- Riley County Livestock Association Meeting will take place on Thursday, April 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fairview Church Fellowship Hall. Come listen to Erin Beyer speak on Meat Labels and Labeling. Registration is required.
$10.00 per person – Reservations Required! RSVP by noon on Monday, April 7 to the Riley County Extension Office. Register online at www.riley.ksu.edu under “Events”, or call 785-537-6350.
- Judging Reunion: Mark your calendars for April 12, 2025, as we bring back the K-State Judging Team Reunion! Join us for a day of celebration, kicking off with a golf tournament and wrapping up with an evening banquet honoring the success of the 2024 teams.Registration closes Friday, March 28.
Register now: https://www.asi.k-state.edu/events/judging-reunion/
- Gamma Sigma Delta Undergraduate Research Showcase: The 2025 Gamma Sigma Delta Undergraduate Research Showcase will be held on Friday, April 18, 2025, from 1:00–3:00 p.m. in Hale 181. Undergraduate students interested in participating should apply by April 7, 2025, following the instructions in the attached document. For more information, please refer to the attachment or contact Jessie Vipham at jessiev@ksu.edu.
- United Way Stillwater Relief Fund and OSU Animal Relief Fund Information:
As many are aware, Stillwater, OK was severely impacted by wildfires on Friday. Many homes were destroyed, and ranches and livestock were also affected. If you would like to donate to the Stillwater Relief Fund or the OSU Animal Relief Fund for displaced animal housing and injured animal treatment, please use the links below: United Way (select Yes for Stillwater Relief Fund): unitedwaypaynecounty.org/donate
OSU Animal Relief Fund (for displaced animal housing and injured animal treatment): https://secure.osugiving.com/s/giving/annual?dsgt=28-97650
- UPCOMING DEFENSE:
- Stefan Knecht will defend his master’s on “Nutritional strategies from improved beef cattle performance; A focus on corn utilization” on Friday, April 4 at 1 p.m. in Call Hall 206.
- Sidney Munk – Thursday, April 3 at 1 p.m. in Call Hall 205.
- Jessica Smallfield – Friday, April 4 at 10:30 a.m. in Call Hall 226.
- UPCOMING SEMINARS
- Meat Science – Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in Weber 111
- March 26 – Taylor Dieball – Seminar – Defrosting the myths: Exploring common and novel thaw methods
- Monogastic Seminar – Wednesday 12:30 p.m. in Call Hall 140
- April 9 – Jentry Squires – Fiber’s role in managing diarrhea in the nursery
- Ruminant Nutrition, Growth, and Management Seminar – Monday at 4:30 p.m. in Call Hall 205.
- March 31 – Felicitas Vignati – Low Lignin Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.): How Far Can We Go?
- Animal Breeding, Genetics and Physiology Seminar –
- Tuesday, April 1 – Samantha Scott – “A novel approach A novel approach to cognitive testing in Ossabaw Pigs: Integrating artificial intelligence in training and utilizing the 8-arm radial maze”
OPEN POSITIONS:
Professor (Assistant/Associate/Full) Position(s):
None at this time.
Unclassified Staff Position(s):
- Farm Manager/Farm Shop & Operations Manager – To apply, go to https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/farm-manager-manhattan-kansas-united-states
- Communications/Marketing Specialist – To apply, go to https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/communications-marketing-specialist-manhattan-kansas-united-states-3b57273f-12e8-49d7-bffb-ae6962023002
University Support Staff Position(s):
None at this time.
Department Student Employment Position(s):
https://www.asi.k-state.edu/studentsuccess/student_employment/
If you are interested in adding a job to this page, please email Emily Grund.Professional Opportunities(s):
- Meat Science – Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in Weber 111
- The University of Tennessee, Precision Animal Health Faculty Position https://apply.interfolio.com/165015