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Oberbauer: Top teacherProfessor Anita Oberbauer, who introduced companion animal biology to the animal science curriculum, is the recipient of this year’s $50,000 UC Davis Prize for Undergraduate Teaching and Scholarly Achievement, presented amid her ANS 42 lecture Monday (March 4). [ More… ] |
NEWS SUMMARY
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Chancellor May reflects on Stephon Clark
“Like many of the members of the UC Davis community, I mourn the loss of potential of this young man,” the chancellor writes. “I continue to be deeply disturbed by the violence that plagues our society. Nevertheless, we must remain hopeful and work together to find solutions to this ongoing problem.” [ More… ]
OTHER TOP STORIES
- UCPath’s rollout postponed at UC Davis
- UC terminates Elsevier journal subscriptions
- Campus earns high marks in world rankings
- CAAA stalwart Stegura to serve as alumni regent
- Staffer ‘snowed under’ ... on a southbound train
- Capt. Kirk, Chancellor May and Wrath of Khan
Leaders join podcast to expand on Achieve UC visit
UC President Janet Napolitano and Chancellor Gary S. May visit Inderkum High School in Sacramento for an Achieve UC event, encouraging students to pursue a college education. The UC leaders participated in a podcast to help further share the message. [ More, with photos… ]
RESEARCH: Psychedelics are beneficial in rats
Team led by David Olson, assistant professor, in study in rats, finds that microdosing can provide relief for symptoms of depression and anxiety, but also found potential negative effects. [ More… ]
- Vote in STAT Madness! Olson’s LSD research vs. Texas A&M’s alcoholism research, in an online bracket contest to decide the best idea in biomedical science in 2018.
- UC Davis Research Expo scheduled for April 10
LAURELS: Oaxaca program tabbed as ‘Diversity Champion’
The Latinx Health Internship Program in Oaxaca, Mexico, a long-running partnership between Study Abroad and the Child Family Health Institute, has been named “Diversity and Inclusion Champion” by the Berkeley-based Diversity Abroad Network. … Plus, honors for Raquel Aldana, Rahim Reed, and Christopher Simmons and his research team. [ More… ]
Chancellor’s Staff Excellence Awards presented
Chancellor May honors 13 individuals and a team of 20, acknowledging the extraordinary work they do on behalf of their fellow staff members, faculty and students, and the public, including patients. [ More… ]
NEWS BRIEFS: Steam, water damage close Scrubs Café
Food trucks are filling in for Scrubs Café, which is shut down because of a steam leak that turned into a flood inside the building after hours the weekend of Feb. 23-24. Plus …
- Smooth, new ride to-from Berkeley
- New sessions of ‘Gatekeeper Training’
- Honda home seeks new live-in researcher
THE DOWNLOAD: Women’s basketball champions again
The women’s basketball team has won a third-straight Big West Conference championship, and skips straight to the semifinal round of the postseason conference tournament. … A student app identifies leftover food on campus in an effort to cut waste. … The Pantry reopens in the Memorial Union’s East Wing. [ More… ]
FEATURED COLLOQUIA
- Creative Writing Reading Series — Crystal Wilkinson, whose debut novel, The Birds of Opulence, received the 2016 Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence. Her other works include the short-story collections Blackberries, Blackberries and Water Street. (March 7)
- Conversations on … Pathology to Phenotype — Colin McKerlie, University of Toronto, presents “A Mouse Strain for Every Gene, a Pathology for Every Strain? Systematic Pathology Phenotyping to Identify the Morphological Basis of Phenotypes.” Sponsored by the Mouse Biology Program. (March 11)
- Immigration and Nationality Law Review Symposium — Highlighting the work of the UC Davis School of Law’s Immigration Law Clinic. (March 12)
- “Surprising Superfoods: The Science of Fermented Foods” — The Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science presents this program featuring Maria Marco, professor, Department of Food Science and Technology, UC Davis; and David Ehreth of Sonoma Brinery. (March 12)
- “What Makes Napa Wine So Special” — Professor Emeritus Kenneth Verosub, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, addresses the link between the region’s geology and the quality of the grapes grown there. Brainfood Talk presented by the Retiree Center and open to all. (March 14)
- UC Davis Forums on the Public University and the Social Good — Charles Clotfelter, professor of public policy, economics and law, Duke University, will speak on “The Growing Inequality of Colleges: How and Why.” (March 14)
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.
- Call for nominations for Chancellor’s Innovation Awards — Recognizing faculty, community partners and industry leaders for their success in developing new technologies, social platforms or other innovations based on university research or academic endeavors. Deadline: March 11.
- Staff Scholarships and Citations of Excellence — Apply for Staff Scholarships and Staff Dependent Scholarships by March 8; submit nominations for Citations of Excellence (individuals and teams) by March 18.
- Call for nominations for student awards — Recognizing individuals (including the outstanding graduating woman and man, and outstanding seniors) and registered student organizations in categories that include leadership, community service and civic engagement, social justice and inclusion, advancing academic and career goals, global engagement and the Principles of Community. Deadlines range from Feb. 15 to April 8.
EVENTS
MUSIC: Baroque, Citizen X, chorus, jazz, orchestra and more
Between now and the end of the quarter, the Department of Music presents its own ensembles and bands, and hosts a performance of Citizen X, a unique fusion of poetry, electronic music and jazz. [ See listings… ]
Editor’s Picks from the online calendar:
- THEATRE: Flora the Red Menace
Thursday-Saturday, March 7-9: Final performances of the musical. - Football Spring Game
Friday, March 8: Free parking (Lot 56) and free admission. #GoAgs! - Season-Opening Plant Sale
Saturday, March 9: Members only, 9-11 a.m.; open to the public, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. - Basketball Doubleheader: Senior Night for Women and Men
Saturday, March 9: Women vs. UC Santa Barbara, men vs. UC Riverside - Rock the Bald
Monday, March 11: The Comprehensive Cancer Center invites you to have your head shaved, or come out to donate, volunteer or cheer on your staff and faculty colleagues, in this fundraiser for pediatric cancer research. - HEALTHY UC DAVIS: Well-Being Ticket Deal for March
Monday, March 11: For staff and faculty, $10 tickets to hear Lawrence Brownlee, tenor, and Eric Owens, bass-baritone.