LEADING INDICATORS AND TERRA MAGAZINE QUANTITY AVAILABLE

If anyone would like quantities of our RO annual report entitled “Leading Indicators” or the most recent edition of Terra please let Jane Cigarran know. Any upcoming events or conferences where these will come in handy? We can always have them shipped, as well. Let’s make good use of them!

PRE-ACCELERATOR WORKSHOP UPDATE

The Pre-Accelerator, a workshop series consisting of four successive two-hour seminars, kicked off with a bang on October 28th! These workshops focus on key business concepts that provide start-ups with tools and hands-on experiences; ultimately helping them build their businesses. With over 25 teams in attendance, Austin Hall Rm 222 was packed to capacity. Thank you to our friends and guest speakers Holmwell Software, Mike Brown, and the Corvallis Benton County Economic Development Office.

ACCOUNT UNIFICATION ON NOV. 9

The Research Office CN and Onid accounts will be unified on November 9. This means you will have 1 account and password for logging into OSU resources, instead of using CN for some services and ONID for others. IMPORTANT NOTE from Community Network: “We don’t want to unify anyone who’s traveling on the 9th or 10th, as it could affect their ability to reach OSU resources from off campus. Please let Stephen know at stephen.hotard@oregonstate.edu if you anticipate being out of the office that day so that we can provide a list of these users to Community Network. Thank you.

WEATHER ALERT: HEAVY RAINS AND WIND THROUGH SATURDAY

Just in time for trick or treating…be safe out there with the kiddos! Short term flooding is a concern, especially if rain cannot enter the rain gutters or rain water containment systems due to fallen leaves blocking drains. Also, driving on wet leaves has the same result as driving on ice, so be cautious as you drive. More info here: October_30_atmospheric_river  and Email Briefing Rain-Wind Oct 29 201

RENTAL HOME AVAILABLE

Rental home located in the Willamette Landing area will be available to rent in January. If anyone knows of someone who might be interested, please contact Mimi Poitras.

UPCOMING EVENTS

RO All-Staff Meeting: Monday, 11/2/15, 3:30-4:30pm, MU 208

RO Holiday Party: Friday, 12/11/15, 5-8pm, MU Lounge (more details and RSVP info coming soon!)

JOY DRIVE 2015

Each year Childcare and Family Resources leads a Joy Drive to provide student families in need with gifts for the winter holiday season. The Research Office will be sponsoring a family again this year. In the past, we have asked people who are interested in participating to donate to a fund which will then be used to purchase gifts for the families. If you are interested in participating, please let Jillian Coleman know by November 19th. Participation involves making a donation in any amount you choose to help purchase presents. If you’d like to help shop, you can do that too. They are also accepting donations of wrapping paper, ribbons, tape, etc.

WELCOME OUR NEW OSRAA STUDENT WORKERS

OSRAA has three (3) student workers this year. Malaia Jacobsen and Vince Piscitello join Allie Sanders. Vince brings a lot of website experience with him, and he will be focusing on moving and merging the OSP and OPAA website information to the OSRAA website. Malaia will be working on agreement status checks and general office work. Welcome to the team!

PORT ORFORD FILL STATION OPENS AS INTEREST IN DIVING INCREASES

Check out the latest activity happening in Port Orford, OR here. A popular diving spot, we now have a scuba fill station located there.

BOB COWEN ELECTED TO NAML

We are proud to announce that Hatfield Marine Science Center director Bob Cowen as been elected as to serve on the NAML (National Association of Marine Laboratories) board. NAML serves as a forum for non-profit marine laboratories in the United States. Currently there are ~118 member laboratories. NAML promotes the exchange of information and expertise among member institutions, and promotes the consensus of public policy priorities at the national level for ocean policy, science funding, education and outreach. Through its national meetings, members have opportunity to discuss matters of common interest to marine lab missions, and through its annual Congressional Briefing, members have opportunity to voice their collective policy interests on such topics as Ocean Acidification, federal science budgets, ocean literacy, and the role of Marine Laboratories in the nation’s research and education enterprise.

ADVANTAGE ACCELERATOR NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER

Check out the latest news out of Advantage Accelerator here!

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

FALL TERRA MAGAZINE NOW ONLINE

Click here to see that latest edition of Terra. Hard copies will be out next week.

GREAT DIVING BLOG
One of our scientific divers, Ryan McMinds, has been keeping an amazing blog going highlighting his recent work. Check it out here! Ryan is a PhD candidate and research technician in Rebecca Vega-Thurber’s lab (Microbiology)

ECO2GO CONTAINERS

I can’t say enough good things about the great new orange to go containers that dining services are now using but it’s up to the individual to make sure they return their used containers to one of the return bins (and NOT leave them in the kitchen for someone else to contend with). There is a return box conveniently located in front of Kerr on the Jefferson St. side. Here is the link which shows a location map of the return bins.

QUALTRICS SURVEY TOOL TRAINING OPP

The Professional Faculty Leadership Association (PFLA) is sponsoring a learning workshop for OSU employees on November 19, 1:00-2:30 entitled “Expanding Your Qualtrics Horizon,” presented by JoAnne Bunnage, College of Public Health and Human Sciences. The Qualtrics web-based survey platform is a powerful tool that is available to all OSU faculty, staff, and students. Qualtrics can be used to build simple one-question polls to complex multi-component surveys. This opportunity is provided to all employees whether or not they are active members of PFLA. Cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members to participate. For details and to register, see the attached flyer or visit here. Administrative faculty who arrange meetings and events, this is a GREAT tool to use for RSVPs, gathering data on your audience, etc.

FREE HOT YOGA

I guess no one saw the entry in last week’s newsletter (that must be it!) so one more friendly reminder that you if you have an interest in improving and strengthening your body and mind you can try it out for FREE during the month of October at Bikram Yoga of Corvallis. It’s truly great for any person; old, young, injured, etc. GIVE IT A TRY!! contact jane.cigarran@oregonstate.edu for more details.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

RSVP FOR THE NEW FACULTY ORIENTATION

For our upcoming New Faculty Orientation on Thursday, 10/22 in the MU Horizon Room, all RO Staff are encouraged to attend the lunch hour from 11:30-12:30 as well as the wine and cheese reception at 5pm. We will do a brief introduction of RO staff at about 12:15, full agenda will be circulated soon.  If you are able to attend other portions as well (either AM or PM session) that’s great as well. Please be sure to RSVP today here, however, if you haven’t already!

GREAT OREGON SHAKE OUT 10/15

Remember, 10/15 at 10:15 is the Great Oregon Shake Out drill. Participation is voluntary, but encouraged. Drop, Cover, and Hold on for 60 seconds. When finished, email Debbie Delmore indicating that you participated in the drill. Debbie will send the number of participants from the Research Office to OSU Emergency Preparedness Manager Mike Bamberger so he can update the OSU participation tally on the Shake Out website. http://emergency.oregonstate.edu/oregon-shake-out

FACULTY TIME RELEASE (FRT)

The Research Office, Incentive Programs is accepting applications for the FRT Winter Term 2016 or Spring Term 2016 release. The program provides limited funding for individuals developing external grant proposals or who wish to further their scholarly activities. Program description and application: http://research.oregonstate.edu/incentive/faculty-release-time. Information: Debbie Delmore at debbie.delmore@oregonstate.edu. Deadline: Oct. 30.

FREE BIKRAM YOGA

If anyone of you (or someone you know) is interested in trying Bikram Yoga, this month is Bring A Friend for Free Month at Bikram Yoga of Corvallis. 26 postures in a hot room for better health and vitality, it’s the best! For more details email: jane.cigarran@oregonstate.edu.

FLU SHOT FREE CLINIC 10/13

Flu Shot Clinics for Students/Faculty/Staff – Tuesday, Oct. 13, in the MU Journey Room, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. while supplies last. Students: $20 (charged to student account, or to PacificSource if a grad assistant). Faculty/Staff: $30 (charged to PEBB Insurance – Providence or by cash or check). Bring OSU ID card and Providence or PacificSource insurance cards. FluMist nasal vaccine also available. Details: 541-737-9355 or http://studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/flu.

TRICK OR TREATERS IN KERR ON 10/30

OSU Beaver Beginnings will once again be bringing the youngsters to Kerr for trick or treating. They will parade through the first floor beginning at 10am on Friday, Oct. 30th. There will be 70-80 3-5 year olds. My guess is theiy’ll be expecting treats vs. tricks so stock up candy now!

UPCOMING RO ALL STAFF MEETINGS

Monday, Nov. 2nd 3:30-5pm MU 208
Wednesday, Dec. 2nd 3:30-6pm, MU 208

NEW FACULTY ORIENTATION- RSVP

As you have most likely already heard, the location and agenda for this year’s RO New Faculty Orientation has changed. It will be taking place in the MU Horizon Room. Lunch begins at 11:30 and will include a joint discussion of the Strategic Plan with Sabah and Cindy. A full agenda for both the morning session (hosted by Sabah and geared towards teaching faculty) and the afternoon session will be posted online soon. Please work with your supervisor to determine if you plan to attend any portion of the event. If your schedule allows please be sure to RSVP at this link by Oct. 15th.

PRE-ACCELERATOR PROGRAM APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

We have opened up applications for the Pre-Accelerator program. All the current information about it here and the schedule is listed at the bottom of the page.

HAVE YOU SET UP AN OSU ALERT ACCOUNT?

Receive the latest emergency notifications by updating your OSU Alert account. Subscribe your SMS/Text device to receive notices within 3 minutes. Visit here for instructions. Due to some account changes, you may have to update or re-establish your account if you haven’t visited the site this year.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS- HOSTILE INTRUDER

During this difficult time as we learn more about the tragedy in Roseburg, this Emergency tip sheet regarding hostile intruders is  important to review. Stay safe, everyone.

TRY-ATHALON AWARD

I am pleased to announce that we received our Faculty Staff Fitness TRY-Athlon Award back with the RO-Ramblers engraved on it . It will be displayed in the front office. GO TEAM!