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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.
Prospective college students are one step closer to financial aid packages this week, but the timeline is still months behind. This "is definitely one of the stranger years that we've had," says Keith Raab, director of financial aid at Oregon State University.
On this edition of Oregon on the Record, you’ll hear from a scientist, Dylan Gomes, who authored a study while at Oregon State University which shows that due to heat waves the Pacific Ocean food web is being disrupted. Due to warmer temperatures, new organisms have moved in and crowded out key species at the bottom of the food web. (see also KGW)
Eugene Weekly has updated our annual planting guide, thanks to more locally focused climate-based information from Oregon State University’s Extension Service program.
Oregon State University scientists studying ways to filter greenhouse gases from the air recently discovered that when molecules of the metal vanadium are bound with oxygen molecules as peroxide, they can pull carbon dioxide from the air. The carbon molecules can be siphoned off using a small amount of energy that’s then funneled into other uses, like making limestone for buildings or enhancing the atmospheric carbon in greenhouses, accelerating plant growth.
U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) announced on Thursday that Oregon State University has received federal funding to develop means of reducing wildfire smoke exposures and increase community resilience statewide for wildfire smoke, state officials said.
If they can raise enough funds, all three 4-H teams will head to Dallas in May to represent Wasco County in the Global VEX Robotics Championships.
PAC trip: Katelyn Kirk, director of Physical Activity Programs (PAC) says, “These are students in PAC 243: Advanced Open Water SCUBA Diver; PAC 245: SCUBA Night Diver; PAC 299: Dive Master 1 and PAC 299: Dive Master 2 on their dive trip weekend to Mike’s Beach Resort at Hood Canal in Washington. The trip was Feb. 2-4.” We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: What does user experience (UX) design tell us about organizing information in Canvas? Check out Creating Effective Learning Environments: Lessons from User Experience Design by Ecampus instructional designer Dana Simionescu. Support for student learning is enhanced by consistency of design and organization, avoidance of naming ambiguities, and elimination of distractions.
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.
Fluid Body, Open Mind at Marigold: This class flows between movement and stillness, music and quiet, and is rooted in a range of somatic and embodiment techniques. For all levels and abilities. Guided by Joseph Bailey from 5:30-7 p.m. March 22 at Marigold. Class is by donation; please pre-register here. Contact with questions: contemplativestudies@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Thermo Fisher Scientific event: The Military & Veteran Resource Center will host a social event on April 26. Lunch will be provided with a guest appearance by Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. The company will be discussing possible employment opportunities for graduating students. In addition, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. will also be conducting an interactive session where students can ask questions and gain insights into the industry. To register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc71df14IovR3GxPC9QujPm6yQMypuPWPcav00N4WUzcDvN7g/viewform?usp=pp_url.
Graduate Engineering Research Showcase: Our 2024 Graduate Engineering Research showcase will feature live research micro-presentations from 11 engineering students on a variety of topics. After the presentations, join us for a reception to chat with our presenters and celebrate the ingenuity of graduate engineering students. April 5, 4:30-6 p.m. Register at: https://beav.es/cZo. More information: https://beav.es/cZ4.
PRAx opens its doors on April 6: Don’t miss your chance to attend an all-day Open House from noon to 7 p.m. on April 6 at the Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts. Explore our venues, look behind the scenes of the building, and enjoy live music, tours, art installations, the opening gallery exhibition (Sonic Booms: How the Sound and Science of Technology Created Pop Music), activities for children, an evening concert and more. The evening concert features Delbert Anderson (Navajo/Diné) and special guest Julia Keefe (Nez Perce). After intermission, the OSU Jazz Ensemble and Chamber Choir will join Anderson and Keefe for the performance of a new work specially commissioned by PRAx for the opening. Open house daytime events are free to the public; tickets are required for the evening headliner performance. More info here.
Travel Talks webcast: Holiday Markets. The Rhine River cruise (Dec. 11-19) is a festive journey aglow with twinkling lights, good cheer, decorations and treasures. Get a glimpse of traditional holiday markets in France and Germany at the next Travel Talk with Julie Lambert, ’85, OSUAA Board Chair. Presented by OSUAA Alumni Group Travel at 5:30 p.m., April 9. Register: bit.ly/HolidayMarkets24.
Mrs. Krishnan is throwing a party: Tickets are on sale now for Indian Ink Theatre Company’s Mrs. Krishnan’s Party on April 11-14 in Ray Theater at PRAx. Step into the back room of Mrs. Krishnan’s grocery, where garlands decorate the ceiling, music flows and Mrs. Krishnan throws a party like no other. Food simmers on the stove, laughter abounds, and strangers become friends in this joyous celebration of life. Watch the actors juggle cooking, music, and guests in an unfolding drama where no two nights are the same. Kalyani Nagarajan and Justin Rodgers have reviewers singing their praises and audiences leaping to their feet in appreciation. Tickets $15-$32; students $5.
A Conversation with Alexander Lloyd Blake: Alexander Lloyd Blake, founder and artistic director of Tonality Choir, appears at 7 p.m., April 12 in Detrick Hall at PRAx. Tonality is an award-winning choral ensemble focused on spreading a message of unity, peace and social justice. During this event, Blake will join historian and ethnomusicologist Kelly Bosworth on stage for a conversation about using music as a conduit for environmental awareness and change and social change more broadly. Bosworth is an assistant professor of public history and popular music at Oregon State University. General admission is free.
Hatfield Marine Science Day: Hatfield Marine Science Day is an annual science fair and open house featuring the marine science programs and research at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport. You can talk with researchers about their marine science exhibits, get a behind-the-scenes tour of the Hatfield campus, enjoy a show on the sounds of the sea, and learn about the latest advances in whale research from keynote speakers KC Bierlich and Clara Bird from the GEMM Lab's GRANITE Project. Plus, the Hatfield Visitor Center will also be open all day, free of charge. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 13, Hatfield Marine Science Center, Newport. This event is free. See more details.
Grammy-winning vocal ensemble Tonality: Tickets on sale now for “You Are Not Alone,” directed by Alexander Lloyd Blake at 7 p.m., April 13 in Detrick Hall at PRAx. Tonality creates gorgeous concerts focusing on issues rarely present in choral music. At PRAx, Tonality takes on the topic of mental health awareness. A pre-concert program puts the spotlight on community and OSU mental health providers. This evening is dedicated to them. Tickets $25-$33; mental health providers $5 (use code MentalHealth2024); students $5.
National Pesticide Information Center Open House: Join the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC) for their open house from noon to 4 p.m., April 17, at 314 Weniger Hall. Learn about the national hotline dedicated to providing science-based pesticide information located right here at OSU. Free, open to the OSU community, snacks and refreshments provided. RSVP: https://beav.es/cGA. Questions/accommodations: Kei Lin Chang, 541-737-2143, npic@oregonstate.edu.
Open Call Soundbox7 Pulse: Improvising Collective Future(s). May 19-21. This year, Soundbox 7 is excited to feature works, live performances, emergent art(s), and improvisational practices that embody DIY approaches, offer real-time solutions, and utilize improvisation as a vital tool for addressing pressing global issues identified by the United Nations, including environmental and global health, gender equality, humanitarianism and technology and innovation. Call is open to all. For full submission details, visit here. Submissions due by midnight March 24. Cosponsored by CLA, SVPDA and PRAx.
NEW! Supervisor forum: The March 2024 Supervisor Forum, originally scheduled for March 20, has moved to 9-10 a.m., March 27. Register to join University Human Resources and learn about performance appraisals, including why appraisals matter, the timeline and tools for each type of OSU employee, how to adapt for remote and hybrid employees, navigating the appraisal discussion and where to go for help.
CTL Mutual Mentors Institute: Looking for a novel way to conduct classroom observations? Join the Center for Teaching and Learning this spring for the Mutual Mentors Institute. This five-week hybrid institute offers opportunities to learn and apply proven interpersonal skills, targeted data collection processes and structured reflective dialogue. Be ready to conduct peer classroom observations that enhance reflective and cognitive processes. Check out our website to learn more. Register by March 25. For questions or accommodation requests, contact Brooke Howland.
