01-18-11
January 18, 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
- CVM-School of Dentistry Leadership Conference planned for January 22
- Welcome, new students
- Faculty and staff sought to represent CVM, VMC at MVMA meeting
- Synergy published
- The Raptor Center launches Support an Owl program
- Snowball is Saturday
- Real-time energy demand dashboards available
- World campaign celebrates history of veterinary medicine
- Google Analytics: 2010 CVM Web Traffic Report
- In memory: Dr. Ken Schulte
- In the news
- WCCO-TV explores oncology case
- Raptor Center featured on WCCO-TV
- Minnesota Parent cites VMC's social work program
- Star Tribune reports on injured police dog
- Duluth News Tribune follows up on Harley the eagle
- Dubuque Telegraph Herald promotes raptor presentation
- St. Louis Today pet column discusses exercise-induced collapse
- Student news
- New student honor code in effect
- 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
- Need a home
- Sasha, a Siberian husky
- Timmy, a 5-year-old rabbit
- Tucker, a 4-year-old cat
- Links
CVM-School of Dentistry Leadership Conference planned for January 22
The 2011 School of Dentistry and College of Veterinary Medicine Leadership Conference will be held Saturday, January 22, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center. Sponsored by alumni for students, the conference will answer questions such as: - What type of work environment is important to me in my first position after graduation?
- How can I identify productive practices and doctors as potential employers?
- How do I protect and manage my financial interests in my first contract?
The agenda includes a panel discussion with alumni sharing their experiences and observations of young leaders starting careers—specifically, what were keys to their success or factors in their mistakes? The day will also include case study discussions with alumni on job search and career concerns and brief lectures on finding the right “fit” in a future employer and setting and realizing goals.
Students may register for the conference at www.surveymonkey.com/s/leadershipconference2011. Questions? Contact Bre Ward at ward0290@umn.edu.
Welcome, new students
Six new students from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts, St. George's University School of Veterinary Medicine in Grenada, and St. Matthew's School of Veterinary Medicine in the Cayman Islands arrived at the College for a year of clinical instruction on January 10. The new students are: - Kirollos Abdelmalek from St. Matthew’s
- Irina Arye from St. George’s
- Justine Boschee from from Ross
- Jessica DeSimone from St. George’s
- Ronda Reardon from Ross
- Rebecca Rodvold from Ross
On January 10-11, the students took part in student orientation, tours, and training sessions hosted by faculty and staff from throughout the College.
Faculty and staff sought to represent CVM, VMC at MVMA meeting Faculty and staff are needed to represent the College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Medical Center at the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association Annual Meeting on February 10-12 (Thursday through Saturday) at the Minneapolis Hilton in downtown Minneapolis. Morning and afternoon shifts of two hours or more are available in the VMC and CVM booths; faculty experts, alumni reception volunteers, and general volunteers are also sought. It's a great way to connect with veterinarians from throughout Minnesota. Contact Nyssa Shawstad at 4-5614 or shaw0139@umn.edu. Please specify whether you would like to serve as a faculty expert or be in the College of Veterinary Medicine booth or Veterinary Medical Center booth. Synergy published The winter 2011 issue of Synergy, the Animal Cancer Care and Research program newsletter, is online at www.cvm.umn.edu/prod/groups/cvm/@pub/@cvm/documents/asset/cvm_asset_291165.pdf.  The Raptor Center launches Support-an-Owl program
The Raptor Center is asking people to have a heart and join the Support-an-Owl program for Valentine's Day. For $50, participants receive a barn owl plush, Valentine's Day candy, a personalized certificate of support, and a fact sheet about barn owls—and support the care and rehabilitation of injured owls at The Raptor Center. For more information and to support an owl, visit www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=926750.
Snowball is Saturday
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 18-19 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. Real-time energy demand dashboards available
The University's Energy Management Group has developed real-time energy demand dashboards for every metered building on campus, believing that increasing the campus community's understanding and awareness of when and where energy is consumed is a critical part of the effort to make the U more energy-efficient. The dashboards show now much energy a building is using, projected costs, and projected CO2 emissions. For an alphabetical list of buildings with links to the dashboards, visit http://meters.energy.umn.edu/dsb/home.html# World campaign celebrates history of veterinary medicine The European Commission and the World Organisation for Animal Health have launched the “Vets in Your Daily Life” campaign in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the veterinary profession. To learn more, go to http://www.oie.int/eng/press/en_110113.htm.
Google Analytics: 2010 CVM Web traffic report Top 10 CVM Web pages By number of visits, 2010 College of Veterinary Medicine home page (457,954 visits) Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (171,648 visits) The Raptor Center (83,406 visits) Education and Student Services (64,677 visits) Veterinary Medical Center (58,401 visits) Equine Center (37,889 visits) Veterinary Anatomy (37,493 visits) Minnesota Urolith Center (26,187 visits) Veterinary Continuing Education (19,815 visits) Graduate Programs (19,635 visits) By the numbers For the top 10 most visited Web pages, the number of visits ranged from 457,954 for the CVM home page to 19,635 for the graduate programs home page. Visits to the CVM home page came from 91,824 people in 158 countries and territories; 19 percent were new visits. Visitors spent an average of 1:15 minutes on the site. Several Web pages saw an increase in visitors compared to 2009. Especially notable: the Veterinary Radiology site, which saw an increase of 256 percent. Visitors to the Large Animal Hospital site increased by 214 percent; the Animal Cancer Care and Research program site, 114 percent; the Equine Center site, 113 percent; the Urolith Center site, 101 percent; and the Education and Student Services site, 84 percent.
In memory: Dr. Ken Schulte Dr. Ken Schulte, class of 1966, died on December 25, 2010, at age 69. After receiving his D.V.M. from the University of Minnesota, Ken assisted veterinary practices in Dickinson, North Dakota, and Pierz, Minnesota, and purchased the practice in Arlington, Minnesota, in 1967. In 1973, he joined a veterinary practice in Milbank, South Dakota, where he practiced for 24 years. He left clinical practice in 1997 and formed Dairy Production Services, a nutrition-based, dairy-management business. A strong advocate for his profession, Ken served on numerous boards, including the Monsanto Dairy Advisory Board, the Emergency Disaster Task Force, and the Novus Dairy Strategic Advisory Panel. He was chosen as Veterinarian of the Year by his peers in 1995, and served as president of the South Dakota Veterinary Medical Association for the 1996-97 term. He is survived by his wife, Jan, and many family members and friends. Services have been held.
In the news (top)
WCCO-TV explores oncology case
“Owners of Seriously Ill Pets Turn to ‘U,’” a story aired on WCCO-TV on January 6, explored the case of Monty, a golden retriever who received chemotherapy at the Veterinary Medical Center after being diagnosed with Stage 5 lymphoma. Dr. Claire Cannon, oncology resident, and Dr. Jaime Modiano, director of the Animal Cancer Care and Research program, were interviewed. The story is online at http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2011/01/06/owners-of-seriously-ill-pets-turn-to-u/.
Raptor Center featured on WCCO-TV
Gail Buhl and Laura Freeman of The Raptor Center appeared on WCCO-TV's morning show on January 4 with an eagle, hawk, and owl. The four-minute segment, which concluded with a great horned owl wolfing down a dead mouse for breakfast, is online at http://bit.ly/fTvK6T. It was the most-watched piece on WCCO's Web site on January 4. Minnesota Parent cites VMC's social work program
An article about teens and and pet death published in the January issue of Minnesota Parent cited the Veterinary Medical Center's social work program and quoted program director Jeannine Moga. The article is online at www.mnparent.com/index.php?&story=16292&page=88&category=53. Star Tribune reports on injured police dog
Major, the Roseville police dog treated at the Veterinary Medical Center after being injured while chasing a burglary suspect, will not walk again, the Star Tribune reported on December 29. Major will continue to receive therapy at the VMC. The story is online at http://www.startribune.com/local/east/112639049.html. Duluth News Tribune follows up on Harley the eagle
"Whatever Happened To: Harley the Eagle," in the December 30 issue of Duluth News Tribune, updated readers about Harley, a bald eagle that was treated at The Raptor Center after being transported via motorcycle. Harley was fitted with a GPS transmitter before his release last winter, so scientists are able to track his whereabouts. The eagle's latest move was unexpected: Over a 12-day period, he flew to Arkansas, where he seems to have settled in a valley of the Ozark Mountains. The story is online at www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/187575/publisher_ID/36/. Dubuque Telegraph Herald, Sauk Prairie Eagle promote raptor presentations The Dubuque Telegraph Herald and Sauk Prairie Eagle mentioned that presentations by representatives of The Raptor Center would be part of local bald eagle-watching events. The Dubuque story is online at www.thonline.com/article.cfm?id=308145; the Sauk Prairie story is at www.wiscnews.com/saukprairieeagle/news/local/article_aaccc7fe-1dd1-11e0-969a-001cc4c002e0.html. St. Louis Today pet column discusses exercise-induced collapse A pet column in the January 9 issue of St. Louis Today discussed exercise-induced collapse and referred readers to the test available from the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. The column is online at http://www.stltoday.com/lifestyles/pets/columns/dr-fox/
article_0d21f6b1-3d40-5eb9-9291-23bf65dfa96d.html.
New student honor code in effect
A new student honor and behavioral conduct code became effective January 10. The honor code is online at www.cvm.umn.edu/education/prod/groups/cvm/@pub/@cvm/@education/documents/
content/cvm_content_291055.pdf.
Regular meetings, seminars, and rounds
January Scientific Seminar: "Why Participatory Epidemiology?" presented by Serge Nzietchueng, USAID RESPOND Field Office, Democratic Republic of Congo: Tuesday, January 18, noon- 1 p.m., 135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine CVM Research Seminar: "Environmental Stress, Prebiotics, and Host/Salmonella Interactions," presented by Dr. Bart Weimer: Wednesday, January 19, 3 p.m., 135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Weimer is with the Department of Health and Reproduction at the University of California-Davis. Hosted by Drs. Zheng Xing and Carol Cardona; everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Jaclyn Barnes at barne063@umn.edu. 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, go to http://umn.convio.net/site/Calendar?id=100061&view=Detail. MPH (Master of Public Health) Defense: "Presence of Leptospira in the Farm Environment," presented by Cynthia Adams: Thursday, January 20, 1 p.m., 115 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center. Seminar on Teaching: "Active Learning Classrooms: Teaching More, Talking Less," presented by Robin Wright: Friday, January 21, noon-1 p.m., 213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center 2011 School of Dentistry and College of Veterinary Medicine Leadership Conference: Saturday, January 22, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center. Topic: Practice Leadership and Your Career. D.V.M. students can register for the conference at www.surveymonkey.com/s/leadershipconference2011. Contact Bre Ward at ward0290@umn.edu with any questions. 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 18-19 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 CVM Research Seminar: "Cell Transplantation for Spinal Cord Injury: From Basic Science to Clinical Trials," presented by Dr. Ann Parr: Wednesday, January 26, 3 p.m., 135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Parr is with the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Minnesota. Hosted by Dr. Elizabeth Pluhar; everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Jaclyn Barnes at barne063@umn.edu. 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 Conversations on Teaching, presented by Al Beitz and Tom Molitor: Friday, January 28, noon-12 p.m., 215 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Interviews of Non-Resident Applicants for D.V.M. Program: January 28-29 February CVM Research Seminar: "Bridging the Gap Between Policy and Epidemiology: Application of Spatial Epidemiology to Address Policy Needs in Animal Health,” presented by Dr. Ryan Miller: Wednesday, February 2, 3 p.m., 135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Miller is an ecologist with the USDA APHIS Centers of Epidemiology and Animal Health Natural Resource Research Center. Hosted by Dr. Scott Wells; everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Jaclyn Barnes at barne063@umn.edu. Interviews of Minnesota Applicants for D.V.M. Program: Thursday, February 3 2011 Quality Fair & Forum: Thursday, February 3, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Carlson School of Management. For details, visit http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/quality/
Seminar on Teaching: "Stress and Learning: How Brain Research Can Support Your Teaching," presented by Christina Petersen: Friday, February 4, noon-1 p.m., 115 or 202 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Interviews of Non-Resident Applicants for D.V.M. Program: February 4-5 11th International Colloquium on Paratuberculosis: February 5-10, Sydney, Australia. For more information and to register, go to www.icp2012.com.au/. 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. CVM Research Seminar: "The Unique Relationship Between PRRSV and Pigs," presented by Dr. Michael Murtaugh: Wednesday, February 9, 3 p.m., 135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Murtaugh is with the Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences. Hosted by Dr. David Brown; everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Jaclyn Barnes at barne063@umn.edu. 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. For more information and to register, visit www.mavt.net/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=2. CVM Teaching Academy: "Methods and Recommendations for Clinical Instruction" and "Cross-Cultural Teaching," presented by Deb Wingert: Friday, February 11, noon-1 p.m., 215 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center 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. Seminar on Teaching: Friday, February 18, noon-1 p.m., 213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center 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 CVM Research Seminar: "New Advances in PRRSV Aerobiology and Biosecurity," presented by Dr. Scott Dee: Wednesday, February 23, 3 p.m., 135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Dee is with the Veterinary Population Medicine Department. Hosted by Dr. Tom Molitor; everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Jaclyn Barnes at barne063@umn.edu. 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 Conversations on Teaching, presented by Al Beitz and Tom Molitor: Friday, February 25, noon-1 p.m., 213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center March Mather Lecture: "Companion Animal Cardiology Diagnostics and Therapeutics," presented by Dr. Christopher Stauthammer: Thursday, March 3, 7 p.m., 215 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center. For details and to register, go to www.cvm.umn.edu/vetmedce/events/mather/. Seminar on Teaching: "Team-Based Learning," presented by Erin Malone: Friday, March 4, noon- a p.m., 213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center CVM Research Seminar: "The Domestic Horse: A Novel System to Study the Evolution of Genes and Pathways Impacting Metabolic Fitness and Disease,” presented by Dr. Molly McCue: Wednesday, March 9, 3 p.m., 135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine. Dr. McCue is with the Veterinary Population Medicine Department. Hosted by Dr. James Mickelson; everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Jaclyn Barnes at barne063@umn.edu. CVM Teaching Academy: "How to Prepare for Retirement. . . How Soon to Start, Sources of Guidance, Career Plateauing, and Dealing with Specific Disappointments," presented by Deb Wingert: Friday, March 11, 213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Camelid Health Conference: Saturday, March 12-Sunday, March 13, Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center. For details and to register, go to www.cvm.umn.edu/vetmedce/events/Camelid/home.html. Spring Break: March 14-18 University Closed for Holiday: Friday, March 18 CVM Research Seminar, presented by Dr. Keith Miller: Wednesday, March 23, 3 p.m., 135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Miller is a senior research scientist with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Virginia. Hosted by Dr. Michael Murtaugh; everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Jaclyn Barnes at barne063@umn.edu. Seminar on Teaching: "Collecting Information in Groups," presented by Erin Malone: Friday, March 25, noon-1 p.m., 213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center CVM Research Seminar, presented by Dr. Mike Osterholm: Wednesday, March 30, 3 p.m., 135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Osterholm is director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP), director of the NIH-supported Center of Excellence for Influenza Research and Surveillance within CIDRAP, a professor in the Division of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, and an adjunct professor in the Medical School. Hosted by veterinary medicine graduate students and Susan Detmer; everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Jaclyn Barnes at barne063@umn.edu.
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.
Need a home (top)  Sasha, a Siberian husky
Sasha, a 13-year-old Siberian husky, needs a new home before her owner moves across the country. Sasha is beautiful and sweet with a laid-back but fun demeanor. She takes phenylpropanolamine for nighttime incontinence (which is managed well) and Tramadol for back/hip pain. She is fine with kids and likes other dogs. She is up-to- date on shots and has a few months of medication already paid for. Contact Maureen at 562-972-4786.  Timmy, a 5-year-old rabbit
Timmy, a dwarf American fuzzy lop rabbit, is 5-6 years old and weighs about 3 pounds. Timmy has a wonderful temperament and would be great with kids. He is blind in one eye from an injury when he was 1 year old, but that doesn't stop him from getting around. Timmy comes with a hutch and a ramp to connect when he is let out to play. Contact Elissa at gold0099@umn.edu.  Tucker, a 4-year-old cat
Tucker, a 4-year-old neutered male cat, has lived with the same owner since he was a kitten. Playful, curious, and spunky, Tucker gets along with dogs and children. His front paws have been declawed. Contact Jessica at jess_oswald@msn.com.
Links (top) AVMA News Bytes and other news
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Center for Teaching and Learning workshops
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Back issues of CVM This Week are at www.cvm.umn.edu/cvmthisweek/. Facebook
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Order online through the Hill's online ordering system at www.hills-holos.com. For more information about the Hill's College Feeding Program, contact Jenna Fier at fier0045@umn.edu, Dan Peterson at pete5659@umn.edu, or Allison Pace at pace0038@umn.edu.
Housing
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Job openings
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