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Important new resourceThis new publication is from the Center for Advocacy, Resources and Education, or CARE, which developed the toolkit to engage staff and faculty during this special month dedicated to sexual assault awareness and prevention efforts. This month’s calendar includes a number of related events, including Take Back the Night, April 10, and Denim Day, April 24 (and a Denim Day information session for staff, April 17). [ More… ]
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UCPath: UC Davis has new ‘go-live’ date of Oct. 1
The main campus, UC Davis Health, and Agriculture and Natural Resources — about 35,000 employees combined — will switch to UC’s new payroll and personnel system at the same time, with cutover activities happening in September. [ More… ]
Employee Giving: We are part of something great
As our second annual Employee Giving Month gets underway, staff member and alumnus Francisco Andrade tells why he gives to UC Davis: “I get a thrill from looking at research being done at the university. … You see the creativity of the professors and students. Whatever I contribute, I hope it helps that work continue.” [ More… ]
Don’t feed the ducks, for their sake and ours
It’s against campus policy, it’s against state law, and it can lead to severe health consequence for wildlife and people, says Nina Suzuki, Arboretum Waterway steward. [ More… ]
LAURELS: Doug Rowland is CZI Imaging Scientist
Researcher at the Center for Molecular and Genomic Imaging will share $17 million in funding from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. … Dean Michael Lairmore begins one-year term as president of the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges. … Professors Emeritae Kathryn Dewey and Barbara Schneeman are serving on the U.S. dietary guidelines scientific advisory committee. … Plus, honors for Hao Chen of statistics, Eduardo H. da Silva Neto of physics and Eva Mroczek of religious studies. [ More… ]
RESEARCH: Cats puzzle you? You should puzzle them
“Before cats were domesticated, they lived in the wild where they hunted for food,” says Mikel Delgado, a postdoctoral researcher on cat behavior at UC Davis. “Then humans came along and took their jobs away.” And this is why food puzzles are a good idea. [ More… ]
- UC Davis Research Expo (April 10), including sessions on “How UC Davis’ Hispanic Serving Institution Status Could Affect Research Funding Prospects” and “Research Administration, Compliance and Regulations — What’s New in 2019?” Plus more than 50 exhibitors showcasing research tools, services and opportunities for collaboration.
- UC Davis connects with industry leaders at World Agri-Tech Summit
Alcohol service returns to a campus eatery: The Gunrock
Campus restaurant continues theme set forth with a 2017 remodel by adding more affordable dishes, policies meant to create a relaxed atmosphere, and now: beer and wine service. Plus more food news from around campus. [ More… ]
NEWS BRIEFS: Be cool to your school in Cool Campus Challenge
Sign up, take simple actions to reduce your carbon footprint — and help UC Davis be the UC system’s Cool Campus Champion. You’ll earn points for every action, such as turning off your computer monitor when you are away, or participating in campus sustainability events (for example, planting trees or going on a Sustainability Sketch Crawl). Plus …
- Police pursuit ends at back end of bus
- “Connect” with new students in the fall
- Decision UC Davis: This Saturday
- Napolitano apologizes for pension check delay
THE DOWNLOAD: Leadership Job Shadows past and future
Read what students have to say about their participation in the Leadership Job Shadow Program last quarter (applications are being accepted through the end of this week for spring quarter). … Listen to a doctor from the UC Davis Children’s Hospital explain the local measles outbreak. … Students scream away their finals-related stress. … A MIND Institute researcher answers autism questions on reddit. [ More, with video… ]
FEATURED COLLOQUIA
- “The Potential Public Health Impacts of Climate Change” — John R. Balmes, professor of environmental health science (UC Berkeley) and medicine (UC San Francisco), and director, Northern California Center for Occupational and Environmental Health, is the keynote speaker at this year’s National Public Health Week Symposium, presented by the Graduate Group in Public Health Sciences. (April 3)
- Art Studio Visiting Artist Lecture Series — Edgar Arceneaux, who mixes drawing, sculpture, video, film and performance to explore how we construct history and memory in a racially divided country. (April 4)
- DOLCE (Discussing Online Learning and Collaborative Education) — “How Sept. 11 Changed the Way I Deliver Instruction” (Professor Walter Leal), emergency closure resources for faculty (Andy Jones, lecturer and faculty director, Academic Technology Services) and Canvas updates. (April 5)
- Polar Day — Half-day conference hosted by the Polar Forum, an initiative of the John Muir Institute of the Environment. (April 5)
- “Butterflies as Heralds of the Apocalypse” — A conversation with Art Shapiro, professor of evolution and ecology, UC Davis, in the Davis Science Café. (April 10)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Call for proposals for the new UC Davis IMPACT Centers Program — This Office of Research initiative is designed to promote new, sustainable, inter- and multidisciplinary research activity that responds to society’s greatest challenges and needs. Deadline for preproposals: April 5.
- Academic regalia for faculty for spring commencements — Caps, gowns and UC Ph.D. hoods are available at no charge through Supply Chain Management; order deadline April 12. Non-UC hoods and UC hoods for degrees other than Ph.D. are available for rent through UC Davis Stores; order deadline April 24 for June ceremonies, late fee applies for May ceremonies.
EVENTS
Editor’s Picks from the online calendar:
- Farmers Market
Wednesday, April 3: The first market of spring quarter, on the Quad. - Exhibitions: 2 new, 1 staying longer
Unseen Flowers: Photos by Robert F. Norris, emeritus weed scientist, Department of Plant Sciences, UC Davis. Buehler Alumni Center, April 4-May 31, with opening reception April 4.
All Aboard: Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad, featuring materials from the UC Davis Library’s Special Collections, opening April 5.
Comings & Goings: Works on Paper by Rick Bartow, extended through June 14 at the C.N. Gorman Museum. - Arboretum Plant Sales
Saturday, April 6: Second of four public sales this season.
Tuesday, April 9: For UC Davis affiliates only, noon-1 p.m. - From Palm Fronds to Fish Fins
Sunday, April 7: Cooperative Extension specialist emeritus Chris Dewees, author of A Life Among Fishes, and nephew Jason Dewees, author of Designing With Palms, will talk about their respective passions that integrate nature with art. Presented by the Arboretum and Public Garden. - How to Get Started on Taking Care of Your Finances and Yourself
April 10: Presented by WorkLife during Financial Literacy Month. - Well-Being Ticket Deal: Twisted Pine
Wednesday-Saturday, April 17-20: String ensemble with an “upbeat, poppy vibe; energetic, driving rhythms” and “virtuosic solos.”