OCTOBER 2012 EDITION
FROM THE DEAN
So much is happening at your College of Veterinary Medicine, in Urbana, in Chicago, and even around the world, as the blog posts from our international studies programs demonstrate.
I hope you’ll be able to join us for Open House, for Chicago Ideas Week, or for any of the many continuing education programs offered this fall. Enjoy. -- Herb
FACULTY IN THE NEWS
Modified Virus Treats Canine Cancers
Dr. Amy MacNeill, clinical assistant professor in the Department of Pathobiology, and her colleagues report that myxoma – a pox virus that afflicts rabbits but not humans, dogs or any other vertebrates so far studied – infects several different types of canine cancer cells in cell culture while sparing healthy cells. The study adds to the evidence that viruses or modified viruses will emerge as relatively benign cancer treatments to complement or replace standard cancer therapies.
> Read more about this research.
Talk With the Veterinarians
Listen to Dr. Brendan McKiernan, teaching hospital director, and Dr. Julia Whittington, Wildlife Medical Clinic director, address small animal and exotics questions on WILL AM.
DONOR SPOTLIGHT
Kenneth "K.T." and Betty Wright Support Facilities, Studehts, and Resarch
A gift from Dr. Kenneth T. “K.T.” and Betty Wright of Blandinsville, Ill., will provide support for Vet Med facilities expansion, establish a scholarship for incoming first-year veterinary students, and support and enhance activities related to swine medicine and research.
> Read the full announcement about this and other recent gifts.
Toby's Story
Toby was Stan and Gail Peskin’s little boy with fur.
So when Crohn’s disease recently took the little Yorkshire terrier’s life, the Peskins decided they must do something big to keep his spirit alive.
> Read about Toby and the Peskins' generous gift in his honor.
Dutchess' Story
Dutchess is a 6-month-old cat who was severely burned in a house fire last month.
She has been lovable and purring through all of her treatments and has stolen the heart of all who work with her.
Donations to help support her care have enabled her road to recovery but continue to be needed. We are hopeful that she will make a full recovery. For updates on her progress, or to learn how you can help Dutchess, follow The Dutchess Burn Fund on Facebook.
> Watch the recent news coverage of Dutchess' case.
KUDOS
Congratulations to the students who participated in the 2012 Summer Research Training Program. After completing their 10-week program, the students presented posters at the National Veterinary Scholars Symposium at Colorado State University.
FEATURED BLOG
International Vet Med
This summer, seven Illinois veterinary students, along with one student from Ohio State University and three students from the University of Georgia, travelled to Germany to study public health and food safety.
> Read about their experiences in the Germany 2012 blog And while you're there, read about the other places our students have been.
FEATURED EVENTS
Drive-in To Madagascar 3 Today and Support the Wildlife Medical Clnic
This Friday night, October 5, bring your dogs and the entire family to see Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted at "Howl at the Harvest Moon," an annual, pet-friendly fund-raiser for the University of Illinois Wildlife Medical Clinic, held at the Harvest Moon Drive-in Theater, 1123 S. Sangamon Avenue, Gibson City. Admission is $6 per person. Kids 5 and younger and dogs are free.
The gates will open at 6:30 p.m. and the film will begin at 7 p.m. Raffle prizes will be distributed to lucky winners throughout the evening. "Howl at the Harvest Moon" will be held rain or shine.
Vet Med Open House This Sunday
Don't miss our Vet Med Open House this Sunday, October 7, from 10 am to 4 pm. Many of the 40+ exhibits will take place in our Clinical Skills Learning Center, a key component of the Illinois Integrated Veterinary Professional Curriculum. Highlights include: an admissions talk will take place at noon, Illini Service dog demos at 11 am, 1 pm, and 2 pm, and a visit from "Live Alma."
> Download a copy of the Vet Med Open House program. |
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Watch our students, along with Simon the dog, talk about Vet Med Open House on ciLiving.
Chicago Center for Veterinary Medicine Featured as part of Chicago Ideas Week 10/9
Join thousands of doers and thinkers in the city-wide events surrounding Chicago Ideas Week, October 8 to 14, and sign up for a hands-on lab experience! By joining us for “All Hands on Pets!” you’ll get a glimpse into veterinary education, get a chance to try your hand at veterinary clinical skills, and get a guided tour of our clinic. Space is limited for the two-hour lab on Tuesday, October 9, so sign up today.
FEATURED PHOTOS
2012 Alumni and Special Serivce Award Ceremony
While you're there, enjoy the Fall Conference 2012 class reunion photos too!
Oskee Bow Wow 2012
The pawesome costumes, purrfectly executed tricks, and tail-wagging good times were captured by our very own pawparazzo, Dr. Amber Labelle.
Relive the furtastic fun from Oskee Bow Wow's Presidential pet party on our Flickr site.
Paws up for the winners of the 2012 Oskee Bow Wow pet parade contest:
- Best Group: Tulip and Spike (accompanied by Mare Payne)
- Best Costume: Rocco (accompanied by Heather Tucker)
- Best Trick: Conan (accompanied by Holly Rushakoff)
- Best Runway Walk: Finn (accompanied by Allen and Kathryn Wehrmann)
- Most Original: Simon (accompanied by vet student Kelly Jones)
PET COLUMNS
- Vet Med Open House Is October 7
- Veterinary Microsurgeon Performs No Small Feat
- Cats’ Low-Stress Vet Visits Begin at Home
UPCOMING EVENTS
- October 11-12, Combined Class Reunion, Classes of 1952, 1957, 1962, 1967, and 1972, Urbana, Ill.
UPCOMING CONTINUING EDUCATION
- October 16, Vet U: "Cytology of Lumps and Bumps in Dogs and Cats," presented by
Dr. Anne Barger, Meson Sabika, Naperville, Ill. - October 26, Canine and Feline Dental Techniques for Technicians, Urbana, Ill.
- October 30, Vet U: "Diagnostic Approach to Respiratory Disease," presented by Dr. Brendan McKiernan, Four Paws Animal Hospital, O'Fallon, Ill.
- November 3, ISVMA Convention Alumni Reception, Lombard, Ill.
The Chicago Continuing Education Event
Join us on December 6 at 6 pm for The Chicago Continuing Education Event and enjoy two hours of small animal talks. Drs. Mitch Robbins and Rhonda Feinmehl will present a one-hour talk on "Management of Soft Tissue Sarcomas in Dogs." Dr. Mimi Noonan will present a 30-minute talk on "Commonly used Immunosuppressive Drugs in Dogs and Cats," and Dr. Tom Graves present a 30-minute talk on " A Feline Endocrine Disease You Might Have Missed." The event will be held at the Illinois Medical District Commission building at 2100 West Harrison Street, Chicago, Ill.
Coming in 2013
- January 25-26, Canine Oral Surgery Intensive Short Course, Urbana, Ill.
- February 8, Canine and Feline Dental Techniques for Technicians, Urbana, Ill.
- March 8-9, Canine and Feline Dental Techniques for Practitioners, Urbana, Ill.
New Course Offerings
Advanced Diagnostic Training for Technicians, November 2012 through April 2013.
This new program, offered one Saturday per month November through April, is designed to provide veterinary technicians additional veterinary diagnostic training to improve their technical skills and background understanding in veterinary diagnostic medicine. Register for all six modules or each one individually. Technicians can earn up to 14 hours of CE prior to the end of 2012!Executive Veterinary Program in Small Animal Ultrasound, February 2013 through November 2014.
Members of this program will receive high-caliber training in diagnostic ultrasound using classroom and hands-on laboratory settings. The course meets four times per year over a two-year period and provides its graduates with the high level of training that will be most valuable in a general practice setting.
