Upcoming Events

October 22 – CFAES Pumpkin Carving Student Social, 6:30pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
October 27 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
November 4 – ACT Meeting, 5:30pm, 205 Ag Admin
November 10 – LinkedIn Workshop and Networking Mocktails, 5pm
November 10 – Ag Ed Society Banquet, 6pm
November 11 – Ag Ed Society Roadside Cleanup, 10am
November 17 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
November 18 – ACT Meeting, 5:30pm, 205 Ag Admin
December 8 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
December 16 – ACT Meeting, 5:30pm, 205 Ag Admin
December – Graudate Student Resume and CV Workshop
December 20 – Graduating Senior Luncheon, Ag Admin Auditorium

News

On our website

Outstanding Senior Award Application Available
The application form for the 2016 Outstanding Senior Award is now available at http://go.osu.edu/cfaes-outstanding-senior. This is the premier award granted to seniors in CFAES. To qualify for consideration, applicants must have a 3.00 cumulative GPA at the time of application and be graduating during the 2016 calendar year. Selections are made based on the applicant’s record of scholarship, leadership, professional and personal growth and involvement in the community, both within OSU and beyond. The deadline for applications is December 16. All applications will be reviewed in January. A group of students will be selected, from all who apply, to interview with the selection committee in February. The group of Outstanding Seniors will be recognized at the CFAES Recognition Program on April 7, 2016. Contact Dr. Marilyn Trefz (.2) should you have questions.
 

Scholarships

Applications for the 2016-2017 CME Group Beef Industry Scholarships NOW OPEN!
The Beef Industry Scholarship was introduced in 1989 through Live Cattle Futures Contract on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. The National Cattlemen’s Foundation and CME Group are committed to the future of the cattle industry and continue to recognize and support outstanding youth in the beef community. The tradition remains strong today, each year a total of ten $1,500.00 scholarships are awarded to students pursuing careers in the beef industry.

Conditions of Eligibility
Applicants must be a graduating high school senior or full-time undergraduate student enrolled at a two or four-year institution for the 2016-2017 school years. Applicants must have demonstrated a commitment to a career in the beef industry through classes, internships or life experiences. Previous scholarship winners are eligible to apply in subsequent years. Visit here for more information andto apply.

Study Abroad

Internship and Job Opportunities

Internship Openings
Community Service Society of New York – Health Communication Intern (NYC)
Media Source – Content Production, Media Relations internships (Columbus, Ohio)
NRHA – Youth Intern (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)
NRHA – Marketing Intern (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)
NRHA – Reining Horse Sports Foundation Internship (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)
Paul Werth – Graphic and Interactive Design Intern (Columbus, Ohio)
SBC Advertising – Adtern (Columbus, Ohio)
Sister Cities International – Communication Internship (Washington DC)
Standing Partnerships – Internships (St. Louis, Missouri)
Syngenta – Breeding Academy Intern (Minnetonka, MN)
Wildlife Alliance – Communications and Development Intern (NYC)

Full-Time Job Openings
American Farm Bureau Federation – Program Assistant (Washington DC)
American Lamb Board – Marketing Coordinator (Denver, Colorado)
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation – Communications and Public Relations Specialist (Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania)
Audubon – Social Media Associate (NYC)
Audubon – Volunteer Coordinator (San Antonio, Texas)
Alaska SeaLife Center – Communications Coordinator (Seward, Alaska)
Bath & Body Works – Marketing Communications Manager (Columbus, Ohio)
Cardinal Health – Brand Manager (Dublin, Ohio)
Center for Dairy Excellence – Dairy Education Manager (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania)
Columbus Blue Jackets – Director of Event and Guest Services (Columbus, Ohio)
Columbus Regional Airport Authority – Digital Media and Communications Specialist (Columbus, Ohio)
Dairy Farmers of America – Communications Assistant Manager (East Syracuse, New York)
Dairy Farmers of America – Writer (Kansas City, Missouri)
Dairy Farmers of America – Member Services Manager (Ripon, California)
Dairy Farmers of America – Continuous Improvement Manager (Schulenburg, Texas)
Dannon – Digital Marketing Associate (White Plains, New York)
Farm Bureau Financial Group, Inc – Marketing Communications Coordinator (West Des Moines, Iowa)
Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan – Graphic Design Specialist (Lansing, Michigan)
Home Market Foods – Marketing Coordinator (Morwood, Massachusettes)
GallopNYC – Volunteer Coordinator (Brooklyn, New York)
Horse Illustrated – Assistant Editor (Lexington, Kentucky)
Iowa Corn – Communications Outreach Manager (Des Moines, Iowa)
National Corn Growers Association – Marketing Development Manager (Chesterfield, Missouri)
Media Source – Content Writer (Columbus, Ohio)
Media Source – PR Account Executive (Columbus, Ohio)
Michigan Milk Producers Association – Member Relations Coordinator (Novi, Michigan)
National Wildlife Federation – Director, Magazine Publishing (Reston, Virginia)
National Wildlife Federation – Manager, Conservation Communications (Washington DC)
National Wildlife Federation – Social Media and Engagement Specialist (Reston, Virginia)
Ohio Machine – Public Relations and Operations Director (Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio State, A&P Communication Services – Graphic Designer (Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio State, Admissions – Student Services Specialist (Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio State, Student Life – Creative Projects Manager (Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio State, WOSU – Radio Reporter (Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio State, Mansfield – Student Programs Coordinator (Mansfield, Ohio)
Ohio State, University Bursar – Student Services Specialist (Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio State, Marion – Web Communications Specialist (Marion, Ohio)
Paul Werth – Account Supervisor (Columbus, Ohio)
PB&J Fund – Program Coordinator (Charlottesville, Virginia)
SBC Advertising – Account Executive (Columbus, Ohio)
SBC Advertising – Designer (Columbus, Ohio)
SBC Advertising – Digital Content Specialist (Columbus, Ohio)
SBC Advertising – Junior Art Director (Columbus, Ohio)
Tennessee Beef Industry Council – Communications Coordinator (Murfreesboro, Tennessee)
Texas Farm Bureau Federation – Ag Education Presenter (Dallas, Texas)
Texas Farm Bureau Federation – Ag Education Presenter (Lubbock, Texas)
The American Legion – Assistant Editor (Indianapolis, Indiana)
the Branford Group – Public Relations Account Executive (Nashville, Tennessee)
The Creative Group – Social Media Marketing Director (Dublin, Ohio)
The Creative Group – Copywriter (Columbus, Ohio)
The Creative Group – Motion Graphic Designer (Hilliard, Ohio)
USHJA In Stride – Regional Communications Coordinator (Lexington, Kentucky)
Vanguard Communications – Account Manager (Washington DC)

