02-14-11

February 14, 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
  • College well-represented at MVMA and MAVT meetings
    • Dale Sorensen honored with Veterinarian of the Year Award
    • President's Award presented to Bob Hardy
    • Sheila Torres receives Outstanding Faculty Award
    • Senator Steve Dille recognized with Veterinary Service Award
    • Major receives Animal Hall of Fame Award
  • Morris Animal Foundation funds two equine research efforts
  • Support an owl for Valentine's Day
  • A thank-you from Listening House of St. Paul
  • VMC blood drive planned for March 4
  • Alumni, faculty sought to make presentations at April pre-veterinary conference
  • Alumni news: Jill Johnson retires after 34 years at LSU
  • Minnesota bill increases penalties for harming police dogs
  • Nominations open for international veterinary award
  • Veterinarians sought to volunteer in Uganda
  • Google Analytics: CVM Web traffic report for January
• In the news
  • Montserrat Torremorell cited in Scientific American
  • KARE 11 interviews Jeff Bender about chronic wasting disease
  • "Enraptured at the U" features The Raptor Center
  • Argus Leader highlights Bald Eagle Days programs
• Faculty and staff news
  • Liz LaFond to replace Bob Hardy as internship program director
  • Don Ariyakumar scores 100 percent in quality assessment
  • Scott Dee profiled on Gustavus Adolphus Web site
• Student news
  
  • Volunteer's efforts result in $250 donation to VeTouch
  • Pre-veterinary conference planned for April 15-16
• 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
  • Tona, a 5-year-old springer spaniel
• Links

College news (top)
 

College well-represented at MVMA and MAVT meetings

The College was well-represented at the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA) and Minnesota Association of Veterinary Technicians (MAVT) meetings at the Hilton Minneapolis February 10-12. In addition to veterinary practice, small animal, equine, bovine, and other 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 the luncheons and business meeting, the College hosted an alumni reception on Thursday evening with the Alumni and Friends Society. On Friday, the annual MVMA awards were presented.

Dale Sorensen honored with Veterinarian of the Year Award

Dr. Dale Sorensen, professor emeritus and a former acting dean of the College, was the recipient of the Veterinarian of the Year Award, which is given to an MVMA member who has given much to the veterinary profession as well as to their community – a well-rounded member who is outstanding in the veterinary profession.

President's Award presented to Bob Hardy

MVMA President Dr. Mike McMenomy presented the President's Award to Dr. Bob Hardy, a longtime professor in the Veterinary Clinical Sciences Department who is retiring this year. The recipient of the President's Award is chosen by the current MVMA president, who chooses an individual that he feels has contributed significantly to the veterinary profession and MVMA, and has promoted the human-animal bond, animal health and welfare, or public health.

Sheila Torres receives Outstanding Faculty Award

Dr. Sheila Torres, associate professor in the Veterinary Clinical Sciences Department, received the Outstanding Faculty Award, an award given to a University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine faculty member who has provided outstanding service to Minnesota veterinarians; who give of their time and talent to the veterinary profession, and are dedicated contributors to organized veterinary medicine.

Senator Steve Dille recognized with Veterinary Service Award

Minnesota Senator Steve Dille, a CVM alumnus, received the Veterinary Service Award, which is given to individuals who have promoted the veterinary profession and the well-being of animals.

Major honored with Minnesota Animal Hall of Fame Award

Major, the seven-year member of the Roseville Police Department’s K9 Unit who was critically wounded while on duty in November, received the MVMA's Minnesota Animal Hall of Fame Award on Saturday, when he was named Hero Animal of the Year. Major underwent emergency surgery and intensive treatment and rehabilitation at the Veterinary Medical Center, but lost the use of his hind legs. The award honors outstanding contributions that animal companions make to enrich human lives and heighten public awareness of the human-animal bond.

