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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.
Hal Schudel, the founder of Holiday Tree Farms — the largest Christmas tree grower in the world — has together with his wife, Lois, pledged $1 million to Oregon State University for agricultural scholarships. A former OSU agronomist, Schudel has not forgotten how he got his start. A $500 scholarship during the Depression helped him earn his bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska. A fellowship to OSU enabled him to earn his doctorate. “I know what scholarships did for me personally, and I know what challenges young people are facing today,” Schudel said. “There are some great kids out there, but they need to be given a little boost, so they, too, can follow their dreams.”
The cooler summer farmers and others experienced in the Lower Umatilla Basin of Oregon has led some to scoff at the idea of global warming or climate change. George Clough, a horticulturist at the Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center for the past 15 years, says there's overarching scientific evidence climate change is real, but he also stresses there's a distinct difference between weather and climate. Clough believes global warming - climate change - is real because of the evidence scientists have found in Antarctic ice core samples. One of Clough's colleagues at Oregon State University, Edward Brook, an associate professor of geosciences, in May wrote a commentary on the new studies in the journal Nature. He said the newest analysis of trace gases trapped in Antarctic ice cores provide a reasonable view of greenhouse gas concentrations into the past, and further confirm the link between greenhouse gas levels and global warming.
Oregon State University’s commitment to promote diversity on campus has received a national “best practices” award for college programs. Terryl Ross, director of OSU’s Office of Community and Diversity, accepted the “Committed to Diversity” Award recently from Minority Access, a Washington, D.C.-area nonprofit working to expand minority involvement in education, employment and research. About 30 universities and colleges received the 2008 honor. OSU and its fellow awardees “genuinely seem to appreciate the value of diversity in creating a well-rounded educational experience,” said Andrea D. Mickle, president of Minority Access.
“Dead Week” concludes today.
The 28th-annual Holiday Marketplace begins today at 10 a.m. and runs to 6 p.m in the MU Ballroom, continuing tomorrow during the same hours. The Marketplace features handmade crafts, fine art and specialty foods from the Pacific Northwest, as well as live, local entertainment. Free, open to the public. Info: 737 2937 or http://osumu.org/craft.html.
The Memorial Union Program Council is hosting its annual Children’s Holiday Party this Saturday, Dec. 6, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The party is one of the MU’s longest running traditions, dating back to the early 1950s. This year’s theme is “Under the Big Top at the Circus.” Children will participate in various arts & crafts activities, watch a one-hour magic show with Dave Charvet, magician extraordinaire, and more. The Craft Center’s Holiday Bizarre is also taking place on Saturday in the MU at the same time; if you need some kid-free holiday shopping time or just a little extra time to study for finals, feel free to drop them off with us for a few hours of supervised fun. The event is free and open to all children between 5 and 10 years of age. “Day of” registration begins at 12:30 p.m. in the main concourse of the MU. To preregister, stop by MU #103 or register online at www.osumu.org. We have room for 125 children and spaces are filling fast!
The OSU women’s basketball team takes on Portland State this Sunday at Legendary Gill Coliseum beginning at 4 p.m. For tickets, visit the OSU athletics Web site.
SAVE THE DATE: Every year, President and Mrs. Ed Ray invite the campus community to take a break from fall term finals and join them for gourmet coffee and treats in the Memorial Union. This year, the President’s Winter Coffee will be held in January – welcoming the campus community back from holiday break and celebrating a new year. Mark your calendars for Jan. 23, 2009, and join us for a cup of coffee or hot chocolate!
Academic Advising Professional Development Opportunity: Nicole Kent will be giving an encore performance of her NACADA Best of Region Presentation, “Reality Check: Advising Students OUT of a Major”, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., in Stag 233 It is important for advisors in all disciplines to recognize students whose chosen major is a poor fit, to help the student recognize that for themselves and to direct the student to programs that are better suited to their interests, strengths, and goals. This presentation will address factors influencing student’s major choices as well as strategies employed by advisors to assist students in identifying and transitioning to a more appropriate major. Info: (541) 737-8083.
For more upcoming events, go to http://oregonstate.edu/events/newsevents/events.html.
Students may now apply for the 2009 Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium Undergraduate Scholarships. Deadline: Friday, Dec. 19. Scholarships of up to $6,000 will be awarded and are only available to Oregon students attending Oregon Space Grant affiliate institutions. Awardees will be selected from applicant pools at each of the eligible schools. Scholarships are open to new and continuing students in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines. The OSGC Undergraduate Scholarship Program supports the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) objectives of fostering and encouraging career goals in the aerospace industry. Individuals from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. Info: http://spacegrant.oregonstate.edu/fellow.html. Questions: 541-737-2414 or spacegrant@oregonstate.edu.
Shopping for the Holidays? Don’t forget OSU-licensed merchandise and apparel, including the new “Junior Benny” products, for the Beavers in your family. Get a look at some of what’s available now at the Beaver Authentics Web site.
The Corvallis Transit System will not offer Beaver Bus Service over the Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 27-29. The Beaver Bus will run Dec. 4-6. Now is your chance to try the Beaver Bus before OSU’s Winter break. Beaver Bus service will be halted Dec. 7 – Jan. 7. The service operates on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 8:45 p.m. to 2:45 a.m. when OSU is in session. The last buses leave downtown at 1:45 a.m. or 2:15 a.m., depending on the route.
The Research Office Incentive Programs is requesting Letters of Intent for the National Science Foundation - Partnerships for International Research and Education Program from interested faculty. This is a limited submission program. Guidance for preparation of Letters of Intent to the Research Office: http://oregonstate.edu/research/incentive/pire.htm. NSF - PIRE program site: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2009/nsf09505/nsf09505.htm. Letters of Intent submission deadline to the Research Office is Monday, Dec. 22, and should be sent electronically as a MS Word or PDF document to debbie.delmore@oregonstate.edu. Info: 737-8390.
Due to failure of components on the hot water heating system, heating services has been temporarily shut down in Cordley Hall. This will affect all labs on the west side of Cordley with steam radiators connected to the hot water heating system. Facilities cannot provide an estimated restoration time, however updated information will be provided as it becomes available. Questions: Phil Steeves at 230-0307 or Facilities Services at 737-2969.
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