09-26-11
September 26, 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 kirchoff@umn.edu by noon the Friday before publication.
In this issue - College news
- President and Mrs. Kaler visit CVM
- Board of Regents allocates additional funds to Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
- Old Veterinary Anatomy Building demolished
- Curriculum review board presents progress report
- CVM to migrate to Google starting in October; OIT to present Google Calendar, Gmail overview this week
- IT service disruption to occur October 1-2
- Fall faculty meeting set for October 6
- Free flu vaccination clinic is October 6
- Online auction underway to benefit The Raptor Center
- Library news
- Some systems to remain available during October 1-2 data center outage
- "Copyright Essentials for Authors and Creators" to be offered November 3
- Registration now open for policy-making course
- Registration now open for 2012 Engaging Intergovernmental Organizations program
- Faculty and staff news
- Nick Robinson board certified by ACVP
- Peggy Root Kustritz to be inducted into AHC Academy of Excellence October 5
- Student news
- New affiliate students join College
- In the news
- Human and dog brain cancer patients
- Chewing gum additive could be harmful to dogs
- Calendar
- Clinical Investigation Center
- Help wanted
- Humane Society seeks veterinarians to help with spay/neuter surgeries
- Links
President and Mrs. Kaler visit CVM University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler, his wife, Karen Kaler, and their dogs visited the College on September 19 as part of a tour of the St. Paul Campus. U of M photographer Patrick O'Leary's photos of the visit are online at http://photolab.umn.edu/2011/vet_med_tour/content/index_9.html. Board of Regents allocates additional funds to Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory The University of Minnesota Board of Regents has allocated an additional $1.6 million to the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) for the fiscal year 2012-13 biennium. In its September 9 meeting, the Board of Regents approved new University President Eric Kaler’s budget proposal for the additional $50 million allocated to the University by the State Legislature during its 2011 Special Session. Through this decision, President Kaler demonstrated his commitment to supporting the VDL and the services it provides.  Old Veterinary Anatomy Building demolished
The Old Veterinary Anatomy building, one of the U's oldest buildings, is no more. Demolition took place on September 14. Originally completed in 1901, the building was the former home of College of Veterinary Medicine classrooms and offices, as well as an operating room, pharmacy, lab, and more. It was vacated in 1996 for structural reasons. Renovation was considered, but would have been cost-prohibitive. Landscape restorations are planned, and a new sidewalk and curbs will be installed this week. Curriculum review board presents progress report The CVM's curriculum review board distributed a six-month progress report on September 19. The report is online at http://blog.lib.umn.edu/rootk001/myblog/CURRICULUM%20REVIEW%20BOARD%20PROGRESS%20REPORT_09-19-11.pdf. Comments and questions may be submitted via Dr. Peggy Root Kustritz's blog at http://blog.lib.umn.edu/rootk001/myblog/.
CVM to migrate to Google starting in October; OIT to present Google Calendar, Gmail overview this week Over the past 18 months, University of Minnesota colleges have been transitioning from University e-mail services to Google e-mail. In addition to Google e-mail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, and various Google apps are included as part of the new services. Academic Health Center (AHC) colleges had been delayed in the transition until legal issues were resolved with Google and patient data. Since CVM isn't encumbered with patient data as other AHC colleges, the decision was made to allow the CVM to transition to Google services immediately. A schedule will be developed for the College, outlining when each department will be allowed to migrate to Google starting in October. Migration will initially be on a volunteer basis. Faculty and staff will access www.umn.edu/dirtools and be presented with a Google Accounts Option. After accepting the "Google Apps for Higher Education User Agreement," a Google account will be created and access granted to Google functionality. The Office of Information Technology (OIT) has various training tools available for University faculty and staff to learn more about Google services. Online training is available on the OIT Web site at https://sites.google.com/a/umn.edu/glearning/, and OIT has the following online resources to help get you ready for the transition: OIT Technology Training will also present two sessions of the Google Calendar and Gmail Overview course for CVM staff this week. Session 1: Google Calendar and Gmail Overview (GMC112CM)
Date/Time: Tuesday, Sept. 27, 10-11 a.m.
Location: 125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Registration Code: vb6uh2s Session 2: Google Calendar and Gmail Overview (GMC113CM)
Date/Time: Thursday, Sept. 29, 10-11 a.m.
Location: 125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Registration Code: typ02e6 To enroll, visit http://uttc.umn.edu/training/courses/description/?designator=GMC111. Click on the Custom tab on the right side of the page, enter the provided registration code, click the Enroll button, follow the registration steps, and submit. (Registration closes two business days before the class). OIT Technology Training is working to schedule two other sessions for second- and third-shift workers. Beth Johnson (joh02086@umn.edu) from AHC-IS is coordinating Google communications and schedules with the College. Questions may also be directed to Jim Promer at prome001@umn.edu.
