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Chemistry, academy, disability insurance — 10.18.16
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 45 campaign proposalsThese are the ideas we're considering for our next comprehensive campaign, ideas on how we can leverage our expertise across the disciplines to address the greatest challenges of our time. Faculty and staff are invited to hear all the ideas explained, Monday, Oct. 31, at a fun, fast-paced symposium. Come for all or part (in costume or not!), 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., ask questions, give feedback. See all the ideas in our infographic, and register for the symposium. [ More… ] |
NEWS SUMMARY
More stories at UC Davis News & Information
Upgrades in the works for Chem Complex
Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Ken Burtis confirms that the campus is moving forward this fall with multiple building improvement projects in the Chemistry Complex. [ More… ]
Elected to National Academy of Medicine
John Morrison is a professor of neurology and director of the California National Primate Research Center, whose research has focused on aging and Alzheimer's disease. He also has a strong interest in educating the general public about brain science, and the importance of animal models in research. [ More… ]
LAURELS: Including Phillip Shaver's actual laurel
Phillip Shaver, distinguished professor emeritus of psychology, receives an honorary degree, a gold medal — and a real laurel. Plus, honors for academic advisors, and professors Michael Carter, Raissa D'Souza and Angela Harris; and Awards of Distinction for CA&ES faculty, staff, alumni and friends. [ More… ]
New options for disability insurance
Open enrollment this year, Oct. 27-Nov. 22, brings all-new options for voluntary disability insurance — and UC is urging all employees to pay close attention. If you already have this supplemental insurance, you'll need to pick from the new options. And if you don't have this kind of insurance, you can sign up during open enrollment without having to provide a statement of health. [ More… ]
No bullying: President Napolitano issues guidance
If there were any doubt where the University of California stood on how employees should treat one another in the workplace, this language from the Office of the President makes it crystal-clear: "The university does not tolerate abusive conduct or bullying." [ More… ]
King Hall alumni return in robes
Law students will get a real-world lesson next week when a panel of the state's 3rd District Court of Appeal comes to King Hall to hear arguments in two real cases. Afterward, the three judges — including two alumni — will answer questions about their career paths. The hearings are open to the public. [ More… ]
RESEARCH: We've 'uncorked' a path to climate-tolerant wine grapes
"It's like finally being able to uncork a wine bottle that we have wanted to drink for a long time," says Dario Cantu, associate professor, about a new genomics process that produced a high-quality draft genome sequence of cabernet sauvignon, the world's most popular red wine grape variety. [ More… ]
- How a genetic mutation from 1 bull caused the loss of half a million calves worldwide
- Diversity within a farm field seen as natural pesticide
- Young voters, Latinos narrow electoral participation gap
NEWS BRIEFS: Website 'farm' platform set for beta release
Developers and communicators can build and manage websites with SiteFarm, which is a central service available at no cost to campus units, and includes cloud hosting. Plus …
- Chemical spill contained, cleaned up
- Free e-waste drop-off, this Thursday
- Volunteers needed for November olive harvest
- New Employee Welcome event, Oct. 27
THE DOWNLOAD: Hall of Fame, homecoming, helicopter
The Cal Aggie Athletics Hall of Fame has seven new members. … Football comes away with a win in a rainy homecoming game. … See a REACH Air Medical Services helicopter land on the Quad as part of Fire Prevention Week. [ More, with video… ]
FEATURED COLLOQUIA
- Author Talk: Illène Pevec — Growing A Life: Teen Gardeners Harvest Food, Health and Joy, about how mentored gardening programs help young people, especially those from underprivileged neighborhoods, build nurturing and thriving community environments, and open the young people's eyes to previously unseen opportunities. (Oct. 19)
- McClellan Nuclear Research Center Virtual Tour and Demonstration — The Office of Research presents this program on the Davis campus, covering research, education and radiography imaging opportunities at the MNRC. (Oct. 20)
- Africa Rising Speaker Series — Chris Delgado, senior fellow, World Resources Institute, will connect agricultural development to global economics and policies. Co-sponsored by the UC Davis World Food Center and International Programs, College of Agricultural and Environmental Resources. (Oct. 20)
- "Indigenous Sovereignty in the 21st Century: Where Do We Go from Here?" — Michael Lerma, associate professor of politics and international affairs, and applied indigenous studies, Northern Arizona University. Presented by the Institute for Social Sciences. (Oct. 20)
- 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)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- 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.
- Call for proposals for Seed Grants for International Activities — The Office of Global Affairs encourages proposals that foster international research collaborations, create innovations in internationalizing the curriculum, and build new interdisciplinary, international partnerships. Deadline Dec. 1.
- Recruitment for chancellor — Information on the UC Office of the President's global search to fill this position.
- Recruitment for associate vice chancellor, academic diversity — UC Davis is conducting a national search to fill this senior leadership position focused on building the inclusive excellence of our faculty and academic appointees and their pivotal role in nurturing a positive campus climate, the quality of the UC Davis student experience, and enhancing diversity within the pathways through higher education.
EVENTS
YEAR OF THE ARTS: Empyrean Ensemble honors Professor Pablo Ortiz
A concert of his music, on the occasion of his 60th birthday. The Oct. 21 program includes the world premiere of Cycles, for solo harpsichord, plus Garden Songs for soprano and string trio, and Milonguitas for bass clarinet. [ More… ]
Editor's Picks from the online calendar:
- Police Accountability Board Public Meetings
Wednesday, Oct. 19: Two meetings to be held simultaneously on the Davis and Sacramento campuses. - Arboretum: Plant Sale and Carve 'n' Compost
Saturday, Oct. 22: Second of three fall plant sales, to help you with "Life After Lawn."
Sunday, Oct. 23: Carve your pumpkin and learn how to turn the insides (and other food scraps) into compost. - "Our Oath in Action" Adopt-a-Thon and Animal Health Fair
Sunday, Oct. 23: Veterinary students seek homes for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles and horses.