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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.
Fewer than 5 percent of Americans say they purchase green power. But if you want to know what would it be like for nearly your whole city to run on green power, you gotta ask a Beaver. Students at OSU voted last year to tax themselves $8.50 each, per term, and use the funds to purchase green energy to power the campus. The tally for 2007-08: OSU bought 66,680,400 kilo-watt hours (kWh) of green power last year, equal to about 75 percent of total campus electrical consumption, according to an OSU news release. The campus goal is to use 100 percent renewable energy.
An ocean "dead zone" has been discovered off the Pacific Northwest. The water has so little oxygen that it "kills any marine animals that cannot swim or scuttle away," says Jane Lubchenco of Oregon State University in the April issue. She and her colleagues analyzed 60 years of data and found that oxygen levels dropped in 2002. Most of the hundreds of dead zones worldwide are caused by pollution. But this one was caused by winds and currents that disrupted the ecosystem and fueled oxygen-depleting bacteria.
In a state like Washington that’s filled with forests and has long been synonymous with forestry, it’s easy to imagine that students would line up to get their degrees in the high-demand field. But Washington State University’s program, the only accredited undergraduate one of its kind in the state, has roughly 20 students who are majors, down from about 50 a decade ago. …Keith Blatner, chair of natural resource sciences at WSU, and Hal Salwasser, dean of OSU’s College of Forestry, said they both have noticed other natural resources disciplines across the country facing similar enrollment problems. Oregon State’s program, which offers various courses of study relating to forest resources, has bucked that trend over the last five years, having grown 30 percent to roughly 600 undergraduates, according to Salwasser.
Holocaust Memorial Week continues at 7:30 p.m., Austin Auditorium, LaSells Stewart Center, with a talk by Thomas "Toivi" Blatt, “Genocide and Resistance in the Holocaust.” Blatt will discuss his experiences during World War II. Blatt endured many hardships during these years, particularly at Sobibor, an extermination camp where perhaps 250,000 Jews were gassed. But he also participated in the uprising and escape of October 1943, an event that, aside from the Warsaw Ghetto Rising of April-May 1943, is the best-known act of defiance by the Jews during the Holocaust. Blatt was one of about 300 prisoners to escape from Sobibor; only about fifty survived the war, and only seven are known still to be alive.
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 at 7:30 p.m. in OSU’s Milam Auditorium. The talk is free and open to the public. Khouri’s talk will focus on the prospects for peace in the Middle East – and obstacles to that goal. 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.
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), from noon to 1p.m. RSVP to Kerrie.Cook@oregonstate.edu or call 737-4633.
On Thursday, May 1, 7:30 p.m., C&E Auditorium, LaSells Stewart Center, OSU campus, Taner Akçam delivers a public talk, “The Armenian Genocide and the Reasons for Turkish Denial.” A Turkish historian currently teaching at the Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at the University of Minnesota, Akçam has done groundbreaking research into the campaign to destroy the Armenian minority of the Ottoman Empire in 1915-16. He also deals -- and will deal during his talk on May 1 – with the reasons why the Turkish government continues to minimize the episode.
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 1 p.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.
If you'd like to volunteer to serve on a university or faculty senate committee, the online form can be accessed at http://oregonstate.edu/senate/committees/forms/cif/2008/, and submissions will be accepted through May 1. If you have questions or wish to resign from current committee membership, please either contact your committee chair or e-mail vickie.nunnemaker@oregonstate.edu and include your name, the name of the committee from which you wish to resign, and your effective date of resignation.
The next OSUsed Day Store is scheduled for Wednesday, April 30, noon to 3 p.m. at 644 S.W. 13th St. This is your chance to buy used surplus equipment, at great prices -- vehicles, bicycles, computers, furniture and more. Info: www.surplus.oregonstate.edu.
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.
Academic Affairs is accepting nominations and applications for the Associate Provost for Academic Success and Engagement position. The Associate Provost will be responsible for advancing the academic components of the Provost's student success and engagement agenda. To apply, and view position details, go to http://oregonstate.edu/jobs and see posting #0002305. Applications are due no later than May 15.
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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