05-23-11
May 23, 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
- Today is CVM Education Day
- Public Health Institute starts today
- One Health Partnerships Workshop draws nearly 100 participants
- Virtual tour now online
- Tata Group student scholarships awarded
- Conference room to be renovated May 31-June 10
- Staff Appreciation Day set for June 17
- Nominations sought for Carl Edborg III and outstanding faculty awards
- Volunteers sought to help with Staff Appreciation Day luncheon
- Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching is Sept. 22-25
- AVMA expresses alarm over rural veterinarian shortage
- Faculty and staff news
- Trevor Ames and Andre Nault publish articles in JVME
- Jose Mendez awarded ACVS Surgeon-in-Training grant
- Student news
- Amber Hazel receives AABP Veterinary Student Recognition Award
- In the news
- Julia Ponder cited in Audubon
- Calendar
- Clinical Investigation Center
- Need a home
- Foster home sought for Orion, a blood donor cat
- Rocky, a German shorthaired pointer
- Links
Today is CVM Education Day This year's event will include plenary speaker Debra Olson, professor and associate dean for education, School of Public Health; educational workshops; a poster/demonstration session; and the presentation of faculty awards related to teaching, including the Pfizer Distinguished Teacher Award, Excellence in Course Coordination Award, departmental teaching awards, and technician teaching awards. Everyone is welcome to attend the awards ceremony, which starts at 12:15 p.m. in 215 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center. Public Health Institute starts today The 10th annual Public Health Institute, which starts today and runs through June 10, offers graduate credit and professional development courses in 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 health and nutrition in women and children. Faculty and guest speakers from the College of Veterinary Medicine will include Dr. Will Hueston, Shaun Kennedy, Dr. Larissa Minicucci, Dr. Katey Pelican, Dr. Randall Singer, Dr. Dominic Travis, and Dr. Scott Wells. For details, visit www.sph.umn.edu/ce/institute. One Health Partnerships Workshop draws nearly 100 participants Nearly 100 people gathered for "One Health Workshop 2011: Creating One Health Partnerships in International Development" at the McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis on May 11. The keynote speaker was James James Nyoro, managing director, Africa, at the Rockefeller Foundation; panel moderators included CVM Dean Trevor Ames, Robert J. Jones, senior vice president for system academic administration and professor of agronomy and plant genetics, and John R. Finnegan, professor, dean, and assistant vice president for public health. Attendees came from throughout the University and from as far away as Africa, and included representatives of colleges of veterinary medicine, government, industry groups, and corporations, as well as students and staff. At the conclusion of the One Health Partnerships Workshop, a competition was announced for seed funds to support new strategic partnerships. These grants are open to anyone, and the emphasis is on creating new partnerships in One Health. Virtual tour now online A virtual tour of the College, featuring video tours of the Clinical Investigation Center, Equine Center, Raptor Center, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Veterinary Medical Center, Veterinary Historical Museum, and more, is now online at www.cvm.umn.edu/virtual-tour/home.html. Tata Group student scholarships awardedSupported by the Tata Group Endowment in Small Animal Surgery, the College of Veterinary Medicine has awarded three student scholarships to final-year students of the Karnataka Veterinary School in Karnataka, India. The awardees are Ahmed Iftekar, Y.A. Karthik, and Reddy R Raghunath. Student scholars will be participating in the small animal surgery, medicine, and general practice clinical rotations during an 11-week visit to the Veterinary Medical Center. They will receive a tour and orientation several days before they begin their rotations on June 6. Conference room to be renovated May 31-June 10 The conference room in 441 VMC will not be available while renovations are underway May 31-June 10. Cabinet removal and wall alterations are scheduled to be completed.
Staff Appreciation Day set for June 17 The College's annual Staff Appreciation Day is set for Friday, June 17. The awards program, which includes the presentation of the Carl Edborg III Award, the Outstanding Faculty Award, and longevity awards, will be held from 11:30 a.m.-noon in 215 Pomeroy Student Alumni Learning Center. A picnic luncheon will follow from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the lobby area outside 125/135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine. All faculty and staff are invited and asked to RSVP via SurveyMonkey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/StaffLuncheon. Nominations sought for Carl Edborg III and outstanding faculty awardsNominations are sought for the Carl (Chuck) W. Edborg III Award and Outstanding Faculty or P&A Member Award to be presented at the Staff Appreciation Day event on June 17. Nominations sould be submitted to Cindy Irons via e-mail at irons005@umn.edu or Campus Mail to 455 VMC. Nominations are due by Tuesday, May 31. Volunteers sought to help with Staff Appreciation Day luncheon Volunteers are sought to help with the Staff Appreciation Day luncheon on Friday, June 17. Crews are needed to set up, cover tables, and cut buns at 9 a.m. in the lobby area of Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine; grillers are needed at 11 a.m. on the lawn between Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine and the Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center; food and beverage servers are needed starting at 11:30 a.m.; and a cleanup crew is needed starting at about 1:30 p.m. To volunteer, contact Cindy Irons at irons005@umn.edu.
