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June - 2017

June - 2017
	OSU appoints Toni Doolen dean of the College of Education	Toni Doolen, dean of the Honors College at Oregon State University, has been named dean of the university’s College of Education.
	Participants sought for study on family dogs and physical activity for kids with disabilities	Researchers are recruiting children with disabilities and their family dogs to see if pairing the dog and the child can help the child become more physically active.
	Post-Obamacare young adult health insurance coverage varies widely by race	Health insurance coverage increased significantly for young adults after the 2010 passage of the Affordable Care Act, but there were large differences among racial and ethnic groups, particularly among blacks, an analysis by Oregon State researchers found.
	New gonorrhea treatment targets enzyme needed for respiration	Researchers have identified a possible new treatment for gonorrhea, using a peptide that thwarts the infection-causing bacterium by interfering with an enzyme the microbe needs to respirate.
	12th Annual Community Art Show	The Annual Community Art Show is back again to celebrate its 12^th year at the Giustina Gallery
	New approach improves ability to predict metals' reactions with water	The wide reach of corrosion, a multitrillion-dollar global problem, may someday be narrowed considerably thanks to a new, better approach to predict how metals react with water.
	Alloying materials of different structures offers new tool for controlling properties	New research into the largely unstudied area of heterostructural alloys could lead to greater materials control and in turn better semiconductors.
	Analyzing magma temperatures may help get closer to forecasting volcanic eruptions	Although volcanic eruptions are often quite hazardous, scientists have been unable to pinpoint the processes leading up to major eruptions. A new study examines the temperature history of magma.
	Oregon State University communication regarding Luke Heimlich and College World Series	Oregon State University communication regarding Luke Heimlich and the College World Series.
	Marijuana use among college students on rise following Oregon legalization, study finds	College students attending an Oregon university are using more marijuana now that the drug is legal for recreational use, but the increase is largely among students who also report recent heavy use of alcohol, a new study has found.
	Study sheds light on determining surgical margins for feline tumors	Researchers at Oregon State University are paving the way for more precision in determining surgical margins for an aggressive tumor common in cats.
	Public meeting set Thursday on Marine Studies Building at Hatfield Center	OSU will host an informational public meeting this Thursday, June 15, to update local residents on plans for a new building at OSU’s Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport.
	OSU researcher part of $14 million NSF program for improved genomic tools	Virginia Weis has been selected for a new program aimed at helping scientists better understand the relationship between gene function and the physical characteristics of organisms.
	Help shape OSU's natural hazard mitigation plan	Oregon State University is developing a Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan and is inviting stakeholders to participate during a public comment period.
	OSU 148th commencement ceremony set for June 17	Oregon State University will graduate a record 6,807 students during its 148th commencement ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 17, at Reser Stadium in Corvallis.
	Northwest researchers map out regional approach to studying food, energy, water nexus	Natural resource researchers at OSU and two other universities are gearing up for a late-summer summit aimed at addressing food, energy and water challenges as interconnected, regional issues.
	OSU President: University remains committed to addressing climate change	Oregon State University President Edward J. Ray today reaffirmed the university’s unwavering commitment to address climate change.
	Enrollment in early intervention services may be influenced by type of administering agency	Many eligible children do not enroll in services to improve cognitive, behavioral and physical skills under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act, and the rates of enrollment vary in part by which agency at the state level is leading the program.
	International science team: Marine reserves can help mitigate climate change	An international team of scientists has concluded that “highly protected” marine reserves can help mitigate the effects of climate change and suggests that these areas be expanded and better managed throughout the world.
	Research aims to make artificial intelligence explain itself	Eight computer science professors in OSU’s College of Engineering have received a $6.5 million grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.
	OSU Board of Trustees approves $1.22 billion budget for fiscal year 2017-18	The Oregon State University Board of Trustees Friday approved a $1.22 billion budget for fiscal year 2018.
	Patients nearing end of life receptive to having cholesterol medicine 'deprescribed'	Research suggests patients nearing the end of their lives because of a “life-limiting illness” may not feel medically abandoned if their doctor wants to take them off cholesterol medicine.
