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 Early intervention for autismMatthew Wiliams and his family are among the fortunate who've benefited from a new intensive early intervention therapy for young children with autism. UC Davis scientists have demonstrated that such an approach can normalize brain activity in youngsters, decreasing their autism symptoms and improving their social skills and language skills. [ More, with video… ] |
NEWS SUMMARY
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Budget adjustments position campus to focus on student success
Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Ralph J. Hexter this week ordered midyear budget adjustments of $10.1 million to help solve a structural deficit, while protecting strategic priorities that emphasize student success. … Watch postdoctoral researcher Lucas Arzola speak out against the possible cutoff of federal funding. [ More… ]
Leadership transition at the UC Davis Health System
Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi says physician Tom Nesbitt, associate vice chancellor of Human Health Sciences, will serve as interim vice chancellor and interim dean of the School of Medicine when Claire Pomeroy leaves for her new job as president of the Lasker Foundation starting June 2. [ More… ]
New pepper study reveals spicy genetic secrets
From the small, spicy Thai chiles to the portly, mild bell pepper, researchers at UC Davis have developed a "family tree" of sorts for peppers and characterized the diversity of genes found in a collection of common cultivated pepper varieties. [ More… ]
LAURELS: Scholar of women's literature wins lifetime achievement award
The National Book Critics Circle is honoring English professor emeritus Sandra M. Gilbert, co-author of The Madwoman in the Attic, for lifetime achievement as a scholar of women's literature. … Six physics professors are newly elected fellows of the American Physical Society. … Edward "Ned" Spang, program manager at the Center for Water-Energy Efficiency, emerged with the first-prize Emerging Scholars Award at the Global Water Forum. … Plus more honors for faculty and staff. [ More… ]
TAPS and police give lights to students riding in the dark
TAPS and the campus Police Department have teamed up to offer free bike lights — instead of citations — to students who are stopped at night without one. Those who need lights are encouraged to contact TAPS. Through mid-February, hundreds have been handed out. More information on bicycling at UC Davis. [ Video… ]
Survey hits 25 percent mark: Have YOU been heard yet?
Nearly one in four faculty, staff and students on the Davis and Sacramento campuses have responded to the Campus Community Survey in its first two weeks. Now the survey leaders are pushing hard to hear from the other 75 percent. New outreach efforts include paper surveys in English and Spanish; Survey Nights in computer labs; and a video pep talk by Associate Executive Vice Chancellor Rahim Reed. And, don't forget the prizes! [ More… ]
UC Davis and Valentine's Day: A perfect match
We asked for stories of falling in love at UC Davis, and dozens of people responded on the UC Davis Facebook page. We've built a map showing where couples met, proposed and married, marking each place with a heart. Click on any of the hearts to read the related story. [ More, with video… ]
NEWS BRIEFS: Staff Assembly puts bylaws revisions to a vote
A Staff Assembly election is under way through Friday, March 1, on revisions to the bylaws. … The Board of Regents is looking for its next staff adviser; applications are due by March 1. … The Academic Staff and Assistance Program is rolling out UC Davis' newest management program: Sleep Management, a brown-bag presentation for faculty and staff. … The LGBT Resource Center is asking faculty, staff and administrators who identify at LGBTQQIA if they would like to be included in a queer resource guide for undergraduates. [ More… ]
DIRECTIVES and ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Marching band forums, administrative advisory committees
Campus Recreation and Unions will hold open forums to hear from and evaluate the three candidates in the running to be the new director of the Cal Aggie Marching Band. … Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi invites applications for administrative advisory committees, 2013-14. [ More… ]
EVENTS
M.F.A. candidates present thesis choreographies
Feb. 21-24, Feb. 28-March 3, Vanderhoef Studio Theatre, Mondavi Center
Jarrell Iu-Hui Chua's Ligilo investigates touch and its effects on relationships, while Christine Germain's Transmutation examines questions of personal identity and shifts in identity. [ More, with slide show… ]
Provost's symposium: 'Making the People's University'
Friday, Feb. 22, 1:10-5:30 p.m., multipurpose room, Student Community Center
This half-day program, part of the Provost's Forums on the Public University and the Social Good, explores the civic mission of public land-grant universities and Cooperative Extension. [ More… ]
ARBORETUM: Make and play a Native Californian elderberry flute
Sunday, Feb. 24, 1-3 p.m., 146 Environmental Horticulture
Antonio Flores, East Bay Regional Parks docent, leads this family program, teaching participants how to make and play a Native Californian elderberry flute, while also talking about the culture of flute making. … Also, Early Spring in the Terrace Garden, Saturday, Feb. 23. [ More… ]