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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.
A new study helps explain a cyclic increase and decrease of jellyfish populations, which transformed parts of the Bering Sea--one of the U.S.'s most productive fisheries--into veritable jellytoriums during the 1990s. …(The study’s) results indicate that "anticipated temperature increases in the Bering Sea will not necessarily further increase its jellyfish populations," said Lorenzo Ciannelli of Oregon State University, a co-author of the study.
Jay Chen's hometown of Chengdu, China, sits in a lush valley ringed by snow-capped mountains. The valley is so beautiful, the soil so rich and the flowers so yellow, they call it "Land of Heaven." But then the May 12 earthquake struck, killing 68,109 by latest count and leaving many millions homeless in the province of Sichuan. Survivors said it looked like the world was ending. …In the late 1980s, Chen came to Oregon to major in trumpet at Oregon State University. He knew no English and had no relatives in this country, but he chose OSU after meeting one of the university's professors, who was teaching English at Sichuan University.
Fears of widespread cuts at Oregon State University were alleviated somewhat Thursday by an updated and rosier state revenue forecast. The previous forecast, in March, predicted that revenues would be $153 million less than was estimated when the Legislature adjourned in June 2007. The Legislature responded by withholding $126 million to pay for state employee salary increases. About $12 million in OSU funding was put in limbo. Now there are hopes the Joint Legislative Emergency Board will release that money when it convenes in late June. “Given the forecast and where it is, I don’t see any reason why they would not release the funds,” said Mark McCambridge, OSU vice president of finance and administration.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 English Language Institute at OSU is in urgent need of volunteer conversants for the 2008 summer session. Conversants meet with a group of four to six international students from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. once a week during the work week so the ELI students can practice speaking English. Conversants pick the day they would like to meet during the week and meet six or seven times during summer term -- June 30 through Aug. 8. If you would like to volunteer for the ELI Conversant Program, please call Candy Pierson-Charlton at 737-6981 or email her at candace.pierson-charlton@orst.edu for more information.
Civil and Construction Engineering will host an open house reception in the Owen Hall Atrium for Robert Schultz, a 45-year OSU faculty member and surveying instructor. The reception will be Wednesday, June 4, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Please call Nancy Brickman at 737-4273 if you have any questions.
A Fidelity representative will be on campus on June 5, 11, and 19 to discuss workplace savings plan benefits and optional retirement program. The representative will be at MU 112 MLK on June 5; and JPLC Talisman on June 11 and 19, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To schedule your confidential consultation, visit www.fidelity.com/atwork/reservations. For additional information visit the OHR Web site at http://oregonstate.edu/admin/hr/workshops.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 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.
Due to the failure of electronically controlled components on the Oak Creek building’s water heater, the duration of the domestic hot water shutdown will be extended through the end of next week. This shutdown is affecting all domestic hot water services to all rooms on all floors. If you have any questions concerning this shutdown, you may contact Greg Riutzel at 737-7645.
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