Student Newsletter: September 19, 2016

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

As the dairies in our market area get more sophisticated, the required skills to service their needs as a nutritional consultant increase as well. Our field nutritionists are highly skilled and technologically savvy – built greatly on experience. However, the challenge for a new college graduate to step into the role of dairy nutritionist and farm consultant is substantial. Many graduates welcome additional training after completing a bachelor’s degree to prepare them for future employment in a dairy nutritionist and consultant role. However, most graduate student funding available within a university system are in support of a focused research program.

There is an option at Michigan State University to receive a master’s degree in course. In this program, the research component is minimized in exchange for more advanced instruction. However, this option is rarely used because there is not regular funding to support the student. Vita Plus sees this as an avenue to train more students for the jobs in our industry. Our fellowship not only financially supports a student interested in this program, but also offers needed field and practical experience to balance the class work and normal student and advisor interactions.

Complete fellowship details are listed on the attached document. We are now recruiting a student for this Michigan State University program to start in the fall of 2017. The student will attend classes at Michigan State for three semesters and gain industry experience with Vita Plus on approximately a 35% full-time equivalency basis during the 16-month period.

The student will also supervise a practical field research project.

Applications must be submitted before November 1, 2016. The selection will be made shortly thereafter.

The upcoming Horsemen's Association meeting will be Tuesday September 20th in Plumb Hall Room 102 at 6pm. Dr. Welker will be presenting "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of equine veterinary medicine". Join us for a great chance to get a perspective of one of the many career fields available in the equine industry. As always pizza will be provided!

Interested in Science AND Business? Check out Illinois PSM Programs
Do you enjoy both science and business?  Are you contemplating graduate school, but just don’t know if you are up for research and a thesis?  The Illinois Professional Science Masters (PSM) program is a 16-month non-thesis program which includes three semesters of study and a summer internship.  Programs include: Agricultural Production, Bioenergy, Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN), Geographic Information Science (GIS) and Technical Systems Management (TSM).   For more information about the PSM, visit: http://psm.illinois.edu/ or contact us at psmdegree@illinois.edu.   Be sure to stop by our booth during the CFAES Career Fair on September 29th from 10:00 am till 2:00 pm.

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. 29th at 5:30 in Plumb Hall 102.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mariette Benage.

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.

Attendees will gain hands-on experience through a variety of wet labs, tour the veterinary medical center and learn about the veterinary profession, admissions and student life.

Special Appearance by: The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

The cost is $35 per student (includes: 2 wet labs, a giveaway and lunch)

This will take place  Saturday, September 24 at 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in the Veterinary Medicine Academic Building (VMAB),

For a schedule, details and a list of wet labs, please go to: http://go.osu.edu/vetexploration. 

Register online today!

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. This year we will be assessing laying hens, sheep, shelter dogs, and laboratory guinea pigs with science-based resources. Many universities from the U.S. and Canada will be there to compete! No prior knowledge or experience with the species is required, and you may also sign up for 1 credit of professional development if you would like to earn course credit for this experience.  Please contact Allison Pullin (pullin.4) with any questions and if you want to be involved.

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

The main purpose of this internship is to provide experience for undergraduates or graduate students in legislative, regulatory, or administrative science policy activities in Washington, D.C. related to animal science or the production of animal-sourced foods.

At the date of application, students must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program closely related to animal science (e.g., agricultural economics, agricultural business, food science/products, environment) in an accredited college or university in the United States.

Students will be awarded $3,500 (payable at the start of the internship). The term of the internship is 60-90 days during the academic summer session in 2017. To apply, see the attached job description. 

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?

Arabians, Quarter horses, and stock horses.

Barn and program managing, Riding and Training, and Visit barns around central Ohio.

Internship duration: Sept- May and May - August

Contact Eddie Landry, barn manager for more information and to schedule an interview.
 

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

Starting student wage $9/hour. They are willing to work with student class schedule for hours worked. Position is best suited for animal science major.

Interested students should send resume to: Lori Mattox, Senior Animal Health Technician.

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. A strong working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and PhotoShop is a must, as well as, excellent writing skills.

The position is responsible for production of OCA’s magazine, press releases, websites, and social media accounts, plus similar OBC responsibilities. Cattle industry background is preferred. Contact Elizabeth Harsh, Executive Director, 614-873-6736 or eharsh@ohiobeef.org.  

For a complete position description, contact the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association at 614-873-6736 or email at eharsh@ohiobeef.org or visit ohiocattle.org under position openings.  To apply, mail a cover letter and resume to Elizabeth Harsh, Executive Director, Ohio Beef Council, 10600 U.S. Highway 42, Marysville, Ohio 43040.

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!

The Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) will have the primary responsibility for overseeing the animal husbandry on a day-to-day and study-to-study basis.  The LAT will perform daily animal care and daily routine cleaning of labs and offices.  Additionally, the LAT will perform study-specific skill sets as required.  These skill sets may be, but not limited to, study room set-up, environmental logs, animal logs, shipping and handling, data collection, and quality control of data.  The LAT will be trained and signed off on all aspects of the job description, as well as the GLP’s.  The LAT is responsible for reading and following all pertinent SOPs related to the job description and facility.

For more information, contact Jay Schmidt, the DIrector of Operations at QTest Labs. 

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. They are looking for someone with passion to work with dairy cattle and  experience in a similar position who is a problem solver. For additional information, use the contact information on the announcement or contact Kent Stuckey at 419-834-0087.

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 Kelly Newlon or Difei Shen for more information.

More information about all of our programs is available at https://students.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/node/969. Contact Kelly Newlon or Difei Shen for more information.

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.