The Research Office is now accepting applications for the RERF. The budget this year is expected to be $400,000. Research Equipment Reserve Funds (RERF) may be used to acquire, repair, renovate, or improve equipment directly used for research. The equipment may be inventoried capital equipment (defined as =>$5,000 per unit), or fabricated capitalized equipment. Proposals are due by Feb. 28, 5 p.m. Questions:  Contact Research Office Incentive Programs at:  Incentive.Programs@oregonstate.edu

It’s February, and that means it’s time for the Governor’s Challenge, Food Drive, to benefit the Linn/Benton Food Share!!

The main Chemistry office will be accepting cash and non-perishable food donations in 153 Gilbert Hall the entire month of February.

You can also sign up for a Monthly Payroll Contribution here: http://communications.oregonstate.edu/sites/communications.oregonstate.edu/files/food_drive_2018/2018_payrollcontributionweb_fillable.pdf

Hi everyone,

It is that time of year again when the Corvallis Fire Marshal, Jim Patton, performs his annual fire/safety inspection of Gilbert Hall and Gilbert Addition.

Gilbert Addition will be performed on Wednesday, February 14^th (Happy Valentine’s Day)

Gilbert Hall will follow on Thursday, February 15^th

Inspections begin at 9:00 AM on both days.

Attached are the two safety checklists to use as a guide to ensure your areas are up to expectations.  One is for the Offices and Classrooms, the other is for Labs.

I’m giving two-week notice so everyone has time to review their spaces and ensure we pass with minimal discrepancies.

The biggest culprits are:

• Extension cords used as a permanent, or long-term, solution.
• Power Strips daisy chained.  I.e. All Power strips must be plugged directly into the wall outlet.
• Space heaters under Desks and too close to combustibles (the desk itself, waste and recycle bins)
• Doors propped open with the evacuation route impeded.

Thank you for your support, attention to detail, and focus to ensure a successful inspection process.

Sincerely,

Rusty