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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. For more about this section, see: https://today.oregonstate.edu/email/submission-guidelines.
He and co-founder Doug Campbell, who previously held post as the president of Brewery Ommegang, alongside Oregon State University’s Food Science and Technology Department developed the light lager over a grueling two-year process. “A lot of beers you can make without filtered water, this isn’t one of them,” Aikman said. “So, Eight is not an easy beer to make and that has presented some of the challenges.”
Oregon State University (OSU) has named Kurt Williams, DVM, PhD, DACVP, a current veterinary pathologist at Michigan State University, director of the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (OVDL). His role at the OVDL will begin on March 1, 2022.
A couple factors drew Tiger to lawn mowing. For one, turf grass takes up about 40 million acres in the U.S., according to Tom Cook, professor emeritus of horticulture at Oregon State University. That is on par with the nation’s wheat crop. And automation could alleviate worker shortages. Last year was the worst labor market for lawn care in recent history, according to the National Association of Landscape Professionals, a trade group.
“How we think about who we’re going to be in old age is very predictive of exactly how we will be,” says Shelbie Turner, a doctoral student at Oregon State University’s College of Public Health and Human Sciences and co-author of a study on the effects of positive self-perception in middle-aged and older adults.
In other words, it was able to block the virus’s ability to enter healthy cells. “These compounds can be taken orally and have a long history of safe use in humans,” Richard Van Breemen, a pharmacologist and researcher with Oregon State’s Global Hemp Innovation Center, explains. “They have the potential to prevent as well as treat infection by SARS-CoV-2.”
La Luna: Jyothi Padiadpu, postdoctoral scientist with the College of Pharmacy, says, “I had been out for an early morning walk around Walnut Boulevard in Corvallis after the overnight snow storm. Pleasantly surprised by the clear sky with a half moon.” We're accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
Timely Teaching Tips: Wondering how to navigate current challenges both inside and outside of the classroom? The Academic Success Center provides timely guidance in the new issue of The Success Kitchen, including articles on supporting yourself in a support role, grappling with the complexities of supporting students, and creating environments for well-being in the midst of COVID-19.
CTL Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks: “Trauma-Informed College Teaching: Prepare, Respond, Restore,” Jeff Kenny. This workshop will provide resources and skill building to prepare for, respond to and recover from expressions of trauma in the college classroom. Jan. 25, 10-11:50 a.m. Zoom: https://beav.es/UJj. For more information see https://ctl.oregonstate.edu/tuesday-teaching-tech-talks.
OSU Advantage Virtual Speaker Series: Startup Basics, featuring Paul King: Join the OSU Advantage Accelerator on Jan. 25, noon to 1 p.m. for a conversation with Paul King, Ampere Scientific co-founder, president and executive director. The goal of this month’s Speaker Series event is to provide a startup roadmap for beginners, including company formation, building the right team, finding customers and more. Virtual, free and open to the public. Register here.
Faculty & Staff Mind-Body Practice Group: Contemplative Studies and CAPS will offer simple guided practices for grounding, relief and clarity amidst a busy day. Tuesdays 12:15-12:45 p.m. through March 8. Join in-person at Dixon Lodge or via Zoom. Free. Registration required.
Lecture by Award-Winning Author Jewell Parker Rhodes: Join New York Times best-selling author Jewell Parker Rhodes, winner of the American Book Award, as she presents "Writing for Youth: Building Pathways to a More Sustainable and Inclusive Future." She'll be speaking about her latest novel "Paradise on Fire" as part of Spring Creek Project's lecture series Lookout: Envisioning Futures with Wildfire on Jan. 25 at 6 p.m. Learn more and register here.
Learn from Beaver alumni who have been there, done that: Students, join the OSU Alumni Association Tuesday, Jan. 25, from 6-7 p.m. for the Ask Alumni virtual event. Get insights and advice from a panel of recent OSU graduates who have entered the workforce and are excited to share what they’ve learned about classes, internships, career options and more. Register for this free event: ForOregonState.org/AskAlumni.
NEW! OSU Staff Appreciation at the OSUsed Store: Whether you’re a regular or have never been, all OSU employees are invited to a staff appreciation event at the OSUsed Store on Jan. 26-27, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. daily. Drop by whenever you like to grab a light lunch, socialize, receive giveaways for you and your office and see what the store has to offer. More details.
Bioinformatics Users Group (BUG): "Data science careers in Ornamental and Agricultural industries," Shankar Shakya (bioinformatics scientist, Ball Horticulture), Jan. 26 at noon via Zoom. BUG consists of life scientists, bioinformaticians, computer scientists, mathematicians, engineers, statisticians and researchers of all types who meet to discuss topics related to these fields of study. Zoom link: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMud-usrzsvGNQObaghMEE_qMCj9s9QmkRr.
Library Student Review Board Special Meeting: Meet new people, learn about the library and get free swag at the LSRB’s Winter Term meeting Jan. 26, 6-7:30 p.m. over Zoom. Register here: beav.es/oSh.
PCSBFSA meeting: The President’s Commission on the Status of Black Faculty and Staff Affairs (PCSBFSA) meets Jan. 27, 10-11:30 a.m. Register here: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/meeting/reg.ister/tJEsceyvrz4pHdZ2v8K-HOjEwm1oU_haFDnJ.
NEW! Inside the Mind of High-Performing Leaders: You can learn how to lead with confidence and design your own success. Get expert advice from personal leadership professional and TEDx speaker Jeff Otis, ’90, at the next free virtual "Winning in Life" event, Jan. 27 at noon. Register for free at ForOregonState.org/Winning.
NEW! College of Engineering Virtual Lecture: Qiao Wu, professor, Nuclear Science and Engineering, will speak on “NuScale Integral System Testing Program at Oregon State University,” Jan. 27, noon to 1 p.m. Free and open to the public. For details and registration: https://beav.es/wZm.
NEW! HMSC Research Seminar: Nathalí Cordereo Quiros, a postdoctoral researcher with NOAA’s Southwest Fisheries Science Center, will be giving a seminar titled “Future changes in eddy kinetic energy in the California Current System from three downscaled climate projections.” Jan 27, 3:30 p.m. Zoom link or call +1-971-247-1195. Meeting ID: 945 5573 115. Click here for more information.
NEW! Department of Botany & Plant Pathology Winter Seminar Series: “Trans-kingdom network analysis: A systems biology approach to identify causal members of host-microbiota interactions,” presented by Andriy Morgun of Oregon State University, Jan. 27, 4 p.m. via Zoom. For complete schedule visit the BPP Seminar website.
NEW! Intersecting Identities in Higher Education: A panel discussion around “Triple Cripple” experiences: Join the Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center and Disability Access Services on Jan. 27 at 5:30 p.m. for a discussion focusing on a social justice movement forward, about being a Black woman with disabilities, aka being Triple Crippled. Join through Zoom: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/96490858100?pwd=OEZ1ZkhiRWZmT2swbjhNNnJaV1hHZz09. This event will be captioned. Questions: Earlee.kerekes-mishra@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! 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 Feb. 3.
NEW! 7th Annual Dry Farming Collaborative Winter Convening: The OSU Extension Small Farms Program is hosting the 7th Annual Dry Farming Collaborative Winter Convening on Feb. 8 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. This year the meeting will be held virtually via Zoom and is open to growers, plant breeders, educators and agricultural professionals interested in learning about crop production with little to no irrigation. Free, but registration is required and there is limited capacity. To register visit https://smallfarms.oregonstate.edu/smallfarms/dry-farming or contact Teagan Moran at 541-713-5011 or Teagan.moran@oregonstate.edu.
Innovation Day: Join the OSU Advantage Office on Jan. 26 for a one-hour virtual event (offered once in the morning and once in the afternoon) that will describe funding and training opportunities that support innovation and entrepreneurship at the federal, state and OSU levels. At this event you will also learn how to apply for a special $5,000 Innovation Award available from OSU Advantage. Register here.