Lilly Conference on College and University teaching is September 22-25 The 12th annual Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching is scheduled for September 22-25 in Traverse City Michigan. Proposals are being accepted until June 10. For details, visit http://lillyconferences.com/tc/default.shtml
AVMA expresses alarm over rural veterinarian shortage More than 1,500 counties in the United States are without a single veterinarian to treat animals, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) reports. That amounts to 44 states with at least one shortage area, designated annually by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. "This has been bad and getting worse for a number of years," said Dr. Ron DeHaven, CEO of the AVMA. "There has not been a time when it was worse than it is now." The shortage is most acute in states with the most food-producing animals. In 2010, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designated 187 veterinary shortage areas nationwide. And the problem extends beyond protecting animals. Almost 70 percent of human diseases have an animal origin, DeHaven says, and are often caused by bacteria such as salmonella and E. coli transmitted to humans from animals. Read more
Faculty and staff news (top) Trevor Ames and Andre Nault publish articles in JVME The latest issue of the Journal of Veterinary Medical Education included articles by Trevor Ames, dean, and Andre Nault, head of the Veterinary Medical Library.  Jose Mendez receives ACVS Surgeon-in-Training grant
The American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) Foundation has awarded one of three 2011 Surgeon-in-Training grants to Dr. Jose Mendez, second-year large animal surgery resident. The competition was stiff: The ACVS Research Committee received 17 proposals for the Surgeon-in-Training grant program. Jose's advisor is Dr. Troy Trumble.
Student news (top) Amber Hazel receives AABP veterinary student recognition award The American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) has awarded the AABP Bovine Veterinary Student Recognition Award to Amber Hazel, class of 2012. Amber will be recognized at the opening ceremonies of the Annual Conference of the American Association of Bovine Practioners in St. Louis September 22-24, receive a $1,500 award, and be reimbursed for airfare, lodging, and other expenses related to the conference. The award is sponsored by Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health.
In the news (top) Julia Ponder cited in Audubon Dr. Julia Ponder, executive director of The Raptor Center, was cited in "Bad Shot," an Audubon magazine article about the continuing use of lead ammunition and fishing tackle and the affect of lead poisoning on bald eagles. The story is online at http://www.audubonmagazine.org/incite/incite1105.html.
Regular meetings, seminars, and rounds
- New Employee Orientation: Mondays, 8:30 a.m.-noon, 458 Veterinary Medical Center
- Veterinary Clinical Sciences Grand Rounds: Thursdays, 8-9 a.m., 125 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)
Monday, May 23 Public Health Institute: May 23-June 10
University of Minnesota School of Public Health
Faculty and guest speakers from the College of Veterinary Medicine will include Dr. Will Hueston, Shaun Kennedy, Dr. Larissa Minicucci, Dr. Katey Pelican, Dr. Randall Singer, Dr. Dominic Travis, and Dr. Scott Wells.
For course listings and registration information, go to www.sph.umn.edu/ce/institute or call 612-626-4515. CVM Education Day
This year's event will include plenary speaker Debra Olson, professor and associate dean for education, School of Public Health; educational workshops; a poster/demonstration session; and the presentation of faculty awards related to teaching, including the Pfizer Distinguished Teacher Award, Excellence in Course Coordination Award, departmental teaching awards, and technician teaching awards. The awards ceremony will start at 12:15 p.m. in 215 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center. CVM Research Seminar
Virus-Host Interactions in Lassa Fever Virus and Influenza Virus
Presented by Dr. Yuying Liang, candidate for the infectious disease biology faculty position. Dr. Liang is currently assistant professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.
Hosted by Dr. David Brown
3-4 p.m.
215 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
After the seminar, a reception will be held in 213 Pomeroy. Thursday, May 26 Veterinary Clinical Sciences Grand Rounds - Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy in the Weimaraner: Breed-Specific Clinical Considerations, presented by Dr. Kathryn Ambrose
- Vacuum-Assisted Closure and Open Wound Management: Current Knowledge and Applications in Veterinary Medicine, presented by Dr. Danielle Dito
8-9 a.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine Foot and Mouth Disease Response & Recovery Forum
8:15 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Orville Freeman Building, St. Paul
Engage in discussions of various Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) response options, their impacts, and challenges in this full-day program. 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 at www.leadership.umn.edu/news/FCG_FMD.html. Monday, May 30 University closed for Memorial Day holiday Tuesday, May 31 Nominations due for Carl Edborg III Award and Outstanding Faculty Award to be presented on Staff Appreciation Day on June 17. Send your nominations to Cindy Irons via e-mail at irons005@umn.edu or Campus Mail to 455 VMC. June
Wednesday, June 1 Society for Imaging Informatics Professional Bootcamp
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Washington, D.C.
