CVM This Week
January 16, 2007
CVM This Week is a weekly newsletter for faculty, staff, and students of the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Please submit news and calendar items for next week's issue to Sue Kirchoff, editor, at kirch004@umn.edu before noon Friday. To view CVM This Week online and access back issues, go to http://www.cvm.umn.edu/newsandevents/publications/cvmthisweek/home.html.
In this issue
College news (top)
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CVM professor Carlos Pijoan dies
Carlos Pijoan, a professor in the Veterinary Population Medicine Department, died peacefully at age 61 at his home in Shoreview, Minnesota, on Jan. 9 after a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
The founder and director of the Swine Disease Eradication Center, Carlos was recognized internationally for his work in the area of swine respiratory disease and the influence of swine production systems on the dynamics of microorganisms such as porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus, Haemophilus parasuis, Streptococcus suis, and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae. He oversaw the professional development of numerous graduate students from around the world, many of whom have made significant contributions to the swine industry.
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“Carlos truly touched uncountable lives — both personally and professionally — throughout the global swine and research communities, as well as here at the college,” says Jeffrey Klausner, dean, College of Veterinary Medicine. “He will truly be missed.”
Carlos received his veterinary degree from the National University of Mexico in 1969 and his Ph.D. from the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom in 1973. In 1982, he joined the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, where his many honors and awards included the Norden Teaching Excellence Award in 1991, the Mark of Excellence Award in 2001, the Pfizer Award for Research Excellence in 2002, and Best Teacher awards in 1999, 2000, and 2001.
Carlos was also an artistic woodworker, bird watcher, nature lover, world traveler, and devoted husband and father. He is survived by his wife, Montse; children, Marc, Carla, and Adrian; granddaughter, Sara; brother, Pau; sister, Carmen Maria; nieces, nephews, numerous other relatives, colleagues, students, and friends.
The family requests that all charitable donations in his memory be directed to the Swine Disease Eradication Center fellowship in his name. This endowed fellowship will provide funding for applied research in swine health for a graduate student at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Donations may be mailed to the College of Veterinary Medicine, 450 VMC, 1365 Gortner Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108.
Nominations sought for Distinguished Research Partner Award
Nominations are being requested from CVM faculty and staff for the Distinguished Research Partner Award to be presented at the annual Points of Pride Research Days event on March 20-21. The purpose of the Distinguished Research Partner Award is to recognize and honor an organization or company that has supported the College's research mission over the years. Past recipients of the award include Hills Pet Nutrition (2002), PIC USA (2003), R&D Systems (2004), Boehringer Ingelheim (2005) and Genetiporc (2006). The award will be presented during the Points of Pride Research Days awards ceremony on March 21.
Nominations should be submitted with a one-paragraph justification for each nomination to Erin Mann at mann0162@umn.edu by 4:30 p.m. today. They will be reviewed by the Research Days advisory committee, with final approval by Dean Jeffrey Klausner.
January Communications update
By Carrie Stowers, Web/Marketing Coordinator
"360-degree branding is about . . . emitting a constant stream of messages to create a lasting impression." - Shelly Lazarus, Ogilvy & Mather
New identity policy
The quality of our programs and services is reflected in the quality of the collateral material the College produces, including newsletters, brochures, magazines, flyers, advertising, postcards, and direct-mail pieces. These and other printed pieces are used to help build relationships, promote programs, market to clients, encourage philanthropy, and inform important constituencies. Additionally, the College presents information electronically through the Web and via e-mail. Presenting these materials in a professional and consistent manner by applying standards for style, marks, and typography, enhances their impact and the image of the College and University of Minnesota.
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Graphic standards are vital for any organization and are particularly important for one of the largest universities in the world. Using the University's logos and colors cohesively and consistently helps build our identity. The logo (the M) and the wordmark (University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine) have been modified by University Relations and authorized by the Board of Regents and must be used to adhere to trademark laws. To protect the integrity of the University mark, they will no longer allow anything to touch, overlap, run through, or otherwise be attached to the block M. This means that the veterinary caduceus can no longer be used, as it would be an infringement on trademark laws. These materials and wordmarks play an integral role in providing a consistent identity for the College and its mission.
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The new CVM wordmark. Several variations are available, some of which do not include the M.
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Each time you produce a poster, flyer, or printed piece of any sort, it is asked that you use University of Minnesota and College of Veterinary Medicine trademarked logos and wordmarks. Recently, the U of M modified the standard logo/wordmarks for the College of Veterinary Medicine, and these are required on all College communications.
The Communications Team would like to introduce you to the updated College of Veterinary Medicine wordmarks. Wordmarks for the following have been updated for your use: College of Veterinary Medicine, centers (Advanced Genetic Analysis Center, Center for Animal Health and Food Safety, Equine Center, Swine Center, Swine Disease Eradication Center, The Raptor Center, Urolith Center, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Veterinary Medical Center), programs (Avian Influenza, Clinical Investigation Center, Dairy Health Management, Neuromuscular Diagnostic Lab), and departments (Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, and Veterinary Population Medicine).
The Communications Team is dedicated to enhancing the College's reputation by gaining appreciation, awareness, attachment, and action on behalf of the College and increasing its financial support. Each time you create a document for public distribution, you contribute to this mission, and we appreciate your cooperation and consistency in all facets of these materials.
Where can you find these wordmarks and other useful items? The new wordmarks are located on the CVM Communication network drive (N drive) under Logos\New Wordmarks. If you would like the updated Identity Policy, which contains all of the updated standards, it is located on the CVM Communication drive under Policies.
