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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.
At the Institute for Energy and the Environment in New Mexico State University's College of Engineering’s 18th Environmental Design Contest in early April, OSU won first place for the combination of Tasks 2 and 4: Photovoltaic System Performance Indicator and Sampling Strategy for Spinach. In addition, their team's faculty adviser, wearing his signature bow tie, accepted the inaugural Life-Long Achievement Award surrounded by half of his 20-member team in bow ties as well, an obvious show of reverence. Goran Jovanovic, associate professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, attended his 16th and final year in the competition, having brought more than 100 students to NMSU, providing each of them an educational experience not achieved through general coursework.
In the Woodstock era, the advent of coed dorms caused a stir, with Life magazine proclaiming the development "an intimate revolution on campus." Coed floors came along over the next two decades, giving college students immediate proximity to each other. The next step, coed suites and bathrooms, brought the sexes even closer together. At the urging of student activists, more than 30 campuses across the country have adopted what colleges call gender-neutral rooming assignments, almost half of them within the past two years. The University of Pennsylvania, Skidmore, and Ithaca colleges, and Oregon State University also allow roommates of different genders. Students at New York, Harvard, and Stanford universities, among many others, are calling for gender-blind dormitory rooms.
The Oregon Chapter of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (OGCSA) has recognized Richard A. Fluter as the 2008 recipient of its Hall of Fame Award. The award was presented May 4th at the Oregon Superintendents Annual Meeting at Salishan Resort and Spa in Gleneden Beach. Dick began his working life at the age of 12 at Glendoveer Golf Course in Portland, working for his dad Edward Fluter, a previous Hall of Fame Award recipient. At Glendoveer Dick learned a deep appreciation for the game, hard work, and the value of serving others. He went on to become the first undergraduate in Turf Management at Oregon State University in 1966, and then began a career that has spanned 40 years.
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.
David Adams, Fulbright Senior Program Officer, will present an information session on the Fulbright program on Wednesday in Snell Hall, 448, where you can learn more about the application process and how to receive a lecture or research grant for travel to another country. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a terminal degree in their field. Begin your search for information by visiting the International Programs Fulbright page or the Fulbright Scholar Program Web site. If you want to meet with David Adams individually, please contact Marion McNamara in International Programs.
The OSUsed Day Store will be from noon to 3 p.m. on Wednesday. It’s located at 644 S.W. 13th Street.
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.
A new OSU policy will affect everyone holding, renewing or applying for FCC (Federal Communication Commission) licenses. OSU recently implemented an Oregon University System requirement that delegates administration of FCC licenses to the campuses. The policy requires each campus to identify a FCC Coordinator responsible for properly filing, renewing and monitoring FCC licenses (Please see http://oregonstate.edu/dept/budgets/genupol/gupfcc.htm). OSU identified Tom Williams from Media Services as the OSU FCC Coordinator. Williams has more than 25 years of experience in FCC licensing and radio, television and RF network engineering and is in the process of compiling a list of all OSU FCC licenses. Please notify him prior to filing for any new FCC licenses. If you or your department currently operate two-way radios, point-to-point microwaves, low power transmission systems or radio or TV stations that require FCC licenses, contact Tom Williams at 737-3822 or Thomas.e.williams@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.
The Student Health Advisory Board is conducting a survey for students, faculty and staff regarding their opinions about smoking on campus. The survey ends on May 20 and can be found at https://secure.oregonstate.edu/survey/290.
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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