FROM CELIA FERES-JOHNSON: Staff changes at UABC-HR necessitates a change of your current HR support team. Apologies for not sharing this information with you sooner but I didn’t have a team ready for you until today. Michelle Lopez has been promoted to HRC2 and Ginny Kroshus will remain your HRC1. We will endeavor to ensure a seamless transition. This change goes in to effect today.
SNACK FEST MAY 13
You’re invited to a morning snack fest featuring the Two Susan’s’ Famous Spa Water! And Susan E. will bring a delicious Donut Birthday Cake
Where? The Breezeway
When? Friday May 13
PORT ORFORD FILL STATION RECEIVES AWARD
From Kevin Buch, some news regarding the fill station in Port Orford here (scroll down to the ‘Tourism Development Award’).
Also see on Facebook (scroll down a bit): https://www.facebook.com/oregonsmarinereserves/
Thanks to everyone that supported this and made it happen!
OFFICE 2016 (WINDOWS) UPGRADES BEGIN MAY 9
Our beta testers in the Research Office have experienced 3 issues related to this upgrade:
1) Installation process: sometimes this deletes or removes previous instances of Office. Sometimes it does not. Both of these cases can cause issues. The icons for the previous versions do not disappear after the Office 2016 install. Users click on the icons for the previous versions of Office and it says it wants to reinstall the suite. Additionally, the extension types of Office documents sometimes reverts to Office 2013 or 2016 versions, even when updating the settings within the Windows interface or updating the registry.
2) Custom application upgrade issues: we have some custom Excel and Access applications. When testing with 2016 Access, the event procedures for some of the form calls are not raised (that work perfectly with Office 2010 or 2013), so this requires workarounds to the application. We are not sure how extensive this problem is. I’ve researched this on the MS site, but there is no specific article I’ve found that addresses this issue from 2013 to 2016.
3) Performance issues related to cloud syncing with the new version. There are settings to toggle the cloud features that you can adjust if you are experiencing issues.
If you have any questions or concerns about the upgrade, please contact Stephen at Stephen.Hotard@oregonstate.edu and we can coordinate with CN to change the rollout for your system
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TOPIC- FIRE
The monthly Emergency Preparedness Topic for this month can be accessed here: FIRE Monthly Topic – 2016 05 Fire. Previous topics can be found at: http://emergency.oregonstate.edu/preparedness-topics PHOTO OF THE WEEK
This is what happens when Kirt plays basket ball with college kids.
CH CH CH CH CHANGES IN THE RESEARCH OFFICE
Several announcements regarding comings and goings in the RO. First, just an early heads up that we will be posting a position for an “Executive Assistant- Operations” in the Research Office. Hopefully it will post next week. This position will replace the role currently held by Debbie, who is retiring on June 30 and will support AVPs in OSRAA and ORI (this ORI position is currently being recruited) as well as the new Associate VP for Research, the role Rich will be departing on June 30. An internal posting for that position is out today. Keep your eyes peeled the job links in OSU Today!
Additionly, after 20 years of service in the field of research administration (almost 10 years have been at OSU), Lin Reilly will be retiring June 30, 2016. Lin also spent 20 years in the private sector prior to moving into the field of research administration. According to Lin, “I’m honored and grateful to have worked with a great bunch of people here in the Research Office and the campus, and to have been an integral part of the merger of Sponsored Programs and the Post Award office, transforming into the Office for Sponsored Research & Award Administration. I trust that the office will continue to offer excellent customer service to the campus as its processes evolve. Stay tuned for more details on an event to honor Lin’s service.
Lastly, we welcome Vern Wrobleski to the ORI team as the ERA Project Manager. Vern joins us from Hewlett-Packard where he worked for the last 17 years as a manager on various projects in Roseville, Houston and Corvallis. He is located in A312 in the office next to Stephen…drop by and say hi!
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
The Research Office is accepting applications for the Undergraduate Research, Innovation, Scholarship and Creativity (URISC) program for Fall, Winter and/or Spring term(s) 2016-17. This program supports undergraduate research activities from all academic disciplines within the university. Program description and application: http://research.oregonstate.edu/incentive/undergraduate-research-innovation-scholarship-creativity-urisc. Information Debbie Delmore at debbie.delmore@oregonstate.edu. Deadline: May 9.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK -BRING YOUR KIDS TO WORK DAY-ICE CREAM SOCIAL MANIA!
