02-13-12
February 13, 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 - College news
- Today's new employee orientation canceled
- College well-represented at MVMA, MAVT meetings; Sandra Godden receives Outstanding Faculty Award
- Electron microscopy lab passes prestigious quality assurance test
- The Raptor Center admitted 699 birds in 2011
- International Research Conference is Friday
- Faculty meeting set for March 6
- Academic technology showcase invites presentations
- Proposals sought for IonE Mini Grants
- Public Health Institute set for May 21-June 8
- Library now offers DynaMed
- CVM Web traffic report, January
- Faculty and staff news
- Student news
- Minnesota Veterinary Medical Foundation awards scholarships
- In the news
- WCCO TV explores dog nutrition
- Minnesota Daily reports that CVM recycling rate has increased by 10 percent
- Calendar
- Clinical Investigation Center
- Need a home
- Micetro, a feline blood donor
- Sneakers, a neutered male cat
- Two sisters (who happen to be cats)
- Links
Today's new employee orientation canceled
The new employee orientation previously scheduled for Monday, February 13, has been canceled. The weekly orientation sessions will resume Monday, February 20, from 8:30 a.m.-noon in 458 Veterinary Medical Center.
College well-represented at MVMA, MAVT meetings; Sandra Godden receives Outstanding Faculty Award The College was well-represented at the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA) and Minnesota Association of Veterinary Technicians (MAVT) meetings at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis February 2-4. In addition to a variety of presentations by faculty members and staff; College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medical Center, and Minnesota Veterinary Historical Museum booths staffed by faculty experts and staff; and attendance at committee meetings and the business luncheon, the College hosted an alumni reception on Thursday evening with the Alumni and Friends Society. Other highlights included: - Dr. Sandra Godden received the Outstanding Faculty Award, which is presented to a University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine faculty member who has provided outstanding service to Minnesota veterinarians, given their time and talent to the veterinary profession, and been dedicated contributors to organized veterinary medicine.
- Seven CVM students were awarded scholarships (see Student News).
- Dr. John Howe, class of 1977, was named Veterinarian of the Year.
- Dr. Bill Hartmann, class of 1978, received the President's Award.
- Buster, a 9-year-old boxer who was treated at the Veterinary Medical Center after being stabbed by a burglar in his St. Paul home, received the Hero Animal Hall of Fame Award.
Electron microscopy lab passes prestigious quality assurance test The electron microscopy (EM) section of the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) has passed a prestigious EM virus identification proficiency test. The test panel was provided, under Quality Assurance Scheme in EM Virus Diagnostics, by the Center for Biological Security 4 (ZBS 4), Robert Koch Institute, Berlin, Germany. Part of the Federal Ministry of Health, the Robert Koch Institute is the German federal institution responsible for disease control and prevention. A total of 103 international laboratories in 29 countries participated in the test. The results submitted by the VDL's electron microscopy lab were 100 percent accurate, which puts it in a class with national and international reference electron microscopy labs. Congratulations to the electron microscopy team, Anibal Armien, Don Ariyakumar, Dean Muldoon, and Jan Shivers. The Raptor Center admitted 699 birds in 2011 The Raptor Center reports that it admitted 699 birds of prey in 2011. The top five species were bald eagles, red-tailed hawks, Cooper’s hawks, great horned owls, and barred owls. The year also brought something new and something old. The “new” was the number of snowy owl admissions: Because of a recent irruption of "snowies," TRC treated 10 of the large white owls last year, when they usually see no more than three. The "something old” was the number of bald eagles treated for lead poisoning during the early to mid-winter. Of the 21 bald eagles admitted from October 24 through December 31, 14 (66.7 percent) suffered from the toxic effects of lead. International Research Conference is Friday The International Research Conference, "Addressing Global Challenges through International Research," will be held Friday, February 17, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Coffman Union. The conference will feature presentations by more than 90 U faculty, researchers, and graduate students, as well as panel discussions on global policies, ethics, and partnerships. David Stonner, deputy director at the National Science Foundation Office of International Science and Engineering, will give the keynote address. CVM presenters include Drs. Katey Pelican, John Deen, and Meggan Craft; D.V.M./Ph.D. candidate Jonathan Clayton will present a poster. The conference is free and open to the U community, with lunch provided. For more information, see international research. Faculty meeting set for March 6 A CVM faculty meeting is planned for Tuesday, March 6, from 7:30-9:00 a.m. in 215 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center. Academic technology showcase invites presentations An academic technology showcase themed "Innovation in Teaching, Learning, and Research" invites presentations demonstrating how members of the U community are using technology to drive innovative teaching, learning, and research. The showcase will be similar to an open house poster session, and presenters may use posters, computer displays, or other technology. Applications are due by midnight, February 24. The event takes place April 4, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Coffman Union. For more information and to apply, see technology showcase. Proposals sought for IonE mini grants Proposals for the spring "Mini Grants" competition sponsored by the Institute on the Environment are due by March 9. IonE Mini Grants are intended to help spur new collaborative efforts by providing small amounts of funding (from $500 to $3,000, with average grants being $1,500), administrative support (including organizing and staffing meetings), and space (for meetings, small conferences, new courses, reading groups, etc.) to interdisciplinary groups of faculty, staff, and students from across the U system. The grants are meant to encourage collaboration across disciplines, units, and campuses. For more information, see Mini Grants. Public Health Institute set for May 21-June 8 On May 21-June 8, the 11th annual Public Health Institute will offer fast-paced and interactive courses in nine public health areas with an emphasis on theory-to-practice, with opportunities for field trips, case studies, hands-on labs, and simulations. Courses include Culturally Responsive Public Health Practice; Environmental Health Sciences; Food Protection, Global Health, Infectious Disease Epidemiology; Public Health Leadership and Management; Public Health Preparedness, Response, and Recovery; Research Methods; and more. Graduate credit or noncredit continuing education hours are available. For course descriptions and more information, see Public Health Institute. Library now offers DynaMed The Health Sciences Libraries has added DynaMed to its clinical care tools. An evidence-based clinical reference tool intended for physicians and other health-care professionals, DynaMed contains more than 3,200 topic summaries across all disciplines. It is updated daily based on surveillance of over 500 journals and critical appraisal of the best articles. DynaMed is available to University of Minnesota students, faculty, and staff; there is a mobile app available for iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry, Windows Mobile, and Palm. The app does not require Internet. Request a serial number by e-mailing medref@umn.edu. There are installation instructions for iOS, Android. Blackberry, and Palm/Windows (PC/MAC). CVM Web traffic report: January Top 10 CVM Web sites
By number of visits
Data from Google Analytics
- College of Veterinary Medicine: 28,048 visits (up 16 percent from December)
- Veterinary Anatomy: 12,838 visits
- Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory: 9,326 visits (up 6 percent from December)
- Education and Student Services: 6,891 (up 29 percent from December)
- The Raptor Center: 6,682 visits (up 31 percent from December)
- Veterinary Medical Center: 6,276 visits (up 26 percent from December)
- Equine Center: 5,857 visits (up 20 percent from December)
- Veterinary Medical Library: 4,492 visits
- Minnesota Urolith Center: 3,947 visits (up 17 percent from December)
- Graduate Programs: 1,699 visits (up 15 percent from December)
By the numbers
Visits to the CVM home page came from 10,182 people in 92 countries and territories; 28 percent were new visits. Visitors viewed an average of 2.08 pages and spent an average of 3:56 minutes on the site. The Veterinary Anatomy site had visits from 123 countries and territories, 52 percent of which were new visits.
