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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.
Oregon State University is leveraging state and federal financial aid packages in a new program that will allow 10 percent of its in-state students — about 1,500 people — to attend the university without paying tuition or fees. “We’re pretty excited. Tuition costs and the costs associated with a college education are pretty daunting for many of our students,” said OSU President Ed Ray. “Some pretty extraordinary people come from pretty ordinary circumstances, and they need help to get their education. But then they accomplish extraordinary things.” The program, called “Bridge to Success,” starts this fall, and students already at OSU would be eligible. The university is identifying students with the greatest need who would qualify for the additional grant money. The aid would not have to be repaid. Award amounts will vary, but could be as much as $4,800 annually on top of federal and state financial aid, said Emilio Vejil, OSU director of financial aid. Tuition and fees for three terms next year is expected to total about $6,125, he added.
For the first time, she is facing the kind of scrutiny that has bedeviled the candidates and their surrogates along the campaign trail. … [Still,] Chelsea Clinton is considered by the campaign to be one of her mother's most effective surrogates. Though her father is a bigger draw, former President Clinton's tendency to engage his wife's critics has backfired, costing her. Chelsea Clinton, on the other hand, never utters the word "Obama" in her appearances. "She's doing a wonderful job speaking," said Laura Bradley, a 19-year-old Oregon State University student. "She knows so much. I'm feeling persuaded." Mostly, her voice is low, slightly raspy like her dad's, and curiously monotone. "She's very eloquent, but she's very flat," said Lauren Dillard, editor in chief of Oregon State University's newspaper, the Daily Barometer, as she listened under the vaulted ceilings of the student union's elegant lounge.
Police from Albany, Corvallis and the Benton County sheriff's office arrested seven Corvallis men, six of them allegedly OSU students, over two days earlier this week on accusations including distributing cocaine, marijuana and Ecstasy after a month-long investigation. Police allege that they purchased drugs from the accused. Officers confiscated over a pound of cocaine, an ounce of marijuana, 30 pills of Ecstasy and 9,000 in cash. Police expect more arrests. A search warrant was also served at an Albany address.
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.
All are invited to watch teams present today in the “2008 New Enterprise Challenge,” the inaugural OSU-wide business plan competition being presented by the Austin Entrepreneurship Program. Ten finalist teams will compete to win $10,000. Teams will present their venture ideas between 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the LaSells Stewart Center. Teams will have their venture ideas on display for questions from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Please RVSP at aep.info@bus.oregonstate.edu.
Oregon State University's Cultural and Resource Centers invite you to attend “I Heard it in Class,” a conference on myths and stereotypes perpetuated in schools. The event begins with a 6 p.m. dinner this evening at Club Escape featuring keynote speaker Dr. Larry Roper, vice provost of Student Affairs, and continues all day tomorrow in the Memorial union. For more info, call 541-737-6370.
The Office of Community and Diversity is hosting a workshop on Monday, April 21 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the MU Journey Room titled “I’m Committed to Diversity, Now What?” Attendees will leave with concrete ways to put their plans into action (actually do the things their plans say they will do), ideas for some individual actions they can take to expand their own diversity experiences, ideas for collaborative opportunities to make the campus more inclusive and welcoming and a tool kit of information. The target audience for this workshop is college/unit teams engaged in the diversity action planning process, but everyone is welcome. Questions may be directed to diane.davis@oregonstate.edu or terryl.ross@oregonstate.edu.
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.
A presentation and panel discussion -- “Preparing For Retirement: Are You Ready?” – is set for Tuesday, April 22, 10 a.m. to noon in MU 206, presented by the OSU Retirement Association (OSURA). It features Clara Pratt, OSU semi-retired gerontologist, on “Retirement -- really?” and a panel of genuine OSU retirees, including Peter Bloome, Ginny Domka, Bobbye Koeper, Alice Mills Morrow and Al Mukatis. A summary of results of OSURA’s recent retiree survey will also be presented. If you are thinking at all of retiring within the next few years, you’re especially invited to attend this free presentation.
On behalf of UHDS and in collaboration with the Casa Educacional Office, the Centro Cultural Cesar Chavez, CAMP Multicultural Community Interns, and the Sabor Learning Community, invite you to attend the “Sabor Latino: A Journey Through Culture and Cuisine,” to help celebrate the Latino culture and commemorate the ideals and life of Cesar Chavez. Entrée menu items will include stuffed pork loin w/ chile peppers, Chile Colorado (beef), Rollitos de Pescado al cilantro (fish rolls), beef tacos, chile rellanos, chicken tinga and Camarones de Vera Cruz Ana. Tofu verde will also be available for our vegetarian friends. The event will feature live mariachi music from Los Palmeros and acoustic music by Jay Walker. Wednesday, April 23, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Arnold Dining Center located on the southside of campus Cost: $6 (tickets available at any dining center or at the door on the day of the event).
Whether it's a one time trip or a daily commute, sharing a car trip or vanpooling is a great way to reduce stress, save money and protect the environment. OSU is now utilizing an electronic ridematching/carpooling resource. This secure system connects prospective drivers and riders via email and has many optional features like text messaging. There is no charge to the user to register or utilize the system, and it can be used for business or personal trips. Try it: http://oregonstate.edu/sustainability/rideshare.html. On Wednesday, April 23, noon to 1 p.m. in MU 208, there will be an information session on this new system and information about commuting by vanpool. Refreshments will be provided and experts on hand to answer questions and help you register if needed. RSVP appreciated, not required: brandon.trelstad@oregonstate.edu.
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.
The OSU College of Business presents “EARTH2O: Sustainable Innovation for a Competitive Advantage,” a lecture by Steve Emery, president and CEO of EARTH2O. Can the bottled water business be environmentally friendly and sustainable? Join us for a presentation and in-depth discussion on sustainability practices at EARTH2O. EARTH2O is an industry leader in sustainable business practices, the first water company in the United States to eliminate the unnecessary waste of cardboard in PET production and soon to become one of the largest private companies in the region that will be completely solar powered. The talk, which is free and open to the public, is set for Thursday, April 29, noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Construction and Engineering Hall at LaSells Stewart Center.
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.
Director of Counseling and Psychological Servies - Open Forum Invitation. Dr. Mariette Brouwers, Interim Director of Counseling and Psychological Services, Oregon State University. Mon., April 21st 1:30 p.m. to 2:30pm, MU 208. Each candidate for the Director position will have an open forum with 35 minutes to present and then time for questions. Candidates have been asked to address the following: “From your experience in university settings, what do you see as a significant mental health issue on college campuses today? How would you lead the university in responding to this mental health issue in relation to student services, academic success, CAPS staff, and OSU administrators?” All are invited to attend.
The search committee for the Associate Provost for International Programs is pleased to announce that the following individuals will interview for the Associate Provost position. These candidates are scheduled for open forums with the campus community at the following times: April 22, Sandra Russo, 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., MU 213; April 24, Charles "Monte" Broaded, 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Willamette Room, Alumni Center; April 25, Riall Nolan, 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., MU 208. Information on each candidate and evaluation forms will be available at each forum. These events are open to all.
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.
The Incentive Funds Program in the Research Office is requesting Letters of Intent from interested faculty for the National Science Foundation - Graduate Teaching Fellows in K-12 Education (GK-12). The program limits to one the number of proposals that can be submitted by OSU for the 2008 NSF-GK-12 call for proposals. Research Office Letter of Intent submission deadline: Friday, April 25, 2008. Guidance for preparation of Letter of Intent to the Research Office can be found at: http://oregonstate.edu/research/incentive/gradteach.htm. Letters of Intent should be submitted electronically as a MSWord document to Helene Serewis of the Graduate School at mailto:Helene.Serewis@oregonstate.edu. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Debbie Delmore, Research Office at 737-8390.
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.
Please join in the celebration to honor Linda Hubbard’s retirement on Tuesday, April 22. Linda has worked with both the College of Engineering and most recently the School of Civil and Construction Engineering for over 27 years. CCE will host an open house reception in the Owen Hall Atrium from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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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