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Cutting greenhouse gases

Take a bow for all you've contributed to UC Davis' latest strides in sustainability. Then, get ready to roll up your sleeves again. Bigger challenges lie ahead: net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from campus activities, buildings and vehicles by 2025. [ More, with slideshow… ]

NEWS SUMMARY

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Chancellor addresses Academic Senate

As part of her State of the Campus presentation last week, Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi announces the Endowed Faculty Leadership Initiative to add 25 chairs and professorships, and outlines the new Financial Sustainability Action Plan, under which the university is setting aside new, annual recurring funds — through savings and new revenue — for reinvestment in the academic enterprise. [ More… ]

Senate chair urges constructive dialogues

Addressing recent events impacting our campus community, Academic Senate Chair Andre Knosen tells a faculty meeting: "More so than ever … we have a collective responsibility to create a productive learning environment to teach students how to engage in constructive dialogues involving challenging topics. And our faculty are doing that." [ More… ]

LAURELS: Horwitz receives AAAS Lifetime Mentor Award

The American Association for the Advancement of Science presents its Lifetime Mentor Award to Professor Barbara Horwitz. … Professor Yiyun Li has moved from the "long list" of 19 semifinalists to the "short list" of six finalists for one of the world's top literary prizes, for her short story "A Sheltered Woman." … Plus, honors for Rich Frank, recognized by California Lawyer magazine as a California Lawyer Attorney of the Year; David Mills and Steven McSorley, new fellows of the American Society of Microbiology; and William Reisen and Eric Mussen, entomologists. [ More… ]

Post office reopens, 'game over' for arcade

The campus post office is open — finally — in a trailer across from the Memorial Union. Arcade games and pool tables go on sale Wednesday morning at Aggie Surplus. And the east wing is being prepped as a temporary home for the bookstore. All this to make way for the MU renewal project, which officially starts March 23, the first day of spring quarter. [ More… ]

NEWS BRIEFS: Career Development Resource Showcase

Registration is open for workshops that will be part of the Career Development Resource Showcase, scheduled from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31. Plus …

TRENDING: All about a dog, bears and cows (of course!)

Twitter: Hobbes, a 3-legged dog, to get 3-D-printed limb from UC Davis students. … YouTube: Build-A-Bear workshop at UC Davis Children's Hospital. … Instagram: Student Cameron Erskine (cerskine93) catches our cows under the clouds.

FEATURED COLLOQUIA

R. Bryan Miller Symposium, including Rare Disease Conference

The Department of Chemistry holds its first Rare Disease Conference (March 5), highlighting opportunities and challenges in applying cutting-edge technologies and "precision medicine" to better treat conditions that affect millions of people, especially children. The conference is coupled with the 15th annual R. Bryan Miller Symposium on pharmaceutical chemistry (March 6). [ More… ]

ANNOUNCEMENTS

EVENTS

Mixed Heritage Week

Continues through Friday, March 6

Program includes a bone marrow drive (March 4), programs on "Mixed Myths" (March 4) and "Mixed Poetics" (March 5), and a one-woman show, One Drop of Love (March 5). [ More… ]

CONCERT: Jazz Bands

Wednesday, March 4, 7 p.m., Vanderhoef Studio Theatre, Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts

Works by Thad Jones, Wayne Shorter, Sam Griffith and others. [ More… ]

Intergalactic Nemesis live-action graphic novel

Wednesday, March 4, 8 p.m., Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts

Last year it was The Intergalactic Nemesis, and now comes this sequel, Red Robot Rising. Three actors voice dozens of characters, a Foley artist creates all the sound effects, and a pianist plays a cinematic score — all against the backdrop of more than 1,250 comic book panels — displayed on a movie screen — telling a hilarious sci-fi adventure story. [ More… ]

WORKLIFE AND WELLNESS: 'Say Goodbye to Your Lawn'

Thursday, March 5, noon-1 p.m., multipurpose room, Student Community Center

Learn how to get started, what to plant, as well as how to water and care for your new landscape. [ More… ]

LGBTQIA-Identified Staff and Faculty Social Event

Thursday, March 5, 5-7 p.m., Bistro 33, 226 F St., Davis

A networking opportunity for LGBTQIA staff and faculty. Sponsored by the LGBTQIA Resource Center in collaboration with the Chancellor's Committee on LGBTQIA Issues. Appetizers provided. No RSVPs. [ More… ]

ARBORETUM: Member Appreciation Plant Sale

Saturday, March 7, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Arboretum Teaching Nursery

The season's sales will focus on "The New Front Yard" — and this first sale is for members only. But do not despair: You are welcome to join at the gate (or call ahead)! Members receive 10 percent off their purchases and a $10 member coupon at this sale. [ More… ]

45th Anniversary Celebration of Asian American Studies

Saturday, March 7, 1-7 p.m., Putah Creek Lodge

Panel discussions, 1-5 p.m.: "Georgie Kadiwada, His Legacy, and Asian American Studies in the 21st Century"; and "Forging Alliances Past and Present." Outdoor reception (including a performance by Mass Bass), 5-7 p.m. Free and open to all supporters of the Department of Asian American Studies. [ More… ]

CONCERTS: Choruses, symphony orchestra and bands

Sunday, March 8, and Wednesday, March 11, 7 p.m., Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts

March 8: The Alumni and University Chorus, the Pacific Boychoir and the Davis Chorale, with the UC Davis Symphony Orchestra. March 11: Concert Band and Campus Band. [ More… ]

CAREER CATALYST: 'Acing the Interview'

Tuesday, March 10, noon-1 p.m., Cousteau Place

Another brown bag series goes on the road! Andrea Weiss offers tips and techniques to help you prepare properly, make a positive first impression, stay focused during the interview, and follow up in an appropriate manner. Aspen Conference Room, Shared Services Center, 260 Cousteau Place. [ More… ]

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