09-17-07

CVM This Week
September 17, 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 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.

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In this issue

• College news

• • Rep. Betty McCollum visits College

  • CVM seminars on teaching start Friday

  • Building successful working relationships with leaders to be topic of Oct. 5 seminar

  • AFSCME strike continues

  • Hill's College Feeding Program updates

  • AHC to hold blood drive Sept. 25

  • Plant Pathology celebrates 100th birthday

• Calendar

• Faculty and staff news

• • Dr. Nicole Scotty passes board certification exam

  • Welcome to the College

  • Social Work Services welcomes new intern

• Student news

• • Dr. Christine Hoang joins AVMA Scientific Activities Division

  • Jill Schappa establishes donation Web page in memory of Dana Mangi

• Research news

• • Clinical studies currently enrolling in the VMC

• Need a home

• • Two kittens

  • Lottie, a rotweiller

  • Frankie, a Weimaraner

• Links

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College news (top)

Rep. Betty McCollum visits College
On August 28, the College hosted Representative Betty McCollum, her legislative director, Emily Lawrence of the Washington, D.C. office, and her legislative associate, Joe Carlile of the Minnesota office. Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Director Jim Collins toured the group through the laboratory and discussed funding needs for special equipment and support for diagnostic services. Shaun Kennedy, director for the Post-Harvest Food Protection and Defense project, demonstrated a food contamination scenario with the aid of a software program that showed the effect on the food distribution system and population. Interim Dean Trevor Ames showed the group the new Leatherdale Equine Center, discussing the public/private partnerships and community programming that will be offered in the new center, as well as the service and research focus of the equine program. University Federal Relations staff Channing Riggs and Dan Gilchrist, and Jan Williams, CVM communications director, accompanied the group.

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AFSCME strike continues
A strike by nearly one-third of about 3,150 University health care, technical, and clerical workers represented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) continued into its second week, with no schedule for additional negotiations. The issue is wages, with the union maintaining that the University's proposed 2.25 and 2.5 percent raises don't keep up with inflation. University officials say that when service anniversary step increases are considered, the offers are fair. More information is available at www1.umn.edu/ohr/er/negotiations/index.html

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CVM Seminars on Teaching start Friday
The CVM Seminar on Teaching will be offered every other Friday this fall starting Friday, September 21. The first speaker will be Sehoya Cotner, assistant professor in the College of Biological Sciences, who will present "A Slacker's Guide to In-Class Assessment" from noon-12:50 p.m. in 215 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center. Refreshments will be served.

Building successful working relationships with leaders to be topic of Oct. 5 seminar
Dee Anne Bonebright, a consultant with the Organizational Effectiveness division of Human Resources, will discuss building successful working relationships at a professional development seminar scheduled for Friday, Oct. 5, at noon in 280 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. Building rapport with peers, your supervisor, and administration is important to a vital and successful career at the U, no matter what position you're in. In this session, participants will look at John Maxwell's nine key principles for building successful working relationships with leaders.

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Hill's College Feeding Program updates

• The online ordering system is in full swing. While the database coordinators are still adding new features and improving the functionality of the Web site, the new system has been working relatively well.

• A few people have expressed concern that the Hill's program no longer has old orders on file for pickup at a later distribution date. The coordinators discussed this and decided to keep old orders on file for one month. This will be effective starting with the October distribution.

• Due to space limitations and the increase in program participation since the inception of online ordering, the program will no longer be able to honor requests for extra food. Starting with September distribution, the coordinators will have a list of extra food that will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the extra food is gone, it's gone, and the coordinators will not distribute food that may belong to someone else. (Please note that they do not order extra prescription food or extra canned food.) If you have placed an order and wish to buy extra food on top of that, the combination of these cannot exceed the 60-pound limit for dogs or 30-pound limit for cats.

To order food, go to https://www.summationdata.com/hpn. If you have any questions about the Hill's College Feeding Program, e-mail Jaime Nett at nett0049@umn.edu or Alisha Leonard at leona156@umn.edu.

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AHC to hold blood drive Sept. 25
The Academic Health Center will hold a campus-wide blood drive Tuesday, Sept. 25, from 7 a.m.-5 p.m., at McNamara Alumni Center. Please schedule your appointment in advance at http://www.givebloodgivelife.org and search by zip code 55455. Donors must be at least 17, weigh at least 110 pounds, and present a photo ID at check-in. If you have traveled outside the United States in the past year or have questions about eligibility to donate, call the American Red Cross nurse at 651-291-3885 before scheduling. For other information call Jenny Meslow at meslo001@umn.edu or call 1-800-448-3543.

