Office of the Registrar

From: Office of the President

OSU community members,

At Oregon State University, we recognize that civic engagement is an important way that we express our mission to promote economic, social, cultural and environmental progress for the people of Oregon, the nation and the world. Civic engagement can take many forms, including volunteering, staying informed on political issues, joining a political party, or advocating or canvasing for an issue or candidate. OSU’s policy on political activities guides these interactions.

We also hope that everyone eligible will participate in the democratic process and exercise their right to vote.

The 2024 Primary Election is right around the corner. Oregon’s vote-by-mail system makes it easy to exercise your right to vote. To vote in the May 21 election, you must register by Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

If you are not registered to vote, we encourage you to do so through TurboVote. This system makes it efficient for OSU students and employees to register to vote, update registration information and receive election reminders.

If you are already registered to vote in Oregon, please take a moment to review your voter registration information through the Secretary of State’s website.

It is essential to update your mailing address to where you will reside on May 21. In Oregon, having ballots mailed to your current mailing address is legal, even if that location differs from your residential voting address. Additionally, if you have changed your signature or party registration, you must update your voter registration information with the Secretary of State.

If you are registered in a different state and reside in Oregon, you must apply for an absentee ballot through your home county or state’s elections office. It is not legal for anyone, including the post office, to forward your ballot.

More information for student voters can be found here.

Please take the time to register to vote — and once registered, please participate in the election. If you have questions or need information about voter registration, please connect with the appropriate elections office:

Benton County Elections Department
Website or call (541) 766-6756

Deschutes County Elections Department:
Website or call (541) 388-6547        

Lincoln County Elections Department:
Website or call (541) 265-4131

For all other county elections offices in Oregon, visit the County Elections website.

Sincerely,                                         

Jayathi Murthy, President, Oregon State University                                                                                

Carissa O’Donnell, President, Associated Students of Oregon State University

Keera Puett, President, Associated Students of Cascades Campus

From: Office of the Registrar

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Hey Spring Grads!  Want to get your diploma on Commencement Day? Check the Grad School’s commencement web page for deadlines and details. RSVP for the ceremony by May 15! (June 4 is the RSVP deadline to participate in commencement. If you want to receive your diploma on commencement day, RSVP by May 15 and meet the requirements/deadlines outlined on the Grad School's commencement page.) gradschool.oregonstate.edu/current-students/commencement

From: Office of the Registrar

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Hey Spring Grads!  Want to get your diploma on Commencement Day? Do well in spring classes! Your preliminary grades determine if your diploma is released to you on Commencement Day. Make sure all of your incomplete grades are resolved by May 13.  Make sure all transfer coursework is recorded in your OSU student record by May 13. RSVP for the ceremony by June 4! DPP students who are in spring term classes at partner schools will have received information on preliminary grades in Week 5. 

From: Center for Advocacy, Prevention & Education

OSU community,

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Action Month, and we invite you learn about the resources that are available at the Center for Advocacy, Prevention & Education (CAPE); engage in the programs and activities over the month; and most importantly, come together as a community to help end gender-based violence.

Check out these programs:

Imagining a World without Sexual Violence
April 18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., SEC Lobby

Denim Day Activity Fair
April 24, 11am-3pm, MU Quad

Take Back the Night
April 25, 7-10 p.m., SEC Plaza

Remember, if you or someone you know has experienced, or is experiencing, gender-based violence, the confidential advocacy team at CAPE is here to support you. As certified advocates in Oregon, information shared with our team is protected as privileged information and you have full control over where that information is shared, if anywhere. We are here to talk about all your options as you navigate your healing journey, and our goal is to empower you to choose the path forward that is right for you. 

If you would like to make an appointment to talk with a confidential advocate, please fill out our appointment form and we will schedule a time that works for you. 

We all have a role in creating a community that is free from gender-based violence. Learn about gender-based violence prevention at OSU. 

In Solidarity, The Center for Advocacy, Prevention & Education Team 

Allison Wilson (Riser) | She/Her/Hers | Director of Survivor Advocacy & Co-Director of CAPE | Center for Advocacy, Prevention & Education (CAPE) | Student Engagement Center, Suite 350 | 2251 SW Jefferson Way | Corvallis, OR 97331 | 541-737-2030 | [email protected] 

Elizabeth Kennedy | She/Her | Director of Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Education & Co-Director of CAPE | Center for Advocacy, Prevention & Education (CAPE) | Student Engagement Center, Suite 350 | 2251 SW Jefferson Way | Corvallis, OR 97331 | 541-737-9165 | [email protected] 

From: Center for Advocacy, Prevention & Education

OSU community,

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Action Month, and we invite you learn about the resources that are available at the Center for Advocacy, Prevention & Education (CAPE) and most importantly, come together as a community to help end gender-based violence.

