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Staff engagement, RISE, MU update — 3.24.15
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 Certified in college healthICYMI (in case you missed it): Meet Kim Petersen, whom we featured on the UC Davis home page in celebration of national Certified Nurses Day last week. Petersen works at the Student Health and Wellness Center, where she has seen a lot of bike-crash injuries but no shark bites, so far. |
NEWS SUMMARY
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SURVEY 1: Follow-up on staff engagement
A follow-up survey on staff engagement is going out next week to a random sample of nonrepresented employees around the UC system. Email invites will come from Towers Watson, the company that is conducting the survey for UC. [ More… ]
SURVEY 2: Have suggestions for myucdavis?
Information and Educational Technology is asking for feedback on the new myucdavis for faculty and staff, to help the developers set priorities for site improvements over the next year. [ More… ]
Napolitano, Brown report on budget discussions
The UC president and the governor have met twice so far and plan to meet again in April. Says Napolitano: "We want to keep tuition as low as possible and as predictable as possible. … And we want to do all this without sacrificing a single iota of the quality of the university." [ More… ]
Spring seminar series: UC past, present and future
Professors Bob Powell and Jim Chalfant, long active in UC's shared governance, are organizing a spring seminar series, "California's Research University: The UC System Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow." The series is scheduled to begin Monday (March 30) as part of the First-Year Seminar Program (formerly Freshman Seminar Program), but everyone is invited to attend. [ More… ]
RESEARCH: RISE Symposium highlights the team approach
RISE stands for Research Investments in the Sciences and Engineering, the campus-funded program that supports 13 teams comprising more than 90 faculty members from nine academic disciplines. The half-day symposium, presented by the Office of Research, is scheduled for Monday (March 30). [ More… ]
College of Engineering enlists with Obama on 'Grand Challenges'
The College of Engineering joins 121 other U.S. engineering schools this week in presenting a joint letter of commitment to President Obama, answering his call to lead the way in addressing 21st-century "Grand Challenges." [ More… ]
WHAT'S NEW ON UCNET?
- Candidate filing period open for election of two staff members to UC Retirement System Advisory Board
- Personal retirement readiness scores updated
- ARAG Legal webinars on identity theft, March 26 and April 2
NEWS BRIEFS: Construction crews occupy the MU
The spring break lull has fallen over campus — everywhere except for the Memorial Union, where construction crews are filling in for the absent students. See photos and an architectural rendering. Plus …
- Ombuds Office offers help with conflict resolution
- Emeritus President Peltason dies at 91
TRENDING: Economics, 25 wins, puppies!
Facebook: Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi writes on "The Economic Impact of UC Davis." … Twitter: Congratulations to @UCDavisMBB for a brilliant season (25-7). It feels good to be an Aggie. #AggiePride #GoAgs! … #National Puppy Day: School of Veterinary Medicine neurologists help Daisy walk again.
FEATURED COLLOQUIA
- "Understanding Jiu: The History and Culture of Alcoholic Beverages in China" — Organized by the Confucius Institute. (March 26)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Public forums with the three candidates for the position of vice provost of Global Affairs — Each will address the topic, "Global Opportunities and Challenges: Next Steps for the Internationalization of UC Davis," April 9, 13 and 22.
- Call for nominations: Soaring to New Heights Diversity and Principles of Community Achievement Recognition Awards — Recognizing employees who go above and beyond their job duties in support of diversity and the Principles of Community.
- Call for nominations: Calvin E. Handy Leadership Award — In recognition of community engagement and activities in the areas of crime prevention and public safety.
- Orders due for commencement attire for spring
EVENTS
'Celebrating the Legacy of César Chávez'
Wednesday, March 25, noon-1 p.m., 203 Mrak Hall
The Latino Staff and Faculty Association hosts this program, including a short video and networking with colleagues. Lunch will be served. [ More… ]
OPEN HOUSE: Shared Services Center
Wednesday, March 25, 2-5 p.m., 260 Cousteau Place, Suite 150
The afternoon will include brief presentations on the center's mission and services, and you'll have the opportunity to meet the different functional teams, and learn about their specific projects and what they have accomplished. [ More… ]
Concerts indoors and outdoors at the Mondavi Center
- Wednesday, March 25 — Classical Revolution Sacramento, 6:30 p.m., Corin Courtyard (free); and Lang Lang, piano, 8 p.m., Jackson Hall (tickets required).
- Saturday, March 28 — Peter Petty & His Titans of Terpsichore, 6:30 p.m., Corin Courtyard (free); and Three Acts, Two Dancers, One Radio Host, with Ira Glass, Monica Bill Barnes and Anna Bass, 8 p.m., Jackson Hall (tickets required).
WORKLIFE AND WELLNESS: 'Who Can Resist Resistance Bands?'
Thursday, March 26, noon-1 p.m., multipurpose room, Student Community Center
Workouts need not be complicated or time consuming. In this class, you'll learn how to use one simple piece of equipment that you can keep in your desk drawer! Wear comfortable clothing and bring a band if you have one. No preregistration. [ More… ]
ARBORETUM: Spring Surprises in the Storer Garden
Saturday, March 28, 11 a.m., meet at the gazebo
This valley-wise demonstration garden is beautiful year round — but especially in spring. Get some ideas for your own water-thrifty garden, then come to the arboretum's next plant sale, April 11. [ More… ]
NEW EXHIBITIONS: Bloom and The Art of Being an Aggie
- Bloom — Welded sculptures, hand-made drawings and glass art by center volunteer and second-year environmental horticulture student Leonardo Tuchman. March 30-April 24, Craft Center Gallery, South Silo. Opening reception, 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 10.
- The Art of Being an Aggie — Sharon Dianne Hollinghead '63 shows oil color interpretations of black-and-white photos from the 1920s and '30s, plus Northern California landscapes, including the arboretum. April 1-30, Buehler Alumni Center.
Career Development Resource Showcase: 'Making Connections'
Tuesday, March 31, 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m., ARC Ballroom
Organized by Human Resources and Staff Assembly to help employees advance their careers at UC Davis. Hear from recruiters about the application review process, talk with career counselors, and learn about educational and training opportunities. "We'll have free prizes galore," the organizers said, "but the best takeaways will be the connections and information you'll gather from the leaders, experts and fellow staff in the room." [ More… ]
5K fundraisers: Stride for Aggie Pride and Genius Run/Walk
Sunday, April 26, and Sunday, May 3, Quad
Registration now open for both. April 26: Third annual Stride for Aggie Pride, benefiting student scholarships and We Are Aggie Pride, which provides emergency funding to students. May 3: First Genius Run/Walk, to raise funds for summer undergraduate research scholarships. [ More… ]