Extension and Teaching Jobs
Ohio Ag Ed Openings
OSU Extension, Clark County – Program Assistant (Springfield, Ohio)
NC State Extension – Extension Agent, Ag (Asheboro, NC)

Jobs to check out on Hire-A-Buckeye 
(must be logged in to Hire-A-Buckeye to see these job listings)
Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership

Volunteer Opportunities

American Red Cross – Community Preparedness Education Volunteer

Upcoming Events

October 21 – ACT’s Night for Young Professionals
October 22 – CFAES Pumpkin Carving Student Social, 6:30pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
October 27 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
November 4 – ACT Meeting, 5:30pm, 205 Ag Admin
November 10 – LinkedIn Workshop and Networking Mocktails, 5pm
November 10 – Ag Ed Society Banquet, 6pm
November 11 – Ag Ed Society Roadside Cleanup, 10am
November 17 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
November 18 – ACT Meeting, 5:30pm, 205 Ag Admin
December 8 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
December 16 – ACT Meeting, 5:30pm, 205 Ag Admin
December – Graudate Student Resume and CV Workshop
December 20 – Graduating Senior Luncheon, Ag Admin Auditorium

News

On our website
Alexander named to Ohio State Homecoming Court
Four ACEL students named to Ohio State ATI Homecoming Court

Career Workshops Offered
Remaining Workshops for the semester- Open to all students:

• Resume 101 Workshop- October 21 from 4:30- 6pm Room 105 Ag Admin
• LinkedIn Workshop & Networking: November 10 from 5:30- 6:30pm location TBD.
• Study & Work Abroad Panel & Networking: November 18 from 5:30- 6:30pm- room 150 of the Younkin Success Center

All information about workshops is also on the CFAES website under Careers- Workshops.

Career Development Appointments
Students interested in getting assistance with all aspects of career development are encouraged to attend walk-in hours with our Career Advisor Mary McLaughlin.

• Wednesday 10am- 1:30pm Room 100 Ag Admin
• Friday 10am- 1:30pm Room 210 Kottman Hall

To make appointments outside of walk-in hours please call: 614-292-6891

Complete Survey for AgComm 5130 about 100 years of ACEL
All current students in the Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership are encouraged to complete this survey. In 2017, ACEL will be celebrated 100 years! We want to know how you want to be involved!

This survey is part of a group project in the AgComm 5130 course where students create a marketing and public relations campaign. Please help your fellow students out, as well as have a voice in the future events and activities for this celebration.

Scholarships

Five $1,000 Scholarships Available
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is again offering its William C. Berg Academic Excellence in Agriculture Scholarship thanks to the sponsorship of BASF Corporation. Five (5) one thousand dollar ($1,000) scholarships are available to students entering at least their second undergraduate year (or any year of graduate school) pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in an agricultural, agribusiness, or an Ag vocation field.

