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NEW! Today’s Timely Teaching Tip: Digging into what OSU Ecampus research reveals about long-term instructors’ most valuable skills in online teaching? Topping the list: responsive communication and organized course design. Visit Keep Teaching for all the Finals Week Timely Teaching Tips.
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.
Risa Christie, Alaric Hartsock and Jessica Thomas were among 70 trained field staff knocking on doors of randomly selected homes in late May in Bend as part of Oregon State University’s TRACE-COVID-19 study to help understand the prevalence of the virus in the community.
A piece by OSU's Regan Gurung,
Oregon State University is hosting a “flash panel” on racism, violence and social protest at noon Thursday. The event, called “What Just Happened” can be viewed on Zoom at https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/91414031945.
Oregon State University has been ranked in the top 1.4% out of more than 20,000 degree-granting institutions of higher education worldwide this year by the Center for World University Rankings.
For a research university like Oregon State, disposal of hazardous waste is a very real and extremely important issue. And while research has slowed down slightly during the pandemic, the work of the OSU Hazardous Waste Team, led by Machelle Bamberger, continues to be essential.
"I think thoughtful management of shared habitat is the best option, both for us humans as well as the many wild species (vertebrate and invertebrate) that quietly support our ecosystem and economies via their ecological services and enjoyment value," said Dana Sanchez, an Extension wildlife specialist with Oregon State University.
Growing them inside gives everyone the opportunity to spice up their homegrown food, said Brooke Edmunds, horticulturist for Oregon State University Extension Service.
Project Director Sergio Arispe, with OSU Extension in Ontario, said he’s offering an earlier version of the course to local land managers in light of several large-scale, public-lands proposals for southeastern Oregon with implications on livestock grazing, recreation and other uses. Instruction is planned via videoconferencing for up to 10 participants.
Today’s workspaces: Adriene Koett-Cronn with Oregon Sea Grant, shares her workspace with her cat Sun. “Despite interrupting her rigorous sleep schedule, I think she likes having me around the house more. Specifically, she enjoys sneaking drinks from my cup. If I walk out of my work for a while, it is not uncommon to come back and find her drinking from my cup, or taking over the office chair, or lounging on the keyboard.”
Cyndy Kelchner, research program administrator with the College of Engineering Research Administration, has spring flowers and a sunrise photo brightening her office. “My husband and son made a keyboard tray to fit the top drawers of this desk which was made 45 years ago by my husband’s grandfather. I’m sure he never expected it to hold computer monitors!” Follow OSU Today on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/osutoday1/ and catch up on any workspace photos you might have missed so far.
Betsy Emery M.S. defense: Betsy Emery will present her M.S. thesis, titled: “What Do People Think about Genetically Engineering Trees? A Qualitative Inquiry to Understand How People Reason about Using Forest Biotechnology to Address Forest Health Threats,” June 10, 9 a.m. via Zoom. Emery is earning her M.S. in Forest Ecosystems and Society with Troy Hall. Contact Emery at elizabeth.emery@oregonstate.edu for Zoom meeting information and the FES Department at fes.workbox@oregonstate.edu with questions or for accommodations for disabilities.
NEW! Union Meeting: Letter of Agreement and Q and A: SEIU represented meeting: Wednesday, June 10, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Agenda: Letter of Agreement and Q and A. Join Zoom Meeting http://www2.seiu503.org/e/171302/JXN0E2Y1pHNDMvSW50VUYxM1dKZz09/2hvpdp/371931846?h=YonMTDFYsXtGUjAIbWpZtQkEMrBopaDkkPtPiCzO6Mw Meeting ID: 959 6047 3315. Password: 411905.
SEIU meeting for all represented employees. Update on Letter of Agreement and Q&A. Wednesday, June 10, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/95960473315?pwd=eHJXN0E2Y1pHNDMvSW50VUYxM1dKZz09. Meeting ID: 959 6047 3315. Password: 411905. One-tap mobile: +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma). Questions? Contact organizer Siobhan Burke 630-699-0281 or burkes@seiu503.org.
Investment and PERS webinars: The Maps Credit Union CFS investment team is conducting a Weekly Webinar Series on a variety of investment topics that include current market updates. This is one way to educate yourself without leaving the comfort and safety of your own home.Wednesday, June 10, noon - Economic Outlook (Frist Trust); Wednesday, June 10, 3 p.m. - When is your Retirement Date? (These are not OSU events but are tailored to OSU clients and during normal circumstances are held on campus. There is no charge.)
NEW! Cultivating Emotional Balance (CEB): 8-Week Series: CEB is a practical skills training committed to utilizing the experience of emotion as a path for developing well-being. By integrating wisdom traditions, modern psychology, current emotion research, and contemplative practices, CEB provides a secular platform for transformation. Led by Jacob Lindsley, an incoming member of OSU's SPS, and sponsored by OSU's Contemplative Studies Initiative. Eight Sundays: July 12-Aug. 30 noon to 3 p.m. via Zoom. $300 if registered by July 1. $100 for OSU Students. Email ContemplativeStudies@oregonstate.edu. More info here.
