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Adoption of American culture and lifestyle makes Hispanic immigrants to the United States more likely to use illegal drugs and abuse alcohol, a new study suggests. The study of more than 6,700 adults (including 1,690 Hispanics) in Washington state found that acculturated Hispanics were nearly 13 times more likely to report the use of illegal drugs than Hispanics who adhered to their traditional culture. "In general, recent Hispanic immigrants are more family-oriented and have less tolerant views of drugs and alcohol use," study lead author Scott Akins, an assistant professor at Oregon State University, said in a prepared statement.
Scientists and master brewers from 13 countries will descend on Oregon State University this week. Oregon is the second-largest hops producer in the country and has one of two fermentation science programs in the nation. So it's little surprise the first international brewers' symposium to focus on the crucial role hops plays in beer-making would be held here. 'It's kind of like the Lollapalooza of every chemist, scientist and brewer,' said Tom Shellhammer, an associate professor of brewing and food engineering at Oregon State. Related story…
Despite the 90-plus summer heat, the spirited young archaeologist keeps scraping dirt from dozens of bricks embedded in a grassy slope. The bricks are the newly discovered remnants of a 16-by-20-foot bake house that served the soldiers of Fort Yamhill 150 years ago. "This is what makes this work interesting and fun," said Joel Meacham, an Oregon State University junior who is part of a 10-member OSU team uncovering the old fort this summer.
Seaside has been reduced to blue, red and yellow buildings at the O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory at Oregon State University. The lab has constructed a small model of downtown Seaside to study the effects of a tsunami. Currently, the effects of tsunami waves on the model of Seaside are merely observations since the lab is conducting two other studies in the same pool.
A new report says that coaches, doctors, female athletes and their parents need to heed the signs and symptoms of a sports-related medical syndrome known as the “female athlete triad.” Researchers at Oregon State University have undertaken in-depth study of the syndrome, focusing on prevention through education, medical screening and treatment.
The first test buoys designed to convert ocean waves to electricity will be deployed a few miles off the Oregon Coast within a few weeks. They won't supply power yet but they are generating concern among fishermen, conservationists and government officials who want to weigh in. Questions abound. That much emerged from the Ocean Renewable Energy Conference at Oregon State University on Friday, where more than 100 representatives from the burgeoning industry, local government officials and scientists gathered.
The 60 middle-schoolers at the ExxonMobil-Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp came to explore math, science and college life. But Wednesday afternoon in the science classroom in Kelley Hall, they were more interested in learning how an astronaut takes a bath. The two-week camp, which concludes Friday at Oregon State University, was created in Texas last year. It expanded this year to 19 universities, including OSU. Related story…
Mark Abbott, the dean of Oregon State University’s College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, has declined an appointment to lead the geosciences directorate of the National Science Foundation. Ironically, the university’s strong science programs led to the decision, since the funding agency and Abbott realized he would face potential conflicts of interest in many research areas.
"Gosford Park" will be shown Friday, Aug. 17, 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.
The Hong Kong Children’s Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Yip Wai-Hong, will present a free public concert on Tuesday, Aug. 14, starting at 7 p.m. at the LaSells Stewart Center.
Skye will perform starting at noon Wednesday, Aug. 15, as part of the noon concert series at the Memorial Union brick courtyard.
OSU Theatre will present the Gilbert and Sullivan musical “H.M.S. Pinafore” Aug. 16-19. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16-18 and 2 p.m. Aug. at the Withycombe Hall Main Stage. Tickets are $12, or $9 for seniors and $7 for students and youths. Gazette-Times story…
Yamaha pianos loaned to the OSU Department of Music will be sold this weekend. The sale, located in Benton Hall, will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, and noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 19.
The OSU volleyball team will hold its orange and black scrimmage at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, in Gill Coliseum.
The Student Sustainability Initiative will lead a work party for the future Student Sustainability Center on Sunday, Aug. 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 738 S.W. 15th St. Volunteers are needed to help get the facility ready for its September opening. Tools, gloves and food will be provided. Volunteers as asked to bring clothes with long sleeves and pants, sunscreen and refillable water bottles. Info: Shayna Rogers at rogersha@onid.orst.edu.
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.
Due to a new Postal Service rule that went into effect July 30, packages and envelopes that weight more than 13 ounces and are being mailed with stamps as postage, must be presented for mailing to an employee at a Post Office retail service counter. The rule does not affect metered mail that is processed through OSU’s Printing and Mailing Services. Info: 737-3508.
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.
Due to the necessary repairs on the domestic hot water line, all domestic hot water services to the Oak Creek Building will be shut down from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14. This will affect all rooms with domestic water utilities, including restrooms. Info: Robin Hlobeczy, 737-0951; Mark Zabriskie, 737-5774; Lance Jones, 737-2274; or Rand Sether, 737-4275.
Due to construction crews working overhead on the roof of Graff Hall, the parking spaces along the south side of the building will be closed today through 6 a.m. Monday, Aug. 20. Info: Ann Kimerling, 737-6839.
The Research Office is taking applications for director of the Lab Animal Resources Center and attending veterinarian. Deadline is Sept. 3. The listing…
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