Faculty and staff news (top) Welcome to the College Welcome to the following employees who joined the College of Veterinary Medicine in January: Center for Animal Health and Food Safety
Minden Buswell, veterinary public health resident CVM Finance
Michele Bacigalupo, principal accounts specialist Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Department
Kevin S. Lang, research assistant
Shankar P. Mondal, post-doctoral associate Veterinary Clinical Sciences Department
Marina Cruvinel Figueiredo, research assistant
Carrie Rogers, executive office and administrative specialist Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
Victoria L. Yamry, principal laboratory technician-necropsy Veterinary Medical Center
Darcy C. DeCrescenza, senior veterinary technician-large animal core Veterinary Population Medicine Department
Luis Espejo, post-doctoral associate-dairy health, management, and food quality
Elise Lamont, post-doctoral associate
Innocent Rwego, assistant professor
Student news (top) Minnesota Veterinary Medical Foundation awards scholarships The Minnesota Veterinary Medical Foundation awarded scholarships to seven CVM students at the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association business luncheon on February 3. The scholarships and recipients were— - Companion Animal Scholarship: Jaimi Johnson
- Food Animal Scholarship: Matthew Sturos
- Margaret Pomerory Scholarship: Casey Rabbe
- MVMA Foundation/VHA Memorial Scholarship: Amber Hazel
- MVMA Leadership Award: Jaimi Johnson
- Public Helath Award: Thyra Bierman
- Spannaus Scholarship: Paul Syverson
In the news (top) WCCO TV explores dog nutrition "What You Might Not Know About Dog Food," a story aired on WCCO TV on February 6, included an interview with veterinary nutritionist Dr. Julie Churchill. The story is online at http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2012/02/06/mans-best-friend-what-you-might-not-know-about-its-food/. Minnesota Daily reports that CVM recycling rate has increased by 10 percent "Recycling Program May Grow," a story in the February 9 issue of The Minnesota Daily, reported that the recycling rate in the College of Veterinary Medicine has jumped about 10 percent since the College began a pilot program aiming to improve and maximize its collection of waste. Facilities Management hopes eventually to apply the CVM model to other colleges on campus. The article is online at www.mndaily.com/2012/02/09/recycling-program-may-grow.
Regular meetings, seminars, and rounds
- New Employee Orientation: Mondays, 8:30 a.m.-noon, 458 Veterinary Medical Center (Orientation canceled for Monday, February 13.)
- 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, 125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
- 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., 213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
Wednesday, February 15 CVM Research Seminar
Study of Canine B-cell Lymphoma
Presented by Dr. Daisuke Ito
Hosted by Dr. Liz Pluhar
3 p.m.
135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Jaclyn Barnes at barne063@umn.edu or 612-624-2700. Friday, February 17 International 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. Seminar on Teaching
Interactive Technology in the Classroom
Presented by Tyler (TJ) Mattai and David Stratioti
Noon-12:50 p.m.
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center One Health Research Update
Debrief of NCFPD's U.S.-Canada Food Protection Tabletop Exercise
Presented by Shaun Kennedy and the NCFPD research team
1-2 p.m.
202 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center 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/. Monday, February 20 Hill's Pet Food Distribution
5:00-5:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital Western States Alumni Reception
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Mandalay Bay Hotel, Las Vegas Tuesday, February 21 Hill's Pet Food Distribution
7:00-7:45 a.m., noon-12:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital Wednesday, February 22 Hill's Pet Food Distribution
7:00-7:45 a.m., noon-12:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital Thursday, February 23 PharmacoNeuroImmunology Seminar
12:30-1:30 p.m.
11-157 Phillips Wangensteen Building Hill's Pet Food Distribution
5:00-5:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital Friday, February 24 Conversations on Teaching
Curriculum Review/Revision Update
Presented by Curriculum Review Board
Noon-12:50 p.m.
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Wednesday, February 29 CVM Research Seminar
Pathogenesis of Chronic Wasting Disease in Mammalian Model Systems
Presented by Dr. Davis Seelig, Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology, Colorado State University
Hosted by Dr. Leslie Sharkey
3 p.m.
135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Jaclyn Barnes at barne063@umn.edu or 612-624-2700. March
Thursday, March 1 State of the University Address
Presented by President Eric Kaler
3:30 p.m.
Coffman Memorial Union Theater
There will be a question-and-answer period at the end of the address, followed by a reception in the theater lobby.
Visit the 2012 State of the University website to view the address online. Mather Lecture
Feline Hepatobiliary Disease - What’s New in Diagnosis and Therapy?
Presented by Dr. Robert Washabau
7:00-8:30 p.m. (light dinner at 6:30 p.m.)
215 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
For more information and to register, go to www.cvm.umn.edu/vetmedce/events/mather/. Friday, March 2 Seminar on Teaching
Enhancing Intercultural Learning in Your Classes
Presented by Gayle Woodruff and Barbara Kappler
Noon-12:50 p.m.
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Saturday, March 3 Engaging Intergovernmental Organizations Program
March 3-9, 2012
Geneva, Paris, and Rome
In this week-long program, participants will increase effectiveness for contributing to global program development, access a global network of leaders in backgrounds regarding 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. Learn more at http://foodsystemsleadership.org/Programs/program.aspx?proID=3. Tuesday, March 6 CVM Faculty Meeting
7:30-9:00 a.m.
215 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Wednesday, March 7 CVM Research Seminar
A Survey of Genetic Diversity and Population Structure in the Modern Horse
Presented by Dr. Jessica Peterson
Hosted by Dr. James Mickelson
3 p.m.
135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Jaclyn Barnes at barne063@umn.edu or 612-624-2700. Comparative Oncology Event
Changing the Course of Cancer
Presented by Dr. Jaime Modiano
6:30 p.m.
215 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
Hosted by Sally Sweatt, Andrea Chisholm, and David Runkle
For more information, contact 612-624-7231 or cvmadmin@umn.edu. Thursday, March 8 Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges Annual Conference
March 8-11
Alexandria, Virginia
For details, visit www.aavmc.org/Events/?id=31 PharmacoNeuroImmunology Seminar
Presented by Dr. Gottfried Kellerman, NeuroScience Inc.
12:30-1:30 p.m.
11-157 Phillips Wangensteen Building Friday, March 9 Conversations on Teaching
Interwrite (SmartBoards)
Presented by Georgie and Tom Molitor
Noon-12:50 p.m.
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Thursday, March 15 SAVMA Symposium
March 15-17
Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine
For details and to register, go to http://savmasymposium2012.com/ Friday, March 16 Spring break/University closed for holiday Wednesday, March 21 CVM Research Seminar
Leishmania: Beyond Th1 and Th2 Cells
Presented by Dr. Phillip Scott, associate dean of research, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
Hosted by Dr. Liz Pluhar
3 p.m.
135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Jaclyn Barnes at barne063@umn.edu or 612-624-2700. Thursday, March 22 PharmacoNeuroImmunology Seminar
Presented by Dr. Kathryn Hamilton, University of Wisconsin Stout
12:30-1:30 p.m.
11-157 Phillips Wangensteen Building Friday, March 23 Seminar on Teaching
Backwards Design
Presented by Erin Malone and Jeff Lindgren
Noon-12:50 p.m.
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Wednesday, March 28 CVM Research Seminar
The Cost of PRRS Virus in the U.S. and the Value of Successful Elimination from a Region
Presented by Dr. Derald Holtkamp, Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Hosted by the veterinary medicine graduate students
3 p.m.
135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Jaclyn Barnes at barne063@umn.edu or 612-624-2700. Friday, March 30 Conversations on Teaching
Integration of MBTI into Course Curriculum
Presented by Daniel Goscha, Barbara Buckel, Janice Kanyuskik, and Bob Kanyusik
Noon-12:50 p.m.
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center One Health Update
Cross-Border Partnerships
Presented by Katey Pelican
1-2 p.m.
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
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.
Need a home (top)  Micetro, a feline blood donor
Micetro, a 4-year-old neutered male feline blood donor, needs a foster home. An orange and white domestic shorthair, Micetro is friendly, outgoing, and has been around other cats. Contact Beth Olmstead at johns547@umn.edu.
Sneakers, a neutered male cat
Sneakers is a 14-year-old neutered male who is part Maine coon cat. He has long black and white hair, is declawed, and tends to be shy around new people but very affectionate once he gets to know you. Sneakers' owner is no longer able to care for him. Contact 952-853-0999 or katwalt07@msn.com. Two sisters (who happen to be cats)
Olive, a domestic longhair, and Zoey, a domestic shorthair, are feline sisters who are about four years old, very sweet, housebroken, and love people. They are up-to-date on their shots, declawed, and spayed. Must be adopted together. Contact Ben at 651-303-6430 or woj.benjamin@gmail.com.
Links (top) AVMA News Bytes and other news
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