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1 February 15, 2016 Undergraduate Newsletter Animal Science Iowa State University February 15, 2016 Inside This Issue Weekly Schedule pp. 2 Updates pp. 2 3 Scholarships pp. 4 5 Internships pp. 6 7 Jobs pp

2 Weekly Schedule Monday, February 15 Tuesday, February 16 Wednesday, February 17 Thursday, February 18 Friday, February 19 Saturday, February 20 Sunday, February 21 Pre-Vet Club Meeting in Gilman 1352, 6:10 PM Monday, February 22 Tuesday, February 23 Wednesday, February 24 Thursday, February 25 Friday, February 26 Saturday, February 27 Sunday, February 28 Academic Quadrathalon in Farm Bureau Pavilion, 5:45 to 9:30 PM Spring Market Hog Show at HASLC Academic Quadrathalon When: Tuesday, February 23 rd in the Farm Bureau Pavilion Registration: 5:45 to 6:15 PM Contest: 6:15 to 9:30 PM Teams of 4 can sign up to compete. What can you win? Scholarship money and the opportunity to represent Iowa State at the Regional Academic Quadrathalon in Des Moines! Students can sign up by either ing megval@iastate.edu or at the B&B office (120 Kildee). The deadline for signing teams up is February 19 th at 5 pm. Any questions should be directed to Megan at megval@iastate.edu. 2

3 Animal Science Undergraduate Updates Pre-Vet Club Meetings this semester: February 18 th, March 24 th, and April 21 st. 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 Main meeting for Spring 2016: March 2 nd, April 6 th, and April 20 th. Market Hog Show is February 27 th at HASLC. Cyclone Classic is March 18 th 20 th at HASLC. SGI/B&B Pig Sale is March 26 th at HASLC. Animal Learning Day is April 9 th at HASLC. Animal Science Banquet is April 10 th. Dairy Science Club Follow us on 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! 3

4 Scholarships Department of Animal Science Scholarships for Undergraduates Requirements: Enrollment as a full-time student (12 or more credits) in the Department of Animal Science for full academic year Animal Science or Dairy Science MUST be your PRIMARY MAJOR to qualify for these scholarships. Minimum Requirement: GPA of 2.0 or above. (Student must not be on academic probation.) Some scholarships require higher GPAs. For scholarships that state a student may qualify for the scholarship in succeeding years, the student must reapply for the scholarship each year. Application Deadline: February 15 th at 10 PM. Application form can be located at For more information, contact Dr. Bundy in Kildee 123E. Pork Industry Scholarship Juniors and seniors who plan to pursue a career in swine production management. Students who seek to attend veterinary or graduate school have an emphasis on swine. Application Deadline: February 18 th Application form can be located on pork.org Applicants will be notified in April Specific questions contact Dr. Chris Hostetler at chostetler@pork.org or For more information, contact Dr. Bundy in Kildee 123E. Targeting Excellence Scholarship Scholarships will be awarded to both undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in an agricultural curriculum at an institution that offers degrees in agriculture. A total of $120,000 will be awarded in 2016 from the applications that are submitted. Scholarship amounts will be based on the program in which the student is enrolled: $1,000 for 2-year programs, $2,000 for 4-year programs, and $3,000 for graduate programs. Preference will be given to students who attend schools in regions where fundraising events were held in The preference regions for 2016 awards are Iowa, Minnesota, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. Application deadline: March 15, The organization will announce award winners on May 1, 2016, and checks will be mailed on September 1, 2016, after the students submit their enrollment verification. For more information about submitting a Targeting Excellence scholarship application or making a donation please visit our website or contact Rachel Virden at rvirden@targetingexcellence.org. 4

5 Scholarships Roy J. Carver Scholarship Twenty awards of $5,200 each (renewable for one year) will be awarded for the 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 1 st ) Application Deadline: April 1 st. Apply online at 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 Deadline: April 1 st If you have questions, contact: Linda Weldon at or Harold Hodson at

6 Internships GlobalVetLINK Marketing Internship Requirements: Pursuing a bachelor s degree in Animal Science or similar field Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work in self-directed manner in a fast paced high reward environment Use of Microsoft Office products Exhibit professionalism in all environments Work hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 per week during the summer What you will learn: Competitive research and analysis Customer research and feedback Identifying current and future market opportunities Defining the roadmap Prepare documents for market and product requirements Deadline: ASAP To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to careers@globalvetlink.com. For more information, see Ms. Burgett in Kildee 109G. New Zealand Calving Internship Where: Matamata, New Zealand When: last week in June to the last week in August Responsibilities: Checking cows Collecting calves Sorting cows who have calved Feeding calves Moving milk to the calf barns Washing calf feed equipment Applicant will need to be able to drive a 2 and 4-wheeler with a tractor. Housing is provided. Deadline: March 4 th To apply, a resume with references and cover letter to Chad Winke at chad.winke@yahoo.co.nz. For more information, see Ms. Burgett in Kildee 109G. Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE) Internship Where: Billings, Montana When: October 13 th 23 rd 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 2 nd, 2016 Application and more information can be found at For more information, see Ms. Burgett in Kildee 109G. 6

7 Internships Zoetis Internships Summer 2016 Each year, a variety of positions are available for students as interns within the Veterinary Medical Research and Development Division. Internship areas include: clinical research, microbiology, marketing, livestock wellness, food systems, metabolism, and many more. All internships are paid and available to both graduate and undergraduate students. Students can access more information via by selecting careers, then opportunities for students, and finally learn more. 9-month Paid Farming Apprenticeships Where: Rockport, Maine Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) offers two nine-month farming apprenticeships. One is a beef cattle (Belted Galloway) emphasis, and the other is on growing vegetables at the Erickson Fields Preserve. Applicant should have previous farming experience and experience in education youth/consumers. Benefits for the apprenticeships include $1,000 monthly stipend, 2 weeks paid vacation, health insurance, and shared housing. Interested students should Joelle Albury at jalbury@mcht.org for more information. For more information, see Ms. Burgett in Kildee 109G. DuPont Pioneer Livestock Nutrition Research Associate Where: Polk City, Iowa Part-time position with approximately hours per week. Willing to work around student schedule. Students must be comfortable working with large animals, including hogs and steers. They must be able to commute to location in Polk City. Duties: Assist with beef and swine trials Mix feed Performance and metabolism trials Activate fates/fences to feed animals For more information or if interested, please contact Jenna Williams at jhukee@aerotek.com. Neogen Corporation Sales and Marketing Internship When: Summer 2016 Duties: Communicating with customer base Traveling (some overnight) Support of Territory Managers Working at meetings and tradeshows Basic math and computer skills are required and must have a valid driver s license, insurance, and reliable transportation. Must be working towards a degree in Animal Science or Agricultural Business. For more information, see Mrs. Burgett in 109G Kildee. 7

8 Clear Creek Ranch Full-Time Where: Burnsville, North Carolina Jobs Full-time positions available. Seasons run from March to December. Responsible for care and maintenance of 50+ herd. Responsible for feeding, mucking stalls, doctoring horses, grooming, saddling, leading trail rides, and entertaining guests during evening activities. Wranglers should be able to handle guests of all riding experience Deadline: ASAP. Contact Rebecca Sanderson at or by phone For more information, see Dr. Bundy in Kildee 123E. Applegate Animals Welfare Specialist Responsibilities: Examining, evaluating, and reporting to management information regarding the animal s health, welfare, and behavior systems Ensure supplies are fully compliant with approved Animal Welfare Manager. Responsible for accuracy and maintenance of audit reports and communication to Animal Welfare Manager Qualifications: Bachelor s degree in Animal or Poultry Science Preferred 3-5 years of work experience with a focus on animal welfare Organized and self-management skills Excellent verbal and communication and follow-up skills Computer skills with Microsoft Office and Outlook Deadline: ASAP. Contact Recruit@applegate.com or call Samantha Ross at For more information, see Dr. Bundy in Kildee 123E. Head Equestrian Director Where: Boone, Iowa Must be 21 years old Responsibilities include leading trail rides, brief riding tutorials, and in-depth riding lessons with youth aged 7 to 17 Design a curriculum that horsemanship camps can use Responsible for 18 horses and the care and upkeep of the riding facility Responsible for implementation of safety procedure and ensuring the riding facility meets all guidelines and expectations Will supervise the Assistant Equestrian Director Deadline: ASAP. Contact Alex Kretzinger at Alex.Kretzinger@dmymca.org. For more information, see Dr. Bundy in 123E Kildee. 8

9 Assistant Equestrian Director Where: Boone Iowa Equestrian Program Coordinator Jobs Must be 18 years or older Assist in the care of 18 horses and maintenance of riding facilities and equipment Help design and supplement curriculum with the Head Equestrian Director Assist with pony and trail rides Provide help to the Head Equestrian Director when needed Will work to maintain pastures, ensure animals are led and care for, and maintain safety standards Deadline: ASAP. Contact Alex Kretzinger at For more information, see Dr. Bundy in 123E Kildee. The Equestrian Program Coordinator is responsible for the delivery of a horseback riding program that is safe, fun, and appropriate for all campers. The coordinator also manages the physical operations of the horseback facilities and equipment. This position assists in achieving the council s overall membership and retention goals. Requirements: Minimum age of 21 years Certification as an equestrian instructor from a nationally recognized organization Management or supervisory experience at a horseback riding facility (at least 6 weeks) Experience working in a resident camp setting And more! To apply, please visit our website at scroll to the bottom of the page and click on our Careers tab. Once there, go to the position entitled Summer Residential Camp Positions - Level 2. Full-time Laboratory Supervisor AgSource Ellsworth Labs Where: Ellsworth, Iowa Responsible for managing the staff and coordinating tests and analysis, while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction. May be responsible for recommending improvements to the lab and lab materials or equipment. Candidates should have 4 years prior laboratory or supervisor experience with a 4-year degree in Chemistry or related field. To apply, please visit For more information, see Dr. Bundy in 123E Kildee. 9

10 Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway. ~ Earl Nightingale 10