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Photo: David Slaughter, professor of biological and agricultural engineering at UC Davis, in farm field with robotic tractor behind him

Smart Farm Initiative

UC Davis already has experimental robots at work in our fields, and we are laying the groundwork for labs, workshops and educational spaces, even a “droneport,” all in furtherance of one of our “Big Ideas” — initiatives that we hope will capture the attention of collaborators, donors and supporters. [ More… ]

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‘Imagine UC Davis 10 years from now’

“What would our university look like? Who would you want us to be? How could we achieve your vision?” This is what Chancellor Gary S. May is asking in a new video encouraging the campus community’s participation in the university’s strategic planning effort, “To Boldly Go.” Submit your ideas and strategies online, or attend one of several upcoming forums. [ More, with video… ]

Our care for bears becomes worldwide story

Returned to the wild in Southern California after being treated for badly burned paws, the bears are still making news — thanks to UC Davis’ novel use of fish skins to help the paws heal. Coverage included CBS Evening News, National Geographic, New Republic and the BBC, not to mention thousands of hits on social media. [ More, with video… ]

RESEARCH: Half of state’s vegetation at risk

Greenhouse gas emissions are putting nearly half of California’s natural vegetation at risk from climate stress, with transformative implications for the state’s landscape and the people and animals that depend on it, according to a study led by UC Davis. [ More… ]

Summer planning: Campus Rec and Pre-College

Parents: Have you started thinking about your children’s summer activities? We can help you get started on two fronts: Campus Recreation Youth Programs (staff, faculty and students get a head start on registration this year) and UC Davis Extension’s Pre-College Program (19- to 25-day residential sessions in a variety of majors, with discounted prices for children of staff and faculty). [ More, with video… ]

HEALTHY UC DAVIS: Diabetes class, yoga and a deal on tickets

The Staff and Faculty Health and Well-Being Program is partnering with UC Davis Health to present “Preventing Diabetes: Living Healthy,” 6 to 8 p.m. Monday (Feb. 5). We’ve also got your Well-Being Ticket Deal for February — to see a contemporary Carmen in March. [ More… ]

NEWS BRIEFS: Campus book project author visits Monday

The 2017-18 Campus Community Book Project, Redefining Realness: My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More, gets even more real next week when the author, Janet Mock, comes to campus to participate in a free forum and give an evening lecture. Plus …

THE DOWNLOAD: Climate design, cool pool photo, California bold

Students merge climate science with design and earn national recognition. … See Hickey Pool then and now. … See what makes the University of California system “boldly Californian.” [ More, with video… ]

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2 new exhibitions: Art of Athletes IX and ¿¡Welcome?!

UC Davis student-athletes are showcasing their artwork at the Buehler Alumni Center Gallery this week, and ¿¡Welcome?! opens Thursday (Feb. 1) at the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art. [ More… ]

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