Laura Bush Travelling Fellowship

Laura Bush Travelling Fellowship  

The U.S. National Commission is currently accepting applications for the Laura Bush Travelling Fellowship.  The Fellowship is intended to help fund a proposal designed by a student to conduct brief work in a foreign country related to the mandate of UNESCO - using education, natural sciences, social and human sciences, culture, and/or communication and information to build strong ties among nations. 

The fellowship open to US citizens (ages 18-25) enrolled in a college or university who express an interest in international collaboration but have not had many opportunities to travel abroad. The application deadline is Monday, February 24, 2014. 

Read more about the Fellowship & recipients: http://www.state.gov/p/io/unesco/programs

Dairy Herd Management Internship

Internship in Dairy Herd Management

Inclusive Dates: July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014

Number of Positions: 1

Position Description:   The objective of this year long internship is to provide the successful candidate with knowledge, training, and experience in dairy herd management.  Candidates must either be 1) a graduate of a four year bachelors program with dairy or animal science experience, or 2) a graduate of an AVMA accredited veterinary technician or technology program (eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a CVT).  After successful completion of the program, the intern should be an excellent candidate for a position as a dairy herd manager, veterinary technician in bovine private practice, applicant to veterinary school, or a research assistant.  The intern will work exclusively at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s Marshak Dairy farm, which houses approximately 175 lactating Holstein cows, 30 dry cows, and 160 young stock.  The Marshak Dairy currently employs a herd manager and three additional full-time farm workers.  Oversight is provided by a staff veterinarian (dairy coordinator) and veterinary care for the farm is provided by Penn Vet’s Field Service ambulatory veterinary practice.  The intern will have the opportunity to learn from all associated staff and personnel in order to provide a complete herd management picture. 

The primary responsibilities of the intern will revolve around daily work at the Dairy, including milking cows, feeding calves, calf and transition cow care, and farm upkeep.   Additional skills and experiences gained in this internship include transition cow health monitoring, body condition scoring, lameness scoring, calf health scoring, and other possibilities according to the interest of the intern and discretion of the dairy manager and farm coordinator.  Training will be provided by the farm staff and dairy coordinator in these technical skills according to the intern’s experience and background.  Additional instruction in record entry and analysis (DairyComp305), management of reproductive programs, nutrition, mastitis and milk quality, labor management, and preventative health programs will be provided in regularly scheduled team meetings and extended seminars.  The intern may also have involvement in research projects conducted at the Dairy.

The Marshak Dairy is located on the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s New Bolton Center campus in Kennett Square, PA. 

Send resume and letter with references to Dr. Jon Garber at garberj@vet.upenn.edu or New Bolton Center, 382 West Street Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348-1692. AA/EOE.  No phone calls please.  Applications will be reviewed until position is filled.

Secretary Scholars Program

You are invited to partake in an excellent networking event for all agriculture students and people who are interested in career in agriculture. The Secretary Scholars Program is designed to provide students a glimpse into our agricultural industry, hopefully supplementing and adding texture to the students class room experiences. During the winter, the program moves indoors and centers around career programs for students by allowing students to talk to professionals with in the agriculture field. This will be a great opportunity for all students that attend to network and learn about more careers in agriculture. Admission is free and is sponsored by the Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Ed Kee, the Delaware Department of Agriculture and assisted by the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity at The University of Delaware. There will be a bus to pick us up at the back of Townsend Hall at 9AM on March 2 and drop us off at the Delaware Department of Agriculture in Dover Delaware. Lunch is included on the trip Please dress informal and for the weather. RSVP by February 25th.

To ensure your spot on the trip please e-mail Shaw Civitarese** shaw@udel.edu and be sure to include your Name, Year, E-mail, and Cell Phone Number. RSVP by February 25th. Space is limited!**

Secretary’s Scholars
9AM - Bus picks UD students up behind Townsend Hall
10 AM – Welcome, Introductions
10:15 – View Video: Delaware Agriculture: Farming in the First State
A 26 minute video followed by discussion with 3 farmers about the challenge of farming in the first state

11:30 – What Agricultural-related courses or programs would you like to see at your University that are not offered now?
Student Driven Discussion

12:00 Lunch

1:00 Job Opportunities in Agriculture/Putting your best foot forward with a resume and interview
DuPont
Farm Credit
Perdue
Southern States

2:30 What’s graduate School all about?
DSU and UD Professors

3:00 Adjourn---Bus takes UD students back to Townsend Hall

McNair Scholars Graduate School Fair

Are you considering graduate school?

Find out what you need to know at the
McNair Scholars Graduate School Fair

Friday, October 12, 2012, 4-6 p.m.
Trabant University Center, Multipurpose Room
University of Delaware, Newark

Meet with representatives from premier graduate institutions across the country, including UD. Over 90 institutions and programs will be represented.

Plus, attend sessions on:

• Graduate Student Life
• Application Tips from UD Faculty

The event is free and open to the public!

For more information:
www.udel.edu/mcnairconference/fair.html

Infectious Disease Training with U. Penn!

SARS - AIDS - Ebola - Avian Influenza – Anthrax - Botulism - Plague - West Nile Virus –Mad Cow Disease

Over 60% of all infectious diseases of animals can also affect humans, and incidences of new, emerging zoonotic infectious diseases are on the rise. Veterinarian-scientists, by virtue of their broad experience in multiple species and extensive training in both molecular and whole animal contexts, are uniquely qualified to address the complex problems presented in modern biomedical research.

For over 40 years, the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine has provided an outstanding environment for the training of future veterinarian-scientists through its VMD/PhD Program. Find out more about how you can impact tomorrow ’s medicine for all species at www.PennVetPhD.org

Pre-vet Career Event!

Hey Club Members!!
There is a pre-vet leadership event going on in Baltimore, MD at Johns Hopkins that is aimed toward options in veterinary careers and information about Tufts University. The event is September 24th around 5 or 6 pm. Dr. Griffiths will be attending and offered to carpool with anyone interested. Let us now at meetings if you are interested!

U of Florida Aquatic Animal Health Program: Distance Learning

I want to share information about a great online-learning opportunity for members and faculty of your organization. The UF Aquatic Animal Health (AAH) program now offers distance learning courses through the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. These courses are fully online and available from anywhere in the world. Registration ends soon! If this is not your direct area of oversight, would you mind either putting me in contact with the appropriate contact or forwarding along this message? Please confirm that you have received or forwarded this message. Thank you in advance for you assistance!

University of Florida Distance Learning Press Release     Take Online Courses in Aquatic Animal Health This Summer and Fall 2012!      Registration is NOW open for the Summer and Fall semesters! Take Aquatic Animal Health Distance Learning courses through the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. This summer we are offering a brand new course-- Manatee Health and Conservation! Registration options are available for students seeking university credit or continuing education. These courses are designed for undergraduate students interested in this field of study as well as veterinary/graduate students and professionals already immersed in aquatic animal medicine. These online courses are asynchronous so you can participate from anywhere in the world! Learn More and Register TODAY! Learn more about these Distance Learning courses: Aquatic Wildlife Health Issues (Summer) Manatee Health and Conservation (Summer) NEW! Aquatic Animal Conservation Issues (Fall) Have Questions? We have answers!     Please complete this Contact Us form or E-mail Dr. Iske Larkin or Heather Maness.   Website: http://aquatic.vetmed.ufl.edu      Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/UFAquatic

U of Mizzou: Veterinary Master of Public Health Program

UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI
College of Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital

Dear Mizzou Veterinary Applicant:
I am writing you today to inform you about a unique educational opportunity at the University of Missouri's Veterinary Master of Public Health program. The Veterinary Master of Public Health is offered as a dual degree program (DVM/MPH) or as a standalone program.
This program may be of interest to you for several reasons including:

1. The MU veterinary admissions committee looks favorably upon applicants that are working on or have completed a graduate degree;
2. Several courses for the MPH program are shared courses with the DVM curriculum;
3. Nonresident students can claim residency in Missouri after twelve months. This not only decreases the cost of tuition, but you can also apply for vet school in the Missouri resident pool;
4. We are one of five veterinary MPH programs accredited by CEPH (Council on Education for Public Health); and
5. Graduates are in high demand for both public and private sector careers.

I have enclosed an informational pamphlet about the program or you can find more information at www.publichealth.missouri.edu. Please contact me if you have any questions or wish to begin the application process.

Sincerely

Loren Schultz DVM, MS, DACVPM
Director of the Masters of Public Health (Veterinary Concentration Area)
Teaching Associate Professor
University of Missouri
schultzlo@missouri.edu
(573) 882-6857