These adorable “rodents” (that’s a direct quote from Mark) below to Mark Peters, the mastermind of this ice cream social soiree. Thanks, Mark!Ice cream covered in other types of sugar is a good idea.Cathleen and her son, Ishvan, get creative with the fixings.
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
Delicious, refreshing, boutique water compliments of Susan E. & Susan T. complete with homegrown herbs from Molly. Located in the Research Development office refrigerator nestled between a secret sack lunch and containers of herbs, you will find our lovely water concoctions. Pictured here – Vanilla Orange Mint and Rosemary Lime. Earlier in the week, we created a colorful Raspberry Basil blend. Put an extra pep in your step today with a glass of delectable, revitalizing, thirst-quenching boutique water.
OSRAA has (locking) file cabinets and other miscellaneous office supplies and equipment up for grabs before it all heads to surplus. If you are interested, see Julie Meier, but don’t delay as an order for pick-up will be finalized soon.
OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT COLLOQUIUM
This year’s Outreach and Engagement Colloquium is about exploring and recognizing diverse pathways to community engagement and engaged scholarship. It’s the future of land-grant universities, and it’s an important conversation for Oregon State University. Engagement with communities and partners across the state is what distinguishes OSU from all other Oregon universities. Aspects of that conversation start to take shape on April 12, beginning by recognizing colleagues across the university and throughout Oregon. The work we’ll be recognizing showcases the diversity of OSU’s engagement efforts. For more information please visit this site.
MONTHLY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS- HOSTILE INTRUDER
The monthly Emergency Preparedness Topics are provided as a monthly focus on a different hazard that faces our community. The information is provided so that it can be displayed on a bulletin board, put into a newsletter, attached to a website, or used to facilitate discussions at staff meetings or other gatherings. Previous topics can be found at: http://emergency.oregonstate.edu/preparedness-topics. Please click here: Monthly Topic – 2016 04 Hostile Intruder for information on Hostile Intruders.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Cindy hosted a well received poster session for the Board of Trustees last week featuring grad students from across OSU. Here’s a photo from after the event with the student presenters. Go Beavs!
This month I made the decision to reorganize operations of Oregon State University’s Center for Latino Studies and Engagement – CL@SE. This reorganization will include an assessment of how to build sufficient funding to sustainably support CL@SE’s mission and operations, and how best to advance its research and engagement agenda. CL@SE remains a priority of the University, the Research Office, Oregon State’s Division of Outreach and Engagement working with colleges and departments throughout Oregon State. Over the next weeks, I will meet with OSU colleagues and members of Oregon’s Latino community to discuss leadership and strategic initiatives of CL@SE. Our challenge will be to devise a plan that advances the mission of CL@SE and its reputation for research and engagement of Latino culture. Please don’t hesitate to let me know if you have questions/concerns or receive inquiries from colleagues. I will keep you updated on our progress!
OSU AUTHORS LECTURE 4/6 and 4/12
OSU Authors lectures are being held on 4/6 and 4/12. At this event all OSU Authors and Editors will be acknowledged for their work. For more details regarding the event and for a full list of OSU Authors and Editors, please click here.
RECYCLE CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN
A friendly reminder to please not leave your orange recycle containers in the kitchen…even if you cleaned them (you know you are!). It’s up to everyone to take their own containers to the receptacles…closest of which is in front of Kerr. Thanks for being respectful when using our shared small kitchen space!
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
A firefighting module from the Motorboat Operator Training Course in Astoria last week. The 23 students included OSU Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife, CEOAS, and Ocean Observing Initiative. Other students were from ODFW, USGS, and NOAA. Kevin Buch’s OSU Small Boat Program was part of the instructional team.
