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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. All faculty, staff and students, regardless of vaccination status, should continue with testing participation in TRACE. 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, 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. Testing takes place Mondays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 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.
COVID-19 vaccine clinics: Weekly clinics at Reser Stadium in Corvallis are being collaboratively run by Samaritan Health Services, Benton County and OSU. Visit this website to schedule a vaccine. OSU-Cascades students, faculty and staff can learn where to find vaccines in Central Oregon here. Check your local public health authority websites for more information. You can also visit the Oregon Health Authority: Get Vaccinated Oregon website and the CDC VaccineFinder for vaccinations anywhere in the U.S.
Timely Teaching Tips: Want to sharpen your skills for using learning outcomes to create clear assignments? Register for an interactive workshop led by Sarah Tinker Perrault, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC) director, on Wednesday, June 9 at 2 p.m. This is the final event in the WIC Spring Event Series.
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. Occasionally, articles highlighted in OSU Today may either be subscription-only or behind a paywall if a maximum number of articles has been reached that month. Many subscription-only publications, like the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, can be accessed by anyone with an OSU email account through the search function on the OSU Libraries home page, which grants free access to many publications. See https://library.oregonstate.edu/ and click on 1Search.
“Even when they’re doing sustainable forestry, they’re sustaining it at a level below the maximum that would naturally occur in those forests if they were allowed to grow,” says Beverly Law, a professor in the Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society at Oregon State University and one of the country’s leading carbon researchers. (Only a fraction of the world’s working forests are certified as sustainable.)
Oregon State University’s TRACE coronavirus testing program returns to the Corvallis community this Friday and Saturday. (see also Corvallis Advocate)
Researchers at Oregon State University spent nearly a decade working to get regulatory approval for the site, called PacWave South, which will be located about seven miles off the coast of Newport, Oregon. (see also Corvallis Advocate)
“The hemp industry has burst onto the Oregon landscape more suddenly and with as much economic potential as any crop we can remember,” Sen. Jeff Golden told his colleagues Wednesday. “This very sudden change has been disruptive. We need some knowledgeable and dedicated people to figure out solutions to a number of challenges. The Commission’s activity will include the strong involvement of Oregon State University to provide research support to increase crop productivity and profitability and foster sustainable agricultural and water efficient practices.”
“These are not things that are going to get better if climate change continues to give us more uncertainty and less reliable supplies of water,” William Jaeger, an economics professor at Oregon State University who specializes in environmental, resource and agricultural policy issues, told the New York Times.
OSU Extension has a free downloadable guide, “Fire-resistant Landscape Plants for the Willamette Valley,” and an app of fire-resistant plants for Android and Apple devices.
Charting new territory in its geographical information systems (GIS) program, Central Oregon Community College will this fall begin offering a new associate degree in the emerging field of geospatial science, designed to connect with the similarly focused online baccalaureate program at Oregon State University.
Container gardening: Michelle Klampe, a writer in the Office of News & Research Communications, says, ”I plant most of my flowers in containers, which give me bright spots of color around the yard and deck all summer long. I like to change up the color and plant combinations each year and often try at least one new thing – this year it is the very tall, lipstick pink salvia seen here." If you'd like to share your garden pics, send them to osutoday@oregonstate.edu and include a little information about the scene.
Shared Responsibility Budget Model College Forum (CVM, COP, CPHHS): The Corvallis Shared Responsibility Budget Model (SRBM), a modified responsibility-centered management (RCM) approach to allocating education and general (E&G) funds to academic and administrative units, is in its third year of use at OSU. The decision to implement the model included agreement that the model should be reviewed thoroughly every three to four years for potential improvements and adjustments. Charged by the Provost and Executive Vice President and Vice President for Finance and Administration, this will be the first such review since initial implementation. This forum is scheduled principally for faculty and staff in the academic colleges to listen to questions, concerns, ideas and suggestions about the Corvallis budget process. However, given the many time constraints at this time of year, if you cannot attend the forum for your college you are welcome to join any of the other scheduled forums. Join us Thursday, June 3 from noon 1 p.m. via Zoom. To register for this webinar visit https://oregonstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aF7JcjMCS5-vVJpMjjwnTA. More information can be found at https://fa.oregonstate.edu/budget/budget-model/corvallis-shared-responsibility-budget-model-review-2021.
TRIAD: The OSU TRIAD Club’s programs are online and free this term, with all welcome. Please join us for the final program of spring term, a conversation with Jason Dorsette of OSU EOP and president of the Corvallis-Albany NAACP. TRIAD program is Thursday, June 3 noon to 1. Zoom link: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/93747535187.
Tour the Floor: Digging into Earth’s Climate History: What did Earth look like a million years ago? OSU’s Marine and Geology Repository holds tens of thousands of sediment cores from the world’s oceans, each containing clues about our planet’s history. Join OSU researchers from the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences for a virtual tour of the new repository. We’ll travel back in time, making stops in Greenland, under the Antarctic ice and along the Oregon coast. Thursday, June 3, noon to 1 p.m. Register online.
Cross-college Monthly Grant Training Sessions — Grant Writing Basics: This two-hour workshop is a great place to start if you have never submitted a grant application at OSU. Topics include proposal structure, budgeting and OSU submission processes. Open to all faculty, staff and graduate students. RSVP for all sessions in the series. Thursday, June 3 from noon to 2 p.m.
Art and Science: Lessons learned during the process. Thursday, June 3 at 4 p.m., artist and scientist Jay Noller will present "My own causality dilemma: Which comes first, science or art?" This seminar series is co-hosted by Biological and Ecological Engineering, ARTS-SCI and The Art Center, Corvallis, and features scientist-artists who discuss how these disciplines are interwoven in their processes. Seminars give 1 credit as BEE 507 but are open to the general public. Zoom link: https://bit.ly/2PGpCWe. Click here https://artsci.oregonstate.edu/arts-and-science for more information.
A Year Like No Other: The Oregon State University President's Concert. In a year like no other, OSU music found ways to keep students safely singing, learning and growing as musicians — at home, outdoors, in tents, always masked, sometimes alone in a recording booth. And while our annual President's Concert might look a little different from the comfort of your home this year, we're very proud of the evening of entertainment we've prepared for you. Please join the OSU Choirs to see a glimpse of our year of overcoming and finding ways to keep the song going. The President’s Concert is named for former OSU President Ed Ray and his late wife Beth Ray, and celebrates the recipients of choral scholarships they established. A pre-recorded presentation premiering Thursday, June 3 at 5:30 p.m. on YouTube.
OSU Assist (Crisis Response Team) Updates, Feedback and Q&A: Please join a webinar for an update and Q&A session on the progress of building an OSU crisis response team, now called OSU Assist. This webinar will be offered on these three occasions: June 3, 6-7:30 p.m., registration at https://oregonstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nJ2HwuddTwCmD1T96bgvmw; and June 4, 9-10:30 a.m., registration at https://oregonstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9Z1eCAvwSouc-0W_hBjBWw.
HMSC Research Seminar: On Thursday, June 3 at 3:30 p.m., Malin Pinsky, Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources, Rutgers University will be giving a seminar titled “Ecological and evolutionary responses to global change across realms.” Zoom link or call +1-971-247-1195 Meeting ID: 945 5573 115. Click here for more information.
Responding to crisis: Christopher McKnight Nichols, OSU associate professor of history and director of the Center for the Humanities, will give a presentation to the SAGE group (Senior Advocates for Generational Equity) on Thursday, June 3, 5:30-6:30 p.m. He will discuss “How can we address multiple crises at the same time. What responsibilities do we have when confronting any crisis? Do we have special obligations to each other and to the public? How can we respond to compounding crises happening at the same time? Can the very need to sacrifice in tough times enable our country to bridge divides when multiple crises might otherwise tear us apart?” The remote discussion is open to the public and more information can be found here: https://wearesage.org/event/citizenship-and-crisis/.
Jazz ensemble: The OSU Jazz Ensemble, directed by Ryan Biesack, will present their final concert of the school year on Thursday, June 3 at 7:30 p.m. on YouTube Premier.
Engineering Virtual Expo: June 4, 8:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Engage with students in the College of Engineering about their design projects in a broad range of areas including artificial intelligence, clean water, health, natural disaster preparedness, robotics, sustainable energy and virtual reality. Featuring a keynote presentation by Ellen Ochoa, former Johnson Space Center director and first Latina in space. Details and registration at https://events.engineering.oregonstate.edu/expo2021.
InclusiveExcellence@OSU Spring Showcase: Attention STEM faculty! Join us June 4 from noon to 3 p.m.,(drop in any time) for the IE@OSU Spring Showcase. Our Fellows have spent the last year implementing inclusive teaching practices in their STEM courses and will be sharing their experiences. This is a great opportunity to meet current Fellows in the program, get inspiration for changes to implement in your classroom, and find out about participation in the program. RSVP for virtual event info.
PFLA Zoom event: Leadership Emergence Overview, presented by Kristen Magis, University Human Resources. Learn more about the skill-development course designed to teach employees foundational leadership principles and practices that can transform OSU’s vision, mission and values into reality. Wednesday, June 9, noon to 1 p.m. For more information about the event and how to register, click here.
Lavender Celebration: Lavender Celebration 2021 will take place on Thursday, June 10 from 6:30-9 p.m. in Remo, with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and formal program at 7 p.m. Lavender Celebration is the OSU graduation and awards ceremony for LGBTQIA+ students. Guests who wish to attend should register by Wednesday, June 9 here: https://beav.es/3MY, which also is the attendance link.
Great Move Out Donation Drives: For OSU Students moving out this month: Donate reusable items you no longer need to benefit the local community. Students living off-campus can drop off at the June 12-14 event; those in res halls can donate in their hall now through end of finals week. For more information and how-to’s, see http://tiny.cc/great-move. An easy way to keep good stuff out of the landfill and into the hands of people who can use it.
Regional Connections: An opportunity to build your personal and professional network with Beavers across the world. This special Connections event is to welcome OSU's new grads to the Beaver alumni network and for everyone to talk, discover new friends, make personal and professional connections, get help with career or simply socialize with alumni and students living across the nation and world. Open to all OSU students, alumni, staff, faculty and friends. June 24, noon to 1 p.m. Register here: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJElcO-srTsuHtckpy7_sTpSbJ1TAv3ThSai.
NEW! Capstone Presentation: Lainey Espick will present her capstone titled: “Determining strategies for the protection of Interior least terns (Sternula antillarum athalassos) in Indiana,” June 7, 2 p.m. on Zoom. Espick is pursuing her MNR degree in the department of Forest Ecosystems and Society with Joan Hagar. Please contact the FES Department at FES.Workbox@oregonstate.edu with questions or for accommodations for disabilities. Zoom meeting: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/94290726271?pwd=dHczSERlUWFpdUJKWEhKTk0vVDhpZz09.
NEW! WIC workshop: Using WIC learning outcomes to create clear assignments. Join the WIC team Wednesday, June 9, at 2 p.m. to learn what each WIC learning outcome means, identify how these WIC outcomes can support the disciplinary outcomes, and integrate the two sets of outcomes in clearly defined exercises and assignments that will help students learn course content and disciplinary writing (registration).
NEW! Nutrition education opportunity: The Oregon State University Moore Family Center (MFC) has partnered with the international Immersive Learning Research Network (iLRN) to offer free learning opportunities on June 9 and 10, including the MFC annual Nutrition Update. We cordially invite you and your nutrition educator communities, including students, to join us in this avatar conference. Registration is FREE for non-presenter attendees. MFC nutrition sessions include a June 9 panel discussion from 11 a.m. to noon, titled “Cultural Differences and Digital Divide in Nutrition Education and Cooking Classes for Families and Children,” and a June 10 keynote from 10-11 a.m. featuring Pam Koch and Maya Georgieva, titled “Innovation with XR for Health and Mindfulness.” The goal of the keynote session is to foster multidisciplinary collaboration to innovate XR for health/nutrition education.
Liberationships: Transformational Mentorship for Women of Color. This interactive session discusses a theoretical model of women of color mentorship within higher education examining ways of sustenance, deep productivity and sites of resilience. Using the model, this session will provide participants with activities, reflection and discussion about radical transformation of relationship spaces across divisions that liberate from White supremacist ways of being in higher education. Part of the Spring 2021 FYI Friday series; Friday, June 4, 11 a.m. to noon via Zoom. Registration required.
Climate change capstone: Please join us on June 4 at 1 p.m. on Zoom for a presentation of Gabrielle Habeeb’s capstone titled: “Climate Change & Management Considerations for the Boreal Forest Zone.” Habeeb is pursuing her MNR degree in the department of Forest Ecosystems and Society with Dave Turner. Please contact the FES Department at FES.Workbox@oregonstate.edu with questions or for accommodations for disabilities, and to receive the Zoom link.
College of Public Health and Human Sciences research seminar: “Application of photovoice as a participatory method to explore internalized HIV-related stigma” will be presented by Latrice C. Pichon, associate professor; and Andrea Stubbs, assistant director of the HPV cancer prevention program at St Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Ph.D. student at the School of Public Health at the University of Memphis, Friday, June 4 from 1-2 p.m. Co-sponsored by the CPHHS health promotion and health behavior program. Watch this seminar, live or recorded, on the CPHHS website.
Retirement Readiness for PERS Tier 1 & Tier 2 Members Webinar: Saturday, June 5, from 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. PERS online webinar geared toward faculty and staff who are PERS Tier 1 and Tier 2 members retiring within three years. Topics covered: Individual Account Program, retirement eligibility, calculating the retirement benefit, review of benefit estimate, retirement option choices, variable account after retirement, work after retirement limitations, health insurance, cost-of-living adjustments, taxes and review of retirement application forms. To register, visit the PERS website here. Questions? Contact Retirement@oregonstate.edu.
PERS — All about OPSRP Webinar: Saturday, June 5, 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.
Shared Responsibility Budget Model Campus Forum: The Corvallis Shared Responsibility Budget Model (SRBM), a modified responsibility-centered management (RCM) approach to allocating education and general (E&G) funds to academic and administrative units, is in its third year of use at OSU. The decision to implement the model included agreement that the model should be reviewed thoroughly every three to four years for potential improvements and adjustments. Charged by the Provost and Executive Vice President and Vice President for Finance and Administration, this will be the first such review since initial implementation. This forum is among a series of forums for faculty, staff and the campus community before the end of spring term to listen to questions, concerns, ideas, and suggestions about the Corvallis budget process. Join us Monday, June 7 from 3-4 p.m. via Zoom. To register for this webinar visit https://oregonstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lxtpO9X7SBqMtLhhGSmtOQ. More information can be found at https://fa.oregonstate.edu/budget/budget-model/corvallis-shared-responsibility-budget-model-review-2021.
Accessibility Basics for the Web: Learn how to make websites accessible to people with disabilities. We’ll also discuss the OSU policy on Information Technology Accessibility. All are welcome; employees with website responsibilities are encouraged if they have not attended yet. Register for a session, offered June 7.
Floor Monitor Training: Training for Floor Monitors and Building Managers on roles and responsibilities when evacuating their building. Training is the second Wednesday of every month via Zoom. Sign up for Zoom Floor Monitor Training at: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1ZhCgowN8AukjPf.
Career Webcast June 16: Considering Self Employment. Find out about the joys and realities of starting your own business by attending a free webcast, Considering Self Employment, Wednesday, June 16, at noon via Zoom, followed by an interactive Q&A. Whether you’re just getting started in a career or you are ready for a change, Alumni Career Ambassadors Bruce Hohensee and Kimberly Jacobson Nelson, ’89, will advise you about finances, setting goals, marketing and where to find resources. The OSU Alumni Association’s Career Webcast series offers guidance for students and alumni entering the workforce, changing fields or advancing their careers. Register and find additional resources at osualum.com/careerwebcasts.
