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New and returning ‘Heroes’“You become an Aggie Hero through your everyday actions and words,” Chancellor Gary S. May told a mostly full Pavilion at this year’s campus Fall Welcome for new and returning Aggie Heroes — students, faculty and staff who spend each day learning, helping others and improving the world. Monday’s event mixed entertainment with information on important campus issues. [ More… ] |
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UC Davis, city and county forge agreement
The city of Davis, Yolo County and UC Davis have agreed to a legally binding memorandum of understanding on a series of shared goals and commitments to improve collaboration and partnership. [ More… ]
New record in research funding: $846.7 million
“UC Davis is a thought leader in research and innovation, and this level of achievement validates that assertion,” Chancellor Gary S. May says. The federal and state governments are the two top funding sources, contributing a combined $621 million. [ More… ]
A global response to global challenges
Global Affairs’ International Research Conference drew more than 200 experts and just as many different perspectives from every corner of the world — and sparked many new ideas. [ More… ]
Students have new task: Faculty, staff can help
The campus is asking faculty and staff to help boost students’ compliance with a new requirement: confirming they have started academic activity for each registered course and acknowledging they have read the Code of Academic Conduct. [ More… ]
STUDENT FOCUS: Job shadowing, Aggie Compass
- Expanded job shadow program now taking applications
- Aggie Compass meeting immediate and long-term needs
Guest chancellor to address ‘Free Speech on Campus’
UC Irvine’s Howard Gillman visits UC Davis to address the topic of his recent book about maintaining a supportive learning environment while adhering to the First Amendment. RSVPs requested for this Oct. 4 program. … Also, save the dates for a Police Town Hall and two Chancellor’s Colloquia. [ More… ]
BOOK PROJECT: A campus community built on ‘joy’
Some students will see The Book of Joy on their reading lists. Other students, along with faculty and staff, also are encouraged to read the book. Beyond reading, there’s a whole schedule of events on the Davis and Sacramento campuses. It all starts now. [ More… ]
Prized Writing, Vol. 29, to debut Oct. 9
The UC Davis University Writing Program’s publication Prized Writing 2017-2018, featuring the work of 26 undergraduates from across the disciplines, will be officially released at an event scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 9. [ More… ]
- Books Blog: 5 new works from English faculty
- Books Blog: Berlin School, Gears and God and Judaic soul
- UC Davis Library’s campus author interview: Karma Waltonen
Campuswide budget tool coming in March
UC Davis has never had a true budgeting tool, with units using different tools and methods, none of which could be combined into one high-level campuswide overview. That will all change next year with the launch of AggieBudget. [ More… ]
NEWS BRIEFS: Flashing red lights = possible delays
With the signals flashing red at Hutchison Drive and La Rue Road, Unitrans is advising riders to try to take an earlier bus during peak commute times, or, if possible, take a bus that goes to the Memorial Union Terminal. Plus …
- UC Management Development Program
- Sabbatical housing: Look for it online
- Call for Big Ideas, Round 2
- Global Challenge to Prevent Breast Cancer
- Blumenthal to step down at UC Santa Cruz
THE DOWNLOAD: Mobile clinic, photo contest
UC Davis Health is bringing health care to low-income communities with a mobile clinic. … Voting closes Thursday (Sept. 27) in a photo contest for made-to-order calendars from Repro Graphics and the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden. … The gorillas have their day. [ More, with video… ]
FEATURED COLLOQUIA
- “(Il)legitimate Captives: Afro-Mexican Women, Piracy and the 1683 Raid on Veracruz” — Pablo Sierra, assistant professor of history, University of Rochester, gives this presentation at the UC Davis Latin American History Workshop. (Sept. 27)
- “The Science and Practice of Mindfulness and Compassion Meditation” — Philippe Goldin, associate professor, Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, gives this presentation at the Sacramento Science Café. (Sept. 27)
- Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows Welcome — A public reception for our 2018-19 fellows, 12 in number, each hailing from a different country. They will formally introduce themselves to the campus and community, share their backgrounds and explain how they plan to spend their time at UC Davis to help their future work in the fields of natural resources, agriculture and environmental science. (Sept. 28)
- “Addressing Environmental Health Concerns of Community Residents of Kettleman City” — The Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety launches its 2018-19 monthly seminar series with this talk by Clare Cannon, assistant professor, Department of Human Ecology, UC Davis. (Oct. 1)
- International Conference of Food Science and Technology — Hosted by UC Davis, which joined with Jiangnan University of China in establishing the conference in 1991. The universities have organized and hosted 12 conferences since then. (Oct. 2-3)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Town halls scheduled in 3 executive recruitments
Three recruitment advisory committees are holding town halls on the Davis and Sacramento campuses to hear from members of the campus community about the qualities we should be looking for in candidates and our expectations of each recruitment.
- Vice chancellor, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (three town halls Sept. 27)
- Dean, Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing (three town halls Oct. 2)
- Dean, School of Medicine (three town halls Oct. 3)
Other executive recruitments
- Vice provost and dean, Graduate Education and Graduate Studies
- Associate vice chancellor, Enrollment Management
EVENTS
HEALTHY UC DAVIS: Celebrate on Oct. 11
Here’s your chance to take part in the effort to make UC Davis the healthiest university in the world: Healthy UC Davis is having a kickoff celebration from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct 11. The event on the Quad will include a massive outdoor yoga session, a mindful moment, a health resources fair, walking tours, free food, and, of course, swag. [ More… ]
Editor’s Picks from the online calendar:
- Exhibition Opening: Harry Potter Turns 21
Wednesday, Sept. 26: Shields Library marks the anniversary of the first book in the series. - Fall Season Celebration at the Manetti Shrem Museum
Thursday, Sept. 27: See the new exhibitions (one of them by our illustrious art alum Bruce Nauman) and hear from the curators. - Sunset Fest
Friday, Sept. 28: Instead of The Buzz, the ASUCD opens the new year with a concert on the Quad, featuring Baauer — known for the “Harlem Shake.” - Arboretum Plant Sale
Saturday, Sept. 29: Fall is here — and so is the first plant sale of the season.