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Speeches and diplomasBefore UC Davis conferred thousands of degrees in ceremonies in May and June, graduates heard inspiring speeches from alumni and fellow students. We quote them in our commencement roundup. [ More, with photos… ] |
NEWS SUMMARY
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Prasant Mohapatra to lead research office
The professor and administrator will make the move from Graduate Studies/Graduate Education, where he has served as dean and vice provost since 2016. [ More… ]
Mandela Fellows begin 6-week campus institute
Twenty-four young leaders from 17 countries in Africa are here for a six-week Public Management Institute organized by Global Affairs and sponsored by the U.S. government. [ More… ]
Pew Biomedical Scholar to explore brain injury
With a prestigious Pew Scholarship, Kassandra Ori-McKenney, assistant professor in the College of Biological Sciences, will investigate chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, at the molecular and cellular levels. [ More… ]
BOOKS: Histories plus quantum physics for lay audience
Two books on Chilean history (before and after Pinochet), and histories on The World in the Long Twentieth Century, Hasidism and California conservatism. Plus, Quantum Physics, Mini Black Holes and the Multiverse in layperson-friendly language; and the conclusion of an emeritus professor’s Testing Ground trilogy. [ More… ]
LAURELS: Awards pour in for Charlie Bamforth
The ‘Pope of Foam’ is being honored this year by the Brewers Association (small and independent craft brewers), the Master Brewers Association of the Americas and the Institute of Brewing and Distilling. … Plus, honors for other faculty members and the UC Davis Medical Center’s CEO. [ More… ]
RESEARCH: USDA funds cow genomics project
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded UC Davis $2.5 million over four years for a national cow genomics project. The research effort aims to allow the cattle industry to use genetics more efficiently to predict the traits their herds possess. [ More… ]
NEWS BRIEFS: Hutchison child care center turns 10
UC Davis recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the Davis campus’s Hutchison Child Development Center and a contract renewal with the center’s operator. Plus …
- Brush Truck 34 deployed to Creek Fire
- Workshop: “Bridging Divides With Dialogue”
- Children’s hospital ranked among nation’s best
- Board committee nominates student regent
- Reminders: Staff advisor, ‘To Boldly Go,’ book
- Campus gauges interest in diversity workshops
THE DOWNLOAD: Floating, decorating, tasting
A new island is helping improve water quality in the Arboretum Waterway. … See the winners of this year’s Aggie Grad Cap Contest. … Learn about the different types of honey. … The Gorilla Doctors program has a new ambassador. [ More, with video… ]
FEATURED COLLOQUIA
- “Farrier Services: Hoof Care Myths and Truths” — UC Davis farrier Shane Westman presents the first lecture in the School of Veterinary Medicine’s new series, An Evening With Vet Med, monthly seminars on animal health topics geared toward both large- and small-animal owners interested in learning the latest in caring for their four-legged family members. Free; registration required. (June 26)
- “Protest and Resistance in the Trump Era” — Political science professor Hahrie Han, UC Santa Barbara, gives this talk in UC Center Sacramento’s Wednesday Speaker Series. She will synthesize research about the ways in which organization and movements can translate protest and participation into political influence, and discuss the challenges and opportunities that organizations face. (June 27)
- “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)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Road closure — Tercero Hall Circle will be closed to all through traffic (vehicular and bicycle) from June 28 to 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 applications for Management Skills Assessment Program — For the fall session, Oct. 8-11. Deadline: June 28.
- 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
Editor’s Picks from the online calendar:
- Summer Blood Bank 1
Today-Wednesday, June 26-27: Give the gift of life, get a state fair ticket or a movie voucher, and a pizza coupon! Bloodmobiles on the Quad. - Exhibition Openings
Saturday, June 30: Paintings by Susan Swartz and multimedia by Andrea Chung, at the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art (opening reception will be part of the museum’s Summer Season Celebration, Sunday, July 15).
Tuesday, July 3: The Great Outdoors, nature photography by Clyde Elmore, Cooperative Extension specialist emeritus, Department of Plant Sciences, at the Buehler Alumni Center (opening reception Friday, July 6). - Cal Aggie Band-uh! Summer Jam-uh!
Monday, July 9: Bring a picnic and enjoy the music in Central Park. - Staff Picnic at Six Flags
Saturday, July 28: Tickets (covering admission and all-you-can-eat lunch) are available online until 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 24. Organized by Staff Assembly.