Kansas State University

ASI DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI: Dr. Bob Smith, was recognized as the ASI Distinguished Alumni on Monday, November 13.

Read more about Dr Smith.

View more photos at: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjB3i9B

K-STATE SWINE DAY: Plan to join us Thursday for the Annual K-State Swine Day hosted at the K-State Alumni Center. The full program for the event can be found here, https://www.asi.k-state.edu/swineday.

CONGRATULATIONS KSU DAIRY CATTLE JUDGING TEAM: On Nov. 4, the KSU Dairy Cattle Judging Team competed in the 41^st NAILE Invitational Dairy Judging Contest in Louisville, Kentucky. Team members pictured (left to right): Sarah Jordan (Rutland, MA), Samantha Schwindt (Hillsboro, KS), Ellie Vincent (Boyce, VA), Alicia Bohren (Longmont, CO), and Coach Kelsey Pasch. Individuals not pictured include team member Charlie Bestwick and coaches Billy Brown and Rachel Skinner.

The team continues to achieve its goals, and this highlighted through their success from the contest below.

Team Results:
9^th Place Team – Overall
6^th Place Team – Reasons
3^rd Place Team – Brown Swiss
5^th Place Team – Jerseys
10^th Place Team – Ayrshires
10^th Place Team – Holsteins

Individual Results:
Sarah Jordan – 6^th Individual – Brown Swiss

SAVE THE DATE: Mark your calendars and plan to attend the Animal Sciences Arena Groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, December 15 at 11:30 a.m. The event will be at the Stanley Stout Center. If you plan to attend please RSVP at: ksufoundation.org/rsvp/agarena.

Plan now to join us at this exciting event kicking off the construction of the new Animal Sciences Arena.

FALL UNDERGRADUATE SYMPOSIUM: As the semester winds down, we are quickly approaching the Fall Undergraduate Research Symposium! Please plan to join us on Friday, December 8, 2023, from 9 am – noon at the Town Hall in Leadership Studies.  Students will be presenting posters on both course-based research projects and independent research projects. Coffee and donuts will be provided!

ASI CLOTHES DRIVE: The Department will be collecting gently used coats and hoodies and new hats, gloves and socks for communities in need. Donations can be dropped off in Weber 134 or Call Hall 139 between November 6 and December 1.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Save the date for the annual ASI Holiday/Christmas Party on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at the Stanley Stout Center from 3 – 5 p.m. Come enjoy good food, games and friends. Please RSVP at https://bit.ly/23KSUASIHoliday, by Friday, December 8.

CALL HALL DAIRY BAR: The Call Hall Dairy Bar Holiday Gift Box orders are now available. Find more details at https://www.asi.k-state.edu/call-hall-dairy-bar/.

HOLIDAY MEAT SALE: The Holiday Meat Sale order form is now available. Pre-orders for Christmas are due November 29. Find more information visit, https://www.asi.k-state.edu/about/services/ksu-meat-lab-sales/.

UPCOMING DEFENSE:

None at this time.

SEMINARS: 

• Meat Science Seminar
  • Steph Witberler, Journal Club: “Palatability traits of sirloin cap steaks from four USDA quality grades” – Wednesday, November 15 at 12:30 p.m. in Weber 121.
  • Mason Prester, Journal Club: “Evaluation of the impact of bone-in versus boneless cuts on beef palatability” – Wednesday, November 29 at 12:30 p.m. in Weber 121.
• Monogastric Nutrition Seminar
  • Rafe Royal, “Bacillus subtillus; it’s role on intestinal health and growth performance of swine” – Wednesday, November 29 at 12:30 p.m. in Weber 146.
  • Santiago Duarte, “Spray-Dried Plasma Mechanism and Benefits for Post-Weaning Diets” – Wednesday, December 6 at 12:30 p.m. in Weber 146.
• Ruminant Nutrition, Growth, and Management Seminar
  • Carlee Salisbury, “Implications of Excess Dietary Nitrogen for Maintenance Energy Requirements of Cattle” – Monday, November 27 at 4:30 p.m. in Call Hall 205.
• Physiology and Animal Breeding Seminars
  • Chantelle Croucamp – Tuesday, November 14 at 8:30 a.m. in Weber 146. (Zoom link: https://ksu.zoom.us/j/94604133226?pwd=L3ZzYnNzR2xlSHdjVG5NdEtPM0Z5UT09, Passcode: 695692)
  • Elizabeth Dressler – Tuesday, November 28 at 8:30 a.m. in Weber 146. (Zoom link: https://ksu.zoom.us/j/94604133226?pwd=L3ZzYnNzR2xlSHdjVG5NdEtPM0Z5UT09, Passcode: 695692)

ASI FACULTY & STAFF BIRTHDAYS: 

• Michael Brouk – November 15
• Sharon Tucker – November 16
• Mark Nelson – November 24

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.
• Research Technician (KABSU) – To apply, go to https://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/516254/research-technician.
• Storeroom Manager (KABSU) – To apply, go to https://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/516247/storeroom-manager.

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:

• Texas A&M University, Extension Meat Specialist position – Learn more here.
• Texas A&M University, Department of Poultry Science is currently accepting applications for 3 positions.
  Tenure Track Assistant Professor Poultry Microbiome/Molecular Host-Pathogen Interactions – http://apply.interfolio.com/133699Assistant Professor and Extension Poultry Processing Specialist – https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/AgriLife_Extension_External/job/College-Station-TX/Assistant-Professor-and-Extension-Poultry-Processing-Specialist_R-067576-1Poultry Management and Health – Research Assistant Professor – https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/AgriLife_Research_External/job/Poultry-Management-and-Health—Research-Assistant-Professor_R-067692-1
• University of Nebraska Lincoln, Graduate Position in Meat Science – Learn more here.
• Utah State University, Lecturer – Equine Assisted Services – Learn more here.
• Auburn University, Department Head and Professor – https://www.auemployment.com/postings/41471.
• University of Connecticut, Adjunct Instructor –

  For inquiries, contact Dr. Xiuchun Tian at xiuchun.tian@uconn.edu or (860) 486-2413.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
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Twitter: @KSUASI
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November 15 – Faculty Meeting – Call Hall 205 – 3 – 4 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 8 – Fall Undergraduate Symposium – 9 a.m. – Leadership Studies, Town Hall
December 9 – College of Agriculture Commencement
December 11-15 – Final Exams
December 15 – ASI Arena Groundbreaking Ceremony– Stanley Stout Center – 11:15 a.m.
December 20 – Faculty Meeting – Call Hall 205 – 3 – 4 p.m.
January 6-21 – National Western Stock Show – Denver, CO
January 15 – University Holiday (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)
January 31 – Feb. 2 – Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show – Orlando, FL
February 4 – Swine Profitability Conference – Stanley Stout Center
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 16 – Junior Sheep Producer Day – Weber Hall

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