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Aggie ReStore opens
UC talks a lot about technology transfer to the real world. Now the ASUCD is doing some transferring of its own: turning a design faculty member’s class into a real-world business called the Aggie ReStore. It sells used goods, thus keeping them out of the landfill — in another example of UC Davis’ entrepreneurship and commitment to sustainability. [ More, with slide show… ] |
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Regents to rally on Capitol steps in push for more funding
The Board of Regents will rally on the Capitol steps in May, joining students, faculty, staff, alumni and other UC supporters in an effort to build support for more state funding. More from this week’s regents meeting: UC’s sustainable practices are saving the system $32 million a year. [ More… ]
UC Davis forges new exchange agreements with Brazil
UC Davis this month enrolled the first 10 of up to 100 Brazilian students who could come here each year through agreements with two of the South American country’s agencies for research and education. [ More… ]
Campus, Museum of Tolerance explore collaboration
UC Davis has begun discussions with representatives from the Los Angeles-based Museum of Tolerance to explore how the university can live in better accord with its Principles of Community. [ More… ]
2 Nobel laureates join Prof. Ronald at immunity symposium
UC Davis will host two Nobel laureates for a symposium next week about the shared characteristics of plants, flies and people in terms of how they fight infections. The program also includes UC Davis plant pathology professor Pam Ronald. [ More… ]
Huntington’s targeted; VC gives State of Health System address
UC Davis’ stem cell research center, the Institute for Regenerative Cures, achieves an important step toward treating Huntington’s disease, a hereditary brain disorder that causes progressive uncontrolled movements, dementia and death. … Vice Chancellor Clare Pomeroy delivers her State of the Health System address. [ More… ]
New course and lecturer series: ‘Emergence in Science and Society’
A new course this quarter, “Gateways to Emergence in Science and Society: Toward a Science of Sustainability,” comes with a lecture series featuring distinguished speakers. Next up (Jan. 26) is Peter Littlewood of the Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Chicago, speaking on “The Physics (and Chemistry and Materials Science) of Sustainability.” [ More… ]
In memoriam: Robert Stringall and Richard Rice
Robert W. Stringall, a professor emeritus of mathematics and a civil rights advocate who believed math held the power to change the lives of disadvantaged children, died Dec. 27 at the age of 78. ... Also, a celebration of life is set for Feb. 11 for entomologist emeritus Richard “Dick” Rice, who died Dec. 24 at the age of 74. [ More… ]
Shared service center: Pilot project under way
The official “go-live” date for the shared service center remains Feb. 14, but the center is already up and running on a pilot basis for two of the participating units: Administrative and Resource Management, and Information and Educational Technology. Under the pilot program, which began Jan. 9, the center is handling all ARM and IET transactions having to do with accounts payable, purchasing, payroll and human resources. [ More… ]
News briefs: New policy on staff incentive awards under review
Human Resources is accepting comments on a proposed new policy for incentive compensation and recognition awards for staff below the executive level. ... The application period opened this week for staff adviser to the Board of Regents. ... Wellness Challenge kickoff events (with free T-shirts, while supplies last) are scheduled next Tuesday (Davis) and Wednesday (Sacramento). [ More… ]
DIRECTIVES and ANNOUNCEMENTS
No directives or announcements were issued this week.
EVENTS
“Inequality, Educational Access and the Future of the University”
Friday, Jan. 20, 2:30-4 p.m., 1002 Giedt Hall
A panel discussion with state Sen. Darrell Steinberg; Christopher Edley Jr., dean of the UC Berkeley School of Law; and Susan Dynarski, professor of public policy and education, University of Michigan. Presented by the Center for Poverty Research. [ More… ]
Empyrean Ensemble: Ross Bauer Composer Portrait
Sunday, Jan. 22, 7 p.m., Vanderhoef Studio Theatre, Mondavi Center, with a preconcert discussion with the guest composers at 6:15 p.m.
Our ensemble in residence performs two world premieres, one by Meltzer and one by Horst, in honor of Bauer’s 60th birthday, and two works by Bauer himself: The Near Beyond for Clarinet and String Trio, and Piano Quartet. Bauer, a music professor, founded the ensemble in 1988. [ More… ]
ASUCD Blood and Marrow Drive
Monday-Tuesday, Jan. 23-24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., upper level, The Pavilion at the ARC
It’s the first blood drive of 2012, and it’s in a new place. From in front of the ARC Starbucks, enter The Pavilion’s northeast lobby (under “The Pavilion” sign), then take the stairs to the upper level. [ More… ]