04-02-07, College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota

CVM This Week
April 2, 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)

Dean Klausner to leave College

In a March 27 memo to faculty, staff, and students, Jeffrey S. Klausner, dean, announced that he would be leaving the College on July 1 to become president and chief executive officer of the Animal Medical Center, New York City's largest facility for animal care, research, and education. Dr. Frank Cerra, the University's senior vice president for health sciences, will appoint an interim dean, and a search committee will be formed.

Dr. Klausner recently completed his seventh year as dean. He joined the faculty as an assistant professor in 1977 and served as chair of the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences (now Veterinary Clinical Sciences) from 1988 until 1998.

Dean Klausner received the President’s Award from the American Veterinary Medical Association in  July 2006, a Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005, and the Veterinarian of the Year Award from the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association in 1999. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland, his D.V.M. from the University of Georgia, and his master's degree from the University of Minnesota.

"I am very proud of all that has been accomplished by the College leadership team in the last eight years," Dr. Klausner wrote. "My 33 years at this College have been a great joy. The passion and dedication of the faculty, staff, and students is unmatched. . . Because of all of you, the College's future looks very bright."

Subject to Animal Medical Center Board approval, Dr. Klausner will succeed Dr. Guy Pidgeon, who resigned early last year.

Computer classes offered
Jim Waddell, a faculty member in the Veterinary Population Medicine Department, offers a variety of introductory to advanced computer classes on Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, as well as the "blue clickers" used by students in class. For a list of classes with more information about each, go to      http://www.tc.umn.edu/~wadde001/Comp_Train/index.htm. If you are interested in taking any of the classes, please contact Nancy Rush at rushx001@umn.edu and let her know which class you would like to take. If there is enough interest, Jim will set up a class schedule that will be forwarded to everyone at the College.

April 4 is College cleanup day
To prepare for the upcoming accreditation team tour of the College, faculty and staff are encouraged to eliminate any equipment and furnishings they no longer need. Departmental offices have a supply of orange disposal tickets that may be affixed to any item they would like to have removed. Affix one disposal ticket to each item, place the item in the nearest main building corridor by 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, and it will be removed by the end of the day. Disposal tickets contain a few simple rules and instructions; Please observe them. Direct any questions to Ed Kosciolek, facilities manager, at 625-1960.

Plant sale April 4 & 5
Herbs, orchids, Easter plants, carnivorous plants, and succulents will be available at a plant sale organized by College of Biological Sciences staff and students from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, and Thursday, April 5, at the St. Paul Student Center.

Celebration of Teaching and Learning planned for April 16
Celebration of Teaching and Learning, to be held at the McNamara Alumni Center April 16, will feature Dr. Stephen Brookfield, Distinguished University Professor at the University of St. Thomas, who will speak on "The Skillful Teacher."

Agenda for the day
12:30-1 p.m. Teaching and Learning Poster Fair. Visit poster displays representing University offices on teaching and learning at the Twin Cities campus.

1-2 p.m. "The Skillful Teacher" - Dr. Stephen Brookfield

2:10-3 p.m. Mentoring TAs: "It's simple . . . just do what I do." An interactive theater event illustrating the complexities of mentoring teaching assistants followed by a discussion on teaching styles and the role of gender in teaching.

The Celebration of Teaching and Learning is sponsored by the Bush Foundation with support from the Center for Teaching and Learning. For more information, contact the Center for Teaching and Learning at 612-625-3041 or send an e-mail to teachlrn@umn.edu. To register, go to      www1.umn.edu/ohr/teachlearn/celebration/index.html

Calendar (top)

Monday, April 2

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

Presentation by Dr. Kelly Hall, candidate for clinical trial manager
The Role of a Clinical Trial Manager in Supporting Clinical Research in a Veterinary Medical Center
Noon
280 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

Faculty may meet with Dr. Kelly Hall, candidate for clinical trial manager
3:30-4:30 p.m.
442 Veterinary Medical Center

Tuesday, April 3

Open forum with Dr. Vincent Tuohy, candidate for associate dean of research
7:30-9:00 a.m.
280 VDL
A continental breakfast will be served. If you plan to attend, please contact Cindy Irons at 4-6244 or irons005@umn.edu. Dr. Tuohy's CV is also available from Cindy.

CVM Cabinet Retreat
Campus Club

Elsevier (Saunders and Mosby) Book Fair
Sponsored by Veterinary Student Supply
9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine lobby

Graduate Seminar in Comparative and Molecular Biosciences
Research Rotation Reports
Presented by Sajan George, Jennifer Johnson, Mary Mauzy, and Katie Schiller
Noon-1 p.m.
215 Veterinary Science
Contact: Dr. Mark Rutherford, ruthe003@umn.edu or 612-625-4281

Wednesday April 4

College Cleanup Day
Have equipment and furniture that you would like to dispose of -- with orange disposal ticket attached -- in the nearest main building corridor by 8 a.m. today. It will be removed by the end of the day.

Comparative Biosciences Seminar
Linkage Disequilibrium of the Prion Gene in U.S. Sheep
Presented by Dr. Ben Green, Poisonous Plant Research Lab, Logan, Utah
Hosted by Terri Mattila
3 p.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Everyone is welcome to attend. Refreshments available.
Contact: Jaclyn Barnes, barne063@umn.edu or 4-2700

Yoga Class
Wednesdays through April 25
Presented by Margot Bassett, One Yoga Studio
5-6 p.m.
281 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

Thursday, April 5

Veterinary Clinical Sciences Grand Rounds
New Techniques in Wound Management: Vacuum-Assisted Closure
Presented by Dr. Brian Rose
8 a.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine

Write Winning Grants workshop
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Holiday Inn Metrodome
Registration is closed.

Technology-Enhanced Learning Seminar Series -- Accessibility and Universal Design
Noon-1:30 p.m.
155 Peters Hall
For details, go to http://dmc.umn.edu/series/spring07.shtml

Mather Lecture: Management of Toxicosis Requiring Hospitalization: a Case-Based Presentation
Presented by Dr. Kelly Hall
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, April 6

Large Animal Grand Rounds
Presented by Schimmel, Crowe, Shepard
8 a.m.
215 Veterinary Science

Hill's Pet Food Orders due
Noon

Dealing with Difficult People (Friday professional development seminar)
Presented by Lisa Dau
Noon-1 p.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine.

What's ahead

Open forum with Dr. Sriramo Rao, candidate for associate dean of research: April 10, 7:30-9:00 a.m., 280 VDL. A continental breakfast will be served. If you plan to attend, please contact Cindy Irons at 4-6244 or irons005@umn.edu. The candidate's CV is also available from Cindy.

Pet First Aid: April 10, 6-10 p.m. For more information, go to http://www.cvm.umn.edu/newsandevents/events/home.html.

Effective Applicant Interviews (Center for Human Resource Development program): April 11, 1-4 p.m., 210 Donhowe. For more information and to register, go to http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/supervisors/workshops/

Open forum with Dr. Peter Ernst, candidate for associate dean of research: Thursday, April 12, 7:30-9:00 a.m., 280 VDL. A continental breakfast will be served. If you plan to attend, please contact Cindy Irons at 4-6244 or irons005@umn.edu. The candidate's CV is also available from Cindy.

Companion Animal Critical Care: April 12, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Continuing Education and Conference Center. For details and to register online, go to http://www.cvm.umn.edu/outreach/events/springconf.html.

Managing Differences in the Workplace (Center for Human Resource Development program): April 12, 1-4:30 p.m., 210 Donhowe. For more information and to register, go to http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/supervisors/workshops/

Scientific Writing Development Series-Tackling the Writing Process: April 13, noon-1 p.m., 1-450G Moos Tower. Registration is required at            https://intranet.ahc.umn.edu/ocr/writing/registration.html.

American Veterinary Medical Association accreditation site visit: April 14-19

Celebration of Teaching and Learning: April 16, 12:30-3 p.m., McNamara Alumni Center. For details and to register, go to www1.umn.edu/ohr/teachlearn/celebration/

Hill's Pet Food Distribution: April 18, noon-12:50 p.m. and 3-3:50 p.m., Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital

Hill's Pet Food Distribution: April 19, 7-7:50 a.m. and 12-12:50 p.m., Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital

National Volunteer Week event: April 19, The Raptor Center

Hill's Pet Food Distribution: April 20, 7-7:50 a.m. and 12-12:50 p.m., Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital

Scientific Writing Development Series-Anatomy of a Manuscript: April 20, noon-1 p.m., 1-450G Moos Tower. Registration is required at            https://intranet.ahc.umn.edu/ocr/writing/registration.html.

Distinguished Teaching Awards Ceremony: April 23, 3:30-5 p.m., McNamara Alumni Center. Dr. Tom Molitor will receive an Award for Outstanding Contributions to Postbaccalaureate, Graduate, and Professional Education.

Domestic Violence (Center for Human Resource Development program): April 25, 9-11 a.m., 210 Donhowe. For more information and to register, go to http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/supervisors/workshops/

Emergency Readiness Rounds-Providing Care in Nontraditional Settings During an Emergency: April 25, noon-1:30 p.m., Mississippi Room, Coffman Memorial Union. For details, go to      http://cpheo.sph.umn.edu/cpheo/meret/rounds/rounds_042507.html

Scientific Writing Development Series-Effective Introductions and Abstracts: April 27, noon-1 p.m.,1-450G Moos Tower. Registration is required at            https://intranet.ahc.umn.edu/ocr/writing/registration.html.

