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Davis Clinic, L&S dean, CAAA camp — 6.16.15

Dateline UC Davis

6.16.2015

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Photo: Office staff Jo Ena Christensen and Hugo Casillas Jimenez, behind counter at the Davis Clinic (UC Davis Medical Group)

Davis Clinic expands

Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi and Vice Chancellor and Dean Julie A. Freischlag will host an open house on Thursday, June 25, at the newly expanded Davis Clinic, part of UC Davis Medical Group. In March, the clinic at 2660 W. Covell Blvd. expanded next door to accommodate additional medical staff, including specialists. [ More… ]

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Single dean for L&S, effective July 2016

The College of Letters of Science administrative structure will be reorganized to create a single dean's position, on or about July 1, 2016, campus leaders announced. Next steps, to begin this fall: a recruitment advisory committee, visioning committee and transition planning. [ More… ]

University Medal in one hand, Nerf in the other

Andrew Magee, who pursues heady research on the tree of life and gives chase to combatants in campus Nerf games, receives the University Medal as the top graduating senior, recognized for excellence in undergraduate studies, outstanding community service, and the promise of future scholarship and contributions to society. [ More… ]

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RESEARCH: Tracking wildlife after the oil spill

Brown pelicans take flight again, all cleaned up from the Refugio oil spill, thanks in large part to the UC Davis Oiled Wildlife Care Network. Before the release, researchers outfit 12 of the birds with satellite tracking devices, hoping for data that will confirm the pelicans' survival and tell if they are returning to normal behaviors. [ More, with video… ]

School of Education to help first-graders with reading

Professional school wins $3.5 million federal grant to bring program to 100 classrooms in Sacramento, Yolo and other counties in the region, as well as Houston, Texas, by fall. [ More… ]

LAURELS: Fellowship aids humanist's coding education

Colin Milburn is the recipient of a $278,000 New Directions Fellowship from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, giving him the opportunity to learn how to code and be the truly multidisciplinary digital humanist he wants to be. … Other honors include the Chancellor's Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Mentoring. [ More… ]

CAAA proposes to develop family camp in the Sierra

The Crystal Lake Alumni Family Camp and Environmental Education Center, when fully developed, would host up to 350 visitors in the peak season from mid-June to August and employ about 70 staff. As part of the planning process, UC Davis has released a preliminary environmental analysis in compliance with state law. [ More… ]

NEWS BRIEFS: CA&ES in temporary quarters this summer

Offices of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences on the first floor of Mrak Hall will be vacated this summer to allow for a renovation project. Plus …

  • TAPS lands grant for loaner bikes at airport
  • Student computer recommendations for 2015-16
  • Faster, more colorful turf at Aggie Stadium
  • Grad student enters 'Battlebots' arena

WHAT'S NEW ON UCNET?

TRENDING: Mouse in the house, women's soccer, mobile tech and cancer

Facebook: Following up on our post about our Walt Disney World fire hydrant, CBS 13 Sacramento comes to campus for a tongue-in-cheek exposé. … Twitter: Women's soccer coach Twila Kaufman joins a FOX 11 Los Angeles discussion about the U.S. women's national team in the World Cup. … YouTube: UC Davis nursing team leads innovative study on cancer and mobile technology.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • Lane and sidewalk closures on California Avenue and Beckett Hall Circle — Through July 3, for underground utility work. Closed: northbound lane of California Avenue at Beckett Hall Circle; sidewalk on the east side of California at the same intersection; and westbound lane of Beckett Hall Circle.
  • Lane closures on Bioletti Way south of Bainer Hall Drive — Through June 29, for underground utility work. Through June 21: The southbound lane will be closed; southbound traffic can use the northbound lane, taking turns with northbound traffic. Parking Lot 44 will remain accessible from the south. June 22-29: Both lanes will be closed; Lot 44 will remain accessible from the south.

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