GUEST SPEAKER:
Dr. Pete Anderson, Midwest PMS, presented to ASI 661: Feedlot Systems Management, Feedlot Bootcamp and Collegiate Cattlemen’s on Thursday, October 10 at the Stanley Stout Center.
DEPARTMENT NEWS
- #KSUASI has reached a record-breaking enrollment of 1,056 students! This milestone speaks volumes about the strength of our program and the opportunities we offer. Read more here >> www.asi.k-state.edu/about/news/24_Enrollment.html
Animal Science Internship Forum – Come learn about internship and career path opportunities as animal science students share their 2024 internships at the Internship Forum on Wednesday, October 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Weber 221 and Thursday, October 17 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Weber 111. All faculty, staff and students are invited! A schedule can be viewed hereAnimal Sciences Internship Forum Schedule Oct 16 & 17 2024[11].- Fall Animal Sciences & Industry Professional Apparel – NOW OPEN! You can customize and purchase your items through the following link:KSU Animal Science Graduate Student Association Apparel Order. The order window will be open from October 14 through October 31. Please note that payment is required at the time of purchase. All items will arrive before finals weeks in December.
UPCOMING DEFENSE
- Will Shaffer – Thursday, October 17 at 8:30 a.m. in Call Hall 206.
UPCOMING SEMINARS
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Dr. Meriam Saleh, Assistant Professor, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University will present: “Threat Assessment of African Swine Fever Virus Competent Tick Vectors, Ornithodoros spp., in Texas” on Thursday, October 10, at 3:30 p.m. in the Mara Center. You may also join via Zoom, https://ksu.zoom.us/j/91407704236.
- Monogastic Seminar
- Ty Kim, Wednesday, October 16, – “Alternative antioxidants to replace synthetic vitamin E in nursery pig diets.” – Weber 111 at 12:30 p.m.
- Paula Giacomini, Wednesday, October 30 – “Strategic use of copper on nursery and grow-finishing pigs.” – Weber 111 at 12:30 p.m.
- Ruminant Nutrition, Growth, and Management Seminar
- Harleigh Johnson, Monday, October 21 – “Congestive heart failure in beef cattle” – Call Hall 205 at 4:30 p.m.
- Stefan Knecht, Monday, October 28 – “AMP grazing: sustainable practices and environmental benefits” – Call Hall 205 at 4:30 p.m.
- Reproductive Physiology, Breeding, and Genetics
- Muhammad Awais Ajmal, Tuesday, October 15 – “The Genetics of Cashmere Fiber Characteristics” – Call Hall 205 at 8:30 a.m.
- Zoom link: https://ksu.zoom.us/j/95153700060?pwd=M7knTzuhuF5CM6Iwqlr42wJxhXL9zI.1 (Passcode: 247469)
- Muhammad Awais Ajmal, Tuesday, October 15 – “The Genetics of Cashmere Fiber Characteristics” – Call Hall 205 at 8:30 a.m.
- Entomology
- Dr. Jimmy Pitzer, Research Entomologist at Arthropod-borne Animal Diseases Research Unit, Friday, October 18 at 2:30 P.M. in Waters 231
- Zoom Link: https://ksu.zoom.us/j/91561693047?pwd=BSzQbEOqmCZbckDAbD3NlsRYdt6Ij6.1 (Passcode: ENTOM2425)
- Dr. Jimmy Pitzer, Research Entomologist at Arthropod-borne Animal Diseases Research Unit, Friday, October 18 at 2:30 P.M. in Waters 231
- Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
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Dr. Randall Singer, Professor, Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, University of Minnesota, will present, “Controlling Salmonella in Poultry Production: Challenges and Misperceptions” on Thursday, October 17th at 3:30 p.m. in the Mara Center.
You may also join via Zoom, https://ksu.zoom.us/j/91407704236.
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CONSTRUCTION
- It’s an exciting time on campus. Bookmark our construction page to follow how changes are occurring around Weber and Call Halls and up by the Stout Center with the construction of the Bilbrey Family Event Center.
If you’d like your birthday added to the list, please email Stacey Chard at schard@ksu.edu.
OPEN POSITIONS:
Professor (Assistant/Associate/Full) Position(s):
- Assistant/Associate Professor, Dairy Foods Processing and Innovation – To apply, go to https://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/515982/assistant-or-associate-professor
Unclassified Staff Position(s):
- 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://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/515576/animal-technician-supervisor
- Research Assistant (Cow-Calf Unit) – To apply, go to https://careers.pageuppeople.com/742/cw/en-us/job/517949/research-assistant
University Support Staff Position(s):
- Dairy Teaching and Research Center Animal Technician II – https://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/517188/animal-technician-ii
- Animal Technician II (Equipment operation) – https://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/517217/animal-technician-ii
- Animal Technician II – Dairy Teaching and Research Center – https://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/517301/animal-technician-ii
- Animal Technician II – Dairy Teaching and Research Center – https://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/517538/animal-technician-ii
Part-time Position(s):
- Research Technician, Animal Breeding and Genetics lab – To apply, go to https://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/517776/research-technician.
Professional Opportunities(s):