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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.
Gross, 22, a fifth-generation graduate of Oregon State University, earned her degree in kinesiology last month from the Bend campus. A go-getter like her great-times-four-grandfather, she’s also a runner, and did her first marathon at the age of 12 — the same age as Sol when he reached Oregon with his family.
If governmental agencies truly want to include tribes, they need to change the way they communicate, according to Oregon State University professor Cristina Eisenberg, who is Native American and studies tribal initiatives in natural resources.
Leela Varadharajan, financial planning program director with the OSU College of Business, participated in this article.
On a recent spring morning in Corvallis at Oregon State University’s Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts, or PRAx, workers were busy with the finishing touches of its construction: vacuuming the 500-seat auditorium, moving two Steinway grand pianos into place onstage, polishing its largest glass expanse from a crane outside.
A piece by OSU's Susan Shaw, women & gender studies professor.
What does it mean to be a sustainable gardener? According to Erica Chernoh, assistant professor of Practice in Community and Commercial Horticulture with Oregon State University Extension Service, there is no hard-and-fast definition.
Sunrise over Albany: David Weber, project coordinator with OSU Printing and Mailing, says, “I see this type of sunrise during my morning commute to OSU Printing and Mailing. The view is from Scenic Dr. near Springhill Dr., north of Albany.” We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Do learners sometimes have difficulty taking effective notes in your course? Encourage 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.
Sexual Assault Awareness: April is Sexual Assault Awareness/Action Month (SAAM), a critical period for advocacy, education and action. We are starting this month of events with Wear Teal Day on April 4. Tag @cape_osu in a photo of your teal.
Summer Camp Fair: OSU parents, not sure how to fill your child’s days this summer? Join the Family Resource Center in the MU Ballroom from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., April 4 for a chance to meet many of our local summer camps and find out about all of the fun camps and activities they have to offer. For more information contact family.resources@oregonstate.edu
PLFA Zoom event: PFLA Lunch & Learn – "Better Meetings." Join PFLA colleagues for an informal learning and networking opportunity to share meeting problems, questions, tips and tricks. If time permits, we can continue chatting about other topics. Noon to 1 p.m., April 4. No registration required – just join Zoom meeting link.
Overcoming Overdose @ OSU: OSU Student Health's Alcohol & Other Drug Prevention team will host a lunch-and-learn workshop for students and staff, noon to 1 p.m. April 4, in MU 109. Overdose deaths among youth and young adults have increased in recent years, and the most common drugs involved are synthetic opioids including fentanyl. This workshop will allow students and staff to actively participate by providing resources (including Narcan kits and face shields for CPR), preventative education related to substance misuse, and an opportunity to positively impact the resiliency of our student population. Lunch provided for the first 50 registered guests.
Get Practical About Podcasting: How to be a good host or guest: How do we harness podcasting for science communication? This panel presentation and workshop will give you practical advice on how you can use podcasting as a way to communicate science. Panelists will include Rachel Robertson (science communicator) and Desirée Tullos (professor) from College of Engineering. This workshop will be offered in person at Wilkinson Hall, via Zoom at the Mid-Valley STEM-CTE Hub’s MILL Makerspace (at LBCC), and via Zoom remotely. Please register for the session. Noon to 2 p.m., April 4, 129 Wilkinson Hall.
Public Seed Library Presentation Practical Composting for Home Gardens: Come learn how to maximize your garden's productivity by working smarter with the space and materials you have to build and maintain a simple garden composting system. Intended for beginner and experienced gardeners. Bring your questions to this interactive presentation by Frederick Livingston, former biointensive teacher/farmer at Ecology Action. 1-2:30 p.m., April 4 at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library downtown. No registration; free event sponsored by the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition and the Corvallis Library. Learn more here.
New Beginnings for Tribal Students (NBTS) offers $3-5,000 supplemental funding for summer internships in natural sciences to self-identifying Native American, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian undergrads. There will be a drop-in information session for students from 2-3:30 p.m., April 4 at the Kaku-Ixt Mana Ina Haws, 311 SW 26th St. Come have snacks and learn about what NBTS has to offer. Students, apply to NBTS at https://opencampus.oregonstate.edu/nbts.
HMSC Research Seminar: Sarah Klain with ODFW’s Marine Reserves Program will be giving a seminar titled “Bird killer, industrial intruder or clean energy? Navigating offshore wind project risk perceptions and community engagement,” at 3:30 p.m., April 4. In person at the HMSC Carmen Ford Phillips Auditorium in the Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building or online. Zoom link or call +1-971-247-1195 Meeting ID: 971 3707 8566. Click here for more information.
NEW! Tiny Cafe: Polaroid Edition. Stop by to show us your favorite study locations in the library. Borrow our Polaroid camera and enjoy your souvenir. This activity is part of the @valleylibrary Photo Study. More information is available at: beav.es/ces. 4 p.m., April 4, in the Kow Lounge, Valley Library Main Floor.
NEW! Crafternoons at the Valley Library: Craft buttons, magnets and stickers. 4-6 p.m., April 4, in the Kow Lounge, Valley Library Main Floor.
Department of Botany & Plant Pathology Spring Seminar Series: “Who needs old growth forest? Multitaxa biodiversity surveys of forests in the Pacific Northwest,” presented by Taal Levi of Oregon State University, 4 p.m. April 4, in ALS 4001 and via Zoom. For complete schedule visit the BPP Seminar website.
Fraternity Fair: Join us at the Fraternity Fair, your ultimate destination for exploring your home away from home. Come to the SEC Plaza from 4-6 p.m., April 4 and then join us from 6-8 p.m. in the Memorial Union Lanes & Games for bowling and pizza.
NEW! Connecting with the international community through conversation partner programs: Learn more about the various conversation partner programs in the Oregon area, with options to participate remotely across Oregon or the globe. These programs facilitate connections, conversations and English language development through pairing domestic and international participants. 6-8 p.m., April 12 at the International Living-Learning Center. To register see https://fb.me/e/8W9v48EkD and to directly apply for the program visit https://internationalservices.oregonstate.edu/international-friendship-program.
NEW! Innovation Demo Day: Join the OSU Advantage Accelerator for our Innovation Demo Day from 5-8 p.m., May 16 at the LaSells Stewart Center. Listen to cutting-edge company pitches, delve into the future of AI with our expert panel and take advantage of networking opportunities over refreshments. Admission is free, but registration is required. Don't miss this chance to connect, learn, and be inspired. Learn more here.
NEW! Slumberland VR Theatre: Experience “Slumberland,” a beautiful digital dream world at 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., April 22-May 11 in Ray Theater at PRAx. Bombina Bombast, an award-winning performing arts company from Sweden, is a pioneer in the field of "live virtual reality." In this 45-minute, participatory VR experience, audience members wear a virtual reality headset, interacting with one another and with an actor (who is also in the physical theater) wearing a motion-capture suit. "Slumberland" is based on the company's interviews with hundreds of youth about their experiences of sleep in the digital age. Tickets $20; students $5. Tickets here.
NEW! Songs and Stories with Roger McGuinn: Enjoy an evening of “Songs and Stories” with Roger McGuinn at 7 p.m., April 23 in Detrick Hall at PRAx. One of the founders of the iconic folk-rock band The Byrds, Roger McGuinn is firmly established as an indisputable music industry icon. McGuinn will guide the audience at PRAx along a journey of story and song. Tickets $35-$45; students $5. Tickets here.
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. 4:30-6 p.m., April 5. Register at: https://beav.es/cZo. More information: https://beav.es/cZ4.
PRAx Opens Its Doors on April 6: You’re invited to attend an all-day open house from noon to 7 p.m. this Saturday, April 6 at the Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts. More info here. Explore our venues, look behind the scenes of the building and enjoy live music, tours, art installations, the opening gallery exhibition, activities for children, an evening concert and more. Open house daytime events are free to the public; tickets are required for the evening headliner performance.
OSU Latina Luncheon: Join us for an empowering event. Alumni, friends, students, faculty and staff are invited to join an inspiring celebration of empowerment, networking and community at the inaugural Latina Luncheon, 11 a.m., April 7 at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center. ¡Nos vemos allí! Registration is free.
AI Global Futures Forum and AI Week: The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce AI Week, April 8-12. The April 12 AI Global Futures Forum will include a conversation between OSU President Jayathi Murthy and special guest Jen-Hsun Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA. The forum will also include a series of panels regarding AI and Climate Science, AI Impact on Workforce and the Economy, and AI and Creativity. To learn more, email OSU.Provost@oregonstate or visit this website.
Semiconductor careers: Come learn about careers in the semiconductor industry, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., April 11 in the Memorial Union Ballroom. Listen to professionals in the industry talk about their roles and find out how to prepare for jobs in the semiconductor industry. All majors welcome. Attendance is free, but registration is required: https://oregonstate.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1505921.
Spring All-Industries Career and Internship Fair: Trying to find a summer job or internship? Looking for the opportunity that will launch your career? Come network, learn and explore the possibilities with over 100 businesses, nonprofits and other employers at the Spring All-Industries Career and Internship Fair from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., April 17. This is the final career fair before summer break, and your chance to ask questions to professionals in your field, build your professional network and apply for jobs on the spot. Sign up here: https://beav.es/cih.
