10-08-12
October 8, 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
- Research Day is Wednesday
- It's Homecoming week
- Community Fund Drive runs through October
- Veterinary Medical Library reports on downloads of conference proceedings
- Case of the Month features Cardiology Service
- Help Feed My Starving Children
- CVM Web traffic report: September 2012
- Research news
- Office for Technology Commercialization offers research tools catalog
- Faculty and staff news
- New board certifications
- Jeremy Schefers coauthors article for Minnesota Farm Guide
- Stephanie Valberg and Vicki Wilke are AHC Gamechangers
- Congratulations: recent promotions
- Welcome to the college
- In the news
- Laser surgery on a service dog
- Beloved dog dies of blastomycosis
- Debate over antibiotic use in animal agriculture
- Raptor Center sees increase in West Nile cases, releases six birds
- New dairy training series
- Calendar
- Clinical Investigation Center
- Need a home
- Female tabby cat
- Blood donors need foster homes
- Links
Research Day is Wednesday
The College's annual Points of Pride Research Day is Wednesday. Mark your calendar:
- Poster session and refreshments: 1:30-3:00 p.m., Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
- Seminars and award presentations: 3:00-4:30 p.m., Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
- "Humanized Mice in Biomedical Research: Modeling Novel Therapeutic and Prevention Strategies for HIV/AIDS," presented by Dr. Ramesh Akkina, Distinguished Research Alumnus
- "30 Years of Being a Research Partner with the College of Veterinary Medicine," presented by Dr. Randy Simonson, Newport Laboratories, 2012 Distinguished Research Alumnus Partner
“This event is not only a great way for people to get together and celebrate the research that is happening at the College of Veterinary Medicine, but it is also a way to learn and expand overall understanding,” says Dr. Srirama Rao, associate dean for research and CVM professor. “We are looking forward to having everyone come together for this great event.”
It's Homecoming week
It's University of Minnesota Homecoming week, which means that the University and College have a full calendar of festivities planned. College events include Research Day on Wednesday and a 50-year class reunion, Duke Lecture, and participation in the Homecoming Parade on Friday.
Community Fund Drive runs through October
The University of Minnesota Community Fund Drive started October 1 and continues through October 31. This year, the U's goal is to achieve 40 percent participation from colleges, departments, and units. A CVM Community Fund Drive kickoff event is planned for Tuesday, October 9, from 7-9 a.m. in the atrium area across from Veterinary Population Medicine Department office. To learn more about the drive and make a pledge, visit www1.umn.edu/cfd/.
Veterinary Medical Library reports on downloads of conference proceedings
The Veterinary Medical Library reports that a little over a year ago, library staff uploaded the last 10 years of the Minnesota Dairy Conference proceedings into the University's Digital Conservancy. A recent examination of the statistics on how many times these proceedings have been viewed showed that, in just over a year, "we've gone to over 500 downloads a month," says Andre Nault, head of the Veterinary Medical Library. "There's something to be said for making this content discoverable through Google!" Library staff are currently working on uploading the last decade of the Leman Swine Conference proceedings in the next few months.
Case of the Month features Cardiology Service
The Veterinary Medical Center's October Case of the Month is the case of a German shepherd seen by the Cardiology Service for evaluation of an arrhythmia. The 4-month-old was diagnosed with inherited ventricular arrhythmia. See the Case of the Month.
Help Feed My Starving Children
Abbie Wirt and a group of students invite CVM faculty, staff, and students to join them in packaging meals for starving children on October 24 from 8:00-9:30 p.m. in Coon Rapids.
"We don't have lots of money as students, but we can serve our community and world through the use of our hands and feet," Abbie says. "We may not be able to go overseas, but we can help right here in the Twin Cities, and it's tons of fun to serve with Vet Med friends and family!"
On September 24, 15 Vet Med students packaged 36 boxes of food, which will feed 21 children for an entire year. Adults and children over 5 are welcome at the October 24 event. If October 24 from 8:00-9:30 p.m. doesn't work for you, you can sponsor food for five children for an entire month for $36 or sign up for another day by going to http://volunteer.fmsc.org/Register/Group/JoinGroup.aspx?gid=275580 (Join Code: 275580). If you have questions or would like to sign up, contact Abbie at wirtx015@umn.edu.
CVM Web traffic report: September 2012
Top 10 College of Veterinary Medicine Web sites
By number of visits
Data from Google Analytics
- College of Veterinary Medicine: 26,634 visits
- Veterinary Anatomy: 15,886 visits
- Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory: 9,821 visits
- The Raptor Center: 7,481 visits
- Veterinary Medical Center: 6,905 visits
- Equine Center: 6,168 visits
- Education and Student Services: 8,782 visits
- Minnesota Urolith Center: 4,036 visits
- Veterinary Medical Library: 3,762 visits
- Veterinary Continuing Education: 3,034 visits
By the numbers
Visits to the CVM home page came from 9,810 people in 98 countries and territories. Ninety-five percent of those visitors were from the United States, and 72 percent of those were from Minnesota, mostly St. Paul. Of the total number of visitors, most (71 percent) were returning visitors. Visitors viewed an average of 1.92 pages and spent an average of 3:11 minutes on the site. Most (51 percent) used Internet Explorer. The Veterinary Anatomy site had visitors from 126 countries and territories.
Research news (top)
Office for Technology Commercialization offers research tools catalog
Find out more about research tools from the University of Minnesota, from antibodies, biomarkers, and cell lines to laboratory reagents and techniques. See the Office for Technology Commercialization's Research Tools Catalog at bit.ly/umnresearchtools.
Faculty and staff news (top)
New board certifications
Dr. Catherine Benson has passed the certification examination of the American College of Veterinary Pathology (anatomic pathology) and is now a board-certified anatomic pathologist.
Dr. Helen Michael has passed the certification examination of the American College of Veterinary Pathology (clinical pathology) and is now a board-certified clinical pathologist.
Other new ACVP diplomates include Dr. Mark Chalkley, Dr. Ramesh Kovi, and Dr. Geisa Paulin-Curlee. Drs. Chalkley and Kovi completed their anatomic pathology residencies in June 2012 and Dr. Paulin-Curlee completed her pathology residency in June 2011.
Jeremy Schefers coauthors article for Minnesota Farm Guide
"Priorities that Impact Feedlot Health and Profitability: A Top 10 List," by Jeff Jaderborg of the University of Minnesota Beef Team and Jeremy Schefers, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, was published by Minnesota Farm Guide on September 25. The article is online at http://www.minnesotafarmguide.com/news/livestock/priorities-that-impact-feedlot-health-and-profitability-a-top-list/article_399e18fe-03ed-11e2-be1c-0019bb2963f4.html
Stephanie Valberg and Vicki Wilke are AHC Gamechangers
Dr. Stephanie Valberg, professor and director of the Equine Center, and Dr. Vicki Wilke, assistant clinical professor and director of surgery residencies, are the latest AHC Gamechangers. To read more, visit the AHC's Health Talk blog. Stephanie's feature is at http://www.health.umn.edu/healthtalk/2012/09/28/gamechangers-horse-researcher-stephanie-valberg/; Vicki's feature is at www.health.umn.edu/healthtalk/2012/09/25/ahc-gamechangers-vicki-wilke/.
Congratulations: recent promotions
Congratulations to these staff members on their recent promotions:
- Lisa Gerads, promoted to animal technician specialist
- Annah Goergen, promoted to assistant scientist
- Sarah Gresch, promoted to scientist
- Rachel Johnson, promoted to senior veterinary technician
- Ting Lei, promoted to post-doctoral associate
Welcome to the college
Welcome to the following employeers who joined the College of Veterinary Medicine in September:
Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
Jenny Zhang, junior scientist
Veterinary Clinical Sciences
Anne Nicholson, assistant clinical specialist
Veterinary Medical Center
Jenna J. Goveronski, veterinary technician
Rachael Lilly, veterinary technician
Veterinary Population Medicine
Ana R. Dresch, veterinary resident, Center for Dairy Health, Management, and Food Quality
Eunice Ndegwa, post-doctoral fellow
Cesar Prado, senior laboratory technician
Anna C. Renier, post-doctoral associate, equine medicine
In the news (top)
Laser surgery on a service dog
KARE 11 covered the story of a service dog that came to the Veterinary Medical Center for laser surgery to correct an ectopic ureter. The surgery is relatively new in the United States, and it was the first time it had been performed in Minnesota. Dr. Lindsay Merkel was quoted. The story is online at www.kare11.com/news/article/993731/391/New-surgery-on-Minnesota-service-dog-a-success.
Beloved dog dies of blastomycosis
"Love Interrupted: Rare Disease Threatens Dogs," an article in the October 3 issue of the Star Tribune, told the story of a hunting dog that died of blastomycosis, a rare illness caused by a naturally occurring fungus in moist soil. The story, which quoted Dr. Jane Armstrong, is online at www.startribune.com/sports/outdoors/172387351.html.
