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COVID-19 website: To facilitate the ongoing sharing of information about the virus, Oregon State University has added a link on the OSU homepage to a page that provides detailed and up-to-date COVID-19 information; links to OSU, local, state and federal resources; and updates on the latest federal travel restrictions.
TRACE OSU testing: OSU is providing random COVID-19 TRACE OSU testing by invitation for students, faculty and staff Monday-Thursday weekly on the Corvallis campus and Monday-Thursday every other week on the OSU-Cascades campuses and at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport. Free parking will be provided to those working remotely to come to the Corvallis campus for testing. Testing will continue throughout fall term. Here is a link to enroll. For additional information: https://trace.oregonstate.edu/osu
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Looking for ways to foster student learning in the second half of the term? Encourage students to start or join remote study groups with peers. The Academic Success Center offers excellent guidance on conducting remote study groups.
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.
“I think if you think about developmentally where 18-to-24 year olds are at, one of the really important developmental tasks is connecting and obviously because of the pandemic, that’s been really hard to do," said Ian Kellems. Kellems is the Executive Director of Counseling and Psychological Services at Oregon State University.
Ocean science is in high demand by scientists studying ocean acidification, wave energy, seabed composition, changing water temperatures, fish populations and dozens of other research projects. The Oregon State University (OSU) has a proud history in the field. The wide variety of research project require a variety of vessels.
“If you’re specifically interested in fall color, it will soon be the time to start looking,” said Neil Bell, a horticulturist with Oregon State University’s Extension Service. “There are already some trees starting to display color.”
How communities in the western United States can adapt to wildfire hazards at a time when the climate is growing hotter and drier will be the topic of the Nov. 9 Oregon State University Science Pub.
Today's workspace: Anita Hughes, mechanical engineering coordinator and instructor, says, “This was taken on National Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day. Teddy has been with me since I was 3 months old. That's ... a lotta years! His best buddies from his time in Alaska, Mr. Musk Ox, Ms. Caribou and The Moose keep him company.” Now it's time to show us what you're doing to help cope with daily life and work in 2020. Take a photo and send it to osutoday@oregonstate.edu. Follow OSU Today on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/osutoday1/ and catch up on any photos you might have missed so far.
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 on Nov. 4, 8:30-10 a.m. Registration required.
Manage Unexpected Events and Expenses Webinar: With the current economic conditions, you may be evaluating how to make ends meet. Join Fidelity’s Manage Unexpected Events and Expenses webinar to learn: how to assess your spending and take control of your budget, considerations for taking money from a workplace savings plan, and ways Fidelity can support you. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 11 a.m. to noon. To register, visit Fidelity’s website here. Can’t make it to the webinar? View the article Managing a Budget Through a Crisis or visit NetBenefits to view the workshop on demand. Questions? Contact Retirement@oregonstate.edu.
Bioinformatics Users Group (BUG): “Fact or fiction: Gene duplications in PacBio genome assemblies of the sudden oak death pathogen, i.e., Can your genome have too many genes in it?” Nick Carleson (Nik Grünwald Lab, Botany & Plant Pathology), Wednesday, Nov. 4, noon via Zoom. Register here. BUG consists of life scientists, bioinformaticians, computer scientists, mathematicians, engineers, statisticians and researchers of all types who meet to discuss topics related to these fields of study. Meetings are generally informal, consisting of discussions, interactive talks or short workshops. All are welcome. No experience needed to participate. For additional information, see https://cgrb.oregonstate.edu/bug
Moving Life Beyond Low Earth Orbit: “Humankind has entered a new era of deep space exploration, with space agencies announcing plans to put humans back on the Moon in preparation for the first crewed missions to Mars. Radiation, microgravity, altered atmospheric gas composition, isolation and diet changes are some of the known stressors on humans in the space environment; these factors are expected to increase with mission duration and distance outside of low earth orbit. Moreover, critical elements of the space exploration infrastructure including food and medical supplies are insufficient for prolonged missions. In this talk, I will describe the challenges associated with keeping humans healthy as they live and work in space and how these are being addressed through terrestrial and extraterrestrial experimentation with model organisms, data management and bioengineering.” Nov. 4, 3 p.m. Email Kayla Jara at jarak@oregonstate.edu, or Tony Reyna at tony.reyna@oregonstate.edu for Zoom information.
Water Resources Policy & Management Virtual Seminar Series: “ecoWEIR Tech: A nature-based approach for integrated water management” with Jennifer Cherrier from the Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, Brooklyn College-CUNY. Presented by the Water Resources Graduate Program. Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 4-5 p.m. Free and open to all. To join, use Zoom meeting ID 919 2424 3079 (or CLICK HERE) with password ‘WRSeminar’.
University Budget Conversation: On Thursday, Nov. 5 from noon to 1 p.m., the Office of Budget and Resource Planning will hold another University Budget Conversation via Zoom. This week’s topic is Budget Planning in Uncertain Times. The Budget Conversation sessions are limited to 60 minutes with the initial 15-20 minutes spent on presentation of the topic, leaving time for discussion and Q&A. To register for this webinar click here. More information about University Budget Conversations is located on the Office of Budget and Resource Planning website. If you have questions, please contact Sherm Bloomer for more information.
Where do we go from here: Battle ground or sacred ground? Join us for an intergenerational conversation and collective reflection with justice and equity leaders of the Oregon State University community. Remaining connected has never been more important and necessary in these times. The panel discussion is intended as a moment to gather and reflect, allow for critical conversations to emerge, and center care as we make meaning of the election amidst multiple pandemics. Thursday, Nov. 5, 4-5:30 p.m. The event is a collaboration among colleagues in Student Experiences & Engagement (SEE), Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS), the Office of Institutional Diversity (OID) and more. Register: https://beav.es/criticalconvos
Winning in Life After College: Tap into a network of resources for every stage of education or career. Students and alumni can register for virtual events curated by the OSU Alumni Association in partnership with the Career Development Center. Participants will learn best practices for LinkedIn Thursday, Nov. 5; hear from the “OSU Now and Forever” alumni panel Thursday, Nov. 19; and join in the all-Regional Connections event Thursday, Dec. 3. osualum.com/winning
University Budget Committee: The University Budget Committee (UBC) will meet this Friday, Nov. 6 from 2-3:30 p.m., via Zoom. The UBC is OSU’s advisory body to the Provost for recommendations on tuition rates, budget priorities and budget policies. The committee will discuss projections and planning relevant to developing budget recommendations for 2021-22. Members of the university community are welcome to join the meetings as observers. If you are interested in joining as an observer you may register for the webinar here. Future meeting times and locations can be found at https://fa.oregonstate.edu/budget/university-budget-committee/ubc-meeting-schedule.
U.S. 20 Safety Upgrades (Albany to Corvallis) Online Open House: ODOT is holding an online open house from Oct. 19-Nov. 15 to share information and gather comments from the public regarding safety improvements along U.S. 20 between North Albany and Corvallis. A U.S. 20 Highway Safety Study recommended a variety of safety improvements along this corridor, which ODOT is planning to construct in phases. More information can be found at the U.S. 20 Safety Upgrades project page.
Move Beyond “Veteran Friendly” Rhetoric: "Implement Systemic Initiatives to Embrace Military Culture and Foster A Supportive Community for Veterans and Military-affiliated Students," Nov. 9, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. An interactive webinar where expert presenters share the support strategies and initiatives — such as the successful Green Zone — they have implemented on their campus. These programs have moved them beyond talking the talk to walking the talk. They are meeting and exceeding the unique academic, social and career goals of their veterans and military-affiliated students — and so can you. To register: https://paperclipcomm.adobeconnect.com/veteran11920. For instructions on how to log in and receive materials, contact William Elfering at William.Elfering@oregonstate.edu.
Life and career strategies virtual event: A panel of alumni and students reveals how to reach a network of 200,000+ alumni for support and advice in all stages of life at “OSU Now and Forever,” Thursday, Nov. 19, from noon to 1 p.m. Students and alumni can register for free. This event is part of Winning in Life After College, presented by the OSU Alumni Association in partnership with the Career Development Center. osualum.com/winning
NROTC Beaver Heroes Blood Drive is asking for support from the OSU community to donate blood. It is being held off-campus at the First Presbyterian Church of Corvallis on Nov. 19, from 1-6 p.m. When you donate blood you will be tested for COVID-19 and social distancing and screening will be involved. The drive still has many slots available and they are in great need of donations. Please use this link to sign up for the blood drive; it only takes a couple of seconds but will help so many people.
NEW! Anthropology lecture: The Oregon State University Anthropology Lecture Series features Eliza Williamson from Washington University in St. Louis, speaking on “Emergent afterlives: Zika, COVID-19, and ethnography after the outbreak,” on Nov. 6. The fall series continues through Dec. 4 and is free and open to all. It will feature national and international guest speakers giving 30-45 minute lectures via Zoom. All events will start at noon. To join a virtual lecture, please enter Zoom meeting ID 918 8649 8232 with password 8c574f.
NEW! PERS - All About OPSRP Webinar: Saturday, Nov. 7, from 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. PERS online webinar geared toward faculty and staff who are PERS OPSRP members at any point in their career. Topics covered: OPSRP membership details and benefits, retirement eligibility, OPSRP benefit estimate, retirement processes, the Individual Account Program and member resources. To register, visit the PERS website here. Questions? Contact Retirement@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! PFLA search advocate overview: Please join us for this month’s event hosted by the Professional Faculty Leadership Association, “Search Advocate Program Overview,” Nov. 12, noon to 1 p.m., via Zoom. Learn more about how this program enhances equity, validity and diversity in university hiring (presented by Anne Gilles – Program Director). For more information about the event and how to register click here.
NEW! Under the Orange Light: The Faculty Senate Executive Committee presents an Under the Orange Light seminar focused on the outcome of the 2020 election on Thursday, Nov. 12 from 5:30-7 p.m. Join us for an interactive presentation led by political science professors Christopher Stout, Rorie Solberg and David Bernell, and moderated by Erika McCalpine. The event is open to alumni, current students, faculty, staff and community members. No pre-registration required. https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/94237494277
NEW! Blending Your Teaching with Instructional Media Workshops: Harness the power of instructional media. Discover ways to create media and learn effective practices for remote and blended teaching. CTL and Academic Technology invite instructors and GTAs to a one-hour workshop: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, or 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18. Info: Faculty Media Center. Register: https://beav.es/oRc
NEW! Home buying workshop: OSU employees who are interested in learning more about home buying and financing can attend a special workshop with Advantage Home Plus on Nov. 17 at noon. Register here. The workshop will cover: benefits and risks of owning a home, how to qualify for home financing, down payment assistance and other loan programs, how to improve your credit score and how interest rates can impact purchasing power. To learn more about this benefit in general go to the Employee Benefits website here.
NEW! Procurement Virtual Training Classes: Procurement is offering three virtual training classes the week of Nov. 16. These Zoom sessions will be presented as follows: Procurement Standards and Resources, Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 3-4 p.m.; Informal Procurements, Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 10 a.m. to noon; and Federal Purchases Under Uniform Guidance, Friday, Nov. 20, from 10-11 a.m. For more information and to register for the sessions, please visit https://fa.oregonstate.edu/pacs/training-support under Self-Directed Trainings and Virtual Trainings.
TRIAD: The OSU TRIAD Club’s programs will be online and free this term with all welcome. The second program of the term will be Thursday, Nov. 5, noon to 1 p.m.: Christopher Stout, School of Public Policy, “History and influence of the Black Lives Matter movement,” https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/97143657364?pwd=VE4vaWV5WnBqb0llaGU0V3d3NXNjQT09 Password: 758283. Contact Janice Nave-Abele at janice.nave-abele@oregonstate.edu for more information. Call 812-219-4232 if you have issues with the Zoom link.
LinkedIn Best Practices webcast: Learn how to harness a powerful (and free) online tool to launch your career in “LinkedIn Best Practices – Part II,” Thursday, Nov. 5, from noon to 1 p.m. Alumni presenters Lori Rush, ’78, and Nick Polini, ’15, teach you everything you need to know about using LinkedIn. Students and alumni can register for free. This event is part of Winning in Life After College, presented by the OSU Alumni Association in partnership with the Career Development Center. A recording of the LinkedIn Part I webcast is available to watch online. osualum.com/winning
Do you have a business idea but need some help? The OSU Advantage Accelerator is offering Iterate, a free virtual class for researchers, entrepreneurs and prospective entrepreneurs who have a business idea or technology that could become a sellable product or service but aren't sure what to do next. Come learn how to create a value proposition, find and understand your market, and more. Iterate consists of four workshops that build on each other: Nov. 5 and Nov. 12, all from 3-4:30 p.m. Learn more and register: https://advantage.oregonstate.edu/advantage-accelerator/programs/iterate
Introduction to Process Mapping: The university is a complex system, and it is easy for faculty, staff and students alike to become lost and fatigued in a maze of procedures and routine tasks. Process mapping is a practical framework to examine how we do things and identify ways to improve our work. Using these techniques, you can redesign processes and streamline work to better support the students, faculty, community members and others you work with. It's also helpful for adapting processes to the remote learning and working environment. Join us to learn the basics of process mapping, practice your skills on an example university process, and leave with templates and additional resources. Part of the Fall 2020 FYI Friday series, Nov. 6, 9-10 a.m. via Zoom. Registration required.
POC student discussion: As part of the Center for Teaching & Learning’s RRR book club, CTL's student staff will be hosting a POC Student Discussion hosted by Dharma Mirza. Dharma will discuss the RRR books and contextualize the materials through her experience as a student of color and as an anti-racist community educator. Friday, Nov. 6, noon to 1 p.m., via Zoom https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/96273290664?pwd=Vms4L2pEVXAzTy91bFBneFU5Z05mZz09 Live Captioning will be provided, for any accessibility requests please contact Dharma Mirza at mirzak@oregonstate.edu.
Epidemiology/suicide seminar: Kimberly K. Repp, Ph.D., MPH, supervisor, Washington County Public Health Division, and adjunct faculty in Pacific University’s MPH program, will present “If you want to save lives, start with the dead: Reducing suicides through shoe leather epidemiology.” Friday, Nov. 6, 1-2 p.m. Co-sponsored by the CPHHS Epidemiology Program. The seminar will be presented via Zoom; find details at https://health.oregonstate.edu/seminars.
Department of Horticulture seminar series: Join the Fall 2020 Seminar Series Mondays at noon via Zoom. Nov. 9, at noon: Ernst Cebert, Xianyan Kuang and R. Srinivasa Mentreddy, Alabama A&M, will present, “Investigation of new crops for Alabama and the Southeast U.S. Industrial Hemp, Miscanthus, Tumeric, Basil, and beyond.” The event is free and open to the public. Please register for the Zoom meeting in advance: https://beav.es/oQL. Once you register, a password will be emailed to you in advance of the meeting.
Provost’s Lecture Series: Henry Louis Gates, Jr. rescheduled: Henry Louis Gates, Jr.’s lecture titled “The Collapse of Reconstruction and The Roots of White Supremacy” will be held on Nov. 9, 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. The Provost’s Lecture Series is a partnership of the Office of the Provost and the OSU Foundation to bring renowned thinkers and leaders to OSU to engage the University and community on topics of significance. A second Provost’s Lecture featuring Mae C. Jemison will be held on Feb. 4, 2021. Visit this page to register to attend.
Does your home pass the test? How environmental health can affect child development: This school year is filled with tough decisions to give your children a safe and effective place for education. Does your home pass the test? In the Public Health Insider webcast Nov. 12, Oregon State public health experts Megan McClelland, Molly Kile and Shannon Lipscomb share what potential home health hazards to look for to create big outcomes for your child’s development and ability to learn.
Lessons in Leadership: Measuring Poverty with Leanne Giordono and David Rothwell: Students are encouraged to join Community Engagement & Leadership (CEL) for this interactive conversation on the intersection of poverty, social inequality, and leadership with researchers from the OSU Poverty Research Group. Monday, Nov. 16, 4-5:30 p.m. on Zoom. Register for more details. Questions? Contact cel@oregonstate.edu.
Measuring Student Learning Outcomes Across Courses: Cross-course rubrics allow undergraduate programs to highlight student learning in multiple courses using one assessment tool, whether in an SLO in different courses across their program, different classes of the same course, and different courses each year. Creating a cross-course rubric can provide more standardized results and enable easier data analysis. Join APA for a Zoom workshop on building a cross-course rubric Thursday, Nov. 19, at 10-11 a.m. Sign up via Qualtrics here. (https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_094urRvvERuggXH)
Free Webinars: Professional Development with a Focus in Marketing, Diversity & Inclusion, and Business: Join Continuing and Professional Education and the College of Business for a series of free webinars to help navigate your professional life. Starting in November, join industry experts for free, one-hour webinars that cover topics including remote working, cross-channel marketing, remote leadership, and many others. Call 541-737-1500 for more information: https://business.oregonstate.edu/programs/continuing-and-professional-education/free-webinars
NEW! Faculty member for the Board of Trustees: The OSU Faculty Senate Executive Committee is soliciting nominations and applications for the Faculty Member position on the OSU Board of Trustees. This is a two-year position beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2023. Those eligible to apply include all faculty who are eligible to be elected to the Faculty Senate (academic, research and professional faculty), with the exception of administrators who hold an Executive Level 1, 2 or 3 position (Dean or above). Applications are due on Nov. 20, 2020. The role, responsibilities, time commitment and application/nomination process are outlined at https://senate.oregonstate.edu/sites/senate.oregonstate.edu/files/bot_letter.pdf. Questions? Contact Faculty Senate President Dwaine Plaza at dplaza@oregonstate.edu.
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.
Health & Safety: The University Health & Safety Committee wants to promote health and safety by providing the following information related to new challenges we face this flu season with the COVID-19 pandemic at https://www.saif.com/safety-and-health/meet-donna-mask-our-newest-flu-fighting-superhero.html. You can also access OSU’s University Health & Safety Committee online at http://ehs.oregonstate.edu/uhsc, including past meeting minutes, information on how to contact a committee member and a link to report safety concerns online.
Surplus property guidelines: Fiscal Policy 03-110-207 Surplus Property Sales has been revised to provide clear guidelines & processes associated with sales of OSU surplus property. This policy consolidates two old FIS policies for Surplus Sales (FIS 102-06 & 206) and two PRO policies (PRO 211 Surplus & PRO 804 Surplus Property). The new policy is posted on the FPP website. Please contact the Fiscal Policy Coordinator for your Business Center or the Policy Steward listed on this policy with any questions.
Advancing diversity, equity and inclusion: Oregon State University is committed to building a more equitable and inclusive community. As part of this university-wide commitment, the OSU Foundation and OSU Alumni Association – in partnership with Provost Ed Feser and Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer Charlene Alexander – have launched an effort to inspire giving and engagement in support of impactful programs now and in the future for students, faculty and staff of color and other underrepresented groups. Learn more.
Naval ROTC Toys for Tots Drive: For three months each year during the Christmas season, the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation leads communities in collecting and distributing toys for children in need. Unfortunately, NROTC will NOT be collecting donations this year due to current restrictions, but you can still help bring joy and hope to less fortunate children this Christmas season by donating through this link.
Affordable learning grant RFP now open: Faculty can now submit proposals for funding to adopt, adapt or author an open textbook through OSU’s Open Educational Resources Unit. This grant supports faculty who make learning more affordable for students by implementing no-cost, high-quality OER in their courses. More information on the grant application and related workshops will be shared soon. The proposal submission deadline is Nov. 30. Questions? Send an email to Stefanie Buck, OER director.
Digital display for the Navy ROTC Armory: https://beav.es/armory A digital interpretive display has been created featuring the Navy ROTC Armory, which was removed as part of the Washington Way Improvement Project. The Navy ROTC Armory holds many fond memories for the midshipmen and officers of the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps program and the digital display celebrates the last of the Quonset huts located on the Corvallis campus.
Computational Biology Camp (virtual/online) for those entering grades 7-9: Come to the “dry lab” and see how scientists use computers to learn about biology. After all, not all scientific research is done in experimental laboratories. DNA molecules are too small to study with a microscope, but we can see them in detail with the help of computers. In this camp, you’ll get to contribute to the world’s scientific knowledge by playing fun computer games to solve structural puzzles about real RNA and protein molecules. After learning some Python programming by writing text-based games, you’ll have the skills to become “molecular architects” and build proteins by using their genetic codes. You’ll also learn many other ways that computers help scientists solve the world’s mysteries. No prior programming knowledge required. Nov. 14, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and Nov. 15, 12:30-3:30 p.m. $130. Needs-based scholarship available. To register, go to: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/stemacademy
Walk With Ease Exercise Program Offered through OSU Extension: (Eugene, Oregon) – Lane County residents are invited to join Oregon State University Extension Service for Walk With Ease, a free 6-week fitness program. This program is proven to reduce pain, build confidence in being active and improve overall health. Participants will attend a weekly Zoom meeting, receive a free Walk with Ease guidebook and learn how to be more physically active. This class requires the use of either a smartphone or a computer with internet connection. Mondays at 10 a.m., Nov. 9-Dec. 14. Registration: https://beav.es/obu Thursdays at 2 p.m., Nov. 12-Dec. 17. Registration: https://beav.es/oLP
Learn More About Cybersecurity from OIS: While Cybersecurity Awareness month may be coming to an end, you can (and should) continue to learn about and practice online security year-round. The Office of Information Security (OIS) site just got a huge facelift. Now, you can find tips to protect yourself against phishing email and cyber scams, and learn how to take control of your online presence. Check it out here: https://is.oregonstate.edu/infosec/information-security. If you can’t find what you’re looking for there, feel free to reach out with the Contact Us form.
ADA30 Celebratory Symposium: The OSU Americans with Disabilities Act 30th (ADA30) Anniversary Committee is presently accepting proposals for the ADA30 Celebratory Symposium to be held remotely in May 2021. Campus and community members are encouraged to submit proposals for workshops, posters, artist talks, and other session types on a wide array of disability-related topics by Dec. 1. For more information about ADA30 and the Symposium, including proposal submission details, please visit blogs.oregonstate.edu/ada30.
DAM Good Growth: Explore self-care and personal growth through CAPS's mental health engagement series centered around practices from the field of positive psychology. Each week will feature an online self-paced challenge, fun activities, community Zoom session and other surprises. Contact tess.websterhenry@oregonstate.edu to coordinate extra credit for student attendance. Faculty and staff are welcome too, but not eligible for any incentives or prizes. Register at: beav.es/oxo
Mindfulness-based Nature Journaling Series: Join us on Monday afternoons in November to enjoy a “conversation with nature” by slowing down to focus on drawing from observation and recording your experience in a nature journal. These sessions will help participants build a toolbox of ways in which they can continue reflecting nature and expressing themselves in their own personal journals once class ends. All levels are welcome, as new tips and techniques will be introduced each week. $20. Register online.
Nominations open: Help build our next Launch Academy cohort: Nominate engaged, curious, problem-solving undergraduate and graduate students of all majors who have ideas for services, products, community change, or any other business idea. Find out who we’re looking for here. Launch Academy students are eligible to win up to $2,500 in business development funding each term and have access to mentorship, networking, and other resources. Ecampus and hybrid sections are available. Tuition scholarships are available. Nominate students here and contact michelle.marie@oregonstate.edu with questions. Launch Academy is a program of the InnovationX Center of Excellence for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
The Nature of Isolation: In today's video, sound artist Lisa Schonberg shares "It Was a Good Time to Begin Listening Where I Was," a compilation made from daily recordings from her porch at sunrise during the early months of the pandemic. The Nature of Isolation presented by the Spring Creek Project is a month-long series that features writing, art and music from contributors throughout the U.S. and around the world. Watch today's video. OSU's Spring Creek Project is housed in the College of Liberal Arts.
Major change to Orchard Avenue: NW Orchard Avenue closed between NW 30th and NW 27th Streets starting Monday, Oct. 26. As part of the Cordley Hall renovation and the construction of the North District Utility Plant, NW Orchard Avenue between NW 30th and NW 27th Streets will be closed starting Monday, Oct. 26, through Friday, Nov. 20. Please view the online map for detailed closure area information. Once it reopens, NW Orchard Avenue will be a one-way street, eastbound only, for the duration of the Cordley Hall renovation. For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Jason Lundy at 541-270-0193.
“When you have a conflict, that means that there are truths that have to be addressed on each side of the conflict. And when you have a conflict, then it's an educational process to try to resolve the conflict. And to resolve that, you have to get people on both sides of the conflict involved so that they can dialogue." ~ Dolores Huerta.
Corvallis: Slight chance of showers today, high of 65, low of 54. Rain Thursday.
Central Oregon: Sunny today, high of 67, low of 49. Rain Thursday.
Newport: Chance of showers and breezy, high of 59, low of 54. Rain tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
