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Oregon State University has fired head basketball coach Jay John in his sixth year after a disappointing series of seasons, especially in the Pac-10. Teams under John, 49, were 72-97 but only 26-68 in conference play. The team is 6-12 this season and 0-6 in conference play. Assistant coach Kevin Mouton is serving as interim head coach while an immediate search is conducted.
State geologists predicted the landslide that crushed homes and severed U.S. 30 west of Clatskanie, but the state shelved the information partly because of concerns it would interfere with land development. The prediction was spelled out in the form of landslide hazard maps that state geologists drew up for all of western Oregon after landslides killed five people in 1996. The maps labeled most of the area involved in last month's U.S. 30 slide as posing "very high" or "extreme" landslide hazard -- the highest possible categories of risk. They showed the danger extending from Oregon State University clear-cuts where the destructive chain of events began, downhill to an old earthen railroad crossing that allowed mud and debris to collect for more than a week, forming a lake. The debris finally broke loose Dec. 11, releasing a muddy torrent into homes that sat in the danger zone.
Judith Pitre was well aware of the Portland Housing Authority's racist history. For 33 years, she worked for the same agency that had colluded to keep her family and other African Americans from owning their homes and from living where they pleased. Until she retired in 2006, Pitre, 60, oversaw a program set up to help the poor -- many of them black -- get off housing assistance and into homes of their own. But it often seemed hopeless. … Housing discrimination so hobbled the lives of African Americans that the government should pay reparations, say two Oregon State University professors. In their study, "Housing Discrimination as a Basis for Reparations," recently published in Public Affairs Quarterly, philosophy professor Jonathan Kaplan and political scientist Andrew Valls argue that government discrimination played a key role in the wide gap in wealth between white and black Americans that exists today.
The Student Sustainability Initiative will be held in the Memorial Union Quad, running today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and continuing on Wednesday and Thursday at the same times. Organizers will distribute information about “Focus the Nation,” an event set for Jan. 30 and focused on climate change solutions. Students also will be gathering signatures for the “Cascade Climate Declaration,” a petition in support of building a sustainable, just and prosperous future for all.
As part of MLK, Jr. Celebration 2008, organizers encourage students, faculty and staff to "Sign the Pledge Wall," from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and reaffirm their support for nonviolent social change, equality, justice, freedom and peace. Co-sponsors: Panhellenic Council and Interfraternity Council. The display wall is in the Memorial Union Concourse, 2501 S.W. Jefferson Way. Info: Corrine Gerig at 737-4381 or corrine.gerig@oregonstate.edu.
The campus community is invited to attend a special presentation by Lipman Hearne, a consulting firm contracted through University Advancement to assess the attitudes, opinions and perceptions of key opinion leader groups in regard to Oregon State University. An open campus-wide presentation will be made on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in the Memorial Union Journey Room. All faculty, staff and students are invited to attend to hear how OSU is perceived by legislators, media, donors, alumni, the business community, other university presidents and funding agencies. Info: Alice Tucker at alice.tucker@oregonstate.edu.
The Office of Sponsored Programs is offering “NSF FastLane,” a workshop to help those seeking NSF grants work with the National Science Foundation’s electronic proposal submission system, on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in MCC 201. Attendees will utilize their own FastLane account to learn how to perform functions including preparing a budget, uploading a project narrative, and applying for a no-cost extension. No registration is required. Info: Judy Hampe, 737-9525.
The Microsoft Truck is coming to OSU on Thursday, Jan. 24, offering students, staff and faculty a hands-on, interactive environment with experts available to answer questions about Microsoft products. The truck is being hosted by the College of Business and the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. It will be parked between Bexel and the Kelley Engineering Center. Info: "http://eecs.oregonstate.edu/news/stories/microsoft_truck_2008.html.
Mike Rich, screenwriter for "Finding Forrester," "The Rookie," and "Radio," will be the Austin Entrepreneurship Program’s Fellow on Thursday, Jan. 24. AEP will be showing “Finding Forrester” and “The Rookie.” For more information on these events, please visit our web site.
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.
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.
Giving and receiving feedback is skill-based conversation that can significantly enhance employee performance. When done well, feedback is a valuable gift that facilitates skill improvement. This class is focused for those who are interested in improving or developing supervision skills. Strategies and tools for both giving and receiving feedback will be emphasized. Register now for "A Gift or a Brick? Giving Effective Feedback," scheduled for Jan. 23, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Memorial Union.
Due to construction and repairs associated with reverse osmosis water systems, all de-ionized water services will be temporarily shutdown in Richardson Hall today beginning at 7 a.m. and Weniger Hall beginning at noon. Service is expected to be restored to both buildings by 3 p.m. If you have any questions concerning this shutdown, you may contact John Schulte at 230-0891 or Facilities Services at 737-2969. Building staff who have questions should contact building managers: for Richardson, Rand Sether at 737-4275 or Roger Admiral at 737-3163; for Weniger, Henri Jansen at 737-1668 or Paula Rhodaback at 737-1681.
Due to extensive repairs on the reverse osmosis (RO) water system, all RO water service to the Ag Life Science Building will be shutdown through tomorrow and possibly Thursday. If you have questions concerning this shutdown, contact Cory Destefano at 737-7645 or Facilities Services at 737-2969. Building staff with questions should contact building managers Joan Sandeno at 737-4520 or Rockie Yarwood at 737-5744.
Due to scheduled maintenance to an electrical panel in Gilbert Hall, all electrical services to rooms 130, 114, 121, 123, 118, 130 and 30 will be temporarily shutdown on Wednesday, Jan. 23, from 7:20 a.m. to noon. Those with questions may contact Stuart Larson at 737-8313 or Facilties Services at 737-2969. Building staff with questions should contact building managers Joey Carson at 737-4332 or Tim Rogers at 737-6722.
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