RICK SPINRAD IS IN TOWN/ HMSC 50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Most of you have no doubt seen the announcement re; the Hatfield Marine Science Center 50th Anniversary happening on August 7th. If not, more info here. Our very own former VPR, Rick Spinrad  will be speaking at 3pm at the event. Additionally, Rick will be heading through Corvallis and plans to stop in to the Research Office some time between 10-12 on Thursday, 8/6. Be sure to say “hello” if you see him!

FAA COMPLIANCE TRAINING

For those of you tracking UAS developments, please note that Mark Peters in Export Controls will be hosting an FAA Compliance Training for faculty on campus that use unmanned systems for research. The training is planned for August 12th from 1pm-5pm in Room 208 in the MU
Please e-mail mark.peters@oregonstate.edu if you are interested in attending.

NEW WEB & MOBILE SERVICES DIRECTOR

There is a new position that’s vital to communicators recently added to the Information Services Division. Derek Whiteside has joined the team in new role on Lois Brooks’ team. Derek will be stepping into the position of Director of Web and Mobile Services on September. In this new role, Derek will lead Central Web Services and the Information Services Communications function.

ICE CREAM!!!!

You may have noticed that it is rather hot out this week. RO hero, Susan Emerson has brought in ICE CREAM BARS and they are in the freezer in the A312 kitchen. Come grab one and beat the heat. Thanks, Susan!

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Did everyone catch Zach Gill and his adorable daughter Avi (and some beer) on the front page of the Gazette Times this week?  You didn’t? Well here it is!

Have a great weekend, everyone!