Dateline archive:
Wall Street, horseshoes, back to school — 9.19.08
| News | Directives | Events |
| Spotlight on… |
|---|
UC Davis home page revampedCheck out our updated home page, featuring a larger format of revolving stories and more space for the centennial. You can see a slideshow on the Large Hadron Collider, videos about cow-shower research and UC Davis' identity, and features on the Centennial Year of Service and "100 ways we've changed the world." [ More… ] |
NEWS
Nightmare on Wall Street and the financial fallout
With America facing the worst financial meltdown since the Great Depression and markets worldwide reeling from the deepening crisis, it is time to ask UC Davis economic experts two questions: What happened, and what happens next? [ More… ]
Political activity OK, but bear in mind UC's rules
Whether you are endorsing a candidate, signing on to a ballot measure or working up courage to put a lawn sign in your yard, UC Davis Government and Community Relations staff are ready to help. A number of initiatives on the ballot have heightened campus interest in the upcoming elections. Government and Community Relations is providing advice, encouragement and support to anyone supporting measures or candidates. [ More… ]
Back to school: Start of academic year brings new horizons
When UC Davis begins classes on Sept. 25, a whole new chapter opens for faculty, staff and students. Of course, many new student faces will be seen around campus. About 4,570 new freshmen will move into the residence halls this weekend, and the total enrollment for fall is expected to be 31,160, including undergraduate, graduate and professional students. On the classroom front, students will be able to enroll in a new major, Middle East and South Asia Studies. [ More… ]
Irons in the fire: Expert in equine hoof care keeps 'aggies' on the move
The UC Davis veterinary hospital has some of the most advanced medical equipment available to help animals overcome health challenges. But even in the midst of all this contemporary technology, the sounds and sights of a long-forgotten medieval world come ringing through. [ More… ]
Building the Large Hadron Collider: A slideshow
The Large Hadron Collider, the most powerful particle accelerator yet built, started test runs this month. Located on the border of France and Switzerland, the machine could lead to new discoveries about the universe. UC Davis scientists have been part of the project since it began in 1992, and have been working with thousands of scientists from around the world to complete the collider. [ More… ]
When students brawled for fun: A look at lost traditions
Pity the poor freshmen of yore. They were tossed into the irrigation tank, prohibited from planting their derrieres on the senior bench and ordered to display their newbie status by wearing certain articles of clothing — bib overalls in the early years, giving way later to freshman beanies or "frosh dinks." In honor of our centennial, UC Davis Magazine takes a look at some bygone campus traditions. [ More… ]
Mondavi season 7: Beethoven, baritone and more
The Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts launches its seventh season with Beethoven, a baritone and a birthday the first weekend in October. Soon after comes the beating of drums with the Global Drum Project, featuring Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead, and an accompanying Forum@MC titled "Mind Over Music." Baritone Thomas Hampson's performance on Oct. 4 is the center's gala opener and a birthday celebration for UC Davis benefactor Barbara K. Jackson. [ More… ]
Correction to last week's Friday Update
In an introduction to a link to a news story that aired on television station KOVR-13, last week's Friday Update incorrectly stated that UC Davis had opened a new off-campus interfaith housing center. The CA House Multifaith Living Community is actually owned and operated by the Cal Aggie Christian Association, which is registered as a student organization with the campus' Student Programs and Activities Center. [ More… ]
DIRECTIVES
No new directives were issued this week.
EVENTS
Convocation to highlight centennial
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m., Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center
"The Centennial Convocation: A Century of Doing What Matters." Five members of our campus family will join Chancellor Larry Vanderhoef to share brief personal stories about what they do that makes a difference in the lives of others. A live webcast is also planned. [ More… ]
Craft Center open house
Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 23 and 24, noon to 3 p.m., Craft Center, South Silo
Looking for a way to unwind from a stressful day at the office? Consider the Craft Center, which is open to staff members and the general public as well as students. Find out more by visiting the center during a pair of open houses featuring free snow cones and drawings for gift certificates. [ More… ]
Farmers market returns to campus
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; continues weekly through Nov. 19
The East Quad Farmers Market is back for the fall quarter, offering a convenient shopping alternative for faculty, staff and students. [ More… ]
Nelson Gallery and Design Museum open new shows
Thursday, Sept. 25, Nelson Gallery and Design Museum
The fall exhibition season gets under way next week. The Nelson Gallery presents Aggregate, three one-person shows addressing collage and assemblage, while the Design Museum is showcasing faculty gifts to the museum in Teaching With Evidence. [ More… ]