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.
Veterinary Medical Library news
Introducing 'Get It': simplified book delivery for U of M Twin Cities patrons
Requesting a book from a Twin Cities campus library is now a one-stop process for University of Minnesota Twin Cities faculty, staff, and students. Book delivery services at the Twin Cities University Libraries are as simple as clicking "Get It"! The "Get It" link is located in the availability page of the MNCAT library catalog. For more information, visit: http://www.lib.umn.edu/site/getit.phtml
Explore RefWorks
Are you a new faculty or staff member? Do you write papers or reports, or do research? If so, you'll want to explore Refworks! RefWorks is a Web-based commercial citation manager -- an application for managing references, retrieving bibliographic information, and designing texts in terms of their literature references. It's free for all University affiliates, and users can store their references online, allowing them to use and update them from anywhere and to share data with other subscribers. Best of all, Refworks can create bibliographies and the literature-cited sections of your papers formatted to whatever style is required by the journal! To arrange a tutorial, call Andre at 4-5376 or e-mail him at naulta@umn.edu
Friday is University holiday
Don't forget: Friday, March 21, is a University of Minnesota "floating holiday."
Points of Pride Research Days set for March 25-26
The College's annual Points of Pride Research Days event is scheduled for March 25-26.
The event will begin with a March 25 poster competition in the lobby of the Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine building from from 2:30-5:00 p.m. Graduate students, Summer Scholars, postdoctorals, and residents will present their research, and faculty, staff, and students are invited to view the posters and enjoy refreshments. On March 26 from 3:00-4:20 p.m., two seminars will be presented in 125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine:
Solving the Problem of PRRS: Knowledge is Power, presented by Dr. Michael Murtaugh, 2008 Pfizer Research Excellence Award recipient
Improving Our Understanding of Metastasis Biology and Therapy Through a Comparative Approach, presented by Dr. Chand Khanna, 2008 Distinguished Research Alumnus
The seminars will be followed by the presentation of poster awards at 4:20 p.m. and a reception for award recipients in the Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine lobby at 4:30 p.m. For more information, contact Shan Balmer at 4-3002.
Special offer in Veterinary Student Supply runs through March 31
Veterinary Student Supply (VSS) and Elsevier are teaming up to make you a special offer on Vet Consult titles: Order your Vet Consult title by March 31 and receive a 20 percent discount. Stop by VSS for details.
Open house planned for April 6
The College's annual open house, scheduled for Sunday, April 6, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., will include opportunities to visit the Veterinary Medical Center, The Raptor Center, and the Equine Center, learn about the veterinary education program, visit more than 40 animal and veterinary-related booths, and take part in hands-on activities, demonstrations, and exhibits, including a book-signing by Dr. Peggy Root Kustritz and more. For details, see the College's media alert.
White Coat Ceremony set for April 13
The White Coat Ceremony honoring members of the class of 2009 will be held on Sunday, April 13, at 1:30 p.m. in the St. Paul Student Center North Star Ballroom. Members of the class will be presented with their white coats prior to beginning their clinical training. Featured speakers will be Dr. Theresa Hershey, president of the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association, and Andrew Federer, representing the class of 2009. Faculty "coaters" for the event, chosen by the class, are Dr. Roberto Cortinas, Dr. Tom Fletcher, Dr. Roberto Novo, Dr. Juan Romano, and Dr. Leslie Sharkey. The White Coat Ceremony is a joint effort of the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association and the College of Veterinary Medicine, with financial support provided by Hills Pet Nutrition. CVM faculty are welcome to attend the event.
Duke Lectureship established; lectures planned for April 23 and 24
Dr. Dave Evers will present the first lectures to be offered as part of a newly established Duke Lectureship.
Mercury Threats: Unraveling Reality, Linking with Policy will be presented on Wednesday, April 23, at 7 p.m. at the Ben Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center. This lecture is open to the public.
The Toxicity of Mercury: Effects of Mercury on Wildife will be presented on Thursday, April 24, at noon at The Raptor Center.
Dave Evers an adjunct professor in the Biology department and Center for Toxicology and Environmental Health at the University of Southern Maine. He received his Ph.D. in conservation biology from the University of Minnesota in 2001.
The Duke Lectureship was established by Dr. William H. Holleman and Mrs. Mary E. Holleman in honor of Dr. Gary Duke, the cofounder of The Raptor Center and a longtime professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine. An annual lecture hosted by The Raptor Center features speakers on the topic of avian medicine, avian conservation, and other avian topics.
CVM Awards Ceremony is April 24
The annual CVM Awards Ceremony recognizing the achievements of D.V.M. students and CVM faculty and recognizing the College's scholarship donors will be held Thursday, April 24, in the North Star Ballroom of the St. Paul Student Center. The festivities will begin with a 6 p.m. reception. The awards program will begin at 6:30 p.m. Approximately 70 awards will be presented to students and faculty.
Jane Goodall to deliver May 3 commencement address
Renowned primatologist Jane Goodall will deliver the College's commencement address at Northrop Auditorium on Saturday, May 3, at 7 p.m. After the commencement ceremony, she will do a book signing at Northrop. She will also deliver a lecture in the late morning or early afternoon (details are still being worked out). Faculty, staff, and students are welcome to attend both events, which are free and open to the public. For more information about Jane Goodall, go to www.janegoodall.org/jane/default.asp If you have any questions about commencement, contact Joe Maple at jmaple@umn.edu or Peggy Dimatteo at dimat001@umn.edu.
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Monday, March 17
New Employee Orientation
8:30 a.m.-noon
458 Veterinary Medical Center
Equine Club St. Patty's Day Bake Sale
Cookies, bars, and other treats -- as well as clothing items -- will be for sale. All proceeds will go to support the student chapter of the American Association of Equine Practitioners.
Noon-1 p.m.
Lobby of 125/135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Fort Dodge Animal Health Presentation
Small Ruminant Discussion
Presented by Dr. Pugh
5:30 p.m.
135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Contact: Kyle Adkins, Class of 2010, Fort Dodge Student Representative, at adki0021@umn.edu
Tuesday, March 18
Hill's Pet Food Distribution
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital
Fort Dodge Animal Health/Equine Club Presentation
West Nile Virus
Presented by Dr. Pugh
Noon-1 p.m.
135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Contact: Kyle Adkins, Class of 2010, Fort Dodge Student Representative, at adki0021@umn.edu
Seminar in Comparative and Molecular Biosciences
No seminar this week
Wednesday, March 19
Hill's Pet Food Distribution
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital
Opportunities in International and Cultural Immersion
Noon-12:50 p.m.
215 Ben Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Comparative Biosciences Seminar
No seminar this week
Thursday, March 20
Hill's Pet Food Distribution
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital
Small Animal Grand Rounds
Presented by Drs. D. Bianco and J. Olson
8 a.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Friday, March 21
University floating holiday
What's ahead
Hold Your Horses Seminars presented by Dr. Erin Malone and Dr. Nicolas Ernst: March 25, 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., Hamel Community Building, Hamel, Minn. For details, go to http://www.cvm.umn.edu/outreach/events/holdyourhorses.html
Points of Pride Research Days: March 25-26
Ph.D. Thesis Defense Seminar -- “Cryptosporidium Parvum-Modulation of Apoptotic Pathways in Human Intestinal Epithelial Cells," presented by Jin Liu: March 28, noon, 215 Veterinary Science. Advisor: Dr. Mitch Abrahamsen. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Open Dialog with Frank B. Cerra, Senior Vice President for Health Sciences: March 31, noon-2 p.m., 125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Cerra will give a brief presentation and then open the floor to questions. Refreshments available.
Veterinary Student Supply Book Fair: April 1, 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m., outside Veterinary Student Supply in the lounge area. Stop by to see the latest and most popular Saunders and Mosby books. Discounts from VSS prices will be offered.
Clinical Rounds for First, Second, and Third-Year Veterinary Students: April 1, noon, 135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
AHC Office of Clincal Research Open House: April 1, noon-1 p.m., 717 Delaware St. SE, second floor, room 202. Light lunch included. Parking in Oak Street Ramp can be validated.
Opportunities in International and Cultural Immersion: April 2, noon-12:50 p.m., 215 Ben Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Mather Lecture Series-Film Interpretation Session: Watch the Experts at Work, presented by Dr. Kari Anderson and Dr. Laura Ziegler: April 3, 7:00-8:30 p.m., 215 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center. $30. For details and to register, go to www.cvm.umn.edu/outreach/events/mather.html
Hill's Pet Food Distribution orders due: April 4
AHC Office of Clincal Research Open House: April 8, 7:30-8:30 a.m., 717 Delaware St. SE, second floor, room 202. Continental breakfast included. Parking in Oak Street Ramp can be validated.
White Coat Ceremony: April 13, 1:30 p.m., St. Paul Student Center
Companion Animal Spring Conference-Digital Radiology: Is Now the Right Time for Me?: April 15, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Continuing Education and Conference Center. For details and to register, go to www.cvm.umn.edu/outreach/events/radiology.html
Opportunities in International and Cultural Immersion: April 16, noon-12:50 p.m., 215 Ben Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center. Everyone is welcome to attend.
AHC Office of Clincal Research Open House: April 22, 7:30-8:30 a.m., 717 Delaware St. SE, second floor, room 202. Continental breakfast included. Parking in Oak Street Ramp can be validated.
Hill's Pet Food Distribution: April 23, noon-12:50 p.m. and 4:00-4:50 p.m., Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital
Duke Lecture: Mercury Threats: Unraveling Reality, Linking with Policy, presented by Dr. Dave Evers: April 23, 7 p.m., Ben Pomeroy Student Alumni Learning Center. Open to the public.
Hill's Pet Food Distribution: April 24, 7:00-7:50 a.m. and noon-12:50 p.m., Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital
Duke Lecture: The Toxicity of Mercury: Effects of Mercury on Wildlife, presented by Dr. Dave Evers: April 24, noon, The Raptor Center
CVM Awards Ceremony: April 24, 6 p.m. (reception), 6:30 p.m. (awards program), North Star Ballroom, St. Paul Student Center
Hill's Pet Food Distribution: April 25, 7:00-7:50 a.m. and noon-12:50 p.m., Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital
Minnesota Horse Expo: April 25-27, Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Includes Equine Center tours on April 25 at 2:30, 4:00, and 5:30 p.m., and April 26 at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. For details, go to http://www.mnhorseexpo.org/
Go to the Academic Health Center's calendar of events.
Go to the University of Minnesota campus events calendar.
Will Hueston quoted in The New York Times
Dr. Will Hueston, director of the Center for Animal Health and Food Safety, was quoted in an article about downer cows and the safety of the American food supply in the March 8 issue of The New York Times, online at www.nytimes.com/2008/03/08/business/08nocera.html?_r=2&scp=1&sq=hueston&st=nyt&oref=slogin&oref=slogin
AHC Office of Clinical Research schedules open houses
The Academic Health Center's Office of Clinical Research (OCR) has a new home at 717 Delaware St. SE on the Minneapolis campus. A fully integrated OCR, General Clinical Research Center, and Research Services Organization have allowed the office to offer enhanced support of clinical and translational research at the University. Faculty, researchers, and staff and invited to attend an upcoming open house to meet members of the OCR, hear about the services they offer, and tour the state-of-the-art Delaware Clinical Research Unit. Open houses are scheduled for--
A light lunch or continental breakfast is included, and parking in the Oak Street Ramp can be validated. Learn more about OCR services, sign up to receive the monthly newsletter, and view the events calendar at www.ahc.umn.edu/ocr.
AHC offers scientific writing development series
The Academic Health Center's Office of Clinical Research is offering a scientific writing development series consisting of 4 90-minute sessions on consecutive Mondays from April 7-28. Enrollment is limited, so interested faculty should sign up soon. For details and to register, go to www.ahc.umn.edu/ocr/events/writing/scientificwriting/home.html
Clinical studies currently enrolling 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)
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 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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