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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.
So scientists at Oregon State University wanted to see if tiny bits of tire plastic, which are too small to even be seen by the naked eye, affect the health of animals like fish and shrimp that are found in coastal and freshwater ecosystems. We’re joined by Stacey Harper, a professor of environmental and molecular toxicology and environmental engineering, and Susanne Brander, an assistant professor in the fisheries, wildlife and conservation sciences department.
Trained volunteers capture and document bees and submit specimens to Lincoln Best, a bee taxonomist helping lead the Oregon Bee Atlas project through the Oregon State University Extension Service.
But Oregon State University forestry professor John Bailey said the choice is between unchecked wildfires raging across the landscape and aggressive steps to at least partially counteract the forces of climate change.
For people with chronic pain, research is only beginning to show how widespread the damage from opioid prescription cuts is. One study (involving Oregon State research) examined the medical records of nearly 15,000 Medicaid patients in Oregon who were taking long-term, high doses of opioids.
For the first time since 2019, graduates of Oregon State University will be able to accept their diplomas in front of friends and family this spring.
An Oregon State University student who was killed in the Vietnam War was honored by the Oregon Legislature during the 2022 session.
Oregon State University has created a new scholarship fund for undergraduate students in its Department of Food Science and Technology.
Oregon’s strawberry season is short, typically lasting from late May or early June through September. Oregon State University researcher Erica Chernoh is trying to change that.
Oregon State University Campus Recycling is conducting a series of waste audits on university dumpsters through March 11. A random selection of 15 campus buildings was selected for the audit. Waste is being taken to the OSU Long Barn, where volunteers sort it into 20 different categories.
Patience: Stefanie Hood, library tech, says, “I want to believe this cat is waiting for someone to get out of a lecture.”
Big Snowman: Mark Daeschel, professor emeritus, sent in this photo of a decommissioned wood waste burner, aka a beehive burner, that was previously used to burn logging waste. It is two miles west of campus. We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
Timely Teaching Tips: Considering how student writing fits into your future courses? The Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC) program has a rich collection of recordings, slides and other resources from past WIC events. Teaching topics range from incorporating informal writing to integrating information literacy to becoming adept at the art of creating discussion prompts that prime stronger student engagement.
It's Open Education Week: Oregon State is on a mission to lower the cost of learning for students. You can join the efforts virtually all week, March 7-11. This annual celebration raises awareness of global efforts to make learning more affordable to students everywhere. This week’s virtual events present information on adding culturally responsive and anti-racist content to course materials, as well as OER and the promotion and tenure process. Learn more and register today.
Madelene Elfstrom: MS Defense: “Effects of Thinning on Tradeoffs Between Drought Resistance, Drought Resilience, and Wood Production in mature Douglas-fir in Western Oregon.” Wednesday, March 9, 8 a.m. Elfstrom is earning her M.S. degree in Sustainable Forest Management with Matt Powers in the Department of Forest Engineering, Resources and Management. Contact the FERM Department at FERMDept@oregonstate.edu for the Zoom link or with questions/accommodations for disabilities.
Housing Fair: Looking for housing next year or have housing questions? We have you covered Beavs! Join us on March 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the 2022 Housing Fair in the MU Ballroom. Learn about your different housing options and get connected with local housing companies to ensure a smooth transition to your housing arrangements for next year.
College of Engineering Virtual Lecture: Christopher Daly, research professor, School of Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering, will speak on “Climate through a PRISM: Exploring the Spatial Patterns of Climate Across the United States” March 9, noon to 1 p.m. Free and open to the public. For details and registration: https://beav.es/weE.
2022 Starker Lecture Series — Women of Forestry: Inspiring Leadership. Amanda Rau will speak on, “Pyrocultural Forestry: Connecting People and Nature Through Fire,” March 9, 3:30-5 p.m. 117 Peavy Forest Science Center. Registration required; register here. Lectures are free and open to the public and will be live streamed. For disability accommodations, call 541-737-3161
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
War in Europe: Context and Implications of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine. Panelists: Sarah Henderson, associate professor, School of Public Policy; Julie Hessler, associate professor, University of Oregon department of history; Philipp Kneis, instructor, School of Public Policy; Christopher McKnight Nichols, associate professor, School of History, Philosophy and Religion. Presented by the School of History, Philosophy and Religion in the College of Liberal Arts. March 9 at 4 p.m. via Zoom. Register
Abstracted: Where Science Meets Art and Music. Works by Jerri Bartholomew. In this series, actual scientific articles (mostly the artist’s) are abstracted to varying degrees and in different ways, using paper collage, glass and music. Each step of abstraction loses scientific data and precision. But by becoming less literal, the artists’ hope is that their abstraction encourages the viewer to curiosity, to questions and to participate in the work. March 7 through April 8 at The Little Gallery, 210 Kidder Hall. Free. Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Opening reception March 9 at 4 p.m.
