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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 new study led by Oregon State University’s Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences suggests that waste left from processing hemp could be a new feed additive for dairy cattle. Not only is the waste inexpensive, but the trial showed that adding spent biomass to feed could offer other benefits to cattle: It’s nutritious, boosted milk yield and reduced cows’ methane emissions.
“The bottom of reservoirs have this anoxic layer — this layer of water that basically doesn’t have any oxygen in it,” explained Desiree Tullos, professor of water resources engineering at Oregon State University.
Researchers with Oregon State University have spent so much time with our local gray whales that they know them by name. Now, they’re sharing those observations to help casual whale watchers become better acquainted with the animals and to help raise money for additional research through the their Adopt a Whale campaign.
Oregon's public colleges, including Oregon State University, are gearing up for a second round of mediation with their non-teaching staff, starting next week.
“I feel honored to work with the various stakeholders who are passionate about children and literacy in Oregon,” Council co-chair and Dean of the College of Education at Oregon State University Susan Gardner said. “The collaborative spirit evidenced in these initial recommendations is a testament to this dedication.”
Robert Pitman of Oregon State University Marine Mammal Institute joins FOX 12 NOW to talk about the fin whale that washed up on the Oregon coast.
OHSU is one of 40 institutes, companies and municipalities taking part in the Corvallis Microfluidics Tech Hub, an industry coalition led by Oregon State University’s College of Engineering professor Tom Weller. In October the group was designated as a national Tech Hub by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration. The Tech Hubs Program was enacted as part of the CHIPS and Science Act in 2022. The goal of the tech hubs is to drive job creation and increase American competitiveness, all while bringing laboratory technologies like microfluidics to commercial scale.
Queen’s University, Belfast: Charlotte Headrick says, “I was delivering a paper and introducing the keynote address celebrating 40 years since Charabanc Theatre was founded. OSU presented the American premiere of their first play, “Lay Up Your Ends,” in 1997. My paper was on the production. I snapped this as I walked to conference.” We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Looking for strategies to effectively build robust teaching teams with undergraduate learning assistants or graduate teaching assistants? Register for the Feb. 20 Quality Teaching Talk with Nate Kirk and Devon Quick, senior instructors in the College of Science. Learn about recruitment, training and support of expanded teaching teams to support active learning and student success.
Book Sale: Feb.19- 23, Richardson Hall first-floor knuckle. Contact jessica.fitzmorris@oregonstate.edu for more information.
“That's Entertaining" Sale: Check out a selection of books, movies, video and board games. Suggested donations will be listed and the sale will go all week. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Feb. 19-23, Crop Science 109. Contact emmalie.goodwin@oregonstate.edu for questions.
Flea market: Stop by Gilmore 116 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Feb. 19-23 to find your favorite treasure. Choose from art, books, crafts and more. Venmo/ Cash/ Checks accepted. Contact sam.christopher@oregonstate.edu with questions.
Hand-Dipping Candles: Join Amy Baker, Monteith Historical Society living history instructor, and learn to make hand-dipped candles on Feb. 19 and 28. Using a little bit of modern equipment and a lot of old-style techniques, we’ll make candles the centuries-old way. Step back into 1800s Oregon and make candles you can take home. Class sizes are small, so sign up early using the Qualtrics link or email amy.baker@oregonstate.edu with questions.
General Meeting, American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP): The ASSP OSU Student Section is holding a general meeting from 6-7:30 p.m., Feb. 19 in the Women's Building, Room 210. Food and drinks are available from 6-6:30 p.m. The meeting is from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Contact Barbara Hudson-Hanley (Barbara.Hanley@oregonstate.edu) to learn more.
Coffee Hour for Graduate Students: Come meet some fellow graduate students and enjoy some pastries with coffee/tea. Join us 6-7 p.m., Feb. 19 at Centro Cultural Cesar Chavez.
NEW! Album Club: Meet the Beatles: It’s like a book club, only we listen to and discuss the greatest rock and pop albums of all time. Attend in person at the Memorial Union or join remotely on Zoom. 7 p.m., Feb. 21. Attendance is free and open to all.
NEW! Winter Campus Band Concert: Conducted by Erik Leung, the Oregon State University Campus Band meets all three terms and contains 50-70 members. The ensemble performs classic wind band literature from composers such as Reed, Holst, Sousa and Ticheli and classic transcriptions of the orchestral repertoire. 7 p.m. Feb. 21 in the MU Ballroom. Buy tickets online; general public, $10; OSU student, free.
NEW! Emotional Awareness - Book Club: Participants will engage in discussion on Emotional Awareness: Overcoming Obstacles to Psychological Balance and Compassion by the Dalai Lama and Paul Ekman. OSU Psychology Professor and Associate Dean John Edwards will facilitate these meetings, 10:30 a.m. to noon Fridays, Feb. 23 through March 15, at Marigold. Offered freely or by donation. Please preregister here. Contact: contemplativestudies@oregonstate.edu
NEW! OSU Authors and Editors Recognition Series: The Authors and Editors Recognition Series celebrates the literary and scholarly books published by university faculty by featuring selected authors and editors for readings and discussion. The 2024 recognition series includes two nights of readings and receptions. Join the OSU Community in the Memorial Union Main Lounge from 5-7 p.m. Feb. 27 and March 5.
NEW! UAOSU Winter General Membership Meeting: Join United Academics of Oregon State University (UAOSU) for their winter general membership meeting. It will be held 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 29 in the Journey Room in the Memorial Union. Refreshments will be served. A hybrid option is available if you’re unable to attend in person. RSVP by Feb. 26 at uaosu.org/wintergmm.
OSU Tree Walk: Join Dan Blanchard, curator of living plant collections for the OSU Campus Arboretum and instructor in the Department of Horticulture, for our new Tree Walk. This tour will highlight plants on campus and include some history along the way. Sessions are Feb. 21 and 26. Sign up right away using the Qualtrics link or email amy.baker@oregonstate.edu with questions.
Art Reception at Hatfield: All are welcome to the reception and artist talk for Ashland-based artist and activist Betty LaDuke’s touring exhibition, "Turtle Wisdom: Personal, Political, Playful" at Hatfield Marine Science Center’s Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building (2030 SE Marine Science Dr., Newport, OR 97365). From 2-5 p.m., Feb. 21. Artist talk at 3 p.m. beav.es/qs5.
Sustainability Town Hall: Carly Lettero, associate director of arts integration at PRAx and the director of Spring Creek Project, will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming Sustainability Town Hall, Corvallis's premier sustainability event hosted by the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition. The theme of this year's Town Hall is "The Arts: A Portal to Sustainability." The free event will be held 7 p.m., March 7 at the Alumni Center. Learn more and register here.
NEW! EMT Seminars: David Volz, University of California, Riverside will present at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 20: "Human Exposure and Health Effects of Organophosphate-Based Flame Retardants." ALS 4001 and by Zoom.
NEW! Advances in Battery Research 2024: The College of Science’s David Ji, who researches sustainable battery technologies, will present Feb. 21 at the online symposium Advances in Battery Research 2024 organized by Technology Networks. Ji’s presentation is titled “Opportunities and challenges of aqueous metal batteries” and will encompass the large picture of energy storage, the requirements of storage batteries and results from the Ji lab regarding fundamental solutions in enabling aqueous metal batteries for storage purposes. Attendance is free. Register here.
NEW! Care Talks, Aging & Adult Care: Brain+Heart Health Connection: 12 Ways to Reduce Alzheimer’s and Heart Disease Risk, 10 a.m., Feb. 21. Learn about 12 lifestyle areas and tips to improve your health and wellness and stay strong while caregiving for older loved ones. Register today.
NEW! OSULP Seminar: This Classified Staff Association (CSA) and Library Faculty Association (LFA) Seminar Series takes place 2-3 p.m. Feb. 21 in the Willamette East Classroom, third floor, Valley Library, Corvallis, or Zoom. Details here: https://library.oregonstate.edu/osulp-seminar-series-february-21 This installment features three presentations from library employees working to improve services for often underrepresented groups. Zach Welhouse and Beth Filar Williams will share feedback from their conversations with transfer students and what it could mean for the Valley Library; Richenda Hawkins will share how the LBCC library used grant funds to increase equity in library services, specifically for low-literacy and Spanish-speaking patrons. Sagan Wallace will talk about the work that goes into making our digital materials more accessible, where to find more information about digital accessibility and how to get accessibility help at OSULP.
