Animal Sciences

For The Week of April 27, 2008

AMERICAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION INTERACTIVE CONFERENCE - STUDENTS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND
Wednesday, April 30, 2008; Animal Science Building, Columbus, OH - No Registration Fee

Host:  The Ohio State University Extension Beef Team

Guests will include:  Dr. Jerry Lipsey, Executive Vice President, ASA; Marty Ropp, Director of Field Services/Commercial Programs, ASA; Dr. Wade Shafer, Director of Performance Programs, ASA

9:45 am Coffee/donuts and introductions
10:00 am Undergraduate hour: (we discuss issues of interest to undergraduates, for example):
What's the past, current and future goals of breed associations?
Will associations consolidate?
How do EPDs and live evaluations make better cattle and better beef?
What careers are available in seedstock production?


SPRING QUARTER ULAR ANIMAL USAGE ORIENTATION COURSE AND REFRESHER COURSE SCHEDULED FOR MAY 1 IN AS 111N

ULAR Animal Usage Orientation - 11:00-12:00 PM
NEW: All students who are or will be conducting research projects at the animal units, whether paid as student interns or assistants, or unpaid should attend the Animal Usage Orientation. Required for all employees (faculty, staff, students) who have contact with animals as part of their job/research activities at OSU and have not already attended an orientation session. Students: If you are unable to attend this session, you must notify your supervisor and provide an explanation for your absence.

ULAR Animal Usage Refresher - 12:00-12:30 PM
Required for all employees (faculty, staff, students) who have attended the Animal Usage Orientation three or more years ago and who still have contact with animals as part of their job/research activities at OSU. This refresher is required every three years to maintain your certification with the University. If you are unsure of the last date of completion of your ULAR training, please contact Jeanne Osborne (osborne.2@osu.edu, 2-3779).

OSU COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE EARLY COMMITMENT PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN FOOD SUPPLY MEDICINE
A partnership between The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) and the Department of Animal Sciences in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)

The goals of the Veterinary Early Commitment Program for Students Interested in Food Supply Medicine are to:
- Recruit qualified students early in their undergraduate career
- Better prepare students for careers in food supply medicine prior to entry into the DVM program
- Retain students' interest in food supply medicine
- Allow more opportunities for mentoring
- Graduate more DVM's into food supply medicine
- Graduate DVM's who have the skills and knowledge to serve modern food producing animal agribusiness

General information
1. Applicants must be full-time students in the Department of Animal Sciences in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University
2. Students will apply during Spring Quarter of their second year in the Department of Animal Sciences.
3. Students will be selected during Summer or Autumn quarter by the selection committee.
4. A maximum of ten (10) seats will be reserved each year for these students
a. When possible, at least one seat will be reserved for a swine-focused student and at least one seat for a poultry-focused student
5. Two alternates will be selected each year.

For more information and to obtain application materials, visit: http://ansci.osu.edu/students_undergrad.html (information is located in four PDF files at the top of the page)


APPLYING TO GRADUATE
If you plan to graduate Summer or Fall 2008 or Winter 2009, please submit your application now.http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~cfaes/current/undergrad/academics/commencement/degreeapp.php.   If you have any questions about the application process or your existing application, please email Dr. Pfister's assistant at stokoe.1@osu.edu  Do NOT use the application form to submit questions and/or changes.


CFAES ANNUAL RECOGNITION BANQUET
The CFAES annual Recognition Banquet is right around the corner. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to buy their tickets to attend! The Banquet is on May 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Hall of Fame Cafe. Tickets are $5 and include dinner. You can purchase tickets in Agriculture Administration 100, Kottman Hall 210, or from the banquet committee members (look for them in black t-shirts with gold writing advertising the banquet). Join us in celebrating another mile marker in CFAES!

Attention CFAES clubs and organizations! The CFAES banquet is quickly approaching and keeping with the theme, we would like to provide all clubs and organizations the opportunity to share your memories with us! Please bring any photos and memorabilia of your club/ organization from through its years in existence here at Ohio and share them! Please place all items in a container labeled with your club/ organization name and drop it off to Janice DeCarlois in Ag Admin 107 by Friday, May 2. We hope to have as many clubs and organizations represented as possible, so dust off all your memories and bring them to share! Any questions, please email Hilary Bailey (.550), Ashley Gamble (.82) or Kelli Hendricks (.80).


