OSU Events
Traditional Ecological Knowledge Conference
We are pleased to announce Oregon State University’s 3rd Traditional Ecological Knowledge conference.
The conference is being held May 16th – May 17th, 2013 at the newly constructed Native American Longhouse located at the heart of OSU's campus.
Thursday 16th-TEK Conference 9-4pm, Longhouse; 7:30pm, Linus Pauling 125
Friday 17th-TEK Conference 9-2pm & Official Longhouse Blessing 3pmOregon State University’s Student Association for Fire Ecology and Native American Student Association have collaborated to develop this unique conference aimed at exploring diversity in knowledge among cultures, and how to use this knowledge to sustain the health of our ecosystems. Our intention is to provide a forum to explore differences and find commonalities among Native American and Western scientific cultures, increasing our collective knowledge and ability to find a path to sustainability. We don’t expect to solve all our environmental problems or that anyone has all the answers. We do believe however, that it is time we had a conversation; a conversation aimed at exploring possibilities of integrating multi-cultural knowledge to solve complex environmental issues. The immensity of the problem should never detour beginning the pathway to a solution.
http://springcreek.oregonstate.edu/documents/2013TEKTimelineFlyer2.pdf
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CEOAS - Student Defense - Jason Dorfman
2013 Engineering Expo
The 14th annual OSU Engineering Expo will feature more than 100 student-built projects from the College of Engineering's diverse disciplines. Learn about clean technology at the Sustainability Showcase. See moving and roving robots at the Robo*Palooza. And make waves during a tour of the O.H. Hinsdale Wave Lab!
Free and open to the public.
More info.: http://engineering.oregonstate.edu/expo2013
Willamette Water 2100 Webinar: Willamette River Basin Hydrodynamic and Temperature Modeling
This seminar can be viewed on the OSU campus (Kidder 202) or live online: http://live.oregonstate.edu . If you join online, please sign in to the chat window with: First Name_Last Name_OrganizationAbbreviation so you can ask questions during and after the seminar and we can track who is watching online. You will need to use underscores rather than spaces when you sign in and there is a limit of about 30 characters.
This seminar is sponsored by the Willamette Water 2100 Project, a project evaluating how climate change, population growth, and economic growth will change the availability and the use of water in the Willamette River Basin (WRB) on a decadal to centennial timescale.
Abstract:
A study by Oregon DEQ and the Corps of Engineers led to the development of a dynamic hydrodynamic and water quality model of the entire Willamette River basin in Oregon. This model development, in the first phase, was used to set a temperature TMDL for the Willamette system. The Corps of Engineers dynamic 2-D model CE-QUAL-W2 Version 3.1 was applied to the Willamette River basin. The study area, as shown in Figure 1, includes about 600 miles of river. The model domain includes the mainstem Willamette River, the North and South Santiam Rivers (performed by USGS and DEQ), the Long Tom River, the McKenzie River and the Coast and Middle Forks of the Willamette River. The model domain also includes about 70 miles of the Columbia River since it affects the tidally influenced part of the lower Willamette basin.
The study included constructing the model grid and developing dynamic boundary conditions for the system model. The model calibration included model-data comparisons of flow rates at gaging stations, dye study travel times performed throughout the basin, water levels at gaging stations, and continuous temperature data at dozens of locations.
The model was then used to evaluate the temperature impacts of stream shading, different flow management practices from storage reservoirs in the headwaters of the Willamette, and the impact of point source discharges (primarily wastewater treatment plants, pulp and paper mills, and various industries). How these tools will be used in the Willamette 2100 project will be discussed. The model changes include around upgrading the models, simplifying the grids, and using steady-state river hydraulics.
In addition the Corps of Engineers and the USGS have developed some reservoir models for the basin. The development of these models and how they will be used in the Willamette 2100 project will be discussed. Comparisons will be shown of the original models and the simplified models and how these reduce critical computational time for the Envision framework.
CEOAS - Student Seminar
Lee Collins: "Modeling Arctic Melt Ponds Using a Resolved Ice Model"
Michael Rucker: "Exoplanet Atmospheres and The Search for Extra-solar Life."
Dori Dick: “GeneGIS: Computational Tools for Spatial Analysis of Individual-Based Genetic and Photo-Identification Data for Whales and Dolphins”
Grand Opening for the Native American Longhouse
Join us for the Grand Opening of the Native American Longhouse - Eena Haws!
Learn more at http://oregonstate.edu/urm/events/nal Note that 26th street will be closed Friday afternoon for installation of the tent. The main program begins at 4 p.m. followed by tours and refreshments.
Diabetes Awareness Week Guest Speaker: Jay Hewitt
Ironman triathlete and member of the US National Triathlon team, Jay Hewitt, will be sharing his experience with type 1 diabetes and motivating others to overcome their adversities. Joining him will be local health professionals in Internal Medicine to answer questions from the audience about diabetes.
