Student Newsletter: October 18th, 2021
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Welcome to Week 9!
ACADEMIC DATES & INFO
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INTERNSHIP & PART-TIME ANNOUNCEMENTS
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT
HELPFUL RESOURCES
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Barks and Rec Job Opportunities
Barjs and Rec Dog Daycare Center has job openings for hard working individuals who are energetic, friendly, reliable, and self-motivated. Applicants must be comfortable in large groups of dogs (40+) with varying sizes and energy levels. Some flexibility is required with scheduling, such as working at least one weekend a month and holidays.
They maintain a clean, healthy, and safe facility that requires cleaning duties like picking up dog waste and mopping up accidents on a continual basis. Applicants must also be able to use equipment such as a mop, floor sprayer, vacuum, and squeegee. Daycare attendants will also be required to clean kennels and care for boarding dogs. The pay is negotiable and depends on experience.
If you are interested, contact barksandrecohio@gmail.com. You can also apply via their Facebook page under "playroom attendant". -
4-H Job Openings in Nevada
Nevada is hiring several faculty and staff positions in 4-H Youth Development and Children, Youth, and Families areas. They are recruiting for a statewide 4-H Livestock Coordinator. Recent college graduates would be great applicants for this position. The links to the job applications can be found here.
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VETPREV 5721 Being Offered Again Spring 2022
How Animals Can Make You Sick: An Introduction to Zoonoses (VETPREV 5721) is being offered again this Spring after positive feedback from the past two editions. This will be an online course at the entry level with asynchronous content (to allows for student flexibility) and synchronous discussions (to allow real-time interactions with experts and professionals in the field). For more information, you can view this flyer.
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Autumn Undergraduate Research Festival
The Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry office is happy to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Virtual Autumn Undergraduate Research Festival, taking place November 15-19th with applications open until October 22nd. This event is open to all undergraduate researchers to present their work, regardless of major or project status. Questions about applications, presentations, and other information can be directed to ugresearch@osu.edu, or found on their website.
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Buckeye Royal Contest
This year's Buckeye Royal Contest is Saturday, November 6th! Over a few weeks, you can train a heifer to walk on a halter. Then, you will have the opportunity to show her in a showmanship contest with your peers! If interested, you can sign up using the QR code on this flyer. If you have any questions, contact one of the chairs of the Buckeye Dairy Club: hagelberger.4@osu.edu or schafer.470@osu.edu.
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Angus Foundation Talon Internship
The Angus Foundation is excited to announce applications are being accepted now through December 1st for their Talon Internship Program.
The internship honors the legacy of the late Camron “Cam” Cooper of the Talon Ranch, Twin Bridges, Montana. Cooper developed the Angus/Talon Youth Educational Learning Program Endowment Fund in 2009 to be an all-inclusive educational experience for students. College sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students under the age of 25 majoring in an agricultural related field of study are eligible to apply for the internship. Class standing is based on the status they are entering, so current freshmen may apply.
They welcome all applicants with a desire to learn more and work with beef cattle. Applicants should be outstanding students who are ambitious, eager to learn, able to be mentored, willing to put in elbow grease, and have an interest in a career working with beef cattle.
For additional details, visit their website or view this flyer. The application is attached here. -
Desert Pines Equine Internship
Desert Pines Equine in Las Vegas, NV, is offering a Veterinary Assistant Rotating Internship for animal science and equine science program graduates. It is six-months, full-time, and paid. It is a great oppurtuinity to take the skills you’ve learned in the classroom and apply them in the real world with the support of licensed veterinary technicians and a team of skilled veterinarians, including a board-certified surgeon and internist. The schedule rotates between day appointments and after-hours, allowing you to see a diverse caseload and use state-of-the-art equipment. Some responsibilities you would have would be assisting with surgeries, monitoring neonatal foals, and supporting ambulatory doctors in the field. More information about the position is attatched.
The application deadline to apply is November 1st. For more information, please feel free to contact joflynn@avantiequine.com. -
COBA Internships
There are two summer insternship openings at COBA/Select Sires!
One of them is a Communication/Marketing internship. More information about the duties and requirements for this position can be found here. The application is attatched. They are considering adding a Spring 2022 Marketing/Communications position, and if you are interested in this, you should note your availability in the cover letter.
There is also a RSCM (A.I. Technician) internship. Information about this position can be found here. To apply, send your resume and cover letter to coba@cobaselect.com.
Both applications are due October 30. -
Hagyard Equine Medical Institute: Undergraduate Internship Program
The Hagyard Equine Medical Institute is still accepting applications for our undergraduate internship program for this upcoming season from January-June 2022! It is a great avenue for students or recent graduates to explore other areas of the equine industry with great networking opportunities. A very high veterinary caseload provides ample hands-on learning, and it is a paid internship and college credit can be earned. More information about the available positions is attatched.
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Summer 22' Internships at Riverview
Riverview has a dairy internship program in a variety of areas with opportunities available in Arizona, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico and South Dakota. These paid internships will run from May 31 - August 5, 2022. The program is very hands-on and we bring the entire group of interns together throughout the summer for networking, field trips and labs. Interns also have weekly check-ins to make sure goals and expectations are being met. The application deadline is October 31, 2021. Internship areas include Accounting/Finance, Beef Feedlot/Systems, Dairy Construction, Dairy Calf/Heifer Ranch, Dairy Farm Production, Dairy Nutrition, Farm Operations/Matenance, Farm Permitting/Compliance, and Human Resources.
If you have questions or would like more information, please contact careers@riverviewllp.com or visit their website. -
Kennel Technician Position at The Vet Clinic
The Vet Clinic in Worthington, Ohio is looking for a part time kennel technician. Duties will include cleaning the hospital at night as well as caring for any pets that may be boarded or hospitalized! If you are interested, email kimvetclinic@gmail.com.
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Alta Genetics Internships
Alta Genetics is now hiring students for their 2022 Dairy Business Internship! See attatched for more information.
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Kentucky Equine Management Internship
The application for the Spring 2022 Kentucky Equine Management Internship is now open! The application deadline is October 31, 2021. They are holding virtual information sessions on October 6th and October 11th. To be added to the information session list, email info@kemi.org.
For additonal information, you can visit their website.
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Internships with Central Star
Central Star Cooperative has released their internship program this week. They're hiring six A.I. Specialist Interns, two laboratory interns, and one research and development intern for summer 2022. Those interested in applying can do so here.They also have a Young-Professionals Newsletter that could be beneficial to Animal Science students looking for future job/internship opportunities. If you want to beon the newsletter list, you can subscibe here.
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Merck 2022 Summer Cattle Internship
Merck Animal Health is looking for Summer Cattle Field Sales interns in Western Pennsylvania! Applicants must have completed two years of school and be currently enrolled, and if graduating in the Spring of 2022, must be accepted to graduate school. More information on the requirements for the position and the application can be found here.
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Poultry Science Association Scholarships
Applications are now being accepted for students interested in applying for the 2022 Diamond V Undergraduate Poultry Science Scholarship and the Zinpro Corporation’s Undergraduate Poultry Science Scholarship.
Complete elegibility requirements as well as materials and information needed for the applications are available on the PSA Website.
The deadline to submit applications for consideration is Friday, December 31, 2021. -
2022 Livestock Forum
Colorado State University (CSU) and the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) have partnered to bring together industry experts for a multi-day event to discuss global livestock and meat production. The seventh annual International Livestock Forum (ILF) will be held in Fort Collins, CO on January 11-12, 2022, in conjunction with the NWSS in Denver, CO.
The 2022 ILF will bring together industry leaders, government professionals, members of academia to discuss domestic and international livestock and food production. Fellows of the 2022 ILF will experience unique tours of the National Western Stock Show and the CSU National Western Center and Spur Campus, as well as a full day of networking and interaction with an impressive lineup of keynote speakers and industry panelists. This is a premiere opportunity to engage in the future of international livestock and food production.
All undergraduate and graduate students from any university, pursuing a degree in Animal Science or another agricultural field, are eligible to apply for a travel fellowship to the 2022 International Livestock Forum. Up to twenty students will be selected for this fellowship.
Fellowship recipients will receive the following: a $250 travel voucher, two nights of Lodging (Tuesday and Wednesday nights), meals (Tuesday lunch and dinner and all meals Wednesday), complimentary registration for the 2022 ILF (including free meals and an impressive lineup of keynote speakers and elite industry panelists), a NWSS badge for admission during entire show, and one rodeo ticket for Wednesday NWSS Rodeo.
For full consideration, fellowship applications must be received by midnight (MST) on Monday, November 8th. Fellowship applications, and more information about the 2022 ILF, can be found on this website. -
URUS Dairy Consulting Experience
Applications are now open for students to attend the URUS Dairy Consulting Experience in Jan 2022! This program was created to help undergraduate students enhance their dairy consulting skills. It is created through a collaboration among URUS companies (Alta, GENEX, PEAK, SCCL, and VAS) to offer a very practical look at how top consultants and experts approach repro, genetics, calf health, and overall herd management. Students will learn, network, and compete, and the top performer from the week will receive a scholarship.
The deadline to apply is November 1, 2021, and URUS will select the top 18 students to join them from Jan 3-7 at their headquarters in Madison, WI for the experience. More information is attatched. -
Spring 2022 UTA Application
If you are interested in professional development, serving as a UTA is a great opportunity! Requirements to serve as a UTA include: Third year rank or higher, enrollment in the Department of Animal Sciences on the Columbus campus for at least one year, successful completion of at least 3 of the following courses: 3100, 3110, 3130, 3140, 3150, 3160, 3170, or 3200, a 3.0 GPA or better overall in the major, and completion of the UTA course assignment with a letter grade of a “B” or better. Information and the application are available here and are due December 1st (but you are encouraged to apply early).
Students accepted as UTA are required to complete an online UTA orientation and the Institutional Data Policy Training. Students may apply for 1-2 credits of 3488 (repeatable up to 6 credits, with a maximum of 3 credits applied toward graduation).
If you have any questions, reach out to lyvers-peffer.1@osu.edu. -
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
For questions or additional information feel free to contact us at 614-292-3314 or 800-635-8944.
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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
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Job Search Sites
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.
Handshake (the OSU Job Database)
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