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Coach Jim Sochor

Jim Sochor, the most decorated and successful football coach in UC Davis history, died last week. He leaves behind a long list of successful student-athletes and an enduring spot in the annals of Aggie sports. [ More… ]

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PARIS TALKS: UC partners with Gates on climate

UC President Napolitano and UC Chief Investment Officer Jagdeep Singh celebrate with Bill Gates at the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Paris after the university announces it has joined the Gates-led Breakthrough Energy Coalition. It's committed to investing in technology that can help solve the world's urgent energy and climate challenges. [ More… ]

RESEARCH: Plant breeders think organically

Graduate students will lead grant-funded project on certified organic land at the Student Farm, aiming to develop cultivars with the genetic traits that are useful in organic agriculture. [ More… ]

Both of the campus's MacArthur chairs now filled

Ryan Galt, associate professor of agricultural sustainability and society, is appointed to endowed chair in global conservation/sustainability. It's one of two MacArthur Foundation chairs that reside at UC Davis for the next five years. [ More… ]

LAURELS: Artist-in-residence Downes wins career grant

The national arts and youth development organization Sphinx is honoring pianist Lara Downes, artist in residence at the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, for her artistic accomplishments and promotion of diversity in classical music. And many more faculty honors. [ More… ]

HOLIDAY HELP: Toy drive begins as food drive wraps up

After collecting more than 2,500 pounds of food for area food banks, our focus turns to Toys for Tots — and it's easy to donate: Look for collection barrels, use campus mail or bring a toy to the Dec. 2 basketball game. [ More… ]

For the Aggies on your list: Holiday Gift Guide

Need to get started on your holiday shopping? Here's a collection of gifts sure to fill anyone with Aggie Pride. [ More… ]

All-Staff Town Hall set for Dec. 7

The in-person and online town hall will cover Career Tracks, pay for performance and other topics. [ More… ]

NEWS BRIEFS: Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserve adds more guided walks

Since the Wragg Fire swept through Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserve in July, trails have been closed to the public but accessible by guided tour. Tours have been filling to capacity, and more dates have been added: morning hikes on Dec. 5, 12, and 30. Plus …

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TRENDING: Thanksgiving meal from students, Paris letter, parking meter giveaway

Facebook: Student-athletes put on a Thanksgiving dinner for people in need. … Twitter: Pam Houston, professor of creative writing, pens a letter to future inhabitants of the Earth, in advance of the Paris climate talks. … Instagram: A second winner has been announced in our #UniquelyAggie contest — this Friday's lucky contestant will receive an Easy Park Parking Meter pre-loaded with $200.

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