IT service disruption to occur October 1-2A scheduled Information Technology (IT) service disruption will occur beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, October 1, with services to be restored by noon Sunday, October 2. The interruption will occur when the Office of Information Technology shuts down its main data center to perform necessary maintenance, testing, and repairs of facility infrastructure. A full list of IT services that will be affected is available online. For more information, see IT service disruption. Fall faculty meeting set for October 6 The CVM's fall faculty meeting is set for Thursday, October 6, from 3:00-4:30 p.m. in 125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine. Free flu vaccination clinic is October 6 The University of Minnesota is offering a free flu vaccination clinic in the Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine building on Thursday, October 6, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Online sign-up is now open; walk-ins are also welcome at any of the U of M flu vaccination clinics on a first-come, first-served basis. University of Minnesota flu vaccination clinics are open at no charge to University of Minnesota students, faculty, and staff (and their dependents) who are 18 years of age. For more information, visit www.bhs.umn.edu/public-health/flu.htm. Online auction underway to benefit The Raptor Center An online auction to benefit The Raptor Center is underway at www.WinningCause.org. In addition to gift cards for hotels, restaurants, theaters, sporting events, and weekend getaways, auction items include experiences like a day behind the scenes at The Raptor Center and a day canoeing on the St. Croix River with TRC cofounder Dr. Patrick Redig and Chris Heeter, founder of The Wild Institute. The auction ends at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 29.
Library news Some library systems to remain available during October 1-2 data center outage
A downtime period affecting many library systems and University-wide applications supported by the Office of Information Technology (OIT) is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. Saturday, October 1, with all systems expected to return to service by noon Sunday, October 2. The library's catalog, MNCAT, will be offline during this time, but these library systems are expected to remain available: - A minimal Libraries Web site, with links to Indexes (A-Z), E-journals (A-Z), and WorldCat
- Many unit and departmental Web sites (i.e., those that have not yet moved to the Drupal environment)
- Find It / E-Journals A-Z / Citation Finder (SFX)
- EZ Proxy
- E-Res (E-reserves, Docutek)
- Online Finding Aids (DLXS)
- ILLiad
- Refworks
"Copyright Essentials for Authors and Creators" to be offered November 3
How many copyrights do you own? How long will they last? Can you post your paper online? Can someone else quote from your paper in their own? Primarily intended for faculty, researchers, and graduate students engaged in scholarly writing and publishing, this workshop will provide a solid grounding in some of the elements of copyright law that are essential to scholarship, teaching, and research. Learn more about protections in the law for educators, and your rights as an author or creator. Discuss and debate with your peers about some of the burning questions in the field, and explore some entertaining and thought-provoking examples. No direct legal advice will be provided; this workshop is informational and educational in nature, and satisfies RCR continuing education awareness/discussion requirements. Date: Thursday, November 3. Time: 1-3 p.m. Place: Magrath Library Instruction Room (room 81), St. Paul. Register: http://z.umn.edu/caniusef
Registration now open for policy-making courseRegistration is now open for the "Local Policy Making for Animal Health, Public Health, and Food Systems" course scheduled for October 17-19. In this three-day local policy course, people interested in policy making at the state level will increase their understanding and develop skills on how to effectively engage the policy-making process. The program is built around a case study on raw milk for human consumption, a controversial topic in much of the U.S. The raw milk issue highlights tensions between individual choice and the role of government. The division of responsibilities between federal and state government for the prevention of zoonotic diseases will be explored. Participants will examine the development and implementation of state-level legislation and regulation, as well as the role of the judicial system in resolving disputes. The program will emphasize the diversity of perspectives influencing policy, including science, politics, and beliefs. Registration now open for 2012 Engaging Intergovernmental Organizations programRegistration for the "Engaging Intergovernmental Organizations" program in Geneva, Paris, and Rome is now open. In this week- long program, to be held March 3-9, 2012, participants will increase effectiveness for contributing to global program development, access a global network of leaders with backgrounds in 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.
Faculty and staff news (top) Nick Robinson board certified by ACVPDr. Nick Robinson, assistant clinical professor, passed the 2011 American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) certifying examination in veterinary anatomic pathology and is now board certified by the ACVP.  Peggy Root Kustritz to be inducted into AHC Academy of Excellence October 5
Dr. Peggy Root Kustritiz, professor of theriogenology and vice chair of the Veterinary Clinical Sciences Department, will be inducted into the 2011 AHC Academy of Excellence in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning on October 5. The other inductees are William Robiner, Ph.D., of the Medical School and Kristin K. Janke, Ph.D., of the College of Pharmacy. Learn more at www.ahc.umn.edu/meet/academies-for-excellence2/index.htm.
