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Meet our ‘rock stars’Two staff members, backed by a growing corps of volunteers, are spreading color, creativity and kindhearted messages around campus with vibrantly painted rocks. [ More… ] |
NEWS SUMMARY
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ICYMI: Aggie Square, Money
- Rehabilitation hospital will launch Sacramento project
- Money Magazine accords UC Davis top rankings again
UCPath: It’s UC Davis’ turn, in the spring
Boots laced, water bottles filled, trail map in hand. Get ready folks, we’ll soon be setting out on UCPath, the modern payroll, benefits, human resource and academic personnel solution that will replace the 38-year-old PPS. [ More… ]
Making good on a promise to act on feedback
“With more than 6,900 responses (to our customer satisfaction survey last year), we’re able to see some clear-cut areas where we can improve services for faculty and staff,” says Kelly Ratliff, vice chancellor of Facilities, Operations and Administration. Indeed, FOA is making good on its promise to act on the survey results. [ More… ]
LAURELS: What’s all the chirping about?
It’s to announce Ann Hedrick’s election as a fellow of the Animal Behavior Society. An adjunct professor of neurobiology, physiology and behavior, she’s been studying the field cricket Gryllus integer for more than 30 years. … STEM for Girls is the recipient of a 2018 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine. … Plus, meet our “ACE” communicators for 2018. [ More… ]
Presenting our retirees, Class of 2017-18
We’re listing them, 558 in all, from the Davis and Sacramento campuses, along with words of appreciation from Chancellor Gary S. May and photos from the New Retirees Celebration. [ More… ]
RESEARCH: California water managers vary in use of climate science
Lack of climate change adaptation among water utilities can put water supplies and the people dependent on them at risk, especially in marginalized communities, new research from UC Davis suggests. [ More… ]
- Study calls for more regulation to prevent youth access to e-cigarettes
- Gender attitudes chart different course globally
- Amid gymnastics’ scandal, Junior Olympian girls think positively
TECHNEWS: Banner, Duo and EndNote
- Banner: Major upgrade begins in the fall
- Duo: Multifactor authentication expands
- EndNote: You’re on your own come Jan. 1
NEWS BRIEFS: Free rides can’t be ‘spared’
So far this year, Unitrans has done its part to “Spare the Air” 19 days, waiving fares for all passengers. Unfortunately, Unitrans can no longer spare the expense and will discontinue the free-ride program from Monday, Aug. 27, through the end of the year. Plus …
- Firefighters join wildfire efforts again
- Bear recovering after burn treatment
- Road work: La Rue and Hutchison
- Medical center among best of the ‘Best’
- UCOP makes annual payroll disclosure
THE DOWNLOAD: Gunrock beer, alumni wine
Gunrock American Lager — an officially licensed UC Davis beer — will be available in cans starting next week, with a portion of proceeds benefitting UC Davis Athletics. ... Wine from two alumni-founded wineries celebrates two longstanding traditions. [ More… ]
FEATURED COLLOQUIA
- Climate Action Brown Bag — Itzel Morales Lagunes, a UC Davis Hubert H. Humphrey fellow in 2016-17, discusses climate advocacy. Sponsored by Global Affairs. (Aug. 31)
- “Managing Lands in a Changing Climate to Improve Agricultural Resiliency, Food Security and Health” — Registration is open for this daylong conference to be held Sept. 10 on campus. Presented by UC Davis and the state Department of Conservation in affiliation with the Global Action Climate Summit being held Sept. 12-14 in San Francisco.
- UC Davis at the Global Climate Action Summit — Three UC Davis institutes are hosting summit-affiliated programs in San Francisco on key topics related to climate, energy, transportation and public policy (Sept. 11-12).
- Summer Institute on Teaching and Technology — “The Digital Learning Environment: Engaging Students in the Classroom and Beyond,” focusing pedagogical strategies, UC Davis Canvas, data-driven teaching, active learning and more. Registration underway. (Sept. 14)
- 2018 International Research Conference at UC Davis: “Innovation Within Changing Political and Research Environments” — Presented by Global Affairs. (Sept. 17-18)
- Imagining America National Gathering — “Transformative Imaginations: Decarceration and Liberatory Futures,” registration is open. (Oct. 19-21 in Chicago)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Town halls to aid in search for vice chancellor of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion — The recruitment advisory committee will hold three town halls Sept. 27 — two on the Davis campus (morning and afternoon) and one on the Sacramento campus (midday) — to gather opinions from members of the campus community, about the qualities we should be looking for in candidates and our expectations of the recruitment.
- Road closure — Tercero Hall Circle is closed to all through traffic (vehicular and bicycle) through Sept. 17 for construction activities related to the Tercero Dining Commons 2 project.
EVENTS
3 weeks of Editor’s Picks from the online calendar:
- Summer Blood Drive 2
Wednesday-Thursday, Aug. 22-23: On the Quad, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. - The Railroad Comes to Yolo County: 150th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, Aug. 25: The UC Davis Library’s Special Collections unit will participate in this family friendly and free program at the Davis train station. - Staff Appreciation Tailgate and Football: Free!
Saturday, Sept. 8: Staff Assembly is providing hot dogs, chips and drinks; Athletics is providing the free tickets.