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Oregon State University estimates its economic footprint exceeds $1.5 billion per year, and is more than any other university or college in the state, according to university officials. “We often point with great pride to the contributions that Oregon State University makes to the progress of science and to the education of our students, but less frequently recognize the impact OSU has from an economic standpoint," OSU President Ed Ray — himself an economist — said in an OSU press release. The economic footprint includes the dollars that are spent and increased in the economy across the state as a result of OSU's presence in the state.
Science writer David Perlman examines a study from researchers at four universities, including OSU’s George Poinar Jr., that documents a nematode’s novel reproductive strategy, which uses ants and birds “to spread its progeny far and wide.” "It's just crazy that something as dumb as a nematode can manipulate its host's exterior morphology and behavior in ways sufficient to convince a clever bird to facilitate transmission of the nematode," said UC Berkeley evolutionary biologist Robert Dudley, one of the researchers. The study will appear this spring in the American Naturalist, the journal of the American Society of Naturalists.
Wheat prices that hit record highs in recent weeks and rapidly rising prices of other grains have left a variety of local businesses — from bakeries to breweries — scrambling to find ingredients at prices they can afford. Some consumer prices have gone up already, with more businesses saying they will follow suit. "World wheat stocks are at a 30-year low," said James Peterson, a professor of crop and soil science at Oregon State University. As the new harvest comes in, prices should soften, Peterson said, but "Where it settles is going to be the big question mark."
This evening at 6 p.m., the MLK Jr. Celebration 2008 features the Student Community Symposium: Serve Locally, Think Globally. Take this opportunity to actively engage in a campus-wide event to be the positive change you wish to see. Make a commitment to learn about the power of service we all possess and create an action plan. Participate in a “World Café” style open discussion to shape your future through a conversation that matters. Dinner provided, and Terryl Ross, director of OSU Community and Diversity, will be the guest speaker. Co-sponsors: Student Leadership & Involvement, ASOSU Non-Traditional Task Force, Community Service. More info: Miao Zhao, 737-6352.
The Music a la Carte series continues today at noon with “Cello Bop,” a performance by electric cellist Gideon Freudmann, in the Memorial Union Lounge. The performance is free and open to the public. More info: Erin Snell at erin.sneller@oregonstate.edu.
The third-annual gymnastics “Pink-Out” meet, designed to raise money and awareness for breast and cervical cancer, is set for Friday, Jan. 25. The first 1,000 fans to enter Gill Coliseum will receive a free “Pink-Out” t-shirt at the door, compliments of the Corvallis Clinic and Samaritan Health Services, proud supporters of OSU Athletics and the annual Pink-Out event. This year, in addition to the “Pink-Out” gymnastics meet, the Gymnastics Booster Club and the 10.0 Club, will be hosting a "Pink Out" breakfast and silent auction on Saturday, Jan. 26. All proceeds from this event will benefit two local charities: WISH (Women Investing in Samaritan Health) and Project HER (Help. Enlightenment. Resources.). WISH is a program that works with the Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation in Corvallis to support the health care needs of area women and children. Project HER is a network of breast cancer survivors who work through the Corvallis Clinic Foundation to provide support to women recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Purchase tickets for the Pink Out in advance by calling 1-800-GO-BEAVS.
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.
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 web site. Info: Debbie Delmore, 737-8390.
The Research Office is now accepting proposals for the General Research Fund Spring 2007-08 solicitation. Proposals are due in the Research Office by Monday, Feb. 11, 2008. Proposals must be submitted electronically. Please refer to the complete program description, application materials and proposal criteria at the Research Office web site. Info: E-mail Debbie Delmore or call 737-8390.
Due to necessary maintenance on the building hydronics system in the addition to Gilbert Hall, all equipment utilizing hydronic services will be temporarily shutdown at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 18. This will affect all rooms on all floors. Restoration of services is expected by 2 p.m. If you have any questions concerning the shutdown, you may contact Ted Flory at 230-0889 or Facilities Services at 737-2969. Building staff who have questions should contact building managers Kristi Edwards at 737-6769 or Christine Pastorek at 737-6732.
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