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Student Newsletter: March 23, 2015

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Welcome to the new format for the Animal Science Student Newsletter.  The newsletter is now based out of the Department of Animal Sciences web site, and current issue and archives can be accessed at any time under Undergraduates/Student Newsletter.  Thank you for your patience with this first test issue and as we work through some formatting challenges.

Keep sending along your news items for advertisement!  Enjoy!

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ACADEMIC DATES & INFO

  1. Meat Judging Course

    Students

    Do you catch yourself asking the following questions: Why different cuts of meat vary in price? How two steaks can vary in price when they look exactly the same? Or even, What am I looking for when selecting meat?

  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.

  3. Graduation Applications

    Graduation

    As of Sept. 3rd the college experienced difficulties with the “Application to Graduate database. If you completed an application to graduate during this time, please email Lynn Mande to confirm your application.

CAMPUS NEWS & EVENTS

  1. USDA Career Info Sessions

    USDA Logo

    Several sessions will be offered in March and April
    Sessions will be held: 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (EST)
    Register online.

    Topics covered will be:

  2. Employers on Campus

    Handshake

    Employers on Campus is a new opportunity for students to interact with potential employers. Come to the new CFAES Student Success Center and Library in the Agricultural Administration Building and meet with employers, no appointment required.

  3. Dinner with Veterinary Students

    Veterinary students help horse

    Want to be a veterinarian? Applying to veterinary school this summer? Just interested in learning more about the profession?
    Tuesday, March 31 from 6-7:30 pm in Dunlap Auditorium of Vet Med Academic Building

  4. Tickets for Temple Grandin

    Book cover

    Tickets to Temple Grandin’s April 17 presentation, “Animals Make Us Human,” are now available to CFAES students!

  5. Experience OSU for a Day Hosts Needed

    The Oval

    Experience OSU for a Day (EOFD) allows prospective students to get a feel for what college is really like. Prospective high school students visit CFAES frequently and there is a great need for volunteers to show them around.

INTERNSHIP & PART-TIME ANNOUNCEMENTS

  1. Quality Assurance Analyst

    Marzetti Kitchens Logo

    The T. Marzetti Company is seeking a part time Quality Assurance Analyst. Candidates must be available to work flexible weekday hours (M-F) and cover weekend shifts as needed. Total weekly hours available are 29.5 hours.

  2. 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.

  3. Autumn Rose Farms

    Barn chores

    Autumn Rose Farm in Plain City is looking for two individuals to help with barn chores and maintenance. Horse experience is preferred but not required. Must have experience operating farm machinery. Most hours will be early morning or evening shifts.

  4. M.S. Graduate Research

    University of Tennessee

    Two M.S. Graduate Research Assistantships are anticipated to be available Fall semester of 2015 in the area of forage and grasslands with an emphasis on forage management. This GRA will provide a monthly stipend for 24 months, with both in- and out-of-state tuition costs waived.

  5. Angus Genetics Internship

    Cow

    AGI, located at the American Angus Association office in St.

  6. Norton Road Veterinary Hospital

    Vet hospital sign

    Norton Road Veterinary Hospital in Galloway, OH is looking for a reliable, heavy part-time or full-time veterinary assistant. Hours can easily work around student's schedule. Applicant needs to be able to work some evenings/weekends. Great communication skills are a must!

  7. Whitman's Feed & Grain, Inc.

    Farm

    Witmer’s Feed and Grain, Inc. is seeking 4-5 highly motivated students for their 12-14 week paid internship during the summer of 2015. Students will be participating in their replacement heifer rearing project.  Duties include data collection, data analysis and travel to many dairy farms.

FULL-TIME JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS

  1. 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.

  2. JSPA Trainer Positions

    Seal hand stand

    Joel Slaven’s Professional Animals provides animal training and staffing for live animal shows, special events, and production work. Currently JSPA has contracts with the Sea World Parks in Florida, California, Texas and Virginia as well as with the Columbus Zoo in Ohio.

  3. Youth Livestock Coordinator

    Kansas State Wildcat

    Kansas State University seeks nominations and applications for the position of Youth Livestock Coordinator. Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science or related discipline by date of hire is required.

  4. Dairy Records Consultant

    Cow

    BoviSync, an employee-owned herd management software company, is seeking a full-time Dairy Records Consultant. This position will conduct direct sales and support of BoviSync to large dairy farms and provide dairy herd management consulting.

  5. Sheep Teaching and Research Center Manager

    Sheep

    The Department of Animal Science at Michigan State University is seeking applications for a farm manager to supervise its Sheep Teaching and Research Unit.

  6. Export Documents Coordinator

    Select Sires logo

    Select Sires Inc. is seeking an Export Documents Coordinator to enter data, coordinate and produce required model 3 documentation, maintain database and communicate status of weekly export shipments for World Wide Sires Ltd.

  7. Farm Credit Positions

    Farm Credit

    Two positions are now available in Circleville and

  8. Full-Time Farm Position

    Crops

    A full time position is now available on a dairy heifer-raising and crop farm in Mount Sterling, Ohio. Please send all inquiries to David Shannon, an owner and operator of the farm.

     

  9. Shipping Technician

    Select Sires logo

    Select Sires, Inc.

  10. Research Technician

    Cincinnati Children's Hospital

    Cincinnati Children’s Hospital is seeking a research tech for the laboratory of Dr. Richard Lu. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree is required.

  11. Production Herd Assistant

    Cattle barn

    Arethusa Farm has an immediate opening for this position. Duties include milking, bedding, treating, breeding, and some small equipment operation.

  12. Livestock Technician

    Select Sires logo

    Select Sires has an immediate opening at the Kellgren and Hecker Centers for a livestock technician.  Duties include, but are not limited to, bull handling for semen collection, stall cleaning, feeding, and all related barn chores, and other tasks as assigned.  Please view the

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

  1. Graduate Society of Nutritional Sciences

    Research forum

    Involved in undergraduate or graduate research? Consider submitting an original abstract for selection and competition at the 12th annual Russell Klein Symposium on April 9th!

  2. Denman Undergraduate Research Forum

    The Undergraduate Research Office (URO) will host the 20th Denman Undergraduate Research Forum on Wednesday, March 25th in the RPAC from 12:00 - 3:00 PM.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

  1. BIF Wallace Scholarship

    Black cow

    The Roy A. Wallace Beef Improvement Federation scholarship application is now available. Applications due April 1st.

  2. Stark County Dairy Promoters

    Scholarships are awarded to applicants whose permanent address is in Stark County, Ohio, are pursuing a 2 or 4 year or graduate-level degree, have a 2.5 high school GPA and have demonstrated financial need. Deadline is April 15th.

  3. Ohio EPA Scholarship

    Smokey the Bear

    Students pursuing a career in Environmental Sciences or Environmental Engineering, though other majors can apply, are now able to apply for the Ohio EPA scholarship.

  4. NDPRB Scholarship

    Cattle barn

    The National Dairy Promotion and Research Board annually awards up to 19 $1,500 scholarships to eligible undergrads, sophomore through senior. Scholarships are awarded on academics, interest in a dairy-related career, and demonstration of leaderships skills.

  5. 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. Study Abroad Updates

    Bonn University

    Study Abroad Voyager

  2. Upcoming Information Sessions

    O-H-I-O

    Information Sessions

  3. CFAES Programs

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

LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT

  1. Applications Open for LeaderShape 2015

    Leaders

    Looking for an incredible leadership experience this upcoming summer? Applications for the LeaderShape Institute are now open! LeaderShape is a week long, residential, life changing experience that focuses on teaching students values of leading with integrity!

  2. Peer Tutors Needed

    The Oval

    The Office of Residence Life is currently hiring peer tutors for the 2015-16 academic year. Peer Tutors work in one of 8 residence halls (Monday-Wednesday) or Younkin Success Center (Sunday-Thursday) from 7-9 PM.

  3. Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Assoc.

    Wheat

    Are you a college student interested in learning more about agriculture and agricultural policy while enhancing your leadership skills? The Collegiate Washington D.C. Leadership Experience is an all-expense paid trip for collegiate leaders with an interest in agriculture.

  4. Animal Science Community Alliance

    The Department of Animal Sciences is now seeking applications to be part of the student leadership team.

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