Morris Animal Foundation funds equine research efforts

Morris Animal Foundation has awarded funding to two College of Veterinary Medicine researchers for equine health studies. Dr. Krista Fritz, post-doctoral fellow in the Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Department, was awarded a fellowship training grant for the study “Identifying Susceptibility of ‘Tying Up’ in Thoroughbreds,” and Dr. Molly McCue, assistant professor, Veterinary Population Medicine Department, received a grant for the study “Studying Susceptibility of Gray Horses to Skin Cancer.”  Learn more

Support an Owl for Valentine's Day

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.

A thank-you from Listening House of St. Paul

Listening House of St. Paul, a homeless shelter and community resource, recently sent a thank-you note to Paula Buchner, chief operating officer/chief financial officer, to thank CVM faculty, staff, and students for their donation of hats, mittens, and scarves over the holiday season.

"Your gift does make a difference for the lives of our guests," wrote Mary, a volunteer. "We appreciate your partnership in this ministry of love."

Minnesota bill increases penalties for harming police dogs

Harming or killing a law enforcement dog could come with stiffer penalties under legislation making its way through the Minnesota Legislature. On February 8, lawmakers took a closer look at a bill that would increase potential restitution costs for people who hurt dogs used in police actions, search and rescue, correctional facilities, or arson investigations. Under the bill, killing or causing great bodily harm to such a dog could result in prison time, a fine of up to $5,000, and restitution costs of up to $25,000. Current penalties in state law don't require restitution. The law was inspired by a November incident in which Major, a seven-year member of the Roseville Police Department’s K9 Unit, was critically wounded while on duty. Major underwent emergency surgery and intensive treatment and rehabilitation at the Veterinary Medical Center, but lost the use of his hind legs.

VMC blood drive planned for March 4

A VMC/Memorial Blood Centers blood drive is scheduled for Friday, March 4, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Animal Science/Veterinary Medical Center lobby. To sign up, go to mbc.org/searchdrives and enter sponsor code 3554. Questions? Contact Brian at bgoogins@mbc.org or 651-332-7162. 

Alumni, faculty sought to make presentations at April pre-veterinary conference

Alumni and faculty are sought to assist with the first University of Minnesota pre-veterinary conference to be held on April 15-16 in St. Paul. The conference will offer pre-veterinary students the opportunity to participate in tours and attend lectures and demonstrations on a variety of topics. The students are looking for alumni and professionals to assist on the morning of Saturday, April 16, with providing hands-on demonstrations and presentations on animal health, animal care, and veterinary-related topics. To learn more, contact Channing, president of the Pre-Veterinary Club, at pvc@umn.edu or 920-323-6246.

Alumni news—
Jill Johnson retires after 34 years at LSU

Dr. Jill Johnson, who received her B.S., D.V.M., and M.S. from the University of Minnesota in 1970, 1972, and 1977, respectively, retired from Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Veterinary Medicine on January 2 after 34 years with the school. She joined the faculty on April 1, 1977, and played a role in training every graduate of the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, which graduated its first class in May 1977.

A diplomate of both the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (internal medicine) and the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (equine practice), Jill was the first board-certified internist in Louisiana and the first woman veterinarian to achieve the rank of full professor at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. She was a pioneer in equine immunology; her lab first described donkey-factor, a blood antigen of donkeys, which is the reason that mule foals were dying from immune-mediated hemolytic anemia. She computerized the equine veterinary medical record systems and used Geographic Information Systems for studying diseases and exercise patterns in thoroughbred training programs. She is also an avid adventurer, scuba diver, skydiver, sailor, rock climber, swing dancer, and horseback rider.

Nominations open for international veterinary award

The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine is accepting nominations for the Penn Vet World Leadership in Animal Health Award. The $100,000 award is given to a veterinarian who has:

• Dramatically changed the practice and image of the profession

• Substantially influenced the lives and careers of others

For more information about nominating a candidate, visit www.vet.upenn.edu/PennVet/News/WorldAwards/WorldLeadershipinAnimalHealth/tabid/860/Default.aspx. Nominations must be received by March 18.

Veterinarians sought to volunteer in Uganda

NGOabroad, a service that provides worldwide volunteer opportunities, is looking for veterinarians to work with pigs and dairy cows in Uganda. The work includes training of farmers in animal health and management, treatment of dairy cows and pigs, disease prevention and control measures, milk testing, and more. To learn more, visit www.ngoabroad.com/.

Google Analytics: CVM Web traffic report
January 2011

Top 10 CVM Web pages

By number of visits, January 2011

1. College of Veterinary Medicine

2. Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

3. The Raptor Center

4. Education and Student Services

5. Veterinary Medical Center

6. Veterinary Anatomy

7. Equine Center

8. Minnesota Urolith Center

9. Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Department
   

10. Graduate Programs

By the numbers

• For the top 10 most visited Web pages, the number of visits ranged from 36,340 for the CVM home page (up 8 percent from December) to 1,732 for the graduate programs home page.

• Visits to the CVM home page came from 10,625 people in 101 countries and territories; 22 percent were new visits. Visitors spent an average of 1:30 minutes on the site.

• Nearly all Web pages saw an increase in visitors compared to December. Especially notable: the Center for Animal Health and Food Safety and Transition Management Facility sites, where the number of visitors increased by 53 percent each, and the Veterinary Continuing Education and Research sites, which saw increases of 51 percent. 

In the news (top)

Montserrat Torremorell cited in Scientific American
Dr. Montserrat Torremorell, Leman Chair in Swine Health and Productivity, was cited in "Flu Factories," an article in the January issue of Scientific American.

KARE 11 interviews Jeff Bender about chronic wasting disease
"Can Chronic Wasting Disease Jump From Deer to Humans?" a February 9 story on KARE 11, included an interview with Dr. Jeff Bender, director of the Center for Animal Health and Food Safety. Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory assistant scientist Lotus Smasal was also quoted in the story, which is online at www.kare11.com/news/article/906138/396/Can-chronic-wasting-disease-jump-from-deer-to-humans. Jeff's conclusion: There's currently no evidence that chronic wasting disease has jumped the species barrier, "and that species barrier is pretty high."

"Enraptured at the U" features The Raptor Center
"Enraptured at the U," an article in the February 2 issue of the Star Tribune, featured The Raptor Center and profiled Dr. Pat Redig, cofounder, and Dr. Julia Ponder, executive director. The story is online at www.startribune.com/sports/outdoors/115062634.html?elr=KArksUUUycaEacyU.

Argus Leader highlights Bald Eagle Days programs
"Spreading the News about Raptors," a story in the January 30 issue of Argus Leader, featured The Raptor Center's education programs at the Bald Eagle Days event near Yankton, South Dakota. The story is online at http://www.argusleader.com/article/20110131/NEWS/101310324/1001/news/Spreading-news-about-raptors

Faculty and staff news (top)

Liz LaFond to replace Bob Hardy as internship program director

Dr. Liz LaFond, associate medical director, has been appointed internship program director effective July 1, with the planned retirement of Dr. Bob Hardy, professor, who has held the position for many years. In a February 7 announcement to faculty and staff, Dr. Robert Washabau, chair of the Veterinary Clinical Sciences Department, thanked Bob for "a great run of outstanding leadership over many years of commitment to our internship program."

Don Ariyakumar scores 100 percent in quality assessment

Don Ariyakumar, assistant scientist in the Veterinary Diagnostic Lab's Ultrastructural Pathology Laboratory, recently took part in the annual External Quality Assessment on EM (electron microscopy) Virus Diagnostics administered through the Robert Koch Institute of Berlin, Germany—and scored with 100 percent accuracy. One of Don's micrographs showed up in the final report sent out to all 82 participants. 

