Student Newsletter: April 18, 2016

Would you be interested in an all-expense paid trip to Lexington, KY and free registration to the Alltech Ideas Conference? An event dedicated to inspiring innovation, ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference will kick off on Sunday, May 22 with an all-star line-up sure to get the juices flowing. The first prize goes to the person who finds ONE idea, ONE action to change the world in the areas of science, agriculture, entrepreneurship, business and marketing.  Seek out the one-in-a-million idea that could change the way you think and do business and submit it here. Network with those who share your love of "what's next," and become an agent of change and progress in your organization. Visit the website for information on how to sign up today! If raising funds for your organization to attend is difficult, check out the Coffee Fundraising Program!

Still not convinced on attending? Check out these 12 reasons on why you should attend!

Camp Tecumseh YMCA, in Central Indiana, is looking for individual who love working with horses and kids in a great summer camp environment!  We are hiring for summer-long positions for both Equestrian Camp Counselors as well as Barn Assistants/Instructors.  Both are paid positions that include on-site housing in either cabins or non-cabin support staff housing.  Some equestrian experience is required, but applicants need not be "expert level."  Contact Joel Sieplinga, Summer Camp Director, at joels@camptecumseh.org for more information.

Hidden Acre Dairy Group, LLC is seeking an intern who has the vision and determination to break out of the typical dairy ways and help create a new path for this evolving industry. HADG is offering a product new to the East Coast and wants someone who has the drive to put a company on the map. The attached job description will have full details about the position as well as directions on how to apply. Applications are being accepted until April 30.

Wild Horse Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity located on a rural Mc Dermott property in Scioto County, Ohio. The farm features Equine of all types. Many have been abused or starved at one point in their lives and need human interaction. Natural Horsemanship methods are used for caring for the animals. Understanding herd behavior and how they react to pressure is required of all applicants.  The intern will be supervised and assisted when needed for safety purposes. All work with the horses is determined by round pen conditions due to weather. The intern must have extensive experience around horses as most of the horses here have been abused and/or have poor ground manners due to lack of proper training.

The intern should live in the area and provide their own transportation to and from the facility. Unfortunately, Wild Horse Rescue cannot pay for the services nor provide any benefits other than knowledge of the equine handling. Interested interns can contact Betty Davison via e-mail and include their phone number with a convenient time for receiving calls.

A working cattle and family ranch located near Dubois, Wyoming needs a summer employee. Duties include but are not limited to: cutting lawns, spraying weeds, mending fences, watering lawns and pastures. Some horseback riding experience is preferred. Pay is $10.00 per hour based on a 40 hour work week.  Call Will Rigsby at 307-455-3335 for more information and/or send resume with any work references to earanch1@gmail.com.

Due to expansion of lab services, one full time embryology/ andrology position and one full time andrology position available at Reproductive Diagnostics, Inc., a high performance lab of over 25 years, in Columbus, OH.  Minimum BS in biology or a related scientific field or Med Tech degree required, previous experience in IVF, ICSI, and vitrification is a plus.  Candidates must be easy- going, detail- oriented, US citizens, and comfortable communicating with patients and physicians.  Weekend and holiday rotations are expected.  Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
Please send resume or CV as an indication of interest to Donna Ridder, MS, TS, CRCS at donna.ridder@cryobio.com.

Semex is actively seeking a relationship-oriented, motivated individual to join their sales team in Central and Eastern Ohio.  Using Semex sales tools and technology, employees will develop and grow partnerships with their customers by listening to their needs, showing the value of the products and programs and seeking solutions to help their operations be more profitable. As a District Sales Representative you will deliver value-added genetic solutions and programs while increasing sales volume within the given sales territory.

Along with enthusiasm for and experience in the dairy industry, the qualified candidates have exceptional customer relations and communication skills. You must be a self-starter, results oriented and driven by developing win-win solutions. At least 1-year sales experience required and a Bachelor degree in Agriculture is preferable. In depth genetic knowledge and familiarity with dairy management software programs are considered assets. Considerable travel will be required.

Please apply at the following link.
 

The National Poultry & Food Distributors Association awards scholarships to various students of agricultural colleges and universities across the United States. Each selected student will receive a $2000-2500 scholarship from NPFDA. Please visit the website for more details. Applications can be submitted until May 31.

Since its inception in 1985, the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) Scholarship Foundation has granted tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships to exceptional undergraduate students pursuing degrees in the Animal, Meat and Food Sciences. The goal of the Foundation is to create a self-perpetuating endowment that will fund scholarships well into the 21st Century.

Undergraduates majoring in Animal/Meat/Food Science with an orientation toward the post harvest processing of meat and poultry food products or enrolled in a Culinary (Art) Science program, are encouraged to apply. See their website for more information or fill out an application today! Applications much be received by May 30.

A Day in the Life of a Buckeye is a program that offers a one-on-one experience for inner city and Appalachian area high school sophomores and juniors to experience life at The Ohio State University, and college in general, for a day. This visit, hosted by currently enrolled undergraduate students, often includes attending classes, interacting with faculty and staff, eating in campus-area dining facilities, visiting the library and recreational facilities, attending student group meetings, and seeing a residence hall room. If being a host is right up your alley, be sure to sign up online today!

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.

CCS has suspended onsite and in person services, including those at embedded locations, through at least May 3, 2020.  You are still able to connect with a counselor  for a 30 minute phone or video consultation using Carmen Zoom or Skype. These consultations are offered 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday in order to check in with students, problem solve, and offer support.  Students will need to share their address/location at the time of the call.

Students can access many self-help tools that are available on the CCS website at https://ccs.osu.edu . The CCS COVID-19 updates page linked to the website is a great resource. On that page, students will find helpful coping skills such as the mental health strategies video series. This time that can be difficult for many. All students are encouraged to check that out.

This link also contains some great information for coping right now:https://u.osu.edu/emotionalfitness/2020/03/12/mental-health-tips-during-covid-19-coronavirus/

If you encounter a suspected emergency situation with any student during this time, crisis support is available by calling CCS at 614-292-5766. If this happens with the student remotely located, please try to get as much contact information about the student such as name, phone number, OSU dot #, and address where they are currently located. If you suspect safety is at risk or compromised at that time for the student or anyone they are with, please call 9-1-1. They will help immediately regardless of where the student is physically located. After you have done one of the steps above, please let me know of the situation so that follow up contact attempts can be made with the student. Please make sure to provide me with the best way to reach you right now too.

This is an unusual time for all of us. Please practice good self-care, social distancing, and stay safe. Additional information on Coronavirus (COVID-19) is available at https://cdc.gov . Faculty and Staff should also remember our OSU Employee Assistance Program https://osuhealthplan.com is still available by contacting 614-292-4700 or 800-678-6269.

A full list of available counselors in the college can be found here. 

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. In today’s world, employers seek evidence of career-relevant skills and competencies beyond listings on a resume. Students at all levels can easily create evidence-based credentials. In other words, attaching documents, videos, audio files, graphics, coding samples and presentations help demonstrate your knowledge and abilities.

You should have already received your Portfolium invitation with the subject: “Access your CFAES Portfolium.” The email contains a link to activate your free verified account within the CFAES network using your Ohio State credentials.  If you missed the initial email, you can also join by using the Portfolium Resource Page.

For more information or inquires, contact Elaine Eberlin.