	OSU's "Great Move-Out" donation drive expands off-campus; volunteers sought	Both drives begin in June.

May - 2017

May - 2017
	Social emotional learning interventions show promise, warrant further study	Developing a child’s social and emotional learning skills in early childhood is seen as a key to the child’s success in school, but researchers are still working to understand which interventions most effectively boost those skills.
	Corvallis Science Pub features talks about ocean tides, exploding stars	Presentations about the world’s tides and about exploding stars will be featured at Corvallis Science Pub in two separate events Monday, June 5, and Tuesday, June 6.
	Acidified ocean water widespread along North American West Coast	A three-year survey of the California Current System along the West Coast of the United States found persistent, highly acidified water throughout this ecologically critical nearshore habitat.
	OSU Chamber Choir honors Ed and the late Beth Ray at annual President's Concert	The Oregon State University Chamber Choir, under the direction of Steven M. Zielke, will present the 13th annual President’s Concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 10.
	Blocking TB germs' metabolic 'escape pathways' may be key to better, shorter treatment	Research suggests the bacteria that cause TB alter their metabolism to combat exposure to antimicrobials, and that the metabolic mechanisms might be neutralized by new drugs.
	Exhibit featuring graduating students' thesis artwork at Fairbanks Gallery in June	Oregon State University students completing their Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees will present their thesis work in an exhibit June 5-17 at the Fairbanks Gallery on the OSU campus in Corvallis.
	Sediment from Himalayas may have made 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake more severe	The warming of sediments caused the 2004 Sumatra earthquake to be larger and more severe - and a similar process appears to be in place for the Cascadia Subduction Zone.
	Student-directed one-act play festival runs June 1-4 at Oregon State University	Three original, student-directed, one-act plays will be featured in Oregon State University Theatre’s annual Spring One-Act Festival June 1-3 on the OSU campus in Corvallis.
	New modified toy car designs offer children with disabilities more options	Researchers at Oregon State University have developed two new modified toy car designs for children with disabilities in an effort to encourage them to further explore, play, and engage in physical and social activities.
	Oregon State University Band concludes 125th season with May 30 concert	The Oregon State University Band will conclude its 125th season with a performance by the OSU Wind Ensemble and OSU Wind Symphony on Tuesday, May 30.
	OSU Board of Trustees and committees to meet June 1-2	The Oregon State University Board of Trustees will meet Friday, June 2, to consider the university’s fiscal year 2018 operating and capital budgets.
	OSU to hold public forum May 24 in Corvallis on new building at Hatfield Marine Science Center	OSU will host a community forum on May 24 regarding the engineering and construction plans for a marine studies building on its Hatfield Marine Science Center campus in Newport.
	OSU's new online college student services administration master's degree rooted in social justice	Oregon State University is offering a new online master of education degree in college student services administration with a focus on social justice.
	Corvallis-OSU Symphony concludes 111th season with 'Music Transcendent'	The Corvallis-OSU Symphony Orchestra will perform “Music Transcendent” on Tuesday, May 23, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Austin Auditorium.
	Maritime worker safety the focus of new OSU-NIOSH partnership	Oregon State University’s College of Public Health and Human Sciences has established a formal partnership with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health’s Center for Maritime Safety and Health Studies.
	Study illuminates fate of marine carbon in last steps toward sequestration	New research explains how an ancient group of cells in the dark ocean wrings the last bit of energy from carbon molecules resistant to breakdown.
	New study documents aftermath of a supereruption, and expands size of Toba magma system	In the aftermath of a supereruption, smaller eruptions may occur for thousands of years afterward, according to a new study.
	"Narco-deforestation" study links loss of Central American tropical forests to cocaine	Central American forests are disappearing rapidly and much of the loss is being traced to the laundering of cocaine money.
	New book: Rivers are like the stock market, with boom and bust cycles	A new book by OSU geophysicist Sean Fleming takes a new look at rivers using...mathematics.
	Magnesium within plankton provides tool for taking the temperatures of past oceans	A new study published in Nature Communications documents how some foraminifera grow, incorporating magnesium in their shells that can be used to determine seawater temperatures in the past.
	Executive & Audit Committee of OSU Board of Trustees to meet May 23	The Executive & Audit Committee of the Oregon State University Board of Trustees will hold a telephonic meeting from 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23.
	Oregon State alum, noted philanthropist to give OSU commencement address	OSU alumnus, business leader and philanthropist Hüsnü M. Özyeğin will return to his alma mater this June to give Oregon State's 2017 commencement address.
	OSU College of Engineering establishes institute for robotics, intelligent systems	OSU’s College of Engineering has established a research institute to advance the theory, design, development and deployment of robots and intelligent systems able to interact seamlessly with people.
	New drug delivery system shows promise for fighting solid tumors	A new cancer-drug delivery system shows the ability to exploit the oxygen-poor areas of solid tumors that make the growths resistant to standard chemotherapy and radiation treatment.
	New video shows how blue whales employ strategy before feeding	Blue whales didn’t become the largest animals ever to live on Earth by being dainty eaters.
	Fishing and seafood in Oregon are the focus of May 18 discussion at OSU	Fish Tales: Traditions and Challenges of Seafood in Oregon, a conversation about Oregonians’ relationship with ocean life and products of the sea, will be held on Thursday, May 18 at The Center for the Humanities.
	Research aims to protect eagles from wind turbines	New research from Oregon State University will aim to make eagles less likely to collide with wind-turbine blades.
	Researchers identify evidence of oldest orchid fossil on record	The orchid family has some 28,000 species – more than double the number of bird species and quadruple the mammal species.
	OSU to hold three-day eclipse celebration	Oregon State University will be directly in the path of this summer’s rare total solar eclipse.
	Study provides detailed glimpse of predators' effects on complex, subtidal food web	Research using time-lapse photography in the Galapagos suggests the presence of a key multilevel “trophic cascade” involving top- and mid-level predators as well as urchins and algae.
	The family dog could help boost physical activity for kids with disabilities	Dogs could serve as an ally in efforts to help incorporate more physical activity into their daily lives.
	Study: The family dog could help boost physical activity for kids with disabilities	The family dog could serve as a partner and ally in efforts to help children with disabilities incorporate more physical activity into their daily lives, a new study from Oregon State University indicates.
	OSU to hold three-day eclipse celebration	Oregon State University will be directly in the path of this summer’s rare total solar eclipse on Aug. 21
	Oregon State, Peet's Coffee collaborate to give employees a new pathway to a college degree	Oregon State University and Peet’s Coffee are teaming up on the Peetnik Pathway to College Program, a tuition reimbursement plan that gives thousands of the specialty coffee company’s employees access to OSU’s online education.
	Pacific Northwest forests are at a crossroads, scientists argue in new book	The Pacific Northwest faces two stark choices for managing its forests, scientists suggest in a new book. One choice leads to stagnant or declining rural communities and risks to some native species, and the other leads to environmental benefits and increases in employment.
	Science writer for The Atlantic to give lecture on microbes in human body	Author and science journalist Ed Yong will present a free public lecture on the human microbiome from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, in the Horizon Room of the Memorial Union.
	OSU to discuss Elliott State Forest with State Land Board	OSU has been asked by state Treasurer Tobias Read to engage in discussions with the State Land Board regarding options to retain public ownership of the Elliott State Forest.
	Startup Showcase, a celebration of entrepreneurship, will be held May 10 in Corvallis	Startup Showcase, a celebration of achievements and a new take on a traditional startup graduation event, will be hosted by the Oregon State University Advantage Accelerator/RAIN Corvallis program on May 10 in the ATAMI building at HP in Corvallis.
	OSU to celebrate its 25th repair fair	Volunteers will repair broken items for free at the Oregon State University Spring Repair Fair on Wednesday, May 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
	Pigment discovered at Oregon State University inspires new Crayola crayon color	A blue pigment discovered at Oregon State University is the inspiration for Crayola’s new crayon color.
	Auditions for OSU's summer Bard in the Quad production to be held May 15-16	Open auditions for Oregon State University Theatre’s popular summer event, Bard in the Quad, will take place May 15-16 beginning at 6 p.m. in the Withycombe Hall Main Stage Theatre, 2901 S.W. Campus Way, Corvallis.
	Boston Brass to play at Oregon State University May 24	Boston Brass, a quintet that plays a combination of classical repertoire, jazz standards and original compositions, will perform on Wednesday, May 24, at OSU.
	OSU adds new parking lot, additional shuttle bus to campus	A new parking lot will open in June on the south side of Oregon State University’s Corvallis campus as OSU also makes plans to expand campus bus service.
	Researchers identify evidence of oldest orchid fossil on record	A new study documents evidence of an orchid fossil trapped in Baltic amber that dates back some 45-55 million years ago, shattering the previous record for an orchid fossil.
	Research aims to protect eagles from wind turbines	New research from Oregon State University will aim to make eagles less likely to collide with wind-turbine blades.
	Total solar eclipse featured topic at Corvallis Science Pub	This Aug. 21, North America will experience a total solar eclipse when the moon passes directly between the sun and Earth. At the May 8 Corvallis Science Pub, Randall Milstein will discuss the science and history of solar eclipses and offer practical tips on how to witness the event safely.

April - 2017

April - 2017
	Annual OSU gathering of 'world's largest' Native American flute circle set for May 12	The annual gathering of the Oregon State University Native American flute circle, led by instructor Jan Looking Wolf Reibach, is set for 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 12, in the Student Experience Center plaza.
	Author Karen Russell to read at Oregon State University May 19	Author Karen Russell will read at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 19, in the Valley Library Rotunda on the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis.
	Canadian piano virtuoso Jon Kimura Parker to perform at OSU May 7	Canadian piano virtuoso Jon Kimura Parker will perform on Sunday, May 7, beginning at 4 p.m. at Oregon State University as part of the Corvallis-OSU Piano International Steinway Series.
	OSU Theatre to present 'The Upward-Beating Heart' in May	Oregon State University Theatre will present in May the premiere of “The Upward-Beating Heart,” an original, devised work developed by OSU students.
	OSU vet college to host popular Pet Day celebration on Saturday, May 6	The College of Veterinary Medicine at Oregon State University will host its popular annual Pet Day celebration on Saturday, May 6, at Magruder Hall on campus.
	Historic photos, documents of Oregon conservationists digitized, will tour the state	<!-- /* Font Definitions / @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:1; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-format:other; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:0 0 0 0 0 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1073786111 1 0 415 0;} / Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:10.0pt; margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} .MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --> OSU has collaborated on a digital project that is making 40 years of Oregon wildlife conservation photos and documents available to the general public
	Want to better comply with dietary guidelines, and save money? Cook dinner at home	The best culinary paths to better health are not always paved with cash, new research shows, and cooking at home can provide the best bang-for-the-buck nutritionally as well as financially.
	Academic Strategies Committee of the OSU Board of Trustees to meet May 2	The Academic Strategies Committee of the OSU Board of Trustees will hold a telephonic meeting on Tuesday, May 2, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. to discuss strategies to address high-risk behaviors.
	Oregon State University to hold "Take Back the Night" event	Oregon State will hold a march, rally and survivor speak-out on Thursday, April 27
	Oregon State ROTC to hold annual Joint Service Review on May 5	Cadets in all four branches of Oregon State University’s Reserve Officer Training Corps will assemble May 5 in the Memorial Union quad for the annual Joint Service Review.
	OSU College of Science to host "The Colorful World of Pigments" on May 5	Oregon State University will celebrate the blue pigment discovered at the university at an event called “The Colorful World of Pigments” scheduled for May 5 on OSU’s Corvallis campus.
