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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
Well, not exactly, says Jeffrey Steiner, director of the Global Hemp Innovation Center at Oregon State University. “From the standpoint of hemp being this miraculous, environmentally friendly crop that is going to solve all our problems, it’s folklore.” The fact that hemp hasn’t lived up to its promise has as much to do with overhype—it’s still just a plant, even if it does have several unique qualities—as it does the complexities of the U.S. agricultural system, the long shadow of past restrictions, current regulatory laws, and Big Cotton.
Oregon's seven public universities have some of the highest tuition rates and lowest levels of state funding in the nation, even after recent legislative efforts to shore up their standing.
During an online seminar on Wednesday, Andony Melathopoulos, assistant professor and pollinator health extension specialist at Oregon State University, taught farmers how to make their land more hospitable to bees.
"That's stunning to see that happen so quickly," said Alan Mix, a paleoclimatologist at Oregon State University and co-author on the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change assessments, who was not involved in the study. "It appears to be kicking into gear right now. That's headline news."
Despite their role as pollinators and pest controls, a majority of these flying mammals in Oregon are classified as a state-sensitive species, meaning they are facing one or more threats to their population or habitat. Beth Ward is the Northwest Bat Hub Coordinator with the HERS Lab at Oregon State University Cascades. She joins us to share more on the bats residing in Oregon.
Four Central Oregon community members have been appointed to serve on the Oregon State University – Cascades Advocacy and Advisory Board by Interim Vice President Andrew Ketsdever.
RAIN started working on the coast in Lincoln County in 2016, partnering with Oregon State University to help maritime professionals develop new products and technologies. They have assisted in the development of a float switch to ensure boats remain floating and a smart surf fin which gauges wave quality and are helping with the development of a device to remove jellyfish from crab lines.
Yaquina Bay: Pamela Stevenson with the Office of the Registrar sent this photo of a sunset dinner on the Newport Bayfront. We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Effective note-taking can vary by course and by types of information. You can help spark successful note-taking strategies by sharing the Academic Success Center’s Note-Taking 101 packet. Talking through course content, delivery and assessments can help students make effective choices about what information to record, how to record it and how to use that information when studying.
NEW! Toxicology talk: Allison Phillips, toxicologist with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, will speak on “A fraction-based approach to mixture risk evaluation: PPRTV assessment for complex mixtures of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons,” 11 a.m. April 7, ALS 4001 or Zoom: https://bit.ly/3vitsoC.
OSUsed Store Public Sales: The OSUsed Store carries furniture, computers, household items, office supplies and more, at 644 SW 13th St. Public sales are open to all shoppers 5:30-7:30 p.m.Tuesdays and noon to 3 p.m. Fridays; details here. Staff may shop for their department Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; details here.
CANCELLED! CSSA Community Happy Hour: This event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled.
NEW! HMSC Marine Science Day keynote speaker: The Hatfield Marine Science Center is hosting an open house from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 8. The event is free, family-friendly and ideal for lifelong learners. If you are unable to join us onsite, at 1 p.m. Sarah Gravem, research associate in the OSU Department of Integrative Biology and PISCO group, will be giving the keynote talk titled “Connecting our community above to the community below: Recent changes in our kelp forest and rocky intertidal ecosystems in Oregon and beyond.” Webinar link or call: +1 971 247 1195 Webinar ID: 969 2531 4479. Click here for more information.
Marine Science Day: Hatfield Marine Science Day is April 8, and we are back onsite at the HMSC campus in Newport. This is a day when HMSC opens its doors to the community for a behind-the-scenes peek at all we do and it is shaping up to be a great day with over 40 research labs hosting hands-on exhibits, featured events all day long and food trucks onsite. For more information, go to the HMSC Marine Science Day website at bit.ly/HatfieldMSD.
"It’s the Water" art reception: Giustina Gallery at The LaSells Stewart Center presents “It’s the Water: An Exhibition of Painting and Photography by Seven Artists.” Featuring April Waters’ Antarctica Paintings and invited artists Rich Bergeman, Duncan Berry, Gary Buhler, Jeremy Burke, Rebecca Kiser and Katia Kyte. These artists focus on expressing the power, beauty and mystery of water, showing nature’s complex interrelationships. Reception 3-6 p.m. April 8. Meet the artists. Refreshments, and piano music provided by Shawn Hinz. Exhibition runs through April 28.
