Wednesday, April 19, 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.
Ravenous blue whale swallows nearly an entire shoal of krill in one mouthful (HuffPost Tech UK)
“Every time a blue whale opens its mouth, it’s like putting on the brakes, so it slows way down,” said Leigh Torres, principal investigator at Oregon State University’s Marine Mammal Institute. “These animals have to make decisions about what it’s worth opening their mouths for.” (see also Stuff.Co.NZ, 9news.com, Daily Mail)
OSU-Cascades’ advisory board clarifies its role (Bend Bulletin)
Tuesday’s Oregon State University-Cascades Advisory and Advocacy Board meeting clarified the role of the advisory group and updated members on the college’s 10-year strategic plan.
Whale’s-eye view of Antarctica offers new look at our warming planet (Mashable)
“We have been able to show that whales spend a great deal of time during the days socializing and resting, and then feeding largely throughout the evening and night time,” said Ari Friedlander, lead scientist on the whale study and an associate professor from Oregon State University.
Troy Snow named ‘Our Hero’ (LIFE@OSU)
Troy Snow, senior assistant director of Recreation Operations and Student Initiatives at Recreational Sports, has been named the Professional Faculty Leadership Association’s April 2017 ‘Our Hero.’
Food science & technology prof honored for research on healthful properties of berries (LIFE@OSU)
OSU berry researcher Ron Wrolstad received a top honor from his fellow scientists at a worldwide berry-health conference last month.
Pedal Corvallis expanding to OSU this spring: Launch scheduled for Earth Day celebration (LIFE@OSU)
Oregon State University (OSU), in partnership with the Oregon Cascades West Council ...

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