Oregon State University Alumni Association January 12, 2007 Volume 7, Number 39 A free, weekly collection of links to news stories about OSU How are items chosen for Beaver Eclips?

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Hot topics Breaking news: OSU alum is first woman to head Forest Service Abigail "Gail" Kimbell, who holds a bachelor's degree in forest management from the University of Vermont and a 1982 master's degree in forest engineering from Oregon State University, was named Friday to be the first female chief of the U. S. Forest Service. She began her career in the federal government as a forester with the Bureau of Land Management in Medford, Ore., and later held a variety of forester positions with the Forest Service, serving as a district ranger in Oregon and Washington. She had been serving as regional forest of the agency's Northern Region, based in Missoula, Mont. Also: Official USDA release Click here to follow this breaking story on Google News Cleanup continues from last month's windstorm Four weeks after a windstorm blew through the area, locals still are cleaning up downed trees and forest debris. Avery Park had 30 large trees toppled from gusts Dec. 14, and a fir tree still lies across the southeast entrance, blocking that and accentuating closure signs... Oregon State University had about $205,000 in damage from 25 to 30 trees that were felled or needed to be taken down, said Todd Simmons, OSU director of news and communications. OSU grad, 1st Lt. Joshua R. Rosales, Navy Seaman Royce R. Ross and Cpl. Jared S. Nelson, came to the aid of a seven-year-old Iraqi girl who fell from a three-story building in Gharmah, Iraq. Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Mark Oliva 'America's Battalion' makes midnight run to aid seven-year-old Iraqi girl "America's Battalion" Marines made a midnight run to rush to the aid of a 7-year-old Iraqi girl after she fell from a three-story building in September. Marines from Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, rushed the girl to Camp Fallujah's surgical center for treatment after local police were unable to get her proper medical attention. The battalion is serving with Regimental Combat Team 5. The incident occurred late at night in Gharmah, a small city north of Fallujah. Iraqi police there tried to rush the young girl to the Jordanian hospital in Fallujah, but had difficulty getting to the hospital, according to 1st Lt. Joshua R. Rosales, a 25-year-old platoon commander (and a 2003 OSU graduate) who responded to the call for help. "We got the call from the commanding officer to link up with Iraqi Police at the police station," explained Rosales, from Raleigh, N.C. "We met up with them in Gharmah, and they had the little girl. They wanted us to be careful." Also: A mother at war: Full time student, mother and veteran of the Iraq war talks about her difficult journey If only British press would say, 'My baa-d' - OHSU/OSU sheep study is not about making gay ones straight Oregon Health & Science University researchers want to be clear: They are not trying to turn gay sheep straight. Really. They swear. So please stop calling. And while you're at it stop the e-mails, too. A five-year-old study into the biology of homosexuality being conducted jointly by OHSU and Oregon State University has not led to any recent breakthroughs.

News Fraternity changes gun rules Campus prepares for colder temperatures Apraku (OSU grad) ready to take Ghana to the Promised Land Piece of the Pie - Higher ed's outlook improves Budget plan gets high marks The 2007 Legislature, from A to Z Oregon's post-WW2 economic engine: Higher education OSU cyber security professor named IEEE Fellow OSU accused of copyright violation Governor announces biomass facility in Southern Oregon Wager honored at OSU Acting on a decades-old dream OSU to host 25th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration A moment of glory with Ford's son Steve When life gives you lemons Museum details plans to build more storage Scientists' study of Antarctic seals may lead to insights on aging Funding lines up for sustainable tech research center Discovering coastal fossils, minerals and strange stumps That was then, this is now Mission accomplished: Hatfield scientists return from Atlantic Hatfield seeks new octopus, male wolf eel No need to duck and cover OSU panel looks to spark interest in core classes Mutiny for the Bounty Sports OSU looks to its seniors to lead the way by example Beaten on the boards It's a new low for an 11-point loss Can't shoot straight? Giles transfers to Oregon State John, Beavers willing to give Giles a second chance Beavers carry streak to the desert Pac-10 teams need to keep momentum going OSU coach returns home This year in Pac-10, anything is possible Everyday Champion - David Weir OSU women upend Bruins Beavers, Gators meet to be Webcast OSU gymnasts ready to tumble OSU wrestlers split two duals OSU coach says he's lost respect for Iowa after his firing Beavers end season in national rankings Coaches work to lock in next generation of players Great season for game-day parking OSU Dugout Club sets inaugural Diamond Dinner Reser's growth spurt moves forward Where playing is serious business Of interest to OSU alumni and other friends Alumni, other friends invited to Palm Springs to celebrate OSU OSU alumni and friends will gather at and around a luxury desert resort March 5 and 6 for Destination OSU, two days of relaxation, information and celebration of the university. Among the items on the agenda are an awards banquet, golf and tennis tournaments, classes led by top OSU faculty members, a shopping tour and a tour of a wind turbine site. The event is jointly sponsored by the OSU Foundation, OSU Athletics and the OSU Alumni Association. Visit the Destination OSU Web site for details and to make reservations. LIFE Registry needs volunteers for health, lifestyle study The Center for Healthy Aging Research at OSU needs volunteers for its LIFE Registry. Any adult aged 50 or older who lives in Oregon is invited to sign up for the registry. Once in the registry, participants agree to receive information about opportunities to participate in OSU studies designed to understand the health and well-being of middle-aged and older adults. More information on the registry is available at www.hhs.oregonstate.edu/healthyaging. Interested volunteers may also call (541) 737-4993. OSUAA members get free tries at the Portland Golf Show Varsity Communications, Inc., advertising representative for the Oregon Stater, is offering members of the OSU Alumni Association a discount and some free activities at the Portland Golf Show, Feb. 9-11 at the Oregon Convention Center. Click on the logo at right to download a $1.00 off admission coupon. Members, show your OSUAA card at the door and receive three free tries in one of the show's interactive areas, including Short Game Central, the Long Drive Competition and the 50-Foot Putting Challenge. For general information, visit the show's Web site, www.portlandgolfshow.com. OSU Career Services hosting Career Makeover: Wardrobe Edition This program allows OSU students to purchase gently used, men's and women's business suits – donated by members of the public and clothing retailers – for $15. Donations are needed through Jan. 31, with the sale taking place Feb. 15 in the MU Ballroom. Donations can be dropped off on campus at Career Services, 8 Kerr Administration Building, or in Portland at the Beaver Fan Shop, 121 SW Morrison #120. Other professional clothing is welcome; donations are tax deductible. Career Services partners with the OSU Fashion Organization and OSU Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) on the event. Links OSU Home | OSU Alumni Association | CH2M HILL Alumni Center | Oregon Stater online | Submit class news | Update alumni address | OSU Foundation | OSU Athletic Department | OSU Career Services | Campus web cams | My OSU News | OSU Strategic Plan How are items chosen for Beaver Eclips? Beaver Eclips is a free service of the OSU Alumni Association. Its main purpose is to provide alumni and friends of OSU with a sense of how Oregon State has been portrayed in the news media over the past week. Items are selected by the staff of the Oregon Stater and by other OSUAA employees. 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