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Student Newsletter: April 27, 2015

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The Department of Animal Science would like to wish its students the best of luck during finals week!

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ACADEMIC DATES & INFO

  1. Animal Health II - Summer Session

    Chickens

    ANIM SCI 3270 will be offered this summer!  The 7-week class will be taught June 15 – July 31 on T/TH from 1:50-3:55 PM in AS 210.  If you’re planning on staying in Columbus this summer, you should check it out!  This is a required course for students on the animal bioscience & veterinary

  2. Ohio State Veterinary Medicine Prerequisite Changes

    Those planning to apply to OSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine in Autumn of 2015 (and beyond) should note the changes on their website.

CAMPUS NEWS & EVENTS

  1. SURI Registration

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    The Undergraduate Research Office is seeking undergraduate researchers to register for the 2015 Summer Undergraduate Research Institute. SURI provides weekly social and professional development events in order to build a community of researchers and provide enrichment opportunities.

INTERNSHIP & PART-TIME ANNOUNCEMENTS

  1. Freedom Paws Assistance Dogs

    Service dog

    Want to learn to train assistance dogs for those with physical, emotional, and cognitive disabilities? Apply for the Freedon Paws internship for the upcoming summer!

  2. Information and Research Internship

    US Trotting Association logo

    USTA has an internship for this summer as an info/ research intern.

  3. Farm and Horticulture Internships

    Jonathan Hale Homestead

    Five internship positions are available in various farm and horticulture areas this summer.

  4. Zoetis Internships

    Zoetis

    Zoetis has opened The Intern Portal for interested juniors, seniors, and grad students. There are currently 26 positions available. Only VMRD positions are currently posted.

FULL-TIME JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS

  1. Research & Development Coordinator

    Weaver Leather Livestock logo

    Weaver Leather, a local manufacturer and distributor of leather and nylon strap goods, is looking for a full-time Research & Development Coordinator for our Livestock Division. This position will coordinate the research and development of new products from idea to market.

  2. Genomic Testing Administrator

    Cows

    Select Sires, Inc. is seeking a Genomic Testing Administrator.  This position is preferred to be based in Plain City, Ohio, but Ohio is not mandatory, pending a qualified candidate who is internet and communication savvy.  The position will report to the Genomic Programs Manager.

  3. Dairy Progeny Specialist

    Cow

    Select Sires, Inc.

  4. Sow Unit Manager

    Pigs

    A sow unit manager is needed for the Cooper Farms in Van Wert, Ohio. Applicant must have a 2 or 4 year degree in an agricultural curriculum.

  5. Alltech Feedlot Beef Career Development Program

    Alltech Arena

    Alltech is on the search for motivated and talented individuals to help the company continue to evolve, innovate, and deliver exceptional standards of quality and performance to the feedlot beef producers in the United States. Through May 31, Alltech will accept applications for

  6. Beef Unit Manager

    North Dakota State University

    The Department of Animal Sciences at North Dakotah State University has an opening for a beef unit manager.

  7. Livestock Technician

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    Select Sires. Inc. is seeking two Livestock Technicians. One work schedule is rotating days that include working some weekends and hours are 4:30 am to 1:00 pm. The second work schedule is rotating days that include working some weekends and hours are from 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm.

  8. Career Advancement Opportunities

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    If you have an interest in Animal Agriculture and are considering a career advancement and want to network, check out the two opportunities below!

  9. Herd Manager at Oklahoma State

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    Oklahoma State University has an immediate opening for a herd manager position at the Willard Sparks Beef Research Center.

  10. Goat Teach and Research Facility

    Goats

    UC Davis Department of Animal Science is searching for a manager of the Animal Science Goat Teaching and Research Facility. The facility houses dairy, meat and transgenic (research) goats in dry-lot pens on approximately 4 acres.

  11. MS Grad School Opportunity

    Purdue University

    Purdue university is seeking a student interested in pursuing the MS degree to work on a USDA-funded project involving food allergic response in a swine model.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

  1. Ohio Pork Council Scholarships

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    Applications due April 30. The Ohio Pork Council will be offering up to $9,000 in scholarships, ranging from $500 to $1000 per individual. Students entering their freshman, sophomore, junior or senior year in college are encouraged to apply.

  2. NPFDA Scholarship

    The National Poultry & Food Distributors Association is awarding four $2,000 scholarships this year to those that qualify. All appropriate documents must be received by May 31, 2015.

STUDY ABROAD INFORMATION

  1. CFAES Programs

    For a complete list of CFAES programs, check here. If you have any questions about the programs that we offer contact Ms.

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