12-05-11

December 5, 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
  • College kicks off annual holiday giving opportunities
  • Book fair set for tomorrow
  • President Kaler visits VDL, meets with researchers
  • Anita B. Schwartz ICU dedicated
  • Give to the Max Day raises $36K for The Raptor Center
  • Nominations for University teaching awards due January 19 
  • Consortium seeks proposals
  • University seeks nominations for President's Award for Outstanding Service
  • Scholarships available for 2012 Engaging Intergovernmental Organizations program 
  • CVM Web traffic report, November 2011
• Faculty and staff news
  
  • Mark Chalkley to receive scholarship award
  • Sarah Gray, Kelly Tart, and Jeff Todd become board certified
  • Sue Loly is first Minnesota vet tech to attain equine specialization
  • Gary Goldstein and Kevin Stepaniuk honored at Veterinary Dental Forum
  • Mary Thurn is University Services Star Performer
  • Will Hueston is guest on "A Public Health Journal"
  • Amber Burnette commentary published in Star Tribune
  • Welcome to the College
• In the news
  • Horses cared for at Veterinary Medical Center
  • Pioneer Press covers story of Buster, VMC patient
• Calendar
• Clinical Investigation Center
• Links

College news (top) 

College kicks off annual holiday giving opportunities

Several annual holiday giving opportunities are underway at the College, including—

• Toys for Tots – Gift drop-off boxes are available in each departmental and clinical office area. Please donate unwrapped, new toys for distribution to needy children by Friday, December 16.
• Second Harvest – Bring a non-perishable donation to help restock the food shelves. Bins are available near the dean's office on the fourth floor of the Veterinary Medical Center and in the lobby area of 125/135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine. Donations will be collected through Friday, December 16.
• Hat and Mitten Tree – The dean’s office is coordinating a mitten and hat collection to benefit adults and children in homeless shelters during the winter season. A tree is set up near the dean’s office (455 VMC) for staff, faculty, and students to hang their donations. Items will be collected through Friday, December 16.

Book fair set for tomorrow

Veterinary Student Supply (VSS) and Elsevier Publishing will be holding a book fair on Tuesday, December 6, from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the lobby of Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine. A 10-percent discount will be offered. Elsevier publishes Saunders and Mosby titles. If you would like to preview the titles, catalogs are available at VSS in room A305 VMC. For more information, contact VSS at vssvth@umn.edu.

President Kaler visits VDL, meets with CVM researchers

University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler toured the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) and met with College of Veterinary Medicine leadership and research signature programs co-leads in a Thanksgiving Eve visit on November 23. President Kaler heard about the mission of the VDL from Dr. Jim Collins, director (above left) and joined a discussion about research led by Dr. Srirama Rao, associate dean for research. He also listened to presentations about the comparative medicine signature program by Dr. Robert Washabau, chair of the Veterinary Clinical Sciences Department (above right); the emerging and zoonotic diseases signature program by Dr. Richard Isaacson, professor, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Department; and the population systems signature program by Dr. Katey Pelican, assistant professor, Veterinary Population Medicine Department.

Give to the Max Day raises $36K for The Raptor Center

Give to the Max Day (November 16) resulted in $36,478 in donations to The Raptor Center, $27,000 of which was matched by a grant from Rachel and Denny Hollstadt and the Sarah J. Andersen Fund of the Hugh J. Andersen Foundation. Volunteer Jim Colten also won GiveMN.org's "super-sized golden ticket," a $10,000 prize that was added to his donation to The Raptor Center. This donation was randomly selected from among the donations made during the 24 hours of Give to the Max Day, when a total of $13,414,253 was donated to 3,978 nonprofits by 47,538 donors. Dr. Julia Ponder, executive director, promoted The Raptor Center in a video with Max, a bald eagle, online at http://givemn.razoo.com/story/The-Raptor-Center-4.

Nominations for University teaching awards due January 19

Submission guidelines for the University's 2011-2012 distinguished teaching and advising awards, including the Award for Outstanding Contributions to Postbaccalaureate, Graduate, and Professional Education, are available at www.academic.umn.edu/provost/awards/gradprof.html. Nominations are due January 19. 

Consortium seeks proposals

The Consortium on Law and Values in Health, Environment & the Life Sciences seeks proposals addressing the societal implications of problems in health, environment, or the life sciences. Two types of awards are available: one for graduate/professional students at all U campuses; and another for Consortium/joint degree program members. Proposals are due Feb. 13. For more information, see proposals or e-mail boyle032@umn.edu.

University seeks nominations for President's Award for Outstanding Service

The President's Award for Outstanding Service honors active or retired faculty or staff members who have gone well beyond their regular duties and demonstrated an unusual commitment to the University community. Nominations for the award are due by March 9. For more information about the award and nominating process, visit http://uawards.umn.edu/Awards/Presidents_Award_Outstand.html.

Scholarships available for 2012 Engaging Intergovernmental Organizations program

Registration is open for GIFSL's 2012 "Engaging Intergovernmental Organizations" program in Geneva, Paris, and Rome—and three scholarships are available. In this week-long program, to be held March 3-9, 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. Scholarship requests are due by December 16.

• More information: http://foodsystemsleadership.org/Programs/program.aspx?proID=3
• To register: http://register.cce.umn.edu/Course.pl?sect_key=185797
• Scholarship information (requests due December 16): www.cahfs.umn.edu/prod/groups/cvm/@pub/@cvm/@cahfs/documents/asset/
  cvm_asset_362782.pdf

CVM Web traffic report, November 2011

Top 10 CVM Web sites
By number of visits, November 2011
(data from Google Analytics)

1. College of Veterinary Medicine: 27,254 visits
2. Veterinary Anatomy: 15,159 visits
3. Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory: 10,340 visits (up 4 percent from October)
4. Equine Center: 6,841 visits (up 29 percent from October)
5. Veterinary Medical Center: 6,089 visits
6. Education and Student Services: 5,825 visits
7. The Raptor Center: 5,150 visits
8. Minnesota Urolith Center: 3,425 visits (up 6 percent from October)
9. Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Department: 2,151 visits
10. Veterinary Radiology: 1,764 visits

By the numbers

• Visits to the CVM home page came from 9,591 people in 106 countries and territories; 26 percent were new visits; 60 percent used Internet Explorer; and 65 percent arrived at the site via a search engine, such as Google. Visitors spent an average of 3:58 minutes on the site and went to an average of 2 pages.
• With 15,159 visits from 119 countries and territories, Dr. Thomas Fletcher's Veterinary Anatomy site remained in the #2 position, second only to the CVM home page.

Faculty and staff news (top) 

Mark Chalkley to receive scholarship award

Dr. Mark Chalkley, postdoctoral fellow, Veterinary Population Medicine Department, will receive the Charles Louis Davis, D.V.M. Foundation Student Scholarship Award at the American College of Pathologists Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, today.

Sarah Gray, Kelly Tart, and Jeff Todd become board certified

Drs. Sarah Gray, Kelly Tart, and Jeff Todd passed the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care certification exam and are now board-certified specialists in emergency and critical care.

Sue Loly is first Minnesota vet tech to attain equine specialization

Sue Loly, veterinary technician supervisor, passed her exam to become a member of the Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing Technicians, becoming the first veterinary technician in Minnesota to accomplish this. Sue's new credentials are Sue Loly, CVT, VTS (AAEVT).

Gary Goldstein and Kevin Stepaniuk honored at Veterinary Dental Forum

Drs. Gary Goldstein and Kevin Stepaniuk were honored with awards at the Veterinary Dental Forum in Boston November 10-13. Gary received the Peter Emily AVDC Service Award, an annual award presented to an outstanding diplomate for contributions made to further the field of veterinary dentistry, while Kevin was awarded the inaugural American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS) Award-Student Chapter Mentor Award for outstanding contributions to the Student Chapters of the AVDS. Other activities at the Veterinary Dental Forum included—

• Multiple lecturers and laboratories provided by Drs. Goldstein, Stepaniuk, and Wade Gingerich
• A reception in the AVDS president suite for SCAVDS members and recent graduates from throughout North America.
• The installation of Dr. Kevin Stepaniuk as president of the American Veterinary Dental Society (2011-2013).
• The re-election of Dr. Gary Goldstein to the AVDC board of directors as the recording secretary. Gary also participated in an ad hoc committee to organize the American College of Equine Dentistry and Oral Surgery.

Mary Thurn is University Services Star Performer

Mary Thurn, analyst for Auxiliary Services Information Systems, was recently selected as a 2011 University Services Star Performer. A glowing nomination explained how Mary exceeds expectations, provides excellent customer service, takes initiative, and demonstrates reliability in performing/completing work. "Mary is trusted locally and nationally as a reliable and trustworthy performer," the nomination said. "She moves seamlessly between the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, the College of Veterinary Medicine, and Auxiliary Services." Star Performer Awards are presented to University Services employees who have provided exceptional service to the University of Minnesota over the past year. Mary was honored at the University Services Leadership Forum in November and received a personalized Star Performer plaque. For more information about the Star Performer award, visit www.uservices.umn.edu/star_performers.html.

Will Hueston is guest on 'A Public Health Journal'

Dr. Will Hueston, GFSL Endowed Chair, was a guest on "A Public Health Journal," a weekly cable television program hosted by Dr. Ed Ehlinger, commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health, in September. To view the show online, go to http://hennepinmn.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=11&clip_id=1371.

Amber Burnette commentary published in Star Tribune

"An American Icon (and Victim)," a commentary about lead poisoning in bald eagles by Amber Burnette of The Raptor Center, was published in the November 4 issue of the Star Tribune. The article is online at www.startribune.com/opinion/otherviews/133271683.html.

