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Fall Convocation, state Supreme Court, international students — 9.21.12
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 Fall Convocation: It's Monday!The Fall Convocation (10 a.m. Monday) takes an artistic turn this year: "Celebrating the Arts!" — as embodied in the Division of Humanities, Arts and Cultural Studies and in the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts on the eve of its 10th anniversary season. Margrit Mondavi, pictured with her late husband, Robert, is among the speakers. [ More… ] |
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State courts to hear cases in King Hall
It was built for students, of course, but, as the name implies, the School of Law's Kalmanovitz Appellate Courtroom is perfectly suited for actual appellate proceedings. Last year the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals became the first appellate panel to use the courtroom, and next week and the week after a state appellate court and the state Supreme Court will use it, too, both for the first time. [ More… ]
Study suggests many restaurant olive oils not up to snuff
Almost all of the samples in a recent authenticity and quality review of olive oils sold to restaurants and food-service establishments passed common federal chemistry tests but often failed to meet sensory standards, and 10 percent had clearly been adulterated, report researchers at the UC Davis Olive Center. Watch a video about the Olive Center. [ More… ]
Drug for fragile X syndrome effective, potential for autism, too
A MIND Institute study has found that a compound targeting the core symptoms of fragile X syndrome is effective for addressing the challenging behaviors of the condition, making it the first such discovery for fragile X syndrome and, potentially, the first for autism spectrum disorder. … Other campus researchers have uncovered striking new evidence suggesting that diet and related factors early in life can boost the risk for breast cancer. [ More… ]
Cutting-edge startup aims for nano-close shave
An engineering professor's new company aims to bring you a better shave through semiconductor manufacturing technology. Nano-Sharp Inc. plans to use silicon wafers to make razor blades and surgical tools far more cheaply than current silicon or ceramic blades. It's one of three new companies in the College of Engineering's incubator, the Engineering Translational Technology Center. [ More… ]
New programs to help international undergrads succeed
The campus is welcoming its largest-ever group of new international undergraduates with new programs to help their transition to college life in the U.S. — from culture shock to different expectations in the American classroom. The new programs come as UC Davis moves to increase the number of international students, to offer a more global experience for all of its students. [ More… ]
LAURELS: Vet school dean appointed to national council
Dean Michael Lairmore of the School of Veterinary Medicine has begun a three-year term on the council of the Institute for Laboratory Animal Research, part of the National Research Council. ... Plus other appointments and honors for faculty. [ More… ]
EXHIBITIONS: 'Big' drawings, plus prints and photos
The campus's galleries and museums open the new academic year with exhibitions of "big" drawings, printmaking as personal album and as a powerful tool of communication in California's Latina culture, and a photographic essay. [ More, with slide show… ]
NEWS BRIEFS: Computer security course pays off in 2 ways
Information and Educational Technology has awarded the first set of gift cards to faculty and staff members who have voluntarily completed UC's new online course on computer security. … New for fall quarter at the Memorial Union: made-to-order breakfast burritos starting at 7 a.m. at the CoHo's TxMx Grill, and later closing times for the entire building. … The Retiree Center announced an open house at the center's new home, and a workshop on consumer fraud. [ More… ]
DIRECTIVES and ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENT: Nominations due for Business Officer Institute
Staff Development and Professional Services is taking nominations for the next session of UCOP's Business Officer Institute, to be held Nov. 26-29 in San Francisco. [ More… ]
EVENTS
THE OUTDOORS: Preview this weekend, plant sale next weekend
Saturday, Sept. 22, 10-11:30 a.m. (preview), and Saturday, Sept. 29, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (sale), Arboretum Teaching Nursery
The plants of the Nature's Gallery ceramic mural will be featured amid children's activities and music during the arboretum's first plant sale of the season. [ More… ]
Football: Oktoberfest kicks off next home game
Saturday, Sept. 29, 3-5:30 p.m., Lot 56 (south of Aggie Stadium)
There are a limited number of tickets available for the third annual Oktoberfest, to be held before the Aggies square off against Weber State at 6 p.m. In addition to Aggie Lager, you can taste beers from more than 25 craft brewers. [ More… ]
Online and Hybrid Learning Showcase
Friday, Oct. 12, 9-11 a.m., MU II, Memorial Union
Recent developments in online and hybrid learning, and a discussion of the future of online learning at UC Davis. [ More… ]