April 4, 2016
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
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ISU Undergraduate Animal Science Newsletter
April 4, 2016
Weekly Schedule
Monday,
April 4
Tuesday,
April 5
Wednesday,
April 6
Thursday,
April 7
Friday,
April 8
Saturday,
April 9
Sunday,
April 10
Monday,
April 11
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B&B Cake Auction at 5 PM, Farm
Burea Pavilion
Companion Animal Meeting at 7 PM,
108 Kildee
B&B Main Meeting at 7 PM, Lush
Auditorium
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Animal Learning Day at HASLC, 9 AM
to 2 PM
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Animal Science Banquet
New Courses for Fall 2016
Tuesday,
April 12
Wednesday,
April 13
Thursday,
April 14
Friday,
April 15
Saturday,
April 16
Sunday,
April 17
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
Summer 2016 Course Offerings
ANS 210 – online - Ms. Christen Burgett
ANS 352 – online - Dr. Jennifer Bundy
ANS 214L – face-to-face – Dr. Jessie Juarez
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
(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: 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.
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
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.
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
§ Following story leads
§ Coverage of three main AQHA events (i.e. races)
§ Travel to specific events may be required
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Corresponding with members and subscribers
Special projects
Photography and videoing
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.
Duties:
§ Writing press releases
§ Helping with AQHA events
§ Traveling to specific events may be required
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Managing social network accounts
Create and assist with promotions
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.
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.
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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.
For more information, see Ms. Burgett in Kildee 109G.
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.
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 craiger@netins.net.
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 jocelyn.straight@merck.com.
For more information, see Ms. Burgett in 106G Kildee.
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Failure is the opportunity to begin again
more intelligently.
~ Henry Ford
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