The OSU Corvallis campus will open at noon today due to inclement weather. The OSU-Cascades campus in Bend is closed today.
Today in the News Media
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.
Featuring OSU's John Chapman and Jessica Miller .
For every childcare slot available in Oregon, there are at least eight infants and toddlers who need care. A new report from Oregon State University finds that every county in the state is a ‘childcare desert.’ We talk to Megan Pratt, the author of the new report, and Miriam Calderon, Early Learning System director at the Oregon Department of Education.
This study was conducted by researchers from University College London and the University of London in the UK, and Oregon State University in the US.
The Willamette Valley Oilseed Producers Association, which favors canola production, also doesn’t believe there’s justification for regulations specific to that crop, since a study by Oregon State University concluded it doesn’t pose a greater hazard than related species in the Brassicaceae family.
Unstable slopes on Oregon's coastline could see a 30 percent jump in landslide movements if extreme storms become frequent enough to increase seacliff erosion by 10 percent, a new study by Oregon State University shows.
The interdisciplinary research team used 10 years of tagging data from the Marine Mammal Institute at Oregon State University to determine daily blue whale movements of 60 individual whales in the California Current Ecosystem, and then compared that with satellite-based measurements of ocean productivity.
Today's photo
Picture perfect: This porcelain plate was one of many OSU-related collectibles available during the last century and prized by certain collectors. Made-to-order in places like Germany and Austria, many a local china hutch used to sport scenes of campus beauty preserved on plates and cups. This one from a private collection shows Waldo Hall.
Today
BEE Art & Craft Sale: Join BEE for an art and craft sale Feb. 25-28. Quilted bags, polished stones ready for a necklace, painted gift cards and more. Gilmore Hall 116. For more information, email jennifer.cohen@oregonstate.edu. This event is part of the OSU Food Drive.
Forest Ecosystems defense: Luciana Leite is pursuing her Ph.D. in Forest Ecosystems and Society with Joanne Tynon. Join us on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 9 a.m. in RH 107 for a presentation of Leite's dissertation, “A new tool and a new look at human relationships with nature: from biophilia to behavior change.” Contact the FES Department at (541) 737-2244 with questions or for accommodations for disabilities.
Feb. 27 Burrito Bar: Build your own burrito with ASBC, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Cordley 2046. Suggested donation $5. For more information contact christina.saechao@oregonstate.edu.
Soup Lunch: Feb 27, noon to 1 p.m. in Richardson Hall, second floor. The soup will be $3 for a bowl or $5 for unlimited soup. For more information contact Jessica.Fitzmorris@oregonstate.edu.
WRGP Water Resources Engineering Winter Seminar Series: Gordon Grant, research hydrologist for the USDA Forest Service, Oregon State University, will present “What to do about Spirit Lake?: A Geo/Hydro/Social/Engineering Drama in Several Acts” on Wednesday, Feb. 27, from noon to 1 p.m. in STAG 111. Free and open to the public.
New Procurement Standards Training: Procurement will provide information about the new OSU procurement standards highlighting major changes that impact departments and training on new flexibility afforded by the changes. Courses offered Feb. 27, March 4 and March 6. Registration for the training is available on the professional development website at http://oregonstate.edu/training/index.php by searching for "procurement."
Open forums for Senior Associate VP for Administration: The Division of Finance and Administration is hosting Q&A sessions with three finalist candidates. The SAVPA reports to the vice president for finance and administration and oversees University Facilities, Infrastructure & Operations; Public Safety; Risk Management; Environmental Health & Safety; and DFA Information Technology. Open forums are scheduled for 1-2 p.m. in Memorial Union Room 211 on Feb. 27, March 6 and March 8. View the search website for more details about candidates.
Amy Charron retirement: Join University Relations and Marketing as we celebrate Amy Charron’s retirement after 34 years of visual design excellence at OSU. URM is hosting an open house on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2-4 p.m. in Adams Hall 102. Light refreshments will be served. If you cannot attend, visit Charron’s retirement webpage to leave her a note. https://communications.oregonstate.edu/amy-charron.
Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology Seminar Series: Carlos Peres, professor of tropical ecology at the University of East Anglia, will give a talk, “Managing Wild-Caught Protein in the Amazon for Local to Global Benefits," on Wednesday, Feb. 27, from 3 to 4 p.m in Withycombe 109. The event is free and open to the public
Tsoo King 2019 Memorial Lecture: Michael Eisen will present the 2019 Tsoo King Memorial Lecture. Eisen is an HHMI investigator and professor at UC Berkeley. His talk, “Paywalls and Peer Review: Scientists Squandered The Potential of Internet to Communicate With The Public and How to Fix it,” will be held Wednesday, Feb. 27, 4:30 p.m. in ALS 4001. Free event with a reception held outside of ALS 4001 at 4 p.m.
Womxn of Color student support group: Wednesday biweekly, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Feb. 27 and March 13 in the Hattie Redmond Women & Gender Center. Potential topics of discussion include self-care, intersectional identities, micro-aggressions, oppression and racism encountered on the OSU campus and in Corvallis. For more information, contact Shaznin Daruwalla at 541-737-2131 or shaznin.daruwalla@oregonstate.edu.
Next Great Startup Final: Come support the final four student-led teams as they compete to win the title and prizes of the Next Great Startup 2019. The finalists are: Halo Holds, ShoreRight, Brake Boys and PhoneShake. Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 5:30 p.m. in The LaSells Stewart Center C&E Hall. This event is free to attend; more details here: https://nextgreatstartup.oregonstate.edu.
After the Fire Presentation: Shawn Simons and Alvaro Llanos, former students from Seton Hall University, will share their story along with a documentary film of surviving a deadly dorm fire that occured nearly 20 years ago on the Seton Hall campus where three students were killed and 56 people injured, including firefighters and residents. The event is on Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. at the LaSells Stewart Center. This event is sponsored by OSU Department of Public Safety & Environmental Health & Safety and is free. https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/fire/page/after-fire-true-story-heroes-cowards.
OSU Science on Tap: Oregon State University researcher Jane Ishmael will present “Marijuana as Medicine,” an exploration of trends in marijuana use and recent progress in understanding how cannabinoids act on the body. OSU Science on Tap is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at the OSU Portland Center in downtown Portland. The OSU Portland Center is located on the second floor of the Meier & Frank Building at 555 S.W. Morrison St. The program will begin at 6 p.m. Registration is required. This quarterly Science on Tap series is sponsored by OSU Alumni Association in Portland and OSU Portland Metro Extension Service.
NEW! OSU Opera: Overture Series: a lecture-performance about Puccini’s “La Rondine” by Nicholas Larson and the OSU Opera Ensemble. Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 9:30 p.m. Demaggio’s Pizza, free.
Upcoming Events
NEW! Linus Pauling Day: Join us from 2-3 p.m. on Feb. 28 at Ava’s Café for free cake and beverages in celebration of Linus Pauling’s birthday, also known as Linus Pauling Day. This year marks 25 years of Linus Pauling Day, and the Linus Pauling Institute is celebrating with a Day of Giving. Food drive donations welcome and encouraged. Questions, contact lpi@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble: From Maxville to Vanport, a new work illuminating Oregon’s African-American history. The OSU Jazz Ensemble also performs. Thursday, Feb. 28, at 7:30 p.m. OSU Memorial Union Ballroom, free.
NEW! Music a la Carte: OSU Chamber Winds, featuring works by Mozart and Rossini. Friday, March 1 at noon. Memorial Union Lounge, free.
NEW! Piano series: Pianist Alpin Hong will present “Masters of Metamorphosis,” a concert and lecture, as part of the Corvallis-OSU Piano International Insights at the Piano series at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 1, at First Presbyterian Church, 114 S.W. 8th St., Corvallis. The program features several theme and variation sets, including “Desperate Measures” by Robert Muczynski and Modest Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition.” Tickets for “Masters of Metamorphosis” are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets are available online at corvallispiano.org or at Grass Roots Books & Music in Corvallis.
NEW! Womxn of Color Fest: AYA in collaboration with campus partners will be kicking off Womxn’s Herstory Month by celebrating and empowering Womxn of Color through art and community March 1, noon to 3 p.m. in the SEC Plaza.Check out a full list of Womxn’s Herstory Month events here.
NEW! OSU Wind Ensemble: works by Percy Grainger, Jess Turner, Michael Daugherty and Judith Bingham. Sunday, March 3, at 3 p.m. The LaSells Stewart Center. Ticket info at: liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/sacevents.
NEW! Play auditions: Auditions for Oregon State University Theatre’s spring production, “Sense and Sensibility,” will be held at 6 p.m. March 3 and 4 in the Withycombe Main Stage theatre, 2901 S.W. Campus Way, Corvallis. Auditions are open to OSU students, staff, faculty and community members. Those auditioning should be prepared to do cold readings from the script, games and movement exercises. Scripts are available for checkout in the Withycombe Theatre main office, room 145.
NEW! Blood drive: The Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine will sponsor its annual blood drive on Monday, March 4,from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The American Red Cross bus will be at the south parking lot of Magruder Hall on 30th street. To schedule your donation, visit redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: OSUVetMed). If you have questions, contact sara.k.smith@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! 13th Annual Empty Bowls Event Saturday, March 9, 5-7 p.m. in McNary Dining Center. Join us for a night of food, music and fun. Empty Bowls is one of the primary fundraisers for the HSRC (Human Services Resource Center) Food Pantry food costs. This is a fun-filled night with great food, art, music, and silent auction benefiting the OSU campus food pantry and Fresh & Local, First. This is a family friendly event. Tickets are sold on a sliding scale $5-$20 (kids 5 and under free) and will be available starting Thursday, Feb. 21, at Champinefu Lodge from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday until the event. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door. Students can purchase tickets at the door by donating Dining Dollars to the Full Plate Fund.
Celebrating Traditional Asian Dress and Culture: A special exhibition organized around private loans from the Asian programs at Oregon State University. The Little Gallery, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2-4 p.m., Kidder Hall 210.
Jazz ensemble: The Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble will present “From Maxville to Vanport” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, in the Memorial Union Ballroom. “From Maxville to Vanport” is a new multi-media concert of songs and video from the Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble featuring vocalist Marilyn Keller. It tells the story of two little-known Oregon towns and the diverse residents that made them unique. The performance includes music by Ezra Weiss, text by Renee Mitchell and video by Kalimah Abioto created in a community-guided process. The OSU Jazz Ensemble, directed by Ryan Biesack, will also perform at the show. The event is free and open to the public, though reservations are encouraged. To reserve a ticket, visit: http://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/Maxville.
OSUsed Store Public Sales: The OSUsed Store is open for its weekly public sales on Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Friday noon to 3 p.m. at 644 S.W. 13th. Personal purchases must be made during public sales. Staff may shop for their department 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. More information on our website.
Faculty Conversations with President Ray: In an ongoing effort to improve communication lines between the faculty and administration, the Faculty Senate Executive Committee is sponsoring several small group conversations with President Ed Ray and faculty (academic, research and professional) during Fall term. Each conversation will be facilitated by a Faculty Senate Executive Committee member and will consist of up to 12 faculty. This is an opportunity for the president to hear what faculty are thinking and experiencing; faculty are encouraged to speak freely. March 5, 10 to 11:30 a.m. If you wish to participate, access the registration form at http://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3JBqwXvBKb6FNlz to register for the below sessions. Session requests will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis.
2019 Undergraduate Student Success Summit: Join other faculty and staff at the Undergraduate Student Success Summit on Thursday, March 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Memorial Union. OSU innovators and thought leaders will discuss their methods to improve student outcomes, and explore how transition experiences, financial aid and scholarships, faculty-student engagement, curricular excellence and experiential learning can influence student success. Registrationrequired.
Traipsin' Global On Wheels event: Traipsin' Global on Wheels (was established in August of 2018 by Ming Michelle Canaday. TGOW was created as a space where individuals with disabilities know how to access information and inquire about fitness. TGOW has already released a series of videos on how to stay fit in a wheelchair. In addition, this program encourages individuals with disabilities to be worldly. TGOW cultivates a group of healthy, worldly and informed advocates that will accept and perhaps even embrace their disability, and advocate for equity and justice for people with various disabilities. To RSVP, see the event page. March 7, 5-7 p.m., in the SEC, and March 8 at the APCC, noon to 2 p.m.
Sigma Xi Science Social: Join Sigma Xi's Oregon State University Chapter for a free, no-host informal social/meetup Thursday, March 21, at 5 p.m. upstairs at McMenamins on Monroe, just across from the OSU campus. Nonmember guests are welcome to attend, especially if they are involved in science. RSVP to bodmans@oregonstate.edu to provide a headcount and to receive event updates.
Out of the Darkness Campus Walk to Prevent Suicide: CAPS is coordinating the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Out of the Darkness Campus Walk for OSU. Save the date: Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., SEC Plaza. This will be the first campus walk in the state of Oregon. The goals of the Campus Walk event are to reduce stigma, educate about resources, support loss survivors and raise money for national and local suicide prevention. Consider joining as either a virtual or “IRL” (in real life) walker by visiting http://bit.ly/OSUoutofthedarkness. For more information, contact Tess Webster-Henry: tess.websterhenry@oregonstate.edu. Consider registering as a team captain and recruiting members of your department to participate.
Lectures, Workshops, Webinars
NEW! OSU Anthropology Lecture Series: David Meek, assistant professor in International Studies at the University of Oregon, will give a lecture titled, "Farmer Suicides and Food Sovereignty: Synthesizing Insights from the Political Ecologies of Health and Education." Meek will speak on March 1 from noon to 12:50 p.m. in LINC Room 302. This event is part of the OSU Anthropology Program's Lecture Series. Questions? Contact: Joan Gross at jgross@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! The College of Public Health and Human Sciences’ weekly research seminar will be held from 1-2 p.m. Friday, March 1, in HFC 115. John M. Schuna Jr., assistant professor in the kinesiology program at the CPHSS, will present “Changes in Guidance: Implications of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd Edition.” Co-sponsored by the Kinesiology Program.
NEW! Gaulke Distinguished Lecture: Vivek De, Intel fellow and director of circuit technology research at Intel Labs, will present "Energy Efficient Computing in Nanoscale CMOS" on Friday, March 1, at 4 p.m. in Kelley Engineering Center 1003. He will discuss circuit and design technologies to overcome the challenges posed by device parameter variations, supply noises, temperature excursions, aging-induced degradations, workload and activity changes, and reliability considerations. Free and open to the public.
NEW! Entrepreneurs and wanna-be entrepreneurs: So you have a business idea. Now what? Time to join Iterate, our two-week free program starting Monday, March 4, where we walk you through a focused approach to the next step. The program includes four workshops from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at OSU’s Advantage Accelerator in Corvallis. Technology ideas/inventions welcome. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gRsn7GS.
TRIAD: Jessica Miller, Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station, will present “Tsunami Travelers” on Feb. 28, from noon to 1 p.m. in MU 211. The public is welcome to attend free of charge. An optional catered lunch is available for $13. Contact Kathy DeBellis, Kathy.DeBellis@oregonstate.edu to reserve a lunch. TRIAD provides faculty, staff, students and community members with an opportunity to network, discuss events of the day, and learn something new. See triad.oregonstate.edu.
College of Public Health and Human Science - FCH Extension Guest Lecture: Suzanne Stluka, Food & Families Program director for South Dakota State University Extension, will give a talk on “Creating Healthy Food, Families, & Communities across South Dakota: Engaging Primarily Rural and Tribal Communities in Improving Weight Health.” She will speak on Feb. 28, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in Hallie Ford 115.
GRADX – Ideas in Action: Inspired by the Inspiration Dissemination radio show and hosted by the Graduate School, GRADx explores ideas in action. Six featured graduate students will share the questions and motivations framing their research in an 8-10 minute engaging format, with the goal of inspiring and connecting with a diverse audience. Attendance is free and open to all, with light appetizers included. GRADx will be held Feb. 28, 4 to 6 p.m. at the LaSells Stewart Center.
White Nationalism, the Academy, and the Nation: A conversation with author and Pulitzer Prize-winner Eli Saslow. Saslow is a regular contributor to The Washington Post, and most recently authored “Rising Out of Hatred: The Awakening of a Former White Nationalist.” Feb. 28, 4:30 p.m. LaSells C & E auditorium
Tap Talks Corvallis: Help Make a Better World Map with NASA Scientists: Two researchers from OSU’s Center for Research on Lifelong STEM Learning, Heather Fischer and Peder Nelson, will present NASA’s new volunteer science opportunity, “Land Cover: Adopt a Pixel.” The project is a part of GLOBE Observer, a volunteer science program that lets you contribute meaningful data to NASA and the science community. The new Land Cover project enables volunteer scientists to photograph – with smartphones – the landscape, identify the kinds of land cover they see, and then match their observations to satellite data. This talk will introduce the audience to the mobile app, show how you can contribute data, and how these data are being used by scientists. Visit Facebook.com/TapTalksCorvallis for more details. Block 15 Brewery & Taproom, March 5, 7 p.m.
Seventh Annual Representing Masculinities Conference 2019: Men’s Development & Engagement (MDE), in collaboration with campus partners, will host the seventh annual Representing Masculinities Conference at OSU on Saturday, April 13. The primary objective of the conference is to cultivate meaningful conversations about healthy and responsive masculinities to inspire empathy, action, and self-reflection. Conference workshop submissions are being accepted until Thursday, March 28. Conference registration is free and open until Friday, April 5. Light breakfast, lunch, and evening snack will be provided. Contact MDE@oregonsate.edu or call (541) 737-6341 should you have questions.