SHADES OF ANIMAL SCIENCES UPCOMING MEETINGS
Tuesday, April 29, 5:30 pm - 111 AS Building
Tuesday, May 6, 5:30 pm - 111 AS Building - Horse Sense of the Carolinas Speaking


OSU HORSEMEN'S ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCEMENT
Join us for the next Horsemen's Association general meeting on May 13th at 7:30pm in the Animal Science Arena, where we will be holding officer elections for next year while enjoying pizza!  Join us for Rock the Block and watching the Derby (at Buffalo Wild Wings) on Saturday May 3rd.  Come and experience "Horse Sense of the Carolinas" on Tuesday May 6th.  Volunteer with our organization at Last Chance Corral Saturday May 10th; we will be meeting in the Animal Science Parking Lot at 8:00am.  Don't forget to join Relay for Life on May 17th-18th either! Feel free to contact Roni Newhart for questions:  newhart.2@osu.edu

MULTICULTURAL ALUMNI REUNION AND MANRRS BANQUET
The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) invites you to attend the 2008 Multicultural Alumni Reunion. On Friday May 2 from 1 p.m.-4 p.m., we will host a program for all CFAES alumni at the newly constructed 4-H building. This college visit will include a reception and student showcase. The event will be a part of the larger OSU African American Alumni reunion taking place May 2-4. Click here for additional information including a schedule of events and optional registration.  REMINDER: You are also invited to join us for the 19th Annual MANRRS banquet May 22 themed: Looking into the Future of Tomorrows Leadership.


EARL MCMUNN CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN AGRICULTURE FORUM
The Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow and Collegiate Young Farmers will be holding the annual Earl McMunn Contemporary Issues in Agriculture Forum on April 30 in the 4-H Center. A free dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. with the event beginning at 7 p.m. The theme for this year's discussion is Alternative Fuels: What's in Your Tank? There will be representative from The Ohio Soybean Association, Ohio Corn Growers, Ohio Livestock Coalition and POET Ethanol Plant. It will be moderated by Dr. Zartman. For more information contact Morgan Hoover (.219).


MARK YOUR CALENDAR - YOU ARE INVITED TO THE SPRING QUARTER ANIMAL SCIENCES INTERNSHIP FORUM
Wednesday, April 30, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Animal Science Building, Rooms 202, 210, and 212

See the table below for the location and times for the students' presentations.

If so, then Educational Policy and Leadership has several great courses for Summer and Autumn Quarters in 2008!

We've scheduled 13 undergraduate courses - with 7 of them applicable to the Education Minor in Autumn Quarter. And, for those interested in taking classes this Summer, we've scheduled 6 courses *3 of them are applicable to the Education Minor *

The Autumn Quarter courses are listed first. Watch for courses like:

• EDU P&L 259 Individual Learning and Motivation: Strategies for Success in College
• EDU P&L 271 Leadership in Community Service
• EDU P&L 306.07 School and Society 
• EDU P&L 309.07 Psychological Perspectives on Education - we have 4 sections scheduled 
• EDU P&L 607.07 Adolescent Learning and Development in School Contexts
• EDU P&L 609.07 Teaching as a Profession
• EDU P&L 650.01 Philosophy of Education
• EDU P&L 650.02 History of Modern Education 
• EDU P&L 650.03 Applied Ethics for Teachers
• EDU P&L 671D Fundamentals of Computer Applications in Education and Training
• EDU P&L 677 Educational Telecommunications
• EDU P&L 705 Spirituality and Education
  

• EDU P&L 259D Individual Learning and Motivation: Strategies for Success in College
• EDU P&L 306.07* School and Society 
• EDU P&L 309.07* Psychological Perspectives on Education - we have 4 sections scheduled
  
• EDU P&L 609.07 Teaching as a Profession
• EDU P&L 650.02* History of Modern Education 
• EDU P&L 705 Spirituality and Education

4-H ANIMAL SCIENCES INTERNSHIP - COLUMBUS, OH
The Department of Animal Sciences/OSU Extension is offering two internships as youth program assistants for the 2008 summer. Starting June 16th and ending August 22nd, 2008.

Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm(times may vary depending on week)       
Wages $8.00 per hour

Supervisor:
Dr. Paul S. Kuber, Assistant Professor
OSU Department of Animal Sciences
2029 Fyffe Court
Rm 122D Columbus, Ohio 43210
Phone:  614-247-8305
Fax:  614-292-3513
Email:  kuber.2@osu.edu   

Company Website Address http://www.4hansci.osu.edu/

Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist in getting materials ready for youth events at the 2008 Ohio State Fair (OSF)
Assist with registration, organization and conductance of Youth Events at the 2008 OSF
Assist in the development of skillathon materials for the 2008 OSF
Assist in the development of the 2008 OSF report of Youth Events


Knowledge and Experience Intern should gain:
Opportunities available for youth to learn about food animal agriculture
How to prepare materials to challenge and communicate information to youth of varying ages
Process used to develop educational programs for youth
How to effectively interface with clientele

Application Deadline is: April 28th, 2008.  To apply, send resume and cover letter to:
Dr. Paul Kuber
122 Animal Science Bldg.
2029 Fyffe Court
Columbus, Ohio  43210-1095
Phone: 614-247-8305
Email: Kuber.2@osu.edu


SELECT SIRES INC., SALES AND MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS - 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR INTERNSHIP -PLAIN CITY, OH

Background and skills needed

• Major in communications, or in dairy- and animal-science with a communications focus, or in a related area of study
• Must have strong writing skills and be detail-oriented
• Must have completed basic journalism and/or public relations coursework; additional coursework in desktop publishing is preferred 
• Familiarity with dairy cattle pedigrees

Internship responsibilities

• Main responsibilities include writing press releases
• Help coordinate logistics for trade show booth materials
• Assist with desktop publishing projects, such as preparing advertisements, brochures and flyers 
• Perform clerical duties, such as photocopying, collating mailings, filing and telephone reception  
• Assist other departments under direction of supervisor
  

Logistics

• Availability: From 15 to 20 hours each week during the 2008-2009 school year, starting in August or September 2008
• Compensation: Students are paid on an hourly basis, with checks issued semi-monthly
• Transportation: Student must provide his/her own transportation  

Resumes must be submitted by Friday, May 16, 2008 

Submit resumes to jsalyer@selectsires.com

Questions
Contact Jackie Salyer, communications and web site coordinator, (614) 873-4683.


OSU 2008 SUMMER INTERNSHIPS IN SUSTAINABILITY - COLUMBUS, OH
The Ohio State University Institute for Energy and Environment has provided grant funds to support sustainability projects in two broad areas:

• Enhancing the sustainability of the Ohio State campuses
• Encouraging sustainable practices among Ohio businesses
  

Up to six (6) student internships are available for the summer of 2008 to help pursue these objectives. Both undergraduates and graduates are eligible to apply, but each student must have a faculty sponsor to vouch for their capabilities.
Rather than being assigned a precise task, students will have some latitude to tailor an internship to match their personal interests and skills. Ideally, the internship work should dovetail with the student's program of study and ongoing research, and be linked to their career aspirations.

Examples of potential assignments include:

• Life cycle assessment of alternative products or processes that might be utilized by The Ohio State University facilities and operations
• Evaluating the financial and environmental benefits of green building in the context of Ohio State campus expansion plans 
• Analysis of innovative industrial technologies for converting waste streams into useful byproducts, including energy or material feedstocks 
• Developing, enhancing, or applying computer-based models of material and energy flows across networks of industrial facilities 
• Design and development of multi-media communication materials to demonstrate the business value of industrial ecology practices 
• Investigation of public policy options or public-private collaboration opportunities to encourage sustainable business innovation.
  

To apply, or to obtain further information about this opportunity, please send e-mail to: Fiksel.2@osu.edu

Applications are due by May 3, and should be submitted electronically to Dr. Fiksel.
Each application should include the following:

• Student name, program of study, and academic record
• Student's personal resume, including prior employment or internships 
• Written statement of qualifications and interests (1 page maximum) 
• Supporting letter from at least one faculty sponsor
  

Selection of candidates will be based on both merit and compatibility with program needs. The award decisions will be made by a panel of faculty members from several different participating colleges. The target date for announcing awards is May 12, 2008.

KENTUCKY EQUINE MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP DEADLINE APPROACHING - LEXINGTON, KY
The deadline for applications for the Fall 2008 Kentucky Equine Management Internship (KEMI) program is April 30, 2008.
Applications should be postmarked by 4/30/08.  
  
Dates for the upcoming KEMI sessions are:
 
Fall 2008 - July 14 - December 12, 2008
Spring 2009 - January 12 - June 12, 2009
Fall 2009- July 13 - December 11, 2009
Spring 2010 - January 11 - June 11, 2010

The application can downloaded here: KEMI ONLINE APPLICATION 
Website: http://www.kemi.org/  

THE WILDS - WILD EQUINE REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY - CUMBERLAND, OH
The intern will work at "the Wilds" in Cumberland (http://www.thewilds.org/), Ohio from late April through July 18th, 2008 on a joint project with the Smithsonian's Conservation and Research Center and the Wilds. The intern working in Ohio will be responsible for collecting urine samples from Przewalski's mares and Persian Onager jennies housed at the Wilds in the mornings, assist scientists with reproductive research and data collection and work with animal management staff on various tasks during the remainder of the day. He or she will assist animal management staff in day to day operations, including feeding, cleaning, and routine procedures with the center's diverse animal collection. This will provide an opportunity to interact with a variety of animals as well as the keepers. The intern must have an ability to work independently, and be detail-oriented, efficient, responsible, and eager to learn. The intern is expected to work at least 40 hours per week. A good work ethic is a must as there will be some weeks where the workload is demanding. The intern must have a strong interest in animal management, zoology, biological sciences, animal, veterinary and/or environmental sciences. Previous experience with horses or other large animals is also preferred. A minimum of 3 years of undergraduate coursework in the aforementioned fields is preferred. The internship term is approximately 12-13 weeks from late April through July 18th. This is a volunteer position; no stipend will be provided. Housing is provided at the Wilds in Cumberland, OH. To apply, Please email (preferred), fax, or mail a letter of intent, current resume or CV, college transcript (unofficial or electronic version is acceptable), and Contact information for two references (including their business affiliation, city, state, phone number, email address and . nature of their relationship to you) to: Dr. C Wynne Collins Smithsonian's National Zoological Park, Conservation and Research Center, 1500 Remount Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630 Fax: (540) 635-6506 E-mail:collinswc@si.edu


BEST FRIENDS SOCIETY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - KANAB, UT
The Best Friends Internship Program is for people 20 or older who want to work with animals.  This intensive training program offers students hands-on experience in animal care, socialization, behavior, and rescue as they participate in the daily work of the sanctuary. The program provides a unique opportunity to work at the nation's largest lifetime care sanctuary for abused and abandoned animals.

The Internship program lasts six weeks and is geared towards general animal care.  The first two weeks the intern's schedule will involve working in all animal areas observing and learning general animal care techniques for domesticated animals.  For the rest of the time the intern may concentrate on areas of particular interest to them. There will be an opportunity to observe procedures in the spay/neuter clinic and to shadow a Vet Tech, but this is just a small part of the internship.

The internship will include doing weekly reflections and animal area experience reports. The intern is also required to come up with goals and objectives after their first two weeks here, which will be used to determine an area of concentration. 

Best Friends interns provide enormous help to the animals and staff here at the sanctuary.  At the same time, the internship program can help those with an interest in animal care get a head start on a life long commitment to animals in need.

For more information on the Internship or Externship Programs at Best Friends Animal Society, please contact:

Humane Education Department
Phone: 435-644-2001, X4317
Fax: 435-644-2399
E-mail:  humane.ed@bestfriends.org


WILDLIFE RESCUE AND REHABILITATION ANIMAL CARE INTERNSHIP - KENDALIA, TX
WRR Interns learn animal husbandry skills and basic wildlife rehabilitation, care for a diverse range of animal species, rescue and transport animals, and perform limited administrative duties. This is an excellent opportunity to learn hands-on about captive, free-ranging, and urban wildlife with an emphasis on humane ethics and solutions.

Internships require a 6 to 9-month commitment at 40 hours minimum per week. This position requires physical labor (must be able to lift 50 pounds), ability to work in all types of outdoor conditions, and to handle a demanding workload and long hours. Applicants should be at least 21 years of age, and possess a strong personal work ethic and a high level of personal integrity. Rabies pre-exposure vaccinations are required. A good driving record and ability to drive manual transmission vehicles is also necessary.

Compensation includes housing and a $50-per-week stipend.

PREPARING AND PRESENTING A WINNING POSTER: GENERAL FOCUS
Wednesday, April 30, 7-8 p.m. in Kuhn Honors & Scholars House
Dr. Linda Harlow and Dr. Allison Snow will discuss preparing your posters and presenting your research at The Denman Undergraduate Research Forum.  Learn now what you will need later.  Walk-ins welcome!

WIL RESEARCH INTERVIEWING ON CAMPUS
WIL Research Laboratories, LLC, has several Research Biologist positions available in its Ashland, Ohio facility. The Research Biologist positions will be responsible for the performance of in-life phases of studies in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and Good Laboratory Practice Regulations with a low level of supervision. For more information and how to apply, log into Hireabuckeye and view JOB 5210.

OSU SEEKING TELECOUNSELORS
The University Telecounselors Program is looking for telecounselors to recruit the next generations of Buckeyes. This is a paid position. Applications are due on Sunday, May 4. You can pick up an application in Ag Admin 100. For more information, log on to Hireabuckeye and search for Job #5232, University Telecounselor. If you have any questions, contact Brad Fittes at javascript:main.compose('new','t=bfittes@esue.ohio-state.edu') or at 614-688-5760.

AN EVENING WITH AL GORE
The Ohio Union Activities Board (OUAB) and Residence Hall Advisory Council (RHAC) are proud to present:  An Evening with Al Gore - Sunday, March 4, 2008; Schottenstein Center

Come hear former Vice President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Al Gore speak about the environment, sustainability, and what Ohio State and its students can do to lead the way toward a green future! Free tickets available for OSU Columbus students.  http://www.ouab.osu.edu/view_event.aspx?id=279


BIKE OSU LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS
Bike OSU is looking for strong leaders to take this amazing organization into its second year. Bike OSU is committed to making OSU the best campus in the US for alternative means of transportation, which means less catering to automobiles and more infrastructures for cycling, walking, and other non-polluting forms of getting around. In less than one school year we have secured a 1.7 million dollar commitment from Mr. Gee to fix the trail, offered 6 free cycling classes on campus, hosted two major bicycle events at the Wexner Plaza; and we are in the process right now of helping to coordinate Bike to Work Week for the University, as well as helping the Bikeways Committee get back up and running. Want to make immediate, meaningful, sustainable change on campus? This is it! Contact Austin Kocher at kocher.51 for more details.

State Science Day is hosted on the OSU campus every May. The event draws 3500-4500 people to the French Field House and St. John's on a single Saturday. I need several student employees who can help me setup the facilities. You must be available for the entire block of time. Setup involves mostly simple things such as, hanging signs, placing programs/gifts/paperwork on each display table, etc. There is some light lifting and quite a bit of time spent on your feet. $10/hour. Please see the posting for Saturday as well.

SATURDAY: May 10 2008 7:00AM - May 10 2008 4:30PM
I need several students to be on site with me all day Saturday. You must be available the entire block of time. Duties will include: manning the information desk, assisting high school students, running information/paperwork between building, monitoring catering, and a small amount of tear-down at the end of the day. There is a chance we will wrap up prior to 4:30pm. I believe last year, we were done around 3:30. You will be on your feet the large majority of the day. Lunch will be provided. $10/hour.

Contact: Ashleigh Windnagel (windnagel.1@osu.edu) 


BE AN OFF-CAMPUS COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR
Contact: Sean McLaughlin
Contact Email: mclaughlin.129@osu.edu
Contact Phone: (614)292-0100
Website: Click Here!
Community Ambassadors are students living in the University District who work to build a stronger off-campus community. Ambassadors will plan street activities, disseminate information and act as a resource for the other students living on their street. This is a paid position and an excellent way to gain leadership experience and stay connected to your off-campus community. Applications are due by 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 2. For more information and to apply on-line, or stop by Off-Campus Student Services at 15 E. 15th Avenue.