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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.
Mouse moms exposed late in pregnancy to heavy doses of a carcinogen gave birth to pups that inevitably developed lymphomas and lung cancers, a new study shows. The malignancies generally didn’t show up until the offspring reached the human equivalent of adulthood. The good news: Breast milk from carcinogen-treated moms posed little added risk. This demonstration “that very short early-life exposures can have major consequences is very important,” observes toxicologist Linda S. Birnbaum of the Environmental Protection Agency in Research Triangle Park, N.C. In 2006, David E. Williams and his colleagues at Oregon State University in Corvallis developed an animal model of cancer formation triggered by fetal exposure to pollutants. The team laced the diets of mice with the carcinogen dibenzo[a,l]pyrene — also known as DBP — during just the final two or three days of their three-week pregnancies. This chemical is one of the most toxic of many thousands of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs, that form during the incomplete burning of fuels, cigarettes and other carbon-rich materials.
Miniature nuclear reactors, once the stuff of science fiction, soon may be coming to a town near you — that is, if terrorists don't pick them off on the way. Reactors being developed by Hyperion Power Generation of Santa Fe, N.M.; NuScale Power of Corvallis, Ore., and the giant Japanese conglomerate Toshiba use different nuclear fuels, but all rely on the same basic design: a self-contained cylindrical nuclear reactor that is factory-sealed and produces electricity for years without any human oversight or maintenance. Each reactor would be transported to a site, buried underground, hooked up to a power grid and started up. …The NuScale reactor, based on technology developed by Oregon State University, is a light-water reactor that produces 45 megawatts of electricity, enough to power about 35,000 homes, which is about 5 percent the output of a full-scale reactor.
Women’s basketball Head Coach Bruce Henderson collapsed during practice and died from an apparent heart-related incident Monday, Dec. 8, at Willamette University. Henderson, in his fourth year as Willamette’s head coach, was 47 years old. Prior to becoming the head coach at Willamette, he was an assistant coach and director of operations for the Oregon State University women’s basketball team. Previously, he was an assistant coach with the women’s basketball team at Portland State University from 1998 until 2004.
The OSUsed Day Store is set for noon to 3 p.m. On the first Wednesday of each month, there will also be an evening sale from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Check our web site for dates and times. Buy used surplus equipment, at great prices -- vehicles, bicycles, computers, furniture and more. 644 SW 13th St. Info: http://surplus.oregonstate.edu.
Finals week continues through Friday.
The Office of Community and Diversity continues its monthly screenings and discussions of the Voices Project on Friday, Dec. 12. Join us in the MU Journey Room from noon – 1 p.m. for “Saudi Students, Part 2.” The Voices Project is a series of documentaries featuring interviews with OSU students, staff and faculty around diverse topics. Bring your lunch and a friend and hear these unique stories. For more information or to request accommodation, please contact diane.davis@oregonstate.edu.
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!
No. 24-ranked OSU will face No. 18 Pittsburgh in the 75th-annual Brut Sun Bowl on Dec. 31 in El Paso, Texas. This is the Beavers’ eighth bowl game in 10 years and the first time in nearly 20 years that two top-25 teams have played in the Sun Bowl. Tickets may be ordered via 1-800-Go-BEAVS, in person at the Gill Coliseum ticket office or via osubeavers.com.
For more upcoming events, go to http://oregonstate.edu/events/newsevents/events.html.
The 2008-09 OSU Directory has arrived, and all department pre-orders have been delivered. If your department needs more copies, please call Kami Hammerschmith in Student Media at 737-6379 or come to 118 Memorial Union East/Snell Hall. Directories are $2 each and can be billed to an OSU index. OSU Directories put out in the Memorial Union are free to OSU students only.
Registration is now available for the winter and spring term classes of Saturday Academy at Oregon State University, providing middle and high school students in the Willamette Valley enrichment courses on a variety of fun and exciting topics. More information about courses, topics, dates and registration can be found online at http://academy.engr.oregonstate.edu, or by calling (541) 737-8139. Saturday Academy is a non-profit program hosted by the College of Engineering and College of Science at OSU, in cooperation with local businesses and professionals. Small fees are charged for classes, most of which are a single day on a weekend, but tuition assistance is available. Students from Albany and Mill City schools pay half the regular fee schedule.
Need to update or write a new position description soon? Involved in recruitment? Sign up for a hands-on learning of the “OSU Online PD and Recruitment System” at http://oregonstate.edu/admin/hr/training/registration.html. This informative session is facilitated by Employment Services and will provide assistance through the online process.
Business suit donations needed: Lightly used business attire is being sought for the 4th-annual Career Makeover event scheduled for Feb. 11, 2009 in OSU MU Ballroom. The OSU MANRRS (Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences) Chapter hosts the event along with OSU Career Services and the generous sponsorship of Campbell’s Cleaners. Donations are tax deductible and accepted at OSU Bookstore Beaver Fan Shop, 121 SW Morrison #120, Portland, and OSU Career Services, 8 Kerr Administration Bldg. Questions, pickup arrangements: 737-2999.
The Office of Human Resources at OSU is recruiting for the position of HRIS Banner Analyst. Full-time, 12-month, fixed-term, professional faculty position. Salary range: $36,000-$37,800. See full announcement for minimum qualifications and application requirements at http://oregonstate.edu/jobs ; Posting No. 0003593. For full consideration, apply by Jan. 5.
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.
Due to reassignment of the Oak Creek Conference Room (Room 118), the room will no longer be available as a conference room. Effective immediately, please reschedule all meetings previously held in Oak Creek room 118 to Oak Creek room 201 or some other location. This space is being converted to offices for the Facilities SAS group. This space will be closed for use indefinitely at 7 a.m. on 12/12/08.
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