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 Music and Words FestivalProfessor Bob Ostertag of technocultural studies will perform his solo piece for live electronics, Sooner or Later, during next week's Music and Words Festival, exploring the intersection of text and sound. The program features concerts of landmark works from the last 50 years and new pieces by emerging composers, along with residences by internationally known musicians. Some events are free (like Ostertag's); others are ticketed. [ More… ] |
NEWS SUMMARY
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Online campus map is redesigned, simplified
The 5-year-old online campus map has been given a face-lift, with additions that allow users to search for departments, and click on buildings to find out what's inside. Overall, the new map is simpler and gives more screen space to the actual map. [ More… ]
Be part of the heart on UC Davis Wears Red Day
The beat goes on for heart health at UC Davis, especially in February — National Heart Month — when, for the second year in a row, we will wear red T-shirts and gather on an IM field to form a giant heart. About 2,500 people — students, staff, faculty and community members — turned out for last year's inaugural heart formation, an impressive showing despite the day's rainfall. The organizers are hoping to see even more people this year — Friday, Feb. 6 — for the heart formation and the accompanying Battle Heart Disease Fair. [ More… ]
RESEARCH: Mating market trumps biology in relationships
The popularly held sexual stereotype says men want as many partners as possible, and women want stability and commitment. Not so fast, says a study from anthropology doctoral graduate Ryan Schacht and Professor Monique Borgerhoff Mulder. [ More… ]
- 'Beacon of hope' seen in Oakland schools
- Treating nonhealing bone fractures with stem cells
- California chickens at increased risk for severe 'bird flu' strain
LAURELS: Distinguished Emeritus and Dickson Professorships
The Emeriti Association announces its selection of native pollinator specialist Robbin Thorp to receive the 2015 Distinguished Emeritus Award. The association also has bestowed four Edward A. Dickson Emeriti Professorships: Dan Anderson, wildlife, fish and conservation biology; Hugh Dingle, entomology; Martha Macri, Native American studies; and Peter Schiffman, Earth and planetary sciences. Plus … Honors for Professor Dan Sperling, director of the Institute of Transportation Studies; Jenny Kaminer, assistant professor of Russian; Professor Michael Maher, Graduate School of Management; and Carmia Feldman, assistant director of the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden. [ More… ]
LEARN: Social media for faculty; '10 Things' about engineering
A lunchtime panel discussion on social media is set for Jan. 28 for faculty and researchers, to help them inform, inspire and interact with targeted audiences via Twitter, Facebook and blogs. … Distinguished Professor Emeritus James Shackelford is going online to share "10 Things Engineers Should Know About Materials Science." It is a free course for engineers and engineering students. [ More… ]
NEWS BRIEFS: Police Accountability Board to meet Jan. 28
The next meeting of the Police Accountability Board will be the first to be held on the Sacramento campus: Thursday, Jan. 28. Plus…
- Cold, now fog hampers butterfly hunt
- Aggie Stadium No. 1 again in waste diversion
TRENDING: Chancellor, fire chief cite firefighter's bravery
In a blog post, Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi joins Chief Nate Trauernicht in relaying a story of courage, bravery and selflessness, about an alumnus and former student firefighter who was injured while battling a house fire in Sacramento. [ More… ]
FEATURED COLLOQUIA
- "Sustainability and Nutrition Research and Development at Nestlé" — The World Food Center presents this seminar with Anne Roulin, sustainability manager, Global Research and Development, Nestlé Corp. (Jan. 21)
- Frontiers of Immigration International Conference — Sponsored by the Temporary Migration Cluster, Gifford Center for Population Studies, Center for Poverty Research and School of Law. (Jan. 22-23)
- "Stereotype Threat: How It Affects Us and What We Can Do About It" — Claude Steele, executive vice chancellor and provost, UC Berkeley, in the Office of Graduate Studies' Mentoring at Critical Transitions brown bag series. (Jan. 22)
- "Firearm Violence and Its Prevention: From Scientific Evidence to Effective Policy" — UC Davis' Garen Wintemute, professor of emergency medicine, who holds the Baker-Teret Chair in Violence Prevention, at UC Center Sacramento. (Jan. 22)
- "What the Doctor Ordered: Science, Medicine and Writing" — Science fiction and horror author Michael Blumlein, M.D., is the guest for this installment of Conversations with Writers, presented by the University Writing Program. (Jan. 22)
- "Moving to Genomic Medicine" — Debra G.B. Leonard, of the University of Vermont Medical Center and Fletcher Allen Health Care, delivers the Benjamin Highman Lecture, sponsored by the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Leonard is a leading expert in molecular pathology and genomic medicine, and in applying genomic information for diagnosis and treatment of human diseases, including inherited disorders, cancers and infectious diseases. (Jan. 22)
- "Corruption and Compliance: Promoting Integrity in a Global Economy" — UC Davis Law Review symposium, with keynote address by Jay Jorgensen, senior vice president and global chief compliance officer for Walmart. (Jan. 23)
- Chancellor's Colloquium — "The Best of Times, the Worst of Times: Life in Biomedical Science," with Princeton University President Shirley Tilghman, world-renowned scholar and leader in the field of molecular biology. (Jan. 27)
- Women of Color Academic Summit — Presented by the Women's Resources and Research Center. (Jan. 31, with registration requested by Jan. 23)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- UC MEXUS small grants for UC faculty — Applications considered monthly; deadline 5 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month.
- Call for applications: UC Management Skills Assessment Program — Designed to assess the management skills of high potential, early career supervisors, managers and professionals for future leadership opportunities in the UC system.
EVENTS
Family Activities Night
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 4:30-6:30 p.m., multipurpose room, Student Community Center
Fun and games and a light dinner for the whole family, an opportunity to meet and network with other student parents and their families. Presented by the Women's Resources and Research Center. Free. [ More… ]
Webinar: 'Career Management in the Age of the App'
Thursday, Jan. 22, noon-1 p.m.
Staff Development and Professional Services presents a lunchtime webinar for the first time. This program is in the Career Catalyst series. [ More… ]
Blood and Platelet Drive
Tuesday-Wednesday, Jan. 27-28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., bloodmobiles on the Quad
Hey, donors! Take a look at your trophy from the Causeway Classic Blood Drive, and get ready for next week's collection, the first campus blood drive of the new year. "Come hydrated with a photo ID and bring your Aggie Pride and spirit," says Felicia Roper of BloodSource. Faculty and staff, if their time is limited, can ask for "fast-track" passes to go to the front of the donor line. [ More… ]
EXHIBITIONS:
- Sketches of Science: Photo Sessions with Nobel Laureates — The laureates drew their Nobel-winning science, then posed with their sketches for photos. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, through Jan. 28, Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts. Free admission.
- Impromptu — Works by flame-working instructor Kim Nguyen. Through Feb. 4, Craft Center Gallery, South Silo. Opening reception, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30.
Campus Community Book Project
- An Overview of MIND Institute Research — With Robin Hansen, director of Clinical Programs and the Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. Noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2222 Education Building, 4610 X St., Sacramento campus.
- Panel: Living with Disability — UC Davis students share their experiences. Moderated by Susie Kisber, psychologist, Counseling and Psychological Services. 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, Learning Resource Center, Room 215, Sacramento City College, Davis Center, 1720 Jade St. (West Village).
Winter Botanical Tea in the Herbarium
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 4-6 p.m., Center for Plant Diversity, 1026 Sciences Laboratory
Featuring a display of Greek specimens collected by June McCaskill and Louis Grivetti as part of the "In the Footsteps of Theseus" project. [ More… ]
Distinguished Speakers Series: Nada Bakos
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 8 p.m., Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts
This program with the former CIA analyst and targeting officer (who played a major role in tracking down Osama bin Laden) includes a question-and-answer session with Flagg Miller, associate professor of religious studies, as the moderator. [ More… ]
Men's basketball back home and 'Back on ESPN'
Thursday and Saturday, Jan. 29 and 31, 7 p.m., The Pavilion
The Aggies (14-3, 4-0) open a two-game homestand against UC Santa Barbara (Jan. 29) and finish up against Cal Poly (Jan. 31) in the second home game of the year to be presented on national TV (everyone's encouraged to wear gold). Tickets for both games are available here (students get in free). [ More… ]