Beyond Benefits: The Five Pillars of Personal Finance. The U.S. Department of the Treasury has proposed a set of financial core competencies that all adults should know regarding the basic concepts of financial literacy. This session covers the basics of each area and describes practical skills needed to competently address their personal finances. Jan. 26, noon. Register here.
Teaching with Media: Discover ways to create and use media in your teaching as you blend synchronous and asynchronous learning in Corvallis and Cascades campus courses. The Faculty Media Center and CTL invite faculty and GTAs to a one-hour Zoom workshop. Register for Wednesday, Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. or register for Thursday, Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. Info: Faculty Media Center.
Innovation Day on Jan. 26: Join the OSU Advantage Office on Jan. 26 for a one-hour virtual event (offered once in the morning and once in the afternoon) that will describe funding and training opportunities that support innovation and entrepreneurship at the federal, state and OSU levels. At this event, you will also learn how to apply for a special $5,000 Innovation Award available from OSU Advantage. Register here.
Faculty Media Center: Discover all the media tools available at the Faculty Media Center and learn from chemistry instructor Jia Zhang about her experience using the Lightboard and Kaltura Analytics. The Faculty Media Center and CTL invite faculty and GTAs to a one-hour Zoom workshop. Register for Wednesday, Jan. 26 at 2 p.m., or register for Thursday, Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. Info: Faculty Media Center.
2022 Starker Lecture Series — Women of Forestry: Inspiring Leadership. Robin Wall Kimmerer lecture, "Women As Change Agents in Forestry," Jan. 26, 7 p.m. Zoom only (info will be sent closer to the date to those who register). Registration required; please register here. For disability accommodations, call 541-737-3161.
Climate Change Bias: "How Diversity Perspectives Highlight Gaps." A Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity seminar with Samantha Chisholm Hatfield. Climate change bias occurs when only a select perspective is presented, and fails to include pressing issues people of color face, many on a daily basis. This Zoom presentation takes place Jan. 31, 4-5 p.m. Register at https://tinyurl.com/mrrtsbeu.
Rescheduled Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Keynote Address: Registration is now open for the keynote address to be held on Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. at the LaSells Stewart Center and via livestream. The keynote speaker is LaTosha Brown, nationally recognized as the “go-to” expert in black voting rights and voter suppression, black women’s empowerment and philanthropy. This event is free, but registration is required. For info, contact diversity@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-1063.
Learn about open educational resources (OER): OSU’s Open Educational Resources Unit is hosting virtual workshops on how faculty can find or create no-cost and low-cost learning materials, save students money and improve course retention rates. Learn more about each workshop and register today.
Climate Adaptation Fellows Program: The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center Research Fellowship Program is currently accepting proposals from graduate students and postdocs at OSU for the 2022-23 academic year. Proposals are due March 14. Join us for a virtual Q&A session Feb. 10, 11 a.m. Register here. Questions: selina.heppell@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Call for Proposals: Have ideas for redesigning your large-enrollment course but need a little help? Join the Blended Learning Innovations in Pedagogy (BLIP) initiative. The Center for Teaching and Learning is offering structural and financial support to help instructors integrate blended learning strategies and educational technology in their courses. See our Call for Proposals for more details. Deadline: Feb. 14. For questions contact Raechel Soicher.
NEW! DPD Podcast Launch: The Difference, Power, and Discrimination Program has launched a new podcast, Transforming the College Classroom. This is a podcast for anyone interested in taking up teaching and learning in higher education from a justice-informed perspective in ways that are centered on a deep commitment to teaching all students. Every episode features interviews that explore teaching and learning for justice from multiple disciplinary, institutional and social positions. More information and episode links here.
NEW! Design Industry Connect Feb. 23: OSU students and alumni creatives are invited to come together for an evening of networking during the OSU Design Network’s Industry Connect on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 5:30 p.m. Students will benefit from building their professional network as they connect with successful OSU alumni and learn from their expertise. This popular virtual event is free to students and alumni in innovation and design management, merchandising management, apparel design, interior design and graphic design. Student applications can be submitted at bit.ly/StudentApp22 by Feb. 7. Alumni interested in becoming a design mentor can register at bit.ly/DesignPros22.
NEW! Research compliance: The Research Office at OSU is working to better the compliance experience for our campus partners. As we move through this process we have developed a webpage to provide information. A link to the project progress website can be accessed here.
NEW! 25 Year Club inductees: Congratulations to Wei Kong, professor, for being inducted into the 25 Year club at OSU. You can read more about their time at OSU and others inducted into the club by clicking on their name.
Mark your calendar for Open Education Week: Oregon State is on a mission to lower the cost of learning for students. You can join the efforts virtually during Open Education Week from March 7-11. This annual celebration raises awareness of global efforts to make learning more affordable to students everywhere. This year’s virtual events present information on adding culturally responsive and anti-racist content to course materials, as well as OER and the promotion and tenure process. Learn more today.
Data Privacy Week Resources: This is Data Privacy Week, an international effort. Learn about how you can renew your commitment to data privacy and data protection, and find useful data training resources and infographics on this topic at https://www.globallearningsystems.com/how-to-prevent-data-breach/. The OSU Office of Information Security has additional resources at https://uit.oregonstate.edu/infosec.
Next Great Startup: OSU’s Next Great Startup (NSGU) is a university-wide competition for students seeking support to develop and advance a new idea. Students will receive support from faculty and industry mentors and have the chance to win cash prizes. Share this slide or flier or invite us to your class/meeting to deliver a brief presentation – get in touch or complete this short form. Apply by Feb. 21, 5 p.m.
Contemplative Graduate Research Group: CSI is forming a graduate research group for those whose research directly involves contemplative practices, traditions, and perspectives. Meetings will foster collegial collaborations, peer connections, idea exchange, presentation practice and more. Email ContemplativeStudies@oregonstate.edu with your name, degree program and research interests to receive an invitation to our next gathering.
EXTENDED: Deadline Extended to Feb. 4. Grant Funding Available Request for Proposals: The OSU Women’s Giving Circle is accepting proposals for grant funding to be awarded in May 2022. Project that enhance the undergraduate experience, directly impact as many OSU students as possible and improve student retention are eligible. The application deadline has been extended to Feb. 4, 9 a.m. To apply visit fororegonstate.org/wgc_grant. Questions: Contact womensgivingcircle@osufoundation.org.
EXTENDED! Help Inspiring Girls Expeditions spread the word about our FREE STEAM outdoor expeditions: Inspiring Girls Expeditions (housed within OSU’s CEOAS) is a tuition-FREE, 12-day wilderness science education program for 16-18 year-old high school girls and gender-expansive youth. The last day to register to start an application is Jan. 31, and all applications are due Feb. 7, 9 a.m. Encourage students to apply today. Questions? info@girlsonice.org.
Tips for Safe Online Gaming to Protect Your Family and Community: Find out some great tips to keep your gaming safe and secure from malware, identity theft, cyberbullying, predators and hackers at this Center for Cyber Safety and Education site at https://iamcybersafe.org/s/newsarticle/a094R00001QrXgAQAV/top-6-tips-for-safe-online-gaming. More resources are available at OSU's Office of Information Security site at https://uit.oregonstate.edu/infosec — helping you protect our cyber dam.
Help OSU improve its carbon footprint – fill out this quick survey: We are seeking feedback on a student-led program to reduce single-use cups on campus and we need your input to make a difference. Fill out this 90-second survey to play a direct role in our reusable cups program and shape it based on your needs.
OSU Costco Membership Program Change — Faculty and Staff: A reminder that as of Jan. 1, Costco has moved OSU from one membership for the entire university to individual memberships for each department that wishes to continue shopping at Costco. More information about the change and how departments may obtain their own membership can be found at https://fa.oregonstate.edu/pacs/costco-program.
