BREAKFAST WITH CINDY AND ROY
You are invited to an informal chat over breakfast with Cindy Sagers and our new Associate VP for Research, Roy Haggerty, on Thursday Oct.13th from 7:30-8:30 (location tbd). This will be an opportunity for you to bring items to our attention that you feel should be addressed, or just a chance to get to know each other better. It will be a fairly intimate gathering, as only the first 10 people to respond will get a space at the table!
We will plan to do these breakfasts throughout the year…so if this timing doesn’t work for you, perhaps another one down the road will.
Please email jane.cigarran@oregonstate.edu ASAP if you’d like to attend. Hope to see you there!

END OF SUMMER BBQ- THIS THURSDAY, 9/15

Friendly reminder that our annual End of Summer BBQ will be taking place this coming Thursday at 5pm in McAlexander Fieldhouse. RSVPs are now closed but if you haven’t RSVP’d online and want to come please send an email to jane.cigarran@oregonstate.edu…it shouldn’t be a problem. We look forward to seeing you and your families there…Pig Out BBQ will be on site grilling for us and we will have belalyers on site for the climbing wall (bring comfy shoes!) other fun activities for kids (small, big and adult-sized).  Hope to see you all at McAlexander Fieldhouse at 5pm on Thursday!

UNIVERSITY DAY REMINDER- SEPT 19

ALL UNITS- please bring any handouts, schwag, etc. to Mimi such that you’d like to be on the University Day table for the RO (it’s on Sept. 19, 12-2, Alumni Center). Thanks again to our volunteers  (Ben, Mark, Jillian, Rachel, Jianbo and Lesley!!) and a reminder set up should be done by 10:30am/ break down must be completed by 3:30pm.

TRY HOT YOGA FOR FREE!

It’s September and that means it’s Bring A Friend (or Enemy) For Free Month at Corvallis Bikram Yoga. You don’t need to be fit or good at yoga to do this…there are people of all ages, sizes and fitness levels in these classes. I’d love for you to try it…please send jane.cigarran@oregonstate.edu a message if you’d like to try it for FREE sometime this month. More details about the studio, schedule and benefits of hot yoga here.

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WELCOME KAY WHITE, EA FOR RESEARCH OFFICE OPERATIONS
Pat, Mark, Cindy and Jane are very pleased to announce that Kay White, currently special assistant for Finance & Administration and former executive assistant to the VP for F&A, will be joining the Research office as an Executive Assistant starting on Sept. 15th. Kay will be supporting OSRAA and ORI operations and will be located in Kerr B308. Her executive level support expertise has developed with seven years as an assistant to the VP for Finance & Administration at OSU and Linfield College along with fourteen years’ in a variety of technology support, training and development positions. Kay’s strong organizational and prioritization skills were shaped by her prior career as a lead respiratory therapist. In that role Kay was a member of the neonatal ICU and transport teams, as well as trauma and “code” teams at Sacred Heart General Hospital in Eugene. Please join us in welcoming Kay in to her new and important role in the Research office.

UNIVERSITY DAY VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED!

Thanks Gillian, Rachel and Ben for offering to volunteer at University Day on Mon., Sept. 19 from noon-2 p.m. at the CH2M Hill Alumni Center. It would be great if we could have someone from each dept. on hand at some point during the day so OCCD and IACUC, if anyone is available for a portion of time on the 19th please let Mimi know. Thanks!!

KERR LOST AND FOUND

Items held 7 Days with Kerr, located in Kerr 5oo
Central Lost and Found message line: (541) 737-7240, Dept of Public Safety (phones, wallets, computers, State ID): (541) 737-3010

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NAME CHANGE! IRB IS NOW HRPP

For those of you not already aware, the Institutional Review Board (IRB) Office has been renamed the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP). The new name better reflects all of the components of our program which, in addition to the IRB, includes administration, researchers, and HRPP staff. We will promote the name change through outreach activities that will occur during Fall term.

BBQ MANIA!

All, please don’t forget to RSVP for our End of Summer BBQ on Sept. 15th at 5pm in McAlexander. This year we have not only invited all RO staff but also many friends of the the RO including various external board members and collaborators with our offices. RSVP here!

Additionally, the Grad School (one of our RO friends!) has generously extended an invitation to our staff for their BBQ on Sept. 12th at 5:30pm at the Student Experience Center Plaza. Please RSVP to: karen.hanson@oregonstate.edu if you’d like to attend. A full listing of Grad Welcome Week events can be found here.

