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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 (RUSVM) community. VetViews strives to share information about the people, pets and perspectives of RUSVM.
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RUSVM Celebrates the Arrival of Dean Elaine Watson
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 On February 2, 2012, members of the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) community gathered to celebrate and welcome Dr. Elaine Watson as the new Dean of the school. The celebration allowed Dr. Watson the opportunity to address the entire RUSVM family and to also experience some of the island's culture. The welcome event featured remarks from members of the leadership of the university and special performances by the St. Kitts Choral Society, the St. Kitts masquerade dancers and, our very own, RUSVM Preparatory School students. |More|
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Another Successful Open House For RUSVM
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 RUSVM held its annual Open House on Saturday, January 28, 2012. RUSVM invited the St. Kitts and Nevis community to visit the campus and the event featured educational booths on topics related to veterinary medicine. The students of the veterinary school, with support from the faculty, host the event. |More| |
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UVA Emergency Preparedness Class Visits RUSVM
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 For the fourth year in a row, the RUSVM hosted 28 students and faculty members from the University of Virginia (UVA) during January 2012. In 2009, UVA began their annual visits to St. Kitts as a part of an emergency care and disaster preparedness course. |More| |
RUSVM in the Community
 At 5:30 a.m. Sunday January 29, a group of approximately 30 RUSVM faculty, staff, students and spouses boarded a catamaran at Frigate Bay beach and sailed into the morning darkness bound for Nevis. It was an invasion of sorts; as the group was travelling to attend the DHL Nevis half Marathon/10K/5K Event. |More|
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Library Services and Exam Center Teams
By: Isha Webster, Team RUSVM Writer |  Each month "Team RUSVM" will highlight a specific department or area of the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine team. This month Team RUSVM focuses on members of the Library Services and Exam Center Teams. Contact Isha Webster to be featured in future Team RUSVM articles.
The Stanley Mark Dennis Library has been serving the RUSVM community for many years. The staff help students and faculty to achieve their research and study goals. The exam center was created in 2010 to provide a secure and safe environment for students to take their exams. All semester progress exams and more than half of all final exams are held here. |More| |
Hollywood Vet makes a house call at RUSVM
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Dr. James Peddie, well-known veterinarian, was welcomed to RUSVM in February to share his tales of working with the animals of the film and television industry. |More|
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Veterinarian Named to Ross University Board of Trustees
|  Ross University School of Medicine and Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine today announced that Dr. Donald Smith has been named to the schools' Board of Trustees. Dr. Smith currently serves as Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine's Austin O. Hooey Dean Emeritus, following his 10-year tenure as Cornell's dean. |More|
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American Humane Association - Summer Program 2012
Call for Veterinary Student Scientists RUSVM Free Spay Clinic Contact the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and put your female dog on the list to participate in the FREE spay clinic. Disability Parking is Reserved 24/7 Do not park in the disability spaces on campus denoted with the disability parking signs. Fines and towing are being enforced. COMING SOON 2012 Lesbian & Gay Veterinary Medical Association (LGVMA) Veterinary Student Leadership Awards Application deadline is April 15, 2012 2012 West Indies Veterinary Conference, November 3-10, St. Kitts RUSVM will once again be hosting the West Indies Veterinary Conference at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort from November 3-10. The 27th Biennial Caribbean Veterinary Conference - November 6-9, 2012 Hosted by the Trinidad and Tobago Veterinary Association (TTVA) and the Caribbean Veterinary Medical Association (CbVMA) |
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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 February: Cuthbert Joseph of the Facilities/Construction Department who won a $25 cellphone topup.
Congratulations on your win!
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REMINDERS:
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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.
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Juliet Battice joins RUSVM as Interim Nurse. Battice served as the senior staff nurse at the Apex Nursing Agency in Manchester, England for many years with a broad range of experiences from emergency to general and cardiac intensive care. Most recently, she has worked in the health services office and served as adjunct faculty at the International University of Nursing.
Trellor Fraites has been appointed as the Interim Supervisor of the Diagnostic Services Laboratory. Fraites has served as Diagnostics Service Technician in the lab for just over a year. Fraites will serve in this interim role until the supervisor position is filled. 
Kelly Preston joined RUSVM as Veterinary Technician in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Preston is a registered veterinary technician who has more than five years of experience in the field.
Ria Ramoutar has been promoted to the position of Academic Scheduling Administrator for Academic Affairs reporting to Dr. Guy St. Jean. In her new role, Ramoutar will be responsible for scheduling of all courses, labs, and exams for professors, venues and students. The exam center, under the direction of Phil Smith, will continue to handle the execution of exams.
Tsephonie Warner joins RUSVM as administrative assistant in the accounting department. Warner first came to RUSVM in June 2010 as an intern from the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College, and then again in December 2010 for five months. Warner also has experience working with the Eastern Caribbean Securities Exchange.
Amal Wilkin joins RUSVM as Customer Service Representative in the Student Services Department. Wilkin has a background in customer service having worked in the field for more than three years.
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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 [email protected]
 Congratulations to Judith Smithen-Berry!
Ms. Judith Smithen- Berry was nominated and selected for a Legacy of Service Award for the 2nd quarter of FY12. Here is an excerpt from the nomination submitted:
"... I would like to nominate Judith for providing excellent customer service. I have dealt with her on many occasions at Student Services. She has always been polite and respectful every time I speak with her. She is always upbeat, fun to talk to and is a wealth of information. Any time I have a question about the island or need help with a problem or concern she always knows who can help. Judith has gone out of her way to make phone calls to see if the person I need to speak with is available and by doing so, Judith has saved me many trips up the steps..." Well done Judith, keep up the great work!
If you know someone in the who goes above and beyond in customer service, complete a hard copy or electronically submit a nomination form and submit to the Human Resources Department.
 As part of an educational session, the students of the Seventh Day Adventist School celebrated their 100th day of learning with a march through the streets of Basseterre on February 17. For this exercise the students were required to be outfitted in the work attire of their career choice. Jahniqua Esdaille, age eight, has always been fascinated with animals and wants desperately to become a veterinarian when she grows up. Supporting her career goal in veterinary medicine, RUSVM sponsored the application of the RUSVM logo to be adorned on her lab coat. Esdaille looked adorable as she marched with her family pet, who posed as one of her prospective patients. She also distributed RUSVM brochures to onlookers as she marched. Great job, Jahniqua!
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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.
Maliha Hassan, director of the Diagnostic Services Laboratory, left RUSVM in February. Thank you, Maliha Hassan, for your service.
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