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Defining the term 'Aggie'As the market garden coordinator at the Student Farm, Raoul Adamchak nurtures plants and students, and, over the years, has come to ascribe his own special meaning to the term "Aggie": "People who are committed to the development of a more sustainable agriculture." Raoul's profile (with video) is among several you can see here. [ More… ] |
NEWS SUMMARY
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Chancellor welcomes 'genuine dialogue'
On the first day of spring quarter, Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi updates the campus community on the sit-in that began March 11 in Mrak Hall. "We have regularly invited the protesters to a conversation about their concerns. I welcome the opportunity to have a genuine dialogue with them." [ More… ]
A hate-filled 'experiment' in printing
Experiment or not, UC Davis has no use for the racist and anti-Semitic flier that several campus printers spat out last Friday. The chancellor invokes the UC system's new Principles Against Intolerance in quickly condemning the flier. [ More… ]
White House looks at African-American student achievement
UC Davis hosts a White House summit next week on ways to improve African-American student achievement. The invitation-only event, co-hosted by the California Student Aid Commission, will include two panels with students from UC Davis, Sacramento State University, Sacramento City College and area high schools. [ More… ]
'Wheelhouse' supports community college leadership
The School of Education, with support from California Community Colleges, launches Wheelhouse: The Center for Community College Leadership and Research. The center will aid in professional development of a new cohort of 20 community college leaders every year. [ More… ]
RESEARCH: Cannabis' connection to personal troubles
Epidemiologist Magdalena Cerdá is lead author of a study that casts doubt on a widely held belief that cannabis is safer than alcohol. Data collected from regular users of cannabis show they experienced downward social mobility, more financial problems, more antisocial behaviors at work, and more relationship problems than people who did not report such persistent use. [ More… ]
LAURELS: UC Davis Stores an innovation superstar
First to win back-to-back Innovation Achievement Awards — for Smart Start, which provides personal textbook shoppers for students and their families; and Inclusive Access, a digital course content delivery program, featuring adaptive material. Plus, awards for faculty members Katie Peterson, Leslie Rabine, Brett Snyder, Bennet Omalu, Bruce Hammock, Bruce German and Carl Winter. [ More… ]
UC will add 85 mental health clinicians systemwide
"We're seeing a national trend," of more students seeking mental health services, says UC Santa Cruz's Gary Dunn, chair of UC's counseling service directors group. "The UC system is trying to get out ahead of it. While this is not going to solve the entire problem, it's an important step in the right direction." [ More… ]
WHAT'S NEW ON UCNET?
P4P: Writing a self-assessment for your annual review
The launch of the annual performance review season means that nonrepresented employees are writing their self-assessments. Here are some tips. [ More… ]
NEWS BRIEFS: Man sought in attack at Stebbins Cold Canyon
A wanted man with a gun may be living in or near UC Davis' Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserve, where he tried to rob two hikers and assaulted one of them last Friday (March 25), authorities said. They cautioned people to beware if they're going out there. However, please keep in mind the reserve is officially closed. Plus …
- UC Davis showcased at SMF
- Workshop added: 'Survival Strategies for Active-Shooter Incident'
- The answer is: 'Who's on Jeopardy! again?'
TRENDING: GoPro landing, robot shot, supreme selfie
YouTube: See what the pilot sees while landing at University Airport. … Instagram: Watch the red robot shoot and score in high school robotics competition held in The Pavilion. … Facebook: California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, J.D. '84, reports for jury duty (and shares a selfie to prove it).
FEATURED COLLOQUIA
From medieval scholarship to 'Eyes in the Sky' warfare
- Association returns to place of its founding 50 years ago (March 31-April 2)
- Symposium explores intersection of visual culture and drone warfare (April 5)
MORE FEATURED COLLOQUIA
- "To TPP or Not to TPP? Trans-Pacific Partnership and U.S. Relations with East Asia and the Pacific" — Roundtable with Matthew J. Matthews, deputy assistant secretary, U.S. Department of State; and faculty members Robert Feenstra, Daniel Yuichi Kono, Keith Watenpaugh and Wing Woo. (March 29)
- Modernizing the Regulatory System for Biotechnology Products — The UC Davis World Food Center hosts this U.S. Department of Agriculture hearing. (March 30)
- "Desigualdad, Poder y Conflictos Mineros en el Perú: Una Discusión Conceptual" (Inequality, Power and Mining Conflicts in Peru: A Conceptual Discussion) — With Pepi Patrón, vice chancellor of research and professor of philosophy, Universidad Católica of Peru. (March 30; lecture in Spanish, discussion in English and Spanish)
- "Weathering Change: The Impact of Climate and the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act on California's Water" — Featuring keynote address by Kevin de Leon, president pro tem of state Senate, and a full day of sessions, panel discussions, and time to engage with academics, managers and stakeholders. (April 4-5)
- "Management Challenges from the Tarmac to 30,000 Feet" — A conversation with Allegiant Airlines Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Maurice J. Gallagher Jr., benefactor of Gallagher Hall, home of the Graduate School of Management. In the GSM Dean's Distinguished Speaker series. (April 5)
- 2016 Research Expo — Faculty, staff and students are invited to explore how the Office of Research can support them, with services, facilities and programs. The expo includes exhibits, presentations and workshops designed to help researchers advance their careers and build strong collaborative networks. (April 13)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Call for nominations/applications: executive director, World Food Center — Nationwide recruitment is underway.
- Call for applications: Dickson Emeriti Professorship Award — To support emeriti in their teaching, research and/or public service. Deadline: April 29.
- Call for nominations for UC's 2016 Larry L. Sautter awards — Honoring staff and faculty for their development and deployment of innovative information technology in support of the university's mission. Deadline: May 6.
EVENTS
These are the Editor's Picks, taken from the online calendar:
- Free Concerts in the Corin Courtyard
Wednesday, March 30: Singer-songwriter Hannah Jane Kile
Saturday, April 2: Sacramento Guitar Society
- Jackson Hall Concerts
Wednesday, March 30: Patty Griffin, Sara Watkins and Anaïs Mitchell
Saturday, April 2: New York Chamber Soloists Orchestra with Sharon Isbin, guitar
- Arboretum Plant Sale: Open to the Public
Saturday, April 2: Water-saving selections for everyone's garden! - Davis Dance Marathon
Saturday-Sunday, April 2-3: Open to all, as a fundraiser for UC Davis Children's Hospital.