Kansas State University

UPCOMING DEFENSE: Olivia Harrison will be defending her PhD titled “Mitigation of swine pathogens in feed and feed manufacturing systems” on Friday, February 9 at 8:30 am in Weber 146.

Zoom link: https://ksu.zoom.us/j/93664878824?pwd=TzE2U3lFdFNjNFNJbTh5MWhSZTNKUT09 Passcode: 381581

UPCOMING DEFENSE: Ross Thorn will be defending his master’s titled “In vitro screening of commercial sorghum hybrids and omega-3 supplementation in Holstein steers” on Thursday, February 1 at 1 pm in Call 206.

SEMINARS: 

• Meat Science Seminar
  • Monday, February 5 at 3:30 pm.
    
• Monogastric Nutrition Seminar
  • Katelyn Gaffield, “Impact of amino acids in modulating muscle growth and development in swine” – Monday, February 26 at 1:30 p.m. in Weber 146
• Ruminant Nutrition, Growth, and Management Seminar
  • None scheduled at this time
    
• Physiology and Animal Breeding Seminars
  • None scheduled at this time

ASI FACULTY & STAFF BIRTHDAYS: 

• Julie Higgins – February 2
• Kathy Huber – February 7
• Blake Allender – February 12

If you’d like your birthday added to the list, please email Stacey Chard at schard@ksu.edu.

OPEN POSITIONS:

• Dairy Teaching and Research Center Manager – To apply, go to https://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/515771/dairy-teaching-and-research-center-manager
• Animal Technician Supervisor (Dairy Unit) – To apply, go to https://www.asi.k-state.edu/about/jobs/job-announcements.html.

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:

• Cornell University Beef Production and Management Extension Associate (academic, non-tenure track). More information.
• Colorado State University College of Agricultural Sciences Dean. More information.
• University of Georgia Assistant/Associate Professor of Poultry Processing, Products, and Safety. More information.
• University of Hawai’i at Manoa Junior/Assistant Extension Agent (Livestock Kauai County). More information.
• Iowa State University College of Ag and Life Sciences Professor and Associate Dean for Global Engagement. More information.
• Johnson & Wales University Faculty-Animal Science (Open Rank). More information.
• Iowa State University Agricultural Specialist II – ISU Poultry Farm. More information.
• Clemson University College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences Dean. More information.
• North Carolina A&T State University Dean of College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. More information.

   

UPCOMING EVENTS:
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January 31 – Feb. 2 – Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show – Orlando, FL
February 6 – Swine Profitability Conference – Stanley Stout Center
February 6-9 – Clark & Enersen Architects on campus
February 19, 20 & 22 – Animal Sciences Academic Quadrathlon
February 21 – Faculty Meeting – 146 Weber Hall
February 29 – Stockmen’s Dinner – Stanley Stout Center
March 1 – Cattlemen’s Day – Weber Hall
March 1 – Legacy Bull & Female Sale – Stanley Stout Center
March 2 – Junior Beef Producer Day – Weber Hall
March 10-17: Spring Break
March 16 – Junior Sheep Producer Day – Weber Hall
March 20 – Faculty Meeting –  146 Weber Hall
April 17 – Faculty Meeting – 146 Weber Hall
May 6-10 – Finals week
May 10-11 – Manhattan Campus Commencement
May 15 – Faculty Meeting – 146 Weber Hall
June 12 – Faculty Meeting – 146 Weber Hall

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