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Public art, Meyer award, open enrollment — 10.22.13
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 New public art x 2UC Davis and the city of Davis are giving people two new ways to see the world, what it's made of — including iron, in the form of used shovel heads! Look for the Elements of Life in the Rock Hall Plaza, and a vine-inspired sculpture at the east end of the arboretum. The sculpture, with leaves made from the shovel heads, will be dedicated this Sunday afternoon (Oct. 27). [ More, with slide shows… ] |
NEWS SUMMARY
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Nancy Lane and Jonna Mazet elected to Institute of Medicine
It's one of the highest honors in health and medicine, for Lane, endowed professor of medicine and rheumatology, and director of the Center for Musculoskeletal Health at the UC Davis Health System; and Mazet, professor of epidemiology and disease ecology, and director of the Wildlife Health Center and One Health Institute at the School of Veterinary Medicine, and global director of PREDICT, part of the U.S. Agency for International Development's Emerging Pandemic Threats Program. [ More… ]
OPEN ENROLLMENT: It starts Monday; do your homework
If you haven't read any other information about open enrollment, PLEASE read this: Open enrollment starts Monday (Oct. 28), and, if you're thinking, "No changes for me, I'm good to go," please think again. UC is dropping four medical plans — and that means an estimated one out of every five employees at UC Davis must pick a new plan. [ More… ]
New organizational models for Shared Services Center, Fire Department
UC Davis has established an interim organizational model for the Shared Services Center, following Andrew Dunn's announcement that he will step down as the center's director after a little more than two years on the job. … UC Davis and the city of Davis have agreed to share a fire chief — the UC Davis chief, Nate Trauernicht — and other fire management services for at least a year. [ More… ]
Professor says low interest rates led to banks' risky behavior
GSM professor Robert S. Marquez, in a study to be published in the Journal of Economic Theory, establishes a link between low interest rates and banks' risky behavior in the decade leading up to the 2008 financial crisis. [ More… ]
ChemWiki takes on costly textbooks
The hefty college textbook, weighty in both pounds and dollars, has long been a staple of student life. But UC Davis chemistry professor Delmar Larsen is on a mission to replace textbooks with an online, open e-textbook network. Larsen's ChemWiki, launched in 2008 on a shoestring budget, now nets more than 2 million visitors a month, making it the most visited domain among the university's websites. [ More… ]
MEYER AWARD: Jeff Loux receives federation's highest honor
Where in the world is Jeff Loux and what's he doing? He could be teaching on campus or at UC Davis Extension in Sacramento. He could be leading a Summer Abroad program. He's an environmental planner, an adjunct associate professor, a UC Davis Extension department chair and program director — and he's the recipient of this year's James H. Meyer Distinguished Achievement Award, the highest honor given by the Academic Federation to its membership. [ More… ]
NEWS BRIEFS: Child care funding expanded and streamlined
The campus announced an expansion of child care funding and a simplified process to receive such aid. … UC Davis this week hosts a ceremony at the Faithful Partner Monument, honoring two more K-9s lost in the line of duty. … No brown bag: Organizational Excellence and Shared Services Center cancel meeting. [ More… ]
FEATURED COLLOQUIA
- Chile-California Conference — co-organized by the Chilean Students Association (Oct. 26)
- Eating Right in America: The Cultural Politics of Food and Health — Professor Charlotte Biltekoff discusses her new book (Oct. 29)
- "We the People: The Challenging Intersection of Law and Politics" — Sister Simone Campbell ("Nuns on the Bus" tour), a 1977 graduate of the School of Law, delivers the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture on Social Justice (Oct. 29)
- The Affordable Care Act and Low-Income Populations: Lessons from and Challenges for Research — presented by the Center for Poverty Research (Nov. 1)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Call for nominations: vice chancellor (chief financial officer) and chief information officer
- CA&ES dean candidate forum: Oct. 22
EVENTS
The Enchanted Cellar costume rentals and sales, and Mad Hatters silent auction
Oct. 23-26, 29-31 and Nov. 1, 17 Wright Hall
Ten years' worth of costumes from the Department of Theatre and Dance; 50 percent discount on rentals for students, faculty, staff and affiliates. Hours: 3-7 p.m. every day except Oct. 26 (11 a.m.-7 p.m.). Silent auction concludes at 5 p.m. Oct. 26. [ More… ]
Food Day
Thursday, Oct. 24
- "UC Eats Real" — take the pledge
- "Food Preservation Is Fun" — WorkLife and Wellness Brown Bag Series
- Farm to Fork Dinner — public invited to the Segundo, Tercero and Cuarto dinning commons
UC Davis Heroes Run and Valhalla Gala
Saturday, Oct. 26, Quad
Superhero costumes welcome (in good taste) for this 5K celebrating everyday heroes: firefighters, police, teachers, nurses, doctors, volunteers and all others who make our communities stronger and better places to live. Post-run gala features games, prizes, music and food. Proceeds go to the ASUCD Awards Endowment (providing tuition support). Register here. [ More… ]
Mondavi Center Gift Shop Holiday Sale
Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m.-noon, Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts
Presented by the Friends of the Mondavi Center, the organization that runs the gift shop to raise money for arts education programs for students around the region. Holiday gifts and more, including jewelry, scarves, hats, children's items and holiday decorations. Complimentary refreshments; free parking. [ More… ]
Parent and Family Weekend
Friday-Sunday, Nov. 1-3
For parents and other family members and the entire campus community. The program includes tours, lectures and other presentations, wine tasting (with alumni-made wine), football and the UC Davis Brunch. [ More… ]