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A Saturday for classics

This isn't just any football Saturday at UC Davis. We're playing Sacramento State in the 63rd annual Causeway Classic, and before the game we're unveiling a statue of the late Jim Sochor, the legendary coach who pioneered Aggie Pride. Plus, Aggie football presents "A Salute to Heroes," honoring first responders and military personnel. [ More… ]

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New art museum welcomes thousands

Sunday's grand opening draws attendance of 2,500, but that's only part of the story. The night before, more than 2,000 students attended a party just for them, warming Rachel Teagle's heart. The museum's founding director says: "They didn't just come for the party. They were here to see the art." [ More… ]

Police academies for students, community

The campus Police Department is once again opening its doors to anyone who wants to find out what it's like to be a law enforcement officer through a pair of academies. Applications are due Dec. 12 for the Cadet Academy — for seniors and graduate students — and the Community Academy, for students, faculty, staff and community members. [ More… ]

HOLIDAY HELPING: Food for people, food for pets

Run to your kitchen cabinet, grab some food and put it in the campus mail by the end of this week! Or run in the 5K Running of the Turkeys to help raise money for the Yolo Food Bank! And we haven't forgotten about pets this holiday season. We're talking about pets belonging to homeless people. [ More… ]

Development presents stewardship awards

Honoring faculty and staff for their efforts in building a culture of philanthropy that allows UC Davis to improve the educational experience and take programs to new heights. This year's recipients: Ralph de Vere White, Charles Bamforth and Mark Van Horn. [ More… ]

LAURELS: Paleobiologist receives Verrill Medal at Yale

Peabody Museum of Natural History presents its highest honor to Geerat Vermeij, distinguished professor of marine ecology and paleoecology. … Plus, honors for Brad Barber, Ayako Yasuda, Jonna Mazet, Konstantinos Papamichael and Michael Siminovitch. [ More… ]

Drought-stricken Vietnam sends delegation here

Government officials hear from UC Davis and other experts during symposium, then tour the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta the next day. [ More… ]

RESEARCH: This stinks! The reason seabirds eat plastic

Graduate student Matthew Savoca says plastic debris in the sea emits the scent of a sulfurous compound that some seabirds have relied upon for thousands of years to find food. [ More… ]

NEWS BRIEFS: 1 week left in open enrollment

You have one more chance to attend a presentation and help desk, Wednesday (Nov. 16), before the open enrollment deadline a week from today. Plus …

THE DOWNLOAD: Butterflies, ribbons, rugby, Apples

Butterflies are released to celebrate new life and honor UC Davis organ and tissue donors. … A student veteran tells his story and ties a ribbon on the Quad. … The men's rugby club snaps Cal's winning streak. … The Apple one-day sale at the bookstore this week includes the newly released MacBook Pro models. [ More, with video… ]

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Symphony presents 'Exciting Worlds,' keeps excitement going all year

The Symphony Orchestra kicks off its season this Saturday (Nov. 19) with music by Johannes Brahms and two less familiar composers, Henri Dutilleux and Witold Lutosławski. The five additional concerts of the season likewise blend the older with the newer, the better known with the lesser known. [ More… ]

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