Basic instincts (Science)

“Most machine learning people, I think, have a methodological bias against putting in large amounts of background knowledge because in some sense we view that as a failure,” says Thomas Dietterich, a computer scientist at Oregon State University in Corvallis.

Swarm robots get smarter with academic research (Robotics Business Review)

For example, Oregon State University is part of a $7.1 million Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency initiative to develop swarm robots to support troops in the field.

25 plants guaranteed to attract local bees to your garden (Oregonian)

Wondering which plants will attract bees to your garden? We asked The Oregon Bee Project  to put together a list of plants that our local pollinators love.  The science-based list they came up with features 25 bee-attracting plants (see below) “guaranteed to attract a diversity of bees,” said Andony Melathopoulos, assistant professor at Oregon State University and Oregon’s pollinator health Extension specialist.

Social justice scholar, author, media commentator to speak at OSU Wednesday (Gazette-Times)

Tricia Rose of Brown University, scholar, media commentator and author of three books, will give a free public lecture 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, at Oregon State University’s LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis.

OSU-Cascades students hold research symposium (KTVZ)

OSU-Cascades students show off the results of projects they have been working on.

OSU board upholds Craig firing (Gazette-Times)

The Oregon State University Board of Trustees on Thursday upheld the firing of toxicology professor Morrie Craig for violating OSU policies against bullying and sexual harassment.

Today

Cheese sales: Today Beaver Classic Cheese Sales will be in 159 Withycombe Hall from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Come and taste our 10 different varieties including our award winning smoked cheddar. We have cheddars, cheddar curds, Swiss and provolones. For more info please contact robin.frojen@oregonstate.edu

Joshua Petter – Forest Ecosystems and Society M.S. Defense: Joshua Petter will present “Analysis of Tree Species Selection Across Municipalities in the Pacific Northwest,” on Friday, May 25, at 11 a.m. in Richardson 107. Petter is completing his M.S. under the guidance of major professor Paul Ries. Free and open to the public.

Meat Center: The Clark Meat Science Center retail store will be open Friday from noon-5:30 p.m. Products include fresh and cooked/smoked sausages, bacon, retail cuts, jerky, snack sticks, and Beaver Classic cheese. The store is located at 3260 SW Campus Way, next to the Motor Pool. Please email Nathan.Parker@oregonstate.edu for any questions regarding the store

Music a la Carte: OSU Campus Band directed by Jason Gosset. Friday, May 25, at noon. Student Experience Outdoor Plaza, free.

OSUsed Store Public Sales: The OSUsed Store is open for its weekly public sales Friday noon to 3 p.m. at 644 S.W. 13th. Personal purchases must be made during public sales. Staff may shop for their department 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. More information on our website.

MS thesis: Audrey Riddell, M.S. candidate in the Sustainable Forest Management graduate program will present her thesis, “Human-Guided vs. Automated Supervised Classifications of Ponderosa Pine Plantations in the Willamette Valley,” on Friday, May 25, 1 p.m., Richardson Hall 115. Riddell is co-supervised by Stephen Fitzgerald and Bogdan Strimbu.

NEW! Biochemistry and Biophysics Rotation Talk: Ph.D. candidate Nathan Waugh will present “”New Biomolecular Hybrids through Site-Specific Bioorthogonal Ligations” on Friday, May 25, at 3:30 p.m. in ALS 4001.

Malcolm X Solidarity Iftar: Join the Muslim Student Association at OSU during a Ramadan Iftar dinner to learn more about the historic legacy of Malcolm X and his messages of solidarity and social justice. During the event, executive director of the Council of Islamic American Relations in Michigan Dawud Walid will discuss Islam, social justice, the legacy of Malcolm X, and the importance of Black Muslim voices in our communities. Walid is also a member of the Michigan Muslim Community Council Imams Committee and the co-author of the book, “Centering Black Narrative: Black Muslim Nobles and Early Pious Muslims.” An iftar dinner will be provided. Friday, May 25, at 7:30 p.m. in the Memorial Union Ballroom. Food and space is limited, so RSVP here.

