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Making history, flu reminder, budget forum — 7.2.09
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Due to the campus holiday closure on Friday, July 3, this week's Friday Update is being published a day early.
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NEWS
Scientists' drill hits magma: Only third time on record
Scientists drilling a borehole deep into Iceland's rocky crust to explore new methods of using geothermal energy hit a major roadblock June 25: Their drill ran into molten rock at a depth of 6,900 feet. Peter Schiffman, a geology professor at UC Davis and member of the international team conducting the study, says this is only the third time that magma has ever flowed into a geothermal drill hole. [ More… ]
Hope takes flight in Peru
Three UC Davis ophthalmologists recently volunteered on the world's only flying eye hospital, and found their own eyes opened in a Peruvian city. Working with ORBIS International, they treated patients at risk of losing their sight and at the same time trained local doctors in eye-saving procedures. [ More… ]
Shields at Shields: Police substation opens in library
The UC Davis Police Department has opened a new office in Shields Library. The campus's new bike officer works out of the library substation, but it also is for any other officer working in the core campus. Library staff hope the added police presence will deter any would-be thieves. [ More… ]
Exhibitions: Attic to Archives, opening reception at the Nelson
The University Library presents a new exhibition, Attic to Archives, showing how musty old papers become an organized set of documents readily available to researchers. And the Nelson Gallery welcomes the public to a free reception July 9 to celebrate the opening of two exhibitions, the Black Market Type & Print Shop and Routines. Plus other exhibitions around campus. [ More… ]
Quest: Finding sustainability in Northern Europe
UC Davis Extension instructor Jeff Loux ventures to Northern Europe this summer for a class on how cities and neighborhoods can be more sustainable. Loux and 28 students will visit seven cities for the UC Davis Summer Abroad class, and Loux's blog about the class will include student photos and slide shows to illustrate cutting-edge urban sustainability practices in some of the most beautiful, historic areas of Europe. [ More… ]
Watch 800-plus topics on UC Davis' iTunes U channel
Whether it's a debate on Obama's economic policies or daily conversations in Arabic, UC Davis is providing news and a stimulating education free to the public on iTunes U, thanks to a partnership with Apple Inc. The most popular downloads are UC Davis academic courses that range from plant biology to developmental psychology and computer security. [ More… ]
New UC Davis study asks: How green is our valley?
The population of California's Central Valley is expected to balloon from 7 million to 12 million people in the next 30 years, making it the fastest growing region anywhere in the U.S. or Mexico. Can the valley's communities be that big and green as well? "I am actually pretty pessimistic about the possibility," says the lead author of a new UC Davis review of 100 Central Valley cities' growth policies. [ More… ]
Plant protein 'doorkeepers' block invading microbes, study finds
A group of plant proteins that "shut the door" on bacteria that would otherwise infect the plant's leaves has been identified for the first time by a team of researchers in Denmark, and at UC Davis and UC Berkeley. Their findings provide a better understanding of plants' immune systems and may help better protect agricultural crops against diseases. [ More… ]
Reminder: Take precautions against H1N1 flu
Student Health Services received confirmation July 1 of three more cases of H1N1 flu in UC Davis students, in addition to one case diagnosed June 17. All three are recovering. There are simple steps you can take to prevent the flu from spreading; and if you are sick, stay home and call your physician. [ More… ]
DIRECTIVES
No new directives were issued this week.
EVENTS
Chemistry Magic Show
Wednesday, July 8, 1 p.m., 123 Sciences Lecture Hall
This Chemistry Club demonstration will include exploding balloons, bottle rockets, magic candles, genies in bottles and experiments with liquid air. Free and open to the public. Part of the COSMOS Distinguished Lecture Series. [ More… ]
Open Forum: HR Programs and Services for Campus Staff
Thursday, July 9, 1-3:30 p.m., Freeborn Hall
All employees are invited to an open forum on human resources issues related to the budget. Space is limited. To register go to the UC Learning Center Web site. After logging in with your UC Davis Login ID and Kerberos password, search for "HR Forum" in the box labeled "search the catalog." HR officials said they would videotape the forum and make the tape widely available for people who are unable to attend. [ More… ]
SummerMusic: Alejandro Escovedo on the Quad
Thursday, July 9, 7:30 p.m., the Quad
UC Davis' SummerMusic series is set to open next Thursday with a concert by Alejandro Escovedo, the former country-punk rocker who moved on to a solo career in which he has earned praise as a passionate, literate, hard-rocking storyteller. The concert is free and open to the public, and the Quad opens at 6:30 p.m. for picnics. [ More… ]