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VetViews is the new monthly eNewsletter designed to provide a central outlet for communicating to the members of the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine Community. VetViews strives to share information about the people, pets and perspectives of RUSVM. Each issue will include...
- Key announcements important to the faculty, staff and students of RUSVM.
- Updates about what's new on campus--including new faculty/staff; and in the future, new construction updates.
- Information concerning activities about fellow classmates or colleagues.
Vet Views will only be successful because of you! Give us your feedback, share your story ideas, and tell us about your accomplishments. Email news@rossvet.edu.kn with your view.
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| Summer Research Internship |
 Seventh semester student, James Shewmaker, and sixth semester student, Rebecca Mantuo, returned to campus after spending their summer as research interns in the Veterinary Scholars Program at North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. Research topics included drug delivery in eye disease and the effects of pentoxifylline. |More| |
| Fit & Fearless |  With Ross University's "Live Well" program, our community members have been improving their overall well being for both the mind and body. From racing to the top of the island's most well known landmark to winning an international bodybuilding medal, RUSVM demonstrates why living well is a priority. |More|
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| Connecting in the Community |  Kimberly Stewart, DVM, continues to make connections in the community through her work as the director of the St. Kitts Sea Turtle Monitoring Network. Stewart has teamed up with Theophilus Taylor, president of the Sandy Point Fishermen's Cooperative, to develop a capture and release program for fishermen, which includes an educational component. The pair worked with two members of the Georgia (USA) Sea Turtle Center, Terry Norton, DVM, Dipl. ACZM, director, and Michelle Kaylor, rehabilitation coordinator, to organize the program. The story is an inspiring look at building relationships in the St. Kitts community. |More|
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 Esteban Soto, PhD, joins RUSVM as an assistant professor of Bacteriology. Soto has research interests in understanding the pathogenesis of important infectious disease of aquatic animals. He will be teaching Veterinary Bacteriology & Mycology in 3rd Semester. |Soto's Profile|
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 Hal McCulloch, PhD, Sr. Vice President of Administration, joined Ross University in June. He traveled to St. Kitts in September for his first visit to the School of Veterinary Medicine. McCulloch and Thomas Shepherd, DHA, President of Ross University toured the campus and laboratory facilities during their visit.
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 | You've heard the word...VAT...but what does it mean for you? We've summed-up a few of the basics including general information about rent, food and other items which might affect our RUSVM community.
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Keeping Campus Safe
RUSVM's Safety & Security Director is working with the Commissioner of the St. Kitts Police Force to improve the safety of the island. The team meets monthly to discuss ways in which RUSVM and the police can work together to help prevent crime in the community and to express concerns about incidents related to our campus members. The meeting provides an opportunity for the police force to express how RUSVM can be supportive of the overall goal of protecting the Federation by assisting with supplies and needs as they relate to security.
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REMINDER: License Plate Renewal
Plates ending in "0" | | If the last digit of your auto license plate ends in 0, you must renew your car registration by October 31, 2010. Therefore your car must be inspected and insurance coverage must be current prior to going to Inland Revenue. |
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Announcements @RossVet (and Beyond)
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*Click each item for full details.
Dean to Host Student Info Session | November 18 and again on November 25, the Dean will hold a student informational session to answer questions about accreditation.
Deputy Director of Safety and Security Office Relocation | The office is now temporarily (permanent location below) located on the western side of the Large Animal (aka Donkey) Pavilion, directly behind the Diagnostic Lab.
Closing of Campus Housing | As of Monday, October 25, campus housing buildings will be closed for renovations.
New Traffic Restrictions Downtown | The St. Kitts Licensing Authority has made several changes to the traffic directions in downtown Basseterre beginning Monday, October 25.
Campus Cleanliness and Dress | Remember the importance of keeping our campus clean and wearing the appropriate attire in labs.
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Jennifer Carter, DVM, assistant professor, has completed all board certification requirements and is now a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists.
Jen Dupree, senior anesthesia technician, was recently featured in Becker College's Fall 2010 edition of Bridges Magazine.
Jerren Hanley, audio visual technician, earned the Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) credential through InfoComm's certification program.
Congratulations to Kimbel Jeffers on his recent promotion. He joins Kevin McLeod as a senior IT analyst in the IT department supporting the E-Value scheduling system.
Natalie Keirstead, DVM, PhD, assistant professor, passed the pathology board exam and is now a certified Pathologist.
Faculty & Staff Members: Larry Betance, DVM; Michele Cardozo; Ira Griffin; Gregory Gumbs; Kimbel Jeffers; Lindsay Moffatt, DVM; Mova Simmonds; and Thomas Walker, DVM, received the 2010 Ron Taylor Award for their dedication to the Ross University mission, going above and beyond their normal job duties to deliver outstanding results.
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