For details and to register, go to www.siim2011.org/iip_bootcamp Thursday, June 2 Veterinary Clinical Sciences Grand Rounds - Prevalence of Oral Pathology in a General Canine Population, presented by Dr. Andrea Johnston
- An Introduction to Chelonian Echocardiography, presented by Dr. Maxie Krueger
8-9 a.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine 2011 Annual Meeting: June 2-5
Washington, D.C.
For details and to register, go to www.siim2011.org/index.html Mather Lecture
The Small Animal Reproductive Tract: Breaking News
Presented by Dr. Margaret Root Kustritz
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, June 3 Provost's Scholarship Open
8:30 a.m.
University of Minnesota Golf Course
Hosted by the the Department of Recreational Sports and the University Golf Course, this golf tournament benefits University of Minnesota students by raising funds to endow student scholarships. It is open to the entire University community, including faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends.
For details and to download a registration form, go to www.recsports.umn.edu/emails/provost. Seminar on Teaching
Noon-1 p.m.
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Thursday, June 9 Veterinary Clinical Sciences Grand Rounds
Presented by Drs. Katja Wucherer and Dr. Duane Robinson
8-9 a.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine School of Public Health Roundtable: One Health Leadership in a Global Setting
9 a.m.-noon
Cowles Auditorium, Hubert H. Humphrey Center
Lertrak Srikitjakarn, dean and faculty member of veterinary medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand, will present "One Health Leadership Emerging in Southeast Asia: My Personal Experience in Fostering Seeds of Success." Will Hueston, Global Food Systems Leadership endowed chair, will moderate a multi-disciplinary panel of One Health experts who will share their experiences.
Free and open to the public, but registration is requested.
For details and to register, visit http://blog.lib.umn.edu/sphpod/events/2011/06/sph_roundtable_leadership.html. Friday, June 10 Conversations on Teaching
Presented by Al Beitz and Tom Molitor
Noon-1 p.m.
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Wednesday, June 15 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum: June 15-18
Denver, Colorado
For details and to register, go to www.acvim.org/websites/forum2011/index.php?p=460 Thursday, June 16 Veterinary Clinical Sciences Grand Rounds
Presented by Drs. Diana Allevato and Lindsey Mathews
8-9 a.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine Friday, June 17 Staff Appreciation Day - Awards presentation: 11:30 a.m.-noon, 215 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
- Picnic luncheon: noon-1:30 p.m., lobby outside 125/135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
All faculty and staff are invited and asked to RSVP via SurveyMonkey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/StaffLuncheon by June 3. Nominations for the Carl Edborg III Award and Outstanding Faculty Award are due by May 31. Thursday, June 23 Veterinary Clinical Sciences Grand Rounds
Presented by Drs. Kristina Kiefer & Fekadu Kassie
8-9 a.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine Friday, June 24 Hill's Pet Food Distribution
7:00-9:45 a.m. and noon-2:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital Saturday, June 25Pet-a-Palooza
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Minnesota State Fairgrounds
For more information, visit http://events.minnesota.cbslocal.com/localevents/event/100/3634-Pet-a-Palooza-presented-by-The-Urban-Dog-and-WCCO-Radio.
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)  Foster home sought for Orion, a blood donor cat
The Companion Animal Blood Donor Program is looking for a foster home for Orion, one of its blood donors. A 5-year-old neutered male domestic shorthair brown tabby, Orion was recently obtained from Crossroads Animal Shelter. A very sweet large cat, he has been housed with other cats, but not tested with dogs yet. Contact Beth Olmstead at johns547@umn.edu. Rocky, a German shorthaired pointer Rocky's owner recently died, and Rocky needs a new home. The 7-year-old, 85-pound male German shorthaired pointer is very affectionate and friendly, knows basic commands, gets along well with most dogs, chases cats, and would probably do best in a home without small children. Very healthy and energetic, he is up-to-date on vaccinations and flea/tick/heartworm preventive. He is used to having room to run, but trained to use invisible fencing. Rocky was a constant companion to his former owner. Contact Dr. Diane Battjes at 612-203-8057.
Links (top) AVMA News Bytes and other news
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