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Swimming for scienceUC Davis’ Women in Water Research swimmers in the Trans Tahoe Relay drew cheers of “Go Aggies” and “Yeah, UC Davis” from other teams who saw the Gunrock flag flying from the UC Davis support boat. [ More… ] |
NEWS SUMMARY
More stories at UC Davis News & Information
Chancellor strengthens bonds in second year
As Chancellor Gary S. May wraps up his second year as in office, we take a look at how he fostered collaboration, opened the doors of the university’s highest offices, advanced efforts to ensure students’ basic needs are met and honored “Aggie Heroes,” plus a lot more. [ More, with video… ]
- Health vice chancellor 1 year in; 2 new deans on board —David Lubarsky reflects on his first year at the helm and looks ahead to the “Year of Patient Access.” Plus, new arrivals: Dean Allison Brashear, School of Medicine; and Stephen Cavanagh, Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. [ More, with videos… ]
Dean Emeritus Winston Ko dies at age 76
Professor Winston Ko, dean emeritus of mathematical and physical sciences in the College of Letters and Science, died unexpectedly Friday (July 26) while hiking with family members in the Big Sur area. He was 76. [ More… ]
In-state admissions number climbs for fall
UC Davis offers freshman and transfer admission for fall 2019 to 40,350 applicants — including 299 more California residents than last year. The increase in state residents came even while the total number of students admitted for undergraduate study decreased by 3.8 percent. Overall, UC Davis admitted 30,508 freshman applicants, a decrease of 5.2 percent from last year, and 9,842 transfer applicants, a 0.8 percent increase. [ More… ]
’18-19 fundraising 2nd best in UC Davis history
UC Davis posted its second-highest development year ever in fiscal 2018-19, raising $234 million from 36,800 donors. “Our fundraising success goes far beyond dollars and cents — it truly makes a positive impact on the lives of those within the UC Davis community,” Chancellor Gary S. May says. [ More… ]
Pam Ronald returns to Sweden for honorary doctorate
The plant geneticist, soon to be honored by the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, recalls her year in Sweden as a Fulbright Scholar. She’s also the recipient of the American Society of Plant Biologists’ annual Leadership in Science Public Service Award. [ More… ]
LAURELS: Astronomers honor William M. Jackson Jr.
He has been named the recipient of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific’s 2019 Arthur B.C. Walker II Award, given annually to an African American for contributions to astronomy and commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in STEM. … Plus, recognition for Alan Hastings, Alison Van Eenennaam, M. Levent Kavvas, William H. Casey, Walter Leal and four veterinary hospital residents. [ More… ]
TRANSITIONS: Alum is Biotech Program director
Denneal Jamison-McClung has been appointed director of the UC Davis Biotechnology Program. An alumna of the program, she had served as the interim director since last summer and before that as the associate director since 2006. … Plus, new duties for George “Ron” Mangun (Center for Mind and Brain), Allen Van Deynze (Seed Biotechnology Center), Kirsten Stevenson (UC Davis Health), Carrie L. Byington (UC Health) and Jonna Mazet (One Health Institute). … Brett McFarlane is stepping down as campuswide leader of academic advising. [ More… ]
UCPath: Be prepared! Start by attending a town hall
The new payroll and personnel system is set to go live Oct. 1 at UC Davis, UC Davis Health and Agriculture and Natural Resources. Are you ready? A good place to start is a town hall. [ More, with video… ]
NEWS BRIEFS: Breaking down doors at Emerson Hall
Before a contractor tears down Emerson Hall, campus and city firefighters are doing a little demolition of their own — in training exercises that include breaking through doors and windows. Plus …
- Child care partnership announced
- UC announces tentative deals with UPTE
- Staff Assembly officers for 2019-20
- NY Times: Gaining (or keeping) access
- Statement on ruling in West Village lawsuit
- Bohart Museum summer hours
THE DOWNLOAD: Pop star wish, Navrotskyite, Latitude
A 14-year-old cancer patient lives her dream of being a pop star at UC Davis Health, thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and UC Davis Children’s Hospital. … Another rare mineral is named after a UC Davis faculty member. … Take a tour of Latitude, the international-centric eatery set to open this fall. [ More, with video… ]
FEATURED COLLOQUIA
- “Pensions in the Trenches: Are Rising City Pension Costs Crowding Out Public Services?” — UC Berkeley Professor Sarah F. Anzia presents this talk in UC Center Sacramento’s Wednesday Speaker Series. (July 31)
- “Using Ethnographic Methods to Improve Water Policy Implementation: A Case Study from the Santa Ana Watershed” — UC Irvine Professor Valerie Olson presents this talk in UC Center Sacramento’s Wednesday Speaker Series. (Aug. 7)
- UCCS Undergraduate Research Showcase — UC Center Sacramento summer interns present their public policy research projects (Aug. 14)
- “Ocean’s Role in Sustainable Food Production: Ecological, Economic and Societal Challenges of Ocean-Sourced Food in the 21st Century” — Co-sponsored by the UC Davis Coastal and Marine Sciences Institute, Sustainable Oceans National Research Training Program, and California Environmental Law and Policy Center. (Sept. 16-17; registration deadline Sept. 10)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Summer roadwork — Project sites include Hutchison Drive west of La Rue Road, through this Friday (Aug. 2); northbound lanes of La Rue between Garrod Drive and Hutchison, through Aug. 30 (traffic will be diverted to the southbound side of the road); and Hutchison adjacent to Surge 4 and the Silo, Aug. 5- Oct. 28.
- Bus stop relocated temporarily — The intercampus shuttle and YoloBus stop in Visitor Parking Lot 56 (in the Health Sciences District) is closed through Aug. 31 to make way for a steam vault project. The buses are instead dropping off and picking up passengers at sheltered bus stops (one eastbound, one westbound) on Hutchison Drive at Health Sciences Drive.
EVENTS
Editor’s Picks from the online calendar:
- EXHIBITIONS: ColorForm and Landscape Without Boundaries
Continuing into December: At the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art. Free. - An Evening With Vet Med: “Backyard Chicken Management”
Tonight, July 30: With poultry specialist Rodrigo Gallardo. Free; registration required. - Moth Night at the Bohart
Saturday, Aug. 3: Free, family-friendly event at entomology museum. - 2 events for new retirees
Thursday, Aug. 8: Resource Fair
Thursday, Sept. 5: New Retirees Reception (registration deadline: Aug. 19). - Aggie Football
Friday, Aug. 16: Fan Fest, including on-field activities, autographs, Kids Zone and photo booth, plus you can pick up your season tickets. Free, including food!
Saturday, Aug. 31: Season opener versus California, in Berkeley, kickoff 3:30 p.m. UC Davis tailgate, 12:30 p.m. (with game ticket and transportation options).