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 The wheels we useA consultant said it couldn't be done. But, guess what? The bicycling share of campus commuters — faculty, staff and students — is growing. It's up to 47 percent as of the last travel survey, an increase of 3 percentage points since the last annual survey and 9 points since the survey began in 2007. [ More… ] |
NEWS SUMMARY
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6 professors in newest class of AAAS fellows
Andreas Albrecht (physics), Xinbin Chen (veterinary oncologist, School of Veterinary Medicine and School of Medicine), Gino Cortopassi (molecular biosciences, School of Veterinary Medicine), Michael J. Leibowitz (medical microbiology and immunology), Deb Niemeier (civil and environmental engineering) and Diane Ullman (entomology) join 146 other UC Davis faculty members who have been elected as fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. [ More… ]
Chancellor: 'Join me' in push for more state support
As a follow-up to the Board of Regents' decision on tuition last week, Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi says in a letter to the campus community: "The last thing any of us want is an increase in tuition as the only way to maintain (UC's) quality, and I see the regents' action as an opportunity to join together and convince Governor Brown and the Legislature about the value of increased support for the UC system without coming at the expense of our students." [ More… ]
- Regents approve 5-year plan for tuition, financial aid
- Efficiency efforts yield $664 million for academics, research
- UC pension plan's funded status improves
Research: $100 million more to fight pandemic threats
The federal government awards up to $100 million more to the UC Davis-managed PREDICT project, part of an unprecedented international campaign to rapidly detect and respond to emerging viruses such as Ebola and SARS that move among people, wildlife and livestock. [ More… ]
Chancellor's Colloquium: 'Rethinking the Ph.D. in the Humanities'
Russell Berman, Stanford professor of comparative literature and German studies, is Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi's guest next Tuesday, Dec. 2, in the Chancellor's Colloquium Distinguished Speaker Series. Berman's topic: "Rethinking the Ph.D. in the Humanities." [ More… ]
UC Center Sacramento hosts Chancellor Emeritus Birgeneau
UC Center Sacramento celebrates its 10th anniversary next week with a talk by UC Berkeley Chancellor Emeritus Robert Birgeneau: "Public Higher Education, Income Inequality and the Future of America." [ More… ]
Here's a rundown on holiday helping
Mail Services ran around campus collecting food for three weeks this month and collected a record 2,545 pounds for the Yolo Food Bank. Now, everyone's invited to run with Team Physics in another food bank benefit! And we know of some dogs and cats that need our help, too. [ More… ]
NEWS BRIEFS: MU bus terminal's 'Opening Celebration'
Jump on Unitrans next Tuesday, Dec. 2, and ride to the Memorial Union Terminal — or walk over! — to celebrate the terminal's recently completed renovation. Plus…
- 1 more Global Food Initiative Student Fellowship
- Leadership Challenge Development Program
TRENDING: Thanksgiving eats, Achieve UC Day, 'AlottaCapella'
Before you dive into that turkey or apple pie, take a bite of UC food research, including UC Davis' work in poultry safety. … Inspiring others to pursue higher education. … "Aca-scuse me? Aca-believe it! 'AlottaCapella' winter showcase coming your way!"
FEATURED COLLOQUIA
- "All Roads Lead to Aroma" — Florence Zakharov, associate professor, in the Plant Sciences Seminar Series. (Nov. 26)
- "Indoor Pesticide Use: Make Sure Not to Forget It!" — Deborah Bennett, Division of Environmental and Occupational Health, UC Davis, in the Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety Monthly Seminar Series. (Dec. 1)
- "The Uneasy Remains Film Project and UC Davis: Investigating NAPGRA" — Cutcha Risling Baldy and Vanessa Esquivido, Ph.D. candidates in Native American studies at UC Davis, presenting in the Native American Studies Brown Bag Lecture Series, which this quarter has a special focus on Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act-related research, policy and practice. (Dec. 3)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Dean search, College of Engineering — Town hall meetings next week to discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the next dean, and the characteristics most important for the university to consider in recruiting and screening candidates. Multiple sessions are planned each day: Monday, Dec. 1 — undergraduate and graduate students; staff; and a general session for faculty, staff and students. Wednesday, Dec. 3 — faculty; undergraduate and graduate students; staff; and a general session for faculty, staff and students.
- Nomination deadline Dec. 1: Chancellor's Achievement Awards for Diversity and Community
- Call for nominations: Excellence in Research Awards (Academic Federation)
- Call for nominations: Excellence in Teaching Awards (Academic Federation)
- UC Global Health Day: Call for submissions of abstracts for posters and proposals for breakout sessions — Open to UC students, fellows, faculty, staff and visiting scholars.
EVENTS
Lunchtime Meditation
Tuesdays, 12:10-12:50 p.m., 1226 Dutton Hall
All experience levels welcome; instruction available for people new to the practice. Sponsored by the staff of the Financial Aid Office. Free. [ More… ]
AT THE MONDAVI: Dr. John & The Nite Trippers
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 8 p.m., Jackson Hall
He's won six Grammy Awards and a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, due to his unique musical gumbo of blues, jazz, R&B, funk, boogie woogie and psychedelic rock 'n' roll. He's recorded more than 20 albums, including Gris-Gris and Right Time, Wrong Place. [ More… ]
THEATER: The Fantasticks
Dec. 4-14, Wyatt Theatre
A tale of young love in a feel-good, time-tested musical (it ran for 42 years), newly imagined with director Kathy Morison in this production from the Department of Theatre and Dance. "Perfect family entertainment for the holiday season," the department declares. Songs include "Try to Remember," "Soon It's Gonna Rain" and "They Were You." 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets ($15) can be purchased via email or by calling the box office, (530) 752-1133, between noon and 2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Tickets will be sold at the door 1½ hours prior to performance. [ More… ]