Student news (top) New affiliate students join College Seven new affiliate students—Travis Anderson, Jessica Fix, Paul Henneke, Ericka Kulzer-Gillette, Liz Lauerman, Elizabeth Ostendorf, and Ashly Smith—joined the College on September 19, taking part in a week-long orientation.
In the news (top) Human and dog brain cancer patients The story of John Huls, who is undergoing treatment for brain cancer, and Piper, a golden retriever who received her final brain cancer vaccine from Dr. Elizabeth Pluhar at the University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center on September 19, was covered by several media outlets, including: Chewing gum additive could be harmful to dogsWCCO-TV visited the Veterinary Medical Center and interviewed ER vet Dr. Lisa Powell and Lisa Gerads, senior veterinary technician, for a September 20 story about an ingredient in chewing gum that can make dogs sick. The story is online at http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2011/09/20/additive-found-in-gum-could-be-harmful-to-your-dog/.
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, 280 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
- 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., 202 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
September
Monday, September 26 Hill's Pet Food Distribution
7:00-7:45 a.m. and noon-12:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue Dock, Large Animal Hospital Tuesday, September 27 Hill's Pet Food Distribution
Noon-12:45 p.m. and 5:00-5:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue Dock, Large Animal Hospital Wednesday, September 28 World Rabies Day
Learn more at www.worldrabiesday.org/. 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
Regulatory T Cells and Infectious Disease
Presented by Dr. Sing Sing Way, Pediatric Infectious Disease
Hosted by Dr. Tom Molitor
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. Thursday, September 29Veterinary Clinical Sciences Grand Rounds
Microwaves: Not Just For Preparing Gourmet Dinners Anymore
Presented by Dr. Chris Ober
8 a.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine Friday, September 30 Conversations on Teaching
Moodle Basics, Part Two
Presented by Becky Balestrieri
Noon-12:50 p.m.
215 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center October
Wednesday, October 5 CVM Research Seminar
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. AHC Recognition of Inductees into Academy for Excellence in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning and Academy for Excellence in Health Research
4:30–6 p.m.
Second floor corridor, Moos Tower
Dr. Peggy Root Kustritz will be inducted into the Academy for Excellence in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. Learn more at www.ahc.umn.edu/meet/academies-for-excellence2/index.htm. Thursday, October 6 Veterinary Clinical Sciences Grand Rounds
Partners in Philanthropy
Presented by Andrea Fahrenkrug, development officer
8 a.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine U of M Flu Vaccination Clinic
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine Building
Online sign-up is now open for those who wish to schedule ahead of time. Walk-ins are also welcome at any of the U of M flu vaccinations clinics on a first-come, first-served basis. University of Minnesota flu vaccination clinics are open at no charge to University of Minnesota students, faculty, and staff (and their dependents) who are 18 years of age. For more information, visit www.bhs.umn.edu/public-health/flu.htm. PharmacoNeuroImmunology Seminar
Presented by Dr. Gibson Wood
12:30-1:30 p.m.
11-157 Surgery Conference Room, Phillips Wangensteen Building Fall Faculty Meeting
3:00-4:30 p.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine Mather Lecture
Mitral Valve Disease: What Do We Know, What Do We Not Know, and What Do We Do?
Presented by Dr. Anthony Tobias
7:00-8:30 p.m. (complimentary light dinner begins at 6:30 p.m.)
215 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
For details and to register, visit www.cvm.umn.edu/vetmedce/events/mather/home.html. Friday, October 7 Seminar on Teaching
Helping Students to Learn to Learn by Not Over-Teaching a Topic
Presented by Sue Wick and David Matthes
Noon-12:50 p.m.
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Sunday, October 9 National Veterinary Technician Week
October 9-15
This year's theme is "Pets and vets need techs." For more information, visit https://www.navta.net/events/national-veterinary-technician-week Monday, October 10 International Closing Ceremony of World Veterinary Year
October 10-14
Cape Town, South Africa
To learn more, visit www.worldvet.org/node/8575. Tuesday, October 11 American College of Veterinary Radiology Scientific Meeting
October 11-14
Albuquerque, New Mexico
For details and to register, go to www.acvr.org/members/meetings/index.html. Wednesday, October 12 CVM Research Seminar
Development of Model to Represent Irrigated Open Fracture and Application of Platelet-Rich Plasma to Modulate Healing
Presented by Dr. Joan Bechtold, director of the orthopedic biomechanics lab at EXCELEN Center for Bone and Joint Research and Education
Hosted by Dr. Elizabeth Pluhar
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. Thursday, October 13Veterinary Clinical Sciences Grand Rounds
Presented by Drs. Daniel Almeida, Lynelle Graham, and Lindsey Matthews
8 a.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine Friday, October 14 Conversations on Teaching
Presented by Al Beitz and Tom Molitor
Noon-12:50 p.m.
