Kansas State University

• #KSUASI Headlines: For highlights from March, visit the K-State Department of Animal Sciences and Industry Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ksuasi/videos/253008554472639/.
• Demo Day with the Deans: Students, faculty and staff are invited to Demo Day with the Deans from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 15 at the corner of Mid-Campus Drive and Claflin Road by the International Student Center. This College of Agriculture event celebrates the start of the fencing going up around Weber Arena for the construction of the new Global Center for Grain and Food Innovation. To learn more about the Ag Innovation Initiative and the Global Center for Grain and Food Innovation, visit www.k-state.edu/ag-innovation.
• Kiracofe Lecture: Dr. Jeff Stevenson will be the presenter at the 2024 Kiracofe Lecture and Physiology/Animal Breeding Seminar on Tuesday, April 30 at 1:30 p.m. in Call Hall 205. The presentation title is “Perils and Performance of Peer Review”. Learn more about the seminar here.
• Kansas Meat Processors Association (KMPA) Scholarship: The Kansas Meat Processors Association (KMPA) is a trade association of small to medium-size independent meat businesses and their suppliers. Business is conducted by elected officers and a Board of Directors. Problems of the industry are identified and positions on issues related to their businesses are communicated to governmental agencies or elected officials. Major activities sponsored or co-sponsored by KMPA include: 1) the annual convention with a processed product competition and trade show; 2) the Midwest Meat Processors Workshop at Kansas State University; 3) annual legislative receptions; 4) interaction with other agricultural trade associations; and 5) student scholarships in Meat Science at KSU. Application is due by April 12, 2024. Learn more here.
• Annual Cybersecurity Awareness training: All faculty, staff and students must complete the online Cybersecurity Training by Tuesday, April 30.
• BQA Training: The Collegiate Cattlemens Club is helping host a BQA Training taught by Dr. A.J. Tarpoff. This event hosted at the Stanley Stout Center will be April 23 starting at 6 pm. There will be free Cox BBQ sponsored by the Kansas Beef Council as well as a chance to buy tickets to win a Vaxmate Cooler that is sponsored by Bank of the Flint Hills. The whole event is free of charge and we would like to get a lot more of the students to go through a BQA training! If you would like to attend, please make sure you scan the QR code and RSVP! The form will close one week prior to the event so make sure to sign up early! Learn more about the training here.
• Mark your calendars: The Global Center for Grain and Food Innovation Groundbreaking will take place on May 17 at 2:30 p.m.

SEMINARS: 

• Meat Science Seminar
  • None at this time
• Monogastric Nutrition Seminar
  • Ron Navales, “The role of calcium in sows during pre-farrowing” – Monday, April 15 at 1:30 p.m. in Weber 146
  • Larissa Becker, “Do health challenged pigs have different amino acid requirements” – Monday, April 22 at 1:30 p.m. in Weber 146
• Ruminant Nutrition, Growth, and Management Seminar
  • Macie Weigand, “Methane measurement strategies” – Monday, April 15 at 4:30 p.m. in Call 205
  • Kelsey Pasch , “Ruminal biohydrogenation of polyunsaturated fatty acids” – Monday, April 8 at 4:30 p.m. in Call Hall 205
• Physiology and Animal Breeding Seminars
  • Dr. Nichols Dias, “Changes in vaginal microbiome of beef cows enrolled in estrus synchronization protocols and its relation to fertility” – April 9, 2024, Weber 146 at 8:30 a.m.
  • Will Schaffer, “miRNA Differential Expression for Water Intake, Average Daily Gain, and Dry Matter Intake” – Tuesday, April 16, 2024, Weber 146 at 8:30 a.m.
  • Dr. Jeff Stevenson, “Perils and Performance of Peer Review.” – Tuesday, April 30, 2024, Call Hall 205 at 1:30 p.m.

ASI FACULTY & STAFF BIRTHDAYS: 

• April 10 – Shane Werk
• April 10 – Mikayla Goering
• April 12 – Umit Yucel
• April 23 – Tim Rozell
• April 27 – Joel DeRouchey
• April 29 – Logan Thompson

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:

• Texas A&M University, Assistant Professor of Beef Cattle Nutrition, https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu/postings/38162.
• University of Hawaii, Junior/Assistant Extension Agent, https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hawaiiedu?keywords=livestock%20agent.
• North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Lecturer, Animal and Equine Science, https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/32329.
• University of Wisconsin-Madison, Professor and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/professor-and-associate-dean-for-academic-affairs-madison-wisconsin-united-states.
• North Dakota State University, Extension Beef Cattle Specialist, Assistant Professor, for more information visit here.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
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April 15 – Demo Day with the Deans – 11 a.m. – Corner of Mid-Campus Drive and Claflin Rd
April 17 – Faculty Meeting – 146 Weber Hall
April 27 – Wildcat Showdown – CiCo Park
April 30 – Kiracofe Lecture – Call Hall 205 – 1:30 p.m.
May 6-10 – Finals Week
May 10-11 – Manhattan Campus Commencement
May 15 – Faculty Meeting – 146 Weber Hall
May 17 – Global Center for Grain and Food Innovation Groundbreaking – 2:30 p.m. –
June 3-5 – Livestock Judging Camp
June 5-8 – K-State Animal Science Leadership Academy (KASLA)
June 10-12 – Livestock Judging Camp
June 12 – Faculty Meeting – 146 Weber Hall
June 13 – Horse Judging Camp – Stanley Stout Center
June 20-22 – Junior Dairy Show – Salina, KS
July 4 – University Holiday
August 3-6 – Ag Media Summit
July 12-13 – Bob Hines Kansas Swine Classic – CiCo Park
September 27 – Stocker Field Day
October 5 – K-State ASI Family & Friends

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ASI Undergraduate students Ava Perrier, Eureka, KS, and Preston Dunn, St. John, KS, have been selected to serve on the K-State Student Alumni Board. Congratulations to Ava and Preston! 

K-State Open House was held on on Saturday, April 6 on campus. Various faculty, staff and students hosted stations within Weber and Call Hall. The 94th Little American Royal was held in Weber Arena. Being the last event to take place in the arena before demolition begins. Stay tuned to next week’s update for results and photos from LAR. Check out the various booths and photos from events around Weber and Call Hall.

• Little American Royal – Weber Arena
• Block & Bridle, Collegiate Cattlewomen, Food Science Club, Sigma Alpha Professional Sorority, Alpha Gama Rho – Concourse of Weber Arena
• K-State Rodeo Club – Weber Lawn
• Sheep & Meat Goat Unit – Weber Lawn
• Food Science Institute workshop – Call Hall 156

View photos here.