CVM Communications Tip of the Month: The University of Minnesota and College of Veterinary Medicine have a new PowerPoint template that will be available for your use in presentations and classes. This is available on the CVM Communication network drive (N drive) under Templates\PowerPoint and via e-mail at special request. For more information, contact me at 4-5315 or cstowers@umn.edu.
State of the AHC address set for Jan. 31
Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend the eighth annual State of the Academic Health Center Address by Dr. Frank B. Cerra, senior vice president for health sciences, at 3 p.m. January 31. This year's speech will be presented in the newly restored Mayo Auditorium on the East Bank Campus.
The presentation, "Learning from History: Driving to Discover the Future," will be preceded by the Academic Health Center Faculty Assembly. Both sessions will be telecast to the St. Paul Campus in 280 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. The schedule:
2:00-2:45 p.m. - Academic Health Center Faculty Assembly
3:00-4:00 p.m. - State of the Academic Health Center Address
4:00-5:00 p.m. - Reception and tours of Mayo Auditorium
Calendar (top)
Wednesday, January 17
Risk Communication: Public Engagement in Public Health Practice
Presented by Dr. Will Hueston, director of the Center for Animal Health and Food Safety
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Coffman Memorial Union, Mississippi Room
This is the first in a series of monthly emergency readiness and response seminars you can attend in person or via live webcast or stored webcast. You can choose to receive continuing education credits or academic credit.
For more information, visit http://cpheo.sph.umn.edu/cpheo/meret/rounds/rounds_011707.html.
Comparative Biosciences Seminar
Role of Two-Component Signal SaeRS Regulon in Pathogen-Host Cell Interactions
Presented by Dr. Yinduo Ji, Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
3 p.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Everyone is welcome.
Contact: Jaclyn Barnes, barne063@umn.edu or 4-2700
Thursday, January 18
Veterinary Clinical Sciences Grand Rounds
Comparative Oncology of Canine and Human Carcinomas
Presented by Dr. Catherine St. Hill
8-9 a.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Behavior Club Meeting
Behavior Problems of Animals Surrendered to the Animal Humane Society (AHS) and the Role of the AHS in the Community
Presented by Becky Schultz, training and behavior manager, Animal Humane Society
Noon-1 p.m.
135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Refreshments will be provided.
International Programs Lunchtime Seminar
Hunting for Rift Valley Fever Virus in Kenya
Presented by Alina Evans and Mindy Rostal
Noon-1 p.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
A pizza lunch will be provided. Reservations are appreciated so we know how much pizza to order.
Contact: Kate Worley, kworley@umn.edu or 612-624-7474
Comparative Oncology Dinner
6-8 p.m.
The Dale Shephard Room, Campus Club, Coffman Memorial Union
By invitation only
Friday, January 19
Hospital Meeting (no Large Animal Grand Rounds)
8 a.m.
215 Veterinary Science
CVM Seminar on Teaching
Teaching with Writing in the Medical Sciences
Presented by Leslie Sharkey, D.V.M., Ph.D.
Sponsored by Conversations on Teaching (led by Tom Molitor) and the Office of Academic and Student Affairs
Noon
135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Sunday, January 21
Owl Prowl
Presented by Sharon Stiteler
1:00-2:30 p.m.
The Raptor Center
$10 per adult, $5 per student or senior citizen. Free for benefactors and volunteers.
Call 612-624-9753 to register.
For more information, visit www.cvm.umn.edu/raptor/news/home.html.
What's ahead
Hill's pet food distribution: January 24, 7-7:50 a.m. and noon-12:50 p.m., Large Animal Hospital by the Gortner Avenue dock
Hill's pet food distribution: January 25, 7-7:50 a.m. and noon-12:50 p.m., Large Animal Hospital by the Gortner Avenue dock
University of Minnesota Quality Fair: January 25, 8 a.m.-noon, McNamara Alumni Center. For more information go to www1.umn.edu/osci/fair.html.
Hill's pet food distribution: January 26, 7-7:50 a.m. and noon-12:50 p.m., Large Animal Hospital by the Gortner Avenue dock
State of the Academic Health Center Address by Dr. Frank B. Cerra, Senior Vice President for Health Sciences: January 31, 3 p.m., Mayo Auditorium. Telecast in 280 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, preceeded by the Academic Health Center Faculty Assembly at 2:00-2:45 p.m.
Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA) Annual Meeting: Feb. 1-3, Hilton Minneapolis. For more information, contact the MVMA at 651-645-7533 or info@mvma.org.
CVM Seminar on Teaching: Feb. 2, noon, 280 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
Friday Professional Development Seminar: Feb. 2, noon-1 p.m., 135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine. Topic: Time Management, presented by Jessica Miller.
VMC Town Hall Meeting: Feb. 6, 7:30 a.m., 125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Mather Lecture Series-How to Help Puppies Become Better Dogs: Feb. 8, 7:00-8:30 p.m., 135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine. Presented by Margaret Duxbury. For more information about the Mather Lecture Series, go to www.cvm.umn.edu/outreach/events/mather.html.
Horse Owner Education Days: Feb. 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, go to www.cvm.umn.edu/outreach/events/horseowner.html.
Delivering Great Customer Service: Feb. 12, 9 a.m.-noon, 280 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. Presented by Jessica Miller of Training Services, this class is mandatory for all VMC employees and strongly encouraged for residents, interns, and faculty. To sign up, contact Patty Shudy at shudy003@umn.edu or 4-4674.
Media news (top)
"Healing Pet 'Chi,'" an article with photos on the front page of the "Source" section of the Jan. 10 Star Tribune, featured the work of Dr. Keum Hwa Choi and quoted Dean Jeffrey Klausner. The article is online at www.startribune.com/1244/story/925141.html.
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