Kansas State University

MEAT JUDGING TEAM STARTS FALL WITH A WIN: The 2023 K-State Meat Judging Team began their fall season with a win at the National Barrow Show contest sponsored and hosted by Hormel Foods this past weekend in Austin, MN. K-State was followed by the teams from the University of Illinois (2^nd), Iowa State University (3^rd), and South Dakota State University (4^th). K-State also took home High Team honors in the graduate student division. The K-State team is coached by graduate student Lindsey Decker and Dr. Travis O’Quinn.

Undergraduate Team Results:
Champion Team Overall
High Team in Specifications
High Team in Fresh Meats
High Team in Placings

Graduate Team Results:
Champion Team Overall
High Team in Fresh Meats
High Team in Processed Meats
High Team in Specifications
High Team in Questions

Undergraduate Individual Results:
Sam Stickley – High Individual Overall, 1st Specification, 2^nd Placings, 5^th Fresh Meats
Katelynn Wallace – 3^rd High Individual Overall, 1st Fresh Meats, 2^nd Questions
Riley Coates – 5^th High Individual Overall, 2^nd Specifications, 4^th Processed Meats
Megan Iennaccaro – 2^nd High Fresh Meats
Grace Fike – 3^rd Specifications, 3^rd Placings
Jurney Yung – 4^th Specifications

Graduate Individual Results:
Lauren Frink – High Individual Overall, 2^nd Questions, 2^nd Processed Meats, 3^rd Placings, 5^th Fresh Meats, 5^th Specifications
Chesney Effling – 3^rd High Individual Overall, 1^st Processed Meats, 1^st Questions, 4^th Fresh Meats, 5^th Placings
Steph Witberler – 4^th High Individual Overall, 2^nd Fresh Meats, 2^nd Specifications, 4^th Questions, 5^th Processed Meats
Lindsey Decker – 1^st Specifications, 3^rd Fresh Meats, 5^th Questions

For a full list of results: https://www.judgingcard.com/Results/Events.aspx?ID=19769

Team members include:
Ashtyn Griffin of Gower, MO; Ava Perrier of Eureka, KS; Grace Fike of Westmoreland, KS; Jurney Yung of Andale, KS; Katelynn Wallace of Casstown, OH; Lauren Thompson of Woodville, WI; Megan Iennaccaro of Olathe, KS; Riley Coates of Baldwin City, KS; Sam Stickley of St. Paris, OH; Sydney Stolee of Centerville, IA; and Taylor Dieball of Little River, KS

LIVESTOCK JUDGING TEAM: The 2023 K-State Livestock Judging Team kicked off its fall season at the National Burrow Show. The team placed third overall. Individually Brody Nemecek was third overall and Will Banks was tenth overall. Congratulations to the team!

DR. RON AND RAE IMAN OUTSTANDING FACULTY AWARD: 

Dr. Ashley Rhodes received the Dr. Don and Rae Iman Outstanding Faculty Award for Teaching on Tuesday, September 5.

She earned three degrees from K-State, a bachelor’s degree in animal sciences and industry in 2001, a master’s degree also in animal science in 2004 and a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction in 2013.

Rhodes is well known within the K-State community for her innovative teaching strategies, which have garnered national and international attention. National Geographic has visited her classroom to document her methods of engagement and effective learning.

“Ashley’s teaching style and ability to convey integrated physiological information in a way that requires long-term rather than short-term memory has caused the course to morph into one that pre-veterinary medicine, master’s students and life sciences students have gravitated towards,” said her nominator Timothy Rozell, professor of animal sciences and industry.

The Dr. Ron and Rae Iman Outstanding Faculty Award for Teaching is designed to honor excellence in high quality of instruction, strong relationships with students inside and outside of the classroom and reputation for scholarship and distinguished service to the university. One annual award with a $5,000 stipend is awarded annually.

Read more about this award here.

GRADUATE STUDENT AWARD: Congratulations to Eda Kaya, Ph.D student in Food Science, for receiving the 2023 University Distinguished Professors Excellence in Graduate Studies Award.

ASI MENTORS: Two ASI Mentors, Ethan Kunkel and Rylee Chapman, along with Emily Grund attended the junior livestock Shows at the Kansas State Fair on Saturday, September 9. During the event they hosted a booth with the K-State game and walked through the barns passing out #KSUASI Snack Sticks and water bottles. It was a great opportunity to interact with Kansas youth.

MORTAR BOARD FACULTY & STUDENT RECOGNITION: The Mortar Board Faculty and Student Recognition event aims to recognize and honor outstanding students and faculty who have demonstrated exemplary service, leadership, and achievements within our academic community. We believe that this event will not only acknowledge the hard work and commitment of our students and faculty but also inspire others to excel. Utilize the QR codes on the flyer to submit a faculty member or student nominations. Nominations are due by September 30.

Faculty nomination here.

Student nomination here.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS – HENRY C. GARDINER GLOBAL FOOD SYSTEMS LECTURE: The Henry C. Gardiner Global Food Systems Lecture will be hosted Tuesday, October 9, at McCain Auditorium beginning at 7 p.m. This year’s featured speaker is Greg Doud, incoming CEO & President of National Milk Producers Foundation. Admission to the lecture is free.

Dr. Cassie Jones was selected to receive the 2023 Mark and Eva Gardiner Innovation and Excellence Faculty Award. She will be recognized at the lecture.
Learn more about this event here.

ASI FACULTY & STAFF BIRTHDAYS: 

• Sabrina Ault – September 12
• Carl Dreis – September 16
• Michael Chao – September 17
• Teresa Douthit – September 19
• Anthony Fink – September 20
• Jason Woodworth – September 20
• Rachael Stadel – September 21
• Becky Ayres – September 22
• Nicole Goodenow – September 22
• Mike Tokach – September 29

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:

• Oklahoma State University, Senior Herd Manager – https://okstate.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=16417&site=8
• University of Idaho, Beef Feedlot Manager – https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/42042

UPCOMING EVENTS:
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Twitter: @KSUASI
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ksuasi/

September 8-17 – Kansas State Fair – Hutchinson, KS
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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