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December 13, 2022
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Meeting Our Commitments
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In a recent update to a town-gown committee, UC Davis officials detailed the addition of roughly 6,000 new bed spaces on campus since 2017, including about 1,500 that will come online next fall at the new Orchard Park Apartments. The total is more than double what is required under a memorandum of understanding between UC Davis, the city of Davis and Yolo County.
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The Radicalizing Effect of AI
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On this month’s edition of The Backdrop,
Soterios Johnson interviews computer science Ph.D. student Muhammad Haroon about his social media study that suggests algorithms built on artificial intelligence recommend left- or right-leaning videos depending on users’ earlier choices, and a digital tool he created with his team to mitigate this radicalizing effect.
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That May Be the Chancellor
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Being a student-athlete means finding time to analyze videos from previous games, work out, practice and more — all on top of the academic requirements that apply to all students. Chancellor May got a look at some of those aspects of life as a student-athlete and toured their newest facility in the latest installment of That May Be the Chancellor.
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Tell Us How We Can Improve
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It’s your last chance to share your thoughts on Dateline’s e-newsletter. As we look to the future, should it be sent more often? Less often? What do you think about the kinds of stories we include? Take our reader survey by this Friday (Dec. 16), to help guide our future editorial decisions on the way we seek to keep the campus community informed.
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Announcements
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Happy Holidays from Dateline ... and please take our survey — We will take the new few weeks off, returning Jan. 10. If you have a few minutes this coming week, please take our reader survey to help us provide a weekly newsletter that meets your needs.
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Unitrans winter break service — Varied schedule in effect through Jan. 8. No service Dec. 24-25 and Dec. 31-Jan. 1. Academic year service resumes Jan. 9 (see “Routes” tab for schedules in late December).
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Aggie Enterprise Town Hall — Save the date (and time): 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, remote. Employees who have budget, finance or purchasing responsibilities are the intended audience, but all are welcome. Advance registration required. FOA Vice Chancellor Clare Shinnerl recently announced a project timeline extension of six months, setting a new go-live date of January 2024. Questions can be submitted in advance by way of the registration form.
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Call for nominations for the 2023 Diversity and Principles of Community Achievement Awards — Presented during the annual Soaring to New Heights celebration, these awards recognize employees who — as individuals or as part of a team — demonstrate diversity and the upholding of the Principles of Community, in ways that exceed the expectations of their positions. Deadline: Jan. 16. (The 2022 Soaring to New Heights awardees will be recognized Jan. 12.)
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Temporary street closure and bus stop relocation in UC Davis West Village — Sage Street will be closed for repairs between Jade Street and the northernmost traffic circle on Hutchison Drive, through Dec. 30. Street parking is prohibited and the bus stop has been moved to Jade Street.
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Upcoming Events
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... to Staff Assembly’s second annual Winter Warmer, featuring hot beverages and light snacks, plus a cooking competition between Cesar Cienfuegos and Roger Thompson, two of the chefs responsible for UC Davis’ top-100 ranking for best college food in the country. The Winter Warmer also will include a holiday garb competition and a winter-themed photo booth. (11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, Latitude, free, please register)
Men’s game at 6 o’clock tonight (Dec. 13), and women’s games at 6 p.m. Dec. 15 and 5 p.m. Dec. 19. Free photos with the blue Santa before all three games. $5 youth tickets.
Discussion and support: Coping With Grief, Loss and Change (Dec. 14 and 28), and Cultivating Hope and Optimism (Dec. 21), all remote.
Professor Maria Marco, Department of Food Science and Technology, will discuss fermented foods, probiotics and gut health. (Dec. 14, free, in person, complimentary soft drinks)
“A Baroque Christmas,” by the American Bach Soloists, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, in person, Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts. The program: Christmas portion of Messiah (including “Hallelujah Chorus”) and other seasonal works. The deal: $10 for staff and faculty (tickets available through Dec. 16, limit two per person). Click on headline to buy tickets; the promo code is preloaded.
New cohorts of this free, group-based program will start in January, for staff and faculty at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Fill out survey to see if you are eligible. Sponsored by the Staff and Faculty Health and Well-Being Program.
During Jan. 5 basketball game, Athletics will recognize the men’s water polo coaching staff for their efforts in a recent rescue. Program will include a CPR demonstration.
Staff Assembly invites you to come along as it explores “A Taste of UC Davis!” in a series of tours in 2022-23. Sign up now for a tour of the Student Farm, Jan. 24.
In this free, annual program for older adults, UC Davis Health provides information on best practices for healthy aging. Four classes on consecutive Saturdays, Feb. 4-25, on Zoom.
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The Download
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Chancellor Gary S. May and other university leaders fueled late-night study sessions last week at Moonlight Breakfast. ... About 1,000 students capped their week with grad caps for regular fall commencement and a spring makeup ceremony. ... Choose your favorite caps in voting that opens tomorrow.
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