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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.
Caltrans, the agency responsible for more than 50,000 miles of highways and freeways in California, has approved the use of low-carbon cement following testing by the Oregon State University College of Engineering.
“So many providers from all domains of science technology came together to make Science Near Me a reality,” says Martin Storksdieck, Science Near Me co-founder and director of Oregon State University's STEM Research Center. “That diversity means we’re able to include a huge array of science-focused experiences while simultaneously ensuring our database is constantly updated with the latest events and opportunities.”
"Sadly, [this] did not surprise me — many of our research team have disabilities ourselves and we're very connected to the disability community, so we knew the stories that people were going through already, but it was important to document," said study co-author Kathleen Bogart, an associate professor of psychology at Oregon State University in Corvallis. (see also FOX 41)
A study by Oregon State University researchers found that nurses who work the night shift are more likely to suffer from physical and psychological health symptoms like severe nightmares, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), insomnia, and inflammation.
A vaccine clinic is being held daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Benton County Fairgrounds in Corvallis through Friday, Feb. 11. All brands of authorized COVID-19 vaccine, including Pfizer for 5-11 year olds, are available. This event is open to anyone 5 years or older, and no appointment is needed. Drive-thru and walk-up options are available. (This story has been updated to reflect changes to the booster deadline)
Oregon State University will no longer require proof of vaccination for designated outdoor events, as being outdoors reduces the rate of COVID-19 transmission, OSU announced Tuesday, Feb. 8. The change is effective immediately.
The state’s higher education institutions are starting to look at adjusting mask policies, as well. Oregon State University officials shared a message with the school community on Tuesday that they’re evaluating the use of masks within classrooms and elsewhere.
Merryfield barrel: This oak barrel filled with concrete, built in the foundation of Merryfield Hall, was uncovered during the recent Merryfield Hall renovation. Joe Majeski, director of facilities services, posits that this could be an early version of a Sonotube, which are concrete tubes used to create structural columns. Merryfield Hall build in 1908-9 and was John Bennes’ first construction project at Oregon State University. Bennes went on to build and/or remodel 35 more projects on the OSU Corvallis Campus. Merryfield Hall was recently renovated to be a more modern engineering innovation space (photo by Reice Moyer). We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
Timely Teaching Tips: Want to know the latest tools, techniques, resources and events to support your teaching? Check out the blogs from Academic Technologies, Ecampus Course Development and Training and the Center for Teaching and Learning. Recent topics range from open textbooks and fair use to neurodiversity, Student Multimedia Services and using the Faculty Media Center Lightboard to create engaging videos.
NEW! New generation satellite IoT networks: Join the OSU OPEnS Lab on Feb. 9, 11 a.m. via Zoom for a short presentation by Hub Urlings from M2sat on “Disrupting Satellite IoT, the rise of Low Power Global Area Networks.” Free and open to the public.
Interpersonal and gender-based violence prevention: Assistant Director of Interpersonal and Gender-based Violence Prevention Elizabeth Kennedy will lead a webinar on a community-based approach to preventing interpersonal violence. Join the discussion on Feb. 9 from 11 a.m. to noon via Zoom. Register by Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. to receive the Zoom link.
Bioinformatics Users Group (BUG): "Diverse Data, Diverse Career: From Ecological Restoration to Pharmacological Synthetic Biology" — Katrina Tso (AbSci, Senior Technical Program Manager), Feb. 9, noon via Zoom: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMud-usrzsvGNQObaghMEE_qMCj9s9QmkRr. No experience needed to participate. For more information, see https://cqls.oregonstate.edu/training/bioinformatics-users-group-bug.
College of Engineering Virtual Lecture: Ted Brekken, professor, electrical and computer engineering, will speak on “Earthquake Resilience of the Electrical Grid” Feb. 9, noon to 1 p.m. Free and open to the public. For details and registration: https://beav.es/wG5.
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.
