CVM This Week
February 5, 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.
Dr. Julia Ponder named executive director of The Raptor Center
Gopher Spot renovated, wins award
Human Resources offers financial seminars
Dean Klausner appointed to AVMA task force
Welcome to the College
New research grants
Clinical studies currently enrolling in the VMC
U of M tech transfer program reorganized
College news (top)
Dr. Julia Ponder named executive director of The Raptor Center
 Dr. Julia Ponder |
The College of Veterinary Medicine has named Julia Ponder, D.V.M., as executive director of The Raptor Center (TRC). Ponder succeeds TRC cofounder Patrick T. Redig, D.V.M., Ph.D., a College professor who remains at TRC in a research, teaching, and advisory capacity. The director of TRC for 21 years, Dr. Redig will now take a permanent seat on The Raptor Center’s board of directors and serve as liaison between the center and his extensive network of national and international contacts.
A graduate of Texas A&M University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Ponder practiced small animal medicine in the Dallas area for 14 years before moving to Minnesota in 1998. She originally joined The Raptor Center as a volunteer, working three mornings a week as a veterinarian in the center’s clinic. She became staff veterinarian in 2002 and interim associate director in 2005. |
As executive director, Dr. Ponder will be responsible for the strategic direction and overall operations of TRC, providing organizational leadership with an emphasis on growth through fund raising, educational sponsorships, research grants, endowments, marketing, operations, and cost management.
“I am excited about leading an organization with a mission as compelling as The Raptor Center's,” she said. “I look forward to building on its strong reputation and creating an enduring program that is focused on raptors, based on science, and effective in addressing environmental issues facing our world in the years to come.”
“Juli did an excellent job as interim associate director,” says Jeffrey S. Klausner, dean. “Her extensive background at The Raptor Center and in veterinary medicine will be a great asset in her new position as executive director.”
Gopher Spot renovated, wins award
The Gopher Spot gameroom and convenience store in the St. Paul Student Center was recently renovated to include new party spaces, more seating, an expanded product line (including new products like espresso drinks and soup), and an innovative new design. The renovation received a Contract Magazine 2007 Interiors Award. Visit the new Gopher Spot and see for yourself! For more information including a photo gallery, visit www.spsc.umn.edu/gopherspot.
Human Resources offers financial seminars
The U of M's Office of Human Resources is offering their annual brown bag financial series this month. Dates and topics include:
February 7: Meeting Financial Challenges at Mid-Career
February 14: Diversify Your Investment Plan
February 21: Keeping Your Investment Strategy on Track
February 28: A Perspective on Today's Economy and International Investing
The sessions are held from noon-1 p.m. in 210 Donhowe. For more information, go to www1.umn.edu/ohr/benefits/events/index.html#brownbag or contact Betty Gilchrist at b-gilc@umn.edu.
Monday, February 5
New Employee Orientation
8:30 a.m.-noon
458 Veterinary Medical Center
Making Posters Using PowerPoint
Learn how to create research posters using PowerPoint.
Presented by Dr. Jim Waddell
Noon-1 p.m.
280 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
Free. To register,e-mail Lisa Hubinger at hubin006@umn.edu.
Tuesday, February 6
VMC Town Hall Meeting
Dr. David Lee and Pat Berzins will provide updates on projects and review next steps, and Dean Jeffrey Klausner will give an update on the budget/compact process and strategic initiatives for the College.
7:30 a.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Graduate Seminar in Comparative and Molecular Biosciences
Genomic Analysis of the Major Histocompatibility Complex Locus in the Turkey
Presented by Lee Chaves
Advisor: Dr. Kent Reed
Noon-1 p.m.
215 Veterinary Science
Contact: Dr. Mark Rutherford, ruthe003@umn.edu or 612-625-4281
Wednesday, February 7
Emergency Readiness Rounds--Psychological Issues Following Disaster
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Mississippi Room, third floor, Coffman Memorial Union
For more information, go to http://cpheo.sph.umn.edu/cpheo/meret/rounds/rounds_020707.html.
Brown Bag Financial Series: Meeting Financial Challenges at Mid-Career
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
Presented by Dr. Jeannie Burton, Department of Animal Sciences, Michigan State University
Hosted by Michael Murtaugh
Sponsored by the Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Department
3 p.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Everyone is welcome to attend. Refreshments available.
Contact: Jaclyn Barnes, barne063@umn.edu or 4-2700
Thursday, February 8
Veterinary Clinical Sciences Grand Rounds
Joint Replacement in Dogs: Hips, Elbows, and Knees
Presented by Dr. Mike Conzemius
8 a.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Mather Lecture Series-How to Help Puppies Become Better Dogs
Presented by Margaret Duxbury
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, February 9
Large Animal Grand Rounds
Presented by Wefel, Schuster, Selvig
8 a.m.
215 Veterinary Science
Master's Thesis Defense Seminar
Response of the Upper Respiratory Tract of Turkeys to Avian Metapneumovirus
Presented by Ra Mi Cha
Advisor: Dr. Jagdev M. Sharma
9 a.m.
215 Veterinary Science
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Saturday, February 10
Horse Owner Education Days
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
College of Veterinary Medicine
For more information, go to www.cvm.umn.edu/outreach/events/horseowner.html.
What's ahead
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.
Brown Bag Financial Series: Diversify Your Retirement Plan: Feb. 14, 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
Veterinary Clinical Sciences Grand Rounds: Feline Lungworm and Other Parasites of Feral Cats in Victoria, Australia, presented by Dr. Lauren Lacorcia: Feb. 15, 8 a.m., 125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Horse Owner Education Days: Feb. 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., U of M Crookston Horse Facility. For more information, go to www.cvm.umn.edu/outreach/events/horseowner.html.
Hill's Pet food distribution: Feb. 21, noon-12:50 p.m. and 5:00-5:50 p.m., Large Animal Hospital, Gortner Avenue dock
Brown Bag Financial Series: Keeping Your Investment Strategy on Track: Feb. 21, 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
Hill's Pet food distribution: Feb. 22, 7:00-7:50 a.m. and noon-12:50 p.m., Large Animal Hospital, Gortner Avenue dock
Veterinary Clinical Sciences Grand Rounds: Porphyromonas Bacterin--Another Tool in the Fight Against Periodontal Disease? presented by Dr. Donelle Hansen, and Mitotane Versus Trilostane for Canine Cushing's Disease, presented by Dr. Jen Myers, 8 a.m., 125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Hill's Pet food distribution: Feb. 23, 7:00-7:50 a.m. and noon-12:50 p.m., Large Animal Hospital, Gortner Avenue dock
Horse Owner Education Days: Feb. 24, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Heintz Center, Rochester, Minn.. For more information, go to www.cvm.umn.edu/outreach/events/horseowner.html.
Delivering Great Customer Service: Feb. 26, 1-4 p.m., 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.
Brown Bag Financial Series: A Perspective on Today's Economy and International Investing: Feb. 28, 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
Mather Lecture Series-Treatment Targets for Chronic Kidney Disease, presented by Dr. David Polzin: March 1, 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.
Hill's Pet Food Orders due: March 2, noon
Friday Professional Development Seminar: March 2, noon-1 p.m., 125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine. Topic: Conflict management, presented by Rosie Barry.
Dr. Stephanie Valberg, director of the Equine Center, was quoted in Rachel Blount's Star Tribune column about Barbaro, a racehorse that was euthanized after a long struggle to recover from a broken ankle. The column is online at www.startribune.com/10073/story/968185.html.
Dean Klausner appointed to AVMA task force
Dean Jeffrey Klausner was appointed as an Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges representative to the American Veterinary Medical Association's task force to review the selection criteria for Council on Education members. The goal: to assure that the best and most qualified members are appointed to this important committee.
Welcome to the College
Welcome to the following new employees who joined the College in January:
Center for Animal Health and Food Safety
Barbara Marie Knust, veterinary public health resident
The Raptor Center
Abigail J. DeHoop, education program sales and event coordinator
Veterinary Clinical Sciences
Barbara Greig, assistant clinical professor
Veterinary Medical Center
Charly Marie Reinert, principal office and administrative specialist
Veterinary Population Medicine
Luis Alejandro Espejo, research assistant
Mark your calendar for Points of Pride Research Days March 20-21!
New research grants
Congratulations to these recent grant recipients:
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.
U of M tech transfer program reorganized
The U of M's technology transfer program has been reorganized to reinvigorate commercialization of U research. Patents and Technology Marketing (PTM) and the Office of Business Development (OBD) have been reorganized into the Office for Technology Commercialization (OTC). OTC oversees all aspects of technology commercialization at the U through its twin centers: the Licensing Center (formerly PTM), which manages patent and licensing functions, and the Venture Center (formerly OBD), which assists in the creation of U-based startups. Both functions have been consolidated at OTC's new location in University Enterprise Laboratories in St. Paul. For more information, contact umotc@umn.edu or 612-624-0550 or go to http://www.research.umn.edu/techcomm.
Blood donor needs a foster home
The Veterinary Medical Center has a small number of dogs and cats that live in the hospital and provide life-saving blood products for patients. Rescued from area shelters, these in-house donors are young, healthy, fully vaccinated, neutered, temperament-tested animals that donate blood about once a month and serve as blood donors for about two years years. While they are blood donors, they are “owned” by the Companion Animal Blood Donor program, which takes care of minor medical problems they may have while in foster care. Foster parents are needed to provide them a loving, safe, home while they are donors and bring them back once a month for blood donation. The foster family is then the first on the list to be able to adopt them permanently.
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This blood donor needs a foster home:
Chili, a neutered male black lab/husky cross, 3-4 years old, with one blue and one brown eye. Smart and sweet, he likes to run and play ball, but is a bit shy. He came from the Crossroads Animal Shelter. If you can provide a foster home for Chili, please contact Dora or Beth at 612-625-9726, extension 2, and leave a message or stop by the Intensive Care Unit. |
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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