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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 strategies to increase the efficiency and consistency of the grading process? Try attaching a Canvas rubric to Canvas assignments, quizzes, and discussions.
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.
Some Oregon winemakers are trying to determine if their grapes are worth harvesting after this year's wildfires sent smoke across the state. To help, researchers at Oregon State University will study the grapes and give out advice.
The second academic building on the Oregon State University–Cascades campus will be named Edward J. Ray Hall, honoring Oregon State’s most recent past president, the school announced Tuesday. (see also KOIN, Bend Bulletin, KLCC)
A review of dozens of studies by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University and Oregon State University suggests that people may shed virus for prolonged periods, but those with mild or no symptoms may be infectious for no more than about 10 days.
"If we have a large proportion of the population infected with flu, it can overburden our health care system," said Chunhuei Chi, a professor at Oregon State University's Global Health program. "By dramatically reducing the number of flu patients it prevents our health care providers, the hospital clinics from being overflowed, overburdened. Because they, like us, they won't initially be able to tell whether the person has flu or COVID-19 at first."
“Until today, ocean climate solutions have been mostly out of sight and out of mind in the U.S.,” said Jane Lubchenco, who led the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration during the Obama administration. Lubchenco, now a professor at Oregon State University, said oceans can help mitigate climate change by trapping greenhouse emissions in so-called blue carbon sources, such as mangroves, marshes and seagrasses.
According to Oregon State University political expert Christopher Stout, Oregon is one of just a few states that don't have campaign spending and contribution limits.
With the start of fall term, the Corvallis campus is livelier than it has been for months. While 95% of courses are being delivered remotely, a small number of lab-based and fieldwork classes are held in person. Facilities Services and ABM, Oregon State's custodial contractor, were instrumental in getting campus buildings and classrooms ready for fall term.
Sergio Arispe, Extension professor in the Oregon State University College of Agricultural Sciences, is one of only eight people in the country to receive the coveted New Technologies for Agricultural Extension Fellowship from the eXtension Foundation.
ARS' Horticultural Crops Research Laboratory in Corvallis, Oregon, working in cooperation with the Oregon State University Agricultural Experiment Station, has blended the desirable traits of eastern erect-cane blackberries and western trailing blackberries into new varieties with thornless semi-erect canes to fill new niches in the fresh berry market.
TRACE OSU is providing random COVID-19 testing by invitation for around 1,000 students, staff and faculty per week at its Corvallis and Bend campuses and at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport. Kristin Beem, marine science systems engineer, says, “I decided to enroll in TRACE OSU to help the Oregon State University researchers get an accurate picture of how COVID-19 is or isn’t spreading in our community. Last week, I was randomly selected to participate in TRACE and got my negative result on Friday night. The negative result doesn’t change my diligent behaviors with PPE and other safety precautions that I take. However, it is a bit of reassurance that in that moment, I am doing a good job protecting myself and my community.” Please join the effort to build a safer and healthier Oregon State University community. To enroll and for more information: https://trace.oregonstate.edu/osu
Celebrate National Transfer Student Week: Join in celebrating OSU's transfer students during National Transfer Student Week, Oct. 19-23. Starting with a Social Media kickoff on Monday, there will be events throughout the week allowing students to celebrate their journey and a chance to get to know their peers. To see a full list of events and RSVP, visit https://undergraduate.oregonstate.edu/national-transfer-student-week
Fall Career Days: Student registration is now open. Oregon State University Fall Career Days are going all virtual, using Handshake. Click the fair link below to register and sign up for 1:1 and group info sessions with employers like Fast Enterprises, Lucid, Avalon, Lease Crutcher Lewis and many more. Oct. 21: Civil and Construction Engineering Fair; Oct. 22: STEM Fair and Natural Sciences, Earth, and Environmental Fair; Oct. 28: Fall OSU Career Fair; Oct. 29: Agricultural Career Fair; Nov. 18: Forestry Career Fair. As you prepare for the fair, it’s important that you register for employer sessions in advance. You can only attend sessions you registered for. Check out this article to learn how to register.