Navy competition: Help cheer on the OSU Naval ROTC unit all day April 8 as they host the annual Northwest Navy competition between the NROTC units of Oregon State University, University of Idaho/Washington State, University of Washington and University of Utah. It will be held all over campus and units participate in competitions such as color guard, regulation drill, physical readiness training (PRT), weapons relay, academics, volleyball, basketball, soccer and other similar activities. See the Northwest Navy webpage for more or email lauri.morris@oregonstate.edu.
Focus on Food & Nutrition — BIPOC cooking class: Food, friends and fellowship are vital ingredients to wellness in communities of color. From 4-7 p.m. April 9 in Milam 201, join us for live soul food cooking demonstrations, meal prep competitions and a family-style dinner (all free: registration required; limited availability). This event is associated with National Public Health Week 2023 (April 3-9). Its overall theme is “centering and celebrating cultures in health,” and Sunday’s daily topic is “food and nutrition.”
NEW! Students: Non-Profit & Public Service Fair: Join Community Engagement & Leadership and the Career Development Center for the Non-Profit and Public Service Fair, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 11 in the MU Ballroom. There is no dress code for this event. Link to register and view agencies: https://beav.es/npsf. Questions? Contact cel@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Beaver Baseball tailgater in Portland: Join fellow alumni and fans to cheer on OSU Baseball against the UP Pilots at Ron Tonkin Field in Portland. Join the May 9 pregame tailgater from 4:30-6 p.m. and enjoy food, drinks and mingling before the first pitch. Game ticket required for entry. Register: bit.ly/OSUBaseballTailgater.
Board of Trustees: The Oregon State University Board of Trustees will meet April 13-14 to consider tuition rates for the next academic year, the construction of a proposed student success center at OSU-Cascades, the university’s 10-year business forecast and stipends for certain members of public boards. The board will meet from 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 14 in the Horizon Room of the Memorial Union on the Corvallis campus. Board committees will meet April 13 from 8 a.m. to 3:25 p.m. in the same location All meetings are open to the public and can be attended in person, on Zoom or on the phone by calling 1-888-475-4499 (meeting ID: 655 466 888). Meeting agendas and materials are posted as they become available on the board’s website.
OSU Voice and Theatre: Fledermaus. An evening full of high notes and high jinks. OSU voice and theater students collaborate to perform "Fledermaus," Strauss' well-loved operetta, full of waltzes and pranks, in English with chamber orchestra. The cast includes national award-winning singers and a student orchestra. Held at Compton Family Wines, 810 Applegate Street, Philomath. 7:30 p.m. April 14-15 and 5:30 p.m. April 16. Tickets: $25, available at oregonstatecla.universitytickets.com.
Out of the Darkness Campus Walk: Raise awareness and bring hope and healing to those who have been directly impacted by suicide by joining the Out of the Darkness Walk. This event is open to everyone and you may register individually or form/join a team at https://supporting.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=8923. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., April 15, SEC Plaza. Check in 10 a.m., walk at noon. If you can’t attend the walk but would like to support it, you may visit the registration page to donate or start your own fundraiser. Half of the funds raised will support OSU suicide prevention projects, while the other half goes to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. We also encourage you to visit the event Padlet at https://beav.es/SqY where you can read and/or submit messages of hope or in honor of lost loved ones. Questions? Email tess.websterhenry@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Graduate Engineering research showcase: Featuring live research micro-presentations from nine graduate engineering students. 10-11:30 a.m., April 11, livestream. Details and registration: beav.es/Squ.
NEW! Department of Horticulture seminar series: Join us for the Horticulture Spring 2023 Seminar Series Tuesdays in ALS 4001 or via Zoom. Mat Lange, MS graduate student, OSU horticulture, will present, “Characterizing Willamette Valley Soils and Evaluating their Effects on Grapevine Performance." Sadie Keller, MS graduate student, OSU horticulture, will present, “Plant Stem Hydraulics — Methods and Applications.” Noon, April 11. Zoom information: https://horticulture.oregonstate.edu/horticulture-0.
NEW! CAPE, CAPS, EOA & OSU Assist open forum: Join representatives from Counseling & Psychological Services, the Center for Advocacy, Prevention & Education, the Office of Equal Opportunity & Access and OSU Assist to ask questions and provide feedback about the services and resources each organization offers. 4-5:30 p.m., April 17 in the MU Horizon Room. This event is part of OSU's slate of programs and events recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness/Action Month. If you would like to anonymously submit questions for the panelists ahead of time, please fill out this form.
NEW! START plans: Office of Student Orientation will host two information sessions to bring the campus community into the START plans for summer 2023. Both sessions will contain the same content, including the structure of START, what university partners can expect and how to learn more about what is happening with START. 10 a.m. April 27, MU 206; or 2 p.m., May 9, via Zoom: https://newstudents.oregonstate.edu/internal_START.
MS defense: Kristen McAlpine will present her thesis, titled: “What does the public think about Oregon’s marine reserves? Changes over time and the role of authoritarianism,” 10 a.m., April 10, PFSC 315 and on Zoom. McAlpine is earning her MS in Forest Ecosystems and Society with Mark Needham. Please contact the FES Department at FES.Workbox@oregonstate.edu for the Zoom link or for accommodations for disabilities.
Untold stories from Oregon’s past: New student research in Oregon’s archives. Students in Marisa Chappell’s Winter 2023 History Lab are presenting at the Oregon Historical Society at noon April 10. Michaela Bauer, Cecily Evonuk, Grace Knutsen, Jada Krening and Sharon Salgado will discuss their research on women in Oregon history: women who were targeted for eugenic sterilization, served on the front in World War II, formed a Chicanx student organization, established a lesbian commune in Southern Oregon and fought for civil rights in Portland. https://www.ohs.org/events/untold-stories-from-oregons-past.cfm.
Sci-Comm talk: Ehren Pflugfelder, author of "Geoengineering Persuasion & the Climate Crisis: A Geologic Rhetoric" and associate professor of technical and scientific writing in the School of Writing, Literature, and Film, will discuss “Undermining the Field: A Counter-history of Technical Communication and Risk,” his new project that unearths technical communication’s problematic entanglements with extractive industries and the resulting unequal — often unjust — distribution of risk and harm. 4:30 p.m., April 10, MU 213 Pan-Afrikan Sankofa Room.
2023 Alumni Fellows online celebration: OSU President Jayathi Murthy and OSU Alumni Association Executive Director John Valva will lead a conversation, 5:30 p.m. April 11, with 12 Beavers who are making positive change in Portland and bringing national attention to our state. Breakout rooms with the fellows will follow. Learn more and register.
Spring term career workshops for students: Still looking for a summer job or internship? Wondering what to put on your resume, how to make the most of LinkedIn or how to do your best in a job interview? The spring term Getting a Dam Job career workshop series (April 12-May 23) will walk you through all these scenarios and more. Register for just one or all five of these sessions to gain job skills you’ll use throughout your life.
Family Business 360: Join us virtually from 8:30-9:30 a.m., April 12 for our Family Business 360 featuring Becky Berger of Berger International. Don’t miss out on the chance to learn from Becky as she discusses her experiences marrying into and eventually leading a sixth-generation farming business after the unexpected death of her husband. Berger International produces tall fescue seed and straw, red clover seed, haylage and hazelnuts. Register for the complimentary event here.
Floor monitor training: Training for floor monitors and building managers on roles and responsibilities when evacuating their building. Training is at 1 p.m. April 12 via Zoom. Sign up for Zoom Floor Monitor Training at: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1ZhCgowN8AukjPf.
Earth Day: This Earth Day, hear stories about bold solutions for a better planet from three CEOAS alums. Attendees will learn about innovations in climate technology, ocean policy and the growing blue economy. Panelists are Julie Pullen, partner and chief scientist at Propeller, a climate technology investor; Margaret Leinen, director of Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego; and Richard (Rick) Spinrad, U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and NOAA administrator. Moderated by Dean Tuba Özkan-Haller. 5:30 p.m., April 18 via Zoom. Register at https://ceoas.oregonstate.edu/earth-day.
April Research Integrity forum: Updates and resources from the Program for Responsible Research Practices. Join Lisa Leventhal for an overview of the Program for Responsible Research Practices, including changes to the NIH and NSF training requirements, practical resources to enhance and teach responsible conduct of research, tips for preventing and resolving authorship disputes and de-mystifying the research misconduct process. 1-2 p.m., April 19. Open to all interested parties. Register here to attend. For more information contact gretchen.cuevas@oregonstate.edu.
Faculty Conversation: ChatGPT and Generative AI. Join the Center for Teaching and Learning and UIT-Academic Technologies for 45 minutes of conversation around ChatGPT and generative AI. We will raise awareness of these tools, discuss challenges and explore potential approaches for teaching and learning in the era of newly emerging technology. 2-2:45 p.m. April 20. Zoom only; registration required.
Human Resources Service Delivery webinar: There is now an easier and more efficient experience with HRSD to directly engage with HR/Payroll. Resources on the portal include a service menu, centralized knowledge base and Benny the virtual agent. This training will provide supervisors and HR Liaisons the opportunity to view and experience increased transparency for cases/requests specifically with the improved onboarding process. 10 a.m., April 21. Register here.
Register today for the Ecampus faculty forum: Join discussions about online teaching excellence, and explore the changing landscape of online education at this year's Ecampus Faculty Forum on May 8-9. This event includes sessions for everyone, from those who are curious about teaching online, to seasoned online instructors and university leadership. Held at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center and online via Zoom, Faculty Forum includes pre-conference workshops on May 8 and interactive sessions on May 9. Check out the full agenda and register today.
NEW! Young athlete Summer Rowing Camp: Enroll now for Oregon State’s Summer Rowing Camp. We welcome rowers of all prior experiences. No prior rowing experience is necessary. Ages 13-19 welcome. Early registration closes April 17. Local discount available. Email us at rowingcamps@oregonstate.edu to get the discount code and to ask any questions.
NEW! 45 years of service: Congratulations to Albert Stetz, professor emeritus, for being honored for 45 years of service at OSU. You can read more about their time at OSU and others who have reached this milestone by clicking on their name.
Jane Fonda discusses work of OSU Distinguished Professor: Two-time Oscar winner Jane Fonda on University Distinguished Professor Jon Lewis’ book, "Road Trip to Nowhere: Hollywood Encounters the Counterculture" in her address to the Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1ZE7ddj_MA.
Seeking Volunteers for a Research Study: The OSU School of Civil and Construction Engineering (CCE) is seeking participants for a research study who are at least 18 years old and possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). The purpose of the study is to improve roundabout designs for large trucks. For more information about this study, please contact the principal investigator, David Hurwitz, at 541-737-9242 or email at david.hurwitz@oregonstate.edu.
UPDATED! Yarn donations requested: The OSU Craft Center has a weekly crochet club for OSU students. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to find community, learn and engage in a stress-releasing craft. This club is free; the craft center provides a gifted student crochet lead to teach and provide help as well as crochet hooks. Yarn donations are currently being sought from the community. If you have yarn to donate please contact Susan.bourque@oregonstate.edu.
Internationalization grant application now open: The Office of Faculty Affairs Internationalization Grant is open to all OSU professional and academic faculty and INTO OSU employees. The program awards up to $5,000 for projects that advance the university’s internationalization agenda. Applications for the spring cycle are due 5 p.m., April 21. https://global.oregonstate.edu/internationalization-grant-program.
Pharmacy research program: The College of Pharmacy Summer Undergraduate Research Program is now accepting applications through May 1. Opportunities are available to participate in hands-on bench research in laboratories that seek to discover new medicines, novel and innovative means of drug delivery, new targets for drug therapy and to improve current drug therapy regime for patients. At the conclusion of the summer term, students will present their research projects at the College of Pharmacy Undergraduate Research Symposium. More information and application instructions can be found here.
Affordable Learning Grant: OSU's Open Educational Resources Unit is accepting proposals for the Affordable Learning Grant until May 19. The grant provides funding to adopt, adapt or author an open educational resource, such as a textbook. An open textbook is one that is published under an open copyright license and is made freely available online for students, faculty and the public. All funding is a department-to-department transfer. Please talk to your department head about how this applies to the grant. Questions? Contact OERU Director Stefanie Buck.