NEW! MS Defense – Water Resources Policy & Management: Nargiza Osmonova - MS WRPM/ WCD. Friday, June 12, at 8 a.m. via Zoom. The thesis is titled: "Understanding the sustainability of cooperation in sharing transboundary watercourses: A Case Study of the Chu and Talas River Basins.” Osmonova is advised by Jenniver Sehring of IHE Delft in the Netherlands. Join Zoom meeting: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/92100195520
UAOSU Contract Information Sessions: UAOSU is hosting information sessions where members of the bargaining team and organizing committee will present on the new Tentative Contract (salary, promotion & tenure, research support, and more) and the proposed constitution and bylaws. Sessions will be held June 11, 7-8:30 p.m. Contract ratification voting is live and will continue through June 12. This is a great opportunity to learn about what is being voted on. These Zoom information sessions are for members of the bargaining unit only and pre-registration is required - links to register are above and can be found at www.uaosu.org.
Naval ROTC Spring Commissioning – Please join us on June 12 at 6 p.m. for a LIVE ceremony on Facebook, as the OSU NROTC commissions 10 midshipmen as Ensigns in the Navy and five officers as 2nd Lieutenants in the United States Marine Corps. Everyone is welcome to watch the ceremony, which will involve the oath of office, assistance into uniform by the students’ families, rendering of the first salute, and remarks from President Ray and guest speaker Astronaut Jonny Kim.
Celebrate the Class of 2020: View celebratory messages from President Edward J. Ray, Board of Trustees Chair Rani Borkar and the college deans, available starting Saturday, June 13 at 10:30 a.m. on the Commencement website.
PFLA discussion: How can the Professional Faculty Leadership Association (PFLA) help grow your own skills, connections and career? Join us on Wednesday, June 24, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for an interactive discussion and opportunity to connect. All are welcome to join us! Non-members: Please contact Gretchen Dursch, PFLA Director of Professional Development to register & receive the ZOOM link.
UPDATED! What Just Happened: Historical Reflections on Racism, Violence, and Social Protest in the US: Flash panel panelists: Nikki Yeboah (San Jose State University), Michael Schulze-Oechtering (University of Washington), Kara Ritzheimer (Oregon State University), Joseph Orosco (Oregon State University) Moderator: Marisa Chappell. Thursday, June 11, noon via Zoom.
Ph.D. Defense – Sustainable Forest Management: Christal Johnson will present her research, “Restoring Ponderosa Pine: Understanding Individual Tree Defenses, Disturbance Responses, and Resilience,” on Monday, June 15, at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Please RSVP to Johnson for Zoom presentation details. Johnson is pursuing her Ph.D. in Sustainable Forest Management with her major professor, John Bailey, in the Department of Forest Engineering, Resources and Management.
Faculty Staff Fitness: OSU’s Faculty Staff Fitness Program is offering over 200 pre-recorded, accessible any time, online fitness classes for summer term June 15-Sept. 18. Classes range from 10, 20, 30 to 60 minutes and involves formats including Weight Training, Cardio Kickboxing, Cardio Dance (similar to Zumba), Barre Fusion, Pilates, various Yoga styles, and more. Registration is $35 and is now open via: https://health.oregonstate.edu/fsf/online.
WIN PubTalk: Creating an Investor-Ready Pitch Deck + Learn about the Beaver Summer Investment Opportunity: Willamette Innovators Network is excited to be hosting our first virtual PubTalk on Tuesday June 16 from 6-7:30 p.m. in collaboration with OSU. Come learn about the OSU Advantage Accelerator’s Beaver Summer Investment Opportunity and hear from an investor on what they look for in a pitch deck. Discover excellent training opportunities available for entrepreneurs this summer, and hear pitches from local startups. Register for free here: https://www.willametteinnovators.com/event/creating-an-investor-ready-pitch-deck-win-pubtalk-webinar-june-2020/
Monthly Ice Breaker Series: The Adventure Leadership Institute invites you to learn new activities and ice breakers to encourage group development and engagement in remote or hybrid delivery settings. Check out this month’s activity, “All About Me," explained by Experiential Education Coordinator, Mark Belson. For more activities or programming opportunities, contact the ALI Challenge Course at challenge@oregonstate.edu.
Take part in OER workshops online: The OSU Open Educational Resources Unit is hosting a series of virtual workshops this month on how faculty can find or create no-cost and low-cost learning materials. Topics include implementing affordable learning materials to save students money (June 15); the Creative Commons licensing process (June 16); and reviewing and becoming familiar with open textbooks (June 17). Learn more about each workshop and register today.
No-cost access to online learning virtual conference: An institution-wide pass to the Online Learning Consortium’s Innovate conference, to be held online from June 15-26, is available for all OSU faculty and staff. OLC Innovate gathers higher education faculty, advisors and administrators throughout the U.S. to share ideas and best practices. In this virtual event, synchronous conference sessions will be available daily, and you’ll also have access to all session recordings. To learn how to register at no cost, visit the Ecampus website.
