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.
Candidates for associate dean for graduate programs to present seminars
Three finalists for the postion of associate dean for graduate programs will present seminars entitled "Vision for Graduate Programs at the CVM" at the following times:
Dr. David Brown: Tuesday, May 13
Seminar: Noon-1 p.m., 280 VDL
Dr. Sagar Goyal: Thursday, May 15
Seminar: Noon-1 p.m., 280 VDL
Dr. Mark Rutherford: Thursday, May 22
Seminar: Noon-1 p.m., 280 VDL
Faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend. Copies of each candidate's curriculum vitae and evaluation forms will be available in the dean's office and the office of Student and Academic Affairs.
University Senate election underway
The University Senate election continues today through May 23 at 4:30 p.m. The candidates include Rod DeVrient, personel specialist at the CVM. An electronic ballot is available on the Web at http://cselection.umn.edu/ . An X.500 and password are required to enter the election. This information will also direct you to the specific ballot for your area of representation.
Bovine TB legislation signed into law
On May 5, Governor Tim Pawlenty signed a bill that will expand the state's capacity for bovine tuberculosis control and eradication efforts. The Minnesota Bureau of Animal Health will increase livestock testing, tighten restrictions on animal movement, provide cost-share assistance for fencing in certain areas, and offer a buy out option to livestock owners in the disease management zone. For more information, see www.bah.state.mn.us/tb/releases/TB_Bill_Signing_Release_5-5-08.pdf
FYI: veterinary chiropractic training courses
The Minnesota House recently passed an Agriculture Policy bill that allows chiropractors to work on animals if they receive training and have a referral from a veterinarian. But where does a chiropractor or veterinarian obtain veterinary chiropractic training? FYI. . .
Upcoming opportunities
Best Practices Institute to focus on advancing critical thinking
Registration closes today for the third annual Best Practices Institute: Advancing Critical Thinking in the Health Professions, to be held on May 20-21. The institute will feature presentations by education leaders from Academic Health Center schools and colleges -- including the CVM's own Drs. Julie Churchill, Peggy Root Kustritz, Rebecca McComas, Laura Molgaard, Tom Molitor, Roberto Novo, Liz Pluhar, Micky Trent, and Deborah Wingert -- as well as a national keynote speaker. The two-day program will provide opportunities for skill-building in small groups and sharing of ideas among faculty who teach in the health professions. For more information about the Best Practices Institute and to register, go to www.bpinstitute.umn.edu/. All courses will be held in Moos Tower and Weaver Densford Hall on the Minneapolis campus. There is no charge.
St. Paul campus reunion planned for June 26
A St. Paul campus reunion is planned for Thursday, June 26, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. For more information, go to http://www.cfans.umn.edu/spcreunion.html
Teaching Enrichment Series scheduled for August 25-27
Mark your calendar: The 2008 Teaching Enrichment Series workshops will be conducted on August 25-27 and the new TA orientation will be held on August 28.
Register for teaching workshops and the new TA orientation at www.umn.edu/ohr/teachlearn/faculty/enrichment/index.html. Choose from among 12 workshop topics including:
- Course design
- Student-centered teaching
- Resolving conflicts in the classroom
- Teaching through active lectures
- Student ratings of teaching
For more information, contact the Center for Teaching and Learning at 612-625-3041 or teachlrn@umn.edu.
Monday, May 12
The University Senate election continues today through May 23 at 4:30 p.m. The candidates include Rod DeVrient, personel specialist at the CVM. An electronic ballot is available at http://cselection.umn.edu/
New Employee Orientation
8:30 a.m.-noon
458 Veterinary Medical Center
Ph.D. Thesis Defense Seminar
The Role of NK-1 Receptors in the Rostral Ventromedial Medulla in Hyperalgesia Produced by Intraplantar Injection of Capsaicin
Presented by Cholawat Pacharinsak
Advisors: Dr. Al Beitz and Dr. Don Simone
9 a.m.
280 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Tuesday, May 13
Vision for Graduate Programs at the CVM
Presented by Dr. David Brown, candidate for associate dean for graduate programs
Noon-1 p.m.
280 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
Faculty, staff, and students are welcome to attend.
Wednesday, May 14
Hill's Pet Food Distribution
7:00-7:50 a.m. and noon-12:50 p.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital
Comparative Biosciences Seminar
Emergence of Reassortant Influenza Viruses--Academic Folly or Clinically Relevant?
Presented by Dr. Marie Gramer, Department of Veterinary Population Medicine
Hosted by Dr. Tom Molitor
3 p.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Everyone is welcome to attend. Refreshments available.
Contact: Jaclyn Barnes at barne063@umn.edu or 612-624-2700
Award Ceremony and Reception for Best Director of Graduate Studies Assistant award recipients
Lisa Hubinger, the CVM's graduate program coordinator, will receive the award
3:00-4:30 p.m.
Upson Room, Walter Library, Minneapolis
Thursday, May 15
Small Animal Grand Rounds
8 a.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Hill's Pet Food Distribution
Noon-12:50 p.m., and 5:00-5:50 p.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital
Vision for Graduate Programs at the CVM
Presented by Dr. Sagar Goyal, candidate for associate dean for graduate programs
Noon-1 p.m.
280 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
Faculty, staff, and students are welcome to attend.
Friday, May 16
Hill's Pet Food Distribution
7:00-7:50 a.m. and noon-12:50 p.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital
CVM Seminar on Teaching
Connecting the Curriculum: Integrating the Basic Science and Clinical Curricula
Presented by Dr. Robert Washabau
Noon
213 Pomeroy
Refreshments will be served.
Seminar
Presented by Krishona Martinson, Ph.D., candidate for an equine assistant professorship in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Department of Animal Science
2 p.m.
365 Haecker Hall
There will be an opportunity to meet with Dr. Martinson after the seminar at 3 p.m. in the Haecker Hall library on the third floor.
What's ahead
Best Practices Institute: Advancing Critical Thinking in the Health Professions: May 20-21, Moos Tower and Weaver Densford Hall, Minneapolis campus. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about teaching and learning in the health sciences from faculty at each of the Academic Health Center schools. For more information and to register, go to http://www.bpinstitute.umn.edu/.
Minnesota Dairy Health Conference: May 20-22, Continuing Education and Conference Center, St. Paul campus. For details and to register, go to www.cvm.umn.edu/outreach/events/dairy/home.html
Vision for Graduate Programs at the CVM, presented by Dr. Mark Rutherford, candidate for associate dean for graduate programs: May 22, noon-1 p.m., 280 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. Faculty, staff, and students are welcome to attend.
Memorial Day holiday: May 26
CVM Seminar on Teaching--Google Scholar: Tips and Tricks for Expert Searching, presented by Laura Krueger: May 30, noon, 213 Pomeroy. Refreshments will be served
2008 Memories Garden Brick Dedication: June 3, 6:00-7:30 p.m., Nestle Purina Memories Garden
Staff Day for Civil Service/Bargaining Unit Employees: June 4, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., in St. Paul on the green space at Carter and Eckles Avenues. Lunch will be served. Staff must bring invitation card for gift and raffle. (Cards will be invalid if any changes are made on it, including address corrections.)
American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum: June 4-7, San Antonio, Texas. For details, go to www.acvim.org/AnnualMeetingForum/
CVM Seminar on Teaching--WebVista at the CVM: A Tale of Two Courses, presented by Drs. Robert Hardy and Peggy Root Kustritz: June 13, noon, 213 Pomeroy. Refreshments will be served.
MVMA feline internal medicine seminar: June 19, Continuing Education and Conference Center. For details and to register online, go to http://mvma.org/SummerSeminar2008.asp
Go to the Academic Health Center's calendar of events.
Go to the University of Minnesota campus events calendar.
Dr. Julia Ponder quoted by Associated Press, CNN, WCTV-Tallahassee about 'bionic beak'
The Associated Press, CNN, Houston Chronicle, and WCTV-Tallahassee quoted Dr. Julia Ponder, executive director of The Raptor Center, in May 6-7 stories about a bald eagle being fitted with an artifical beak in Idaho.
Eight faculty members promoted
Congratulations to these faculty members on their recent promotions, which were approved by the Board of Regents on May 8:
Professional development funds available from civil service committee
Did you know that civil service employees can obtain up to $200 in funds for professional development from the U of M's Professional Development Committee? Look for a conference, workshop, or online course and apply. For details, e-mail Roxy McCann at doni0007@umn.edu.
Ian Rubinoff receives student leadership award
Ian Rubinoff, class of 2009, was one of 42 University of Minnesota students honored by President Robert Bruininks at this year’s President’s Student Leadership and Service Awards Banquet on May 5. Ian was recognized for his leadership to the Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association ( SCAVMA) during the 2007-08 academic year. Students are nominated by faculty, staff, and peers, and recipients are selected by a University-wide committee. The event is hosted by the Office of the President and the University of Minnesota Alumni Association.
Comparative Pathology Shared Resource available to CVM investigators
Did you know that the Comparative Pathology Shared Resource of the Masonic Cancer Center and Veterinary Population Medicine Department is fully staffed and available for use by CVM investigators? Located in 224 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine, this resource provides full pathology support -- from preparation of histological sections (routine sections from frozen and formalin fixed animal tissues; detection of common cell antigens by immunohistochemistry; development of new immunohistochemical protocols) to pathology interpretation services (project design; gross and histological tissue assessments; digital imaging; morphometry; assistance with manuscript preparation) -- by board-certified veterinary pathologists. It is led by CVM Professor Cathy Carlson, D.V.M., Ph.D. For more information, go to www.cancer.umn.edu/research/cores/comppath/index.html
Healthy canine volunteers needed
Dr. Lisa Reiter still needs the following healthy dogs. If you know anyone who has a dog that matches one on the list, please contact Dr Reiter in Dermatology at 612-626-4295, 651-366-0005, or reite052@umn.edu. She is willing to go off-site to obtain her samples if that is more convenient for the owner.
Other clinical studies currently enrolling in the VMC
For a list of other clinical studies currently enrolling in the Veterinary Medical Center, visit the Clinical Investigation Center Web site at http://www.cvm.umn.edu/cic/current.
Greyhounds need foster homes
The Veterinary Medical Center's companion animal blood donor program has two greyhound blood donors available for foster care. Both dogs were acquired from a rescue organization in Kansas, and they cannot be placed in homes with cats. If you are interested in fostering either of these dogs or have questions, e-mail Beth Olmstead or Dora Schroeder.
AVMA News Bytes and other news
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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 Alisha Leonard at leona156@umn.edu or Nick Place at plac0026@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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