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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 President Ed Ray joined the presidents of Portland State, University of Oregon and Eastern Oregon State to discuss issues in higher education during a taping of OPB’s radio program, “Think Out Loud,” held Wednesday night at Portland State University. When asked what kept President Ray up at night, he answered that it was issues of access. “We are at risk of creating a permanent underclass of people who have no stake in this society because they do not have access to the higher education they need to succeed in this society,” he said. The first half of the program airs this morning from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on OPB, and can be accessed via streaming audio on OPB’s web site at a href="http://www.opb.org/radio/listennow/player.php">http://www.opb.org/radio/listennow/player.php. The second half of the program will air Friday morning at the same time.
Shelby Wood says: It’s not often that I think, man, I wish I lived in Corvallis. If I did, I’d definitely swing by Oregon State University to listen to the climate change rock stars about to arrive for a winter seminar series.
Hundreds of low-income Oregon State University students have applied for a food aid program. MealBux, a program run by the Associated Students of OSU, has $90,200 in funding from student fees budgeted for this school year. Last year, about 250 students applied and 100 received aid. This year, the program has already handed out 300 applications and more are expected.
The local Employers Partnership for Diversity presents its first workshop of 2009. The January topic is Politics and Political Policies. The workshop will be held from 8:30 to 10:30 am at the Albany Public Schools district office, 718 Seventh Avenue S.W.
The Faculty Senate meeting will be held in the LaSells Stewart Center Construction and Engineering Hall from 3 to 5 p.m.; the agenda is online at http://oregonstate.edu/senate/agen/2009/01.html . Agenda Items include: installation of elected officials, approval of Parliamentarian, approval of proposed revisions to AR 17 and AR 25i, legislative reports from both Representative Sara Gelser and Senator Frank Morse, and a discussion of the Strategic Plan – Phase II.
Auditions for the tenth anniversary of the OSU Vagina Monologues production takes place tonight, 6 to 9 p.m., in Waldo Hall room 201A. Callbacks are Jan. 9. For information, call 541-737-3927.
NEW! The OSU Business Roundtable presents The State of the University Address with President Ed Ray, Jan. 21, 11:30 to 1 p.m., at the Multnomah Athletic Club, 1849 S.W. Salmon St., Portland. Cost is $30. A corporate table of 8 is $200. Reservations can be made at osualum.com. RSVP to Cahty Marshall.
NEW! OSU faculty, staff and students are invited to start off the year with gourmet coffee and pastries. Join President and Mrs. Ed Ray in celebration and conversation from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Jan. 23 in the Memorial Union Lounge. Please bring a non-perishable food item to benefit the Linn-Benton Food Share. For more information or for special accommodations, please call 541-737-0724.
The OSU department of zoology has announced their 2009 winter seminar series. The free seminars take place at 3:30 p.m. in ALS room 4001. The first seminar, Adaptive Evolution and Coevolution of Sperm-Egg Recognition Molecules, by Willie Swanson of the University of Washington, Seattle, takes place Jan. 12. For a complete schedule, see http://zoology.science.oregonstate.edu
The OSU department of philosophy Ideas Matter 2009 series, the UN Declaration of Human Rights, begins this month. It kicks off Jan. 15 with Bill Uzgalis of the OSU department of philosophy, speaking on How Human Rights Came About. A full schedule of lectures can be found at http:/oregonstate.edu/cla/philosophy/. All lectures are at 7 p.m. in Gilfillan Auditorium; these lectures are open and free to the community.
NEW! During fall faculty forums, participants indicated a desire to be better informed of Faculty Senate actions and discussions. In an effort to better communicate with faculty, a recap will be prepared monthly of the previous Faculty Senate meeting and will possibly contain tentative agenda items for the upcoming meeting. The initial recap is online at http://oregonstate.edu/senate/recap/20081211.html.
Free access to Dixon Recreation Center and free Fit Pass Classes for Faculty, Staff & Affiliates, through Jan. 11. Stop by and see how Recreational Sports can help you meet your health and wellness goals for the New Year! RecServices has extended hours the first two weeks of the term M-R, 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. For more information see http://oregonstate.edu/recsports, 541-737-3748.
OSU Campus Recycling is seeking volunteers for Recyclemania 2009, a nationwide competition between universities to see who can recycle the most, which will run Jan. 18 through March 28. Volunteer opportunities include distributing flyers, assisting with event set up and tear down, making class announcements, performing waste audits, promoting recycling through word of mouth, and more. Any time commitment is appreciated. For information, contact Andrea at Andrea Norris. More info at http://recycle.oregonstate.edu/recyclemania/.
The Graduate School at OSU is recruiting for the position of Executive Assistant to the Dean. Full-time, 12-month, fixed-term, professional faculty position. See full announcement for minimum qualifications and application requirements at http://oregonstate.edu/jobs; Posting No. 0003695. For full consideration, apply by Jan. 13.
Bike lockers are available to students, faculty and staff on a first-come, first-serve basis. The lockers are located in the Park Terrace West parking lot, 26th & Orchard. The Winter Term rental rate for winter through summer term is $48 plus a $50 refundable security deposit. Contact Transit and Parking Services (TAPS) for more information Transit and Parkings. or 541-737-2583.
Facilities Services seeks a Senior Planner. Position will provide planning services, zoning and code analysis on issues related to the development of the campus and, will provide land use guidance as it relates to the Campus Master Plan. This is a full-time unclassified Professional Faculty position, posting number 0003694. Deadline for applications is Jan. 16. Position details can be found at OSU Human Resources at http://oregonstate.edu/jobs.
Due to additional repairs on the storm sewer system, the southbound lane of 26th Street will remain closed to through traffic between Campus Way and Orchard Ave. The northbound lane of 26th is open and available for normal travel. Access to parking lots entries/exits between these streets will remain open during repairs. Traffic control devices will be in place to direct traffic.
Due to the installation of new utility vaults for permanent power to the new Energy Center, the sidewalk on 35th street (between Washington Way and Jefferson) will be shutdown from Jan. 6 through Feb. 4. Construction crews and large equipment will be working to remove portions of the sidewalk to accommodate this installation.
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