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Mark Abbott, the dean of Oregon State University’s College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, has decided to decline an appointment to the National Science Foundation.
Aspens may be symbols of the West, but over the last half century, they’ve been disappearing from the Lamar Valley of Yellowstone National Park. But over the last few years, the trees have been making a comeback. Scientists credit the wolves that were reintroduced to Yellowstone in 1995 after an absence of nearly 70 years. It may also have something to do with fear, according to a new study by scientists at Oregon State University.
The return of oxygen-depleted water off the Oregon coast is a sign of a warming climate, which could have ill effect on populations of sea creatures, scientists said Monday. It's the sixth year the water, known as a dead zone, has formed. "It does, indeed, appear to be the new normal," said Jane Lubchenco, professor of marine biology at Oregon State University.
On September 10, 1974, the American football player, Michael Oriard, was called from his room at the Kansas City chiefs' training camp and told he was being cut from the team. His three-year career in the National Football League was over. In his latest book, Brand NFL, Oriard consults the archive of the Kansas City Star newspaper to see how he responded. The Star reported that day that the player was "deeply hurt", but would return to graduate school and had "no worry about his future". Indeed: Oriard is now a professor of English at Oregon State University.
A popular Washington State Park that had been scheduled for expansion is, in fact, shrinking. Erosion is eating away at parts of Cape Disappointment State Park, on the southwest tip of Cape Disappointment, the westernmost point at the mouth of the Columbia River. Benson Beach, which is between the Columbia River's north jetty and North Head began eroding a few decades ago, said Peter Ruggiero, an assistant professor of geosciences at Oregon State University, who has been studying the phenomena.
This summer, researchers are unleashing an arsenal of instruments on a complex underwater moss colony at Crater Lake that thrives on a platform of submerged volcanic rock around Wizard Island on the lake's west side. "It's very clear that there's this whole ecosystem buried in the moss that we're totally unaware of," said Bob Collier, an Oregon State University geochemist who will conduct further research at Crater Lake this month.
Corvallis police recovered a statue stolen in June from Delta Chi fraternity at Oregon State University and arrested a suspect in the theft on Tuesday. The 3-foot-tall bronze statue of the Roman god Vulcan was stolen from Delta Chi the night of June 10, and has been estimated to be worth as much as $100,000.
Researchers have renewed a century-old debate over whether the common periwinkle, a sea snail that has reshaped the ecology of much of the east coast of North America, was imported from Europe by humans. The age of the two apparently pre-Viking shells was originally inferred from where they were found. But when the researchers asked to see the shells again, they were told they were missing. "The museum couldn't find the specimens," says team member John Chapman at Oregon State University in Newport.
Most Oregon state highway bridges are older than the 40-year-old one that collapsed in Minneapolis last week, and more than half have reached their original life expectancy. The same is true for Multnomah County's bridges, among the most popular crossings of the Willamette River. "I worry about the safety of these bridges every day," said Christopher Higgins, a bridge engineer at Oregon State University. Related story…
Despite the tremendous popularity of farmers markets in Oregon, simply starting one is no guarantee of success. In fact, according to an Oregon State University study, more than half -- 32 out of 62 -- of those launched in the state from 1998 to 2005 failed. "It's a bit of a warning to markets that are starting out," said Garry Stephenson, a small farms specialist at OSU and the study's lead author. "It's significant that all markets don't succeed."
Ocean energy experts from private industry, government agencies and academia will meet at Oregon State University on Friday, Aug. 10 to discuss the latest developments in the evolution of wave energy in Oregon.
"Short Cuts" will be shown Friday, Aug. 10, as part of OSU's 2007 summer film series, featuring the movies of Robert Altman. The films, which will be shown Friday evenings at 7 p.m. in Owen Hall Room 103, are free and open to the public.
Skye will perform starting at noon Wednesday, Aug. 8, as part of the noon concert series at the Memorial Union brick courtyard.
The August Art Reception at LaSells Stewart Center will be held Tuesday, Aug. 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Giustina Gallery. Info: 737-2402.
The candidates for the position of director of Career Services will be on campus during the next two weeks for open forums. The schedule is: Friday, Aug. 10, Doug Cochran, professor of Military Science, AFROTC; Wednesday, Aug. 15, Dan Dowhower, academic adviser, UESP; Thursday, Aug. 16, Edie Blakley, assistant to the director of Career Services and national student exchange coordinator in Career Services; Friday, Aug. 17, Adry Clark, career counselor and internship coordinator in Career Services. The forums will be from 10:45 to noon in MU 211. Position description and candidate evaluation form…
The President’s Office is seeking nominations for the Beaver Champion Award. Deadline is Friday. Aug. 17. The Beaver Champion Award is presented at University Day to an individual or individuals for outstanding effort, the achievement of excellence, extra effort beyond that requested and performance of the highest quality. Send nomination letters to: Edward J. Ray, President, Office of the President, 600 Kerr Admin. Bldg., or e-mail pres.office@oregonstate.edu.
Transit & Parking Services will be selling the Fall Term permits beginning Sept. 4. The new permits will again be validators that attach to the current hangtag. Do not throw away your current hangtag; it will be part of the new permit for Fall Term. Info: 737-2583.
During the month of August, the Transit and Parking Services (TAPS) office (100 Adams Hall) will close to financial transactions at noon on Fridays. The office will still be open to conduct other business. In September the office will return to regular business hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Info: 737-2583.
The Clark Meat Center, located behind the Motor Pool on Campus Way is selling frozen sausage at 20 percent off and assorted cuts of frozen beef, pork and lamb at 15 percent off. Summer hours are 1 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Info: 737-3414.
The English Language Institute will be hosting two groups of Japanese university students for a month-long intensive English language and culture program this summer. As part of the program, hosts are needed for weekend homestays. The programs are: Toyo University program, Aug. 17-20 three-night homestay; Meijo University program, Aug. 24-26 two-night homestay. The ELI pays a $20 a nigh stipend for each student hosted. Info: 737-6981 or candace.pierson-charlton@oregonstate.edu.
Reservations are being taken for the 2007 Beaver Community Fair, which is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 28, in the MU Quad.
The Office of Business Affairs is seeking a payroll assistant for the Payroll Office. Deadline is Tuesday, Aug. 7. The listing…
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