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Sochor, museum open, symphony — 11.15.16
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 A Saturday for classicsThis isn't just any football Saturday at UC Davis. We're playing Sacramento State in the 63rd annual Causeway Classic, and before the game we're unveiling a statue of the late Jim Sochor, the legendary coach who pioneered Aggie Pride. Plus, Aggie football presents "A Salute to Heroes," honoring first responders and military personnel. [ More… ] |
NEWS SUMMARY
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New art museum welcomes thousands
Sunday's grand opening draws attendance of 2,500, but that's only part of the story. The night before, more than 2,000 students attended a party just for them, warming Rachel Teagle's heart. The museum's founding director says: "They didn't just come for the party. They were here to see the art." [ More… ]
Police academies for students, community
The campus Police Department is once again opening its doors to anyone who wants to find out what it's like to be a law enforcement officer through a pair of academies. Applications are due Dec. 12 for the Cadet Academy — for seniors and graduate students — and the Community Academy, for students, faculty, staff and community members. [ More… ]
HOLIDAY HELPING: Food for people, food for pets
Run to your kitchen cabinet, grab some food and put it in the campus mail by the end of this week! Or run in the 5K Running of the Turkeys to help raise money for the Yolo Food Bank! And we haven't forgotten about pets this holiday season. We're talking about pets belonging to homeless people. [ More… ]
Development presents stewardship awards
Honoring faculty and staff for their efforts in building a culture of philanthropy that allows UC Davis to improve the educational experience and take programs to new heights. This year's recipients: Ralph de Vere White, Charles Bamforth and Mark Van Horn. [ More… ]
LAURELS: Paleobiologist receives Verrill Medal at Yale
Peabody Museum of Natural History presents its highest honor to Geerat Vermeij, distinguished professor of marine ecology and paleoecology. … Plus, honors for Brad Barber, Ayako Yasuda, Jonna Mazet, Konstantinos Papamichael and Michael Siminovitch. [ More… ]
Drought-stricken Vietnam sends delegation here
Government officials hear from UC Davis and other experts during symposium, then tour the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta the next day. [ More… ]
RESEARCH: This stinks! The reason seabirds eat plastic
Graduate student Matthew Savoca says plastic debris in the sea emits the scent of a sulfurous compound that some seabirds have relied upon for thousands of years to find food. [ More… ]
NEWS BRIEFS: 1 week left in open enrollment
You have one more chance to attend a presentation and help desk, Wednesday (Nov. 16), before the open enrollment deadline a week from today. Plus …
- Town hall on student alcohol use
- Picnic Day theme and marshals
- Staff Assembly Holiday Bake-Off: Sign up now!
- Save the date: Fall Convocation 2017
THE DOWNLOAD: Butterflies, ribbons, rugby, Apples
Butterflies are released to celebrate new life and honor UC Davis organ and tissue donors. … A student veteran tells his story and ties a ribbon on the Quad. … The men's rugby club snaps Cal's winning streak. … The Apple one-day sale at the bookstore this week includes the newly released MacBook Pro models. [ More, with video… ]
FEATURED COLLOQUIA
- Standing Rock Teach-In — On the Dakota Access oil pipeline project and the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation's resistance. Organized by Standing Rock Solidarity at UC Davis. (Nov. 15)
- Writers Series — The Creative Writing Program hosts Karen Brennan, whose works include poetry and story collections; and poet Chiyuma Elliott, an assistant professor of African American studies at UC Berkeley. (Nov. 15)
- Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference: "Addressing Today's Instructional Challenges and Opportunities" — With keynote speakers Erin Dolan of the University of Georgia and Scott Freeman of the University of Washington. (Nov. 17-18)
- "How I Spent My Field Season" — Presentations by graduate students Kai Battenberg, Kyle Christie and Christopher Dillis, recipients of grants from the Davis Botanical Society. (Nov. 17)
- "Global Reach, Local Touch: Scaling Up in the Seed Business" — Matthew Johnston, chief executive officer, HM.CLAUSE, in the Graduate School of Management Dean's Distinguished Speaker Series. (Nov. 17)
- Climate Smart Agriculture in Times of Water Shortage and Water Quality Challenges" — A California-Netherlands half-day seminar. (Nov. 29)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Public forums with finalists for the position of dean, School of Education —Third and final forum: Candidate C (Nov. 17). Candidate D has withdrawn.
- Call for nominations for Academic Federation awards — Excellence in Research and Excellence in Teaching, deadline for both Jan. 20.
- Call for nominations for Chancellor's Achievement Awards for Diversity and Community — Honoring achievements that contribute in substantial ways to the development and well-being of our diverse and evolving community. Awards are presented in seven categories: Academic Senate, Academic Federation, Staff, Graduate Students, Postdocs, Undergraduate Students and members of the local community. Deadline Nov. 21.
- Call for nominations for the distinguished emeriti awards — Deadlines of Nov. 18 for UC's Constantine Panunzio Distinguished Emeriti Award (a systemwide honor) and Nov. 23 for the UC Davis Distinguished Emeritus/a Award.
- Call for nominations for Academic Senate awards — Distinguished Scholarly Public Service, deadline Nov. 23; Distinguished Teaching, deadline Dec. 2; and Faculty Research Lecture, Dec. 9.
- GloCal Health Fellowships — Offered by UC's Global Health Institute. Application deadline Dec. 1 for 2017-18 fellowships.
EVENTS
Symphony presents 'Exciting Worlds,' keeps excitement going all year
The Symphony Orchestra kicks off its season this Saturday (Nov. 19) with music by Johannes Brahms and two less familiar composers, Henri Dutilleux and Witold Lutosławski. The five additional concerts of the season likewise blend the older with the newer, the better known with the lesser known. [ More… ]
Editor's Picks from the online calendar:
- New Exhibition: Oil Paintings at Buehler Alumni Center
Through Jan. 20: Janet Sorensen bridges "the curious space between abstraction and reality." - Documentary and Dialogue: Facing Fear
Tuesday, Nov. 15: Screening followed by a moderated dialogue exploring themes of apology and forgiveness. - THEATRE: The Trojan Women
Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 17-19: Last four performances of Euripides' anti-war play.