01-03-11
January 3, 2011
CVM NewsCalendar is a biweekly newsletter for faculty, staff, and students of the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Please submit news and calendar items to Sue Kirchoff, editor, at kirch004@umn.edu by noon the Friday before publication.
In this issue - College news
- Faculty, staff, and students give toys, food, hats, mittens, and more
- CVM receives 1,051 applications from aspiring DVMs
- Xcel Energy Foundation awards grant to TRC
- Dean invites CVM to celebrate summer in January
- Reminder: Academic employees have floating holiday
- Seminar to focus on Photoshop in scientific research
- Snowball set for January 22
- Registration open for Engaging Intergovernmental Organizations program
- In memory: Dr. Richard Sielicki
- Faculty and staff news
- Student news
- Lisa Borgia successfully defends Ph.D. thesis
- Abirami Kugadas successfully defends M.S. thesis
- Calendar
- Clinical Investigation Center
- You can help important research efforts
- Urolith Center seeks cats for clinical trials
- Other studies enrolling in the Veterinary Medical Center
- Needs a home
- Loner, a neutered male English pointer
- Links
 Faculty, staff, and students give toys, food, hats, mittens, and more
CVM faculty, staff, and students from around the College made generous donations to the College's hat and mitten tree, Second Harvest Heartland, and Toys for Tots during the holiday season.
"We had 10 large garbage bags full of Toys for Tots donations," says Cindy Irons, executive assistant to the dean, who coordinated the effort. "I couldn't have fit any more into my vehicle if I had tried. . . I had trouble looking out my windows!" Located outside the dean's office on the fourth floor of the Veterinary Medical Center, the annual hat-and-mitten tree (left) was decked out with colorful winter hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves, which were donated to Listening House homeless shelter in downtown St. Paul.
CVM receives 1,051 applications from aspiring DVMs
The College's admissions committee received 1,051 applications for the 100 seats in the fall 2011 class. Interviews of Minnesota resident applicants will take place on January 27, February 3, and February 10. Interviews of non-resident applicants will take place on the weekends of January 28-29, February 4-5, and February 11-12.
Xcel Energy Foundation awards grant to The Raptor Center
The Xcel Energy Foundation awarded The Raptor Center a $5,000 grant for environmental outreach on December 16. Dean invites CVM to celebrate summer in January
Dean Trevor Ames invites CVM faculty, staff, and students to a New Year's Appreciation Ice Cream Social as a thank-you for their hard work and dedication over the past year. The celebration is scheduled for Thursday, January 6, at 12:30 p.m. in the Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine lobby. Contributions of cookies and bars are welcome. RSVP at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/summerinjanuary. Reminder: Academic employees have floating holiday
A personal holiday has been added for academic employees on the Twin Cities and Rochester campuses to bring their total up to 11 holidays, consistent with other employee groups and other campuses. The personal holiday for academic staff (on the Twin Cities and Rochester campuses only) for fiscal year 2011 must be taken between December 23, 2010, and January 17, 2011. If not used in that time period, it is lost. This holiday cannot be banked or used outside of this time period. The specific dates will change in future years consistent with the academic calendar. This personal holiday applies to those whose terms and conditions of employment are covered by academic, graduate assistant, or professionals-in-training policies. Approval and tracking of this holiday is the responsibility of the local unit. Seminar to focus on Photoshop in scientific researchThe Association of Multicultural Scientists will host a seminar on Photoshop in Scientific Research on January 19 from 4-5 p.m. in 2-650 Moos Tower. Speaker Jerry Sedgewick will discuss methods for using Photoshop for acquiring, archiving, and presenting visual data. For more information and to register, go to www.tc.umn.edu/~ams/event_registration.html. Snowball set for January 22
Snowball, the annual winter formal hosted by the Student Council, Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association, and VCA, is set for Saturday, January 22, from 7 p.m.-midnight at the University Club in downtown St. Paul. The event is open to all CVM students, faculty, staff, and guests. Tickets are $10 and will be on sale January 10-19 from noon-12:50 p.m. in the Hayloft Cafe (Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center). For more information, e-mail Carrie Rodman at dubi0015@umn.edu. Registration open for Engaging Intergovernmental Organizations program Want to increase your international network and strengthen your capacity to engage intergovernmental organizations like the World Organization for Animal Health, World Health Organization, World Trade Organization, and Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations? Engaging Intergovernmental Organizations is a week-long intensive professional development program hosted by the Global Initiative for Food Systems Leadership. The program is designed to help mid- and senior level government officials, industry leaders, and academic faculty interact more effectively with intergovernmental organizations. Participants gain invaluable networking opportunities as they explore of the roles and responsibilities of the four key intergovernmental organizations involved with animal health, public health, and food security. The program will be held February 26-March 4 in Geneva, Paris, and Rome. More information: http://foodsystemsleadership.org/Programs/program.aspx?proID=3. Registration: http://register.cce.umn.edu/Course.pl?sect_key=184863
In memory: Dr. Richard Sielicki Dr. Richard Sielicki, class of 1986, died on December 2 at age 49. Richard was a practicing partner at Crawford Animal Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which is planning to have a memorial gathering this month. He is survived by his parents, Thomas and Mary Sielicki of Wisconsin Dells; a brother; and other family members and friends.
Faculty and staff news (top)
Welcome to the College
The College welcomes Amber Lynn Winter, veterinary technician, who joined the Clinical Investigation Center on December 6.
 Lisa Borgia successfully defends Ph.D. thesis
Lisa Borgia, a student in the veterinary medicine graduate program, has successfully defended her Ph.D. thesis, "Resistance Training and the Effect of Feeding Carbohydrates and Oils on Horses with Polysaccharides Storage Myopathy." Lisa was advised by Dr. Stephanie Valberg.
 Abirami Kugadas successfully defends M.S. thesis
Abirami Kugadas, a student in the veterinary medicine graduate program, has successfully defended her M.S. thesis, "A Serine Protease of Mycobacterium avium Paratuberculosis is Involved in Resistance to Phagosomal Acid Stress." Abirami was advised by Dr. Srinand Sreevatsan. She is beginning her Ph.D. program in immunology and infectious diseases at Washington State University.
Regular meetings, seminars, and rounds
January Ph.D. Thesis Defense Seminar: "Epidemiology of Lameness in Breeding Female Pigs," presented by S.S. Anil: Tuesday, January 4, 2:30 p.m., 280 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. Advisor: Dr. John Deen. Everyone is welcome to attend. New Year's Appreciation "Summer in January" Ice Cream Social: Thursday, January 6, 12:30 p.m., Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine lobby. Hosted by the College of Veterinary Medicine for faculty, staff, and students. Donations of cookies and bars are welcome. RSVP at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/summerinjanuary. Mather Lecture: Understanding Canine and Feline Periodontal Disease: Local and Systemic Pathophysiology, Including Traditional and Novel Treatment Options, presented by Dr. Kevin Stepaniuk: January 13, 7 p.m., 215 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center. For details and to register, go to www.cvm.umn.edu/vetmedce/events/mather/. Hill's Pet Food Distribution Order Window Closes: Friday, January 14, 11:59 p.m. Order online through the Hill's online ordering system at www.hills-holos.com. North American Veterinary Conference: January 15-19, Orlando, Florida. For details and to register, visit www.tnavc.org/. An alumni reception will be held on Sunday, January 16. Martin Luther King Holiday (University Closed): Monday, January 17 Photoshop in Scientific Research: Wednesday, January 19, 4-5 p.m., 2-650 Moos Tower. Speaker Jerry Sedgewick will discuss methods for using Photoshop for acquiring, archiving, and presenting visual data. Hosted by the Association of Multicultural Scientists. For more information and to register, go to www.tc.umn.edu/~ams/event_registration.html. 2011 U of M Legislative Briefing: Wednesday, January 19. 5:30 p.m. registration, advocate photos, and light dinner; 6:30-7:30 p.m. program. McNamara Alumni Center, Minneapolis. For details and to register, go to http://umn.convio.net/site/Calendar?id=100061&view=Detail. Registration closes January 11. Snowball: Saturday, January 22, 7 p.m.-midnight, University Club. Hosted by the Student Council, the Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association, and VCA, this formal event is open to all CVM students, faculty, staff, and guests. Tickets are $10 and will be on sale January 10-19 from noon-12:50 p.m. in the Hayloft Cafe (Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center). For more information, e-mail Carrie Rodman at dubi0015@umn.edu. Hill's Pet Food Distribution: Wednesday, January 26, 7:00-7:45 a.m., noon-12:45 p.m., and 4:00-4:45 p.m., Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital Interviews of Minnesota Applicants for D.V.M. Program: Thursday, January 27 Hill's Pet Food Distribution: Thursday, January 27, 7:00-7:45 a.m., Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital Hill's Pet Food Distribution: Friday, January 28, 7:00-7:45 a.m. and noon-12:45 p.m., Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital Interviews of Non-Resident Applicants for D.V.M. Program: January 28-29 February Interviews of Minnesota Applicants for D.V.M. Program: Thursday, February 3 2011 Quality Fair & Forum: Thursday, February 3, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Carlson School of Management. For details, visit http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/quality/
Interviews of Non-Resident Applicants for D.V.M. Program: February 4-5 Veterinary Student Legislative Fly-in: Feburary 7-8, Washington, D.C. Minnesota participants include Lindsey Hornickel, third-year student (one of the organizers of the event); Tammy Oseid, first-year student; Julie Peterson, first-year student; and Diana Schwartz, second-year student. Hosted by the American Veterinary Medical Association Governmental Relations Division. To learn more about the fly-in, see www.avma.org/savma/2011_Student_Legislative_Fly-In.pdf. Interviews of Minnesota Applicants for D.V.M. Program: Thursday, February 10
Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association Annual Meeting: February 10-12, Minneapolis Hilton. For details and to register, go to www.mvma.org/114th_convention_info_general.asp. Minnesota Association of Veterinary Technicians Convention: February 11-12, Minneapolis Hilton. Interviews of Non-Resident Applicants for D.V.M. Program: February 11-12
Hill's Pet Food Distribution Order Window Closes: Friday, February 11, 11:59 p.m. Order online through the Hill's online ordering system at www.hills-holos.com. Western Veterinary Conference: February 20-24, Las Vegas. An alumni reception will be held on Monday, February 21. Hill's Pet Food Distribution: Tuesday, February 22, noon-12:45 p.m., Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital
Hill's Pet Food Distribution: Wednesday, February 23, 7:00-7:45 a.m. and noon-12:45 p.m., Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital Hill's Pet Food Distribution: Thursday, February 24, 7:00-7:45 a.m., Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital Hill's Pet Food Distribution: Friday, February 25, 7:00-7:45 a.m. and noon-12:45 p.m., Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital
You can help important research efforts
- Urolith Center seeks cats for clinical trials. The Urolith Center is enrolling cats in several clinical studies evaluating the effectiveness of diet to manage urinary disease. For more information, go to www.cvm.umn.edu/depts/minnesotaurolithcenter/cat/home.html
- Other studies enrolling in the Veterinary Medical Center. For information about other clinical studies currently enrolling in the Veterinary Medical Center, visit the Clinical Investigation Center Web site at www.cvm.umn.edu/cic/current.
Needs a home (top) Loner, a neutered male English pointerLoner, a 7-year-old neutered male English pointer, needs a good home. This sweet-natured former outside dog loves life indoors, plays well with other dogs, and is current on shots. Answers to "Loner," but "Lover" is more accurate. Call Jim or Charlotte at 715-426-0991.
Links (top) AVMA News Bytes and other news
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CVM NewsCalendar is a biweekly newsletter for faculty, staff, and students of the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Please submit news and calendar items to Sue Kirchoff, editor, at kirch004@umn.edu.
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