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Dispatcher of the YearThe UC Davis Police Department recognizes James Bronson for his leadership the night of Jan. 10 when Davis police officer Natalie Corona was shot and killed. Bronson had just completed his 12-hour shift and was headed out the door when he heard the call and immediately turned around. [ More… ] |
NEWS SUMMARY
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Statement regarding Cal Aggie band
Emily Galindo, interim vice chancellor of Student Affairs, says the university has launched an independent, comprehensive review into allegations of misconduct by members of the Cal Aggie Marching Band and the Cal Aggie Alumni Band. “We are committed to taking any and all necessary actions to ensure a welcoming and safe environment for all band members,” she says, adding that a new oversight structure will be put in place. [ More… ]
Ceremony honors Aggies’ military sacrifice
Members of the campus community gathered outside the Memorial Union Thursday (May 23) to remember those students and alumni for whom it is named — the Gold Star Aggies who gave their lives in military service to the United States. [ More… ]
Mukherjee celebrates the power of the network
The Academic Senate’s Faculty Distinguished Research Award lecture takes on a new format as a noon-hour program (with sandwich lunches provided). Come hear Biswanath Mukherjee, distinguished professor of computer science, a pioneer in communications network technology, Tuesday, June 4. [ More… ]
Crow, Brown and Oberholtser — all in 1 afternoon
The timing is tight Monday (June 3) between two programs — Arizona State University President Michael M. Crow in a Chancellor’s Colloquium; and former Gov. Jerry Brown and UC Davis researcher Anita Oberholster in a discussion of “Wine, Wildfire and Climate Change” — but, if you play your colloquia cards just right, you can hear all three speakers. [ More… ]
RESEARCH: Lake Tahoe clarity level bounces back
A return to more normal weather and streamflow conditions in 2018 saw Lake Tahoe’s annual clarity value improve dramatically to 70.9 feet, a 10.5-foot increase over the 2017 value, according to the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center. [ More… ]
The Biggest Bang! a boon for COPD patients
Physician-scientist Maria Artunduaga targets chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, wins $20,000 first prize for creating wearable device to predict and prevent COPD attacks. Campus team BioMilitus wins $7,500 People’s Choice Award for putting insects to work on the farm. [ More… ]
Town and gown (and bicycle art) converge on the new 3rd St.
Chancellor Gary S. May will join the city of Davis this Saturday (June 1) to celebrate the new and improved Third Street, with more room for bicyclists and pedestrians, and decorative pavers leading right onto campus. The project also includes “The Davis Needle,” a 25-foot obelisk made from old bicycle parts. [ More… ]
IN MEMORIAM: Will Lotter and Brian Wadell
Will Lotter, former head coach of five Aggie athletics teams, and who also served as the first director of the UC Davis Educational Opportunity Program and as interim dean of students, dies at 94. … Brian Wadell, director of Repro Graphics since 2008, and who worked for Sodexo for 25 years, starting at UC Davis, dies at age 64. [ More… ]
NEWS BRIEFS: New Retirees Reception set for June 20
If you are retiring soon, the Retiree Center has an invitation for you: If you know people who retired any time since July 1 last year, we’d very much appreciate it if would let them know about this same invitation to the New Retirees Reception, to be held June 20. Plus …
- Summer institute on active learning
- ‘Swipe’ or ‘Pay It Forward’ to fight hunger
- Mental health ‘Gatekeeper Training’
- CORRECTION: Commencement 2020 dates
THE DOWNLOAD: Soccer chefs, hospital filmmakers, finding community
Two soccer players have been showcasing their cooking skills — and senses of humor — on social media. … The chancellor’s delegation wraps up a visit to France. … Patients at the UC Davis Children’s Hospital express themselves by making videos with visiting filmmakers. … Students explain how they found their place at UC Davis. [ More, with video… ]
FEATURED COLLOQUIA
- “Building a Better World: The Opportunity to Achieve Climate Drawdown and a Safe Future” — Jon Foley, executive director of Drawdown, gives this talk in the Agricultural Sustainability Institute’s Distinguished Speakers Series. (May 28)
- “Plant-Powered: A Beginners Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition” — Vegan and clinical nutrition student Rebekah Shulman gives guidance on making delicious, nutritious meals without animal products, and tells how plant-based meals can help improve both your health and the environment. (May 29)
- “How Science Can Preserve the Ancient Art of Winemaking” — Laura Catena, the physician who became the face of Argentinian wine, gives this talk in the Walt Klenz Wine Business Speakers series at the Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science. (May 30)
- Campus Sustainability Summit — The Office of Sustainability invites the UC Davis community to celebrate our sustainability achievements and champions. Free, with light refreshments and cake. A zero-waste event; please feel free to bring your own cups, utensils and plates. (May 31)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Overnight road closure — The La Rue Road bridge across the Arboretum Waterway will be closed to all traffic from 8 p.m. Thursday (May 30) to 6 a.m. Friday (May 31), for demolition of the sidewalk on the west side of the bridge. The demolition is part of the bridge replacement project that will continue until next summer. Outside of specific closures like this one, motor vehicle and bike traffic is permitted, but the bridge is closed to pedestrians.
EVENTS
UC Davis creativity to see, hear, feel, experience at year’s end
- Arts and Humanities 2019 Graduate Exhibition — Opening Wednesday (May 29) at the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art, with the opening reception Thursday night (May 30). Free.
- Department of Music — Concerts from May 30 to June 7 include the Jazz Bands, Chamber Singers, Symphony Orchestra, Empyrean Ensemble and, performing Mozart’s Requiem, the University Chorus.
Editor’s Pick from the online calendar:
- Well-Being Ticket Deal: Alexander String Quartet With Joyce Yang
Sunday, June 2: $10 tickets for staff and faculty for 2 p.m. concert.