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Book project, gun violence, turtles — 3.27.18
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 Campus book for 2018-19A book that started with a conversation will now be a conversation starter at UC Davis — on the subject of joy. The selection committee, charged with choosing a book on the theme of “Community Building,” says The Book of Joy bodes well for a more connected campus where people are generous of spirit, gratitude, compassion and acceptance. [ More… ] |
NEWS SUMMARY
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Chancellor’s thoughts on gun violence
On the eve of last Saturday’s March for Our Lives events around the nation, Chancellor Gary S. May expresses his despair and rage over the violence that continues to plague our society. [ More… ]
- “Guns and America After Parkland”: A Campus Conversation
- Research: Can restraining orders help prevent mass shootings?
Campus to launch search for VC of diversity
Chancellor May forms a recruitment advisory committee for the new position of vice chancellor of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The committee comprises students, faculty and staff, and has Dean Kevin Johnson of the School of Law as chair. [ More… ]
Women’s basketball: ‘Sweet,’ ‘elite,’ tweetable
Indiana prevails in the WNIT quarterfinals, but UC Davis, in winning three games, advanced to the Sweet 16 and the Elite 8, the farthest the Aggies have ever gone in the postseason since moving up to Division I in 2008. Read some of the tweets about the Aggies’ 2017-18 accomplishments. [ More… ]
Athletics department pumps up for philanthropy
Read what two coaches have to say about giving and find out how your contributions on Give Day can help unlock a $10,000 contribution to a staff scholarship fund. Give Day (April 20-21) coincides with Picnic Day and comes amid Employee Giving Month. [ More… ]
3 officers to receive UC Life Saving Medals
Sgt. Max Thomas and officers Jena Du and Manuel Guerrero came to the aid of a person in distress, keeping them from harming themselves. “They are very humble about it, but they saved this person’s life, and that’s why I recommended them for this award,” Chief Joe Farrow says. [ More… ]
RESEARCH: Rising sea level threatens freshwater turtles
Ninety percent of the world’s coastal freshwater turtle species are expected to be affected by sea level rise by 2100, and some of those species will not be able to tolerate the additional salinity, UC Davis researchers say in the first comprehensive global assessment of freshwater turtles that frequent brackish, or slightly salty, waters. [ More… ]
NEWS BRIEFS: Satisfaction survey achieves 30 percent response rate
The first ever Faculty and Staff Satisfaction Survey has wrapped up with impressive results, with participation by more than 6,900 employees across both campuses. One of them won a $400 Visa gift card. Plus …
- New deadline for computing conference proposals
- New quarter for Staff and Faculty Womxn of Color
- IN MEMORIAM: Prodyot K. Bhattacharya
THE DOWNLOAD: Helping a hawk, brewing without hops
Watch a hawk with six broken feathers undergo an “imping” procedure on campus. … Sometimes fish need veterinary care, too. … UC Davis’ “Pope of Foam” helps brew hoppy beer without the hops. … The UC Davis connection to the new Avengers movie. [ More, with video… ]
FEATURED COLLOQUIA
- “The Belt and Road: Initiated by China, Constructed by All” — Luo Linquan, consul general, People’s Republic of China, San Francisco, discusses the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st-century Maritime Silk Road initiative — known as One Belt and One Road — including what the initiative intends to do, strategy and progress, and opportunities for increasing connectivity. (April 2)
- Immigration in Crisis Lecture Series — “Providing and Taking Away Sanctuary for Immigrants and Refugees.” Third in a four-part series featuring faculty members from the School of Law. (April 3)
- UC Davis Humanities Institute Book Chat — UC Davis faculty members Stephanie Boluk and Patrick LeMieux discuss their book, Metagaming: Playing, Competing, Spectating, Cheating, Trading, Making and Breaking Video Games. (April 3)
- “50 Years Later: Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.’s Civil Rights Legacy” — King Hall panel on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the civil rights leader’s assassination. Panelists include Angela Harris, law professor, UC Davis; Rahim Reed, associate executive vice chancellor, Campus Community Relations, UC Davis; and Kim Waldon, president, King Hall Law Students Association. Plus, a spoken word performance. (April 4)
- UC Davis Research Expo: “Pathways to Impact” — The Office of Research showcases services, facilities and programs available to faculty, postdocs, staff, research administrators and students involved in research. Panel discussion on “Maximizing Your Impact,” plus research exhibits and three workshops. Free, with lunch provided. (April 5; please register in advance)
- Polar Day — Inaugural program of the new UC Davis Polar Forum, sponsored by the John Muir Institute of the Environment. Polar Day includes speakers, a panel discussion and a screening of Between Earth and Sky. (April 6)
- The UC Davis Forums on the Public University and the Social Good — UC Davis alumnus Francisco Rodriguez, chancellor, Los Angeles Community College District, the largest such district in the nation (and the former president of Cosumnes River College, Sacramento) will speak on the topic, “Community Colleges: Modern Day Engines for Economic and Social Mobility.” (April 9; RSVPs requested)
- Muslim American Dialogue Series — Part 3, “From Jihad to Sharia Law: Fact vs. Fiction,” a panel discussion with UC Davis faculty members Shayma Hassouna, Flagg Miller and Mairaj Syed. (April 17; advance registration requested)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Calls for nominations and applications — Sautter IT awards and UC Davis Library Lang Prizes.
EVENTS
HEALTHY UC DAVIS: Fruits and veggies, bike riding and more
The new quarter brings the UC Davis Farmers Market and the new Fruit and Veggie Fan Club (which will be giving out vouchers for purchases at the campus farmers market); and classes on bike riding, stress management and financial well-being. [ More… ]
- Well-Being Ticket Deal for April — Boston Pops Orchestra, celebrating John Williams and his movie music.
Editor’s Picks from the online calendar:
- “Focus Forward With Feedback: Getting From Here to There”
Thursday, March 29: Career Catalyst brown bag; no preregistration.
- Staff and Faculty Womxn of Color Group
Wednesdays, April 11, May 9 and June 13: Co-sponsored by the Academic and Staff Assistance Program, and the Women’s Resources and Research Group.
- Cooking Class: Spring Brunch
Saturday, April 28: The Food Science Graduate Student Association presents another of its fundraisers. First you cook, then you eat!