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Student Newsletter: March 23rd, 2026

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Welcome to Week 11!

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CLUBS & STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

  1. Buckeye For Canines Paws for a Cause 5k

    Buckeyes for Canines is hosting a 5k that helps funraise and raise awareness for local shelter animals with all proceeds benefiting Columbus Humane! Regristration closes on March 27th and is $15. The run takes place at the Oval at 1pm on March 29th.

CAMPUS NEWS & EVENTS

  1. Animal Sciences Recognition Social

    Join us for the 2026 Animal Sciences Recognition Social. Celebrate the achievements of students, faculty, and staff in the Department of Animal Sciences!

INTERNSHIP & PART-TIME ANNOUNCEMENTS

  1. USDA's 2026 Summer Internship

    The USDA Internship Program welcomes emerging leaders from across the country to support America’s farmers, food systems, rural communities, and natural resources.

  2. MS Student Position- PennState

    The Dobbins Lab at the Pennsylvania State University is recruiting a M.S. student to begin in August 2026 on a fully funded assistantship. 

FULL-TIME JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS

  1. OPA Bird Health and Regulatory Coordinator Position Available

    The Ohio Poultry Association has a Bird Health and Regulatory Coordinator position available!

  2. Swine Trial Application Scientist

    Cargill is hiring a Swine Trial Application Scientist to lead and support innovative swine nutrition research.

  3. Research Specialist (Cow-Calf) at the University of Missouri

    The University of Missouri is seeking qualified individuals to oversee the care and management of the cow-calf system at its Beef Research and Teaching Farm located in Columbia, MO.

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

  1. Department of Animal Sciences Undergraduate Summer Research Experience 2026

    Research positions are available for undergraduate students who are interested in research in the Department of Animal Sciences. Applicants must commit to full-time research over a 10-week period during summer 2026 and participate in the CFAES Undergraduate Research Forum spring semester 2027.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

  1. Targeting Excellence Scholarship

  2. 2026-2027 SSMC Scholarship

    Select Sires Member Cooperative 2026-2027 Scholarship applications are now open! Deadline: April 20, 2026 More info and apply HERE. 

  3. Colvin Scholarships

    Colvin Scholarships: Deadline to apply is April 1. 

  4. National Dairy Shrine Scholarship

    The National Dairy Shrine provides a significant number of scholarships to college students each year. The application process begins March 1, and applications must be submitted by midnight on April 15, 2026. Information about the new process, along with all applications and

LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT

  1. ANIMAL SCIENCE COMMUNITY ALLIANCE

    ANIMAL SCIENCE COMMUNITY ALLIANCE - APPS OPEN!

HELPFUL RESOURCES

  1. Monda Student Resource Center

    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. University Mental Health Resources

    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. CFAES Mental Health Counselor

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

  4. Portfolium Resource Page

    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. Animal Sciences Career Services Site

    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. Ohio State Health & Wellness Resources

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