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Student Newsletter: May 4th, 2026

Have A Great Summer!

INTERNSHIP & PART-TIME ANNOUNCEMENTS

  1. Stauffer Farms Fall Internship

    Stauffer Farms, in North Lawrence, New York, is looking to add a fall semester intern; but the timeline is flexible. Most of the internship would be working with cow herd health and calf/heifer management, but there are additional opportunities depending on the student’s interest including the business side, feed/forage management, nutrient management, employee resources, and equipment maintenance. More information and how to apply HERE.

  2. OSU Animal Sciences Summer Internship

    An opening is now available for the OSU Animal Sciences Summer Internship, offering a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting youth programming at the Ohio State Fair.

    This internship plays a vital role in coordinating and delivering Ohio 4-H livestock events, including the Poultry Judging Contest, General Livestock Judging Contest, in-person all-species Skillathons, and the Outstanding Market and Breeding Exhibitor programs. Interns will be directly involved in planning, developing, and executing these statewide events.

  3. Equine Student Internship at Black Prong

    There is a student internship opportunity at a horseback trail-riding and carriage tour operation, at Black Prong Adventures, near Ocala, FL.

  4. Dairy Internships Opportunities Available

    Hartschuh’s New Dawn Dairy (Sycamore, Ohio) is hiring for a Field & Facilities Crew Member (seasonal) and a Herdsman or Herd Intern. This 400-head robotic dairy offers hands-on experience in crop production, equipment operation, herd health, reproduction, and data management. Flexible scheduling and strong team culture make this a great opportunity for students seeking practical agricultural experience.

  5. Part-time Job in CFAES

    Are you a CFAES student looking for a fun and enriching place to work?

FULL-TIME JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS

  1. Livestock Production Specialist Position

    There is an open ‘Livestock Production Specialist’ position here in OH that will be through Purina and Centerra Co-op. Its in entry level position in nutrition and dairy sales. it is suggested that the position would be best for an undergraduate or MS student. The job posting is HERE. 

  2. Kennel Team Job Opportunity

    We have two immediate openings for part time Animal Care Technicians for our canine, feline, avian and exotic hospital. We are a 5-doctor, AAHA accredited, independent practice in the Northwest Columbus/Dublin area serving the community for nearly 40 years.  Our busy boarding facility specializes in catering to a wide variety of species.

  3. Select Sires Open Positions

    There are several positions open in the Select Sires Member Cooperative territory for both office and field positions. 

  4. Granite Ridge Farm Tech Position

    Granite Ridge has a Farm Tech postion available! More information HERE.

    This role combines hands-on farm support with relationship development, training, and customer service 
    ensuring every partner farmer feels equipped, informed, and valued. Reporting to the Pullet or Layer Division 
    Manager, the tech will conduct farm visits, oversee documentation and biosecurity standards, and assist with 
    flock readiness, while also providing proactive communication and training to support ongoing success. 

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

  1. Summer Scholar on Livestock Health Project

    We are seeking a Summer Scholar to join our research team for a 14-week summer program (mid-May through mid-August) focused on tick surveillance on agricultural properties and development of training materials for future student researchers. This role involves substantial hands-on fieldwork on farms in rural Ohio, and applicants should be comfortable working outdoors in pastures for extended periods, including in hot summer conditions and around livestock. The scholar will also participate in laboratory activities such as tick identification and data management.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

  1. CentralStar News, Scholarship, Careers, & Internships

    CentralStar scholarships available

  2. USDA Veterinary Scholarship

    A scholarship opportunity is available to rising seniors accepted into a veterinary school. The Chester Gipson Scholarship is designed to support aspiring veterinarians interested in a career in regulatory veterinary medicine. This scholarship provides students up to $50,000 towards their graduate studies, paid employment during summer and school breaks as a Veterinary Student Trainee. Students then have the opportunity to convert into a full time employee with USDA as a Veterinary Medical Officer upon graduation and meeting program requirements.

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.  The center provides free access to essential items, including hygiene products, pantry staples, and professional clothing, to support student well-being and success.

  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. Students can push 2 to reach a mental health counselor at any time.

  3. CFAES Mental Health Counselor

    Did you know that CFAES has hired a counselor to support the needs of their students' mental health?  Dr. Wirt holds counseling sessions in Ag Admin Room 100 four days a week and is in Lincoln Tower on Wednesday. See the attached if you’re interested in making an appointment.

  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 create a professional, online digital portfolio.

  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. In addition, there is an option for students to submit their resume and/or cover letters for review, prior to applying for internships or going to the career expo. Check it out!

  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
    Counseling and Consultation Services: 614-292-5766
    OSU Suicide Prevention: 614-221-5445
    Campus Advocacy Program for Survivors of Sexual Violence: 614-292-4527

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