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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: TRACE OSU is providing random COVID-19 testing by invitation at its Corvallis and Bend campuses and at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport. Testing will take place in Corvallis in the Memorial Union Ballroom and at Reser ticket booths, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. In Newport, testing will be provided every other week beginning Jan. 19, Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. At OSU-Cascades, testing is provided only to students living and working on campus, and employees working on campus. Visit the OSU-Cascades Safety and Success website to learn more about testing schedules. 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
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Want to learn how to design assessments that eliminate barriers and biases to improve student learning and ensure academic integrity? Attend "Universal Design for Learning: Multiple Means of Action and Expression and Academic Integrity," the Center for Teaching and Learning's Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talk on Tuesday, March 2 at 10 a.m.
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.
This week, Oregon State University will host a Wikipedia editathon for Black History Month. The event will bring together a group of people - virtually - to add more information and diversity to Wikipedia entries about Black history in the Pacific Northwest. Tiah Edmunson-Morton is an archivist at OSU and one of the organizers of the event.
Marbled murrelets have long been a mystery to science. But now their survival, as well as the fate of millions of acres of coastal forests, depends on discovering what these seabirds need to survive. Featuring the OSU College of Forestry's Oregon Marbled Murrelet Project.
“I don’t think we know enough [about the effect of smoke and ash on hops],” adds Tom Shellhammer, brewing chemist at Oregon State University. “I think we can look to the wine industry and use that as a guidepost, but the grape analogy only goes so far.”
“When a building itself is designed to teach, material choices become even more significant. Two buildings comprise Oregon State University’s new Forest Science Complex. Peavy Hall, which houses classrooms, laboratories, and informal learning spaces, was built using CLT rocking shear walls with CLT floor panels supported by glulam columns and beams.
Hodin’s work became more important when late last year, Oregon State University research associate Sarah Gravem and her colleague, Sara Hamilton, a doctoral student, released their findings from a groundbreaking sunflower sea star population survey.
"The great news is that this study suggests dogs are paying a lot of attention to the kids that they live with," said study author Monique Udell, an animal behaviorist and associate professor at Oregon State University. "They are responsive to them and, in many cases, behaving in synchrony with them, indicators of positive affiliation and a foundation for building strong bonds."
Postcards to Campus is an ongoing project centered around the OSU community. This project is open for submissions of mailed, dropped off or uploaded postcards. OSU community members are encouraged to share art, writings and sentiments on their postcards that range from personal to OSU-specific. Postcards submitted will be on display in the Valley Library rotunda and online, and will be archived through OSU's Special Collections and Archives Research Center (SCARC) to be featured in their COVID Collecting Project. To find out more go here: https://spark.adobe.com/page/DoBPihuByIA4D/ and also click on Postcard Archive to see more of these great works of art.
Silent auction: Join Food Science and Technology for its first silent auction benefiting the OSU Food Drive: https://www.32auctions.com/fst-food-drive-2021. Our auction features products, experiences and handcrafted items donated by the FST Community. Onsite pick-up only (at Wiegand Hall) for non-experience items. Auction closes Feb. 26 at 5 p.m. For questions, contact: deborah.yacas@oregonstate.edu.
Evolution of the Corvallis Campus: What does Charles Darwin and the theory of evolution have to do with the Corvallis campus of Oregon State? Darwin was good friends with George Coote, who was the first horticulturalist at what was then called the Oregon Agricultural College. Professor Coote had a hand in the evolution of the layout and landscapes of the campus around the turn of the century, including the planting of elms along the east campus pathway. The Corvallis campus doesn’t look the way it looks by accident; there has been careful guidance from its inception in 1868 to even the newest landscapes and buildings. Learn how OSU’s physical environment has evolved from over a century of thoughtful planning and design and how we are all a part of this unique historic campus. Part of the Winter 2021 FYI Friday series, Feb. 26, 9-10 a.m. via Zoom. Registration required.
Anthropology Lecture Series: Educating for Food Sovereignty: Insights from Brazil's Landless Workers' Movement with guest speaker David Meek from the University of Oregon. Presented by the School of Language, Culture and Society. Friday, Feb. 26 at noon. Free and open to all. Join the virtual lecture via Zoom.
Music a la Carte: Dr. Cameron O'Connor, guitar. The program will include music by Francesco da Milano, Jean Richafort, Cameron O'Connor, J.S. Bach, Richard Wagner and Sergio Assad. Feb. 26, noon. Join the livestream.
Writing Black History of the Pacific Northwest into Wikipedia: Come for a keynote presentation and Q/A discussion with Alexandria Lockett, Spelman College, about knowledge equity (philosophy and practices) and stay for the Wikipedia editathon. Friday, Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. Find out more and register.
Marijuana legalization and college students seminar: Harold Bae, CPHHS associate professor of biostatistics, will present “Recreational marijuana legalization and U.S. college students’ substance use,” Friday, Feb. 26, 1-2 p.m. Co-sponsored by the CPHHS Biostatistics Program. The seminar will be presented via Zoom. Learn more about College of Public Health and Human Sciences research seminars at https://health.oregonstate.edu/seminars.
Applied Economics Seminar: Professor Valerie Mueller, Arizona State University, will present "Do Private Consultants Promote Savings and Investments in Rural Mozambique?" via Zoom. Friday, Feb. 26 from 2-3:30 p.m. Details, including dial-in information, here.
Robert S. Iltis Colloquium Series: Accidental Culture Jamming: Celese Barber and the Ideal versus Real Body presented by instructor of speech communication Erin Cook and professor of speech communication Trischa Goodnow. Friday, Feb. 26 at 4 p.m. Free and open to all. Join the virtual event via Zoom using password RSICS.
Cabildos Speaker Series: Danielle Terrazas Williams - Who Dared to Question the Word of a Priest? Free Black Women and Social Capital in 17th Century Mexico: Danielle Terrazas Williams is assistant professor of history at Oberlin College. Her work focuses on African-descended women in colonial Mexico. The talk will take place Feb. 26, 4-5:30 p.m. Register for link to view at: https://beav.es/JgT
Family Feud with the BCC: This is a special Black History Month BCC Family Feud. The Game, will exclusively be on Black Culture. It is scheduled for three days: Feb. 26, 5-8 p.m. Please fill the form only if you are sure to make it to the event. Each team should be made up of five participants. Please provide the name of your team and that of your team participants. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxH34zRDtBz5UnhuFqJT5MDHE3ck0il2gnOz_KQxZWVFr_rA/viewform
Boldly Me: Art Craft and Music with Craft Center: Join us for a craft and chill event via Zoom with music, watercolor, collaging and conversation centered around art as a form of expression of our unique selves. All are welcome, no supplies are necessary to attend. Feb. 26, 6-8 p.m.,via Zoom. Meeting ID: 915 6945 3280. Password: 660287
OSU Panhellenic Scholarship event: Celebrating the philanthropic work of today's students, sorority alumnae and OSU students, faculty and staff are invited to come together during the OSU Panhellenic Scholarship event hosted by the Corvallis Area Alumnae Panhellenic (CAAP) on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 10:30 a.m. Traditionally an in-person brunch, this virtual spin expands the event's reach to those residing in Oregon and beyond. Enjoy presentations from three active chapters on the success of their 2020 philanthropic work. One student will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship, named for and presented by Jo Anne Trow (Chi Omega), former vice president of student services at OSU and winner of the 2017 OSU Alumni Association Dan W. Poling Service Award. Register for free at osualum.com/panhellenic.
Vitamin C Forum: Want to know the latest findings about vitamin C? Is it effective in cancer? The immune system? Sepsis? Ask your questions and get answers from a panel of vitamin C experts at “Vitamin C and Health: New Frontiers” on Feb. 27 from 11 a.m. to noon via Zoom. Hosted by the Linus Pauling Institute.
Corvallis-OSU Symphony Winter Concert: Missing concerts? Longing for some live music? Join us from the comfort of your home for a livestream from the Corvallis-OSU Symphony. The program will feature a live remote performance by the string ensemble from Austin Auditorium at the LaSells Stewart Center, plus pre-recorded performances from the woodwind and brass ensembles. Sunday, Feb. 28 at 3 p.m. Free. Stream from the comfort of your home at https://mu.oregonstate.edu/live.
AfroFuturist film festival: The Anarres Project for Alternative Futures at OSU celebrates Black History Month with an AfroFuturist Short Film Festival on Sunday, Feb. 28, at 5 p.m. Viewers can watch four short science fiction films that focus on Black racial identity, freedom and collective liberation, and live-chat with other viewers. This free event will be held online: https://www.sync-video.com/r/AnarresProject with the password “Odo.” For more information, contact Joseph Orosco at joseph.orosco@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! March 2 Regional Connections | D.C. Staying connected is good for your mind, body and Beaver spirit. At the upcoming Washington, D.C. Regional Connections event March 2, gather with fellow Beavs to share your experiences, network with others in your field, get help with career searches or simply socialize with OSU alumni, students and friends. OSU Alumni Association regional volunteers from D.C. and OSUAA staff will help guide the conversations and connections. Register today at osualum.com/regionalconnections.
