Kansas State University

GSA CLOTHING ORDER: The Animal Science Graduate Student Association will be hosting a clothing sale starting today, October 17 through October 31. There are many styles and options to choose from, as well as the “Flying K” logo or the KSU ASI wordmark logo. All orders will be available for pickup in 119 Weber Hall in early December. Items can be viewed and orders placed online at https://www.companycasuals.com/KSUAnimalScienceGradStudentAssociation/start.jsp. Payment is required at the time of order. Orders will be available for pick-up before finals week. If you have questions, contact Abigail Jenkins, akjenkin@ksu.edu.

#KSUASI FALL 2023 INTERNSHIP FORUM: Come learn about the various internship experiences in which students are participating in at the Fall Animal Sciences & Industry Internship Forum on Thursday, October 26. All presentations are in Call Hall 206. Stop in and join us for one or more presentations. View schedule here >> Animal Sciences Internship Forum Schedule Oct 26 2023

UPCOMING DEFENSE: Ashley Hartman will be defending her PhD titled “Male Livestock Fertility: Boar & Bull Management Considerations” on Wednesday, October 18 at 1:30 p.m. in Call Hall 205. (Zoom Link: https://ksu.zoom.us/j/93410850924).

INTERNATIONAL BOVINE LEUKOSIS VIRUS CONFERENCE: The International Bovine Leukosis Virus conference will be hosted at Michigan State University on November 8-10. The conference will include speakers from Japan, Canada, Poland, and the US. This conference is a joint effort between Michigan State University and Kansas State University, College of Veterinary Medicine. The target audience for this conference are researchers in Animal Science, Veterinary Science, DVMs, and dairy and beef producers. Learn more about the event by visiting, https://events.anr.msu.edu/event.cfm?eventID=9DC0137D31346C7D524259D5122AF28EDD17DCEBB29E4B73044A9989797F9992. If you are interested in attending but have questions about the conference, please do not hesitate to contact Shaun Huser, smh6503@vet.k-state.edu.

DR. TEMPLE GRANDIN LECTURE SERIES: Join us as we enjoy the wisdom of Dr. Temple Grandin, discussing equine behaviors, along with presenters on equine assisted therapy, horsemanship & recognizing behavior changes as indicators that something may be off. The event will be Saturday, November 4 at the Stanley Stout Center. Registration for Horse Care 101 is now open. Visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/29fn8v8, for more details and to register for the event.

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/.

SEMINARS: 

• Meat Science Seminar
  • Sidney Munk, Journal Club “Myosin heavy chain isoform and metabolic profile differ in beef steaks varying in tenderness” – Wednesday, October 18 at 12:30 p.m. in Weber 121
  • Ellen Mendez, Seminar: “Safety of chicken meat sold in wet markets of Latin America” – Wednesday, October 25 at 12:30 p.m. in Weber 121
• Monogastric Nutrition Seminar
  • Ty Kim, “Effect of sugar source and level on nursery pig performance” – Wednesday, October 18 at 12:30 p.m. in Weber 146
  • Abigail Jenkins, “Effects of Zearalenone in swine diets” – Wednesday, October 25 at 12:30 p.m. in Weber 146
• Ruminant Nutrition, Growth, and Management Seminar
  • Travis Thayer, DVM, Ruminant Field Technical Specialist, Diamond V, “Introduction to Diamond V and Postbiotic Feed Additives” – Monday, October 23 at 4:30 p.m. in Call Hall 205
  • Wyatt Banks, “Preventing and Mitigating Physiological Impact of Nitrate Poisoning” – Monday, October 30 at 4:30 p.m. in Call Hall 205.
• Physiology and Animal Breeding Seminars
  • Will Shaffer – Wednesday, October 24 at 8:30 a.m. – https://ksu.zoom.us/j/94604133226?pwd=L3ZzYnNzR2xlSHdjVG5NdEtPM0Z5UT09 (Meeting ID:

    946 0413 3226, Passcode: 695692)

ASI FACULTY & STAFF BIRTHDAYS: 

• Bill Hollenbeck – October 26

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:

• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign – Assistant or Associate Professor, Applied Ethology and Welfare – Swine –  https://illinois.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/8265?c=illinois
• University of Nebraska-Lincoln, West Central Research, Extension and Education Center – Beef Project Coordinator – https://employment.unl.edu/postings/88344
• University of Vermont, Search for the Chair of the Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences – https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/university-vermont/chair-department-animal-and-veterinary-sciences

UPCOMING EVENTS:
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October 1-31 – State of Kansas Insurance Open Enrollment
October 24-26 – KSRE Annual Conference – K-State Student Union
October 26 – Animal Sciences & Industry Internship Forum – Call Hall 206 – 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
November 4 – Dr. Temple Grandin Lecture Series – Kansas Horse Council – 8:30 a.m. – Stanley Stout Center
November 8-10 – International Bovine Leukosis Virus Conference – Lansing, MI
November 11 – Veterans Day (not a University holiday)
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.
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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