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Fall Scholarship Reception
6 p.m.
Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
Monday, October 17Local Policy Making for Animal Health, Public Health and Food Systems course
October 17-19 Tuesday, October 18 PharmacoNeuroImmunology Seminar
Presented by Dr. Gayle Baldwin, UCLA
Time and location to be announced Wednesday, October 19 Points of Pride Research Day - Seminars and award presentations: 2:00-3:30 p.m., 215 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center.
- Dr. Srinand Sreevatsan, 2011 Pfizer Research Excellence Award recipient, will present "Mycobacterial Cover Operations—Pretense, Persistence, and Strategic Programming."
- Dr. John Kaneene, 2011 Distinguished Research Alumnus, will present "Comparative Studies of Antimicrobial Resistance in Animals and Humans." Dr. Kaneene is with the Center for Comparative Medicine at Michigan State University.
- Davisco Family Dairies will be named the 2011 Distinguished Research Partner.
- Reception and poster session: 3:45 p.m., lobby of Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine building
For more information, contact Jessica Raines-Jones at 612-624-3002 or visit www.cvm.umn.edu/reserach/researchday. Thursday, October 20Veterinary Clinical Sciences Grand Rounds
Ectopic Ureters and Persistent Urinary Incontinence: Outcomes and Options
Presented by Dr. Betty Kramek
8 a.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine Friday, October 21 Class of 1961 Reunion
(Continues through Saturday, October 22) Seminar on Teaching
Peer Teaching and Learning Through an Online Forum and Multiplayer Game for Course Assignments
Presented by Larry Copes
Noon-12:50 p.m.
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Celebrating University Women Awards Program
3 p.m.
Memorial Hall, McNamara Alumni Center Duke Lecture
The Galapagos—Fragile Past, Brighter Future
Presented by Dr. Julia Ponder and Lori Arent
4 p.m.
215 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center U of M Homecoming Parade
7 p.m.
CVM faculty, staff, students, and their dogs will join the parade.
For details, visit http://homecoming.umn.edu/parade/. Monday, October 24 Hill's Pet Food Distribution
7:00-7:45 a.m. and noon-12:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue Dock, Large Animal Hospital Tuesday, October 25 Hill's Pet Food Distribution
7:00-7:45 a.m., noon-12:45 p.m., and 5:00-5:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue Dock, Large Animal Hospital Wednesday, October 26 Hill's Pet Food Distribution
Noon-12:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue Dock, Large Animal Hospital CVM Research Seminar
Cross Talk Between Progesterone Receptors and Proliferative Signaling Pathways in Breast Cancer
Presented by Dr. Carol Lange, Masonic Cancer Center
Hosted by Elise Lamont and CMB graduate students
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. Thursday, October 27Veterinary Clinical Sciences Grand Rounds
Novel Approaches for Treating Canine Hemangiosarcoma: Getting to the Heart (Spleen and Subcutis) or at Least the Stem of the Matter
Presented by Dr. Erin Dickerson
8 a.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine Friday, October 28 Conversations on Teaching
Curriculum Review/Revision Update
Presented by Curriculum Review Board
Noon-12:50 p.m.
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
November
Wednesday, November 2 CVM Research Seminar
Coordinate Regulation by Type I and Type II Interferons in Autoimmune Neuroinflammation
Presented by Dr. Chandler Raman, Department of Microbiology and Medicine, University of Alabama
Hosted by Dr. Jimmy Wu
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. Thursday, November 3 Mather Lecture
Anesthesia Ventilators: How They Work and When to Use Them
Presented by Dr. Mike Barletta
7:00-8:30 p.m. (complimentary light dinner begins at 6:30 p.m.)
215 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
For details and to register, visit www.cvm.umn.edu/vetmedce/events/mather/home.html. Wednesday, November 9 CVM Research Seminar
Industrial and Health-Care Perspectives on Biotechnology
Presented by Dr. Jeremy Yarwood, technical manager, biomaterials, 3M
Hosted by veterinary medicine graduate students
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.
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.
Help wanted (top)Humane Society seeks veterinarians to help with spay/neuter surgeriesThe Tri-County Humane Society in St. Cloud is looking for veterinarians to help with spay/neuter surgeries on a volunteer basis. Surgeries can be scheduled any day of the week, so weekends are an option. For more information, contact Bonnie or Heidi at 320-252-0896 or surgery@tricountyhumanesociety.org.
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Job openings
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