Sunday

OSU in the Neighborhoods Bicycle Tour: From campus expansions to being home to faculty and students alike, Oregon State University’s impact upon the nearby neighborhoods over the past 150 years is undeniable. This will be a leisurely bike ride through the surrounding neighborhoods with stops highlighting homes of notable faculty and administrators, fraternities and sororities, and historic apartment buildings. This ride is expected to take about an hour or so. May 27, 10 a.m., meet at the intersection of 26th St. and Monroe Ave/Arnold Ave. Tour Guide: Carl Metz, historic preservation planner, City of Corvallis.

Monday

NEW! Memorial Day: The university campus is closed for the holiday.

Upcoming Events

NEW! Pillow Talk: In collaboration with the APCC, Pride Center, and SOL (LGBTQ+ Multicultural Support Network), this event strives to build community and cultural awareness on the intersections of API/LGBTQ+ identity and lived experiences through discussion, storytelling and art. Join the conversation on Wednesday, May 30, 6-8 p.m. at the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center.

NEW! Jazz Ensemble: The Oregon State University Jazz Ensemble will perform a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, in the Memorial Union Ballroom. The eight-song set, directed by Ryan Biesack, features a diverse selection from the big band repertoire: “Groove Merchant” by Thad Jones; Gordon Goodwin’s “Hit the Ground;” Bill Russo’s “Frank Speaking;” “N’Traned” by Roger Braun; John Clayton’s “Deed I Do;” “Pulse” by Dan Cavanaugh; a Florian Ross arrangement of Radiohead’s “2+2=5;” and “Three Fingered Jack” by Salem-based composer James Miley. The concert is free and open to the public and no ticket is required.

Event at Pangea May 29: Brunch Around the World: Join us as we go on a journey around the world, getting tastes of brunch dishes from faraway places. Nutrition students have dedicated their term to bringing this event to life, held in Pangea Café in the MU. They will be serving up delicious brunch dishes from around the world. There will be French toast casserole, Persian frittata, tropical smoothie bowl, chilaquiles, masala tofu scramble and, of course, there will be bacon. There will also be turkey avocado croissant BLTs, Hawaiian chicken salad, gyros and more. May 29, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Conversation with Rep. Rayfield: Join the Faculty Senate and the Associated Students of Oregon State University for a conversation with state Rep. Dan Rayfield. This forum will provide an opportunity for faculty, staff and students to hear from Rayfield, D-Corvallis, about what is happening in the Oregon Legislature and will cover topics of interest to the OSU community. The event will be held Tuesday, May 29, 10:30 a.m. to noon in Memorial Union 109. RSVP here: https://goo.gl/forms/VO4nCkrl2OPt7lT13. Live streaming of the event will be available here: https://goo.gl/NEQy8F. Contact Claire McMorris (claire.mcmorris@oregonstate.edu) with any questions.

Pangea Takeover: Tongue Thai’d: As a culminating project for Management of Food Systems class, nutrition students will showcase Thai-influenced dishes they are making. Dishes served will include savory Thai pork meatballs, fresh salad rolls with peanut sauce, and classic pad Thai. This event menu will only be available at Pangea in the MU on Wednesday, May 30, from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Board of Trustees: The OSU Board of Trustees will meet from 9:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, June 1, in the Horizon Room of the Memorial Union. The board will discuss the university’s strategic planning efforts, and consider OSU’s 2019 fiscal year operating budget and 2019-21 funding request to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission. The board will consider possible amendments to the university’s presidential employment agreement and the board’s tuition and fee process. A public comment period is provided at each board meeting. Commenters may register by email before the meeting by contacting Lauren Skousen at lauren.skousen@oregonstate.edu or may register at the meeting itself. Other committees of the board will meet from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 31, in the Horizon Room. On May 31, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., the board and the Associated Students of OSU will host an informal student-trustee discussion and dinner at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center. Participation will be limited to invited guests but members of the public may attend. The agendas and meeting materials will be posted as they are available at http://oregonstate.edu/leadership/trustees/meetings. For accommodations: (541) 737-3449 or lauren.skousen@oregonstate.edu at least 48 hours in advance

