06-18-07

In this issue

• College news

• • Dr. Trevor Ames becomes interim dean; farewell reception for Dr. Jeff Klausner is Thursday
    Dr. Tom Molitor named interim chair of Veterinary Population Medicine; Dr. Sagar Goyal is vice chair

  • Ed Kosciolek retires

  • Volunteers sought for veterinary exhibits at Minnesota State Fair

  • AAH-ABV and WALTHAM call for research proposals

  • New book available from The Raptor Center

  • Veterinary Student Supply summer hours in force

• Calendar

• Media news

• Faculty and staff news

• • Scholars receive awards at ACVIM Forum

• Student news

• St. George's students begin orientation today

• Research news

• • Normal dogs ages 7-12 needed for study

  • Clinical studies currently enrolling in the VMC

• Links

College news (top)

Dr. Trevor Ames becomes interim dean;
Farewell reception for Dr. Jeff Klausner is Thursday
Dr. Tom Molitor named interim chair of Veterinary Population Medicine;
Dr. Sagar Goyal is vice chair

Dr. Trevor Ames becomes interim dean of the College today, taking over for Dr. Jeffrey Klausner, who has resigned to become president and chief executive officer of the Animal Medical Center in New York City. A farewell reception for Dr. Klausner is planned for Thursday, June 21, from 3:30-6 p.m. in the Cargill Building at 1500 Gortner Avenue.

Effective today, Dr. Tom Molitor will take over for Dr. Ames as interim department chair of the Veterinary Population Medicine Department; Dr. Sagar Goyal will become vice chair. This administrative structure was decided upon based on input from Drs. Molitor and Goyal and others in the department. In general, Dr. Molitor will focus on the research and teaching missions of the department, and Dr. Goyal will focus on the service missions and fill in for Dr. Molitor when needed.

Ed Kosciolek retires
Ed Kosciolek, facilities manager, retired on June 15 after 33 years with the University, 26 of which he worked at the College. He and his wife, Sandie, will be making their new home in beautiful Las Cruces, New Mexico. We wish them all the best!

A message from Ed
Many thanks to all of you who graciously attended my retirement reception. I was overwhelmed by the turnout and at the same time delighted to see many friends from the CVM as well as from the larger University community. Unfortunately, given the size of the crowd, I was unable to individually thank each of you for your participation. Please accept my thanks now, and I offer my best wishes to you all. The College continues to achieve great success because of your hard work.

Sincerely,
Ed Kosciolek

Volunteers sought for veterinary exhibits at Minnesota State Fair
During the Minnesota State Fair, the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA) and the College work together to raise awareness of veterinary medicine. This year's fair runs from August 23-September 3. Volunteers are needed at the Surgery Suite to perform and moderate spays and neuters (shifts are 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and 12-5 p.m.). This public demonstration educates the public on the importance of spaying and neutering their pets.

Volunteers are also needed at the Miracle of Birth Center to answer questions and help with the birthing process (shifts are 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 1-5 p.m., and 5-9 p.m.). This exhibit helps educate the public about food animal production and the roles veterinarians play in this important industry. More than 203 animals were born last year during the 10-day run of the fair.

Please consider volunteering and sharing the importance of veterinary medicine in our communities. For more information or to volunteer, contact the MVMA at 651-645-7533.

AAH-ABV and WALTHAM call for research proposals
The American Association of Human-Animal Bond Veterinarians (AAH-ABV) and WALTHAM are collaborating on a research program exploring the nature of the human-animal bond. The organizations are issuing a call for proposals for investigations into areas of human-animal interaction that either have not been explored or that need further examination. They are particularly interested in questions regarding the impact of pets on the physical well-being of children (e.g. immunity, allergy, obesity),  how pets affect the quality of life of elderly people, and how culture affects the human-animal bond.

An award of up to $20,000 will be given to support well-conceived and relevant proposals addressing  human-animal bond issues. Proposals must be submitted by September 1; the award will be  announced by October. Research must be completed within two years of receiving the award. For more information and to download an application form, go to www.aahabv.org. 

The AAH-ABV provides education, resources, and support that enhance the ability of veterinarians to  create positive and ethical relationships among people, animals, and their environment. The WALTHAM  Centre for Pet Nutrition is a state-of-the-art pet care facility in the United Kingdom dedicated to progressing the health and welfare of pets worldwide. 

New book available from The Raptor Center
Raptors in Captivity: Guidelines for Care and Management by Lori Arent, clinic manager, is available from The Raptor Center. A first-of-its-kind resource, the book is designed as a reader-friendly reference tool for individuals, zoos, and other organizations managing birds of prey for educational programs and display. For more information, go to www.cvm.umn.edu/raptor/about/publications/RaptorsinCaptivity.html

Veterinary Student Supply summer hours in force
Veterinary Student Supply (VSS) is now open Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. and by appointment, with the following exceptions:

• VSS will be closed June 25, 26, and 27

• VSS will be closed July 4

For an appointment, call 612-624-1702 or e-mail vssvth@umn.edu.

Calendar (top)

Monday, June 18

New Employee Orientation
8:30 a.m.-noon
458 Veterinary Medical Center

St. George's Student Orientation
Kimberly Arello, Daniel Cahn, Kelly Carignan, Jacqueline Chaffer, Jason Goodwin, and Lucas Hirshenson will take part in orientation sessions conducted by Lynne Lura, Laura Molgaard, Trevor Ames, Peg Dimatteo, Andre Nault, Larry Bjorklund, and Marilyn Pierce.
8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
115 Pomeroy Center, 450 Veterinary Science, 108 Pomeroy Center, and A303 Veterinary Medical Center

Tuesday, June 19

St. George's Student Orientation
Students participate in Veterinary Medical Center orientation sessions conducted by Tina Ohata, Daniel Cronk, and Aimee Turcotte.
8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
450 Veterinary Science and 108 Pomeroy Center

Visit by Dr. Lynne Kushner, candidate for the clinical anesthesiology position
9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Retching, Regurgitation, Reflux: Implications in the Peri-Anesthetic Period
Presented by Dr. Lynne Kushner, candidate for the clinical anesthesiology position
Noon-1 p.m.
280 VDL

Wednesday, June 20

Visit by Dr. Lynne Kushner, candidate for the clinical anesthesiology position, continues
8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Thursday, June 21

Veterinary Clinical Sciences Grand Rounds
Presentations by Dr. Melissa Carr and Dr. Sarah Helmond
8 a.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine

Farewell Reception for Dean Jeff Klausner
3:30-6 p.m.
Cargill Building, 1500 Gortner Avenue

Friday, June 22

Minnesota Equine Dental Symposia (MEDS) 1-Fundamentals of Equine Dentistry
Starts today and continues through Sunday
8 a.m.
For details, go to www.cvm.umn.edu/outreach/events/meds/meds1.html

Ph.D. Thesis Defense Seminar
Expression and Regulation of IL-22 by Bovine Peripheral Blood Gamma/Delta T Cells
Presented by Shidong Ma
Advisor:  Dr. Mitch Abrahamson
9:30 a.m.
215 Veterinary Science
Everyone is welcome to attend.

College-wide Personal and Professional Development Time
Noon-1 p.m.

What's ahead

Finding the Money to Manage the Mission: a Fiscal Year-End Wrap-up by Frank Cerra, Senior Vice President for Health Sciences: June 28, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Mayo Auditorim, Minneapolis Campus. Refreshments will be served.

Master's Thesis Defense Seminar -- Protein Biomarkers for Acute Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus Infection in Pigs, presented by Josephine Gnanandarajah: June 29, 9:30 a.m., 215 Veterinary Science. Advisor: Dr. Michael Murtaugh.

Independence Day holiday: July 4

Hill's Pet Food Orders due: July 6. Go to www.summationdata.com/hpn/Login.aspx

Molecular Biotechnology Workshop: July 9-13. For information, go to
http://www.cvm.umn.edu/outreach/events/mbtw-45e4451b44b0c.html
This workshop is also available for graduate student registration as CMB 5335, Molecular Biotechnology Laboratory for the Novice. For information on this course, go to          http://www.cvm.umn.edu/researchandgradprog/gradprog/cmb/courses/home.html.

Xcel Energy Raptor Bowl: July 11, 2-7 p.m., Brit's Pub, 1110 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis. Benefits The Raptor Center. For details, visit www.cvm.umn.edu/raptor/news/RaptorBowl2007.html

Professional Development Seminar: Conflict Management, Presented by Rosie Barry: July 13, noon-1 p.m.

Hill's Pet Food Distribution: July 19, 7:30-9:30 a.m. and noon-4 p.m., Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital

• Go to the Academic Health Center's calendar of events.

• Go to the University of Minnesota campus events calendar.

Media news (top)

Faculty and staff news (top)

Scholars receive awards at ACVIM Forum
Kristin Hohnadel, senior veterinary technician, and Dr. Andrea Sotirakopoulos, veterinary resident, won awards at the 2007 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum in Seattle June 6-9. Kristin won the Technician Award for Best Presentation for a clinical case description of a per-catheter occlusion of a PDA (patent ductus arteriosus) in an 8-year-old golden retriever. Andrea received the ACVIM Resident Research Abstract Award for her poster presentation "Evaluation of Microsatellite Instability as a Diagnostic Test for Transitional Cell Carcinoma of the Lower Urinary Tract in Dogs."  Congratulations, Andrea and Kristin!

Student news (top)

St. George's students begin orientation today
Six students from the St. George's University School of Veterinary Medicine will begin their orientation today and their clinical rotations on July 1. Welcome, Kimberly Arello, Daniel Cahn, Kelly Carignan, Jacqueline Chaffer, Jason Goodwin, and Lucas Hirshenson!

Research news (top)

Normal dogs aged 7-12 needed for study
Normal dogs between 7 and 12 years of age are needed for a study being conducted by Dr. Leslie Sharkey and Dr. Inese Berzina. The study involves exam, blood pressure, one blood sample, and follow-up calls for a year. The dogs need to have a normal medical history, not be on medications or supplements (except heartworm preventive), have a normal physical exam and serum creatinine level. Contact Dr. Leslie Sharkey at shark009@umn.edu or 612-624-6171 and Inese Berzina at berzi008@umn.edu or 612-626-5322.

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
Food ordering is now done online through the Hills online ordering system at https://www.summationdata.com/hpn. For more information about the Hill's Pet Food Distribution program, contact Katie Cartledge, cart0333@umn.edu, Jaime Nett, nett0049@umn.edu, or Alisha Leonard, 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 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
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 for next week's issue to Sue Kirchoff, editor, at kirch004@umn.edu before noon Friday.

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