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
