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Book prize, WNIT, 'OneClimate' — 3.21.17
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 Our new Bancroft winnerProfessor Andrés Reséndez takes prize in American history and diplomacy for his book The Other Slavery: The Uncovered Story of Indian Enslavement in America. He's the third member of the history faculty to win the prestigious award. |
NEWS SUMMARY
More stories at UC Davis News & Information
FAQ on UCOP's stance on immigration enforcement
General Counsel Charles F. Robinson responds to employee concerns over possible immigration actions at UC and provides information on how to respond in such a situation. This FAQ is the latest addition to our Post-Election Positions and resources page. [ More… ]
Women's basketball advances in the WNIT
The Aggies' next game is this Thursday night (March 23) in the Round of 16. We've got updates as well on the Aggie men's basketball team's historic run in the NCAA's Division I tournament, and swimmer Solie Laughlin's first appearance in the NCAA championships. In gymnastics, three members of our team have secured spots in the NCAA's Seattle Regional and two others are alternates. [ More… ]
'OneClimate' a call to arms
UC Davis scientists gather at San Francisco's Exploratorium to showcase the university's collective strength in climate research in the areas of science, engineering, art and design. [ More… ]
EGGHEAD: New twist on sofa-moving problem
Math professor Dan Romik thought he was "just playing around" with his 3-D printer, until he discovered an equation for figuring out the largest size sofa that can be moved around not one but two hallway corners — one 90 degrees left, the other 90 degrees right. [ More… ]
UC offers management series, conference
UC managers, supervisors and other employees can enhance their management skills through the new UC Systemwide People Management Series and Certificate program, comprising online courses and in-person learning experiences, including UC's People Management Conference, Aug. 1-3. [ More… ]
PAY FOR PERFORMANCE: What does 'exceptional' look like?
We look at this year's rating levels (there are four this year, instead of five), and address the question: What puts an employee above "fully achieved expectations," into "exceptional"? [ More… ]
TRANSITIONS: Kvigne, Patterson in Safety Services
Eric Kvigne has been named associate vice chancellor of Safety Services and Jim Patterson is the Davis campus's new fire marshal. Both had been serving in the same roles on an interim basis since last June and December, respectively. [ More… ]
Saving energy and money every holiday weekend
Starting with César Chávez Day weekend (March 31-April 2), the campus will shut down heating and air conditioning systems every three-day weekend, in addition to the shutdowns that occur during our three longer holiday breaks: Thanksgiving, Winter and New Year's. See what the savings add up to. [ More… ]
NEWS BRIEFS: Soaring to New Heights tickets on sale
Annual celebration of diversity, to be held Tuesday, April 11, includes a resource fair, entertainment, awards and an international buffet lunch. Tickets are available only until April 7, unless they sell out earlier. Plus …
- Unitrans eliminates fares (and stress) during finals week
- Tips for first-time UC Davis Canvas instructors
- Staff Voice: Everything you need to know about TGFS!
- Regents approve Carol Christ as Berkeley chancellor
THE DOWNLOAD: May's reads, celebrity fan, screaming
See what Chancellor-designate Gary S. May has in common with the English department. … The men's basketball team has gained a celebrity fan. … Students scream away their stress as finals week begins. [ More… ]
FEATURED COLLOQUIA
- Precision Ag Seminar: SmartFarm and IoT — David Slaughter, professor of biological and agricultural engineering at UC Davis, will present the new UC Davis SmartFarm project, and, with special guest Micki Seibel of Orange Silicon Valley, discuss the internet of things in precision agriculture. (March 23)
- "Taxes, Infrastructure, Energy and Emissions: The Road to Financial and Environmental Sustainability in California's Freight System" — First of four programs in the UC Institute of Transportation Studies Policy Forum Series, held at UC Center Sacramento. (March 28)
- 2017 Research Expo — Presentations, exhibits and workshops are included in this showcase of opportunities and resources for our researchers. Presented by the Office of Research for faculty, post-docs, staff, research administrators and students involved in research. (April 18)
- Alzheimer's Disease Diversity and Disparities in Family Caregiving: Progress and Future Directions — Free conference intended primarily for an academic audience (students, postdocs, faculty and researchers). (May 3; registration deadline April 15 or until capacity is reached).
- Ag Innovation Showcase — The UC Davis World Food Center and the Larta Institute present this conference (May 8-9) dedicated to emerging commercial innovations for high-value, nutritious food and agriculture. Early-bird discount (50 percent) ends April 1.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Call for nominations for Larry L. Sautter Award program — Recognizing innovation in information technology in the UC system. Deadline: May 19.
- Arboretum path closures — Paths on both sides of the waterway in the arboretum's east half are closed through Sept. 27 for the Arboretum Waterway Maintenance and Enhancement Project. The construction project also will require the closure of a short section of path just west of the Wyatt Footbridge. This closure will be on the north side of the waterway through June. During this same period, the footbridge will be subject to occasional daytime closures (with notices to go up at least a week in advance).
- Imagining America call for participation — Consortium asks for creative sessions that engage with Communities, Arts, Lands and Learning (C.A.L.L.), to be presented at national conference to be held at UC Davis, Oct. 12-14. Proposal deadline extended to March 27.
- Applications available for Staff Assembly scholarships — Awards last year for staff and their dependents totaled nearly $20,000. Deadline: March 27.
- Call for nominations for Staff Assembly Citations of Excellence — For individuals and teams. Deadline: March 27.
EVENTS
Editor's Picks from the online calendar:
- Exhibition: Spring Blooms
Through June 16: Watercolors by Margaret Stones at Shields Library. - CONCERT: The Real Nashville
Tuesday, March 21: The Del McCoury Band & Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn, in Jackson Hall. (The Mondavi Center, noting the strong possibility of rain Tuesday evening, has canceled the free Corin Courtyard Concert that was supposed to precede The Real Nashville.) - FIRST Robotics Competition: Sacramento Regional
Thursday-Saturday, March 23-25: High school students and their robots participate in "Steamworks" game. Free and open to the public.