NEW! Live, Learn, Work and Play: The Social Determinants of Health in London: Join OSU faculty leader Stephanie Grutzmacher and Annie Hommel from the College of Health to learn more about a six-credit, two-week program in London studying the social determinants and disparities of health in one of the world’s most diverse and unequal cities, June 30 through July 15. Info session 4-5 p.m. Feb. 21. For details, visit the Office of Global Opportunities (OSU GO) events calendar and the Program Brochure and Application.
NEW! Water Resources Engineering Seminar Series: "Geomorphological and ecological perspectives on lowland river floodplain heterogeneity" presented by Tanya Shukla of University of Illinois. This seminar takes place 4-5 p.m. Feb. 21 in Bexell Hall 328 and via Zoom. This event is free and open to the public. Contact gradwater.support@oregonstate.edu for Zoom details.
NEW! Hear from sustainability professionals: Are you a student who may be interested in a sustainability career? The OSU Sustainability Council is excited to present a Guest Speaker Panel with sustainability professionals from 5-6 p.m. Feb. 21. Learn about sustainability roles in the private, government and non-profit sectors. Attend in LINC 268 or via Zoom.
NEW! PERS workshops on campus Feb. 27: “Retirement Readiness,” 1-3 p.m., for Tier One and Tier Two members within three years of retirement. “All About OPSRP,” 9-11 a.m., for OPSRP members at any career point. Presentations are given by a PERS employee and include an overview of benefits, retirement process, member resources and Q&A. Both workshops will be held in Memorial Union Room 104. Registration is appreciated.
Gearing Up for Gardening: "We Can Also Grow Citrus!" Kneque Chaffin, Home Grown Gardens. Come to the Corvallis-Benton County Library and get free gardening tips from local experts. Join us at noon, Feb. 20. Presentations are free and open to everyone. Co-sponsored by the Benton County Master Gardener Association and the Corvallis-Benton County Library.
Navigating Impostor Syndrome: Join this gathering to talk about the realities of navigating impostor syndrome, Feb. 21. We will also discuss strategies for overcoming impostor syndrome and self-care practices to bring with you on your journey. Sign up in Lyra Learn: http://learn.lyrahealth.com.
CTL Sparkshop: “They need us to be well:" Strategies for cultivating mutual joy in the learning environment to support student learning. Wondering how to support student well-being and mental health in your teaching? Join CTL Sparkshop to discuss ideas for cultivating mutual joy and positive emotions in the learning environment to support learning. Presenters: Kara Clevinger, assistant director, and Funmi Amobi, instructional consultant. Noon to 12:20 p.m., Feb. 23, virtual. Registration.
Core Curriculum for OSU Managers and Supervisors: The Core Curriculum for Managers and Supervisors is a training program for all Oregon State managers, supervisors and lead workers. At the end of this course, learners will have a solid understanding about the principles and policies that apply to our employees; know how to navigate within the space of talent management activities; and more. Winter 2024 program: Monday-Thursday, 8:15 a.m. to noon, Feb. 26-29, via Zoom. Spring 2024 program: Tuesday-Friday, 8:15 a.m. to noon, May 7-10, via Zoom. Learn more and register.
U.S. job search webcast: Enhance your understanding of the job market, get practical tips and hear firsthand experiences from an immigration attorney and panel of alumni who have successfully traversed this journey at the virtual event Ask Alumni: U.S. Job Search for International Students, 5 p.m., Feb. 28. Presented by OSUAA, Career Development Center, College of Business and the Office of International Services.
Webinar for NSF-funded polar researchers: Polar STEAM is recruiting researchers to collaborate (virtually or in the field) with educators, artists and writers to broaden the impact of polar research. This webinar will provide additional information and answer questions about Polar STEAM’s collaborations in both the Arctic and Antarctic for 2025-26. 11 a.m., Feb. 29. Register or schedule a consultation with the team (https://polarsteam.info/application/).
The OSU Food Drive is happening in the month of February. To see a full list of fundraising activities and events, please see the Food Drive Events Calendar.
NEW! Soup Lunch: Noon to 1 p.m., Feb. 21, Richardson Hall second floor knuckle. Contact jessica.fitzmorris@oregonstate.edu for more information.
Soup Lunch: OSU Libraries & Press is hosting a soup lunch to raise money for the OSU Food Drive. The OSULP Soup Lunch is happening from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Feb. 20 in the Willamette Rooms (third floor) at the Valley Library. Please email megan.lawrence@oregonstate.edu if you have any questions. We will accept donations in cash as well as through Venmo.
Vote to Pie the PI: Through Feb. 29, two brave lab PI’s will compete for the chance to be pie’d by the FWCS department head. Tiff Garcia or Jonny Armstrong – both of their favorite pies are banana cream. What are the odds? Stop by Nash 104 to cast your vote. $1 per vote/$5 for six votes; multiple votes are encouraged.
SPP Plant Sale: Get your sweetheart something that will last past February and buy them a plant instead of flowers. Swing by Bexell Hall 418 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. and check out the wide variety of houseplants available. Feb. 12 until sold out. Prices listed are suggested donations. Cash, check or Venmo payments are accepted. Email jen.edwards@oregonstate.edu if you have any questions.
Printing and Mailing is collecting food donations: Campus Mail will be dropping off collection bags in your mailboxes; just leave any contributions in the bag in your mail area and we will pick them up. Collection takes place through Feb. 23. If you don’t receive a bag and want one, please email campus.mail@oregonstate.edu. We will also be collecting food at our 4700 SW Research Way location. Each donation at Research Way will earn your name in a drawing to win one of our fabulous up-cycled used-banner bags.
Dodgeball Tournament: Help the Naval ROTC raise money for the Linn Benton Food Share 1-6 p.m., Feb. 25, in McAlexander Fieldhouse on the basketball courts. Teams of eight will compete against each other in a 16-team bracket to win the trophy. Registration deadline is Feb. 21 and is $40 for an entire team. Contact hurleyco@oregonstate.edu or morristi@oregonstate.edu with any questions.
Printing and Mailing's Dart, Putt & Toss Tournament: Show us your skills playing darts, putting on the green and/or cornhole skills. We will be holding the games all month; $5 will enter you in the game of your choice. Weekly prizes will be given to the top scorers in each game. At the end of the month prizes will be given to second and third place in each game plus weekly first-place winners will play off for the grand prize. For information, kelly.clark@oregonstate.edu.
Quilt and Art Prize Drawing: The College of Forestry invites you to visit the prize-drawing website or stop by the CoF Helpdesk (Peavy Forest Science Center 209) to view items and/or purchase tickets, from Feb. 1-29. The prize drawing will be held at noon, Feb. 29. For questions, contact terralyn.vandetta@oregonstate.edu.
BEE Annual PB&J Bar: Stop by Gilmore Hall 116 between 9 a.m.-4 p.m. throughout the month of February to make your own PB&J. Suggested donation of $3. Many thanks to the generous bread donation from New Morning Bakery, which will allow the event to continue all month. For questions, contact sam.christopher@oregonstate.edu.
Card Sale: Purchase beautiful photo and pressed-leaf cards handmade by BPP Senior Faculty Research Assistant Zuzana Vejlupkova. Feb. 1-29 in Cordley Hall 2503 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $3 each or four for $10. Cash or check. All proceeds will benefit the Linn Benton Food Share. For questions, contact zuzana.vejlupkova@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Instructional faculty opportunity: Apply to join the Spring ’24 Resilient Teaching Faculty Learning Community sponsored by CTL and Academic Technologies. We’ll explore pedagogical strategies, useful ed tech tools and development of resiliency to thrive in your teaching. Funding provided. See the call for participation. Apply by Feb. 26.
NEW! International Travel: All employees, students, and others who engage in university-related international travel are required to register their travel with the university and adhere to OSU's International Travel Policy. The International Travel Policy has been substantially revised and a new International Travel Homepage provides an overview of processes as well as services, insurance, and resources available to travelers. To request a presentation about the changes, policy, or processes, or for questions, contact the Global Affairs Associate.
NEW! Ready, Set, AI! Join the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and Academic Technologies (AT) for a spring ‘24 faculty learning community addressing artificial intelligence and its impact on higher education. We will explore how we respond to the immediate impact of AI in education, develop proactive strategies, and hear from students and experts. See the call for participation. Apply by Feb. 26. Funding provided.
NEW! T-shirt design contest: Students: Your T-shirt design could be the image all Beavers rally around for Dam Proud Day 2024. Depict what comes to mind when you think of being Dam Proud of Oregon State for a chance to win up to $1,000 and have your design become the official Dam Proud Day T-shirt. Deadline: 11:59 p.m., March 1. View contest rules and design guidelines. For questions, contact damproudtshirtcontest@osufoundation.org.
NEW! 25 Year Club: Congratulations to Janet Turner, horticulture research technician, 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.
Take your teaching to the next level: Join the Spring ’24 Resilient Teaching Faculty Learning Community to build resilience into your teaching practice. You’ll learn from experts at CTL and Academic Technologies while collaborating with OSU faculty who share your passion for teaching. Don’t miss this opportunity to become a more resilient and effective educator. See the call for participation and apply by Feb. 26.
Open call for art closing March 3: Art About Agriculture Competition and Touring Exhibition 2024 Open Call for Art. Pacific Northwest-wide juried exhibition with purchase awards. Scholarships available to College of Agricultural Sciences students with jury-selected artwork included in the tour. All OSU students are encouraged to submit. Submission deadline: 11:59 p.m., March 3. Visit beav.es/qu2.
Our Health& Sustainable Travel webcast: Find answers to your questions and interact with experts from the College of Health Environmental and Occupational Health program, OSU-Cascades Sustainable Tourism Lab and OSUAA Group Travel Program. In the town hall-style Our Health& Sustainable Travel webcast, your questions guide the discussion about the future of travel — from economic policies and constraints to environmental health impacts and more.
Got a startup idea? Apply to Iterate. This is a four-week program consisting of weekly 90-minute workshops. The goal of Iterate is to equip you with a toolkit for evaluating your ideas from an entrepreneurial mindset. The program is free and open to community members and Oregon State University researchers, students and faculty. Apply online now — Iterate begins Feb. 21. https://advantage.oregonstate.edu/advantage-accelerator/programs/iterate.
Mid-Month Emergency Preparedness Topic: Food Options. If a disaster strikes your community, you might not have access to food, water and electricity for days or even weeks. Options for food storage include freeze-dried foods, MREs, dehydrated foods and canned foods. English and Spanish versions of this bulletin can be found here: https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/food-emergencies.
30th Street: Due to tree maintenance, the northbound lane of 30th Street between Jefferson Street and Washington Way (see map) will be closed from 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Feb. 19-20, and the southbound lane of 30th Street between Jefferson Street and Washington Way (see map) will be closed from 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Feb. 21-22.
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.
EXTENDED! Fiscal Coordinator 1: Financial Strategic Services invites applications for two full-time (1.0 FTE), classified position. This is a hybrid work position to support the Financial Strategic Services units that serve the College of Liberal Arts and College of Agricultural Sciences. Posting #P04627CT. Closes Feb. 23.
NEW! UIT-Academic Technologies invites applications for an Equipment Systems Specialist in Technical Services. This is a 12-month, full time, classified position with a salary range of $21.76-$39.49 per hour. Posting #P04659CT. Full consideration Feb. 22.
NEW! OSU Division of Extension and Engagement invites applications for an Office Specialist 2 position based at the OSU Extension Service Klamath County office in Klamath Falls. This is a 12-month, full-time, classified position starting at $16.19 hourly plus benefits. Posting #P04663CT. Full consideration Feb. 23. Closes March 1.
NEW! OSU Division of Extension and Engagement and the Extension 4-H Youth Development Program invite applications for a 4-H/FCH SNAP-Ed Program Coordinator position. This is a 12-month, full-time, professional faculty position based at the OSU Extension Service Curry County office in Gold Beach that supports the 4-H Youth Development Program and Family and Community Health (FCH) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed). Posting #P07793UF. Full consideration March 15. Closes March 29.
NEW! The Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences is recruiting for an Assistant Professor in Ichthyology, Fisheries, and Conservation Sciences. This position will serve as the curator for the OSU fish collection and will focus on research and teaching related to systematics, phylogenetics, biogeography, and conservation of fishes. Posting #P07785UF. Full consideration April 14. Closes April 28. View additional FWCS opportunities here: https://fwcs.oregonstate.edu/jobs-in-fwcs
“Go to the winter woods: listen there, look, watch, and ‘the dead months’ will give you a subtler secret than any you have yet found in the forest.” ~ William Sharp
Corvallis: Showers likely today, high of 53, low of 42. Showers likely Tuesday.
Central Oregon: Wintry mix today, high of 43, low of 32. Partly sunny Tuesday.
Newport: Rain likely today, high of 55, low of 45. Showers tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr
