12-06-10
December 6, 2010
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
- Annual holiday giving opportunities
- Students to sell holiday ornaments this week
- Profiles magazine published
- 2010 CRWAD meeting dedicated to Dr. Sam Maheswaran
- Dr. Tom Hagerty awarded USAHA Medal of Distinction
- News conference gives update on police dog, announces new trauma center
- University to be closed December 24-January 2
- Reminder: Academic employees have floating holiday
- Snowball set for January 22
- IonE mini grants available
- Registration open for Engaging Intergovernmental Organizations program
- In memory: David "Doc" Naatz
- Google Analytics: CVM Web traffic report for November
- Faculty and staff news
- Welcome to the College
- Jeff Bender named to FDA advisory committee
- Liz Wagstrom part of U.S. delegation
- Student news
- Patricia Bedford successfully defends MPH thesis
- In the news
- Police dog treated at Veterinary Medical Center
- Discovery Channel airs story of dog treated for brain tumor
- Molly McCue featured in NCRR Reporter
- MSNBC quotes Kent Reed
- Jody Lulich quoted in Pioneer Press
- MPR interviews Julia Ponder about Galapagos project
- KAAL covers CVM's work with DNR to check for chronic wasting disease
- The Horse helps recruit subjects for shivers study
- Calendar
- Clinical Investigation Center
- You can help important research efforts
- Urolith Center seeks cats for clinical trials
- Other studies enrolling in the Veterinary Medical Center
- Links
Annual holiday giving opportunities
These annual holiday giving drives started December 1: - 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 outside the dean’s office (455 Veterinary Medical Center) for everyone to hang their donations. Items will be collected through Friday, December 17.
- Second Harvest – Bring a non-perishable donation to help restock the food shelves. Bins are available on the fourth floor of the Veterinary Medical Center, in the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, and in Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine. Donations will be collected through Friday, December 17.
- Toys for Tots – Gift drop-off boxes are available in each of the departmental and clinical office areas. Please donate unwrapped, new toys for distribution to needy children. Please be sure to contribute your gift by Friday, December 17.
 Students to sell holiday ornaments this week
The Student Initiative for Reservation Veterinary Services will be selling holiday ornaments in the Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine lobby Dec. 6-10. The dogs and cats on the ornaments were designed by veterinary students, and they are handmade. The cost of the ornaments is $5 for students and $10 for non-students. Proceeds will help pay medical expenses for service learning trips to Minnesota reservation communities.
 Profiles magazine published
The summer/fall issue of Profiles, the College's magazine for alumni, donors, and other supporters, was published last month and is online at www.cvm.umn.edu/prod/groups/cvm/@pub/@cvm/documents/
asset/cvm_asset_277140.pdf. The current issue features research at the CVM and includes a CVM research and discovery timeline. The cover photo shows veterinary public health resident Michael Mahero taking a sample from a vegetable bin as part of a research project on agricultural practices on vegetable farms.
2 010 CRWAD meeting dedicated to Dr. Sam Maheswaran
The 2010 Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases, which began December 5 and continues through tomorrow in Chicago, is dedicated to Dr. Sam K. Maheswaran, a retired CVM faculty member. Dr. Scott Dee is leading the biosafety and biosecurity section. For more information about the meeting, go to www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/mip/crwad/index.htm. Dr. Tom Hagerty awarded USAHA Medal of DistinctionDr. Tom Hagerty, the former state veterinarian for the Minnesota Board of Animal Health, was awarded a USAHA Medal of Distinction at the United States Animal Health Organization/American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians annual meeting in Minneapolis November 11-17. The Medal of Distinction is the association's highest award.
News conference gives update on police dog, announces new trauma center
On November 24, the Roseville Police Department and Veterinary Medical Center (VMC) held a joint news conference to provide an update on the condition of Major, a police dog being treated at the VMC, and introduce the VMC's new Animal Trauma Center. Major, a nine-year-old German shepherd and seven-year member of the Roseville Police Department’s K9 Unit, was critically wounded November 12 while on duty. Roseville Police Chief Rick Mathwig gave an update on Major’s condition, and Major’s handler, Officer John Jorgenson, answered questions about Major’s injuries, recovery, and treatment. Drs. Lisa Powell and Nathan Rose provided a medical briefing that included details about Major’s injuries, treatment, and prognosis, and Dr. Kelly Hall discussed the new Animal Trauma Center and how it provides the public with the same lifesaving emergency trauma care Major received. A videographer from KARE-11 shot a video of Major's rehabilitation session, which was provided to other media outlets, and CVM Communications shared still photos with the Pioneer Press and Star Tribune.
University to be closed December 24-January 2
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus will be closed Friday, December 24, through Sunday, January 2, as a cost-savings measure. During this time, heat will be turned down and buildings will be locked but accessible through normal security. The closure period includes: - Two weekends, December 25-26 and January 1-2
- Official University holidays on December 24 and 31
- A floating holiday on December 27
- Three furlough days, December 28-30, for civil service and bargaining unit employees
With the exception of notified staff, civil service and bargaining unit employees will not be expected to work and will not be paid for December 28-30. Faculty and "P&A" staff will be available to work but encouraged to work off-site, if possible. The three unpaid, mandatory furlough days will affect paychecks on January 12. Employees who are required to work during the furlough must complete a furlough request form and arrange alternate furlough dates with their supervisor.
Please note that the closure period includes one payday on Wednesday, December 29. For those on direct deposit, paychecks will be deposited as usual. For those not on direct deposit, paychecks will be mailed on December 27 to home addresses.
Watch your inbox for more information on the furlough, talk with your supervisor about impacts specific to your work group, and check the Human Resources' online Q&A for more information. For planning tips from the Academic Health Center, visit Planning for the Year-End University Closure.
Reminder: Academic employees have floating holiday
A personal holiday has been added for academic employees on the Twin Cities and Rochester campuses to bring their total up to 11 holidays, consistent with other employee groups and other campuses. The personal holiday for academic staff (on the Twin Cities and Rochester campuses only) for fiscal year 2011 must be taken between December 23, 2010, and January 17, 2011. If not used in that time period, it is lost. This holiday cannot be banked or utilized outside of this time period. The specific dates will change in future years consistent with the academic calendar. This personal holiday applies to those whose terms and conditions of employment are covered by academic, graduate assistant, or professionals-in-training policies. Approval and tracking of this holiday is the responsibility of the local unit. Snowball set for January 22
Snowball, the annual winter formal hosted by the Student Council, Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association, and VCA, is set for Saturday, January 22, from 7 p.m.-midnight at the University Club in downtown St. Paul. The event is open to all CVM students, faculty, staff, and guests. Tickets are $10. Ticket sale dates and times will be announced soon. For more information, e-mail Carrie Rodman at dubi0015@umn.edu. IonE mini grants available
Institute on the Environment (IonE) mini grants, a new funding opportunity for launching interdisciplinary collaborations, have been created to provide support for interdisciplinary teams that seek to organize and develop new activities related to environmental research, education, or engagement. Grant amounts range from $1,000 to $5,000. Proposals are due February 1. The grants are meant to encourage collaboration across disciplines, units, or campuses at the U. For more information, see IonE Mini Grants. Registration open for Engaging Intergovernmental Organizations program
Want to increase your international network and strengthen your capacity to engage intergovernmental organizations like the World Organization for Animal Health, World Health Organization, World Trade Organization, and Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations? Engaging Intergovernmental Organizations is a week-long intensive professional development program hosted by the Global Initiative for Food Systems Leadership. The program is designed to help mid- and senior level government officials, industry leaders, and academic faculty interact more effectively with intergovernmental organizations. Participants gain invaluable networking opportunities as they explore of the roles and responsibilities of the four key intergovernmental organizations involved with animal health, public health, and food security. The next session will be held February 26-March 4 in Geneva, Paris, and Rome. More information: http://foodsystemsleadership.org/Programs/program.aspx?proID=3. Registration: http://register.cce.umn.edu/Course.pl?sect_key=184863 In memory: David 'Doc' Naatz
Dr. David "Doc" Naatz of Wheaton, Minnesota, died on October 11 at age 72. A member of the class of 1963, David moved to Wheaton to purchase the local veterinary practice shortly after graduation, and had lived and worked in Wheaton ever since. He is survived by his wife, Solveig, and four children. Services have been held.
Google Analytics: CVM Web traffic report
November 2010Top 10 CVM Web pagesBy number of visits, November 2010 - College of Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
- The Raptor Center
- Veterinary Medical Center
- Education and Student Services
- Veterinary Anatomy
- Equine Center
- Minnesota Urolith Center
- Veterinary Radiology
- Graduate Programs
By the numbers - For the top 10 most visited Web pages, the number of visits ranged from 35,726 for the CVM home page to 1,982 for the graduate programs home page (up 11 percent from October).
- Visits to the CVM home page came from 9,633 people in 102 countries and territories; 20 percent were new visits. Visitors spent an average of 1:17 minutes on the site.
- Several Web pages saw an increase in visitors. Especially notable: the Veterinary Radiology site, where the number of visitors increased by 39 percent, and the Veterinary Medical Center site, which saw an increase of 24 percent.
Faculty and staff news (top)
Welcome to the College
Welcome to the following new employees who joined the College in November:
Center for Animal Health and Food Safety
Ozlem H. Ersin, manager, education programs
Susan B. Gale, veterinary resident The Raptor Center
Irene Bueno Padilla, veterinary resident Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Department
Tianwen Yue, junior scientist Veterinary Clinical Sciences Department
Mike Barletta, assistant clinical professor
Catherine J. Benson, veterinary medical resident Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
Gina M. Jacobsen, principal laboratory technician, necropsy Veterinary Medical Center
Ashley R. Raati, veterinary technician
Elizabeth Nissen, principal office and administrative specialist  Jeff Bender named to FDA advisory committee
Dr. Jeff Bender, director of the Center for Animal Health and Food Safety, has been named to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Science Advisory Committee. The FDA uses 49 committees and panels to obtain independent expert advice on scientific, technical, and policy matters to assist in its mission to protect and promote the public health. Committee members must be technically qualified experts in their field and be able to analyze detailed scientific data and understand its public health significance.
Liz Wagstrom part of U.S. delegation
Dr. Liz Wagstrom of the Center for Animal Health and Food Safety was a member of the U.S. delegation to the Codex Alimentarius Task Force on Antimicrobial Resistance (TFAR), which met last month in Muju, Korea. Codex Alimentarius is an international food standard-setting organization that is part of the World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation’s food and veterinary standards activities. The Task Force on Antimicrobial Resistance was tasked with developing guidance for countries on conducting risk assessments on the public health impacts to agricultural uses of antimicrobials. This was the fourth and final year of activities for the TFAR. The document developed will be presented for acceptance by the Codex Commission in July 2011.
Patricia Bedford successfully defends MPH thesis
On November 19, Patricia Bedford, a veterinary public health resident with the Center for Animal Health and Food Safety, successfully defended her M.P.H. thesis, “Zoning Not Only Creates an Economic Burden But a Psychosocial Burden on the Impacted Human Population During a Foreign Animal Disease Outbreak. Can Compartmentalization Lessen These Impacts?”
In the news (top)
Police dog treated at Veterinary Medical Center
Newspapers and TV stations followed the story of Major, a Roseville police dog who was rushed to the Veterinary Medical Center after being stabbed multiple times while police investigated a break-in at a business in Maplewood. Stories are online at:
Discovery Channel airs story of dog treated for brain tumor
The story of Rilley, a beagle undergoing treatment for a brain tumor, aired on "Daily Planet" on the Discovery Channel in Canada on November 30. Drs. G. Elizabeth Pluhar and John Ohlfest appear in the segment, which was taped at the Veterinary Medical Center. The clip is on the Discovery Channel Web site at http://watch.discoverychannel.ca/clip383637#clip383637. Molly McC ue featured in NCCR Reporter
"Veterinarian Scientists: Ideal Translational Research Partners," an article in the Fall 2010 issue of NCCR Reporter, featured the CVM's Molly McCue, assistant professor, and other veterinary scientists. Molly was also in the magazine's cover photo, along with Kelly Vallandingham, equine liaison. NCCR Reporter is a publication of the National Center for Research Resources, a component of the National Institutes of Health. See the NCRR Reporter article. MSNBC quotes Kent Reed
The turkey genome sequence gives researchers a window into the genes that underlie variation in muscle production, taste, disease resistance, and other traits, said CVM researcher and professor Kent Reed in an interview on MSNBC, online at http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40344465/ns/technology_and_science-science/. Jody Lulich quoted in Pioneer Press
Jody Lulich, professor and internal medicine specialist, responded to a question about bladder stones in the Pioneer Press "My Pet World" column on November 24. My Pet World is online at www.twincities.com/life/ci_16701243. MPR interviews Julia Ponder about Galapagos project
Julia Ponder, executive director of The Raptor Center, was interviewed on Minnesota Public Radio's "All Things Considered" on November 1 about her involvement with a project to help protect hawks on the Galapagos Islands. The story is online at http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2010/11/01/galapagos-hawks/. KAAL covers CVM's work with DNR to check for chronic wasting disease
KAAL TV, an ABC network affiliate serving the Rochester area, quoted veterinary students and mentioned the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in a November 7 story about Minnesota Department of Natural Resources efforts to check deer for chronic wasting disease. The story is online at http://kaaltv.com/article/stories/S1827596.shtml?cat=10226. The Horse helps recruit subjects for shivers study
The Horse reported on the College's research on shivers, an equine neurological disorder, and asked readers to participate in a study being overseen by Dr. Stephanie Valberg. The story is online at http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=17330.
Every week
American Association of Equine Practitioners Annual Convention & Trade Show: December 4-8, Baltimore, Maryland. For details, go to www.aaep.org/convention.htm. Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases: December 5-7, Chicago. The meeting will be formally dedicated to Dr. Sam K. Maheswaran, a retired CVM faculty member. Dr. Scott Dee is leading the biosafety and biosecurity section. For more information about the meeting, go to www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/mip/crwad/prog2010.htm. LifeScience Alley Conference & Expo: Wednesday, December 8, Minneapolis Convention Center. For details and to register, go to www.lifesciencealleyconference.org/. CVM Research Seminar: Use of North American Animal Disease Spread Model and Applications for Disease Control, presented by Dr. Chad Esselman, risk modeler, Center of Animal Health and Food Safety, Fort Collins, Colorado: Wednesday, December 8, 3 p.m., 125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine. Hosted by Dr. Jeff Bender. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Jaclyn Barnes at barne063@umn.edu or 612-624-2700. Grand Opening—Expansion of the Center for Magnetic Resonance Research: Thursday, December 9, 3:3--5:30 p.m., 2021 Sixth Street SE (across from TCF Bank Stadium). View the invitation online at www.cmrr.umn.edu. Seminar on Teaching: Summer Scholars, presented by Bert Stromberg and Mark Rutherford: Friday, December 10, noon-12:50 p.m., 213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center PharmacoNeuroImmunology Seminar presented by Lisa Schrott, Ph.D., associate professor of pharmacology, toxicology, and neuroscience, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center: Thursday, December 14, 10 a.m., 1-110 McGuire Translational Research Facility. Sponsored by the PharmacoNeuroImmunology program, Student Activities Administrative Grant, and Coca-Cola Academic Initiative. For more information, contact Yorie at smart006@umn.edu. Hill's Pet Food Distribution: Wednesday, December 15, 7:00-7:45 a.m. and 5:00-5:45 p.m., Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital CVM Research Seminar: Wednesday, December 15, 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. Hill's Pet Food Distribution: Thursday, December 16, 7:00-7:45 a.m, noon-12:45 p.m., and 5:00-5:45 p.m., Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital Hill's Pet Food Distribution: Friday, December 17, 7:00-7:45 a.m., Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital Conversations on Teaching: How to Write Course Objectives and Design Courses for Veterinary Students, led by Tom Molitor and Al Beitz: Friday, December 17, noon-12:50 p.m., 213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Open House Reception and Celebration to Honor Frank B. Cerra, M.D., Senior Vice President for Health Sciences and Medical School Dean: Monday, December 20. Program and presentation, "Reflections on the Health Sciences at the University of Minnesota," 3-4 p.m.; reception, 4-6 p.m. McNamara Alumni Center Memorial Hall. RSVP to ahccomm@umn.edu or 612 624-5100. Directions and Parking: www.mac-events.org/directions. University Winter Closure: Friday, December 24-Sunday, January 2. For more information, go to www1.umn.edu/ohr/economyandu/qanda/closure/index.html. JanuaryMather Lecture: Understanding Canine and Feline Periodontal Disease: Local and Systemic Pathophysiology, Including Traditional and Novel Treatment Options, presented by Dr. Kevin Stepaniuk: January 13, 7 p.m., 215 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center. For details and to register, go to www.cvm.umn.edu/vetmedce/events/mather/. North American Veterinary Conference: January 15-19, Orlando, Florida. For details and to register, visit www.tnavc.org/. 2011 U of M Legislative Briefing: Wednesday, January 19. 5:30 p.m. registration, advocate photos, and light dinner; 6:30-7:30 p.m. program. McNamara Alumni Center, Minneapolis. For details and to register, go to http://umn.convio.net/site/Calendar?id=100061&view=Detail. Registration closes January 11. Snowball: Saturday, January 22, 7 p.m.-midnight, University Club. Hosted by the Student Council, the Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association, and VCA, this formal event is open to all CVM students, faculty, staff, and guests. Tickets are $10. Ticket sale dates and times will be announced. For more information, e-mail Carrie Rodman at dubi0015@umn.edu.
You can help important research efforts
- Urolith Center seeks cats for clinical trials. The Urolith Center is enrolling cats in several clinical studies evaluating the effectiveness of diet to manage urinary disease. For more information, go to www.cvm.umn.edu/depts/minnesotaurolithcenter/cat/home.html
- Other studies enrolling in the Veterinary Medical Center. For information about other 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
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Center for Teaching and Learning workshops
www1.umn.edu/ohr/teachlearn/workshops/index.html CVM This Week
Back issues of CVM This Week are at www.cvm.umn.edu/cvmthisweek/. Facebook
Visit the College'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 Jenna Fier at fier0045@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.
Minnesota Veterinary Historical Museum
http://hist.cvm.umn.edu/
Twitter
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www.cvm.umn.edu/vetmedce/ Veterinary Medical Library
www.vetmed.lib.umn.edu/
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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 kirch004@umn.edu.
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