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‘First-gen’ connectionsNearly 400 faculty members are sharing their “first-generation” stories to offer encouragement and help to the 40 percent of undergraduates who also are first-gen in college. [ More … ] |
NEWS SUMMARY
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‘So much going for us,’ and much more to come
Gary S. May delivers his first major address as UC Davis’ new chancellor on Monday (Sept. 25), saying he is honored to be leading “a university with so much going for it” — including academics and research, and commitments to diversity and equal opportunity, freedom of expression and contributing to the social good. And there is so much more to come, he said in his “Future Forward” speech. [ More, with videos … ]
Topousis tabbed for marketing, communications
Following a national search, Chancellor May selects Dana Topousis to be UC Davis’ chief marketing and communications officer, effective Oct. 1. [ More… ]
UC reaffirms policies on sexual harassment and violence
President Janet Napolitano says policies and procedures related to sexual violence and sexual harassment will remain in full effect despite changes at the federal level. [ More… ]
3 things to know as we start the new year
- Payroll assessment ends Oct. 1 for facilities recharge activities
- New travel reimbursement rates, effective Oct. 15
- Stack parking is back; vanpool meeting Sept. 29
WarnMe-Aggie Alert system expands its reach
Campus visitors can sign up to receive emergency notifications, and our Lake Tahoe and Bodega Bay research centers can send their own alerts. Safety Services also announces a number of emergency preparedness events this fall, including a WarnMe test Nov. 9. [ More… ]
A book for everyone’s reading list
A law professor’s talk next week on “Trans Rights and Fights in the Time of Trump” is among the first programs in the 2017-18 Campus Community Book Project. Lectures, films, an exhibition, and book club meetings and other discussions are planned through February in connection with Redefining Realness: My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More, by Janet Mock. [ More… ]
LAURELS: Grounds crew a credit to our campus
Grounds and Landscape Services is definitely keeping up the good work, earning reaccreditation from the Professional Grounds Management Society, in recognition of landscaping management and operations. Plus … accolades for faculty members Stacey Harmer, Frank Zalom, H.L. Shivaprasad, Steven George and Marie Heffern. [ More… ]
RESEARCH: Please direct your attention to this
Research by psychology professor John Henderson shows that people’s vision is drawn to “meaning” rather than salient (or things that “stick out”). [ More… ]
NEWS BRIEFS: ‘Last Splash’ before Rec Pool’s transformation
The Recreation Pool will soon close down for a year, to be transformed into a complex of two pools, one for recreation, the other to be open year-round for lap swimming, sport clubs and intramurals. Plus …
- Now available: Campus police, fire, security reports
- Shaun King to speak on ‘The New Civil Rights Movement’
THE DOWNLOAD: Moove-in, welcome, kickoff
Gary and LeShelle May lead a team of campus deans and vice chancellors who help move new students into residence halls. ... Thousands of students are welcomed to campus. ... Our kickoff tee-retrieving dog is featured on ESPN. [ More, with video… ]
FEATURED COLLOQUIA
- “Technologies for RF Front-Ends Beyond 5G” — Linda Katehi, distinguished professor, gives this talk in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Seminar Series. (Sept. 29)
- Humphrey Fellows Meet and Greet — Our 2017-18 fellows, 11 mid-career professionals from around the world, will introduce themselves and talk about their work. (Sept. 29)
- Flavors of Chemistry: Coffee, Olive Oil and Chocolate — Third annual conference features Bill Ristenpart (professor of chemical engineering and director, UC Davis Coffee Center); Selina Wang (assistant adjunct professor, Department of Food Science and Technology, and research director, UC Davis Olive Center); and Howard and Sally Peters, known as Mr. and Mrs. Chocolate. (Sept. 30)
- “Community Engagement and Planning to Address Depression: An Approach to Health Equity” — Kenneth Wells of UCLA gives this talk at UC Center Sacramento. (Oct. 4)
- “Climate Change and Technical Paths to a Sustainable Future” — Stanford professor Steven Chu, Nobel Prize winner in physics and former secretary of the Department of Energy, gives this talk in the Energy Graduate Group Seminar Series. (Oct. 6; RSVPs due by Oct. 4.)
- C.A.L.L. [Communities. Arts. Lands. Learning] — Registration is underway for the 11th national conference of Imagining America: Artists and Scholars in Public Life. Conference will be held Oct. 12-14 at UC Davis, which, as of this summer, is Imagining America’s new home.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Call for nominations for 2018 Distinguished Emeritus/a Award — The Emeriti Association honors outstanding scholarly work or service (e.g., service in professional, university, Academic Senate, emeriti/ae, departmental, or editorial posts or committees) performed since retirement. Nomination deadline: 5 p.m. Oct. 30.
- Executive recruitments — For vice chancellor of Human Health Sciences, vice chancellor of the Office of Research and chief campus counsel.
- 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
‘Tap’ into your 1st Well-Being Ticket Deal
The Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts and the Staff and Faculty Health and Well-Being Program are partnering for the second year in a row to offer $10 tickets monthly for select shows, starting with Dorrance Dance, a tap-dance company, Sunday, Oct. 29. [ More… ]
Editor's Picks from the online calendar:
- Opening Celebration for Chicanx-Latinx Student Center
Wednesday, Sept. 27: Aztec dance, mariachi music and contemporary Latin dance, on the Memorial Union’s South Patio, followed by a ribbon cutting at MU II. - Opening Receptions for Fall Exhibitions
Thursday, Sept. 28: Dimensions of Black and John Cage’s 33⅓ at the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art.
Friday, Sept. 29: Land, Water and Rock, photography by Denbal Sen. - Aggie Football vs. North Dakota
Saturday, Sept. 30: Kickoff Street Party, 3 p.m.; game starts at 6.