OPB’s Oregon Experience “Oregon State University:” Join us in Bend on June 5 or in Corvallis on June 6 for a special advanced screening of this one-hour episode that will air on OPB June 11. Special guests include the producer, Kami Horton.  Tickets are free, but required.  Reserve your seats now

Lectures, Workshops, Webinars 

NEW! Tuesday Teaching Talks: Join colleagues and the Center for Teaching and Learning in a certificated series of teaching workshops. Attend one, some, or all. On May 29, we will consider approaches for Responding to Student Work by providing feedback that feeds forward student learning. This 90-minute workshop will be facilitated twice in Milam 215 at 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.. No need to register – just come on by! Learn more here. Contact us here

NEW! Courtney Lynn – Forest Ecosystems and Society M.F. Defense: Courtney Lynn will present “Soil (not dirt) and sunshine: A dynamic, Pacific Northwest agroforestry and permaculture farm plan” on Tuesday, May 29, at 10 a.m. in Richardson 115. Lynn is completing her MF under the guidance of major professor Badege Bishaw. Free and open to the public.

NEW! MF candidate: Clay Mancuso, MF candidate in the sustainable forest management graduate program, will present his project, “Behavior and Assessment of Mobile Anchors in Cable Yarding Systems,” on Tuesday, May 29 at noon in Furman 404. Mancuso is supervised by Ben Leshchinsky.

NEW! MS candidate: Matthew Davis, MS Candidate in the sustainable forest management graduate program, will present his thesis, “Improving the Propagation of Camassia leichtlinii,” on Tuesday, May 29, at 1:30 p.m. in Richardson 115. Davis is supervised by Anthony S. Davis.

NEW! Excel Tips & Tricks for CORE: You have found data in CORE, but it is not quite right. Maybe you want to limit entries, build a graph or just remove a field. In this workshop, we will cover tips and tricks for using Excel with CORE data. May 30, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Valley Library Willamette Room East (Valley 3622) Registration is required: http://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eex03AFmPQ1QRxz Direct questions to Logan Bingle (mailto:logan.bingle@oregonstate.edu)

NEW! Biochemistry and Biophysics Guest Lecture: Blaine Roberts Florey, of the Institute of Neuroscience at the University of Melbourne, will present “When metalloproteins go rogue: Application of metalloproteomics to understand Alzheimer’s and motor neuron disease” on Wednesday, May 30, at 3:30 p,m, in ALS 4001.

Spring & Summer SJEI workshops: Social Justice Education Initiative from Faculty Affairs. Additional Tier One dates and new Tier Two workshops are now open for registration athttp://oregonstate.edu/training/course_list.php?cat_id=46  Join your colleagues and peers to begin, or continue, your social justice journey in this well-reviewed program. Contact SJEI Director Jane Waite for further information: jane.waite@oregonstate.edu

Human Resources Management Certificate: Employee Recruitment and Retention: Create agile practices for hiring and retaining employees while effectively managing communication between your organization and potential job candidates. Find out how. Five-week course starts May 28.

Creating Anti-Racist Communities: The College of Engineering and the President’s Commission on the Status of Women present: Creating Anti-Racist Communities. In today’s society what does it take to create a just community? How can we break through the deeply ingrained layers of structural racism to create an equal America? On May 30 at 6 p.m. in The LaSells Stewart Center, Tricia Rose, acclaimed scholar and award-winning author and the Chancellor’s Professor of Africana Studies, associate dean of the faculty for special initiatives, and director of the Center for the Study of Race and Ethnicity in America at Brown University, attempts to tackle this in our political landscape. For information or accommodations, contact University Events at 541-737-4717 or events@oregonstate.edu

Leadership Development Certificate Online: Leading with Cultural Intelligence – Investigate core cultural dimensions that drive thoughts, emotions, and behavior in global, virtual, and culturally diverse project environments. Find out how here. Five-week online course begins June 4.

Advanced Digital Marketing: Transmedia Storytelling: Develop skills in storytelling and apply those to a variety of formats and media, allowing you to reach your target audience and improve success results. Discover how here. Six-week online course starts June 4.

Financial Management and Planning for Nonprofits: Gain an in-depth perspective on how to assess and understand an organization’s financial health while navigating the complex world of nonprofit financials. Read more here. This popular online course starts June 4.

Designing Effective E-Learning: Explore how you can use instructional design strategies and tools to develop effective e-learning for a wide range of learners. Find out more here. Six-week online course begins June 4.

E-Learning Assessment and Evaluation: Explore an e-learning project that requires assessment and discover best practices for implementation in this six-week online course. Find out more here. Course begins June 4.

Grow Your Career Webinar Series: How to Properly Prepare for Retirement: This free webinar on June 6 will provide expert insight into allocation, investment, social security and other important aspects of retirement planning. Register now and secure your seat.

Take Note 

Oregon Sea Grant (OSG) Graduate Fellowship Applications: OSG is now accepting applications for three fellowship opportunities for current graduate students and recent graduates: OSG Natural Resource Policy Fellowship (Applications due June 25); OSG Robert E. Malouf Marine Studies Scholarship (Applications due July 16); and OSG Legislative Fellowship (Applications due Aug. 20). OSG will host an informational webinar about these opportunities: June 15, 10 – 10:30 a.m. PST. Register here.

Keck Foundation – call for concept papers: This is a call for concept papers for research projects in either science & engineering or medical research. Proposed projects should have the potential to meet the funding interests of the W.M. Keck Foundation. Interested faculty should email their concept paper to Elizabeth Ocampo, Foundation Relations coordinator at the OSU Foundation by May 29. Elizabeth.Ocampo@osufoundation.org.

Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences: The program provides funding to young investigators of outstanding promise in science relevant to the advancement of human health. The current grant level is $300,000; $75,000 per year for a four-year period. For the 2019 award, one nomination will be invited from each of the participating institutions. The internal deadline for submitting a letter of recommendation for a nominee is June 1.  Click this LINK for additional information.

Library satisfaction survey: Take a brief survey (5-10 minutes) and you will be entered for a chance to win one of two $100 gift certificates to the Beaver Store. Go to this link to take the survey:  https://www.libqual.org/survey/RWSLDA42TQM86X8HRA Questions? Contact Brooke Robertshaw at brooke.robertshaw@oregonstate.edu

AEELab research participation: Sign up to take part in paid economics research at the Applied Experimental Economics Lab in the Applied Economics department. No affiliation with OSU is required for participation, and anyone is invited to register through our website at https://oregonstate-aeelab.sona-systems.com/. Find more information about us at our FB page.

Call for submissions: The final festival of OSU150 takes place Oct. 1-17. We invite your unit, department or group to host an activity and be a part of celebrating our mission of education for the people.  Contact Shelly.signs@oregonstate.edu with your interest.

Recycling has changed: OSU has been following significant changes occurring to recycling markets that impact what materials are acceptable for placing in recycling bins on campus. Campus Recycling has recently updated the OSU acceptables list in accordance with our local recycling processors’ requirements. See the updated online recycle guides here and learn more about the changes here.

Faculty and Staff Climate Survey: The 2018 Faculty and Staff Climate survey launched on May 7 with an invitation from President Ray with additional invitations from deans and division leaders. Check your e-mail to access the survey link. Copy and paste the links below to learn more about how employee input has been used to make a difference (video) and to access the Office of Institutional Diversity website for past reports. Video: http://bit.ly/2wKNazf.  Reports: https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/diversity/reports/climate-assessment  

Traffic and Maintenance

Cordley Hall: As part of the Cordley Hall roofing project, a crane will be located at 26^th Street and Campus Way at 7:30 a.m. on May 30. The crane will then travel through the path indicated on the attached map, and will then be set at the west Cordley Hall parking lot.

Hinsdale Wave Lab: As part of the Path of Travel project, the two main driveways into the Hinsdale Wave Research Lab will be closed through June 5 to upgrade the sidewalks crossing driveways.  One driveway will be done at a time to keep the other driveway open.  The sidewalk between the two driveways will also be replaced (View Map).

Magruder Hall: As part of the Path of Travel project, the south driveway to the Magruder Hall parking loop at the northeast corner of Magruder Hall will be closed May 15-25 to accommodate the replacement of the sidewalk across the entrance (View Map).

30th Street: As part of the Path of Travel project, sections of the sidewalk along the west side of S.W. 30th Street between S.W. Western Blvd. and Washington Way will be closed from May 14 through June 1, to correct cross slope issues. There will be some demolition noise and minimal dust. For questions or comments on this closure, contact Ned Nabeta at 541-954-0294.

14th and 15th streets: As part of the Path of Travel project, traffic and bike lanes along 14th and 15th streets will be temporarily shifted to accommodate modifications to curb ramps from just south of Monroe Street to Jefferson Way now through May 25. There will be some minor demolition noise and minimal dust. For questions or comments on this closure, contact Ned Nabeta at 541-954-0294.

Steam shutdown: Each year Facilities Services performs necessary maintenance on the university’s steam system, which requires shutting off the steam throughout campus to complete maintenance services at the plant, throughout the steam tunnels and in each building. This process affects hot water supply, heating and all equipment that uses steam, campus wide. The steam shutdown for 2018 will occur 6 p.m. June 17 through 5 p.m. June 21. For questions or comments on this closure contact Facilities Services at 541-737-2969.

Cordley Hall: As shown on the map, the majority of Cordley Hall parking lot will be closed for construction purposes including ADA parking through June 25. The only spaces that will remain open are along the greenhouse. Plant Clinic parking will be temporarily relocated as shown on the map. For questions or comments on this notice contact Grace Ray at 503-577-3821.

Jobs

To apply for the below positions, visit http://oregonstate.edu/jobs unless otherwise specified.

NEW! Video Production Student Worker: The OSU Foundation is searching for a student with a passion for video production or filmmaking to join our Communications team. The student should have experience with video production, understand storytelling techniques, desire to observe, learn from and contribute to successful projects that tell meaningful stories.  This is part-time, paid position $10.25-$12 per hour DOE. Visit www.osufoundation.org to learn more and apply.

Finance Coordinator: University Administrative Business Center (UABC) in Corvallis. Invites applications for one full-time (1.0 FTE) Salary, 12-month  Finance Coordinator. Posting # P02144UF. Closes May 25.

The Office of Admissions is seeking an Assistant Director of Operations. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed term professional faculty position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Director of Admissions. Posting #P02120UF. Full consideration May 25. Closes May 31.

Instructor-Capstone: The School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 9-month, non-tenure track position. Posting #P02027UF. Full consideration date May 25. Closes June 8.

The College of Public Health and Human Sciences is seeking an Academic Advisor. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term professional faculty position. Posting #P02128UF. Closes May 27.

Grants/Contracts Technician: Health Sciences Business Center (HSBC) in Corvallis invites applications for two (2) full-time Grants and Contracts Technicians (1.0 FTE each). One position is a full-time, regular position. The other is a full-time, limited duration appointment expected to last approximately one year from the appointment begin date. Posting #P01542CT. For full consideration, please apply by May 27. Closes June 10.

Custodial Supervisor: Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, Custodial Supervisor.  Posting #P02131UF.  Closes May 28.

Cashier 2: This recruitment will be used to fill two full-time Cashier 2 positions within the Transportation Services department. The work performed is focused on greeting customers, conducting business transactions with customer, cash handling, data entry, filing, and supporting customer service projects and initiatives. Posting #P01516CT. Closes May 28.

Enterprise Computing Services is hiring for one full-time, Analyst Programmer, competency level 3 position. This is a Classified, Exempt position. Posting #P01512CT. Closes May 28.

Laboratory Assistant: The Department of Food Science and Technology at OSU seeks applications for a Laboratory Assistant in the OSU Center for Sensory & Consumer Behavior Research.  This is a part-time/Intermittent Classified position (a maximum of 35 hours per month). The incumbent will be responsible for assisting with research or field work, in support of the Center. Posting #P01520CT.  Closes May 29.

This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Analyst Programmer, competency level 2, position for the Office of Enrollment Management Information Technology at Oregon State University. Posting #P01545CT. Full consideration May 30. Closes June 6.

Construction Project Manager: OSU-Cascades is seeking a Construction Project Manager. This is a full-time 1.0 FTE, 12-month, fixed-term professional faculty position. Posting #P02100UF. Closes May 30.

INTO OSU Student Services Coordinator, part-time:  This position is responsible for the logistical coordination of signature INTO OSU programs, including quarterly new student orientation and Student Enrichment Day, as well as other duties for the INTO OSU Student Services Team. Closes May 30. For full posting and link to apply: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=784f8d56-cd0b-4d3e-a1ac-d483f8f0a37e&jobId=41015&lang=en_US&source=CC3&ccId=19000101_000001

Administrative Program Assistant: This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Administrative Program Assistant position for the Extension 4-H Youth Development Off Campus Program at Oregon State University. This is a limited duration appointment expected to last approximately four months from the appointment begin date. This position will be located in Newport, Oregon. Posting #P01556CT. Closes May 31.

The Vice President for Research office invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, academic wage salaried position. This position is anticipated to last five month. Posting #P00438AW. Closes May 31.

Assistant to Department Head/Administrative Manager: The Department of Food Science and Technology invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, salaried Assistant to Department Head/Administrative Manager position.  This is a Professional Faculty position. Posting #P02165UF.  Dull consideration May 31. Closes June 4. 

Administrative Program Assistant, Fisheries and Wildlife: This position provides support to the academic unit and advisors of the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife and is responsible for planning and coordinating various elements of the Corvallis Campus and Ecampus programs offered by the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife. Posting #P01517CT. Closes May 31.

Accountant 2: University Shared Services Enterprise (USSE) in Corvallis invites applications for one full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month Accountant 2. Posting #P01479CT. Closes May 31.

The Center for Genome Research and Biocomputing is hiring full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, Biocomputing Systems Engineer position. Posting #P02005UF. Closes May 31. 

The Business and Engineering Business Center Office located in Austin Hall is recruiting one part-time Student Accounting Assistant. This position will provide data entry support for accounts payable such as invoices, reimbursements, journal vouchers, and procurement requests; scan documents into document archival system; delivery and/or pickup of documents as needed in various offices or units on campus; special projects as identified. Posting # P03825SE. Closes June 1.

Instructor-Chemistry: OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon, invites applications for a full-time, (1.0 FTE), 9-month, Instructor-Chemistry position. Posting #P02121UF. Closes June 1.

Assistant Director of Labor Relations: University Shared Services Enterprise (USSE) in Corvallis. Invites applications for one full-time (.50 FTE) Salary, 12-month Assist Director of Labor Relations. Posting #P02132UF. Closes June 1.

Student Health Services invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, Alcohol & Drug Prevention Specialist, Posting #P02126UF. Closes June 2. 

Accountant 1: The Auxiliaries & Activities Business Center (AABC) in Corvallis invites applications for a full-time, 12-month Accountant 1, Posting #P01547CT. Closes June 3.

INTO OSU Student Engagement Coordinator: Responsible for student engagement programming within the INTO OSU center and campus collaborations which promote international student integration at OSU. Full-time with benefits. Closes June 3, for full posting and link to apply: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=784f8d56-cd0b-4d3e-a1ac-d483f8f0a37e&jobId=42370&lang=en_US&source=CC3&ccId=19000101_000001

Research Program Coordinator: College of Public Health and Human Sciences invites applications for a full time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term professional faculty position. Posting #P02166UF. Closes June 4.