Welcome to the College

Welcome to the following employees who joined the College of Veterinary Medicine in October and November:

Center for Animal Health and Food Safety
Kelley M. Johnson, principal office and administrative specialist

Clinical Investigation Center
Andrea Eckert, veterinary technician

Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Department
Kumudhini Preethi Haran, junior scientist
Qinfeng Huang, post-doctoral associate
Hinh Ly, associate professor
Xijing Zhang, research associate

Veterinary Clinical Sciences Department
Korey M. Houska, prinicipal office and administrative specialist
Angie Jimenez, assistant clinical specialist
Kerry J. Robinson, assistant clinical specialist

Veterinary Medical Center
Mandy L. Bottke, veterinary technician, small animal core
Stacey M. Fick, veterinary technician, administration
Esther M. Hill, principal office and administrative specialist, administration
Shana A. Lemmenes, veterinary technician, large animal core
Rachael Miles, veterinary technician assistant, large animal core
Mary L. Thomson, veterinary technician supervisor, small animal core
Kevin D. Williams, veterinary technician assistant, administration

Veterinary Population Medicine Department
Meggan E. Craft, assistant professor
Amy R. Pekol, research assistant
Ankur Rana, post-doctoral associate
Ferenc Toth, post-doctoral fellow 

In the news (top) 

Horses cared for at Veterinary Medical Center

KSTP-TV and KMSP-TV covered the story of seven horses removed from an East Bethel farm and admitted to the Veterinary Medical Center on November 17.

Pioneer Press covers story of Buster, a VMC patient

Pioneer Press reported on Buster, a boxer stabbed during a burglary of a St. Paul home. Buster was a patient at the Veterinary Medical Center in October. 

Calendar (top)

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

Saturday, December 3

American College of Veterinary Pathologists Annual Meeting
December 3-7
Nashville, Tennessee
For details, go to www.acvp.org/meeting/.

Tuesday, December 6

Book Fair
Cosponsored by Veterinary Student Supply and Elsevier Publishing. A 10-percent discount will be offered.
9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Lobby of Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine Building

Wednesday, December 7

LifeScience Alley Conference & Expo
As many as 2,000 people working in medical technology come together for this annual conference to share industry information and best practices. More than 200 companies showcase their products while leaders in medical technology speak about their experiences. Student discounts are available.
7 a.m-5 p.m.
Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis
For more information, visit www.lifesciencealleyconference.org/

CVM Research Seminar
Presented by Dr. Rike Sorge, Veterinary Population Medicine Department
Hosted by Dr. Scott Wells
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, December 8

Veterinary Clinical Sciences Grand Rounds
CPR—What You Need to Know
Presented by Dr. Kelly Tart
8 a.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine

Friday, December 9

Seminar on Teaching
Making the Grade(s)
Presented by Jane O'Brien
Noon-12:50 p.m.
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center

Monday, December 12

Hill's Pet Food Distribution
3:00-3:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue Dock, Large Animal Hospital

Tuesday, December 13

Hill's Pet Food Distribution
7:00-7:45 a.m., 5:00-5:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue Dock, Large Animal Hospital

Wednesday, December 14

Hill's Pet Food Distribution
7:00-7:45 a.m., noon-12:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue Dock, Large Animal Hospital

CVM Research Seminar
Transmission of Itch and Pain in the Spinal Cord
Presented by Dr. Glenn Giesler, Department of Neuroscience
Hosted by Dr. David Brown
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, December 15

Veterinary Clinical Sciences Grand Rounds
New Canine Vaccine Guidelines
Presented by Dr. Sue Lowum
8 a.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine

PharmacoNeuroImmunology Seminar
Presented by Dr. Gavin Bart
12:30-1:30 p.m.
11-157 Surgery Conference Room, Phillips Wangensteen Building

Friday. December 16

Conversations on Teaching
Presented by Al Beitz and Tom Molitor
Noon-12:50 p.m.
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center

Thursday, December 22

Veterinary Clinical Sciences Grand Rounds
Famciclovir: A Breakthrough in the Treatment of Feline Herpesvirus?
Presented by Dr. Christine Lim
8 a.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine

Monday, December 26-Tuesday, December 27

University closed for Christmas holiday

January 

Monday, January 2

University closed for New Year's Day holiday

Thursday, January 12

Comparative Oncology Seminar
Implications of the CK2 Signal for Studies in Comparative Oncology
Presented by Dr. Khalil Ahmed
Noon
280 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

Mather Lecture
Intraoral Dental Radiography Interpretation: Normal Anatomy Masquerading as Disease and Interpretation of Dental Pathology
Presented by Dr. Kevin Stepaniuk
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.

Saturday, January 14

Camelid Health Conference
January 14-15
St. Paul Campus
For more information and to register, visit www.cvm.umn.edu/vetmedce/events/camelid. 

North American Veterinary Conference
January 14-18
Orlando, Florida
For more information and to register, go to www.navc.com/conference.

• College events Web page

• Veterinary continuing education opportunities
  

• University of Minnesota calendar of events

Clinical Investigation Center (top)

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.

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.

Facebook
Visit the College of Veterinary Medicine's Facebook page.
Visit the Veterinary Medical Center's Facebook page.

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 Dan Peterson at pete5659@umn.edu.

Housing
For information about student and off-campus housing, including a housing and roommate search service, 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/

Pet-of-the-Game Contest
www.cvm.umn.edu/vmc/pets/index.htm

Twitter
Visit the College'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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