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Student Newsletter: September 13, 2021

Welcome to Week 4!

In This Issue:

ACADEMIC DATES & INFO

CAMPUS NEWS & EVENTS

INTERNSHIP & PART-TIME ANNOUNCEMENTS

GRADUATE SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES

FULL-TIME JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS

COLUMBUS EVENTS

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

STUDY ABROAD INFORMATION

LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT

HELPFUL RESOURCES

  1. Unique Course Now Offered

    Looking for a unique course to take this fall?   CFAES Dean Kress and Dr. Hitzhusen from ENR will be offering a Group Studies course (ENR/FAES 5194) titled “What Does it Mean to be a Good Person?” 

    This course allows students to reflect on life-long questions of what it means to be a good person. Who do we think we are? How can we live well? What are the principles, patterns, and outcomes of good lives lived by good people as understood through different perspectives? How do we find our own authentic voice and direction amid personal challenges, family life, and food, agricultural and environmental careers? This course is designed to explore these and related questions, and to provide students an opportunity to discuss these ideas with peers, instructors, and community leaders. Students are encouraged to adopt an inquiring, anthropological mind as we explore readings for clues as to what we believe.

    Please see the attached course flyer for additional details.

  2. CHAIRE Fundraiser Event

    The Center for Human Animal Interactions Research and Education is hosting a Human-Animal Internactions day! It will be held on October 2nd, from noon to five. For more information, you can view the attached flyer here and you can register here

  3. Welcome Back 101

    Visit Welcome Back 101 for all the information you'll need as you return to campus! More information can be found on safe and healthy protocols, events, and more!

  4. Dairy Farm Internships

    The PACE AG Group is looking for 2022 Dairy Production Summer Interns who want to gain experience in large scale dairy farm management and business. 

    A brief overview of the opportunity: Interns will gain commercial dairy operation experience through completing the day-to-day tasks of animal treatments, fresh cow and maternity, breeding and preg checks, milking and cattle flow, and calf health. Additionally, by working with management issues such as employee relations and learning the fiscal responsibility of management decisions. With this, our goal for interns is to help them understand the daily operations as well as the daily challenges of dairy farming, and the importance of adapting to changes. There are locations in central MN, western IN, and southwest KS. The internship time period: June 6 – August 12 (10 weeks) and the deadline to apply is December 12, 2021.

    The application can be accessed here

    If you have any questions, feel free to email PACEaggroup@gmail.com!

  5. Miamitown Equine Veterinary Services

    Miamitown Equine Veterinary Services is hiring in Cleves, Oh. Qualified candidates are detail oriented, self-motivated, and organized. Our fast-paced practice requires efficiency as a top priority. Outstanding client communication skills, professionalism, and a positive attitude are necessary for interacting with clients on farm calls and on the phone. Excellent horse handling skills are REQUIRED and horse experience should be detailed in resume/cover letter. Confidence in handling all types of horses, including stallions, foals, and nervous horses is required in order to keep the veterinarians safe.

    Duties include restraining horses, set up/clean up for procedures, assisting with X-rays and dentals, restocking and cleaning the truck, processing labwork, inputting records, and interacting with clients. A valid driver’s license and safe driving skills are required for driving to farm calls. Candidates must have the ability to work for extended periods of time in all weather conditions, must be able to jog alongside horses, and lift heavy equipment (up to 50 lb) that may need to be set up/broken down multiple times per day. Due to the nature of a mobile practice, the length of the workday is variable based on farm calls and emergencies, and seasonality of equine practice. Background check, drug testing, and driving record check required. Opportunity for either full time or part time position. PTO, paid holidays, health care stipend, retirement plan contribution.

    More information can be found here.

  6. W.H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute

    NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR A YEAR-LONG DAIRY INTERNSHIP at W.H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute

    W.H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute is now accepting applications for their next dairy management intern – a fantastic opportunity for a motivated college graduate who is looking for hands-on experience in dairy management. This year-long internship is a herdsman training program that is tailored to each intern and their career goals. The intern works closely with the herd health manager and farm manager, but also works with the other farm employees as well – feeders, calf manager, milkers. Jobs include assisting with calving, fresh cow care, vaccination, heat detection and reproductive management, diagnosing and treating sick animals and using management software including Dairy Comp 305 and the SCR health and detection system. The intern will work with our herd veterinarian and nutritionist and will gain experience in labor management on the farm. 

    There are many different learning and networking opportunities throughout the year - guest speakers and classes at the Institute and regional conferences. Applicants should have at least some dairy experience, be motivated and show an ability to work hard and cooperate with others. It is important the intern be eager to learn, able to follow instructions and use good judgment and be fluent in English. The valuable on-farm experience and dairy management skills acquired through this internship makes it an ideal transition between college and a career in the dairy industry. Their previous interns are all working in the dairy industry, in different capacities – several are herdsmen, one is now a veterinarian, and another went on for her Master’s Degree and became a dairy nutritionist in Wisconsin. Miner Institute is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with federal and state law, all applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, military status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by law.

    The internship is a paid position and housing is provided in the student complex. If you have questions or would like to apply for the position, please send your resume and a letter (outlining your career goals and how this internship would be mutually beneficial to the farm and to you) to Steve Couture at couture@whminer.com . They will be accepting applications until they find the right person, though they hope to have a new intern in place as soon as possible.

  7. Schneider's Job Opportunities

    Schneider's is hiring for the Quarter Horse Congress from September 20th through October 24th. There are positions open in their retail booth.Schneider's also has entry level and beyond positions open in their corporate office. More information can be found here.

  8. Certified Angus Beef ® Brand Opportunities

    1) Graduate and Undergraduate Opportunities
    A new fellowship program with Colorado State University provides one graduate student who is researching beef quality supply the chance to learn more about branded beef. This year's fellow Colton Smith expanded his network and had enhanced educational opportunities working with the brand. 
    Certified Angus Beef awarded $59,000 to students through the Colvin Scholarship. This year's top graduate recipient is Ronald Trotta from the University of Kentucky and the top undergraduate recipient is Abbey Schiefelbein from Kansas State University. Each was awarded $7,500 to assist their pursuit of agricultural degrees. The Colvin Scholarship application will open later this fall. Please direct any of your students to apply who are deserving of this scholarship and have an interest in the future of quality beef production. 
    2) Ride for the Brand
    Certified Angus Beef is looking for a Product Business Manager to join our packing team. This person will work with production and the brand's business development to find strategies that maximize carcass utilization to keep our premium beef the most competitive in the market. There are several other opportunities on our careers page. Please share with any students or colleagues who may be interested in these open positions.

  9. Kentucky Equine Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Center

    KESMARC, Kentucky Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center has a few spots open for our fall and winter internship programs. The Derby internship is full time and lasts 3 months (housing is provided)! The Oaks program allows for some schedule flexibility, however housing is not included in this program. Both programs are completely immersive equine experiences. Interns that do well here have a base knowledge of equine anatomy as well as handling skills for a variety of horses. KESMARC interns have the opportunity to learn from the best in the industry as well as learn things you just can't find on Google. Applying is as easy as going online to the website and navigating to the intern page. The website can be found at www.kesmarc.com

  10. OSU CVM Veterinary Public Health Program

    Student Position Available!

    This is a great opportunity for any pre-vet student that is looking to get some more exposure to CVM faculty and staff and the field of public health! More information regarding the position can be found on workday.osu.edu under the job identifier: R21101 Student Asst - Admin Support. The student will need to be eligible for federal work study in order to apply.If any students have questions, they are more than welcome to reach out to:

    Ivana Grozdic(.3) | VPH Program Coordinator

  11. Animal Care Unlimited

    Animal Care Unlimited is a 5-DVM (and growing!) small animal/ exotic practice and pet boarding facility in NW Columbus seeking to fill one to two full or part time animal care positions on our team. Previous veterinary hospital or animal related experience is preferred. Desire to work with exotic species is a plus. Shifts are flexible, we can work around your school schedule, will include some evening and weekend shifts. Good potential for extra hours during seasonal school breaks if desired. When not scheduled to work, you can observe surgery/treatment as much as you like and can seek mentoring from one of our staff DVMs. Benefits available, including tuition assistance. If interested, please email your resume’ and over letter to Christy Johnson at: acumanager@sbcglobal.net

  12. MS Translational Pharmacology Online Information Session

    Develop skills in preclinical or clinical trial design, toxicology, safety or clinical pharmacology, or advance your career in research administration. Ohio State’s 100% online master's program: MS Translational Pharmacology is designed for students and clinicians with a bioscience or animal science background. Choose from one of two specializations: Toxicology and Safety Pharmacology or Clinical Pharmacology and Clinical Trial Design. We are currently accepting applications through October 1, 2021, for spring 2022 enrollment and through February 1, 2022 for summer 2022 enrollment.

    RSVP is required for this event. Please contact Amy Cherry to RSVP and for additional information needed to access the meeting (cherry.153@osu.edu

    For more information on this program and the admissions process, please visit: https://pharmacy.osu.edu/online-programs or online.osu.edu.

     

  13. Texas A&M Ph.D. in Genetics and Genomics

    The Interdisciplinary Program in Genetics and Genomics is the premier interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in the Natural Sciences at Texas A&M University and offers research opportunities in a diverse range of Specialties: Bioinformatics and Genomics; Conservation, Population and Evolution Genetics; Medical Genetics; Microbial Genetics; Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Genetics; and Plant Genetics. The Program provides research opportunities to aspiring scientists in these various fields for successful careersin academia, government, and industry. Completion of the Ph.D. degree requires core curriculum coursework, preliminary examinations, teaching, and the development, completion, and defense of a research project. Generally, 4 to 5 years of study is required to complete 96 semester hours. The Ph.D. degree is awarded principally on demonstrated ability to conduct significant and original scientific research. The Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Genetics and Genomics welcomes all applicants without discrimination and is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive environment where all learners, including those with disabilities, have access to university resources.

    The free online application is now open for fall 2022 admissions until December 1, 2021. 

    They offer: 

    ·      100 Genetics faculty members available as academic advisors  

    ·      Three rotations in the first semester to find the best fit for a permanent lab 

    ·      Collaborative, interdisciplinary research opportunities 

    ·      Access to cutting edge facilities 

    ·      Events to foster community 

    ·      Opportunities to obtain graduate certificates to prepare for specialized careers  

    ·      Customized training aligned to student’s career goals 

    Teaching and Research Assistantships including a stipend ($30K/year), tuition and fees, and health insurance. More information can be found here.

     

     

  14. Summer Undergraduate Research in Genetics and Genomics (SURGe) Program

    The Texas A&M Summer Undergraduate Research in Genetics and Genomics (SURGe) Program is a 10-week intensive research experience under the mentorship of one of their Faculty of Genetics members that include a 3-credit hour Bioinformatics class. The free online application is now open for summer 2022 admissions until February 15, 2022

    The introductory Bioinformatics class provides training in modern bioinformatics tools via command-line used in genetics and genomics. The credits are transferable to their home institution. Additionally, students will have weekly meetings to explore research and career opportunities in genetics and genomics, discuss research ethics, how to apply to graduate school, and learn practical oral and written presentation skills. 

    See more information here.  

  15. Youth Extension Programming Associate Virginia Tech

    Job Description
    Virginia Cooperative Extension is seeking applications for the position of Extension Programming Associate Youth Animal Science. The successful candidate will be nontenure track, administrative/professional faculty. The ideal candidate will blend superior leadership, organizational, attention to detail, and logistical skills with experience in and a passion for working with youth animal science extension programming. The position will work in coordination with the Extension Youth Animal Science Specialist and Extension Youth Animal Science programming team to lead, organize, implement, manage, market, and evaluate youth (4H & FFA) Animal Science programs, competitions, events and curriculum on the state level and offer expertise, training, and leadership to VA youth participating in National events. Candidate will participate fully in the policies and programs of Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Department of Animal and Poultry Sciences. Salary is commensurate with qualifications, including education and experience. This is a full-time, restricted 12-month appointment. The position will be located in Blacksburg, Virginia at Virginia Tech, with periodic travel to other parts of the state, as needed to support programming efforts and events.

    Required Qualifications
    A minimum of a Bachelor's degree with at least one degree in agriculture related field. A background and experience with youth programming, a variety of species that would be included in youth animal science programming, and youth competition planning and organization. The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong leadership ability required to motivate and manage volunteers and possess strong writing, speaking, and interpersonal skills. Organizational skills are required, along with the ability to work and collaborate as a member of the youth animal science programming team – sharing responsibilities for various programs, competitions, and events across species – with an emphasis on positive youth development. The successful candidate will work with Extension Agents, volunteer leaders, and industry stakeholders, to provide leadership and assistance for numerous events encompassing a variety of youth animal science focused species. Computer applications and software aptitude, including web site management is required. Candidates must have the ability and willingness to travel, along with the ability to be self-motivated, work independently and excel in event planning and execution. Some night and weekend work is necessary dependent on events.

    Preferred Qualifications
    Master's degree in an agriculture-related field; Extension programming experience and expertise preferred.

    About Virginia Tech
    Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

    Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

    If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Katherine Carter at meadows@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

  16. W.H. Miner Institue Research Technician

    The William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute is a private, not-for-profit organization with educational, research, and demonstration facilities located in Chazy, New York. Miner Institute’s research emphasis is primarily dairy nutrition and forage quality, which are pertinent to the local economy. Ability to work with dairy cattle must be demonstrated. Computer and math skills are necessary. In addition, experience operating various pieces of farm equipment from skidsteers to tractors is preferred. Miner Institute is an equal opportunity employer. 

    Some job duties include: 
    -Feeding of dairy cattle  using mobile small feed mixers and updating feeding modules on a regular basis
    -Feed sample collection and preparation for analysis 
    -Sample collection: milk, rumen, fecal, urine, behavior, etc.

    For more information, see attached

    Position available October 1, 2021.

    Please send cover letter and resume to Katie Ballard, ballard@whminer.com.

  17. Dairy Research Position

    We have recently announced a Dairy Research Technician position at UW-Platteville. This position will assist in the dairy cow-related research and training efforts at Pioneer Farm and the on-campus lab spaces. The major qualifications are listed below. 

    Position link: https://careers.uwplatt.edu/en-us/job/495645/dairy-enterprise-research-technician

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's of Science in Dairy Science or related field
    • Two years of general farm experience with at least one year of working with dairy, including transporting and properly restraining animals
    • Demonstrated interest and ability in agricultural research
    • Working knowledge of animal nutrition, behavior, husbandry and record keeping
    • Strong written and oral communication skills
    • Ability to effectively manage multiple projects
    • Enthusiasm for engagement with students and the public in a variety of settings
    • Ability to plan, execute, and manage work in a disciplined and organized manner
    • Self-directed with ability to work independently as well as with others
    • Willingness to adapt to changes and accept new responsibilities
    • Demonstrated commitment to or experience with addressing issues of diverse and/or historically marginalized populations
  18. STgenetics Ohio Heifer Center

    STgenetics Ohio Heifer Center is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a veterinary/research assistant at our South Charleston, OH location located just 40 minutes from Columbus.

    This is a full-time position that will focus on our ongoing, upcoming, and future research needs. This position is ideal for someone looking to get more advanced large animal veterinary experience. Ideal candidate is organized, self-directed, and dedicated to high quality large animal medicine.

    More information about the position can be found here

    Interested candidates should send their resume with references to Dr. Randy Bond at randall.bond@stgen.com

  19. Denmandale Dairy - Dairy Plant Manager Position

     In 2019, the Denmandale family farm started talking about adding a milk processing plant to the farm. Then, in early 2020,the shortages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic made them realize the needs that existed in the local community.  In just under a year the customer base has grown to include seventeen stores and they are currently producing six different products. They have grown to the point where they are looking to add an additional member to the team to help fill the growing workload.

    Duties: The plant manager at the dairy is responsible for the following:

    • Connecting with current customers through product deliveries and taking orders
    • Growing the customer base by facilitating new customer meetings 
    • Manage advertising and social media campaigns
    • Assist in daily plant operations as needed
    • Some minor robotic herd management duties

    Qualifications: The ideal candidate has the following skills and experiences:

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Advertising campaign management experience - specifically social media
    • Strong work ethic and ability to work independently

    Position Details & Expectations:

    • Salary range: $30,000-$50,000 + commission based on product sales
    • Other fringe benefits to be discussed individually based on candidate needs but will include retirement plan options and two weeks paid vacation
    • Estimated to be 45-50 hours/week, Monday-Friday
    • Full on the job training provided for all duties assigned

    Contact: Dan Denman dandenman246@gmail.com

  20. UW-Madison Animal Science Youth Extension Program

    UW-Madison is looking for someone who might be interested in managing the animal sciences youth programs in the Division of Extension at UW-Madison. B.S. is required and M.S. is preferred.  More information can be found here

  21. University Lab Animal Resources (ULAR) – Technicians Needed

    ULAR is in need of technicians in their lab animal facilities, and would welcome any applicants from the Animal Sciences graduates and students. They are mostly looking for full time employees, but would try to accommodate some current students as well. Anyone interested can contact Dr. Valerie Bergdall (Bergdall.1) in the Office of the Attending Veterinarian.

  22. Lynd Fruit Farm Apple Cannon Shooting Range

    Lynd Fruit Farm will have an expanded apple shooting range.This year’s targets include a series of ‘giant chimes’, each with a different sound depending on where you hit the canister. The apple cannons are open Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. throughout the u-pick apple season, as long as the weather permits.

    You can visit Lynd Fruit Farm at 9851 Morse Rd. SW in Pataskala. In addition to the Apple Cannon, they’ve also got corn mazes, u-pick apples, a market, and so much more.

    For more info about the farm, you can visit their website here.

  23. Powell Chamber Farmer's Market

    The Powell Chamber Farmer’s Market features about 30 vendors/farmers selling vegetables, fruit, plants, breads, pies, baked goods, and crafts such as jewelry, candles, and lotions. The market is every Saturday and Sunday May 22-October 10th from 9am – 12pm. The Saturday outdoor market is located at 240 North Liberty Street, in Powell, and the Sunday market is located at 9721 Sawmill Road, in Powell.

    Find more information on the Powell Chamber Farmer’s Market facebook site.

  24. Lallemand Forward Scholarship

    The Lallemand Forward Scholarship is still open for undergraduate, DVM, masters and PhD applications! The applicaiton is due September 30th and is attatched. 

     

  25. 2021 Ohio Targeting Excellence Event

    Targeting Excellence is a 510c3 that raises money to award scholarships to students majoring in food animal agriculture.  Students pursuing Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degrees are eligible for the scholarships.  It is well-known that college is expensive and this is a great opportunity for students to help offset some of those costs.  They have had events in Ohio since 2016 and have awarded over $275,000 so far from their Ohio events and well over 1 million nationally.  More information can be found at: https://targetingexcellence.org/

    The event is scheduled for Thursday September 30th at Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo Ohio.  In addition to it all being free for students to attend, it is also a great networking opportunity for them to get out and meet people in the food animal agriculture industry.  Any student that wants to shoot at the event will get grouped with a sponsor team and non-shooting students will still get to participate and interact with industry professionals.  There will be a lunch at midday and this year the guest speaker will be Dr. Dennis Summers, Ohio Interim- State Veterinarian. 

    As an added bonus all students that attend the event receive extra points on their scholarship application which is significant when tallying up results.  We would also welcome your participation at the event.  The link for student sign up is: https://OHCLAY2021.givesmart.com

    If there are any questions, reach out to Matt Davis at mattdavis@hordlivestock.com

  26. Lallemand Animal Nutrition Scholarship

    Part of the Lallemand Forward program is an annual scholarship opportunity with awards for undergraduate, DVM, masters, and PhD students.  They have started accepting applications now through Sep. 30th. The information can also be found here: https://lallemandanimalnutrition.com/en/united-states/whats-new/lallemand-animal-nutrition-forward-scholarship-guidelines-2021/

  27. FYE Peru Info Session for Monitors

    Attached is the info session slide for the FAES FYE Peru Education Abroad program!

  28. Food Animal Club

    The Food Animal Club is one of the largest organizations within the College of Veterinary Medicine community! They host weekly 7am Friday morning meetings in the VMC auditorium (located just inside the student entrance on the east side of the hospital - directly above the Subway) with guest speakers talking on a wide variety of food animal topics. In addition, they are also trying to set up as many wet lab and social opportunities that they can for members throughout the year. This is an excellent way for those interested in pursuing veterinary school to start to get involved with the food animal faculty and current students!

    Weekly Club Business:

    Dues are $15/year for undergraduate members. This includes weekly breakfast every Friday morning, wet labs, socials, and being able to socially network. Dues can be paid through Venmo (@OSU-FoodAnimalClub), cash, or check. You are welcome to pay your dues at Friday morning breakfast lectures. The deadline to join FAC and have your dues paid is September 25th

    Upcoming Events:

    FIRST WET LAB: Food Animal Club is hosting the first wet lab of the semesteron September 18th from 9-10:30am! They will be meeting with Dr. Alvaro Garcia at the OSU beef farm to learn about cattle breeding soundness exams. The first 20 dues paying members will be allowed to attend! Please fill out the google doc below attached here.

    Opportunities and More: 

    Case of the week is held on Thursday's at 12:30 pm in the Large Animal Ward in the Food Animal Hospital. This opportunity allows you to be present for a clinician to go over a case that is currently in the hospital. It gives students a chance to use their knowledge in a clinical setting. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, only 10 people will be allowed to attend. A RSVP will be sent out on Monday's and have more details included in the email. 

    Last week's PowerPoint with information about the club and what they do is attached here. 

    Please do not hesitate to Molly Cleveland at cleveland.100@osu.edu with any questions!

  29. Animal Welfare Judging and Assessment Contest

    The Animal Welfare Judging and Assessment Contest (AWJAC) provides a unique educational experience where students learn to assess animal welfare in a variety of settings using evidence-based methods and oral reasoning. Students are given the opportunity to evaluate scientific and ethical considerations for different species and present sound evaluations enhancing their ability to think critically. This contest ensures that tomorrow's leaders in various animal industries develop strong communication skills and acquire enhanced knowledge of animal welfare.

    Interested in competing or just learning more about animal welfare? Email Dr. Jess Pempek at pempek.4@osu.edu or Zach England at england.143@osu.edu! Meeting times will be set based on interested participants’ availability.

    More information can be found here.

  30. 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

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

    Learn more here

    For questions or additional information feel free to contact us at 614-292-3314 or 800-635-8944.

  34. 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

  35. 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

  36. 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