Student Newsletter: January 18, 2021

This week's club of the Week is Pre-Veterinary Medical Association! For more information on this club and other CFAES Clubs, see here. 

The first spring semester meeting is Thursday, January 21 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. If you have a club representative that would like to attend and has not in the past please email Mary Logue (logue.56@osu.edu) to receive the Zoom link.

They also still have CFAES t-shirts available for $10. Email Sarah Williams (williams.4263@osu.edu) to order your shirt. 

Are you interested in getting to know your professors outside the classroom?  Join us for our annual winter mixer event on Tuesday, January 26^th from 5:45-7:30 PM for a fun evening to get to know those in the department, including your peers!  Those in attendance will be entered into 3 drawing opportunities for an Amazon gift card!  Register for the event here.

The Miner Institute in Chazy, NY is now accepting applications for four paid internship programs. Applcations are due February 15th

Summer Experience in Farm Management
http://whminer.org/education/summer-experience-in-farm-managment.php

Summer Experience in Equine Management
http://whminer.org/education/summer-experience-in-equine-managment.php

Summer Experience in Ag Research
http://whminer.org/education/summer-experience-in-agricultural-research.php

and new this year:  
Summer Experience in Water Quality Research
http://www.whminer.org/img/sewqr-program-pdf-1.pdf#:~:text=SUMMER%20EXPERIENCE%20IN%20WATER%20QUALITY%20RESEARCH%20OVERVIEW%20Students,farm%20pro%EF%AC%81%20tability.%20Students%20will%20have%20the%20opportunity

The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic management team at the Virginia Tech Dairy, supervised by the unit manager.

This is a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track appointment.  Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Deadline for applications is March 1, 2021 or until the position is filled.  Candidates must submit on-line at https://www.jobs.vt.edu (#514918) a letter of application, CV and the names of three references with mail and email addresses and phone numbers. 

For more information, see attached. 

Blue Heaven Farm (http://www.blueheavenfarmky.com) is a boutique commercial thoroughbred breeding operation located on 191 acres in Versailles (about 15 minutes from Keeneland). We have approximately 15 mares that we breed and foal. We raise our foals and prepare them for the major weanling and yearling sales in Kentucky and Saratoga. We have a well-rounded group of mares with strong race records and pedigrees.

We are a small operation and consider ourselves a family. We treat each other and our horses with kindness, patience and respect, and do our best to create a comfortable and enjoyable workplace. We offer extremely competitive pay, health and dental coverage, paid vacation, and a housing stipend.

We are looking for someone to assist with all aspects of the thoroughbred breeding industry. This includes working closely with all types of horses (mares, foals, yearlings, and layups), sales, interacting with veterinarians and blacksmiths, and customary farm work. Experience and comfort with horses is required, but opportunities to learn and develop horsemanship will be plentiful.

If you are interested, please email me at info@blueheavenfarmky.com.

Create a beautiful, low-maintenance terrarium to decorate your home or give as a gift. Plants lift our spirits when daylight is in short supply, so this is a great class to take with winter on its way! Students can attend in-person or virtually. The cost of the in-person class includes all necessary materials. The class will be limited to 8 students. Social distancing and a face covering are required. Before the class, virtual students will receive a list of supplies that they must acquire on their own.

Date and time of class: Saturday, January 23; 12:30 – 2pm

Location: Virtual or in-person

For more info visit https://www.fpconservatory.org/events/diy-terrarium-5/

SPHINX Senior Class Honorary Applications Available
SPHINX is the oldest senior honorary at Ohio State University that focuses on connecting students and strengthening their friendships. The organization strives to recognize seniors who have shown success in various endeavors, and to create a bond of fellowship among OSU students where each individual will utilize their talents to enhance and promote the best interests of the university. These students uphold the highest ideals of leadership, scholarship, service, and friendship at Ohio State.
The SPHINX application due Friday, January 22, 2021 at 5:00 PM. General information can be found at http://org.osu.edu/sphinx/.
Questions can be directed to Christina allen.2127@buckeyemail.osu.edu or ohiostatesphinx115@gmail.com.
Completed applications should be sent to ohiostatesphinx115@gmail.com, and an email will be sent confirming the applicant's submission within 48 hours. Letters of recommendation courtesy of faculty and staff members should be sent to ohiostatesphinx115@gmail.com no later than Monday, January 25, 2021 at 5:00 PM. No application will be considered after this time. 

Looking for a great professional development opportunity? Check out the AFA Animal Institute.
April 11-13, 2021 | Kansas City, Missouri
App. deadline: Jan. 27
The AFA Animal Institute builds a solid foundation for student's future careers by expanding their understanding of the industry, gaining access to exclusive company tours and networking with leaders in the industry as well as agriculture students from across the country. 

Apply today to become a 2021 CFAES Peer Mentor
Interested in helping to connect new students to OSU and CFAES? Then check out the CFAES Peer Mentor leadership program and apply here: https://go.osu.edu/cfaespeermentorapp2021. More information on the program can be found on our website: https://students.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/campus-life/peer-mentors. Contact Sarah Williams with any questions: williams.4263@osu.edu.  

Learning Community Applications Now Available!
If you are a current first-year student (rising second-year student) you may be interested in living in one of our on-campus residential spaces learning communities next year (AU21-SP22 school year). The application is now available at www.go.osu.edu/LCs and are due February 1st. Learning communities specific to the college include: CFAES in Nosker House, SUSTAINS in Scott House, and Kellogg-Moser in Houston House.
For more information about learning communities visit https://housing.osu.edu/learning-communities/.
Please direct questions to Sarah Williams (williams.4263@osu.edu). Applying to a learning community does NOT guarantee housing. You must also submit your reselection for to University Housing by the deadline (will be emailed to you in mid-February).
Students changing to Columbus from another OSU campus are also encouraged to apply to a learning community, but must contact Housing to request a housing contract be issued and should do so by February 10th. Questions about contracts, room selection, etc., can be directed to 614-292-8266 or housing@osu.edu.

CFAES Ambassador Team
Info Sessions
Are you interested in applying to be an Ambassador for the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)? To learn more about what the CFAES ambassador team is all about, attend one of the virtual information sessions listed below. This is an optional activity to learn more about the application and interview process. We will have current ambassadors in attendance to share their experiences. We hope to see you there!

• January 20 (W) from 11:30am-12:25pm via Zoom
• January 21 (Th) from 5:20-6:15pm via Zoom

Application Process
Click here to learn more about becoming an ambassador. The application is due on Monday, February 1, 2021. CFAES Ambassadors are a team of undergraduate students selected to represent the college to prospective students and guests, alumni, and donors. 

Cargill Global Scholarships Program Now Accepting Applications
The application is now open for the Cargill Global Scholars Program - a distinctive, 2-year scholarship and enrichment program providing financial support, mentorship, and the unique opportunity for U.S. college students to participate in leadership development seminars, including engaging with fellow Global Scholars from Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, and Russia. Please review the attached PDF for details on eligibility requirements. To learn more about the Cargill Global Scholars Program and to start an application, please visit: http://www.cargillglobalscholars.com/. The application deadline is Thursday, March 4, 2021.

The application period is now open for the next Undergraduate Student Trustee of The Ohio State University Board of Trustees. 

CLICK HERE for the 2021 Undergraduate Student Trustee Application Form.

All applications must be submitted electronically no later than Monday, February 1, 2021, by 12 pm (noon) to the Student Trustee Selection Committee (c/o Office of the Board of Trustees) at board@osu.edu. Applications will not be accepted if they are late, incomplete or if the personal statement exceeds the maximum page length. More information can be found here. 

To ask questions and learn more about the student trustee role and application process, join current Undergraduate Student Trustee Anand Shah for one of three virtual information sessions:

Information Sessions

1. Tuesday, January 19, 9:00-10:00 am EST
   • Zoom meeting link
   • Dial-in: (301) 715-8592; Meeting ID: 928 3996 7917; Password: 923299
2. Wednesday, January 20, 4:00-5:00 pm EST
   • Zoom meeting link
   • Dial-in: (301) 715-8592; Meeting ID: 928 2262 9609; Password: 961182

NOTE: If you have questions or would like to request special accommodations, please contact the Board Office at 614-292-6359 or board@osu.edu.

The CFAES Columbus campus Library will be open Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Information about the current services offered is available at https://library.osu.edu/locations/faes. The library will reopen for the semester on January 25th. 

30 study seats and three public workstations are available. 

Please contact Florian Diekmann (diekmann.4@osu.edu) with any questions or concerns.

Landing spaces for students have been set-up to follow COVID-19 guidelines.

A list of the CFAES common areas can be found here: https://cfaes.osu.edu/sites/cfaes_main/files/site-library/site-images/CFAES%20Common%20Areas%20for%20Students.pdf

The large majority of our faculty and staff will be telecommuting during the pandemic, which means the best way to get assistance is to email your advisor or instructors with questions, or to set up a Zoom or phone call.  There will be a contact directory of email and phone # of all faculty and staff posted at the main office (AS 110).  However, we will have administrative assistants that will be in on the following days/times & locations:

• Tuesday (10 AM – 2 PM, AS 110)
• Thursday (10 AM – 2 PM, AS 110 & AS 221)
• Friday (10 AM – 2 PM, AS 110)

All buildings on campus have a directional flow that you must follow:

Animal Sciences Building 

• Entrance door – south between Animal Science and Parker Food Science Buildings
• Exit door - any available exit other than designated entrance
• South stairway to ascend stairs to floors above
• North stairway to descend  stairs
• Lobby area – seating will be revised to ensure social distancing (7 chairs out of 14 will be removed)
• Elevator – one-person limit

Plumb Hall 

• Entrance - handicapped door from parking lot
• Exit door - any available exit other than designated entrance
• Stairway up - northeast
• Stairway down - southeast
• Elevator – one-person limit

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.

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! https://ansci.osu.edu/undergraduate/career-services/building-resume