Applicants or a parent/guardian must be a member of the NCGA. Funds are for the 2016-2017 school year. Past scholarship winners and employees and the families of employees of any division of BASF or their subsidiaries or the NCGA are not eligible for the scholarship. Applications must be postmarked on or before December 11, 2015.
The application is available here: http://www.ncga.com/topics/education/college-scholarships

Study Abroad

Internships & Jobs – All New!!

Internship Openings
Abercrombie and Fitch – Graphic Design Intern (Columbus, Ohio)
DuPont – Marketing Communications Intern (Johnston, Iowa)
FleishmanHillard – Public Relations Intern (Houston, Texas)
FleishmanHilliard – Public Relations Intern (Austin, Texas)
FleishmanHillard – Corporate Communications Intern (Boston, Massachusetts)
FleishmanHillard – Social Content Intern (St. Louis, Missouri)
FleishmanHillard – Graphic Design Intern (Washington DC)
Honda – Corporate Affairs & Communications Student Associate, Summer 2016(Anna or Marysville, Ohio)
Illinois Farm Bureau – Member Services and Public Relations Internship(Bloomington, Illinois)
OBIC – Student Assistant (Columbus, Ohio)
Vermeer Corporation – Communications Intern (Pella, Iowa)

Full-Time Job Openings
A-Gas Americas – Marketing Communication Specialist (Bowling Green, Ohio)
Addeco – Graphic Designer (Columbus, Ohio)
AgriCover – Graphic Designer (Jamestown, NC)
AGCO – HR Communications (Duluth, Georgia)
AGCO – Corporate Newsroom Manager (Duluth, Georgia)
American Bank – Marketing Communications Specialist (Columbus, Ohio)
Bath & Body Works – Marketing Communications Coordinator (Columbus, Ohio)
Buckeye Power – Director of Communications (Columbus, Ohio)
Cargill – Communication Specialist (Wayzata, Minnesota)
Central Rural Electric Cooperative – Public Relations Specialist (Stillwater, Oklahoma)
Chelco – Director of Communications (DeFuniak Springs, Florida)
Clark Schaefer Hackett – Graphic Designer (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Co-Alliance LLP – Social Media Coordinator (Avon, Indiana)
COSI – Offsite Programming Specialist (Columbus, Ohio)
CropLife International – Communications Manager (Washington DC)
Encore Visions – Graphic Designer (Wichita Falls, Texas)
Faith Life Ministries – Graphic Designer (Johnstown, Ohio)
Fahlgren Mortine – Public Relations Account Supervisor (Columbus, Ohio)
Fleet Pride – Web and Graphic Designer (Las Colinas, Texas)
FleishmanHillard – Junior Designer (Boston, Massachusetts)
Global Prairie – Account Director (Kansas City, Missouri)
Global Prairie – Account Director (Cleveland, Ohio)
International Food Policy Research Institute – Head of Communications (Washington DC)
Jeni’s Ice Cream – Copy Writer (Columbus, Ohio)
Meredith Corpoeration – Graphic Designer, Lowes Creative Ideas (Des Moines, Iowa)
Michigan Milk Producers Association – Communications Manager (Detroit, Michigan)
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes – Director of Marketing (Cleveland, Ohio)
National Reining Horse Association – Marketing Internship (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)
Olam Americas – Marketing Communications Coordinator (Fresno, California)
Ohio Rural Electric Cooperatives and Buckeye Power, Inc. – Director of Communications (Columbus, Ohio)
Rock Springs 4-H Center – Horse Program Director (Junction City, Kansas)
Southern States Cooperative – Digital Marketing Coordinator (Richmond, Virginia)
Spectrum Communication – Communications/Marketing Support (Dayton, Ohio)
The Creative Group – Motion Graphic Designer (Hilliard, Ohio)
United Way of Greater Toledo – Marketing and Communications Specialist (Toledo, Ohio)
University of Tennessee – Associate Director for Communications and Outreach(Knoxville, Tennessee)
Unlimited Systems – Graphic Designer (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Wendy’s – Corporate Communications Manager (Dublin, Ohio)
Wendy’s – Brand Management Manager (Dublin, Ohio)

Ohio Beef Council – Director of Public Relations and Consumer Marketing

Staff responsibilities include the development and implementation of beef checkoff-funded programs in the areas of consumer advertising, retail, foodservice, nutrition and veal designed to increase consumer demand for beef and veal products. The position also includes some OCA program coordination. Cattle industry background is strongly preferred.

For a complete position description, contact the Ohio Beef Council at 614-873-6736 or email at eharsh@ohiobeef.org.  To apply, mail a cover letter and resume to Elizabeth Harsh, Executive Director, Ohio Beef Council, 10600 U.S. Highway 42, Marysville, Ohio 43040.

Extension and Teaching Jobs
Ohio Ag Ed Openings
Purdue Extension – Extension Educator (West Lafeyette, Indiana

Jobs to check out on Hire-A-Buckeye 
(must be logged in to Hire-A-Buckeye to see these job listings)
Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership