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Upcoming Events
January 12 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
January 14 – Elevator Pitch Workshop, 4:15-5pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
January 14 – Student Involvement Fair, 5-8pm, Ohio Union
January 15 – Last Day for 100% Refund for Spring Semester
January 18 – No Classes, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 18 – MLK Day of Services
January 20 – ACT Meeting, 5:30pm, 205 Ag Admin
January 22 – Environmental Career Expo, 1-4pm, 4-H Center
January 25 – Women’s Center Wednesday, Professional Development and the Forte Foundation, 7-9pm, Multicultural Center, Ohio Union
January 26 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
February 3 – ACT Meeting, 5:30pm, 205 Ag Admin
February 9 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
February 17 – ACT Meeting, 5:30pm, 205 Ag Admin
February 23 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
February 24 – CFAES Career Expo, 1-4pm, 4-H Center
March 2 – ACT Meeting, 5:30pm, 205 Ag Admin
March 8 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
March 22 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
March 23 – ACT Meeting, 5:30pm, 205 Ag Admin
April 6 – ACT Meeting, 5:30pm, 205 Ag Admin
April 7 – CFAES Recognition Program, Ohio Union
April 12 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
April 20 – ACT Meeting, 5:30pm, 205 Ag Admin
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ACEL Weekly Update – January 8, 2016
USDA Secretary Vilsack on campus
On Friday, January 15th, US Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will be on campus to participate in a Town Hall conversation focused on rural growth and opportunity and the investments made in Ohio. The Secretary’s office has specifically requested that we invite Ohio State students to attend and I am seeking your assistance in sharing the invitation with students you interact with in the college and beyond.
Experience OSU for a Day Hosts Needed!
Do you enjoy sharing your passion for Ohio State with others? Would you be willing to show high school students what it is like to be a Buckeye? The “Experience OSU for a Day” (EOFD) Program allows prospective students to get a feel for what college is really like. These students visit CFAES frequently, and we are in need of volunteers to show these students around campus when they come to visit.
EOFD Hosts volunteer to have prospective high school students shadow them from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. for 1-2 weekdays each semester. Hosting is very flexible and can be adjusted to fit your schedule. Hosts are encouraged to take their shadow(s) to see various classrooms, the Oval, the Union, a dorm room, and to eat lunch at Parker Dairy Store (lunch is free for the host and shadow). To sign up, simply fill out the form at http://go.osu.edu/eofd-hosts. If you have questions, feel free to contact Gary Klopfenstein at klopfenstein.40s@osu.edu
Make your day off a day on, and join Pay It Forward and the Frank W. Hale Black Cultural Center at the Martin Luther King Day of Service on January 18th, 2016. Students can celebrate the legacy of Dr. King by participating in community service at a variety of locations throughout Columbus. Participants will meet at the Ohio Union for an opening ceremony.Since 1999, close to 1,000 students have come together to celebrate the holiday through service. Pay It Forward will provide transportation to all off campus service sites. Past projects have included working with youth, literacy education, serving meals, office work, and a variety of other worthwhile service experiences. The day will conclude with group reflection at Hale Hall, where pizza will be provided.
Registration is at 7:45am in the Ohio Union (Volunteers are placed on a first come first serve basis). The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service ends by 1:30pm.
Spring Student Involvement Fair
Save the date for Thursday, January 14, 2016 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Ohio Union! The Student Involvement Fair is the best place to find a student organization that meets your needs and interests. Held during the first week of Spring semester, members of more than 250 OSU student organizations and campus departments will be on the Oval to share with you more information about their organization. This is your first and best opportunity to chat with them and start determining what you’re going to get involved with outside of your classes.Apply to be a member of the Major Campus Events Committee
Looking for a leadership opportunity? Are you interested in planning and executing some of Ohio State’s biggest traditions? If so, apply to be a member of the Major campus Events Committee! This small cohort of students is responsible for planning and executing five Signature Events here at Ohio State, such as the Student Involvement Fair and the Homecoming Parade, and Commencement Week. Click here to find the application and more information. Applications are due January 20th!
OABA Industry Conference – Student Opportunity
The Ohio AgriBusiness Association has its annual Industry Conference scheduled for February 3-4, 2016 at the Columbus Marriott Northwest, which provides education and networking opportunities for agribusiness professionals.
With widely-respected speakers and industry professionals sharing their expertise related to production, perspectives and performance in agriculture, this event would be a great opportunity for students to learn about the industry and also network with industry professionals. A full conference agenda can be found at: www.oaba.net/events_conference.
They will be offering a student registration for the event, which includes daily admission to all educational programming and meals, including the Industry Networking Reception & Dinner and the OABA Annual Meeting on Feb. 3. Student registration fees are as follows:
Feb. 3 – $90 – Includes admission to educational programming, breakfast, lunch, breaks and the Industry Networking Reception & Dinner and OABA Annual Meeting.
Feb. 4 – $60 – Includes admission to educational programming, breakfast, lunch and breaks.
Registrations are due by January 22, 2016. Questions and registration information can be requested from mlong@oaba.net.
Scholarships
CFAES Scholarship Application Open
Incoming and current CFAES, ATI/Wooster students and Ohio 4-H members your care in completing this form is very important. Please carefully read and follow the instructions. If you are applying for Ohio 4-H scholarships, there will be additional drop down boxes to complete. The priority deadline for submitting this form via the web is February 15, 2016. Apply here
Ohio State University Student-Alumni Council Scholarships
The Ohio State University Student-Alumni Council is awarding five scholarships to students who exemplify leadership and academic qualities that align with our organization’s mission, vision, and values. Any student with two remaining semesters of undergraduate schooling at Ohio State is eligible. Applications are due on January 31. Visit www.go.osu.edu/SACScholarships to find a link to the application. Please contactAshleyGreivenkamp.4@osu.edu with any questions or concerns.
