Volume 22, No. 3; November/December 2006

Dr. Jeannette A. Moore, Undergraduate Coordinator, 117 Polk Hall (515-3028)

Dr. Dr. Roger L. McCraw, Department Head, 123 Polk Hall (515-2755)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Undergraduate Coordinator's Office
  
• Clubs
• Animal Science Club
• Collegiate Horseman's Association
• Companion Animal Club
• Equestrian Club
• Rodeo Club
  
• Opportunities
  
• CALS Career Services
  
• Internships
• Part-Time Jobs
• Important Dates to Remember

UNDERGRADUATE COORDINATOR'S OFFICE

All students: Please be sure you complete your "Plan of Work" (which is actually your plan of classes you intend to take) so you are in compliance with the university requirement. Once you plan courses (at least 3 semesters), be sure to click on "Plan Approval" and submit your plan. Your advisor will then approve or disapprove the plan. The plan is not "set in stone;" students can submit a new plan at any time. NOTE: It is up to you to make sure you plan to complete all pre-requisites, and it is up to you to be sure classes are actually offered during the semester you plan to take them (note: some Animal Science courses are only offered once per two years). Also, putting your courses into the Plan of Work does not guarantee you a seat in the classes. With all these things to watch out for, the Plan of Work is still an excellent way for you and your advisor to work together and plan for the future!

If you need to pick up a copy of your curriculum sheet, the list of Humanities and Social Science courses, the list of ABC Electives, an On-Campus Learning Experience form (ANS 493), or any other academic form, please stop by 117 Polk Hall. We are open from 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. (actually 5:00 unless Dr. Moore is teaching or in a meeting). You can also access this information online at: http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/an_sci/home/teaching.htm.

ANS Discipline Courses: Students are having trouble locating VMP 420 (Diseases of Farm Animals) because it does not show up on their Plan of Work as being an option for the ANS Discipline Course. This is because the vet school recently changed the prefix from VMF 420 to VMP 420, but it is the same course and VMP 420 will count as an Animal Science Discipline course. There is another ANS Discipline Course offered next semester that students may not be aware of, and that is the online version of ANS/NTR/PO 415 (Comparative Nutrition). It is listed as a fall-only course, but in spring and summer it is also offered via Distance Education.

Intro to Equine Science course: This course (ANS 110; also listed as ANS 071 for Ag Institute students) is listed as being fall-only, but it will be offered next semester for any freshmen, sophomores, and new transfer students who are interested.

New ANS Elective: ANS 495O, Lab Animal Science, is being offered next semester. It will count as a Departmental Elective or as a CALS Group ABC elective for Animal Science majors. It is a 3-credit course (lecture, no lab) that is being taught by Dr. Bob Petters. It is a sophomore through senior level course designed to cover the basics of laboratory animal science, a specialty dealing with the use of vertebrate animal species in intensive research. Some topics to be covered are husbandry, facility management, animal health and welfare, diagnostics, surgical area management, research methods and administrative duties. Students will complete the material for the written portion of the certification as a Laboratory Animal Technician (for more information, see American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS], http://www.aalas.org).

If you are an SAS or IAS student graduating next semester, please be sure to turn in your blue "Application for Degree" card and Graduation Worksheet to Dee Pryse in 117 Polk as soon as they are completed. We need to check through all of the cards and turn them in to Patterson Hall by the first day of Spring semester (January 10, 2007). We would appreciate you getting those to us as soon as possible. You will also need to complete the Graduating Senior Survey. It is available only on the web and is located at http://www2.acs.ncsu.edu/UPA/survey/gss07start.htm

If you are graduating this semester, you will receive information in the mail before Thanksgiving. For baccalaureate students, the University ceremony begins at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 20 at the RBC Center, and the Departmental ceremony will be in the McKimmon Center at 1:30 p.m. There is no limit to the number of people you can bring to the University ceremony because it will be at the RBC Center, but we do need to limit the number of guests who will attend the Departmental ceremony. Every graduate may bring 7 guests. If you wish to bring more than 7 guests, there will be a wait list, so please let Dee (117 Polk) know as soon as you receive the letter if you need to bring more than 7 guests. Also let Dee know if you do not plan to attend.

For Agricultural Institute students, the graduation ceremony is at 3:30 p.m. at the University Club located at 4200 Hillsborough Street on the same day (Wednesday, December 20).

Graduation announcements may be obtained any time at the NCSU Bookstore on Dunn Avenue. Personalized announcements must be pre-ordered; it takes three to four weeks for them to arrive.