PERIOD at OSU: Conversation & Craft Workshop: This workshop will discuss the resources on campus for menstruation and talk about period inclusivity with an interactive Q&A portion. During this event PERIOD will lead participants in a crafting activity to make reusable menstrual products. All are welcome to join and will be eligible for Boldly Me Prizes. March 1, 5;30-6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Meeting ID: 955 2162 4338. Password: period
Career Meetup Day: One of the biggest Beaver networking opportunities of the year is happening Thursday, March 11 at noon PT. Spark connections with people who can help you achieve your goals at the Oregon State Alumni Association’s annual Career Meetup Day. Gather with OSU professionals and students from across the country and around the globe for conversations about thriving in uncertain times. Discover the new tools of virtual networking, pick up pointers for using LinkedIn and join a friendly quiz game with prizes. Register for free at osualum.com/careermeetup.
NEW! Kyle Proctor – Biological & Ecological Engineering MS Defense: Proctor will present his defense entitled, “Development of a Statistical Emulator of US Crop Yields via a Deep Neural Network Approach,” on Tuesday, March 2, at 9 a.m.. Proctor is advised under the guidance of BEE major professor Ganti Murthy. Meeting ID: 926 2578 6556 | Passcode: 122711.
NEW CTL’s Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks: UDL: Providing Multiple Means of Action & Expression and Academic Integrity. Weiwei Zhang (AT) Ashlee Foster and Karen Watte (Ecampus). Worried you can’t move beyond quizzes and exams? This talk identifies key elements in assessment design that eliminate barriers and biases to improve students’ learning and ensure academic integrity even in a virtual learning environment. This workshop will be facilitated on March 2 at 10 a.m. via Zoom: beav.es/ZOOMT4 *Password: CTL
NEW Public Health Insider | Rapid Social Change and Uncertainty: The social reorganizations that defined the lives of Americans born at the turn of the 20th century are not yet behind us. Join College of Public Health and Human Sciences Barbara E. Knudson Endowed Chair and Distinguished Professor Rick Settersten to uncover how the lives and dramatic shifts of the 1900 generation continue to shape the challenges we face today. Tuesday, March 2 at 4 p.m. Register.
NEW! Changing lives through literacy - OSU Changemakers webcast: Creating a lifelong reader and writer requires all hands on deck. That’s why Penny Kittle, ’83, founded the Book Love Foundation. She works with educators to donate classroom libraries, helping young readers discover diverse and impactful stories that fuel a passion for reading. She’s authored several books of her own and teaches at Plymouth State University. Join a conversation with Kittle on March 10 at osualum.com/Changemakers.
Faculty Staff Fitness: OSU Faculty Staff Fitness has fitness offerings to keep you moving Spring 2021 and registration opens March 1. Check out our in-person, remote synchronous, and remote asynchronous offerings at https://health.oregonstate.edu/fsf/schedule/spring. Our in-person offerings will be via Zoom or meet with the 6 person maximum until we can return to campus with the OHA Risk Designation changes. Zoom synchronous class options will be Tuesday/Thursday at 7 a.m. and noon. Weight Training and a 100% Zoom Cardio Intervals 30-minute class will be Monday/Wednesday at noon for a midday boost. We also have our online FSF program with more than 300 classes and 20 styles in a completely online, asynchronous format (https://health.oregonstate.edu/fsf/online) for $35 for 12 weeks.
College of Education’s Social Justice Seminar Series: Kathryn McIntosh will be presenting her Social Justice and Mindfulness in Multicultural Education (SAMME) research-teaching project on Monday, March 1, 2 p.m. via Zoom. Register in advance for this meeting.
CBEE Seminar Series: Jeff Kissel, Controls Engineer at LIGO Hanford Observatory, will give a presentation on “Gravitational Wave Astronomy: History in the Making.” He will speak on March 1 from 4-5 p.m. Join Zoom at 987 6966 9284 .
Trees to Tap: Forest Management and Drinking Water Virtual Conference: Join us for key findings from the recent Trees to Tap Science Review, and connect research findings with management actions for the future of Oregon’s drinking water. March 11 (afternoon) and March 12 (morning) via Zoom. Free but registration required. For more information please visit beav.es/out.
EXTENDED! Call for Applications: Career Champions Faculty Program: Applications for the Spring 2021 Career Champions program for teaching faculty and instructors are now being accepted. The program will provide tangible ways to include career readiness in the classroom, while also taking a hard look at the barriers to access that our first generation, high financial need, and/or students of color face. A $500 honorarium will be awarded to participants. More information can be found on the Center for Teaching and Learning website. To apply, please complete the application form by March 12.