Strategies for Being Effective in Times of Uncertainty: A high level of uncertainty in organizations will affect each of us differently. Some people thrive in ambiguity, while others are dominated by feelings of anxiety, fear, and doubt which can impact clear thinking and productivity. This class will provide eight strategies with practical ideas and applications to increase effectiveness in challenging, uncertain times. Oct. 21, 8:30-9:30 a.m. via Zoom. Registration required.
Women Talk Money – Conversations with Fidelity and Friends: Weekly on Wednesdays now through March 21, 9 a.m. To help you with your top money questions and the impact of COVID-19 on our lives and finances, this online Fidelity event gives you the opportunity to ask questions to the panelists and they will share ideas on how to get or stay on track with your financial goals. Everyone can benefit from these under 30-minute Zoom sessions. To register, visit Fidelity’s website here or listen on demand via www.fidelity.com/wtm.
Research Seminar, Rina Rosenzweig: "Molecular Chaperones in Protein Disaggregation - What We Can Learn by NMR." Oct. 21, 9 a.m. https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/93187732334?pwd=alExRlVCTGppVldOREs3eEd4VUFyZz09 Password: 044661
Running Effective Remote Meetings: Emphasis on 6 Conversational Designs: Meetings are a series of conversations. Most agenda items can be categorized under a handful of conversations. Remote meetings require a greater adherence to the conversational processes. Conversational processes will be highlighted, that when followed, will increase the likelihood of an effective meeting. Oct. 21, 10-11:30 a.m. via Zoom. Registration required.
Investment 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. Wednesday, Oct. 21, noon, Investing With Social Responsibility; Wednesday, Oct. 21, 3 p.m., Economic Outlook (First Trust); Thursday, Oct. 22, noon, PERS and Retirement Planning (OPSRP). This is one way to educate yourself without leaving the comfort and safety of your own home. These are not OSU events but are tailored to OSU clients and during normal circumstances are held on campus. There is no charge.
Salary Negotiations and Earning a Raise: They say you can’t get what you don’t ask for. Sadly, that’s often the case when it comes to getting a raise. And only 37% of people have asked their current employer for a higher salary. Gain the confidence and skills you need to master the negotiation process from three managers. Take a lunch break Oct. 21 at noon and join Blair Paulik ’16, Kimberly Ward Barowicz ’11, and OSUAA’s Yuliya Dennis ’10, ’12, for this OSU Alumni Association Career Webcast series presentation, followed by an interactive Q&A. Register with Zoom.
Beavers SAVE Lives: Learn how to reach out and help a friend. Suicide is one of the most preventable causes of death. This workshop will provide the skills you need to effectively help or intervene with a friend or family member who is considering suicide. Live via Zoom on Oct. 21, noon to 1:30 p.m.; register at https://beav.es/oMe. For Nov. 3 session, register at https://beav.es/oMn. For additional information or ability-related accommodation requests, contact tess.websterhenry@oregonstate.edu.
Emmanuel Davila-Santiago – Biological & Ecological Engineering MS defense: Davila-Santiago will present his dissertation, "Opening Pandora’s Box: machine learning applications for chemical forensics and non-target chemical analyses" on Wednesday, Oct. 21, starting at 3 p.m. Emmanuel is advised under the guidance of major professor Gerrad Jones. Meeting ID: 951 6672 7413| Password: 537823.
The Cabildos Speaker Series presents Austin McCoy, assistant professor of history at Auburn University. McCoy's talk will explore the broad-based campaign to abolish the Detroit Police Department’s clandestine “Stop the Robberies, Enjoy Safe Streets” (STRESS) unit that was responsible for killing more than 20 Black Detroiters in three years. He will use the anti-STRESS movement to draw connections between organizing against police brutality during the early 1970s, the emergence of the Black Lives Matter movement during the Obama era, and calls to defund and abolish the police in the wake of George Floyd’s murder. Sponsored by the School of History, Philosophy and Religious Studies and donors to the History Program at Oregon State University. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 4 p.m. Register.
Water Resources Policy & Management Virtual Seminar Series: “Transboundary Water Cooperation and the Sustainable Development Goals: A look at SDG 6.5.2” with Melissa McCracken from the Fletcher Graduate School of International Affairs, Tufts University. Presented by the Water Resources Graduate Program. Wednesday, Oct. 21 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’.
