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Student Newsletter: March 1, 2021

  1. Meat Cutting Workshops

    Want to learn more about food animal processing? Ohio State University extension meat specialists are offering a two-day workshop to help the current labor force face challenges brought forth by the 2020 pandemic.

    Participants will have a better understanding of anatomy, muscle myology, cutting guidelines, food safety, meat quality, the role of processed meat and government regulated non-meat ingredients (i.e.salt, phosphates, nitrites, etc.) finalized by conducting hands-on cutting tests to understand the impact of yields on profit margins.

    Anyone (18 years of age and older) interested, or currently, working in meat processing plants can attend. 

    The dates the workshops are currently being held are below: 

    March 26 & 27

    April 9 & 10

    April 23 & 24

    May 7 & 8

    May 21 & 22

    Interested? Email:

    Dr. LydaG. Garcia, Extension Meat Specialist, garcia.625@osu.edu

  2. Undergraduate Research (Poster) Competition

    Attached is the announcement for the 2021 Undergraduate Research (Poster) Competition. The event is virtual this year and will be held April 5-8, 2021. The undergraduates will join the graduate and professional student competition and will be judged separately. Students pursuing honors research and research distinction have already received this announcement. However, faculty are encouraged to share this announcement with  other undergraduate students that may want to participate this year.

    If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Whittington (.6). More information can be found here

     

  3. GPS Dairy Consulting Internship

    GPS Dairy Consulting is offering a summer internship for a highly motivated individual interested in a broad dairy industry experience. 

    This opportunity provides the ability to work with leaders from both Feed components & GPS Dairy Consulting, LLC to grow their professional network and increase their skill set towards their future career endeavors.

    Check out our Facebook page for all the details:

    https://www.facebook.com/gpsdairy/posts/4979537222120973

    Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter and references to kristypagel@gpsdairy.com no later than February 28th, 2021.

  4. Lane Hill Farms Dairy Internships

    Located in Minster, Ohio; Lane Hill Farms is a 200 high-producing Holstein cow dairy raising all replacements and dairy steers from the herd. Additionally enough cropping acres are in the enterprise to grow feed for all the livestock and maintain a healthy cropping rotation, resulting in some cash grain sales. Lane Hill Farms is a family operation with Jim, Rick, Jeff and Chad Riethman as the owner/operators of the operation. 

    Internship focus will be placed on robot milking and feeding management. The farm employs 2 Lely A4 robots for milking 120 cows with the balance of the herd being milked in a parlor. Additionally all areas of farm management will be touched on by a qualified applicant and any additional areas the applicant desires to focus on. 

    This internship is open to any college student with interest in dairy and is available for the summer of 2021. This will be a paid position.

    If housing is needed, Lane Hill Farms can assist in finding housing opportunities.

    Interested applicants should send resume to Chad Riethman at riethman.11@gmail.com. Questions may also be sent to riethman.11@gmail.com or call/text 419-953-0754.

  5. Student Research Position

    Student Research Assistant to assist with research mouse colony work in the College of Medicine, including but not limited to: mouse handling, weaning, ear punch for id/genotyping, tail snip for genotyping, tattoo ID, assisting with minor procedures/surgeries, monitoring mice after treatments, administering special diets/water, euthanasia, and tissue collection.  Required qualifications include: comfort with handling rodents and animal research, strong record keeping skills, reliability, strong communication skills.  Preferred qualifications include: prior experience with lab mouse husbandry, prior experience training or supervising other people in animal handling.

    To apply, see here

  6. Black Leg Ranch Internship

    Black Leg Ranch is again offering an internship opportunity for the upcoming summer. The program will run from May 17th – August 13th (dependent on college schedule). Students will have the opportunity to earn college credits upon successful completion of the internship.

    The ranch is a family-owned operation consisting of 17,000 deeded acres. The headquarters are located 7 miles SE of McKenzie, ND, or 25 miles SE of Bismarck. We are a commercial cow/calf operation with 700 cows and graze an additional 2,000 head of cows in the summer. We also have a 300 head herd of bison on the ranch. In addition, we operate several ag-related ventures on the ranch. Rolling Plains Adventures, a full-service hunting/outfitting operation, Black Leg Events, an agri-tourism operation, Black Leg Brewery, and Black Leg Ranch Meats, using our own sourced cattle and bison.

    The application to apply and more information can be found here

  7. Veterinary Technician

    Claremont Veterinary Clinic is a two-generation clinic and has served the Ashland, Ohio area since 1958. They are searching for passionate, dedicated, and professional individuals to join our team. Claremont Veterinary Clinic is a full-service animal hospital that provides wellness services, surgery, radiology, in-house laboratory, and boarding. Care for their patients is our top priority. The work environment is fast-paced and lively. The clinic is open Mondays through Saturdays, Monday 8:00am - 7:00pm, Tuesday – Friday 8:00am – 6:00pm, and Saturday 8:00am – 12:00pm. The team is passionate, and goal-oriented creating a wonderful environment for growth.

    Must be a Registered Veterinary Technician. Must be able to communicate detailed description of pets diagnosis to clients, provide general care to hospital and surgical patients, administer vaccinations and fluids, draw blood, place catheters, run lab equipment including x-ray, administer a variety of medications, and monitor patients during surgeries. Technician must be able to work well independently and as a team. Previous experience is preferred.

    For more information, see here

  8. Kennel Technician

    The Vet Clinic is looking for a part-time kennel technician to work on Wednesday evenings, Saturday evenings, and Sunday mornings and evenings to clean the hospital and care for any pets they have staying here! It should be noted that they are not currently offering boarding due to the coronavirus, so there is not currently a need for the Sunday shifts, however this is subject to change and the Sunday shifts will be required at that time. 

    Anyone interested in the position can contact our office at 614-885-3878 and ask for Kim, or send her an e-mail at kimvetclinic@gmail.com.

     

  9. Angel Animal Hospital

    Angel Animal Hospital is looking for an intern. For more information, see the ad on handshake for more information. 

  10. Pleasant Valley Farms Dairy Internship

    Pleasant Valley Farms is a large dairy farm with multiple locations. They are currently looking for interns. Interns are paid and housing is provided. For more information and with information on how to apply, see attached

  11. Kentucky Equine Fall Internship

    Kentucky Equine is now accepting applications for the Fall 2021 Kentucky Equine Management Internship (KEMI) session! Applications for Fall will be accepted through April 30th with the actual internship taking place June 21-December 3, 2021. More information and the application form can be found on their website: www.kemi.org

    Or you could attend one of our virtual information sessions:

    KEMI INFO SESSIONS: 
    Tuesday, February 2 - 10am 
    Wednesday, February 10 - 1pm 
    Thursday, February 18 - 4pm 
    Monday, February 22 - 10am 
    Tuesday, March 2 - 1pm 
    Wednesday, March 10 - 4pm 
    Thursday, March 18 - 10am 
    Monday, March 22 - 1pm 
    Tuesday, March 30 - 4pm 
    Wednesday, April 7 - 10am 
    Thursday, April 15 - 1pm 
    Monday, April 19 - 4pm 
    Tuesday, April 27 - 10am

    Just email (info@kemi.org) to let them know which info session you prefer and they'll send you the link to join in!

  12. Lactation Lab Assistant

    University of Idaho is looking for a lactation physiology lab. 

    The main research themes of the lab center around lactation biology, animal and environmental physiology, and postnatal development. They utilize traditional laboratory assays and molecular techniques to investigate environmental influences on lactation physiology, milk production, and animal health and to explore how offspring development, health, and performance are shaped by early-life experiences. Research questions are addressed from mechanistic, evolutionary, and production perspectives and are multidisciplinary - integrating aspects of dairy science, nutrition, physiology, molecular biology, animal behavior, and evolutionary biology. Study organisms include dairy cattle and small rodents.

    For more information, see attached

  13. MS Translational Pharmacology Information Session

    Develop skills in preclinical or clinical trial design, toxicology, safety or clinical pharmacology, or advance your career in research administration. Ohio State’s 100% online master's program: MS Translational Pharmacology is designed for students and clinicians with a bioscience or animal science background. Choose from one of two specializations: Toxicology and Safety Pharmacology or Clinical Pharmacology and Clinical Trial Design. We are currently accepting applications through May 1, 2021 for autumn 2021 enrollment (classes begin in August 2021).

    For more information on this program and the admissions process, please visit: https://pharmacy.osu.edu/online-programs or online.osu.edu. 

    Online information session via Zoom:

    Thursday, March 18, 2021 (7-8p ET) 

    RSVP is Required to participate 

    Please contact Amy Cherry to RSVP and for additional information needed to access the meeting (cherry.153@osu.edu

     

     

  14. Equine Job Opportunities

    OLIVE HILL SPORTHORSES 
    Barn Manager for Hunter/Jumper facility in Lexington, KY. Duties include feeding, blanketing, turnout, some stall cleaning, coordinating feed orders and other general farm duties. Must be English speaking and have own transportation, non-smoking, reliable, comfortable with basic farm equipment and have a working knowledge of horse health and behavior. Must have good communication skills with staff and clients. This is a non-riding position. Full time position, starting pay of $12-15/hour based on experience, accrued paid vacation and sick time available.

    References required. 
    Please contact 
    Diana Conlon 
    (859) 221-3302 (text preferred) 
    olivehillsporthorses@gmail.com

    HAGYARD EQUINE JOBS 
    Hagyard has two really great job opportunities available. Outlined below, please find further information about the Tour Experience & Events Coordinator and Artemis Laser & Radiology Technician Positions. It’s easy to apply, visit the Hagyard website at https://www.hagyard.com/about/job-opportunities. These are fulltime positions and include the great benefits package we have at Hagyard!

    Tour Experience & Events Coordinator 
    Fulltime Position; Includes Benefits 
    Monday through Friday; 8am-4pm (early mornings, evenings, and weekends as required. Overtime as directed) 
    Provide tours of the Hagyard campus; Schedule tours in cooperation with Horse Country Initiative; Maintain shared tour calendar internally and using AnyRoad experience management platform; Design promotional material for use internally and externally; Network with organizations affiliated with the equine industry; Create and maintain annual budget; Manage Hagyard Horse Country retail; Manage Shopify ecommerce software; Prepare conference room for tours, maintain historical and veterinary content, prep and clean before and after events; Train additional tour guides as resources for large tour events; Maintain Hagyard tour manual; Meeting coordination, including: creating promotional flyers, internal and external communication regarding events, organizing attendee lists, ordering food, renting tables and chairs; Event coordination, including: preparing insurance for booth, completing registration paperwork, organizing shipment of booth, set-up and takedown for events, and working in booth during events; Manage practice logo wear orders: place orders, distribute orders and confirm orders with accounting; Manage social media accounts and create daily posts; Coordinate with sponsorship and marketing team to manage sponsorship requests. 
    QUALIFICATIONS: Customer-focused and effective communicator; Detail oriented, able to take direction and work independently; Computer skills, including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Strong working knowledge of technology and social media platforms; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

    Artemis Laser & Radiology Technician 
    Fulltime Position: Includes Benefits 
    Monday through Saturday; 8am to 4pm (overtime as directed) 
    Artemis Laser: Assist with management of schedule for laser appointments; Keep patient treatment sheets up to date; Assist with contacting clients to set up appointments and keep updated throughout treatment; Assist with doctor communication about patients; Ability to keep workspace and equipment organized and clean; Transport laser and equipment within central Kentucky from farm to farm in personal dependable vehicle; Keep track of mileage. 
    Radiology: Assists veterinarians with taking radiographs at client location(s) as scheduled; Available to assist with the entire radiography process during all sales, as needed; Assists with uploading of video scopes to digital repositories during sales; Assists with routine maintenance of digital radiography equipment to ensure highest quality standards; Attend annual meetings with doctors prior to sales beginning to ensure expectations are met and details are communicated; Assists with the delivery of digital radiograph records to Keeneland in accordance with the Keeneland schedule; Participates in training for support staff and doctors; Follows protocol for radiation safety measures to ensure safety of staff and compliance with government regulatory requirements; Attend all training required to learn new techniques, procedures and equipment; Attend and participate in staff meetings as required. 
    QUALIFICATIONS: Be independent and self-aware of time management; Be capable of handling nervous or problem horses with confidence; Understand equine anatomy for laser placement during treatment; Detail oriented, able to take direction and work independently; Strong working knowledge of technology; Must be capable of lifting 100 lbs.; Must have a valid drivers license and a safe driving record.

    BLOOD HORSE MAGAZINE JOB LIST:

    http://classifieds.bloodhorse.com/category.asp?p=11

    THOROUGHBRED DAILY NEWS JOB LIST:

    https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/careers/

    RACING OFFICIALS ACCREDITATION PROGRAM JOB LIST:

    https://www.horseracingofficials.com/employment/jobs/available

    KENTUCKY HORSE COUNCIL JOB LIST:

    https://kentuckyhorse.org/Job-Postings

  15. Dairy Center Manager

    The Clemson University Piedmont Research and Education Center is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as Unit Manager for the Lamaster Dairy Center, a Holstein and Jersey-based operation of approximately 200 milking cows. The successful applicant will develop and execute new and ongoing management plans for a state-of-the-art robotic milking system at the Lamaster Diary Center. The manager is responsible for labor and resource management, animal well-being, waste management, and milk safety compliance, and data management of cow records. 

    The manger oversees all daily operations and is expected to act independently for daily management decisions, inform research and teaching faculty of situations that require actions that relate to ongoing projects, and coordinate with other farm units in the Piedmont REC. Other operational responsibilities include purchasing, maintenance of animals and equipment inventory, and monitor revenue and expenditures in the budget process. 

    Staff management responsibilities include supervision and coordination of full-time, part-time, and student staff. The manager leads the staff at the Lamaster Dairy Center and is responsible for hiring, training assurance, assignment of responsibilities, and staff evaluations. 

    Resource planning responsibilities include assisting with allocation of dairy resources for research and teaching faculty. Data management includes milk production and cow records for decision making. Development/operational plans and protocols for ongoing use of the DeLaval robotic milking system is required. Resource development and allocation is conducted in conjunction with the Piedmont REC Director.

    The manager is expected to maintain and manage appropriate regulatory data and compliance status for waste management, animal well-being, and milk quality. Familiarity with software and data management associated with management and required reporting for purebred registration and DHIA compliance is necessary. 

    Requirements include a Bachelor of Science or higher degree in Animal, Dairy Science or related science field and 5 years of dairy-related experience. Applications will only be accepted via the Clemson University https://www.clemson.edu/careers/index.php Job ID:105456. Please direct any questions to Dr. Matt Hersom, Professor and Director Piedmont Research and Education Center, mhersom@clemson.edu

     

  16. National Dairy Board Scholarship Applications Being Accepted

     ROSEMONT, Ill. – Applications are being accepted for college scholarships that are awarded by America’s dairy farmers and importers through the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB). 

    Eleven scholarships worth $2,500 each will be awarded, as well as a $3,500 James H. Loper Jr. Memorial Scholarship to one outstanding recipient. NDB funds, in part, Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), which manages the national dairy checkoff program.

    Undergraduate students in their sophomore through senior year for the 2021-2022 academic school year and majoring in one of the following fields are eligible: communications/public relations, journalism, marketing, business, economics, nutrition, food science and agriculture education. 

    Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, an interest in a career in a dairy-related discipline, and demonstrated leadership, initiative and integrity. Candidates must complete an application form, submit an official transcript of all college courses, and write a short statement describing their career aspirations, dairy-related activities and work experiences.

    Applications can be found at www.usdairy.com/about-us/dmi/scholarship

    Completed applications must be received no later than May 7, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Questions about the program can be submitted to ndbscholarships@dairy.org

     

  17. Apply to the Animal Science Community Alliance

    ASCA is our departmental student leadership team involved in the recruitment of high school students, peer mentorship through the ANIM SCI 1100 and 2700 courses as well as the Cristo Rey Columbus HS Science Club, and the planning and implementation of retention and community-building events like Back 2 School Bash and the ANSCI Winter Mixer. If you’re passionate about making a difference in the community around you, consider applying to the team. Membership qualification, expectations and application process are attached. Applications are due Sunday, March 21st to benage.1@osu.edu.

  18. Student Experience and Engagement Delegates (SEEDs) Program Application Open

    The Office of Student Life is accepting applications for the 2021-22 cohort of the Student Experience and Engagement Delegates (SEEDs) program. This program is an opportunity for students to engage with Senior Vice President for Student Life, Dr. Melissa Shivers and other university leaders to drive change, provide feedback, and share ideas to contribute to the student experience. Applications will be accepted Sunday, February 21-Sunday, March 21. Link: go.osu.edu/SEEDsprogram

  19. Purina Career Discovery Event

    Please join Purina Animal Nutrition scientists and other professionals in an online meet and greet to explore careers in industry. This is your chance to ask them questions and expand your career horizons.

    This #purinacareerdiscovery event will include a 40 minute introduction to Land O'Lakes and an overview of it's business unit, Purina. Next you'll engage in a 20 minute break out session. 

    Please register in advance of the event and indicate which breakout session/speaker you're interested in (see below for descriptions). The first five to register will receive a Purina prize pack!

    See the link attached to register. 

  20. CFAES Poster Competition

    Poster Competition Eligibility

    The CFAES Poster Competition is open to any currently enrolled or recently graduated (Spring 2020 or later) students, including undergraduate (BS), graduate (M.S., Ph.D.), and professional students, working on a CFAES supported project. Post-docs and Research Assistants/ Associates/ Scientists, including Visiting Scholars that are not currently enrolled in an advanced degree program, are also invited to participate. Entrants may present only posters on original research they have conducted while at The Ohio State University.

    Students don’t need to have completed their research to participate in the poster competition. For research in progress, rather than including your final results, we will ask you to discuss initial observations about the progress you have made. There will be separate competitions held for Undergraduate students, Master’s students, Doctoral students, Post-doctoral Scholars, and Research Assistants/ Associates/ Scientists. 

    Participant Expectations

    All participants are expected to register for the competition, submit an abstract and PDF of their research poster, and record a 7-10 minute presentation using Microsoft Sway. Participants must register for the competition online by 5:00pm on Wednesday, March 3. Posters must be submitted online as a PDF by 5:00pm on Wednesday, March 17. Microsoft Sway presentations files must be submitted by 5:00pm on Wednesday, March 24.

    Poster Q&A sessions will be held throughout the week of April 5. Since the competition will be held virtually, all poster authors are expected to participate in at least one poster Q&A session to discuss their poster. Each poster author will be able to show their poster and will be given approximately 8 minutes to provide a brief (1-2 min) recap of their work, followed by audience questions. Participants will receive the final presentation schedule by the end of March and are expected to attend their assigned virtual Q&A session. We do encourage presenters attend multiple Q&A sessions to engage with other attendees. Time commitment for one session will be approximately 60-90 minutes.

    View the full Graduate Guidelines

    Read more about the competition

     

    Awards 

    All poster authors who successfully complete the poster competition will receive a $50 gift card for their participation. Posters in each category placing in the top 3 will be announced at the CFAES Awards Ceremony on April 8, 2021 (12:30-2:00pm). View agenda

     

    Important Dates

    Wednesday, March 3, 5:00 PM

    Deadline to register to participate in the poster competition

    Wednesday, March 17, 5:00 PM

    Deadline for final poster and abstract to be uploaded

    Wednesday, March 24, 5:00 PM

    Deadline to upload Microsoft Sway presentation

    March 29 - April 4

    Poster judges review and score submissions

    April 5 - April 8, 8:30 - 5:00 PM

    Poster Q&A, sessions offered throughout the week 

    Thursday, April 8, 12:30 - 2:00 PM

    Annual Conference (virtual) Awards Presentation (Register to attend

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Questions can be directed to arnold.1065@osu.edu.

    Register now!

  21. OCA Searching for Beef Expo Volunteers

    Unfortunately due to this year's circumstances, the state fairgrounds has suffered immensely and as a result has lost most of their staff. To fill that void, OCA is searching for volunteers to help with set-up, maintenance, etc. for the Ohio Beef Expo.

    If you plan to attend Expo or have enjoyed it in the past, please consider donating your time. Help is needed the week leading up to the Expo, March 12-17, and during Expo, March 18-21. Volunteers must be able to help with physical labor (lifting heavy objects, moving gates, etc.)

    To get added to the list of volunteers, please send us an email with your name, cell phone number and email, or give the office a call.

    Contact Info:
    cattle@ohiocattle.org
    614-873-6736

     

  22. Cargill Global Scholarships Program

    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.

  23. CABS Route Changes

    In alignment with recommendations from the Safe Campus and Scientific Advisory Subgroup, Campus Area Bus Service (CABS) continues to limit occupancy to support safety and physical distancing guidelines. For students coming/going to our CFAES Columbus campus, please note:

    • There are only two routes right now during the day. Additional routes are available after 7 p.m.
    • MC-Med Center Express goes from West campus directly to the hub near the Herrick Drive Transit Hub and back but does not go past our Midwest bus stop.
    • BL-Buckeye Loop: goes from the Buckeye lot (near Ackerman and Fred Taylor) in a loop that goes to the 4-H Center stop (new), Midwest campus stop (Woody Hayes), RPAC, and then back via Olentangy and Ackerman. It runs every 5 minutes during the day.

    We are working with CABS to possibly expand routes in the coming weeks. For more information on routes, please visit: https://ttm.osu.edu/news/2020/07/31/cabs-announces-route-changes-autumn-semester. Alternative transportation is included on TTM’s COVID response page: https://ttm.osu.edu/covid-19-transportation-response

  24. CFAES Columbus Campus Library and Common Spaces

    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

     

  25. Libraries on Campus

    The Libraries are currently offering contact-free pickup by appointment at Thompson Library only, and document delivery through Interlibrary Services.  To see a full list of librries and their hours, see here.

    The Libraries will reopen to users on January 25, and will aim to provide services that support your teaching, learning and research in a safe and healthy environment.  Here’s what that will look like:

    Using the Libraries’ space: 

    ·         The Veterinary Medicine Library, as well as most department libraries, will operate on a modified schedule of 10am-4pm, Monday-Friday.  Thompson and 18th Avenue Libraries will maintain normal hours. Hours are subject to change. Please visit library.osu.edu for current information.

    ·         Masks are required in all University Libraries facilities.

    ·         Library users are asked to maintain a safe, physical distance of six feet apart. We have spaced out seating in our common areas and closed our group study rooms to help make this possible.

    ·         Eating and drinking are not permitted. 

    ·         The Veterinary Medicine Library’s space will have restricted seating and will primarily be used for classroom and exam space.  You can also pick up reserved books and use our computers, printers, copiers and scanners.  We ask that you sanitize surfaces after use.

    Using the Libraries’ materials:

    ·         The book stacks will remain closed to the public. Materials must be requested through the Library Catalog. Only University Libraries staff may remove books from shelves. Any books brought to the circulation desk by visitors will have to be quarantined and unavailable for up to five days.

    ·         Materials you request can be picked up at a library circulation desk, or sent to your Columbus campus office. 

    ·         Returned materials will be quarantined for five days and will remain checked out on your account until quarantine is complete and they have been checked in.

    ·         Due to quarantine, OhioLINK and Interlibrary Loan requests will be delayed. 

    ·         Print course reserves and textbooks will circulate for extended loan periods, rather than two hours or in-library use.

    ·         Requests for new materials will take longer than normal to process.

     

  26. Animal Sciences COVID Hours

    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
  27. Campus Updates and Support

    The Safe and Healthy Buckeyes website is continually updated with the most current information about the university's return to campus and navigating the term.  This site features resources for accommodations related to COVID-19, daily health checks, living on campus, dining on campus, events and gatherings, mental health and wellness, personal protection, recreation, testing and quarantines, transportation, and more.

  28. 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.

    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

  29. 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.

  30. 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. 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.

  31. Network with Alumnifire

    Alumnifire is an online professional networking and mentoring tool for Ohio State alumni, students and staff to exchange industry expertise and career advice. Get connected with Alumnifire and join this powerful Buckeye network.

    Learn more here

    For questions or additional information feel free to contact us at 614-292-3314 or 800-635-8944.

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

  33. Ohio State Health & Wellness Resources

    Lifebuoy

    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
    BART (For witnesses or victims of discrimination): 614-688-8449
    Student Health Services: 614-292-4321
    Office for Disability Services: 614-292-3307
    Multicultural Center: 614-688-8449
    Student Wellness Program: 614-292-4527
    University Housing: 614-292-8266

  34. Job Search Sites

    Job search

    In addition to company websites, below is a list of websites that you might find helpful in your search for a full-time position, or even internship experience.

    Ag Explorer

    Handshake (the OSU Job Database)

    Animal Science Jobs

    Ag Careers 

    Continental Search (Specific for Animal Agriculture)

    Federation of Animal Science Societies (Mostly Higher-Education Animal Science Positions)

    Equistaff (Equine-Specific)

    American Association of Zoos & Aquariums 

    American Associations of Laboratory Animal Science

    American Meat Science Association

    Ohio Hiring Management Systems

    Sciences Crossing

    VetCareJobs.com

    Kimble Group