Learn how to make websites accessible to people with disabilities. We’ll also discuss the OSU policy on Information Technology Accessibility. All are welcome; employees with website responsibilities are encouraged if they have not attended yet. Register for a session, offered April 29.

START New Student Orientation will occur virtually this summer, but with significant changes from summer 2020. Come to our webinar to learn about the overall structure and the experience will be like for our incoming class. Join us on Zoom for the event, which will take place on April 27 from 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Congratulations to our Winter term 2021 Honor Roll students. Great job, all!

Baumgartner, Trinity
Bobenrieth, Alejandro
Cannon, Nathaniel
Chappel, Bo
Connolly, Sarah
Curtis, Colby
Etter, Jessica
Frank, Morgan
Gerl, Kathryn
Hagglund, Lindsey
Hammond, Reno
Hughes, Haley
Hummingbird, Eshe
Hunter, Kye
Hyatt, Sarah
Jiang, Jiani
Jones, Sophia
Justen, Savannah
Kim, Skylar
Lawrence, Abigail
Li, Jessica
Liu-May, Benjamin
Ly, Eric
Martin, Hailey
Mathews, Bailey
McCauley, Lauren
Nieves Lira, Citlali
Perez, Max
Pham, Nam Anh
Ramsperger, Chloe
Rauenhorst, Jacob
Richardson, Jack T
Roth, Anika
Sagal, Samuel
Skanes, Benjamin
Sosnovske, Alden
Tannenholz, Ehman
Topham, Duncan
Unitan, Linus
VanDerZwan, Nicolaas
Vaz, Katarina
Virasak, Priscilla
White, Kiwi
Wiese, Karlie
Williams, Thomas
Williamson, Makenzie
Willman, Taryn
Wong, Derek
Yu, Hoi Man
de la Fuente, Phoenix

CUE is an annual showcase for undergraduates from all disciplines, all years of study and all stages of research to present to the OSU community. Please encourage students to present lightning talks during this two-day virtual research symposium, which will be held on May 27-28. The deadline for students to register is May 7. View details at communications.oregonstate.edu/events/cue. For more info, contact OfficeofURSA@oregonstate.edu.

The Speaker Series committee of the President’s Commission on the Status of Women is accepting applications for funding from OSU staff and students interested in hosting speaker events in Spring term. Funding averages $500 and applicants must provide a clear explanation of the event and its alignment with the PCOSW mission. To learn more and apply online, see the PCOSW Funding Opportunities page.

This award, presented annually at University Day, 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. 2021 President’s Commission on the Status of Women believes that mentoring and development are critical to excellent performance and employee satisfaction. The award offers a way of commending individuals who support the learning environment for OSU employees. For more information and a list of past recipients: https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/pcosw/funding-opportunities. Nominations are due May 4. Questions? Contact pcosw@oregonstate.edu.

The President’s Commission on the Status of Women provides funding to faculty, students, and staff who are pursuing professional development, research, outreach or creative projects related to women’s issues. Scholarships average $300 and are paid by reimbursement. Applications are due Friday, April 30. Visit https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/pcosw/funding-opportunities for detailed guidelines, qualification requirements, and application links. Questions? Contact pcosw@oregonstate.edu.

Join hundreds of your OSU peers to discuss online teaching excellence, innovative teaching methods and faculty experiences in online course development. Held May 4-5 online via Zoom, the Faculty Forum will showcase faculty members sharing their expertise in interactive panel presentations. Session topics include online lab work, inclusive student supports, and establishing your presence while teaching at a distance. Events on May 4 and 5 will begin at noon. View the agenda and register today.

OSU faculty and graduate student researchers are invited to join the OSU Advantage office on Wednesday, April 28 for a one-hour virtual event (offered once in the morning and once in the afternoon) that will describe funding and training opportunities that support innovation and entrepreneurship at the federal, state and OSU levels. At this event, you will also learn how to apply for a special $5,000 Innovation Award available from the Office for Commercialization and Corporate Development (OCCD). Register here for a Zoom link: https://lnkd.in/g9eCCDA.

See how using media can enhance student learning. Discover ways to make your lecture videos more engaging and effective with in-video quizzing. The Faculty Media Center and CTL invite instructors and GTAs to an interactive one-hour workshop: Wednesday, April 28 at 2 p.m., or Thursday, April 29 at 10 a.m. Register:https://beav.es/Jx7.