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Student Newsletter: October 17, 2016

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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.

  2. Interested in exotic animals? Looking for major elective credit?

    Consider taking the new Southern African Animals course spring semester!

    AnimSci 5400.02

    Tuesdays/Thursdays 12:40-2:45pm

    1st 7-weeks 2 credit hours

  3. Applications are now being accepted for the Vita Plus Dairy Nutrition and Management Fellowship at Michigan State.

  4. Towers Agricultural Honorary has officially opened applications for the 2016-2017 school year at

CAMPUS NEWS & EVENTS

  1. The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences is working to improve efforts to celebrate our undergraduate students and the many noteworthy accomplishments you all have achieved during your experience here at Ohio State.  Our goal is to broaden our efforts to celebrate you in new


  2. Interested in scientifically assessing animal welfare? Be a part of the undergraduate Animal Welfare Judging Team! We are competing at the Intercollegiate Animal Welfare Judging/Assessment Contest at Ohio State November 12-13.

INTERNSHIP & PART-TIME ANNOUNCEMENTS

  1. Avery Animal Hospital is a busy 5 doctor veterinary practice in Hilliard Ohio. There is an opening in their 1 bedroom apartment for an undergraduate preiveterinary student or 1st year veterinary student.


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

  3. 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.


  4. State of the Art practice located just East of Columbus in Gahanna, Ohio seeks energetic, compassionate, and experienced staff looking to stay in the veterinary field long term. Please enclose a cover letter with your resume

  5. 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


  6. 2017 Summer Internships are Tuesday, May 30,  2017  -  Friday, August 4,  2017.

  7. ASAS is now accepting applications for its 2017 Science Policy Summer Internship Program. Applications are due Friday, October 21, 2016.  

  8.  The American Society of Animal Science is currently accepting applications for its 2017 science communications summer internship program.

  9. 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?

  10.  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.

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

FULL-TIME JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS


  1. 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

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

  3. 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!

  4. 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. 

  5. 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. Last year’s Alltech Young Scientist program attracted 191 students nominated by 144 professors from 117 universities around the globe and concluded with a Global Competition as part of the Alltech ONE Conference.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

  1.  Farm Credit Mid-America recently announced the launch of our new College Leaders Scholarship Program. This is a two year program offering a total of $5,000 in scholarships funds directly to the college/university where the student is enrolled.

  2. Recruitment for the 2017 Center of Excellence Scholarship and Internship Program (COE) is underway as representatives start to attend career fairs to expose students to the benefits COE has to offer.

STUDY ABROAD INFORMATION

  1. 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

  2. Snorkeling with a sea turtle

    For a complete list of CFAES programs, check here.

LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT

  1. The Department of Animal Sciences is accepting applications for Undergraduate Teaching Assistants for Spring semester 2017.  Responsibilities vary depending on the course assigned and the applicant’s experience.  Duties may include grading assistance, student support such as office hours and/or

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