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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.
Researchers at Oregon State University say they have cracked the genetic code of the chia plant, revealing secrets that could lead to significant advancements in health and nutrition.
This disagreement has had real implications for landowners and conservationists and has led to fights about research, results and strategy. Matthew Betts, a professor in the Department of Forest Ecosystems & Society at Oregon State University, is the co-author of a new paper that lays out a strategy for finding agreement.
Edwards graduated from Oregon Agricultural College (now Oregon State University) in 1924 with a degree in electrical engineering and would specialize in designing industrial pumps. Considered an engineering genius by many, Edwards was a prolific inventor with more than 60 patents.
Thanks to the co-founders of SnoPlanks, students at Oregon State University-Cascades will have the opportunity to help run an actual business and get real-world experience without leaving the classroom.
Oregon State University researchers have been awarded $2 million from the USDA to develop improved ways of preventing stored potatoes from sprouting, particularly in the organic sector.
Sharing just under 99 percent of their DNA, it’s hardly a stretch to call these two species closely related cousins. Now, scientists at Oregon State University have developed a new way to put these close genetics to good use. Simply put, wolves may hold the key to better gut health for dogs.
Distant view: Nathan Schmidt says, “This is a photo I took from the seventh-floor balcony of Bloss.” We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Wondering where to start with generative AI in your teaching? Didn’t have time to attend campus AI events this term? See AI Event Recordings and Materials for practical resources from six recent events. Learn about an OSU faculty member’s AI experiences in My Increasing Fascination and Use of Generative AI by Laura Rees, College of Business.
Charitable Fund Drive: The power of university giving. The power of giving is evident in the hearts of university employees. Your contributions through the Oregon Employees’ Charitable Fund Drive create a lasting impact. Join us in shaping a better future by pledging today at https://www.ipledgeonline.org/_cfduniversities/. Together, we are a force for good.
Lyric Aguigam Master of Public Policy Defense: A presentation of Lyric Aguigam's paper, titled: "Divergent Paths to Health: A Comparative Study of the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid Expansion in California and Non-Expansion in Texas Through the Lens of Policy Diffusion," takes place at 10 a.m., Dec. 14 via Zoom. Please contact the School of Public Policy at mike.terry@oregonstate.edu for Zoom access.
On-campus therapist: In January, Lyra Health will be offering OSU employees the option of seeing a Lyra Health therapist, Porshea Pendleton, on the Corvallis campus. She will be available for appointments one day a week. OSU employees who are interested in meeting Pendleton are invited to a drop-in meet-and-greet from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1:30-4:30 p.m. on Dec. 14 in the Memorial Union Jack Porter Board Room (MU 221).
Navigating Crossed Boundaries: Join this gathering to share your experiences with maintaining healthy boundaries at work. We’ll review strategies for self-care and how to advocate for yourself when someone oversteps. Noon, Dec. 14. To access and sign up for Lyra Gatherings go to learn.lyrahealth.com passcode: #osu445. You can sign up for an upcoming gathering in Lyra Learn. Note: Lyra Learn is a separate login from Lyra Health; for ease of use, sign up for Lyra Learn with your work email address.
HMSC Research Seminar: Cheryl Barnes with the Integrated Marine Fisheries Lab at the Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station located at Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center will talk about “Navigating uncertainty through stakeholder engagement and integrated approaches to fisheries science,” 3:30 p.m., Dec 14, in person 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.
Holiday networking webcast: The OSU Alumni Association is making spirits bright with "Festive Connections: Navigating Networking During the Holiday Season," 4 p.m., Dec. 14. Executive recruiter Nick Poloni, ’15, unwraps the secret for helping you “sleigh” your networking game during this most wonderful time of the year. Register for this engaging and informative webinar for free at ForOregonState.org/AskAlumni.
Charlotte Hughbank retirement: Charlotte Hughbank is retiring after 21+ years in the Cashier’s office. Come join us to celebrate her career and wish her luck on her next journey. 2-4 p.m., Dec. 15, Kerr Admin. Building, Conference Room B100.
