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UC Davis’ space researchNASA has invested millions of dollars in UC Davis research, working with biologists, engineers, physiologists, psychologists and other researchers to study life in space — whether that be studying space itself, the effects of gravity, getting there, staying there or surviving there. Among the hundreds of graduates who have gone on to careers in the space industry is Liz Warren. [ More… ]
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Grant to expand free STEM textbook project
A library of free and open-source educational science and technology resources for college courses will expand thanks to a $4.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to the LibreTexts Project, led by UC Davis. [ More… ]
AB540 and Undocumented Student Center now permanent
The center, founded in 2014 to support UC Davis’ population of undocumented students, now has permanent funding. [ More… ]
Open enrollment for us AND our pets
UCnet’s open enrollment preview includes good news about premium costs; important changes to domestic partner eligibility and Health Net Blue & Gold; and a brand-new benefit: pet insurance. [ More… ]
New name for caterer; new drinks at Gunrock
University Catering is now Olive & Vine, and it’s choosing more ingredients produced on campus or by alumni-owned farms. Meanwhile, plans are in the works to bring beer and wine back to The Gunrock, formerly the Gunrock Pub and Grill. [ More… ]
RESEARCH: The next superfood
There’s nothing super-looking about moringa. It’s skinny and sparse in foliage. Its fragile branches sprout puny white flowers and droop with long twisted pods knobby with seeds. But if plants were superheroes, then moringa would be Iron Man. [ More… ]
NEWS BRIEFS: Natural-gas release, on purpose
A PG&E project on campus Thursday morning (Oct. 18) will result in a controlled release of gas — and a noticeable but harmless gas smell in the air — for several minutes. Plus …
- Reaching out to our veterans
- New Year’s gift from Repro Graphics
- Beware of phone, email scams
- Police Accountability Board meetings
THE DOWNLOAD: Homecoming weekend in photos
Football coach Dan Hawkins summed up the jubilant mood of Homecoming Weekend when he kicked off Pajamarino by shouting a booming thank-you to the Cal Aggie Marching Band-uh! Friday afternoon (Oct. 12). The weekend would end with his team winning in overtime in front of a sellout crowd — a first at Aggie Stadium. [ More, with video… ]
FEATURED COLLOQUIA
- School of Medicine Nelson Lecturer in the Humanities — Lin Farley, the first person to use the term “sexual harassment of women” and write a book on the topic, will give two talks Oct. 17, one on the Davis campus and one on the Sacramento campus: “Sexual Harassment Today, Yesterday and Tomorrow” and “Sexual Harassment: The Back Story!”
- “Underground Comics During the Pinochet Regime: Fuentealba 1973” — Ricardo Fuentealba-Fabio, professor, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, discussing the work of his father, esteemed cult artist Ricardo Fuentealba Rivera. Joined by Michael Lazzara, professor, Department of Spanish and Portuguese, UC Davis. Presentation in Spanish and English. (Oct. 17)
- “Puerto Rico’s Hurricanes: From Fiscal Crisis to ‘Natural’ Disaster” — The Department of History hosts Juan Giusti Cordero, professor of history, University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras, for this talk about Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. (Oct. 18)
- Creative Writing Reading Series — Tom Pickard, author of 16 poetry collections and five books of fiction, memoir and oral history. (Oct. 22)
- “First Aid for Cats and Dogs” — An Evening With Vet Med, featuring Simon Hagley, resident in the emergency department, UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. Free; registration required. (Oct. 23)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Town halls to assist in national recruitment for associate vice chancellor, Enrollment Management — The recruitment advisory committee will hold three town halls, two for staff and one for faculty, Monday (Oct. 22).
- Other executive recruitments, national — Dean, School of Medicine; dean, Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing; and vice chancellor, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
- Executive recruitment, internal — Vice provost and dean, Graduate Studies. This position is open until filled; however, review of materials will begin on Monday, Oct. 22. To ensure consideration, please submit the requested materials by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19.
- Call for nominations for Chancellor’s Achievement Awards for Community and Diversity — Awards given in these categories: Academic Senate, Academic Federation, Staff, Graduate Student, Post-Doc, Undergraduate Student and Community Member. Deadline: Nov. 30.
- Call for proposals for Global Affairs Seed Grants for International Activities — Proposals welcome from faculty in all schools and colleges. Deadline: Nov. 15.
- Call for Big Ideas, Round 2 — New submissions are sought in the categories of student experience, arts and humanities, innovation and entrepreneurship, environmental and planetary health, and equity, inclusion and social justice. Deadline: Nov. 15.
EVENTS
Editor’s Picks from the online calendar:
- The Enchanted Cellar Costume Rentals
Oct. 17-31: Let our theatre department transform you for Halloween. - Human Library at UC Davis
Wednesday, Oct. 17: In this library, “books” are people, their pages are life experiences and reading is a one-on-one conversation. - California Raptor Center Open House
Saturday, Oct. 20: Meet two new resident owls, Tadita and Ember. - Arboretum: Oak Discovery Day
Sunday, Oct. 21: Family-friendly event in the Shields Oak Grove. Free. - HEALTHY UC DAVIS: Flu Shots and Blood Pressure Screening
Oct. 23 and 25: Free for staff and faculty, first-come, first-served.