Pacific Northwest Water Research Symposium: Virtual research conference hosted by the OSU Hydrophiles on April 12-13, 9 a.m.-5:45 p.m. both days. Free to present or attend. The conference will feature keynote talks, workshops, a career panel, networking and a trivia night. Register to attend or present. Registration to present is open until March 8.
Distinguished professors: OSU’s 2021 University Distinguished Professors will deliver Zoom lectures on their scholarship. Richard Settersten, University Distinguished Professor of Human Development will give a lecture on May 5 at 5:30 p.m. (register here) and Julia Jones, University Distinguished Professor of Geography will give a lecture on May 6 at 5:30 p.m. (register here). The title of University Distinguished Professor is awarded to current OSU faculty members who have achieved national and international distinction for their contributions in research and creative work, teaching and mentoring, public engagement, and service. Professors Jones and Settersten are outstanding examples of OSU’s highest academic honor.
A collection of OSU’s Favorite Recipes Cookbook: The OSU Foundation and the OSU Alumni Association are still collecting recipes to make a cookbook to benefit the Annual Food Drive. With your help, we have collected over 100 recipes from Foundation/OSUAA staff, campus colleagues, alumni and friends. Our goal is 150 recipes, so please help us by submitting a recipe today. This is a 2-step process; it takes about a minute to fill out the form with basic information, and we will follow up with a personalized recipe template for you to fill out. Submit recipes by Friday, Feb. 26 by 5 p.m. Orders will be delivered sometime in March, once the cookbook is completed. For more information, email Heather Rapp.
College of Forestry Quilt and Bowl Raffle: Get raffle tickets for a queen-sized quilt, a wall-hanging quilt, and a wood-turned bowl from spalted Oregon maple burl. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bjRrAbXExl1sbVY.
Auction: BEE is hosting a month-long online auction of art, crafts, jewelry, plants and much, much more. In particular, we will auction at least one of BEE faculty member John Selker’s artisan crafted wood bowls, as well as Dominique Bachelet’s cards and a watercolor painting.
Recipe Book: Now that all this Food Drive talk has your stomach growling, we’ve got the perfect way to satisfy those cravings - the Extension Communications Recipe Book! Donate a minimum of $2 to GiveButter.com, list “Food Drive - EESC Recipes” in the message/comment/designation box, and forward your receipt to amy.baker@oregonstate.edu. Recipe book will be sent as a pdf by email beginning Feb. 12.
NROTC Beaver Battalion: Join the fight against hunger during OSU’s February Food Drive, with the Naval ROTC Beaver Battalion student group, by using the Facebook Donation link, virtually donating via Venmo @FAO-NROTC and noting “FOOD DRIVE” in the comments, or by physically donating food to the Drop Box at the north entrance of Cascade Hall. Every little bit helps, as donating only a dollar will pay for four pounds of food, which is over three meals.
P&M Food Drive 2021: Support the local food drive by dropping off non-perishable foods, personal hygiene items, sanitation products or pet food at Printing & Mailing Services, 4700 SW Research Way, on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. during the month of February. Each donation gets entered into a drawing to win a one-of-a-kind vinyl tote bag. All donations benefit non-profit agencies in Linn and Benton counties. https://printmail.oregonstate.edu/food-drive-2021
EXTENDED! Call for Proposals: Explore and develop solutions for teaching challenges across all Corvallis and Cascades campus course modalities. Academic Technology and the Center for Teaching and Learning invite proposals to participate in the Spring ’21 Blended Faculty Learning Community. Group members will learn ways to enhance their use of educational technology to benefit student learning. See Call for Proposals. Apply by March 8.
Visualize Your Bibliography Competition: The OSU Libraries and Press invite currently enrolled graduate students to enter this year’s Visualize Your Bibliography Competition. Submissions should creatively display 20+ sources used in a thesis, dissertation or other scholarly work. Displays might range from a series of erasure poems made for each source to a multimedia timeline of your sources. Prizes: 1st: $750, 2nd: $500, 3rd: $250. Deadline: April 1. For questions, contact colleen.johnson@oregonstate.edu.
PCOSW spring term scholarship opportunity: The President’s Commission on the Status of Women invites applications for funding to OSU community members to pursue professional development, research or other opportunities that support PCOSW’s mission. Apply by Friday, March 12. Funding must be used in full and receipts submitted by June 15. For more info, visit https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/pcosw or email pcosw@oregonstate.edu.
Nominations open: Help build our next Launch Academy cohort: We are looking for engaged, curious, problem-solving undergraduate and graduate students of all majors who have ideas for services, products, community change, or any other business idea. Meet some current participants 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.
Event Co-Sponsorship Opportunity: The Speaker Series committee of the President’s Commission on the Status of Women is accepting applications for funding from OSU staff and students interested in hosting speaker events in Winter/Spring term. Funding averages $500 and applicants must provide a clear explanation of the event and its alignment with the PCOSW mission. To learn more and apply online, see the PCOSW Funding Opportunities page.
Animal Interludes: Spring Creek Project has released three new videos in its Animal Interludes series: Common Loon, Passenger Pigeon and Bald Eagle. The Animal Interludes are a series of 20 tiny concerts, each an original composition of words and music in honor of a threatened or beloved animal. They are part of the series Music to Save Earth's Songs, inspired by Kathleen Dean Moore's new book Earth's Wild Music.
Gendered impact of COVID-19: The President's Commission on the Status of Women's (PCOSW) Work-Life Fit Committee would like to better understand the gendered impact of COVID-19 within OSU’s community, focused on caregiving responsibilities. Your responses will directly inform PCOSW advocacy. We are looking at the effects that the pandemic is having on people who identify as women, but we do not discount the effect it has had on all faculty and staff at OSU. Take the survey. Questions? pcosw@oregonstate.edu.
Key pick-up counter service relocating to ID Center. As of March 22, the service counter for picking up keys from the Access, Lock and Key Shop will be relocating to the university ID Center, located in the Memorial Union. The key pick-up process will not change and an OSU ID will be required to receive keys. Learn more about the change in key counter service at https://beav.es/J75. Send questions to keyshop@oregonstate.edu.
Research Equipment Reserve Fund: In partnership with the Research Council, the Research Office has opened the FY2021 Research Equipment Reserve Fund (RERF) application process. RERF Applications Due – Friday, March 22, 5 p.m. Pacific Time – Hard Deadline. Instructions and application forms are located on the Research Equipment Reserve Fund Website. Questions? Contact Research Office Incentive Programs at Incentive.Programs@oregonstate.edu.
Invitation to participate in wine taste tests: The OSU Wine Sensory Lab, led by Elizabeth Tomasino, is recruiting panelists for wine sensory research. Studies involve smelling and/or tasting wines and providing requested feedback. Participants are compensated at a rate of $12/hour in the form of gift cards. Click here to be added to our listserv so you can receive emails about upcoming tests. For more information, email us at winepanel@oregonstate.edu.
Spring Term Parking Permit Sales begin March 10 at 10 a.m.: Commuter permits will be available beginning March 10 at 10 a.m. Permits may be purchased in Term, Monthly or Daily increments to provide flexible and affordable options. Eligible employees may pay for Term permits through a one-time payroll deduction. Enroll by March 31, 2021. Individuals living on campus may purchase R zone permits beginning March 24 at 10 a.m.. Residential permits are sold on a 1-space to 1-permit basis, so secure a permit before bringing a vehicle to campus. Permits are required year-round, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in A, B and C zones on campus, unless marked. Residential permits are required at all times, year-round. For more information: http://transportation.oregonstate.edu
Mid-Month Emergency Preparedness Topic: Food Options: If a disaster strikes your community, you might not have access to food, water, and electricity for days or even weeks. Options for food storage include: Freeze-dried foods, MREs, dehydrated foods and canned foods. This month’s poster can be downloaded at https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/food-emergencies.
NEW! Large concrete pour at North District Utility Plant Monday, March 1, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.: As part of the North District Utility Plant (NDUP) project, a large concrete pour is scheduled at the NDUP work site along SW Orchard Avenue on Monday, March 1. (view map). We have applied for and been granted a noise permit through the City of Corvallis for this work. The nearby residential neighbors were notified via informational flyer no later than Wednesday, Feb. 24. If you are in the area between the hours of 8 a.m. and 9 p.m., on Monday, March 1, you will experience construction noise and activities later into the evening than normal. For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Jason Lundy at 541-270-0193.
“Reading should not be presented to children as a chore, a duty. It should be offered as a gift.” ~ Kate DiCamillo
Corvallis: Showers and breezy today, high of 49, low of 39. Chance of showers Saturday, chance of rain Sunday.
Central Oregon: Snow likely today, high of 38, low of 26. Chance of snow Saturday, sunny Sunday.
Newport: Showers likely today, high of 48, low of 43. Chance of showers Saturday, partly sunny Sunday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