Crossroads Conversation School for Women invites international women to join us this spring for English conversation classes. In volunteer-taught classes, students will explore other cultures, practice English and develop friendships. We offer in-person classes for English learners of all levels and an online class for intermediate and advanced English learners. Classes begin April 2. For more details and registration information go to https://www.facebook.com/CrossroadsConversationSchool or contact Kara Hanson at crossroadsconversationschool@gmail.com.
Creating Happiness 8-week Program: This program weaves together three topics: happiness, flourishing, and mindfulness. Michele Ribeiro will guide with concepts that move beyond resilience to those that contribute to flourishing. Open to all; held at Marigold from 7-8:15 p.m. Wednesdays, April 3- May 22. Registration is open: $200 public; $175 educators. Scholarships are available for OSU undergraduates and graduate students. Contact us.
Lucid Dreaming 8-Week Series: Instruction into the amazing interior adventure of the nighttime world of sleep and dreams, through learning and community. Kate Gallagher will guide weekly topics and instruction. Open to all, held at Marigold 6:30-7:45 p.m. Tuesdays, April 9- May 28. Registration is open. $200 public; $175 educators. Scholarships are available for OSU undergraduates and graduate students. Contact us.
Resources for Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) Survivors, presented by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, please join the Office of Youth Safety & Compliance for this free webinar, taking place Tuesday, April 9 from 9:30-11 a.m. As an institutional member of the Higher Education Protection Network (HEPNet), anyone affiliated with OSU is invited to attend. Register now at: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/HEPNetApril2024.
Core Curriculum for OSU Managers and Supervisors: Managers and supervisors at OSU play a key role in enabling employees to do their best work. The Core Curriculum for Managers and Supervisors is a training program for all Oregon State University managers, supervisors and lead workers. Spring 2024 program: 8:15 a.m. to noon May 7-10 via Zoom. Learn more and register.
FourSight Mindset Reveal Workshop: How do you approach a challenge?FourSight Mindset Reveal is a new workshop presented by the Office of University Human Resources that dives deep into the way that we solve problems together. This engaging workshop helps people learn more about their own mindset, learn appreciation for how colleagues work, and together be able create a stronger team environment and reach more creative solutions. In the spirit of professional development, University Human Resources is excited to offer this new two-hour workshop to OSU employees on a monthly basis starting this Spring. View upcoming workshops and enroll here. Hurry – seats are limited.
NEW! Advantage Accelerator: Not sure what the next step is in your business venture? The OSU Advantage Accelerator is currently accepting applications for its virtual spring Accelerate cohort which begins April 9. Accelerate is open to individuals or teams who want to launch a high-growth business or want to explore the commercialization potential of a technology. Upon completion of the nine-week program, participants will have: an elevator pitch, a five-minute pitch deck completed, product market validation, feedback from many mentors, and can qualify teams to receive NSF i-Corps funds. Applications close April 2. Learn more and apply here: https://advantage.oregonstate.edu/advantage-accelerator/programs/accelerate.
NEW! Celebrating 30 years: Congratulations to Donna Mulrooney, quality assurance manager, for reaching 30 years of service at OSU. You can read more about their time at OSU and others by clicking on their name. Congratulations and thank you for your service.
OSU Today schedule: OSU Today will publish Monday only during Spring Break, and will resume daily publication at the beginning of Spring term.
EXTENDED! Call for Applications: Career Champions. Applications for the Spring 2024 Career Champions program for teaching faculty and instructors are now being accepted. Career Champions provides educators with tangible ways to incorporate career connection into the classroom, while tackling issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applications are due by April 1. Cohort meets Fridays 11 a.m. to noon on Zoom from April 15-May 24. Direct questions to Brenna Gomez.
The Job Shadow Program is open for student applications through May 3: Ever wonder what goes into making graphics for video games? We've got that. Have you been bitten by the true crime podcast bug? Learn what a forensic pathologist does on a daily basis. Or perhaps, you're more interested in public policy and how that affects our natural resources. We've got that, too. Check out all of the awesome job shadow opportunities on our website: https://beav.es/qf7. Or, visit https://beav.es/ccX to apply.
