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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.
Three or four times a day, a banana shows up at the Liberty Science Center and complains about a pain in its side. And that means it's time for some visiting kids to dress up like surgeons and scrub nurses, take a scalpel and go to work. That's the cover story, anyway. What's really happening is that kids are learning about science and enjoying it. … An advantage of museums is that visitors can choose what to focus on, and that helps them learn more and retain it longer, says Oregon State University researcher John Falk. He added that museums benefit from a self-fulfilling prophecy: People expect to learn about science there, and so they do.
Synthetic food dyes - long blamed for causing hyperactivity in children - may have a good side: some of them may protect against cancer. Gayle Orner at Oregon State University’s Linus Pauling Institute added the carcinogens dibenzopyrene (DBP) or aflatoxin to the feed of trout for one month, with or without the food dyes Red 40 - one of six recently linked to hyperactivity in children - or Blue 2. Nine months later, trout that had been fed either of the dyes in combination with aflatoxin had 50 per cent fewer liver tumors, compared with those that had been exposed to aflatoxin alone. Trout that had been fed DBP in combination with Red 40 had a 50 per cent lower incidence of stomach cancer and a 40 per cent lower incidence of liver cancer. "The public perception is that food dyes are bad, but some of them may have good points as well," says Orner, who recently presented her results at the American Association for Cancer Research.
In Clark County, we take our coffee with cigarettes and ephedrine. We know this because the Sun commissioned an Oregon State University scientist to test Clark County’s raw sewage for drugs, part of a process called “community urinalysis,” and found that on March 20, the Thursday our sewage was sampled, illegal drug levels were low, and caffeine was high. Two times higher, in fact, than scientist Jennifer Field has seen in any of the 12 cities she tested previously. Clark County was smoking that Thursday, too. Nicotine, metabolized in the body as something called cotinine, registered very high in the test. So did ephedrine — a stimulant found in cold and allergy medicines, appetite suppressants, decongestants, and blood pressure and asthma medications.
An open forum is scheduled for 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Memorial Union Room 208 for a candidate for director of Counseling and Psychological Services. Dr. Jacqueline Alvarez, interim director of the Counseling Center of Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minn., will speak on the following questions: 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? Alvarez will have 35 minutes to present and then engage in Q&A.
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.
The public is invited to attend the F.A Gilfillan Memorial Award Lecture, “From Pine Trees to the Brain: A Radical View of Lou Gehrig’s Disease,” presented by Dr. Joseph Beckman, 2007 Recipient, F.A. Gilfillan Memorial Award for distinguished scholarship in science. Beckman is a professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics, holder of the Ava Helen Pauling Chair, Linus Pauling Institute and director of the OSU Environmental Health Sciences Center. The lecture is set for Tuesday, April 29, Austin Auditorium, LaSells Stewart Conference Center. Welcome: 7:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; lecture, Q&A: 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event is free and open to all.
Rami G. Khouri, a prominent journalist and scholar whose focus is on Middle East politics and conflict, will deliver the 2008 Ava Helen and Linus Pauling Memorial Lecture for World Peace on Wednesday, April 30, at OSU. His talk will focus on the prospects for peace in the Middle East – and obstacles to that goal. It will begin at 7:30 p.m. in OSU’s Milam Auditorium and is free and open to the public. Khouri is the director of the Issam Fares Institute of Public Policy and International Affairs at the American University of Beirut, and editor-at-large of the Beirut-based Daily Star newspaper, which is published throughout the Middle East. An internationally syndicated political columnist and author, Khouri also has hosted weekly radio and television public affairs shows in Jordan.
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.
The Association of Office Professionals invites you to attend a brown bag seminar, “Unlocking the mysteries of your credit report and score,” presented by OSU Federal Credit Union. Valley Library 3rd floor Willamette Classroom (East end), Wednesday, April 30, noon to 1p.m. RSVP to Kerrie.Cook@oregonstate.edu or call 737-4633.
A group of local musicians will present two performances of The Beatles’ “Revolver” and Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here” at 7 p.m. on May 3rd. The performance takes place in Milam Auditorium on the OSU campus. Proceeds benefit the Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence, and the event is sponsored by the OSU Women’s Center. Tickets are available in advance at the OSU Women’s Center or online at http://www.beatlesatosu.org for $5.
A TIAA-CREF representative will be on campus May 6 - 8 to discuss workplace savings plan benefits and Optional Retirement Plan options. Location: MU 110 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To schedule a confidential consultation, visit www.tiaa-cref.org/moc. For additional information visit the OHR website at http://oregonstate.edu/admin/hr/workshops.html.
The Research Office is now accepting applications for the Faculty Release Time for Spring 2007-08 (for Fall Term 2008-09 release). Applications are due in the Research Office by Monday, May 5, 2008. The complete program description, application materials and proposal criteria can be accessed at the Research Office web site. If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Delmore at 737-8390 or debbie.delmore@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 Office of Business Affairs is seeking an Assistant Director for Financial Accounting and Analysis to join the financial services team and to be charged with ensuring the propriety of university-wide accounting practices and policies. This position has primary responsibility for leading communication and training efforts for campus personnel on accounting issues; advising University leadership as to requirements for establishing and maintaining an effective internal control environment; creating a campus-wide quality assurance program for fiscal accountability and financial integrity; coordinating financial audit activities performed by both internal and external auditors; and maintaining accurate and reliable financial reports and analyses as required by regulatory agencies. Position: full-time,12 month, fixed term, professional faculty appointment. Salary $68K-$75K plus competitive benefits. For a complete copy of the announcement and to apply, please go to http://oregonstate.edu/jobs and see posting #0002445. Closes 05/06/08. OSU is AA/EOE.
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.
A Defensive Driver Class “Coaching the Experienced Driver 4” is scheduled for Wednesday, May 7, 1:30 – 5:00 pm, MU 213. The course is designed for drivers who are already skilled in the basics of handling a vehicle. The objective of the course is to review and build on current driving skills. The class is offered by the Oregon Technology Transfer (T2) Center, which is jointly sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the counties and cities of Oregon, and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). There is no cost to attend for OSU employees or students. A certificate is awarded at completion. Note that some insurance companies offer discounts for drivers who have attended the course; ask your provider about their policy. To register, contact Kay Miller at kay.miller@oregonstate.edu or 737-7083.
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