Corvallis Transit System Service reductions, effective Jan. 24: Due to an ongoing shortage of drivers, Corvallis Transit System is forced to reduce service beginning on Jan. 24 until further notice. This reduction will affect Routes 5, 6, 50, and Route 1 Peak P.M. Additional drivers are being hired and as soon as they are fully trained, CTS will return to regular service. For more details on the reduction: https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cts/page/urgent-corvallis-transit-system-service-reductions-effective-monday-january-24.
CAPS Virtual Scavenger Hunt: Because CAPS is a confidential setting, in-person resource scavenger hunts are discouraged, but learning about CAPS is always highly encouraged. Classes and student clubs/organizations can use the new CAPS website scavenger hunt activity to learn about their many services, resources, and what to do when urgent help is needed. Click here for a printable and fillable worksheet, extra credit suggestions, and an informative CAPS overview video. Questions? Email caps@oregonstate.edu.
Alternative Spring Break: Weeklong service-learning programs traveling to Washington, Southern Oregon and California during OSU’s spring break. Students engage in a variety of direct service projects, educational conversations and presentations, and reflective dialogue with leaders and change-makers in their respective communities. Priority application deadline: Jan. 28. Program dates: March 19-26. Program fee: $50. Apply at http://beav.es/cel.
Save the date: March 7-11 is Open Education Week. Oregon State is on a mission to lower the cost of learning for students. Will you join us? Open Education Week is a virtual celebration that raises awareness of global efforts to make learning more “open” — that is, more affordable and accessible to students everywhere. Learn more today about this week of online events.
Looking for Unsung Heroes: We are looking for submissions from the Oregon State community to highlight OSU employees and students who are not typically in the spotlight but who are going above and beyond in their work or personal lives. Inspired by our COVID-19 Unsung Hero profiles, we want to celebrate those who serve others, whether it be helping colleagues, volunteering in their community or simply living in ways that inspire us. Send your suggestions to osutoday@oregonstate.edu and our staff may contact them for interviews we’d feature in OSU Today and elsewhere.
COVID-19 testing: Oregon State University, in collaboration with Willamette Valley Toxicology (WVT), is providing on-site COVID-19 testing. OSU employees and students, regardless of vaccination status, are welcome to test at one of these locations: Corvallis: Student Experience Center and Cascade Hall 120: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.. (For staff wanting to get a test voluntarily, please make sure to register for a LabDash account prior to arrival: https://labdash.net/.) Bend: Ray Hall 302. Week of Jan. 3: Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m.
NEW! Parking lot closure today: As part of the Graf Hall Renovation Project, the Monroe Avenue and 16th Street parking lot (lot #3221), located south of Graf Hall, will be closed to facilitate crane activity (view map). The closure is scheduled from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 25. Pedestrian traffic will be restricted. For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager David Amundson at 541-737-2760.
SW Campus Way: As part of the 20 & 21 West Greenhouse project, a portion of one lane of SW Campus Way will be closed to traffic between SW 30th and 35th Streets for concrete work at the adjacent sidewalk. The closure is scheduled from 6 a.m.-5 p.m. on both Jan. 24 and Jan. 25. Please view the online map, which shows the street lane closure area and ongoing pedestrian sidewalk detours.
West Greenhouse: As part of the 20 & 21 West Greenhouse project, a portion of sidewalk will be closed to pedestrian traffic between SW 30th and 35th streets on SW Campus Way for ADA access and sidewalk improvement work. The month-long closure is scheduled to start on Friday, Jan. 7 and continue through Feb. 7. Please view the online map, which provides an overview of this location and appropriate detours to take. Direct access to the 20 & 21 greenhouses can be made at their north side doors.
“They who sing through the summer must dance in the winter." ~ Italian proverb
Corvallis: Patchy fog and then sunny, high of 45, low of 29. Patchy freezing fog and then sunny tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Sunny today, high of 50 and low of 29. Sunny tomorrow.
Newport: Sunny today, high of 56, low of 40. Sunny tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
