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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.
A $1.2 million project at Willamette Mission State Park soon will allow the Willamette River to flow through a 2-mile channel blocked by a dike since the 1940s. It is one of a handful of key restoration projects identified by the state for partially returning the Willamette River to its historical meandering course. The idea is to undo what has been done to rivers for the past 150 years: forcing them to flow in a single, predictable channel. …Smaller channels allow water to slow down and cool, which is needed by native fish, particularly salmon. "It will help young fish as they migrate down the river and out to the lower Columbia and ocean," said Stan Gregory, aquatic ecologist with the department of fisheries and wildlife at Oregon State University. "When they migrate down in the middle of the river, they don't want to go flying down to the ocean. They need to seek refuge in slow-velocity waters and slip into those channels. And then it is also important for migrating adult salmon as they go upstream because it allows them resting places."
OVP Venture Partners, Oregon's most visible venture capital firm, will have only one officer staffing its Portland operation when 2009 begins. The firm announced that Intel alum John Hull is stepping down at the end of December "to pursue other interests." Prominent Portland venture capitalist David Chen left OVP last year to focus on investments in sustainable industries. Venture capital is the seed money that helps startups grow. OVP, which has offices in Portland and Kirkland, Wash., has been among Oregon's most active venture investors for several years dating back to the early 1990s. …Three directors from OVP's Kirkland office are active with Oregon organizations that promote new technologies and business concepts -- including Oregon State University and the Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnologies Institute, or ONAMI.
With a burgeoning population of retirees, a growing number of students at Oregon State University and not much in the middle, Corvallis is at a crossroads. So said a panel of work force and community experts Monday during a discussion on the topic “Macro Trends, Micro Impacts,” at a meeting of the Corvallis City Club. The Corvallis City Club is the local chapter of a national organization that periodically brings together a broad range of people to talk about local civic, social and business issues. Christopher Klemm, director of the Austin Entrepreneurship Program at OSU, described Corvallis as a “city without a middle,” in that working families, including newly minted college graduates, aren’t choosing to live here. “There is a huge pool of interesting young people who come here,” he said. “We have not been able to capture them or provide anything interesting for them.” Monday’s panel was composed of Klemm, Pat O’Connor, regional economist for the Oregon Employment Department, and Terryl Ross, director of community and diversity for Oregon State University.
Hal Schudel of Holiday Tree Farm in Corvallis, Ore., and his wife, Lois, have pledged $1 million to Oregon State University for scholarships. Schudel said in a prepared statement that he has not forgotten a $500 scholarship awarded him during the Great Depression that helped him achieve a bachelor's degree at University of Nebraska. Later he received a fellowship at OSU, where he earned a doctorate. Holiday Tree Farms is the largest Christmas tree farm in the world. "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 story ran Friday in the Gazette-Times, as well.
Congratulations to Jacquizz Rodgers, who on Monday became the first freshman ever to earn Offensive Player of the Year honors for the Pac 10. Rodgers was also named “Freshman of the Year. Congrats are also due head coach Mike Riley, who was named Coach of the Year. The award winners are selected by the Pac-10 head football coaches.
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”, 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.
As a gift to the community, Friends of the Family will sponsor its 5th-annual Christmas Concert at the LaSells-Stewart Center at 7 p.m., featuring singer-songwriter Scott Krippayne and Corvallis's own Heart of the Valley Children's Choir. No admission charge, a donation opportunity will be provided, as will a presentation about a special project to provide Christmas gifts to CASA children. Info: 541-757-1761 or friends@fofm.org.
Finals week continues through Friday.
The next OSUsed Day Store is set for Wednesday, Dec.10, 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.
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 Dec. 11 Faculty Senate Agenda is online at http://oregonstate.edu/senate/agen/2008/12.html. Agenda includes: Faculty Senate President-Elect and Interinstitutional Faculty Senate election results; Executive Committee election; discussion of Strategic Plan revisions, Emergency Alert System and proposed parking permit increases; and a recap of the December Interinstitutional Faculty Senate meeting. The meeting will be held in the LaSells Stewart Center Construction and Engineering Hall from 3 p.m. t 5 p.m. Meetings are open to the public.
Voting for the Faculty Senate President-Elect and Interinstitutional Faculty Senate Senator ends at 5 PM on December 9. Please contact the Faculty Senate Office at faculty.senate@oregonstate.edu if you have misplaced the message containing voting instructions and your unique ID and password, or if you are unsure whether you have voted.
Business suit donations needed: Lightly used business attire is being sought for the 4th-annual Career Makeover event scheduled for Feb. 13, 2008 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.
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 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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