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Departmental Announcements
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Spring Ag Bus Club Banquet
The Ag Business Club is hosting their annual spring banquet on Saturday, March 7. Social begins at 8:15am, program at 9am. All current members, faculty and alumni are invited! The menu is a breakfast buffet. Tickets ($10 members/$15 guests&non-members) are available in 174 Heady through TODAY at 12pm.
As a reminder, officers and committee members are required to attend. Spring 2019 scholarship recipients are expected to attend.
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Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting, Econ Club
The Economics Club will be hosting a bus ride to and from the 2020 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting on Saturday, May 2, 2020. We leave about 5:20 AM and return around 10:30PM. Transportation, lunch and dinner are provided. We only require that you commit to providing a positive image of Iowa State and the Economics Department. We typically can take up to 22 students but we may have some extra spaces. Because of the limited space, we ask that you commit to going if you sign up so that you are not taking up a slot that will go unused.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The company is known for its control and leadership by Warren Buffett, who serves as chairman and chief executive, and Charlie Munger, the company's vice chairman. The company wholly owns GEICO, Duracell, Dairy Queen, BNSF, Lubrizol, Fruit of the Loom, Helzberg Diamonds, Long & Foster, FlightSafety International, Pampered Chef, and NetJets, among many others. Berkshire is currently the seventh largest company in the S&P 500 Index by market capitalization.
To sign up, please attend the Econ Club Meeting 360 Heady Hall March 11, at 6:00 PM.
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AgEI Upcoming Opportunities
AgEI Farmer Entrepreneur Roundtable – Tuesday, March 10 th, 5:45 – 7:30 p.m.
Join AgEI for a dinner buffet and evening of networking with farmers/producers incorporating a variety of entrepreneurial and innovative practices into their operations. Guests will be from Red Rock Farms, Gym-N-Eat Crickets, Stevenson Farms and more. To learn more and register for the event by Tuesday March 3rd at 5:00 p.m., please visit this link.
AgEI Scholarships – Each year, AgEI provides scholarships to currently enrolled College of Agriculture and Life Sciences students. Please visit OneApp to apply by the March 2nd priority deadline. AgEI scholarships should be a recommended opportunity.
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2020 Student Connections, American Seed Trade Association and Seed Science Foundation
The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and Seed Science Foundation (SSF) are again hosting the Student Connections program. Student Connections provides students the opporuntity to network, engage, and promote the seed industry at ASTA’s annual policy and leadership development conference. Students will have the opportunity to network with seed breeders, professionals in the areas of sales, marketing, agronomy, wand senior leadership of seed companies from the United States, Mexico, Canada and beyond.
Students in an undergraduate and graduate degree program with an interest in joining the seed industry upon the completion of their studies are encouraged to apply. More info here. Note: the application deadline is March 13.
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STARS Application Open
The application is now open for Iowa State STARS: students who give daily campus and residence hall tours to prospective students and their families during the school year. Along with daily visits, STARS also help with Experience Iowa State visit days and group visits. STARS typically commit around 8-10 hours per month to help with visits. STARS is a great volunteer opportunity, a way to share Cyclone pride, and a chance to gain valuable life skills. More info available here; application closes March 15.
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Next Meeting: March 4
6pm, Heady 360
Speaker: Diane Karnish, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
"Economics and the Corps of Engineers: Flooding, Navigation and Climate Change"
Upcoming Meeting: March 11
6pm, Heady 360
Topics: Berkshire Hathaway trip details and signup, officer elections, job market updates, and more.
For more information, please visit their page through ISU student organizations.
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Next Meeting: March 26
5:30pm food & social, 6pm meeting
Ag Business Club Spring 2020 Banquet
Saturday, March 7 in the Scheman Building
8:15am social, 9am program and brunch
Dress is business casual
Tickets are now available in 174 Heady
Members $10, non-members and guests $15
For more information on the Club, its activities, and its sponsors, visit their website.
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Scholarship Announcements
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Deadline Approaching, Cargill Global Scholars Program
Application deadline for the upcoming Cargill Global Scholar Program is March 5. Ten scholars will be chosen in the United States for the eighth cohort of the Cargill Global Scholars Program. The scholars will receive an annual scholarship award of $2,500 for up to two years, fully funded travel and participation to attend two Leadership Development Seminars held during Summer 2020 and Summer 2021, in-person networking with international fellow scholars, and one-on-one mentorship from Cargill executives in the United States and abroad. More info here.
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Independent Professional Seed Association Scholarship
The Independent Professional Seed Association is pleased to announce the opening of the scholarship period for the 2020/2021 school year. Working with the IPSA Education Committee, the IPSA Board will award ten $2,000 scholarships to students studying in the field of agriculture. Note: applications are due March 31. Find more info here.
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John Hughes Memorial Scholarship
The John Hughes Memorial Scholarship was established in 1986 by the Iowa Bankers Association as a memorial for banker John Hughes. These scholarships pay all room, board, and tuition expenses for recipients to attend the first-year curriculum of the Iowa School of Banking. Find more info here. |
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Economist, US Army Corps of Engineers
The Economics Branch conducts economic analysis for water resource related projects for US Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects in the Mississippi River Basin including flood risk management, inland navigation and ecosystem restoration. Find more info here. Note: The hiring manager for this position will speak at the upcoming Econ Club meeting on March 4. She will also collect resumes at this time.
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Grain Origination, Cooperative Farmers Elevator
Cooperative Farmers Elevator is seeking a Grain Originator. This position will develop, promote and increase grain receipts, target efficiency, and develop long-term relationships. More info here.
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Research Associate, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is seeking a candidates for a full-time research associate to start during the Spring/Summer 2020. This is typically a 2 or 3 year position, the ideal candidate would be interested in gaining research experience before applying to graduate school in economics or a related field. Find more info here.
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Ag Lending, Iowa State Bank
The Orange City branch of the Iowa State Bank is seeking an Ag Lender. This position is posted on CyHire.
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Management Trainee Progam, JBS
JBS is seeking May 2020 graduates for positions in the 12-month management trainee program. Opportunities are available across the United States, listed here. For more information about the program, click here.
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Check CyHire - Internships and Full-Time Positions
Career Services offers a free online and campus-wide recruiting system called CyHire. Postings are updated regularly so check back often! For help or tips on connecting with recruiters, check out this link.
Career Services Office Locations:
LAS (Econ majors): 150 Carver
BUS (Business Econ majors): 1320 Gerdin
CALS (Ag Business majors): 15 Curtiss
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Spring Openings
Research Assistants, 2019 Iowa Lakes Survey
Dr. Wendong Zhang is seeking two undergraduate research assistants for data entry on the Iowa Lakes Survey. This position will last until early May. Contact Dr. Zhang for more info or to apply.
Agronomy Sales Part-Time Help, Carden Seed
Carden Seed, an Independent Sales Representative for Pioneer, is seeking candidates for Agronomy Sales Part-Time Spring Help. This position is located near Duncombe, approximately 45 minutes northwest of the ISU campus.
A general agricultural and/or agronomy background is preferred. Knowledge or adaptation of agricultural technology and software is required. Acceptable driving record required. Class A CDL is helpful, but not required. More info here.
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Summer Openings
Busch Farms
A large grain farm near Boone is seeking several students (preferably with farm experience) for spring and fall field hand work. Contact Cory Busch at 515-290-0282 for more info and to apply.
Bayer Crop Science
Bayer Crop Science is seeking to fill several summer positions in the Boone or Humboldt areas. Positions include Contract Coordinator, Field Inspector, and Seed Facility Worker. More info here; application can be found here.
Corteva Agriscience
The summer help position is based in Orange City, IA with travel expected throughout the upper midwest. Duties include planting, staking plots, counting plants, assisting in pollination, and data collection of traits important growing corn and soybeans. More info here.
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Part-Time Job Opportunities
Part-time job opportunities focusing on ‘Ag’ majors can be found here. Note: many positions are posted currently! |
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Virgin Islands Spring Semester Internship Project, AgEI
THE ISU EARTH Program is seeking a team of students to work on a project sponsored by CALS and AgEI. This team will be mentored by Kevin Kimle and AgEI staff, one horticulture industry alum, and one real estate/development alum and will focus on the island of St. Johns. This project will begin this semester and continue into the summer. For more info, contact Madison Mueller.
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Field Research, Corteva Agriscience
The Field Research Co-op is a 6 month internship program based in Orange City, IA. Duties will shift based on seasonal workload. For qualifications and to apply, click here.
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Land Management Internship, Peoples Company
The Peoples Company is seeking a land management intern. For more info and to apply, check CyHire.
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Food Policy Intern, Corn Refiners Association
The Corn Refiners Association is seeking a summer intern for this position in Washington D.C. Check the posting on CyHire for more information..
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Various Internships, JBS and Pilgrim's
JBS and Pilgrim's are partnering to offer several summer internships across several sectors of the industry. For open positions, click here. For more information about the program, click here. Internship program contact is Li Montano.
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Marketing and Sales Internship, Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific Railroad is seeking a summer intern for the areas of marketing and sales. This position is posted on CyHire.
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