Careers in Agriculture Scholarship Program
Scholarships worth $1,000 will be awarded to 10 college students in their first or second year who demonstrate scholastic achievement, leadership in agriculture and a perceived ability to contribute to agriculture in the future.
Preference goes to first or second year college students pursuing two- or four-year degrees in agronomy, crop production, or closely related fields.
All applications must be postmarked by February 5, 2016. Winners will be notified by mail in April 2016.
Download the application here.
ADM Ag Services Scholarships
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), a world leader in agricultural processing, is awarding $1,000 scholarships to select college students who plan to enter an operations career in an ag-related field.
To be considered for a scholarship, students must: Possess a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above, Be a U.S. citizen, Submit the following items by March 1, 2016:
A resume, A statement outlining personal and professional goals (no more than 500 words), A statement demonstrating interest in pursuing an ag-operations career at ADM.
Selected applicants will have the opportunity to interview with ADM representatives to further discuss their interest in a career at ADM.
Visit www.adm.com/AgScholarship to apply today.
Study Abroad
Honduras – January 15, 2016 (Additional information)
The Honduras Study Abroad applications are due by midnight, January 15, 2016. This is a 16 day experience and your cost is just under $2500, which includes airfare, hotel, in-country transportation, and all meals after the group departs Atlanta on May 9, 2016 and arrive back in Atlanta on May 24, 2016. The Honduras Study Abroad program is open to undergraduate and graduate students. The Provost has announced that tuition costs for attending any first four-week summer session will be tuition free. The Honduras Study Abroad experience qualifies for this free tuition (This does not include those graduating on May 8, 2016). This is a cost savings of a minimum of $1200 for undergraduate students and $2400 for graduate students. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Dr. Jamie Cano (cano.1@osu.edu) or WT Agner (agner.6@osu.edu).
February 1, 2016 – Czech Republic: Sustainability and Agricultural Policy in the EU
Internship and Job Opportunities
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Internship Openings
American Red Cross – Volunteer Intake Intern (Columbus, Ohio)
Brandywine Zoo – Zoo Camp Educator (Wilmington, Delaware)
City of Dublin – Community Relations Intern (Dublin, Ohio)
Express – Digital Marketing Intern (Columbus, Ohio)
Franklin County Farm Bureau – Program Assistant/Intern (Hilliard, Ohio)
Greater Cleveland Aquarium – Marketing Intern (Cleveland, Ohio)
Indianapolis Zoo – Internship (Indianapolis, Indiana)
National Pork Producers Council – Fall Communications Internship (Washington DC)
NBC 4 – Internship (Content, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Production, Human Resources) (Columbus, Ohio)
Newport Aquarium – Intership (public relations, marketing, education) (Newport, Kentucky)
Tech Elevator – Marketing/Social Media Intern (Cleveland, Ohio)
Full-Time Job Openings
Alice in Dairyland – Public Relations (Wisconsin)
American Association of Service Coordinators – Senior Manager of Marketing (Powell, Ohio)BIBIBOP Asian Grill – Social Media Marketing Coordinator (Columbus, Ohio)
Carbon Media Group- Managing Editor, Ag & Rural Lifestyle
Cleveland MetroParks – Education Assistant (Cleveland, Ohio)
Delta Gamma Fraternity – Marketing and Communication Specialist (Columbus, Ohio)
Hospice of Central Ohio – Volunteer Services Coordinator (Newark, Ohio)
Kent State – Executive Communications Director (Kent, Ohio)
Lucas Foundation of America, Greater Ohio Chapter – Special Events Coordinator (Brockville, Ohio)
Mills James – Motion Graphic Designer (Columbus, Ohio)
MPW Industrial Services – Graphic Designer (Columbus, Ohio)
Nashville Zoo – Event Coordinator (Nashville, Tennessee)
Nashville Zoo – Zoo Teen Instructor (Nashville, Tennessee)
NBC4 – Sports Anchor/Multi-Media Journalist (Columbus, Ohio)
NBC 4 – Investigative/Special Projects Producer (Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio Housing Finance Agency – Public Information Officer (Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio State, Newark – Admissions Counselor and Staff Assistant (Newark, Ohio)
Ohio State, Cuyahoga County – Master Gardner Volunteer Program Coordinator (Cleveland, Ohio)
Ohio State, Clermont County – Program Coordinator (Owensville, Ohio)
Ohio State, Fayette County – Program Coordinator (Washington CH, Ohio)
Ohio State, Farm Science Review – Communication and Marketing Manager (Columbus, Ohio)
Organic Valley – Digital Marketing Manager (La Crosse, Wisconsin)
Pepsi Cola Bottling – Communication Specialist (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Seedway – Marketing and Communication Coordinator (Hall, New York)
Seneca Park Zoo Society – Family Programs Coordinator (Rochester, NY)
University of Dayton – Communication Coordinator (Dayton, Ohio)
White Space Creative – Public Relations Manager (Akron, Ohio)
Wyffles Hybrids – Communications Manager
Zoo Miami Foundation – Annual Giving Coordinator (Miami, Florida)
Extension and Teaching Jobs
Ohio Ag Ed Openings
North Dakota Extension – Educator, 4-H Youth Development
Purdue Extension – Associate Educator, 4-H YouthDevelopment (South Bend, Indiana)
Purdue Extension – Associate Educator, ANR/4-H (Nashville, Indiana)
North Carolina Extension – Extension Agent, 4-H (Piedmont, North Carolina)
Jobs to check out on Hire-A-Buckeye
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Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership