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NEWS SUMMARY
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Bear caught at 8:30, released this afternoon
See Fish and Wildlife’s video of the bear’s release this afternoon (June 4), five hours after he was captured at the south edge of the main campus. UC Davis conservation biologist Brian Todd says “a bear on our campus is an extremely rare and unusual circumstance.” [ More, with video and social media… ]
Announcing 5 more Big Ideas for campaign
By adding Aggie Square and other initiatives dealing with the student experience, entrepreneurship and the environment, the Campaign Steering Committee has developed a list of Big Ideas — 17 in all — that more fully represents UC Davis’ strengths and breadth. [ More… ]
Commencement speakers for next year?
The 2019 commencement season is underway, but we’d like to ask you — faculty, students and staff — to take a few moments to think about the university’s undergraduate commencements in spring 2020 and the speakers you would like to hear at those ceremonies. Please email your suggestions. [ More… ]
Chancellor’s Innovation Awards for 2019
Awards go to Jamie Peyton of the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, known for using tilapia skin to heal burns in wildlife, and Michael Rogawski, of the departments of Neurology and Pharmacology, who does research on a drug that recently received federal approval for treatment of women with postpartum depression. Plus, retired scientists John and Lois Crowe are honored for lifetime achievement. [ More, with videos… ]
LAURELS: Regulska top global educator
Joanna Regulska, vice provost and associate chancellor of Global Affairs, is the inaugural recipient of the Senior International Officer Award from the Institute of International Education. … Plus, honors for professors Debashis Paul, statistics; Rachel Whitmer, public health sciences; and Gregory Herek, psychology. [ More… ]
RESEARCH: Helping forests defend themselves in drought
Study suggests tree losses can be reduced when management plan includes thinning and prescribed burns. [ More… ]
Scrubs reopens, Silo closing until 2020
Water damage to Scrubs Café has been fixed and the eatery in the Health Sciences District is back open as of today (June 4) with new menu items to celebrate. Then, after the last day of the quarter, June 14, the Silo will be closed until early 2020 for reroofing and seismic upgrades. [ More… ]
NEWS BRIEFS: ‘Caseyite’ mineral named after Prof. Casey
Fuzzy yellow crystals discovered in an old uranium mine have been named “caseyite” in honor of William H. Casey, chemistry professor in the College of Letters and Science. Plus …
- Staff survey deadline extended
- MSAP: Identifying future leaders
- Mobility shuttle to eliminate all fares
- Student regent nominee
- Aggie Band on interim suspension
THE DOWNLOAD: Home builders, global coffee, NCAA track and field
Physicians, nurses and administrators from UC Davis Health join an all-female crew of Habitat for Humanity builders. … A course is giving students a global perspective on coffee. … Two students head to the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. … Former Gov. Jerry Brown visits campus to talk about the impacts of wildfires on agriculture and winemaking with viticulture and enology’s Anita Oberholster. [ More, with video… ]
FEATURED COLLOQUIA
- UCCS Undergraduate Research Open House — Meet UC Center Sacramento’s student interns and see their public policy research projects from spring quarter. (June 5)
- Art Studio Visiting Artist Lecture Series — Moving beyond the traditional notion of painting within the frame, Sarah Cain abstraction and spatial interventions in a wide range of media and found materials. (June 6)
- “Got Milk? The Evolution and Biology of Lactation in the Tsetse Fly” — A conversation with Geoffrey Attardo, assistant professor, Department of Entomology and Nematology, in the Davis Science Café. (June 12)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Road closure — Shields Avenue and both sidewalks will be closed for utility work under the street where it passes between Hart Hall on the north and Walker Hall on the south, from Monday, June 17, to Monday, July 1. Detour signs will be in place for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians. The work is being done in connection with the Walker Hall renovation. [ See map… ]
EVENTS
Chorus and symphony present Mozart’s Requiem
Conducted by Caleb Lewis, lecturer in music and director of choirs, and featuring four soloists, including faculty affiliate Malcolm MacKenzie, baritone. 7 p.m. Friday (June 7), Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts. [ More… ]
More year-end music
- Concert Bands: 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 5.
- Hindustani Vocal Ensemble: 12:05 p.m. Thursday, June 6. Free.
- Afro-Cuban Ensemble, Samba School and Percussion Ensemble: 6 p.m. Thursday, June 6. Free.
Editor’s Picks from the online calendar:
- Arts and Humanities 2019 Graduate Exhibition
Through June 16: See, hear, feel and experience works by graduate students in studio art, design, music, creative writing, English, art history, theatre and cultural studies. - SILKSCREENS: Minds, Bodies and Souls
Friday, June 7: Opening reception for year-end exhibition at TANA. - CAREER CATALYST: Career Enhancement Through Mindfulness
Tuesday, June 11: Create more awareness around what is important to you, to make decisions that have greater impact on your career trajectory. - New Retirees Reception
Thursday, June 20: Spread the word and be sure to RSVP.