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Provost describes new campus budget model in video
In a video released today, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Ralph J. Hexter discusses the campus's new budget model, an incentive-based system that is being partially implemented with the provost's 2012-13 allocations to departments and units. [ More, with video… ]
New grant program to boost arts, humanities research
UC Davis this week launched a new grants program aimed at spurring multidisciplinary collaborations in the humanities, arts and humanistic social sciences. [ More… ]
Q&A with Dean Kevin Johnson: Law school strengthening ties to state supreme court
Dateline interviews Dean Kevin R. Johnson about the growing relationship between the California Supreme Court and the law school, and how this creates opportunities and connections for students as well as faculty. Coming up at the law school: A lecture by the University of Chicago's Geoffrey R. Stone on "The 2012 Election and the Future of the Supreme Court" (Oct. 15) and a screening of the civil-rights themed documentary Shenandoah (Oct. 16). [ More, with video… ]
12 assistant profs share $250,000 in Hellman grants
The UC Davis Hellman Fellowship Program, now in its fifth year, has awarded grants totaling almost $250,000 to 12 assistant professors. Funding comes from the San Francisco-based Hellman Family Foundation, which committed to providing $1.25 million to the campus over five years to support career advancement activities of promising assistant professors. [ More… ]
Kabang, the hero dog from the Philippines, arrives at the vet school
Almost a year ago, a dog named Kabang lost her snout and upper jaw when she leapt in front of a motorcycle to save two little girls in the Philippines. This week, campus veterinary surgeons and students examined Kabang to assess what can be done to give the 2-year-old dog a better chance at a long and healthy life. [ More… ]
Scleral lenses benefit patients with corneal irregularities, severe dry eyes
A study by the UC Davis Eye Center has found that scleral lenses, which rest beyond the limits of the cornea and cover the white part of the eye, were a good alternative for patients with corneal abnormalities whose vision could not be corrected with other types of contact lenses or glasses. [ More… ]
Former President Clinton visits campus
Former President Bill Clinton appeared at a campaign rally on behalf of four Democratic congressional candidates at UC Davis on Tuesday (Oct. 9). "It is really good to be back," Clinton said before a crowd of between 8,000 to 10,000 people on the Quad. "I love this campus, I love it every time I come. I appreciate the things you are doing here today, and I thank Chancellor Katehi for meeting me when I came in." [ More, with video… ]
New app puts butterflies on your phone
Fluttering onto a smartphone near you soon, a field guide to the butterflies of Northern California, created by UC Davis students. The app includes photos and descriptions of 117 species, drawing on three decades of data compiled by Art Shapiro, professor of evolution and ecology. [ More… ]
NEWS BRIEFS: WarnMe test scheduled for Oct. 17
A test of the university's WarnMe emergency alert system is scheduled for Wednesday (Oct. 17), starting just before noon. … The Crocker and Bio-Ag machine and electronics shops have joined forces on a new website to give campus researchers a single point of contact when they need equipment repaired or built to order. … The University Library announced a panel discussion and two other programs in conjunction with Open Access Week. … The Fusion Fresh Café opened this week on the Mondavi Center's Corin Courtyard. … Reservations are due by Thursday (Oct. 18) for UC Davis Quarter Century Club's 73rd annual dinner meeting. [ More… ]
DIRECTIVES and ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Town halls on communications leader; choosing an acting vice provost for Undergraduate Education
Students, staff and faculty are encouraged to attend a second set of town halls regarding the position of associate chancellor of Strategic Communications. … Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Ralph J. Hexter seeks nominations for acting vice provost-Undergraduate Education, to succeed Pat Turner, who has accepted a position at UCLA effective Jan. 1, 2013. [ More… ]
EVENTS
Bike auction tomorrow
Saturday, Oct. 13, 8 a.m., West Entry Parking Garage, Hutchison Drive
Want to join the bike crowd, but don't want to spend a lot of money? Come to the first bike auction of the academic year, where more than 400 abandoned and unclaimed bikes — mostly fixer-uppers — will be up for sale. [ More… ]
Plant sale: Copy and paste, arboretum style
Sunday, Oct. 14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Arboretum Teaching Nursery
The second and final sale of the fall season. The theme is Copy and Paste: Transferring Arboretum Style to Your Landscape, featuring all-purpose arboretum planting plans for you to bring into your own home landscape. [ More… ]
Safety Day on the Quad
Tuesday, Oct. 16, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., the Quad
Fire, police and other safety and emergency units show how they safeguard the campus community. [ More… ]