	Inspired by land grant mission, state flag, OSU's new logo emphasizes far-reaching service	Oregon State University unveiled a new institutional logo and branding Monday that pays homage to OSU’s nearly 150 years of service as Oregon's statewide university and to its land grant mission.
	OSU Board of Trustees finalizes tuition increases amid lagging state support	The Oregon State University Board of Trustees on Friday approved tuition and mandatory fees for the 2017-18 academic year.
	OSU Center for the Humanities hosts 'Blackout' exhibit featuring work of Kerry Skarbakka	“Blackout,” an exhibit of work by Oregon State University’s Kerry Skarbakka, is on display at the OSU Center for the Humanities now through June 8.
	OSU to host Spring Family Weekend comedy show	Three comedians will perform on May 6 during the Oregon State University Spring Family Weekend.
	Engagement with natural environment a significant contributor to life satisfaction	Looking to improve your life satisfaction? Try regularly hiking in a forest or otherwise engaging with the natural environment. And also look for ways to build your trust in resource managers.
	Oregon State University announces plans for arts and education complex	Oregon State University is developing a new arts and education complex on the Corvallis campus that will expand and enhance the existing LaSells Stewart Center, bringing together music, theater, digital communications programs and the visual arts to form a center of creativity infused with science and technology.
	Nutrient offers hope to stop deadly march toward cirrhosis, liver cancer	A new study suggests that one type of omega 3 fatty acid offers people who are obese or have a poor diet a chance to avoid serious liver damage.
	New video shows how blue whales employ strategy before feeding	Blue whales didn’t become the largest animals on Earth by being dainty eaters and new video captured by scientists at Oregon State University shows just how they pick and choose their meals.
	New era of western wildfire demands new ways to protect people, ecosystems	Current wildfire policy can’t adequately protect people, homes and ecosystems from the longer, hotter fire seasons climate change is causing, according to a report published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
	Writer Chris Anderson to read at Oregon State University April 28	Writer and Oregon State University Professor Chris Anderson will read from his work at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 28, in the Valley Library Rotunda.
	OSU to host 20th annual National Ocean Sciences Bowl April 20-23	High school teams from around the country will compete April 20-23 at Oregon State University in the finals of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl, an academic quiz-bowl style competition.
	Finance & Administration Committee of the OSU Board of Trustees to meet April 24	The Finance & Administration Committee of the OSU Board of Trustees will hold a telephonic meeting on Monday, April 24, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
	OSU's 2017 EdFest to focus on literary citizenship	EdFest, a biennial festival that brings in panels of editors, publishers, agents and writers to address a range of topics related to professional development for emerging writers, will be held Thursday, April 20 and Friday, April 21 in Corvallis.
	Study examines impact of common risk factors on outcomes for home and birth center births	Women with some characteristics commonly thought to increase pregnancy risks tend to have good outcomes when they give birth at home or in a birth center, a new assessment has found.
	Brain imaging shows alcohol dependence severity relates to impulse-control deficiency	Research sheds new light on what happens in the brain when a person with alcohol use disorder is presented with an opportunity to forgo a larger reward later in favor of a smaller one sooner.
	Adolescents with frequent PE more fit, more informed about physical activity's role in health	Frequent, long-term instruction in physical education not only helps adolescents be more fit but also equips them with knowledge about how regular physical activity relates to good health.
	Second round of OSU meningococcal mass vaccination clinics set for April 17-18	The second mass vaccination clinic for type B meningococcal disease – to provide a second dose for most attendees and the first dose for some people – will be held April 17-18 at OSU.
	Oregon State ranked among top three universities in the world in forestry, oceanography	Oregon State University has been ranked among the top three universities in the world in forestry and oceanography on the basis of the number of research articles published in top-tier scientific journals.
	OSU Board of Trustees to meet April 21	The Oregon State University Board of Trustees will hold a telephonic meeting on Friday, April 21, from 2:30-4:30 p.m.
	Staying informed in a post-truth, fake news era	Scholars will explore fake news in a speaker series at Oregon State University this spring

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