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Student Newsletter: January 9, 2017

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ACADEMIC DATES & INFO

  1. A graduate research assistantship in range livestock research is available in the Department of Animal and Veterinary Science at the University of Idaho.

CAMPUS NEWS & EVENTS

  1. The Animal Sciences Hall of Fame Committee is soliciting nominations for the ANIMAL SCIENCES HALL OF FAME. The award will be presented at the Animal Sciences Spring Awards Program.

    The following criteria need to be considered when making nominations:

  2. Have you always wanted your adorable pet to be on the front page of our weekly newsletter? Well now you have your chance!!

INTERNSHIP & PART-TIME ANNOUNCEMENTS

  1. Kalmbach Feeds is the lead pork producer in Ohio! They are looking for students who are ready to get a head start on their future career. Kalmbach Feeds is now offering a paid full-time internship at our Sow Units located across Northwestern Ohio.

  2.  This summer, be an intern in one of 12 OSU Extension offices, and make a difference! Apply by February 19, 2017

  3.  Merck & Co., Inc. Kenilworth, N.J., U.S.A.

  4. There is a Communications/Marketing Intern Position now availble for this summer with COBA/Select Sires. The goal for this internship is to provide a wide range of experiences within the dairy industry and how the COBA/Select Sires cooperative supports and functions within the industry.

  5. Teun and Anja Verhoven are now managing the Mount Sterling Dairy, LLC (formerly Pro Milk Dairy) and they are looking for some full or part-time help with milking – see attached announcement. The farm is only about 25 minutes

  6. The OSU/ATI Dairy farm has internship opportunities available at the farm outside of Wooster, Ohio. The internship will be available from May through August and would be most suitable for those completing their Freshmen or Sophomore years.

  7. Pilot Dogs is hiring for a new position, Resident Attendant.  This position is a part-time non-exempt position.  

  8.               Dairy Herd Incorporated (DHI) located on Alton Darby Road in Columbus is looking for some additional help in their milk testing lab.

  9. Are you interested in gaining experience for veterinary school or applied animal health?  Are you also interested in working with veterinary students and capturing a glimpse into life in veterinary school?  The parasitology program in the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine is offering an


  10. This program is applicable for qualified Veterinary Students, or Pre-Veterinary Students.

  11. The successful candidate should be competent with: assisting in physical examinations, handling and restraining animals, managing care and treatments, client education, using computers to enter medical notes and treatments, and setting up and maintaining treatment areas and supplies.

  12. Peterson & Smith Equine Hospital, located in Ocala, Florida, is looking for spring and summer interns for placement in their hospital (surgery/medicine/sports medicine), their equine reproduction center, and in their ambulatory department.  Details and deadlines are

  13. Looking to learn or expand your horsemanship skills through everyday barn tasks and ranch riding?

    Looking to learn how to manage your own barn and/or boarding facility?

    Looking to gain more experience working with and handling horses?

  14.  Cargill will again be looking for outstanding students that are looking for an opportunity to get a better understanding of what a Dairy Consultant does as well as to challenge themselves on doing a meaningful project during the summer of ’17.

  15. Responsibilities include cleaning, inventory, assisting with veterinary procedures and animal care. There will be many opportunities for learning animal handling and care.

  16. Cheshire Crossing Animal Hospital is looking for a couple students that would like to work evenings and weekends. They need students who have some skill and are reliable. You would be working as assistants in the treatment area and exam rooms as well as the reception desk.

FULL-TIME JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS

  1. Select Sires, Inc. is seeking a Dairy Analytics Support Specialist to administer Select Sires, Inc’s RePRO ReVIEW database and program. Position will be based in Plain City, Ohio and will report to Charles Sattler and King Smith.

  2. Select Sires, Inc. is seeking several Livestock Technicians. Work schedules and duties vary per facility for these non-exempt positions. All work schedules are subject to change to meet departmental needs.

  3. Franklin County Department of Animal Care and Control is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator!

    For a full list of responsibilities and minimum qualifications, please see the attached job description.

  4. This is a role for someone who craves a global challenge balanced by the desire to be accountable for delivering against the model in the largest business unit for Kraft Heinz.  It is both a strategic and a tactical position.  Those that do not want to get their hands dirty or build out a

  5. Modern dairy farm in Northeastern Vermont seeks highly qualified Herdsman to work with owners and employees in a team approach to accomplishing our goals of higher and more efficient milk production, reproductive and transition health. 

  6. There are many careers available with American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey INC! For more information, visit their website. There you will find the following positions: Customer Service Specialist

  7. Job Description: Customer Service Representative
    Reports to: Office Manager
    Wage Structure: Salary 40-45 hours weekly

  8. The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association was founded in 1979 and is a grassroots coalition of farmers, backyard gardeners, consumers, retailers, educators, researchers, and others who share a desire to build a healthy food system that brings prosperity to family farmers, meets the growing

  9. Founded in 1974 as a small family operation, Christensen Farms is now one of the largest, integrated food companies in the U.S. pork sector. Located throughout the upper Midwest, CF has operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, Colorado and South Dakota.

  10.  Michigan State University is the Pioneer Land Grant University and is an international leader in agricultural instruction. The Department of Animal Science is recognized for excellence in teaching and learning, as well as, high quality farm centers and livestock.

  11. Meijer is looking for meat cutters/processors.


  12. The Animal Sciences Department at the Univ of Illinois is searching for a Poultry Farm Manager. 

    This position coordinates research activities and directs the daily operational management of the Poultry Research Unit in

  13. In the middle of farm country, on the old family farmstead and surrounded by farm ground, sits Witmer’s Feed & Grain.

  14. There is a great position available at QTest Labs as a laboratory animal technician! This is being offered for both full-time and part-time positions!

  15. The Michigan State University Dairy Teaching & Research Center has an opening for a Farm Manager I/Supervisor. Interested applicants apply at jobs.msu.edu posting #3848. 

  16. See the attached position announcement for a dairy herd manager position at a 500-cow dairy farm in Bucyrus, OH. The position would involve mostly working with the herd health and breeding programs

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

  1. The College of Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University is now accepting applications for the David White Graduate Fellowship.

  2. Funding is available to students studying in animal sciences or a related discipline to conduct research with faculty located in Columbus and at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center in Wooster, Ohio.  Applicants must commit to full-time research over a 10 week period during

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

  1. All juniors and seniors in college who plan to pursue a career in swine production management or a related field, or will be seeking to attend veterinary or graduate school and major in a discipline with an emphasis on swine, are invited to submit an application for consideration to receive one

  2. Seven undergraduate scholarships of up to $3,000 each will be awarded, and one $3,000 Farmer, Lumpe + McClelland Excellence in Communications Scholarship, which was founded to provide resources to young people with a passion for agricultural and business communication.  Also available to one

  3. The Ohio Soybean Council Foundation is pleased to offer $44,000 in scholarships to undergraduate and graduate Students for the 2017-2018 academic year. Scholarships are available to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing studies related to the soybean industry and the field of agriculture

  4. ADM is awarding $1,000 scholarships to select college students entering careers in ag-operations.

  5. The Mid America CropLife Association (MACA) wants to give a $2,000 scholarship to a college sophomore or junior with an educational focus on agriculture for the 2017 -2018 academic year at The Ohio State University.  The recipient will also receive a travel stipend to attend MACA Annual Meeting

  6. The Udall Scholarship awards $7,000 to recognize outstanding sophomores and juniors committed to careers related to the environment, or to Native American students pursuing careers related to tribal policy/tribal health care.

  7. All students in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences are encouraged to fill out the College Scholarship Application for the 2017-18 academic year.

STUDY ABROAD INFORMATION

  1. It is time to announce the launch of the 2016-2017 application cycle of the Cargill Global Scholars Program.

  2. If you are interested in study abroad, make sure you check out some of these upcoming information sessions! More information about each program is available at their website or on the attached flyers below. You can also contact

  3. Snorkeling with a sea turtle

    For a complete list of CFAES programs, check here.

LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT

  1. Do you enjoy sharing your passion for Ohio State with others? Would you be willing to show high school students what it is like to be a Buckeye? The "Experience OSU for a Day" (EOFD) Program allows prospective students to get a feel for what college is really like.

HELPFUL RESOURCES

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

  3. 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