Forest Science Complex Q&A Drop-In Open House

If you haven’t heard yet, the College of Forestry is building a new facility!  Peavy Hall will soon be replaced with the new Peavy: the Forest Science Complex!  You may have many questions about this upcoming change, and the college leadership wants to answer those inquiries!

On April 5th from 9:00-11:00 am you are encouraged to stop by Peavy 276 to ask questions and talk about any facet of the planned new Peavy Hall, the Advanced Wood Products Laboratory, or the move out of Peavy.

About the New Buildings

Learn about recent design changes and adjustments being made to improve function of the program spaces. The Open House is organized so that you can focus only on the topics and issues that are of interest or concern to you without spending more time than you want.  Members of the design team will be available to listen and talk through your questions about any and all of the following:

  • Office areas, labs, classrooms, grad student spaces, storage, the Field Instrument Room, Student Learning Center, etc.
  • The Arboretum
  • Public safety concerns accounted for in building design
  • Demolition/re-use/recycling of current Peavy Hall materials
  • Measuring sustainability attributes of the new buildings
  • The Advanced Wood Products Lab

About the Move Out of Peavy Hall in Early Summer

The proposed schedule for moving everyone out of Peavy Hall will be available and staff will be ready to answer your questions and talk about what can be done to help you get ready.

Light refreshments will be provided!

If you have questions, please contact fsc@oregonstate.edu

Spring Break in Corvallis

Are you staying in Corvallis for Spring Break?  Take advantage of your week without classes to attend some of the many events in Corvallis next week!

  • March 22: Community Movie Night with Ygal Kaufman at Darkside Cinema, 215 SW 4th St at 7:00 PM.  Admission is free!
  • March 23: Movie Night at the Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave: The Princess Bride shown at  7:00 PM. Tickets are $5.00 per person.
  • March 24: “Next Steps for Restoring the Marys Peak Meadows” held at Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St. at 6:00 PM.  U.S. Forest Service biologist and ecologist will demonstrate how they plan to restore the historic wildflower meadows of Marys Peak after the removal of noble fir.  Sponsored by the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition.
  • March 24: “Advances in Oregon’s Energy and Climate Change Laws During the 2016 Legislature” held at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Corvallis, 2945 NW Circle Blvd. at 7:00 PM. Sponsored by the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition
  • March 24: “Hot Buttered Rum & Front County” at 7:30 PM at the Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St.  Tickets are $15.00 for students and can be purchased online.
  • March 26: Corvallis Indoor Winter Market: 9:00 am-1:00 pm at the Benton County Fairgrounds.  Visit their blog for more information!
  • March 26: White Rose Custom Floral Design Presents: Centerpiece for Easter Workshop, held at Garland Nursery, 5470 NE Hwy 20 at 1:00 PM.  Event is $25.00 per person and space is limited, so please call (541) 753-6601 to register!
  • March 26: No Offense: The Improv Jam!  Shown at the Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St. at 8:00 PM.  Tickets are $5.00, buy them early! The last show was sold out! Sponsored by 2 Towns Ciderhouse.

Also take advantage of the windows of sunny weather we may have to experience the College Research Forests!  There are many great hiking trails throughout the forest and beautiful sights to see!

Whatever you are planning to do during Spring Break, have a great time, be safe, and we will see you Monday, March 28th for Spring Term!

Congratulations Award Winners and Retirees!

On Thursday, March 10th, the college hosted the annual Dean’s Awards and Retiree Recognition ceremony.  This event is held each year to recognize members of the faculty and staff who are retiring as well as outstanding performance by current faculty and staff.  Seven members of the faculty are retiring this year, many who have served the College of Forestry for multiple decades.  We thank them for their contributions to the college as well as the Oregon State community!

Many awards were also given, one of which was new this year.  This year, nominations were held for the Outstanding Student Worker Award.  Lucia Hadella, a senior in Natural Resources was awarded this title for all of her dedication and hard work in the College Research Forests.  Lucia has spearheaded many fundraising events, educational events for high school students, and has been instrumental in the Forestry Connection movement.  Congratulations Lucia for your award and great job!

Good luck on finals, Fernhoppers!

What’s an Ombudsman?

According to Google, an ombudsman is a Swedish originated word meaning “an official that investigates, reports on, and helps settle complaints.”  Many people don’t realize this, but we have an Ombuds Office on our campus!

The University Ombuds Office (UOO) at Oregon State was established in 2012 to provide an accessible, confidential, neutral, independent, and informal resource for resolution and management of problems and conflicts to all University community members.

If you discuss an issue with the UOO, you can be confident that an Ombuds will:

  • Listen to all concerns and perspectives
  • Facilitate communication or mediate between individuals or groups
  • Value diversity
  • Provide a safe and confidential place to share issues
  • Assist in researching resources and options to aid in the resolution of conflict
  • Remain impartial to all parties involved in a conflict
  • Recommend ways to improve policies and procedures
  • Assist employees and students in navigating their way through university systems

In addition to helping people mediate their conflicts, the UOO also can help people identify their personal conflict management style, provide tips for collaboration, as well as advice for dealing with difficult situations.

The University Ombuds Office, located in 116 Waldo Hall is a free resource to all members of the OSU community for group training or individual appointments.  To schedule an appointment, call the office at 541-737-4537 or email ombuds@oregonstate.edu.