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Medical plans, MLK's 'dream,' football deal — 9.6.13
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 Language, literacy and loveCarolina Tavárez received a bachelor's degree in June and starts graduate school here this month. In between, she continued her work in Haiti with the foundation she started: Ann Prepare Lavni, which, in Haitian Creole, means "Let us prepare the future" — offering multilingual education to children to help them break the cycle of poverty. [ More, with slide show… ] |
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A NOTE TO OUR READERS: We're switching to Tuesdays!
Friday Update — news and information by email to faculty and staff — is moving to Tuesday next week, and, obviously, getting a new name! It's actually an old name: Dateline UC Davis. Look for the first edition of your Dateline electronic newsletter on Tuesday (Sept. 10). [ More… ]
UC announces big changes in medical plans
After this week's announcement that UC will drop four medical plans next year, UC Davis Human Resources followed up with an important message for employees and retirees who have Sutter Health doctors in the plans that are being discontinued: You will continue to have access to the Sutter network through three other plans, including the new Blue Shield Health Savings Plan, featuring a UC-funded health savings account; and the new UC Care, UC's own PPO that will offer access to UC doctors and hospitals. [ More… ]
From King Hall to D.C.: remembering the 'dream'
"It was an awesome and an inspiring experience," Associate Executive Vice Chancellor Rahim Reed says about his participation in the 50th-anniversary re-enactment of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech. Professor Halifu Osumare describes the commemoration as "a necessary reminder" of how far we've come and how far we still have to go. And Dean Kevin Johnson adds his thoughts about the man for whom the law school building is named. [ More… ]
Sooty solution to mysteries of the 'Little Ice Age'
A NASA-led study, co-authored by a UC Davis air particles expert, blames soot, or black carbon, for the abrupt retreat of mountain glaciers in the European Alps in the 19th century. The finding suggests civilization had an earlier impact on climate change than previously thought, and could also help pinpoint when the ice age ended. [ More… ]
Researchers 'spike' stem cells to enhance neural health
"Our findings represent an important conceptual advance in stem cell research," says Wenbin Deng, principal investigator in the development of a method to generate functioning brain cells that produce myelin — a fatty, insulating sheath essential to normal neural conduction in the brain. The findings could lead to regenerative therapies for spinal cord injuries and diseases such as multiple sclerosis. [ More… ]
Study identifies better blood glucose monitor for burn care
Glucose monitoring systems with an autocorrect feature that can detect red blood cells (hematocrit), vitamin C and other common interferents in burn patients' blood are better for monitoring care, a pilot study conducted by UC Davis researchers at the School of Medicine and College of Engineering has found. [ More… ]
IN MEMORIAM: Ben French, 90, agricultural and resource economics
Benjamin C. French, 90, professor emeritus and former department chair, died Aug. 23 at his Davis home. "His research is noted for its depth and innovativeness," declared the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association in naming him a fellow in 1981. The association described him as "a dedicated teacher at both the undergraduate and graduate levels," stating: "One has but to borrow his lecture notes to see the thoughtful and rigorous development of the subject matter." [ More… ]
NEWS BRIEFS: IT accessibility policy takes effect
A commitment to an information technology environment that is accessible to all, and in particular to people with disabilities, is now an official UC policy. … Administrative Officers for the Future: nominations and applications are due by Thursday (Sept. 12) for this new training program. … Employees and retirees in same-sex marriages are being advised of tax and benefit changes, the result of a recent Supreme Court ruling. [ More… ]
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Med school dean and VC candidates, on video
A series of public forums with the top candidates has concluded, and video from each of those forums is now available for online viewing. Email comments are due by today (Sept. 6). [ More… ]
EVENTS
AT THE ARBORETUM: Seeds, airplanes and other things that fly!
Sunday, Sept. 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., gazebo
The Design + Flight Launch Derby explores the physics of flight and momentum in birds, seeds, airplanes, rockets and more. Participants will build paper airplanes and fly them. Plus, Walk With Warren (Sept. 11), Late Summer in the Native Plant Garden (Sept. 14), and Butterfly Ecology Talk and Tour (Sept. 29). [ More… ]
Community concert features Mumbo Gumbo
Thursday, Sept. 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m., UC Davis Health System
Presented by the UC Davis Children's Hospital, event includes health and safety information, a Kids Zone and a Radio Disney interactive show, on the lawn next to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 45th and X streets, Sacramento. Free admission. The UCDHS Farmers Market will be going on at the same time. [ More… ]
Football home opener comes with a ticket deal
Saturday, Sept. 14, kickoff 6 p.m., Aggie Stadium
Buy one, get one free, Athletics Director Terry Tumey says in a special offer to faculty and staff. The Aggies will take on Northern Arizona. Get there early for the Food Truck Tailgate — with some of the Sacramento region's best restaurants on wheels — starting at 3 on Aggie Tailgate Field. … Two more home games this month: Sept. 21 and 28. [ More… ]