Social justice education: The Social Justice Education Initiative is a foundational professional development program for all faculty, staff and graduate students. Join your colleagues to expand your equity and inclusion journey. See the schedule and register for remote workshops on the SJEI website registration page. Interested in workshops, facilitation or consultation for your unit? Contact SJEI director Jane Waite for further information: jane.waite@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Celebrating Launch Academy pitch competition winners: Help celebrate the 12 grad and undergrad students from three OSU campuses and three OSU colleges who shared $8500 in prizes in this term’s final round: 1st ($2,000), Oh-asis: Shayla Lane, Kristen Orue, and Marjorie Symonds, Computer Science; 2nd ($1,500), Group 6 Studios: Nes Cohen, Computer Science, and Ian Watters, Accounting; 3rd ($1,250), Howling Hounds Coffee Roasters: Reid Burford, Business Administration; 4th ($1,000), Covert Customers: Jacob Hayes, Business Administration; 5th ($750), Pristine By the Sea: Calena Gray, Horticulture; Honorable Mentions ($500 each): Cortava Neurotechnologies: Sean Bullock, General Engineering, CloudApps: Miguel Fernandez, Computer Science, WxH: Austin Lally, Computer Science, Real Property Possibilities: Jordon Graham, Business Administration. To learn more about how we support student entrepreneurs, join us on June 11.
NEW! 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 $2,000 in business development funding each term and have access to mentorship, networking and other resources. Ecampus and Cascades Campus students are welcome. 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.
NEW! Volunteers needed for The Great Move Out: Helpers are needed for unloading donations at a new event serving students who are moving out at the end of the academic year, on campus June 12-14. Donations will go to local nonprofits. Sign up here or direct questions to dorukhan.ardag@gmail.com.
NEW! Call for proposals: Affiliate Faculty Research Incubator Program. Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium has released our 2021 Affiliate Faculty Research Incubator Program call for proposals. AFRIP is designed to recruit faculty to become involved with OSGC and provide resources needed to develop student experiences in STEM disciplines. Projects should support NASA Mission Directorates and align with NASA’s top research priorities and areas of emphasis. Proposals are accepted monthly and due the final day of each month. Information can be found online at https://spacegrant.oregonstate.edu/affiliate-faculty-research-incubator-program-afrip.
Celebratory Processional and Stadium Marshalls Needed: OSU faculty and staff are invited to volunteer as processional and stadium marshalls during the celebratory event to honor Corvallis graduates on Friday, June 11. Volunteers are needed from noon to 3 p.m. Face masks will be required. Link to more information and the registration to volunteer for the Celebratory Processional:
https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_74cYLNfGUVwCa90.
Honors College Thesis Participation: Participate in the "Personal Willingness to Pay for Clothing Subscription Boxes" HC thesis study and earn a $5 e-gift card to over 100+ retailers. The purpose of this study is to understand what attributes play a role in clothing subscription product/service purchasing. Survey duration is approximately 10 minutes and can be completed using the following link: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5yI9zHZo8la7p3w. If you have any questions about the study please reach out to gonzaden@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 with a link to various online safety and health topics, available online at https://www.saif.com/safety-and-health.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.
Monthly Emergency Preparedness Topic: Wildfire. Increasing numbers of people are making their homes in woodland settings, rural areas or remote mountain sites. Wildfires often begin unnoticed, but they spread very quickly. Reduce your risk by preparing now — before wildfire strikes. Meet with your family to decide what to do and where to go if wildfires threaten your area. This month’s poster can be downloaded at https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/wildfire.
Lavender Celebration Awards Nominations: Nominate someone for a Lavender Celebration Award. These include the Marilyn Gorski Award for LGBTQIA+ leadership, the SOL Sunshine Award for leadership of contributions to queer, transgender and intersex Black, Indigenous and people of color communities, and the Distinguished Alumni Award. Nominations can be submitted here and are due by Sunday, June 6 at 11:59 p.m: https://beav.es/3Mf.
Now accepting FYI Friday presentation proposals for Summer and Fall 2021: Does your group have a service, process or system you want to share with the campus community? Consider FYI Friday as your venue. FYI Friday is a weekly remote program where campus partners are invited to present brief, one-off, awareness- or skill- building topics intended for a wide audience of professional faculty, academic faculty and classified staff. Learn more about the requirements and application process here.
OSU-Cascades Library: Ready for summer? Get even more ready by returning library books you don’t need anymore. If you are in Bend, you can return any library items to us at the OSU-Cascades Library. We are open Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Questions? Please let us know: Email library@osucascades.edu or visit https://osucascades.edu/library.
Beaver Champion Award: Every year on University Day the president bestows the Beaver Champion Award to an individual (or individuals) who demonstrate outstanding effort, the achievement of excellence, extra effort beyond that requested and performance of the highest quality that has yielded university-wide impact. The President’s Office is seeking nominations for the 2021 award. Send nomination letters to Becky Johnson, Interim President, Office of the President, 600 Kerr Admin. Bldg. or to pres.office@oregonstate.edu. The nomination deadline is Friday, June 11.
Request for nominations, OSUAA Awards, due June 21: This fall, we will be awarding the Dan W. Poling Service Award, the E.B. Lemon Distinguished Alumni Award, the Jean and C.H. “Scram” Graham Leadership Award, the Joan Austin Honorary Alumni Award and the Don and Shirley Wirth Young Alumni Award. Learn about each one of the awards and how to nominate a deserving Oregon Stater here. An in-person and online awards celebration is being planned for fall 2021. Details are forthcoming.
Summer Child/Youth Care - Our Little Village Summer Registration Open: Are you working/studying this summer and in need of child and/or youth care? OLV|Milne provides short term child and youth care for your children ages 5 months through 12 years. We will be offering developmentally appropriate, play-based care Monday-Thursday with the ability to choose between a morning or an afternoon session from June 23 to Aug. 19. Register now until Wednesday June 16 at noon. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to ourlittlevillage@oregonstate.edu.
OSU Libraries Call for Returns: Is your office summer-ready? Clear out space by returning books you don’t need anymore. Both Valley and Guin Library can receive returns 24/7. You can return anything you’ve checked out from OSU to any OSU Library. Please take a moment to look through your items and return what you can so we can pass them on to the next user. Questions? Email valley.circ@oregonstate.edu.
Faculty Staff Fitness: Faculty Staff Fitness has Summer 2021 registration opening June 1. You can view offerings at https://health.oregonstate.edu/fsf/schedule/summer. Fitness classes include remote options of Online FSF (pre-recorded with over 25 styles of classes and over 500 classes) and synchronous Zoom interval training and yoga classes. In-person options include outside yoga, swimming and aqua aerobics, and weight training and cardio dance with adequate spacing, ventilation and plenty of instruction.
Grant funding for open educational resources now open: Open Oregon Educational Resources, a statewide organization that promotes the use of OER, seeks grant proposals that implement high-impact, culturally relevant/inclusive, collaborative projects in support of open education and reduced textbook costs in lower-division courses. Grant applications are due July 9. Project timelines may vary, but all projects must be completed by June 1, 2023. Learn more and apply today.
Professional development for open educational resources: Want to make your course materials relevant and accessible for all students? Do you wish your course materials incorporated and supported the experiences of your actual students? Join a statewide Equity and Open Education Faculty Cohort. You can earn a $200 stipend upon completion of “Part 1: Explore,” and you’ll have the option to earn an additional $300 stipend in “Part 2: Implement.” Register online by June 14.
“When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive, to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.” ~ Marcus Aurelius
Corvallis: Sunny today, high of 82, low of 49. Sunny tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Sunny today, high of 85, low of 51 Sunny tomorrow.
Newport: Decreasing clouds today, high of 60, low of 49. Sunny tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/