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'One' banners, chancellor's fellows, commencement — 12.10.13
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NEWS SUMMARY
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Introducing our newest class of chancellor's fellows
Among UC Davis' associate professors, they are rising stars who shine as teachers and campus citizens, and whose scholarly work already puts them at the top of their fields — garnering attention far and wide. They are duly recognized at home, too, where they comprise the newest class of chancellor's fellows, as announced by Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi. [ More… ]
LED pioneer Woodall turns to energy and water
Professor Jerry Woodall, a pioneer in LEDs and lasers, and newly elected to the National Academy of Inventors, is now venturing into two of engineering's "grand challenges" — in energy and water. "I know how to make potable water remotely, generate energy and clean water and modernize a remote village," he says. The key is the most effective energy storage material available on Earth: aluminum. [ More… ]
More women make it to the boardroom
An annual study from the Graduate School of Management notes incremental progress in women's representation in high-level business posts in California, and calculates higher revenue and profits for companies with the greatest gender diversity among executives and board members. [ More… ]
New 'Just in Case' app, for students struggling to cope
UC Davis has launched a smartphone app called "Just in Case," part of a larger effort to reduce the stigma students may feel seeking mental health services and to provide innovative suicide prevention services and resources. The app starts with seven simply worded choices, including: "I'm struggling to cope," "I'm worried about a friend" and "I might hurt myself" — and directs students to a plethora of resources, including telephone numbers (click one, and your phone will dial it). [ More… ]
International fruit pest targeted by genomic research
The spotted wing drosophila, a major pest that targets berries and cherries and other fruits in the United States, Canada and Europe, is itself being targeted, thanks to groundbreaking genome sequencing at UC Davis and a public-access Web portal hosted at Oregon State University. The work is expected to accelerate basic and applied research, leading to better monitoring and control strategies for the pest. [ More… ]
Books and more for giving and reading
Here's our annual holiday roundup of books (and a DVD this year) by campus authors. Featured faculty members include Dolph Gotelli (Wonder & Delight Christmas book), Lucy Corin (a collection of short stories, One Hundred Apocalypses and Other Apocalypses) and Sasha Abramsky (The American Way of Poverty: How the Other Half Still Lives, among The New York Times' 100 notable books of the year). … More Aggie gifts for the holidays: from T-shirts and hats and stuffed animals to olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes and honey. [ More… ]
Children's hospital teams with Sac Republic FC
Look for "UC Davis Children's Hospital" on the Sacramento Republic soccer team's jerseys. ... Also, a Sacramento gallery will host a benefit reception and art sale for the children's hospital, on Wednesday (Dec. 11). [ More… ]
Police launch security camera upgrade
The UC Davis Police Department has embarked on a project to upgrade security cameras around the campus and tie them into a single system. [ More… ]
'Transitioning to Retirement' workshop series starts Jan. 10
The workshop series "Transitioning to Retirement" is set to begin in January for academics and staff members who are within five years of retirement. "The best way to transition to a meaningful retirement is to plan for it in advance," the organizers said. Space is limited, therefore early registration is advised. ... Also, registration is still open for the 2014 edition of UC Davis' Mini Medical School; the theme is "On the Quest for the Fountain of Youth: Restoring Function to the Older Adult." [ More… ]
NEWS BRIEFS: Caps and gowns for 1,000-plus undergraduates
Fall commencement is this Saturday (Dec. 14) for up to 1,049 undergraduates. … UC Davis retiree and longtime Aggie athletics booster Jan Stallman has won Final Four tickets in an NCAA drawing. … More people than ever are riding the Davis-Berkeley shuttle, including a record 603 people the day before Thanksgiving — when Fleet Services rounded up seven buses to handle the crowd. … GIS professional concentration now offered by UC Davis Extension. [ More… ]
FEATURED COLLOQUIUM
- MIND Institute Distinguished Lecture Series — "The Woman's View from the Heart of Fragile X Syndrome," by Stephanie L. Sherman, professor of human genetics, Emory University (Dec. 11)
ANNOUNCEMENT
- Deadline for nominations: Faculty Research Lecture Award (Academic Senate), Dec. 20
EVENTS
Walk with Warren
Wednesday, Dec. 11, noon-1 p.m., meet at the gazebo
"Winter Wonders of the West Side Gardens," with Warren Roberts, the arboretum's superintendent emeritus. [ More… ]
TANA: fall open house and exhibition
Thursday, Dec. 12, 4-6 p.m., 1224 Lemen Ave., Woodland
Community members present their work from TANA's fall screenprinting workshop. TANA stands for Taller Arte del Nuevo Amanecer, or Art Workshop of the New Dawn; it is run by the Department of Chicana/o Studies. [ More… ]
Meat Lab sales: Only 4 more before Christmas
Thursday-Friday, Dec. 12-13 and 19-20, 1-5:30 p.m., Building C, Cole Facility
The lab is taking preorders for standing rib roasts and other popular holiday items. [ More… ]
Mondavi Center holiday shows
Friday and Sunday, Dec. 13 and 15, Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts
Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show (8 p.m. Dec. 13) and American Bach Soloists, led by UC Davis' Jeffrey Thomas, performing Handel's Messiah (4 p.m. Dec. 15). [ More… ]
Stories on Stage Davis
Saturday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m., Pence Gallery, 212 D St., Davis
Seasoned actors read from Lucy Corin's new collection of short stories, One Hundred Apocalypses and Other Apocalypses. Suggested donation $5. Corin is an associate professor of English. [ More… ]
BOOK PROJECT: Author's talk and panel discussion
Monday, Jan. 13, Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts
Nicholas Kristof, co-author of Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide, participates in a Forum@MC ("All Hands on Deck: Supporting Women in STEM"), 4-5 p.m., free and open to the public; and gives a talk, 8-9:30 p.m., followed by a book signing. Tickets required for the talk. [ More… ]