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Task forces, survey, Olympics — 2.13.18
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 Biodiversity Museum DayCome visit 13 UC Davis museums and collections this Saturday (Feb. 17) to see what we study from the natural world. Biodiversity Museum Day is free and open to the public. Parking is free, too. See all the locations and other details. [ More… ]
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NEWS SUMMARY
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Housing, food security, mental health care
“How can we continue to provide the resources our students need effectively and efficiently?” Chancellor Gary S. May asks in establishing task forces of students, faculty and staff to examine issues “that have tremendous impact on our community.” [ More… ]
Survey to evaluate administrative services
Replacing about a dozen other surveys, the new Faculty and Staff Satisfaction Survey comes out next week to measure the effectiveness of the university’s administrative units. In return for answering, you’ll be entitled to a gift (while supplies last) from UC Davis Stores, and you’ll be entered in drawings for gift cards. [ More… ]
LAURELS: May and Lund elected to academy
Gary S. May, who was dean of engineering at Georgia Tech before becoming UC Davis chancellor last August, and Jay Lund, distinguished professor of civil and environmental engineering and director of the UC Davis Center for Watershed Sciences, have been elected to the National Academy of Engineering. [ More… ]
RESEARCH: Big step forward in cow genetics
Pablo Ross reports on his discovery of an efficient technique for isolating embryonic stem cells in cows, a breakthrough that could lead to genetically superior cattle in fewer generations, while also offering a better model for human stem cell therapies. [ More… ]
- Neanderthals’ lack of drawing ability may relate to hunting techniques
- Child development experts discover potential upside to prenatal stress
Alan Alda workshop: Connect to communicate
Kat Kerlin, a UC Davis public information representative for environmental research, writes about participating in a three-day workshop on how to better communicate science to the public. The training for faculty and staff began the day after Alda spoke on the same subject to some 1,200 people at the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts. [ More… ]
Toward holistic review in graduate admissions
UC Davis leads a project to develop holistic review methods for graduate admissions in selected humanities programs on two UC campuses to increase equity and inclusivity for all applicants. [ More… ]
More Aggie Pride at the Olympics
Here’s another Aggie connection to the Winter Games: Aliyah Cohen ’15, a design major, textiles minor and guide with Outdoor Adventures. See her connection to our Aggie Olympian, Brita Sigourney. [ More… ]
NEWS BRIEFS: Campus to host 3rd Mandela institute
UC Davis will host its third summer institute for the Mandela Washington Fellowship, the flagship of the U.S. government’s Young African Leaders Initiative. Plus …
- International Connections Reception: March 2
- Here are your campus Grad Slam finalists
- Mental health webinar promotes stigma-free UC
- Police Accountability Board winter quarter meetings
- Napolitano: Consider donations to cancer research
THE DOWNLOAD: Love the sea, love the view, love the bugs
See some pun-filled valentines from the Bodega Marine Laboratory. … Google Street View updates several campus locations. … Chancellor Gary S. May visits nearly 8 million specimens (and the state Capitol). [ More… ]
FEATURED COLLOQUIA
- The UC Davis Forums on the Public University and the Social Good — Sara Ahmed, feminist scholar and writer, speaks on “Complaint: Diversity Work, Feminism and Institutions,” showing how feminist complaint can be a form of diversity work: as the work you would have to do before some populations can be included within institutions. (Feb. 15; the venue has been changed to 1020 Valley Hall in the Health Sciences District.)
- LASER (Leonardo Art Science Evening Rendezvous) — Topics include black holes, poetry speech and sound studies, and protecting “the world’s last pristine ocean.” (Feb. 15)
- Visiting Artist Lecture, and Functional Diversity and Art series — A screening of FIXED: The Science/Fiction of Human Enhancement, and a discussion with the film’s maker, Regan Brashear. (Feb. 15)
- Muslim American Dialogue Series — Part 2, “Understanding Islamophobia: A Conversation with Community Leaders.” (Feb. 20)
- The Future of Tea: Sustainability and Preservation — The UC Davis Global Tea Initiative presents its third annual Global Tea Symposium. (Feb. 22-23)
- The UC Davis Forums on the Public University and the Social Good — Professor Shaun Harper, founder and executive director of the Race and Equity Center, University of Southern California, will speak on the topic, “How Universities Sustain Racism in America.” (Feb. 22)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Public forums with candidates for vice chancellor of Human Health Sciences — The next candidate visit is scheduled for Feb. 26-27.
- Calls for nominations and applications — Soaring to New Heights and Calvin E. Handy awards, Staff Assembly scholarships and Citations of Excellence, and student awards. See complete list with links and deadlines.
EVENTS
Editor’s Picks from the online calendar:
- Women’s Basketball vs. Long Beach State: Thursday, Feb. 15: Pink Night for breast cancer awareness and in celebration of Girls and Women in Sports Day.
- Walk With Warren
Wednesday, Feb. 14: Arboretum Superintendent Emeritus Warren Roberts leads his monthly walk in the arboretum. - Davis Dance Marathon
Sunday, Feb. 18: UC Davis students this Children’s Miracle Network benefit for UC Davis Children’s Hospital. Twelve hours of dancing, open to all! - Campus Recreation Summer Youth Programs
Tuesday, Feb. 20: Early sign-up period begins at noon for faculty, staff and students.