Minnesota Horse Expo: April 27-29, Minnesota State Fairgrounds. For details, go to www.mnhorseexpo.org/.

Veterinary Medical Center Town Hall Meeting: May 1, 7:30 a.m., 125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine

Technology-Enhanced Learning Seminar Series -- Situating Instruction in the Real World Through Technology: May 3, noon-1:30 p.m., 402 Walter Library, Minneapolis (East Bank) campus. For details, go to http://dmc.umn.edu/series/spring07.shtml

Mather Lecture--Pruritus in the Cat: Diagnosis and Management, presented by Dr. Sandra Nogueira: May 3, 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: May 4, noon

Scientific Writing Development Series-Responding to Reviewer Comments: May 4, noon-1 p.m.,1-450G Moos Tower. Registration is required at       https://intranet.ahc.umn.edu/ocr/writing/registration.html.

Media news (top)

Dr. Margaret Duxbury was quoted in a "Good Question" story about "wild" behavior in dogs on WCCO-TV on March 28. The piece is online at http://wcco.com/local/local_story_087175608.html

Dr. Julie Churchill was quoted by ABC News about pets' nutritional needs. The story is online at      http://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=2973682&page=1

Faculty and staff news (top)

Dr. Pat Redig attended the Ninth European Conference of the Association of Avian Veterinarians in Zurich, Switzerland, March 27-31.

Rob Nordin, development director, ended his employment on March 23.

Welcome to the College
Welcome to the following new employees who joined the College in March:

Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
Ashley Faye Kohls, assistant scientist

Veterinary Medical Center
April J. Albrecht, senior veterinary technician
Renee C. Nowaczek, principal office and administrative specialist

Research news (top)

Cats wanted!
Cats are needed for a two-week study to compare three ways of dosing cats by mouth: capsule, oil, and film. Cats must be 1-15 years old, in good health, and not receiving oral medication for any medical condition. Successful participants will receive $100 credit at the Veterinary Medical Center. Please contact Dr. Andrea Ellings at ellin033@umn.edu or Lora Bode at 4-1352 or netzk002@umn.edu.

Three associate dean candidates invited for second interviews; open forums scheduled
Dean Jeff Klausner has invited three of the associate dean of research candidates back for second interviews: Dr. Peter Ernst, Dr. Sriramo Rao, and Dr. Vincent Tuohy. Faculty, staff, and students who would like to meet the candidates are invited to the following open forums:

Dr. Vincent Tuohy: Tuesday, April 3, 7:30-9:00 a.m., 280 VDL

Dr. Sriramo Rao: Tuesday, April 10, 7:30-9:00 a.m., 280 VDL

Dr. Peter Ernst: Thursday, April 12, 7:30-9:00 a.m., 280 VDL

A continental breakfast will be served. If you plan to attend, please contact Cindy Irons at 4-6244 or irons005@umn.edu. The candidates' CVs are also available from Cindy.

The candidates will also be meeting with Paula Buchner, chief operating/financial officer; Laura Larson, director of human resources; Mark Paller, the Academic Health Center's assistant vice president for research; and Bert Stromberg, associate dean for research; as well as the search committee, research staff, and other external faculty.

Search underway for clinical trial manager
A search is underway for a clinical trial manager for the Pfizer Clinical Investigation Center (CIC). The person in this position will serve as the principal investigator or co-investigator for Pfizer-sponsored clinical trials conducted in the Veterinary Medical Center (VMC). He or she will be a key collaborator with the faculty and clinicians in the VMC and will likely interact with many people in our College community.

Dr. Kelly Hall, the second of two candidates to be interviewed, will make the presentation "The Role of a Clinical Trial Manager in Supporting Clinical Research in a Veterinary Medical Center" today at noon in 280 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. Faculty members are welcome to meet with Dr. Hall at 3:30-4:30 p.m. in 442 Veterinary Medical Center.

AHC offers scientific writing classes
The AHC Office of Clinical Research is sponsoring a free Scientific Writing Development Series consisting of four one-hour sessions from noon to 1 p.m. on consecutive Fridays from April 13 through May 4. Lunch will be provided. Organizers include editors and writers from the College of Veterinary Medicine (Karin Matchett), Departments of Surgery and Family Medicine, Office of Clinical Research, and Department of Rhetoric.
Topics will be:

Seminars will take place in 1-450G Moos Tower, East Bank. AHC faculty and research staff are encouraged to attend as many of the sessions as they choose; it is not necessary to attend all sessions. Registration is required at            https://intranet.ahc.umn.edu/ocr/writing/registration.html.

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
Did you know that you can get a free subscription? Subscribe (or renew) online at www.vetpracticenews.com.

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