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This page last updated 3/24/2023.
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CEOAS Communications provides a variety of services focused on publicizing the college’s research and programs. Our specific services and skills are outlined here. Services are at no direct cost to you unless otherwise noted. Have questions about what we do or how we can help you? Please don’t hesitate to get in touch at the contact info provided below.
CEOAS Communications currently has the following members:
Abby Metzger is a writer and the CEOAS Communications manager. She will answer questions about broad communications initiatives or media potential for a particular research project (see more below).
541-737-3295
abby.metzger at oregonstate.edu
Crystal Barnes is a graphic designer. She can help with design and layout of high-level college publications.
541-737-2750
crystal.barnes at oregonstate.edu
Ryan Brown is the CEOAS outreach coordinator. She helps communities discover the Earth sciences through meaningful engagement experiences and can assist faculty and students with conceptualizing an outreach project or program, including for Broader Impacts.
541-737-2750
ryan.brown at oregonstate.edu
Ernie Colantonio is our web and database developer. He is responsible for developing and maintaining the college’s website and can answer questions about development of web pages for individual researchers or laboratories.
541-737-7233
ernest.colantonio at oregonstate.edu
Kim Kenny is our science videographer and digital content specialist. She is passionate about the human side of visual science storytelling—whether longer features or shorter explainer pieces.
541-737-3097
kimberly.kenny at oregonstate.edu
Nancy Steinberg is a writer and editor who prepares feature stories, web content, social media posts and other text for college communications. Got a story worth sharing? Talk to Nancy!
541-737-7231
nancy.steinberg at oregonstate.edu
David Reinert is retired! We fondly wish him fair winds and following seas!
reinertd at oregonstate.edu
We prepare feature stories and videos about CEOAS research, faculty, students and alumni. These stories are disseminated via our website, social media outlets and other vehicles.
If you have a timely news story about your work, get in touch with us and we can help pitch it to the university press team. Press releases for CEOAS stories are written by Michelle Klampe, and you are welcome to reach out to her directly (michelle.klampe at oregonstate.edu with cc to ceoas.communications at oregonstate.edu. In order for Michelle to write a press release, she needs to know about relevant journal articles BEFORE THEY ARE PUBLISHED. Abby would be happy to provide guidance as to whether your research finding or paper is likely to be picked up by the university’s press office or whether there might be another outlet for publicity.
We produce various print publications and electronic newsletters that summarize the research, education and outreach work of CEOAS. Where appropriate, we provide design and editorial support for major college initiatives or with approval from the dean. If you have an idea for a project and would like to discuss options, contact CEOAS_Communications at oregonstate.edu.
CEOAS Communications develops and maintains the main CEOAS web site at https://ceoas.oregonstate.edu/ including information in the Directory of People. If you are a faculty member and would like to edit your CEOAS profile page, please see these instructions on Box (you will need to log in with your ONID). Ernie can also answer questions about how to set up a site for a lab, research group, or individual.
CEOAS Communications operates CEOAS’ social media accounts. Have a comment or question about any of our feeds? Contact us.
The weekly CEOAS newsletter, “On the Horizon,” is coordinated and distributed by CEOAS Communications. Please submit seminar listings, relevant announcements, photos to be considered for Photo of the Week, other newsletter materials, and subscription requests to Newsletter Submission or Request.
We create outreach videos about CEOAS research and programs. We also loan GoPros and other camera equipment to capture research/field work and experiential learning activities.
CEOAS Communications can review Broader Impacts statements, help craft narratives, assist in connecting researchers with appropriate campus groups (e.g., Pre-College Programs, SMILE) and resources, or help conceptualize ideas.
See CEOAS Outreach and Engagement resources for links to facilitate K-12 and community outreach efforts.
ceoas.communications at oregonstate.edu
If you are planning an event or hosting an exhibit, please fill out the Google Form below to request exhibit materials (e.g., table cloth, banners, etc.). All exhibit items are located in the Student Services office, Wilkinson 104.
— Event Items Checkout Google Form
If you have a public lecture, seminar, exhibit, or any other kind of event, here are some free resources you may consider to help promote. Please note that as the organizer, you are responsible for publicizing. Please also be mindful of your audience and whether a particular avenue is appropriate.
Items should be submitted to osutoday@oregonstate.edu. Submissions to “Upcoming Events” and “Lectures and seminars” must be under 60 words and must include time, date, location and admission price, if any. Submissions must include a short bolded headline. Hyperlinks may be included. Events must have a direct Oregon State connection and be open to the entire OSU community. Do NOT send them via PDF. More info: http://oregonstate.edu/osutoday/?p=6898
Submissions to the CEOAS calendar should be sent to CEOAS Communications. The event must be CEOAS-related and include time, date, location, and a brief description or title. Please note that submission does not guarantee inclusion; If/when approved, your calendar event will automatically appear on the kiosks throughout CEOAS buildings.
Please submit your CEOAS/OSU-related event to ceoas_newsletter at lists.oregonstate.edu and include the time, date, location, and a brief description or title. Submissions must be received by Wednesday at 5 p.m. to be included in the Friday edition.
Email CEOAS Communications if you think your event has social media appeal. (CEOAS currently has accounts with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn). We reserve the right to evaluate the appropriateness of your event on social media.
The Gazette-Times produces an online calendar of community events. Submit information to the GT calendar. You will need to create a free registration first.
Please send an email to admin@corvallisadvocate.com with the following information:
Deadline: Friday, 5pm the week before you want your event published.
If you have a large, college-wide event and are interested in paid advertising or want to discuss ways to distribute fliers to OSU and off-campus audiences, please see Vikki Pointer in the Dean’s office.
Adam Kent, Interim Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and Faculty Advancement
(Kira Hughes, Administrative Assistant)
Robert Allan, Director of Graduate Student Services
Michael Harte, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs
(Kira Hughes, Administrative Assistant)
Mary Chuinard, Director of Undergraduate Student Services