05-07-12
May 7, 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
- Major power outage in Veterinary Science building
- Scholarships awarded at annual reception
- CVM faculty members receive Global Spotlight grants
- CAHFS creates new resident education fund
- Equine Connection published
- CVM Web traffic report: April 2012
- Faculty and staff news
- Long-term employees to be honored at Eastcliff
- Leslie Hiber is author of book chapter
- Researchers publish paper in Veterinary Record
- Jessica Kelley makes presentation at HCMC
- Nick Phelps to participate in dissertation-writing retreat
- In the news
- Will Hueston quoted in New York Times
- Broken pipe in Veterinary Science Building
- Bear the dog
- Calendar
- Clinical Investigation Center
- Need a home
- Henry, a mixed breed dog
- Beulah, a spayed female cat
- Micetro, a feline blood donor
- Links
Major power outage in Veterinary Science building
The Veterinary Science building was flooded with water and had a major power outage on Thursday night. The fire department sent several crews to help sweep up the mess, which appeared to have happened because a pipe burst on the third floor. Veterinary Science was still without power on Friday morning. A backup generator was installed, but was unable to handle the normal power needs of the building. Faculty and staff with offices and labs in the affected area were allowed into the building once backup power was on, but others were asked to find other areas to work. Scholarships awarded at annual reception The College awarded 78 scholarships totaling more than $300,000 at the annual CVM scholarship reception at the Continuing Education and Conference Center on April 27. Dr. Bill Hartmann, class of 1978, was the recipient of the 2012 College of Veterinary Medicine Outstanding Service Award. As executive director of the Minnesota Board of Animal Health, Dr. Hartmann has been a strong supporter of the College and Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, which has received increased support from the state and the University. The student speaker was Andrew Kryzer, class of 2015. A first-year student from Lewiston, Minnesota, Andrew is part of the Veterinary Food Animal Scholars Track (VetFAST) program, is interested in cattle and swine medicine, and works in the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. Last fall, Andrew received the Dr. Richard Huston and the Robert Merrill scholarships, which recognize talented incoming students who intend to pursue careers in food animal medicine. CVM faculty members receive Global Spotlight grantsThe University's Global Programs and Strategy Alliance has awarded two Global Spotlight international research seed grants to CVM faculty members. The grants support innovative project-based scholarly research and creative production of an international nature with a focus on the region of Latin America and the Caribbean or the issue of urbanization. The CVM projects and grant recipients were— - Ecological Restoration in the Galápagos: the Galapagos Hawk on the Island of Pinzón. Principal investigator: Julia Ponder, assistant clinical professor, Veterinary Population Medicine, and executive director, The Raptor Center. Co-principal investigator: Dominic Travis, associate professor, Veterinary Population Medicine
- Strengthening Food Safety in Latin America through Risk Analysis Approach. Principal investigator: Fernando Sampedro Parra, assistant professor, Veterinary Population Medicine. Co-principal investigator: Francisco Diez, professor, Food, Science, and Nutrition, College of Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resource Sciences
For more details, visit http://global.umn.edu/spotlight/grants/grants_2012.html CAHFS creates new education fund for veterinary public health residentsThe Center for Animal Health and Food Safety (CAHFS), which celebrated its 10th anniversary last week, announced the creation of the Veterinary Pioneers in Public Health Resident Education Fund to honor the vision of its pioneering faculty and provide global experiential learning opportunities for veterinary public health residents. The goal is to raise a total of $10,000, $1,000 for every year CAHFS has been in existence. The funds will enable veterinary public health residents to participate in local, national, and international experiential learning opportunities. The first $5,000 in donations to the fund are being matched dollar-for-dollar by an anonymous donor. Equine Connection publishedEquine Connection, the magazine of the University of Minnesota Equine Center, was published in time for distribution at Horse Expo April 27-29. The current issue includes articles about diagnostic imaging for lameness, equine specialty services, equine research grants, and more. Download a PDF of Equine Connection. CVM Web traffic report: April 2012Top 10 CVM Web sites
By number of visits
Data from Google Analytics - College of Veterinary Medicine: 26,250 visits
- Veterinary Anatomy: 10,187 visits
- Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory: 9,249 visits
- The Raptor Center: 7,198 visits
- Equine Center: 6,240 visits
- Veterinary Medical Center: 6,150 visits
- Education and Student Services: 5,712 visits
- Veterinary Medical Library: 5,084 visits
- Minnesota Urolith Center: 3,697 visits
- Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Department: 2,797 visits
By the numbers
Visits to the CVM home page came from 9,040 people in 94 countries and territories; 26 percent were new visits. Visitors viewed an average of 1.99 pages and spent an average of 4:15 minutes on the site. Most (56 percent) arrived at the site through a search engine such as Google. The Veterinary Anatomy site had visits from 125 countries and territories, 59 percent of which were new visits.
