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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.
Ever since humankind first huddled around a fire, the eerie howl and piercing amber eyes of wolves have been both fascinating and fearsome. Today, some of those primal emotions are at play as ranchers and politicians, bureaucrats and environmental activists work out the future of Canis lupus in the northern Rocky Mountains. …Scientists say reintroducing wolves has led to ecosystem benefits. Thinning of overpopulated elk in the Yellowstone area, for example, has helped rejuvenate overbrowsed plant species. Writing in the journal Biological Conservation, researchers William Ripple and Robert Beschta at Oregon State University say they’ve documented “the first significant growth of aspen in over half a century” in Yellowstone. “Wolves appear to represent a key component in helping to passively restore these complex and wild ecosystems,” they write.
For the last century, women’s attire has been on a dramatic journey that has reflected political and social changes that were affecting women’s lives. …And during this last century, the Oregon State University design and human environment departments have kept up with those trends, as their interior and fashion design students shaped their world through their creations. Wednesday night, the annual Student Design Exhibition and Fashion Show highlighted both the fashions and the interior design projects that students have created in classrooms and labs on campus.
Chef Serge Queant will be the guest at the next “What’s For Dinner” class, a monthly series coordinated by the Oregon State University Master Food Preservers. The class is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Sutherlin Community Center. Queant, who has a French background, will demonstrate, prepare and serve a luncheon that will include a salad course, a chicken Florentine entrée, a side of vegetable ratatouille with couscous, and a strawberry sabayon dessert.
An OSU Sound Permit has been issued to the MUPC for the purpose of hosting the "Divine 9 Step Show Yard Fest" from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the Memorial Union Quad. Please contact OSU Public Safety Dispatch at 737-3010 with issues or concerns that arise during the time of the event.
Transit and Parking Services will be closed today from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. for an all-hands meeting.
The Department of Geosciences will play host to a distinguished lecturer, Dr. Uri ten Brink, of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, who will be talking about Earth Science and Politics in the Middle East. Ten Brink’s lecture will be at Gilfillian Auditorium at 4 p.m.
On Monday, June 2, James Carlton, a world renowned marine scientist, will present a seminar, "Marine Bioinvasions: A Story of Maritime History, Marine Science, and Environmental Policy," from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Richardson Hall, 107. The seminar is open to the public, but can also be seen live via OSU’s Streaming Media (Live Events) Web page at http://oregonstate.edu/media/live. Video stream participants can ask Carlton questions during the event by e-mailing their questions to cathy.mcbride@oregonstate.edu.
The Association of Office Professionals is sponsoring an estate planning session from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, May 29, in The Valley Library Willamette Room. Nadine Davison, a local attorney, will cover topics such as the benefits of having a will or living trust; advance directives for health care; durable powers of attorney; and estate taxes. Non-members are welcome to attend; feel free to bring your lunch.
Ever wonder where we will get our energy in the future? Listen and participate in a roundtable discussion involving experts in solar, wind, waves, biomethane, algae, biodiesel, CoGen, and conservation, as well as three professionals in the energy business on Monday, June 2, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Wilkinson Hall, 235. The first hour will involve a brief presentation from each of the participants, followed by a short break, then intra-group discussion as well as audience participation.
The Oregon State University Robotics Club will host an open demonstration of their “Rover Challenge” (http://www.marssociety.org/portal/c/urc) entry on Sunday, June 1, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Adair County Park. This event, the second in a series of trial runs for the team, will challenge their Rover prototype to perform tasks in geology, soil analysis, emergency navigation and construction. The demonstration is free and open to the public.
“The Flat Tail Festival” – a.k.a. “Roots, Rock & Reggae” – will be held on Saturday, May 31, on the Memorial Union Quad from 3 p.m. to 11:55 p.m.
Michelle Kinzel, graduate student in the Geosciences, in conjunction with Michael Solem, of the Association for American Geographers and the EDGE (Enhancing Departments in Geography Education) Program, will be hosting two workshops for future college professors and academic professionals on Tuesday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Wilkinson 235. This workshop is free and the first 20 who sign up for each session will be eligible for a $100 honorarium, to be granted upon completion of a reading assignment and submission of a post-workshop evaluation questionnaire. Full details on these publications can be found at the following link: http://www.aag.org/edge/edge_materials.cfm.
The Office of Community and Diversity is hosting the June segment of its Voices Project on Tuesday, June 3, from noon to 1 p.m. in the MU Journey Room. In “I am A…., part 2,” OSU students, faculty and staff talk about ways in which they identify and how that shapes their perceptions, their lives, and the perceptions of others. Bring your lunch and join the screening and conversation. For more information contact: diane.davis@oregonstate.edu.
Oregon State University’s men’s a cappella ensemble, Outspoken, will host its sixth annual spring finale concert on Saturday, May 31, at 8 p.m. in Milam Auditorium. Also performing will be OSU’s female a cappella group, Divine, and the University of Oregon’s male group, Divisi. Admission is $5 for students, $8 for the general public, and includes the chance to win prizes, such as Outspoken’s new CD and T-shirt. For more information, go to http://www.osuoutspoken.com/.
John Buckhouse is retiring as of June 30 with 33 years of service at Oregon State University. The Rangeland Ecology and Management Department will be hosting an open house reception Monday, June 9, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Strand Agriculture Hall 208. Everyone is welcome and there will be light refreshments served.
An all-campus farewell will be held for Jackie Balzer, Dean of Student Life, on Friday, May 30, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Memorial Union Lounge. All are welcome to come and surround Jackie with best wishes as she departs from OSU to serve as Vice Provost for Student Affairs at Portland State University. If you have any questions, please contact Debby Widony at 737-8748 or debby.widony@oregonstate.edu.
The “Battle of the Bands” will be on Friday, May 30, in the MU Quad starting at 4 p.m. Some of the bands scheduled to perform include The Dimes, Pilot Light and Action Panther.
At least 30 volunteers are needed to support OSU’s commencement on Sunday, June 15. If you know anyone who would like to participate, please e-mail Rick.DeBellis@oregonstate.edu or Sierra.Whitlow@oregonstate.edu. To register, please go to https://secure.oregonstate.edu/ocs/register.php?event=300 and be sure to check the boxes for the volunteer times.
The second annual Forest Science Graduate Student Symposium will be on Friday, May 30, from 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Richardson 107. Dan Binkley from Colorado State University and Nate McDowell from Los Alamos National Laboratory, who are OSU alumni, will be the keynote speakers. Contact garrett.meigs@oregonstate.edufor more information.
For more upcoming events, go to http://oregonstate.edu/events/newsevents/events.html.
The University Honors College is recruiting for an Office Specialist 2 to work primarily with admissions, recruiting and marketing. For the complete announcement visit: http://oregonstate.edu/jobs; Posting #0002653. Applications are due by June 9.
The Research Office is accepting proposals for the OSU Venture Fund. They are due in the Research Office by Tuesday, July 1, and must be submitted electronically. Please refer to the complete program description, application materials and proposal criteria at the Research Office Web site: http://oregonstate.edu/research/technology/venture_fund.html#RFP. If you have any questions, please contact Brian Wall at 737-9058 or brian.wall@oregonstate.edu.
The Graduate School is seeking a Director for its Applied Economics Program. The position reports directly to the Dean of the Graduate School through the Director of Interdisciplinary Programs. To view the position description and to apply, go to http://oregonstate.edu/jobs posting #0002637. Applications are due no later than June 3.
The Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President is accepting nominations and applications for Executive Assistant to the Provost. Applications are due no later than May 30. To apply or to learn more, visit http://oregonstate.edu/jobs/ (posting number 0002629). Questions may be directed to Gigi Bruce, Special Assistant to the Provost, gigi.bruce@oregonstate.edu.
The Research Office is accepting applications for the Undergraduate Research, Innovation, Scholarship and Creativity for the fall 2008-09 solicitation. Applications are due in the Research Office by Monday, June 16. The complete program description, application and proposal criteria can be accessed at the Research Office Web site: http://oregonstate.edu/research/incentive/urisc.htm. If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Delmore at 737-8390.
OSU staff and faculty are invited to attend the OSU Merchant Expo at LaSells Stewart Center on Thursday, June 5. There will be new technologies, products, services and solutions on display, along with vendor representatives. The event is hosted by OSU Procurement and Contract Services and a free lunch will be served. Register online here, http://pacs.oregonstate.edu/merchantexpo/, before May 31 for a chance to win a $100 Fred Meyer Gift Certificate.
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