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 Summer and Fall 2024 in-person and Zoom courses and register here.
Eugene Vanpool Meet and Greet: Meet OSU community members from the Eugene area, enjoy free lunch, and discover benefits of commuting with the Eugene-to-Corvallis vanpool, from real people who ride together. Noon to 1 p.m. April 3, Heckert Lodge 110. Learn more about the “van fam” in this 2-minute movie. For questions or to RSVP please contact elizabeth.records@oregonstate.edu by 5 p.m., March 26.
Calling NSF-funded polar researchers: Polar STEAM is an NSF-funded program recruiting researchers to collaborate (virtually or in the field) with educators, artists and writers. Annual cohorts include facilitated matching with collaborators, cohort mentorship and support in building your broader impacts toolkit. Applications are open for 2025/26. We encourage applications from polar researchers across disciplines spanning social sciences to the physical sciences and mathematics. Visit the Polar STEAM website (https://polarsteam.info) to learn more, request a consultation with the team, register for an upcoming webinar and apply.
łatwa ina Royalty program: To support relations between the Native and Indigenous OSU community and broader Tribal nations and Indigenous communities in the region, the łatwa ina Royalty Program offers an OSU student an opportunity to represent the university at the łatwa ina Pow-Wow (May 18 in Gill Coliseum) and surrounding cultural events. This is a paid internship with a travel stipend and OSU regalia. Apply by April 28.
UPDATED! 2024 Homecoming Court applications: A valuable, unique and rewarding college experience awaits six undergraduate students who will be chosen as 2024 Homecoming Court Ambassadors to the OSU Alumni Association. Awardees receive a one-time $1000 scholarship and get to voice their ideas with alumni and business and university leaders while representing OSU at events throughout the year. Encourage students to apply now through April 22: ForOregonState.org/HC.
Fairbanks: As part of the Fairbanks Hall Renovation project, the Fairbanks Hall west parking lot will be closed March 21-29 for gutter work on the building. All ADA parking spaces in the parking lot will be closed. The sidewalks and walkways bordering Fairbanks Hall on all sides of the building will be closed in phases to allow for equipment to be maneuvered around the area. These closures will be intermittent. This includes the walkways on the north and west sides of Fairbanks Hall, the west sidewalk on 26th Street and the north sidewalk on Jefferson Way. Staff will be present in the area to help pedestrians navigate around the sidewalk closures. Pedestrians may use the east sidewalk on 26th Street, the south sidewalk on Jefferson Way or the walkway west of the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center as alternate routes.
Pride Center: As part of the Pride Center Renovation project, a section of SW May Avenue will be closed between SW 15th and SW 16th Streets March 20-22. The closure will be in effect from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. daily.
Southwest Benton Place: As part of the Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts project, the west sidewalk on Southwest Benton Place will be closed between Langton Place and Washington Way Tuesday, March 19, through Friday, March 22. Three street parking spaces will also be closed near the intersection of Benton Place and Washington Way.
Pride Center: As part of the Pride Center Renovation project, the entrance to the B2 parking lot on Southwest A Avenue (west of the Pride Center) will be closed March 19-22. This closure will be in effect from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. daily. The parking lot will remain fully open. The entrance lane will be closed; the exit lane will remain open.
Parking lots closed: As part of the Jen-Hsun & Lori Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex project, the Park Terrace Street East and Park Terrace Street West (A2) parking lots will be permanently closed, starting Monday, March 18 (view map). Southwest Park Terrace Place will also be permanently closed north of Plageman Student Health Center. Construction fencing will be placed around the area in preparation for further construction activity.
"The beautiful spring came; and when nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also." ~ Harriet Ann Jacobs
Corvallis: Showers and patchy fog, high of 58, low of 41. Showers this weekend.
Central Oregon: Slight chance of rain, high of 59, low of 34. Rain likely this weekend.
Newport: Showers today, high of 56, low of 42. Showers this weekend.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr
