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Student Newsletter: February 3rd, 2026

Welcome to Week 4!

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CLUBS & STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

  1. Vet Roots is dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and empowering space for Black students in CFAES. We aim to build a strong, connected community where students can share experiences, grow together, and thrive. More information coming soon!

CAMPUS NEWS & EVENTS

  1. The Spring 2025 CFAES Career Fair is approaching! February 18th @ the Ohio Union 1-4pm. 

  2. The Department of Animal Sciences is hosting our annual Student-Faculty/Staff Winter Mixer Event on Tuesday, February 10th from 5:15-7:30 in Plumb Hall 220.  This is a great opportunity to not only meet other students but also to get to know your professors outside the classroom

INTERNSHIP & PART-TIME ANNOUNCEMENTS

  1. DEADLINE TODAY!!! This year this internship focuses on marketing and communications to help grow our on farm retail store, while providing hands-on dairy experience. Applications Due: February 10th!

  2. DEADLINE TODAY!! Mississippi State University has launched two first-of-their-kind opportunities for undergraduate students, now accepting applications for summer 2026. Programs are extremely limited in size and applications close February 10.

  3. Adirondack Farms is now accepting applications for summer internships. If interested you may apply using the link to this google form.

  4. Stauffer Farms is offering a summer dairy management internship opportunity in North Lawrence NY. If interested contact Stauffer Farms. More information here

  5. Progressive dairy is looking for a publishing intern for their summer of 2026 editorial internship program. More Information here.

    What is this Internship? 

  6. Texas A&M University’s Global Health Research Complex (GHRC), in partnership with the USDA National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, is pleased to offer a unique, grant-funded summer internship designed to prepare future animal caretakers for careers in biocontainment research environments.

FULL-TIME JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS

  1. Bridgewater Dairy Farms is looking for an assistant farm manager or a soon to graduate student that can grow into management of a large farm operation.

  2. Select Sires is looking for a summer employee as Ohio Livestock Technician! More information here.

    Important Notes

  3. Holloo dairy farm in Marshall Michigan is currently looking to hire a heifer manager. More information here.

  4. STgenetics is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant or Registered Veterinary Technician to join their team! This position is ideal for an individual looking for full-time employment, which includes 40+ hours with rotating weekends.

LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT

  1. The Animal Science Short Course Program at Southern Illinois University is pleased to announce their two upcoming short courses in equine reproduction: A 2.5-Day Stallion Semen Short Course: From Collection to Cooling and Freezing and a 2.5-Day Mare Artificial Insemination Short Course at SIU on

  2. The Columbus Pet Expo (March 13-15, 2026) is looking for volunteers to help in the livestock areas,

  3. Each year, the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association invites students interested in learning more about careers in veterinary medicine to a special event, during which they can meet practicing veterinarians who can give them a glimpse into the profession’s possibilities. Connection Corner: Student

  4. Dear students of Ohio State University,

HELPFUL RESOURCES

  1. The Monda Student Resource Center is a support resource for students that may struggle to succeed because essential needs such as food, housing, clothing, or other needs are not being met

  2. All OSU Counseling and Consultation Services (CCS) staff were sent home to tele-commute until further notice.The CCS phone line 614-292-5766 remains available for emergency assistance 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.

  3. Did you know that CFAES has hired a counselor to support the needs of their students' mental health?  Dr.

  4. The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences has renewed its partnership with Portfolium.com and will continue to provide ALL students and faculty the opportunity to

  5. The Career Services page on the departmental site has been redeveloped to hopefully make it more user-friendly. Check out helpful resources for building a resume, writing cover letters and more. There are resume templates that can be used to create a resume in case you don’t know where to start

  6. Emergency: Dial 911
    University Police: 614-292-2121
    Student Advocacy Center: 614-292-1111
    Student Judicial Affairs: 614-292-0748