VICE PROVOST AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE NOMINATIONS & POSTER SUBMISSIONS SOUGHT

On April 12, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center, OSU faculty and staff will be recognized at the University Outreach and Engagement Colloquium for outstanding contributions that significantly advance the university’s mission of outreach and engagement.

VICE PROVOST AWARDS
The Division of University Outreach and Engagement is seeking nominations for the 2016 Vice Provost Awards for Excellence. These annual awards recognize outstanding contributions by faculty and staff that significantly advance the mission of outreach and engagement. Award winners receive $1,000 provided as OSU funds in a services and supplies index and a commemorative plaque. Nominate peers across the university and/or yourself for exceptional outreach and engagement work. Award nominations are submitted online and due February 17. Award categories include:

Service – significant service by an individual to the institution, the profession, or the public
Strategic Impact – significant accomplishments by an individual or team in a program or project relevant to the signature areas of the OSU Strategic Plan
Program Support – Classified staff or professional faculty that have furthered the mission of outreach and engagement by going above and beyond their job expectations
Innovation – Candidates that have pioneered a new innovative approach to the design or execution of (1) online credit-based teaching; (2) online non-credit teaching; (3) partnerships with other public or private organizations or individuals; or (4) open educational resources
Diversity – accomplishments by an individual or team in achieving organizational changes that support diversity, pluralism and innovation in programs that enhance the outreach and engagement mission of the university

POSTER SESSION
Showcase outreach and engagement programs and community engaged scholarship to peers, university leadership and potential collaborators with a poster at the 2016 Outreach and Engagement Colloquium on April 12, 2016.The poster session is a new feature of the colloquium. Poster submissions are due February 29. In process or completed programs and community engaged scholarship by faculty, staff and OSU students are encouraged to apply for the competitive poster session. Learn about poster guidelines here.Contact Ann.Murphy@oregonstate.edu with any questions.
HUMAN LIBRARY FEB. 9-10

Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover. A Human Library functions similarly to a regular library, however the Books are real, human beings, who teach others about themselves and their experiences through interpersonal dialogue, creating opportunities for conversation and learning between two people who may normally not interact. Feb 9 (noon-5 p.m.) and Feb 10 (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) in the Valley Library, 4th Floor Rotunda. Event details.

OSU-RELATED EPISODE OF OREGON FIELD GUIDE- 2/18/16
An episode of Oregon Field Guide will air on PBS Feb 18th featuring Chris Goldfinger’s work in Bull Run Lake. Entitled “Bull Run Seismic Science” the air date: February 18, 2016 at 8.30pm on OPB/ Oregon Field Guide. The story runs around 9 minutes long. The sediment cores were collected by OSU scientific divers!

KITCHEN COMPOST BIN FOR RO?

If this sounds like something you think the RO would benefit from please let Mimi know. We’d need YOUR support as a team to make this work, however! There is a compost bin on the back loading dock.

FACILITIES provides:
1. An outdoor compost cart (which we service once per week)
2. A lidded bucket you use indoors and empty into the outdoor cart (which the department will be responsible for washing and emptying)
3. Instructional sign(s)
RO provides:
1. Help communicating with and engaging your department/building so the bin is utilized (via emailing, signage, presentations, word-of-mouth, etc)
2. A designated person to maintain the indoor bucket (empty about 2 times per week, wash container periodically)
What is accepted: All food waste (including animal products), fibers (napkins, coffee filters, paper towels, pizza boxes, etc), and (labeled as such)compostable serving ware

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

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Maybe it’s time to do some almost-Spring cleaning in your cupboards? If so, please don’t forget to donate canned, non-perishable food. Drop box located in the main RO office!

CALL FOR EXEMPLARY EMPLOYEE AWARD NOMINATIONS

Do you know a Classified Staff or Professional Faculty member who goes above and beyond the call of duty? If you would like to recognize someone in the RO or elsewhere on campus who exemplifies great service to OSU, please review the website below for information on how to nominate an exemplary employee for this award. Nomination packets must be submitted to the Office of Human Resources no later than March 25, 2016.! PLEASE LET JANE KNOW WHO YOU ARE NOMINATING AS WELL SO SHE CAN TRACK FOR INTERNAL RO RECOGNITION AS WELL!!!

Website: http://oregonstate.edu/admin/hr/recognition/exemplary.html For clarification or questions regarding these materials, please contact Tracey Yee at 541-737-5426; or by email: tracey.yee@oregonstate.edu.

