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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.
Oregon State University's College of Education has seen significant growth in the number of non-traditional students during the past 10 years, said Sam Stern, the college's dean. "I think people, in many cases, are retiring from one career a little bit earlier, and they're healthy and living longer and have much to offer," he said. "At the same time, people have a tremendous interest in helping people in a very tangible way ... Education is one of the most important challenges that we face."
Despite holding a Ph.D. and having worked as a professor for many years, Ed Aulerich never liked school. In fact, the reluctant academic -- and later successful businessman -- would have preferred to spend his life close to the land, living in the woods. Now, at age 73, he finally has his own patch of forest. "I have 35 acres of wooded land with creeks and rivers where I putter most of the day," said Aulerich, who lives in Corvallis. "I plant trees, split wood, watch the otters, owls and wood ducks -- and that's all I really need." Aulerich attended Oregon State University and studied forest engineering, graduating in 1960. He began teaching in the forestry department at OSU.
Scientists from OSU, Harvard University, Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, and the University of Tulsa, probing volcanic rocks from deep under the frozen surface of the Arctic Ocean have discovered a special geochemical signature until now found only in the southern hemisphere. The rocks were dredged from the remote Gakkel Ridge, which lies under 3,000 to 5,000 meters of water; it is Earth's most northerly undersea spreading ridge. The study appears in the May 1 issue of the journal Nature.
To fulfill the ongoing needs of survivors of sexual and domestic violence and their children, the Center Against Rape & Domestic Violence has created a Wish List program to collect new and used items. There is a drive all day today at the Women’s Center. Also, please visit the Web site for complete list of possible donation items: http://cardv.peak.org/wishlist.php.
There will be a booth set up in the Memorial Union Quad from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Pride Week festivities. At the booth you can find: information about OSU LGBT services and organizations, printed material for free, bookmarks, information on the Pride celebration, volunteer signups, and the place to redeem Pride Bucks for fun prizes.
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 TIAA-CREF representative will be on campus Tuesday through Thursday 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 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.
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.
Due to piping repair on the domestic hot water line, all domestic hot water services will be temporarily shutdown in Withycombe Hall between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday. This will affect bathrooms, sinks and other equipment utilizing domestic hot water services throughout the building.
Due to construction associated with a remodel project in AG Life Sciences, the loading dock and two service vehicle parking spaces on the south side of the building will be temporarily shutdown between the hours of 6 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday. A large crane will be on-site to deliver equipment. If you have questions, please contact Facilities Services at 737-2969.
Due to project work associated with the construction of the new Energy Center, Jefferson Street between 30th Street and 35th Street will be intermittently shutdown on May 7, May 12 and May 19. Please expect traffic delays and plan accordingly. Traffic control devices or flaggers will be in place to monitor traffic flow. This shutdown is necessary to allow a crane to set pipe into a trench in front of the US Forest Service Building. If you have questions, please contact Facilities Services at 737-2969.
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