Student Newsletter: March 7, 2016

If you’re interested in veterinary medicine, you might consider attending a unique presentation from Professor Rosanne Taylor, Dean of Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney (Australia).  She is going to be visiting Columbus next Wednesday, March 9th, and has set up a presentation for students at 5:30 PM in the Animal Sciences Arena.  We will be catering in food for the presentation, so if you’re interested in attending the information session, please RSVP to Joan Jerauld.2 in PH 116 by Tuesday, March 8th.

Congratulations to the following students that placed in the research forum:

Animal Health
1 – Rachael Adams
2 – John Rowe

Animal Nutrition
1 – Jared Ashworth
2 – Rachel Woodfint

Social Science
1 – Sarah Adamczak

Are you looking for an opportunity to polish up your professional skills? To network with industry leaders, and enjoy a 3 course dinner with friends? Then join student council in the annual Professional Development night event March 28th from 6- 8 pm. The theme is “Creativity in the Workplace” so come dressed in business-casual, and ready to show off your originality! Tickets are currently on sale in Kottman 210, and Ag Admin Building 100. Table reservations for club use are also available.

USTA is offering the Information & Research internship again this summer!  The number of sales they support has increased, so they will need interns to help with the pedigrees. For more information on this intersting opportunity, see the attached job description. Interested students should send a cover letter and resume to Jennifer Blough, the Director of Human Resources as the United States Trotting Association. 

The National Turkey Federation is currently accepting internship applications for the summer 2016 semester in the Washington, D.C. office.  NTF is seeking a recent graduate or a currently enrolled senior with a desire to learn about and advocate for the turkey industry. Pursuit of, or degree in, poultry science or animal science is strongly desired but not mandatory. Additionally, a strong consideration will be given to those that seek to work in the poultry industry as a career.  This internship is paid, and will assist candidates with finding housing if needed.
Those interested can send a resume, a letter of recommendation, and a cover letter to Sarah Trujillo by close of business on Friday, March 25th.  The cover letter should answer the following two questions: (1) What interests you about the poultry industry? And (2) Why do you see this internship as a good fit for you?  For more information, please see the attached internship description. 

Winding Creeks equine farm is currently offering positions for their summer internship program from May 16 - August 7. Please view the attachment for full details as well as contact information.

The Ohio poultry industry is dynamic and growing. There will be an increased need for a well-qualified work force in the near future. The goal of this internship is to expose undergraduate students to the different segments of Ohio’s Poultry Industry with hopes that the student will then select one area to further explore in a future internship. Successful candidates will work three to four weeks at each of the following: Ohio Broiler Operation, Ohio Turkey Operation, Ohio Egg Operation. Time with each of these will include on farm, processing and operational experience.

Biosecurity is a major consideration when moving employees and visitors from farm to farm. Therefore, there will be approximately one-week between each of the farm located experiences. This week will be spent with the Ohio Poultry Association (OPA) learning about segments of the industry. OPA experiences will include bird health (NPIP) and welfare programs, industry advocacy, consumer education and promotion.

The Ohio Poultry Association facilitates this program. Overall program supervisor is Jim Chakeres, Executive Vice President. Each poultry operation will be providing one point of contact for the intern. Those interested in this internship should send a cover letter and resume to Mr. Chakeres.

Nationwide and the Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center is looking for a 4-H Animal Sciences Student Intern to assist with the 2016 Ohio State Fair Youth Events from April 11th to August 14th. An intern will learn about livestock, companion, and performance animals by preparing materials to inform and challenge those at varying age levels. See the attached document for information regarding wage, qualifications, and responsibilities. If interested, send your resume to Keegan Gay by Friday March 11th at the latest.

The Ohio Cattlemen's Association and Ohio Beef Council offers many internships for college students throughout the year. A scholarship will be awarded to each intern. Each intern also has the opportunity to earn credit while completing the internship. Internships are available for the summer and fall. For information on the positions, please view the attachment.

Wild Horse Rescue, Inc. is a non-profit public charity located on a rural McDermott property in Scioto County, Ohio. Many of the horses have been abused or starved at one point in their lives and need human interaction.  Wild Horse Rescue uses natural horsemanship methods along understanding herd behavior to see how the horses react to pressure.  The intern will be supervised and assisted when needed for safety purposes. The intern should live in the area and provide their own transportation to and from the facility.  This is an unpaid opportunity, but the intern will gain benefits that extend to knowledge of equine handling and behavior that has been gained from more than 55 years of experience working with troubled horses.  Work schedules would be flexible.

Interested interns can contact Betty Davison with resume and contact information.

A premier Dairy company in the Phoenix, AZ metro area is looking for a top notch QA/Herd Manager!  Attached is the job description.  They are an established privately held dairy/food distribution company and a leader in the dairy industry.  They are paying top dollar and relocation for the right candidate.  They are looking for an up and comer in the industry who is focused on career growth.  If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity please contact the partner at Performant Scout, Stacey Rouse.  

Job Summary: Develop, maintain and supervise all aspects of dairy farm to ensure herd welfare, regulatory compliance, organic herd maintenance and compliance, raw milk quality, equipment/parlor sanitation, and efficient milking practices. Supervise and ensure proper, safe, and exceptional operation of associates engaged in milking and dairy herd maintenance. Monitor animal health and ensure herd welfare practices are maintained.

Heartland Dairy Holdings LLC is seeking a young, qualified dairy manager that can oversee approximately 2250 head of milk cows and has preferably grown up in the dairy industry. Those interested can contact Tony Wasmund. Cell: 612-868-1840. Fax: 320-210-0103.

A progressive calf ranch in the upper mid-west is looking for a general manager. Responsibilities would include oversight of daily activities, working with employee management, training and other various roles. Those interested should contact Ann Hoskins via email for more information. 

Select Sires, Inc. is seeking Livestock Technicians, Shipping Technicians and Processing Technicians at multiple locations. Work schedules and duties vary per facility for these non-exempt positions and employees are paid hourly wages. All work schedules are subject to change to meet departmental needs. Candidates must be self-directed, detail-oriented, and organized. Please view the attachment for all open positions. 

National Dairy Shrine would like to announce that scholarship applications are currently available on our website and that the deadline for applications is April 15th.

National Dairy Shrine offers over $50,000 dollars in scholarships and are hopeful that students from all over the country apply. Please see the attached application form.

Since its inception in 1985, the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) Scholarship Foundation has granted tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships to exceptional undergraduate students pursuing degrees in the Animal, Meat and Food Sciences. The goal of the Foundation is to create a self-perpetuating endowment that will fund scholarships well into the 21st Century.

Undergraduates majoring in Animal/Meat/Food Science with an orientation toward the post harvest processing of meat and poultry food products or enrolled in a Culinary (Art) Science program, are encouraged to apply. See their website for more information or fill out an application today! Applications much be received by May 30.

National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDPRB), through Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), annually awards up to 11 $2,500 scholarships to eligible undergraduate students (sophomore through senior) enrolled in college/university programs that emphasize dairy and is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2016-2017 school year.  Check out the attachment for a copy of the application and scholarship details.  Information can also be found on their website. The deadline for applications is Friday, April 22.

A Day in the Life of a Buckeye is a program that offers a one-on-one experience for inner city and Appalachian area high school sophomores and juniors to experience life at The Ohio State University, and college in general, for a day. This visit, hosted by currently enrolled undergraduate students, often includes attending classes, interacting with faculty and staff, eating in campus-area dining facilities, visiting the library and recreational facilities, attending student group meetings, and seeing a residence hall room. If being a host is right up your alley, be sure to sign up online today!

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.