Plant Pathology celebrates 100th birthday
The Department of Plant Pathology is commemorating its 100th birthday with a centennial celebration Tuesday through Friday. For details, go to http://plant.lib.umn.edu/centennial/

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Calendar (top)

Monday, September 17

Allen D. Leman Swine Conference
Dedicated to Dr. Carlos Pijoan (1945-2007)
Continues today through tomorrow
RiverCentre, Saint Paul
For details, go to http://www.cvm.umn.edu/outreach/events/adl/home.html

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

Holistic Club Table
The club will be accepting dues payments ($10 for students and $25 for staff and faculty; it's the last day to pay dues if you want to join the Natura feeding program for September) and signups for the TTouch speaker on Sept. 27.
Noon-12:55 p.m.
Lobby of Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine

Register for Hoof 'n Woof
Noon-1 p.m.
Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine Lobby
Hoof 'n Woof is a walk/run to be held at Como Park on Sept. 30 at 10 a.m. to benefit Josh and Friends and the Alliance for Rabies Control.

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Tuesday, September 18

Allen D. Leman Swine Conference
Dedicated to Dr. Carlos Pijoan (1945-2007)
Concludes today
RiverCentre, Saint Paul
For details, go to http://www.cvm.umn.edu/outreach/events/adl/home.html

2007 Current Issues in Clinical Research
Starts today and continues tomorrow
Clinical Investigation Center staff members Lora Bode, Dr. Kelly Hall, Sara Pracht, and Kathy Stuebner are presenting a poster at the conference.
Minneapolis Convention Center
For more information and to register, go to   http://www.mayocts.com/research/

Seminar in Comparative and Molecular Biosciences
Cholera Toxin-Induced Gene Expression in a Porcine Intestinal Epithelial Cell Line (IPEC-J2)
Presented by Cheryl Dvorak
Advisor: Dr. M. Murtaugh
Noon-1 p.m.
215 Veterinary Science
Everyone is welcome to attend.

Register for Hoof 'n Woof
Noon-1 p.m.
Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine Lobby
Hoof 'n Woof is a walk/run to be held at Como Park on Sept. 30 at 10 a.m. to benefit Josh and Friends and the Alliance for Rabies Control.

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Wednesday, September 19

Hill's Pet Food Distribution
7:00-7:50 a.m. and noon-12:50 p.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital

2007 Current Issues in Clinical Research
Concludes today
Clinical Investigation Center staff members  Lora Bode, Dr. Kelly Hall, Sara Pracht, and Kathy Stuebner are presenting a poster at the conference.
Minneapolis Convention Center
For more information and to register, go to   http://www.mayocts.com/research/

Comparative Biosciences Seminar
PCV2 and PMWS: Breaking Paradigms?
Presented by Dr. Quim Segales, Facultat de Veterinaria Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona
Hosted by Peter Davies
Sponored by the University of Minnesota Swine Center
3 p.m.
125 Animal Science Veterinary Medicine
Contact: Jaclyn Barnes, barne063@umn.edu or 612-624-2700

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Thursday, Sept. 20

Small Animal Grand Rounds
Primary Hyperparathyroidism and Renal Failure: Is There a Connection?
Presented by Dr. Richard Nelson
8 a.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine

Hill's Pet Food Distribution
Noon-12:50 p.m. and 4:00-4:50 p.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital

Lunch Presentation by Dr. Temple Grandin, author of Animals in Translation
For veterinary students
Noon-1 p.m.
135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
For more information, go to www.tc.umn.edu/~behavior/grandin.htm

Register for Hoof 'n Woof
Noon-1 p.m.
Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine Lobby
Hoof 'n Woof is a walk/run to be held at Como Park on Sept. 30 at 10 a.m. to benefit Josh and Friends and the Alliance for Rabies Control.

Presentation by Dr. Temple Grandin, author of Animals in Translation
6 :30 p.m.
North Star Ballroom, St. Paul Student Center
Admission is free for veterinary students,  $10 for everyone else. Dinner will be served.
For more information and to register, go to www.tc.umn.edu/~behavior/grandin.htm

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Friday, Sept. 21

Hill's Pet Food Distribution
7:00-7:50 a.m. and noon-12:50 p.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital

College-wide Personal and Professional Development Time
(See professional development opportunity below)
Noon-1 p.m.

