CVM This Week
February 26, 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 as a Web page and access back issues, go to http://www.cvm.umn.edu/newsandevents/publications/cvmthisweek/home.html.
In this issue
College news (top)
Pomeroy Center will be new home for Academic/Student Affairs, D.V.M./M.P.H. program
After years of planning, the Ben Pomeroy Student Alumni Learning Center is about to open. The renovated dairy barn will include one large and one smaller classroom, two seminar rooms, a student lounge, administrative offices, and a commons area with a food service facility. Academic and Student Affairs and D.V.M./M.P.H. program staff Larry Bjorklund, Peg DiMatteo, Kate Hanson, Lynne Lura, Larissa Minicucci, Laura Molgaard, Karen Nelson, and Kate Worley will be moving to the Ben Pomeroy Student Alumni Learning Center on Thursday, March 1.
The Pomeroy Center is a public facility open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and closed evenings and weekends unless special arrangements are made for events. Food services in the Hay Loft (first-floor commons area) are scheduled to begin on March 19. University Dining Services will be providing soups, salads, sandwiches, and a variety of hot and cold beverages. Initial serving hours will be 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, but the hours may be adjusted depending on demand.
No pets allowed
Because the building contains food service, University, state, and federal food safety regulations must be followed. These regulations prohibit animals from the facility with the exception of patrol dogs, service dogs, and pre-approved teaching animals in the classroom upstairs. The CVM Pet Policy has been revised to add the Pomeroy Center to the list of areas where animals are not allowed.
Staff will keep their phone numbers and e-mail addresses
The staff members who are moving to the Pomeroy Center will retain their existing telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.
A grand opening event will be planned for later this spring.
Five candidates to be interviewed for associate dean position
Five candidates for the position of associate dean for research will be interviewing and presenting seminars at the College during the next three weeks. The candidates, their interview dates, and their seminar times and topics are:
Monday, Feb. 26: Dr. Lawrence Lash. He will present two seminars:
- 11:30 a.m. - A Vision for Associate Dean for Research for the College of Veterinary Medicine, 280 VDL
- 12:15 p.m. - Models and Mechanisms in the Study of Renal Injury, 280 VDL
Thursday, March 1: Dr. Vincent Tuohy. He will present two seminars:
- 11:30 a.m. - A Vision for Associate Dean for Research for the College of Veterinary Medicine, 280 VDL
- 12:15 p.m. - Autoimmune Mediated Heart Failure Targeted to the â1-Adrenergic Receptor, 280 VDL
Thursday, March 8: Dr. Peter Ernst. He will present two seminars:
- 11:30 a.m. - A Vision for Associate Dean for Research for the College of Veterinary Medicine, 280 VDL
- 12:15 p.m. - Title to be announced, 280 VDL
Friday, March 9: Dr. Srirama Rao. He will present two seminars:
- 11:30 a.m. - A Vision for Associate Dean for Research for the College of Veterinary Medicine, 280 VDL
- 12:15 p.m. - Title to be announced, 280 VDL
Monday, March 12: Dr. Robert Bridges. He will present two seminars:
- 11:30 a.m. - A Vision for Associate Dean for Research for the College of Veterinary Medicine, 215 Veterinary Science
- 12:15 p.m. - Title to be announced, 215 Veterinary Science
Points of Pride Research Days abstracts due March 1
Points of Pride Research Days, the College's annual celebration of research accomplishments, is scheduled for March 20-21. The event will include a poster presentation and competition for Summer Scholars and graduate students, residents, and post-docs, with $250 awards for the best poster in each category.
Abstract submission forms may be requested from Erin Mann at mann0162@umn.edu and must be submitted electronically by Thursday, March 1. When filling out the abstract form, substitute the title of your abstract where the form says "Title," substitute the author(s) name(s) in the appropriate spaces, and include your abstract. Abstracts must be in Times New Roman 12-pitch font and should be submitted electronically to Erin at mann0162@umn.edu. Posters must be no larger than 3 by 5 feet (or 5 by 3 feet) and will be displayed March 20-23 on the poster rails in the lobby and first-floor hallways of the Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine building.
Poster presenters will be expected to be available for 30 minutes during the poster judging, which will be held from 3:30-5:00 p.m. on March 20. The judges will speak to each individual participating in the competition. Winners will be announced after the 3 p.m. Distinguished Alumni Seminar on March 21, with a reception to follow. If you have questions about Points of Pride Research Days or the abstract submission process, contact Erin Mann at 4-2744 or Dr. Bert Stromberg at 5-7008.
Hazardous waste disposal training session planned for March 6
Need to eliminate surplus chemicals from your work/lab area? Come to the Hazardous Waste Disposal training session on Tuesday, March 6, at noon in 135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine. Representatives from Environmental Health and Safety will be on hand to provide the latest information about safely eliminating chemical waste. This session is offered in conjunction with an upcoming CVM Chemical Cleanup Day scheduled for March 20.
