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Future Forward, Tercero 4, Silo food — 9.19.17

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9.19.2017

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Let the new year begin!

A new chancellor, a new school year, a new strategic plan in the works — it’s “Future Forward” at UC Davis! Join Gary S. May at this fall welcome event, Monday (Sept. 25), 10 a.m. in Jackson Hall. With music and spoken-word performances by students, plus videos, keynote address and chancellor’s remarks. [ More, including RSVP … ]

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Tercero 4 residence halls open this weekend

The new complex on the site of the old Leach Hall is part of the most ambitious housing construction program in UC Davis history. [ More… ]

Celebration for Chicanx-Latinx student center

It’s part of our continuing efforts to support the recruitment and academic success of historically underrepresented groups. The opening ceremony will begin at 5 p.m. Sept. 27 with performances and remarks on the Memorial Union’s South Patio, then move to the center, on the second floor of the MU, for a ribbon cutting and tours. [ More… ]

DACA renewal workshop and fee assistance

UC and campus officials are reminding DACA students of the Oct. 5 renewal deadline for renewal applications. A workshop will be held on campus this Sunday (Sept. 24) to help with renewals, and two funds are available to help pay renewal fees. [ More… ]

Faculty, staff recognized for stewardship

Professors Len Abbeduto and Michael Kent, and winery manager Chik Brenneman honored for exemplary work in engaging and connecting donors to the university. [ More… ]

New at the Silo: Spokes, Crêpe Bistro and Peet’s

Some of the Silo and South Silo re-do is open for business: Spokes Grill burgers and Peet’s Coffee. Still to come: Crêpe Bistro (very soon), Silo Market (featuring pizza and made-to-order sandwiches) and The Gunrock restaurant, with a brighter interior, new menu and extended hours. [ More… ]

Say hello to our new Humphrey Fellows

They have come to UC Davis from around the world, 11 mid-career professionals, to engage in public service collaborations while enhancing their academic knowledge through nondegree coursework. Come meet them and hear about their work, Friday, Sept. 29. [ More… ]

Campus, city host International Cycling Safety Conference

UC Davis experts among the organizers of conference that is being held in the United States for the first time. [ More… ]

RESEARCH: Tree line moving upslope in Great Basin

Bristlecone pine and limber pine trees are like two very gnarled, old men in a slow-motion race up the mountaintop, and climate change is the starting gun. [ More… ]

BOOKS: Tordesillas, Almodóvar and humanitarianism

Robert Patrick Newcomb co-edits Beyond Tordesillas, “forcefully challenging the disciplinary — and indeed, arbitrary — boundaries that for too long have separated Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian studies.” Plus … Professor Cristina Martínez-Carazo’s Almodóvar en la prensa de Estados Unidos, with synopses in Spanish and English; and Professor Keith David Watenpaugh’s award-winning Bread From Stones: The Middle East and the Making of Modern Humanitarianism. [ More… ]

IN MEMORIAM: Eric Conn and Lesley McAllister

Professor Emeritus Eric E. Conn, a noted plant biochemist who nurtured the arboretum’s acacias for scientific as well as aesthetic reasons; and Lesley McAllister, professor of law. [ More… ]

UCOP announces new travel reimbursement rates

New rates and other policy changes taking effect Oct. 15 are meant to strengthen the university’s management of its resources and improve operations. [ More… ]

NEWS BRIEFS: Stack parking is back, vanpool meeting set

A vanpool information meeting is scheduled for next week — just as stack parking starts up again. Plus …

  • Staff Assembly general meeting: Sept. 26
  • Clinton book event reaches capacity in a hurry
  • Aggies Act: Medical amnesty protocol

THE DOWNLOAD: Football heroes, Aggie villain, perfect gift

See a video recap of the Aggie win over Portland State. … Meet an alum who makes his living as a Marvel supervillain. … Undergraduate Education team is sticking with our new chancellor. [ More, with video… ]

FEATURED COLLOQUIM

ANNOUNCEMENTS

EVENTS

Yearlong focus on South Asia starts with Amrinder Gill

The Punjabi singer and film star will appear in concert Oct. 14, in a benefit for Punjabi language and cultural studies at UC Davis. Other events this year include the Land, Water and Rock photo exhibition (opening reception Sept. 29); Sanskrit and musical theatre; lectures and performance art; dance; film festival; music symposium; and religion conference. [ More… ]

Editor's Picks from the online calendar:

  • Lunchtime Makeover Challenge
    Mondays through Oct. 23: You'll receive tips, recipes and more — by weekly email — to encourage you to eat healthier, to change the way you lunch, to make your midday break a priority. Brought to you by the Staff and Faculty Health and Well-Being Program.
  • Gentle Yoga
    Wednesdays, Sept. 20 and 27, and Oct. 11; and Tuesday, Oct. 3: For all levels and abilities, with a focus on breathing, stretches and poses. 12:10-1 p.m.
  • ARBORETUM: Pollinator Gardening
    Sunday, Sept. 24: Enrich your environment with birds, bees and butterflies.
  • Bohart Open House: “Insects and U”
    Sunday, Sept. 24: Family friendly event, free admission.
  • Staff and Faculty Health and Well-Being: Nature Rx
    Thursdays, Oct. 5, 12 and 19: Come enjoy nature and learn some gardening skills (planting and plant propagation). Plus, create a minisucculent garden to keep on your desk or windowsill.

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