CHEMISTRY PROFESSOR RECEIVES NATIONAL RESEARCH AWARD
Distinguished Professor of Chemistry Douglas Keszler is an American Chemical Society (ACS) 2017 national award winner in the Chemistry of Materials. The ACS national awards program encourages the advancement of chemistry in all its branches, supports research in chemical science and industry and promotes the careers of chemists. The ACS Award in the Chemistry of Materials is sponsored by DuPont, one of the world’s leading chemical companies. Read all about this wonderful accomplishment here.

HMSC FILM FESTIVAL- SEPT 22nd!

Save the Date for the first-ever HMSC Film Festival! September 22 @HMSC, in the evening. Details to follow. Enjoy films created by and/or highlighting HMSC researchers and educators.
Also, next Science on Tap will be September 28, 6pm @Rogue, “Sea Turtles, Conservation and a Little Math” with Selina Heppell, Chair of the OSU Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife. For more details contact: maryann.bozza@oregonstate.edu

CN ALERT

You may receive a mail from Box.Support@oregonstate.edu about “migrating your personal account into an Enterprise Account”. This is a valid email. Box is a secure cloud service (like Office 365, Google Drive, Dropbox) for online file sharing, collaboration and storage coming to OSU in the fall. If you receive the mail about migrating your account, you do not need to take any action. More information is here: http://oregonstate.edu/helpdocs/osu-applications/box. If you have any questions about this mail or how this tool may be used, please contact Stephen Hotard at Stephen.Hotard@oregonstate.edu

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A MESSAGE FROM BECKY JOHNSON, VP for OSU CASCADES:

We are really looking forward to seeing the Provost’s Council in Bend for the PC retreat and grand opening of Tykeson Hall on our new campus! Everything is going really well, and on schedule, but things are pretty hectic with the move and making sure everything is operational. In an ordinary year, this period of time before classes start would be a time when we would have facilities available for Corvallis colleagues to schedule meetings over here. Unfortunately, we are unable to do that this year as we are literally moving in furniture and people, and testing technology.

Our Fall term is also going to be very tight for space, because four classrooms and additional meeting space in our Dining Hall will not be finished until December. We are getting lots of requests from our Corvallis colleagues to use rooms at OSU-Cascades for meetings in Bend, and unfortunately, we will not be able to accommodate them this Fall.  In January we would be happy to entertain requests for meeting space, depending on classroom and meeting room availability. And, of course, if you’re just in Bend for some other reason and want to visit, you’re always welcome.

OSRAA CH CH CH CH CHANGES!

FROM PAT HAWK AND SANDY COBB: Today’s a great day for congratulations! Not only can we celebrate Jim Nightengale’s new position in BEBC as an Accountant 2 (his last day with us will be August 30),  I’m very pleased to announce our two Grant and Contract Officer positions have been filled. Our two newest Grant and Contract Officers are Cleo Klepzig and Dawn Wagner, and you should know both of them! Both have start date in their new positions of August 22. Please join me in congratulating Jim, Cleo and Dawn!

 UNIVERSITY DAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The 2016 University Day Expo will be on Mon., Sept. 19 from noon-2 p.m. at the CH2M Hill Alumni Center. The expo is designed to showcase the work and opportunities provided by units at OSU, to fellow staff and faculty. We are looking for volunteers for the Research Office booth. If you would like to volunteer please contact Mimi in the front office. University Day is a fun and relaxed event…we hope you can volunteer a bit of your time or stop by and say hi!

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NEW FACE IN A312

FROM CINDY SAGERS: Two office spaces in the RO have been vacated by recent resignations. The RO is offering one of these spaces to the sixth floor to help with a space crunch as they fill new positions, accommodate interim administrators, and provide office space for retirees on 1039. Dr. Brenda McComb will retire on July 30th and take on 1039 status to assist the interim VP Academic Affairs transition to the position. I have invited Brenda to relocate from the sixth floor to the RO in early August as she moves into 1039 status. This arrangement is temporary and will be superseded by demands for new office space in the RO. Please join me in welcoming Brenda to the RO.

YOU ARE INVITED: EQUITY AND INCLUSION SPEAKER DR. SHERWOOD SMITH

The Office of Institutional Diversity invites you to an open presentation and discussion with Dr. Sherwood Smith, on Tuesday, August 2, from 1pm to 3 pm in the MU Journey Room. An experienced diversity and organizational development professional, Dr. Sherwood Smith’s work involves professional development training for faculty and staff, conducting research and teaching graduate courses in Educational Foundations and undergraduate courses in Human Development & Family Studies. His presentation will examine effective strategies for advancing institutional diversity, equity and inclusion work including: organizational and systemic analysis, strategic planning, alignment and coordination of institutional initiatives, and localizing individual influence to create change. You can learn more about Dr. Smith here. During his time on campus, Dr. Smith will consult with the Office of Institutional Diversity and also meet with Diversity & Cultural Engagement, Athletics and senior administrators. For questions, including those related to ability, please contact Pamela Johnson in the Office of Institutional Diversity at 541-737-1065, or diversity@oregonstate.edu.

DRONES!

Ben Lester, our RO UAS student and Mark Peters assisted in the management of the Northwest Qualified Drone race in Bend on Saturday. It was a great event with a lot of OSU presence. Here is a clip from the racer’s perspective. News story here.

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ORI LEADERSHIP UPDATE

We interviewed a number of exceptional candidates for the Assistant VP for Research Integrity (AVPRI) position….thanks to all of you who were able to participate in those meetings. The search committee and Cindy did their very best to recruit the most qualified candidates, but all accepted competing offers. Therefore, Cindy has announced this a failed search. We intend to re-compete the position in one year. In the meantime, we are pleased to announce that Mark Peters has agreed to continue in his current capacity as interim director for the ORI. Please join me in thanking Mark for his continued service in this position and please let Cindy know if you have any further questions.

OSRAA STAFFING UPDATE

FROM PAT HAWK: I want to let you know how excited I am to announce that Kim Calvery is transitioning to a new position entitled Research Program Operations Officer. While it is a position still residing within OSRAA and reporting to me, Kim will be physically located in the CEOAS Administration Building. Kim’s new position is responsible for the business and strategic planning, and operational execution and oversight of our Regional Class Research Vessel (RCRV) program and the Marine Operations Program. These are two highly visible and high-risk projects that need a higher level of operational support that will assist OSU in successful management of both projects. There are very few people, if any, at OSU that have Kim’s knowledge on both our financial system and grant regulations. Kim was part of the BSR site visit process, so she has a good understanding of the issues NSF reported. She has also assisted with some of the analysis required by the NSF Inspector General audit on Ship Operations. Kim has already begun her transition to this new position, so I have disbanded the Research Costing and Analysis Unit. Rachel Polansky and Jenny James have joined the Cash and Financial Management Unit and now report to Sandy Cobb.

Some other exciting news that I wanted to share is that OSRAA received funding for a new position. In a year where many departments have only received “flat funding”, this is very exciting and tells me that OSU Administration recognizes the importance of our offices’ functions. After much discussion, the OSRAA Management Team determined that an additional Assistant Grant and Contract Officer is our most pressing need. The bittersweet news that accompanies this exciting news is that Larry Weymouth has decided to resign his position, moving to a half-time appointment for the month of August, with August 31 being his last day. Larry came to us in January 2013 after taking retirement from a lengthy career at CH2M Hill. Mark Bierly will be leading the Search Committee and we will recruit for two Assistant Grant and Contract Officers—one being a brand new position, and one being a replacement for Larry.

COPIER UPDATE- B306 and B308

By request, CN has updated the copier/printer list for B306 and B308. If you are in B306 or B308, you now have access in your printer list to both of the Ricoh copiers. In case your copier goes down, there will be the other one available. Any questions or if you don’t see the printer in your list of printers, please contact Stephen at Stephen.Hotard@oregonstate.edu

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ROY HAGGERTY NAMED ASSOCIATE VP FOR RESEARCH

Dr. Roy Haggerty has been appointed by VP for Research, Cindy Sagers, as Associate Vice President for Research. His appointment will become effective on August 30, 2016. Dr. Haggerty is currently the interim Dean of the College of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences and the Hollis M. Dole Professor of Environmental Geology at OSU. Roy has been an OSU faculty member since 1996 and served as head of the geology program from 2003-2006. He is a highly regarded hydrologist with expertise in nutrient and energy flow in streams, and the movement of contaminants in groundwater. He graduated from the University of Alberta and holds graduate degrees in hydrology from Stanford University. Dr. Haggerty takes on the position of Associate Vice President following Dr. Rich Holdren’s retirement on June 30, 2016.  We thank Rich for his vital role in shaping the success of the Office of Research over the past sixteen years. Please join us in welcoming Roy to his new position in the Research Office.

SVP FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS, BRENDA MCCOMB, RETIRING

Dr. Brenda McComb recently announced her decision to step down from her appointment as Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, and retire effective August 1, 2016. Brenda will continue on a part time basis to take some projects to closure and to help ensure a smooth transition in Academic Affairs. Interim Provost, Ron Adams, plans to fill the Senior Vice Provost position as quickly as possible, and President Ray will appoint a new co-chair for the Leadership Council for Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice later this summer – a role in which Brenda also served. We will share additional information with you as it becomes available.

LEADERSHIP CHANGES/BUILDING UPDATE- COLLEGE OF FORESTRY

Thomas Maness, Dean of the College of Forestry,  will be away from the College for health reasons from July 1 to September 30. During this period, Senior Associate Dean Jim Johnson has agreed to lead the College as Acting Dean. Adrienne Wonhof will continue to support the Dean. The College has also hired a new Associate Dean for Research, Anthony Davis. Anthony will join us on campus on September 19.  At that time, Steve Tesch will transition to work on special projects until his April 2017 retirement. Anthony and Steve are working collaboratively to ensure the handover goes as smoothly as possible and I thank them both for their efforts. Additionally, Peavy Hall is being vacated and will start to come down in August. Much of the building is being recycled, and some components will appear in the new building. Construction starts in the Fall.

CENTER FOR LATIN@ STUDIES AND ENGAGEMENT (CL@SE) – STATUS UPDATE

CL@SE was created as an innovation, combining both research and engagement addressing Latino issues in Oregon and the nation. In its short history, CL@SE has succeeded in building a network of Latino partners throughout Oregon and beyond.Since its inception in 2012, CL@SE has been supported by multiple offices across campus: Office of the Provost, Office of Research, Deans of the Colleges of Education and Liberal Arts and the Division of University Outreach and Engagement. At OSU, all centers and institutes are subject to periodic reviews. Detailed in the original proposal was a plan for “…a potential two-year renewal based on assessment of outcomes after three years.” The review initiated in 2016 revealed that the center was falling short of academic expectations in terms of grants and publications, and as of March 2016 was facing a projected budget deficit of approximately $120,000.  We are starting a process to strengthen CL@SE and align its structure and function with available resources. Institutional partners involved in this effort will include the Office of Diversity & Cultural Engagement, the Chief Diversity Officer, Dean of Undergraduate Studies, the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access, CL@SE associate directors, and the CL@SE advisory council. This process will include the evaluation of CL@SE’s mission, strategic vision, organizational structure, and business plan.

Currently, CL@SE staff includes:
• Daniel López-Cevallos, CL@SE Associate Director of Research
• Ana Gomez-Diazgranados, CL@SE Associate Director of Engagement
• Maydra Valencia, Juntos Coordinator and CL@SE Associate Director of Engagement Oregon Coast, (supported by O&E).

Ana and Daniel will continue in their full capacities as associate directors of CL@SE with committed funding support from the Research Office and the Division of Outreach and Engagement. Their roles are to promote the center and its mission, to enrich partnerships with Latino communities across Oregon, and to oversee operations within the CL@SE office, including supervision of student interns. As we proceed, we plan to involve OSU and external stakeholder community in a facilitated forum this fall to refine needed CL@SE leadership, strategic priorities and a business plan for going forward.

JULY ALL STAFF MEETING POSTPONED

Due to hectic July schedules we must cancel the next RO All Hands scheduled for July 26. Jane will send a new date for August soon. Thanks for your flexibility!

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FAREWELLS

Eric Anundson has accepted a position at the University Oklahoma Health Sciences Center – Stephenson Cancer Center. Eric has been with the Research Office since September 2002, first starting work with the Incentives Program, and then moving to the Office of Sponsored Programs, and now OSRAA. His last day here is July 29, and he can now get a whole new color scheme as a “Boomer Sooner”. We’ll miss you, Eric…thanks for your service to OSU!

SIXTH COHORT BEGINS WORK WITH OSU ADVANTAGE ACCELERATOR

The sixth and newest cohort is beginning Accelerate, a program that helps fledgling or startup companies accelerate their products or services into the marketplace. The cohort includes companies from across Oregon – in Corvallis, Albany, Newport, Eugene, Aurora and Portland – that will work with the Oregon State University Advantage Accelerator/RAIN Corvallis. Read all about it here!

ROBERTA MARINELLI NAMED DEAN OF CEOAS

Dr. Marinelli is currently the Executive Director of the Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Southern California. She is also the Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Consortium for Ocean Leadership, the President of the Board of Directors of the Southern California Marine Institute, a member of the Executive Committee of the Western Association for Marine Laboratories, and serves on the Governing Board of the Southern California Coastal Ocean Observing System. Read more about it here! Also: RO staff please note that there will be an announcement very soon regarding the appointment of our new Associate VP for Research Operations.

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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.

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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!