The Research Office is now accepting applications for the RERF. The budget this year is expected to be $400,000. Research Equipment Reserve Funds (RERF) may be used to acquire, repair, renovate, or improve equipment directly used for research. The equipment may be inventoried capital equipment (defined as =>$5,000 per unit), or fabricated capitalized equipment. Proposals are due by Feb. 28, 5 p.m. Questions:  Contact Research Office Incentive Programs at:  Incentive.Programs@oregonstate.edu

It’s February, and that means it’s time for the Governor’s Challenge, Food Drive, to benefit the Linn/Benton Food Share!!

The main Chemistry office will be accepting cash and non-perishable food donations in 153 Gilbert Hall the entire month of February.

You can also sign up for a Monthly Payroll Contribution here: http://communications.oregonstate.edu/sites/communications.oregonstate.edu/files/food_drive_2018/2018_payrollcontributionweb_fillable.pdf

Hi everyone,

It is that time of year again when the Corvallis Fire Marshal, Jim Patton, performs his annual fire/safety inspection of Gilbert Hall and Gilbert Addition.

Gilbert Addition will be performed on Wednesday, February 14^th (Happy Valentine’s Day)

Gilbert Hall will follow on Thursday, February 15^th

Inspections begin at 9:00 AM on both days.

Attached are the two safety checklists to use as a guide to ensure your areas are up to expectations.  One is for the Offices and Classrooms, the other is for Labs.

I’m giving two-week notice so everyone has time to review their spaces and ensure we pass with minimal discrepancies.

The biggest culprits are:

• Extension cords used as a permanent, or long-term, solution.
• Power Strips daisy chained.  I.e. All Power strips must be plugged directly into the wall outlet.
• Space heaters under Desks and too close to combustibles (the desk itself, waste and recycle bins)
• Doors propped open with the evacuation route impeded.

Thank you for your support, attention to detail, and focus to ensure a successful inspection process.

Sincerely,

Rusty

TEVA Pharmaceuticals Marc A. Goshko Memorial Grant Program

The Teva Pharmaceutical Marc A. Goshko Memorial Grant Program which is administered by the American Chemical Society will be accepting proposals from March 1, 2018 – April 6, 2018.

• One grant will be awarded for a three-year period with funding of $100,000 per year.
• The proposed research must be in the area of organic chemistry with potential or direct connections with medicinal or pharmaceutical chemistry.
• Applicants must be a recently tenured faculty member in a Ph.D.-granting U.S. institution.
• Details and application forms available at www.acs.org/teva .

For further information contact program manager:

Dr. Nancy Jensen

Office of Research Grants

American Chemical Society

(202) 872-6186

n_jensen@acs.org

OSU Community:

To ensure those in service to the University with security-sensitive access and/or driving as an essential function continue to meet the minimum qualifications for their position, incumbents are required to notify the Office of Human Resources if they are convicted of a crime relevant to their position or if they no longer meet the minimum driver standards.

Failure to report relevant convictions may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination. If the University receives report of a relevant conviction, a new criminal history check and/or motor vehicle history review may be required to confirm the report.

If you have questions about reporting convictions or the criminal history or motor vehicle history check process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at Employment@oregonstate.edu or by mail to the Attn: Employment Services Manager, 122 Kerr Administration Building, Corvallis, Oregon  97331.

Positions with Self-Report Requirement:

Per University Policy 576-055, positions with security-sensitive access require a satisfactory criminal history check before the applicant is placed into service. The categories of critical or security-sensitive designated positions for which the University may conduct criminal history checksinclude those in which the person:

• Has direct access to persons under 18 years of age or to student residence facilities because the person’s work duties require the person to be present in the residence facility;
• Is providing information technology services and has control over, or access to, information technology systems that would allow the person to harm the information technology systems or the information contained in the systems;
• Has access to information, the disclosure of which is prohibited by state or federal laws, rules or regulations or information that is defined as confidential under state or federal laws, rules or regulations;
• Has access to property where hazardous materials and other items controlled by state or federal laws or regulations are located;
• Has access to laboratories, nuclear facilities or utility plants to which access is restricted in order to protect the health or safety of the public;
• Has fiscal, financial aid, payroll or purchasing responsibilities as one of the person’s primary responsibilities;
• Has access to personal information about employees or members of the public including Social Security numbers, dates of birth, driver license numbers, medical information, personal financial information or criminal background information; or
• Has access to or responsibility for the care, safety and security of animals.

Per University Policy 05-030, positions with driving as an essential function require a motor vehicle history check with satisfactory results before the applicant is placed into service. The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence and meet the minimum driver standards (as identified in section 5.3.2).

Donna Chastain

Director & Interim CHRO | Office of Human Resources |

Oregon State University | Direct: 541.737.2806 | Fax: 541.737.0553 |

Location:  204 Kerr Admin Bldg | Mailing: 122 Kerr Admin Bldg | Corvallis, OR 97331-2132 | Go Beavs!

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