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    Profiles (Summer/Fall, 2010) v.9 (2)
    (University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, 2010) Ames, Trevor: Dean; Graves, Brian: Communications Director & Contributing Writer; Kirchoff, Sue: Editor, Writer & Designer; Howard, Fran: Contributing Writer; Johnson, Alicia: Contributing Writer; Summerbell, Sarah: Contributing Writer; Pasch, Nathan: Timeline design; Hum, Michelle: Communications Intern; Shawstad, Nyssa: Communicaitons Intern
    In this Issue Features 4 Animal Models of Human Disease Comparative medicine is leading to new treatments for a host of conditions shared by humans and companion animals. 10 Affecting Entire Systems Pioneers in food safety, population systems researchers not only discover and disseminate new knowledge, but train tomorrow’s leaders and meet the needs of external stakeholders. 13 College is Home to Homeland Security Center of Excellence The National Center for Food Protection and Defense has a staff of 10 and a national network of hundreds. 14 Summer Scholars Get Hands-on Research Experience The Summer Scholars Program gives first- and second-year veterinary students first-hand experience in research. 15 Researchers Honored at Annual Research Day Event The College’s annual Points of Pride Research Day included seminars, award presentations, and a record number of poster presentations. >Insert< CVM Research and Discovery Timeline College of Veterinary Medicine research milestones, 1947-2009 18 First Veterinarians Receive Funds From Loan Forgiveness Program Three veterinarians have now received funds from the hard-won Minnesota Rural Veterinarian Loan Forgiveness Program. Meet two of them, Dr. Jason Anderson and Dr. Mackenzie Jones. 20 Private Funds Back College Investment in eLearning Thanks to private dollars from CVM alumni, the College is making a major investment in eLearning. In every issue 21 Graduate Program News 23 Around the College 25 Faculty and Staff News 27 Student News 28 Advancement 32 Mark Your Calendar On the cover Veterinary public health resident Michael Mahero takes a sample from a vegetable bin as part of his research on agricultural practices on vegetable farms. See story on page 10. Photo by Sue Kirchoff
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    Profiles (Winter/Spring, 2010) v.9 (1)
    (University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, 2010) Ames, Trevor: Dean; Staton, Sharon: Director of Advancement; Graves, Brian: Communications Director; Kirchoff, Sue: Editor, Writer & Designer; Howard, Fran: Writer; Minicucci, Larissa: Writer; Hum, Michelle: Communications Intern; Shawstad, Nyssa: Communications Intern
    In this issue Features 4 Learning to Work Together Through GOALe Before they even set foot in a classroom, students spend time getting to know themselves and each other. 5 The New Classroom Innovative teaching techniques tap creativity and make learning fun. 9 Experiential Learning Outside the Classroom Learning by experience is a vital part of veterinary education. A service-based approach and state-agency partnership are explored. 11 VMC Director Offers Career Development Services “I’m not interested in helping students just find a job; I want them to find the right job,” says Dr. David Lee, director of the Veterinary Medical Center. 12 The Raptor Center Annual Report Major initiatives included research on lead poisoning in bald eagles, public education, and successfully raising funds to replace decades-old equipment. 16 What Makes a Horse a Horse? Drs. Jim Mickelson and Stephanie Valberg are among the authors of the first published report of the horse genome sequence. 17 University of Minnesota, Virginia Tech awarded USDA Grant to Complete Sequencing of Turkey Genome The project will lead to improvements in health, disease resistance, meat yield, and quality of turkeys, helping Minnesota’s turkey industry to continue to be successful. In every issue 14 Graduate Program News 18 Points of Pride 20 Faculty and Staff News 21 Student News 22 Advancement 23 Mark Your Calendar On the cover Fourth-year student Sean Teichner examines a patient under the supervision of Kelly Hall, assistant clinical professor. Hall teaches “How to Think Like a Doctor,” one of five Professional Development Series courses offered by the College (see page 8). Photo by Sue Kirchoff