Kansas State University

Welcome our newest addition to the ASI Family!
Cash William Grund
8 lbs 7 oz, 20.5 in
Born on Thursday, November 16, Cash was welcomed home by big brother Coy, as well as Mom Emily Grund, KSU ASI recruitment & marketing Assistant, and Dad Callahan Grund.

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

SAVE THE DATE: Mark your calendars and plan to attend the Animal Science 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 Science 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 until 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.

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
  • 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.
  • Mariana Rivera, Seminar: Salmonella prevalence in US poultry value chain: from farm to retail” – Wednesday, December 6 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
  • 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)
  • Kate Nelson – Tuesday, December 5 at 8:30 a.m. in Weber 146. (Zoom link: https://ksu.zoom.us/j/94604133226?pwd=L3ZzYnNzR2xlSHdjVG5NdEtPM0Z5UT09, Passcode: 695692)

ASI FACULTY & STAFF BIRTHDAYS: 

• Mark Nelson – November 24
• Sterling Buist – December 2
• Chris Mullinix – December 3
• Celsey Crabtree – December 4

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:

• North Dakota State University, Extension Livestock Management Specialist North Central Research Extension Center- Learn more here.
• University of Georgia, Associate Dean for Extension position in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences – For more information contact maria.thompson@academicsearch.org.
• 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
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ksuasi/

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 6 – 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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