Seminar on Teaching
A Slacker's Guide to In-Class Assessment
Presented by Sehoya Cotner, assistant professor, College of Biological Sciences
Noon-12:50 p.m.
215 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
Refreshments will be served.

Pizza and Comedy Night with E-Vet's Kevin Fitzgerald
Presented by the Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association
6 p.m. (eat and mingle), 7 p.m. (show)
St. Paul Student Center North Star Ballroom
Cost: SCAVMA members: free. Nonmembers: $10. College and Veterinary Medical Center staff: $7. Tickets will be available at the door or may be obtained by contacting SCAVMA at scavma@umn.edu. Bring your own nonalcoholic beverage.

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What's ahead

AHC Blood Drive: Sept. 25, 7 a.m.-5 p.m., McNamara Alumni Center. Schedul e your appointment in advance at http://www.givebloodgivelife.org and search by zip code 55455. If you have questions about eligibility to donate, call the American Red Cross nurse at 651-291-3885 before scheduling. For other information call Jenny Meslow, meslo001@umn.edu or call 1-800-448-3543.

Ph.D. Thesis Defense Seminar-Regulation of CD38 in Airway Myocytes, presented by Bit Na Kang: Sept. 26, 9 a.m., 215 Veterinary Science. Advisor: Dr. Mathur Kannan. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society Conference: Sept. 26-30, Hilton New Orleans Riverside. For more information, go to http://2007.iveccs.org/

Getting Started as a Successful Grant Writer and Academician: Sept. 27, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., North Star Ballroom, St. Paul Student Center. Sponsored by the AHC Office of Clinical Research. For more information and online registration, go to         www.ahc.umn.edu/ocr/events/gettingstarted/home.html.  Registration is limited to the first 100 people, and the seminar fills quickly.

Policy and the Role of the Animal Health Professional: Sept. 27-29, University of California, Davis. Speakers include Dr. Will Hueston, director of the Center for Animal Health and Food Safety. For course information, contact Mandy Murray at almurray@ucdavis.edu. For registration information, contact Saundra Wais at sjwais@ucdavis.edu.

Ph.D. Thesis Defense Seminar - Host-Pathogen Interaction in Paratuberculosis:  Role of the Mitogen Activated Protein Kinases in  Modulating Monocyte Anti-Microbial Responses, presented by Cleverson D. Souza: Sept. 28, 9:30 a.m., 280 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. Advisor: Dr. Douglas Weiss. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Fall Raptor Release: Sept. 29, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Lake Rebecca Park Reserve, Rockford, Minn. For more information, go to www.cvm.umn.edu/raptor/news/fallrelease.html or call 612-624-9753.

Hoof 'n Woof, a walk/run to benefit Josh and Friends and the Alliance for Rabies Control: Sept. 30, 10 a.m., East Picnic Grounds (Midway Pavilion), Como Park. Participants will walk with their pets. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. For more information, contact Ashley Nichols, 651-808-5085 or nicho362@umn.edu.

Dean's Circle Dinner: Oct. 2, 6-9 p.m., Memorial Hall, McNamara Center

Professional Development Seminar: Oct. 5, noon, 280 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. Dee Anne Bonebright, Human Resources, will discuss building successful working relationships.

Hill's College Feeding Program orders due: Oct. 5. To order food, go to https://www.summationdata.com/hpn. For more information about the program, contact Jaime Nett at nett0049@umn.edu or Alisha Leonard at leona156@umn.edu.

Interfaith Animal Blessing and Memorial Ceremony: Oct. 6, 4:00-6:30 p.m., Nestle Purina Memories Garden. For more information and to RSVP, contact Social Work Services at 612-624-9372 or moga0019@umn.edu

Equine Center Grand Opening: Oct. 15, 2-4:30 p.m. For more information, go to www.cvm.umn.edu/umec/home.html

Hill's Pet Food Distribution: Oct. 17, 7:00-7:50 a.m. and noon-12:50 p.m., Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital

American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium: Oct. 17-21, Chicago, Illinois. For more information, go to www.acvs.org/Symposium/

Hill's Pet Food Distribution: Oct. 18, 7:00-7:50 a.m. and noon-12:50 p.m., Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital

Hill's Pet Food Distribution: Oct. 19, noon-12:50 p.m. and 3:00-3:50 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.