourne Ultimatum,” “The Informant!” and “Side Effects,” and for producing the Academy Award-winning climate documentary “An Inconvenient Truth.” The virtual event is free and open to the public. To join the event, visit beav.es/JwP.
President Alexander to meet with faculty: President Alexander and the Faculty Senate Executive Committee are continuing the long-standing tradition of sponsoring small group faculty conversations (academic, research and professional faculty). Each conversation will be facilitated by a Faculty Senate Executive Committee member and will consist of up to 12 faculty. These conversations, via Zoom, provide President Alexander with an opportunity to receive candid feedback from faculty and an occasion for idea and information exchange. To register for winter term sessions, Feb. 19 from 10-11:30 a.m., access the registration form at https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eyugpEDxp9wBm98
Career Webcast Feb. 24: Many people question their career path, especially in challenging times. Learn from alumni professionals how to make your own opportunities and launch a new career by attending a free webcast, Forging Your Career Path, Wednesday, Feb. 24, at noon PT via Zoom. Adidas’ Jessica Breedlove Latham, ’08, and Russell Borne, ’07, offer tips on how to make career decisions, overcome challenges and conquer transitions, followed by an interactive Q&A. OSU Alumni Association’s Career Webcast series offers guidance for students and alumni entering the workforce, changing fields or advancing a career during these challenging times. Register and find additional resources at osualum.com/careerwebcasts.
Black Heritage Month Conversation Series | Navigating Education and Student Success: Whether you’re in school for the first time or have multiple graduate degrees under your belt, every level of education comes with its own unique challenges. Join inspiring alumni who can share insights into navigating education in a virtual event hosted by the Black Alumni & Friends Network on Feb. 25, part of the BAFN’s Black Heritage Month celebration. Register: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpf-GuqDIoH9fixzb9-Y58vX5rGVfwEI1V
Writing Black History of the Pacific Northwest into Wikipedia: Come for a keynote presentation and Q/A discussion with Alexandria Lockett, Spelman College, about knowledge equity (philosophy and practices) and stay for the Wikipedia editathon. Friday, Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. Find out more and register.
NEW! Sparkshop — Join Funmi Amobi, CTL’s Instructional Consultant, for "Assessing Student Learning: Using Diagnostic (Just-in-Time Teaching) and Formative Assessment Strategies to Promote Student Learning and Engagement." Have you ever wondered how to capture your students’ thinking about an upcoming topic before they even get to class and how to actively engage them in learning throughout an entire class period? Join us for a lively discussion on Feb. 12 at noon via Zoom: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/my/sparkshop. Password: CTL
OSU Construction Industry Forum: Join University Facilities, Infrastructure and Operations and our industry partners to learn more about the OSU Capital Forecast and upcoming capital construction projects. There will also be a facilitated panel discussion on prevention through design from area architects and contractors. The forum will be held virtually Feb. 11, 9 a.m. to noon and is open to all. Learn more about the OSU Construction Forum and register today
HMSC Research Seminar: Samuel Starko, NSERC Postdoctoral Fellow University of Victoria will be giving a seminar entitled “Kelp Forests in a Changing Ocean,” Thursday, Feb. 11, 3:30 p.m. Zoom link. Password: 972587 or call +1-971-247-1195 Meeting ID: 945 5573 115. Click here for more information.
Biological & Ecological Engineering Winter Seminar Series: Salini Sasidharan, incoming Oregon State University professor (BEE), will present “Managed Aquifer Recharge for Sustainable Groundwater Management,” on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 4 p.m., with a meet-and-greet at 3:30 p.m. Zoom Meeting ID: 917 1196 8021 | Password: 769617. Free and open to the public.
Black Minds Matter: A Mental Health Conversation: This year has been a whirlwind for all – but those who identify as Black have endured experiences that have tested their strength and resilience. Hear from Keith Dempsey, '93, '96, '10, as he discusses the triumphs and challenges of mental health and wellness among the Black community. Hosted in partnership with the Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center. Feb. 11, 5:30 p.m., https://oregonstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMrcO6tqD8uG9PbanIhqYuipyRR-nXCME34
Teaching and research seminar: Lisa Sullivan, associate dean for education/School of Public Health and professor of biostatistics at Boston University, will present “The teaching and research balancing act,” Feb. 12, 1-2 p.m. The seminar will be presented via Zoom. Learn more about College of Public Health and Human Sciences research seminars a https://health.oregonstate.edu/seminars.
Public Health Insider | Making Outdoors Accessible for Everyone: As we strive to recover community health, a unique partnership between Oregon State and AARP aims to make outdoor recreation accessible for people of all ages and abilities. Join presenters Erwin Tan from AARP, Lee Davis with the OSU Outdoor Recreation Economy Initiative and Joshua Norris with the OSU Adventure Leadership Institute to learn more about the interdisciplinary effort. Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 4 p.m. Register.
Care.com, Perfecting Your "No-Guilt" No: Saying no can be uncomfortable and awkward but it’s absolutely necessary to avoid burnout and help you remain focused on your most important goals. Learning how to say an effective and appropriate "no" is one of the most vital skills for leaders, yet research shows this is one of the most under-utilized tools, especially for women. In this session led by Lisa Abramson, you'll learn a powerful "saying no" framework and get a "cheat sheet" to make saying no less stressful in the future. After this session, you'll be able to confidently deliver a firm and appropriate no without the side of guilt. Called an “inspiration” by Oprah, Lisa Abramson is an executive coach, mindfulness teacher, author and mom of two girls. Feb. 17, 9 a.m. Register here.
Undergraduate Assessment Workshop - Making Meaning Across Modalities: Student Learning Assessment for Programs with Multiple Locations and Delivery Methods. Many OSU academic programs are now delivered through Corvallis campus, Cascades campus and/or Ecampus. Join APA in looking at how newly required student learning data from all modalities can create a more complex, nuanced and useful data story. All programs are welcome to join the Making Meaning workshop, as general APA data analysis methods will be discussed. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 10-11 a.m., with discussion period to follow. Register here. Contact tamara.belknap@oregonstate.edu for more information.
Information Literacy Workshop: If you want to improve your students’ experience with information literacy through acts of critical exploration and reading, especially within unique disciplinary lenses, join OSU librarians and the WIC team on Feb. 19 from 10-10:50 a.m. for a workshop on teaching information literacy. There will be time to brainstorm adjustments to the writing assignments based on the reading and exploration frameworks discussed. Register here https://beav.es/JQU.
Faculty Seminar Series presentation, “Using Technology to Create Safe Study Spaces during COVID-19,” delivered by Lucinda Amerman and Margaret Mellinger, OSU Libraries & Press. Feb. 19, 10 a.m. Amerman and Mellinger will share how a group of dedicated staff deployed an online reservation system that encourages appropriate physical distancing and density within the building, making the library one of the safest study spaces on campus. Register in advance.
Grad Inspire: Join us as four current graduate students share the questions and motivations framing their research. Grad Inspire combines scholarship communication with personal narrative, providing a glimpse of not only "how" these students perform their work, but also the motivations and commitment behind it. Feb. 25, 5:30-7 p.m. For more information and to register for the webinar, visit https://gradschool.oregonstate.edu/graduate-student-success/grad-inspire.
Women’s Leadership Lecture: The 2021 Susan J. McGregor Memorial Lecture, featuring Kimberly Jones, People Experience and Talent, Center of Expertise Leader at PwC, will be on “How I Found My Place in Corporate America and You Can, Too.” She will speak on Thursday, Feb. 25 from 6-7 p.m. through Zoom. This free event is hosted by the Center for Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Business. Registration is required.
Trees to Tap: Forest Management and Drinking Water Virtual Conference: Join us for key findings from the recent Trees to Tap Science Review, and connect research findings with management actions for the future of Oregon’s drinking water. March 11 (afternoon) and March 12 (morning) via Zoom. Free but registration required. For more information please visit beav.es/out.