Debate over antibiotic use in animal agriculture
An article in the September issue of Food Nutrition & Science examined the controversy over the unregulated use of antibiotics in America's food supply and featured a debate between Dr. Randall Singer, associate professor at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, and Dr. Meghan F. Davis, postdoctoral fellow with the Department of Environmental Health Sciences at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Read the article online at http://www.foodnutritionscience.com/. Read the coverage in the Sacramento Bee.
Raptor Center sees increase in West Nile cases, releases six birds
"Raptor Center Sees Increase in West Nile Cases," an article in the October 3 issue of the Minnesota Daily, quoted Lori Arent, clinic manager, and Dr. Pat Redig, professor. "Raptor Center Releases Six Birds into Wild," a story on MPR News on September 23, quoted Dr. Julia Ponder, executive director, about why the birds needed rehabilitation.
New dairy training series
"Merck Launches New Dairy Care365 Training Series," an October 4 story on AgWeb, mentioned that several courses were developed by the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine.
Regular meetings, seminars, and rounds
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New Employee Orientation: Mondays, 8:30 a.m.-noon, 458 Veterinary Medical Center
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CVM Research Seminars: Wednesdays, 3 p.m., 125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
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Veterinary Clinical Sciences Grand Rounds: Thursdays, 8 a.m., 135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine or 145 Veterinary Science
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Comparative Oncology Seminar: Every second Thursday of the month, noon, 280 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
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Large Animal Grand Rounds: Fridays, 8-9 a.m., Nutrena Conference Center, Leatherdale Equine Center
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Seminars on Teaching/Conversations on Teaching: Fridays, noon-12:50 p.m., 202 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
Tuesday, October 9
Community Fund Drive Kickoff Event
7-9 a.m.
Atrium across from Veterinary Population Medicine Department office
Contact: Bridget Monson, ocon0003@umn.edu or 612-624-1408
Wednesday, October 10
Points of Pride Research Day
- Poster session and refreshments: 1:30-3:00 p.m., Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
- Seminars and award presentations: 3:00-4:30 p.m., Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
- Humanized Mice in Biomedical Research: Modeling Novel Therapeutic and Prevention Strategies for HIV/AIDS, presented by Dr. Ramesh Akkina, Distinguished Research Alumnus
- 30 Years of Being a Research Partner with the College of Veterinary Medicine, presented by Dr. Randy Simonson, Newport Laboratories, 2012 Distinguished Research Alumnus Partner
Friday, October 12
50-Year Class Reunion
Conversations on Teaching
Presented by Al Beitz and Tom Molitor
Noon-12:50 p.m.
202 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
Celebrating University Women Awards and Recognition Program
2:30-4:30 p.m.
McNamara Alumni Center Memorial Hall
Learn more at https://diversity.umn.edu/women/
Duke Lecture
The Tree of Life
Presented by Scott Lanyon, head of the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior
4 p.m.
Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
Learn more and register
Homecoming Parade
7:00-8:30 p.m.
This annual tradition runs down University Avenue from Dinkytown to TCF Bank Stadium. To join the group from the College of Veterinary Medicine, contact Brian Graves at at grave237@umn.edu before October 9.
Saturday, October 13
Hill's Feeding Program order window closes
For more information about the program, visit www.cvm.umn.edu/scavma/Hill's_Feeding_Program/.
Sunday, October 14-Saturday, October 20
National Veterinary Technician Week
Thursday, October 18
PharmacoNeuroImmunology Seminar
12:30-1:30 p.m.
1-110 McGuire Translational Research Facility
Friday, October 19
Seminar on Teaching
Preparing Clinical Laboratory Science Preceptors and Students for Clinical Experiences
Presented by Donna Spannaus-Martin, Patricia Brennecke, and Janice Conway-Klaassen
Noon-12:50 p.m.
202 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
Tuesday, October 23
Hill's Pet Food Distribution
Noon-12:45 p.m., 5:00-5:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital
Wednesday, October 24
Hill's Pet Food Distribution
7:00-7:45 a.m., 5:00-5:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital
CVM Research Seminar
Gallibacterium anatis—from Baptism to Requiem
Presented by Dr. Miki Bojesen, Veterinary Disease Biology, Section of Microbiology, University of Copenhagen
Hosted by Dr. Tim Johnson
3 p.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Contact: Jaclyn Barnes, barne063@umn.edu or 612-624-2700
Thursday, October 25
Hill's Pet Food Distribution
7:00-7:45 a.m., Noon-12:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital
Friday, October 26
Conversations on Teaching
Presented by Al Beitz and Tom Molitor
Noon-12:50 p.m.
202 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
Wednesday, October 31
CVM Research Seminar
Targeted Therapy in Companion Animal Cancers: Aurora Kinases and CK2
Presented by Drs. Claire Cannon and Vikram Verma
3 p.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Contact: Jaclyn Barnes, barne063@umn.edu or 612-624-2700
November
Thursday, November 1
PharmacoNeuroImmunology Seminar
Presented by Dr. Stephanie Valberg
12:30-1:30 p.m.
11-157 Phillips Wangensteen Building
Mather Lecture
Role of Ultra-Fast CT in Difficult Medical Cases
Presented by Dr. Dan Feeney and Dr. Chris Ober
7:00-8:30 p.m. (complimentary 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/home.html.
Friday, November 2
Seminar on Teaching
Using Multimedia Tools to Enhance Online Instruction and Peer Group Interactions
Presented by Nima Salehi
Noon-12:50 p.m
202 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
Wednesday, November 7
CVM Research Seminar
Endocannabinoid Signaling and Modulation of Bladder Pain
Presented by Dr. Dale Bjorling, University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine
Hosted by Dr. Robert Washabau
3 p.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Contact: Jaclyn Barnes, barne063@umn.edu or 612-624-2700
Thursday, November 8
Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association Fall Staff Seminar on Behavior
Your Patients Are Crazy! Learn How to Help Them: Behavior Modification to Profit Center
Presented by Dr. Lisa Radosta, Florida Veterinary Behavior Service
9:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Continuing Education and Conference Center
Learn more at www.mvma.org/FallStaffSeminar2012.asp.
Friday, November 9
Conversations on Teaching
Activities/Strategies That Instructors Can Use to Enhance Intercultural Learning in Their Classrooms
Presented by Barbara Kappler and Gayle Woodruff
Noon-12:50 p.m.
215 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
Wednesday, November 14
CVM Research Seminar
Presented by Dr. Al Levine, dean, College of Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resouce Sciences
3 p.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Contact: Jaclyn Barnes, barne063@umn.edu or 612-624-2700
Friday, November 16
Seminar on Teaching
Presented by Ann Minenko
Noon-12:50 p.m
202 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
Thursday, November 22-Friday, November 23
University closed for Thanksgiving holiday
Dogs are needed for a variety of studies in cancer, dentistry, dermatology, internal medicine, neurology, and orthopedics/surgery, some of which cover part of the cost of care. For information about current studies, visit the Clinical Investigation Center website at www.cvm.umn.edu/cic/current.
Need a home (top)
Female tabby cat
A 3-4-year-old spayed female tabby cat needs a new home. The small domestic shorthair is an indoor-only kitty, up-to-date on vaccinations, and loves people. Contact Anna at acrenier@umn.edu or 612-750-8245.
Blood donors need foster homes
These Veterinary Medical Center blood donor dogs and cats need foster homes. For more information or to meet the animals, contact Beth Olmstead at johns547@umn.edu.
- Dawson, a red and white neutered male 2-year-old fox hound. He is a little shy, and staff are working on his leash skills. Very sweet boy.
- Micetro, a 4-year-old neutered male feline blood donor. An orange and white domestic shorthair, Micetro is friendly, outgoing, and has been around other cats.
- Mufasa, a neutered male grey and white domestic longhair cat that came to the VMC after being found with a can of bacon grease stuck on his head. He is a character, very inquisitive, and needs a foster home. Mufasa is 3 1/2 years old.
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 NewsCalendar
Back issues of CVM NewsCalendar are at www.cvm.umn.edu/cvmnewscalendar/home.html.
CVM Volunteers
www.cvm.umn.edu/facultystaff/cvmvolunteers/
 Facebook
Visit the College of Veterinary Medicine's Facebook page.
Visit the Veterinary Medical Center's Facebook page.
Hill's College Feeding Program
Housing
For information about student and off-campus housing, including temporary housing, 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.
LinkedIn Group for the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine
http://www.linkedin.com/groupRegistration?gid=3826768&csrfToken=ajax%3A2643584546424817841
Minnesota Veterinary Historical Museum
http://hist.cvm.umn.edu/
 Twitter
Visit the College's Twitter page.
Visit the Veterinary Medical Center's Twitter page.
Veterinary Continuing Education
www.cvm.umn.edu/vetmedce/
Veterinary Medical Center Gift Shop
vmcgiftshop.com
Veterinary Medical Library
http://hsl.lib.umn.edu/vetmed
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 kirchoff@umn.edu.
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