Kansas State University

This year a record-breaking 23 recipients were awarded $81,500 from the Colvin Scholarship Fund. Each recipient aspires to pursue a career in production agriculture, industry research or an agricultural endeavor that impacts the beef business. For the last 24 years Certified Angus Beef ® has upheld the legacy of Louis “Mick” Colvin through raising these funds. The brand looks forward to supporting more leaders in the beef industry for years to come.

Several #KSUASI undergraduate students, graduate students and alumni were recognized. Congratulations to the following students:

• Undergraduate – Ava Perrier – Kansas State University
• Undergraduate – Audrey Tarochione – Kansas State University
• Undergraduate – Clay Pelton – Kansas State University
• Graduate– Lindsey Decker – Kansas State University
• Alumni – Keayla Harr

Both Ava Perrier and Lindsey Decker were recognized as top scholarship recipients. Read more at https://www.certifiedangusbeef.com/press/colvin/index.php.

Please plan now to join Drs. Matt Spangler, Darrh Bullock and Bob Weaber, for the 2023 edition of the National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium ‘Brown Bagger’ Webinar series. The webinar series is set to run on Wednesdays in October (4, 11, 18, 25) at noon central time.  The series will feature internationally recognized speakers discussing topics surrounding the series title of “Current and Future Tools to Improve Genetic Selection Decisions.”

Weekly themes are outlined below:

1. 1. Selection Tools for The Commercial Producer
   2. Going from An Abnormal Calf to Genomic Test
   3. Trait Development Updates
   4. Leveraging Sequence Data for Genetic Evaluation Systems

Intended audience:
The target audiences for this educational program include county, district and state extension specialists, college/university beef instructors, allied industry personnel (including beef veterinarians), breed association technical and field staff, and other educators working with producers on beef production systems.

How program works:
All presentations will be delivered via the Kansas State University ZOOM web conferencing system. All slides and audio will be delivered via the internet using a common web browser. A call in number will be available for audio stream. After you register, information on connecting to the web conference system will be sent out prior to the first session. Each segment is scheduled for approximately 1 hour. You may login after 11:45 AM to be prepared for the noon start. All slides and audio presentations are archived for future availability to participants and works nicely to assist in future classroom educational efforts. We will circulate a full agenda in advance of the first session. Please register for the series if you plan to attend one or more of the sessions. No need to notify me if you are unable to attend a specific session.

Please register for the webinar by clicking on the URL below: (The only way to register!)

https://ksu.zoom.us/webinar/register/5016929840045/WN_ICRLMZrdRpKeVGFY4exy2A

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

WELCOME BACK TAILGATE: The ASI & FDSCI Student Welcome Back Tailgate will take place this Thursday, August 31 from 5:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. on Weber Lawn.

UPCOMING DEFENSE:  Lindsey Decker, ASI student, will be defending her Master’s thesis entitled “Effects of Thawing Method of Palatability and Thawing Characteristics of Beef Loins” on Friday, September 1, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in Weber Hall Room 111. Major professor: Dr. Travis O’Quinn.

ASI FACULTY & STAFF BIRTHDAYS: 

• Lexie Hayes – August 29
• Karol Fike – August 31

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 I (Swine Unit) – To apply, go to https://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/515792/animal-technician-i.
• Animal Technician Supervisor (Dairy Unit) – To apply, go to https://www.asi.k-state.edu/about/jobs/job-announcements.html.
• Animal Technician II (Dairy Unit) – 1 position – To apply, go to https://careers.pageuppeople.com/742/cw/en-us/job/512403/animal-technician-ii.
• Animal Technician II (Dairy Unit) – 1 position – To apply, go to https://careers.pageuppeople.com/742/cw/en-us/job/510744/animal-technician-ii.

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:

• Iowa State University, Assistant Teaching Professor in Animal Science – Livestock Coach – https://isu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/IowaStateJobs/job/Assistant-Teaching-Professor-in-Animal-Science—Livestock-Judging-Coach_R12739
• Cornell University, Extension Associate – Small Ruminant Production and Management Specialist – https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25385
• Cornell University, Beef Production and Management Specialist – https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25385

UPCOMING EVENTS:
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August 29 – College of Agriculture Watermelon Feed – 5:30 – Weber Lawn
August 31 – ASI Welcome Back Tailgate – 5:15 p.m. – Weber Lawn
September 4 – University Holiday (Labor Day)
September 13 – Faculty Meeting – Call Hall – 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
September 15 – LMIC Board Meeting – Stanley Stout Center
September 18 – Census Day (20th Class Day)
September 23 – Celebrate Ag Day with K-State Football – UCF Game
September 27-29 – HACCP Workshop for Meat & Poultry Processors – Olathe, KS
September 28 – K-State Stocker Field Day – KSU Beef Stocker Unit
September 29-Oct. 1 – Kansas Junior Livestock Show – Hutchinson, KS
October 7 – K-State ASI Family & Friends Reunion – Stanley Stout Center – Manhattan,KS
October 9 – Gardiner Global Food Systems Lecture – 7 p.m. – McCain Auditorium
October 11 – Faculty Meeting – Call Hall 205 – 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
October 24-26 – KSRE Annual Conference – K-State Student Union
November 15 – Faculty Meeting – Call Hall 205 – 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
November 16 – K-State Swine Day – KSU Alumni Center
November 19-26 – Thanksgiving Break for Students
November 29-Dec. 1 – KLA Convention & Trade Show – Wichita, KS
December 9 – College of Agriculture Commencement
December 9 – Final Exams
December 20 – Faculty Meeting – Call Hall 205 – 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

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