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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's coast is still wild enough to be a windy wonder, tame enough for the squeamish, surprisingly affordable and uncrowded — yet diverse enough to please at least someone in the car most of the time. All beaches are public, and access is guaranteed by law. …OSU's Hatfield Marine Science Center, across the bay from Newport, offers user-friendly movies, exhibits and displays of coastal marine life, including a live but wet "petting zoo" of marine creatures and educational walking tours of the fishing fleet docks. Donations are encouraged. Nearby is the highly rated Oregon Coast Aquarium.
From his post in Baltimore, Wim Wiewel assumed Oregon was the kind of place that invests heavily in colleges and universities. Then he got on an airplane. And he saw Oregon up close, with its volatile budget, quirky funding practices and anemic support for higher education. "It made me stop and think, 'Is this a job that is doable?' " said Wiewel, the newly hired president of Portland State University. He cites a recent labor dispute at PSU over low salaries as one challenge stemming from weak public funding. "It's not an abstract issue," he adds. "It has real consequences in daily life." The Legislature may quietly backtrack this spring on part of a promise it made last year, with great fanfare, to reinvest in higher education. The Legislative Emergency Board has withheld $28 million that legislators earmarked to boost faculty pay at the state's seven four-year universities. If the economy continues to sour, faculty and staff may never see the money designed to boost their below-par salaries and improve recruitment and retention.
College posters from throughout the United States line the walls of the career center at North Salem High School, silent enticements to students who, for the most part, see high school graduation as the only goal they might realistically achieve. A program in its third year at North Salem High School is helping to turn this assumption around. The Western Oregon University Emerging Leaders and Scholars Program is a one-year intensive program that is making the unimaginable possible for selected students. This spring, McNary and South Salem also will implement the program. …Next fall, 23 of the 24 students in this year's program plan to go to college. They'll be attending the University of Oregon, OSU, Portland State University, Western Oregon University, Chemeketa Community College and Mt. Hood Community College.
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.
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 tia-cref.org. For additional information visit the OHR Web site at http://oregonstate.edu/admin/hr/workshops.html.
A Defensive Driver Class "Coaching the Experienced Driver" is scheduled for today from 1:30 - 5 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.
Shiyung Liu, an associate research fellow at the Institute of Taiwan History, Academia Sinca in Taiwan, will deliver a lecture on “Prescribing Colonization: Medical Practices and Policies in Japan-Ruled Taiwan, 1895–1945” on Thursday, May 8, at OSU. The free public lecture begins at 4 p.m. in the Memorial Union’s Journey Room.
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 Oregon State University Robotics Club will host an open demonstration of their Rover Challenge entry on Saturday, May 10 – part of a national competition among university students to design and build the next generation of Mars rovers. The event will be at the Arts and Crafts Building at the Benton County Fairground, where from 11 a.m. to about 2 p.m. the rover will work to perform tasks in geology, soil analysis, emergency navigation and construction. The demonstration is free and open to the public.
The Ethnic Studies Department is proud to announce the third and final speaker in its series by contributors to Seeing Colors: Indigenous Peoples and Racialized Ethnic Minorities in Oregon, a book recently published by the ES Department. Lynn Stephen will speak Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. in MU 211, American Indian Room.
For more upcoming events, go to http://oregonstate.edu/events/newsevents/events.html.
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.
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.
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.
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.
OSU’s Extended Campus (Ecampus) is hosting a Spring Faculty Forum to showcase current Ecampus instructors’ personal experiences and best practices of online course development and innovative teaching methods. All OSU faculty are invited to attend on Thursday, May 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at CH2M HILL Alumni Center. The forum will feature concurrent sessions throughout the day emphasizing OSU’s immediate opportunities to reach distance learners through online courses and degree programs, as well as the university’s goals of Outreach and Engagement. Please RSVP for the event at http://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/forms/faculty-forum.htm.
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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