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Scientists warn Oregon could lose critical ocean data under federal cuts (KATU)
"The Endurance Array is a set of moorings," said Jack Barth, a professor of oceanography at Oregon State University. "These have oceanographic sensors. They're anchored on the seafloor, go up to the sea surface, and they send really valuable data about the ocean back to us right away." (see also Oregonian)
OSU’s 2026 Engineering Expo features historic rocket, mind control of electronics and more (KPTV)
Oregon State University’s 2026 College of Engineering Expo is June 5, and features roughly 250 senior capstone projects. Those include the first kerosene liquid oxygen rocket to be static-test-fired in Oregon, technology to control electronics devices with your mind, handbags made of locally caught fish.
Oregon State hires Kevin Griffin as athletic director (24/7 Sports)
Griffin has served as associate vice president, brand engagement, services and partnerships and the associate director of athletics for business strategy at Ohio State, one of the country's largest and most successful athletics programs, since July 2022. His main responsibilities involve working across Ohio State to create, manage and optimize revenue-generating opportunities for the university, its students and student-athletes.
PacWave makes the most of funding delays by sparking curiosity in scientists, students (KLCC)
On a cool and still May morning, students from Oregon Coast Community College’s spring term Principles of Biology class walked past the familiar chorus of sea lions on Newport’s bayfront and climbed onto Oregon State University’s research vessel, the 84-foot R/V Pacific Storm.
These are the crucial gardening tasks Oregon experts say you should finish in June (Oregonian)
OSU Extension Service offers timely advice on garden chores, fertilizing, pest control, and more each month. Here’s the program’s advice for June gardening.
Campus delivery robots are becoming a robotics workforce pipeline (Marketplace)
Companies like Starship, which operates close to 80 delivery robots at Oregon State University, are turning college grounds into real-world training grounds for students studying robotics.
Trump Administration to dismantle ocean monitoring system (Seattle Times)
Funded by the National Science Foundation, the network was coordinated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in collaboration with Rutgers University, the University of Washington and Oregon State University. A Woods Hole spokesperson referred questions to the NSF.
When ableism meets racism, coping with dual discrimination (Psychology Today)
Co-authored by Kathleen Bogart and Marisa Krauter, both from the School of Psychological Science at Oregon State University.
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NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Congratulations to the Oregon State University Class of 2026! The Center for Teaching and Learning and UIT-Academic Technologies express deep appreciation to faculty, GTAs, learning assistants, advisors and all student support services for your exceptional dedication and tireless work to skillfully teach, nurture, guide and mentor OSU students throughout their academic journeys. Well done.
NEW! Volunteers needed for the Great Move Out: Each year, OSU Surplus collects items no longer needed from students moving out and redistributes them to nonprofits in our community. Your help is needed in this effort to keep usable or recyclable items out of the landfill. Volunteers assist with picking up and sorting donations during a variety of shift times between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. June 9 - 15.
NEW! Summer Unlimited Drop-in Class Special: This summer at Marigold, we're rolling out a flexible, short term membership option for unlimited drop-in classes. Membership is $375 total for three months (or $125 for three monthly payments) between June 1 and Sept. 30. When purchasing the package, please indicate your preferred dates. View the drop-in class schedule. Contact us with questions.
NEW! Carbon Reduction Grant Updates: The OSU Carbon Reduction Grant Program, funded by OSU Facilities Planning and Management and administered by the Carbon Commitment Committee (C3) and the Sustainability Office, is intended for practical, measurable projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions across OSU operations and activities. For fiscal year 2026 (FY26), nine awards were granted, ranging from $988 to $10,472, with approximately 45% of funding going to projects substantially led by OSU students. Read about current projects such as Cycle Away from Carbon, Eliminating Nitrogen Gas Leaks at ATAMI and Solar Control Film on our Ecologue.
Oregon Savings Growth Plan: Employees can meet with David Rayburn, financial consultant from OSGP to discuss your financial goals and savings plans for retirement. There is no cost for these consultations and they are available to all employees no matter what stage you are at in your career. Appointments are available on OSU Corvallis Campus on Thursday, June 25. Schedule online.
Monthly Emergency Preparedness Topic: Wildfires. What would you do if a wildfire was near your home? Many will begin without warning, and being ready-to-go may save your life during a wildfire. English and Spanish versions of this bulletin can be found here.
Stay active this summer with Faculty Staff Fitness: Registration is now open and classes begin Monday, June 22. Choose from a variety of in-person and online options designed to support your health and wellness needs. Not sure of your plans yet? You can purchase a Flex Pass which will allow you to attend any class designated with a Flex Pass icon. FSF is open to all faculty, staff, GTSs/GRA, spouses/partners, OSU retirees and affiliates. Have questions? Call the Physical Activity Office at 541-737-3222.
Health & Safety: The University Health & Safety Committee wants to promote health and safety by sharing resources from SAIF on how to go from "oops" to "aha" by using near-miss information to avoid future incidents. You can also access OSU’s University Health & Safety Committee online, including past meeting minutes, information on how to contact a committee member and a link to report safety concerns online.
Human-Robot Interaction: Recruiting pairs of participants (18+) for a 45-minute study where a robot facilitates a group discussion. Bring a friend — solo sign-ups cannot be accommodated. Answer a few questions about the interaction and earn $10 cash each. Sign up using this link or email [email protected]. Previous participants excluded.
Nominate a student for the Oregon Consular Corps Scholarship: This scholarship is for juniors and seniors with an international focus to their OSU studies who demonstrate academic achievement, international experience and goals, service and leadership, and who aspire to a career with an international focus. Two OSU students are awarded this $3,000 scholarship each year. Eligibility criteria and additional information available on the nomination form.
13th Annual Faculty Staff Fitness TRY-athlon: Grab your co-workers and kick off summer on June 10 for this inclusive, 20-minute team-based event. Faculty Staff Fitness invites OSU faculty and staff of all fitness levels to "TRY" swimming, walking or running in a supportive, community-focused environment. Stay after to celebrate at the awards ceremony and win some swag. Are you ready to TRY? Or would you rather volunteer and support the fun? Call the PAC office at 541-737-3222 to register your team or sign-up to volunteer.
Timely Teaching Tips: Looking for summer reading to refresh your teaching practice? The Center for Teaching and Learning recommends Keeping Us Engaged by Christine Harrington, Snafu Edu by Jessamyn Neuhaus, and The Science of Learning Meets AI by Lewis Ludwig and Todd Zakrajsek.
Practice at Marigold this summer | $50 unlimited intro offer: Membership includes unlimited access to our entire weekly drop-in class schedule and pop-up classes. This is available once per person, per lifetime, no commitment required, and available to current members and class pass holders. You choose your start date for your 1-month unlimited membership. Sign up here. Contact us with questions.
Impact the future of online education through research: Each year, the OSU Ecampus Research Unit funds projects — up to $25,000 each — to support the research, development and scholarship efforts of faculty in online education. Many OSU colleagues have had transformative experiences in the Ecampus Research Fellows Program. Recent fellows studies highlight the ways in which these projects have advanced research in online/hybrid education. Ecampus Research Unit staff is available to help you develop the scope of your research project proposal. Contact Naomi Aguiar, associate director of research, with questions.
2027-28 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Application Cycle open: Submissions (and resubmissions) are encouraged. This program offers U.S. citizens opportunities to teach, conduct research, and carry out professional projects in over 135 countries. Join the newsletter for updates or check out upcoming and past webinars. See website for full details.