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January 3, 2012
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 kirchoff@umn.edu by noon the Friday before publication.
In this issue
Happy New Year!
Fan mail from U.S. Army Veterinary CorpsA December 16 letter to Drs. Cathy Carlson and Erik Olson from Dr. Carl I. Shaia of the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps described the wonderful experience four second-year Department of Defense veterinary pathology residents had at the College Nov. 27-Dec. 9. Dr. Shaia wrote that he had conducted a post-externship feedback meeting with the residents in which they said they were "very, very pleased" with their externship in Minnesota. "Positive comments were many and included the quick turn-around-time on diagnostic cases and the realistic exposure to diagnostic gross pathology," he wrote. "Also, each commented on the strong academic environment with lots of opportunity to learn, ample help, and a variety of people willing to assist and teach them. Additionally, the time reviewing avian gross pathology and the opportunity to perform avian necropsies with Dr. (Rob) Porter and Dr. (Andre) Ziegler was an obvious high point. Having your fourth-year veterinary students involved was also well-received, as our residents enjoyed their questions and were often forced to think about cases from a more clinical perspective than usual. Finally, the ability to meet and network with the staff, fellow residents, and veterinary students was an unanticipated bonus."
University seeks nominations for awards, professorshipsThe University of Minnesota is seeking nominations for a variety of awards and professorships, including— - University teaching awards. Submission guidelines for the 2011-2012 distinguished teaching and advising awards, including the Award for Outstanding Contributions to Postbaccalaureate, Graduate, and Professional Education, are available at www.academic.umn.edu/provost/awards/gradprof.html. Nominations are due January 19.
- President's Student Leadership and Service Awards. These awards honor the accomplishments of outstanding students and their leadership and service contributions to the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and the community. Undergraduate recipients of the President's Student Leadership and Service Award may also be considered for the Donald R. Zander Award for Outstanding Student Leadership (a $1,000 scholarship given to two recipients) and the University of Minnesota Alumni Association Student Leadership Award (a $500 scholarship given to eight recipients). Graduate and professional student recipients of the President's Student Leadership and Service Award may also be considered for the Mary A. McEvoy Award for Public Engagement and Leadership (a $1,000 scholarship given to one graduate student and one professional student). The deadline for submitting nomination forms is January 27. The awards will be presented at the annual President's Awards banquet on April 30. For more information and online nomination forms, visit www.sua.umn.edu/involvement/awards/ or call Student Activities at 612-626-6919.
- Distinguished McKnight University Professorships. Nominations for 2012 Distinguished McKnight University Professorships will be accepted by the Office of the Vice President for Research through February 1. The McKnight program supports outstanding mid-career faculty who have recently achieved full professor status. The grant associated with the professorship consists of $100,000 over five years. For more information, see nominating instructions.
- President's Award for Outstanding Service. The President's Award for Outstanding Service honors active or retired faculty or staff members who have gone well beyond their regular duties and demonstrated an unusual commitment to the University community. Nominations for the award are due by March 9. For more information about the award and nominating process, visit http://uawards.umn.edu/Awards/Presidents_Award_Outstand.html.
Registration underway for Engaging Intergovernmental Organizations program Registration is underway for GIFSL's 2012 "Engaging Intergovernmental Organizations" program in Geneva, Paris, and Rome. In this week-long program, to be held March 3-9, participants will increase effectiveness for contributing to global program development, access a global network of leaders with backgrounds in animal health and food systems, and improve awareness of international policy-making and its role on food systems and animal health though visits to the World Trade Organization, World Health Organization, Food and Agriculture Organization, and World Organization for Animal Health.
Faculty and staff news (top) Retirement party planned for Nancy RushA retirement party is planned for Nancy Rush, administrative director, Veterinary Population Medicine Department, on Tuesday, January 10, at 3 p.m. in 280 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. Cake, punch, and coffee will be served. Planners include Anna Jones and Julie Kersey. Sad news Faculty and staff extended their sincere condolences to Ron Joki, senior scientist, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, whose mother died in her sleep in Michigan on December 22. The following day, Ron's stepfather passed away. A joint memorial service was held last week.
Regular meetings, seminars, and rounds
- New Employee Orientation: Mondays, 8:30 a.m.-noon, 458 Veterinary Medical Center
- CVM Research Seminars: Wednesdays, 3 p.m., 125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Clinical Sciences Grand Rounds: Thursdays, 8 a.m., 125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
- Comparative Oncology Seminar: Every two months on the second Thursday of the month, noon, 280 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
- Large Animal Grand Rounds: Fridays, 8-9 a.m., Nutrena Conference Center, Leatherdale Equine Center
- Seminars on Teaching and Conversations on Teaching: Fridays, noon-12:50 p.m., 202 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
January
Monday, January 2 University closed for New Year's Day holiday Tuesday, January 3 CVM-wide transition to Google Calendar for scheduling meetings Thursday, January 5 Veterinary Clinical Sciences Grand Rounds
Diagnostic Cytology: An Evidence-Based Approach
Presented by Dr. Leslie Sharkey
8 a.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine Ph.D. Thesis Defense Seminar
Role of Leukocyte ADAM17 in Regulating Neutrophil Recruitment During Sepsis
Presented by Chunmei Long
Advisor: Dr. Bruce Walcheck
1 p.m.
215 Veterinary Science New Year's Appreciation Ice Cream Social
2:30-4:00 p.m.
Lobby of Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine Building
Faculty and staff are welcome to bring cookies and bars. Headliners, January Edition: Treating Man—and His Best Friend
Presented by Dr. John Ohlfest
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Continuing Education and Conference Center
Cost: $15
Learn more and register at http://goo.gl/dzNuD. Friday, January 6Ph.D. Preliminary Oral Examination Seminar
Additive Effects of Morphine on Gut Homeostasis in the Context of HIV-1 Tat
Presented by Greg Sindberg
Advisors: Drs. Sabita Roy and Tom Molitor
11 a.m.
215 Veterinary Science
Everyone is welcome to attend. Ph.D. Thesis Defense Seminar
Survival Strategies of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in a Variety of Microenvironments
Presented by Elise Lamont
Advisor: Dr. Srinand Sreevatsan
2 p.m.
215 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Monday, January 9 Spring classes begin Tuesday, January 10Retirement Party for Nancy Rush
3 p.m.
280 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
Cake, punch, and coffee will be served. Thursday, January 12 Comparative Oncology Seminar
Implications of the CK2 Signal for Studies in Comparative Oncology
Presented by Dr. Khalil Ahmed
Noon
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine Mather Lecture
Intraoral Dental Radiography Interpretation: Normal Anatomy Masquerading as Disease and Interpretation of Dental Pathology
Presented by Dr. Kevin Stepaniuk
7:00-8:30 p.m. (complimentary light dinner begins at 6:30 p.m.)
215 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
For details and to register, visit www.cvm.umn.edu/vetmedce/events/mather/home.html. Saturday, January 14 Camelid Health Conference
January 14-15
St. Paul Campus
For more information and to register, visit www.cvm.umn.edu/vetmedce/events/camelid. North American Veterinary Conference
January 14-18 (alumni reception January 15)
Orlando, Florida
For more information and to register, go to www.navc.com/conference. Monday, January 16 University closed for Martin Luther King Day holiday Monday, January 23 Hill's Pet Food Distribution
Noon-12:45 p.m., 5:00-5:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital Tuesday, January 24 Hill's Pet Food Distribution
7:00-7:45 a.m., noon-12:45 p.m., 5:00-5:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital Wednesday, January 25 Hill's Pet Food Distribution
Noon-12:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital February
Wednesday, February 1 University of Minnesota Legislative Briefing
Learn about the U's legislative agenda and hear President Eric Kaler's vision for the U of M.
5:30-6:00 p.m. Registration, light dinner, cash bar
6:00-7:30 p.m. Program
McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. SE
Register by January 24 Thursday, February 2 Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association Annual Meeting
February 2-4 (alumni reception February 2)
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, 1300 Nicollet Mall
For details and to register, go to www.mvma.org/. Friday, February 17International Research Conference
Addressing Global Challenges Through International Research
Sponsored by the Global Programs and Strategy Alliance. Major themes include food security and agriculture production, education, global health, and energy and the environment.
8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (check-in begins at 8:00 a.m.)
Coffman Memorial Union, third floor and theater
For details and to register, go to http://global.umn.edu/spotlight/conference/index.html. Sunday, February 19 Western States Veterinary Conference
February 19-23
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas
For details and to register, go to www.wvc.org/.
You can help important research efforts. For information about clinical studies currently enrolling in the Veterinary Medical Center, visit the Clinical Investigation Center Web site at www.cvm.umn.edu/cic/current.
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