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The challenge beginsInspired by research by UC Davis’ California Lighting Technology Center, the University of California launches the Million Light Bulb Challenge — offering high-quality, energy-efficient bulbs at a great price to staff, faculty, students and alumni. [ More… ] |
NEWS SUMMARY
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Reserves survive County Fire untouched
The sky has cleared around several UC Davis natural reserves after they spent several days in the shadow of the County Fire. “Crystal-clear at Cahill (Riparian Reserve),” reserve steward Paul Havemann says. And the popular hiking trails are open again at Stebbins Cold Canyon. [ More… ]
Regents to consider Long Range Development Plan
It includes capacity for an additional 2 million square feet of academic and administrative space and up to 9,050 beds of new on-campus housing. [ More… ]
- Downtown Davis Plan — City officials invite residents, property owners and students to a multiday participatory design workshop this week to help the city do some long-range planning of its own.
ICYMI: Aggie Square funding, Dean McNeil
- Governor signs budget with $2.8 million for Aggie Square planning
- McNeil steps down as dean of continuing and professional education
CHANCELL-ING: Food for thought
The idea of the “starving student” might be a longstanding archetype about the sacrifices made in higher education. But, if there was any romanticism about scholars scraping by on a diet of ramen noodles, I say it’s time to end this notion now. [ More… ]
Training program expands in anti-bullying effort
UC Davis’ anti-bullying training has moved from pilot stage to a regular program. In Phase 1, starting this month, all managers and supervisors are strongly encouraged to complete the training over the next year. [ More… ]
LAURELS: Frieders earns education abroad award
UC Davis alum Zachary “Zak” Frieders, who participated in Study Abroad and now directs the program, honored by NAFSA for leadership. … Plus, a “wild card” win for the Center for Design in the Public Interest, or DiPi; and a new round of awards for Risk and Safety Solutions, which develops safety and compliance software used at UC and beyond. [ More… ]
IN MEMORIAM: Arp, Perschbacher, Noda
Fred Arp, 73, played, coached and lived Aggie football for more than half a century. … Rex R. Perschbacher, 71, dean of the School of Law from 1998 to 2008 … Grace Noda, 98, music department benefactor, most notably for the new Recital Hall and classroom building. [ More… ]
RESEARCH: Grasslands touted as carbon offset option
Study says grasslands and rangelands are more resilient carbon sinks than forests in 21st-century California because of the way the different habitats respond to fire, which, amid drought and warming temperatures, becomes ever more likely. [ More… ]
NEWS BRIEFS: Library secures NY Times access for all
The UC Davis Library has announced an online newspaper deal as big as New York — as in The New York Times — for faculty, students, staff, researchers and clinicians on the Davis and Sacramento campuses. Plus …
- Drum roll, please, for Give Day total!
- SmartSite enters storage, as planned
- Bus passes cost more; cash fare goes up next
- 376 turn out for 1st summer blood drive
THE DOWNLOAD: Trees, trees, trees
Genome sequencing of redwoods is featured on CBS News’ Sunday Morning. … Our Mandela Washington Fellows help clean up trees around Davis as part of a community service project with Global Affairs. … Trees in Davis are now educating residents of their value and longevity. … It’s a good season to relax among the trees. [ More, with video… ]
FEATURED COLLOQUIA
- “Understanding and Preventing Firearm Violence” — UC Davis’ Garen Wintemute, professor and director of the Violence Prevention Research Program, gives this talk in UC Center Sacramento’s Wednesday Speaker Series. (July 11)
- “Saving Walnut Trees From a Fate Worse Than Death” — Davis Science Café: A conversation with Daniel Kluepfel, research leader, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, who also is affiliated with the UC Davis Department of Plant Pathology. Hosted by Jared Shaw, professor of chemistry, and sponsored by the Division of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, College of Letters and Science. (July 11)
- “The Health Information Environment as a Social Determinant of Health: Implications for Health Disparities and Opportunities for Intervention” — Susana Ramirez, assistant professor, public health communication, UC Merced, gives this talk in UC Center Sacramento’s Wednesday Speaker Series. (July 18)
- “Restoring the Infant Gut Microbiome” — A conversation with Jennifer Smilowitz, researcher and associate director, UC Davis Foods for Health Institute. (11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 23 in Davis; repeat program 6-8 p.m. July 26 in Sacramento)
- “Basic First Aid and Preventative Care for Horses” — Presented by Emily Schaefer, a third-year resident at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. This is the second installment of the hospital’s new series, An Evening With Vet Med, monthly seminars geared toward both large- and small-animal owners interested in learning the latest in caring for their four-legged family members. Free; registration required. (July 24)
- International Research Conference: “Innovation Within Changing Political and Research Environments” — Program now available for this conference hosted by Global Affairs. (Sept. 17-18)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- 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.
- Call for nominations for the Cal Aggie Alumni Association Alumni Awards Program — Celebrating the accomplishments of outstanding alumni and friends of UC Davis. Deadline: Aug. 6.
- Call for nominations for Chancellor’s Staff Excellence Awards — For PSS and MSP employees (policy-covered/nonrepresented) and represented employees in the Clerical Unit (CX). Deadline: July 12.
- Call for proposals for third annual Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference — To be held Nov. 30. Organizers with the Center for Educational Effectiveness are seeking talks, posters and resource tables that address the use of research to inform teaching practices and pedagogical innovations. Deadline: July 31.
EVENTS
Summer Season Celebration at the Manetti Shrem Museum
See art, talk with the artists and make art amid a festive atmosphere of hula-hooping and Whymsicals, music and ice cream, this Sunday (July 15). [ More… ]
Editor’s Picks from the online calendar:
- Nelson Mandela Day Celebration
Wednesday, July 18: Honoring the late South African leader on what would have been his 100th birthday. - HEALTHY UC DAVIS
Tuesday, July 17: Stigma-Free UC webinar, “The Neglected Addict: Understanding Stigma, Students and Recovery.”
Thursdays, Aug. 2-16: Midday Mindfulness Meditation, three weekly sessions.