Community Dialogue: What's the point in voting?: Community Dialogues are a series which seeks to cultivate connection and deep learning through the exploration of critical and continuous issues. Learn more and register to get Zoom details. Space is limited. Oct. 21, 4-5:30 p.m. held on Zoom. Presented by Community Engagement & Leadership, the Office of Institutional Diversity, and University Housing & Dining Services. For more information or accommodations for disabilities, contact 541-737-3041 or cel@oregonstate.edu.
Community Dialogues hosted by Office of Institutional Diversity, UHDS Diversity Learning Assistants (DLA), Community Engagement & Leadership (CEL). Week 4, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 4-5:30 p.m.: Voting: Is voting activism? What's the point in voting? Week 6, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 4-5:30 p.m.: Free Speech vs. Disruptive Speech: Time, place, manner? Who gets to decide how I use my speech? Week 8, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 4-5:30 p.m.: Protests & Riots: Are they effective? How does real change come from protest? Registration will be here for all of these: https://cel.oregonstate.edu/
Anti-blackness in the Filipinx: This event is an interview with Kimmortal about anti-blackness in Filipinx and art in activism, protest, and revolution. This event is part of the Kimmortal series. Oct. 21, 4-5 p.m., Zoom, event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/577529186330836/. Held by the Native American Longhouse Eena Haws, the Pride Center, SOL: LGBTQ+ Multicultural Support Network, and the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center to honor Queer History Month and Filipinx American History Month.
Hop History through Photographs and Film: Learn more about The Oregon grown crop that makes all those IPAs possible. Kenneth Helphand will share historic views from his new book Hops: Historic Photographs of the Oregon Hopscape. The talk will be on Zoom on Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. Register in advance here: Book launch and author talk registration.
2020 Alumni Fellows share their expertise: These Beaver alumni have had long and accomplished careers, and they still choose to show up and serve, lead and educate in their industries and communities alike. Between Oct. 20-23, the 10 distinguished recipients of the 2020 Alumni Fellows recognition will lead inspiring conversations on topics from incorporating traditional ecological knowledge in the sciences to leading during a crisis to mentoring and educating diverse learners. View presentation topics and register at osualum.com/fellows.
NEW! Music a la Carte Remote: OSU students Ellie Phillips, violin, and Bettine Rehr-Zimmerman, violin, livestream from the MU Lounge. Friday, Oct. 23, noon. Watch here.
NEW! OSU Bands Concert: The OSU Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony, Brass, Woodwind and Percussion ensembles present a livestreamed concert. Featuring works by Aaron Copland, Ralph Vaughn-Williams, Viet Cuong and more. Saturday, Oct. 24 at 3 p.m. Free and open to all. Visit mu.oregonstate.edu/live to watch the performance.
NEW! Free Nutrition Counseling Sessions: Want to talk to someone about your or your family’s diet? Interested in learning more about how your nutrition can impact your health? The OSU dietetic interns are offering virtual nutrition counseling sessions now until Oct. 29. Contact michelle.bump@oregonstate.edu if you’re interested.
SOL Jams II Feat. Kimmortal: This event is a performance from Kimmortal and an open mic event for artists and creators. This event is part of the Kimmortal series. Oct. 22, 4 p.m., Zoom, event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/641327469863282. Held by the Native American Longhouse Eena Haws, the Pride Center, SOL: LGBTQ+ Multicultural Support Network, and the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center to honor Queer History Month and Filipinx American History Month.
Women & Gender Center Welcome: The HRWGC invites you to our Welcome Event. Join us for community, connections and conversations. Come learn how to get involved with our center including AYA Womxn of Color Initiative and Masculinity Explorations. You’ll also have the chance to connect with some of our campus partners. We hope to see you Friday, Oct. 23, from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
OSU Health and Safety Committee: The University Health and Safety Committee would like to invite campus members interested in health and safety to attend our open meetings, held semi-annually in May and October. Meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 2:30-4 p.m. Anyone can access OSU’s University Health & Safety Committee online at https://ehs.oregonstate.edu/uhsc, including past meeting minutes, information on how to contact a committee member, and a web link to report safety concerns. If you are interested in attending the meeting or would like additional information about the Safety Committee, please contact Kay Miller at Kay.Miller@oregonstate.edu to request the zoom meeting invitation and password.
NEW! Free Speech Workshop: As the 2020 presidential election takes place, faculty may experience tensions or have questions around how they manage and structure free speech and dialogue in the classroom. This Thursday, Oct. 22, from noon to 1 p.m., please join Rebecca Gose, general counsel for OSU, Kevin Dougherty, Dean of Students, and Inara Scott, Provost Fellow, as we explore these issues in an informative and interactive workshop. Registration is required.
NEW! Anthropology lecture: The Oregon State University Anthropology Lecture Series features Adam Schwartz speaking on “The weight of ‘native-ness’ and unspoken Whiteness: Talking about race with White-identified Spanish professors,” on Oct. 23. 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! School of Psychological Sciences Virtual Colloquia: Join Kathleen Bogart as she describes projects developed during her sabbatical in the U.K. focusing on socioemotional factors in facial paralysis (FP). One study compared emotional clarity, attachment, stigma, anxiety and depression among people with congenital vs. acquired FP. Results suggest an adaptation advantage among people with congenital FP. Pilot findings from destigmatizing interventions delivered at several UK organizations will be discussed. Friday, Oct. 23, noon: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/92124775495 (password: 024801)
NEW! PERS - All about OPSRP Webinar: 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. Saturday, Oct. 24, from 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. To register, visit the PERS website here.
NEW! 100 Day Project Plans: A 100-day project plan is one approach to creating the future you want. It's more attainable than year-long goals, and also supports your annual goals or longer-term aspirations. It's short enough for tangible progress, while also building momentum on other efforts. It's a strategy to deal with those reoccurring problems and issues as well as develop your creative ideas and make them happen. This program will take you through the process and steps of developing 100-day projects and encourage you to do so with an accountability partner. Oct. 26, 11-11:45 a.m. via Zoom. Registration required.
NEW! Delivering Exceptional Service: What is the cost of mediocre service to your unit? Meeting the varied needs and expectations of a broad customer base are challenging. 4 elements are at the core of building an effective customer service model. The underlying infrastructure and systems need to be established for those who work directly with customers to establish the relationships to achieve an exceptional experience. Dealing with upset customers and other interpersonal skills will be covered to lay the foundations of an effective customer service effort. Oct. 26, 1-3 p.m. via Zoom. Registration required.
NEW! Crop and Soil Science Seminar: The Department of Crop and Soil Science Fall Seminar Series continues Monday, Oct. 26, at 4 p.m., with a presentation titled “Soil and Landscape Evolution in Ilha Comprida (SE Brazil)” by Soil Science Ph.D. candidate Pedro Martinez. Pedro will talk about how the geomorphology of a coastal barrier island impacts soil drainage conditions and the formation of Spodosols with dramatic lateral variation in morphology. Zoom link: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/98106977590?pwd=RWpuWVpiSGVndlRhK3huQmYyQXVvUT09
Care.com Webinar: Supporting Kids Who Learn Differently. School always presents challenges for students who learn and think differently (ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, autism, etc.), but the Covid-19 pandemic has brought with it even more obstacles for these children, as well as the parents raising them. In this talk, author and parent coach Debbie Reber will share ideas for ways parents can best prioritize and plan in this new school landscape, as well as support their child’s cognitive and social/emotional needs while also tending to their own well-being. Oct. 22, 9-10 a.m. Register Today.
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: Oct 22, Oct 29, Nov 5 and Nov 12, all from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Learn more and register:https://advantage.oregonstate.edu/advantage-accelerator/programs/iterate
Social Action Works: The new "Stories that Change Us" speaker series launches with "Transforming Museum Culture: Reinventing our Institutions and Ourselves" with independent consultant, change leader, author and illustrator Mike Murawski. Murawski is co-founder of "Museums are Not Neutral," founding editor of "ArtMuseumTeaching" and co-founder of "Super Nature Adventures LLC." Social Action Works is a new initiative from the College of Liberal Arts. Thursday, Oct. 22, 4 p.m. Free and open to all. Click here to join the Zoom.
Free Speech on Campus – Your Rights and Resources: The offices of Institutional Diversity and Equal Opportunity and Access are collaborating to explore topics regarding free speech and expression on campus. We will discuss OSU policies and values as they relate to free expression rights at the university. We will share university resources for reporting or if you have questions or concerns and discuss ways to respond to speech that may be harmful or offensive. Part of the Fall 2020 FYI Friday series, Oct. 23, 9-10 a.m. via Zoom. Registration required.
Department of Horticulture Seminar Series: Join the Fall 2020 Seminar Series Mondays at noon via Zoom. On Oct. 26 at noon Christopher Adams, OSU Department of Horticulture, will present, “An overview of the book: Trapping of small organisms moving randomly.” 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.
Beyond Benefits Webinar: Mindfulness: Being Present in Your Work and Life: The idea of mindfulness or being mindful is complete engagement in the present moment. It is a state where you are not thinking, reflecting, judging or deciding, but are instead simply experiencing the things currently in your available experience. In many ways people are largely unaware of our present moment, and often operate on “auto-pilot” to some degree. Mindfulness is about waking up to the present moment and paying attention to our experience. Learning mindfulness is not difficult; however, it is difficult to remember to do it. This training discusses mindfulness and how to incorporate its practice into your life. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m. Register Here
Virtual Lecture: Meghna Babbar-Sebens, associate professor of water resources engineering: "Climate Change Resilience: A Case for Human Machine Collaboration in Solving Humanity’s Most Urgent Threat." Oct. 27, noon to 1 p.m. Free and open to the public. Full details and registration here.
Reconnecting to Roots: Can you think of a queer or trans person of color who isn’t Laverne Cox? Or Marsha P. Johnson? Or Sylvia Rivera? What about the other QTIBIPOC who have done amazing things but we never hear about? Come learn more about them. Oct. 28, 11:30 a.m. Zoom link: 941 1032 8658 (password: 404265)
Social Justice Education Initiative workshops are happening now, including new Tier Two workshops: The SJEI is a foundational professional development program for all faculty, staff and graduate students. Join your colleagues to begin, or expand, your equity and inclusion journey. See the schedule and register for Zoom workshops here. Interested in this work for your unit? Contact SJEI director Jane Waite for further information: jane.waite@oregonstate.edu
Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ) Awareness Course. Expand your earthquake preparedness skills by taking OSU Extension program’s new free online course. In the interactive sessions, residents and guests of Oregon and other western states can become aware of the Cascadia Subduction Zone Event and learn how to prepare for it. To enroll, click on https://beav.es/Cascadia. You will be directed to a page to set up free access. If you already have an eXtension.org account, log in. If not, choose “Create an Account.” Do not join as a GUEST. Additional CSZ information and preparedness resources can be found at https://extension.oregonstate.edu/cascadia-earthquake-preparedness.
Search Advocate Workshops: More OSU Search Advocate workshops are now available by Zoom. Search advocates are outside process advisors who participate on employee search committees; their goal is to encourage culture and practices that favor equity, validity and diversity. Search advocacy offers faculty and staff an opportunity to work with colleagues in other parts of the university, build new skills and perspectives, and contribute to the university’s progress towards inclusive excellence. The initial workshop series is a sequence of four 4-hour Zoom workshops. Those who complete the series may choose to have their names added to the Search Advocate Directory and will be eligible to serve as advocates until September 2021. Three-hour continuing education workshops for current advocates are also available. To register, go to the Professional Development website. Questions? Contact Anne Gillies at anne.gillies@oregonstate.edu or 541-760-6160.
NEW! Secure Remote Work: Now that we’ve all had some time to practice, here’s a quick review of how to work from home securely. Use the OSU VPN – Make sure to connect to the OSU VPN whenever you’re working with confidential data or from an unprotected network such as at a coffee shop or hotel. All OSU-issued devices should come with the VPN configured, but if not, you can find install instructions here. Keep your device up to date – Developers frequently release crucial security updates for your devices. Without these, you could be leaving your device at risk. Check for and install updates to your devices every week to stay safe. You can find instructions here, or contact your IT support group for assistance. Use a secure device for work – When conducting University business, use an OSU-issued device where possible. These devices have been expertly and securely configured by OSU IT to safeguard against attacks. If you’d like to learn more, sign-up for the Avoiding Cybersecurity Scams and Secure Remote Work workshop offered by the Office of Information Security later this month.
