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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.
Former Oregon State University rower Josh Inman and the USA men’s eight captured the Olympic bronze medal Sunday. Inman, a Hillsboro native, lettered at OSU from 2000-02. The U.S. team of Inman, Beau Hoopman, Matt Schnobrich, Micah Boyd, Wyatt Allen, Daniel Walsh, Steven Coppola, Bryan Volpenhein and coxswain Marcus McElhenney finished in 5:25.34. Canada won the gold medal in men’s eight rowing, becoming the first world champion crew to follow up with Olympic gold in 35 years.
Oregon State University has boosted its research funding by $25 million over the last fiscal year. The increase to more than $231 million in external research funding was an 11 percent increase from the previous year and continued an upward trend over the past five years. The OSU College of Science had the most growth, with contracts and grants increasing to $20.7 million, up $5.6 million from the previous year.
A fundamental reason why trees can grow only so tall, and then no higher, has been discovered: they run out of water. One of the tallest tree species on Earth, the towering Douglas-fir finally stops growing because it is unable to pull water any higher, a new study concludes. …People have always been fascinated by how some trees, such as Douglas-fir or redwoods, can grow so tall," said Prof Barb Lachenbruch, at Oregon State University. "This is not an easy thing to do. Think about trying to drink water through a narrow, 350-foot-long straw. It takes a lot of suction."
Oregon State University’s mission as a land grant university dating back to the 19th century has evolved into a pledge to promote “economic, social, cultural and environmental progress for people across Oregon, the nation and the world through our graduates, research, scholarship, outreach, and engagement.” Chester Bateman believes that outreach should include evolving technology, and OSU is moving boldly ahead with a new way to share its wealth of ideas and research online. Bateman’s research focuses on lead users and learning. That means people who are ahead of the pack in using products or technologies. They find ways to enhance those services or products before they’re in general public use. His research focuses on users who take advantage of online innovation and communities, especially in an educational context.
"Know'st me not by my clothes?" The University Theatre Costume Collection is on display in the Concourse Gallery in the Memorial Union until Wednesday, Sept. 3. Since the founding of the University Theatre, donations have been made to the costume shop. These cases contain costume pieces that have been constructed or built (theatre parlance for making and sewing a costume) and “real” clothing that has been donated to the Theatre Department over the decades.
The OSUsed Day Store will be from noon to 3 p.m. on Wednesday. It’s located at 644 S.W. 13th Street. More information can be found here: http://www.surplus.oregonstate.edu/.
With more than 9,000 things to do, see and taste, the Oregon State Fair is too big to miss. And this year, on Sunday, Aug. 24, Oregon State University plays host to its own day the Fair. Special gate admission prices will be offered for OSU students, faculty/staff and alumni, and everyone can join in special events to be run throughout the day, including a gate giveaway, "Beaver Boulevard" and special livestock exhibits. Be sure to wear your orange and black! For more information, visit the Oregon State Fair Web site: http://www.oregonstatefair.org/big-deals.
For more upcoming events, go to http://oregonstate.edu/events/newsevents/events.html.
The OSU Student Credit Hour Report for 2007-08 is now available online. The report consists of five separate tables: Summer Term 2007, Fall Term 2007, Winter Term 2008, Spring Term 2008, and Academic Year 2007-08 (Fall, Winter, Spring). The student credit hours contained in this report are distributed to academic units based on the course designators. The link to this report is at http://oregonstate.edu/admin/aa/ir/stucredithours.html.
After 33 years with OSU, Evie Engel will hang up her red pencil at the end of August, when she retires as publishing specialist from the Department of Extension & Experiment Station Communications. We'll be celebrating her many accomplishments and contributions at a reception Thursday, Aug. 28, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Women's Building lobby. Please join us for refreshments and reminiscences, and bring your favorite Evie story.
It has become an annual tradition for OSU’s faculty and staff to come together to begin the new academic year in celebration. This year University Day and all of its activities will occur on Thursday, Sept. 18. In the past, approximately 1,000 Beavers came together for professional development, good food, a lot of fun and special recognition of some of our friends and colleagues. We ask that you consider attending one or all of the planned events. Details can be found at: http://oregonstate.edu/events/universityday/.
Summer Session is excited to announce that it has added an additional Noon Concert on Wednesday, Aug. 20. The Maharimbas will be the featured band. This is one of the final concerts before the group heads to the Ukraine for the Sister Cities Program. The Noon Concert takes place on the MU brick mall. Any questions can be directed to Rick DeBellis in Summer Session 737-3993.
OSU Printing and Mailing is going through a remodel. During the dates of Aug. 22 to Aug. 25, Printing and Mailing will be open for business. However, they are moving things around the office. The refresh will benefit customers as well as employees. Please excuse any inconvenience that this interruption may cause. The improvement will be worth it.
Facilities Services is recruiting for a Trades Maintenance Coordinator (TMC). This position is open to current OSU employees only. The TMC assists in the daily operation of the Maintenance shop including service calls, the preventative maintenance program and troubleshooting utilities and HVAC systems. This position coordinates and reviews the work of the Maintenance shop staff. This is a 1.0 FTE classified staff position. Closing date for recruitment is Sept. 2. For more information or to apply please go to http://oregonstate.edu/jobs, posting #0003086.
