Friday, April 21, 2017

OSU Today

Today in the News Media is a synopsis of some of the most prominent coverage of OSU people and programs. Inclusion of any item constitutes neither an endorsement nor a critique, but rather is intended only to make the OSU community aware of significant items in the media.
 OSU reveals plans for new $60 million arts and education complex (Oregonian)
Oregon State University plans to build a $60 million complex for theater, arts and music on its Corvallis campus, officials said this week. (see also KLCC, Philanthropy News Digest)
Engagement with nature contributes to overall life satisfaction (News-Medical)
New research at Oregon State University empirically demonstrates that a variety of mechanisms for engaging nature significantly contribute to a person’s overall well-being.
‘Stumptown scud’ scavenger hunt: Scientists seek unique Portland creature (KATU)
The $25,000 grant from the Oregon Zoo Foundation will go in part to Oregon State researchers for work toward a conservation plan for the fingernail-sized species. (see also KPTV)
Corvallis EPA office opens its doors (Democrat-Herald)
By following this data over time, Compton said, the agency has been able to identify when the amount of nitrate leaching spikes. That has helped Oregon State University develop farming techniques that both reduced the amount of nitrate leaching for certain crops, and the human and environmental effects of that leaching, while helping farmers avoid wasting fertilizer.
Holocaust survivor plans OSU talk (Herald & News)

More than 70 years after the end of World War II, Lucille Eichengreen is still bearing witness to the horrors of the Holocaust. The 92-year-old Eichengreen, author of “From Ashes to Life,” will share her story of survival next week as part of Oregon State University’s annual observance of Holocaust Memorial Week.
Oregon State University Board votes Friday on tuition increase (KLCC)
Oregon State University Board Considers Tuition Increase FridayThe Oregon State University Board of Trustees is expected to vote to ...

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