Please forward this DRAFT Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) Open Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to faculty that may be interested.
ARPA-E is seeking comments on the draft Open FOA.
ARPA-E released a draft funding opportunity announcement in FedConnect today.
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The Graduate School is hosting Hugh Kearns from Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia to present five workshops on February 20th to February 22nd, 2012.
Hugh Kearns is best known as a lecturer and researcher with international expertise in the area of self-management. He draws on the latest research in psychology and education and applies this to high performing groups such as Ph.D. students, academic staff, medical professionals and senior executives. He has lectured regularly at universities across Australia, the UK, Ireland and the U.S. He has received a national teaching award in recognition of his innovative approach and outstanding outcomes.
Three of these workshops are designed for only Ph.D. candidates at any point in their candidature
The other two workshops are designed for all graduate students:
Mr. Kearns is also offering one workshop for PhD advisors on February 20th, 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm:
Attached are five flyers with descriptions of the workshops. Emails have been sent to graduate students. Please share this email with your faculty advisors. Please print and post the flyers in your common areas for everyone to notice. Thank you for spreading the word. For registration, please go to https://s01.123signup.com/servlet/SignUpMember?PG=1534345182300&P=15343451911423979100 as soon as possible as seating is limited. Thank you.
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On behalf of the Division Director of the Division of Materials Research, Dr. Ian Robertson, I would like to ask you to respond to the request below if your research is at the interface of Materials Research and Chemistry.
In response to the 2011 Committee of Visitors report on the Division of Materials Research, the Advisory Committee of the Mathematical and Physical Sciences Directorate at the National Science Foundation has charged a subcommittee with looking at future instrumentation and facility needs in the materials research community. As member of the chemistry community, we ask you to respond to this request only if your research is at the interface of Materials Research and Chemistry.
If your research meets this criterion, the subcommittee seeks your input. With this email I invite and encourage you to participate in the upcoming public webinar on this topic. The webinar is Wednesday Feb. 8 at 3:30-5 pm Eastern. Please see the below link for a full explanation and for instructions how to register for the webinar. It is important to register at least one day in advance. Please circulate to anyone who may be interested, especially the heads of your instrument facilities or anyone with particular interest in instrumentation and instrumentation development in the area of materials chemistry. Your input is essential as it will help shape the direction of future programs and investments in these areas.
http://www.nsf.gov/attachments/122291/public/materials_2022_Jan_17_2012.pdf
If you cannot make the webinar, I encourage you to send your questions to materials2022@nsf.gov before March 5, 2012
Dear Colleague,
The Chemistry Department at Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA is currently searching for a full time temporary instructor, beginning August 2012, to teach general chemistry as a sabbatical leave replacement. The position requires a Ph.D. in Chemistry by the time the person is hired. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Applications are due March 2, 2012. If you know of anyone in your department that may be interested they may see the online vacancy announcement to apply:
http://www.humboldt.edu/aps/employment/temp.html
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applications are due March 2, 2012.
Thank you for your time, have a nice day,
Josh Smith
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Joshua R. Smith, Professor
Chemistry Department
Humboldt State University
One Harpst Street
Arcata, CA 95521
Ph 707.826.4882
Fax 707.826.3279
email: joshua.smith@humboldt.edu
web: users.humboldt.edu/jsmith
On behalf of the Provost and the OSU Faculty Senate, I am pleased to announce the following new degree program:
Master of Business Administration and Accountancy (MBAA)
The Master of Business Administration and Accountancy (MBAA) graduate degree program at Oregon State University has been designed to create a seamless and integrated program that will allow accounting students to receive an undergraduate degree and a master’s degree during their five years of university study required to become a CPA. To be licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Oregon, a student is required to complete a university degree and the equivalent of five years of higher education course work (225 quarter credits). Given the minimum coursework requirement of five years to enter the public accounting profession, this graduate degree program provides an opportunity to enhance the education of Oregon State University’s students in a manner that will enrich all stages of their careers. The MBAA has also been designed to accommodate post-baccalaureate students wishing to prepare for accounting careers, and to provide an opportunity for MBA students to specialize in accounting. The MBAA is unique among Oregon Colleges and Universities.
This degree program was approved on February 2, 2012 and will be available fall quarter, 2012.
February 2, 2012
To: The OSU Community
From: Jeri Hemmer, Associate Director for Employee and Labor Relations
Subject: Call for Exemplary Employee Award Nominations
Employee Award Program for Professional Faculty and Classified Employees
Start early to get your nomination packets in by the deadline.
Do you know a professional faculty or classified employee who goes above and beyond the call of duty? If you would like to recognize someone in your unit or elsewhere on campus who exemplifies great service to OSU, please review the website below and/or attached Word file for information on how to nominate an exemplary employee for 2012. Nomination packets must be submitted to the Office of Human Resources by Friday, March 30, 2012.
Website: http://oregonstate.edu/admin/hr/recognition/exemplary.html
For clarification or questions regarding these materials, please contact Jeri Hemmer, Associate Director for Employee and Labor Relations, at 541-737-0547; or by e-mail: jeri.hemmer@oregonstate.edu .
Dear OSU friends and colleagues,
Do you have in mind a fellow Beaver who deserves some recognition?
You have until February 10th to submit nominations for Oregon Staters who have excelled in their field of study, been dedicated to serving Oregon State University or have served their community in an exemplary way. We will soon start reviewing nominations for the E.B. Lemon Distinguished Alumni Award, the Jean and “Scram” Graham Leadership Award and the Honorary Alumni Award.
Past nominations have yielded such recipients as Al Reser (E.B. Lemon ), Eric Schoenstein (Jean and “Scram” Graham) and Mike Parker (Honorary Alumni). Don’t miss this final opportunity to include another great Oregon Stater alongside these remarkable people.
The spring awards celebration is on April 27th, so to find out more about these awards and past recipients please click here.
Thanks so much.
Julie Schwartz
Associate Executive Director, Programs
Oregon State Alumni Association
(541) 737-7916 –direct
877-OStater (877-678-2837) – toll free
www.osualum.com
Our scholarship application for academic year 2012-13 is now live. The application will remain open until March 16th. Current COS students with 28 cumulative OSU credits through winter are eligible to apply.
There has been a change from previous years and now the process is entirely online. There is no paper application. Refer to http://www.science.oregonstate.edu/node/108 for more information and a link to the online application.
Below please find some FAQ’s that may help you field questions from students. You are also welcome to refer students to the Dean’s Office. We are happy to help.
What is the GPA cut off?
Most scholarships require a 3.5 GPA. There are scholarships that have lower GPA requirements. Encourage students to apply. It doesn’t cost anything but time to fill out the application. In general, 3.0 is the lowest GPA threshold for scholarships.
When is the deadline?
March 16th 11:59 pm
What is the credit hour requirement? Does it include Winter term? What if I don’t have 28 credit hours?
We require 28 OSU credit hours completed by the end of winter term. The 28 credit hours is a firm requirement as we review applications. *Note, the online system will not preclude students with less than 28 from filling out an application.
When will we be notified?
Students notified in early May.
When is the Scholarship Reception?
Wednesday, May 23rd 3 – 5 pm
Which scholarships will I be reviewed for?
Each applicant will be evaluated for any scholarship for which they qualify i.e. major, research interest, or career goal specific
Below is the email that went to students today:
Dear College of Science Students,
Applications for College of Science scholarships for continuing students for academic year 2012 – 13 are now available!
Complete information on eligibility along with a link to the application link can be found here:
http://www.science.oregonstate.edu/node/108
The 2012-13 application is open on February 1, 2012 and closes on March 16, 2012. If you have previously applied for scholarships through the College of Science, please note that there is no longer a paper application and you’ll need to apply entirely online.
We look forward to awarding this year’s scholarships to our many bright and talented students.
Thank you & sincerely,
Claire Colvin, Ed.M.
Head Advisor
Oregon State University | College of Science
128 Kidder, Corvallis, OR 97331
Appointments: 541-737-4811
Email: claire.colvin@oregonstate.edu
Respect is a core value and is widely honored by the members of our University community. The University is committed to sustaining a respectful community environment that is, as much as possible, experienced by all as safe, inclusive and welcoming.
While we realize that the core value of respect is widely reflected in most of our day-to-day interactions, the University provides resources to assist employees who may be subjected to inappropriate conduct such as abusive, threatening, discriminatory or harassing behaviors.
By agreement with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 503, the University has committed to remind employees each year of resources available to assist them with inappropriate conduct. Any employees subjected to inappropriate workplace conduct should feel free to take their concerns to their supervisor or unit head, the Office of Human Resources, or for concerns of discriminatory or harassing conduct to the Office of Equity and Inclusion.
Of course the most effective way to sustain a respectful community is through the good faith efforts of each and every one of us. We appreciate and thank you for your efforts to create, foster and sustain a respectful and inclusive work and learning environment at OSU.