Scott Dee profiled on Gustavus Adophus Web site

Dr. Scott Dee is profiled in "A Lesson in Pig Farms and Giving Back" on the Gustavus Adolphus College Web site, online at http://makeyourlifecount.blog.gustavus.edu/2011/01/20/a-lesson-in-pig-farms-and-philanthropy/.

Student news (top) 

Volunteer's efforts result in $250 donation to VeTouch

VeTouch (Veterinary Treatment Outreach for Urban Community Health), a student group that provides basic veterinary medical care to the pets of low-income residents of the Twin Cities, has received a $250 contribution from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota in recognition of Denise Abel's volunteer service. Denise, the wife of fourth-year veterinary student Greg Closter, and a Blue Cross employee, donated more than 40 hours to VeTouch as its clinical intake specialist, assisting clients throughout their visit with paperwork, supplies, and other needs.

As part of the Blue Cross Dollars for Doers program, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota awards $250 to eligible nonprofit organizations for which a Blue Cross employee volunteers 40 hours or more per calendar year. VeTouch's president is Pimploy Jongchirawongsa; the group's advisor is Dr. Vicki Wilke. To learn more about VeTouch, visit http://www.sua.umn.edu/groups/directory/show.php?id=2593

First pre-veterinary conference planned for April 15-16

The first University of Minnesota Pre-Veterinary Conference will be held on April 15-16 in St. Paul. The conference will offer students the opportunity to participate in tours and attend lectures and demonstrations on a variety of topics. For more information, contact the Pre-Veterinary Club at pvc@umn.edu.

Calendar (top)

Regular meetings, seminars, and rounds

• New Employee Orientation: Mondays, 8:30 a.m.-noon, 458 Veterinary Medical Center

• Seminar in Comparative and Molecular Biosciences: Tuesdays, noon-1 p.m., 125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine (through May 3)

• CVM Research Seminar: Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m., 135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine (through May 4)

• Veterinary Clinical Sciences Grand Rounds: Thursdays, 8-9 a.m., 135 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
  

• Conversation on Teaching, Seminar on Teaching, or CVM Teaching Academy: Fridays, noon-12:50 p.m., 213 or 215 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center (through June 10)

• Swine Seminar: Fridays, 3 p.m., 385J Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine (through May 20)

Monday, February 14
Mini Medical School: Mondays, February 14-March 14
6:00-8:30 p.m.
2-650 Moos Tower
This Mini Medical School session focuses on regenerative medicine. U faculty, staff, and students receive a discounted rate of $65 for the entire series. For registration and more information, visit www.ahc.umn.edu/mini-medical-school or call 612-626-7072.

Tuesday, February 15
Seminar in Comparative and Molecular Biosciences: Utilizing Immunosuppression With Factors That Stimulate Islet Beta Cell Growth to Reverse Type I Diabetes
Presented by Greg Sindberg
Advisors: Pratima Bansal-Pakaka and Tim O'Brien
Noon-1 p.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Contact: Dr. Mark Rutherford, ruthe003@umn.edu

Wednesday, February 16
CVM Research Seminar: Engineering Biomimetic Peptides for Targeted Drug Delivery
Presented by Dr. Efrosini Kokkoli
3 p.m.
135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Hosted by Dr. Srinand Sreevatsan; everyone is welcome to attend
For more information, contact Jaclyn Barnes at barne063@umn.edu.

VIDA (Volunteers for Intercultural & Definitive Adventures) Fundraiser
4 p.m.-1 a.m.
Bar Abilene, 1300 Lagoon Avenue South, Minneapolis
CVM faculty, students, staff, family, and friends are invited to attend. When any full-price margarita or entree is purchased, $3 will be donated to the veterinary students for their upcoming trip to Costa Rica and Panama, where they will provide wellness exams, vaccinations, and spay/neuter surgeries. RSVP at www.surveymonkey.com/s/VIDAFundraiser.

Friday, February 18
Seminar on Teaching: Erin Malone and Colin McFadden Chime In
Noon-1 p.m.
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center

Swine Seminar: The Politics of the Swine Industry
Presented by Carissa A. Odland
3 p.m.
385J Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine

Sunday, February 20
Western Veterinary Conference: February 20-24
Las Vegas
For details and to register, go to www.wvc.org/.

Monday, February 21
Alumni reception, Western Veterinary Conference
7:30 p.m.
Palm D, Level 3, Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas

Tuesday, February 22
Seminar in Comparative and Molecular Biosciences: Research Rotation Summaries
Presented by Raha Allaei and Dr. Annette McCoy
Noon-1 p.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Contact: Dr. Mark Rutherford, ruthe003@umn.edu

Hill's Pet Food Distribution
Noon-12:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital

Wednesday, February 23
Hill's Pet Food Distribution
7:00-7:45 a.m. and noon-12:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital

CVM Research Seminar: Invasive Species Control in Galapagos: Preventing Non-Target Mortality During Rodent Eradication
Presented by Dr. Julia Ponder, executive director, The Raptor Center
3 p.m.
135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Hosted by Dr. Tom Molitor; everyone is welcome to attend.
For more information, contact Jaclyn Barnes at barne063@umn.edu.

Thursday, February 24
Hill's Pet Food Distribution
7:00-7:45 a.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital

Friday, February 25
Hill's Pet Food Distribution
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
Noon-1 p.m.
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center

Master of Public Health Thesis Defense Seminar
Shiga Toxin Producing Escherichia Coli in Weaned Dairy Calves of Minnnesota, 2009
Presented by Girum S. Ejigu, D.V.M., MSc
Advisor: Sri Sreevatsan
1 p.m.
280 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

Swine Seminar: Structure of PRRSV Virion
Presented by Michael Murtaugh
3 p.m.
385J Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine

March

Tuesday, March 1
Seminar in Comparative and Molecular Biosciences: Research Rotation Summaries
Presented by Dr. Tiffany Wolf, Jonathan Clayton, and Dr. Jackie Dykstra
Noon-1 p.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Contact: Dr. Mark Rutherford, ruthe003@umn.edu

Wednesday, March 2
CVM Research Seminar: Biomarker Discovery and Development of Diagnostic and Prognostic Models
Presented by Dr. Walter Low and Dr. Jason Nikas, Department of Neurosurgery
3 p.m.
135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Hosted by Dr. Robert Washabau; everyone is welcome to attend.
For more information, contact Jaclyn Barnes at barne063@umn.edu.

Thursday, March 3
Mather Lecture: Companion Animal Cardiology Diagnostics and Therapeutics
Presented by Dr. Christopher Stauthammer
7 p.m.
215 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
For details and to register, go to www.cvm.umn.edu/vetmedce/events/mather/.

Friday, March 4
Veterinary Medical Center Blood Drive
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine Lobby
To sign up, go to go to mbc.org/searchdrives and enter sponsor code 3554.
Questions? Contact Brian at bgoogins@mbc.org or 651-332-7162.

Seminar on Teaching: Team-Based Learning
Presented by Erin Malone
Noon- 1 p.m.
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center

Saturday, March 5
American Association of Swine Veterinarians Annual Meeting: March 5-8
Phoenix, Arizona
For details and to register, go to http://www.aasv.org/annmtg/.

Tuesday, March 8
"Driven to Develop" Professional Development Fair
Hosted by the University of Minnesota
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Coffman Memorial Union
For more information and to register, go to www1.umn.edu/ohr/orgeff/fair/index.html

Seminar in Comparative and Molecular Biosciences: Role of Oxalate-Metabolizing Bacteria in Calcium Oxalate Urolithiasis in Dogs
Presented by Josephine Gnanandarajah
Advisors: Mike Murtaugh and Jody Lulich
Noon-1 p.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Contact: Dr. Mark Rutherford, ruthe003@umn.edu

Wednesday, March 9
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, Veterinary Population Medicine Department
3 p.m.
135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Hosted by Dr. James Mickelson; everyone is welcome to attend.
For more information, contact Jaclyn Barnes at barne063@umn.edu.

Thursday, March 10
Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges Annual Conference: March 10-13
Alexandria, Virginia
For details and to register, go to www.aavmc.org/FutureMeetings.htm.

Comparative Oncology Seminar
Noon
280 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

Friday, March 11
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
Noon-1 p.m.
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center

Swine Seminar: DDGs and Swine Production
Presented by Gerald Shurson
3 p.m.
385J Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine

Saturday, March 12
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.

Monday, March 14
Spring Break: March 14-18

Tuesday, March 15
Seminar in Comparative and Molecular Biosciences: Gene Expression in Canine Follicular Thyroid Carcninoma
Presented by Dr. Kristy Metivier
Advisor: Vicki Wilke
Noon-1 p.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Contact: Dr. Mark Rutherford, ruthe003@umn.edu

Friday, March 18
University closed for holiday

Hill's Pet Food Distribution Order Window Closes
11:59 p.m. Order online through the Hill's online ordering system at www.hills-holos.com.

Tuesday, March 22
Seminar in Comparative and Molecular Biosciences: Use of C-Peptide Measurement to Monitor Porcine Islet Xenotransplantation Procedures
Presented by Sarah Gresch
Advisors: Mike Murtaugh and Rebecca Davies
Noon-1 p.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Contact: Dr. Mark Rutherford, ruthe003@umn.edu

Wednesday, March 23
CVM Research Seminar: Yeast Surface Display and Fluorescence-Activated Cell Sorting as a Platform for Antibody Selection and Protein Engineering
Presented by Dr. Keith Miller, senior research scientist, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Virginia
3 p.m.
135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Hosted by Dr. Michael Murtaugh; everyone is welcome to attend.
For more information, contact Jaclyn Barnes at barne063@umn.edu.

Thursday, March 24
American Animal Hospital Association Annual Conference: March 24-27
Toronto
For details and to register, go to https://secure.aahanet.org/eWeb/StartPage.aspx?site=AAHAYC2011.

Friday, March 25
Seminar on Teaching: Collecting Information in Groups
Presented by Erin Malone
Noon-1 p.m.
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center

Swine Seminar: Group B Rotavirus
Presented by Douglas Marthaler
3 p.m.
385J Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine

Tuesday, March 29
Seminar in Comparative and Molecular Biosciences: Immune Gene Expression in the Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
Presented by Melissa Monson
Advisor: Kent Reed
Noon-1 p.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Contact: Dr. Mark Rutherford, ruthe003@umn.edu

Wednesday, March 30
Hill's Pet Food Distribution
7:00-7:45 a.m. and noon-12:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital

CVM Research Seminar: The Real Story of Human Influenza Vaccine: Implications for Veterinary Medicine
Presented by Dr. Mike Osterholm, director, Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy; director, Center of Excellence for Influenza Research and Surveillance; professor, School of Public Health; and adjunct professor, Medical School
3 p.m.
135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Hosted by veterinary medicine graduate students and Susan Detmer; everyone is welcome to attend.
For more information, contact Jaclyn Barnes at barne063@umn.edu.

Thursday, March 31
Hill's Pet Food Distribution
Noon-12:45 and 5:00-5:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital

April

Friday, April 1
Hill's Pet Food Distribution
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
Noon-1 p.m.
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center

Swine Seminar: Viral Histochemistry
Presented by Susan Detmer and Leticia Linhares
3 p.m.
385J Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine

Tuesday, April 5
Seminar in Comparative and Molecular Biosciences: Molecular Techniques for Evaluating Population Dynamics of RNA Viruses
Presented by Dr. Anne Mayer
Advisor: Carol Cardona
Noon-1 p.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Contact: Dr. Mark Rutherford, ruthe003@umn.edu

Wednesday, April 6
CVM Research Seminar: Novel Roles for Mac-1 and p150/95 in Regulating Inflammatory Responses
Presented by Dr. Daniel Bullard, University of Alabama
3 p.m.
135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Hosted by Dr. Jianming Wu; everyone is welcome to attend.
For more information, contact Jaclyn Barnes at barne063@umn.edu.

Thursday, April 7
Mather Lecture: 10 Things You Should Know About Obesity in Dogs and Cats
Presented by Dr. Jane Armstrong
7 p.m.
215 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
This lecture will be simulcast. For details and to register, go to www.cvm.umn.edu/vetmedce/events/mather/.

Friday, April 8
Seminar on Teaching: Expertise in Case Studies Using Moodle
Presented by Molly McCue
Noon-1 p.m.
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center

Swine Seminar
Presented by John Schwartz and Sumathy Puvanediran
3 p.m.
385J Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine

Saturday, April 9
Minnesota Alpaca Expo: April 9-10
Owatonna, Minnesota
For details, go to www.minnesotaalpacaexpo.com/.

Sunday, April 10
White Coat Ceremony
1:30 p.m.
North Star Ballroom, St. Paul Student Center

April 10-16
National Volunteer Week
For more information, visit www.handsonnetwork.org/nationalprograms/signatureevents/nvw

Tuesday, April 12
Seminar in Comparative and Molecular Biosciences: Interactions Between T-cells and Neural Stem Cells During Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
Presented by Jessica Rotschafter
Advisors: Max Cheeran and Tom Molitor
Noon-1 p.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Contact: Dr. Mark Rutherford, ruthe003@umn.edu

Wednesday, April 13
CVM Research Seminar: XDR TB: Survival of the Fittest
Presented by Dr. William Jacobs, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Albert Einstein College of Veterinary Medicine, Yeshiva University, New York
3 p.m.
135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Hosted by Elise Lamont; everyone is welcome to attend.
For more information, contact Jaclyn Barnes at barne063@umn.edu.

Friday, April 15
University of Minnesota Pre-Veterinary Conference: April 15-16
St. Paul

Conversations on Teaching
Presented by Al Beitz and Tom Molitor
Noon-1 p.m.
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center

Swine Seminar
Presented by Scott Dee
3 p.m.
385J Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine

CVM Scholarship Reception
6 p.m.
Continuing Education and Conference Center

• College events Web page

• More veterinary continuing education opportunities

• University of Minnesota calendar of events

Clinical Investigation Center (top)

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.

Needs a home (top)

Tona, a 5-year-old springer spaniel

Tona's owners are moving out of the country in March and cannot take her with them. A sweet dog who likes lots of love, Tona is house-trained, knows basic commands (in Spanish and English), and is up-to-date on her shots. Contact Dr. Lisa Powell at ervet1@gmail.com.

Links (top)

AVMA News Bytes and other news
www.avma.org/news/info_rss.asp

Center for Teaching and Learning workshops
www1.umn.edu/ohr/teachlearn/workshops/index.html

CVM This Week
Back issues of CVM This Week are at www.cvm.umn.edu/cvmthisweek/.

Facebook
Visit the College's Facebook page.

Hill's College Feeding Program
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
For information about student and off-campus housing, including a housing and roommate search service, go to www.housing.umn.edu/.

Job openings
For information about positions available at the College, visit www.cvm.umn.edu/employment/. For detailed information about current job openings, how to apply, and application materials, go to the University of Minnesota Office of Human Resources at www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/index.html.

Minnesota Veterinary Historical Museum
http://hist.cvm.umn.edu/

Twitter
Visit the College's Twitter page.

Veterinary Continuing Education
www.cvm.umn.edu/vetmedce/

Veterinary Medical Library
www.vetmed.lib.umn.edu/

Veterinary Practice 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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