OSRAA HAILS
Jessica Thurner-Byers is coming to us from Head Start of Lane County where she served as Financial Analyst Specialist in support of a program supported with federal, state, and grant funds. She performed budget analysis for wages and other charges for grant funds, provided monthly financial variance reports, and analysis reporting to two governing boards. She also served as the Executive Director of Administration and Finance for the Associate Students of Southern Oregon University serving as a liaison between students and administration.
Jeffrey Zoellner will be joining us from the private sector where he performed bookkeeping and prepared taxes for individuals, small businesses, and non-profits. His experience includes reviewing bank records, capital assets, revenues, and he performed expenditure testing for audits. He has a strong customer service focus and some grant experience.
In addition, Dawn Wagner will be returning to OSRAA in a temporary appointment as Fiscal Coordinator II. She will be helping us to resolve our closeout backlog and assisting with other projects. Dawn has extensive sponsored projects administration experience with over 15 years in various roles at OSU, UO, Northwestern University, and University of Kansas Center for Research. Dawn will start on Monday, April 18 and will be primarily working remotely. Please join us in welcoming Jessica, Jeff, and Dawn to the Research Office!
SAVE THE DATES REMINDER
Tuesdsay, May 24, 10:30am-12pm– RO ALL STAFF MEETING. Location: MU 206. Please note that during the last 30min of the meeting we will be taking an ALL STAFF GROUP PHOTO!! Depending on weather we’ll be out in the MU or on the stairs inside. Be there to be recorded forever in RO photographic lore!
Wednesday, June 1, 4:30-6:30- RICH HOLDREN & DEBBIE DELMORE RETIREMENT PARTY. Location: MU Lounge. Join us for a toast to Rich and Debbie as we celebrate their many years of service to OSU. Wine and cheese reception as well as plenty of kid friendly snacks and goodies will be provided. Please RSVP here.
A MESSAGE FROM HELEN DIGGS
The third week of April has long been recognized by animal activists as World Laboratory Animal Liberation Week, a time to aggressively protest the use of animals in research, teaching, and testing. Through the years the ‘week’ has expanding into several weeks. During this period we may hear of protest demonstrations, facility break-ins and acts of violence directed at investigators and research institutions throughout the United States and around the world. Be careful these next weeks to secure your facilities, especially in the evenings and weekends. As always, any suspicious activities in or around your facilities should be reported immediately to the Department of Public Safety 541-737-3010. Report emergencies or urgent issues to 911 or Campus Public Safety 541-737-7000. Helen is available to speak to individuals and groups with questions regarding the use of animals in research. Please direct them to her at: larc@oregonstate.edu
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
