Feb 07 nwsltr

Research Opportunity: If you have conducted research as an undergraduate, consider having a poster at the 16^th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium which will be held at the McKimmon Center on Tuesday, April 17. For more information on the symposium and how to participate, visit the web page at http://www.ncsu.edu/ugrs/.

Food Animal Veterinary Interest: If you are interested in becoming a Food Animal Veterinarian, please be aware that applications for this year's pool (students who plan to start vet school in Fall 2009) are due by February 15^th, 2007. Please see the web page for complete information and the application form. http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/an_sci/FoodAnimalScholars/.

Generally the applications would be from students who are second semester sophomores, but transfer and other students are also welcome to apply if they will have completed their Animal Science or Poultry Science degree by Summer 2009 and if they have 1.5 or 2 years of courses remaining after Spring 2007. Applicants must meet the vet school admissions criteria (overall GPA at least 3.0; "required course" GPA at least 3.3 for in-state residents). Although called the Food Animal Scholars program, this is not part of the University Scholars program and all Animal Science and Poultry Science majors are welcome to apply.

SCIENCE OR INDUSTRY?
N.C. State University enrolls all incoming baccalaureate students in the SAS (Science Animal Science) curriculum when they arrive. We have another curriculum called Industry Animal Science (IAS) that you are welcome to switch to if it interests you. Either way, your diploma will say Bachelor of Science in Animal Science.

The SAS curriculum is for students interested in Vet School, Graduate School, or any science-based career (such as working for a pharmaceutical company). The IAS curriculum has fewer chemistry and physics courses, and it does not require the upper level Genetics and Microbiology courses. In place of these, the IAS curriculum requires two Ag Business courses and more ABC electives.

Animal Science course differences: SAS students take two Discipline courses and one Management course; IAS majors take one Discipline and two Management courses. For IAS students, the remaining Departmental Electives are categorized. If you are interested, please stop by 117 Polk Hall to pick up a curriculum sheet or look online at http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/an_sci/home/teaching.htm.

Continuing students:
Please remember to fill out an application for the scholarships that are available from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, even if you are on a renewable scholarship. (Renewable scholarships cannot be awarded if a student fails to fill out the form each year.) The application form is available online at http://harvest.cals.ncsu.edu/index.cfm?showpage=26.If you are interested in going to vet school some day, be sure to indicate this on the form. If you are interested in production agriculture, be sure to mention it on the form (some scholarships are earmarked for this purpose). Also mention any particular species interest you may have; there are some swine, beef, and dairy-specific scholarships.

SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
Are you planning to do a summer internship? Now is the time to line it up if you haven't already done so! Some internships can be found through the CALS Career Services Office, and quite a few students line up internships on their own. If you will be working with animals (vet office, farm, research lab, etc.), you can get up to 3 credits of ANS 492, External Learning Experience. Stop by 117 Polk to get the ANS 492 form, or print it from http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/an_sci/home/teaching.htm.

PRE-VET CONFERENCE
Registration for the 2007 American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association Symposium at Penn State has been open for over a month and spots are filling up fast. With registration closing on February 15th, there is not much time left to sign up for this year's symposium. Please visit our web site for details. http://www.clubs.psu.edu/up/prevetclub/APVMA2.html.

DEADLINE TO DROP COURSES
Wednesday, February 21 is the last day to drop courses, change from credit to audit, change to credit only, and submit First Year Course Repeat forms. Please remember that only Free Electives and PE can be taken for "credit only."

GRADUATION INFORMATION
There will be a Graduation Fair at the NCSU Bookstores soon. This information will be posted on the bulletin board outside of 117 Polk as soon as it becomes available. Information about announcements, rings, caps and gowns, career planning, etc. will be available at the Fair. You may also check the following web site for upcoming information concerning graduation. http://www.ncsu.edu/registrar/graduation/index.html

Graduation ceremonies will be held Saturday, May 12 for SAS and IAS students (1:30 p.m. at the McKimmon Center), and Friday, May 11 (3:00 p.m. at The University Club) for Agricultural Institute students. All graduates are encouraged to invite their families and friends to the ceremonies. There is no limit to the number of people you invite to the University Commencement ceremony at the RBC Center, but you will need to see Dee in 117 Polk to get on a waiting list if you plan to bring more than 6 guests to the departmental ceremony at the McKimmon Center. As we hear from graduates who are bringing fewer than 6 guests, we will move people off the waiting list on a first-come, first-served basis. Departmental graduation information will be mailed to graduating seniors in late March.

QUADRATHLON
The team leaves Friday, February 2 to compete in the Southern Regional Animal Science Academic Quadrathlon. Team members are Lena Perdue, Emily Weston, Adam Beard and Megan Roberts. Good luck to the team!

CLUBS

BLOCK AND BRIDLE TRIP REPORT

Nine members of the NC State Animal Science Club attended the National Block and Bridle Convention in Orlando, Florida on January 25-27. Attendees were Anna Wiest, Callie McAdams, Amber Musick, Sara Dillon, Ben Winslow, David Dupree, Abigail Kates, Stephanie Zick, and Jessica Smith. Advisors Dale Miller and Scott Whisnant also attended. On Friday there were several interesting tours to choose from and members got to visit the largest beef cattle operation in the United States and other historic ranches, several large dairies, outstanding horse farms, vegetable growers and citrus groves (where they ate oranges fresh from the tree). Friday night was a dance where members got to meet and make friends with students from 42 other schools. Saturday was a day full of interesting speakers and meetings. Trent Loos gave the keynote speech and in his humorous way emphasized the importance of everyone becoming a spokesman for agriculture. Other sessions included the impact of urbanization on agriculture, employment opportunities in the equine industry, USDA programs for ensuring food quality and trace ability and opportunities for women in agriculture. Saturday night gave another opportunity for socializing. Everyone enjoyed the trip and looks forward to attending another Block and Bridle convention someday.

ANIMAL SCIENCE CLUB

Please join us for our next meetings which will be February 6^th and 20^th at 7:00 p.m. in 1404 Williams Hall. For more information, please visit our web site at http://www.ncsuanimalscience.com/.

CHA is a terrific way to meet other horse people on campus. Our next meetings will be February 7^th and 21^st at 7:30 p.m. in 304 Fox Hall. Please visit our web site for more information on upcoming meetings and events http://www.geocities.com/cha_ncsu.

Thanks to the Herpetology Club for speaking at our first meeting of the semester; it was a success!! The Companion Animal Club has two meetings in February on the 7^th and 21^st. Interesting speakers will be at the meetings, including Dr. Grant, an exotic animal veterinarian. She will be discussing exotic animal medicine and have cool animals with her!! We are doing a number of volunteer activities throughout the semester including February 3^rd Second Chance Adoptathon from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Dorton Arena at the NC State Fair Grounds. Active membership has changed this semester. Come to the meetings for more information or email us at companion_animal@hotmail.com. We also have a Facebook group now, so facebook Companion Animal Club for event reminders or visit our web site at http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/student_orgs/companion/CompanionAnimalClub.html.

The Dairy Science Club's next meetings will be February 6^th and 20^th at 6:15 p.m. in 125 Polk Hall. A few of our members will also be traveling to Southern American Dairy Science Association at Louisiana State University February 15-18. Everyone is invited to attend meetings, and only an interest in dairy cattle is required!

The NCSU Equestrian Club is a group of horse enthusiasts at N.C. State University who meet on a bi-weekly basis and are affiliated with the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association and Intercollegiate Dressage Association. We welcome all riders regardless of skill level, discipline, or horse ownership status. For information about upcoming meetings or events, visit our web site at http://www.ncsueq.com/.
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The Pre-Vet Club has many activities planned for the semester and is always open to new members. Our next meeting will be on Monday, February 5^th at 7:00 p.m. in Bostian 2722. The speaker will be Dr. Close, a house call veterinarian. If you have any interest in the field of veterinary medicine, we encourage you to come to a meeting. If you have any questions, feel free to email Allison Journey at anjourne@ncsu.edu.

The Rodeo Club would like to invite all those interested in rodeo to join us at our meetings February 5^th and 19^th in Williams 1404. Everyone is welcome to attend!For more information, please visit our web page at http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/student_orgs/ansci/rodeo/.

OPPORTUNITIES

Career Services offers various services to students to include On-Campus Recruiting Schedules, Workshop Schedules, Monthly Employment Bulletins, and much more! You may stop by 111 Patterson Hall, call them at 515-3249 or visit online at http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/career/

INTERNSHIPS

FEBRUARY 2007 IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

See Job Book in 117 Polk (phone 515-3028) or the bulletin board outside of 117 Polk for additional information on the opportunities listed.

Saturday, Feb. 3	Companion Animal Club volunteers at the Second Chance Adoptathon 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Dorton Arena at the NC State Fair Grounds
Monday, Feb. 5	Rodeo Club Meeting, 1404 Williams Hall, 7:00 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 5	Pre-Veterinary Medical Association Meeting, 2722 Bostian Hall, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 6	Animal Science Club Meeting, 1404 Williams Hall, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 6	Dairy Science Club Meeting, 125 Polk Hall, 6:15 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 7	Collegiate Horseman's Association Meeting, 304 Cox Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 7	Companion Animal Club Meeting, 216 Mann Hall, 7:00 p.m.
	Rodeo Club Meeting, 1404 Williams Hall, 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 15	Food Animal Scholars (Pre-Vet) Applications Due
Monday, Feb. 19	Rodeo Club Meeting, 1404 Williams Hall, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 20	Animal Science Club Meeting, 1404 Williams Hall, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 20	Dairy Science Club Meeting, 125 Polk Hall, 6:15 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 21	Last day to withdraw or drop a course without a grade Last day to change from credit to audit Last day to change to credit only Last day to submit First Year Course Repeat forms Pack Tracks closes for drops at 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 21	Companion Animal Club Meeting, 216 Mann Hall, 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 21	Collegiate Horseman's Association Meeting, 304 Cox Hall, 7:30 p.m.

LOOKING AHEAD:
March 5-9	Spring Break
March 12	Advising for Summer and Fall 2007 begins

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FEBRUARY 2007 IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER