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Building the futureUC Davis researchers are examining Sacramento’s development history in a quest to build better cities in the future. Associate professor Stephen Wheeler calls growth in rural areas “the biggest trend in American land use — the frontier.” Watch a video. [ More… ] |
NEWS
Campus budget: About $33.5 million to go
When the Legislature and governor finished their budget wrangling last week, UC Davis moved a step closer to knowing for certain how much state money the campus would be short in 2009-10. The campus has already dealt with an $80.5 million funding gap, and has an estimated $33.5 million to go. [ More… ]
Yudof: Shared sacrifice, forward-looking innovation
The state has a budget and UC is stuck with a cutback of more than $800 million, prompting President Mark G. Yudof to renew his call for both shared sacrifice and forward-looking innovation within the 10-campus system. [ More… ]
CoHo to stay open through Aug. 12
The Coffee House’s yearlong shutdown was supposed to start today (July 31), to allow for renovation and expansion. But selecting a contractor is taking longer than expected, so the CoHo will remain open through Aug. 12. Various operations (pizza, deli, coffee, bakery) are expected to reopen in temporary quarters in the MU on Aug. 17. [ More… ]
New H-line shuttle connects Silo and Health Sciences District
Unitrans is launching a new shuttle service, the H line, between the Silo Terminal on Hutchison Drive and Lot 56 in the Health Sciences District. At the same time, D-line buses will stop going in and out of Lot 56. [ More… ]
Volunteers needed for full-scale emergency drill
Campus emergency personnel are gearing up for a full-scale training exercise Sept. 16, and as many as 200 volunteers are being sought to play various roles. All volunteers will receive necessary training and enough background information to take part. [ More… ]
UC graduation rates on the rise
UC is making strides in one of the key areas of student success — graduation rates, which are steadily improving thanks in part to campus efforts to help students navigate their academic careers. [ More… ]
You’ve heard of house calls? How about pond calls?
Sometimes people take their ailing critters to Scott Weber and his Aquatic Animal Health team at UC Davis' William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. But most of the time, he and his colleagues visit them at aquaculture farms, retail fish operations and even backyard ponds. [ More… ]
Human Corps has new name: Community Service Resource Center
The mission is the same: connecting students, staff and faculty with volunteer opportunities in the community. But the name is new: the Community Service Resource Center, formerly the Human Corps Community Service Office. [ More… ]
DIRECTIVES
Call for applications: UC Davis CIRM Stem Cell Training Program
The School of Medicine seeks applications from graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and clinical fellows interested in participating in the California Institute of Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) Stem Cell Training Program. [ More… ]
EVENTS
Summer slowdown? Visit a campus museum
Indigenous photography, unique fonts and posters, Raku-fired ceramics, and library archives and book preservation — all this is available for your viewing pleasure in campus museums and galleries this summer. [ More… ]
Arboretum tour: Tired of mowing?
Saturday, Aug. 1, 10 a.m., Gazebo, Garrod Drive
Lawn replacement is easier than you think! Learn about plant options beyond grass. [ More… ]
Wednesday Night Wine Flight: ‘Alternative Whites’
Wednesday, Aug. 5, 5 p.m., Gunrock Pub, Silo
The first Wednesday of the month brings the Wednesday Night Wine Flight at the Gunrock Pub. This month’s theme is “Alternative Whites,” inviting people to “be bold!” — by exploring the white wines down the aisle from Chardonnay. [ More… ]