Get Involved in the Animal Science Community
Graduate students are an active part of the community. There are many ways to get involved and enrich your experience.
Animal Science Graduate Club
Consider joining the ANSC's Graduate Club, which puts on several events throughout the year, including happy hours, group study clubs, outreach, and more!
Executive board members (2026-2027)
President: Peter Bina
Vice president: Ben Styer
Treasurer: Joseph Halbur
Communication officer: Alisha Klemme
Department events coordinator: Makayla Moline
Professional development chair: Ben Styer
Graduate student board representative: Hamza Javaid
COGS representative: Isaac Rott
Committees
There are ample opportunities to effect policies within the department, college, and university by participating on a committee or board.
- CFANS Graduate Student Board
- Graduate Student Community Organizations
- UMN Undergraduate Student Government
- Animal Sciences Inclusive Excellent Committee (contact Dr. Rielle Perttu)