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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
Crux Fermentation Project has found that this trend is taking off. Last year, the Bend brewery perfected one nonalcoholic standard IPA called NøMø. This year, it added two more versions of NøMø: a hazy IPA and a Strata-hop IPA, these hops were developed at the Oregon State University Hop Breeding program.
Oregon State University would receive $1 million to study pest control alternatives under a bill that’s partly meant to replace certain insecticides in specialty crops.
A piece by Susan Shaw, professor of women, gender and sexuality studies at Oregon State University
Last week, Oregon State University hosted a blueberry cutting event during which people taste-tested 112 different blueberry selections and varieties.
Lamppost in the fog: Brandon Ndungu, an environmental engineering student, submitted this photo of Fairbanks Hall on a cold, foggy morning. We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
Timely Teaching Tips: The middle of the term is a great time for students to reflect on their current approach to your course, their current grade and potential goals for the second half of the term. Consider sharing the Academic Success Center’s Grade Analysis handout to guide students’ reflection on habits, strategies and potential goals moving forward.
Sharing the Lead Harmoniously Through Shared Decision-Making: Join the Center for Family Enterprise on Feb. 8, 8:30 a.m. via Zoom for our Family Business 360 event. Hear from Bruce Hraba, president of Waterford Hotels & Inns, who will be sharing how this family business has been able to lead harmoniously through shared decision-making. Register here.
Blood drive: American Red Cross is accepting blood donations in the MU from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 6-9. You can sign up online or drop in to donate: https://www.redcross.org/give-blood.html.
College of Forestry Book Sale: Come browse our selection of books in Richardson Hall’s first-floor knuckle Feb. 6-10. Prices drop each day but buy early to avoid being disappointed. Email christina.fierro@oregonstate.edu with questions.
Soup Lunch: Join the College of Forestry's Forest Engineering, Resources and Management Department for soup from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8 in Richardson Hall's second-floor knuckle. $3 for a bowl of soup with bread or $5 all you can eat. Desserts also available.
Cake that, Midterms! Cupcakes! Made ya look: It’s week 5 and the ASC wants to celebrate the halfway point with students, with cupcakes. Swing by the corner of Jefferson Way and Waldo Place between 1 and 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8, to pick up a cupcake and some midterm cheer (gluten-/nut-free option available too). Questions or accommodation requests? Email Sarah.Norek@oregonstate.edu.
Workplace Safety Culture Webinar: OSU community members are encouraged to attend the Workplace Safety Culture webinar on Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 2-3 p.m. The Workplace Safety Culture Task Force will be reporting their findings and recommendations and unit leaders will share the safety improvements and policies they’ve implemented. Register now: https://beav.es/59F.
Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology Seminar Series: Rebecca Terry, associate professor of integrative biology with Oregon State University, will speak on “Raptors, rodents, and the desert west: disentangling drivers of diversity across Pleistocene to Modern landscapes,” Feb. 8, 4 p.m. Johnson Hall 102. Zoom: beav.es/eecb.
WRE Seminar Series: Huancui Hui from the Pacific Northwest National Labs (PNNL) will present "Tracking Hydroclimate Impacts of Extreme Precipitation Events Using Numerical Water Tracers," on Feb. 8, 4 p.m. in Bexell Hall 328 or on Zoom. Reach out to Gradwater.Support@oregonstate.edu for Zoom details.
Tuition Forums: The University Budget Committee and Office of Budget and Resource Planning are offering a series of weekly forums to discuss the tuition setting process, tuition rate scenarios for FY24 and to answer any questions about tuition and the university budget. The next forum will be held Feb. 8 from 5-6 p.m. in Furman 105 or you can register for Zoom. More information and the current forum schedule are available at https://beav.es/5rq.
My People Are Rising: The History and Legacy of the Black Panthers in the Pacific Northwest. Aaron Dixon co-founded the Seattle chapter of the Black Panther Party in 1968 and led it for four years. Dixon will draw on his published memoir, "My People are Rising," to discuss his experiences fighting for Black empowerment and racial justice. Feb. 9 at 5:30 p.m. Memorial Union, Horizon Room 49. A Black History Month event
Ask Alumni virtual event: So you got into grad school. Now what? Hear from OSU graduates who have been where you are, meet students and alumni like you and grow your professional network at this Ask Alumni virtual event. The OSU Alumni Association, Career Development Center and Vamos OSU are bringing together dynamic alumni to share stories of their early careers. Feb. 8, 5:30 p.m. Register today.
Science Pub: Mindfulness in Social Justice Education. Critical Race Feminist Perspectives – Join us for Science Pub Feb. 8, 6 p.m. at Old World Deli or online. This project explores mindfulness as innovative curriculum in undergraduates social justice courses. Critical race feminism claims that body and spirituality are core sources of knowledge. Mindfulness offers practices for connecting to the present moment through body, emotions, physical sensations and spirituality. Registration is free.
NEW! International Faculty and Scholar Coffee Social: The OSU Office of International Services, OSU Folk Club, Crossroads International and the Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center would like to invite you to meet and mingle with OSU international faculty, visitors and their family members at our monthly coffee social. Held on the second Friday of the month (Friday, Feb. 10) from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Einerson House, 2638 NW Jackson Ave., Corvallis. Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/2hRQdDnlc.
NEW! WorldHeart Rhythms: Join us Friday, Feb. 10, 5-8 p.m. for an evening of celebrating diverse cultures from all around the world through epic performances such as dances, songs, poetry and other culturally based performances. Tickets are free but required, and can be found at beav.es/5Db.
NEW! TIAA on campus: No matter where you are in life — just getting started or planning for retirement — a session with AJ Martinez, CFP can help you create a plan for your goals. And it’s at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan. TIAA representative, AJ Martinez, CFP will be available on campus Feb. 15-17 for one-on-one sessions. Register for a personal session at www.tiaa.org/schedulenow or by emailing OregonCounseling@TIAA.org.
Global Opportunities Pop-Up Advising Tour with the College of Science: Drop by and meet with OSU GO staff and peer advisors to begin your journey to an OSU-approved, credit-bearing opportunity to participate in a study abroad, faculty-led or international internship program. Feb. 9, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Science Success Center (Kidder 109). For more details, visit the Office of Global Opportunities (OSU GO) events calendar and the list of pop-up advising events.
Global Opportunities Pop-Up Advising Tour with CEOAS: Drop by and meet with OSU GO staff and peer advisors to begin your journey to an OSU-approved, credit-bearing opportunity to participate in a study abroad, faculty-led or international internship program. Feb. 9, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Wilkinson Hall/Gilfillan Auditorium lobby. For more details, visit the Office of Global Opportunities (OSU GO) events calendar and the list of pop-up advising events.
Faculty Senate: The Feb. 9 Faculty Senate agenda is online at https://senate.oregonstate.edu/sites/senate.oregonstate.edu/files/2023_02.pdf; the meeting begins at 3 p.m. in The LaSells Stewart Center Construction and Engineering Hall with a Zoom webinar option for individuals outside of OSU Corvallis and those unable to attend in person.
Community Dialogue: Community, Engagement, & Leadership is holding a community dialogue about Anti-Blackness & Colorism. Through a student/faculty panel and story circles, we hope participants can leave this event gaining a deeper understanding around colorism. Feb. 9 from 4-6 p.m. at Memorial Union, Room 13 Multipurpose Room. Register here: https://cel.oregonstate.edu/students/events/community-dialogues.
Abundant Oregon: Giustina Gallery at The LaSells Stewart Center presents "Abundant Oregon: Artists Capture the Beauty and Ecology of Nature." Oregon offers unique and important environments in which to work and play and this exhibition will help to reveal Oregon’s distinctive beauty. The exhibition runs from Feb. 6-March 10. Reception is Feb. 9 from 5-7:30 p.m. in the Giustina Gallery. Learn more about Abundant Oregon: Artists Capture the Beauty and Ecology of Nature, including viewing hours.
And They Shall Be the Sea, There is a Way Forward: University Theatre, in collaboration with the Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts’ “Unboxed” program and the Hatfield Marine Science Center, presents a new play written by OSU theatre student Abrianna Aydee and directed by Elizabeth Helman. Feb. 10 and Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. at the Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building at the OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center, 2030 SE Marine Science Dr., Newport. Tickets are $15 GA, $12 youth and seniors, and $5 OSU students with ID. Advance tickets available at https://oregonstatecla.universitytickets.com/. Information: theatre.boxoffice@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-2853.
OSU Art-Sci exhibit: "Seeing a River." Joan Truckenbrod Gallery, Corvallis, Feb. 3-25. Two artists (Leah Wilson and Andrew Myers) and a scientist (Jerri Bartholomew) share their views of a river through different perspectives. The artists will be present Friday and Saturday 1-4 p.m. during the month, and during the Corvallis Art Walk on Feb. 16.
NEW! College of Public Health & Human Sciences research seminar: Hannah Lawrence will speak on “Depression and Suicide in Adolescents: Reimagining How We Assess and Respond to Risk,” Feb. 10, 1-2 p.m., in the Tammy Bray Leadership Conference Room, Hallie Ford Center Room 115, and online at https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/93154563550.
NEW! Floor Monitor Training: Training for Floor Monitors and Building Managers on roles and responsibilities when evacuating their building. Training is Feb. 15, 1 p.m. via Zoom. Sign up for Zoom Floor Monitor Training at: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1ZhCgowN8AukjPf.
NEW! Course Design Bootcamp: Have you heard of the Course Design Institute? How about the Course Design Bootcamp? Join the CTL in a streamlined sequence of workshops and activities to learn backwards course design approaches to (re)develop your course. Two consecutive Friday afternoons, March 17 and March 24, 2-5 p.m., LINC 307. Space is limited. Register here.
NEW! Travel Talks — Italian Wine and Coffee: Join the OSUAA Group Travel Program for an exciting Travel Talk on March 21. Elizabeth Tomasino, associate professor, Department of Food Science and Technology, will discuss her research on sensory analysis, flavor chemistry, global/regional/sub-regional wine styles, consumer preferences and so much more. Following the presentation, Kate Sanders, director II of the OSUAA Group Travel Program, will preview upcoming Italian getaways. Register today at bit.ly/TravelTalkItaly23.
ElderCare Connections: ElderCare Connections will meet Feb. 9 from noon to 1 p.m. when Mike Waters, director of Health Promotion Fitness over 50, presents on “Finding your Exercise Personality Later in Life.” Walters will share the differences between "performance fitness" and "healthy fitness" and talk about how to find the best physical activities for your personality and fitness goals in later life. The Zoom link will open at 11:30 a.m. for caregiver check-in and will close at 1:30 p.m. For more information, contact robynn.pease@oregonstate.edu.
HMSC Research Seminar: Lorenzo Ciannelli with CEOAS at Oregon State University will be giving a seminar titled “Spatial and temporal constraints of fish distribution,” Feb 9, 3:30 p.m. Join 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.
BEE Seminar Series: John Selker will present "Lessons from OPEnS and TAHMO – Are there resources for cool work?" Feb. 9, 4 p.m., in Bexell Hall 322 or on Zoom. Reach out to Catherine.Mullins@oregonstate.edu for Zoom details.
Department of Botany & Plant Pathology Seminar Series: “Untargeted metabolomics to characterize microbial communities and guide natural products discovery,” presented by Kerry McPhail of OSU College of Pharmacy, Thursday, Feb. 9, 4 p.m. in ALS 4001 and via Zoom. For complete schedule visit the BPP Seminar website.
PFLA Lunch and Learn: Concur Travel – Beyond the Basics. Please join us for an interactive discussion on booking travel, submitting expense reports, questions about the Concur system and sharing solutions. Feb. 22, noon to 1 p.m. in KEC 1007 or via Zoom. For more information about the event and how to register click here.
Core Curriculum for OSU Managers and Supervisors: The Core Curriculum for Managers and Supervisors is a training program for all Oregon State University managers, supervisors and lead workers. At the end of this course, learners will have a solid understanding about the principles and policies that apply to our employees; know how to navigate within the space of talent management activities; recognize when, and how, to provide equal opportunity and access to employees; and more. March 6-9, 8:15 a.m. to noon each day via Zoom. Learn more and register before Feb. 27.
Coaches Clinic on skill acquisition March 8. Practice makes perfect. OSU kinesiology faculty are teaching youth sports coaches of all experience levels new strategies for giving instruction, reinforcing patterns and using effective feedback. The College of Public Health and Human Sciences’ free session is Wednesday, March 8 at 6:30 p.m., Hallie Ford Center. Registration required.
OSULP Bake Sale: The OSU Libraries & Press will be hosting a Bake Sale on Feb. 9 from 3-4 p.m. The event will be held in the main lobby of the Valley Library. Donations can be paid in cash or through Venmo. Come enjoy a sweet treat and donate to a great cause. For questions contact megan.lawrence@oregonstate.edu.
Valentine’s Basket: Stop by Kerr 422 and pick up your raffle ticket to win a packed Valentine's Day basket, loaded with everything you need for a romantic evening! Tickets are $2 each or three for $5. Drawing will be held on Monday, Feb. 13 and the winner notified by email so you'll be all set for the big day. Contact amy.baker@oregonstate.edu with questions.
Personalized Poems for the OSU Food Drive: Want a personalized poem for yourself, a friend, a Valentine or anyone else? Want to support a great cause? Buy a poem from the Academic Success Center & Writing Center to support the OSU Food Drive. Complete this Google form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffpP5fxxO3HzndhabmN-p7PsTb-_dmN9IVjgA0AcqoIv3tFw/viewform to submit a request.
Pet photo contest: Think you have the cutest critter? Here’s your chance to prove it to the world. Enter the Extension Communications Pet Photo Contest with a minimum $5 donation for each photo. Send your photos to amy.baker@oregonstate.edu by Feb. 24 along with your donation receipt from either Network for Good or Give Butter. Categories are Cutest, Funniest and Most Unusual. Winners will be notified at the end of the month and receive their prize.
BEE PB&J Bar: BEE's annual PB&J bar is throughout the month of February thanks to a bread donation from New Morning Bakery in 116 Gilmore Hall from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Suggested donation of $3. For more information, contact jennifer.cohen@oregonstate.edu.
The Bird Walk is back: We’re live and on campus, bringing back the Bird Walk in all its glory. Join Amerie Lommen as she guides enthusiasts around the Corvallis campus, pointing out local birds and their habitats. Get in a good walk at lunch time and learn about nature right here at OSU. We have two sessions this year, Feb. 21 and Feb. 23. Donations are a minimum $5 per person. Email amy.baker@oregonstate.edu for instructions and to reserve your spot.
School of Public Policy Basket Raffle: Buy some tickets to have a chance to win a variety of baskets put together by the School of Public Policy departments. The prizes will vary from a handmade quilted runner and placemat set to passes to mini-golf and bowling for the family (see the link for details or swing by Bexell 300A). Tickets are 3 for $5 with no limit and you get to choose which basket you would like a chance to win. Winners will be drawn and contacted on Feb. 27. If you would like to participate virtually, you can pay via Venmo @janicadobra and email jen.edwards@oregonstate.edu with which basket(s) you would like to put your tickets in the drawing for.
Step challenge: Did you know that the average American only walks 3,000 to 4,000 steps a day? However, the CDC recommends that adults should aim for 10,000 steps per day. Do you know how many steps you’re taking a day? Let’s take steps together to help the hungry. All proceeds will be donated to the Linn Benton Food Share. Join the Virtual Steps Challenge and see how many steps you can get in. The top two individuals who have the most cumulative steps between Feb. 1-28 will each receive a gift card (donated by staff).
School of Public Policy Plant Sale: Find an easy to care for plant to add to your office or home (we'll even throw in a care guide). There will be a wide variety of plants to choose from and the suggested donations will be printed on the individual plants. The plants go fast, so be sure to swing by 418 Bexell early in the month for the best choices. See the link for a plant list.
Quilt and Art Raffle: The College of Forestry invites you to visit https://www.forestry.oregonstate.edu/college-forestry-raffle or stop by the help desk located in PFSC 209 to view raffle items and buy tickets.
College of Forestry 5K/10K Virtual Run: "Race to the Top Banana." You have the option to receive a t-shirt to commemorate your race. Your entry fee of $25 will go to the Linn Benton Food Share to help feed those in need in our community. Complete your registration by Feb. 22 and email terralyn.vandetta@oregonstate.edu with any questions.
CCVM used book and DVD sale: Starting Feb. 1, come find your next great read or movie at the CCVM book and DVD sale. There is a large collection to pick from and books will continue to be collected. Checks can be made out to the Linn Benton Food Share.
Printing and Mailing's Putt, Toss and Hook Tournament: Brush off your putting, bean bag tossing and/or ring hook skills, and win bragging rights and prizes. $5 for 8 putts, tosses or rings hooked. The highest scores and most accumulated points at the end of February wins. To enter and play just stop by Printing and Mailing's front office on Research Way any week day throughout the drive between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. For questions, contact Kelly.Clark@oregonstate.edu.
FWCS Food Drive Raffle: Selina and Scott Heppell have once again offered a coastal fishing trip as the grand prize. Two other winners will win a beautiful gift basket designed by the department. $5 donation per entry ticket, or 5 tickets for $20. Drawing to be held March 1. Contact christine.meiwes@oregonstate.edu with any questions.
NEW! Recruiting participants for virtual reality experiment: Seeking participants who are at least 18 years old, speak fluent English and have normal or corrected-to-normal vision for research aiming to explore perception and movement in real and virtual environments. Participants will complete movement- and perception-based tasks for around one hour. Those who complete the study will receive $15 in Amazon credit. More details and sign-up available at https://bit.ly/osu-movement-study.
NEW! 30 years of service: Congratulations to Sheila Evans, Adventure Leadership coordinator, for being honored for 30 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.
Media training: OSU’s Office of News and Research Communications has recently restarted in-person media training sessions. The half-day sessions are designed to build participants’ understanding of the media, develop interviewing skills through mock interview sessions and increase confidence in working with journalists. The sessions are open to anyone at the university who has, or likely will, interact with journalists. If you are interested, please reach out to Sean Nealon, OSU’s news editor, at sean.nealon@oregonstate.edu. Space is limited.
Provost’s Literary Prize: The 35th Annual Provost’s Literary Prize for undergraduate students at OSU is open for submissions. The winner will be awarded $500 and on-campus publication. Jennifer Richter in the School of Writing, Literature and Film and the screening committee are seeking help from faculty to identify candidates for the prize. The literary work can be fiction, poetry or creative nonfiction written for general audience. Please direct students to beav.es/5by for submission requirements. The deadline for submissions is Feb. 25. The winner will be announced in May.
Interdisciplinary Student Fellowships: This one-year fellowship offers OSU students the opportunity to develop a creative, journalistic and/or scholarly project at the intersection of one of four tracks: Art+Science, Art+Engineering, Humanities+Science or Film+Science. Fellows will be awarded $1,000, engage in ongoing networking and professional development opportunities with faculty and community mentors and be eligible to apply for a residency at the cabin at Shotpouch Creek. Visit the Interdisciplinary Student Fellowships program page to learn more about each of the four tracks and how to apply. Application due March 17. If you have questions, contact joy.jensen@oregonstate.edu.
Opportunity: Mentor Interdisciplinary Student Fellows. OSU faculty in the sciences, engineering, arts and humanities are invited to become mentors for the 2023-24 Interdisciplinary Student Fellowships program. This one-year fellowship offers OSU students the opportunity to develop a creative, journalistic and/or scholarly project at the intersection of one of four tracks: Art+Sci, Art+Engineering, Humanities+Sci or Film+Sci. Visit us online for more information about the fellowship program and the role of mentors in each track. Apply by March 17 to become a mentor via this short online form. If you have questions, contact joy.jensen@oregonstate.edu.
Free Middle School Women in Science Workshop: Discovering the Scientist Within, is a program designed to nurture sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade girls’ interest in the STEM fields and consists of activities paired with adult women scientist role models. The event will be on campus, Saturday, March 11, from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Registration opens Feb. 1 and closes March 1. Contact Emily Nicholson in Precollege Programs at 737-9424 with questions.
Volunteer opportunities: Join us once or weekly for a volunteer service project at Heartland Humane Shelter & Care, Room at the Inn, Parks & Recreation, Starker Arts Garden for Education(SAGE) and Habitat for Humanity. Volunteers will be maintaining space for animals and a chance to play with them, providing emergency meals and housing, enhancing parks and trails and helping grow food for low income families. The OSU Community are the intended audience for this event. Register at https://cel.oregonstate.edu/
Free student contraceptive care: Want free contraceptive care? Oregon ContraceptiveCare (CCare) is a program funded through a grant from the Centers for Medicaid Services and the Oregon Department of Human Services that allows Student Health Services (SHS) to provide free reproductive health care and contraceptive services to OSU students with certain income criteria. Most students qualify. Sign up for CCare by calling SHS at 541-737-9140.
OSU VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance): Need help with your taxes? Not sure if you need to file taxes this year? Come to VITA for free tax preparation. Follow this link for more information. Open Thursdays 5:30-8 p.m. and Saturdays noon to 5 p.m. Austin Hall 100. Questions: VITA.COB@oregonstate.edu.
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! Executive Assistant: The University Shared Services Enterprise (USSE) unit invites applications for a part-time (0.5 FTE) Executive Assistant. USSE provides essential support to Oregon Public Universities within four service areas including: Financial Reporting, Labor Relations, Payroll Reporting and Treasury Management. Posting #P06445UF. Closes Feb. 15.
NEW! Food Service Worker 2: OSU Extension 4-H Youth Development program invites applications for six (6) part-time, Intermittent Food Service Worker 2 positions based at the Oregon 4-H Conference and Education Center located approximately 8 miles from downtown Salem. Pay starts at $15.59 hourly + benefits. The hours for this position fluctuate according to programming needs, with increased hours anticipated during spring and fall outdoor school and summer camp seasons. Fewer hours are projected during the winter months (mid-November through February) when programming is limited. Apply to posting #P04007CT. Full consideration Feb. 13. Closes March 6.
“In all things that are purely social we can be as separate as the fingers, yet one as the hand in all things essential to mutual progress.” ~ Booker T. Washington
Corvallis: Partly sunny today, high of 53, low of 31. Partly sunny tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Mostly sunny today, high of 44, low of 31. Mostly sunny Thursday.
Newport: Partly sunny today, high of 52, low of 38. Partly sunny and then a chance of rain Thursday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/.