From left to right; Pam Amstutz, Sarah Pence, and Alicia  Mahovlich strike a pose while in Honduras during Spring Break 2003.

Sarah Pence receives and award for her hard work. 

Taking it easy at the Sutton's Spring Cookout.

PURPOSE: An Animal Sciences Ambassador is a selected student representative and a highly valued member of the outreach team of the Department of Animal Sciences.
To represent the Department of Animal Sciences by communicating with potential Animal Sciences students, alumni, employers, and the public to promote goodwill for the Department and Purdue University .

ACTIVITIES: Conduct tours of the Animal Sciences Research & Education Center, laboratories, and campus; speak to high school students and parents about careers and campus life during visits and recruiting trips; participate in Departmental and School of Agriculture events such as Preview Days, Family Weekend, SpringFest; host employers and alumni; and serve in Purdue booths at trade shows and conferences. Students will commit significant effort and time to work closely with faculty & gain leadership experience while interacting with families, employers, and professional groups.

SELECTION CRITERIA: To qualify for an ANSC Ambassador interview, a student must be a full-time student in the Department of Animal Sciences; must have a minimum of 30 credit hours completed by the end of the current semester, have at least two semesters of undergraduate study remaining; and a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5.  Interested students must submit a cover letter of application and a resume to Julie Correll, Poultry 112 by February 21.  The Outreach Committee will review applications and choose applicants for an interview.  Applicants must have a positive attitude about Animal Sciences, good communication skills, ability to work well with others, clear motivation to serve as an Ambassador, and exhibit demonstrated leadership skills.  Evidence of these skills should be demonstrated through experiences discussed in a cover letter of application and the interview.

TERM: Selected Ambassadors will serve a one-year term and will be evaluated on participation and performance criteria.  Those who meet the minimum requirements will have the opportunity to submit a cover letter of application to continue.  ANSC Ambassadors must maintain a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5.  Should an Ambassador transfer out of Animal Sciences or fail to meet the stated expectations, he/she will be asked to resign.

PROGRAM: Upon selection as an Animal Sciences Ambassador, students will attend training programs and will become familiar with the teaching, research and extension activities of the Department and serve on a subcommittee leading a portion of the outreach efforts.

CONTACTS:
Barry Delks, 2-109 LILY, 496-7234,delks@purdue.edu
Mark Russell, 111 POUL, 494-7677, mrussell@purdue.edu

Schedule:
February 21:
Cover letter and resume due in Poultry Building in room 112
February 26:
Applicants chosen for interviews
March 12 & 13:
Interviews scheduled, Ambassadors selected and notified
April 6:
Introduce Ambassadors at ANSC Student Recognition Luncheon