Faculty and staff news (top)Long-term employees to be honored at EastcliffOn June 6, seven CVM employees will be honored at an employee recognition event for civil service and bargaining unit employees from all campuses with 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, and 50 years of service. The event will be held at Eastcliff, the official residence of University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler. The seven staff members are— - Lucinda Dahlberg, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
- Tim Gordon, CVM administration (facilities)
- Sue Kirchoff, CVM Communications
- Marcia Kocourek, Veterinary Medical Center
- Janice Parrow, Veterinary Medical Center
- Annalee Sower, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
- Lisa Ulrich, Veterinary Clinical Sciences
Leslie Hiber is author of book chapterLeslie Hiber, infection control technician, wrote a chapter on zoonotic diseases for Veterinary Infection Prevention and Control, a practical guide to infection surveillance and control in the veterinary setting published by Wiley-Blackwell. To learn more and order the book online, go to www.amazon.com/Veterinary-Infection-Prevention-Control-Caveney/dp/0813815347/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335539860&sr=8-1. Researchers publish paper in Veterinary Record"Recovery of Staphylococci from Computer Keyboards in a Veterinary Medical Centre and the Effect of Routine Cleaning," by J. B. Bender, E. Schiffman, L. Hiber, L. Gerads, and K. Olsen, was published in Veterinary Record, a publication of the British Veterinary Association. Dr. Jeff Bender is veterinary public health director; Elizabeth Schiffman is with the School of Public Health; Leslie Hiber is infection control technician with the Veterinary Medical Center; and Karen Olsen is a scientist with the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. The paper is online at http://veterinaryrecord.bmj.com/content/170/16/414. Jessica Kelley makes presentation at HCMCJessica Kelley, medical technologist, was invited to make a presentation at Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) as part of a celebration of National Medical Professionals Laboratory Week April 22-28. Jessica's presentation, "Veterinary Species in the Lab," highlighted the challenges and differences associated with clinical laboratory testing of multiple species. The information was also used in a continuing education program for HCMC Clinical Laboratory staff members. Nick Phelps to participate in dissertation-writing retreatNick Phelps, aquaculture expert and instructor in the Veterinary Population Medicine Department, has been selected to participate in the May 2012 dissertation-writing retreat sponsored by the Center for Writing and the Graduate School. Participants in the retreat do focused, sustained work on their dissertations in scheduled blocks of writing time and in optional meetings with experienced graduate writing consultants from the Center for Writing. The retreat will take place May 21-June 7.
In the news (top) Will Hueston quoted in New York Times"Case of Mad Cow Disease is Found in U.S.," an article published in the New York Times on April 24, quoted Dr. Will Hueston, professor and GIFSL Endowed Chair. The story is online at http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/25/health/case-of-mad-cow-disease-is-found-in-us.html?_r=1. Broken pipe in Veterinary Science BuildingKSTP-TV covered the incident in which water from a broken pipe flooded the Veterinary Science Building overnight. Zheng Xing, an associate professor who was working in the building at the time, was interviewed. The story is online at http://kstp.com/news/stories/S2606630.shtml?cat=1. Bear the dog "Bear the Dog Needs Surgery to Run Again," a story aired on WCCO-TV, included a visit to the Veterinary Medical Center and an interview with Dr. Betty Kramek. The story, which resulted in a wave of calls from viewers interested in donating toward the cost of Bear's treatment, is online at http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/video/7023418-bear-the-dog-needs-surgery-to-run-again/.
Regular meetings, seminars, and rounds
New Employee Orientation: Mondays, 8:30 a.m.-noon, 458 Veterinary Medical Center CVM Research Seminar: 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
Monday, May 7CVM Staff Meeting
The status of the College, its financial position, its priorities, its new initiatives, and ways of obtaining staff input will be discussed.
3:30-4:30 p.m.
215 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Wednesday, May 9CVM Staff Meeting
The status of the College, its financial position, its priorities, its new initiatives, and ways of obtaining staff input will be discussed.
7:30-8:30 a.m.
215 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Thursday, May 10 Comparative Oncology Seminar
Preclinical Evaluation of Pathway Inhibitors for Neurofibromas and Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors
Presented by Adrienne Watson, Largaespada lab
Noon-1 p.m.
280 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
Pizza will be provided. Friday, May 11 Seminar on Teaching
But I'm Giving Up Lecture Time! Alternative Teaching Methods for Pathology
Presented by Rob Porter and Erik Olson
Noon-12:50 p.m.
Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Saturday, May 12 Commencement
2 p.m.