Outstanding Diversity Advocate Award nominations: The Outstanding Diversity Advocate Award is awarded to a member of the OSU community who actively promotes and enhances diversity, equity and inclusion. Recipients receive a $1,000 honorarium. For details and nomination information, please visit the Office of Institutional Diversity (OID) website; nominations must be received by April 28. For further information, please contact OID at diversity@oregonstate.edu, or call 541-737-1063.
Eye tracking study participants wanted: The OSU School of Civil and Construction Engineering seeks research study participants who are at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license. The study purpose is to better understand driving habits while viewing videos and wearing eye tracking glasses. Participants will be paid for their involvement, which requires a time commitment of approximately 45 minutes and coming to the OSU Driving Simulator Laboratory. To participate, email graduate research assistant Jane Weber at weberjan@oregonstate.edu.
Ergonomics: The University Health & Safety Committee wants to promote health and safety by providing information on ergonomics and safe lifting techniques. 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.
Affordable student health insurance is available: Enrollment is open through April 24. Domestic, Ecampus and PharmD students can easily sign up for the OSU Insurance Plan from PacificSource. The plan provides access to a vast network of local and nationwide care providers. More info: beav.es/5Jr.
Indigenous undergrad summer internship supplemental funding application deadline April 10: The New Beginnings for Tribal Students (NBTS) program offers OSU undergrads self-identifying as Native American, Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian, supplemental funding ($3750) for summer internships in natural sciences. Internships must be at least eight weeks long and interns will meet with NBTS mentors over the summer. More info and application at https://opencampus.oregonstate.edu/nbts.
Internet testers: Are you a student that lives off campus or a staff member who lives in a rural area? We need your help getting reliable internet to our rural communities. Take the internet speed test at FasterInternetOregon.org and pass it along to everyone you know in Oregon. Help identify communities that need faster service so infrastructure funds get directed there. Social media hashtags: #BroadbandMapping #FasterInternetOregon #InternetSpeedTest.
Art+Science Student Fellowships: This one-year fellowship offers OSU students the opportunity to explore the intersection of two disciplines. Fellows will develop a creative, journalistic or scholarly project informed by engagement with science and art, music, theater, multi-media or creative writing. Each fellow will be awarded $1,000 and ongoing networking opportunities and mentorship. Click here to learn more and apply by April 14.
Affordable Learning Grant: OSU's Open Educational Resources Unit is accepting proposals for the Affordable Learning Grant until May 19. The grant provides funding to adopt, adapt or author an open educational resource, such as a textbook. An open textbook is one that is published under an open copyright license and is made freely available online for students, faculty and the public. All funding is a department-to-department transfer. Please talk to your department head about how this applies to the grant. Questions? Contact OERU Director Stefanie Buck.
Research equipment reserve funds: In partnership with the Research Council, the Research Office is now accepting Research Equipment Reserve Funds (RERF) applications to strengthen the research infrastructure. RERF may be used to acquire, repair, renovate, or improve capital equipment directly used for research. The application deadline is April 10. For more information, eligibility criteria and the application, visit https://research.oregonstate.edu/ora/program-management/research-equipment-reserve-fund.
NEW! Washington Way: As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, Washington Way between 30th and 35th streets will be closed for paving 6 a.m.-2 p.m. April 7. The intersection at 35th St. will be open all day for north-south traffic. Expect to see flaggers in the intersection from 8 a.m. to noon. Other possible impacts include noise, dust and mud near the construction site.
This email only lists new or recently updated job postings. For a full list of current job postings for OSU Today, go to: http://today.oregonstate.edu/email/jobs To apply for the below positions, visit jobs.oregonstate.edu unless otherwise specified.
NEW! Biological & Ecological Engineering is now hiring a full-time, hourly position as an Office Specialist II. This position will support the Biological & Ecological Engineering (0.67 FTE) and Water Resources Graduate Program (0.33 FTE). You can read the full PD and apply via OSU’s portal: Posting #P04098CT. Closes April 21.
“There was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope.” ~ Bernard Williams
Corvallis: Showers today, high of 55, low of 39. Chance of showers tomorrow, rain Sunday.
Central Oregon: Chance of rain Friday, high of 49, low of 31. Partly sunny Saturday, slight chance of showers Sunday.
Newport: Chance of showers today, high of 51, low of 41. Chance of rain Saturday, rain Sunday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/.