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Smoke advisory, vets on the fire line, Quad concerts — 7.11.08
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Vets on the fire line: UC Davis know-how helps protect hundreds of petsUC Davis vets lent a hand to the victims of the Butte County wildfires by working at an emergency shelter and caring for the animals of evacuees. [ More… ] |
NEWS
Smoke advisory continues: Minimize outdoor activity, exercise
Wildfire smoke remains the cause of unhealthy air quality around the Davis and Sacramento campuses. Everyone is advised to minimize outdoor activity and physical exertion. If you are experiencing adverse effects due to the smoke, please speak to your supervisor about the possibility of an alternative work environment. [ More… ]
Free concerts on the Quad start next week
UC Davis' free SummerMusic series is scheduled to begin Tuesday, July 15, with a performance by Tcheka, a 23-year-old Afro-pop singer and guitarist. Starting time is 7:30 p.m. on the Quad. Other free Mondavi Center-sponsored SummerMusic concerts are scheduled for July 28 and Aug. 25. [ More… ]
Caller ID now offered on voice mails sent to computers
More than 1,000 campus phone users have signed up to receive their voice mails via computer, and now the e-mails come with caller ID information. Enabled Voicemail, or EVM, is a free option for all campus faculty and staff with voice mail accounts. [ More… ]
Paper stock on campus now certifiably 'green'
UC Davis Repro Graphics customers may now order paper that has been produced in a socially and environmentally responsible manner, from forest to consumer. The campus printing and design unit recently earned certification from both the Forest Stewardship Council and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative. [ More… ]
Professor delivers 'carbon-free' keynote in Scotland, pedals home to Davis
After Timothy Morton delivers his keynote address at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland this afternoon, he will get on his bike and pedal home to his wife and daughter in Davis. By prerecording his speech for the U.K. chapter of the Association for the Study of Literature and the Environment, and answering questions during live videoconference from Olson Hall, Morton hopes to cut both costs and carbon emissions. [ More… ]
DIRECTIVES
Chancellor seeks volunteers for centennial celebration at the state fair
Chancellor Larry Vanderhoef is inviting the campus community to volunteer as campus ambassadors this summer at the UC Davis Educational Pavilion at the California State Fair. The fair runs from Friday, Aug. 15, through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1, and is located in Sacramento at Cal Expo. Training will be provided, and departmental release time for volunteer shifts is appropriate with supervisory approval. [ More… ]
Campus water quality reports available online
As a public water supplier, UC Davis is required to periodically notify the campus community about the quality of the domestic water we provide. Campus water is regularly sampled and tested for a variety of contaminants, and the annual summary is now posted online. [ More… ]
Cal Aggie Alumni Association seeks nominations for alumni awards
Each year the Cal Aggie Alumni Association recognizes outstanding personal and professional accomplishments of UC Davis graduates. It is time to begin the process of selecting our 2009 honorees. [ More… ]
Additional Theft Deductible Buydown Program canceled
Risk Management Services has analyzed the Additional Theft Deductible Buydown Program and concluded that it is not a wise use of campus resources during challenging budgetary times. [ More… ]
Standard mileage rate increases for July through December 2008
Responding to the recent jump in gas prices, the IRS has announced that the standard reimbursement rate for the use of a private automobile for university business has increased, effective July 1, from 50.5 cents to 58.5 cents a mile. [ More… ]
EVENTS
Baby Signs: Free class on sign language for children offered
Tuesday, July 15, 6 p.m., Hutchison Child Development Center, 1055 Extension Center Circle, behind the Rec Pool Lodge
The Hutchison Child Development Center will host a free class on sign language for children taught by Erin Panalle. This event is open to the community. [ More… ]
American Bach Soloists present suppers and serenades in SummerFest 2008
Friday-Sunday, July 18-20, Studio Theatre, Mondavi Center
Each evening starts with an Artist Spotlight at 6 p.m., and a Bach Supper at 6:30, followed by a Twilight Serenade at 7:15 and a Main Event concert at 8. [ More… ]