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Book project, 15th edition

Announcing Stuffed and Starved: The Hidden Battle for the World Food System as our next Campus Community Book Project, starting in the fall. Read what two of the selection committee members have to say about Raj Patel's book. [ More… ]

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Veterinary science repeats as No. 1 in world

Dean Michael Lairmore says QS ranking reflects, in part, his school's providing innovative and compassionate clinical care, making groundbreaking discoveries and teaching the next generation of leaders in veterinary medicine. UC Davis also continues to rank near the top in agriculture and forestry. [ More… ]

'We must, and we will, do a better job'

In a new round of action to reinforce the UC Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment, President Janet Napolitano establishes a system of peer review and approval of all proposed sanctions for senior leaders found to have violated the policy, and directs all senior leaders to complete the university's mandatory training by March 25. [ More… ]

Report shows UC Davis' economic strength

UC Davis' latest economic impact report shows that the university generated $8.1 billion in statewide economic activity in fiscal year 2013-14 and supported 72,000 jobs. "By any measure one chooses, it's clear that UC Davis pays big dividends to California and to its taxpayers," Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi says. [ More… ]

Campus designates 17 'core research facilities'

With new program, the Office of Research provides a strategic platform to ensure state-of-the-art research capabilities are provided in a cost-efficient manner. [ More… ]

EGGHEAD: Tide pools at the front line of ocean acidification

"As ocean conditions change, tide pool organisms will spend more time in pools that are acidic enough to dissolve shells," says Tessa Hill, associate professor and associate director of the UC Davis Coastal and Marine Sciences Institute, and co-author of a study appearing in Scientific Reports. [ More… ]

All aboard! New 1-stop shop for onboarding

The Shared Services Center launches a one-stop shop, on campus, for new-employee onboarding for the SSC's clients. Also, existing employees are welcome to go there, too, for AggieCards or replacements. [ More… ]

NEWS BRIEFS: International Connections Reception

The Office of Global Affairs is hosting a reception for the hundreds of faculty, staff and scholars who make UC Davis truly global in reach. Plus …

TRENDING: Campus-brewed coffee, campus produce, advice for their younger selves

YouTube: See what students are brewing up in ECM 01, "The Design of Coffee." … Instagram: A student reflects on her internship with Aggie Grown, incorporating campus-grown produce to Dining Service meals. … Twitter: Women in STEM fields give advice to their 15-year-old selves.

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