FOOD DRIVE UPDATE

Oregon State University is gearing up for this year’s annual Governor’s State Employee Food Drive starting Feb. 1. Last year, OSU employee donations made up 16 percent of the total state donations, with a total of 72 agencies participating. The university community donated nearly 500,000 pound-equivalents of food during the 2015 drive. The most effective way to raise money for the food drive is to participate in a payroll direct deposit. As little as $5 a month can be deducted automatically from an employee’s paycheck and the amount is taken out before taxes. We also are collecting canned goods in the front office.

MID-MONTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS- COLD ILLNESS

The mid-month Emergency Preparedness Topic focuses on cold related injuries.   Please see the attached document: 2106 01-15 EP Topic – Cold Illness. All Hazard and Topic bulletins can be found at: http://emergency.oregonstate.edu/preparedness-topics.

 

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

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Arlington National Cemetery after Storm Jonas. Mary made it out of the hotel in DC and roamed the snowy streets. No one was driving anywhere. No one else living was at the cemetery – although the roads had been plowed. We are glad you made it back safe, Mary! PHOTO CREDIT: Mary Phillips

 

HAILS, FAREWELLS AND CHANGES ON THE HORIZON

In case you missed the announcement in last week’s All Staff, Rich Holdren announced the bittersweet news that he will be retiring as Assoc. VP for Research this summer. No doubt this will not be the last you hear about this…we won’t let Rich go quietly! Additionally, Pat Jones will be joining the Research Office as a contract employee assisting with many of the things Ron Adams was doing in his former role as EAVP for Commercialization. You can read more about Pat here: pljones-bio_1-06-2016. As Cindy discussed in the All Staff, the RO is hoping to recruit two AVPs to fill gaps when Rich departs, as well as the role Ron formerly had. One position focusing on the OCCD/ORD “Strategic” side of the house, the other focusing on OSRAA/ORI “Operational” functions. These proposed AVP positions as well as our current directors and AVPs will continue to have direct reporting lines to the VPR. We will update you as this plan progresses and takes shape. Feel free to reach out to your supervisors with any questions you may  have!

UPCOMING EVENTS

OSRAA training/outreach session in 2016: January 25, 2016, from 1:30-3:00pm, in Snell 106. This session will last 90 minutes and OSRAA staff will not only present the draft document, but also answer questions. Since seating will be limited to about 100 campus-wide,  attendees must RSVP to osraa@oregonstate.edu.

Professional Faculty Leadership Association (PFLA) open house: Tuesday, Feb. 9 anytime between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., Memorial Union, Room 208 to learn from current members about what PFLA has to offer you as a member. Bring your lunch. Drinks and cookies will be provided. If you attend, you will receive a $10 discount on membership for signing up. (Dues are normally $30 annually)

RO All Staff Mtg- Special Training re; Unconscious Bias. Tuesday Feb. 23, 10-12pm, MU 206. Please note this is a MANDATORY MEETING for all RO staff, hosted by Anne Gilles and Jane Waite. Please speak to your supervisor ASAP if you have an unavoidable scheduling conflict. More details coming soon.

 

UG RESEARCH, INNOVATION, SCHOLARSHIP & CREATIVITY (URISC) Winter and/or Spring 2016 AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT

The Research Office is pleased to announce the awards for the Undergraduate Research, Innovation, Scholarship and Creativity (URISC) Winter and/or Spring 2016. A total of 31 proposals were submitted to the Research Office. Based on the recommendation of the URISC Advisory Panel, the Vice President for Research awarded 15 proposals for Winter and/or Spring 2016 totaling $17,980. The following proposals have been selected for URISC Winter and/or Spring 2016 funding:
Bailey-Crandell, Ryan [Major: Physics] (Faculty Project Advisor: Ethan Minot, Dept. of Physics, College of Science): “Graphene Biosensors made from h-BN Heterostructures”
Bohrer, Ellie [Major: Zoology, University Honors College] (Faculty Project Advisor: Michelle Kutzler, Dept. of Animal and Rangeland Sciences, College of Agricultural Sciences): “Determining Onset of Puberty in Feral Cats”
Bortvedt, Amy [Major: Biology] (Faculty Project Advisor: Stacey Harper, Dept. of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology, College of Science): “Impacts of Nanoencapsulation on Pesticide Toxicity, Stability and Persistence”
Chau, Trisha [Major: Biochemistry and Biophysics, University Honors College] (Faculty Project Advisor: Colin Johnson, Dept. of Biochemistry and Biophysics, College of Science): “Characterization of FerIL-6”
Feng, Mu [Major: Biochemistry and Biophysics] (Faculty Project Advisor: Steve Strauss, Dept. of Forest Ecosystems and Society, College of Forestry): “Testing the Function of Insulator Elements in Transgenic Poplar”
Fiez, Tanner [Major: Electrical and Computer Engineering] (Faculty Project Advisor: Matthew Johnston, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, College of Engineering): “Capacitive Sensing for Droplet Detection with Application in Glaucoma Treatment Adherence”
Haven, Katlyn [Major: Zoology] (Faculty Project Advisor: Lorenzo Ciannelli, College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences): “Video Analysis of Temporal and Spatial Variation in the Microhabitat of Young of the Year Groundfishes along a Bathymetric Gradient off of the Central Oregon Coast”
Hay-Roe, Samuel [Major: Zoology] (Faculty Project Advisor: Rebecca Terry, Dept. of Integrative Biology, College of Science): “SEM Analysis of Digestive Wear on Rodent Bones between Avian and Mammalian Predators: A Study of Modern and Fossilized Remains”
Jackson, Emily [Major: Earth Science, Geology and General Science, Pre-Education] (Faculty Project Advisor: Anita Grunder, College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences): “History of Explosive Volcanism in Central Oregon”
Kim, Joseph Yoojong [Major: Biochemistry and Biophysics, University Honors College] (Faculty Project Advisor: Hong Moulton, Dept. of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine): “Assessing a Zebrafish Model for In Vivo Delivery of Morpholino Oligomers”
Meinke, Jeremy [Major: Physics] (Faculty Project Advisor: Weihong Qiu, Dept. of Physics, College of Science): “Molecular Mechanism of the Processive Movement and Directionality of FRA1”
Nguyen, Duy [Major: Computer Science and Psychology, University Honors College] (Faculty Project Advisor: Frank Bernieri, School of Psychological Science, College of Liberal Arts): “How to Improve Speech-Assisted Devices”
Scherelis, Victoria [Major: Earth Sciences, Ocean Science option] (Faculty Project Advisor: Ed Brook, College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences): “Carbon Dioxide in Greenland Ice Cores and Applications to Reconstructing Past Greenhouse Gas Levels”
Toe, Soe Wai Lyian [Major: Energy Systems Engineering] (Faculty Project Advisor: Karl Haapala, School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering, College of Engineering): “Experimental Investigation of Material and Process Parameters on 3D Printer Energy Use”
Whitley, Hannah [Major: Anthropology (Biocultural), Sociology, Religious Studies] (Faculty Project Advisor: Hilary Boudet, School of Public Policy, College of Liberal Arts): “Community Reactions to Extreme Weather Events”

GENERAL RESEARCH FUND (GRF) ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

General Research Fund (GRF) Spring 2016: The Research Office Incentive Programs is accepting applications for the GRF Spring 2016 solicitation. The intent of the GRF program is to enable faculty to carry out scholarly, creative work that should lead to the pursuit of other funding sources, or promote the development of scholarly activities. Program description and application: http://oregonstate.edu/research/incentive/grf. Information: Debbie Delmore at debbie.delmore@oregonstate.edu. Deadline for submission: Feb. 15.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

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Rich and his Los Angeles-area grandson, Finn @ 20 months during Thanksgiving 2015! Credit photo to Paul Ringold. Finn called to let me know he’s very excited about Rich’s retirement and expects a lot more grandpa-time in the future!

NEW STAFF UPDATE

In addition to Robin Shumway, Michelle Warf recently joining the OSRAA team we are pleased to announce another new employee! Adam Church, from the University Administrative Business Center, will join OSRAA on January 12. Adam has been part of the UABC accounting staff since September 2014. Prior to coming to OSU, he worked in public accounting preparing individual, partnership, corporate, not for profit and pension benefit tax returns, serving on audit teams, and providing tax and financial planning services. Welcome to the team, Adam!

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS- EVACUATIONS

These monthly updates are provided to focus on a different hazards that face our community. This month’s topic on “Evacuations” is attached Monthly Topic – 2016 01 Evacuation.  Previous topics can be found at: http://emergency.oregonstate.edu/preparedness-topics

USPS RATE INCREASE

There will be a rate increase effective Jan. 17. While this will not effect the rate of postage stamps, there are some significant increases in Priority Mail shipments, ranging from 10-15%. For a complete list of rate increases, please visit usps.com.

TRAVEL PER DIEM UPDATE

Effective January 1, 2016 the following changes are in effect:

• The OSU High Cost City Locations for CY2016 have been updated. A few locations have been added and deleted.
• The standard mileage reimbursement rate for use of a private vehicle for business purposes has decreased to $0.54/mile.
• The OSU High/Low Lodging and Meals & Incidental Expense per diem rates for 2016 have changed.

Please visit the Business Affairs Travel page for updated travel reference sheet, high cost location table, and further information.

The OSU travel per diem rates for 2016 are as follows:

High: OSU High Cost Cities (As posted on BAFF Travel page)
Meals & IE $68
Lodging $207
Low: All Oregon Cities, All other cities, Continental US
Meals & IE $57
Lodging $128Mileage: Private Vehicle $0.54/mile

If you have any questions, please contact: BAFF.Accounting@oregonstate.edu

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

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Big congrats to OSRAA’s Mike Haecker!Nothing says “have a wonderful retirement” like a GIGANTIC chocolate cake! All the best to you, Mike!

ADVANTAGE ACCELERATOR UPDATE

Congrats to the most recent grads of the Accelerator program…read all about it here!

OREGON SEA GRANT ANNOUNCES 2016-18 RESEARCH GRANT RECIPIENTS

Oregon Sea Grant, a marine research, outreach, education and communication program based at Oregon State University, is awarding $1.7 million in competitive, federally funded research grants for 2016-18.
The grants will go to eight principal investigators at OSU, Oregon Health & Science University, and the University of Oregon for research into marine-related issues. Read the full press release here.

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

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The gifts that we purchased with the donations from the office for the Joy Drive are pictured here. In addition to providing toys for the three boys we sponsored, we were able to provide their family with a gift card to purchase food, and we purchased extra toys for additional families. MUCHO THANKS to Jillian Coleman for leading the charge!!
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NCURA Seminar: This was a pretty exciting event. 80 people from colleges, business center, OSRAA and internal audit services engaging and working together over two and a half days. It represents the kick-off of monthly training/education/outreach between these groups that support our faculty engaged in world-class research. Thanks to all that participated!
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Lucy was more than happy to hang out with this lovely lady
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Biscuit was feeling a little trepidation but enjoyed the comfort of Ann’s sweater!

RO HOLIDAY PARTY TONIGHT- KIDSPIRIT REMINDER

We look forward to seeing you this evening in the MU Lounge for our holiday party! If you are bringing your child to KidSpirit, friendly reminder that the drop-off and pick-up location is at Langton Hall (there are signs directing you there to KidSpirit). Cheese pizza, cookies and juice will be provided! We will also have to-go containers at our holiday party if you’d like to take a few goodies with you at the end of the evening.

HAILS (NO FAREWELLS) /OSRAA SPACE MOVE UPDATES

OSRAA has hired two new Award Managers. Robin Shumway, from Business Affairs, will join OSRAA on December 15. Robin has been part of the Student Accounts staff in Business Affairs since January 2012. Prior to coming to OSU, she worked in Student Accounts and Business Affairs at Northwest University is Kirkland, Washington. Michelle Warf, also from Business Affairs, will join OSRAA on January 11, 2016. Michelle has been part of the Student Accounts staff since April 2012. Prior to coming to OSU, Michelle worked at the Target Distribution Center and Linn-Benton Community College. Welcome to you both!

There have been some space moves that were necessary to accommodate things:

– Sandy Cobb will sit in B306F (where Lisa used to sit)
– Robin and Michelle will both sit in B306J (where Megan McEvoy used to sit)
– Mark will move to B306I after December 31 (this is Mike’s current office)
– Lesley will join Courtney in B306D
– Eric will move back from Snell and sit in B308E (where Lesley currently sits)
– Julie will relocate to the reception area in B306

 

FOOD DRIVE-  COORDINATOR VOLUNTEER(S) NEEDED

Would you be interested in helping to coordinate our food drive this year for the RO? It’s a great cause and also a great way to get out in the campus community and meet new people! The annual Food Drive Coordinators Kick-off meeting being held on Tuesday, January 12 from 10-11:30 a.m. in the MU Journey Room. Please let Mimi or Jane know if you are interested in helping out!
UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCE OF ACCOUNT UNIFICATION

The exchange address book was updated with your ONID account details, so please review your name in the Exchange (Outlook) Address book to make sure it has the correct name. From CN: To get this fixed you’ll need to go through HR at this link.

UAS ARTICLE

Drone enthusiasts: Here is a link to an interesting NPR study on UAS in the Northwest.

 

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

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Please welcome the newest addition to the Research Office, her name is Biscuit and she’s an adorable silver lab that Cindy and Robert just welcomed home. Hopefully she’ll be dropping by the office soon to say hi!

HAILS & FAREWELLS

HAILS: We are pleased to announce that Sandy Cobb has accepted the OSRAA Senior Fiscal Officer position in Cash and Financial Management. She is scheduled to begin on December 9, 2015.  FAREWELLS: Joan San-Claire has accepted a position the Arts & Sciences Business Center and will be departing the Research Office on December 10th. A search committee is already underway to fill 2 open positions and it’s anticipated Sandy Cobb will lead the search for Joan’s replacement. Last but not least, Tracy Elmshaeuser has accepted the role of EA to the VP for Marketing (Steve Clark) here at OSU starting December 21st. She won’t be going far, just a few floors up! A search for Tracy’s replacement will be chaired by Jane Cigarran.

Welcome, Sandy! And best of luck in your new roles, Joan and Tracy!

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FUNDING OPPORTUNITY

The Research Office is accepting applications for the Undergraduate Research, Innovation, Scholarship and Creativity (URISC) program for Summer term 2016. 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: Jan. 19, 2016.

BEAVER NATION COMMERICAL

Last week there was a false alarm some of you caught in the newsletter. I am pleased to report that here is the NEW OSU commercial!

RO SPACE SHUFFLING

Please note we’ve had some office location changes…most folks have not yet moved in to their new offices but these are the anticipated changes: Mark Peters to Adam Schultz’s former office (B308j), Kevin Buch to Mark Peters’ former office (A312i), Rebecca Henry to Kevin Buch’s former office (B308q) , Jen Fogarty to Rebecca Henry’s former office ( B308p)

SOFTWARE CENTER TESTING

CN is rolling out a service that will allow users to install software on their systems without CN assistance or administrative passwords. The first product they are rolling out with this service is Office 2013. CN asked that we have a few users test this out before rolling it out to the entire department. If you are interested in testing this, please mail Stephen at stephen.hotard@oregonstate.edu and he will provide instructions how to use this service.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

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BIG CONGRATS to Eric Anundson who received his Master of Arts in History from Wayland Baptist University. What did he do to celebrate? Go to Disneyland, of course! Here is Eric and his wife, Barb, with Olaf…Olaf does NOT have a Masters degree.

PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY OF OSU

Join OSU Press for a reception, presentation, and book signing to celebrate the publication of “A School for the People: A Photographic History of Oregon State University.” Written by Lawrence A. Landis, director of the Special Collections and Research Center, this expansive collection of photographs tells the full, dynamic story of our multi-faceted and living university. Friday, Nov. 20, 4-6 p.m.Light refreshments will be served at 4 p.m. Presentation begins at 5 p.m. The Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Fifth Floor of the Valley Library. The book retails for $50. OSU Departments can receive a sliding scale discount on purchases of 6 or more copies, but individual employees aren’t eligible for discounts. Anyone can purchase a copy directly from OSU Press. They accept checks, cash, and credit cards. They can also order from our website, but shipping charges would apply.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BULLETIN- CLOTHING IN DISASTERS

Essential clothing for a disaster supply is a commonly overlooked area of preparedness. If a person does not have the proper clothing suitable for the terrain they are in, then harsh elements such as rain, cold, and snow can have catastrophic effects. Follow the guidelines in the attached poster when choosing your emergency clothing. More info here: 2015 11-15 EP Topic – Clothing

OSU STAFF ART EXHIBIT

The OSU Staff Art Exhibit is calling for submissions by Dec. 2. Go to http://communications.oregonstate.edu/events/staff-art to register your creative work for display! Up to 2 pieces per person are allowed and all with OSU are welcome to participate. Artists, co-workers, friends and family are invited to attend a special opening reception on Dec. 17 – so register to show your artwork at this exhibit today.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Demo Day – Dec. 10th @ 5 PM– Come watch what our cohort has been up to and catch up with past graduates at Demo Day, hosted a LaSells Stewart Center. Please RSVP by emailing events@oregonstate.edu by December 7th. Also, a big change is coming…attend Demo Day to hear about it!

Research Office Holiday Party- Dec. 11th, MU Lounge. 5pm reception/ 6pm buffet dinner (RSVP website link coming soon!!)

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

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IRB staffers Jillian Coleman and Amy Neuman who joined IRB Chair, Maret Traber at the National Advancing Ethical Research conference in Boston last week, proudly display the poster they presented.

LEGISLATIVE INTERNSHIP FORUM

Interested in pursuing a legislative internship in Salem or Washington, DC? The OSU Government Relations Office and ASOSU will be hosting a Legislative Internship Forum on Tuesday, November 10th at 5pm in MU 211. The event will feature a panel with congressional staffers, state legislative staff, and students who have completed DC internships. Students of any major are encouraged to attend! The event is free, pizza will be provided, and students will have a chance to ask questions directly to those who have completed internships and those who are hiring interns. There will also be a representative from the OSU Alumni Association present to discuss scholarships for students who are pursuing internships in Washington, DC. For more information contact: karli.olsen@oregonstate.edu

LIFE JACKET SAFETY FOR KIDS

Please see the below press release HERE: nr_New Safety Video_Right Life Jacket Fit for Kids regarding a new video to emphasize the right life jacket fit for kids

ACCOUNT UNIFICATION UPDATE

In preparation for the account unification, please change your ONID password to match your CN password. Instructions for changing ONID password are here: http://onid.oregonstate.edu/chpw.shtml. ONID password requirements are fairly stringent, so users may not be able to use their current CN passwords for their ONID password. If users need to change their CN password so that it meets the ONID requirements, instructions are here:
http://oregonstate.edu/helpdocs/e-mail/exchange-outlook-oregonstateedu/change-email-password NOTE 1: you may need to update this password on all of your devices that you access ONID resources- computer, laptops, tablets, phone. If you are unable to match your account passwords, please let Stephen know at stephen.hotard@oregonstate.edu and he will work with CN to get the account passwords reset. NOTE 2: for those of you who have sent Stephen a message that you will be traveling, CN will delay the update of your accounts to a more convenient time. It is recommended that you change your ONID password as mentioned above when you have the time to do this. Please let Stephen know, if you have not done so already, if you will be traveling next week.

FUN IN CORVALLIS THIS WEEKEND!

This Saturday , Nov 14 from 7-11, come enjoy some local music and celebrate The Whiteside Theatre’s 93rd birthday featuring Bury the Moon, The Carys (with Molly McFerran’s son, Jasper , on drums) and Hermano! Tickets can be bought online at here  or at the Troubadour Music Center at 521 SW 2nd St.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

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This is a picture of a beaver giving  Joe Christison a smooch. Awww. Happy Friday.

RESEARCH EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND (RERF) 2016

The Research Office Incentive Programs is accepting applications for the RERF 2016 solicitation. The intent of the RERF program is to enable faculty to acquire, repair, renovate, or improve equipment directly used for research. Program guidelines and application here. Information: Debbie Delmore at debbie.delmore@oregonstate.edu. Deadline: January 11, 2016

FACULTY TIME RELEASE (FRT)

The Research Office Incentive Programs is accepting applications for FRT Spring 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 here. Information: Debbie Delmore at debbie.delmore@oregonstate.edu.Deadline: Dec. 14.

OPEN HOUSE SET FOR OSU’S PORT ORFORD FIELD STATION
For the past two years, Oregon State University has operated a field station on the coast at Port Orford – a site where researchers could set up shop, public meetings were held, and OSU outreach specialists could interact with the public. The facility is expanding its role in supporting coastal research, outreach and education. An open house will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the station, located at 444 Jackson St. in Port Orford. The event is designed to introduce the public to the station and to the research that is performed there. It is free and open to the public; light refreshments will be provided. More information here.

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.

FAREWELL TO MEGAN

A fond farewell and best wishes for  OSRAA’s Megan McEvoy. Megan’s last day is November 6. She is relocating back to Medford, OR. Best wishes to Megan!

PHOTO(S) OF THE WEEK

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Happy Retirement to OSRAA’S Sue Brown!
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Cindy was able to take a field trip to HJ Andrews Forest this week, and besides freezing toes, it was a wonderful experience. Note the upcoming Science Pub: The Life of a Dead Tree: Art and Science at the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest: November 9, 2015, 6-8 PM, Old World Deli, Corvallis. Speakers: Mark Harmon, OSU College of Forestry; Oregon artists Leah Wilson, Bob Keefer, Andries Fourier and David Paul Bayles. More info here: http://oregonstate.edu/terra/science-pub-corvallis/