CYNTHIA SAGERS APPOINTED VP FOR RESEARCH

As we look forward to welcoming our new VPR on August 31, please note that Cynthia’s presentation from the candidate forums is available for viewing online here. If you were unable to attend the forum, or would like a refresher this link might be of interest. Additionally,  it has been said many times already but let’s all give a virtual high five to our interim VPR, Ron Adams, for his excellent continued leadership during this period of transition.

TRY-Athalon FACULTY STAFF FITNESS UPDATE

Please email Kim directly BY END OF DAY TODAY, FRIDAY 5/29 (Kimberly.Reese@oregonstate.edu) if you would like to volunteer. The event is only an hour long and you either run, walk or swim with your team for 20 minutes. We still need 3 runners, 1 walker, and 3 swimmers. You choose one of the events and it is a tag team 25 yard walk, run or swim. Bonding with co-workers, getting some exercise AND a free pair of sunglasses…how can you say no to that!? Timing is: June 5th 12:00-1:00. Cost $10 (Kim will come around to  collect money on Monday, June 1st. If you are a swimmer then you will need to be at the Langton pool at 11:30.If you need more information, please go to this website for support.

PROFESSIONAL FACULTY LEADERSHIP ASSOCIATION 2015-16 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Please join me in congratulating our 2015-2016 Professional Faculty Leadership Association Board of Directors.  The Research Office is well represented!

• President: Deb Weitzman – OSU Conference Services
• President Elect: Gretchen Cuevas – College of Agriculture Sciences Administration
• Secretary: Jayne Parker – Ag Sciences & Marine Sciences Business Center
• Treasurer: Edith Birky – Office of Human Resources
• Professional Development Director: Leigh Larkin – Office of Human Resources
• Marketing Director: Debbie Delmore – Research Office Administration
• Membership Director: Shirley Chow – Research Office
• Web Director: Tracy Elmshaeuser – Research Office

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