Bring Your Kids to Campus Day: On Friday, April 19, the Family Resource Center is excited to welcome you to this fun family day. This OSU community event is a way to celebrate family and the importance of education and to highlight campus as a place where parents can share their work and studies, and families may spend the day together. Registration opens April 5. Check out some of the fun activities on the BYKTCD website.
Pianist Aaron Diehl + The Aaron Diehl Trio: Tickets are on sale now to see virtuoso pianist Aaron Diehl and his ensemble perform at 7 p.m., April 20 in Detrick Hall at PRAx. The concert will demonstrate the range of the new Steinway Concert Grand piano in PRAx. Prior to intermission, Diehl will play solo, classical piano. After intermission, Diehl will play in a jazz-informed mode with his trio. Tickets $25-50; students $5.
BEE Teaching Seminar: Nick Bouskill from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory will give the teaching seminar, "Harnessing Nature's Resilience: Leveraging Soil Microbiomes to Enhance Plant Health during Drought," at 10 a.m., April 5 in KEAR205.
CTL QT Talk: Mentoring and Supporting Students in Experiential Learning. OSU strives to provide experiential learning opportunities for our students. Through healthy mentorship and support, we can build thriving learning communities around these transformational experiences. Come discuss mentoring students on projects outside of the traditional classroom environment. Presenter: Kenneth C. Walsh, College of Science. 11-11:50 a.m., April 16, Austin 126. Zoom registration. In-person registration.
Introductory Research Data Management Workshop: The OSU Libraries is offering an Introductory Research Data Management Workshop, an asynchronous online workshop for OSU community members engaged in research with data from April 15-18. This workshop is designed for those with little to no research data management experience, and participants are expected to take an hour a day to complete the materials. Register by April 10: https://oregonstate.libcal.com/event/12150847.
Sparkshop: "Why aren't they using my feedback? Tips for developing student feedback literacy." Looking for ways to help your students make sense of your feedback and use it to improve their learning? Attend CTL's Sparkshop to discover evidence-informed strategies to help your students become feedback-literate. Facilitator: Funmi Amobi, CTL instructional consultant and college liaison. Noon to 12:20 p.m., April 19. Zoom registration.
Celebrate World Book Day on April 23: Join us in the Valley Library, from 6-8 p.m., April 23 as we add current information to challenged and banned books. No experience is necessary (but please bring your laptop). This event is part of a global campaign: #EveryBookItsReader. To find out more, visit everybookitsreader.org. Email librarian Laurie.Bridges@oregonstate.edu for more information.
Empowering OSU: Stories of Harnessing Generative AI for Impact in Staff and Faculty Work: This panel will share six OSU colleagues’ personal takes on how they are using generative AI in creative ways to support their work, to enhance efficiency and productivity, and to improve teaching and learning. Speakers will describe how they got started with AI, how they’re currently using it, how they’re sharing their AI approaches with colleagues, and potential avenues for expanded use. 10-11 a.m., April 11. Register with ONID email to receive the Zoom link: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KC_igDguRTOfaL3xLNhaGQ
“Real Talk about What Women Face at Work”: Join Melanie Ho for the annual Susan J. McGregor Memorial Lecture on Women’s Leadership, from 7-8 p.m., May 1. Ho, celebrated author, artist and speaker, will discuss the challenges and opportunities women in leadership face. This free event is hosted at the Austin Auditorium, LaSells Stewart Center and available via livestream. For more information, visit https://beav.es/cdQ.
NEW! @valleylibrary Photo Study: Throughout April, submit your study pics to help the library. The Valley Library wants to know where you’re studying so we can improve our study spaces. More information available at beav.es/ces; contact Beth.Filar-Williams@oregonstate.edu with questions.
NEW! Emergency Management HazAdapt: Join others in the OSU community that have prepared for emergencies with HazAdapt. Access resources, tips and emergency information tailored for our campus. Web and phone app accessible. Built by Beavers for Beavers. https://www.hazadapt.com/.
NEW! 2024 Faculty Innovator Award: This award honors an outstanding Oregon State University inventor who has made a contribution leading to commercialization that significantly impacts their field and society. For details on the process, criteria and nomination form, please visit the OSU Advantage website: 2024 Faculty Innovator Award. Nominate yourself or someone you know that’s making an impact. Nominations are being accepted through April 19. The awardee will receive a $5,000 prize and desktop award, and their department/unit will also receive $5,000.
NEW! Group Transportation Option for Hatfield Marine Science Day: If you’d like to join others in attending Hatfield Marine Science Day via group transportation (Coast to Valley Express) or carpooling, please complete the OSU Transportation Form by Tuesday, April 9. This event is free and family friendly. Full details are on the Hatfield Marine Science Center website.
NEW! Celebrating 30 years: Congratulations to Mary Santelmann, professor, 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.
Monthly Emergency Preparedness Topic: Flooding. Flooding occurs in Oregon due to our seasonal rainfall, summer fires, melting snow, new development and levees/dams. All influence how water is absorbed or directed downstream. Areas that have not flooded in the past may flood now due to changes that occurred somewhere else and caused a change in how the ground interacts with the water. English and Spanish versions of this bulletin can be found here: https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/flood.
Floor Monitor Training: Training for floor monitors and building managers on roles and responsibilities when evacuating their building. Training is the second Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m. via Zoom. Sign up for Zoom Floor Monitor Training at: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1ZhCgowN8AukjPf.
Instructors, Request Spring Course Reserves Now: Help make sure students can find their textbooks at the library. Submit a new request to OSU Libraries & Press each term. OSULP prioritizes electronic resources. We accept personal and department copies of material, as well as purchase a new copy on request. More information: beav.es/course-reserves.
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 $500 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.
Working with Students in Distress: Faculty and staff may be the first to notice a student is struggling and may be in the best position to reach out with care and concern. The Office of the Dean of Students, in collaboration with Counseling and Psychological Services, developed a CARE folder, which is intended to provide you with resources and referral information that we hope you find valuable. Simply click on this link: https://beav.es/ZUi and you will be directed to log into Box to access these resources.
Are You Looking to Take the Next Step in Forming a Startup?: The OSU Advantage Accelerator is offering Iterate, a free virtual class for researchers and prospective entrepreneurs who have a business idea or technology that could become a sellable product or service but aren't sure what to do next. Iterate consists of four workshops on Wednesdays that build on each other: 3-4:30 p.m., May 1, 8, 15 and 22. Sign up for our spring cohort between April 1-26. Learn more and register at: https://advantage.oregonstate.edu/advantage-accelerator/programs/iterate.
Health & Safety: The University Health & Safety Committee wants to promote health and safety by providing free training resources from SAIF. For more information on safety at OSU, visit the 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.
Kognito: "Recognizing and Supporting Students in Distress Training for Staff, Faculty and Student Assistants." OSU students today face increasing pressures that can lead to emotional distress, depression, anxiety, substance abuse and even thoughts of suicide. Faculty, staff and the student assistants we employ may be in the best position to notice when a student needs additional support. Visit beav.es/Zzp to access the faculty/staff online training so you can recognize and support OSU students in distress. Student assistants should visit: beav.es/ZD3 For questions contact Tessie Webster-Henry: tess.websterhenry@oregonstate.edu.
Mental Health Professionals: You’re invited to attend Tonality on April 13 at PRAx. This extraordinary ensemble from Los Angeles uses their collective voices to raise awareness about issues impacting communities. They will present a concert about mental health called “You Are Not Alone,” and PRAx is offering $5 tickets to anyone associated with providing mental health services in Corvallis. Use code MentalHealth2024 at checkout. More here: prax.oregonstate.edu/events/tonality
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! Resource Sharing and Acquisitions (RAS) is seeking a Monographs and Special Collections Cataloger for OSU Libraries and Press. Posting #P07845UF. Closes April 18.
NEW! Orchard Ave: As part of the Withycombe Hall Renovation project, the south sidewalk on NW Orchard Avenue between NW 27th and NW 30th Street will be closed through April 10. Pedestrians may use the north sidewalk as a detour.
Philomath lane closures on U.S. 20 beginning March 2024: Drivers in Philomath will see lane closures with flaggers helping to direct traffic on Main Street between 11th and 14th streets. Phased road repair and repaving work will begin March 2024 and continue through the summer. During the lane closures, there will be times when traffic is restricted on 11th, 12th and 14th streets.
Pride Center: As part of the Pride Center Renovation project, the entrance to the B2 parking lot on SW A Avenue (west of the Pride Center) will be closed daily from 7 a.m.-4 p.m., April 1-5. Vehicles will be able to exit only from this lane. Alternate entrances to the parking lot will be available on SW 17th Street and SW 15th Street.
“The first of April is the day we remember what we are the other 364 days of the year.” ~ Mark Twain
Corvallis: Chance of showers today, high of 50, low of 32. Chance of showers Friday.
Central Oregon: Chance of snow showers today, high of 40, low of 24. Chance of snow showers Friday.
Newport: Showers likely today, high of 50, low of 35. Chance of showers Friday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr