Kansas State University

• • Voices of #KSUASI: Conversation with Miles Stum about his pre-vet journey. https://voicesofksuasi.podbean.com/e/pre-vet-spotlight-conversation-with-miles-stumm/
• Dr. Cassie Jones shared the commencement message during the Fall 2024 graduation ceremony. Take a listen here. Tune in at 17:00 mins. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VMTj0N6YJo
• Welcome Amy Burton to ASI! Amy started in the position of Accounting Manager on Monday. She comes to us from Ellis, Kansas, with an extensive background in accounting.
• Save the Date: Registration is now open for Swine Profitability Conference happening Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at the Stanley Stout Center in Manhattan, KS. Registration details and the schedule can be viewed here, https://www.asi.k-state.edu/events/swine-profitability-conference/.
• ASI Christmas Party –  Your invited to ASI Ugly Sweater Christmas Party at December 18, 2024 at Stanley Stout Center from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Please bring a favorite appetizer or dessert. RSVP to Stacey Chard by December 16. Family is invited to attend.
• UPCOMING DEFENSE:
  • Colton Weir, “Evaluation of indwelling pH monitoring technologies and growing strategies for beef cattle” – Wednesday, December 18 at 11 a.m. in Call Hall 205.
• UPCOMING SEMINARS
  • Meat Science
    • None at this time.
  • Monogastic Seminar
    • None at this time.
  • Ruminant Nutrition, Growth, and Management Seminar
    • None at this time.
  • Reproductive Physiology, Breeding, and Genetics 
    • None at this time.

  OPEN POSITIONS:

  Professor (Assistant/Associate/Full) Position(s): 

  None at this time.

  Unclassified Staff Position(s):

  • Research Technician – Kansas Artificial Breeding Services Unit (KABSU) – To apply, go to https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/research-technician-manhattan-kansas-united-states-4600d43f-6c43-44c2-9512-3efc3c86ace7
    

  University Support Staff Position(s):

  None at this time.

  Department Student Employment Position(s):

  https://www.asi.k-state.edu/studentsuccess/student_employment/
  If you are interested in adding a job to this page, please email Emily Grund.

  Professional Opportunities(s):

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Facebook: @ksuasi
X: @KSUASI
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ksuasi/

December 17 – Lintons’ Faculty and Staff Holiday Reception – 1-3 p.m. – President’s Residence, 100 Wilson Court.
December 18 – ASI Faculy & Staff Christmas Party – 3 p.m. – Stanley Stout Center
February 4 – Swine Profitability Conference
February 17-18 – Academic Quadrathlon
March 1 – K-State Junior Swine Producer Day
March 6 – Stockmen’s Dinner
March 7 – Cattlemen’s Day
March 22 – K-State Junior Meat Goat Producer Day

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• ASI Christmas Party –  Your invited to ASI Ugly Sweater Christmas Party at December 18, 2024 at Stanley Stout Center from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Please bring a favorite appetizer or dessert. RSVP to Stacey Chard by December 16. Family is invited to attend.
• 2024 December Graduate Celebration – Join the College of Agriculture for the December Graduate Student Celebration on December 12, 2024 from. 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Hale Library in Room 181. Student, faculty and guests are invited. Hor d’oeuvres and beverages beginning at 3:30 p.m. a scholarship celebration will take place at 4 p.m.
• UPCOMING DEFENSE:
  • Colton Weir, “Evaluation of indwelling pH monitoring technologies and growing strategies for beef cattle” – Wednesday, December 18 at 1 p.m. in Call Hall 205.
• UPCOMING SEMINARS
  • Meat Science
    • None at this time.
  • Monogastic Seminar
    • None at this time.
  • Ruminant Nutrition, Growth, and Management Seminar
    • None at this time.
  • Reproductive Physiology, Breeding, and Genetics 
    • None at this time.

  OPEN POSITIONS:

  Professor (Assistant/Associate/Full) Position(s): 

  None at this time.

  Unclassified Staff Position(s):

  • Research Technician – Kansas Artificial Breeding Services Unit (KABSU) – To apply, go to https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/research-technician-manhattan-kansas-united-states-4600d43f-6c43-44c2-9512-3efc3c86ace7
    

  University Support Staff Position(s):

  None at this time.

  Department Student Employment Position(s):

  https://www.asi.k-state.edu/studentsuccess/student_employment/
  If you are interested in adding a job to this page, please email Emily Grund.

  Professional Opportunities(s):

  • None at this time. 

• Voices of #KSUASI: Host Weston Scharder chats with Dr. Travis O’Quinn and Dr. Payton Dahmer to celebrate the incredible journey of K-State’s Meat Judging, Livestock Judging, and Meat Animal Evaluation teams, fresh off their trifecta of National Championships! Tune in as they share their reactions, the thrill of victory, and what makes K-State’s tradition of excellence so remarkable. From unforgettable moments to game-changing coaching strategies, this episode covers it all.
  Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/champion-trifecta-conversations-with-dr-payton-dahmer/id1769054128?i=1000678319889
  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0aJ98dwhN04rcn2cusVe8x
• K-State Open House 2025: You may see through various university channels that the event submission will be open on December 2 to submit events and activities for your organizations. The Ag Program staff will be submitting ALL College of Agriculture activities in the one submission so do not use the submission form that you will see in the this release. A collection form will be sent to gather information for ag-related activities at Open House. If you advise a club or organization in the College of Ag, please plan to submit your events through the Ag Programs Office in Waters 117. Open House 2025 will be April 12.
• December Faculty and Staff Town Hall: The final Fall 2024 College of Agriculture faculty and staff town hall meeting will be held December 5 from 2-3 p.m. These meetings are your chance to speak with university and college leadership and stay up to date on projects and initiatives around our college. The meeting will be held in the town hall room of the Leadership Studies building.
• College of Agriculture and KSRE all employees meeting: You are invited to College of Agriculture and KSRE all faculty and staff meeting on Friday, December 6 from 9 – 10 a.m. in 181 Hall Library. Zoom will be available for those who need to participate remotely (connection details below). At this meeting Provost Mendez will provide an update on the upcoming search for the next permanent Dean of the College of Agriculture and Director of KSRE and answer your questions. The Provost and search firm would like to hear your thoughts on your aspirations for the college/KSRE and the opportunities and expectations of your next dean including the short and long-term priorities they should achieve, professional qualifications and personal characteristics and the points of pride within the College, KSRE and K-State. To join the Zoom (Meeting ID: 993 2035 1002), click here.
• Free professional headshots – The College of Agriculture is offering faculty and staff the opportunity to get a new headshot taken. The photos will be on a simple white background, so they can be easily used for multiple purposes. There is no need to sign up; just head to Waters 139 during the shoot period outlined below. The team will take your name and get your picture taken. It is recommended not to wear white to ensure you stand out from the background. The final shoot time will take place on December 4 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Waters Hall 139. 
• Holiday Sales: The holiday season is here, and there’s no better way to support the College of Agriculture than by stocking up on your favorite products made by our K-State students right here on campus! All sales below are currently open:
  • KSU Meat Lab:  Raised and processed right on the K-State campus for your holiday feasts, we’re offering whole and half hams, as well as hickory smoked turkey this season. https://kstate.ag/holidaymeatsale
  • Call Hall Dairy Bar & Milling Science Club Mixes: This holiday season, shop the dairy bar. Create the perfect charcuterie board with your choice of delicious meats, cheeses, beer bread mix and honey. You can also purchase Milling Science flour, pancake mix, beer bread mix and oatmeal cookie mix from the shop. https://kstate.ag/callhalldairybar
  • Bakery Science Club: Freshly baked goodies are here! This year we are offering chocolate chip cookies, monster cookies, gingerbread cookies, brownies (regular & peanut butter), frosted cinnamon rolls, chocolate babka, fresh baguettes, sourdough rolls and cranberry orange scones. Preorder online before November 27 at 11:59 p.m. or stop by to shop in person on December 4. https://kstate.ag/bakesciholiday
• ASI Christmas Party –  Your invited to ASI Ugly Sweater Christmas Party at December 18, 2024 at Stanley Stout Center from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Please bring a favorite appetizer or dessert. RSVP to Stacey Chard by December 16. Family is invited to attend.
• 2024 December Graduate Celebration – Join the College of Agriculture for the December Graduate Student Celebration on December 12, 2024 from. 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Hale Library in Room 181. Student, faculty and guests are invited. Hor d’oeuvres and beverages beginning at 3:30 p.m. a scholarship celebration will take place at 4 p.m.
• Blood Drive: Donate Blood on Friday, December 6 in Dykstra Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. To make an appointment email, Marci Ritter (mritter@ksu.edu).
• Join Us for the Fall Undergraduate Research Symposium! As the semester winds down, we invite you to attend the Fall Undergraduate Research Symposium on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 1:00–5:00 pm at Leadership Studies Townhall. This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with undergraduate student researchers and celebrate their hard work!
  • Approximate Schedule:
    • 1:00–4:00 pm: Students will be presenting posters on both course-based and independent research projects. Topics will span a diverse set of fields, including:
    • Animal Behavior
    • Swine Nutrition
    • Meat Science
    • Beef Reproduction
    • Food Science

• • 4:00 pm: Acknowledgements and scholarship ceremony

• • Refreshments: Cookies and drinks will be provided to keep you fueled throughout the event. 

• UPCOMING SEMINARS
  • Meat Science
    • Steph Witberler, Wednesday, December 4 – “Seminar: Turn brown for what: the impact of discoloration on meat quality attributes”
  • Monogastic Seminar
    • None at this time.
  • Ruminant Nutrition, Growth, and Management Seminar
    • None at this time.
  • Reproductive Physiology, Breeding, and Genetics 
    • Cassia Gruis, Tuesday, December 3 – “Methods of Embryo Assessment” – Call Hall 205 at 8:30 p.m. (Zoom link – Meeting ID: 930 1828 2194, Passcode: 567850)

  CONSTRUCTION

  • It’s an exciting time on campus. Bookmark our construction page to follow how changes are occurring around Weber and Call Halls and up by the Stout Center with the construction of the Bilbrey Family Event Center.
    https://www.asi.k-state.edu/construction.html

  OPEN POSITIONS:

  Professor (Assistant/Associate/Full) Position(s): 

  None at this time.

  Unclassified Staff Position(s):

  • Research Technician – Kansas Artificial Breeding Services Unit (KABSU) – To apply, go to https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/research-technician-manhattan-kansas-united-states-4600d43f-6c43-44c2-9512-3efc3c86ace7
    

  University Support Staff Position(s):

  None at this time.

  Department Student Employment Position(s):

  https://www.asi.k-state.edu/studentsuccess/student_employment/
  If you are interested in adding a job to this page, please email Emily Grund.

  Professional Opportunities(s):

  • UCONN Assistant Professor in Animal Science – https://jobs.hr.uconn.edu/en-us/job/498746/
  • University of Arkansas System, Resident Director – Dihttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS/job/Batesville/Resident-Director–LFST_R0064621