Portland reception: The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics invites alumni and friends to an informal gathering and reception from 7-9 p.m., Dec. 15, at Growler Guys, 3739 S. Bond Ave., Portland. Snacks will be provided; no-host bar. Please RSVP at https://beav.es/QPK. Contact kari.van.zee@oregonstate.edu with any questions.
Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center's Winter Fête: A vibrant celebration of diversity and community Dec. 16 at the Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. This family-friendly event offers a delightful blend of children’s activities, refreshments, a cultural craft market and dancing. From 3-6 p.m., enjoy complimentary activities, and then from 6-8 p.m., dance to the rhythm of Descarga 54 at our ticketed dance party ($0-$20). Food, light refreshments and free parking will be available.
OSUAA Tailgate Town at the Sun Bowl: Join Oregon State’s official bowl tailgate when the Beavs face off against Notre Dame at the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl. Get tailgate tickets to enjoy food and drinks, giveaways, music, photo ops and fun activities with fellow Beavs at Glory Field before kickoff. 9:30 a.m., Dec. 29.
Day of service: The Dr. MLK Day of Service will take place on Jan. 13. This event is an opportunity to honor Dr. King’s legacy through volunteer service. A light breakfast, snacks and hot lunch will be provided to participants. Check-in and meals will be held in the Horizon Room of the Memorial Union. Project times and locations vary; see the registration page for details. Community Engagement & Leadership will provide transportation to and from service projects. Register here: beav.es/cel.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration: Registrations for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Peace Breakfast and Keynote are now open. The annual Peace Breakfast is at 9 a.m. Jan. 15. The keynote featuring Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor is at 7 p.m. Jan. 31. Here is a full list of events.
NEW! Cheng Shi Ph.D. defense: A presentation of Shi's dissertation, titled “Chemical Data Mining for Environmental and Ecosystem Forensics," takes place at 11 a.m., Dec. 18, in Gilmore Hall 207. Shi is earning his Ph.D. in Biological & Ecological Engineering with Gerrad Jones. Please contact the BEE Department at sam.christopher@oregonstate.edu with questions, for the Zoom link or for accommodations for disabilities.
NEW! Mindful Self Compassion 10-week Program: Kate Gallagher will guide a 10-week mindful self compassion program starting Jan. 10 at the Marigold Center. MSC is an empirically supported method that improves mood, relationships, resilience and reduces harsh self-criticism. Registration is open and the cost is $400 for educators; $450 for the public. Scholarships are available for OSU undergraduates. Contact with questions.
Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue: Learn skills for creating alignment and agreement by fostering open dialogue around high-stakes, emotional, or risky topics. Discover how to speak and be heard (and how to encourage others to do the same), surface the best ideas, make the highest-quality decisions, and act on your decisions with unity and commitment. View dates for Winter 2024 course via Zoom and register here. In response to increasing material costs, the registration fee for this program will be adjusted to $255 as of Jan. 1.
NEW! Invest in OSU solar projects: The OSU Sustainability Office, Corvallis Sustainability Coalition and Oregon Clean Power Co-op invite OSU faculty, staff and others to invest in rooftop solar on the Beth Ray Center, Milam Hall and Richardson Hall. Minimum investment is $1,000 and you choose your rate (1%-4% APR). See more info for the first project, the Beth Ray Center. For questions or to invest, email info@oregoncleanpower.coop or brandon.trelstad@oregonstate.edu by Dec. 29.
NEW! OSU Today publication reminder: The Monday, Dec. 18 publication of OSU Today will be the last one until Jan. 2. Please send items for this date to osutoday@oregonstate.edu by 5 p.m., Dec. 15.
NEW! 25 Year Club: Congratulations to Mark Edwards, 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. Congratulations and thank you for your service.
Printing and Mailing Services Hours: Printing and Mailing Services will be closing at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15. Normal operating hours will resume the following week and throughout December. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jeff Todd at Jeffrey.todd@oregonstate.edu.
New OSUAA member discount: OSU Alumni Association members now receive exclusive monthly offers, best price guarantees, free enrollment in Dell Rewards (3% back and free expedited shipping) and more through the Dell Member Purchase Program (MPP). You can learn more about this and all the benefits of OSUAA membership at ForOregonState.org/Benefits.
OSU Employees: Did you know you can find learning and development opportunities with the Training Portal? The OSU Training Portal is available to faculty and staff, and located in your my.oregonstate.edu dashboard, by clicking the “Training” tab in the top right corner. Discover and search for trainings, webinars and more – all geared towards OSU employees. Bookmark https://my.oregonstate.edu/employee/training so you can return to it often. Do you have an upcoming learning opportunity geared towards OSU employees? Reach out to hr.training@oregonstate.edu to learn how to add your event to the portal.
OSU-affiliated initiative gives grant funding to West Coast dairies: The Pacific Coast Coalition - Dairy Business Innovation Initiative has awarded $521,764 in grant funding to 12 dairy companies in California, Oregon and Washington. Each awardee is receiving up to $50,000, dependent on their submitted budget. Oregon State University and the Oregon Dairy and Nutrition Council work in collaboration with the PCC-DBII. The PCC-DBil, funded through the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, is part of a national initiative to help the dairy industry address ongoing supply chain and food system challenges by offering resources for everything from business plan development to marketing and branding. It is supported by collaborative partners, including Oregon State, and grant funding which will make over $24.4 million available to regional dairy businesses for innovation-related investments, training and technical assistance through 2026.
LinkedIn Learning is available to OSU faculty, staff and students – for free: Leverage this online learning library to hone your soft skills, your technical and business acumen, and to meet your learning and development goals. Use it to supplement your curricula. Curate content to support your programs and initiatives. Click here for step-by-step instructions for how to get started, and here for tips and tricks. Be sure to check out our curated collections and toolkit for supervisors.
New Employees: This virtual session is to orient new faculty and staff to the university. Join us to learn about the terms of your employment, employee benefits, retirement programs and work-life resources. You will also be introduced to the Equal Opportunity & Access, Insurance Risk Management and University Ombuds teams. Union informational sessions for employees represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and United Academics of Oregon State University (UAOSU) are presented afterwards. Offered monthly. Registration is required.
Speaker funding available: Planning any speaker events for winter term? Start thinking about funding now: The President’s Commission on the Status of Women has money available for campus groups to engage speakers (virtually or in person) whose message supports PCOSW’s mission of advancing gender equity at OSU. Sponsorship averages $500 depending on the number of requests. To apply, fill out this form. For more information on PCOSW, visit our website.
Seeking Community Input on Monroe Avenue Use: OSU is partnering with the city of Corvallis to explore ways of increasing safety and comfort for pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles on NW Monroe Avenue between 14th and 26th streets. Community input is being requested through a use survey and an online mapping tool designed to map areas of Monroe Avenue where there are safety concerns, missing elements and favored places. The survey and the mapping tool are available until Dec. 31. A community open house will follow to discuss findings and review design concepts.
HR website has new look: The Office of University Human Resources (UHR) website has a fresh look with the new Drupal 10 platform. Stay tuned for dynamic changes in 2024 that will elevate your experience -- check out the FAQ page to learn more. UHR extends sincere appreciation to the University Information Technology Digital Experience team, the DFA IT team and the University Marketing and Relations team for their partnership and support in this project.
HR offices holiday schedule: UHR Offices will be closed Dec. 25; open 8 a.m. to noon Dec. 26-29; and closed Jan. 1. If appointment times are needed between noon and 5 p.m., during this time of reduced operations, please reach out to the appropriate HR team at least 24 hours in advance and they will arrange to meet with you. If you are not sure whom to contact, please reach out to our AskHR team at AskHR@oregonstate.edu.
Apply for funding: The OSU Women's Giving Circle is excited to announce the opening of grant applications for OSU programs and student groups to fund innovative projects with funding needs up to $10,000. It is easy to apply. Learn more about the grant application process and eligibility criteria on our website or contact Celina Anderson at the OSU Foundation for details. Apply for a WGC grant by Jan. 9.
Student Pricing for All at The Marigold Center: From Nov. 27-Dec. 15, Marigold class packs will be on sale for educators and the public. Marigold offers a range of contemplative drop-in classes including gentle and flow yoga, contemplative dance, mindfulness meditation and more. Student pricing for class packs will be extended to everyone and range from $15 (single) to $250 (20 passes). View the drop-in class schedule and purchase passes. Email: ContemplativeStudies@oregonstate.edu.
Expedited travel services: OSU Alumni Association members now receive special discounted rates and expert travel document services with G3 Global Services. Whether seeking visa processing guidance for destinations worldwide or filing expedited passport requests, G3's personalized services will get you on your way to a stress-free vacation. Learn more about benefits like this available with OSUAA membership at ForOregonState.org/Benefits.
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! Information Technology Consultant: OSU Division of Extension and Engagement and its Extension Computing Technology Unit invite applications for an Information Technology Consultant, competency level 2, position based in Corvallis. This is a 12-month, full-time, classified position starting at $20.28 hourly + benefits. Posting #P04534CT. Closes Jan. 7.
NEW! Washington Way: As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, SW Washington Way will be closed between SW 15th and SW 17th streets on Friday, Dec. 15 to allow for pavement striping. The intersections at SW 17th and SW Benton Place will be closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic. The north sidewalk on Washington Way will be closed. The multi-use path on the south side of Washington Way will remain open for pedestrians. Washington Way remains closed between 17th and 26th streets under a previous notification.
NEW! Orchard Ave: As part of the Jen-Hsun & Lori Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex project, the intersection at SW 26th Street and NW Orchard Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic on Dec. 18-19 for construction activity. The north-south crosswalk on Orchard Avenue will be closed for pedestrians. The sidewalks in the area will remain open, except for a section of sidewalk on the east side of the intersection, directly in front of Johnson Hall. The loading dock north of Johnson Hall will be closed except for pre-arranged deliveries. The concrete walkway on the south side of Johnson Hall will also be closed. Bike lanes in the area will be closed. (View map)
NEW! Washington Way closure extended: This is an update to a previous notification. As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, SW Washington Way between SW 17th and SW 26th streets will remain closed through Friday, Jan. 5. In addition to the road closure, the sidewalk on the north side of Washington Way between 17th and 26th streets will be closed. Pedestrians may use the multi-use path on the south side of Washington Way as a detour.
May Ave: As part of the Pride Center Renovation project, a section of SW May Avenue will be closed from 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Dec. 13-14. The closed section will be located directly behind the Pride Center. In addition, several parking spaces bordering SW May Avenue will also be closed.
Campus Way: As part of the Withycombe Hall Renovation project, SW Campus Way will be closed between SW 30th Street and the Agriculture & Life Sciences Building from Dec. 11-Jan. 6. Emergency access and pre-arranged access to the East Greenhouses will be maintained during this closure. The north sidewalk in this section of Campus Way will be closed. The south sidewalk and the south side of the brick walkway near ALS will remain open for pedestrians. (View map)
Kerr parking lot: As part of the Kerr Administration South Parking Lot Improvement project, the Kerr south parking lot closure has been extended until Jan. 8 to finish construction activities, including lighting installation, paving and striping. This includes the closure of the west sidewalk. ADA access is available on the east side of the building.
Stadium Avenue: As part of the Bloss Hall Renovation project, a section SW Stadium Avenue, located between CH2M Hill Alumni Center and Bloss Hall, will be closed from Wednesday, Nov. 29 through Friday, Jan. 5. Multiple parking spaces in the Bloss Hall West parking lot (bordering Stadium Ave.) will also be closed. In addition, the sidewalk on the west side of Bloss Hall will be closed. Other possible impacts include noise, dust and mud near the work site. (View map)
"In seed time learn, in harvest teach, in winter enjoy." ~ William Blake
Corvallis: Rain likely today, high of 48, low of 37. Patchy fog Friday.
Central Oregon: Mostly cloudy today, high of 44, low of 30. Partly sunny tomorrow.
Newport: Rain today, high of 55, low of 42. Partly sunny tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr
