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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.
Albert Einstein. Robert Oppenheimer. Thomas Edison. Orville Wright. And now, Jim Carrington has joined their ranks. Carrington, a botany and plant pathology professor at OSU, was notified Tuesday morning that he’d been elected to the National Academy of Sciences. He’s the first OSU employee in 12 years to receive the honor, one of the highest that can be achieved by scientists. “It’s very humbling. There are a lot of really outstanding scientists who are not elected in. You feel like there is an element of chance to the whole thing,” Carrington said. Carrington is the second member of the OSU Botany and Plant Pathology faculty to be elected to the academy. The late Harold Evans, who passed away last October, was elected in 1972 and was OSU’s first member.
The darkness that descended on Oregon State wide receiver Sammie Stroughter came last spring, at a time when he was seemingly on top of the world. The wide receiver was, in many ways, the heart and soul of Mike Riley's program. He epitomized everything the coach admired in a college student-athlete. And then Stroughter went missing. "All of a sudden," Riley said, "the Sammie we all knew wasn't there anymore." This spring, Stroughter is speaking openly for the first time of what he went through beginning a year ago, when a deep depression brought his life to a near standstill that left coaches, teammates, family members and close friends shaken and scared. "I was on such a high," Stroughter said. "My mind-set was, my junior year wasn't going to be anything compared to my senior year. And then . . . I was humbled."
They aren't your normal calamari. The jumbo squid now lurking off the Pacific Northwest coast could threaten salmon runs and signal yet another change in the oceans brought on by global warming. The squid, which can reach 7 feet long and weigh up to 110 pounds, are aggressive, thought to hunt in packs and can move at speeds of up to 15 mph. No one knows exactly why they started appearing in increasing numbers off Washington state and Oregon, or how many of them there are, but scientists and commercial fishermen have found them in their nets every year since 2004. One ship trawling for Pacific hake captured an estimated 50 tons of the squid in one net haul. "This is a new phenomenon," said Jason Phillips, a faculty research assistant at Oregon State University's Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport. A briefing paper from the science center suggested that the jumbo squid may be "well established" in the Pacific Northwest.
As part of Holocaust Memorial Week, Taner Akçam will deliver a public talk at 7:30 p.m., C&E Auditorium, LaSells Stewart Center, “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 will deal during his talk with the reasons why the Turkish government continues to minimize the episode.
On Tuesday at 7 p.m., Christine Sleeter will give a public talk, "Intellectually Challenging Teaching in Multicultural Classrooms," in the C&E Auditorium, LaSells Stewart Center. Sleeter is a leader in the field of Multicultural Education from California State Unversity, Monterey Bay. Sleeter's talk is the culminating event of the annual conference of the Oregon Chapter of the National Association for Multicultural Education. For more information please see: http://oregonname.org/
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 3. 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 four ROTC branches at OSU will combine on Friday for their annual Joint Service Review. The event begins at 11 a.m. with a parade in the Memorial Union quad. It is free and open to the public. OSU is one of only a handful of universities across the nation that offers education for all four military branches. Its Army ROTC program is the host of this year’s review.
The OSU volleyball team will play host to "Fill Gill Night" on May 10 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Willamette Volleyball Classic weekend. During the free event, OSU will play three games against Portland State.
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" is scheduled for Wednesday, May 7, 1:30 - 5:00 p.m., 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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