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VetViews is the 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.
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White Coat Ceremony Welcomes New Students
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 On Monday September 5, 2011 Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine welcomed its newest students during the school's White Coat Ceremony. The ceremony symbolizes the importance of professionalism and ethical values as key elements in becoming a veterinarian and represents the beginning of the students' journey into their veterinary education. |More| |
RUSVM Celebrates Ron Taylor Award Recipients
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 This year, winners of the Ron Taylor Award, one of DeVry Inc.'s highest employee recognition awards, included 15 employees from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. The Ron Taylor Award recognizes employees who are nominated by their supervisors for going above and beyond their normal job functions while still completing all required duties of their position during a fiscal year. Recipients receive a... |More|
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Employee Engagement NOW
|  Last month we asked you to Save the Date for the upcoming engagement meetings...now it is here. Beginning Thursday, September 29, the Employee Engagement Team will be on campus to check-in with the community. The team has four main purposes for the upcoming meetings. |More|
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Safety & Security @RossVet
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RUSVM Safety & Security
|  The safety and security of our faculty, staff and students is a top priority for RUSVM. Enhanced initiatives and new services are constantly being added. Below is an update of just some of the things RUSVM is doing to improve safety and security:
Home Assessments 12 officers have been trained in conducting home assessments and more than 45 assessments have occurred since the initiative began.
Interested in a home assessment?
Contact the Safety & Security Department.
Rental Property Minimum Requirements RUSVM is continuing to update rental property security requirements to strengthen the security and better meet the needs of our community members. Take a look at the latest version.
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Health Services & Financial Aid Teams
By: Isha Webster, Team RUSVM Writer |  Each month "Team RUSVM" will highlight a specific department or area a part of the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine team. This month Team RUSVM focuses on members of the Health Center and Financial Aid teams. Contact Isha Webster to be featured in future Team RUSVM articles.
 The Health Center team includes Ruth Varner-Smith and Maureen Dickenson who are registered nurses providing services to the campus 24/7. The Financial Aid Office (now located next to the Aviary) assists students in navigating the financial aid process. Both teams are an integral part of life at RUSVM. |More|
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DeVry Inc. Names Dr. Andrew Jeon President of DeVry Medical International
|  DeVry Inc. announced the appointment of Andrew Jeon, M.D., MBA, as president of DeVry Medical International, which includes Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. |More|
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Announcements @RossVet (and Beyond)
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Pfizer Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarship Program | The program annually provides $2,500 scholarships to up to 300 second- and third-year veterinary students studying at AVMA-accredited schools.
Begin Your Dependent's Education Today | The Department of Employee Enrollment is accepting applications for employees, spouses or dependents that are interested in enrolling in online or onsite classes.
One, Two, Ready, Rock! Audition | Faculty & Staff: Audition for your chance to perform at TEACH Summit 2011.
New Pet Food Maximums--Message from Hills | Beginning January 2012, any registered member will be only allowed to purchase a maximum of *40lbs* of food per month.
COMING SOON...
TDC Grounds/1:00 p.m.
RUSVM Family Fun Day | Afternoon of October 1
Registration Opens on Race Day at 2:30 p.m. - Royal St. Kitts Golf Club
2nd Annual Walk & 5K Run in Support of St. Christopher Children's Home | October 1
Noon-Lower Auditorium
Grand Rounds | Lower Auditorium
4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. - Upper/Lower Auditorium
The Jungle Book Live @ RUSVM | October 6
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Have you checked out the Be In The Know web site?
Key information about safety and security, updating your contact information in SIREN, Embassy Registration and so much more...info for Faculty, staff and students!
Keep Your Info Current
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Triple R
Ross Staff Association The Ross Staff Association (RSA), in an effort to show membership appreciation, has instituted a monthly Random RSA Raffle aka "Triple R." Each month an RSA member will be chosen, at random, and have a chance to win fabulous prizes.
The best part is that you don't have to do anything except be a RSA member!
The winner for the month of September is Sebastian Henry from the Student Services Department. Henry won a $25 cell phone top-up.
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REMINDERS:
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License Plate Renewal Plates ending in "9" If the last digit of your auto license plate ends in a 9, you must renew your car registration by September 30, 2011. Therefore your car must be inspected and insurance coverage must be current prior to going to Inland Revenue. Incident Report System The Incident Report System provides individuals with direct access to current incidents as reported to campus security. The system is available via the Internet (on- and off-campus) with a RUSVM email account and password. Make it a habit to stay up-to-date.
View the System
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Daniel Boruta, DVM, joins the Clinical Sciences Section as assistant professor of Anesthesiology. He completed his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at Michigan State University and his residency in anesthesiology at the University of Pennsylvania. He has interests in neuromuscular junction physiology/pharmacology and neuromuscular blockade monitoring. Boruta will be teaching in Semesters 5, 6 and 7.
Verda James joins RUSM's Clinical Skills Laboratory Team as senior program coordinator. She brings experience as a senior administrator at Reeds Data Service.
Bryce Kibbel, DVM, comes to RUSVM as assistant professor of Anatomy in the Structure and Function Department. Kibbel has interests in comparative anatomy, clinical application of anatomy and its relationship to general practice. He completed his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at Iowa State University. Kibbel will join the Anatomy team teaching in Semesters 1 and 2.
Nicholas Spaccarelli, DVM joins RUSVM as assistant professor of Small Animal Medicine and is a Clinician at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Spaccarelli is a graduate of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. He has interest in canine physical therapy and pain management, and will be teaching in Semesters 6 and 7, Introduction to Clinics.
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*Recently won an award, placed in a residency, or just simply have great news to share? Send us your information at news@rossvet.edu.kn
 Way to represent RUSVM! Jennifer Daly (now 9th Semester) and Amanda Loftis, DVM, PhD, assistant professor of Infectious Disease, attended the 60th Wildlife Disease Association Annual International Meeting, August 14-19 in Quebec, Canada. Daly presented a poster in the student competition at the meeting titled, Diversity of Bat Species on St. Kitts and Identification Using Molecular Methods. Loftis presented a talk in the bat disease session, Parasites and Pathogens of Bats (Microchiroptera) on St. Kitts, West Indies.
Congratulations to the PINK semester for winning the Olympics! The planning team would like to thank all the semesters for their participation in the September 2011 Olympics. It was extremely successful even with a hurricane looming in the background.
 Under the guidance of Amanda Loftis, DVM, PhD, assistant professor of Infectious Disease, as a mentor for the project, Glynis McCorkle (now 10th Semester), a Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) Veterinary Student Scholar, presented her work at the MAF small companion animal scientific review meeting in Denver, Colorado. McCorkle's poster was titled, Ticks and Tick-Associated Pathogens of Dogs in Costa Rica: Detecting Molecular Prevalence of Infection. Great job!
Amanda Loftis, DVM, PhD, assistant professor of Infectious Disease was invited to present her work with tick disease at the Ticks and Tick-Borne Pathogens 7 Conference, August 28-Sept 2 in Zaragoza, Spain. The international meeting is held only once every 3 years. Loftis' presentation was titled Survey of Tick-Borne Pathogens of Domestic Animals in St. Kitts and Nevis, West Indies.
Congratulations to Esteban Soto, DVM, assistant professor of Bacteriology, and Tatiana Bonilla on the birth of their son, Daniel Soto-Bonilla (Danyboy) on September 19. The baby weighed 2.96 kg.
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RUSVM would like to thank the following individual(s) for their service to the University and wish them well in their future endeavors.
Leigh Ann Joseph, IT Trainer, in the Information Technology Department, left the University in August to return to Canada. Thank you, Leigh Ann, for your service to RUSVM.
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