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Undergraduate Newsletter

Animal Science Iowa State University

April 4, 2016

Inside This Issue

Weekly Schedule pp. 2

Updates pp. 3

Scholarships pp. 4

Internships pp. 5 – 6

Jobs pp. 7

April 4, 2016

ISU Undergraduate Animal Science Newsletter April 4, 2016

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Weekly Schedule Monday, April 4 Monday,

April 11

Tuesday, April 5

§ B&B Cake Auction at 5 PM, Farm Burea Pavilion

§ Companion Animal Meeting at 7 PM, 108 Kildee

Tuesday, April 12

Wednesday, April 6

§ B&B Main Meeting at 7 PM, Lush Auditorium

Wednesday, April 13

Thursday, April 7 Thursday,

April 14

Friday, April 8

Friday, April 15

Saturday, April 9

§ Animal Learning Day at HASLC, 9 AM to 2 PM

Saturday, April 16

Sunday, April 10 § Animal Science Banquet

Sunday, April 17

Summer 2016 Course Offerings ANS 210 – online - Ms. Christen Burgett

ANS 352 – online - Dr. Jennifer Bundy

ANS 214L – face-to-face – Dr. Jessie Juarez

New Courses for Fall 2016 ANS 228X – Lab Animal Science – 3 credits – Dr. Jennifer Bundy.

§ This course may be substituted for one of your three 200-level option courses. This will require a substitution once you have received a grade in this course. However, the faculty has not decided on a revised list of 200-level option courses. If you plan on taking this awesome course, let’s visit about where it fits in your degree plan.

ANS 427X – Beef Cattle Cow-Calf Management – 3 credits – Dr. Patrick Gunn § This course will be taught each fall, and ANS 426 will be taught each spring and be changed to Beef

Cattle Feedlot Management. You may take both of these courses, however, you may only use ONE of them as one of your 400-level option courses. The second one will be an elective.

ANS 223 – Poultry Science – 3 credits – Dr. Elizabeth Bobeck. § WILL be taught in the fall.

B&B Annual Spring Cake Auction When: April 5th, 2016

Where: Kildee Farm Bureau Pavilion Classroom

Cakes may arrive at 3:30 PM. Judging takes place at 5 PM and sale begins at 5:30 PM.

NEW – Raffle tickets to Cake a Professor – all proceeds go to Leukemia Research.

If you have questions, contact Shelby Oldenkamp ([email protected]) or Emma Wilson ([email protected]).


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Animal Science Undergraduate Updates

Block and Bridle

§ Main meeting for Spring 2016: April 6th and April 20th.

§ Cake Auction will be April 5th at 5 PM in the Farm Bureau Pavilion

§ Animal Learning Day is April 9th at HASLC.

§ Animal Science Banquet is April 10th.

§ B&B and AGR Spring Spectacular Hog Show will be April 24th.

Pre-Vet Club

§ Meetings this semester: April 21st. All meeting will be held in Gilman 1352 at 6:10 PM.

§ Follow us on our Facebook page! You will find links from our Facebook page to many of our affiliates.

Dairy Science Club

§ Follow us on Twitter: @ISUdairyscience.

§ Homemade ice cream for sale every Wednesday from 11-1 in front of Lush Auditorium for $1!

§ Ice cream mixing on Monday from 8-4 in meat lab room 163

Equestrian Club

§ Like us on Facebook!


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Scholarships National Dairy Shrine Scholarships There are multiple scholarships available through this program, including five from the National Dairy Shrine/Dairy Management, Inc. Milk Marketing-Dairy Products; five from the National Dairy Shrine/Dairy Management, Inc. Education & Communication Scholarships; two from NDS/McCullough; and MORE!

Deadline: April 15th

If you would like to apply for any of the scholarships, please visit the NDS website at www.dairyshrine.org to download the applications. If you have any questions, please contact the NDS office at [email protected]. Winners of these awards will be announced this summer, with the presentation of awards to be held at the annual NDS awards banquet in Madison, Wisconsin on Thursday October 6, 2016.

2016 Minnesota Pork Board Scholarship The Minnesota Pork Board will award up to five $1,000 scholarships to students studying agriculture, emphasizing in the pork industry.

Applicants must be a Minnesota resident at a two or four year college and not received the award before.

To apply, send completed application, two letter of recommendation, a 750 word essay and resume to: Minnesota Pork Board Scholarship; ATTN: Jill Resler; 151 Saint Andrews Court Ste. 810; Mankato, MN 56001.

Deadline: received by May 15th For more information, see Dr. Bundy in 123E Kildee.

National Poultry and Food Distributors Association 2016 Scholarships The NPFDA is awarding scholarships to various students of agricultural colleges and universities across the United States.

Qualifications: § Must be a full-time junior or senior § Pursuing a food or poultry agricultural related degree § Write a one page essay § Provide transcript and letter of recommendation

To apply, send applications to NPFDA Scholarship Foundation; 2014 Osborne Rd; St. Mary’s, GA 31558.

Deadline: May 31st For more information, see Dr. Bundy in 123E Kildee.


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Internships AQHA Media Internship Student pursuing a degree in journalism, public relations, and marketing with a passion for the equine industry are encouraged to apply for this position based out of the AQHA headquarters in Amarillo, Texas.

Duties: § Compiling writings and columns for AQHA’s publication § Corresponding with members and subscribers § Following story leads § Special projects § Coverage of three main AQHA events (i.e. races) § Photography and videoing § Travel to specific events may be required

Deadline: May 31 (fall)

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, personal essay and 2-5 writing samples to Ms. Lee Stribling; American Quarter Horse Assoc.; PO Box 32470; Amarillo, TX 79120.

For more information, see Ms. Burgett in Kildee 109G.

AQHA Communications and Digital Marketing Internship Student pursuing a degree in journalism, public relations, and marketing with a passion for the equine industry are encouraged to apply for this position based out of the AQHA headquarters in Amarillo, Texas. This internship provides opportunities within all aspects of the equine industry.

Duties: § Creating blog posts on a variety of topics § Making e-mail newsletters § Operating social media accounts § Helping with events and promotions § Travel to specific events may be required

Deadline: July 19 (fall)



AQHA Marketing and Publicity Internship Student pursuing a degree in journalism, public relations, and marketing with a passion for the equine industry are encouraged to apply for this position based out of the AQHA headquarters in Amarillo, Texas. This position reaches into all aspects of the equine industry, regardless of discipline.

Duties: § Writing press releases § Managing social network accounts § Helping with AQHA events § Create and assist with promotions § Traveling to specific events may be required

Deadline: July 19 (fall)




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Internships Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE) Internship Where: Billings, Montana

When: October 13th – 23rd

Interns will have the opportunity to assist in all aspects of event planning and execution for The NILE Stock Show and Rodeo. The Internship program provides the opportunity to gain training and work experience in the livestock and equine industries as well as events based business.

Offering four internship opportunities: livestock emphasis, equine emphasis, rodeo relations, and media and communications.

Deadline: September 2nd, 2016

Application and more information can be found at www.thenile.org.


Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center Summer Job Summer job available for a dedicated, high energy, self-starting Iowa State University Student during the summer of 2016.

Students employed at the Jeff and Deb Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center have a unique opportunity to be part of the success of a state-of-the-art facility on ISU’s campus. They can expect to gain real-world skills as they work side-by-side with industry and academic professionals during events.

Responsibilities: § Set up and tear down events § Clean and maintain facility § Maintain grounds around the facility § Must be able to run equipment for various tasks § Expected to work some weekends § Expected to work university breaks § Will work around summer classes

To apply, send your resume to Marshall Ruble at [email protected].

Jennie-O Turkey Production Supervisor Intern Jennie-O Turkey Store is the largest fully integrated leader in the turkey industry. The company is seeking Production Supervisor Interns for the summer of 2016 that could lead to full time employment – ideally looking for December 2016 and May 2017 graduates.

Internships are available at Willmar, MN and Pelican Rapids, MN locations.

Interest applicants should submit resume, unofficial transcripts, and the application, which can be found online at: http://www.jennieo.com/carreers/current-openings.

For more information, see Ms. Burgett in 106G Kildee.


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Jobs Sow Farm Positions – Part and Full Time Location: Ogden, Iowa (about 25 minutes from Ames)

Highway Farms, a family owned farrow-to-finish operation is seeking a part time and a full time Farrowing Technician to their staff.

Applicants should have prior experience in farrowing or breeding – at least two years of experience for full time position. Extensive benefits are provided – health, vision, dental and life insurance; 401k, vacation, sick and personal days; and much more!

To apply, send your resume to Craig Christensen at [email protected].

For more information, see Dr. Bundy in 123E Kildee.

Merck Animal Health – Full Time Internship/Job Opportunity Full time internship available to graduating Seniors with Merck Animal Health at their Omaha, NE distribution center. There is an opportunity to be hired as a full-time Merck employee after internship.

Candidates should have a background in food animal production, be organized, and customer focused.

Intern will work closely with technical service veterinarians and nutritionists while assisting producers.

To apply, send application to Jocelyn Straight at [email protected].

For more information, see Ms. Burgett in 106G Kildee.


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