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Inside the new MUAfter two years of construction, the doors to the Memorial Union will reopen Monday (May 1). Once inside, you'll find a two-story atrium, open lounge space, a refreshed games area and a dedicated office for veterans services. A grand opening ceremony will be held May 18. [ More, with photos… ] |
NEWS SUMMARY
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UC responds to state audit report on UCOP
The UC Office of the President and the Board of Regents respond to a state audit report, released today (April 25), about UCOP budget practices and administrative expenditures, welcoming most of the report's recommendations as constructive while raising significant concerns about others. [ More… ]
Together, we added up $1.2 million in gifts
"In 29 hours, our community displayed incredible pride and support for our world-renowned education, research and public service," says Interim Chancellor Ralph J. Hexter, expressing his gratitude to everyone who participated in the first UC Davis Give Day. [ More… ]
Coffee deals bring new beans and benefits
UC Davis has negotiated two new coffee-supply contracts that, besides putting new java brands in our cups and mugs, will support our students and academics in a big way. [ More… ]
PICNIC DAY: Dateline takes #STEAMtour2017
Join Dateline for a tour from one side of the campus to the other, taking in all the elements of STEAM: science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. We even added a second "A" for agriculture. [ Take our Twitter tour… ]
'Something very important is happening here today'
Interim Chancellor Ralph J. Hexter and Rep. John Garamendi are on the same page in their remarks at the grand opening of our International Center — a place where UC Davis welcomes the world. [ More… ]
Initiative aims to boost graduate numbers among lower-income students
UC Davis joins other colleges and universities in the American Talent Initiative, which aims to educate 50,000 additional high-achieving, lower-income students by 2025. [ More… ]
Undergraduates doing research: 5 reasons why it's helpful
See our slideshow and consider attending the Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities Conference, this Friday and Saturday (April 28-29). [ More… ]
RESEARCH: A new way for computers to see
Professor Jim Crutchfield and colleagues are working on algorithms that allow computers to identify structures in data without knowing what they are in advance; i.e., to discover patterns rather than recognize them. Crutchfield leads the Complexity Sciences Center, recently named as an Intel Parallel Computing Center. [ More… ]
- Sea creature dissolves in today's warming, acidic waters
- Study: Litigants are in the dark about court dispute resolution programs
New target date for new water supply: late May
Drawn from the Sacramento River, treated and distributed to Woodland, Davis and soon the campus, to supplement groundwater supply. [ More… ]
NEWS BRIEFS: New apartment complex coming to Orchard Park
The Orchard Park apartment complex will be demolished this summer, to be replaced by new apartments for students with families by fall 2020. Plus …
- Repair Café: Fix what's broken, don't toss it
- Sprocket Bikeway buildings get 'Sprocket' names
- Buying a bike? Here's how you can cut your costs!
- IN MEMORIAM: Larry Godfrey, entomologist
THE DOWNLOAD: Musicians, scientists, ninjas
A group of student musicians, engineers and visual artists form a group within a group at UC Davis. … Aggies rally in various locations as part of the March for Science. … An alumna gymnast finds success as a "ninja warrior." [ More… ]
FEATURED COLLOQUIA
FREE SPEECH: The complexities and high stakes
The Dialogue and Discernment series continues next Monday (May 1) with a panel discussion with faculty on the topic of "Hate Speech, Free Speech, More Speech or Less Speech: The Quad as Free Expression Zone or Safe Space?" [ More… ]
More featured colloquia:
- California Supreme Court Associate Justice Goodwin Liu — Giving a talk as part of the "Shattering the Bamboo Ceiling" series sponsored by apiNXT, a nonprofit organization that works to advance the Asian Pacific Islander community. (April 25)
- Creative Writing Program Visiting Writers Series — Micah Perks, whose books include the novel We Are Gathered Here, the memoir Pagan Time: An American Childhood and her most recent novel, What Becomes Us. (May 1)
- India in the Artist's Eye — "Across Boundaries," Part 3 of "Persistence Resistance," a festival of contemporary documentaries from the Indian subcontinent. (May 1)
- Food Evolution — About the controversy surround GMOs and food. Information session at 6 p.m. and film at 7, followed by a panel discussion with the film's director and producer, and UC Davis affiliates, and a question-and-answer session with the audience. (May 2)
- "The Design of Coffee" — Professor Tonya Kuhl, co-director of the UC Davis Coffee Center, gives this free public lecture, exploring the art and science behind transforming green coffee beans to "nirvana in a cup." (May 2)
- "In the Archives: Getting a Life" — Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Stacy Schiff gives this year's Lunn Lecture. Sponsored by the Department of History and the Eugene Lunn Memorial Fund. (May 3)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Call for nominations for the Edward A. Dickson Emeriti Professorship award — For emeritus/a professors in support of their work to further the mission of the university. The UC Davis Emeriti Association administers this award program. Deadline: April 28.
- Orders due for spring commencement regalia
- Call for nominations for Larry L. Sautter Award program — Recognizing innovation in information technology in the UC system. Deadline: May 19.
EVENTS
May ticket deal: Young Artists Competition
This Mondavi Center concert package is a guaranteed "winner," and staff and faculty can attend all three events with one $10 ticket. This is UC Davis' monthly Well-Being Ticket Deal — the last one until fall. [ More… ]
More Editor's Picks from the online calendar:
- Exhibition: 'Oh Say Can You See'
Through Friday, April 28: Fine art by Milton Bowens at the Center for African Diaspora Student Success. - Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
Thursday, April 27: It's kind of like Picnic Day, only just for our children. - Plant Clearance Sale
Saturday, April 29: The arboretum's last sale until fall! - Stride for Aggie Pride 5K
Sunday, April 30: Benefiting the ASUCD Awards Endowment for scholarships and We Are Aggie Pride, which provides emergency funds to students to cover food, rent and other essentials. - Gentle, Lunchtime Yoga
Mondays, May 1-22: Registration is open; beginners encouraged. - Women's Intercontinental Water Polo Tournament
May 2-7: Team USA and UC Davis Schaal Aquatic Center host Australia, Canada, China, Japan and Kazakhstan.