Film screening of Creating Woodstock, followed by Q&A with the executive producer, Ivan Williams. March 9, 5 p.m.,102 Johnson Hall. Register at beav.es/wWn. This event is sponsored by the School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering. Hear Ivan speak at the Octave Levenspiel Distinguished Lecture Series presentation the day before. Additional details for both activities available here.
Public Health Insider: Refocusing the Picture of Health for Kids March 9: Hear from the College of Public Health and Human Sciences during the Public Health Insider webcast series, March 9 at 5:30 p.m., on how educators and families can improve this generation’s health and be positive advocates for healthful eating and physical activity habits. Register for this free event: ForOregonState.org/PHI
Central Park Five: A Musical Conversation with Anthony Davis. 2020 Pulitzer Prize Winner in Music for "The Central Park Five," Anthony Davis, will be interviewed and is expected to play pieces on stage during the event. March 9, 5:30 p.m. Join us for the inaugural event in support of OSU's upcoming Arts and Education Complex. Choose to watch in person at The LaSells Stewart Center’s Austin Auditorium, or online. Registration required.
The OSU Guitar Ensemble. This winter term performance by students in the OSU Guitar Ensemble will feature selections from Ennio Morricone's Western Soundtracks, Dvoràk's New World Symphony and more. The ensemble is directed by Cameron O'Connor. Wednesday, March 9, at 7 p.m. in Community Hall 303. Admission is free. Seating is limited.
OSU's 16th Annual Empty Bowls: Food Justice students have been working hard on this year's event. Online auction: https://www.32auctions.com/EmptyBowls2022. Bidding open now through March 10 at 9 p.m. Proceeds split between Fresh & Local, First (supports SNAP match at farmers' markets in Linn and Benton counties) and OSU's campus food pantry.
"Chess" – a musical: "Chess" is the story of a politically driven, Cold War-era chess tournament between two grandmasters — an American and a Soviet — and their fight over a woman. Music by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus of the pop group ABBA, lyrics by Tim Rice. Directed by Elizabeth Helman. Musical direction by Nick Larson. Performance dates: March 11-12 at 7:30 p.m. and March 13 at 2 p.m. Sign language-interpreted performance March 11. Free. Reserve seats here.
NEW! FYI Friday – Innovation and Entrepreneurship Opportunities with the OSU Advantage Accelerator: The OSU Advantage Accelerator exists to support the regional innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Our unique three-program approach is designed to assist startups in all stages of their growth. Join us to learn about the programs we offer, our work to promote I&E in academia, and how I&E skills can make you more career resilient. March 11, 10-11:15 a.m. via Zoom. Registration required.
NEW! College of Public Health and Human Sciences Friday Research Seminar: “Measuring a movement: Transforming community health worker research and evaluation” will be presented by Kenneth Maes, associate professor, OSU School of Language, Culture and Society; Keara Rodela and Victoria Adewumi, community health workers; and Pennie Jewell, community health representative. Friday, March 11, 1-2 p.m. in HFC 115 and via Zoom. Learn more about upcoming and past seminars on the college website.
NEW! Applied Economics Seminar: Friday, March 11, 1-2:30 p.m. Prof. Katie Black from Kenyon College will present "Wildfire Risk, Salience, and Housing Development in the Wildland-Urban Interface" via Zoom. Details, including dial-in information, here.
NEW! PFLA Zoom event: “Negotiating in Professional and Personal Situations,” presented by Carolyn Warfield. Negotiating is a useful skill in many situations, from job offers to everyday life. Come get some advice from an HR expert, then join the discussion with your questions and own experiences. March 15, 11-11:50 a.m. For more information about the event and how to register, click here.
NEW! FST Farm 2 Fork Webinar: “The Energy Efficient Food System.” Would you like to learn where energy figures into a sustainable food chain? Join us March 18, noon to 12:45 pm. Register today.
NEW! Accessibility Basics for the Web: Learn how to make websites accessible to people with disabilities. We’ll also discuss the OSU Policy on Information Technology Accessibility. All are welcome; employees with website responsibilities are encouraged if they have not attended yet. Register for a session, offered March 24.
NEW! Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue: This 10-hour course teaches skills for creating alignment and agreement by fostering open dialogue around high-stakes, emotional or risky topics at all levels of your organization. Five live, online sessions on Tuesdays 9-11 a.m., April 19 through May 17. There is a $100 fee to attend Crucial Conversations. Learn more and register (before April 8) here.
Changemakers: From Teacher of the Year to a Landmark LGBTQ+ Rights Case. Hear from 2014 Oregon Teacher of the Year Brett Bigham, ’91, the first special education teacher to win the honor. After facing workplace discrimination, his case was reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court, securing workplace rights for LGBTQ+ employees nationwide. Attend the March 10 webcast: bit.ly/MarchChangemaker.
Water Resource Engineering Ph.D. Defense: Dawn URycki will present “Streamwater Microbial Communities as Hydrologic Observation: Insights Gained from Investigation of a Novel Dataset.” March 10, noon, in Strand 361. URycki is advised under the guidance of major professor Stephen Good of Biological & Ecological Engineering. Join via Zoom.
Beyond Benefits: Moving Through Grief and Loss. Coping with the loss of a loved one can be an emotionally trying experience. Whether it’s a parent, co-worker, friend or relative, the reality of losing someone close to you can feel overwhelming. This workshop will help you understand, identify and accept your feelings as well as provide you with coping techniques to help you through the grieving process. March 10, noon. Register here.
TRIAD: The OSU TRIAD club’s programs are online, free and open to all this term. The next TRIAD program is Thursday, March 10 at noon: Tori Howes, OSU Cascades Business Administration program, “Let’s talk about the narcissists at work – don’t worry, they don’t mind and aren’t listening anyway.” Zoom link: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/99726052108?pwd=ajRnMUxmb1daNFBaV2ZvdUduWHkvUT09.
Addressing Microaggressions in Teaching and Learning Environments: An SJEI Tier Two Next Level workshop March 10, 1-3:30 p.m. via Zoom. Microaggressions are deceptively complex. Using insights from current research and the contexts that interest you, we will explore various actions and their potential outcomes. Prior completion of the SJEI Tier One Platform series is recommended and registration is required. See the full SJEI workshop schedule on the registration page or contact SJEI director Jane Waite jane.waite@oregonstate.edu.
Department of Botany & Plant Pathology Winter Seminar Series: “Virus detection in clonally propagated crops” presented by Dimitre Mollov of USDA-ARS, March 10, 4 p.m., ALS 4001 and via Zoom. For complete schedule visit the BPP Seminar website.
Changemakers: From Teacher of the Year to a Landmark LGBTQ+ Rights Case: Hear from 2014 Oregon Teacher of the Year Brett Bigham, the first special education teacher to win the honor. After facing workplace discrimination, his case was reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court, securing workplace rights for LGBTQ+ employees nationwide. Attend the March 10 webcast: bit.ly/MarchChangemakers
Principles of Vineyard Management Course: Patty Skinkis, professor and Viticulture Extension Specialist in the Department of Horticulture at OSU 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.
Provost’s Lecture featuring Mary Karr: Join us for the next virtual Provost’s Lecture featuring Mary Karr, award-winning, New York Times bestselling memoirist and poet, April 13, 6 p.m., via Zoom. The Provost’s Lecture Series is a partnership of the Office of the Provost and the OSU Foundation which brings renowned thinkers, writers, scientists, artists and leaders to OSU to engage, challenge and inspire. Register here for the free virtual event.
NEW! UHR Learning & Development is now accepting FYI Friday presentation proposals for Spring 2022: FYI Friday is a weekly program where campus partners are invited to present brief awareness- or skill- building topics intended for a wide audience of professional faculty, academic faculty and classified staff – presentations can be anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours in length, it’s up to you. Learn more about the requirements and application process here. Reach out to hr.training@oregonstate.edu with questions.
NEW! Reading Room: The Reading Room in Valley Library will be opening spring term with the Healing Collection. What does healing mean to you? Suggest a book for the collection at: beav.es/wmC.
NEW! Call for Applications: Career Champions Program. Applications for the winter 2022 Career Champions program for teaching faculty and instructors are now being accepted. The Career Champions program provides faculty and instructors with tangible ways to incorporate career connection into the classroom, while advancing diversity, equity and inclusion and examining the barriers to access for first-generation, high financial need, and/or students of color. More information can be found here. For questions email Brenna Gomez. To apply, complete the application form by March 25.
NEW! Students wanted to travel to DC: Join fellow Beavs in an ASOSU sponsored trip to Washington D.C. to meet with federal lawmakers and lobby for the needs of OSU students. The trip is expense-free and will occur May 9-14. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience, network with federal lawmakers as well as D.C.-based OSU alumni, and represent the ASOSU as an ambassador of the student population. Apply before March 28 by completing the following form: https://forms.gle/Q9Fejz6uuPR6US3d9.
NEW! 30 Year Club inductees: Congratulations to Jean Hall, professor, small animal internal medicine, physiology, for 30 years of service to OSU. You can read more about their time at OSU and others who have reached this milestone by clicking on their name.
Art-Sci Fellowship faculty mentors: We are looking for scientists, artists, writers and musicians who are willing to serve as faculty mentors for this year-long student experience. Students selected will develop a creative project informed by active engagement in lab or field research. If you are interested in becoming a mentor contact Jerri Bartholomew by March 15.
Seeking funding proposals: ASOSU is currently in the process of allocating the accumulated balance in the Incidental Fee Clearing Fund. You can fill this form to propose uses for this fund by March 13. Students are especially encouraged to provide feedback. Open forums scheduled for March 9 and March 11 at 3 p.m. in SEC 294 and Zoom. Visit our website for more details or reach out to the ASOSU SFC Chair (asosu.sfcchair@oregonstate.edu) if you have any questions.
Booster clinic: The Beaver Booster Clinic takes place in the SEC Plaza through March 18. All COVID-19 vaccines available, including doses for children. No insurance, ID or appointment required but bring your CDC vaccine card if you have one.
Student board members sought: The Recreational Sports Advisory Board is looking for two at large undergraduate and two at large graduate members to serve for the 2022-23 academic year. This is an opportunity to learn about university budgeting, RecSports, and ASOSU legislative processes. The time commitment is up to two hours a month. Need more information? Email rec.advisoryboard@oregonstate.edu. Ready to apply? Apply here https://recsports.oregonstate.edu/webform/join-us.
UHR Learning & Development is now accepting FYI Friday presentation proposals for Spring 2022: Does your team have a service, process or system you want to share with the campus community? Consider FYI Friday as your venue. FYI Friday is a weekly program where campus partners are invited to present brief awareness- or skill- building topics intended for a wide audience of professional faculty, academic faculty and classified staff – presentations can be anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours in length; it’s up to you. Learn more about the requirements and application process here. Feel free to reach out to hr.training@oregonstate.edu with questions.
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. Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m.
Graf parking lot: As part of the Graf Hall Renovation, the Monroe Avenue and 16th Street parking lot (lot #3221) will be closed for paving and ground floor entries to the building will be inaccessible. Excavation and forming for the concrete work will start on March 7 and will continue through the paving of the lot starting March 14. The lot and ground floor entries will not be closed during this work (March 7-11) but use caution and watch for workers and equipment in the parking lot during this time.
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! Laboratory Technician 1: The Department of Chemistry at Oregon State University invites applicants for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month Laboratory Technician 1. The Laboratory Technician 1 provides support to the Lab Manager, the Laboratory Director, the instructors and the graduate teaching assistants by assisting with routine duties in the undergraduate chemistry teaching labs. Posting #P03457CT. Closes March 16.
Women's History Month: OSU celebrates the vital role women have played at the university since our very first graduating class: https://youtu.be/SB2UzNb1WQM
"Don’t kill if you can wound, don’t wound if you can subdue, don’t subdue if you can pacify, and don’t raise your hand at all until you’ve first extended it.” ~ Wonder Woman
Corvallis: Chance of showers and areas of fog, high of 52, low of 27. Mostly sunny tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Chance of snow today, high of 37, low of 12. Sunny tomorrow.
Newport: Chance of showers and patchy fog, high of 52, low of 33. Sunny tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/