March 21, 2016
Undergraduate Newsletter
Animal Science
Iowa State University
March 21, 2016
Inside This Issue
Weekly Schedule
pp. 2
Updates
pp. 3
Scholarships
pp. 4 – 5
Internships
pp. 6 – 8
Jobs
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ISU Undergraduate Animal Science Newsletter
March 21, 2016
Weekly Schedule
Monday,
March 21
Tuesday,
March 22
Wednesday,
March 23
Thursday,
March 24
Friday,
March 25
Saturday,
March 26
Sunday,
March 27
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Monday,
March 28
Tuesday,
March 29
Wednesday,
March 30
Thursday,
March 31
Friday,
April 1
Saturday,
April 2
Sunday,
April 2
Pre-Vet Club Meeting, 6:10 PM in
Gilman 1352
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.
Summer 2016 Course Offerings
B&B Annual Spring Cake Auction
ANS 210 – online - Ms. Christen Burgett
When: April 5th, 2016
ANS 352 – online - Dr. Jennifer Bundy
Where: Kildee Farm Bureau Pavilion Classroom
ANS 214L – face-to-face – Dr. Jessie Juarez
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
(shelbyo@iastate.edu) or Emma Wilson
(eawilson@iastate.edu).
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Animal Science Undergraduate Updates
Pre-Vet Club
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Meetings this semester: March
24th, and 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.
Block and Bridle
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Main meeting for Spring 2016:
April 6th and April 20th.
Sign up to help with Story County
FSQA this Tuesday, March 22nd!! If
interested, pleas sign-up here.
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 .
Dairy Science Club
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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
ISU Block and Bridle Scholarship
Now accepting application for the B&B Scholarship. We strongly encourage everyone to take the time and fill this out to
the best of your ability.
The application can be found here.
Deadline: March 28 th
Roy J. Carver Scholarship
Twenty awards of $5,200 each (renewable for one year) will be awarded for the 2016-17 academic year.
Requirements:
§ Evidence of significant social and economic obstacles to attending college full time
§ Graduate or accredited Iowa high school or Iowa resident for 5 years
§ Junior classification in Fall 2016
§ Minimum GPA of 2.80
§ Demonstrate financial need on basis of the FAFSA (filed by March 1st)
Application Deadline: April 1st. Apply online at www.carvertrust.org and click on scholarships and on-line application.
For more information, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid in 0640 Beardshear Hall.
IFAA Winner’s Circle Scholarship
College-bound Iowa youth active in 4-H and/or FFA livestock and agricultural projects and current undergraduate
students may apply for scholarships available from the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement (IFAA). Applicants
must major in animal science or a curriculum in agriculture or human sciences that is related to the agriculture industry.
Winners will be announced during the 2016 Iowa State Fair annual 4-H/FFA Sale of Champions on Saturday, August
20th, an event sponsored by IFAA. Winner's Circle scholarship funds come from a percentage of Sale of Champions
proceeds as well as Winner’s Circle Club donations.
To apply, visit http://www.iowastatefair.org/competition/sale-of-champions/winners-circle-scholarships/.
Deadline: April 1st
If you have questions, contact: Linda Weldon at 515-291-3941 or Harold Hodson at 515-290-8875.
Hoegemeyer Cares Scholarships
Four $500 scholarships are given to students pursuing a degree in agriculture.
Application can be found online at www.therightseed.com. You need a PDF copy of resume in addition to the application.
Deadline: April 1st
Winners will be notified via phone call by May 1, 2016. The money will be awarded for fall semester upon proof of
enrollment.
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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 info@dairyshrine.org. 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.
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
National Turkey Federation Internship Program Washington, D.C.
Responsibilities:
§ Attend meeting with other trade organizations
§ Attend Congressional hearing and briefings
§ Work with membership database to understand the composition of membership
§ Work with various stakeholders
§ Visit a turkey production facility
Qualifications:
§ Applicants must be a recent graduate or completed their junior year
§ Outstanding organization skills, excellent time management and judgment
§ Strong verbal and written communication skills
§ Minimum GPA of 3.0
§ Positive attitude
Deadline: March 25th
To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and letter of recommendation to Sarah Trujillo at STrujillo@turkeyfed.org.
For more information, see Ms. Burgett in Kildee 109G.
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.
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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 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.
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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)
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.
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Internships
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.
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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)
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.
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.
For more information, see Ms. Burgett in Kildee 109G.
Swine Teaching Farm Summer Job – Ames, IA
Looking for 2 to 3 students to work on the Swine Farm and/or operating tractors and trailers. Must be a hard working
individual and be able to work without supervision. Students will learn the entire process of raising pigs.
Positions can be full-time or part-time. Position will end when the fall semester starts.
Deadline: ASAP
If interested, contact Jeff Hartwig 515-290-3742 or hartwig@iastate.edu.
For more information, see Dr. Bundy in Kildee 123E.
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Internships
H&K Enterprise – Nevada, Iowa
Where: northeast of Ames, about 7 miles from campus
This position will have work and responsibilities in all areas of production on a 350 head sow farm using a batch
farrowing system. We use all A.I for our breeding, and farrow 100 head every 7 weeks. There will be some general farm
maintenance jobs.
Very flexible work hours to work around class schedules. Summer projects keep you busy most days. If interested to work
next school year that would be great.
If interested, please contact Dave Moody at 515-231-0292 or e-mail to hkemoody@iowatelecom.net.
Animal Science Teaching Farms – Help Wanted
Two general mechanics and part time plow driver positions available. Understanding of diagnostics, mechanical
experience (both vehicle and farm machinery), and general carpentry skills are required. Welding and advanced carpentry
skills are a plus.
Applicants must be able to pass the ISU driving requirements and be at least 20 years old.
If interested, send a copy of class schedule and resume to David Bruene at dbruene@iastate.edu.
Beef Teach Farm – Help Wanted
Two animal caretaker positions available. Applicants must be able to work on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and must
be punctual and able to drive farm machinery. Experience with cattle, machinery, and basic skills with hand tools is
preferred.
Applicants must be able to pass the ISU driving requirement and be at least 20 years old.
If interested, send a copy of class schedule and resume to David Bruene at dbruene@iastate.edu.
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-byside 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 haslc@iastate.edu.
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Welcome back!! We hope you all enjoyed
your Spring Break!
~ Department of Animal Science
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