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Safety Spotlight, Red Dress project, lizard evolution — 2.3.12
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NEWS SUMMARY
More stories at Dateline UC Davis and UC Davis News and Information
Design students dress up for heart health
UC Davis students have once again designed stunning gowns in sync with the national Red Dress project, reminding women to protect their heart health. The Red Dress is "a powerful symbol for raising awareness that heart disease is the leading killer of women," said lecturer Adele Zhang, who brought UC Davis into the project three years ago. Three of the dresses from the 2011 collection are on display in the lobby of the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts. See these dresses and others. [ More, with slide show… ]
Caribbean lizards settle 'founder effect' controversy
When a devastating 2004 hurricane wiped out a Caribbean lizard population, UC Davis researchers had an unprecedented opportunity to address a long-simmering controversy in evolutionary biology. [ More… ]
Stock values rise when companies disclose 'green' information
A UC Davis study finds that it pays to be green, as companies that are open about their greenhouse gas emissions and carbon reduction strategies see stock values rise. [ More… ]
Scientists target E. coli from farm to fork
UC Davis is participating in a large-scale research effort aimed at preventing potentially fatal illnesses linked to E. coli bacteria. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is funding the $25 million, coast-to-coast project, to which UC Davis is providing expertise in livestock health, foodborne disease and consumer food marketing. [ More… ]
New workshop series: '(Re)Designing Courses for Hybrid Delivery'
As an academic developer at the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, Rosemary Capps has often consulted with faculty members individually about "blended" or "hybrid" courses, which incorporate online instruction and may reduce face-to-face instruction. "But there are so many requests that I decided to make a workshop series," said Capps, announcing the inaugural offering of "(Re)Designing Courses for Hybrid Delivery." It is scheduled to begin Feb. 14 and run through April 10. [ More… ]
Town hall here Feb. 10 on systemwide police policies and procedures
The UC Office of the President is inviting students, staff and faculty at UC Davis to a town hall on campus next Friday, Feb. 10, to share their opinions and experiences related to existing policies and identify best practices in connection with protests at all 10 UC campuses. [ More… ]
News briefs: 7 officers certified for bike patrol
You can expect to see more campus police officers on bikes. … Applications are being accepted for UC's Management Skills Assessment Program, described as an investment in management talent. … Social Security withholding corrected on monthly paychecks Feb. 1. … Campus Recreation is busting the boredom of spring break, once again, for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. [ More… ]
DIRECTIVES and ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announcements: Faculty Athletics Rep, Davis hotel expenses, Soaring to New Heights and Handy awards
The nomination deadline is extended for Faculty Athletics Representative. … The Central Travel System is expanded to include a Hotel Program that minimizes the paperwork for lodging expenses at selected hotels in Davis. … Nominations are sought for this year's Soaring to New Heights awards (diversity and the Principles of Community) and the Calvin E. Handy Leadership Award, recognizing efforts in support of safety and security. [ More… ]
EVENTS
Tuskegee airman to speak on campus next week
Tuesday, Feb. 7, noon, Student Community Center
You can see actors playing Tuskegee airmen in Red Tails, or you can see the real thing on campus next week, when George W. Porter pays a visit to Associate Professor Halifu Osumare's African American and African Studies 100. Osumare said members of the campus community are welcome to sit in. [ More… ]
UC Davis 101: Seminar for students, faculty and staff
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 4:30-6:30 p.m., 3 Kleiber Hall
The School of Education presents three faculty members and the campus's associate vice chancellor for Budget Resource Management, talking about Proposition 13 (and its implications for higher education funding), UC governance and budgeting (where does the money come from and how is it spent), and tuition (its history and how UC compares with other institutions). [ More… ]
Stem Cell Dialogues: Chronic pain and the promise of stem cell therapies
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 6 p.m., Education Building, 4610 X St., Sacramento
UC Davis experts discuss the challenges of treating chronic pain, especially back and neck pain, and the clinical research now under way to use stem cell therapies to overcome it. The forum is free and open to the public, but seating is limited, so RSVPs are requested. [ More… ]
Education Appreciation Night with the Aggies
Thursday, Feb. 9, The Pavilion at the ARC
During a pair of basketball games (women's and men's), UC Davis will recognize local teachers as part of a celebration of education's positive impacts on society. The evening also includes a youth carnival and giveaways (1,000 mini basketball hoops and balls, and 500 shirts) — and two games for the price of one. Doors open at 4 p.m. [ More… ]