After review and evaluation the Research Council provided the Research Office with a prioritized list of proposals. The Research Office received 18 submissions with requests totaling $877,998. The Vice President for Research has approved funding for 11 proposals with combined budgets of $407,901.The following proposals have been selected for funding:
Bionaz, Massimo (Dept. of Animal and Rangeland Sciences, College of Agricultural Sciences): “High Performance Liquid Chromatography with Dual UV and Fluorescence Capability”
Boston, Kevin (Dept. of Forest Engineering, Resources and Management, College of Forestry): “Eye-Tracking System for Human Behavioral Responses”
Brook, Edward (College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences): “Methane Preconcentration Unit for Stable Isotope Mass Spectrometry”
Dragila, Maria Ines (Dept. of Crop and Soil Science, College of Agricultural Sciences): “HyProp”
Eschbach, Peter (Electron Microscope Facility): “Ultra-Microtome”
Kent, Adam (College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences): “Optical Emission Spectrometer (OES)”
Langdon, Chris (Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station, Hatfield Marine Science Center, College of Agricultural Sciences): “Replacement Autoclave for NAL/HMSC”
Loesgen, Sandra (Dept. of Chemistry, College of Science): “Preparative HPLC for the Purification of Complex Mixtures”
Löhr, Christiane (Dept. of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine): “Leica DM6000 – Fully Motorized Slide Scanning System with Bright Field and Fluorescence Capability (Slide Scanner)”
Magnusson, Kathy (Dept. of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine): “MED64-Basic and QUAD II Multi-Electrode Array”
Tyler, Brett (Center for Genome Research and Biocomputing): “Biocomputing Processing Servers Replacement”
LEADERSHIP CHANGE IN CENTRAL HR
Dave Blake, Assistant Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, voluntarily resigned from his position to seek other opportunities outside the State of Oregon. His resignation is effective March 18th, 2016 and we wish him and his family well and thank him for his time at Oregon State University. At this time, Donna Chastain will continue to serve as the Acting Chief Human Resources Officer, reporting to Mike Green, Interim Vice President for Finance, and the Public Safety, Facilities Services, and Risk Management departments will continue to report to Ron Adams, Interim Vice President for Administration.
ACCELERATOR CALL TO ACTION- CIVIL WAR!
Rick Turoczy (and accelerator guru) is taking an open source approach to creating best practices for Accelerators – and he’s willing to come teach us about it face-to-face if we get 100 people from Corvallis to say they want him here before UO/Eugene does. This event would be hosted by the OSU Advantage Accelerator and presented by Rick. More importantly, OSU would be featured in the cookbook he’s building as a sort of ‘case study’. This would help build our community even more and help put Oregon on the map. Learn more here and donate ($1 is all it takes!)
RO BUDGET HOUSEKEEPING – FRIENDLY REMINDERS
Hosting Groups and Official Guests: Allowable expenditures for hosting groups and official guests.
• Meal and refreshment costs should be reasonable for the occasion. Approved OSU travel per diem rates ($14.25 breakfast or lunch, $28.50 dinner) are used to check for the reasonableness standard. Keep in mind the 15% allowable gratuity is included in the per diem rate. Meal expenses significantly exceeding the OSU per-diem rates require documentation explaining the reason for the excess and the approval of the department head. Check out the full policy at: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/fis-manual/400-expenditures/410-expenditure-types/410-05-hosting-groups-and-official-guests or contact Shirley Chow if you have any questions.
Refreshments or Meals at Unit Functions:
• Refreshments, meals, or affiliated supplies (ie paper plates, cups, etc.) at unit functions. These can be paid with university funds when the activity meets one of the following criteria:
1. Training or workshop lasting at least two hours
2. Unit staff retreat with written agenda and held away from the normal work location and in a private room
3. Employee working meal with required attendance and business conducted during the meal period (as documented in meeting agenda); location is not at a restaurant, unless in a private room
4. Employee meal provided at worksite during an overtime period, two or more hours beyond the end of employee’s work shift, when duties prevent the employee from taking a meal break (must be clearly documented)
5. University funds cannot be used to pay for employee meals or refreshments for regularly scheduled unit meetings
6. Check out the full policy at: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/fis-manual/400-expenditures/410-expenditure-types/410-07-refreshments-or-meals-unit-functions or contact Shirley Chow if you have any questions.
Oregon’s New Sick Leave Laws:
• In late December, the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) issued the rules governing how employers are to implement Oregon’s new “Mandatory” Sick Time law (OAR 839-007-0000). Under the new law, Students and Temporary Employees will accrue sick leave and record usage in EmpCenter.:
a. Sick Leave will accrue at the rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked after January 1, 2016.
b. Federal Work Study positions are excluded from the accrual.
c. EmpCenter will automatically accrue SL for every 30 hours worked.
d. Sick leave can be used immediately after it is earned for employees employed for at least 90 calendar days; new employees can use sick leave on the 91st day of employment.
e. Sick leave MUST be used in 1 hour increments.
f. Sick leave can be entered directly on the timesheet or pre-authorized by using the My Time Off request in EmpCenter.
g. Accrual is capped at 40 hours each fiscal year (July 1st-June 30th).
h. Employees can carry over 40 hours each fiscal year.
i. Usage is capped at 40 hours each fiscal year.
Looking for your re-placement W-2?
• Current Employees: log on-to “MyOSU” Go to the “Employee” tab, and click on “W-2” in the “My Employment Details” box. Classified Staff Use of Personal Leave
• Just a reminder that classified employees must use their personal leave by June 30, 2016! The Personal Leave balance is either you use it or lose it by June 30th.
OSU OFFICE365 SOFT LAUNCH
Links and documentation can be found here: http://oregonstate.edu/office365. Login is with: username@oregonstate.edu
Please contact Stephen at stephen.hotard@oregonstate.edu if you or your unit would like a demo or tutorial of this platform.
Note: there are issues with running Office 2013 and Office365 on the same computer. It is strongly recommended that each unit make a collective decision about transitioning to this version: https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Install-and-use-different-versions-of-Office-on-the-same-PC-6ebb44ce-18a3-43f9-a187-b78c513788bf
Also note that support for Macs for these applications is not complete. For example: According to CN, “OneDrive apps have spotty support for Mac OS (OneDrive is the file storage/sharing component of Office 365). The longer term plan is to implement the Box service for cloud storage. Box integrates with Office 365 and will replace OneDrive. The Box implementation is not due to happen until Fall 2016.”
CN also has stated: “Please be aware that when a person’s account goes away, their OneDrive content can be lost and it is not easy to reassign it to another user. That is one of the issues we hope to solve with Box.” This is the same issue we have with the OSU Google Apps.
Here are some more details from CN:
Reasons customers may want to use Office 365:
• To license 5 free installations of Office Pro Plus on their personal devices.
• To edit documents on mobile platforms.
• To sync OneNote across multiple devices.
• To access the Office Online apps.
Q: What about SharePoint Online?
A: At this time, the SharePoint Online tool is not in the portfolio of IS services. Customers may use it if they feel comfortable doing so, but we are not recommending it.
Q: Is Office 365 another version of Office?
A: No. Office 365 is a suite of tools that includes Office Online, Office Pro Plus licensing, SharePoint Online and OneDrive.
Q: What about the Microsoft Home Use Program?
A: The program is still available, but in most cases people will be licensed for Office 365 and can get their 5 free downloads there instead.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Look out, DC! Pat (and a colleague) are about to enter the West Wing and she means business!
Heidi Hammond, from the University Administrative Business Center, will join OSRAA on March 14. Heidi has been part of the accounting staff for OSU business centers since 2011. Prior to that, she worked in various customer service- and team-focused roles, including bookkeeping, lead work, data analyzing, and product usage forecasting. She has a Business degree from OSU and a great deal of experience with OSU processes and with Banner (FIS, SIS, HRIS, and Data Warehouse). She has been providing staff training and acting as lead for payroll processing at the UABC, and she has been exposed to various grant-related transactions through the business centers, holding a certificate of completion for OPAA grants and contracts training. Welcome to the RO, Heidi!
OFFICE FURNITURE AVAILABLE
In the next few weeks, B306 will be going through some remodeling. As a result, there are several items that will be given to Surplus and/or thrown away. This includes a couple of book cases, a movable closet, and many office supplies. Come check out what there is available, and if you have a need for thefurniture, let Pat Hawk or Julie Meier know.
ANNA HARDING RETIREMENT PARTY
Save the date! Anna Harding retirement: Please join the College of Public Health & Human Sciences in celebrating and honoring Anna Harding on her retirement at a reception Monday, March 14 4-7 p.m., at Hallie Ford Center Lobby. Remarks will begin at 430 p.m. Your RSVP is appreciated RSVP Anna Harding’s Retirement Reception. Anna is Rich Holdren’s wife!
OSU 50th REUNION GOLDEN JUBILEE COFFEE WITH CAMPUS 6/3/16
This is a special time where all reunion guests gather in the ballroom of the CH2M Hill Alumni Center and have coffee and treats while visiting with campus representatives. We welcome you to have an exhibit booth to showcase your department/college/institute. It is a great time to connect with alumni and donors as well as spread the word on how OSU impacts everyday lives. This event is set-up similar to a college fair. June 3, Alumni Center Ballroom, 8 a.m.-10 a.m.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
The RO’s Cindy Tait-Withrow sent us these amazing shots snowshoeing at Crater Lake a couple of weeks ago…what a gorgeous view!
For those of you that missed Debbie’s email yesterday…here is the bittersweet news. Congrats to you, Debbie…you will be missed!:
It is with excitement and sadness that I would like to announce that after a long period of contemplation, I have decided to retire effective July 1, 2016. I have truly enjoyed working in the Research Office and getting to know each and every one of you. It is time for me to head out on my next adventure – lots of travels, spending time with family – especially our granddaughter, Grace and I will probably drive my husband crazy by being home all the time Best wishes to everyone and I have let Cindy and Rich know that I am available to help with the transition. You are all wonderful people to work with, THANKS! UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FUNDING OPPORTUNITY (URISC)
The Research Office is accepting applications for the Undergraduate Research, Innovation, Scholarship and Creativity (URISC) program for Fall, Winter and/or Spring term(s) 2016-17. This program supports undergraduate research activities from all academic disciplines within the university. Program description and application: http://research.oregonstate.edu/incentive/undergraduate-research-innovation-scholarship-creativity-urisc. Information: Debbie Delmore at debbie.delmore@oregonstate.edu. Deadline: April 18.
EPA NEWSLETTER PIECE FROM CINDY’S TRIP TO THE CORVALLIS WESTERN ECOLOGY DIVISION (WED)
Dr. Cynthia Sagers, Vice President for Research at OSU, and Dr. Craig Marcus (Head of OSU’s Dept. of Envi-ronmental and Molecular Toxicology), visited WED on Tuesday, February 16. The purpose of their visit was to discuss the new NHEERL trainee cooperative agreement which is meant to facilitate pre- and post-doctoral students’ involvement in EPA research. “Craig’s department was one of five nationwide to have won the award,” said WED Quality As-surance Manager Jim Mark-wiese, who is on OSU’s Envi-ronmental and Molecular Toxi-cology faculty. Dr. Sagers visited WED several times over the last decade while an ecologist at the Univer-sity of Arkansas. Much of that collaborative work was with WED/EEB and its gene flow research team. Sagers’ re-search of genetically modified canola was featured on NPR in 2010. Right: Jim Markwiese, Cynthia Sagers and Marcus Craig visit the WED greenhouses.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Last week the Research office was pleased to host visiting faculty from the University of Hawaii…they had a great visit on campus here in Corvallis as well as at HMSC in Newport. We look forward to future collaborations (and maybe a trip to Hawaii!??!). L to R: Cindy, Vasillos Syrmos (VPR, UH), Margaret McFall (Professor, UH), Bob Cown (Director, HMSC, Jen Sabas (Government Relations, UH).
I’m happy to announce that Carolyn Moir has accepted the Executive Assistant position in OCCD supporting Brian and will be starting Monday, February 29th. For those who did not get a chance to meet Carolyn, she has executive support experience in Oregon’s employment office, as well as in the legislature, supporting the Senate Business, Transportation, and Economic Development Committee. I’m sure she will make a great addition to the OCCD team and the Research Office.
RO RESERVED PARKING LOCATION CHANGE
Our guest parking spaces (Research Office, OCCD Shared) have moved from the lot located at the corner of 15th and Jefferson, to a parking area across Jefferson near Callahan/McNary. If any questions, please ask Mimi.
PROFESSIONAL FACULTY MEETING W/ THE PROVOST AND PRESIDENT
President Ray and Provost Randhawa extend an invitation to all of the professional faculty of the OSU community, to attend a conversational meeting on Monday, February 29, 2016, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM LOCATION: MU Journey Room. They will make a few general introductory comments, and then spend the rest of the time listening to your comments, taking questions, etc. The meeting is scheduled for 60 minutes with the intent of participating as your schedule allows. Please feel free to come in late or leave early if necessary. There is no need to respond about your attendance. If you have questions or suggestions for discussion, please send them to: Andrea.McDaniel@oregonstate.edu.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
The catering at this year’s State of the University address was spectacular, as Berry can attest to. Go Mammoths ( I mean Beavs)!
RO STAFF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED- B308
A couple of volunteers from the B308 office are needed to serve on the Emergency Evac team. Lesley and Julie were the contacts and we both are now in B306. Julie/Lesley will continue in B306.It would be nice to have someone from the front of B308 and someone in the back that would scan each office, put an “Evacuated” sign on the door, and take roll after following people out the door in the case of an emergency. What think, B308ers? Who is game? Please let Julie Meier know! SAVE THE DATE! MARINE SCIENCE DAY AT HMSC- 4/9/16
Join the OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) in Newport for Marine Science Day HMSC will open its doors for a behind-the-scenes peek at the cutting-edge research, education and outreach in marine sciences that makes this marine laboratory unique. Meet researchers from Oregon State University and six government agency partners. Explore with interactive science displays presented by marine scientists and special family-friendly activities by Oregon Sea Grant, the Oregon Coast Aquarium and US Fish and Wildlife. Don’t miss it! Come learn what’s new on the Oregon Coast’s most dynamic marine science campus. For more information, a flyer and Schedule of Events, see hmsc.oregonstate.edu/marinescienceday. For accommodation requests related to a disability or other questions, email maryann.bozza@oregonstate.edu or call 541-867-0234.
UPCOMING EVENTS
2.15.16- CLASSIFIED STAFF MEETING WITH THE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST. President Ray and Provost Randhawa are scheduled to hold an informal conversational meeting with classified staff of OSU on Monday, 2/15 from 200-300 PM. This type of meeting only happens once a year, and all classified employees are highly encouraged to attend. Your supervisors are aware of this request and will do whatever they can to accommodate your schedule so that you can attend this meeting. Location is Autzen room in Valley Library. 2.16.16 – Accelerate Seminar with Mike Brown. Financials and Cap Tables. This seminar will be at the OSU Foundation at 5PM.
2.18.16 – The OSU Advantage Accelerator is also pairing up with TiE Oregon for Mentor Connect Corvallis at 3 PM and Pitch Club Corvallis at 5PM.
2.23.16– RO Monthly Seminar- OSRAA, 3-4pm (for Research Faculty and Staff) The session will be held from 3-4pm in Linus Pauling Science Center LPSC, Room 402 (main campus). A video conferencing link will be available as well at Cascades campus (Bend) in Graduate Research Center GRC 108A and at Hatfield Marine Science Center (Newport) in the HMSC Barry Fisher Room.Please RSVP to Pat Hawk: patricia.hawk@oregonstate.edu by Friday, February 19.This session will not only discuss the background on OSRAA’s creation, but also discuss the new organizational and functional structure. Please encourage folks to attend!
2.23.16- RO ALL STAFF MANDATORY MEETING – Unconscious Bias Training, 10am-12pm, MU 206. Be sure to complete the pre-test before 2/23! Please contact Jane Cigarran if you have any questions/concerns.
2.26.16- February OSRAA training/outreach session (for business center/staff) will take place on Friday, February 26. The session will be held from 9:30am-10:30am in Room 402 in the Linus Pauling Science Center. We will have capability for a video link for both the Cascades campus and HMSC, but we have not reserved rooms at either of these locations. I appreciate your help in distributing this e-mail message to staff in your units. We will start off the meeting with “what’s new on the website” and then discuss budgeting and expending funds for building/space rental (it’s not always simple!). We’ll also talk about the F&A charges associated with those types of expenses. We also want to leave time for your questions.Since seating will be limited to about 100 campus-wide, I am asking that attendees RSVP to osraa@oregonstate.edu. Thanks for your help in sharing this document with staff in your units associated with sponsored projects.
3.1.16 – Accelerate Seminar with Caroline Cummings. Pitching. This seminar will be at the OSU Foundation at 4PM. A great opportunity to prep for WiN’s Shark Tank!
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
2016 Oregon State Marine Board Instructor Workshop hosted by the OSU Research Office/Small Boat Program. Workshop included some rescue exercises staffed by the well-suited (pun intended!) Kevin Buch with volunteers from our scientific diving/boating program (pic taken at Langton Pool)