Cap and gown distribution will take place beginning Thursday, December 6 at the NCSU Bookstore (Dunn Avenue) on the lower level. All graduation apparel must be paid for at the time of pick-up. All undergraduate students who will be graduating with honors will have the option of purchasing an honors sash for $19.00. The color of the sash will be: Cum Laude - white, Magna Cum Laude - red, Summa Cum Laude - gold. The bookstore will be open for distribution as follows:

December 6-20 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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.

Collegiate and 4-H Dairy Judging Teams: North Carolina teams competing at the World Dairy Expo performed very well. The NC State collegiate team, coached by Dr. Mitch Hockett, placed 9th overall and 10th in the linear contest, with Heath McGaha placing 9th high individual. The North Carolina 4-H Dairy Judging Team, coached by Dr. Hopkins and Mr. Ken Vaughn, placed 14th among 30 teams in the National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest at World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. These teams are supported financially by income from endowments established by donors specifically for this purpose. Congratulations to the teams and coaches!

Animal Science Summer Study Abroad: A summer Study Abroad in Queensland, Australia to study Australian culture and agriculture will be led by Dr. Morgan Morrow (veterinarian on Animal Science faculty) June 10 through July 7, 2007. Applications are due no later than February 9, 2007. For more information, please contact Dr. Morrow at 515-4001, check the bulletin board outside of 117 Polk Hall, or visit the web site at http://www.ncsu.edu/studyabroad/places/summer.html.

A big thanks to everyone who helped make this year's State Fair a success! This semester's fun is not over yet though! The last meetings for the club will be November 7 and 14, and December 5 at 7:00 p.m. in Williams 1404. During the November 14 meeting, Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes will be due. Those interested in competing in the annual Academic Quadrathlon need to be assembling their teams. Teams of four members will be tested on their knowledge of animal science December 1-2. The winning team will compete in the Regional Academic Quadrathlon February 2-4 in Mobile, Alabama. The Animal Science Club will hold its Fall Social on December 8, tentatively scheduled to be held at the Longbranch Saloon. This is a time for members to take a break and unwind before final exams start. Nine members of the Animal Science Club and two advisors are traveling to Kissimmee, Florida for the National Block and Bridle Convention January 25-27. The trip involves seminars and farm tours, and is a great chance for members to meet animal science students from other states. For more information about club meetings and activities, please visit our web site at http://www.ncsuanimalscience.com.

OPPORTUNITIES

CALS CAREER SERVICES

Career Services offers various services to students. They include on-campus recruiting schedules, workshop schedules, monthly employment bulletins, Intern Center, and more! You may visit them at 111 Patterson Hall, call them at 515-3249, or visit them online at the following address: http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/career

INTERNSHIPS

Alltech's Young Scientist Award was created to promote research and develop talent among undergraduates. The program will provide a unique opportunity for students to interact with one of the industry's leading players in the animal feed industry. The deadline for registration is December 22. For complete details, a brochure is available on the bulletin board outside of Polk 117 or at http://www.alltech.com/yas.

The Lazy E Ranch in Guthrie, OK is accepting applications for the 2007 breeding and sales prep season. This program provides the opportunity for students to become exposed to many facets of the quarter horse industry. For details, see the bulletin board outside of 117 Polk or visit their web site at http://www.lazye.com/ranch.

Hoard's Dairyman - The National Dairy Farm Magazine has an internship available for a dairy student interested in writing. The experience will be based around working with the editors and editorial content of the magazine. Details can be found in the Job Book or on the bulletin board at 117 Polk Hall. The application deadline is November 10.

Walker Standardbreds has part-time, full-time and summer opportunities to gain experience in any equine-related field. For details, visit their web site at http://www.walkerstandardbreds.com.

PART-TIME JOBS

Barn help is needed at a horse farm located approximately 20 minutes from campus. Duties will include feeding, turnouts and grooming (no cleaning stalls). Mornings are preferred, but not required. If interested, please call Leigh at 919-434-9093.

Club Web Addresses

Animal Science Club - http://www.ncsuanimalscience.com/
Collegiate Horseman's Association - http://www.geocities.com/cha_ncsu
Companion Animal Club - http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/student_orgs/companion/CompanionAnimalClub.html
Equestrian Club - http://www.ncsueq.com/
Pre-Veterinary Medical Association - http://clubs.ncsu.edu/prevet/
Rodeo Club - http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/student_orgs/ansci/rodeo/

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

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