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Veterans, Mondavi, Voice of Lupe — 11.10.15
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One of a kind:Sarah Moffitt |
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 Ocean-going postdoc"My love for the ocean began as a kid on my grandfather's boat, fishing for salmon and crabbing in the Pacific Northwest," says Sarah Moffitt, who holds a UC Davis Ph.D. in ecology. Now, as a postdoc in marine science out of state, she's "hopeful for a future where salmon are crazy abundant in the rivers where I grew up." Moffitt's profile (with video) is among several you can see here. [ More… ] |
NEWS SUMMARY
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Ribbons for our veterans
Visitors to the Quad this week can't miss the yellow ribbons tied around every tree. The ribbons, long a symbol of support for soldiers sent to combat, went up Nov. 3 and will come down this Thursday (Nov. 12), the day after Veterans Day. [ More, with slideshow and video… ]
Honoring Margrit Mondavi, with art, of course
UC Davis dedicates the Margrit Mondavi Art Garden, a sculpture garden meant to inspire people to consider life's beauty, just as Mondavi herself has inspired the arts in so many ways at this university. "This is such a happy occasion," Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi said, "because we have the opportunity to offer our sincerest gratitude to someone who has been such an ambassador for UC Davis." [ More, with slideshow… ]
Farewell, Chancellor Emeritus Vanderhoef
The campus community joins Chancellor Emeritus Larry N. Vanderhoef's family and others at the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, in a celebration of his life. Read some of what his wife, colleagues, friends and a former ASUCD president had to say. [ More, with slideshow and video… ]
External research funding hits record high: $786M
The total for 2014-15 represents an 11.5 percent increase over the year before, attributed partly to a surge in federal support. Says Vice Chancellor Harris Lewin: "The sustained investment in research infrastructure and programs over the past four years is beginning to show significant returns in terms of research funding and impact." [ More… ]
RESEARCH: Honeybees 'turn on' gene expression for immunity
UC Davis team says the switch allows bees to protect against microorganisms and degrade toxins, and happens when insects go from being nurse bees to foragers for nectar and pollen. [ More… ]
- Wearable sensor detects triggers of asthma in kids
- Pot farm rat poison poses growing threat to rare forest mammal
- Community college training drives higher incomes, especially among women
Budget plan provides for 10,000 more California students
President Janet Napolitano will ask the Board of Regents to approve her plan to enroll 10,000 additional California undergraduates over the next three years, starting with 5,000 freshmen and transfer students in 2016-17. [ More… ]
UC Davis gives voice to 'Lupe' — and she has a lot to say
Instead of being sung about disparagingly, "Lupe" is now speaking up for herself by way of a sculpture expressing her pride, strength and courage. The Voice of Lupe is a new work of public art, to be dedicated this Thursday (Nov. 12), another step toward healing a 40-year-old campus wound. [ More, with slideshow… ]
The goal: 'Effective change' in diversity and inclusion
Vice Chancellor Adela de la Torre tells forum: "We want to make sure diversity and inclusion are integrated within the construct of our daily lives." Read The California Aggie's report. [ More… ]
- Call for essays: "How I Live the Principles of Community"
- Call for nominations: Chancellor's Achievement Awards for Diversity and Community — For faculty, staff, students and members of the community, honoring their achievements that contribute in substantial ways to the development and well-being of our diverse and evolving community. Deadline Nov. 20.
Aggie athletes' graduation success leads Big West again
Seven teams post perfect Graduation Success Rates, and Aggie athletes post an 88 percent GSR overall in the NCAA's latest six-year reporting period — leading the Big West Conference for the fourth consecutive year. [ More… ]
- Aggie Sports Madness: 6 events for the price of 1
- Show your Aggie Pride, from Friday through Monday!
NEWS BRIEFS: We're on Jeopardy! again
This week's Jeopardy! clues from UC Davis are secret, but watch our video to learn the topic! Plus …
- Open enrollment reminder
- Everybody wins in this blood drive
- Crime alert leads to arrest in robbery
- 'Building Resilience Through Wellness'
TRENDING: Firefighter recovers, TAPS cuts locks, pets go on parade
Facebook: Alumnus Alex Galang, a former student firefighter, is back at work after being injured on the job as a Sacramento firefighter in January. … Vine: See TAPS in action, cutting locks to remove abandoned bicycles around campus. … YouTube: Pets and their people, all dressed up for Halloween at the School of Veterinary Medicine.
FEATURED COLLOQUIA
- "Using Food Waste to Power Your Home and Garden" — A conversation with Ruihong Zhang, professor, biological and agricultural engineering, in the Science Café series. Hosted by Jared Shaw, associate professor of chemistry, and presented by the Division of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. (Nov. 11)
- "Justice on Both Sides: Toward a Restorative Justice Discourse in Schools" — Maisha Winn, University of Wisconsin-Madison, in the School of Education's Distinguished Educational Thinker Speaker Series. (Nov. 16)
- International Education Week (Nov. 16-20)
- Kissed by Lightning — Film screening, in connection with exhibition at the C.N. Gorman Museum. Free. (Nov. 17, at the Varsity Theater)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Call for nominations: Academic Federation awards for Excellence in Research and Excellence in Teaching — Deadline Jan. 22.
- Call for nominations: Faculty Research Lecture, Distinguished Scholarly Public Service and Distinguished Teaching awards (all Academic Senate)
- Call for nominations: Chancellor's STAR awards — Recognizing staff members who go "above and beyond" in support of the campus's core values. Deadline Nov. 30.
- Call for applications: Administrative Officers for the Future Program — Cultivating a diverse pool of highly talented and motivated staff interested in pursuing administrative officer positions. Deadline Nov. 18.
- Call for proposals: Seed Grants for International Activities — Funding offered by the Office of Global Affairs. Deadline Dec. 1.
EVENTS
These are the Editor's Picks, taken from the online calendar:
- ARBORETUM: Walk with Warren
Wednesday, Nov. 11: Yes, it's a holiday, but the arboretum's superintendent emeritus is still leading his monthly stroll. - THEATER: The Government Inspector
Nov. 12-15 and 19-22: This 1840 comedy of errors by Nikolai Gogol satirizes greed, stupidity and political corruption. - ARBORETUM: Plant sale
Saturday, Nov. 14: It's clearance time at the last sale this season. - Mondavi Center Gift Shop Holiday Sale
Saturday, Nov. 14: Jewelry, scarves, holiday décor and more.