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    Profiles (Spring/Summer, 2010) v.10 (1)
    (University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, 2010) Ames, Trevor: Dean; Graves, Brian: Communications Director; Kirchoff, Sue: Editor, Writer & Designer; Howard, Fran: Contributing Writer; Nault, André: Contributing Writer; Pearson, Annie: Contributing Writer; Ponder, Julia: Contributing Writer; Summerbell, Sarah: Contributing Writer; Venne, Bill: Contributing Writer; Shawstad, Nyssa: Communications Intern
    In this Issue Features 4 Veterinary Medical Center: Comprehensive, Cutting-Edge, Compassionate Care The  University  of  Minnesota  Veterinary  Medical  Center  has  served  the community  for  over  a  century.  Its  world-­class  reputation  continues  to  spread. 10 Minnesota Urolith Center: Waging War on Urolithiasis for 30 Years   Urinary  stones  come  in  a  variety  of  shapes  and  sizes,  and  the  Minnesota  Urolith Center  analyzes  about  70,000  stones  per  year.   11 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory: First Line of Defense for Animal and Human Health   The  Minnesota  Veterinary  Diagnostic  Laboratory  conducts  some  1.4  million tests  per  year  for  veterinarians,  but  its  duties  extend  beyond  protecting  animals. 17 Galapagos Partnership Enlists Expertise of The Raptor Center The  Raptor  Center  has  extended  its  reach  to  the  Galapagos  Islands  and  the endemic  Galapagos  hawk.   18 The Global Reach of Veterinary Continuing Education The  College’s  veterinary  continuing  education  program  reaches  practitioners  and scientists  from  around  the  world. 19 Veterinary Medical Library: Technology Brings Service to More People More Quickly A  vital  part  of  the  College  since 1948,  the  library  offers  services  to  Minnesota   veterinarians  and  the  public,  as  well  as  faculty,  staff,  students. 22 Research Funding Tops $7 Million 27 Meet René Carlson, President of the American Veterinary Medical Association The  CVM  alumna  just  took  over  the  reins  of  the  81,500-­member  AVMA. 29 Giving Back: A Conversation with Roy Martin, President Alumni & Friends Develpment. 29 Giving Back: A Conversation with Roy Martin, President, Alumni and Friends Society  It’s  important  for  alumni  to  stay  connected,  both  for  their  alma  mater  and themselves,  says  this  proud  member  of  the  class  of  1989. In every issue 21 Graduate program news 24 Faculty and staff news 25 Student news 32 Upcoming events 30 On the cover Veterinary Medical Center. 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