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Student Newsletter: March 21st, 2022

  1. Free plants! Grow Kindness Project

    The Office of Student Life, in collaboration with the College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences, OSU Extension, the Chief Wellness Officer and the University District Organization will be growing kindness across campus on March 23.
    With generous donations from Scotts Miracle-Gro and Altman Plants, students, faculty and staff will have the opportunity to plant two succulents; one to keep for themselves and one to give away in kindness to someone else. The project will help promote kindness and mental health support.

    Plants will be available for assembly from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the following locations:

    • Lawn in front of Traditions at Scott
    • RPAC Plaza
    • University Square (15th and High)
    • South Oval
    • Wexner Medical Center (Herrick Transit Hub)

    Learn more: go.osu.edu/GrowKindness.

  2. ASGSA Half a Hog Fundraiser

    The Half a Hog ASGSA Fundraiser is here again! Tickets are 1 for $5 or 5 for $20. They will pick 2 winners on April 11th! Each winner will win over 50 lbs of pork (chops, ham, ham steaks, bacon, sausage, & roasts)!!

    You can contact Christine Snowden (snowden.43) or any ASGSA member for ticket purchases! Venmo: ASGSA-OSU

  3. CFAES Celebration of Students Registration

    CFAES is holding a Celebration of Students on April 14th, 2022 at 5:30 in the Archie Griffin Ballroom. All faculty, staff and undergraduate students are encouraged to attend! 
    To register, visit this website or scan the QR code

     

  4. Upcoming Buckeye Bridge Series Events

    There are upcoming Buckeye Bridge Series events! 
    On March 10th at 3 pm, there is a virtual event about Bayer Crop Science in Brazil! For more informtation, visit this website. You can RSVP here
    On March 30th at 5 pm, there is a virtual event about SCS Global Services and Syngenta. For more information, visit this website. You can RVP here

     

     

  5. HAI Club Puppy Raising Program

    CHAIRE is excited to announce that Pilot Dogs is partnering with the Human-Animal Interactions Club to develop a puppy raising program. Pilot Dogs is a school here in Columbus, OH that trains dogs to become guides for blind and visually impaired people, helping them achieve greater independence and mobility. 

    Undergraduate students in the Human-Animal Interactions Club will have the opportunity to become a Co-Pilot, and will be responsible for the care and training of a young dog in the early stages of their guide dog training. As part of this program, students will have regular interactions with Pilot Dogs' trainers to learn proper handling and training methods, and gain an appreciation for the immense amount of time and effort that goes into raising a dog guide. Club members who are unable to take on the duties of puppy raising will also have the opportunity to participate in these training sessions, to learn the skills and gain practice with training. Student Co-Pilots will also have constant access to a support system of veterinary care, training guidance, and boarding when necessary. Additionally, the club will create a network of 'puppy-sitters' to ensure the dogs will continue to receive the appropriate care and training when the primary Co-Pilot is unavailable.

    If you are interested, contact winans.26@osu.edu

  6. Kennel Technician/Vet Assistant Position

    The Vet Clinic is looking for someone for someone who could fulfill both the kennel technician role as well as a veterinary assistant role. The kennel technician shifts include Wednesday PM, Friday PM, and Saturday afternoon/PM. They are hoping this same person could be available on Saturday mornings to assist their doctor in appointments. They could complete Saturday kennel technician responsibilities immediately following this shift or may come back later if preferred. The kennel technician role includes cleaning the hospital as well as caring for any pets staying with The Vet Clinic, and the assisting role includes (but not limited to) restraining patients, running simple lab work, filling prescriptions, etc. The position averages about 8-12 hours per week.

    Anyone interested in the position may contact Kim, the Office Manager, at kimvetclinic@gmail.com or 614-885-3878.

  7. CSU July Breeding Farm Internship

    The Equine Reproduction Laboratory, Colorado State University, is offering one (1) Equine Breeding Farm Internship that will begin on July 1, 2022. The internship is designed to provide advanced training in breeding farm procedures and management techniques for individuals intending to pursue a career in the equine breeding industry. The internship will be a non-degree program one year in duration. Applicants must have completed a BS degree in Equine Sciences, Animal Sciences or a related discipline. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. at time of application; the Department of Biomedical Sciences will not provide visa sponsorship for this position. A 50% salary will be provided and interns will live in an apartment on-site at the Equine Reproduction Laboratory on the Foothills Campus of Colorado State University. Rent is required as with all on-campus housing.

    Please visit this page for more information: http://csu-cvmbs.colostate.edu/academics/bms/equine-reproduction-laboratory/Pages/Equine-Breeding-Internships.aspx

    Here is the direct link to apply:  https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/99861 

  8. Wildecamp Counselor Opportunity

    The Wilds' summer camp program at the Columbus Zoo is looking for counselors! Counselors spend weeklong periods, of up to 6 days, living at the camp facility with the campers. More information is attached
    Contact Emily Knapp at eknapp@thewilds.org or visit thewilds.org for more info!

  9. Pleasant Valley Farms Internships

    Pleasant Valley Farms of Berkshire, VT is a progressive large dairy farm utilizing multiple locations to manage the different life stages of their cattle. They are looking to host interns who are driven, goal oriented, passionate about agriculture and the dairy industry, and exemplify a strong work ethic. Internships are paid and housing is available.

    See attached for more information. If interested, submit your resume and a cover letter explaining your specific areas of interest to: terrellpvfoffice@yahoo.com with Internship 2022 as the subject.

  10. Black Leg Ranch Internship

    Black Leg Ranch is offering an internship for summer of 2022! They are an extremely diverse cow/calf, bison, and feeding operation in southern North Dakota. The application and more information can be found at their website

  11. Whitestone Farm Equine Internship Opportunity

    Whitestone Farm LLC has available positions for 2022! These openings offer a unique opportunity for a customizable learning program within the equine industry, including but not limited to, equine management, teaching at multiple levels, training horses at various stages of progress, marketing, and preparation for a career in veterinary medicine. Attached is a description of all that they offer and provide for our interns. 
    During the COVID-19 pandemic, Whitestone Farm LLC is committed to providing safe care to all horses and people. While they have closed the facility and its surrounding areas to the public, they are still looking to hire their next interns! With apartments located ON-SITE for all interns, staying safe and getting this amazing opportunity is as easy as ever. As the uncertainty of COID-19 continues to grow, Whitestone Farm is offering a wonderful paid educational opportunity that CAN and SHOULD be taken advantage of!
    For more information, or to apply, please contact Carol Hawley at cmhawleyinc@comcast.net or (540) 840-8789. Feel free to view the facility and programs at www.whitestonefarmva.com.

     

  12. Animal Husbandry Opportunities

    The Ohio State University Lab Animal Resources group has job openings for any graduates that are interested in a full time position with OSU. 
    There is currently one opening for a Laboratory Animal Technician. For more information, see attached
    There will be more openings in the future, too! 

  13. Roy A. Wallace Beef Improvement Federation Memorial Scholarship

    The Roy A. Wallace Beef Improvement Federation Memorial Scholarship application is now open! For more information, see attached. The deadline is April 1st, 11:59 pm CST.

  14. 2022 Baker/Cundiff Scholarship for Graduate Students

    The annual Frank Baker/Larry Cundiff Scholarship is being sponsored by the Beef Improvement Federation. Students currently enrolled in an advanced degree program at an accredited university in the United States or Canada are eligible. Students need not be U.S. citizens. Up to two winning essays will be published in the Proceedings of the BIF Research Symposium and Annual Meeting. Winning authors will receive a scholarship of $1000. The 2022 Convention will be held June 1-4 in Las Cruces, NM. Literature reviews can be contributed on any specific topic concerning genetic improvement in beef cattle.
    Submission deadline is April 12, 2022 at 11:59 CST.

    For more information and how to apply, see attached

  15. Angus Foundation Commercial Cattlemen Scholarship Available

    The Angus Foundation is honored to be able to award academic scholarships for students using registered Angus bulls in their family’s commercial cattle operation. Attached is a flyer with more information. The commercial cattlemen scholarship program is only for students with a commercial background. There is a separate application and scholarship program for youth with a registered Angus seedstock background, if applicable. The deadline to apply is May 1.

  16. 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 Friday, March 25th  to benage.1@osu.edu.

  17. 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

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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