Ted Mann Concert Hall
By invitation only Tuesday, May 15 Hills' Pet Food Distribution
Noon-12:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital Wednesday, May 16 Hills' Pet Food Distribution
Noon-12:45 p.m., 5:00-5:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital Thursday, May 17 Hills' 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 Dean's Spring Reception
TCF Bank Stadium
By invitation only Neuro-Oncology Symposium
Starts today; continues through Saturday, May 19
Presented by the Brain Tumor Program. Dr. Liz Pluhar will give the keynote.
The Depot Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel
Learn more and register at www.uofmmedicalcenter.org/ProviderUpdate/ConferencesEvents/neuroevent/. Friday, May 18 Conversations on Teaching
Stop Telling Students to Study for Exams!
Presented by Al Beitz and Peggy Root
Noon-12:50 p.m.
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Spring SCAVMA Event
Tailgating at a St. Paul Saints Game
4:00-7:05 p.m.
Midway Stadium, 1771 Energy Park Drive, St. Paul
Contact Joe Armstrong at 952-334-6415 or armst225@morris.umn.edu. Monday, May 21 Public Health Institute
Starts today and runs through June 8
For more information, visit www.sph.umn.edu/ce/institute/ Tuesday, May 22 Minnesota Dairy Health Conference
Starts today and continues through Thursday, May 24
Minneapolis Airport Marriott
Learn more and register at www.cvm.umn.edu/vetmedce/events/MinnesotaDairyHealth/dairy/home.html. Signature Program Annual Research Retreat
Keynote speakers will include Dr. David Haworth, president and chief executive officer of Morris Animal Foundation. The event will include a panel discussion on the CVM’s global land grant research mission, developing a successful “one health” research program, and five parallel breakout sessions: - The CVM’s international research programs
- How to build and strengthen internal and external partnerships
- Bridging "bench to bedside"
- Fundraising efforts to build a sustainable research future: envisioning a new financial model
- Research infrastructure (core resources; building successful research programs for new investigators, pre/postdoctoral fellows, and residents)
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
105 Cargill Building Wednesday, May 23 CVM Research Seminar
Genome Projects Developing Mini Promoters for the Brain, Spinal Cord, and Eye: Toward Gene Therapy
Presented by Dr. Elizabeth Simpson, University of British Colombia
Hosted by Dr. Jane Armstrong
3 p.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Jaclyn Barnes at barne063@umn.edu or 612-624-2700. Friday, May 25 Last day of spring classes and final exams Monday, May 28 Memorial Day holiday; University closed Wednesday, May 30 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum
Starts today; continues through June 2
New Orleans, Louisiana
For more information and to register, go to www.acvim.org/websites/forum2011/index.php?p=460. CVM Education Day
Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
Deadline for submission of short description or abstract for posters and demonstrations is May 4. June
Friday, June 1 Provost's Scholarship Golf Open
8:30 a.m.
University of Minnesota Golf Course
Hosted by the Department of Recreational Sports and the University Golf Course, this event benefits students by raising funds to endow student scholarships.
The registration deadline is May 25. Learn more and download a registration form at http://recsports.umn.edu/emails/provost_2012.html. Seminar on Teaching
Noon-12:50 p.m.
Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Wednesday, June 6Recognition Event for Employees with Milestone Work Anniversaries
Seven College of Veterinary Medicine employees will be honored.
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Eastcliff Thursday, June 7 Ensuring Food Safety: Whose Responsibility?
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cargill Building, St. Paul Campus, University of Minnesota
The challenges, complexities, and responsibilities of safe food will be looked at from multiple perspectives in this full-day forum. This event is part of the Finding Common Ground Forum Series, hosted by the Global Initiative for Food Systems Leadership and Center for Integrative Leadership.
Learn more and register at www.leadership.umn.edu/FoodSafety.html.
Mather Lecture
Feline Surface Ocular Disease
Presented by Dr. Christine Lim
7:00-8:30 p.m. (complimentary light dinner begins 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/home.html. Friday, June 8 Conversations on Teaching
Curriculum Review/Revision Update
Presented by Curriculum Review Board
Noon-12:50 p.m.
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Saturday, June 30Petapalooza
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Minnesota State Fairgrounds
Admission is free and pets are welcome. Learn more at http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/pet-a-palooza/.
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)
 Henry, a mixed breed dog
Henry is a sweet, affectionate, 6-year-old mixed breed dog (Bernese/border collie?) who thrives on attention. He is being re-homed because he has had trouble adjusting to life with a toddler and should go to a home without small children (although he likes older children). He gets along well with other dogs and cats. Contact Helen at mich0311@umn.edu.
Beulah, a spayed female cat
Beulah, a spayed female domestic shorthair cat, is black and completely declawed. A former blood donor, she would do best as a single, indoor cat. Contact Beth Olmstead at johns547@umn.edu.  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.
Links (top) AVMA News Bytes and other news
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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 Tara Kasmark at kasm0019@umn.edu.
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