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Heart day, new look, butterfly contest — 1.19.16

Dateline UC Davis

1.19.2016

News and information for faculty and staff


One of a Kind:

Joel Viloria

Photo: Joel Viloria with horse

Connecting with horses

He graduated in 2006 with a B.S. in animal science and now works as manager of the Horse Barn. "It might sound silly to use the word 'magical' to describe how I feel about (horses), but the ability to connect with these magnificent creatures is much different than with a dog or cat. It's much deeper." Joel's profile (with video) is among several you can see here. [ More… ]

NEWS SUMMARY

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We're all heart for heart health

This year's UC Davis Wears Red Day, our third annual, to be held Friday, Feb. 5, will have not one but TWO giant hearts: the one we make together, students, staff and faculty, standing in formation; and the one we walk through — the inflatable MEGA Heart educational exhibit. [ More… ]

UC Davis shows off new look on the Web

We've got a redesigned home page that better showcases the university's strengths and student experience, and provides easier navigation to research and other university news. The same themes carry over to dozens of new pages "under" the home page. [ More… ]

RESEARCH: 13 discoveries that changed our world

Since our earliest days — we opened our doors in 1908 — UC Davis scientists and engineers have been making breakthroughs that impact our lives, from expanding agricultural capabilities to understanding DNA and mental disorders. Check out what we've done to help the world eat and drink better, survive serious illnesses and live in a healthier environment. [ More… ]

LAURELS: 'Breakthroughs' in physics

Robert Svoboda wins a double share of the Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, while Nemanja Kaloper earns recognition in the Buchalter Cosmology Prize competition. Other awards include a Work-Life Seal of Distinction given to UC Davis for the third year in a row. [ More… ]

WHAT'S NEW ON UCNET?

NEWS BRIEFS: Grad student beats Shapiro in butterfly hunt

It's hard to beat Professor Art Shapiro in his Beer for a Butterfly contest, but a graduate student has done just that, snagging the first cabbage white of the year — right outside his front door. Plus …

  • Mindfulness Meditation at lunchtime
  • Students offer tax preparation assistance
  • Police Accountability Board to meet Jan. 27
  • 2 jailed in book theft

TRENDING: UC Davis latte art, California Aggie at 100, volleyball seniors

Twitter: Lattes at the consumer electronics trade show CES are emblazoned with UC Davis foam art. … Instagram: The California Aggie celebrates its 100th anniversary. … Facebook: The UC Davis volleyball team thanks its seniors.

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