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: Alumni Newsletter - Autumn 2018

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  1. Animal Sciences Alumni In The News

    Our Animal Sciences alumni are making the news!

  2. Remembered

    The Department of Animal Sciences remembers members of our community we have lost.

     

  3. CFAES Alumni Society Selects Two Alumni for Awards

    The CFAES Alumni Society has selected two Animal Sciences alumni for awards at the 2019 CFAES Alumni Awards Program. Dr.

  4. Department Signs MOU with Australian Firm Agersens

    The Department of Animal Sciences and the College of Food Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Australian firm Agersens to do research on a virtual fence for livestock. 

  5. Foltzville Returns

    Once again the Department of Animal Sciences Chair, Dr. John Foltz, has shared his train sets to help decorate our offices. However, this year, both 110 Animal Science Building and 116 Plumb Hall had trains.

  6. Bacon Vending Machine Goes Viral

    You may have heard that the Department of Animal Sciences hosted a bacon vending machine during the last two weeks of classes.

  7. Processed Meats Product Students Display Final Products

    The Processed Meats (MEATSCI 4510) class presented its final products to visitors who wanted to taste and judge the students' creations. Individuals or teams produced a variety of meat products.

  8. Velleman and Ohio State Named as Individual and Institutional Turkey Experts

    In honor of Thanksgiving, Expertscape recognized 10 individuals and 10 institutions for their pre-eminent contributions to the understanding and treatment of Turkey Science.

  9. 2018 Little International Results

    The 104th Annual Saddle & Sirloin Little "I" (International) was held October 20th, at the Beef, Swine, and Equine Centers in Columbus. The Little "I" events consisted of showmanship competitions in five livestock species (horses, swine, pig, sheep, and beef cattle).

  10. Livestock Judging Team Prepares for NWSS

    The Ohio State Livestock Judging Team spent the last part of the autumn semester preparing for the National Western Stock Show (NWSS). NWSS will be held in Denver during January.

    The team traveled over 3,000 miles and judged over 50 classes of cattle, sheep, goats and hogs.

  11. Buckeye Classic Meat Judging Contest Features Dean Team vs Flash Team

    This year's Buckeye Classic Meat Judging Contest featured a unique competition, the "Dean Team" (led by CFAES Dean Cathann Kress) vs. "Flash Team" (led by Animal Sciences Chair John Foltz). Both teams featured industry and educational leaders.

  12. Accomplishment Filled Autumn for Dairy Judging Team

    The Ohio State University Dairy Judging Team had a busy and successful autumn semester.

  13. Poultry Judging Team has Success at National Collegiate Contest

    The Ohio State Poultry Judging Team recently competed in the 53rd National Collegiate Poultry Judging Contest, hosted by the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas, on November 5th & 6th, 2018.

  14. Academic Advising Appointment Leads to Establishment of Wounded Warrior Project OSU

    A lot can happen within an academic advising appointment; courses, extracurricular activities, and internships are often discussed, and graduation plans are made.

  15. Knipe Teaches 70+ HACCP Training Courses Over 20 Years

    For over 20 years, Dr. Lynn Knipe, associate professor of food and animal sciences in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, has provided training as part of the Meat

  16. CHAIRE: Exploring The Animal/Human Bond

    The Center for Human-Animal Interactions Research and Education (CHAIRE) plans to use therapy dogs with children whose families have been affected by opioid use. The dogs will provide emotional support and help the youngsters cope with what they've endured.

  17. Multi Scholar Program Promotes Meat Science and Helps Puerto Rico

    Dr. Lyda G. Garcia’s efforts to promote higher education and the Ohio State Meat Science program has led to a unique opportunity for two Puerto Rican students.

  18. Pairis-Garcia's New Animal Welfare Designation Shows Compassion, Expertise

    Dr. Monique Pairis-Garcia has been named a Diplomate of the American College of Animal Welfare, the only swine veterinarian in Ohio to earn such a designation.

HELPFUL RESOURCES

  1. 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.

  2. CFAES Mental Health Counselor

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

  3. 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