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Student Newsletter: September 19, 2016

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ACADEMIC DATES & INFO

  1. Southern African Animals Course

    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

  2. Vita Plus Dairy Nutrition and Management Fellowship at Michigan State

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

  3. Towers Agricultural Honorary

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

CAMPUS NEWS & EVENTS

  1. Horsemen's Association Meeting

  2. Buckeye Royal Showmanship Club

    This year's Buckeye Royal Showmanship Contest presented by Buckeye Dairy Club is right around the corner. If you are interested in spending working with and spending quality time with a heifer out at the OSU Waterman Dairy Farm facility, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

  3. Illinois PSM Programs

    Interested in Science AND Business? Check out Illinois PSM Programs

  4. Animal Sciences Clothing Order

    It’s that time of year again that we are selling embroidered and screen print departmental clothing items!  See the attached embroidered and

  5. Joint Veterinary Technology Program Information Session

    All freshman and sophomore-rank students interested in applying to the joint veterinary technology program need to attend the mandatory information session that will be held on Thursday, Sept.

  6. College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Career Expo

    This career event is open to all students. Come explore what opportunities are available for both internships and full time employment. Find the full list of registered companies that is being updated daily through your Hireabuckeye account.

  7. Buckeye Vet Exploration Day

    The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine is pleased to announce the Buckeye Vet Exploration Day for current undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine.

  8. Night for Young Professionals

    Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT) invites you to attend Night for Young Professionals (NYP) on Tuesday, September 27 from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center.

  9. Animal Welfare Judging Team

    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. Ohio Cattlemen's Association Offering Internships

    Gain real-world, industry knowledge!

  2. ASAS Science Policy Summer Internship

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

  3. ASAS Science Writing Internship

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

  4. Barn Manager and Loper Internship Opportunity

    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?

  5. Cargill Dairy Internship Application

     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.

  6. Student Position in the OSU Laboratory Animal Resources Biomedical Research Surgical Unit

    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. University of IL Poultry Manager Position

    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. Ohio Cattlemen's Association Communication Position Available

    The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) is seeking applicants for a graphics design and Ohio Cattleman Managing Editor position. Applicants must be proficient in Adobe Design programs.

  3. Open Position at Witmer's Food and Grain

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

  4. Job Position at QTest Labs

    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!

  5. Farm Manager at Dairy Teaching and Resource Center

    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. 

  6. Herdsman Position at Pfeifer Dairy Farms

    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

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

  1. College Aggies Online Scholarship Competition

    Develop your communication skills, build confidence, learn from industry experts, network with students from across the country and win scholarships and prizes!

STUDY ABROAD INFORMATION

  1. Upcoming Study Abroad Information Sessions

    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. CFAES Programs

    Snorkeling with a sea turtle

    For a complete list of CFAES programs, check here.

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