Social Justice Education Initiative workshops are happening now, including NEW Tier Two workshops: 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. See the schedule and register for remote Tier One Platform workshops here. See the schedule and register for remote Tier Two Next Level workshops here. Interested in this work for your unit? Contact SJEI director Jane Waite for further information: jane.waite@oregonstate.edu
6th Annual Dry Farming Collaborative Winter Meeting: The Oregon State University Extension Small Farms Program is pleased to be offering the 6th Annual Dry Farming Collaborative (DFC) Winter Meeting on Feb. 25 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This year the meeting will be held virtually via Zoom and open to growers, plant breeders, educators and agricultural professionals interested in learning about crops production with little to no irrigation. Participants will hear from multiple speakers on the background of the DFC, the roots of dry farming in the Western U.S., farmer innovation and research updates, and the day will end with grower focus groups. This event is free to attend. Registration is required to receive the webinar link and there is limited capacity. For agenda, additional details and to register, visit https://smallfarms.oregonstate.edu/smallfarms/dry-farming or contact Teagan Moran at 541-713-5011, Teagan.moran@oregonstate.edu.
Principles of Vineyard Management Course: Patty Skinkis, professor and Viticulture Extension Specialist in the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University, is offering an online course to the industry and public who wish to learn about wine-growing. The course is offered live online with recordings available for all lectures. The course runs from March 30-June 3. Registration is open until March 29, but early registration rates end Feb. 26. Click for more information.
NEW! College of Forestry Quilt and Bowl Raffle: Get raffle tickets for a queen-sized quilt, a wall-hanging quilt, and a wood-turned bowl from spalted Oregon maple burl. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bjRrAbXExl1sbVY
NEW! Donuts: Honors College is selling the following flavors in boxes of a dozen donuts: Glazed for $12, jelly-filled for $13, chocolate for $13. Each person who purchases a box will be entered into a raffle to win a Dutch Bros gift card. To order: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8kNBYyVwnGXAgjs and email emily.garcia@Oregonstate.edu with questions.
Auction: BEE is hosting a month-long online auction of art, crafts, jewelry, plants and much, much more. In particular, we will auction at least one of BEE faculty member John Selker’s artisan crafted wood bowls, as well as Dominique Bachelet’s cards and a watercolor painting.
Virtual High-Five: Do you miss giving people high-fives? Want a fun way to thank a co-worker? Send them a Virtual High-Five with a minimum $5 donation and you will automatically enter to win a gift card. The final day to send Virtual High-Five is Feb. 19.
Gift baskets: Bid on themed gift baskets to donate to the Food Drive at Oregon State University. All proceeds will be donated to the Linn Benton Food Share. To participate in the auction please contact Valarie.Thrower@oregonstate.edu or visit https://www.32auctions.com/OSU-Statistics-GiftBasket. Auction closes Feb. 21 at 11:45 p.m.
Pet fashion show: This high fashion event is perfect for pet parents who’ve always known their fur babies were destined for stardom. Donate $3 to enter and participate in the Fur-Baby Fashion Show from Feb. 8-14. For more info click HERE. The contest and voting will take place from Feb. 15-21 for a $2 donation per vote.
Virtual 3K: The 3K Food-for-All Walk will be held virtually from Feb. 7-21. Donate $3 to participate. Your donation will also enter you to win a free gift. Lisa Ganio will donate an additional $5 for every participant who enters.
Race to the Top Banana Virtual 5K/10K: Take part in the College of Forestry's virtual 5K/10K! Run or walk wherever you want — outdoors on a course of your choice or indoors on your treadmill. Complete by Feb. 21. You will receive a special medal to commemorate your race! $25, sign up here: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9zPP9RCbsBrfcQl
Bird Talk: Join Extension Communications at noon on Fe. 18 for Bird Talk, our follow-up to last year’s Bird Walk. We will present and discuss birding topics appropriate for all skill levels. To participate, donate a minimum of $2 to GiveButter.com, list “OSU Food Drive - EESC Bird Talk” in the message/comment/designation box, and forward receipt to amy.baker@oregonstate.edu. Link upon receipt of your email.
Photo contest: Extension Communications is offering a photo contest devoted to the natural world around us. Categories are landscape, birds/wildlife and macro (close-up imagery). Deadline is Feb. 19. To participate, donate $2 or more per image (up to 3 images) to GiveButter.com, list “OSU Food Drive - EESC Photos” in message/comment/designation box, and forward your receipt to amy.baker@oregonstate.edu. Details in Box https://oregonstate.app.box.com/f/54a8a9cadb06494a8e29ed5961473a47
Recipe Book: Now that all this Food Drive talk has your stomach growling, we’ve got the perfect way to satisfy those cravings - the Extension Communications Recipe Book! Donate a minimum of $2 to GiveButter.com, list “Food Drive - EESC Recipes” in the message/comment/designation box, and forward your receipt to amy.baker@oregonstate.edu. Recipe book will be sent as a pdf by email beginning Feb. 12.
ROTC Beaver Battalion: Join the fight against hunger during OSU’s February Food Drive, with the Naval ROTC Beaver Battalion student group, by using the Facebook Donation link, virtually donating via Venmo @FAO-NROTC and noting “FOOD DRIVE” in the comments, or by physically donating food to the Drop Box at the north entrance of Cascade Hall. Every little bit helps, as donating only a dollar will pay for four pounds of food, which is over three meals.
P&M Food Drive 2021: Support the local food drive by dropping off non-perishable foods, personal hygiene items, sanitation products or pet food at Printing & Mailing Services, 4700 SW Research Way, on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. during the month of February. Each donation gets entered into a drawing to win a one-of-a-kind vinyl tote bag. All donations benefit non-profit agencies in Linn and Benton counties. https://printmail.oregonstate.edu/food-drive-2021
Recipes wanted: The OSU Foundation and the OSU Alumni Association are collecting recipes to make a cookbook to benefit the Annual Food Drive. Do you have a go-to recipe that gets rave reviews every time? All profits will benefit the Linn Benton Food Share. You can either submit your favorite recipe to be included in the cookbook (even if it’s not original, that’s OK, we have a space to mark it as “adapted from”). Deadline is Feb. 22. Nominate someone that you know that has an amazing recipe that you have always tried to get your hands on. We will contact that person and ask them to consider handing over the recipe to include in the cookbook. Finally, order your cookbook today. Deadline for ordering a cookbook is Feb. 22. You can pay by check, made out to LBFS (Linn Benton Food Share). Orders will be delivered sometime in March, once the cookbook is designed and completed. Digital copies are $10. Pre-sale printed copies are $15 before Feb. 19. Late order printed copies are $18 (Feb. 19-22). For more information, email Heather Rapp.
NEW! OSU Design Network Industry Connect: Graduating design seniors and OSU alumni creatives are invited to come together for an evening of mentorship and networking during the OSU Design Network’s virtual Industry Connect on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 5:30 p.m. Traditionally an in-person event, this virtual spin allows successful OSU alumni to nurture and share their expertise with the next generation of creative Oregon State professionals. This networking opportunity is open to seniors studying innovation and design management, merchandising management, apparel design, interior design and graphic design, and OSU alumni across those fields. Student applications for this free event are due Friday, Feb. 12, and can be submitted here. Alumni interested in attending can register at osualum.com/designpros or reach out to Molly.Durbin@kroger.com for additional information.
Call for Applications: Career Champions Faculty Program: Applications for the Spring 2021 Career Champions program for teaching faculty and instructors are now being accepted. The program will provide tangible ways to include career readiness in the classroom, while also taking a hard look at the barriers to access that our first generation, high financial need and/or students of color face. A $500 honorarium will be awarded to participants. More information can be found on the Center for Teaching and Learning website. To apply, please complete the application form by Feb. 26.