All staff who need to eliminate surplus chemicals are strongly encouraged to attend the March 6 training session. New regulations are in place, and this session will prepare you for all the latest developments. The training session is sponsored by the CVM Health and Safety Committee, and your attendance qualifies as meeting the requirement for annual safety training.
Alumni news
Dr. Heather Case,class of 1998, is now a Congressional Science Fellow working in the Washington, D.C., office of Rep. Robert Andrews of New Jersey on issues pertaining to agriculture, energy, the environment, and homeland security. "These issue areas complement my broad interests in public health, animal health, and disaster response and preparedness," Heather said.
Support the U
Town Hall meetings are great ways to meet and influence legislators. Share what the U means to you and tell your elected officials that you want them to support the University's legislative requests. To view upcoming Town Hall meetings, visit http://www.alumni.umn.edu/townhallmeetings.html.
Calendar (top)
Monday, February 26
New Employee Orientation
8:30 a.m.-noon
458 Veterinary Medical Center
Seminars Presented by Dr. Lawrence Lash, candidate for associate dean for research
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A Vision for Associate Dean for Research for the College of Veterinary Medicine, 11:30 a.m.
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Models and Mechanisms in the Study of Renal Injury, 12:15 p.m.
280 VDL
Delivering Great Customer Service
Presented by Jessica Miller, Training Services
1-4 p.m.
280 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
Contact: Patty Shudy, shudy003@umn.edu or 4-4674
Tuesday, February 27
Graduate Seminar in Comparative and Molecular Biosciences
Global Expression of Undifferentiated Embryonic Chicken Cells
Presented by Robyn Milkie
Advisor: Dr. Doug Foster
Noon-1 p.m.
215 Veterinary Science
Contact: Dr. Mark Rutherford, ruthe003@umn.edu or 612-625-4281
Wednesday, February 28
Brown Bag Financial Series: A Perspective on Today's Economy and International Investing
Noon-1 p.m.
210 Donhowe
For more information, go to www1.umn.edu/ohr/benefits/events/index.html#brownbag
Contact: Betty Gilchrist, b-gilc@umn.edu
Comparative Biosciences Seminar
Genomics and Pathogenesis of Foot and Mouth Disease and Classical Swine Fever Viruses: Intelliegent Design of Animal Vaccines
Presented by Dr. Luis Rodriguez, Foreign Animal Disease Research Unit, U.S. Department of Agriculture/ARS Plum Island Animal Disease Center
Hosted by Geisa Paulin-Curlee and Albert Rovira
Sponsored by the Veterinary Medicine Graduate Program
3 p.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Everyone is welcome to attend. Refreshments available.
Contact: Jaclyn Barnes, barne063@umn.edu or 4-2700
B.J. Kennedy and the Campaign for Medical Oncology
The special lecture, presented by Gretchen Krueger, Ph.D., will celebrate the launch of the AHC History Project.
4-5:30 p.m.
Mayo Memorial Auditorium, Minneapolis campus
For more information, go to www.ahc.umn.edu/img/assets/7617/HistoryProject_Kennedy.pdf
Contact: Jenny Meslow, 612-626-7072 or meslo001@umn.edu
Vaccine Initiatives for the Prevention of Avian Influenza
Presented by Dr. Mahesh Kumar, sponsored by Fort Dodge Animal Health
6-8 p.m.
North Star Ballroom, St. Paul Student Center
Free appetizers will be served. RSVP to Ian Rubinoff, feld0128@umn.edu, by Feb. 26.
Thursday, March 1
Points of Pride Research Days abstracts due today
Veterinary Clinical Sciences Grand Rounds
Presented by Andrea Sotirakopoulos and Domenico Bianco
8 a.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Seminars Presented by Dr. Vincent Tuohy, candidate for associate dean for research
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A Vision for Associate Dean for Research for the College of Veterinary Medicine, 11:30 a.m.
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Autoimmune Mediated Heart Failure Targeted to the â1-Adrenergic Receptor , 12:15 p.m.
280 VDL
Mather Lecture Series: Treatment Targets for Chronic Kidney Disease
Presented by Dr. David Polzin
7:00-8:30 p.m.
135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
For more information about the Mather Lecture Series, go to www.cvm.umn.edu/outreach/events/mather.html.
Friday, March 2
Large Animal Grand Rounds
Presented by McMorran, Krausser, Maloney
8 a.m.
215 Veterinary Science
Hill's Pet Food Orders due
Noon
College-wide Personal and Professional Development Time
Noon-1 p.m.
Friday Professional Development Seminar
Conflict Management
Presented by Rosie Barry
Noon-1 p.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Saturday, March 3
Alpaca Matters Midwest Annual Conference
Starts today and continues through Sunday, March 4
St. Paul Campus and Hampton Inn, Shoreview
For more information, visit www.cvm.umn.edu/outreach/events/alpaca.html.
What's ahead
Hazardous Waste Disposal Training Session: March 6, noon, 135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Technology-Enhanced Learning Seminar--Meeting the Millenials Halfway: Expanding Teaching and Learning with Pod- and Vodcasting: March 7, noon-1:30 p.m., 402 Walter Library (Minneapolis campus). For more information, go to http://dmc.umn.edu/series/spring07.shtml.
Emergency Readiness Rounds: Legal Implications for Public Health Professionals in Emergencies: March 7, noon-1:30 p.m., Mississippi Room, Coffman Memorial Union. For more information, go to http://cpheo.sph.umn.edu/cpheo/meret/rounds/rounds_030707.html
Seminars by Dr. Peter Ernst, candidate for associate dean for research: March 8. A Vision for Associate Dean for Research for the College of Veterinary Medicine, 11:30 a.m., 280 VDL; title to be announced, 12:15, 280 VDL
Seminars by Dr. Srirama Rao, candidate for associate dean for research: March 9. A Vision for Associate Dean for Research for the College of Veterinary Medicine, 11:30 a.m., 280 VDL; title to be announced, 12:15, 280 VDL
Seminars by Dr. Robert Bridges, candidate for associate dean for research: March 12. A Vision for Associate Dean for Research for the College of Veterinary Medicine, 11:30 a.m., 215 Veterinary Science; title to be announced, 12:15, 215 Veterinary Science
Center for Human Resource Development Workshop: Implementing Merit Pay Plans: March 14, 1-3 p.m., 210 Donhowe. For a complete description of all of the supervisory lab courses, go to http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/supervisors/workshops.
Floating holiday: March 16
Uncommon Facts About Common Birds: March 18, 1-2:30 p.m., The Raptor Center. Presented by Stan Tekiela. $10 per adult; free for benefactors and volunteers. For more information, go to www.cvm.umn.edu/raptor/news/home.html.
CVM Chemical Cleanup Day: March 20
Points of Pride Research Days: March 20-21
Building a Bridge of Hope: Interdiscipinary Conference on Family Violence and Animal Abuse: March 29, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Continuing Education and Conference Center. For more information, go to www.cvm.umn.edu/outreach/events/bridge.html.
Upper Mississippi Veterinary Pathology Conference: March 30-31, 280 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. For more information, go to www.cvm.umn.edu/outreach/events/umvpc.html.
Media news (top)
Dr. Mike Murphy, professor of toxicology, and several Veterinary Medical Center clients were interviewed for a news story about xylitol that aired on FOX-9 on Feb. 20. Xylitol is a sugar-alcohol sweetener found in sugar-free products such as chewing gum. Dogs that eat significant amounts can experience a sudden drop in blood sugar or even liver damage. The story is online at www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/Home/ Detail;jsessionid=EADE1F99405D1DFD9885427E95BF7CD0? contentId=2445831&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1.
The Feb. 23 University of Minnesota Moment featured National Pet Dental Health Month and an interview with Dr. Gary Goldstein. Listen to the feature at http://blog.lib.umn.edu/urelate/radio/pet-dental-health.mp3.
"Vet Center to Open on St. Paul Campus," an article about the Ben Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center, was published in the Feb. 21 issue of The Minnesota Daily, online at www.mndaily.com/articles/2007/02/21/70854. Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs Laura Molgaard, Facilities Manager Ed Kosciolek, third-year student John Clappier, and second-year student Maria Huh were quoted.
Faculty and staff news (top)
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Dr. Jody Lulich to receive international award
Dr. Jody Lulich has been named the 2007 recipient of the WSAVA (World Small Animal Veterinary Association) Excellence in Veterinary Health Care Award. The award was specifically developed by the world organization to recognize "the outstanding work of veterinarians in promoting companion animal health care and the family pet/veterinary bond through a special sensitivity to both clients and patients using leading edge clinical nutrition and advanced medical and surgical techniques." The award will be presented to Dr. Lulich during the 2007 WSAVA Congress in Sydney, Australia, August 19-23.
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Student news (top)
Ra Mi Cha completes master's degree
Ra Mi Cha has successfully defended her master's thesis, "Response of the Upper Respiratory Tract of Turkeys to Avian Metapneumovirus." Ra Mi was advised by Dr. Jagdev M. Sharma. She is continuing her studies under Dr. Sharma as a doctoral student.
Research news (top)
Clinical studies underway in the VMC
For a list of clinical studies currently enrolling in the Veterinary Medical Center, visit the Clinical Investigation Center Web site at http://www.cvm.umn.edu/cic/current.
Links (top)
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.
Hills pet food distribution program
For more information about the Hill's Pet Food Distribution program, contact Melissa Caid at caid0002@umn.edu or Jaime Nett at nett0049@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.
Veterinary conferences
Dates, places, and links for national and international veterinary conferences are on the College Web site at 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
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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.
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