University Budget Committee and Tuition Discussions: The University Budget Committee has begun meeting to discuss recommendations for tuition rates for the 2019-20 academic year. The Committee welcomes questions, comments, and ideas. Information about the tuition-setting process and the work of the University Budget Committee is available on the Office of Budget & Fiscal Planning website. For more information, to provide an idea or opinion, or to ask a question contact Sherman Bloomer.
Food drive
Baked Potato Bar Come join us for lunch on Thursday, Feb. 28, in Snell Hall, fourth floor kitchen. For only $5, you will have your choice of either a russet or sweet potato with the topping of your choice like butter, sour cream, bacon bits, chili, cheese, onions, and ranch dressing. Top it off with a brownie for dessert.
Soup lunch: Join us from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 28 for a soup lunch in Ag Life Sciences 1019. This year's soups include curried lentil & vegetables with crispy chickpeas and choice of chutney; Parisian leek and potato; French onion; Thai shrimp; green chili chicken, and Tuscan white bean with kale and sausage. $5 suggested donation. For questions, contact mary.mucia@oregonstate.edu.
NROTC Thursday Soup Day Join us Thursday, Feb. 28, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Naval Armory Quarterdeck for delicious soups, desserts and beverages. All monies raised are donated to OSU's 2019 Food Drive. Each week you will have five soups ($4/$7), two desserts ($1) and beverage ($1) options to choose from. Comes with a free piece of bread. So stop by and help support the Food Drive. For more information contact lauri.morris@oregonstate.edu.
CCVM Chili Cook Off Come to CCVM to help decide who takes home the best vegetarian, most creative, and best overall chili. A $5 donation to the food bank buys you unlimited tastings, a bowl of chili, cornbread and a drink. The cook off will be help on Thursday, Feb. 28 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Questions, sara.k.smith@oregonstate.edu.
Printing and Mailing Services: Printing and Mailing will do its last Food Drive bag pickup on Friday, March 1. Keep all those items coming.
White Oak Bowl Raffle: BEE is raffling off a locally sourced white oak bowl made by John Selker. Stop by Gilmore Hall 116 today to purchase your raffle tickets for $1 each, or 6 for $5. For more information, email jennifer.cohen@oregonstate.edu.
PB&J Bar: Choose from a variety of jelly, jam, butters and honey to make your PB&J through Feb. 28. Stop by Gilmore Hall 116 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to make your sandwich. Thanks to New Morning Bakery for its generous donation. Suggested donation of $1 to $5 based or what you can afford. Fore more information, email jennifer.cohen@oregonstate.edu.
University Information and Technology Online Silent Auction: The UIT auction runs from until noon on Thursday, Feb. 28. To view auction items and register to bid, visit our auction website here. Items up for bid include birding, fishing and sailing trips, handcrafted items and more. Contact Chris Sinnett at chris.sinnett@oregonstate.edu or 7-9156 with questions.
Got Bingo? Be sure to check your bingo cards to see if you are the big winner. New numbers will be posted Monday through Friday by 10 a.m. at https://fa.oregonstate.edu/controllers-office/baff-food-drive-2019. If you have bingo, contact patty.deluca@oregonstate.edu.
Printing and Mailing Food Drive: Did you know that P&M Services has a spinning wheel and Plinko games at the Xpress Stop in the MU? Bring $1 or two cans of food for chance to win a prize. We have received more than $600 in gift card donations from various local businesses. Come in to Xpress Stop for a chance to win and help the food drive at the same time. Don’t forget that every Wednesday in the month of February is fresh baked chocolate chip cookie day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Printing and Mailing Food Drive: Campus Mail has dropped off Orange Food Donation Bags while delivering mail throughout campus. You can use these for your donation and leave for Campus Mail to pick-up every Friday in the Month of February.
Honors College Jamba Juice fundraiser: Pick up cards from the front desk in LINC 450 for just $10 and get more than $20 worth of savings on smoothies from Jamba Juice; 50 percent of proceeds go straight to Linn-Benton Food Share. Contact bodnerk@oregonstate.edu for more information.
Hot Chocolate and Cider Break: Warm up during the month of February (4-28). Stop by Gilmore Hall 116 for $1 hot chocolate and cider every weekday from 8-5. For questions, contact jennifer.cohen@oregonstate.edu.
Printing & Mailing Services' Annual Food Drive: Drop off non-perishable food or cash to the Xpress Stop during the month of February: $1 or two cans of food to spin the wheel and every spin wins a prize.