Facilities Services has an opening for a Management Analyst 1 (Space Planner) to work in Campus Planning. This position will conduct management studies for space utilization and coordinates Campus Planning records management and retention. This is a 1.0 FTE classified staff position. Closing date for recruitment is Aug. 28. For more information or to apply please go to http://oregonstate.edu/jobs, posting #0003087.
OSU Business Services is currently seeking to fill a full-time Operations Manager position. Salary range is $47,000 to $55, 000 (commensurate with education and experience). Responsibilities for this position include: customer service, supervision and program management, and enhancement. For a complete position announcement with required/preferred qualifications and to apply go to: http://oregonstate.edu/jobs/, posting # 0002983. Closing date: Aug. 28.
The Summer 2008 edition of Oregon's Agricultural Progress magazine is now online at: http://oregonprogress.oregonstate.edu. Oregon's Ag Progress is the research magazine of the Oregon State University Agricultural Experiment Station. This issue illustrates the growing optimism in Oregon agriculture, with a look at young farmers, new crops, and new ideas for the future. Visit us on the Web, where you may read and print articles, e-mail articles to friends and colleagues, and browse back issues. Let us know what you think.
The OSU Foundation is seeking concept papers from interested faculty for the W. M. Keck Foundation, Science, Engineering and Medical Research Phase I program. Guidance for preparation of the concept papers and full details for the Keck Foundation Phase I application process can be found at: http://oregonstate.edu/research/faculty/keck.html. Concept papers should be submitted electronically to Martha Coleman, Director of Foundation Relations at: Martha.Coleman@oregonstate.edu. Deadline for receipt of concept papers is Wednesday, Aug. 20. If you have any questions, please contact Martha Coleman at 737-6961.
The Research Office is requesting Letters of Intent from interested faculty for the National Institutes of Health - Outstanding New Environmental Scientist (ONES) Award (R01). Only one application per school or college within a university will be accepted by NIH. For example, within a university, one application can be submitted from each of the schools of medicine, public health, arts and sciences, etc. Guidance for preparation of Letters of Intent to the Research Office and full details for the NIH-ONES program can be found at: http://oregonstate.edu/research/incentive/ones.html. Letters of Intent should be submitted electronically as a MS Word or PDF document to Debbie Delmore, Research Office at: debbie.delmore@oregonstate.edu by Tuesday, Sept. 2. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Debbie Delmore at 737-8390.
The Research Office is requesting Letters of Intent from interested faculty for the National Science Foundation - Science and Technology Centers (STC): Integrative Partnerships program. The program limits to three the number of preliminary proposals a single institution may submit as the lead institution. A single organization may also request funding via a subaward as a funded partner organization. In no case may an organization request funds as a lead or funded partner organization on more than five preliminary proposals. The STC program will not provide support for more than one proposed Center from any one lead institution in this competition. Guidance for preparation of Letters of Intent to the Research Office and full details for the NSF-STC program can be found at: http://oregonstate.edu/research/incentive/stc.html. Letters of Intent should be submitted electronically as an MSWord or PDF document by Friday, Aug. 29, to Debbie Delmore, Research Office at: debbie.delmore@oregonstate.edu. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Debbie Delmore at 737-8390.
The Research Office is requesting Letters of Intent from interested faculty for the National Science Foundation - Partnerships for Innovation (PFI) program. The program limits to two the number of proposals that can be submitted by academic institutions with graduated PFI awards, one in each of the following capacities: submission of one proposal as the lead institution or participation as a sub-awardee on one proposal. Guidance for preparation of Letters of Intent to the Research Office and full details for the NSF-PFI program can be found at: http://oregonstate.edu/research/incentive/pfi.html. Letters of Intent should be submitted electronically as a MSWord or PDF document to Debbie Delmore, Research Office at: debbie.delmore@oregonstate.edu by Monday, Aug. 25. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Debbie Delmore at 737-8390.
The Research Office is now accepting applications for the Faculty Release Time for Fall 2008-09 (for Winter Term 2008-09 release). Applications are due in the Research Office by Monday, Sept. 1. The complete program description, application materials and proposal criteria can be accessed at the Research Office Web site: http://oregonstate.edu/research/incentive/frt.htm. If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Delmore at 737-8390 or debbie.delmore@oregonstate.edu.
Due to construction associated with phase two of the 14th/15th Street roadway improvement project, 14th/15th Street between Jefferson Ave. and Campus Way will be shutdown to all vehicle traffic, beginning Monday June 30 and reopening on Thursday, Sept. 4. Campus Way will remain open for local traffic only. All through traffic is advised to detour around the street closure using 9th Street. To accommodate construction, the western half of the parking lot north of Jefferson Way (between 11th & 15th) will be closed until Oct. 14. If you have any questions concerning this shutdown, please contact Zack Golik 737-5569.
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