Remember, if you or someone you know has experienced, or is experiencing, gender-based violence, the confidential advocacy team at CAPE is here to support you. As certified advocates in Oregon, information shared with our team is protected as privileged information and you have full control over where that information is shared, if anywhere. We are here to talk about all your options as you navigate your healing journey, and our goal is to empower you to choose the path forward that is right for you. 

If you would like to make an appointment to talk with a confidential advocate, please fill out our appointment form and we will schedule a time that works for you. 

We all have a role in creating a community that is free from gender-based violence. Learn about gender-based violence prevention at OSU. 

In Solidarity, The Center for Advocacy, Prevention & Education Team 

Allison Wilson (Riser) | She/Her/Hers | Director of Survivor Advocacy & Co-Director of CAPE | Center for Advocacy, Prevention & Education (CAPE) | Student Engagement Center, Suite 350 | 2251 SW Jefferson Way | Corvallis, OR 97331 | 541-737-2030 | [email protected] 

Elizabeth Kennedy | She/Her | Director of Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Education & Co-Director of CAPE | Center for Advocacy, Prevention & Education (CAPE) | Student Engagement Center, Suite 350 | 2251 SW Jefferson Way | Corvallis, OR 97331 | 541-737-9165 | [email protected] 

From: University Information and Technology

Dear OSU Community, 

As we continue to see increasingly sophisticated and malicious phishing attacks targeting the OSU community, we are working to improve our security posture and increase our resiliency by adopting new security measures. Effective May 8, 2024, the use of passcodes for Duo multi-factor authentication will be disabled.  

What is changing?

Passcode authentication, which uses a numeric passcode generated by a hardware token or the Duo Mobile app will no longer be available starting May 8.

How will this impact me?

If you use passcodes to authenticate with Duo, please switch to a phishing-resistant authentication method, including Duo Verified Push or physical security keys, which plug into your computer to verify your identity without a code. Duo bypass codes will continue to be available.
For more information about this change, visit beav.es/duo-passcodes.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Service Desk at beav.es/help or by calling 541-737-8787.

Thank you for your cooperation as we work together to minimize opportunities for cyber attackers and increase the protection of our data, our community, and the university.
Respectfully,

David McMorries, Chief Information Security Officer, Office of Information Security
Oregon State University | University Information and Technology

From: Office of the Registrar

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From: Office of the Registrar

Congratulations! You are on your way.
Our records show that you may be eligible to attend this year’s Commencement ceremony on June 15, 2024. We would be honored to have you join us in this illustrious celebration of your accomplishments at Oregon State University. 

Below is what you need to do to prepare for the big day. 

Verify eligibility 
Students who graduated in Summer 2023, Fall 2023, Winter 2024 or will graduate in Spring 2024 and Summer 2024 are eligible to participate in the commencement ceremony. 

Undergraduate & Postbaccalaureate Students:
Review your MyDegrees audit with your advisor to ensure you are on track to finish all requirements in Spring 2024 or Summer 2024. 

Masters and Doctoral candidates:
Meet with your advisor to ensure you are on track to finish all requirements in Winter 2024, Spring 2024, or Summer 2024. 

Confirm your attendance
Click the button below or go to commencement.oregonstate.edu to RSVP for the 2024 Commencement Ceremony.  
RSVP

Stay connected
Continue to check the commencement page as well as your OSU email for critical updates and information. 

You will find additional resources including frequently asked questions, ceremony details, and important dates and deadlines. 

Attend the Grad Fair on April 16 and 17 
The Grad Fair will be held on April 16 and 17 from 10 am to 4 pm in the OSU Beaver Store.

Get all your commencement attire, announcements, commencement ceremony, and alumni information. 

Update your plans 
If you have already confirmed your attendance and you can no longer attend the ceremony, please go to Online Services, Student Records, Commencement Attendance Confirmation, and cancel your attendance. 

Congratulations to the Class of 2024! 

Sincerely, 
Rebecca Mathern, Associate Vice Provost & University Registrar

From: Cascades Construction Project Manager

Impact Information:

Walk Path from Simpson Lot:

The walk path to/from the Simpson lot will stay open and passable for walking and biking but large dump trucks supporting the construction will be crossing over the pathway. In addition, starting this coming Monday (3/25) Knife River will need to divert pedestrians to two temporary gravel walkways (marked in red on the image below) to excavate and install utilities across the concrete sidewalks. The temporary detour walkways will be in place from 3/25 to 3/31. In addition, the east entrance to Ray Hall will be closed during these times as well, please use the south entrance as noted in red in the second image below. These hydronic utility pipes for heating and cooling are coming from the new Mechanical Node Plant south to Ray Hall’s Mechanical Room on the ground floor and branching off to the east into the Innovation District. Please be cautious when passing over the steel plates along the pathways moving forward until the utility crossings are backfilled. Use caution, stay alert, follow flagger direction and signage in/around the pathway and construction areas.

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      Main Parking Lot:

 Starting Wednesday, March 27,  we will be removing the sand/gravel from the campus’ main parking lot. Please keep the designated areas on the map below vacant on the given dates. Sand/gravel removal is a dusty process, if you have any concerns about your vehicle, please park in the Simpson parking lot. 

                          No Parking in GREEN March 27

                          No Parking in BLUE March 28

                          No Parking in RED March 29

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Construction Information:

You have likely seen the heavy earth moving equipment and the temporary construction fences our general contractor, Knife River, has setup around the campus. Knife River has begun excavating and sorting the construction and demolition waste in areas of the landfill north of the Century-Chandler parking lot.  As we begin this work we want to inform you about the nature of the work, important safety measures we are taking, and the things you can do for your own safety.

The nature of the work:

This section of the demolition landfill is largely made up of sawdust, cut ends of wood, and boiler ash from Bend’s previous sawmills. It also has some tires, carpet remnants, drywall, roofing, and other items someone would come across when they demolish a home or building. We are excavating this material, sorting it and re-landfilling it using modern techniques in another landfill area in the northwest corner of campus adjacent to the Simpson parking lot. Additional reclaimed soil, which will not include landfill materials, will be used to further fill in the pumice mine beyond the oval green.

Important safety measures:

Pedestrian safety – As noted above pedestrian traffic to and from the Simpson parking lot will be in close proximity to large trucks and other construction equipment moving between the two landfill areas.  Knife River will have flaggers on duty in the crossing where construction and pedestrian traffic meet.  Please stay on the path, follow the flaggers direction, and watch for construction vehicles while walking in this area.  This is not the area of campus to walk with your head down, focused on your phone or with earbuds in.  

 Air quality – Some of the waste in the landfill being cleaned up is hot and will generate visible steam, especially in cold weather.  Heat builds up in this landfill as wood in the waste breaks down naturally, similar to what happens in a compost pile but on a larger scale.  Knife River will be using water to control the heat and to keep dust to a minimum.  As part of the health and safety plan developed by our environmental engineering firm in coordination with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, contractors will also be monitoring air quality at the excavation site and with monitors stationed around the perimeter of the work area.  The monitoring data helps us identify and control any unforeseen air quality impacts from the work.

 Project Links:

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 This is an exciting milestone in the expansion of the campus, and we hope you enjoy watching the work while staying safe.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the construction team at the email/phone numbers below.

Thank you,

Austin Williams, Construction Project Manager
Oregon State University – Cascades
Mailing Address: CM 10, 1500 SW Chandler Avenue, Bend, OR 97702, 541-706-2205

From: The Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President

Dear Colleagues,

As previously announced and since late 2022, Oregon State University has been engaged in challenging negotiations on a new contract with Elsevier. This has required OSU Libraries to put mitigating measures in place for a period.

I am pleased to report that after much subsequent work, the University has entered a two-year contract with Elsevier which will provide immediate access to more than 130 scholarly journal titles, including 8 titles licensed on behalf of the McDowell Library in the College of Veterinary Medicine. This contract includes reciprocal access to unique titles at OSU and Portland State University. To learn more, visit the Libraries website.

Important elements of the new contract include price transparency; updates regarding privacy/user data; clarifications regarding conditions under which researchers may use AI tools together with Elsevier content, data, and platforms; and more. The contract will end on December 31, 2025, and we will keep you informed regarding negotiations for future contracts.

I thank Dean of Libraries Anne-Marie Deitering and her team for their efforts to negotiate the best possible contract for the university community, and I am grateful as well to the faculty, college deans, and others who fully supported the decision to allow a lapse in the contract while we communicated to Elsevier our resolve in securing appropriate terms.

Edward Feser, Provost and Executive Vice President

From: Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President

The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce a

series of exciting AI-related events during the week of April 8, 2024.

To receive updates as event details are confirmed, email [email protected].

OSU AI Week

April 8 – 12, 2024

The Oregon State community will explore all aspects of AI research and teaching during the week of April 8, 2024, including Generative AI Day sponsored by Microsoft on Apr. 9 and GPU Day sponsored by NVIDIA on Apr. 10. Planning is underway and information regarding these and other events and programs will be provided here as details are confirmed. If you’d like to add your event or program, email details to [email protected].

Global Futures Forum – Register Now

Friday, April 12, 2024

1 – 5 pm, followed by a reception

In person @ LINC 100-128 and streamed on live.oregonstate.edu  

The Global Futures Forum, a new annual event, will feature dialogue among OSU and prominent external scholars and leaders in business and government on emerging matters of worldwide significance. The Forum will highlight Oregon State’s groundbreaking research, related educational offerings, thought leadership and public engagement.

The inaugural forum topic for 2024 is Artificial Intelligence (AI). We are delighted to announce that Founder and CEO of NVIDIA Jen-Hsun Huang will be our special guest.

The program on April 12 will include:

• 1 – 145 pm

Conversation between OSU President Jayathi Murthy and

NVIDIA Founder and CEO Jen-Hsun Huang

• 2 – 445 pm

Panels: AI the Disrupter

§  Climate Science + AI

§  Workforce and Economic Impact + AI

§  Creativity + AI

• 5 – 6 pm

Reception

Please register to attend onsite or to watch the livestream.

Questions may be directed to [email protected]. Additional detail will be added to our website in the coming weeks.

From: Office of the Dean of Students

Dear OSU Students,

We are writing to share a reminder regarding religious holidays and observances and to confirm that the university is committed to providing support for students, faculty and staff whose religious observance may have an impact on classes, schedules and dietary needs. 

We request that faculty work with all undergraduate and graduate students, regardless of learning modality, as outlined in OSU’s Religious Accommodation of Students Policy. It is incumbent on the student making the request to notify their faculty member or supervisor as soon as possible prior to the need for accommodation, although we recognize that holidays occur at various times throughout the term and may make this communication difficult. Students should work directly with their faculty member on these requests, and we ask that faculty provide reasonable accommodations to allow for the completion of any missed course deliverables. Faculty and staff are able to approve requests for religious accommodations without consultation, but must first contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access before denying a request.

Below we provide information regarding dining and food options available on the Corvallis campus and at OSU-Cascades.

If you have any questions, concerns or recommendations, please do not hesitate to directly contact the Office of the Dean of Students or Office of Equal Opportunity and Access.

We wish you all a great conclusion to winter term.

Kevin A. Dougherty, Senior Associate Vice Provost for Student Affairs, Dean of Students

Corvallis Campus Resources

Quiet Spaces:

Quiet spaces are offered on the third floor of the Student Experience Center (SEC hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. during the winter and spring academic terms and Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during spring break) and in the International Living Learning Center (ILLC) Multi-Faith Room, located on the fourth floor. Foot-washing stations are located in the restrooms on the fourth floor of the ILLC as well as the third floor of the SEC. Residence Hall lounges are available to serve as quiet spaces for on-campus residents as well. No reservations are required and these spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Dining and Food Options:

Residential students in Corvallis practicing a faith-based diet who need to develop a plan that will meet dietary needs for upcoming holidays and beyond should visit the housing portal and fill out a dietary needs request for assistance. Students can also use the housing portal to submit suggestions about specific foods that could be added to campus convenience stores and dining centers or access to spaces for meal preparations, etc.

Food in all UHDS dining centers is labeled for dietary preferences and allergen needs. UHDS carries many Halal-Friendly and Kosher-certified packaged goods, as well as a variety of whole foods (fruits, vegetables, dairy and grains) at Cascadia Market in the International Living Learning Center building. For more information about all available food options, restaurants and menus, please visit the University Housing & Dining Services website: https://uhds.oregonstate.edu/menus/nutrition-info-and-special-dietary-needs.

OSU-Cascades Resources

Any residential student at OSU-Cascades practicing a faith-based diet and who needs to develop a plan that will meet dietary needs for upcoming holidays and beyond, should email [email protected] for assistance with special food needs or dietary concerns.

Andy Frei and Madi Mather also can help students living in residence who need access to meal preparation space and students can submit requests to [email protected].

To request this information in an alternative format please contact [email protected].

From: Office of Academic Affairs

Dear students,

The Student Learning Experience (SLE) survey is open until end of day (11:59pm) on Sunday, March 17, 2024.

The short survey should take you under three minutes per course and provides instructors with valuable insight. Please login at beav.es/Student-Learning-Survey or via the Student Learning Experience link in your Canvas course sites. For more information, check out the Student FAQs.

If you experience any technical problems, please contact [email protected].

I encourage you to take time to share your experiences. This information is very helpful to instructors as they consider updates and improvements to their courses.

Alix Gitelman, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs

From: Office of the Dean of Students

Dear OSU Students,

We are reaching out to remind all students, both newly admitted and continuing, of their responsibility to self-disclose any felony convictions or Registered Sex Offender Status (RSO) to the Office of the Dean of Students.

Building on Oregon State University’s unwavering commitment to supporting all students, including those rehabilitated from past crimes, OSU’s admission and attendance of students with criminal histories policy establishes that after a student has been accepted for admission to the university, they will be asked to self-disclose any prior felony convictions and current registered sex offender status. Students currently enrolled at the university also have an ongoing duty to disclose a felony conviction immediately upon conviction.

If you have any prior felony convictions or must register as a sex offender, please fulfill your obligation to self-disclose by completing OSU’s confidential self-disclosure form. Information provided through this form will be kept confidential and used to offer personalized support and guidance to help you succeed and progress through your OSU education toward graduation. Should you have any questions regarding this policy or are unsure about your disclosure obligations, please contact the Office of the Dean of Students at [email protected].

This policy reaffirms the university’s commitment to student access and success, the safety of the OSU community, and to fostering a campus environment where all members can excel academically, professionally, and personally.

Let's continue to cultivate a campus community that embodies a welcoming, safe, and healthy environment for all students, employees, and visitors.

Best regards,

Kevin A. Dougherty, Senior Associate Vice Provost & Dean of Students

Carol Millie, Assistant Dean of Students & Director of Student Conduct & Community Standards

From: Office of the Registrar

Dear Student,

Senate Bill 564 directs public universities to annually collect, update, report, and retain student-submitted information that will allow colleges, universities, and the state—as a whole—to measure and address disparities in postsecondary educational outcomes associated with student parents.

The survey should take no more than one minute to complete and will remain open until 11:59 p.m., Sunday, March 17. We ask that you take a moment to complete this short survey [see your OSU email for survey link] regarding students who are parents.

We greatly appreciate your time and assistance in collecting this information to better serve students.

Sincerely, Office of the Registrar

From: Office of the Registrar

Congratulations! You are on your way.
Our records show that you may be eligible to attend this year’s Commencement ceremony on June 15, 2024. We would be honored to have you join us in this illustrious celebration of your accomplishments at Oregon State University. 

Below is what you need to do to prepare for the big day. 

Verify eligibility 
Students who graduated in Summer 2023, Fall 2023, Winter 2024 or will graduate in Spring 2024 and Summer 2024 are eligible to participate in the commencement ceremony. 

Undergraduate & Postbaccalaureate Students:
Review your MyDegrees audit with your advisor to ensure you are on track to finish all requirements in Spring 2024 or Summer 2024. 

Masters and Doctoral candidates:
Meet with your advisor to ensure you are on track to finish all requirements in Winter 2024, Spring 2024, or Summer 2024. 

Confirm your attendance
Click the button below or go to commencement.oregonstate.edu to RSVP for the 2024 Commencement Ceremony.  
RSVP

Stay connected
Continue to check the commencement page as well as your OSU email for critical updates and information. 

You will find additional resources including frequently asked questions, ceremony details, and important dates and deadlines. 

Attend the Grad Fair on April 16 and 17 
The Grad Fair will be held on April 16 and 17 from 10 am to 4 pm in the OSU Beaver Store.

Get all your commencement attire, announcements, commencement ceremony, and alumni information. 

Update your plans 
If you have already confirmed your attendance and you can no longer attend the ceremony, please go to Online Services, Student Records, Commencement Attendance Confirmation, and cancel your attendance. 

Congratulations to the Class of 2024! 

Sincerely, 
Rebecca Mathern, Associate Vice Provost & University Registrar

From: OSU Leadership

Dear Oregon State Community:

While six months have passed since wildfires devastated communities in Maui, many are still grieving, communities are recovering, and students, colleagues and friends still need our support.

Centered around the town of Lahaina, wildfires in August 2023 were the deadliest in recent U.S. history. More than 5,000 residents were displaced, and many thousands more were deeply impacted by the loss of loved ones, livelihoods, family heritage and cultural history.

The magnitude of this disaster has been especially hard on OSU students and employees with ties to the Hawaiian Islands who face the challenging call to support family, friends and community from a distance. Some students and employees call Hawai’i home. Others have connection to Hawai’i through friends, family and work relationships.

Support comes in many different forms for different individuals. Some need a friendly person to talk to about their experience, grief counseling or monetary assistance. Others are struggling with food or housing insecurity. At OSU, impacted community members may find it difficult to navigate academic or work priorities when distracted by the needs of affected loved ones.

If you need support or know someone who does, please consider the following resources available to OSU students and employees.

Student Resources

• Join a student-led Pacific Islander group that includes social gatherings and provides programming highlighting Pacific Islander culture: 
  • Pacific Islander Association
  • Hui O Hawaii
  • Asian & Pacific Cultural Center
  • Kaku-Ixt Mana Ina Haws
  • Ka ‘Ikena Hawai’i
• Seek assistance through OSU programs and services:
  • Basic Needs Center, on the Corvallis campus, to access food assistance, textbook lending and other programs. At OSU-Cascades, access ASCC student support programs such as the food pantry, child care subsidy and textbook lending.   
  • Counseling or supportive group spaces through Counseling and Psychological Services and by contacting Amanda Poe, Coordinator of Indigenous Student Mental Health and Wellness or Marcey Bamba, Senior Director of Clinical Services. At OSU-Cascades, contact counseling through Student Wellness.
  • Student Care on the Corvallis campus and the Student Care Team at OSU-Cascades assist students experiencing extenuating circumstances through resource referral, care coordination and university navigation.
• Engage the Indigenous Studies Program, which offers courses exploring Pacific Islander cultural identities and histories, including “Intro to Pacific Islands Studies” and “Peoples of the World – the Pacific.” Join in community with others by volunteering at the Reciprocity Garden, located at Oak Creek Center for Urban Horticulture in Corvallis and helping maintain a local Kalo (taro) patch and other culturally significant plants of the Pacific Islands. Email Patricia Fifita for more information.

Employee Resources

• Get in touch with the Association for Faculty and Staff for the Advancement of People of Color to build a community with other employees of color at OSU. 
• Engage the President’s Commission on Indigenous Affairs, which includes a Pacific Islander branch and works to address the needs of OSU community members who are Indigenous to the Americas and Pacific Islands. Email Marcey Bamba for more information.
• Impacted employees are encouraged to speak with their supervisors about vacation leave and sick leave or flexible work options to support well-being. 
• Connect with Lyra Health, a confidential, no-cost service available to all OSU employees and members of their households. Lyra is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, regardless of location, to provide mental health coaching, counseling and other forms of support for employees’ emotional well-being. A counselor with expertise addressing the mental health needs of employees of color is available on the Corvallis campus weekly. Email Christina Schaaf, Work-Life Coordinator in the Office of University Human Resources, with questions or for referrals. 
• Engage with KALO Hawaiian Civic Club of Oregon, which advocates for and elevates the voices of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities through cultural practices and educational opportunities. Email Aunty Kris Galago for more information.   
• In conjunction with the Hawaii State Bar Association, Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, the Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation and the Maui County Bar Association, free legal resources are available through Pono Legal on topics including housing, consumer and employment issues, probate and trust administration, FEMA appeals and document replacement.

We are grateful to the OSU students and employees who aided in assembling these resources. The OSU community expresses its aloha (love) to those affected by the Maui Wildfires by offering these avenues of ongoing kokua (support).

In the spirit of lokahi (solidarity), we remember those lost and those forever impacted. Mahalo nui loa (with much respect and gratitude), we recognize OSU students and employees who are coming together to malama (care for one another) and find strength in community. 

Sincerely,

Heather Horn, Vice Provost and Chief Human Resources Officer
Dan Larson, Vice Provost for Student Affairs-Senior Advisor to the Provost for Operations
Rick Settersten, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
Scott A. Vignos, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer

From: Campus Safety

OSU-Cascades students,

We are conducting a test of the OSU-Cascades alert system to confirm that everyone at OSU-Cascades receives emergency notifications.

On Thursday February 22nd, at 12:30 pm, we will send an email and text alert. 

If you do not receive the email, contact OSU Emergency Manager Mike Bamberger [email protected] to verify your registration status.

If you do not receive the text, that means your cell phone number has not been entered into the system.

TO ADD or CHANGE YOUR CELL PHONE TO YOUR ALERT ACCOUNT

Students: Login to BeaverHub and under Resources, click on “View/Update Address and Phone” to add/update your cell phone number.

Thank you for prioritizing safety at OSU-Cascades.

Lanell Garbini, Associate Director of Campus Safety

From: Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President

13 February 2024

Dear Oregon State University Community,

On December 8, 2023, Provost Feser announced the establishment of two groups AI@OSU Advisory Group and the AI@OSU Coordinating Team to facilitate the development of an institutional Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy, the coordination of work, and the sharing of information, aligning with OSU's new strategic plan Prosperity Widely Shared: The Oregon State Plan.

On January 26th, we invited you to submit a 1-page Concept Paper at this SUBMIT LINK by the deadline of March 15, 2024. Thank you to those of you who have already submitted your ideas. We strongly encourage the OSU community to continue to submit innovative ideas by the deadline.

We now invite all faculty, staff and students who have expertise in Artificial Intelligence in any one of the four domains: AI Education, AI Economy, AI Knowledge and Powered by AI (see description and vision in the link to self-nominate below), to engage with us in developing a first draft for Oregon State University's AI action plan.

To respond to this call, any faculty, staff or student with AI expertise can self-nominate to be selected as an AI Strategic Partner. Please fill out the form below to let us know details about yourself and a brief description of how you are using AI in your work at OSU by March 5, 2024.

Form to Self-Nominate as AI Strategic Partner

You may also submit your concept papers and apply to be considered as an AI Strategic Partner on the  Future AI website. Note: the link to surveys go to a Microsoft Form that requires an ONID account.

Thank you for your time and efforts on behalf of Oregon State University!

Sincerely,

Vrushali Bokil, Chair - AI@OSU Advisory Group
Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies, College of Science

 Sam Williams, Chair - AI@OSU Coordinating Team
Executive Director, Business Architecture, University Information and Technology

From: Office of Institutional Diversity

Dear OSU Community –  

I regretfully write to share that the 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Keynote with Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor scheduled for Jan. 31 is cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control. We hope to reschedule the event for a later date and will communicate details if and when they are available. 

While we regret the Day of Service, Peace Breakfast and Keynote Address events did not occur as planned this year, the Commemoration was a success as OSU community members engaged throughout the month to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy and impact. 

We are also honored to recognize the recipients of this year’s Commemoration Legacy Awards. The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Legacy Awards recognize members of the Oregon State community who advance Dr. King's vision for a more just society. Four legacy awards are typically presented by the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Committee at the annual Peace Breakfast. Additionally, Oregon State University awards a Skanner Foundation Scholarship to an OSU student as part of The Skanner Foundation's annual MLK Breakfast in Portland.  

Please join me in honoring the 2024 Legacy Awards and OSU-Skanner Foundation Scholarship recipients: 

Oscar Humberto Montemayor Award  

Faisal Osman, Fourth year, Public Policy major, specialization in Environmental Policy 

Frances Dancy Hooks Award 

Dr. Iván Carbajal, Assistant Professor, School of Psychological Sciences 

Phyllis S. Lee Award  

Dr. Susan Rowe, Director, Precollege Programs 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alumni Legacy Award 

George Cabrera, B.A. ’68, Ed.M. ’69, Ed.M. ’72 

OSU-Skanner Foundation Scholarship  

Alyah Elenes, Second year, Accounting major 

Learn more about this year’s award recipients here.  

We look forward to being in community with you soon. Please take part in upcoming Black History Month events scheduled during the month of February and save the date for the 2024 State of Diversity Reception on May 28 from noon to 1:30 p.m., where we will celebrate OSU community members who led efforts over the last year to advance OSU's inclusive excellence mission. 

Best regards, 

Scott A. Vignos , Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer