CVM This Week
January 22, 2008
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 to Sue Kirchoff, editor, at kirch004@umn.edu before noon Friday. To view CVM This Week as a Web page and access back issues, go to www.cvm.umn.edu/newsandevents/publications/cvmthisweek.
In this issue
- College news
- Dean candidate interviews continue; three presentations now online
- National Center for Food Protection and Defense moves to Veterinary Science
- One-minute preceptor to be topic of Friday CVM Seminar on Teaching
- Alumni news: Alumni lead organization that trains first responders in animal rescue
- New veterinary medical association formed
- Annual State of the Academic Health Center Address set for Jan. 31
- Calendar
- Student news
- Students arrive from Ross, St. George's, and St. Mathew's University
- In the media
- MRI featured in Pioneer Press
- More orangutan coverage
- Research news
- Clinical studies currently enrolling in the VMC
- Links
College news (top)
Dean candidate interviews continue; three presentations now online
Two candidates for the position of dean of the College, Dr. Douglas Freeman and Dr. Howard Gelberg, were interviewed last week. Three candidates' presentations can now be viewed online via Breeze:
The link to Dr. D. Paul Lunn's presentation is to be determined. The remaining candidate, current interim dean Dr. Trevor Ames, will be interviewed Jan. 29-31. Seminar and reception times will be published in CVM This Week (see the calendar) and distributed via e-mail.
National Center for Food Protection and Defense moves to Veterinary Science
The National Center for Food Protection and Defense (NCFPD) has moved from the Minneapolis campus to the CVM's Veterinary Science building. Their new address:
144 Veterinary Science Building
1971 Commonwealth Ave
St. Paul, MN 55108
The NCFPD's phone number, 612-624-2458, and e-mail address, ncfpd@umn.edu, have not changed.
One-minute preceptor to be topic of Friday Seminar on Teaching
How do you teach students clinical reasoning skills efficiently in a real-time clinical setting? Most clinical teaching takes place in a setting where time is at a premium. The five microskills of the One Minute Preceptor teaching model enable teachers to effectively assess, instruct, and provide feedback more efficiently. Don't miss the the CVM Seminar on Teaching, "One Minute Preceptor," to be led by Drs. Karyn Baum and JoAnn Wood of the Medical School on Friday, Jan. 25, from noon-1 p.m. in 213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center. Refreshments will be served.
Alumni news--
CVM alumni lead organization that trains first responders in animal rescue
CVM alumni Dr. Janet Olson and Dr. Karina Burger of the class of 1996 lead Basic Animal Rescue Training (BART), a nonprofit organization that trains firefighters and other first responders to rescue domestic animals in emergency situations. Based in New Brighton, Minnesota, BART teaches restraint and handling of pets, horses, and livestock, as well as patient assessment, first aid, and CPR for companion animals.
BART classes are taught by volunteer veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and veterinary students. The departments undergoing training receive an emergency medical kit containing all the materials and supplies covered. More than 1,600 emergency response personnel have taken the training since the program began in 2004.
Endorsed by the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association, BART is supported by charitable donations and grants from individuals and organizations, including the American Veterinary Medical Foundation, Minnesota Horse Council, Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association Foundation, and Pfizer Animal Health. For more information about BART, visit http://basicanimalrescuetraining.org/
New veterinary advocacy association formed
The Humane Society of the United States and Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights have formed a new veterinary advocacy association, Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association (HSVMA). HSVMA will give veterinarians, veterinary students, and veterinary technicians an opportunity to participate in animal welfare programs, including disaster response; expanded hands-on animal care; spaying and neutering; and advocacy for legislative, corporate and veterinary medical school reforms. For more information, go to http://www.hsus.org/press_and_publications/press_releases/hsvma_011408.html
Annual State of the Academic Health Center Address set for Jan. 31
The annual State of the Academic Health Center address, "Fulfilling the Vision: Breaking New Ground," by Frank B. Cerra, M.D., senior vice president for health sciences, is scheduled for Jan. 31 from 3-4 p.m. in Mayo Auditorium. The address will be preceded by the Academic Health Center Faculty Assembly at 2 p.m., and all faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend. Both sessions will be telecast to 280 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.
Calendar (top)
Monday, January 21
Martin Luther King Day holiday (University offices closed; no classes)
Tuesday, January 22
North American Veterinary Conference (NAVC)
Continues through Wednesday, Jan. 23
Orlando, Florida
For more information, go to www.tnavc.org/mynavc/
Thursday, January 24
Small Animal Grand Rounds
Presented by Jennifer Granick
8 a.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
PharmacoNeuroImmunology Seminar Series
Regulation of G Protein Signaling in Vision and Reward Pathways
Presented by Kirill Martemyanov, Ph.D., assistant professor, Department of Pharmacology
Host: Jana Ninkovic
Sponsored by the PharmacoNeuroImmunology Program
Noon
1-110 McGuire Translational Research Facility, 2001 6th St SE, Minneapolis campus
Everyone is welcome to attend; lunch provided
Contact: Yorie at smart006@umn.edu
Friday, January 25
CVM Seminar on Teaching
The One-Minute Preceptor
Presented by Karyn Baum and JoAnn Wood
Sponsored by the Office of Academic and Student Affairs
Noon-1 p.m.
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center.
What's ahead
Students from Ross University, St. George's University, and St. Mathew's University Begin Clinics: Jan. 28. Ross University students are Krystian Dabrowski, Lisa Hiebert, Christina Perogine, and Stephanie Pferdeort; the St. George's University student is Kevin Kelley; and the St. Matthew's University students are Nicole Kushmaul and Nicole Peta.
Faculty Opportunity to Meet Dr. Trevor Ames, Candidate for Dean: Jan. 30, 1-2 p.m.
Public Lecture, Candidate for Dean: Future Challenges and Opportunities for Academic Veterinary Medicine, Presented by Dr. Trevor Ames, Candidate for Dean: Jan. 30, 10:45-11:30 a.m., 125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Public Reception: Dr. Trevor Ames, Candidate for Dean: Jan. 30, 4:15-5:15 p.m., 125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Staff Opportunity to Meet Dr. Trevor Ames, Candidate for Dean: Jan. 31, 10:45-11:30 a.m.
Students' Opportunity to Meet Dr. Trevor Ames, Candidate for Dean: Jan. 31, noon-1 p.m.
Annual State of the Academic Health Center Address, "Fulfilling the Vision: Breaking New Ground," by Frank B. Cerra, M.D., Senior Vice President for Health Sciences: Jan. 31, 3-4 p.m., Mayo Auditorium. Telecast: 280 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
Hill's College Feeding Program Orders Due: Feb. 1
Horse Owner Education Days: Feb. 2, Leatherdale Equine Center. For details, go to www.cvm.umn.edu/outreach/events/horseowner.html
Turkey School: Feb. 5-6, Ben Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center. For details, go to www.cvm.umn.edu/outreach/events/turkey.html
Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association Annual Meeting: Feb. 7-9, Minneapolis Hilton
University of Minnesota Alumni Reception, Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association Conference: Feb. 7, 5-7 p.m., Hennepin/Carver Room, Minneapolis Hilton. This event will include a champagne toast celebrating the appointments of Dr. Jaime Modiano as the Al and June Perlman Endowed Oncology Chair and Dr. Jody Lulich as the Osborne/Hill's Chair in Nephrology/Urology.
Hill's Pet Food Distribution: Feb. 13, 7:00-7:50 a.m. and 5:00-5:50 p.m., Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital
Hill's Pet Food Distribution: Feb. 14, 7:00-7:50 a.m. and noon-12:50 p.m., Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital
Hill's Pet Food Distribution: Feb. 15, 7:00-7:50 a.m. and noon-12:50 p.m., Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital
Western Veterinary Conference: Feb. 17-21, Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas. For more information, go to www.wvc.org/
University of Minnesota Alumni Reception, Western Veterinary Conference: Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m., Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas
Go to the Academic Health Center's calendar of events.
Go to the University of Minnesota campus events calendar.
Student news (top)
Students arrive from Ross, St. George's, and St. Mathew's University
Students from Ross University, St. George's University, and St. Mathew's University arrived for orientation on Jan. 14. The Ross University students are Krystian Dabrowski, Lisa Hiebert, Christina Perogine, and Stephanie Pferdeort; the St. George's University student is Kevin Kelley; and the St. Matthew's University students are Nicole Kushmaul and Nicole Peta. Welcome!
In the media (top)
MRI featured in Pioneer Press
"When Mr. Muggles Needs an MRI," an article in the Jan. 12 issue of Pioneer Press, featured the Veterinary Medical Center's new MRI machine. The article is online at www.twincities.com/ci_7946595
More orangutan coverage
A baby orangutan born via caesarean section at the Veterinary Medical Center continued to be in the news. On Jan. 13, KSTP-TV covered the story, online at http://kstp.com/article/stories/S311959.shtml?cat=118 For more details and links to media coverage, see the College's media alert.
Research news (top)
Clinical studies currently enrolling in the VMC
For a list of clinical studies currently rolling in the Veterinary Medical Center, visit the Clinical Investigation Center Web site at http://www.cvm.umn.edu/cic/current.
Links (top)
AVMA News Bytes and other news
www.avma.org/news/info_rss.asp
CVM This Week
Back issues of CVM This Week, from June 2004 to today's issue, are at http://www.cvm.umn.edu/newsandevents/publications/cvmthisweek/home.html.
Hill's College Feeding Program
Order online through the Hill's online ordering system at https://www.summationdata.com/hpn. For more information about the Hill's College Feeding Program, contact Jaime Nett at nett0049@umn.edu or Alisha Leonard at leona156@umn.edu.
Housing
For information about student and off-campus housing, including a housing and roommate search service, go to http://www.housing.umn.edu/.
Job openings
For information about positions available at the College, visit www.cvm.umn.edu/About/HumanResources/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 http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/index.html.
The VMC Pulse
Issues are available online by logging in at http://www.cvm.umn.edu/vmc/staffresources/Pulse.html.
University of Minnesota Legislative Network News
http://ga4.org/u_of_m_leg_net/notice-description.tcl?newsletter_id=8620389&r=
Veterinary conferences
Dates, places, and links for national and international veterinary conferences are on the College Web site atnbsp; http://www.cvm.umn.edu/newsandevents/conferences/home.html.
Veterinary Medical Library
For information about the Veterinary Medical Library, including new acquisitions, visit http://www.vetmed.lib.umn.edu/news.
Veterinary Practice News
Did you know that you can get a free subscription? Subscribe (or renew) online at www.vetpracticenews.com.
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 to Sue Kirchoff, editor, at kirch004@umn.edu before noon Friday.
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