Ironman Triathlete Jay Hewitt
Come meet Jay Hewitt, elite Ironman triathlete and member of the U.S. National Team, as he shares his experience with diabetes and motivates others to overcome their adversities.
Performance: Ballroom Dance Company
Cool Shoes, the distinguished Oregon State University Ballroom Dance Company, will perform its annual spring concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 17-18, at Corvallis High School, 1400 N.W. Van Buren Ave.
Tickets $10 general, $8 students/seniors
For more information
http://health.oregonstate.edu/events/ballroom-dance-company
Diet and Optimum Health Conference
Diet and Optimum Health 2013 will emphasize dietary and lifestyle approaches to improving human health and preventing or treating disease, including dietary supplements, micronutrients, and antioxidants. Saturday May 18 is especially for the public, with morning presentations by renowned scientists focusing on whole food approaches to disease prevention. The conference includes scientists and health professionals in biochemistry, nutrition, preventive medicine, public health, endocrinology, cardiology, oncology, and gerontology. We anticipate a strong scientific look at the cutting edge of nutrition research. The program features individual sessions including:
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Fatty Acid Oxidation and Cardiovascular Health
- Diet and Epigenetic Impacts on Disease and Aging
- Vitamin D—Health Benefits Beyond Bone
- Health Effects and Mechanisms of Action of Xanthomumol
- Health Benefits of Vitamin C: Beyond Scurvy
- Micronutrients in Fertility and Pregnancy
- Whole Food Approaches to Disease Preventio
Diet and Optimum Health Conference
Diet and Optimum Health 2013 will emphasize dietary and lifestyle approaches to improving human health and preventing or treating disease, including dietary supplements,
micronutrients, and antioxidants.
Saturday May 18 is especially for the public, with morning presentations by renowned scientists focusing on whole food approaches to disease prevention; lunch with LPI
researchers; afternoon tours of our beautiful new home, the Linus Pauling Science Center, and a visit to the Oregon State University Libraries Special Collections & Archives Research
Center, for unique glimpses into Dr. Pauling's life and work.
note: for programs/schedules for scientific sessions and for the public
day, please see the website
Bird photographs by Allen Norby
10 Billion Lives
Farm Animal Rights Movement is rolling through with their video bus that will pay students $1 to watch a 4 minute video about how food animals are treated.
Bicycle Extravaganza
Join us for bicycle rides, polo, check-overs, safety gear, race, fun competitions, and more
Come on down!
The Bicycle Extravaganza is about having fun, being safe, and riding bicycles. With a place for every bicycle, The Bicycle Extravaganza is deigned to have something for everybody.
We’re taking over the MU quad and brick mall from 11am until 3pm on May 16th.
Kicking it off at eleven, we will have bicycle mechanics performing bicycle safety checks, awesome booths from various bicycle related organizations, bicycle polo pick-up games, and small bicycle course.
Departing from the MU Quad at eleven thirty, we will have a fixie competition that test riders sprinting, skidding, and track stand abilities. Bring your lock ring tool, and brain bucket.
Departing from the MU Quad at eleven thirty we will have a mountain bike ride heading to the forest. Bring your camelback and full faced helmet.
Departing from the MU Quad at noon, we will have a road bike ride heading down the highway. Be prepared for twenty miles. Bring your spandex and noggin protector.
On the MU brick mall at two fifteen, we will conduct a wheelie competition. Bring your balance and, of course, a helmet.
Departing from the MU Quad at three, we will have a large group ride. The more the merrier! Bring your craziest bicycle, and your craziest self. Lights, noise, music, colors, and creativity encouraged.
ALLEY CAT RACE! Starting at 3:30 in the MU Quad. Bring your bike map of Corvallis, top game, and helmet!
Bicycle Extravaganza
You’re invited to the Annual OSU Bicycle Extravaganza on Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 11-3pm. Drop by the MU Quad & Brick Mall to learn about bicycle resources and where you can plug in by visiting the info booths, enjoy tasty snacks, listen to music, and play games. Learn about bicycle resources, safety on campus, and the joy of bicycling! Sponsored by the Student Sustainability Initative
Blood Drive
We recommend scheduling an appointment in advance if you want to DONATE blood at the drive.
To sign up call (503) 779-1266 or go online to www.redcrossblood.org sponsor code OSU.
CEOAS - OEB Seminar - Anna Pfeiffer-Herbert
Starker Lecture: Forest Biomass -- Energy and Beyond
Speaker: Matt Krumenauer, Senior Policy Analyst, Oregon Department of Energy
For the lecture description, speaker bio, and other information, visit the Starker Lecture Series website.
A reception will follow the lecture.
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