INPUT FOR OSU UNMANNED ARIAL SYSTEMS (UAS) WEBPAGE

Ben Lester has been working on our UAS operations webpage.
While still in early draft Ben and Mark Peters would welcome any comments/input to make this a useful to for OSU as we operate under multiple authorizations from the FAA. Please reach out mark.peters@oregonstate.edu with any suggested edits/input.

NEW EMPLOYEE BREAKFAST- SEPT 19

OSU’s 8th annual New Employee Welcome Breakfast will be held on University Day*, Monday, September 19, 2016 at 830 am in the Club Level of Reser Stadium. New employees with a hire date between September 22, 2015 and September 16, 2016 will be hosted by Interim Provost and Executive Vice President Ron Adams, President Ed Ray, and others. The Welcome Breakfast is a great way for new employees to meet colleagues and learn about the university community. Seating is limited and registration by September 9 is required. Please register here. Your assistance in helping us to reach out to new employees who have not yet arrived on campus is appreciated. Questions regarding the New Employee Welcome Breakfast may be directed to Jen Eaton. Jennifer.Eaton@oregonstate.edu

NEXT RO STAFF MEETING- JULY 26

Please mark your calendar for our next RO All Staff meeting on Tuesday, July 26 in MU 213 from 10:45-12pm. There will be LOTS of exciting updates, not one to miss if at all possible!

VOLUNTEER WITH MEALS ON WHEELS

Looking for a great way to help out seniors and home bound folks in your community? Come volunteer with Meals on Wheels! The Corvallis Chintimini Senior Center is currently looking for drivers to assist with delivery. It generally takes about 90mins starting at 11am, once a week. If you or someone you know might be interested in learning more, please email jane.cigarran@oregonstate.edu.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

FAREWELLS

Jennifer Griffith has taken a position in the Philomath School District and will be leaving us. Her last day of work will be June 23. Additionally, Amy Neuman has accepted a position in the OSU College of Business working in the new Student Engagement program. Her last day of work will be June 17th.  Amy would like to thank all of the RO staff for a great 5 years. Amy and Jennifer, you’ll be missed…best of luck in your new positions! And Amy, we are still counting on you at the swimming TRY-Athalon next year!

CONGRATS ALLIE

TRAFFIC ALERT- BRIDGE CLOSURE

From the City of Corvallis: The Oregon Department of Transportation will be conducting overnight road work to resurface the Van Buren Bridge, starting at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 12 and ending at about 7 a.m. Monday, June 13. Eastbound traffic will be detoured to the Harrison Bridge.
The work is being scheduled at night due to high traffic volume, particularly truck traffic, during the day. Work will include surface grinding and asphalt repavement. For more information, contact Douglas Rogerson, ODOT Bridge Coordinator, at 541-967-2056.

TRY-ATHALON!

Thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s TRY-Athalon. Below is a recap of the events on the lawn (fortunately for me, the swimmers didn’t take photos!). The RO kicked major booty and came in second, GO TEAM!!! Next year let’s take it all the way to #1!

FINANCIAL AID OFFICE MOVE

We get asked a lot where this office is by lost students…so here’s the new correct answer: The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships (OFAS) will temporarily move to University Plaza Suite 100 on June 7. To assist with the move, the office will be closed beginning June 6 at 3 p.m. and should reopen by 10 a.m. on June 8 at the University Plaza. OFAS plans to return to 218 Kerr in early July. For emergency financial aid or scholarship situations during closure students or staff can contact OFAS at financial.aid@oregonstate.edu.

RICH & ANNA’S COLORADO RIVER ADVENTURE
Come to Waldo 400 at noon on June 9th for a Colorado River slide show (about half an hour worth of pictures and videos). All RO staff are invited! Here is a photo that maybe gives a bit of flavor of the trip.

HOT WEATHER ALERT!

As you have most likely heard, it’s going to get HAWT this weekend. Click here for more details on how to stay safe in the heat. Bulletin – Hot Weather

O-HELP OREGON HAZARD EXPLORER

Assess your risk when the Cascadia subduction zone earthquake hits with a new tool designed by OSU’s College of Engineering, as part of the Cascadia Lifelines Program (use Google Chrome as your search engine for best results): http://ohelp.oregonstate.edu/

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

Thanks to everyone who was able to join us to celebrate Rich & Debbie’s retirement on June 1st. It was an amazing turnout of great folks from across campus and beyond!