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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.
Wednesday’s “Think Out Loud” program focused on the one-year anniversary of the Virginia Tech shootings and what Oregon universities and schools have been doing since the incident to make themselves safer. OSU Dean of Students Jackie Balzer was the lead guest, speaking to OSU’s approach to dealing with problematic individuals in crisis on campus and a new emergency messaging system recently approved for OSU and multiple other campuses. Today’s program, “Are You Gonna Eat That?” focuses on Oregon’s farmer's markets, served by over 1000 farmers and sprouting up all over the state. They showcase everything from smoked goat cheese and lavender honey to dinosaur kale, but they also help bridge an often strained urban-rural connection. Those markets may be increasingly popular (and expensive), but Larry Lev of OSU Extension Service argues that local eating only goes so far. He has estimated, for example, that only 2% of food eaten in Benton County was grown in Benton County. Just what does that number say about Oregon's agriculture? Could more Oregon-grown food be Oregon-eaten? Is it desirable? Is it possible? Hear yesterday’s show or listen to/participate in today’s program (which begins at 9 a.m.) at http://www.opb.org/thinkoutloud/.
Saori Haruguchi won her spot on the Japanese Olympic swim team by winning the 400 individual medley with a time of 4:38.94 at the Japanese Olympic trials on Tuesday. "I have three more events left, but now I feel no pressure. I can just have fun," Haruguchi said. Haruguchi also took first place during the preliminaries with a time of 4:41.55, cutting almost four seconds off her preliminaries time to help secure her place on the Japanese Olympic team. On the second day of competition, Haruguchi will compete in the 200 freestyle where she is seated in the third spot. During the third day of swimming, she will compete in the 200 individual medley and is seated in the fourth position. Haruguchi set the school record during the NCAA Championships with a time of 1:57.37, beating the previous record by more than three seconds. On the final day of competition, Haruguchi will swim in the event where she earned her first NCAA victory, the 200 butterfly. During the NCAA Championships, she made OSU history by being the first swimmer to win her event. She cut almost four seconds off the previous school record with a time of 1:52.39. Haruguchi is the second swimmer from Oregon State University to qualify for the Olympics. Birte Steven represented Germany in the 200 breaststroke during the 2004 Olympics.
Plant Pathology Professor Dick Smiley has made a career of discovering problems people didn't know they had, then developing techniques to manage them. "The work Dick Smiley has done over his career is literally changing the way people farm," said Steve Petrie, superintendent of the Columbia Basin Agricultural Research Center north of Pendleton where Smiley works. Smiley, a trim, affable man in his 60s, has devoted much of his career as a plant pathologist to controlling the depredations of fungi and nematodes that prey on wheat. His curriculum vitae cover five pages of professional accomplishments. Smiley's work has had a profound impact on agricultural practices throughout the Northwest. Since coming to Eastern Oregon in 1985 most of his research has been done at Oregon State University experiment stations near Pendleton and Moro and on the fields of cooperating farmers in Oregon and Washington.
After four years of barely breaking even at the Lane Events Center, the fledgling Thursday Lane County Farmers’ Market will join its sister Saturday and Tuesday markets at Eighth Avenue and Oak Street, beginning June 5. The evening market — aimed at professionals and others who can’t make weekend or midday hours — hasn’t drawn large crowds or additional vendors at the fairgrounds, Farmers’ Market board President Keith Cooper said. opening at another time or place is similar to opening an entirely new market — and can be risky, said Larry Lev, a marketing economist at Oregon State University and coauthor of a study on Oregon’s farmers’ markets. “One of the main things we’ve found is that newer markets are the most fragile, and that Thursday market is only a couple years old,” he said. “The Saturday (farmers’) market is 20-something years old. Those older markets have become integrated into people’s lives. But new markets have to find a market.”
The Office of Academic Planning and Assessment is sponsoring a free Web seminar, "Ensuring Advisor Success: Mastering the Art of Advising through the First Year of Advising and Beyond ", Today, Thursday April 17th, 11:00-12:30, Weigand 238. Handout is available at: http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/Webinars/login.htm. This webinar is presented by the National Academic Advising Association.
The Starker Lecture Series continues today from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. with “The Role of Planted Forests in Conserving Biodiversity in Forest Stands and Landscapes.” Ben Wigley of the National Council for Air and Stream Improvement in Clemson, S.C., presents “Planted Forests and Conservation of Biodiversity: An Industry Perspective.” He’ll be followed by Brenda McComb of Natural Resources Conservation at the University of Massachusetts, who will deliver, “Putting Plantations into the Landscape Puzzle: Bicoastal Ideas for Biodiversity Conservation.” Both talks are scheduled for Room 107 of Richardson Hall and are free and open to the public.
“Being Transgendered: Insight, Issues & Understanding,” a presentation by Troy Fultz, OSU student, is set for noon to 1 p.m. in MU 206. The Campus Coalition Builders invite you to attend this lunchtime session on issues facing transgendered individuals. Participants will have the opportunity to gain a better understanding of what it means to be transgendered on our campus and in the community. Q&A as time allows. This event is free and open to the public. Send accommodation requests to jodi.nelson@oregonstate.edu by April 9.
The OSU Socratic Club will sponsor a dialogue, "Is the Bible's Morality Out of Date?" at 7 p.m. in Austin Auditorium. The debate will address the question whether a universal morality exists or whether all moral codes, including the Bible's, are culturally determined and limited by time and place.The speakers are Marcus Borg, Hundere Distinguished Professor of Religion and Culture Emeritus at OSU, and Gary Ferngren, Professor of History at Oregon at OSU. This event is free and open to the public.
OSU student short films casting call, Friday April 18, 4 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the KBVR TV studios, Snell Hall (MU East) Studio A. Volunteers of all ages and skill sets needed for parts ranging from small to starring for seven student written and produced films (5-12 minutes in length). Both acting and voice only parts available. Time commitments vary. Questions: KBVR TV, 737-3522.
The OSU Organic Growers Club’s annual “Hoo Haa!” is set for Tuesday, April 22 (Earth Day) at The Farm from 3 p.m. until dark. Free food – bring a bowl and a spoon. Free live music – two bands – and free transportation. Ride the Earth Bus, with pickup at two locations, every 20 minutes: OSU Bookstore and the Organic Growers Farm. Kids are welcome, but please, no poets. The Hoo Haa! is an alcohol-free event. For directions and more info, visit the Hoo Haa! web site.
The new office for Women’s Advancement and Gender Equity (WAGE) is complete. Drop by for our open house on Thursday, April 24, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and help Director Donna Champeau unveil the new space. You can find WAGE at 266/268 Waldo. Join them for refreshments and enter a drawing for door prizes.
OSU hold its annual Spring Term Career Fair on April 30, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at CH2M Hill Alumni Center. The event will help students get connected with over 100 local, national, and international companies. It will also provide an opportunity for students to learn more about the types of jobs available with these companies. Information is available about internships as well as careers after graduation. Workshops are available at Career Services leading up to the event including resume writing, mock interviews, and Career Fair success strategies. These workshops are an excellent way for students to stand out amongst the hundreds of students who attend the Career Fair each term. For more information, contact Adry Clark, Career Counselor/Internship Coordinator at (541) 737-0519 or adry.clark@oregonstate.edu.
Central Web Services is proud to release a new campus map at http://oregonstate.edu/campusmap/. The website uses Google Maps and OSU-specific information for a rich and dynamic view of our campus and some of the services and resources available. CWS welcomes your feedback and suggestions at cws@oregonstate.edu.
Recruitment extended to 4/29. The College of Science seeks an Associate Dean for Research, Graduate Studies and Administration. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Dean. For full position description and to apply online, visit the Human Resources Web site by 04/15/2008 to ensure full consideration. For questions, contact Roger Nielsen, Search Committee Chair, at 737-1235 or by email at Roger.Nielsen@oregonstate.edu.
Transit & Parking Services Administration will be closed Wednesday April 16, and Thursday, April 17, for a software upgrade and will reopen for business Friday, April 18.
The Karel J. H. Murphy Professional Faculty Leadership and Service Award recognizes a professional faculty member who has provided outstanding leadership and service throughout their career both within their Department and in programs and organizations across Oregon State University. The award winner will be presented a plaque and a $1000 check at University day. Nominations are due May 1. For nominating criteria and procedures, e-mail Award Screening Committee Chair Rick DeBellis or call him at 737-3993.
The OSU Outdoor Program partners with National Outdoor Leadership School to host Wilderness First Responder training, May 7 – 16. Essential for anyone who spends significant time in remote places or who has a professional career in the outdoors, this 80-hour certification course emphasizes prevention and decision-making. The intensive curriculum is nationally recognized and supported by the Wilderness Medicine Institute’s Medical Advisory Panel. The Patient Assessment System trains students to evaluate backcountry patients and take appropriate action in emergencies. Practical simulations and labs provide practice in backcountry leadership and rescue skills. Instructors are dynamic educators who have practiced both wilderness and urban medicine. Adult CPR certification is included. For more information, please contact Sheila Evans in the Department of Recreational Sports at sheila.evans@oregonstate.edu or 737-6833.
Another Conversational Skills Workshop for staff and faculty returns to the OSU campus May 1 and 2, as well as a follow-up session for those who already have completed Conversational Skills. Visit the web site for details of course offerings and online registration.
Facilities Services seeks an Accounting Technician. The position is responsible for assisting with all accounting functions including charge allocations, accounts payable, expense and travel reimbursements and financial research. Will also perform various clerical functions including copying and filing. This is a full-time Classified Staff position, posting number 0002413. Deadline for applications is April 21. Position details can be found at OSU Human Resources.
The Graduate School is hiring a director of the Water Resources Graduate Program. This is a 0.25 FTE, 12-month, fixed-term appointment. For a full position description and to apply go to http://oregonstate.edu/jobs, posting #0002402. Closes 5/07/08. For questions call (541) 737-2315.
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