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Tips everyone can useIn observance of June as National Safety Month, UC Davis is offering activities and trainings to help keep you safe and healthy both on and off campus, all year long. Up first: staying healthy by learning about ergonomics, managing stress and being active. [ More… ] |
NEWS SUMMARY
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Napolitano reacts to Trump's budget
"As president of the nation's largest public research university, I urge Congress to immediately begin work on a revised budget proposal that makes meaningful investments to help our students, protect our patients and keep America's research enterprise preeminent," UC President Janet Napolitano writes. [ More… ]
Jury sides with UC Davis in strawberry breeding trial
The UC Davis strawberry breeding case returns to federal court on Wednesday (May 31) for the judge's consideration of remedies following last week's unanimous jury verdict that said Douglas Shaw and Kirk Larson, formerly employed in the UC Davis Public Strawberry Breeding Program, willfully infringed UC patents, breached loyalty and fiduciary duties, and used plant material owned by the breeding program to establish California Berry Cultivars. [ More… ]
A new wall of honor for Gold Star Aggies
Last week's Memorial Day Ceremony includes the unveiling of our new Gold Star Aggies Wall, and an emotional speech by the son of one of the Aggies whose name is on that wall. [ More… ]
BIG BANG: Monitor could reduce unnecessary C-sections
A startup that makes a fetal oxygen saturation monitor for use in childbirth wins the $10,000 first prize in the 17th annual Big Bang! Business Competition. [ More… ]
7 students, grads awarded Fulbright grants
Seven students and alumni have received grants from the State Department program to conduct research in Ukraine, Indonesia and India, and to teach English in Malta, Colombia, Malaysia and Germany. [ More… ]
Symposium promotes feminist research across the disciplines
Daylong symposium May 17 provides a chance for faculty, staff and students to explore how inequalities along lines of gender, race and class impact the very nature of research. [ More… ]
RESEARCH: UC Davis licenses new tool to diagnose breast cancer
UC Davis licenses the commercial rights for a new type of CT scanner, one that has the potential to improve breast cancer detection by providing true three-dimensional and highly detailed images — an improvement over today's two-dimensional mammograms. [ More… ]
- Primate research center successfully demonstrates gene editing
- Tiny shells indicate big changes to global carbon cycle
PAY FOR PERFORMANCE: Understanding how merit decisions are made
The review period for nonrepresented employees is nearing its end, as supervisors finish their ratings (comparing them across the organization to ensure consistency), and deans and vice chancellors make merit decisions. See an example of how the 3 percent merit pool may be allocated. [ More… ]
NEWS BRIEFS: Monthly parking rates going up
The annual parking permit renewal process is underway, bringing with it rate increases for many permits including the most popular, A, C and L. Plus …
- Entomologist blasts proposed bug-collecting rules
- Administrative fee to rise for international undergrads
- Groping and robbery reported on bike path
- Tapping our new water supply: Target date June 5
STORIFY: Blissful weather for #TGFS2017
After fighting the weather the past two years (rain and scorching temperatures), the sky smiles upon Russell Field for the Thank Goodness for Staff picnic. See our recap of social media posts from the day's events. [ More… ]
THE DOWNLOAD: Farm football, flights, fluffies
UC Davis football is headed for that other (alleged) farm again, for a game in 2018. … Watch therapy fluffies right from your desk. … Take a trip through the sky above Davis with the Aviation Club. [ More, with video… ]
FEATURED COLLOQUIA
- Reading: Kill the Ámpaya! — Dick Cluster, editor and translator, provides an informative and entertaining introduction to the best baseball fiction from Latin America. (May 31)
- "K-8 Programs to Reduce Achievement Gaps: What Works Best?" — Professor George Farkas of UC Irvine gives this talk at UC Center Sacramento. (June 1)
- "Chronic Pain: A Comedy" — Karma Waltonen, a lecturer in the University Writing Program, uses comedy to talk about chronic pain and her personal experience with both. (June 2)
- Art History Graduate Colloquium: "Bending Perceptions" — M.A. degree candidates present their research projects. (June 3)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Public forums with the candidates for chief of police — Candidate B, May 30; and Candidate C, June 5. Each candidate's CV will be posted 48 hours in advance of his or her forum.
EVENTS
Concerts and a one-man show, The Tricky Part, to close out the year
The Department of Music has concerts aplenty the next few weeks to tide you over until the fall, and the Department of Theatre and Dance closes out the academic year with author and actor Martin Moran in his acclaimed one-man show, The Tricky Part, a true story of sexuality, spirituality and the mystery of human experience. [ More… ]
More Editor's Picks from the online calendar:
- Spring Into Action: Staff and Faculty Food Drive
Through Friday, June 2: Donations go to The Pantry for students in need. - OPENING RECEPTION: from this point forward
Thursday, June 1: Evening program includes presentations of music, history and creative writing, by five of the 28 graduate students who are featured in this year-ending arts and humanities exhibition. Also, the first Keister and Allen Art Purchase Prize will be announced. - 'Bici & Bevi' Benefit for Olive Center
Saturday, June 3: Olive oil tasting, pizza, bike ride and more. - Aggie Adventures Travel Fair
Monday, June 5: Meet and mingle with tour operators and travel companions as you learn about next year's destinations. The evening also includes prizes and refreshments.