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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
A piece by OSU President Jayathi Murthy.
The government’s tally has drawn a divided response. “It’s a very significant piece of work,” says Cristina Eisenberg, an ecologist and traditional ecological knowledge expert at Oregon State University who was involved in early conversations about the effort and reviewed the report. She applauds the research team for eschewing conventional definitions that limited old growth to densely packed stands with towering trees and a closed canopy. That is a “settler-colonialist construct,” Eisenberg says, reflecting a forest type that came into existence only after Indigenous people were removed from the land.
The new Chancellor and Dean at OSU-Cascades was on campus Wednesday, talking about his priorities. Sherman Bloomer is transitioning from his role as the Vice President of Budget and Resource Planning to become the head of the Bend campus.
Hay testing is a crucial practice to ensure optimal nutrition among livestock. On this podcast, Lorrie Boyer talks with Shelby Filley, Regional Livestock and Forages Specialist from Oregon State University Extension Service. Shelby discusses the hay testing process and livestock nutrition.
Several Oregon family businesses will be honored at the Oregon State University College of Business’ 2023 Excellence in Family Business Awards ceremony Friday, May 12 at the Hilton Portland Downtown.
Oregon State University says Vice President and Athletic Director Scott Barnes has been released from a Fresno Hospital.
Dam Proud Day: Dam Proud Day took place yesterday. The event is an important part of OSU’s second university-wide fundraising and engagement campaign, Believe It: The Campaign for Oregon State University. At Parker Plaza, celebrants enjoyed free Beaver classic ice cream, games and visits with Benny. We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Want to learn more about ChatGPT and other AI tools? Come to the Faculty Drop-in Discussion: The Impact of Generative AI on Education. Bring your questions, experiences and curiosity to explore together with CTL and UIT-Academic Technologies. May 3, 2-2:45 p.m., in the LINC 468 faculty lounge. Optional: Bring a laptop to try ChatGPT.
Care Talk — Your Healthy Lifestyle: Stress Management. This webinar covers common causes of stress, how to recognize your stress signals and successful strategies for managing stress when it occurs. 10 a.m., April 27. Register today.
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.
Graduate Health: Insurance 101 presentation. Join us in person or via Zoom to learn about your plan basics. PacificSource Health Plan representatives will provide a presentation on "Insurance 101," including how to use your insurance plan, common insurance terminology, what is covered and added plan resources available through your insurance plan membership. 10-11:30 a.m., April 27, MU 13. For more information: https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/graduate_health_-_insurance_101_presentation_4877#.ZEcBmnbMKHt.
Adult & Higher Education info session: You’re invited to learn about the College of Education’s Adult & Higher Education Master’s degree and Instructional Design certificate. Join us for an overview of the programs, career possibilities and advice from a recent graduate. Noon to 1 p.m. April 27. Please RSVP for the Zoom link. Contact AHE-Lead@oregonstate.edu for questions.
Dreaming Beyond Borders Resource Center seminar: This is a presentation about the important considerations current and future health professionals need to be aware of when assisting refugees, asylees and undocumented individuals at the U.S.-Mexico border. The presenter, Jorge Ramos, is a clinical psychologist who works with the Global Response Medicine team in Reynosa, Mexico. 2 p.m., April 27, in MU 104 (Journey Room) or via Zoom. For more information or accommodation requests, please contact us at DreamingBB@oregonstate.edu.
Thriving Mid-Career Workshop for Academic Faculty: The Office of Faculty Affairs is sponsoring an interactive session 2-3 p.m., April 27 via Zoom titled, “Thriving mid-career: How to stay productive and engaged while maintaining a healthy work/life balance.” A panel of mid-career faculty will share their experiences and offer advice regarding how to stay productive while avoiding burnout.
Ethnic Studies lecture: “Women building community at the borderlands.” Michelle Tellez, professor in the Department of Mexican American Studies at the University of Arizona, will share from her recent award-winning book “Border Women and the Community of Maclovio Rojas: Autonomy in the Spaces of Neoliberal Neglect.” She will speak from 3-5 p.m. April 27 in SEC 354.
HMSC Research Seminar: Matt Savoca, postdoctoral scholar at Hopkins Marine Station, will give a seminar titled “Trends, pathways, and risk assessments for microplastics in marine food webs.” 3:30 p.m., April 27 at HMSC’s GVMSB Auditorium or online. Zoom link or call +1-971-247-1195 Meeting ID: 945 5573 115. Click here for more information.
Department of Botany & Plant Pathology spring seminar series: “Strategies to counter plant and human pandemics,” presented by Richard Michelmore of UC Davis Departments of Plant Sciences, Molecular and Cellular Biology, and Medical Microbiology and Immunology. 4 p.m., April 27, ALS 4001 and via Zoom. For complete schedule visit the BPP Seminar website.
Ask Alumni: College of Science. You don’t have to go to graduate school to have a career in science. OSU College of Science alumni share their professional experiences and illuminate career pathways with a bachelor’s degree in the next free Ask Alumni session, 5 p.m., April 27. Register and learn about the panelists at ForOregonState.org/AskAlumni.
College of Science and Department of Microbiology inaugural Berg Lecture: Featuring internationally acclaimed microbiologist Jo Handelsman at 5 p.m. April 27 at The LaSells Stewart Center. In her lecture, “A World Without Soil: Science and stewardship of our endangered natural resource,” Handelsman will address the impacts of climate change on the world's soil loss and suggest practices to improve soil health. Handelsman is the director of the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Reception starts at 6 p.m. RSVP today.
Sandford & Gosti: Suspended Pendant Rocks. Installation on view April 27-May 28 in Fairbanks Hall 023 (basement). Opening reception and artist talk 5:30 p.m., April 27. Free, open to all. Presented by the College of Liberal Arts-School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts.
Music à la Carte: Ryan Biesack, Ben Mutschler, Steve Willis Jazz Trio, will perform a musical lunch of Great American Songbook jazz standards by such artists as Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, John Scofield and Ornette Coleman, along with some original compositions. Noon April 28 in the Memorial Union Lounge. Free, open to all.
International Student Social Justice gathering: ISSJ is a space for international students to build community and better understand race and identity in a U.S. context. Meet faculty, staff and other students, share stories and learn about support services. Noon to 3 p.m., April 28, Ettihad Cultural Center, SEC third floor. For more information, contact sjretreats@oregonstate.edu.
Benton County Extension 4-H plant sale: A 4-H plant sale featuring flowers for pollinators, tomatoes, peppers, basil, herbs, honey and more will take place from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 29 at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 2650 NW Highland Dr., Corvallis. All proceeds go to 4-H Horticulture and Beekeeping club.
The 68th Annual Hōʻike and Lūʻau: Hui O Hawaiʻi is hosting its annual cultural show Nā Mele Kaulana O Hawaiʻi, on Saturday, April 29 at The LaSells Stewart Center. Doors open at 3:30 p.m., dinner is from 4-5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are currently on sale. Ticket link: https://beav.es/SnS.
Changemakers: Paying it Forward. Join a webcast May 2 with Jarvez Hall, ’05. Hall will share inspiring stories from his time on campus — including playing on the 2001 Fiesta Bowl football team — and lessons learned in his current role championing the needs of underrepresented youth in East Multnomah County. Learn more and register at bit.ly/ChangemakersJarvezHall.
Master Gardener Annual Plant Sale & Clinic: Every first Saturday in May, the Benton County Master Gardener Association holds its Plant Sale & Clinic under cover at the fairgrounds' Solar Barn and Floral Courtyard, featuring over 10,000 plants — perennials, natives, edibles, trees and shrubs. Master Gardeners available to answer gardening questions. Proceeds from the sale support educational programs in our community. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., May 6, Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 S.W. 53rd St., Corvallis. Payments by cash, check or credit/debit card accepted.
Fidelity and TIAA on campus: Fidelity and TIAA advisors are available at no cost to you as a part of your retirement plan. Fidelity representative Justin Blatny will be available on campus May 10-11 for one-on-one appointments. Register at www.fidelity.com/schedule or by emailing Justin.Blatny@fmr.com. TIAA representative AJ Martinez, CFP, will be available on campus May 16-18 for one-on-one appointments. Register at www.tiaa.org/schedulenow or by emailing AMartinez@tiaa.org.
UPDATED! Music therapy seminar: The College of Public Health and Human Sciences research seminar, “Hate music and music therapy: A public health perspective on two very different uses of music,” will be presented by Ted Ficken, George Washington University, from 1-2 p.m. April 28, in HFC 115 or via Zoom. Learn more, see all spring seminars and watch past seminars on the college’s website.
NEW! Religion & Race talk: Amy Koehlinger, School of History, Philosophy and Religion, will discuss "Implicit Whiteness, Explicit Blackness: Race, Identity, and Ministry in the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod," her new project exploring how unique church doctrines have affected Black Lutherans and how Black church members have engaged with and transformed traditions from the inside. 4:30 pm., May 1, via Zoom. Register here.
NEW! Ask Alumni Current Teacher Q&A: Get an insider’s guide to the classroom from OSU College of Education alumni who are eager to share their advice with new and future teachers. Learn about finding jobs, supporting student interests and more at the next Ask Alumni session at 4 p.m., May 3. Register at ForOregonState.org/AskAlumni.
NEW! Conversation with Noam Chomsky: Scholar Noam Chomsky will discuss his recent book, “Notes on the Resistance,” at noon, May 16, MU Horizon Room. Chomsky is institute professor (emeritus) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and laureate professor of linguistics at University of Arizona. The event will discuss critical real-world issues, such as lessons we can learn from the pandemic, global challenges we are currently facing and advice for student activism. There will be a 40-minute discussion followed by an opportunity for Q&A from the audience. To RSVP, go to: beav.es/chomskyosu.
Ethnic Studies workshop, Fronteriza Imaginaries: "Women's Organizing in the Borderlands." Michelle Tellez, professor in the department of Mexican American studies at the University of Arizona will guide a collaborative workshop for students, staff and faculty on creative community-building to imagine remapping the border toward solidarity. Workshop will be held from noon to 2 p.m., April 28 in La Raza Room/MU 208.
FYI Friday – OSU Assist: This presentation will provide the OSU community with information on how the new crisis response team partners with campus to provide support during mental health episodes, extenuating circumstances and other crises. Information will include the services OSU Assist provides, criteria for the team to respond and how you can connect with the team. 1-2 p.m., April 28 via Zoom. Registration required.
Applied Economics seminar: Prof. Eyal Frank from the University of Chicago will present "The Value of Disaster Prevention: The Desert Locust," 2:30-4 p.m., April 28 in Ballard Extension 219. Additional details available here.
State of Black Affairs Summit: The second annual State of Black Affairs Summit invites community leaders from across Oregon to gather, share and learn from 9-6 p.m., May 25 at the OSU Portland Center and virtually. The one-day summit centers the Black community in topics such as hiring negotiation, rural education, public health, public safety, allyship, activism and entrepreneurship. Hosted by the OSU President’s Commission on the Status of Black Faculty & Staff Affairs and the Portland Center. For information, email pcsbfsa@oregonstate.edu. In-person registration: $100 until May 18. Virtual registration: $75 until May 23. Information & registration: https://beav.es/blacksummit.
NEW! OSU Klatowa Ina Royalty Program: Students are invited to apply to the Klatowa Ina Royalty Program. Applications are due by May 7. The 2023 Klatowa Ina Royalty will be presented with the Oregon State University regalia at the Klatowa Ina Pow-Wow taking place on May 20. The Klatowa Ina Royalty will continue to represent the OSU Native and Indigenous community at surrounding Pow-Wows and cultural events. This is a paid internship with a travel stipend. Learn more or apply.
UHR Learning & Development is now accepting FYI Friday presentation proposals for Fall 2022: Does your unit have a new or existing service, process, system, policy or research you want to share with the campus community? Consider FYI Friday as your venue. FYI Friday is a program where campus partners are invited to present what they’re working on to a broad audience of professional faculty, academic faculty and classified staff. Presentations can be anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours in length. Learn more about the requirements and application process. Contact hr.training@oregonstate.edu for assistance.
Volunteer Opportunities with the City of Corvallis: The City of Corvallis is recruiting to fill vacancies on city advisory boards, commissions and committees. Get involved and give back to the Corvallis community. Topics include climate action, DEI, transportation, economic development, city finances and more. Most volunteer positions involve attending one monthly meeting; most meetings are hybrid. Apply by June 4. Read more and apply online: http://www.corvallisoregon.gov/bc.
Fall course materials: Seems like spring (finally) but the Beaver Store is already thinking of fall. The OSU Beaver Store has begun accepting fall 2023 course materials adoptions. Faculty or designated staff can submit course material adoptions here: https://beavs.osubeaverstore.com/adoptions/. Submitting course material adoptions prior to fall term registration assists students to budget for expenses and allows the campus non-profit store to start sourcing low-cost formats of the required materials. Questions or need assistance? Contact course.adoptions@osubeaverstore.com or james@osubeaverstore.com.
Hearing conservation resources: Are you exposed to loud noise at work? Find out more about OSU’s Hearing Conservation Program and Noise Control Plan. The goal of OSU’s Hearing Conservation Program is to monitor and protect employees who have the potential to develop noise-induced hearing loss – a preventable, permanent and progressive health issue. In collaboration with Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health Services provides annual hearing tests for those exposed to loud noise on the job. Training is available through the EH&S website. Contact Occupational Health or Environmental Health and Safety with questions.
Outstanding Diversity Advocate Award nominations: Reminder: Nominations for the Outstanding Diversity Advocate Award are due April 28. This 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. For further information, please contact OID at diversity@oregonstate.edu or call 541-737-1063.
Bingo for Earth Day: In celebration of OSU’s Beyond Earth Day efforts, the Faculty Senate’s Carbon Commitment Committee and the OSU Sustainability Office invite you to play BINGO for a chance to win prizes. The game starts now and runs through the end of May. Download a game card, follow links on the web page and track your progress on the Google Form score card. Prizes awarded for cards submitted by May 1 and certificates will be offered for those completing by the end of the month. For questions contact Beth.Filar-Williams@oregonstate.edu.
Listen to podcasts featuring OSU’s 2023 Alumni Fellows: Get to know a group of Beavers making positive change in Portland and across the Pacific Northwest. Learn how the proven career success of our distinguished 2023 Alumni Fellows goes arm-in-arm with mentoring, service, community-building, innovation and leadership — and how their experiences at OSU prepared them for this work. All four episodes are out now to watch and listen at ForOregonState.org/Fellows.
Mid-Month Emergency Preparedness Topic: Fire. Nationally since 2000, 85 fatal fires, claiming 118 lives, have occurred on college campuses, in Greek housing or in off-campus housing within three miles of the campus. Each year more than 2,500 people die and 12,600 are injured in home fires in the United States, with direct property loss due to home fires estimated at $7.3 billion annually. By preparing in advance, you can know how you will respond if a fire strikes. More information can be found here: https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/fire.
Campus Way: As part of the West Greenhouse Improvement project, a section of sidewalk on the north side of SW Campus Way will be closed April 27-28. The impacted section is located immediately west of the Seed Laboratory, between SW 30th and SW 35th streets. Pedestrians approaching from the east or west may detour across Campus Way using the crosswalk located just east of the Seed Laboratory.
Madison Avenue: As part of the Upper Division and Graduate Housing Project, sidewalks and city parking spaces will be closed along SW 11th St. and SW Madison Ave. Sidewalks and parking spaces will be closed on the east side of SW 11th St. from NW Monroe Ave. to SW Madison Ave. Sidewalks and parking spaces will be closed on the westbound side of SW Madison Ave. from SW Ninth St. to SW 11th St. These closures will be in effect through the end of the year. Other possible impacts include noise near the construction site. (View map)
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! 4-H Volunteer Statewide Specialist: The OSU Extension Service 4-H Youth Development program invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12 month, tenure-track Associate or Assistant Professor position based in Corvallis. Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education and experience. Apply to posting #P06791UF. Closes May 26.
“Do not lose hope — what you seek will be found. Trust ghosts. Trust those that you have helped to help you in their turn. Trust dreams. Trust your heart, and trust your story." ~ Neil Gaiman
Corvallis: Sunny today, high of 74, low of 50. Sunny tomorrow.
Central Oregon: Mostly sunny today, high off 72, low of 44. Sunny tomorrow.
Newport: Sunny today, high of 64, low of 49. Sunny tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/.
