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Connecting with horsesHe graduated in 2006 with a B.S. in animal science and now works as manager of the Horse Barn. "It might sound silly to use the word 'magical' to describe how I feel about (horses), but the ability to connect with these magnificent creatures is much different than with a dog or cat. It's much deeper." Joel's profile (with video) is among several you can see here. [ More… ] |
NEWS SUMMARY
More stories at UC Davis News & Information
We're all heart for heart health
This year's UC Davis Wears Red Day, our third annual, to be held Friday, Feb. 5, will have not one but TWO giant hearts: the one we make together, students, staff and faculty, standing in formation; and the one we walk through — the inflatable MEGA Heart educational exhibit. [ More… ]
UC Davis shows off new look on the Web
We've got a redesigned home page that better showcases the university's strengths and student experience, and provides easier navigation to research and other university news. The same themes carry over to dozens of new pages "under" the home page. [ More… ]
RESEARCH: 13 discoveries that changed our world
Since our earliest days — we opened our doors in 1908 — UC Davis scientists and engineers have been making breakthroughs that impact our lives, from expanding agricultural capabilities to understanding DNA and mental disorders. Check out what we've done to help the world eat and drink better, survive serious illnesses and live in a healthier environment. [ More… ]
- UC initiative to spur Alzheimer's disease research
- EGGHEAD: UC Davis, Chile collaborate on muscle disease
LAURELS: 'Breakthroughs' in physics
Robert Svoboda wins a double share of the Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, while Nemanja Kaloper earns recognition in the Buchalter Cosmology Prize competition. Other awards include a Work-Life Seal of Distinction given to UC Davis for the third year in a row. [ More… ]
WHAT'S NEW ON UCNET?
- Task force recommends new retirement benefits for future employees
- Application period opens for staff advisor to Board of Regents
NEWS BRIEFS: Grad student beats Shapiro in butterfly hunt
It's hard to beat Professor Art Shapiro in his Beer for a Butterfly contest, but a graduate student has done just that, snagging the first cabbage white of the year — right outside his front door. Plus …
- Mindfulness Meditation at lunchtime
- Students offer tax preparation assistance
- Police Accountability Board to meet Jan. 27
- 2 jailed in book theft
TRENDING: UC Davis latte art, California Aggie at 100, volleyball seniors
Twitter: Lattes at the consumer electronics trade show CES are emblazoned with UC Davis foam art. … Instagram: The California Aggie celebrates its 100th anniversary. … Facebook: The UC Davis volleyball team thanks its seniors.
FEATURED COLLOQUIA
- "Getting the Blood Out of Your Cell Phone: Silicon Valley's Efforts to Avoid 'Conflict Materials' from the DR Congo" — James Smith, associate professor and interim chair, Department of Anthropology, in the Institute for Social Sciences Noon Lecture Series. (Jan. 20)
- "Transforming California's Mental Health Services: The Story Behind the Mental Health Services Act" — Proposition 63 co-author Rusty Selix gives this talk. Sponsored by the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence. (Jan. 21)
- "Free Chol Soo Lee! The California Criminal Justice System and Social Movements for Justice" — Richard Kim, associate professor, Department of Asian American Studies, presents this lecture as part of the Campus Community Book Project. (Jan. 25)
- "Taking a Scientific Approach to Science and Engineering Education" — Stanford Professor Carl Wieman, who has a joint appointment in the Department of Physics and the Graduate School of Education, in the Chancellor's Colloquium Distinguished Speaker Series. (Jan. 25; RSVPs can be arranged online)
- "The Education Divide: Structural Inequality in Our Nation's Schools" — Michal Kurlaender, associate professor, School of Education, presents this lecture as part of the Campus Community Book Project. (Jan. 26)
- "Modern Iranian Women Writers: Shaping the Cultural Imaginary" — UC Irvine's Nasrin Rahimieh gives this lecture in celebration of the establishment of the Bita Daryabari Presidential Chair in Persian Language and Literature. (Jan. 26)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Call for applications: Provost's Fellowship for Diversity in Teaching — Open to Academic Senate members (all) and Academic Federation members with instructional titles, in any discipline. Deadline: Feb. 1.
- Latin American Research and Educational Opportunities — Workshop with Wendy DeBoer and Andrea Kaus from UC MEXUS; Charles Walker, director of the UC Davis Hemispheric Institute on the Americas; and Paul Dodd, associate vice chancellor for research, UC Davis. (Jan. 20)
- Call for nominations: Academic Federation awards for Excellence in Research and Excellence in Teaching — Deadline Jan. 22.
EVENTS
These are the Editor's Picks, taken from the online calendar:
- Shinkoskey Noon Concert: Abu Hassan
Thursday, Jan. 21: The University Chorus performs this comedic short opera by Carl Maria von Weber. Free. - Men's basketball vs. UC Riverside
Thursday, Jan. 21: The Aggies attempt to improve their conference record to 2-2. - Blood and Marrow Drive
Tuesday-Wednesday, Jan. 26-27: Look for the bloodmobiles on the Quad.