Midwest Regional ADSA-USD
The American Dairy Science Association - Student Affiliate Division holds an annual regional event hosting dairy science clubs from universities across the Midwest. The conference provides students the opportunity to network with professionals, build knowledge of the dairy industry, and meet dairy enthusiasts from other universities. Around 400 students, faculty, and industry professionals attend ADSA for this educational three-day event. The event was canceled this year due to no host school, but we hope to attend the event again next year.
Contact: Jessica Nolt (jbnolt@iastate.edu)
Banquet
The Dairy Science Club hosts a banquet in the spring to recognize club members and alumni for their accomplishments. Club members are awarded scholarships and honors for their dedication to the club and commitment to the industry. Additionally, each year the club selects individuals who have either impacted the dairy industry or the Dairy Science Club and honors them with the award of Distinguished Graduate and Honorary Member.
Contact: Olivia Ruffner (oruffner@iastate.edu)
Club Trips
Every fall the Iowa State Dairy Science Club plans a trip to either various farms in Iowa or the surrounding states, as well as companies that play key roles in the advancement of the dairy industry. This may be local or nationally known creameries or companies who work just as hard as the people behind the product to make the dairy industry as strong as it. The trip is open to any due paying member of the club. It is a great way to network with the people who may one day be your employer, as well as to get to know other dairy enthusiasts within the club.
Contact: Jessica Nolt (jbnolt@iastate.edu)
Intramural Sports
The club organizes intramural sports teams for events such as Hockey, H2O Battleship, Dodgeball, Softball, and Volleyball, just to name a few. Teams have a blast competing in hopes of winning the coveted Intramural Championship T-Shirt in their sport! Additionally, it is also a great way to get to know other club members!
Contact: Michael Schaal (schaal26@iastate.edu)
Animal Learning Day
The Dairy Science Club participates in Animal Learning day every spring to take our knowledge of the dairy industry and share it with the public using hands on activities. We set up our I Milked a Cow (IMAC) exhibit in order to give community members the opportunity to milk a cow. Along with helping others milk a cow, we answer questions on cow health, nutrition, and reproduction. This event is always a success and enjoyed by both the participants and club members.
Contact: Olivia Dougherty (ogd@iastate.edu)
Club Socials
Every month we hold a social where people get to relax and mingle with other club members. This is a great way to get to know more people within the club and create a tight-knit network of people to utilize for the rest of your life! Throughout the year we host various activities for club members to get involved in. In September we watched the movie Barnyard under the stars, October we celebrated Halloween by carving pumpkins. Lastly, before we all headed our separate ways in December for winter break we held a Clubsgiving where we enjoyed a delicious potluck dinner and great conversation.
Contact: Michael Schaal (schaal26@iastate.edu)
Taco Tuesday
Every year to begin a new school year the Dairy Science Club hosts an event called Taco Tuesday. This event takes place the first Tuesday of the semester. This is an excellent event to inform new students about the Dairy Science Club, introduce them to club members, and hopefully get them involved. Students and club members are treated to a delicious meal of tacos. In addition, we enjoy playing a fun activity to bring everyone closer together.
Mr. CALS
To kick off CALS week, the Sigma Alpha Delta Chapter put on an event called Mr. CALS. Mr. CALS is a contest where each club within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are able to nominate one male member from their club to compete for the coveted title of "Mr. CALS". This year, we are ecstatic to have our very own Chaiden Duitscher representing our club.
Dairy Challenge
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Every year, Dairy Science Club students represent Iowa State University by participating in the North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge Contest. Dairy Challenge is a competitive event with a real-life, whole-farm evaluation focus on improving many aspects of a dairy farm to make it more profitable and efficient. To conclude the competition, teams present their evaluation and recommendations to a panel of judges.
Dairy Judging
Students within the Dairy Science Club have the opportunity to participate on the Iowa State University Senior and Junior Dairy Judging Teams. Teams begin preparing for the judging season with practice starting the first weekend of school.