CPHHS Public Health Insider: A guide to navigating the return to travel. Post-pandemic travel will look noticeably different. Learn how to navigate public health concerns, and pick up tips and tricks as the College of Public Health and Human Sciences (CPHHS) presents the first episode of the Public Health Insider webcast series’ new season on Feb. 9 at 5:30 p.m. Register: ForOregonState.org/PHI
OSU Album Club: "The Harder They Come." Turn up your speakers, get comfy at home and join Director of Popular Music and Performing Arts/Rock Historian Bob Santelli as we listen to and discuss "The Harder They Come," a 1972 soundtrack to the film of the same name, featuring music by Jimmy Cliff. In 2021 the Library of Congress deemed the album "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" and selected it for preservation in the National Recording Registry. This is an album that was key in bringing reggae music into the pop music realm in the U.S. Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. Free, open to all via Zoom. Registration required for link to participate.
University Theatre: Ellis Island, a new play by OSU Theatre student Leah Kahn will run in the Withycombe Hall Lab Theatre, Feb. 10-12 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. In appreciation of being back in front of a live audience, tickets for all University Theatre productions are complimentary this term and can be reserved. OSU students and employees who have complied with OSU vaccination policies may show their OSU ID for entrance to this event. All other guests must show proof of vaccination/negative (lab, not home) test from within three days and show a photo ID for admittance.
Strand Gallery: All are welcome to the art reception and artist talk for Tallmadge Doyle: "Tidewaters," Feb. 17, 4-7 p.m. at Strand Gallery (440 Strand Agriculture Hall). Artist talk at 4:30 p.m. More information at the Art About Agriculture website. Facemasks and proof of vaccination, or negative COVID test within 72 hours, are required.
Winter Career Fairs: Feb. 14-17, connect with some of the best employers in the country at one of the 2022 OSU Winter Career Fairs. On-campus events include Feb. 15, Winter Civil and Construction Engineering Fair and Winter Career & Internship Fair; and Feb. 17, Non-Profit & Public Service Fair. Virtual events are Feb. 14, Winter Civil & Construction Engineering Fair, and Feb. 16, Winter Career & Internship Fair.
NEW! TRIAD Meeting: Robin Tanguay, Department of Environmental and Molecular Biology, will speak on “Thinking Outside the Tank to Protect Human Health,” Feb. 10, noon to 1 p.m. Zoom link: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/98149762368?pwd=QlpoQXpnZHYrc0NEWmtPMkJER01pUT09.
NEW! HMSC Research Seminar: Laura Brophy, director of Estuary Technical Group for the Institute for Applied Ecology, will be giving a seminar titled “Past, present and future of tidal wetlands in the Yaquina Bay Estuary,” Feb. 10, 3:30 p.m. Zoom link or call +1-971-247-1195 Meeting ID: 945 5573 115. Click here for more information.
NEW! College of Public Health and Human Sciences Friday Research Seminar: “Reductions in air pollution and emergency room visits among patients with asthma or COPD due to California’s goods movement policies: A quasi-experimental study” will be presented by Ying-Ying Meng, director of research at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, Feb. 11, 1-2 p.m., in HFC 115 and via Zoom. More information on the college website.
NEW! PFLA Zoom event: Oregon State Toastmasters — Making the Connection (in a virtual age). Feb. 15, 1-2 p.m. For more information about the event and how to register click here (Zoom link will be provided by email upon registration).
NEW! HMSC Science on Tap: Su Sponaugle, professor with the Department of Integrative Biology at OSU's Hatfield Marine Science Center, will present a public virtual talk titled “Peering into the world of larval fishes: tools & tales,” Feb. 15, 6 p.m. Webinar link or call: +1 971 247 1195 Webinar ID: 959 8417 4316. Click here for more information.
Eldercare Connections: Ph.D. gerontology candidate Dakota Witzel presents her research findings, “It's the Minor Daily Stressors: Daily Stressful Experiences in Relationships and Cognition in Adulthood and Aging” Feb. 10 from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/91003113732?pwd=K3BUWU94UXAxR3RQSmRhZy81U0xQdz09. Drop into the Zoom call anytime between 11:30 to noon or 1-1:30 p.m. for an informal dialogue about your caregiving experiences. For more information robynn.pease@oregonstate.edu.
Department of Botany & Plant Pathology Winter Seminar Series: Margaret Frank of Cornell, Feb. 10, 4 p.m., via Zoom. For complete schedule visit the BPP Seminar website.
Pecha Kucha research event: College of Education faculty and students present their research and innovations in the classroom in a fun and dynamic way. Twenty slides shown for 20 seconds each. Topics include: STEM education, social justice, language, mental health and more. Feb. 10, 6-7:30 p.m., MU Horizon Room or Zoom. RSVP and more info: beav.es/wUX.
FYI Friday – Consumer Taste Tests: This talk will cover the reasons food companies use the Center for Sensory & Consumer Behavior Research to answer their questions, the different types of testing, sample preparation and test design to minimize bias and how the local community is intricately involved. Come learn about the science of quantifying people’s subjective responses to food. Feb. 11 11 a.m. to noon via Zoom. Registration required.
Russia and the U.S.: Sarah Henderson, associate professor of political science, will present this lecture as part of the World Oregon Great Decision Series. Russia and the United States have many areas of conflict and some possible areas of mutual interest. How will the new administration in Washington approach these issues? Friday, Feb. 11, noon - 1 p.m. via Zoom. A limited number of free tickets are available to OSU employees via global.affairs@oregonstate.edu. More information
CPHHS Public Health Insider: The Caregiving Conundrum: Complex Challenges and an Uncertain Future. As the aging population grows, many families face the difficult question of how to approach caregiving — for the old and young. Join the College of Public Health and Human Sciences Feb. 16 at 5:30 p.m. to learn more about the multigenerational effects of caregiving. Register at ForOregonState.org/PHI.
Charles E. Carpenter Lecture: Held each spring, the Carpenter Lecture features a nationally known speaker on a topic of importance to community colleges. This year’s speaker is Rufus Glasper, president and CEO of the League for Innovation in the Community College. Lecture title: "The Paradigm Shift for Higher Education." Feb. 17, 6-7 p.m. via Zoom. For more information and to RSVP, visit: https://education.oregonstate.edu/carpenter-lecture.
2022 Starker Lecture Series — Women of Forestry: Inspiring Leadership Lecture. "Beyond the Land Ethic: Traditional Ecological Knowledge, Forest Management and Conservation, A Native American Perspective." Speaker: Cristina Eisenberg, graduate faculty, College of Forestry. Feb. 16, 3:30-5 p.m., 117 Peavy Forest Science Center or Zoom. Registration required, please register here.
Rescheduled Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Keynote Address: Registration is now open for the keynote address to be held on Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. at the LaSells Stewart Center and via livestream. The keynote speaker is LaTosha Brown, nationally recognized as the “go-to” expert in black voting rights and voter suppression, black women’s empowerment and philanthropy. This event is free, but registration is required. For info, contact diversity@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-1063.
2022 Business Analytics Symposium: Join the College of Business and the Center for Business Analytics for a deep dive into the ethics of business analytics. Speakers include experts from companies like Daimler Truck North America, Amazon, PGE and more. Feb. 25, 8 a.m. to noon, virtual. $50 for individuals; $40 per person for groups larger than five people. https://beav.es/wGN.
Difference, Power, and Discrimination (DPD) Academy Applications: Faculty applications are being accepted for the DPD Academy, June 13-24. The DPD Academy facilitates focused and productive engagement with contemporary, multidisciplinary scholarship on difference, power and discrimination; critical pedagogies; and curriculum transformation. Individual and team applications welcome. For more information: DPD Academy page. Deadline: March 18.
Principles of Vineyard Management Course: Patty Skinkis, professor and Viticulture Extension Specialist in the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University is offering a course to the industry and public who wish to learn about wine grape growing. The course is offered live online with recordings available for all lectures. The course runs from March 29-June 1. Registration is open until March 29, but early registration rates end March 7. Click for more information.
NEW! Faculty Awards Solicitation: The Faculty Recognition and Awards Committee is now accepting nominations for individual awards. Criteria and nomination forms regarding these awards are online; nominations will be accepted through noon on March 30. Guidelines to assist those preparing nomination packets are available online. For further information, contact Vickie Nunnemaker.
Apply for an Affordable Learning Grant: OSU's Open Educational Resources Unit is accepting proposals for the Affordable Learning Grant through March 29. The grant provides funding to adopt, adapt or author an open educational resource, such as a textbook. An open textbook is one that is published under an open copyright license and made freely available online for students, faculty and the public. All funding is a department-to-department transfer. Please talk to your department head about how this applies to the grant. Questions? Contact Stefanie Buck.
Monthly Emergency Preparedness Topic: Shelter. Seeking appropriate shelter is critical in times of disaster. Sheltering is appropriate when conditions require you to seek protection in your home, place of employment or other location when disaster strikes. This month’s poster can be downloaded at: https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/shelter.
OSU 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. We’re ready to help you. Learn more and schedule your appointment on our website: beav.es/vita. Open Tuesdays 6-8 p.m. and Saturdays 1-5 p.m., Austin Hall 200. Questions: VITA.COB@oregonstate.edu.
Yes, reusable mugs are accepted: Reusable mugs are back after a pandemic pause. They’re accepted at all OSU-run cafés and dining centers for a discount of $.35 every time. Just order, remove the lid, and place your cup in the designated area. This simple routine reduces our collective carbon footprint and your weekly expenses. Check your break room or a thrift store if you need one. For questions, contact lisa.narrow@oregonstate.edu.
25 Year Club inductees: Congratulations to Richard Sapon-White, catalog librarian, for being inducted into the 25 Year club at OSU. You can read more about their time at OSU and others inducted into the club by clicking on their name.
The 34th Annual Provost’s Literary Prize for undergraduate students at OSU is open for submissions. Keith Scribner 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, drama, or creative nonfiction written for a general audience. The winner will be awarded $500 and on-campus publication. Submission details can be found here. Deadline: Tuesday, Feb. 15. The Provost will announce the winner in May 2022.
Looking for Unsung Heroes: We are looking for submissions from the Oregon State community to highlight OSU employees and students who are not typically in the spotlight but who are going above and beyond in their work or personal lives. Inspired by our COVID-19 Unsung Hero profiles, we want to celebrate those who serve others, whether it be helping colleagues, volunteering in their community or simply living in ways that inspire us. Send your suggestions to osutoday@oregonstate.edu and our staff may contact them for interviews we’d feature in OSU Today and elsewhere.
COVID-19 testing: Oregon State University, in collaboration with Willamette Valley Toxicology (WVT), is providing on-site COVID-19 testing. OSU employees and students, regardless of vaccination status, are welcome to test at one of these locations: Corvallis: Student Experience Center and Cascade Hall 120: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.. (For staff wanting to get a test voluntarily, please make sure to register for a LabDash account prior to arrival: https://labdash.net/.) Bend: Ray Hall 302. Week of Jan. 3: Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m.
NEW! Bean Bag Toss and Putting Tournament: Come to Printing & Mailing's main office on Research Way to compete in two tournaments: $5 for 8 tosses or putts. Fantastic prizes will be given away to the top five contestants in each tournament. For more info contact kelly.clark@oregonstate.edu. Printing & Mailing will be distributing food collection bags to all departments on Feb. 14. Fill them up for pickup on Feb. 18. For questions contact kelly.clark@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! School of Life Sciences Farmers Market & Garage Sale: Join us Feb. 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in Cordley 3029 for houseplants, baked goods, home-canned products, hand crafted items, Valentine stuffed animals and silk flower bouquets for sale. Also houseplant supplies, vases, holiday decorations, knickknacks and more as we downsize for our upcoming move out of Cordley. For more information, contact durrellt@science.oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Walking Challenge: Did you know that the average American only walks 3,000 to 4,000 steps a day? The CDC recommends that adults should aim for 10,000 steps per day. Do you know how many steps you're taking a day? Join the Virtual Steps Challenge and see how many steps you can get in! The top three individuals who have the most cumulative steps between Feb. 20-28 will each receive a gift card! Link to enter: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4TIPgonJVNikpr8.
NEW! Book sale: Come check out the gently used collection of books for all ages. The sale includes CDs, DVDs and board games. Prices range from $1-3. Cash and checks are accepted. All proceeds go to the OSU Food Drive. For questions contact sara.k.smith@oregonstate.edu. This activity runs through Feb. 28.
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.
Treat auction: Come and bid on tasty treats Feb. 16, Crop Science Room 119. Silent auction open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Winners will be contacted after 3 p.m. to arrange pickup. All proceeds benefit the food drive. For questions contact emmalie.goodwin@oregonstate.edu.
Gift basket auction: The Crop and Soil Science Department will have expertly crafted gift baskets up for auction Feb. 23-24 in Crop Science 109. Lots of different baskets to choose from. Winners will be contacted at the end of the day Feb. 24. For questions contact emmalie.goodwin@oregonstate.edu.
Beaver Battalion Bake Sale: Help support the OSU Food Drive by partaking in a special treat baked just for you by the NROTC Beaver Battalion. Stop by the SEC Plaza from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Feb. 10, 17 or 24 for a mid-day snack. You can also support the Food Drive by donating through their Facebook page. For questions, contact lauri.morris@oregonstate.edu.
School of Public Policy Bottle/Can Deposit Drive: Each floor of Bexell Hall will have donated Home Depot orange buckets near all the trash bins to receive bottles/cans, or you can leave any large supplies in Bexell Hall 418. All money from the deposited bottles and cans will be donated to the Linn Benton Food Share. Contact jen.edwards@oregonstate.edu with any questions.
Master Gardener Live Q&A: Bring your gardening questions to be answered by three OSU Master Gardener volunteers on Feb. 16 at noon. Make a donation using Give Butter or Network for Good, or another platform; suggested donation is $5. Note "Garden" to your donation receipt and email to amy.baker@oregonstate.edu for the Zoom link.
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 and email Jenna.Baker@oregonstate.edu with any questions.
Live Cooking Demo with Kelly Strait: Join our live cooking demo with Kelly Streit, Registered Dietician/Senior Instructor, Family & Community Health, Clackamas County on Feb. 28 at noon. Make a donation using Give Butter or Network for Good, or another platform; suggested donation is $5. Note "Cooking Demo" to your donation receipt and email to amy.baker@oregonstate.edu for the Zoom link.
School of Public Policy Giving Tree: Swing by Bexell Hall 300 and pick an apple and/or a leaf from the "giving tree." The items printed on the apples and leaves are from the Linn Benton Food Share's most wanted foods list. By taking an apple or a leaf, you promise to bring in the item(s) to Bexell Hall's Room 309 before Feb. 28 to be donated. Contact jen.edwards@oregonstate.edu with any questions.
Recipes wanted: The OSU Foundation and the OSU Alumni Association are collecting recipes for a cookbook with the theme “Bites & Beverages,” so share recipes befitting the best social hour in 2022. Submit your favorite recipe by Feb. 25 to be included. Order your cookbook today: Digital copies are $10 and printed copies are $15; books will be delivered in April. For more information email Heather Rapp.
Community Hall Slope Project area updates: The west side of the Pharmacy building will be open starting Monday, Feb. 7. The area between the Pharmacy building, Joyce Collin Furman Hall and Gladys Valley will be closed to all access with the exception of the ADA entrance to the Pharmacy building. The ADA entrance to Joyce Collin Furman Hall will be from the east. Due to the extent of the construction, the exact ADA pathway to the Pharmacy building will vary (view map). These access updates will be in place through Thursday, Sept. 1.
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! Honors College Recruitment and Student Engagement Coordinator: The Oregon State University Honors College invites applications for a new Recruitment and Student Engagement Coordinator position. Posting #P05124UF. Closes Feb. 18.
“Hate comes from the past, fear from the future. Pain and pleasure are now, and therefore their own trap.“ ~ Steven Barnes
Corvallis: Patchy frost and fog and then mostly sunny, high of 55, low of 38. Patchy fog and then mostly sunny tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Sunny today, high of 59, low of 34. Sunny tomorrow.
Newport: Sunny today, high of 61, low of 42. Sunny tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
