Student Newsletter: September 7, 2015

The College of Veterinary Medicine is hosting their annual Open House on Sunday, September 13 from 12-5pm. There will be information booths featuring student groups and community organizations, an exotic animal display, demonstrations and seminars discussing safe pet ownership, how to apply to vet school, student panels and self guided tours of the Veterinary Medical Center. Special appearance by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and the Ohio Wildlife Center, as well as Brutus the Buckeye! Admission is free, but it is asked that students bring a can of dog or cat food, which will be donated to a local shelter. Students can read more information here!

Do you feel that you are a leader or possess exceptional leadership skills? Are you searching to strengthen your soft skills and industry knowledge or network? AFA Leaders Conference is a high intensity and highly passionate atmosphere over a four day conference for collegiate leaders in the agricultural industry across the country. AFA Leaders Conference is held in Kansas City, MO from November 5-8. Online applications are due September 11 and can be found here. 

Come join us for the 4th annual CFAES Back2School Bash on Thursday, September 10, starting at 5:00 PM at Fred Beekman Park! There will be free food, music, games, competitions, a kickball tournament, and opportunities to learn how to get involved within the College. In addition, you'll have the chance to enjoy a fun evening with your professors, administrators and peers. To get to the event from campus, you can take either Campus Loop North/South or North Express buses to west campus; get off at the Carmack Corner bus stop and look for signs. Please bring your Buck ID.

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Although the semester is just starting, it’s not too early to start preparing for the 2016 CFAES Recognition Program! This event is a highlight of the academic year, and celebrates success in the College – students, faculty, staff and others outside the university who help our students, both academically and in extra-curricular ways. The co-chairs for this event have an exciting opportunity to lead a group of highly-motivated peers to produce one of the largest student-run events at OSU! If you have experience in leading students and in event planning, consider this opportunity. Previous experience on the Recognition Program Committee is desired, but not compulsory. Apply here by September 15 at 5:00 p.m. Interviews will be held at the CFAES Council meeting on September 17 at 5:30 p.m. Questions? Contact Dr. Marilyn Trefz.2 or Dr. Warren Flood.13.

The Equine Reproduction Laboratory at Colorado State University is accepting applications for an Equine Breeding Farm Internship that will begin on January 1, 2016. The goal of the program is to provide advanced training in equine breeding farm procedures and management. The program is aimed preferentially for people with a sincere desire to pursue a career in the equine breeding industry. Interns will participate in a one (1) year program. One intern will start on January 1 and finish on December 31 of that same year. A second intern will start on July 1 and finish on June 30 of the following year. Applicants should have completed a BS degree in Equine Sciences, Animal Science or related discipline. For more information, view the attached flyer. For any questions, contact Leslie Butler of the Equine Reproduction Lab. The deadline for applications is October 15.

Tyson Foods would like to announce that it is accepting applications for its R&D Summer Internship program. The program has 8 positions available, open to current year Juniors and Seniors as well as Graduate students majoring in Food Science, Meat Science, Animal Science / Poultry Science (with a meat focus), and Grain / Bakery Science as well as 1 internship for Food Processing, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineers (Downers Grove, IL). Check out the flyer for more information and instructions on how to apply.