Albatross Animal Interlude: In this new Animal Interlude, Jane Hirshfield reads a passage about the albatross, accompanied by Rachelle McCabe on piano. Spring Creek Project's Animal Interludes are a series of 20 tiny concerts, each an original composition of words and music in honor of a threatened or beloved animal. They are part of the series Music to Save Earth's Songs, inspired by Kathleen Dean Moore's new book Earth's Wild Music.
OER grant proposals now open: Funding to adapt, adopt or author an open textbook is now available through OSU’s Open Educational Resources Unit. All faculty who want to reduce student costs and create quality learning resources can apply. Grant recipients will receive assistance in locating, adopting or authoring zero-cost course materials. All funding is a department-to-department transfer. Talk to your department head about how this applies to the grant. The proposal deadline is March 8. Learn more online, or send questions to OER director Stefanie Buck.
ADA30 Celebratory Symposium — Deadline Extended: The OSU Americans with Disabilities Act 30th (ADA30) Anniversary Committee is presently accepting proposals for the ADA30 Celebratory Symposium to be held remotely in May 2021. Campus and community members are encouraged to submit proposals for workshops, posters, artist talks and other session types on a wide array of disability-related topics by Jan. 15. For more information about ADA30 and the Symposium, including proposal submission details, please visit https://blogs.oregonstate.edu/ada30/.
Strong Communities, Strong Selves: Black Heritage Month Conversation Series: Throughout February, celebrate Black Heritage Month by building your support network and learning tools for growth in a virtual event series hosted by the Black Alumni & Friends Network. Discuss mental health and wellness, navigating education and engaging in activism with a welcoming Beaver community at osualum.com/BAFN.
NEW! Partial air handler shutdown for Richardson Hall: A portion of AHU1 in Richardson Hall will be shut down Feb. 10-11 from 6 a.m.-4:30 p.m. to repair a heating water pump. This will reduce airflow creating some pressure imbalance throughout the building. Fume hoods will be operational. For questions or comments on this closure, contact Roger White at 541-737-2969. Closures are often subject to changes and delays, so please visit the OSU Campus Closures, Shutdowns, and Detours page for updates on this and other campus closures.
NEW! Steam shutdown for Owen Hall: Steam will be shut down to Owen Hall on Feb. 10 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. to replace a steam valve for SU1. This will affect airflow and heating throughout the first, second and third floors as well as the east side of the fourth floor. For questions or comments on this closure, contact Justin Fuszek at 541-737-2969.
Partial closures of Western Building parking lot Feb. 8-12: As part of the Campus Operations building project, partial closures are scheduled for the Western Building lot. The partial lot closures are scheduled to start on Monday, Feb. 8 through Friday, Feb. 12. (view map). The west half of the parking lot will be closed for storm line work from Monday, Feb. 8 through Wednesday, Feb. 10. The east half of the parking lot will be closed for storm line work from Thursday, Feb. 11 through Friday, Feb. 12. For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Rick Freeman at 541-231-5368. Closures are often subject to changes and delays, so please visit the OSU Campus Closures, Shutdowns, and Detours page for updates on this and other campus closures.
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 http://oregonstate.edu/jobs unless otherwise specified.
NEW! The College of Engineering invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term, Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Practice (Director of Multidisciplinary Capstone Programs) position. The primary purpose of this position is to enhance professional preparation of students in the College of Engineering (CoE) through a multidisciplinary capstone program (MCP). Posting #P04162UF. Full consideration March 1. Closes March 19.
“A book is the only place in which you can examine a fragile thought without breaking it." ~ Edward P. Morgan
Corvallis: Partly sunny and then chance of showers, high of 46, low of 34. Rain Thursday.
Central Oregon: Mostly sunny today, high of 45, low of 27. Snow likely Thursday.
Newport: Partly sunny and then a chance of showers, high of 48, low of 35. Rain Thursday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
