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Dinosaurs may ultimately have been killed off not by a huge asteroid but by tiny germs. Evidence for this, says George Poinar of Oregon State University, can be found in amber mined from deposits in Lebanon, Canada, and Myanmar (Burma). Amber is a semiprecious gemstone formed from fossilized tree sap. Sometimes the sap entombs ancient insects, preserving them in exquisite detail. By examining such creatures—including mosquitoes, ticks, and other bloodsuckers—Poinar has found evidence that they carried the same deadly diseases that affect animals today.
Historic housing and lending discrimination against black Americans has created a significant discrepancy in their overall wealth – a gap that may take reparations to close, according to research published by two Oregon State University faculty members. Jonathan Kaplan, associate professor and chair of the Department of Philosophy, and Andrew Valls, assistant professor in the Department of Political Science, published their study in the July issue of Public Affairs Quarterly. In the study, they argue for a shift from viewing reparations in the framework of slavery to emphasizing relatively recent housing discrimination practices which continue to put people of color at a disadvantage.
The development of a new college of osteopathic medicine in Lebanon in coming years could help alleviate a growing demand for primary care physicians in the mid-valley, those close to the project said this morning. Monday afternoon, Samaritan Health Services president and CEO Larry Mullins announced there is a partnership being formed between SHS — which has hospitals and medical clinics from Sweet Home to the Oregon Coast — and Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, Calif. The goal is to build a campus on 51 acres known as the Reeves Property west of Samaritan’s Lebanon Community Hospital. Samaritan is also in discussions with Legacy Health Systems to provide training in specialty areas and provide residencies. Samaritan already has partnerships with Oregon Health & Science University and Oregon State University.
Congratulations to Paul Farber, OSU distinguished professor of the History of Science and chair of the Dept. of History, who this month began his two-year term as vice president of the History of Science Society, the world’s largest society dedicated to understanding science, technology, medicine and their interactions with society in historical context. Upon completion of his term as vice president, Farber becomes president of the society for the ensuing two years. The society has more than 3,000 members worldwide and publishes Isis, the widest circulation journal focused on the history of science.
The College of Business celebrates 100 years of providing cutting-edge, experiential curriculum and producing innovative global leaders with an open house in Bexell Hall. Refreshments will be served and all friends of the college are encouraged to attend. Info: Gwen Wolfram, 737 4330.
The Student Health Advisory Board presents an open forum on a proposed no-smoking policy for OSU in the Memorial Union Lounge, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
MLK, Jr. Celebration 2008 presents "Rise and Fall of Jim Crow, Parts I & II”, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Memorial Union 206. The presentation documents a brutal and oppressive era rooted in the refusal of many Southern states to grant slaves freed in the Civil War equal rights with whites. Open forum following the viewing. Facilitators: Roni Sue and Earlean Wilson Huey. Info: Corrine Gerig, 737-4381.
The third and final candidate for Dean of the University Honors College (UHC) will present his vision for the UHC today. Andy Klein, currently director of Educational Partnerships at the Idaho National Laboratory and professor of Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Health Physics at OSU, will present from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., in the MU Journey Room. Questions: Gigi.Bruce@oregonstate.edu.
OSU students are encouraged to enter the New Enterprise Challenge, OSU’s new university-wide business plan competition sponsored by the Austin Entrepreneurship Program. The goal of the Challenge is to give all OSU students the opportunity to turn their creative and innovative ideas and into commercial ventures. An informational and team matching session is set for Thursday, Jan. 17, in Weatherford Hall, Trysting Tree Conference Room, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Info: maro.procopio@bus.oregonstate.edu.
Lt. Phil Zerzan of the Oregon State Police, head of the OSU command since October 2002, is retiring on Feb. 1 after 30 years of dedicated service. Colleagues will honor him on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., with a retirement celebration at the LaSells Stewart Center, Giustina Gallery, 875 S.W. 26th St. Cake, coffee and other refershements will be served. The event is free and open to all of Lt. Zerzan’s friends and colleagues.
Carrie Baker, visiting assistant professor in the Program for the Study of Women and Gender, Smith College and director of Women's Studies, Berry College, will speak on "Creating Social Change from the Grassroots: The Women's Movement Against Sexual Harassment" Tuesday, Jan. 22, 4 p.m. in the Women's Center . Baker will talk about her recently published book, “The Women's Movement Against Sexual Harassment” (Cambridge University Press), which examines how a diverse grassroots social movement placed sexual harassment on the public agenda in the 1970s and 1980s in the United States. The talk is free and open to the public.
The Research Office is accepting applications for the Faculty Release Time Program for Winter 2007-08 (for Spring Term 2007-08 release). Applications are due in the Research Office by Tuesday, Jan. 22. The complete program description, application materials and proposal criteria can be accessed at the Research Office website. Info: Debbie Delmore, 737-8390.
OSU students are encouraged to enter the New Enterprise Challenge, OSU’s new university-wide business plan competition sponsored by the Austin Entrepreneurship Program. The goal of the Challenge is to give all OSU students the opportunity to turn their creative and innovative ideas and into commercial ventures. An informational and team matching session is set for Thursday, Jan. 17, in Weatherford Hall, Trysting Tree Conference Room, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Info: margo.procopio@bus.oregonstate.edu.
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