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Community builders, new sport, bike parking — 2.20.18
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 Bronze for Brita!Brita Sigourney, the U.S. freeskier with Aggie roots, saves her best for last and wins the bronze medal in the halfpipe in the Pyeongchang Games. [ More… ] |
NEWS SUMMARY
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Honoring our diversity and community builders
Gary S. May presents the Chancellor’s Achievement Awards for Diversity and Community to eight individuals — in the categories of Academic Senate, Academic Federation, undergraduate, graduate student, post-doctoral, staff, special recognition and community — and three departments. [ More… ]
- Principles of Community Week, Feb. 26-March 3, including the Latino Film Festival, March 2-3
Search narrows for next women’s sport
Keeping in mind the need for a significant number of participation opportunities, a campus working group has developed two scenarios involving five sports: We add one large-team sport (equestrian or rowing), or we add two smaller-team sports (beach volleyball and rugby, or fencing and rugby). [ More… ]
Campus releases pair of audit reports
Audit and Management Advisory Services examines counseling services and the use of student fees. [ More… ]
Investing in the future, on AvenueE
If AvenueE were a real street, we would say it was being widened. In this case, we are expanding the AvenueE program that aims to provide a smooth transition from community college to UC Davis for students interested in engineering or computer science. [ More… ]
RESEARCH: New enemy in fight against air pollution
“What’s exciting about this work is that it shows that everyday consumer choices can have an impact on air quality in the U.S.,” says Christopher Cappa, professor of civil and environmental engineering, who joined others in research showing that consumer products such as shampoo, cleaning products and paint now contribute as much to urban air pollution as tailpipe emissions from vehicles. [ More… ]
Uncommon engineering in football program
Coach Dan Hawkins is holding preseason practice in the winter instead of the spring. Why? So his players can participate in Study Abroad, if they choose. [ More… ]
Employee Giving: Philanthropy comes full circle for law professor
Peter Lee, a Chancellor’s Fellow from 2012 to 2017, sees the impact of philanthropy on students and faculty as well as his own research, moving him to become an even more dedicated supporter of UC Davis. [ More… ]
NEWS BRIEFS: New bike parking lots in campus core
Construction is scheduled to start next week on two new bike parking lots with a total of 500 spaces at Everson and Rock halls. Other parking in the area is going away, due to building improvements, but only temporarily. Plus …
- ‘Books,’ readers sought for Human Library
- Recruitment for Administrative Advisory Committees
- Woodland Professors and Ph.D.s social hour
- Colombian Consulate services, on campus Feb. 24
- Picture this! Improved eLearning Studio
- Fall housing: Honda Smart Home
THE DOWNLOAD: Energy from coffee, energy savings
There’s a new place to get coffee on campus, and a new way to see which food trucks are here. … Watch our new Engine 34 get a push into the firehouse — not because the fire engine isn’t running, but because a “push-in” ceremony is traditional in the fire service. … See how much energy is saved over a three-day weekend when the heat is turned down. … An Aggie alumna will have another chance to showcase her “Ninja Warrior” talents. [ More, with video… ]
FEATURED COLLOQUIA
- 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)
- Immigration in Crisis Lecture Series — “Challenging the American Dream: The Future of DACA.” First in a four-part series featuring faculty members from the School of Law. (Feb. 28)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- 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
HEALTHY UC DAVIS: Stigma, decisions and drummers
A webinar is set for Thursday (Feb. 22) about ending stigma surrounding mental illness, and March will bring a workshop on “Honoring Your Health Care Decisions” and a new Well-Being Ticket Deal (to see Yamato: The Drummers of Japan). [ More… ]
- Another ticket deal, to see the Oscar-winning movie West Side Story
Editor’s Picks from the online calendar:
- Campus Recreation Summer Youth Programs
Today, Feb. 20: Early sign-up period begins for faculty, staff and students. - Police Accountability Board
Wednesday, Feb. 21: Quarterly public meetings held simultaneously on the Davis and Sacramento campuses. - THEATRE: Pippin
Sunday, Feb. 25: The 1972 musical, presented in concert format. - Woodland Professors and Ph.D.s Social Hour
Friday, Feb. 23: Meet your faculty colleagues who also live in Woodland. - Native Californian Elderberry Flute-Making Workshop
Sunday, Feb. 25: Make one and play it, and learn about the endangered elderberry beetle.