Gift Basket Raffle: EESC is raffling off four gift baskets. There will be a movie basket, Valentine's Day basket, book basket and gardening basket. Drawings take place each Thursday. Tickets are 1/$1 or 6/$5. See Noelle Mills or Pete Petryszak in Kerr Administration Building 422 for tickets. For questions, contact Noelle.Mills@oregonstate.edu.
BEE Girl Scout Cookie Raffle: Get your hands on three boxes of coveted Girl Scout Cookies, including the new caramel chocolate chip. Stop by Gilmore Hall 116 to purchase your $1 tickets. Drawing on Feb 28. For more information, email Jennifer.cohen@oregonstate.edu.
Book and DVD Sale: Purchase lightly used books, DVDs and board games to support the 2019 OSU Food Drive. Items range $1 to $5. The sale will be running all month in the Magruder Hall lobby. For questions, contact Sara.k.smith@oregonstate.edu.
Handmade Quilt and Coffee Table Raffle Ticket Sale: Raffle tickets are $1 each or six tickets for $5 and can be purchased at the Forestry HelpDesk in Richardson Hall throughout the month of February. The drawing will be on Feb, 28 at 1 p.m. For more information contact Jessica.Fitzmorris@oregonstate.edu. Photos: Quilts Coffee table
Bulb Sale: Are you ready for spring? Bulbs are still available for order. You can order directly from Dutch Mills Bulbs by visiting the Business Affairs fundraising page or stop by Kerr B100 to place your order. Each kit is only $10 and will arrive in time for your spring planting. Orders must be received by Feb. 25.
Take Note
NEW! Fiscal Policy: In accordance with the fiscal policy program, the Fiscal Policy Committee is soliciting your feedback on a new policy draft for Communication Services. For more information and instructions on how to provide your valued feedback, visit Policy Under Review on the Fiscal Policy Program website.
Take Back the Night T-shirt Design Contest. We are looking for an amazing student artist to create the 2019 Take Back the Night event graphic. The winning design will be used on the 2019 T-shirt and all marketing materials. The winner will receive a gift certificate and bragging rights. Contest ends March 8. Go to https://tbtn.oregonstate.edu/design-contest for more details on requirements and how to submit.
Volunteer opportunity for Spring 2019 – New International Students Orientation Week: Engage with new international students and help welcome the new Beavers from around the world during spring 2019 orientation week. For more information and to sign up go here. Volunteer training day (required for new volunteers or those who did not participate on fall 2018 training day): March 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at ILLC 350. Volunteering dates: New students move-in day: March 25, Orientation week: March 26-29. Different volunteer shifts available to fit your schedule. For more information or questions, contact Carla Portugal at intl.orientation@oregonstate.edu or go to our website.
The Source: The latest edition of The Source, an e-newsletter from the College of Agricultural Sciences is available at https://agsci.oregonstate.edu/thesource/winter-2019. You’re invited to browse through it to learn what impressions Dean Alan Sams has from his first 100 days as dean, as well as get a glimpse of student experiences, research progress and outreach programs.
Athletics
NEW! Gymnastics: OSU vs. Bowling Green and Alaska Anchorage, March 1, 7 p.m., Gill Coliseum. Friday’s meet is a Faculty/Staff Friday event with $5 tickets for OSU staff and faculty with a valid OSU ID.
OSU Cycling Club Home Race: Sports clubs and the OSU Cycling Club are hosting their annual Randall Fox Beaver Omnium as part of the USA Cycling Northwest Collegiate Cycling Conference on March 9-10. Races include a road race and time trial on March 9 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and a criterium on March 10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. All race events are free to watch. To volunteer for this event, sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f44a5ae28a2fd0-2019. For more information about this event, contact Austin Ellerbruch at ellerbra@oregonstate.edu.
Jobs
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! This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (approximately 12 hours per week) Education Project Assistantposition for Oregon Sea Grant at Oregon State University (OSU). This position will be located in Newport, Oregon. Posting number # P02006CT. Closes March 10.
NEW! The Office of Financial Aid is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term professional faculty position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the director. Posting # P02790UF Closes March 12.
Weather
“Fear is a disease that eats away at logic and makes man inhuman." ~ Marian Anderson, who was born on this day in 1937.
Corvallis: Snow showers likely before 2 p.m., then a chance of rain and snow showers. High of 39, low of 29. Chance of rain and snow tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Snow today, high of 28, low of 9. Chance of snow tomorrow.
Newport: Rain and snow showers, high of 41, low of 34. Chance of rain and snow tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
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