Virtual Piano Festival: The Corvallis-OSU Piano International Virtual Piano Festival continues with two newly posted video-recitals: Robin and Rachelle McCabe perform "Wizard of Oz Fantasy" for four-hand piano and Craig Sheppard performs Ludwig v. Beethoven's Sonata in E Major, Op. 109. The festival is free to view, just visit corvallispiano.org.
Research Security: If you are planning to start academic research, make sure to stay secure. The Office of Information Security provides consultations and data security for your research. If you’re conducting research that involves Level 3 (confidential) data or human subjects, you’ll need to contact the Institutional Review Board for approval first. This will automatically prompt a consultation from OIS. Consultations are available from OIS for all levels of research. Contact the Office of Information Security or the Institutional Review Board to get started.
OSU Health and Safety Committee: The University Health and Safety Committee would like to invite campus members interested in health and safety to attend our open meetings, held semi-annually in May and October. Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 2:30-4 p.m. Anyone can access OSU’s University Health and Safety Committee online at https://ehs.oregonstate.edu/uhsc, including past meeting minutes, information on how to contact a committee member, and a web link to report safety concerns. If you are interested in attending the meeting or would like additional information about the Safety Committee, contact Kay Miller at Kay.Miller@oregonstate.edu to request the Zoom meeting invitation and password.
EHS Newsletter: Safety Beaver Buzz: View the fifth edition of the Safety Beaver Buzz, which will be published on a quarterly basis. Laboratory personnel should take special note of the new Lock Out/Tag Out Program. Any topic suggestions or comments can be directed to ehs@oregonstate.edu.
OSU Foundation’s OSU Loyal Philanthropic Partner Award: To celebrate and honor OSU faculty and staff who support and promote philanthropy across OSU, the OSU Foundation is launching the OSU Loyal Philanthropic Partner Award. The OSU Loyal Committee will evaluate nominees for final award selection and recognition at the OSU Loyal Celebration in late fall. Do you know someone who deserves this award? Nominate them today. The nomination deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 28. Learn more by visiting the OSU Loyal page or contact Hannah Snively at the OSU Foundation.
Mid-Month Emergency Preparedness Topic: Family Care - Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. Families can cope with disaster by creating a disaster plan. Knowing what to do is not only your responsibility but is the best protection for your family. This month’s poster can be downloaded at: https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/family-care
Travel Security: Taking a trip out of the country? Remember, whether it’s for official OSU business or personal reasons, all OSU faculty, staff, and graduate students who plan to access OSU data (like e-mail) must register their trip with the Office of Global Affairs. If your destination of travel is considered “high-risk,” a member of the Office of Information Security will reach out to discuss how to keep your data secure. Make sure you register your trip as early as possible to get the information you need to stay safe! Consultations are also available for domestic travel. Contact OIS to set-up a domestic travel consultation.
Fiscal policy feedback sought: In accordance with the fiscal policy program, the Fiscal Policy Committee is soliciting feedback on new policy drafts for Parking Permits & Fines and for Surplus Property. For more information and instructions on how to provide your valued feedback, visit Policy Under Review on the Fiscal Policy Program website.
The Nature of Isolation: In today's video, poet Tim Fab-Eme reads "We're Sick Now and Earth's Healing Real Fast." 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.
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NEW! Education Project Assistant: OSU-Cascades invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), academic year (9-month), Education Project Assistant position. This position will be located in Bend, Oregon. Posting #P02779CT. Closes November 2.
“What sets worlds in motion is the interplay of differences, their attractions and repulsions. Life is plurality, death is uniformity. By suppressing differences and peculiarities, by eliminating different civilizations and cultures, progress weakens life and favors death. The ideal of a single civilization for everyone, implicit in the cult of progress and technique, impoverishes and mutilates us. Every view of the world that becomes extinct, every culture that disappears, diminishes a possibility of life.” ~ Octavio Paz
Corvallis: Decreasing clouds, high of 60, low of 36. Patchy frost and then sunny Thursday.
Central Oregon: Mostly sunny today, high of 53, low of 27. Frost and then sunny Thursday.
Newport: Mostly sunny today, high of 56, low of 43. Sunny Thursday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/