DFA Risk Appetite and Risk Assessment Tools: Train the Trainer: Insurance and Risk Management Services will facilitate a workshop for unit leaders and supervisors to provide exposure to the DFA Risk Appetite Statements and Risk Assessment Tools. Attendees will gain hands-on practice and develop the skills necessary to assist other employees in understanding and incorporating the DFA Risk Appetite Statements and Risk Assessment Tools into their work. Zoom session, June 19, 9-10:30 a.m. Registration required.
NEW! Alumni Fellows nominations are due June 30: The OSU Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the Alumni Fellows Recognition Program. Due to COVID-19, Alumni Fellows are no longer required to be on campus for the 2020 celebration. Virtual presentation and online recognition are welcome. All colleges are encouraged to submit a nomination. For departments outside of academic colleges, please submit the nomination in partnership with the alumnus’ graduating college. View application and specifics online and email nomination form and supporting materials to osualum@osualum.com.
OSU Today summer schedule: OSU Today will be switching to a Monday, Wednesday, Friday format starting next week. In order to get items into OSU Today, please submit them by 5 p.m. the previous day to osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
UPDATED! Larry Roper retirement: Larry Roper, faculty member in the School of Language, Culture, and Society and former Vice Provost for Student Affairs, is retiring after 25 years of service. Tom Scheuermann is gathering personal notes and well-wishes for Roper, and will compile these into a portfolio/binder to give to him in late June. Anyone wishing to participate can email them to tom.scheuermann@oregonstate.edu or send cards and notes to Tom Scheuermann, 1089 High St. SE, Salem, OR, 97302. Please send them before June 26. To contribute to the Human Services Resource Center in his honor, go here.
COVID-19 Disposable Facemasks are available at Chemstores: As the Corvallis campus begins to re-open, the College of Science Chemistry Department’s Chemstores is here to provide disposable face masks as well as other COVID PPE. Chemstores is located at 154 Gilbert Hall; open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Purchases are exclusively made using grant Index/activity Codes. There are no cash or card sales. An online listing of products can be found at https://chemstores.chem.oregonstate.edu/. Questions? Call 541-737-2271.
Updates to University Policies & Standards: Please visit the University Policy & Standards page to learn about recent policy updates: http://policy.oregonstate.edu/whats-new. This page is updated frequently with new developments, so we encourage you to check back regularly. Also, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter here.
2020 Award Nominations: All nomination materials for the below awards must be submitted electronically no later than June 10 to faculty.senate@oregonstate.edu.
Contact faculty.senate@oregonstate.edu with questions.
Call for Applications: Blended Learning Innovations in Pedagogy (BLIP) Faculty Fellowship. Applications for the 2020-2021 BLIP Faculty Fellow (.25 FTE) are now being accepted. The Initiative offers a teaching faculty fellow the opportunity to shape blended learning programming for colleagues across campus, in partnership with the Center for Teaching and Learning, Ecampus, Academic Technology, and the Office of Undergraduate Education. More information can be found here. Deadline to apply: July 1.
Larry Landis, Director of the Special Collections and Archives Research Center of OSU Libraries, is retiring: After 30 years in archives at OSU, Larry Landis is retiring, and his last day is June 30. Among his many accomplishments, Larry helped to establish the Oregon Multicultural Archives in 2005, authored A School for the People: A Photographic History of Oregon State University in 2015 (available from OSU Press), and worked on various OSU150 activities. After June 30, Larry can be contacted at tro2005@gmail.com.
Summer fitness: OSU’s Faculty Staff Fitness Program is offering over 200 pre-recorded online fitness classes for 14 weeks of summer term June 15-Sept. 18. Classes range from 10, 20, 30 to 60 minutes and involve formats including Weight Training, Cardio Kickboxing, Cardio Dance (similar to Zumba), Barre Fusion, Pilates, various Yoga styles, and more. Registration is $35 and is now open via: https://health.oregonstate.edu/fsf/online.
Faculty & Staff COVID-19 Disaster Relief Fund Under IRS Code Section 139: In collaboration with the OSU Foundation, Oregon State University is offering emergency financial assistance grants through the OSU Faculty and Staff COVID-19 Disaster Relief Fund. The purpose of this fund is to help regular classified and unclassified employees in our university community with unexpected needs during this unprecedented time of the COVID-19 pandemic. All classified staff, professional faculty and academic/research faculty are eligible regardless of service time or FTE. An individual must be actively employed on the date of grant distribution. Read more about the details of the program here. Student hourly employees, graduate assistants, and stipend recipients (e.g., fellows) are not eligible. There are separate programs for students located here: https://financialaid.oregonstate.edu/covid-19.
"When an individual is protesting society's refusal to acknowledge his dignity as a human being, his very act of protest confers dignity on him." ~ Bayard Rustin, advisor to MLK.
Corvallis: Slight chance of rain, high of 75, low of 54. Slight chance of showers tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Sunny today, high of 77, low of 50. Chance of showers tomorrow.
Newport: Chance of rain, high of 61, low of 52. Slight chance of showers tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/