This is the last week to submit nominations for the 2023 Faculty Innovator Award. This award honors an outstanding Oregon State University inventor who has made a contribution leading to commercialization that significantly impacts their field and society. For details and the nomination form please visit the OSU Advantage website: 2023 Faculty Innovator Award. The awardee will receive a $5,000 prize and desktop award. The awardee’s department also will receive $5,000. Nomination deadline is April 14.

The President’s Commission on the Status of Women is currently accepting nominations for the University Mentoring and Professional Development award. This award recognizes any classified, professional faculty or faculty member who excels in mentoring, supporting and encouraging OSU employees, especially women and those from under-represented groups or non-traditional careers, and making available to them opportunities for professional, educational and personal development. Submit your nomination by May 28 to https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9QWONGcohZI30gu

The OSU Craft Center has a weekly crochet club for OSU students. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to find community, learn and engage in a stress-releasing craft. This club is free; the craft center provides a gifted student crochet lead to teach and provide help as well as crochet hooks. Yarn donations are currently being sought from the community. If you have yarn to donate please contact Susan.bourque@oregonstate.edu.

Come to Science Pro to make connections with folks in your field, and possibly land an internship or research opportunity. Meet industry professionals doing work you didn’t even know was possible. One of the best things you can do for your future is to connect with people, check here to view confirmed community partners. Get to know professionals who want to help you get to where you want to go. Register today for all or part of this free event happening on April 11th from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Space is limited and will fill up quickly. Come for an hour or stay for the afternoon!

Get ready to join Beaver Nation May 20 in giving back to your community. Lead an in-person or online service opportunity that you are passionate about and create positive change with people who share your interests and commitment to addressing community needs. Register your volunteer site atForOregonState.org/Service. 

See ChatGPT and Other AI Tools: Implications for Teaching and Learning to learn more about the potentials and limitations around the use of generative AI tools in your courses. Information is provided about setting course-level expectations, sample syllabus language, data security and support for teaching faculty.

The OSU Faculty Senate just launched an award to recognize faculty who go above and beyond in keeping their course materials affordable for students. If you know a full-time faculty member with an innovative or creative solution to low- or no-cost course materials, consider nominating them for this award. The award recipient will be recognized at University Day and receive a $2,500 departmental transfer. Review the selection criteria and nominate a colleague today. 

Registration for OSU Advantage Accelerator’s Accelerate program is open for the Spring 2023 cohort.  This program helps researchers explore the opportunity of expanding their societal impact – opening up new doors for research directions, new funding opportunities and important, real-world skills for students. A PNAS article has documented the positive benefits for both faculty and students by engaging with industry.  The program runs 3 – 5 pm on Tuesdays, starting April 11. 

More information about the program and a link to the application can be found here. 

The Read, Reflect, Reform book clubs use a blended format with two synchronous meetings (times set by the group, in person or remote) and asynchronous activities. Activities commence Spring Term 2023. You will receive free “Inclusive Teaching: Strategies for Promoting Equity in the College Classroom” (while supplies last). Register now. March 17 deadline.