Marketing Writer: The Department of University Marketing is seeking a Marketing Writer. This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE, 12-month, fixed-term professional faculty position. Posting# P02159UF. Closes June 5.

NEW! Student Project Assistant (LibNav Project Intern): OSU Library in Corvallis. Invites applications for one part-time (a maximum of 10 hours per week), Student Project Assistant (LibNav Project Intern). Posting #P03828SE. Closes June 6. 

NEW! Oregon State University’s Office of Audit Services is seeking an executive assistant (EA) to provide executive-level, confidential administrative support to the chief audit executive (CAE) and to the Office of Audit Services (OAS). The position is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed term professional faculty position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the chief audit executive. Posting #P02176UF. Full consideration date June 7. Closes June 21.

INTO OSU Director of Marketing and Recruitment: The Director of Marketing and Recruitment position leads the strategic planning for and execution of an international recruitment and marketing plan to drive international student enrollment to the INTO Oregon State University programs as well as all Oregon State University degree seeking programs. Closes June 10, for full posting and link to apply: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=784f8d56-cd0b-4d3e-a1ac-d483f8f0a37e&jobId=42367&lang=en_US&source=CC3&ccId=19000101_000001

The Center for Research on Lifelong STEM Learning is seeking one full-time (1.0 FTE) Research Analyst 2 position. Posting# P01548CT . Posting closes June 13.

Regional Director: The Office of Outreach and Engagement is seeking a Regional Director. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term professional faculty position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Vice Provost for University Outreach and Engagement. This position will be located in one of the Oregon Metro’s Extension County Offices. Posting #P02154UF. Closes June 18.

Enterprise Computing Services is seeking an Associate Director. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term professional faculty position. Posting #P02167UF. Closes June 25.

Research Associate: The School of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term Research Associate position. Posting #P02089UF. Closes June 30.

Custodian: This recruitment will be used to fill future, full-time needs for custodian position openings at OSU-Cascades. Posting #P01465CT. Closes June 30.

ABE Teacher: The College Assistant Migrant Program (CAMP) is seeking an ABE Teacher. This is a part-time, .49 FTE, 9-month, fixed-term, professional faculty position. Posting #P01530UF. Closes June 30.

The School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, Outreach and Industry Relations Coordinator position. Posting #P02023UF. Closes July 1.

The Oregon State University Foundation is searching for an energetic and creative student with a passion for storytelling to join our advancement communications team as a Writing and Editing Intern for the Oregon Stater alumni magazine, published by the OSU Alumni Association. The position reports to the editor of the Oregon Stater and is part of the two organizations’ 20-person advancement communications team, which sets communications strategy, develops creative concepts and delivers a wide range of communications, events and marketing materials that engage alumni and donors in the life of the university and lead to philanthropic support. Submit your cover letter and resume to: Jorge Hernandez, assistant director, talent management at osuf.hr@osufoundation.org. View the full job posting, as well as other student worker positions at www.osufoundation.org.

Student fundraiser: Looking for a job that is challenging and rewarding at the same time? As a student fundraiser for Oregon State University Foundation you will serve as an OSU ambassador to alumni and friends while helping raise much-need support for scholarships, faculty recruitment, and more. You will be joining a group of students who helped raise more than $400,000 for OSU during the 2017 fiscal year. And you will get paid to talk with alumni, parents and friends with updates about campus and ask them to make financial contributions to OSU. Student fundraisers can work 10-20 hours per week, $10.50/hour. Send your contact information and resume to Jake.mendenhall@osufoundation.org to apply.

Weather

“A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.” ~ Greek proverb.

Corvallis: Mostly cloudy with a high of 68, low of 47. Partly sunny Saturday, mostly sunny Sunday and sunny on Memorial Day.

Central Oregon: Showers Friday, high of 62, low of 44. Mostly sunny Saturday, sunny Sunday and Monday.

Newport: Mostly cloudy Friday, high of 58, low of 47. Partly sunny Saturday and Sunday, mostly sunny Monday.

Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/