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Campus turns down thermostat, saves cash
When campus officials decided to turn down the heat during the long holiday break, employees who came to work resorted to extra layers and furry slippers to stay warm. But their efforts paid off: From Dec. 24 to Jan. 4, the campus saved almost $100,000 worth of gas and electricity. [ More… ]
Working 'green' is smart, efficient
Do you want to make your UC Davis workplace more eco-friendly? Several campus projects and resources can help faculty and staff gain a better knowledge of green practices. And in February and March, the whole campus will participate in RecycleMania, a nationwide event with almost 500 colleges competing to see which ones are the best at recycling. [ More… ]
Ham radios for safety: Campus seeks radio users to keep communication lines open during emergencies
A recently formed group of campus amateur radio enthusiasts is providing an additional way to communicate during emergencies, alongside cell phones, e-mail and text messages. Qualifying for a ham radio license requires some minimal training — but you don't need to learn Morse code. [ More… ]
Guantanamo: What comes next after closing?
President Obama's decision last week to shut down the Guantanamo Bay detention camp shows that America is changing its war on terror strategy, UC Davis faculty say. [ More… ]
UC announces labor deals with AFSCME service workers and CNA
UC officials this week announced two more labor agreements: one with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, on behalf of UC's more than 8,000 service employees; and the other with the California Nurses Association. [ More… ]
UC managers training program now accepting applications
UC Davis managers are invited to apply for the Northern California UC Management Skills Assessment program to be held April 27 to May 1 at the Asilomar Conference Center in Pacific Grove. The program aims to assess current skills in the context of complexities facing UC managers. Applications are due by noon Feb. 12. [ More… ]
Public television science program features UC Davis bee researchers
California farmers depend on bees to pollinate the state's multimillion dollar fruit and nut crops, but last season thousands of bee colonies disappeared around the country. Researchers from UC Davis' Harry H. Laidlaw Jr. Honey Bee Research Facility are looking for ways to preserve the bees — and our food supply. [ More… ]
Computers unite in low-cost fight against worms
Thanks to an ingenious new strategy devised by UC Davis and Intel Corp. researchers, computer network administrators might soon be able to mount effective, low-cost defenses against self-propagating infectious programs known as worms. [ More… ]
Shakespeare in the arboretum: Valentine's Day Sonnet Walk
UC Davis is offering up a special Valentine: the Valentine's Day Sonnet Walk, with some of Shakespeare's poetry to be performed along the way. The public is invited to come along, free of charge, on guided strolls to various points in the city of Davis and on campus, including the arboretum. Sign up for this special event through the Mondavi Center box office. [ More… ]
DIRECTIVES
No new directives were issued this week.
EVENTS
Obama exhibition opens Feb. 2
Monday, Feb. 2, through Saturday, Feb. 28, Art Lounge, second floor, Memorial Union
This Black History Month exhibition showcases Barack Obama's life and election to the U.S. presidency, and his hope for the future. [ More… ]
Winter Fitness Frenzy — free and open to all
Wednesday, Feb. 4, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Freeborn Hall
All students, faculty, staff, alumni and other UC Davis affiliates are welcome to attend this event, which features complimentary blood pressure and body composition testing, dance class demonstrations and group exercise led by members of the Alpine Ski and Snowboard club. Everyone who attends will receive a complimentary ARC day pass. [ More… ]
Bikeway and Transit Network Study public workshops
Thursday, Feb. 5, noon to 2 p.m. and 4 to 6:30 p.m., Freeborn Hall
Come learn about new plans for the campus's bike path and pedestrian sidewalk network and help campus planners prioritize projects. Sponsored by the Office of Resource Management and Planning. [ More… ]