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Let the new year begin!A new chancellor, a new school year, a new strategic plan in the works — it’s “Future Forward” at UC Davis! Join Gary S. May at this fall welcome event, Monday (Sept. 25), 10 a.m. in Jackson Hall. With music and spoken-word performances by students, plus videos, keynote address and chancellor’s remarks. [ More, including RSVP … ] |
NEWS SUMMARY
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Tercero 4 residence halls open this weekend
The new complex on the site of the old Leach Hall is part of the most ambitious housing construction program in UC Davis history. [ More… ]
Celebration for Chicanx-Latinx student center
It’s part of our continuing efforts to support the recruitment and academic success of historically underrepresented groups. The opening ceremony will begin at 5 p.m. Sept. 27 with performances and remarks on the Memorial Union’s South Patio, then move to the center, on the second floor of the MU, for a ribbon cutting and tours. [ More… ]
DACA renewal workshop and fee assistance
UC and campus officials are reminding DACA students of the Oct. 5 renewal deadline for renewal applications. A workshop will be held on campus this Sunday (Sept. 24) to help with renewals, and two funds are available to help pay renewal fees. [ More… ]
Faculty, staff recognized for stewardship
Professors Len Abbeduto and Michael Kent, and winery manager Chik Brenneman honored for exemplary work in engaging and connecting donors to the university. [ More… ]
New at the Silo: Spokes, Crêpe Bistro and Peet’s
Some of the Silo and South Silo re-do is open for business: Spokes Grill burgers and Peet’s Coffee. Still to come: Crêpe Bistro (very soon), Silo Market (featuring pizza and made-to-order sandwiches) and The Gunrock restaurant, with a brighter interior, new menu and extended hours. [ More… ]
Say hello to our new Humphrey Fellows
They have come to UC Davis from around the world, 11 mid-career professionals, to engage in public service collaborations while enhancing their academic knowledge through nondegree coursework. Come meet them and hear about their work, Friday, Sept. 29. [ More… ]
Campus, city host International Cycling Safety Conference
UC Davis experts among the organizers of conference that is being held in the United States for the first time. [ More… ]
RESEARCH: Tree line moving upslope in Great Basin
Bristlecone pine and limber pine trees are like two very gnarled, old men in a slow-motion race up the mountaintop, and climate change is the starting gun. [ More… ]
BOOKS: Tordesillas, Almodóvar and humanitarianism
Robert Patrick Newcomb co-edits Beyond Tordesillas, “forcefully challenging the disciplinary — and indeed, arbitrary — boundaries that for too long have separated Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian studies.” Plus … Professor Cristina Martínez-Carazo’s Almodóvar en la prensa de Estados Unidos, with synopses in Spanish and English; and Professor Keith David Watenpaugh’s award-winning Bread From Stones: The Middle East and the Making of Modern Humanitarianism. [ More… ]
IN MEMORIAM: Eric Conn and Lesley McAllister
Professor Emeritus Eric E. Conn, a noted plant biochemist who nurtured the arboretum’s acacias for scientific as well as aesthetic reasons; and Lesley McAllister, professor of law. [ More… ]
UCOP announces new travel reimbursement rates
New rates and other policy changes taking effect Oct. 15 are meant to strengthen the university’s management of its resources and improve operations. [ More… ]
- UC investment assets under management show strong gains
- Napolitano announces Admissions Verification Task Force
NEWS BRIEFS: Stack parking is back, vanpool meeting set
A vanpool information meeting is scheduled for next week — just as stack parking starts up again. Plus …
- Staff Assembly general meeting: Sept. 26
- Clinton book event reaches capacity in a hurry
- Aggies Act: Medical amnesty protocol
THE DOWNLOAD: Football heroes, Aggie villain, perfect gift
See a video recap of the Aggie win over Portland State. … Meet an alum who makes his living as a Marvel supervillain. … Undergraduate Education team is sticking with our new chancellor. [ More, with video… ]
FEATURED COLLOQUIM
- "Looking Ahead to the 2018 Midterm Elections: How Changing Demography Will — or Won’t — Influence Outcomes" — Mindy Romero, founder and director, California Civic Engagement Project, UC Davis, gives this talk in the Interdisciplinary Research Seminar Series sponsored by the School of Law’s Aoki Center for Critical Race and Nation Studies. (Sept. 19)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Executive recruitments — For vice chancellor of Human Health Sciences, vice chancellor of the Office of Research and chief campus counsel.
- Administrative Officers for the Future — Application deadline extended to 5 p.m. Sept. 22.
- GloCal Health Fellowships — For UC advanced graduate students, post-docs (M.D., D.V.M. and Ph.D.) and junior faculty. Application deadline: Nov. 1.
- Arboretum Drive closure between Mrak Hall Drive and Nelson Hall — Through Oct. 27, for underground utility construction. This section of road doubles as a path for pedestrians and bicyclists, and they can still get through.
EVENTS
Yearlong focus on South Asia starts with Amrinder Gill
The Punjabi singer and film star will appear in concert Oct. 14, in a benefit for Punjabi language and cultural studies at UC Davis. Other events this year include the Land, Water and Rock photo exhibition (opening reception Sept. 29); Sanskrit and musical theatre; lectures and performance art; dance; film festival; music symposium; and religion conference. [ More… ]
Editor's Picks from the online calendar:
- Lunchtime Makeover Challenge
Mondays through Oct. 23: You'll receive tips, recipes and more — by weekly email — to encourage you to eat healthier, to change the way you lunch, to make your midday break a priority. Brought to you by the Staff and Faculty Health and Well-Being Program. - Gentle Yoga
Wednesdays, Sept. 20 and 27, and Oct. 11; and Tuesday, Oct. 3: For all levels and abilities, with a focus on breathing, stretches and poses. 12:10-1 p.m. - ARBORETUM: Pollinator Gardening
Sunday, Sept. 24: Enrich your environment with birds, bees and butterflies. - Bohart Open House: “Insects and U”
Sunday, Sept. 24: Family friendly event, free admission. - Staff and Faculty Health and Well-Being: Nature Rx
Thursdays, Oct. 5, 12 and 19: Come enjoy nature and learn some gardening skills (planting and plant propagation). Plus, create a minisucculent garden to keep on your desk or windowsill.