02-27-12
February 27, 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
- In memory: Dr. John Arnold
- Faculty meeting set for March 6
- One Health Partnerships Workshop planned for May 2
- NGOabroad seeks volunteer veterinarians
- Student news
- Jackets and fleeces for sale
- In the news
- WCCO-TV reports on first Minnesota cat to receive pacemaker, hazards to owls, year-around fleas on dogs
- KARE-TV interviews Dr. Julie Churchill
- KARE-11, KSTP-TV visit The Raptor Center for reports on snowy owls
- This Week @Minnesota features VDL
- Calendar
- Clinical Investigation Center
- Needs a home
- Micetro, a feline blood donor
- Links
In memory: Dr. John Arnold
Dr. John Arnold, who earned his Ph.D. at the College in 1956 and was one of the founders of the Minnesota Veterinary Historical Museum, died on February 8 at age 101. Arnold joined the faculty in 1950, after earning his D.V.M. from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1941 and his M.S. in 1948. During his tenure, he was the chair of the departments of surgery and radiology. He was also one of the College’s first “international veterinarians,” serving as an advisor to the College of Veterinary Medicine at Seoul National University in South Korea, working as a consultant at the National University in Bogota, Columbia, and hosting visiting veterinarian professors from Iran in the early 1970s. He was also active in the American Veterinary Medical Association and Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association. Arnold helped establish the Minnesota Veterinary Historical Museum, which began in the early 1970s when he and a fellow professor, Dr. Henry Griffith, collected items of historical interest within the College and displayed them in a hallway case. After his retirement in 1976, he served as curator of museum. In 2001, Arnold received the College’s Outstanding Service Award for his book, “One Hundred Years of Progress” and his work as curator of the museum.
Dr. Arnold was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret, and is survived by his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. A private service was held with immediate family. Memorials may be made to the Minnesota Veterinary Historical Museum.
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. One Health Partnerships Workshop planned for May 2Mark your calendar for May 2 for the 2012 One Health Partnerships Workshop, "One Health Approaches to Food Policy and Action." Food issues are increasingly contentious, with more and more stakeholders seeking a voice in formulating policy. The One Health Partnerships Workshop will explore food safety, obesity, organic foods, rural economies, antibiotics, and agriculture. Watch for more information in the coming months. If you have any questions, contact Kelley Johnson at joh09854@umn.edu. NGOabroad seeks volunteer veterinariansNGOabroad is seeking volunteer veterinarians and veterinary students to treat pigs and dairy cows and train farmers in animal health and management in post-conflict Uganda. For more information, visit www.ngoabroad.com/.
Student news (top) Jackets and fleeces for sale SCAVMA and SCAAEP have joined forces to offer soft-shell jackets and fleeces for purchase. A variety of logos and color options are available; click on the links below to order. Orders will be accepted until 5 p.m. Wednesday, February 29. Payment is required by March 1—checks only, which can be placed in the SCAVMA mailbox in the lobby of Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine (upper right corner of the first-year mailboxes). You will be contacted when the items are ready to be picked up. For more information, contact Allison Pace at pace0038@umn.edu or Laura Willard at willa097@umn.edu. Soft-shell jacket order form
https://docs.google.com/a/umn.edu/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHdXZ0Y0Q1JKazNCVHFsZ2pZUTI4WGc6MQ#gid=0 Fleece order form
https://docs.google.com/a/umn.edu/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGp5dHNQcmdIREtJY0V0QjNKWFpuZmc6MQ#gid=0
In the news (top) WCCO TV reports on reports on first Minnesota cat to receive pacemaker, hazards to owls, year-around fleas on dogs WCCO-TV aired "Meet Mousey: Minnesota's First Cat with a Pacemaker" on February 13. The four-minute story included interviews with Dr. Chris Stauthammer and Dr. Maxie Krüger of the Veterinary Medical Center's Cardiology Service, as well as Mousey's owner. The story—which was the most popular video on the CBS Minnesota site on Feb. 14 and generated a number of comments from viewers—is online at http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2012/02/13/meet-mousey-mns-1st-cat-with-a-pacemaker/. "Holiday Lights Creating Problems for Minnesota Owls," a story aired on WCCO-TV on February 10, included an interview with Gail Buhl, The Raptor Center's education program manager, who explained that owls and other wildlife can become entangled in the light strings. The piece also discussed other hazards for owls, such as uncapped chimneys and soccer nets. The story is online at http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2012/02/10/holiday-lights-creating-problems-for-mn-owls/. A February 23 story, "Mild Winter Could Mean More Fleas on Your Dog," included an interview with Dr. Kristi Flynn at the Veterinary Medical Center. View the story at http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2012/02/23/mild-winter-could-mean-more-fleas-on-your-dog/. KARE-TV interviews Dr. Julie ChurchillVeterinary nutritionist Dr. Julie Churchill was interviewed for a KARE-11 story about dog food. See the story online at www.kare11.com/news/extras/article/962310/26/high-priced-dog-foods-are-they-worth-the-money. KARE-11, KSTP-TV visit The Raptor Center for reports on snowy owls"Abundant Food Supply Draws Snowy Owls to Minnesota," a February 22 story on KSTP-TV, and "Simply Science: Snowy Owls Rehab at Raptor Center," a Feb. 23 story on KARE-11, included visits to The Raptor Center and interviews with Dr. Julia Ponder, executive director. The KSTP-TV story is online at http://kstp.com/news/stories/S2508694.shtml?cat=1; the KARE-11 story is at www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=963780. This Week @Minnesota features VDL"This Week @Minnesota" featured a segment about the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, where Dr. Arno Wunschmann recently identified an extremely rare cause of death in a pigeon. View This Week @Minnesota at www1.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2012/UR_CONTENT_373847.html.
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, 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 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.
Needs 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.
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