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It is our solemn duty ...... to add his name to our Gold Star Aggies Wall in the Memorial Union during this year’s Memorial Day Ceremony. He is Marine Corps Capt. Sean Endecott Elliott ’09, co-pilot of a KC-130T Hercules plane that crashed last July in Mississippi, killing all aboard: the nine-person crew, plus six other Marines and a Navy corpsman who were en route to California for training. The ceremony will be at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 24. [ More… ] |
NEWS SUMMARY
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John and Lesli Chuck receive Soderquist Award
Given by the UC Davis Foundation in recognition of philanthropy, volunteerism and leadership, and an overall commitment to the university. Their support extends to student-run health clinics, The Pantry and Intercollegiate Athletics. [ More… ]
Professor Richard Scalettar wins Nash Prize
Faculty member for nearly 30 years, in physics, recognized for his commitment to shared governance, and advocating for faculty interests and welfare. His nominators also noted his strong record of mentoring. [ More… ]
A new kind of PET scanner for pets
The Mini Explorer II, designed by Simon Cherry (professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering) in collaboration with Ramsey Badawi (associate professor, Department of Radiology), is the first of its kind in the world. [ More… ]
RESEARCH: Coffee brews better group performance
Planning a meeting? Serving coffee can focus group discussion, boost involvement and leave members feeling better about their own and others’ participation. Those are the findings of new research on the effects of caffeine on group performance from the Graduate School of Management. [ More… ]
BOOKS BLOG: Shields adds ‘Campus Authors,’ ‘New Books’ displays
The new displays are permanent, with rotating titles. See a book that piques your interest? Pick it up and check it out. … Speaking of campus authors, we’ve got the latest from Halifu Osumare, Thomas A. Cahill, William A. Hagen and Richard Wanlass. [ More… ]
Survey x 3: Transportation, sustainability, police board
Three brief surveys, each offering prizes to people who respond:
- Transportation, about your commute habits.
- Sustainability, about the campus’s efforts and yours.
- Police Accountability Board, reviewing its charge after just over four years as a pilot program (since spring 2014) and asking how the board can better serve the community.
NEWS BRIEFS: ‘Human Library’ to open with 6 stories
UC Davis’ new Human Library holds its inaugural “reading” next week — a program during which six human “books” will share their personal stories. Plus …
- More time to make a ‘Connection’
- Top producer of Gilman Scholars
- Computing confab: keynoters and registration deal
- Last of SmartSite going, going …
- Suspect in south campus incident has court date
THE DOWNLOAD: Staff pride, food innovation, new arrivals
Staff and faculty show off their Aggie Pride. … CoHo alum and Top Chef contestant Joe Sasto returns to campus. … Learn to build a solar-powered fruit and vegetable dryer that is being used by farmers around the world. … Meet new arrivals at the Dairy Barn. [ More, with video… ]
FEATURED COLLOQUIA
- “Return of the Repressed: Native Presence and American Memory in John Muir’s Boyhood and Youth” — Paul Robbins, Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, University of Wisconsin, Madison, will discuss John Muir’s repression of native memories. (May 21)
- Chancellor’s Colloquium — “Dark Matter: An Evening of Songs and Science,” presented by Gary Grice/GZA/The Genius, an entertainer-turned-science educator. GZA is a founding member of the seminal hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan. Hosted by Chancellor Gary S. May in collaboration with the John Muir Institute of the Environment and new OneClimate initiative. (May 21, free and open to the public, but tickets are required.)
- “Back to the Future: Quantum Dark Matter” — The Department of Physics hosts Laura H. Greene, chief scientist, National High Field Magnet Laboratory (MagLab), and professor of physics, Florida State University, and outgoing chair of the American Physical Society. Conversational lecture followed by a question-and-answer session — for academics and other scientists and laymen alike. (May 23 on the Sacramento campus)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Hartwell Individual Biomedical Research Awards — The Office of Research and the Office of Foundation and Corporate Giving will host information sessions May 22 (Davis campus) and May 24 (Sacramento campus) for potential applicants for $300,000 awards in support of research benefiting children.
- Fulbright Scholar Workshop — Global Affairs and Global Professional Programs invite faculty and administrators to hear from Kaitlin Taylor of the Institute of International Education, discussing opportunities for teaching, research and flexible initiatives in more than 125 countries; tips on crafting competitive applications and choosing the right fit related to awards and countries; and how to host Fulbright Visiting Scholars through various funds and programs. May 18; please RSVP by May 15.
- Call for applications for Diversity and Inclusion Innovation Grants — Funding is available to students, faculty and staff for projects in 2018-19 that will promote and enhance diversity and inclusion at the university. For the coming year, the organizers have particular interest in proposals that most directly connect with or impact students. Deadline: May 25.
- Imagining America — Invitation for proposals for the organization’s 18th annual national gathering. The theme is “Transformative Imaginations: Decarceration and Liberatory Futures.” Deadline: June 22.
EVENTS
Editor’s Picks from the online calendar:
- Thank Goodness for Staff
Wednesday-Thursday, May 16-17: The main event, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday on Russell Field, where, at last count, 17 food trucks will be waiting for your orders. Check out your options in advance. - Police Accountability Board
Wednesday, May 16: Quarterly public meetings held simultaneously on the Davis and Sacramento campuses. - Concerts
Thursday, May 17: Kurt Rohde’s Farewell Tour, Part 1
Sunday, May 20: Empyrean Ensemble, performing graduate student compositions.
- THEATRE: The Bluest Eye
Thursday-Saturday, May 17-19: Powerful adaptation of Toni Morrison’s debut novel. - Staff Assembly General Meeting
Tuesday, May 22: Everyone welcome!